Owensboro Living – September/October 2024 by Tanner Publishing

EDITOR’S NOTE

The Value of a Coach

In this issue, we highlight some of the most integral parts of our community – family business and sports. Both institutions are sources of pride for Owensboro residents, whether they’re patronizing a local storefront, or cheering on their favorite team. As a small business owner, I appreciate the long hours and hard work it takes to grow a company. And as a sports fan, I understand the importance of good coaching.

When I was young, my dad often coached my soccer teams. Some of my closest friends now are high school coaches. But it wasn’t until I became a dad that I truly recognized the value of a good coach. As my children have begun playing competitive sports, there is no one more important to their success than their coaches. And while anyone can don a whistle and a clipboard, it takes a special individual to truly be a coach.

From my experiences, a coach is not just someone who understands the nuances of a game. A good coach is a teacher. A good coach is someone who believes in you, lifts you up, and helps you strive to be your best. A good coach is a person that offers correction and holds you accountable, but also encourages you to get back up and try again. A good coach doesn’t take themselves too seriously, recognizing that part of coaching kids is also about having fun. And a good coach realizes that winning is important, but not as important as being a good human being.

STEVEN WILSON, EDITOR steven@owensboroliving.com

WHAT I’M READING

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride McBride’s novel, set in the Chicken Hill neighborhood of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, opens to construction workers unearthing a human skeleton. Readers are then transported back to the 1920’s, where the author brilliantly develops the characters that inhabit the Hill. Those residents include African American families that migrated north to find freedom and the hope of a better life, as well as Jewish immigrants from Lithuania, Germany and Poland. Met with opposition, or, at best, indifference, from the town’s white residents, the novel depicts the minorities’ struggles to reach the American Dream while existing on the margins. Ultimately, the book is a tale of hope, fear, loss, racism, adapting to changing times, and justice.

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OCT 2024

CULTURE

12 MUSIC Sanctus Real: Grammy-Nominated Band Closes First Fridays Concert Series

13 IN THE KNOW

Your guide to what’s happening in and around Owensboro

LIFESTYLE

40 HOME

Decorating Your Home for Fall on a Budget

42 HOME

Pumpkin Patch Picks: Local Spots to Buy Your Pumpkins This Fall

46 SENIOR LIVING

What Every Baby Boomer Ought to Know about Fitness Centers

50 GARDEN Planting in the Fall

51 What’s Happening With The Greater Owensboro Chamber Of Commerce

FLAVOR

66 RECIPE Sweet & Savory Pumpkin Recipes

69 DISH

THE HAMPTON TWINS

Gifted Owensboro Athletes Stand Out Both On and Off the Field BY MARLYS

Local Institutions are Carrying on Tradition and Serving the Community for Generations BY LIBBY JOHNSON 18 22 24 26

Celebrating 50 Years of Making a Difference in the Lives of Countless Children in our City BY KRISTI MCCABE

THE WILFORD WAY

Corey Wilford is Making a Positive Impact on Owensboro’s Youth With Basketball BY

LIBBY JOHNSON

FAMILY BUSINESS

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

70 RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT McHenry Event Planning

5 things we’re talking about now

Thompson Courts Added to Owensboro Tennis Complex

Three new tennis courts were unveiled on July 26 at the Owensboro Tennis Complex at 2965 Bittel Road. Recognizing the Thompson family’s contribution to the project, the courts were named in honor of William H. “Bill” Thompson, whose son, Tommy, spoke during the opening ceremony. During the event, hosted by Owensboro Parks & Recreation in partnership with the Owensboro-Daviess County Tennis Association, it was also announced that other courts across the city have been upgraded thanks to $100,000 in grants from the USTA.

