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MARCH/ APRIL 2020 TRENDING 8 BEHIND

THE SCENES

The inside scoop on the making of the magazine.

10 N E W S W O R T H Y

The real people, places and events that shape our community, brought to you by the Owensboro Times

CULTURE 14 M U S I C

Andy Brasher: Flying Solo

14 I N

THE KNOW

Your guide to what’s happening in and around Owensboro

16 M O V I E S

In a League of Her Own

LIFESTYLE 40 H O M E

Downtown’s Showplace: Take a tour of Jack Wells’ condominium at the Enclave

46 F A S H I O N

The Local Lookbook with

FEATURES

20 HOLD YOUR HEAD HIGH

Western Academy is making an effort to close the academic achievement gap of black males in grades three through six in the Owensboro Public School System.

B Y M A R LY S M A S O N

32 SHINING INTO THE FUTURE

Julia Hartz-Tipmore

26 MASTERS BOUND, COACH INSPIRED

50 S E N I O R

LIVING

Spring Home Safety Tips

Vanderbilt University senior John Augenstein is one of six amateur golfers playing in the 84th Masters Tournament.

FLAVOR

B Y M E L O D Y WA L L A C E

Healthy Alternative: Homemade Granola

36 THE BROTHERS BEHIND CERBERUS WOOD COMPANY

Owensboro Living takes a peek through the window panes of Sun Windows and Doors, a historic business that is still breaking ground.

How brother-in-law partners Jordan Leach and Dustin Taylor have turned their woodworking hobby into a thriving side-hustle.

B Y D A N N Y M AY

B Y D A N N Y M AY

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What we’re eating now: Local dishes we can’t live without!

60 R E S TA U R A N T

SPOTLIGHT

Gene’s Health Food: Locally Owned, Locally Sourced, & Locally Loved

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

63 HOME & GARDEN TIPS FROM THE PROS

Our advertisers bring you their expert tips for homeowners and home buyers.

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THE SCENES

EDITOR ’S NOTE

Welcome to the newlook Owensboro Living!

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lipping through the pages, it won’t take long to see that we’ve updated everything from design to layout, and added new sections and fresh content. Of course, you’ll still get the

same great stories you’ve come to know and love as a reader of Owensboro Living.

Marvel at the history and staying power of Sun Windows, one of our city’s oldest businesses, and one of only 3% of small businesses nationwide that operates into the fourth generation of the family. Sun has managed not only to survive for so long, but to thrive by changing with the times, and adapting.

And speaking of family business, we interviewed Jordan Leach and Dustin Taylor, the brothers-in-law who have transformed their love of woodworking into a sought-after side business with Cerberus Wood Company. From custom signs to custom furniture, what started as a hobby has gained the pair a loyal customer base and an Instagram following that’s 3,000 strong and growing.

In our new Culture section, you’ll find the stories of the artists of Owensboro, from music and movies to the artists that make them. Andy Brasher has been writing music for nearly three decades, and on April 3, he’ll release Myna Bird, his first record as a solo artist in 14 years. Melody Wallace sat down with Brasher to talk about where he’s from and where his music career is taking him.

And prepare to be wowed by this issue’s featured home – a one-of-a-kind riverfront residence that saw Laura Ruth Edge bring Jack Wells’ vision to life. The photos speak for themselves, but there are plenty of interesting facts about the design process and the unique décor that you won’t find anywhere else.

So whether you’ve been with us since 2013 or this is the first issue you’ve seen, we can’t wait for you to read on and experience the redesigned Owensboro Living that

our hardworking team of writers and designers has put together.

STEVEN WILSON, EDITOR steven@owensboroliving.com

EDITORIAL EDITOR

Steven Wilson PUBLISHER

Jason Tanner CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

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ON T HE COV E R

FE AT U R E D CONT R I B U TOR

For the first cover of our redesign, video producer, David Grinnell, and photographer, Jamie Alexander, teamed up for a unique shot of downtown’s newest addition, The Enclave.

The pair braved the cold and, equipped with a drone, got the “dark” shot before 6 a.m. As the sun began to rise, David worked diligently to position @JESSICARENEE218

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the drone in the exact same spot as the previous shot to achieve the daylight side of the cover.

But their work wasn’t finished there. Back at the office, Jamie spent hours matching up the lines, angles, and graphics so the two photos look seamless (well, except for the added tear down the middle – we meant to do that).

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FE E D B AC K

“Made them...delicious!”

-Valerie Fitzhugh Jones on “Ring in the New Year with These Sparkling Treats”

by Jamie Alexander featured in the December 2019 issue.

ANDREA ROBERSON Graphic Designer

We’re taking this opportunity to pull back the curtain and give our readers a look behind the scenes at what makes our publication tick. And graphic designer Andrea Roberson is the very definition of that. Andrea’s been at Tanner+West for six years, doing everything from designing ads and logos to laying out magazines (and drinking lots of coffee).

And while I’m partial to the writing, I know that the real reason readers pick up our magazine is because of the outstanding work on the cover and the graphics inside.

For this issue, we thought it was time to freshen things up, so Andrea and the rest of the team pored over boxes full of magazines, and had several long planning meetings to hash out ideas.

They updated design elements, fonts, layouts, section dividers and added fresh content ideas and photography to make the magazine even more enjoyable for our readers.

When Andrea’s not at work, she’s busy raising two energetic kids, Collin – 7 and Livi – 3. After graduating from USI in 2009, Andrea pictured herself moving to a bigger city, but after finding a job that she loves right here in her hometown, she couldn’t be happier.

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5 things we’re talking about now

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Jay Jones Debuts First Country Song Owensboro artist Jay Jones recently travelled to Nashville to record his first single, “This Ground,” at Ocean Ways Studios. Jones has been playing guitar and writing songs in church since he was 17-years-

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music, and hopes to find success in the genre. Jones also has some

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Hayden Wins YouTube Singing Competition Owensboro teen Dakota Hayden has won season two of Shine, a weekly “web series that follows a group of undiscovered artists as they learn to write, sing and sell their own music.” Episodes of Shine can be seen on Wednesday nights on YouTube’s BRANDON TV. To follow Hayden’s journey or to see where he is playing locally, visit his Facebook page at facebook.com/dakotahaydenmusic.

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other songs in the works, and plans to release four singles this year. And at the beginning of 2021, he’ll debut his first full-length album.

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Utley and Pickerill Honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards Kentucky Wesleyan Photo by

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have been named the

DCHS grad earns lead in Finding Neverland

2020 recipients of the Small College Basketball Lifetime Achievement Award. Utley, a Madisonville native, is

Daviess County High School alum, Justin Miller, was cast as Mr. Turpin

currently in his 59th

in the national tour of Finding Neverland. He’s also the understudy for

season as the voice of the

characters J.M. Barrie and Charles Frohman. And when the cast arrived

Panthers and has called

in Owensboro to perform at the RiverPark Center, Miller took center

nearly 1,700 basketball

stage playing the lead role of Barrie. With the support of the producer

games. Utley is the only

and the actor who was originally cast as the lead, Miller proudly filled

basketball radio playby-play broadcaster

the part in front of his hometown crowd.

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College icons Roy Pickerill and Joel Utley

in the nation to call 12 NCAA Basketball

Big Turkey Foot Coffee Two Owensboro couples, Hadley and

Reid

Wilson,

along

with

Kelsey Skaggs and Ian Clark, have transformed their love of coffee into a business venture. The couples began taste-testing various coffees by ordering and sampling coffee

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Championship games (all levels) including eight Division II titles.

Pickerill, a Louisville native, graduated from KWC, and later retired as Wesleyan’s sports information director on Dec. 31, 2016, after 29 years.

beans from some of the best roasters in the world, in an effort to find the best flavor of bean for Big Turkey Foot Coffee. The company is roasting in the back of Gene’s Health Food’s new location, and Gene’s was the first to put Big Turkey Foot Coffee

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CULTURE

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Culture M U S I C ANDY BRASHER

Flying Solo Written by M E L O D Y WA L L A C E

It’s been 10 years since local singersongwriter Andy Brasher released a solo album.

And although his latest LP, Myna Bird, will not be available in its entirety until April 3, the collection of introspective songs is already gaining buzz from top-rated music publications such as Billboard and Vents Magazine.

According to RJ Frometa, editor and writer

for Vents Magazine online, “Kentucky’s Andy Brasher brings fresh energy to the Americana music scene through his vivid storytelling, soulfully captivating vocals and mastery of his instrument — all of which are on full display with his stunning debut solo release, Myna Bird.”

The release of the first track on the LP, “21,”

was also announced in an online article by Billboard. While Brasher’s team sent out premiere tracks of the single to several publications, he was surprised to receive such a positive response so quickly.

“I’m very happy about the buzz,” Brasher said.

“I’ve never been written up in a Billboard article before, so I was very excited. I knew before the press release that Billboard was on our shortlist to premiere, but I was under the impression that it

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OCTC TRAIL BLAZER DINNER WITH CATRINA KIDD M A R C H 5 @ O C TC

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Enjoy a delicious meal and be inspired to blaze your own trail! The event is free, however, seating is limited so register online today at: 3rdtrailblazerdinner.eventbrite.com.

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would start a little lower on the totem pole — so I

OWENSBORO HOME AND GARDEN SHOW M A R CH 7- 8 @ OWE NSB OR O CONV E NT I ON CE NT E R

Homeowners, get ready to plan your spring and summer projects! The Home Builders Association of Owensboro will have over 44,000 square feet of exhibitors showing the newest innovations in home design and remodeling ideas! All aspects of building and remodeling will be on display!

Show Times: Saturday, March 7: 10a.m.– 5p.m., Sunday, March 8: 10a.m. – 4p.m.

Admission is $5 for Adults. Children 12 and under are admitted free.

