Henderson Family June/July 22 by Tanner Publishing

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June // July 2022 . HENDERSON FAMILY

HENDERSON FAMILY . June // July 2022

Contents

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IN E V E RY I S S U E

D I S COV E R

simple tips to reduce

Holden Rideout:

6 From the Editor

33 The Book Nook

your risk of consuming

Speech Apraxia Awareness Month

7 The Buzz 8 Parent Profile M AK I NG I T

16 Anna Tapp Dixon:

Living Life to the Fullest

18 Abby Hampton:

Swimming Through Life

10 Recipe

Quench your thirst on a hot summer day with these colorful drinks.

12 Craft Time

Get wild about watercolor with an easy art project for kids. K I D S TA K E OV E R

20 Ad Design Contest Winners

Kids from across the city and county completed the ad templates for their chance to win.

There is nothing better than reading with your child—here is a mustread list for the season.

too much sugar on a

H E A LT H & WE LLNE S S

45 13 Local Things To Do This Summer

34 The Benefits of Swimming

Events and fun things to

Henderson County High School’s Head Swim Coach, Abby Hamptom, has provided a list of 10 reasons why everyone should take up swimming.

38 A Quick Guide for Cutting Down on Sugar

Here are some quick and

day-to-day basis. O U T & AB OUT

do close to home.

53 Kids Meal Deals When and where to take your kids to eat for the best deals. FR O M OUR READERS

46 Daddy & Me Photos submitted to our Facebook page

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FROM THE EDITOR

Kids Top Picks

Construction Vehicles & Tractors

I know I’m not the only mom who has a toddler boy who loves all things construction and tractors. He wears his John Deere hat, and he notices every excavator, dump truck and backhoe we pass by. His excitement is adorable. We are looking forward to the new AG Park coming soon to the Sandy Lee Watkins Park.

Camera & Photography

My daughter asked for a kid’s camera for Christmas. She has really taken up an interest in taking photos. We had family pictures taken last fall, and she was thrilled when the photographer let her click the button and take a picture herself - the photographer holding the camera of course, ha! She goes around taking pictures of our family, and she can’t wait to print out some of her very own photography work soon!

Swing Set

A new swing set was put up this spring at our house, and our kiddos are loving it! They have been so excited asking when daddy is going to get it put together and were counting down the days for warmer weather to play on it. I foresee most of our summer days being spent in our backyard this year!

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ello warm weather! My family and I just returned from a beach vacation, and I’m always sad when it’s time to leave. The beach is so relaxing to me, and it really makes you feel as though there isn’t a worry in the world as you are looking out at the water, listening to the waves hit the shore. With Father’s Day approaching, the beach really makes me miss my dad. He loved going to Florida and sitting by the ocean. It was his favorite place to be. He always said when he retired, he wanted to find a place somewhere at the beach to spend some of his time throughout the year. As much as it makes me miss him, it also makes me feel close to him, too. It brings back all the wonderful memories I had with him on our own family vacations the twenty-one years I had with him. I was blessed with such a wonderful father, and my kiddos sure are blessed with one of their own, too! We are so excited to finally bring back our Kids Takeover issue! We were unable to feature this the last couple of years, and we are thrilled to be working with our local schools and businesses again as students show off their creativity through our ad design contest. Some schools have even provided articles written by a student(s) regarding something they each love about their school. This is also our Health and Wellness issue. Don’t miss our quick guide for cutting down on sugar. Inside, you will find featured stories on a young boy’s journey with apraxia, a local woman in Henderson who proves age is just a number as she continues to live her best life and a story on Henderson County High School’s new Head Swim Coach and how swimming has shaped and played such an important role in her life. Don’t forget to check out our watercolor craft and kid-friendly thirst quencher recipes, Patriotic Punch or Color-Changing Galaxy Lemonade, that are sure to be a hit this Fourth of July and all summer long. In honor of Father’s Day and our Kids Takeover issue, we mixed things up a bit for our Parent Profile, and we allowed the kids to answer questions about their dad - this is sure to give you a chuckle! Thank you to our amazing advertisers, as you are the reason we are a FREE magazine. We want to wish the wonderful fathers in our community a very Happy Father’s Day! Happy Summer! LY N D I M AU K Editor, Henderson Family Magazine

EDITORIAL EDITOR

Lyndi Mauk CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Jamie Alexander Carolyn Bassett Lily Bassett Kaycee Inge Sophi Gonzalez Abby Hampton Hallie Hanley Brody Mills Adalyn Park Amanda Waggener Ashley Wedding Do you have a story idea? We want to hear from you! Email your suggestion to lyndi@tannerpublishing.com.

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 GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Andrea Roberson Monica Tapp STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Jamie Alexander CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Darrin Phegley ON THE COVER

Mallory Albers Averie Crawford Daniel Clutts Photo by Jamie Alexander

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THE BUZZ

HENDERSON FIRE DEPARTMENT

HOSTED THE SPARKY TIKTOK CHALLENGE

HENDERSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENTS COMPETE IN SUPERMARKET SWEEP

On Friday, March 25 three Henderson County High School students showed up in Owensboro to participate in a ‘supermarket sweep’ at IGA. Each team had :76 seconds to race down the aisles and collect a selection of non-perishable food items. These groceries have been donated to “Feed Seniors Now”, which helps seniors with hunger in our local communities. High school seniors from surrounding counties of Daviess, Henderson, Hancock, McLean and Webster were asked to participate. Students filled up numerous IGA grocery carts that were then all purchased by Independence Bank to benefit the annual drive.

The Henderson Fire Department recently hosted the Sparky TikTok challenge for the elementary schools. Each elementary school (10 total) received a teaser video of the Henderson Fire Department staff and Sparky outside of their school giving instructions of the Sparky TikTok Challenge. At the end of the teaser videos, Sparky spun the wheel of dance and what it landed on is what dance that particular school had to use in their TikTok video. Then, each school received four safety videos that the students watched. Within these videos, there was a key word or words that gave the students the Sparky safety message. Then students made their TikTok video saying their name, school, and Sparky safety message. They then had to perform their dance that was selected for their school. After the contest was finished, one winner from each school was selected. Sparky, Chief Foreman and Captain Dixon personally went to each school to present the student/winner its prize. Typically, the fire prevention team performs its program inperson. However, due to the pandemic their team had to think outside the box. They know TikTok is widely popular with students and always try to relate to them what they feel will keep their attention, but still educate while also having fun!

HOLY NAME SCHOOL

RECEIVED A VISIT FROM THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MOBILE SCIENCE UNIT On April 11th, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture Mobile Science Unit visited Holy Name. Students in kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 4th grades were fortunate to participate in this hands on STEM experience, in which they learned about germination, absorption materials and the importance of agriculture for Kentucky and the world.

HENDERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S

STEM CLUB PARTICIPATED IN A.B. CHANDLER’S FAMILY NIGHT

Henderson Community College’s STEM Club had the opportunity to participate in A.B. Chandler Elementary’s Family Night. Elementary students were able to learn more about science, technology, engineering and math as they worked with their families to create “Magic Milk,” which is a chemistry experiment involving intermolecular forces.