2 Owensboro Team Reclaims World Pushup Record

On July 27, a group of 10 men reclaimed the world record for the 10-man, 4-hour pushup relay at Iron Jungle. With 22,784 pushups in 4 hours, the men shattered the previous world record by more than 5,000 pushups. The team was comprised of Bob O’Brien, Collin Carrico, Mazden Ng, Dale Stevens, Blake Roberts, Steven Stevenson, Zach Kirkman, Kaw Wah, Zachary Clark, and Reece Carroll, while Anthony Tate served as an alternate.

Mizkan Expanding

Governor Andy Beshear announced in late July that Mizkan America (MA), known by most locals as Ragu, is expanding in Owensboro. The industryleading producer of pasta sauce and vinegar products pledged a $156 million investment, creating 44 new jobs. Company officials said the Owensboro facility would expand by 320,000 square feet, bringing its total operational space to over 970,000 square feet. They added the new space would allow for building improvements, new machinery and equipment, IT upgrades, and “related assets that will help Mizkan best meet the current and future needs of its customers while maintaining its position as a market leader.” 3 4

Habitat Completes 159th Home

Habitat for Humanity Owensboro-Daviess County announced the completion of its 159th house in the community in August, marking a significant milestone in its mission to provide affordable housing. The newly constructed threebedroom, two-bathroom home on Walnut Street was built on a lot donated by the City of Owensboro and has passed its final inspection. The City of Owensboro supported the project, which benefited from numerous community partnerships. “Creating equitable opportunities for our community requires resources, and we appreciate the support from the City of Owensboro,” said Dr. David Danhauer, Habitat Board Chair. “This support helps us continue to provide decent and affordable housing to residents in our community.”

Community Rallies for Rhodes

The Whitesville and Knottsville communities came together in a big way over the weekend, raising more than $100,000 for the family of Braxton Rhodes, an 11-year-old boy who lost his leg following a recent ATV accident. Michael “Doodle” Morris and his friend Adam Howard developed a plan and leaned on several volunteers to bring the fundraiser to life at Morris’ home, attracting more than 1,000 attendees. The event featured various activities, including pre-sold meat sales, a silent auction with 110 items, a live auction with 30 items, and even helicopter rides provided by Vortex. There were also 50/50 drawings, bake sales run by local youth, and performances by six bands.

Sanctus Real

GRAMMY-NOMINATED BAND CLOSES FIRST FRIDAYS CONCERT SERIES

Written by DANNY MAY

The Owensboro riverfront was fully alive on August 2nd. Not only did music fill the air from multiple stages while crowds filled the streets along the “mile of music” at Friday After 5, but Grammy-nominated Sanctus Real also performed on the outdoor stage behind the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum to close out the 2024 season of the First Fridays concert series.

The First Fridays Contemporary Christian Music concert series is a unique offering for the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Presented on the Michael Horn Family Foundation Outdoor Stage, the series is an annual, family-friendly event made free for the entire community thanks to a long list of generous donors.

Sarah Kroger and Jordan St. Cyr headlined shows in June and July, but it was long-time chart toppers Sanctus Real who closed out the First Fridays series in August.

Just after sound check, singer Dustin Lolli and guitarist Chris Rohman sat down with Owensboro Living at a table on the third floor riverview room overlooking the lawn as a few early fans began unfolding lawn chairs and spreading blankets near the front of the stage.

IN THE KNOW

The guys seemed relaxed and unhurried, giving me their full attention as we talked, but they were clearly energized and confidently ready to take the stage for the crowd that was steadily gathering below us.

We talked through the band’s 20+ years of touring and grinding, all the while amassing 24 radio hits and exceeding 750,000+ album sales. We also dove deep into their rebuilding year of 2016 and what it was like to basically start over. That was the year original lead singer, Matt Hammitt, decided to leave the band to spend more time with his family, which left the two remaining original members Mark Graalman (drums) and Chris Rohman to do some soul searching of their own. In that same timeframe, Chris and Mark also ended a longtime partnership with their label and began a search for a new booking agent.