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THE MUSIC OF ELTON JOHN BY THE OWENSBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA M A R CH 7 @ R I V E R PA R K C E N T E R

Grammy and Tony nominated vocalist and pianist Michael Cavanaugh and his dynamic band will reunite with the Owensboro Symphony to pay special tribute to The Music of Elton John. A rocking evening with all your favorite Sir Elton hits, including Crocodile Rock, Bennie and the Jets, Rocket Man, and more! Tickets on sale online or by calling the RiverPark Center Box Office (270) 687-2770.

was kind of blown away.”

of things management companies or

sitting on this album for a long time,

Myna Bird has been five years in

record companies might take care of.

so we decided it was time to release

the making, with the last year building

They’re helping me in the capacity of

up to the LP’s full release. According

distribution mostly, but they do a little

something for public consumption

to Brasher, he started laying the basic

bit of publicity and make sure your

tracks for the record at the famed

music is distributed digitally.”

Blackbird Studio in Nashville in April

The distribution plan for Myna

of 2015. Last March, he released “Day

Bird was to release a single a month

of the Trial” and began shopping

from January until April. Following the

music labels. While he received several

January release of “21,” Brasher shared

offers, Brasher determined that his

a more tender ballad on Valentine’s

over 10 years, so we were salivating for

best decision was to assemble a strong

Day. “If She Loves,” Brasher said,

public opinion.”

team around him and release the LP

is a personal love song he wrote for

As for the anticipation of the

independently.

girlfriend Tamarra Miller that he

release, Brasher said he is excited

That team consists of producer

hopes resonates with others.

Harry Smith from Brasher/Bogue,

about the final product he and his team

multiple

award-winning

where I can still write honestly and

producer Ross Hogarth (Van Halen,

where I can tell those stories in my

John Mellancamp, R.E.M.), marketing

own language and on my own terms,”

specialists Vinny Rich (Dave Matthews

Brasher said, adding that he found

Grammy

“I think I’ve matured to the point

freedom in being able

Band) and Adam Pollock (U2, Def Leppard), project manager

Ali

Cosimini,

and an array of talented musicians

and

publicity

and media assistance from Baby Robot Media.

“It’s sort of an a la carte

business,” Brasher said.

“In my scenario, I had to build that team so I could do it on my own, because they have the resources and are very connected in the industry. They do a lot

APRIL 3 WILL BE THE FIRST TIME PEOPLE CAN PURCHASE THE ENTIRE ALBUM DIGITALLY, STREAMING, OR THE FULL CD WITH ARTWORK. DATES, TIMES AND LOCATIONS FOR RELEASE PARTIES AND LIVE SHOWS WILL BE RELEASED AT A LATER DATE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT ANDYBRASHER.COM OR FIND HIM ON FACEBOOK.

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to write truthfully and honestly

about

things

without worrying about what people would say.

What Brasher said he

is most looking forward to with the new album release is finally being able to share his original songs with his fans in a format where both the

and get a little feedback,” Brasher said. “I did not plan on taking 10 years to do that, but I wanted to make sure I didn’t release anything commercially prematurely. There’s a lot of anticipation that can be built up

have put together.

“I feel like it’s the best album I’ve done.

The recording, the production quality, is the best I’ve ever done,” Brasher said.

“With this record, we did our due

diligence — we took our time. It’s exactly the way I wanted it to sound

digital and lyrical quality

and is supposed to sound. I want

are equivalent.

people to think that, too, and enjoy the

“We

had

been

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The second annual Wendell Foster Half Marathon presented by Owensboro Health will take place on Saturday, March 14, and will offer a flat and fast route of Owensboro.

The 13.1-mile race will be fully supported, including some full and partial road closures. The race will start and finish on the riverfront by beautiful Smothers Park, which offers three signature fountains, an awardwinning playground and stunningriverfront views. Please visit www.wendellfoster.org/ special-events/ for detailed information on how to register, course, awards, schedule, volunteer, packet pick up and much more!

music that’s on there.”

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PIGTAILS & COWLICKS M A R CH 20 @ OWE NSB ORO CONV E NT I ON CE NT E R

Pigtails & Cowlicks Children’s Spring 2020 Consignment Sale offers area families the chance to shop from 425 families selling new or gently used items ALL for kids – from babies to teens! Clothing, toys, furniture, books, baby gear, shoes, boutique, and more. No admission fee to shop!

Open to the public! Cash and debit/ credit cards accepted. Times: Friday, March 20 (8a.m. – 6p.m.); Saturday, March 21 (8a.m. – 1p.m.)

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Culture M O V I E S

In a League of Her Own Written by M E L O D Y WA L L A C E

A natural-born athlete, Connie PoundsTaylor grew up playing sports, with a special place in her heart for softball. Connie said her dad coached her from the time she was 9 until she was 18, encouraging her to play different positions that would strengthen her ability to throw and bat left-handed.

“He made me pitch some, and I played first

some, but I mostly played outfield,” Connie said. “When I was playing, there was no high school softball, there was no fastpitch — all of the County schools had softball leagues. The County leagues were huge.”

After

graduating

from

Apollo

High

School in 1980, Connie played basketball at Kentucky Wesleyan College, but continued to JAMIE ALEXANDER

play in slowpitch softball leagues and co-ed tournaments until she was almost 30 years old.

At age 27, Connie was working for Girls,

Inc. when she learned that the movie A League

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of Their Own would be filming at historic Bosse Field in Evansville, Indiana. The film, which was based on the All American Girls

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The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum welcomes country music torchbearer Marty Stuart to Owensboro as he celebrates the twentieth anniversary of his iconic album The Pilgrim. While he’s too gracious to admit it himself, the GRAMMY Awardwinning singer, songwriter, and musician is living, breathing country music history. Join Marty Stuart as he shares through story and song his remarkable life in a performance at the Hall of Fame on March 6, 2020. Tickets are on sale now! VIP Seating is $55 and Reserved Seating is $45. Doors to the lobby and bar area opens at 5 p.m., showtime is 7 p.m.

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M A R CH 21 @ M OR E L A ND PA R K

The Color Blast 5k is a fun family run/walk color celebration to recognize the positive impact individuals with special needs have on our lives, to acknowledge their abilities, and help spread awareness!

The Color Blast 5k is brought to you by four Owensboro non-profits, Puzzle Pieces, GRADSA, Dream Riders of KY, and Team Karlie, whose common missions are to support and enhance the quality of life of those with disabilities. Your participation in this event will 100% directly benefit theses host organizations. For packet pickup information and full race details see/www.colorblast5k.org/

Professional

that

don’t sit the bench.’ I was on the bench

the Screen Actors Guild, for a spoken

flourished during the World War II

Baseball

League

most of the time — it hurt my soul

line that was eventually cut from the

era, finished second at the box office

because I couldn’t play ball.”

film.

during its inaugural weekend due in

Connie

large part to a star-studded cast and

even though she was a bench player,

Connie said they are all positive ones.

several women from the tri-state area.

the entire movie was based on the

“When you are with them every

soon

discovered

that,

As for her memories of the cast,

“My whole thing was going to be,

Rockford Peaches, so her chances were

day, they end up calling you by first

‘Well, I tried out for that movie’— and

much greater of being on screen. Her

name, and you call them by theirs,”

then I got lucky,” Connie said. “They

height also proved to be an advantage.

Connie said. “They were all very kind

had us all lined up in the field and they

With actress Geena Davis standing at 6

and professional. I got a whole new

threw three balls to you. You quickly

feet tall, Connie was often placed near

respect for how hard they work.”

figured out that if you got to see a

or behind the actress for visual effect

certain person you got to go further. I

on camera.

knew at that point that I made it.”

“If you look behind Geena, I’m

there,” Connie said. “They would try

Connie was excited when she was

originally selected to play outfield for

to put me around her.”

the Racine Belles in the film. She and

several other girls were transported

Davis in several scenes, including at

by Greyhound bus to Chicago where

boarding school, in the locker room,

they were able to meet director Penny

during the prayer scene, on the bus

Marshall, and share the field with

while Davis is speaking to Hanks, and

stars Madonna, Geena Davis, and Tom

running out onto the field behind her

Hanks.

during the infamous, “There’s no

crying in baseball” scene.

According to Connie, after she and

Connie said she can be seen behind

the other girls participated in workouts

and batting practice, Penny Marshall

gifts and signed items from the cast,

pulled the director of photography

and can recall several behind-the-

aside for a discussion. Before long,

scenes stories.

Connie, who stands at 5 feet 10 inches

tall, was measured and recast to be a

photo in the mail with people asking

bench player for the Rockford Peaches.

me to sign it,” Connie said, adding

“I had a baseball mentality,”

that every three to four months, she

Connie said. “My first response was, ‘I

receives a small residual check from

A BROADWAY MUSICAL BAKED FROM THE 8 WAITRESS! HEART M AR C H 2 5 @ R I V E R PA R K C E N T E R

Brought to life by a groundbreaking, allfemale creative team, this Tony Award®​ ​ -nominated hit features original music and lyrics by 6-time Grammy®​ ​nominee Sara Bareilles (“Love Song,” “Brave”), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam​) and direction by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus (​Pippin, ​ Finding Neverland​). Tickets are now on sale at OwensboroTickets.com or by calling the RiverPark Center Box Office (270) 687-2787.

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN WI LL BE RE T U RN I N G TO T HE B I G SCR E E N I N T HE SP R I N G , W I T H A SHOWI NG AT M A LCO OWE NSB O RO C I N E MA G R I LL ON WE D NESDAY, A P R I L 29 AT 7 P.M.

Even after 28 years, Connie still has

“Every once in a while, I will get a

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Building Stronger Families is hosting its first annual Superhero 5K & 10K Run/Walk event to promote awareness of child abuse & neglect.

Proceeds from this event will provide quality home visits to families who want to learn effective parenting skills. Every child needs a hero, but our children need a Superhero!

REO SPEEDWAGON IN CONCERT A P R I L 18 @ OWE NSB OR O SP OR TSCE NTE R

Formed in 1967, signed in 1971, and fronted by iconic vocalist Kevin Cronin since 1972, REO Speedwagon is a band where the main constant over the decades is a never-ending desire to give their all to their fans, year in and year out. Tickets are on sale now online at OwensboroTickets.com

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Hold Your Head High Written by M A R LY S M A S O N

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cholars and facilitators of the Western Academy at the H.L. Neblett Center meet every other Saturday in an effort to close the academic achievement gap of black males in grades three

through six in the Owensboro Public School System.