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PARENT PROFILE

Matt Calvert

Being our Kids Takeover issue, and with Father’s Day just around the corner, we decided to have some fun and mix it up a bit with our Parent Profile. Instead of the parent answering the questions, Jack and Nora Calvert are taking over and answering questions about their dad, Matt.

HOW OLD ARE YOU? N: 6. J: 8.

WHAT IS SOMETHING DAD ALWAYS SAYS TO YOU? N: Obey. J: Get it yourself.

WHAT MAKES DAD HAPPY? N: Me playing with him and giving him hugs. J: When I play with him.

HOW DOES YOUR DAD MAKE YOU LAUGH? N: He tells me funny jokes and stories. J: When we wrestle and he tickles me.

HOW OLD IS YOUR DAD? N: 45. J: 45.

WHAT IS HIS FAVORITE THING TO DO? N: Drink coffee and plant flowers. J: Work and watch UK basketball.

IF YOUR DAD BECOMES FAMOUS, WHAT WILL IT BE FOR? N: Buying us all new toys. J: Wrestling.

WHAT IS SOMETHING YOUR DAD IS REALLY GOOD AT? N: I don’t know… grilling steaks. J: Working hard.

WHAT IS SOMETHING HE IS NOT GOOD AT? N: Making cakes. J: Playing the piano.

WHAT DOES YOUR DAD DO FOR A JOB? N: He pays the bills. J: Engineer - he designs roads and stuff.

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WHAT IS YOUR DAD’S FAVORITE FOOD? N: Bratts, corn on the cob … He loves apples. J: I don’t know.

IF YOUR DAD WAS A MOVIE CHARACTER, WHO WOULD HE BE? N: Flint from Tangled. J: Baymax from Big Hero 6.

HOW ARE YOU AND YOUR DAD ALIKE? N: We both like corn on the cob and we’re both stubborn. J: We both like to play outside and we are both jokesters.

HOW ARE YOU AND YOUR DAD DIFFERENT? N: He’s older than me and he’s a boy. J: We don’t look like each other. We have different color hair.

WHAT DO YOU AND YOUR DAD DO TOGETHER? N: We like to play games and wrestle and plant flowers. J: Play Legos.

HOW DO YOU KNOW YOUR DAD LOVES YOU? N: He tells me and he plays with me a lot. J: He cooks for me.

WHERE IS YOUR DAD’S FAVORITE PLACE TO GO? N: Holiday World. J: Rural King.

WHAT DO YOU WISH FOR YOUR DAD? N: I wish he has a good life. J: I wish that daddy could be rich and not die until he’s really old.

Making it

CRAFTS, RECIPES, AND ACTIVITIES FAMILIES CAN ENJOY TOGETHER

K I D -F R I E N D LY

Summer Thirst Quenchers Recipe & Photos by Jamie Alexander

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MAKING IT • RECIPE

PAT R I O T I C P U N C H INGREDIENTS: ›› Cran-cherry Juice ›› (kid-friendly) Pina Colada Juice ›› Blue Gatorade

INSTRUCTIONS: ›› Patriotic Punch is made by

layering red, white, and blue drinks together. These drinks can be any type of drink that is red, white, and blue! The trick to layering is to be sure that you know each drink’s sugar content. The larger the difference is in sugar content, the better your drink will rest in layers. The drink with the most sugar should be the bottom layer, and the layer on top should have the least amount of sugar. ›› Pour the drink with the highest

sugar into a glass, filling it up 1/3 of the way. Fill the glass up with a lot of ice (this helps to slow the juice while pouring the other layers) ›› Pour your middle layer slowly over

the ice, filling it up another third of the way. After that, top your drink off with your final layer. ›› Optional - snip the ends off

Twizzlers to make fun straws!

E A S Y WAT E R M E L O N S L U S H INGREDIENTS: ›› One seedless, medium-sized watermelon

(cut into 2” cubes - around 4-5 cups) ›› 1 lime ›› 2 TBSP sugar INSTRUCTIONS: ›› Freeze watermelon cubes in a single layer 4

hours (or overnight). ›› Add frozen watermelon, the juice from 1 lime, and 2 TBSP of sugar to a blender and blend until pureed. ›› Add to a glass and serve while still frozen! (Optional - you can also pour sprite over this mixture for a watermelon soda!) 10

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C O L O R-C H A N G I N G GALAXY LEMONADE INGREDIENTS:

• 3 TBSP Dried Butterfly Pea Flower (or tea bags) • 4 cups water, boiled • Lemonade INSTRUCTIONS: ›› The magic to this drink is in the tea

made from the Butterfly Pea Flower. The flower is rich in anthocyanins, which are antioxidants and natural pigments in some plants that give them

a blue color. If you add acid to the tea, the PH will decrease and cause the color to shift to a purple/red tint. Not only is it a natural way to add magic to a drink (and even various nutritional benefits), it is also extremely mild in flavor. This means it can be added to many things without dramatically altering the taste. ›› Boil 5 cups of water and steep the dried butterfly pea flower inside (or tea bags) for about 5 minutes (until deep blue in color). Set the mixture aside to cool. You can also optionally fill ice cube trays with some of the tea to make more of a “galaxy swirl” with the colors.

In the photo, I made crushed ice with butterfly tea, and left some in ice cubes as well, to make my drink have lots of different splotches of colors. If you pour the tea directly on the lemonade, you will get an ombre effect until mixed. ›› Fill a glass with lemonade, then pour the tea on top and watch the magic! (Optional slush like the photo: Fill three quarters of the glass with regular crushed ice, then add some frozen butterfly pea flower tea crushed ice to the top (and add a few uncrushed tea ice cubes). Pour lemonade over ice). 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

Wild About

WATERCOLOR Written by Ashley Wedding // Photo by Jamie Alexander

In our house, we are pretty serious about crafting. To be honest, I’m not really all that crafty. I Google a lot of things and recently, I’ve been stumbled across a really great artist on TikTok that shows some really fun and easy art projects for kids, including watercolor. (If you are on TikTok or Instagram, follow her! @Andrea.Nelson.Art) She introduced us to this fun project and it couldn’t be easier! I will admit that getting into watercolor can be a little more expensive than some of our other projects we show in the magazine, but it’s so worth it. The kids and I are doing it together and it’s just as fun for me as it is for them. (And trust me, I am not an artist!)

WHAT YOU WILL NEED: ›› watercolor paper ›› water color paintbrushes ›› watercolor paint (All of these can be found at Walmart, but we got ours at Hobby Lobby.) ›› pencil ›› white glue ›› black acrylic paint

HERE’S WHAT YOU WILL DO: ›› Sketch out an animal, flower — or really anything you want — on the watercolor paper. ›› Mix black acrylic paint in a bottle of white glue. If it’s a new bottle, dump a little glue out first. The amount you add depends on the amount of glue in the bottle. Just kept adding until the glue turns completely black. ›› Outline your sketch with the glue and let dry. This will take a few hours. Final step — watercolor! Don’t stick to typical colors. Make this bright and happy! Experiment with splatters to add fun detail. ›› Before you give this a try, I highly encourage you to check out Andrea. Nelson.Art on TikTok or Instagram. She is incredible! Watching her is almost like an at-home art class for you and your kids. HF

ASHLEY WEDDING is the editor of Owensboro Parent Magazine. She enjoys everyday adventures with her husband, Drew, and their three kids, Avery, Reed and Mason.