“We started this band in our parents’ basement and never knew we’d get this far,” Chris shared. “When Matt left, Mark and I just started praying and waiting to see what God had planned for us.”

Luckily, they soon found former worship leader Dustin Lolli, who instinctively brought a creative influence

OWENSBORO AIR SHOW

SEPTEMBER 13-15 @ DOWNTOWN

OWENSBORO

Friday will be your chance to meet some of the pilots of these aircraft and experience a taste of the Owensboro Air Show. As the sun begins to set, a few performers will take to the sky to entertain the crowds with an evening spectacle of nighttime air show performances. The evening will conclude with a fireworks finale! Food trucks will be on site as well. On Saturday and Sunday, all eyes will be on the skies over the Ohio River as performers showcase vintage warbirds, aerobatic demonstrations, and military jets, including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels!

REPTILE AND EXOTICS SHOW

SEPTEMBER 14 @ OWENSBORO NATIONAL GUARD

The Owensboro Reptile and Exotics Show is coming back to town Saturday, September 14, from 10am4pm at the Owensboro National Guard Armory. It is going to be a fun-filled show with thousands of amazing animals, feeders, pet supplies, and many other cool items. Whether you just want to see and learn about all of these incredible animals or are looking for a new addition for your collection, this is the place to be. Admission is $5 per person, and kids 4 and under are free.

SANCTUS REAL: BY THE NUMBERS

28-YEAR CAREER SPAN

2 GRAMMY ® AWARD NOMINATIONS

1 GMA DOVE AWARD ®

6 GMA DOVE NOMINATIONS

10 STUDIO ALBUMS

8 NUMBER ONE SONGS ON CHRISTIAN RADIO

8 TOP FIVE SINGLES ON MULTIPLE CHRISTIAN RADIO FORMATS

210+ MILLION TOTAL STREAMS

BEHIND THE SCENES

Touring bands like Sanctus Real are pleasantly surprised to find some unexpected conveniences when they perform at the Bluegrass Hall of Fame. A freight elevator at the rear of the building provides easy access for loading gear to the stage. In addition to a private bathroom in the backstage area, band members also have access to an upstairs greenroom complete with a shower and washer and dryer.

MARIACHI FIESTA NIGHT

SEPTEMBER 19 @ WESTERN KENTUCKY BOTANICAL GARDEN

Western Kentucky Botanical Garden is bringing Mariachi and Margaritas back to the Botanical Garden. Escape to Mexico without leaving Owensboro. The garden will be a stunning backdrop to a Mexican Fiesta. $10 admission for Adults, kids under 12 are free. (pay at the door) Bring your lawn chairs and stay awhile. Cash Bar and Mexican Food trucks will be there serving up Margaritas & Beer and your favorite Mexican foods. The night will also include a pinata and a cascarones smash, and authentic Mexican dancers.

THE OUTDOOR STAGE: FUN FACTS

The Horn Family Foundation Outdoor Stage and greenspace is not solely used for the First Fridays Series; it’s also used for other events like the Nashville Songwriters Series, the annual Air Show After Party, RompTober, and the Great Race. First Fridays is a free community event, so there’s no way of knowing the exact attendance, but the greenspace seats approximately 1,200. Over 1,000 tickets were sold for a ticketed event on the Outdoor Stage in 2019.

IN THE KNOW

PUPS IN THE PARK

9 EVENTS TO PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR

WINE YOUR WAY OUT

to the band and a much more soulful vocal delivery than the band had before. The trio dove right into the next phase of the band’s career by writing, recording, and revealing their new sound to the world with their 2018 album Changed, which featured the breakout hit “Confidence.”

Since then, the radio hits kept coming with “Unstoppable God,” “Today, Tomorrow and Forever,” and many more that were blasted to the crowd on August 2nd. Later, after our pre-show interview, the band tastefully kicked off the show with a medley of the band’s pre-2016 hits to pay homage to their past, then settled in to their current sound and passionately delivered a message of hope, faith, and perseverance through song.