At the beginning of each session, the scholars stand and recite the

Academy’s creed.

Academy teacher K.O. Lewis leads the students in the recitation,

but before they begin, he emphasizes the soft skills so necessary to the scholar’s development — keep your shoulders strong and your head held high.

“Be confident...be strong,” Lewis tells the boys. “Don’t be afraid to

stand in front of classmates. We are all here for a purpose, and it’s all positivity.”

When the scholars finish, Lewis reminds them to internalize the words

they have said.

“They mean something,” Lewis tells the boys.

The Student Creed of Western Academy is a blueprint from Black Male

Working Academy in Lexington, which is the model for Western Academy.

The creed is encouraging and composed of lines for what the boys can

and will do.

“I want them to know it’s intentional,” said Executive Director Olga

McKissic. “We want to make it part of their life.”

With phrasing of “I promise to give my very best...to be faithful and

disciplined...I represent my family, even my community as a whole... I am a future Black Man of Western Academy and there is no limit to what I can achieve,” scholars practice and rehearse the creed, and hopefully digest the words to reflect their self-worth and self-confidence.

Fourth-grade scholar, Uriah Lattimore, said that learning to hold his

head up and his shoulders back has taught him important skills, and that being part of the program means that he represents Western Academy at all times, which, he said, he remembers when he wants to behave in a way that would reflect poorly on the academy.

Martiza Meeks, site coordinator for Western Academy, said that teaching the soft skills while reciting powerful words is intentional, and that it has to happen in real time, because they are only together four hours a month.

McKissic believes wholeheartedly in Frederick Douglass’ quote, “It

is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men,” and used this mantra as the root of the program. Following OPS data that showed that these specific grade levels are behind their peers, the Neblett Center partnered with community educators to facilitate the program.

Owensboro Police Department Street Crimes Detective Hunter Hinton

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spoke to the scholars in December

pulling each other up.

about needing not just a Plan A for the

As

future, but also a Plan B, C and D. He

Academy, the scholars are recognized

shared the obstacles and plan changes

by their parents, teachers and peers as

in his life, and even told them it was

such. Sixth-grade scholar, Genuwine

difficult, but that he always wanted

McFarland, said that being part of the

to be somebody. He also charged the

academy teaches him about standing

group with helping each other out and

out, and he finds that it is easier to

what the future holds for enrollment

learn at Western Academy

in the academy, but both believe there

than at school.

will be many more scholars enrolled in

“There will be things that hinder your plans, but stick to them,” Hinton said.

“You will learn integrity.

Never let anyone interfere with your integrity.”

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representatives

“It’s

of

Western

kinda

like

magic,” he said when pressed to explain.

He

believes

that

that people want to listen to him and hear what he has to say.

“I really like that I am here,” McFarland said.

McKissic and Meeks do not know

the future.

Of course, the academy will need

the

entire

community’s

support,

wearing the uniform of a

and McKissic said she hopes that the

Western

community will not just buy into their

Academy

scholar

collared shirt, khaki pants

concept, but pour into it. OL

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THE ROAD

but was given an allotted number

encouraging.

TO THE MASTERS

of days this past year to practice

“My parents never forced me

in preparation for the upcoming

to play golf and never told me my

Masters. He said he and his father

John qualified for the prestigious

tournament after making it to the final two at the U.S. Amateur in Pinehurst in August. After leading most of the match, John finished as runner-up, which earned him, as well as the winner, an exemption to the Masters in April and the U.S. Open Championship at Pebble Beach in June.

had the chance to play Augusta over the Thanksgiving holiday, and were able to appreciate the “awe effect” of the course before he returns in “Being there as a player versus a

We’ve been talking a lot about the

spectator — it’s everything that it’s

future, and they’ll be there every

cracked up to be,” John said. “It’s

step of the way.”

beautiful — it’s the most peaceful and perfect place in golf.”

influences in the golf world is a man

the humble, yet fierce competitor

I N S P I R AT I O N

he is. every

tournament playing to win. I don’t think you should ever show up if you don’t think you could win,” John said. “I showed up with two goals — to win the Walker Cup and to make the Masters. We went all the way down to the 35th hole where I was defeated. I played well for the majority of the day, and there’s nothing I would change. It was a great week — one I’ll never forget for sure.”

As to whether or not he failed

because he didn’t win the entire tournament,

he

said

he

could

not look at it as a failure, but as a positive learning experience.

As far as inspiration beyond family, John said one of his biggest

FINDING SUPPORT AND

to

and they will definitely be traveling

spot at the Masters, he answered as

up

“They attend a lot of college events, with me to the summer events.

When asked if John went into

show

always supported me,” John said.

April as a competitor.

the tournament planning to win a

“You

dreams were out of reach. They’ve

that he will be sharing the course with in April at the Masters.

“No doubt, just about anybody

in my age group would say Tiger

Born and raised in Owensboro,

along with an older and younger sister,

John

graduated

from

Owensboro Catholic High School.

He said golf was always a sport his family loved, and that he inherited

Woods is the most influential player in golf history in my book,” John said. “Just what he’s changed in professional golf is something to marvel at. He’s made golf more

the passion at a young age, playing

athletic,

on the school golf team from fifth

more exciting — and I think that’s

grade until his senior year. While

what you are missing a lot in this

golf has been a common thread in

younger generation.”

his family, John said they have a

bond that extends far beyond the sport.

“I always grew up playing a lot

with my dad and my grandparents, so it definitely created a sturdy

more

competitive

and

John has also befriended several

young players on the PGA Tour, including Louisville native Justin Thomas, who is currently ranked fourth in the world.

bond between us,” John said. “But

“I look up a lot to him right now

we’ve always been a close family

to get a jumpstart to kind of be ready

“In golf, you play in so many

— I don’t necessarily think that

tournaments and you win at such a

for my professional career,” John

golf has brought us closer. It’s

small rate,” John said. “If anything

something that I love to do and I

said. “I think you gain knowledge

less than a win is a failure, you are

want to continue doing — but it’s

going to fail at an extremely high

not who I am or who we are as a

rate. I don’t look at it as a failure,

family. There’s a lot more to it than

I look at it as a great week that I

just golf.”

accomplished a lot.”

When it comes to supporting

my life that I have figured out, so

visited

his event play, John said his family

I’m always trying to learn and ask

Augusta as a spectator in 2009,

is often present, and consistently

questions.”

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John

said

he

first

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A R E L AT I O N S H I P O F MUTUAL RESPECT

While John undoubtedly has the

support of his family and current PGA players, there is one man whose opinion John values on a much larger scale. Vanderbilt Head Golf Coach Scott Limbaugh has been coaching for 15 years, eight of those being at Vanderbilt. According to John, Limbaugh was the deciding factor in his choice to attend Vanderbilt University.

“It’s obviously a great school and a great city, but the true reason I chose Vanderbilt was Coach Scott Limbaugh,” John said. “We have similar outlooks and personalities — we hit it off from the very beginning.

He’s been a major influence on me, not only in golf, but in the real world.

I feel pretty confident in saying that there’s a good chance I would have gone wherever he was.”

Limbaugh said he recognized John had something special the moment he first discovered him

said he is quite confident in John’s

playing in the Masters — it will

unexpectedly in Lexington while

ability.

certainly be a very special experience

there scouting other players.

“Here was this little kid coming

for that golf course,” Limbaugh said.

for me. It will be his last tournament

out of his ninth grade year and he

“He controls the distance very well,

hit this one golf shot — it caught my

and you have to have a great short

attention right away,” Limbaugh

game. There are no weaknesses

said, adding that John has grown into

in John’s physical golf game. He

a golfer the program can be proud of.

drives at an elite level, he’s long, his

“John is a special young person. We

chipping is as good as I’ve ever seen

Masters, he is looking forward to

think he’s the best golfer in college

at this level. His putting is good, and

accomplishing his childhood dream

golf right now. He knows how to take

he’s working to make it great. He

of becoming a professional golfer on

coaching and can handle criticism.

just needs to enjoy it, and trust that

When I talk, his eyes are on me, and

he’s good enough.”

the PGA Tour.

he believes what I’m saying. He is

Limbaugh

tenacious on the course in terms of

Tournament has always done an

competitive spirit, he has the will to

excellent job of “giving young people

win, and is willing to do what it takes

the opportunity to play against the

to win.”

best players in the world.”

are not focused enough on Plan A.

I’ve always wanted to do it and I’ve

Concerning what it takes to win

at the Masters in Augusta, Limbaugh

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“His game is really, really good

said

the

Masters

“This is the first time I’ve ever

been a head coach of a student athlete

before our final postseason run together when we head to the SEC tournament in Sea Island, Georgia. It will be a very special week.”

As for John’s future beyond the

“I’ve always wanted to be a professional

golfer,”

John

said.

“Maybe culture encourages you to have a Plan B, but then I think you

always known that I could.” OL

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Shining INTO THE

Future Written by D A N N Y M AY

Photos by J A M I E A L E X A N D E R

The night Sun Windows & Doors won the 2018 Chamber Business of the Year Manufacturing Award, there was a huge celebration on stage. “There were maybe 30 of us team members and our spouses up there,” remembers third-generation owner, Frank Anderson. “It was fun. We enjoyed that one together.”

The next week the company celebrated with a pizza party for the whole plant and displayed the award for everyone to see. Fourth-generation owner Chris Anderson says that’s just one example of the family atmosphere at Sun Windows & Doors.

If Frank’s story is about carrying on the legacy, then Chris’s story is about coming full-circle and helping take the company to the next level. There were some lean years, and a lot of hard work involved, but with innovation, technology, and a strong workforce, Sun is poised for growth, and still riding the wave of excitement from that Chamber award.

On a sunny February afternoon, the father-son duo let Owensboro Living peek through the window panes of the historic building that is still breaking ground.

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Chris Anderson finds himself in rare company. The Family Business Institute says only 3% of family owned businesses make it to the fourth generation of ownership.