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If you make these adorable crafts, be sure to tag a photo of them on our social media accounts! We would love to see them!

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

Photo by Darrin Phegley

Community

THE PEOPLE AND

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COMMUNITY

ay is known for many different things, including for being the month of Memorial Day, the month children start their summer break, and the month that many people start to open up their swimming pools. May means more to some than others, however, as May is also speech apraxia awareness month. Speech apraxia is a disorder that affects the brain pathways that are involved in forming speech, meaning that those who have it find much difficulty in speaking and learning to speak. One Henderson resident, Leslie Rideout, has honorably decided to share the story of her son, Holden, who has speech apraxia and is on the autism spectrum disorder.

HOLDEN RIDEOUT

Speech Apraxia Awareness Month Written by Kaycee Inge • Photo by Darrin Phegley

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A RARE DISORDER Leslie states that Holden has held both diagnoses since he was three and a half. Leslie described what speech apraxia has been like for Holden and those afflicted with speech apraxia. “They know what they want to say, but they can’t get out what they want to say.” Leslie states that 1 in every 1,000 children who attend speech therapy are diagnosed with speech apraxia, meaning that it is a fairly rare disorder. Leslie is very passionate about spreading the word about speech apraxia. “Most people that we come in contact with have never even heard of it. Most people have heard of autism, but most people have not heard of speech apraxia. Even his therapists said they didn’t really know what it was until they started studying it after they got out of school.” THERAPY LEADS TO PROGRESS Holden attended speech therapy three times a week but has been moved to twice a week due to his progress. He also gets speech therapy and occupational therapy at school. “He’s made a lot of progress over the years. We started out at three and he couldn’t speak. He had no sounds and couldn’t say anything. He couldn’t make the sound ‘shhh’- something so easy he couldn’t do.” Leslie states that Holden’s progress has been immense. “He’s a happy kid now. He can vocalize and do so many things now with the therapy he’s been given over the years.” Holden is in a regular classroom and can do most of the things that the other kids do, but he needs extra

support. He has a special education teacher that comes in to help him several times a week to help out. Leslie says short therapy sessions that are frequent are the best practice for Holden and kids like him. He has 15-minute sessions four times a week at school and 30-minute sessions two times a week outside of school. Leslie outlined the diagnostic process for speech apraxia. His speech therapist at the time, a therapist that has been practicing for 42 years, had her suspicions that Holden had speech apraxia before he was officially diagnosed. Once Leslie had this information, Holden underwent testing of both physical and psychological means. By the time he was three and half, he was diagnosed with both autism and severe speech apraxia. FINDING SUPPORT AND RAISING AWA R E N E S S Once he was diagnosed, Leslie went on the hunt for information. She learned a lot from Holden’s therapist, but she also learned a lot of what she knows from the websites and social media groups related to speech apraxia. “I joined some of the Facebook mom groups for children with speech apraxia, so that was kind of interesting because you could talk to people who have children with the same diagnosis.” Leslie is still in those groups, and she finds it valuable to talk to other moms and to find out how often other kids with speech apraxia get therapy and how they are progressing. I asked Leslie what she wants people to know about speech apraxia. She said she would want people to know just how rare it is, and that it is similar to autism in some ways. For people who think that their child might have speech apraxia, Leslie encourages them to go to a speech therapist, to keep hope and to trust their gut. “There are groups and help out there for these kids. There are therapists and people around that do know how to help your child. It would be nice if parents could explain to their kids that others may be different or talk differently just so they can be more aware.” “Holden is a happy kid. He loves school. He has good friends, and he loves cars.” Thank you, Leslie, for sharing Holden’s story. To get involved in local events for autism, Leslie recommends joining the parent group for Experiencing Autism Together. There will be an annual walk taking place on May 21st. More information on how to get involved can be found on their Facebook page. KAYCEE INGE 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. June // July 2022 . HENDERSON FAMILY

COMMUNITY

Anna Tapp Dixon LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST Written by Amanda Waggener // Photos by Darrin Phegley

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In a sun filled room just off the reception area of Redbanks Senior Apartments sits Anna Dixon. The bright-eyed Henderson woman with a wide grin wearing a black and white polka dot skirt and shiny jewelry radiates optimism without speaking a word. At 101 years old, the energetic lady has no interest in sitting around and letting others do for her what she prefers to do for herself.

E AT I N G H E A LT H Y A N D S TAY I N G B U S Y Born Anna Tapp on February 23, 1921, Dixon grew up with her family on a small farm in Corydon, KY. “My father was a small farmer. We ate out of the ground. Always had gardens. We had cows, but we only used them for milk and butter.” Something she attributes as a factor in her health and longevity. She was raised poor “like everyone else at that time” but reflects fondly on her upbringing. “Everything we ate was out of our garden. My mother canned everything in these green cans.” She recalled. “So, I ate out of the ground, and I still do as much as possible. I rarely eat fast food. Fast food is full of sugar and salt. I stay away from a lot of salt.” However, the spunky Anna does confess that around the holidays she will over-indulge in sweets. “At the holidays, this place is dripping in sugar.” In addition to healthy eating habits, Mrs. Dixon also takes an exercise class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. She doesn’t smoke or drink. “I stay busy.” She explains. “I like to sew. I like to play piano. I like cooking and cleaning. I like a pretty house. I still drive myself.”

knowledge. Her optimistic outlook

DOING FOR OTHERS

on life keeps her from elaborating on

Volunteering is another important

the hardships she faced looking for

part of Anna’s joy. She did volunteer

work as a black female during that

work for more than 22 years. “I took

era in America. With a smile never

care of the elderly to keep them from

fading from her face, she remembers

going to the nursing home,” she erupts

back on her days of youth in Chicago,

in laughter that becomes contagious

highlighting only the fond memories.

to those within earshot. “I was the

SMALL TOWN GIRL AND BIG CIT Y ADVENTURES Staying busy is the only way of life that Anna knows. During World War 2, “There weren’t’ any jobs around here so a couple of us girls got together, and we went to Chicago.” Having seen so much history, first-hand, Mrs. Dixon is a walking encyclopedia of

“I got all my education in Chicago. I worked during the day and went to school at night. I went two and a half years to junior college. I just did all kinds of odd jobs until I could get

same age or older than some of the people I helped. When I tell people that they always get a kick out of it. The elderly taking care of the elderly.” Helping others helps you not think of yourself so much, which she claims is another reason she has lived to the ripe age of 101. “That’s my calling. I’m always doing something for somebody else if they ask me.” Mrs. already

Dixon

thinking

about her birthday celebration for her 102nd birthday. She still basks in the high myself situated.” She loved traveling

she felt from her

and seeing new places during that

100th and 101st birthday celebrations.

time, but there is no place like home.

Having more than a century of living

Anna moved back to Corydon to tend

under her belt, Mrs. Anna is now

to her family’s property in 1973. She

purposefully enjoying her breaks

also fell in love and married around

from the hustle and bustle. She enjoys

that same time. At 52 years old, Anna

the relationships she has cultivated

married George Dixon. The pair were

at Redbanks Senior Apartments and

married until the time of his death

moves at her own pace. After all those

in 2008. Becoming a widow didn’t

years of working and volunteering,

slow Anna’s zest for life. “I just kept

she grins and gleefully exclaims, “I

on doing what I’d always done.” She

think I’ll go home, cross my legs and

remained in Corydon tending to her

sit down for a bit.”

home until 2017 when she moved to Henderson. “I like outside. I love flowers. I had flowers everywhere. Me and my little dog weeded the garden and stayed outside a whole lot.”