Here’s what Dustin and Chris had to share with OL readers:

OL - On a night like tonight, at an outdoor festival, do you feel a different energy from your vantage point on stage compared to a show in an indoor venue?

DUSTIN - At an outdoor concert or festival like this, I don’t expect to get the same energy as we do in an indoor show because people are sitting in their chairs, it’s hot, some people are up and moving around. They’re not here just to see you and packed right up against the stage like they would be at an indoor concert. But at the same time, I’ve been very shocked

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SEPTEMBER 21-22 @ PANTHER CREEK PARK

Kentucky DockDogs is excited to announce this unique event in collaboration with Daviess County Parks & Recreation and Visit Owensboro. Spectators can expect to watch two exciting days of competition with dogs of all different backgrounds, sizes, and skill levels. DockDogs consists of three different sporting disciplines, Big Air, Extreme Vertical, and Speed Retrieve. 50-75 teams are expected to compete. Admission to the park is free for both days of the event.

SEPTEMBER 28 AND OCTOBER 4

@ TRUNNELL’S

Join Trunnell’s for Wine Your Way Out, their exclusive wine & bourbon tasting adventure, held within Trunnell’s Corn Maze, and featuring excellent wines from local wineries, local brews, and smooth Kentucky bourbon from Green River Distillery. The maze is transformed into the perfect date night or social event as guests navigate the corn maze with their complimentary “Wine Your Way Out” glass in search of the wine and brew stations, Kentucky bourbon, and appetizer stations.

CELTIC THUNDER

OCTOBER 11 @ RIVERPARK CENTER

“Odyssey,” a new show from internationally acclaimed group Celtic Thunder, is a fascinating exploration of Irish music and culture, firmly grounded in the ensemble’s impressive history, while ambitiously forging new paths. The word “Odyssey” implies a significant journey, and that’s precisely what audiences are invited on – a sweeping voyage through the heartlands of traditional Irish music, the rhythmic pulse of contemporary Irish music, and the innovative original arrangements that are emblematic of Celtic Thunder’s unique sound.

before, so I try not to come in with expectations. I try to be very aware of the audience; whether it’s a CCM (contemporary Christian music) audience or we’re playing at a church or at a festival, because if I know there’s a lot of people around that might not know Jesus then I try to present a much more welcoming vibe from the stage in how I speak and interact. So I try to feel it out from the stage and treat each night according to what it needs.

CHRIS - We usually can tell in the first few songs. We sense it and we can respond to it.

DUSTIN - Yeah, it’s an awareness. I can’t put it into words easily, but for me, the prayer is just to make every night unique. You don’t know what people think or believe, or where they’ve come from. So the prayer is to just be sensitive, but also be honest with ourselves, and not get into such a routine show that it’s the same exact thing night after night and there’s no value to it. I don’t want to get into this mode where I’m just doing a concert.

OL - That makes sense because your

THE ISAACS - A TRIBUTE TO THE GRAND OLE OPRY

OCTOBER 17 @ BLUEGRASS MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM

band is a ministry, but it’s music. It’s music that is ministry. Each Christian band handles that balance in their own way.

CHRIS - Yea. I would say some bands are artists first. But I think Dustin coming from the church world, being a worship leader, that’s part of the gig. You’re there to be aware of what people’s needs are and how the Holy Spirit is leading you. We’ve toured with plenty of bands who stick to a script. But in these types of events like tonight, we are attentive to what’s happening.