D

riving down 18th Street, you may get the impression that Sun Windows is a small local

business that mainly sells windows to people right around Owensboro.

But what you don’t see is that the building actually stretches back two full blocks behind the storefront.

Frank Anderson says the complex actually

houses

businesses

in

seven one

separate operation,

covering all aspects of window components: glass, powder coating, vinyl processing, wood processing, screens, jam liner assemblies and interior wood finishing. “Other competitors

outsource

different

areas or set up glass shops right next door. But with our workforce, we’re able to do it all right here in-house.

windows and doors on dollies to be

during World War II. “He didn’t

So it just makes our product that

wheeled to shipping docks. Both

have enough labor in Detroit, so he

much better when the glass shop is

Frank and Chris take pride in the

moved down here, mainly for the

fact that either one of them can get

agrarian labor. We take a lot of pride

out on the production floor and do

in our employees, and many of

any job. Chris started out cleaning

them are still from agrarian areas.

bathrooms. “We don’t have a

A lot of our employees live in the

janitorial staff. We all just pitch in

far reaches of Daviess County, Ohio

and everyone cleans. But when we

County, McLean County. They’re

started that, I put myself on the

hard workers.”

top of the rotation and grabbed a

The

cleaning brush,” Frank recalls.

used to make buggies and wagons,

doing their best for the frame shop and the coating crew takes pride in what they do, too.”

In reality, very few of the windows and doors manufactured on 18th Street are sold here locally.

The vast majority are shipped within a 600-mile radius, predominantly south and east of Owensboro.

building

was

formerly

but it sat empty during the Great

Everything is custom made to order through an integrated computer

FROM DETROIT TO

system that sends the orders right

OWENSBORO

to the production floor.

Depression. Frank says the Chamber of Commerce staff and city leaders were eager to find a new tenant for the building. “My grandfather and

During our walk-through for this interview, the workers were

The company was originally

grandmother got on a Greyhound

busy in a flurry of synchronized

founded in 1930, but relocated

bus in 1942 in the heat of August,

activity. There were smiles and

to Owensboro in 1942. The story

and rode to Owensboro to look

laughter amid music overhead and

goes that Frank’s grandfather, V.E.

at this building. By the time they

the background buzz of machinery

Anderson, moved seven families

got here, they were just filthy,

as the finish crew stacked wrapped

to

dirty and sweaty and they didn’t

Owensboro

from

Michigan

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THEIR NEW NICHE

feel appropriate to be met by the city leaders.”

That part of town was then known

That

profitability

remained

a silver spoon, but at the time I wanted to go my own way.”

So, Chris graduated with a degree in

as Seven Hills, just outside Owensboro

even through the recession of 2008,

management, minored in finance, got

city limits. “There was no electricity,

although Frank says it took quite a bit

married and moved to Austin, Texas.

so they were powering the building by a

of adjusting. “We had several really

But the corporate suit-and-tie lifestyle

steam generator. It had a pulley system

tough years. There were 4.4 million

just wasn’t him, so after a few years he

that had so much dust on it that when

housing starts in 2006. By 2008, it had

and his wife moved to North Carolina

they fired it up, they couldn’t even

dropped down to 1.2 million. That’s

to be closer to her family. That ended

see,” Frank laughed. “And then the

about an 80% drop in housing starts.

up working out nicely, because by then

main pulley broke, and they said the

So most of our competitors went out

Sun Windows had set their sights on

building shook like an earthquake.”

of business. Many of our vendors went

expanding into the Carolina territory.

Apparently that helped negotiate

out of business. And there is still an

“We went out and tried to sell windows

lower

oversupply of windows in America

to anyone building a dog house or a

decided to move their operations to

relevant to demand.”

kids playhouse,” Chris remembered.

Owensboro. Business peaked in the late

In those days, Sun Windows’

“And I did that for a couple years, and

70s with upwards of 400 employees

sales were about 95% residential

actually built up that North Carolina

and $60 million in sales. But all that

new construction. “So we retooled

territory and established the kind of

overhead resulted in a net loss three

and redesigned all of our product

framework for the dealer structure

years in a row. “So, we decided to sort

lines

towards

that we have now.”

of start over in 1979, and focus on a

historical

projects,

150-mile radius,” Frank explained.

commercial projects. We decided on a

game-changer. It just so happened

“That next year we only did $1 million

contemporary system and focused a lot

that a company that made hardware

in sales but we made a profit. And I’m

more on replacement and remodeling

for window manufacturers was hiring,

proud to say we’ve been profitable

that forced us into more customization.

which was also a big pay raise, so Chris

every year since.”

And so we kind of became a boutique

jumped on that opportunity. Frank

window company, and that’s really

supported him 100%. “What better

what we are today.”

situation? Every window company in

This is the point in the timeline

America sells this hardware. You get to

where Chris re-enters the story. Before

work for this company to go into every

he rejoined the family business to

one of our competitor’s manufacturing

become a fourth-generation owner,

plants and get double the salary? Are

Chris had gone away to college and

you kidding me?” Frank said. “As hard

tried his hand in the banking industry.

as it was for me to see him leave the

“I started working for dad as soon

company, I said you have to do it for

as I could. At 14, 15, I always had a

your family. But I thought I’d lost him

summer job, but they weren’t the

forever.”

most desirable. Cleaning truck wells,

bathroom duty. I couldn’t operate

ways. “When I made the move back to

machinery until I was 16 or 17. I am

Charlotte and dad and I were traveling

very grateful and thankful for that

together and selling our story and our

today, because we were never handed

product and talking about the people

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gear

them

renovation

The next stroke of luck was a real

It was a turning point in several

that were building our windows,

the southeast, especially when it

and they’re in negotiations with a

sharing our passion, that’s when I

comes to LEED (leadership in energy

vendor out of Lexington who uses

realized that I’m truly blessed to have

environmental design) points. Buying

reclaimed wood from horse fencing for

this opportunity and humbled by the

local is a huge selling point for LEED

unique window designs.

work that my great grandfather and

consideration because a contractor can

grandfather and dad put in. That’s

get rebates and government incentives

where I wanted my career ultimately

on taxes by using local products

to be. So when I took this other job,

since there’s less resources used on

I looked at it as a stepping stone in

shipping.

hopes that I would eventually make it

Sun also tries to reduce, reuse,

what really made the Business of the

back here.”

and recycle everything they can. “We

Year Award so much sweeter. “We had

recently became the first company

fought through the tough years and

economy picked back up, Frank was

to

powder

our people stuck with us. Retooling the

able to hire Chris back with his new

coat booth with a 100% reclaiming

whole plant has really paid off. All of

work experience and knowledge. Chris

system,” Chris said. “So any powder

our people are such hard workers, and

was able to observe some best practices

that’s not adhered to the aluminum

diligent. It’s a product they are proud of

and implement them at Sun.

goes through turbines into a huge

and that makes this work environment

window

silo where it’s reclaimed and recycled

and family atmosphere so much more

manufacturer in this part of the

back. It’s very sustainable. We’re not

enjoyable,” Frank said.

country is pretty rare because most

sending powder to landfills anymore.”

are

Iowa,

They also found farmers who would

team members and our vendors,”

and Minnesota. But that turns out

take their sawdust, vendors who would

Chris added. They are the ones who

to be a huge benefit for vendors in

make traffic paint out of leftover glass,

really deserve this award.” OL

A

few

Today,

years

Frank

located

in

later,

says

when

a

Wisconsin,

the

install

an

automated

T H E AW A R D All of those things combined are

“That award is a testament to the

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THE BROTHERS BEHIND

Cerberus Wood Company Brother-in-law partners Jordan Leach and Dustin Taylor have turned their woodworking hobby into a thriving side-hustle.

Written by D A N N Y M AY Photo by M O N I C A S M I T H

W

hen Dustin Taylor started dating

after, Jordan and Dustin started sharing

projects. Especially adding names, dates,

Jordan

their

photos of their work on Instagram, and

or a star over a city on a location sign,

common interests turned into an

Leach’s

sister,

they’ve stayed pretty busy with projects

things like that,” Dustin says. “I love the

easy friendship. They also discovered they

ever since. “It’s interesting how it’s

creative freedom to put our own touch on

shared a passion for woodworking.

spread,” Jordan says. “We don’t promote

things.”

Jordan’s uncle was a woodworker

at all. I’m not even sure how people find

who had a shed full of vintage tools.

out about us, if it’s Instagram or the

order. When Cerberus started, reclaimed

Dustin grew up watching his grandfather

website or what. But they keep finding

wood was the trend, but the guys have

design nature scenes and portraits with

us.”

noticed a shift in trends toward modern

his woodburner. So it didn’t take long

If you’re wondering about the name,

looks with hardwood and sawmill lumber.

for Dustin and Jordan to start working

it was suggested by a friend. In Greek

As far as what they’ll make, it’s just about

on projects together in Jordan’s uncle’s

mythology, Cerberus (Pronounced “sur-

anything wooden. Some customers come

wood shop, making things for friends and

ber-uhs”) is a three-headed dog, also

in with a clear idea of what they want.

family for Christmas.

known as the “hound of hades.” That

Others have an idea, but want feedback

After a while, Jordan’s dad had the idea

friend came up with a design for a logo and

and suggestions.

to turn an old hay barn into a woodshop

it just sort of stuck. The logo pays tribute

for the guys, which was much closer and

to the dogs that always hang around the

where we get to work with them and give

gave them their own space. “My dad’s

shop.

them options,” Jordan explains. “So we’ll

always been the type to say ‘we can build it

Jordan’s forte is furniture and larger

sketch it out, make some changes, then

ourselves,’ so that’s what we did,” Jordan

projects, while Dustin enjoys making signs

customize it how they want it. But the best

said.

or anything that involves woodburning.

is when a customer said, ‘We need a table

That was four or five years ago. Soon

“I love to incorporate wood burning into

that sits eight people, now go crazy.’ We

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All of their projects are custom built to

“It’s fun to help an idea come to life,

had complete freedom on that one, so that was really fun.”