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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COMMUNITY

ABBY HAMPTON

SWIMMING THROUGH LIFE Written by Lyndi Mauk • Photo by Darrin Phegley

ost kids are thrilled at the thought of summer because it means they get to go swimming. Whether it be in their own backyard or a community pool, they love splashing around, playing water games and jumping into the water. For Abby Hampton, the love and passion for swimming began at the age of three, and she doesn’t remember a time not being in the pool.

Life Outside of Swimming Abby has been married to her husband, John Hampton, for almost 22 years. They have two children, Amelia Hampton, a freshman at the University of Kentucky, and Jack Hampton, an eighth grader at North Middle School. They also have a whoodle (soft-coated wheaten terrier/Poodle mix) puppy, 18

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Louie, who will be trained to be a therapy dog. Abby is a Special Education Teacher at Henderson’s alternative school, Central Academy. She works with the Performance Based program students, E-learners, and provides service minutes for students with special needs that are on Dayside. Although her background is working with students with behavioral issues, she originally went to school to become a Marine Biologist. She quickly made the change to Physical Education. With no Physical Education positions available at the time she was job searching, she ended up subbing long-term for a behavior self-contained class at Central. “I was asked to stay on and got my Master’s in Learning Behavioral Disabilities from Murray State University and later my

second Master’s in Moderate/Severe Disabilities from Western Kentucky University. This will be my 22nd year working for Henderson County Schools,” Abby said. When Abby isn’t working or coaching, she enjoys reading mystery thrillers and historical fiction books or listening to them via the Libby App. Abby and her family also love visiting beaches, snorkeling and Disney World!

Growing Up Poolside “I cannot remember a time that I have not enjoyed swimming. I know that at a very young age, I was already a seasoned pool nut,” expressed the passionate swim coach. When Abby was very young, her mom was a lifeguard. Abby explained how her mom would get

in the pool on her hourly breaks to play with her. “If there was water around, I was in it.” It’s hard to think back and remember her first swim meet because it is all she has known, but her parents remembered. Abby’s first swim meet was at Plainview Country Club in Louisville at the age of three. Abby is sure her parents have a great embarrassing story and probably captured a great photo to go along with that first swim meet memory, too! For Abby, swimming didn’t just take place during the summer months. Swimming was a year-round sport for her. She remembers spending her summers at Country Club swim meets but also traveling for USS meets throughout the year to some really fun places she may never have had the opportunity to visit if she wasn’t involved in swimming. “To this day, I run into people I swam against or with. It really is a community sport,” stated the avid swimmer.

From Swimming to Coaching Abby remembers when the thought of teaching swim lessons long-term first sparked her interest - she was 13-yearsold. She had started giving swim lessons at TriState Athletic Club, and she really enjoyed helping others learn the skills they needed to be successful swimmers. She had no idea at the time how the roles of teaching swim lessons and coaching would become such a big part of her life in the years ahead. Abby had the opportunity to swim in college. She enjoyed representing her school, College of Charleston, as a collegiate athlete. “I consider this to be a huge privilege. I really loved my college. It was the perfect fit for me and it remains the most beautiful campus I’ve ever visited. I also enjoyed traveling to other colleges and swimming at some really fantastic pools. We visited William and Mary, University of North Carolina, Duke, University of Richmond, Davidson, University of Tampa, East Carolina, and Emory. Time management was huge in balancing swimming and life in general from high

school on,” explained the College of Charleston alumna. Abby has been trained and learned from some of the best over the years. She loves being a swim coach, but it can definitely bring its own set of challenges at times, too. “I enjoy the actual coaching aspect and seeing the kids who put in the hard work get the results they want. The challenges for me are available pool times. The YMCA has been very helpful and flexible with us, and I am very thankful to the Aquatics Director, Katherine Hill. However, the main pool is not the correct size. High school teams swim in yards and our pool is meters, so it presents some challenges when having home meets,” Abby said. Abby’s mother, Kay Underwood, was a swim coach, and she still continues to coach and swim herself at the YMCA. Swimming runs in Abby’s blood. It is a part of her and sharing her passion of swimming with others is what has led her to some awesome coaching opportunities. Before accepting the Henderson County High School Head Swim Coach position, Abby was the swim coach at Owensboro Catholic High School from 2017-2021. Both of Abby’s children started swimming at the age of 3. They each swam for the YMCA and Marlins. Her daughter, Amelia, swam for Owensboro Catholic and her son, Jack, is now swimming for Henderson County High School.

Preparing for Competitive Swimming “Swimming is a lifelong sport,” Abby stated. She encourages young swimmers to have fun with the sport now while they are still in the early stages of learning all the ropes and skills of becoming a competitive swimmer. “Swimmers often burn out, especially if you have swam since a very young age. It is great to be competitive and always try your best but be sure to be involved in other things as a young swimmer, too. It can easily take over your life if you let it with doubles (2 practices a day), dryland, lifting, diet, no

free weekends, travel schedule and time demands,” encourages Coach Abby.

The Future of Swimming Abby is looking forward to her second season as the high school swim coach. “We are hosting an invitational on November 19th at the new pool at the Deaconess Aquatic Center. We are hoping to have at least 20 different teams there from Kentucky and Indiana. I’ve heard that it’s a fast pool, so I expect lots of great races. Last year being the first year, we had a learning curve. This year we are more knowledgeable of the workings and ins and outs. So, I’m excited for a smoother go at things this year and the future. Thankfully, many parents have stepped up and taken on more involved roles, too. Lastly, I’m excited about growing the team!” stated the enthusiastic coach. Swim season is from October to February, but students begin conditioning in September. Abby plans to have a parent meeting on Thursday, August 25 and the first day of conditioning will be Tuesday, September 6. In regards to lessons, Abby has previously been able to provide both members and nonmembers lessons at the Henderson Country Club, YMCA and private pools in Henderson. Student athletes (7th grade and up) who are interested in learning more about the high school swim team can reach Abby at abby.hampton@ henderson.kyschools.us, or if you have a child needing a swim lesson, you can reach Abby at learn2swimwithabby@ gmail.com. She is happy to answer questions about competitive swimming, or about swim lessons to ensure the safety of your child as they are introduced to the water.

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 two kids. June // July 2022 . HENDERSON FAMILY

The fourth annual Kids Takeover Ad Design contest was a huge success! Kids from across the city and county completed the ad templates for their chance to win. Each business judged the entries and chose the winners. Thank you to all of the kids who entered the contest and for all of the businesses that participated:

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Paws for a Cause

Making a Difference Through the Student Technology Leadership Program Written By Adalyn Park

Do you like to use technology? Well, it

what STLP is to students and families.

can be used for more than what you think!

We talked to students that wanted to join

Not just to play, communicate, or whatever

STLP when they were in 4th/5th grade, and

you do on your electronics! At our school,

several students were interested in it!