DUSTIN - I think the challenge for us is when you have a song that’s out there, then all of a sudden you start hearing all the ways God has used a song to change people’s lives. That’s very humbling. But you also start to realize that people look at you differently. That can be dangerous in some ways if you don’t take that seriously. So for me, it was like, if we’re already ministering to people through the music, then I don’t want to let people down in my own life. I’ve always been in ministry so that was easier for me. What was harder for me was learning how to put on

Multifaceted award-winning group The Isaacs have spent five decades creating the undeniable family harmonies and distinct sound that have made them a favorite among audiences everywhere. As matriarch Lily and her three children Ben, Sonya and Becky celebrate their 50th anniversary, the 2021 Grand Ole Opry inductees and Gospel Music Hall of Famers continue to build on the legacy first launched by the family back in 1971, with a newfound excitement and never-waning passion for the music they love to make.

HALLOWEEN HULLABALLOO

OCTOBER 25 @ YELLOW CREEK PARK

Bring your family to the first-ever Halloween Hullaballoo at Yellow Creek Park. This free event is planned for Friday, October 25 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Jim Lambert Pioneer Village. Activities include a costume contest, pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating, campfire s’mores, games & crafts, food vendors, and a petting zoo. The event concludes with a viewing of “Hotel Transylvania” on a 40-foot big screen. Contact the Parks Office for more information at (270) 685-6142.

a show - to play well and perform well. That was harder for me because I was a music pastor first. It comes naturally to me because I did it for so long. But for me the most important part is allowing every night to be different because every crowd is different. There might be somebody here tonight that we can speak into their life. We take that seriously.

OL - Chris, do you and Mark view it as “phase one” and “phase two” of Sanctus Real? And how does the grind of getting to where you were in 2016 compare to the blur of 2016 until now?

CHRIS - It is remarkable to look back and remember what it was like in those different seasons - recording our first album, hearing our first song on the radio. Then the tours. Then you get to a point with version A of the band we could have thought “This is it. We’ve done it. That’s all there is.” But we started when we were teenagers, and I couldn’t help but feel there was still more for us. It didn’t click to me that we were done. For me, it felt like God has given us these abilities and the experience of all those years. It takes countless hours of writing, honing,

SYMPHONY SPOOKTACULAR

OCTOBER 26 @ RIVERPARK CENTER

The 59th season opens with an epic symphonic spectacular! The audience will be spellbound with an enchanting lineup that includes Mussorgsky’s eerie Night on Bald Mountain, Paul Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, and the mysterious shrieking strings in Herrmann’s Psycho Suite, as well as the majestic themes in Brahms’ Symphony No. 1. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of musical magic that will leave you wanting more!

and grinding to get where we were then. So it would have felt like a loss to think “well that was good, but this is done.” For Mark and I, we just had to keep going.

But looking back now, though, that first year with Dustin, all the effort it took in that first year was like starting over. We had to make new connections. Get people to believe in us again with the new guy. Write good music. Figure out a way to pay for it. We have to support our families. What a daunting process. But I didn’t feel overwhelmed. I felt like we were on a mission. It was very clear to me that we were supposed to do it. It just wasn’t clear how. I give all the credit to God. The way Dustin came into the band. The way He saw us through.

Now there’s so much joy in what we do. Even when it is a grind, it is joyful. We knew the first time we sat down to write with Dustin there was compatibility. We knew there was chemistry, so we knew there was enough hope to give it a shot.

DUSTIN - Those first two and a half years were brutal. When “Confidence” came out, that was the turning point.

OL - Dustin, what’s your personal favorite “Matt” (early Sanctus Real) song to sing?

DUSTIN - “Forgiven.” It’s fun. We’ve always kept that in our show. We’ll play that tonight. We’ll do about 20% of the older songs. When I started it was about 80/20 old to new. Now it’s about 80/20 new to old. People make the comparison between old and new Sanctus more than we ever

do. I think one of the genius things Mark and Chris did was choosing someone who didn’t sound like Matt at all. So for me, it wasn’t like trying to fit Matt’s style. The way I sing is different. My voice is different. My cadence is different. And they’ve always told me to sing how I sing, not like it sounded then.

OL - How do you as men of faith keep yourself spiritually healthy while you’re on the road?