Another interesting request came from a lady who had a

tree fall on her house and she wanted Cerberus to make a table from the fallen tree. A storage bed that Jordan called “a puzzle nightmare” was also really fun because it was a challenge to come up with a design that looked cool but could also be taken apart again if the bed was ever moved. “It took a few phone calls to some other woodworkers and my uncle to figure that one out, but it turned out great.”

The guys say about 60% of their orders are local and regional

customers, and about 40% are out of state. Dustin just did a cutting board for a guy in Oregon, for example, and sent a sign to a customer in Washington State. But most of their big orders, like furniture and bigger signs are within driving distance: Nashville, Evansville, and Louisville.

The two rarely work on projects

together anymore; they both have fulltime jobs and Dustin has a 4-year old and a 4-month old, but they dream about the future when the kids are older and they get to work in the shop together like they used to.

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Showplace THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE WHEN EXITING THE

ELEVATOR INTO JACK WELLS’ 10,000 SQUARE-FOOT CONDOMINIUM AT THE ENCL AVE IS TEXTURE. WHILE THERE ARE SIMIL ARITIES WITHIN THE GRAY COLOR PALETTE THROUGHOUT THE RESIDENCE, FROM THE WALLS TO THE FLOORS TO ALL OF THE FURNITURE AND BEDDING, E ACH ROOM OFFERS A DIFFERENT FEEL...LITERALLY. Written by M A R LY S M A S O N Photos by A P I M A G E R Y

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are in my house,” owner Wells said of the open entry area. “It’s very important to me.”

Custom Glasswork

“As soon as you step off the elevator, you

After walking through the condo’s wooden

entry doors, the eye is drawn to a Brook White

Wells said that he wanted a “Miami meets

glass installation that takes up one wall of the

Kentucky meets New York” feel, and with the

foyer. White owns Flame Run in Louisville,

contemporary choices of Laura Ruth Edge of

and is originally from Owensboro. Wells has

L. Ruth Interior Design and Wells’ ideas, his description is spot on.

Modern Elegance

From the 17-foot ceilings where air ducts

are exposed, along with the cable suspension

installations from White in five areas of his home, all created specifically for the space.

Edge said working with White was a dream

when the artist let her select some of the pieces and placement during the 10-hour installation.

“Each

of

the

unique

glass

pieces

is

meticulously selected for where it is,” she said.

To the left is Wells’ home office, where his

for many of her lighting and space-defining

love of music memorabilia is obvious. Through

designs, the industrial feel is juxtaposed with

glass doors, framed Aerosmith and Madonna

modern design.

albums adorn the wall under the flat-screen

“It does give off an industrial vibe, but its

homey,” Edge said of the crown molding at lower heights that provides a sense of elegance in all living spaces. “I was honored to coordinate the entire space, but designing the concepts for

TV. Using a glass door was important to Edge, who used the same door design throughout the home.

“We didn’t want to lose the light from the

exterior windows...and the views,” she said.

A view into a half bath off the foyer

the ceiling design was exceptionally awesome

showcases London artist Barry Leighton-Jones’

for me.”

painting of Marilyn Monroe, which brings pink

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and blue accents into the home.

kitchen includes a larger-than-normal

the eating and entertainment areas, but

island that has a two-foot Murano glass

doesn’t take away from the line of vision

walks in a room and so does she,” Edge

vase that Wells brought back from Italy.

to the Ohio River landscape. Atop the

said, referring to the over six-foot tall

“As soon as I saw it, I knew it was the

fireplace is a second White installation

painting

only thing the island would need on top,”

with over 275 individual pieces of blown

mirrors in the space.

Edge said.

glass in colors created specifically for

Rounding the corner, the only antique

Both Wells and Edge believe the

Wells.

in the home is a 1635 black-and-white

continuity of the space was important, and

Rembrandt sketch traditionally framed

they also wanted to hide the appliances

at a 45-degree angle, and Edge said this is

and hanging under a light. The opposite

so as to not distract from the overall

so that it carries the eye to the corners of

wall offers more rare album covers,

aesthetic. The condo’s two full-size ovens

the room, elevating the four areas of the

including a 1971 Rolling Stones signed

are built into the island, and the only

main, expansive room.

“Sticky Fingers” cover, conceived and

appliance that can be seen is the cooktop

signed by Andy Warhol.

surface. The east and west sides of the

above houses four refrigerator spaces,

and is designed in a asymmetrical “W.”

“Jack makes a statement when he

of

Monroe

surrounded

by

The striping in the grey floor tile is laid

A bar with suspended lighting fixtures

“Only one shipment of these with real

kitchen have symmetry in design, and

zippers went out because they found that

include a full-size refrigerator and freezer

the zipper broke the vinyl album,” Wells

on each side of the sink. Hammered metal

said.

is used on the upper kitchen cabinets

and range hood, but also, unexpectedly,

side of the condo, along with two full

under

countertop,

living area with couches and swivel

baths. All offer floor-to-ceiling windows

which makes it appear to be floating. A

chairs and a billiards area are open and

with curtains that can open and close at

butler’s pantry and wine room, complete

incorporated

the touch of a button.

with four Sub-Zero wine fridges and four

space. Floating “clouds,” as Edge refers to

cabinets for red wine, offer views to the

them, separate each area, and the lighting

south. The butler’s pantry also includes

design of each creates more unique spaces.

a dishwasher, microwave, freezer and

An upholstered and metal panel on a wall

refrigerator for large party preparations,

opens to reveal a TV that can be seen by

converges in the center of the dining area,

something Wells is known to do.

the four entertainment areas.

which is the exact center of the home, and

To the left of the dining table is a 52-

If a more intimate media area is

sits under two intersecting arches. The

inch stand-alone fireplace that separates

desired, a room beside the dining area

Two guest bedrooms flank the west

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The tiled floor is laid so that it

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the

quartz

island

Luxury with Flexibility

A sitting area of four chairs, a main

into

the

entertainment

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reveals pocket doors that allow the entire

custom bed.

can be used for entertaining or to enjoy

space to be closed and darkened. In fact, it

The master bath has heated flooring,

the sounds from the Bluegrass Hall of

is the only room in the house where there

and offers a 12-foot wide by 7 ½-foot

Fame and Museum’s outdoor concerts

are no windows.

deep steam shower with a full bathtub

and any downtown events. These spaces

“It feels very comfortable and cozy,”

enclosed. Two showers are on the wall,

were designed in natural colors and with

Edge said of the wrap-around sectional

as well as an oversized, 20-inch rain

and coffee table that can be moved for

showerhead in the ceiling.

lower backs on the seating to enhance the

extra seating to view the over-100 inch

projection screen. The walls are covered

the bedroom, bathroom or master closet.

in

adds

Hidden in the master bathroom’s

acoustical value and dimension to the

cabinets is a refrigerated drawer that

space. Framed memorabilia fills the walls

holds bottled water for workouts and also

in this space, including James Bond, Rat

coffee add-ins for the espresso maker on

Pack and Jimmy Stewart pieces.

the counter above.

channeled

paneling,

which

A workout room can be accessed from

A drawer next to the refrigerated

The Master Bedroom

drawer is a towel warming drawer.

“I always wanted that,” Wells said.

The master living area is on the

The master closets are designed like

eastern side of the condo, and includes

libraries to house collections, and each

a master bedroom, bathroom, workout

side has an island with over 20 glass pieces

room and large closet, along with two

designed by White in shades of blue that

outdoor spaces, including one with a

resemble ocean life encased by glass and

firepit and hot tub. A fireplace is right

underlit with changing LED light displays.

under the eastern window casement so

All of the rooms have lights that change

the bridge can be seen, and a multi-level

color and can be controlled through an

ceiling adds dimension to the room.

app on an iPad, iPhone or remote.

Wells wanted a TV in the room, but

with views to the east and north, the only solution was to have one that is

Taking in the Views

electronically raised and lowered from

under the foot of the king-size, Tom Blue

is one large space with nine venues that

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Surrounding the condo on three sides

natural setting and not take away from it.

Wells said that the design was two

years in the making and revised many times throughout. He knew that he wanted to showcase his collections of art and music memorabilia and also have something “different from Owensboro.”

Edge took his ideas and plans and

turned them into dreams — and the two became great friends in the process.

“He trusted me, but the process has to

be fun,” she said. “I wanted it to reflect his story, just like I do with all of my clients.”

Edge and Wells both credit those who worked on the project for making the experience great, and allowing the showpiece to be the best it could be, including many local contractors and businesses.

“I have to give a great amount of credit

to my team at L. Ruth who helped meet — and exceed Jack’s expectations,” she said.

“Nothing was selected by accident.” OL

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P E AC O C KS A N D P E A R L S Sometimes you just can’t beat a good spring floral print, and this flowy and flirty ruffle dress from Peacocks and Pearls is no exception. When I saw it hanging in the store, I knew it was the ideal spring look, and exactly the vibe we were going for! The cut and fit remind me of a 90s style slip dress, which is completely back in style (not sure it ever really left), and looks flattering on so many different body types.

The straps are adjustable, which always makes things much more comfortable. The length of this dress is great on short girls like me, or tall girls, too, since it isn’t a true maxi. The dress almost gives an illusion with the high-low waterfall ruffles, and the best part is, I wouldn’t have to get it hemmed!

I wanted to be barefoot for the shoot, but it would be fabulous with a pair of springy wedges or cute summery sandals. This look can even be worn in early spring. Just throw on a white denim or regular denim jacket and some white booties and you’ve got a full outfit!

I’m sporting earrings from the new Kendra Scott collection, and I love how lightweight and airy they are. The gold goes with everything, and the flower design is versatile for spring and summer. Peacocks and Pearls is the best place to buy Kendra Scott—they have such a great selection and always have the newest thing on the market. A new piece of Kendra is also a great graduation gift—they even make jewelry sets to make gifting a breeze. Follow Peacocks & Pearls on Instagram with the handle @peacocksandpearlsobky.

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Spring can be a tough season to dress for, because it can be late March or April but still freezing outside. Wearing white pants early is an easy spring look to throw on when it’s too cold to wear a skirt or dress, but when you want to look appropriate for the current season.