Jefferson Elementary, we have a program

Also at family night, the STLP booth

called STLP. It is one of my favorite

helped us work on our presentation skills

programs in our school. It also brings the

and connect with students and families. We

members of STLP together, and we have fun

also got to show students the robots that

while learning new skills! All the time we

we think are really fun, and they thought

joke around and get along while learning

the same!

about technology and helping others in

I enjoy STLP a lot, especially because we

our community. We found a problem in

work in a team. If we didn’t work together,

our community that we were all interested

our goals would not be achieved and we

in making a difference for, put our heads

would only have one presenter and that

together, and made an impact all while

would be difficult. Also, since we work as a

utilizing our technology and leadership

team, everyone in STLP is more determined

skills.

because we have more people to work on

One thing that makes STLP one of my favorite things at our school is that it allows us to get our whole school involved. For

our project so we have more ideas that would make our project better. Most

people

use

technology

principal with Jeffe News. Well, you might be wondering, “ What is Jeffe News?”. It is our school-wide morning meeting that gets everyone in our school awake and ready for the day. We are planning to help with that and talk about the school climate. We will do this by creating and editing videos, making them positive, putting them all together, and then sharing them with the whole school. It includes funny jokes, our pledge, morning announcements, morning motivation, and many more positive quotes! In STLP, we brought all our ideas together and made our project better. We

our STLP community project, we started a

communicate with others, and we do that

project called Paws for a Cause where our

too, but with the community! We did this

goal is to raise awareness, fundraise, and

by using our Chromebooks to present to

know. For instance, we do not personally

advocate for animals in the local shelters.

the judges with Google Meet, using our

know the people that own the animal

We had to have enough money to do this

teacher’s phone to communicate with

shelters, but in STLP it is our job to help our

so we could donate to an animal shelter.

the animal shelters, and we used our

community, even if we don’t know them.

We knew we had to have some help, so we

Chromebooks to edit flyers to communicate

We really enjoy helping animals and that is

decided to involve the whole school to help

with our whole school to tell them about

what our project is about! We feel bad for

us and ended up with $1,250! It was really

the fundraiser.

the animals with no home, the ones that

fun and a lot of people in our school had fun too!

We also created videos to show our school our project with technology. We did

are also trying to help others we don’t even

are starving, and all the animals that are suffering.

Another way we got our whole school

this by using a website called “WeVideo”

We also make funny and informational

involved was during our school-wide family

and put it in our morning meeting to show

scripts. For instance, we had to do a funny

night called “Bookbusters, Bots, and More.”

the school to spread awareness.

script, and we had to work together even

At family night, we were able to explain

In the future, we plan to help our

though not everybody was in the script.

Adalyn Park is a 4th-grade student at Jefferson Elementary School. She is involved with cheer, the academic team, STLP, and Gifted and Talented. Above all, she is a kind, caring, creative, and bright student who loves to help others and spread positivity everywhere she goes! 26

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Competing on a School Archery Team Written By Lily Bassett

Archery is fun because of the satisfaction of getting a high score, especially a personal best, and the medals/trophies that you get. Also, the feeling of knowing you are growing in skills. When shooting for a school archery team, you will need a genesis bow and if you want you can get an arm guard, finger guard, and sometimes an eye patch if you can’t close one of your eyes. The nice thing is the school provides you with the bow and arrows if you do not get your own. In an archery tournament, you will normally have school jerseys on and there will be other kids from other schools (grades 4 - 12). You will shoot 4 rounds of arrows at 10 yards and 4 rounds at 15 yards. The first round of each distance is practice so you can find your aim point. Then you have 3 scoring rounds at each distance, which will give you the total at the end. A perfect score

is 300, but even the high schoolers can’t get that (mostly). You have to know the whistles for safety: 3 whistles = get your arrows, 2 whistles = get bows/ go to shooting line, 1 whistle = shoot, 5 or more whistles means to stop. An outdoor tournament looks the same as any other tournament, but it is outdoors and there might be a bit of wind that could affect the arrows. At a 3D tournament, you shoot at foam animals. The circles that mark the scoring sections are always on the inserts of the animals that can be replaced. Hitting the animal outside of the circle is 7 points, and the insert has smaller sections for 8, 9, and 10 points. The trick, except on the turkey, is on the back of the shoulder blade of the front legs right above that is the ten circle where you want to hit. You should join archery because it is fun

and really rewarding, and because if you have a sibling that also plays archery then you can compete against each other and whoever wins could get bragging rights. Other than that, you get to play games and everyone is included. This year the team went to more tournaments than any other elementary school around. The 2021-22 coach and our dad, Robert Bassett, said, “My favorite part of being a coach is watching an archer when they shoot their first good shot. Their face lights up with a giant smile, and as soon as they finish and tell me all about what they just did. To me, that makes it all worth it.” Next year the coach will be Steven Meredith, Lauren Meredith’s dad. We can’t wait to see what he does with the team!

Lily Bassett is a Spottsville 5th grader who can be seen at the archery range, the gymnastics studio, or at the library with a book in her hand.

Challenging Yourself by Joining the Academic Team Written By Carolyn Bassett

Academic team is a fun, challenging competition with coaches that help the students. Spottsville also has fun coaches that make it so much more than just a serious competition. They help us learn to get to know our teammates and make friends with each other, even if we were strangers before. For example, Mrs. D, the quick recall and composition coach, always made sure we were having fun and it was interactive. She encouraged us to talk during quick recall, which encouraged us to talk outside of the match, too. Mrs. Pinkston, the FPS coach, says, “Future Problem Solving is a great team-building component to the academic team program! It gives students opportunities to learn and apply problem solving skills through critical

and creative thinking. Academic team, as a whole, teaches students to take ownership of their own learning and brings out their skills, talents, and creativity.” There are four categories that you compete in: written assessment, composition, quick recall, and future problem solving (FPS). In written assessment, the test is multiple choice and you test in math, science, language arts, arts and humanities, and social studies. In composition, you write an essay based on a prompt. Quick recall is like a quick thinking video game (like Kahoot! or Quizizz but faster) in real life where you need quick reflexes, a quick mind, and the skill to talk with others. In Future Problem Solving, you have a futuristic problem, sometimes

20 to 30 years in the future, and you have a backstory and problem to fix. Since it is in the future, you can use technology or robots that we don’t have now to fix the problem. You really learn to communicate with peers. It also helps you know the importance of vocabulary because you have to have a strong vocabulary to convince the judges you have the best solution there is. This year Spottsville won the district competition to move on to regionals. And for the first time ever, FPS won first place at both competitions. Students should join an academic team because it helps you challenge yourself and learn to better communicate.

Carolyn Bassett is a fifth grader at Spottsville Elementary who can be seen hanging out with friends on the archery range and soccer fields or with a book in her hand. June // July 2022 . HENDERSON FAMILY

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A School That's More Like Family Written By Sophi Gonzalez

There are a lot of things that I love about Holy Name. One of the things I love the most is that I have never felt left out because we are all a family. Teachers are super nice and friendly and will always be there to help you. The teachers are always working hard to make sure that Holy Name students are learning. At Holy Name, we were taught from a young age to always be respectful. Each day at Holy Name, students try to improve in their classes and friendships. You get the chance to make new friends every year. In House time, you get to meet new teachers, staff, and students from other grades and become friends with them. Holy Name lets you learn about God’s love. We have Christ in Me where we learn the importance of being in the family of God and how to treat others with

love and respect. When I was little and I first came to Holy Name, I didn’t know how to speak English. I made friends, and they helped me learn how to speak English. The staff is always ready to greet you with a smile. Teachers are always happy when their students come in to their classrooms. Holy Name is always happy to welcome new students every year. If 4 nuns from the Sisters of Nazareth hadn’t traveled to Henderson, KY in the caboose of a freight train to establish a Catholic school, this incredible school would not exist. Our principal and many of the staff went to school at Holy Name and now they work here and their children attend school here. Holy Name is a family that extends beyond your school years. This is why I love Holy Name.

Sophi Gonzalez is a 5th grader at Holy Name School and the daughter of Cristian Gonzalez and Rosa Rosales. Sophi shines at our school with straight As and a positive, Christian attitude. We are proud to call her a Cardinal and claim her as a member of our Holy Name School Family

The Benefits of Cheerleading Written By Hallie Hanley

East Heights Elementary School is an amazing place. There are lots of things to love about it. One thing I really enjoy about East Heights is its cheer team. I have benefited from the team in many ways; both physically and mentally. The East Heights cheer team has really boosted me socially and allowed me to make new friends. Also, it taught my whole team and I how to work together and have good sportsmanship. The cheer team has also taught me new skills. I learned so many things that have benefited me as a cheerleader and just as a person. The cheer team was a very good beginning for me as a cheerleader and pushed me to do even more things, like cheering in middle school next year. All in all, the East Heights Elementary’s cheer team is truly amazing.

Hallie Hanley is a 5th grade student at East Heights. She enjoys doing art and spending time with friends and family.

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Introducing the East Heights School News! Written By Brody Mills

Good morning Henderson! I’m Brody

tell a joke of the week, arts and crafts,

coming to you today to talk about and

and have a book of the week. Joke of

explain something we do at East Heights

the week is where we come up with a

Elementary

Student

joke or get some inspiration from other

Program

jokes online. For arts and crafts, we have

(STLP). STLP is a technology club where

done crafts for holidays and origami.

students can work on projects that help

Our book of the week, we pick from our

the community or school. What we do

library and one of us has the job to read

at STLP is something called EHS News.

it on the news. This adds some fun and

It’s news for students, by students.

creativity for the viewers watching. We

We of course film news for our school,

had the opportunity this year to go to a

talk about the weather and what’s

state competition and talk about what

happening at EHS, and do interviews

we do for STLP. It sure was fun! That’s

with students and staff. We also do

all for today, hope you have a good day

something a little different, such as

and stay safe.

Technology

School

called

Leadership

Brody Mills is a 4th grader at East Heights Elementary. He is a social student who enjoys drawing, doodling, soccer, and trying new things.

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ADVICE AND TIPS ON H OW TO M AKE PARENTING AN D L IFE EASIER

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

Biscuit Loves Father’s Day By: Alyssa Satin Capucilli Celebrate Father’s Day with Biscuit! Unfold the big flaps and join Biscuit for fun times with dad--exploring, playing, and sharing. Father’s Day is a great time to show dad how much we love him. The gentle warmth and kindness make this book the right fit for Father’s Day or any day a dad wants to cuddle up with his family.

Froggy’s Day with Dad By: Jonathan London It’s Father’s Day at last, and Froggy is so-o-o excited. “We’re going to play golf!” he tells his dad. Oh no. Dad says Froggy’s too little for golf. “But you’re just the right size to play miniature golf!” he explains. At the fun park, Froggy discovers mini golf is fun--especially once he figures out how to face the right way. With his beginner’s luck, Froggy makes a hole in one! But his next shot hits his dad on the head--bonk!--and that’s only the beginning. All ends well, though, when Froggy presents his dad with a special coffee mug he decorated in school: To the Best Dad I Ever Had!

The Berenstain Bears: We Love Our Dad! By: Jan & Mike Berenstain In The Berenstain Bears: We Love Our Dad!, the cubs decide to spoil Papa Bear for Father’s Day. Papa Bear is, after all, the best dad there is! Your cub will enjoy reading this celebration of goofy, lovable, caring papa bears. He’s always there for his cubs, but will he let them treat him for a change, on his special day? This full-color storybook brings another delightful adventure with the Berenstain Bears.

The Night Before Father’s Day By: Natasha Wing It’s the night before Father’s Day, and Mom and the kids have a plan to surprise Dad with a special gift. When Dad goes for a bike ride, everyone gets to work. Dad wakes up the next day to find his garage newly organized and his car sparkly clean. So, of course, he celebrates by taking everyone for a spin!

June Jam By: Ron Roy In the sixth book of the Calendar Mysteries - an early chapter book mystery series - Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy want to make homemade strawberry jam for Father’s Day. Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as it first seems. Some sneaky creature is taking bites of their strawberries. Polly the pony, Pal the dog, and Josh the older brother are all suspects. If the kids can’t protect the strawberry patch from the mystery chomper, they might be in a real jam!

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Photo by Jamie Alexander

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The Benefits of SWIMMING

Summertime has arrived, which means it is officially swim season! Swimming not only provides endless fun in the sun for the entire family, but there are many benefits that come along with it. Henderson County High School’s Head Swim Coach, Abby Hamptom, has provided a list of 10 reasons why everyone should take up swimming.

PROVIDES SAFET Y Swimming

lifesaving

Swimming

improves

endurance,

G R E AT F O R A L L A G E S

skill.

strength, and flexibility, providing a

Unlike most sports, swimming can be

Knowing how to swim could save your

full body workout that builds cardio

learned at any age; as early as 6 months

life or someone else's life. According to

endurance while toning your muscles.

for life saving skills such as floating on

statistics from the CDC, approximately

The water allows for low impact on the

your back and as late as 90 years old,

4,000 drownings per year in the U.S. (11 a

joints while providing resistance to

swimming competitively.

day). Near fatal drownings total 8,000 (22

increase bone density. It is the ultimate

positive experience with exposure to

per day). Henderson’s unique location on

sport for those needing rehabilitation

water will improve the likelihood of a

the Ohio River affords residents access to

from injuries as well as off season

child’s affinity to water. Babies should

boating and other water sports. Knowing

conditioning.

be taught to backfloat before learning

how to swim should be a requirement not

Cross-Country). Swimming lowers blood

to crawl.

an afterthought.

sugar and blood pressure, and is great

know swimming basics by kindergarten

for those with asthma and helps improve

age. Competitive swim teams begin as

lung capacity.

early as 5. Depending upon skill level,

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(Football, Baseball and

Providing a

I recommend all children

children can compete as early as age

3. The Kentucky High School Athletic

and excelled in different ways.

Association allows 7th graders to begin competing on high school swim teams. From personal experience,

both the

swimming, coaching, and instructing, I have never left the pool in a bad mood.

T E A C H E S I M P O R TA N T L I F E SKILLS

Swimming provides a mental break from the day.

When you are swimming laps,

Henderson YMCA and high school teams

Swimming competitively teaches time

especially in a competitive nature, there

work with new swimmers to develop

management, dedication, discipline, and

is no room for events outside of the pool

strong swimming skills, especially if the

teamwork. Any talented swimmer has

to clutter your mind. Your focus shifts to

student is willing to learn and work hard.

worked tirelessly in the water, sometimes

concentrating on swimming efficiently.