If you haven’t visited Rayelle Collection downtown yet, go check it out! They also have a website, rayellecollection.com if you’re more of an online shopper. Follow Rayelle Collection on Instagram @rayellecollection. For more looks from me, and even behind the scenes of our Owensboro Living shoots, follow me on Instagram @hartzjl. Have fun spring shopping!

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t Owensboro Health, we promote healing for our patients in countless ways – some that you may not even realize. One of those ways is the work our facilities and groundskeeping team

puts in to creating a healing environment in and around Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital’s campus spans 167 acres

of land and is the only hospital in the United States designated as an Audubon Area Sanctuary – a classification of wildlife preservation that maintains surrounding natural landscapes. The facilities and groundskeeping team takes pride in ensuring the campus’ beauty is maintained and the animals that inhabit the area are respected.

Manager of Safety and Security Scott Kingsley knows a beautiful

campus helps our patients heal and said, “Having nice scenery like our gardens, healing pond and other landscapes offers a healing environment, and that’s what we want to give our patients.”

Our 10 groundskeeping team members manage all the mowing,

weed-eating, edging, snow removal, pressure washing, mulching and seasonal gardening at OHRH, as well as the trash collection there and at the other Owensboro Health locations across the region.

Their work includes areas around OH’s miles of walking trails,

including the newly-introduced trail connected to the Green Belt.

Walking and running are important cardio exercises that OH seeks to promote, and the trails encourage patients and guests to be active while enjoying the natural landscape.

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IN B LO O M With the goal of providing a beautiful, soothing environment from the moment you arrive, the facilities team plants as many as 1,500 flowers at the OHRH campus alone throughout the year.

In the fall, 500 mums are planted over the course of two weeks, and nearly 1,000 pansies and petunias are planted in the spring, which takes up to a month.

Throughout the year, the team spends their days planting, fertilizing and watering to maintain these flowers.

It is a labor of love, and the team says it pays dividends in making patients feel happy and at home.

“We want to make their experience here as enjoyable as possible,” Cummins said.

“We strive for a mixture of the charm of the rural country and a country club.”

The flowers can be enjoyed by patients at every entrance and in every courtyard, and in various flower pots and flower beds across the campus.

The latest floral project taken on by the groundskeeping team is butterfly bushes to be planted beside the healing pond, which will attract butterflies, hummingbirds, bees and other pollinating species.

WIL D L IF E A DVO CAT ES Another important responsibility of the facilities team is to manage the campus’ wildlife areas. OHRH is home to 111 acres of land that is not used for the hospital itself. That land is frequented by various forms of protected wildlife like Canada geese, herons, turtles and more.

The geese often build their nests and lay eggs oncampus, which by law cannot be disturbed. The geese are also no strangers to areas where there is heavy foot traffic, so team members are often tasked with building protective barriers to protect the roosting mothers and their eggs.

These efforts to promote the hospital’s natural landscape and wildlife creates an environment that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but healing, healthy and happy for our patients and all who visit.

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LIVING

Written by D A N A P E V E L E R for you, or have another door installed.

S TO R M D O O R S A R E A G O O D I D E A , TO O .

Not only are they an extra layer of insulation, when locked, they can provide an additional barrier between you and a potential intruder.

I learned the hard way when we lived in Northern Virginia. A door-to-door scammer became frustrated when I denied him a sale he was attempting through our storm door.

I didn’t have the storm door locked, and the more I protested that I didn’t wish to buy his cleaning product, the more he insisted I just needed to see how well it worked on my carpet. My dog had started to growl beside me, very softly. I stepped back to close my front door while the man was still speaking, and as I did, he grabbed the handle of the

SENIOR SAFETY

I

Prepare Your Home for Spring

storm door and opened it! I was quicker than he was, thank goodness, and flipped it locked as I slammed it shut. My dog moved between us and became louder and aggressive, something he’d never done before. The man appeared startled, and angry. I closed my front door with him still talking, and called our local Sheriff’s Department. They arrived quickly and were able to stop a scammer from achieving his goal in our community.

think spring may just be my favorite

While you are working on those fresh coats

season! With every flower that pushes through last year’s fallen leaves and

C H E C K YO U R L O C KS TO M A K E S U R E T H E Y WO R K P R O P E R LY. Tighten

makes its way to full bloom, hope blooms

any screws that appear lose, and replace the

with it. We begin spring cleaning (well, some

strike plate screws with longer ones so that

people do - I know what the phrase means),

the plate stays in place if someone uses force

wash windows, clean out drawers and

against the door. Ask a professional what

closets, garages, work in flower beds and the

type of locks they recommend for you. There

like. For others, it means we start our home

are so many varieties now; some even with

repair projects, or it may mean we work on

a view!

ourselves, or a mix of all these. time

M A K E S U R E TO S E C U R E YO U R W I N D O WS W I T H S E C U R I T Y H A R DWA R E .

outdoors, or starting those home projects,

Even if you have old windows, you can

we need to keep safety in the forefront of

purchase window locks that work like small

emergency number for Owensboro Police

our minds, because, unfortunately, while

vice grips on your windows to securely lock

Department

we are soaking in the season, scammers and

each one. They’re easily installed and very

non-emergency number for the Sheriff’s

criminals are looking for ways to separate

inexpensive. Place a bar of some type in the

Department is 270-685-8444. Of course, if

us from our money and our peace. While

track of a sliding door to ensure it is secure.

you you or someone else is in danger, don’t

seniors seem to be highly targeted, no one is

hesitate to call 911.

immune. But there are measures we can take

don’t have A

As

we

begin

spending

of paint,

more

I’m going to tell you, as a short girl, if you

Door-to-door folks who are not legitimate make it bad for those who are, so ask to see their ID and if they have any paperwork or permits authorizing them to solicit. If they can’t produce it, close the door. I know, I know, we’re polite here in Kentucky – but if I had been polite, it could have taken a different turn. Better to be a little rude and safe than polite and risk your welfare. Just don’t let them talk their way in, and never let them get you to step out of your home. When in doubt – always call law enforcement.

I assure you, they do not mind. The nonis

270-687-8888

and

the

to ensure we, and our loved ones, don’t fall

P E E P H O L E YO U CA N R E AC H TO S E E T H R O U G H , or a window to tell who

victim to seasonal crimes.

is on your doorstep, you’re putting yourself

now it’s time to work outside and make

at risk. Either have someone drill another

some changes.

Let’s start with those home repairs.

You’ve secured your doors and windows,

added some bars to your sliding doors, and

EXTERIOR LIGHTING IS

DANA PEVELER is the executive director of the Senior Community Center, located at 1650 W. Second St., Owensboro. The Center offers activities, services and resources for people age 60 and older. Visit seniorcenterodc.com or call 270-687-4640 to learn more.

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E ASY, A F F O R DA B L E , A N D AT T R AC T I V E . Using motion-

shouldn’t be, better to make a call that turns out to be nothing.

and easy to install, too. I can’t

C H E C K YO U R H O U S E N U M B E R S to ensure

stress enough that we need to

they’re still visible and clear

leave our lights on over our

in both the daylight and in the

sensor lighting can be helpful

entrances at night. Intruders do not want to be seen breaking in, so the more light you have, the less likely they will attempt to break into your home.

A L A R M SYS T E M S A R E A L WAYS A N O P T I O N . I’d recommend quotes

to

getting

several

compare,

asking

around among your friends to see who has recommendations, and

then

find

a

company

that best suits your needs.

Sometimes, a dog can be a great alarm system and a great companion.

Just

wanted

to

throw that in there.

KEEP BUSHES AND S H R U B S T R I M M E D A N D AWAY F R O M YO U R H O M E . Trees and

shrubs should be lower than 3 feet or higher than 7 feet. I’d also go further and say that if there are any that an adult could wait behind and jump out at you, cut them back or get rid of them.

THERE’S NO NEED ANY M O R E TO H I D E A K E Y. There

are so many new types of door locks, and some can even be

Make sure to

dark. In fact, check them in all types of weather. If your neighborhood allows, painting them on the curb can be helpful.

A CHARGED P H O N E W I T H YO U AT A L L TIMES AND KEEP IT TURNED O N . I once locked myself out

Lastly, C A R RY

of my entire yard after dark. I stepped to the backside of our fence that had blown down to push it back up and secure it. I hammered it back up and then realized I’d nailed myself out of my yard with no way to get back in, and no way to call anyone. I could only walk the entire length of the neighborhood after dark in an alley alone. It’s funny now; not so much then. Also, not so much for the startled couple who rounded the corner during their evening walk and ran right into a very awkward woman carrying a claw hammer!

Scammers come

at

us

and

criminals

through

our

phones; they try to pretend to be salespeople and visit our

homes.

They

prey

on

seniors, pretending to be their grandchildren and asking them

controlled by a smartphone.

to buy gift cards and read the

Please don’t leave a key under

codes to them off the back

a door mat or all those other

after we purchase them. It is

places we think of as clever.

unending. Know that your local

If you must leave a key for

law enforcement, your Attorney

emergencies, leave one with

General’s Consumer Protection

a trusted neighbor. Speaking

office, and the staff at the

of neighbors, keep an eye on

Senior Community Center will

each other’s patterns and if

do anything they can to help

anything

suspicious,

you. If you think you’ve been

alert someone. For example, if

the victim of a scam or fraud,

someone hasn’t gotten his or

you can contact any of us and

her mail for a while or if your

we will all work together to help

neighbor has been out of town,

you. Because trust me, nothing

and you see lights come on that

should interrupt your peace.

seems

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reroute blood flow around a blockage.

However, for the last 25 years, doctors can remove plaque through minimally invasive

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PAD is a condition similar to Coronary

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flow either leave the plaque in the vessel

men. In addition to the painful symptoms,

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PAD comes with some very serious

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not heal, as well as gangrene that can lead

likely to have the blockage come back to

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In addition to lifestyle modifications

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the vessel, a process known as restenosis.

“Peripheral artery disease is a common, costly and deadly disease that greatly impacts quality of life,” said Dr. Vora. “We are excited about the availability of Lumivascular technology, which is a significant step forward for the treatment of the condition, enabling a more precise removal of the plaque that is the cause of the symptoms of PAD. Lumivascular Atherectomy is truly a groundbreaking technology. Never before have I been able to see inside an artery and remove plaque with such precision.”

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185,000 amputations occur in the United States annually with a majority of these due to PAD. This number is unacceptably high. Before a major amputation is undertaken,

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restoring blood flow because it doesn’t

consultations, usually as a referral from

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leave the plaque in the vessel, and allows

is the problem. Plaque causes poor

another physician. They also accept self-

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removal

of

plaque

without

creating trauma to the artery.

second opinion or have concerns with

their symptoms and want to have their

Dr. Kishor Vora is the first and only

physician to perform this procedure in

procedures attempt to restore healthy

Western Kentucky and southern Indiana.

blood flow to the arteries in the leg and

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Homemade Granola Recipe and Photos by J A M I E A L E X A N D E R

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ranola can be a healthy alternative to many other snack options available. Nevertheless, if you check nutrition on store-bought granola, you’ll see that isn’t always the case. So many granolas are filled with way too much added sugar, along with a lot of ingredients that are difficult to even pronounce. Not only is making your own granola at home easy, but you can choose your own ingredients,

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and opt for healthier options like whole grains, unrefined oils, and natural sweeteners.

Granola can be made specifically to your liking, so make sure to use the ingredients listed in the recipe as a base, and then adjust to your preference. You can also adjust your steps to achieve your favorite consistency (traditional oats are better for bigger clumps, and instant oats are best for a flakier

granola), and get creative with toppings to give each batch a unique taste. Some popular add-ins to try are dried or fresh fruits (apples, bananas, blueberries, pineapple), seeds (chia, flax, pumpkin), nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans), spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger), chocolate chips, or coconut flakes. Granola is great as a cereal, on top of your favorite yogurt, or as an “on the go” snack!

INGREDIENTS: 4 cups rolled oats 2 cups nuts and/or seeds 1 cup optional add-ins (see article for recommendations) 1/2 cup oil (recommended - melted coconut or olive oil) 1/2 cup raw honey or pure maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp cinnamon INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat your oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix together dry ingredients (except dried fruit/

chocolate) in a medium-sized bowl (base ingredients: oats, nuts/seeds, salt, and cinnamon).

3. Add in your wet ingredients (oil, sweetener, and vanilla). Mix well until everything is coated.

4. Pour the granola mixture on the prepared pan, and spread it out into an even layer.

5. Bake 10 minutes, then pull the granola out of the oven to stir it. If you want chunkier granola, press the stirred granola back down to mold it into another even layer.

After stirring, put back in the oven and bake another 10-15 minutes (watch for it to be lightly golden - it will continue to crisp as it cools). 6. Let the granola cool completely before adding fruit or chocolate mix-ins. Break into pieces and serve!

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Flavor D I S H

What we’re eating now

Sliced Mutton Sandwich

OLD HICKORY BARBECUE Nothing says Owensboro like barbecue! It’s smoky. It’s saucy. It’s perfect! And if you could only use one dish to describe the essence of Owensboro barbecue to the outside world, the choice would have to be a sliced mutton sandwich from Old Hickory. The Foremans have been barbecuing for over 100 years, and they’ve perfected the art of the mutton sandwich.

While a lot of other cities claim to have the best BBQ in the land, the sheep is what sets us apart.

Nowhere else will you find the rich, smoky and delicious mutton that put Owensboro barbecue on the map.

Jalapeno Stuffed Chicken

C I T Y WA L K O F O W E N S B O R O Several restaurants have come and gone at 222 Allen Street, but City Walk of Owensboro is leaving its mark. And they’re doing so with signature dishes like their jalapeño stuffed chicken. Looking for something a little sweet and a little spicy? How about a chicken breast, wrapped in bacon, stuffed with jalapeños and cream cheese, and covered with a bourbon glaze? Yep, that’s a dish that checks all the boxes.

Seafood Boil BUBBA GANDY SEAFOOD CAJUN MARKET For a taste of the Low Country without having to veer too far off Frederica Street, give Bubba Gandy a try. Preparing a seafood boil is a timeconsuming task, so let Bubba Gandy do the hard work for you. Their personalized shrimp and crab boils come complete with potatoes, corn, sausage, garlic butter, and cocktail sauce. All that’s left is for you to throw on a bib and enjoy.

Owensboro has long been known for its love of eating out. Lucky for us, our options are always expanding. Check out these new restaurants, and let us know what you think by using #obkyflavor!

COMING SOON

COMING SOON

NEW

NEW

SECOND LOCATION

CHICKEN SALAD

ERNESTOS

IHOP

DON MARIO’S

BEN’S PRETZELS

CHICK

Ernesto’s Mexican Bar & Grill

Located off Highway 54

This new spot for

Ben’s opened its first Owensboro

will be located at the former

at 3070 Highland Pointe

Mexican cuisine opened

location in Meijer off Highway 54, and in

PizzAroma location in Wesleyan

Drive, IHOP opened its

downtown at the former

Park Plaza. According to their

doors in Owensboro in

Bee Bop’s location at 122

Facebook page, they are

December 2019.

West Second Street in

Owensboro location

February of this year.

at Towne Square Mall.

Offering made-from-scratch southern style favorites, Chicken Salad Chick is set to open this fall in Gateway Commons.

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SPOTLIGHT

GENE’S HEALTH FOOD

LOCALLY OWNED, LOCALLY SOURCED,

& Locally Loved Written by M A R LY S M A S O N

W

hen Gene’s Health Food owners Karissa Costello, Andrew Keller and Olivia Vancil were looking to expand,

they knew they not only wanted to grow the store, but they also wanted to expand their restaurant to better serve the community.

Gene’s is named for Costello and Keller’s grandfather, Gene Clark, who owned the health food store until 2013, when Costello and Keller purchased it. In 2018, Olivia Vancil became a partner, and the three have been busy expanding their inventory and menu.

Keller is responsible for the 40-seat

deli, and he said he finds joy in creating a variety of healthy options for customers.

Often, when Costello and Keller travel, they eat at organic, healthy restaurants to get ideas to bring back to the Owensboro community and visitors.

SAME FAVORITES, NEW MENU

Famous Tuna Salad and Curry Chicken

just for this item.

Salad are always available for takeout, but those willing to try extraordinary items

KEEPING IT LOCAL

can choose from several options that are on

Sourcing local produce, meats and

their restaurant menu.

breads as much as possible is important to

customer favorites from the previous store,

Keller, and he said he goes out of his way to

but as they were expanding and relocating,

means they are inspired by a combination

source meats from the state.

many of the existing specials they offered

of various cuisines. These include rice bowls

previously became everyday menu items.

and uncommon wraps.

dining area, as well as take out and delivery

The restaurant, located in the back

options, Keller said the new store has been

food,” Keller said of the eclectic menu

of the store, has a large menu board that

very well received since opening, and they

offerings, which can also be altered to

allows customers to select from organic

plan to do even more.

accommodate food allergies.

salads, sandwiches and wraps, soups and

sides, and any order can be modified and

Keller’s creative outlet, he says, and it

with food allergies, so bringing options to

customized.

allows their food and desire for a healthy

customers is important to their specialized

Owensboro to reach more people.

service.

crisp bacon, fig preserves, mozzarella and

white colby cheeses and is topped with fresh

appeals to crowds,” Keller said, including

— by changing the ingredients,” he said.

basil served on bread that is made locally.

their smoked salmon tacos that are

available in the restaurant and on the food

Many of the items on the new menu are

“We don’t stick to a specific genre of

Both Keller and Costello have children

“We feed families foods they can’t get Customers order Gene’s Famous Tuna

Specials are often fusion cuisine, which

The fig and pig grilled cheese offers

The grilled brisket and cheese is so

With their expanded menu and eat-in

The Fresh by Gene’s food truck is really

“We provide something different that

Salad most often, which is made with a

popular that many people visit their “Fresh

truck.

secret family recipe. Containers of the

by Gene’s” food truck when it is at events

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They plan to grow their own herbs soon

RECIPE

Gene’s Roasted Beet Salad with Orange Vinaigrette SALAD

*ALL INGREDIENTS ARE ORGANIC

Arugula Roasted Beets Apple slices, any variety Candied Pecans

ORANGE VINAIGRETTE 6 T. Olive Oil Photos by

JAMIE ALEXANDER

to use in their recipes, and they have considered

Keller said that many patrons regularly visit

extending their hours for dinner. Currently, the

during the morning hours to purchase one of

deli is open the same hours as the store, and customers can also choose smoothies and juices from the counter.

The

juices

are

made

with

organic

the drinks.

1 T. Balsamic Vinegar 1 T. Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice 1 t. Orange Zest 1 Garlic Clove, minced Salt and pepper to taste

Gene’s Health Food is open Monday through

Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Saturday

ingredients, and customers can choose from

from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The store’s new location is

several varieties, or can create their own mix.

at 1738 Moseley St.

Combine vinaigrette ingredients and mix well.

Pour on salad and serve immediately.

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Bringing the Outdoors In Written by J A M I E A L E X A N D E R

H

ouseplants are an extremely popular addition to a home. Bringing the outdoors inside is a great way to freshen up a space and bring life into any room. As long as you research and choose the correct plant, they can thrive in almost any area of your house. For example, if you have a dark

corner that needs some brightening, a ZZ plant is tough enough to thrive in the low light. If you have a tiny, humid bathroom with one small window, an orchid is a tropical plant that loves that extra humidity.

Houseplants are really versatile, and can be used to fill an empty space in a house, frame a mantel or line a shelf, as wall decor, or even to hang from the ceiling.

As beautiful as they are as decor, the benefits houseplants offer are the real reason to start adding them to your home. When shopping for houseplants, make sure to research the impact that each individual plant can bring to your home environment.