Group and private lessons are available

twice a day in both the pool and on dry

The water also gives you a massage as you

through the YMCA and independent

land. Becoming a good swimmer is not

power through it. Some swimmers use

instructors like myself.

for the faint of heart. Pool availability

this time to meditate or even pray. We

dictates your schedule. Students work

all know exercising releases endorphins,

around class times, and adults have busy

swimming lets us exercise without the

work schedules. Missing one day of swim

sweaty feeling. The harder you exercise the more massage you get.

G R E AT F O R A L L A B I L I T Y LEVELS You don’t need to be an Olympic

practice is equivalent to missing two if

swimmer to reap the benefits of the

not more. Ask any swimmer; it's hard

sport.

PROMOTES TEAMWORK

I've given lessons to toddlers,

to get back to baseline after an illness,

just getting them used to the water,

injury or break. When covid hit, Olympic

and to USS and high school swimmers

swimmer Lilly King used a lake in Indiana

teammates often become close friends.

wanting to improve their times or

to maintain her training schedule. Other

Although it is mostly an individual

learn another swim event. My greatest

Olympians either rented private pools or

sport, individuals must work together

accomplishment

made their own.

to complete sets and push one another

was

working

with

disabled individuals in Charleston in a program called Adaptive Aquatics. Each student had different abilities and needs

When

swimming

in practice.

REDUCES STRESS I can honestly say in all my years of

competitively,

Teammates may have to

swim an event they prefer in order to gain points to enable the team to win

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the meet. This year, the Henderson County Swim Team did this frequently, resulting in an undefeated dual meet record. Children develop social skills, building relationships with peers and coaches while sharing space and waiting between events. Before the age of cell phones, kids at swim meets played card games and board games, actually socializing. During practice, there are no phones. Children actually have to talk to one another, unable to hide behind their phones.

T E A C H E S G O A L O R I E N TAT I O N All swimmers have goals, whether to master a stroke or skill, complete a certain distance or achieve a certain time. Swimmers push their bodies harder to reach those goals, leading to a sense of accomplishment. When introducing a hard set at practice, the team may balk in the beginning but by the end of the completed set, swimmers are beaming with pride, having accomplished something the average person could not fathom. This skill carries over to school and careers.

M A K E S Y O U S M A R T E R A N D I S A M E N TA L H E A LT H B O O S T Another benefit of swimming is sharpened focus and concentration, ensuring we do not get distracted from our tasks. Many people know Micheal Phelps has ADHD. His mom put him in swimming to burn off extra energy. Studies suggest an increased attention span in children, as aerobic exercise helps develop the hippocampus, our brain’s learning and memory system. Swimming regularly allows more oxygen to flow to our brains, thus boosting our memory capacity. I see this all the time when I coach or give a swim lesson. There is so much to remember to swim efficiently; you have to be firing on all cylinders. This increased attention span, sharpened focus and memory capacity has positive effects on dryland in the school and work setting. In addition to its mood boosting benefits, swimming can decrease anxiety and increase your body’s capacity for highquality sleep, which in turn helps reduce stress. Growing up, my siblings and I never needed to be told to go to bed.

B O O S T S S E L F- C O N F I D E N C E With all its health benefits it's no wonder swimming boosts self-confidence. Even at a young age, mastering a skill such as blowing bubbles or going under water causes a child to hold their head a little higher. For older children, positive physical improvements (and being a swimmer in general) make them walk a little taller. Even though we do not have a lot of fans at meets, swimmers know what it takes to be good and how hard they work to compete at that level.

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A Quick Guide for

CUTTING DOWN ON SUGAR Most people love sugar. It’s sweet, great for giving us spikes in energy, and a wonderful way to indulge in something special when you want a treat. Unfortunately, as great as sugar might taste, it’s not so great for your health. Added sugars are responsible for around 17% of the total calorie intake of adults in the US, and all that sugar leads to weight gain. If extra weight around the hips isn’t enough to put you off sugar, how

“zero sugar” options out there, it’s also

sugar content, and leaves you feeling

worth keeping an eye out for additives

hungry and tired.

which might be detrimental to your

Desserts made with grain and dairy,

health in these substitutes.

like pies, ice cream, and doughnuts,

The best way to cut down on the

also account for more than 18% of the

amount of sugar you drink is to switch

added sugar in your diet. The best way

your soda, sugar-laden coffees, and

to replace your desserts and still handle

other beverages with a refreshing glass

your sweet tooth is to enjoy some

of water. Water is more likely to quench

fruit. Fresh and baked fruits increase

the potential dangers of sugar, it’s never

your thirst than any other drink, and it

the amount of vitamins, minerals, and

been more important for people to start

can even give you an energy boost by

antioxidants you get, without the excess

thinking about changing their diet.

reducing dehydration.

sugar.

about the fact that eating too much sugar could increase your risk of heart disease, acne, diabetes, and even certain kinds of cancer? As studies continue to emerge into

Here are some quick and simple tips to reduce your risk of consuming too much sugar on a day-to-day basis.

DRINK WATER Outside of water, most of the drinks

We often expect to deal with added sugar in sodas and desserts, but sugar

There’s

nothing

wrong

with

can also hide in other foods that you

we consume on a daily basis contain

indulging in a dessert from time to time,

some amount of sugar—even if you’re

but it’s important to remember these

For instance, sauces like ketchup

not aware of it.

foods don’t provide much nutritional

and barbecue sauce are high in sugar.

value.

One single tablespoon of ketchup can

Soda and fruit juices are packed

CHECK SAUCE LABELS

TRY ALTERNATIVE D E S S E R T S

full of sugar, which adds to your daily

Most desserts are packed full of

calorie intake. While there are some

sugar, which causes spikes in your blood

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may not be as aware of.

contain around 5 grams of sugar, which makes it more sugary than ice cream!

Look for condiments with “no added

naturally occurring milk sugars and

For instance, dried fruit is fantastic

sugar” on the labels to reduce your intake

around 104 calories. The same kind of

for nutrients, antioxidants and fiber, but

of the sweet stuff in these products.

low-fat yogurt could contain up to 144

it’s also packed full of natural sugar in

calories and 24 grams of sugar.

concentrated levels.

You can also look for alternative ways to season your foods and delight your

To ensure you’re really making the

Some varieties of breakfast bars are

taste buds. For instance, consider pesto,

healthy choice with your food, read the

also candied with added sugar, which

mustard, chili, herbs and spices, and

label and double-check everything. You

means you get a higher sweetness boost

even citrus fruit juices like lemon and

can usually compare labels quite quickly

and a worse sugar hangover later.

lime.

either in the store or by looking up what you want to eat online.

FORGET LOW-FAT FOODS This

might

seem

odd

suggestion, but low-fat varieties of food

Ensure that you check the ingredients on any snack food or breakfast food you’re eating.

BE CAREFUL WITH “HEALTHY” SNACK FOODS

If you’re running out of ideas for sugar-free alternatives, you can always try things like fresh fruit, which has less concentrated sugar. Other options include hard-boiled eggs, jerky with

aren’t always ideal for your sugar intake.

Finally, some processed foods look

Though some low-fat solutions can

healthy at first glance, but actually

help you to lose weight, many actually

don’t have the same benefits of a less

Reducing the sugar in your diet

contain more sugar than their full-fat

healthy-looking breakfast. There are

might seem like a challenge, but it can

counterparts.

tons of “natural” and healthy granola

be much simpler than you’d think! Try

and protein bars which contain as much

these tips and enjoy life without all the

sugar as your standard candy bar.

sugar.

For instance, a full-fat plain yogurt will usually contain around 8 grams of

no sugar added to the seasoning, and various kinds of nuts and seeds.

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Out & About

EV ENTS A ND AC T IV IT IES FOR HEN D ERSO N FA MIL IES

LOCAL THINGS TO DO

this summer

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OUT & ABOUT

HIGHWAY 68 YARD SALE THURSDAY, J UNE 2 SUNDAY, J UNE 5

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Explore historic highway 68 to discover fabulous finds at rummage sales, barn sales, antique stores and business sidewalk sales. You’ll want to eat at the many hidden gems along the route from Maysville to Paducah. Make it a trip to remember with the rich hospitality of Bed and Breakfasts, quality hotels, or campgrounds. The 400 Mile Sale has been a unique Kentucky experience in 2004.

1ST ANNUAL SUMMER MARKET SATU R DAY, J U N E 4 @ 9A M - 4PM FA RM GIRL GIF T & BA KE SH OP

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Come out for this first time event featuring home-based businesses, crafts and arts showcased by locals within our community. Spend the afternoon shopping and grab lunch and some delicious treats at Farm Girl. For more information, please call 270-860-5290.

EXPLORING THE ARTS – ART CAMP TU ESDAY, J U N E 7-THU R SDAY, J U N E 9 @ 10 -

Photo by Darrin Phegley

11:45A M J OH N J A M E S AUDUBON STATE PA RK

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Students ages 6-8 will be exploring the arts by using different mediums and some mixed mediums such as tempera, pastels, colored pencils and more. If your student loves art, they will certainly enjoy this 3-day Art Camp at the Audubon Museum. Pre-registration is Required and limited class. Cost is $30 and $28 for Friends of Audubon members. For more information, please contact Kim McGrew-Liggett at kim.mcgrew@ky.gov.

Porchfest 2022 S ATU RDAY, J UN E 4 @ 5 - 8PM D OWN TOWN H E NDE RS ON - S OU T H M AIN S T RE E T

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There are few things more perfect on a summer night than live music on a front porch, and Henderson’s 3rd annual Porchfest is coming back this year. Enjoy this FREE family-friendly music festival featuring live local musicians. For more information, please call 270-826-0016.

F R I DAY, J U N E 10 @ TBA

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J OH N J A M E S AUDUBON STATE PA RK

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Bring your little artists for a fun filled morning of ART! Get creative with lines, shapes and color as we design a self-portrait. Students must preregister and dress for a mess. All students must be accompanied by an adult. Classes are limited and cost is $5. Please contact Kim McGrewLiggett at 502-782-9726 for more information.

GOLF SWING CLINIC S ATU RDAY, J UN E 11 @ 10AM - 12PM HEN D ER S O N COU N T Y P U B LIC LIB RAR Y

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Head over to the library for a free golf swing clinic! Dr. Grant Hughes is a Certified Titleist Swing Coach and will be there to analyze your swing. Dr. Huges doesn’t take a one trick fixes all approach. Instead, you will get one-on-one attention, and he will provide solutions customized to you and your swing. Bring your clubs and get ready to improve your game. In the event of rain, the clinic will be moved.

ETIQUETTE CLASSES FOR KIDS “MANNERS WORKSHOP” MONDAY, JUNE 20 - WEDNES DAY,

ADVANCED ARTS 3-DAY WORKSHOP AGES 9-13 TU ESDAY-THU R SDAY, J U N E 14-16 @ 10AM - 12PM J OH N J A M E S AUDUBON STATE PAR K

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ART, ART, ART & More ART! This class is designed for the serious artist who loves art. They will be working in various mediums along with acrylic on canvas. Make sure to dress for a mess. Students must have previous art experience. Pre-registration is required. Supplies are included in class fee: $36 (Friends of Audubon $34). For more information, please contact Kim McGrew at 502-782-9726

JU NE 23 @ 5:30 - 7:30PM M S. PEM’S A R T S T U D IO - WORS H AM H AL L

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Empower your kids to develop strong social skills and self-confidence. This workshop includes art and cooking and is full of entertainment and interactive sessions to help students learn the value of proper behavior, selfrespect and consideration towards others. The “Manners Matter” workshops are for kids ages 5 and up. For more information, please call 270-454–8181.

ART FROM THE HEART 2-DAY WORKSHOP AGES 6-8 T UE SDAY & WEDN ESDAY, J UNE 21 & 22 @ 10AM - 12PM J O HN J A ME S AU DU B ON S TAT E PARK

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ART, ART, ART! This class is geared for the serious young artist, who loves to be creative and work in any medium. They will be using watercolor, pastels and tempera. Preregistration is required, class size limited to 15. Supplies are included in the fee: $30 (Friends of Audubon $28). For more information, please contact Kim McGrew at 502-782-9726.

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OUT & ABOUT

HENDERSON FLASH BASEBALL

FIREWORKS ON THE RIVERFRONT

J U N E-J U LY PA RK F IE L D Enjoy your summer nights cheering on the Henderson Flash baseball team. Games will be played during the months of June and July in the evenings at Park Field. General admission will be sold at the gate. Check out their Facebook page or website www. hendersonflash.com to find the 2022 Home-Game schedule.

SU N DAY, J U LY 3 @ 5:30 - 9:30PM H E NDE RSON RIVE RFR ONT

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Join more than 5,000 attendees to gather for live music, food, familyfriendly activities, and fireworks over the river. For more information, please call 270-826-0016.

SANDY LEE WATKINS SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL WED N ESDAY, J U LY 27 SATU R DAY, J U LY 30 @ 5-10:30PM

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LITTLE REMBRANDTS ART & MUSIC FRIDAY, J ULY 8 @ 10:30 -11:40A M J O H N JAME S AU DU B ON S TATE PA RK

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Bring your little artists for a fun-filled morning of art and music! Get creative with lines, shapes and colors and then move on to the courtyard for some movement and music with the “Melody Garden”. Students must pre-register and dress for a mess. All students must be accompanied by an adult. Classes are limited and cost $7. Please contact Kim McGrew-Liggett at 502-782-9726 for more information.

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The Sandy Lee Songfest features award-winning songwriters! Get to know what inspired the writers as they penned the lyrics to the hit songs that are so familiar to us all. This was voted a KTAI Top 10 event. This growing festival is becoming a big hit in and of itself. Come listen to some of today’s top music writers, up and comers and chances are you will hear a hit before it is even released! Various venues to be added this year and soon to be announced. Don’t miss this great event in a historic and culturally rich little community on the banks of the mighty Ohio River! All proceeds from the event go to local nonprofits through an annual grant application. Visit www.sandyleesongfest.com for all venues, performers and show time information.

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

Cancun Mexican Restaurant Free kids meal with adult meal purchase.

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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