HOUSEPLANTS HELP CLEAR AIR

BY REDUCING AIR POLLUTION. Not only will all plants help you breathe by converting carbon dioxide into oxygen during the day (by way of photosynthesis), certain plants will keep oxygen flowing throughout the night, making them perfect for bedroom nightstands (aloe vera or orchids are great examples).

A variety of plants can also remove pollutants and improve air quality. Airborne toxins, dust, and germs can be found in every area of the home. NASA’s Clean Air Study found that there are a number of air purifying-plants that can help minimize each of these pollutants, and also protect your health. Chemicals like carbon monoxide and formaldehyde can be combated by plant leaves alone. The researchers at NASA recommend one (air purifying) potted plant per 100 square feet of indoor space.

HOUSEPLANTS CAN HELP PREVENT YOU FROM GETTING SICK.

RESEARCH SHOWS THAT HOUSEPLANTS HAVE SEVERAL PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS.

Almost every plant has the

Just like when gardening outside,

ability to increase humidity

the act of tending to houseplants

levels through a process

can have therapeutic benefits

known as transpiration.

that will help relieve stress.

Research tells us that many

Studies have also shown that

viruses survive longer

green, leafy plants can help

in low humidity, which

people feel happier and more

further increases your

optimistic. They can also help

risk of getting sick. The

enhance creative thinking and

ideal humidity for comfort

keep workers more productive,

in the home is said to be

so it’s a great idea to showcase a

between 40%-60%, so keep

couple of plants in the office.

in mind that the bigger the houseplant, the more

The scent of some fragrant plants

humidity it produces (for

(such as lavender or jasmine) can

instance, the Areca palm).

interact with a neurotransmitter called GABA, which helps improve

With plants doing their

mood, promotes rest, and

job of cleaning the air and

reduce anxiety. This is why so

making the environment

many people pop a few drops of

a bit more comfortable,

lavender essential oil on their

they can also be an aid

pillows to help them get to

in countering sleep

sleep. If you have a south-facing

deprivation. That’s another

sunny windowsill, try bringing a

way to ensure that they’re

lavender plant inside and see if it

working to keep you well.

helps calm your nerves!

While all these benefits sound great, you should resist the temptation to turn your home into an indoor

jungle. If you’re somebody with a mold allergy, the soil in houseplants might trigger symptoms. You also need to research which type of houseplants are safe around your pets or children.

Adding too many plants can make you feel a bit overwhelmed, especially when it comes to keeping up

with their care. If you’re known as a plant serial killer, start off with plants that are a bit more resilient. Golden Pothos are fast-growing, tolerable to a lot of light levels, and can deal with irregular watering. Spider plants are a houseplant that are very common, easy to find, and are durable enough to deal with some neglect. Snake plants have been very popular lately, and although they are slow-growing, they are incredibly easy to take care for, and thrive in a variety of situations.

It’s easy to want to follow trends when it comes to which plants are aesthetically pleasing in your home!

Just make sure that you research the proper care, and what type of benefits (or even risks) the plants can bring before you make an investment. While there are some houseplants that are just naturally short-lived, others could have no limit to how long they’ll be a part of your home, as long as you give them the attention they require.

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Caring for Popular Houseplants

Monstera

Snake Plant (SANSEVIERIA)

Jade Plant (CRASSULA OVATA)

Pothos

(EPIPREMNUM SP.)

Chinese Money Plant (PILEA PEPEROMIOIDES)

ZZ Plant

(ZAMIOCULCAS ZAMIIFOLIA)

Fiddle Leaf Fig (FICUS LYRATA)

Aloe

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When meeting with contractors to discuss home remodeling projects, make sure your contractor is licensed and insured.

Remodeling can be an emotional rollercoaster. Partner with a contractor that makes you feel comfortable, is trustworthy and will listen to your ideas to execute your vision.

Working with a designer can help put your mind at ease as they help you bring your project to life, while taking into consideration how you use your home and what will best suit you. Not only can they make your home look pretty but can also help with how it functions for you, with space planning, functionality and ease of use.

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himself in the field

brokerage firm. In addition to Blake

of insurance sales,

and Missie, the team also includes

which took him to

Realtors Joe Daugherty and Sidney

a career in Florida.

But

he

wouldn’t

stay away from the world of real estate for long.

In 2006,

Blake married his wife, Missie, who is

also

a

third-

generation Realtor.

And after the birth

F I R M F O U N D AT I O N

In 1906, Blake Hayden’s great-

great-grandfather,

J.R.

Laswell,

founded one of the first real estate companies in Owensboro, establishing a legacy of Owensboro realtors that continues to this day.

Blake’s great-grandfather, Thomas Laswell, Jr. followed in his father’s footsteps, and took the reins of the family business in 1930. Beginning in 1950, Blake’s grandfather, Bob Laswell, along with Bob’s brother, Tom, worked as real estate brokers for the firm of J.R. Laswell and Sons.

And the family real estate

business continued when Blake’s father, Carroll Hayden, moved back to Owensboro to become a fourthgeneration Realtor.

BUILDING ON TRADITION

of their first child, Blake and Missie moved back to Owensboro, where Blake joined his father as a real estate appraiser. Still feeling the tug of the family business, and with the encouragement of his father, Blake left the world of appraising, and began his own career in real estate in 2012.

Blake gained his footing, as

over 7 years working as an agent ReMax

Group.

Professional

Realty

In fact, Blake credits the

management

to The Blake Hayden Group.

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

With his skilled team around

him, Blake is confident in their ability to assist clients with all of their real estate needs. Whether in residential or commercial, sales or leasing, or even land development, The Blake Hayden Group is fully equipped to handle any aspect of the buying and selling process.

Throughout the process, you can be assured that their team will go above and beyond to meet their clients’ expectations.

In

marked by volume of sales, The

well as valuable experience, in for

unique set of skills and experience

a profession where success is

A NEW CHAPTER

Wilson, each of whom brings a

team

at

ReMax,

and owner Pat Cason, for their immense help in getting him to this point in his career.

But as

he saw his work moving in a new direction, Blake put together a

Blake Hayden Group takes the extra steps to ensure that none of their clients ever feels like just another transaction.

Approaching each buyer and

seller they serve with impeccable attention to detail, the Group strives to get better every day. And by treating their clients with the respect, patience and specialized care that Owensboro has come

After graduating from University

team of like-minded professionals,

to know and expect from them,

of Kentucky in 1999, it would’ve been

including his wife, Missie, and in

The Blake Hayden Group looks to

natural for Blake to start his career

2020 formed the Blake Hayden

continue his family’s real estate

in real estate. Instead, he found

Group, an independent real estate

legacy for many years to come.

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THE LAST WORD

A Happy Home Written by L O R A W I M S AT T

P

retty much as soon as flu season

sweeps its way out of our community,

will see.

rocking chair on the weekends – and the

many of us find ourselves infected

And you might be amazed at what you

– ideal for reading the newspaper in a

I remember visiting one of those big

back yard was shady in the afternoons –

with another “bug”: New House Fever.

houses years ago. How big was it? you ask.

ideal for sitting at my patio table, reading

Well, I’ll tell you:

a book or talking on the phone, or just

three seasons, too.)

listening to the cicadas sing.

Symptoms include spending hours

for gift-wrapping. Yes, really. An entire wall

wandering up and down the displays at the

was covered with a pegboard with spools

comfortable. No wasted space, no weird

local home and garden shows, browsing

of ribbon. There were shelves and bins of

angles. Uncluttered and easy to clean.

online listings, reading the real estate

wrapping paper, gift bags and tissue paper.

section in the newspaper, and mapping out

There was an entire library of cards for

the house that I didn’t like, and they were

a route for the Parade of Homes.

every occasion. There were two enormous

all easily addressed. Just little things, like

tables, each with its own carousel filled

chrome fixtures in the bathroom. I like a

this one is actually pretty cool.

with scissors, tape, tags and markers.

dark bronze finish, but with one little trip to

the big box store and a cheerful visit from a

Happens every spring. (And the other

And let’s be honest: As far as fevers go, In my opinion, the best situation is to

They had an entire room set aside just

The idea of a gift-wrapping room had

The floor plan was efficient and

There were only a few things about

be a first-time homebuyer who is living in

never even occurred to me, but the moment

plumber – voila: Problem solved.

a place without a long-term lease, which

I saw that room, wow, I really wanted one.

means your schedule is fairly flexible.

But back to reality.

that “the perfect house” is really the right

As soon as you find a house you like, and

When it came time for me to sell my

house:

the current occupants move out – if they

house – which had once been filled with

Neighbors.

haven’t already – you can load your stuff

seven people but now was down to just me

up and move right in.

and my dog – and buy a new house, I knew I

what the neighbors are like. Ask the

It’s not quite as easy when you are

didn’t need – or really even want – another

neighbors themselves.

trying to manage the timing of cascading

big house to clean and maintain – and to fill

dominoes involved with finding a house,

up with “stuff.”

petty,

negotiating its date of availability, while

I wanted a comfortable little house with

wouldn’t loan you the proverbial cup of

simultaneously trying to sell your current

just enough room for the things that are

sugar to bake your own birthday cake –

home, which you are of course in a hurry

most important to me.

believe them.

to do, but you sure don’t want to end up

My helpful Realtor listened closely to

But here’s the secret to making sure

It pays, friends, to ask around about

If they say the street is full of gossipy, unfriendly,

selfish

people

who

If they say the street is full of wonderful,

homeless if there is a gap between these

my wish list, and called me every day with

friendly, happy, helpful people who would

two transactions.

information about another house – or two

jump-start your car on a cold winter

or three – that he thought might be ideal.

morning and insist that you wait in the

talk about why house-shopping is so

We went to look at all of them.

house with a cup of hot cocoa while they do

enjoyable.

it – you can believe them, too.

But let’s skip all that for now and just

But I kept going back to the very first

house he showed me.

fancy houses that you’ve always gawked at

each of them is talking about himself.

while driving by. Even when those are not

didn’t.

realistic options on your shopping list, it’s

than being surrounded by other happy

still fun to look.

front porch would be shady in the mornings

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