DUSTIN - For me, I feel the weight of wanting to give my best. That forces me before every show to lock in to what I’ve been called to do. I’m not one to say I’ve got to read this much scripture or spend this amount of time in prayer every day. I approach it more like staying present with God all the time. There’s an awareness that God is with me, so I try to look at every moment as prayer. I try to be intentional about living like Jesus every day in my interactions with people, rather than a set devotion. Am I living like Jesus? Am I aware of Him? I try to keep that in mind even when I’m exhausted.

CHRIS - For me, it’s a reminder that we’re here to serve. Because when we’re on the road, we get served so much. So I try to remember that we’re here to serve people. And this is how we do that. We have the opportunity to share something that maybe somebody has never heard before. So I try to remind myself that dying to self is really important. This isn’t about me. I try to find those quiet moments to steal away and give it to God and remind myself that we’re here for God. We’re here to serve.

Not the other way around. Easier said than done sometimes. But you know when you’re up on stage and you’ve lost sight of that. You can tell. We have to help each other. We have good people with us and that makes a huge difference when it gets tough.

OL - Is there one song the crowd always responds to? Or is it different each night as far as the crowd’s reaction?

DUSTIN - “Confidence” and “Our God is Still the Same” are the two radio songs that usually get a crowd reaction. But we’ve been surprised lately about songs that have done well on streaming that didn’t get played on the radio. That’s been interesting.

There are times when certain songs will do better in certain radio markets, and we can tell. One time we played in Canada, and they played a song in their market that wasn’t even in our set because it hadn’t done well here. So the promoter told us we should do it because it was our biggest song in Canada, and we had no idea.

OL - Anything else you’d like to share with our readers?

CHRIS - By the time this issue hits stands, our new single “Feels to be Free” will be out, which is a collaboration with hip hop artist Steven Malcolm. Also, we’re now supporting ourselves independently (without a record label) with the help of a strong management team and some really good distribution partners. We have our own publishing now, which is really exciting for us. OL

The Hampton Twins

GIFTED OWENSBORO ATHLETES STAND OUT BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD

Written by MARLYS MASON

Communication between twins is real, and it is evident in local sports standouts Eli and Evan Hampton. The two began playing T-ball together at a young age, and while Evan also played soccer, Eli went out for football. That changed in fifth grade, when Eli said he knew he needed his brother on the field with him, and told Evan he needed to play football.

“There’s a level of trust,” Eli said. “This is my guy, my blood, the one who has my back.”

Eli said sometimes it is just a look between them to know they are thinking the same thing in a game or when they are in a group at practice, and he knows what to say or not say in those moments.

“It’s real,” Evan said. “It’s unspoken.”

Both continue to excel in baseball with Evan playing centerfield and shortstop and Eli playing catcher for Owensboro High School, and both are

on an elite summer travel team out of Indianapolis, where they played 21 days of July this summer in Atlanta, Wisconsin and Kansas City.

The bond between the boys is apparent in conversation, and while Evan says that they hold each other accountable, Eli said he is competitive with Evan.

“I want to beat him in everything I do; it’s a big thing,” Eli said. “Building that builds mental toughness.”

Evan said the competition helps them grow their relationship and goes outside of sports, and it is a bond he doesn’t have with anyone else.

Both focus on the memories being created and the stories they will be able to tell in the future.

“While we have these shared moments from Pop Warner to middle school, it’s now about repping what is across our chest,” Eli said. “Being able to share the field means more.”

While excelling at baseball, both say that being on the football field

brings more emotional hype because of the crowds in the stands on a Friday night. The Hampton brothers are currently in their junior seasons at OHS, where Eli plays middle linebacker, and Evan suits up at running back.

Evan said that Eli is the extrovert of the two. Born 12 minutes before Evan, he is the vocal leader while Evan says he prefers to lead by example.

“It would sound corny if I tried to change and be vocal,” Evan said.

Both enjoy the moment they are in and live by the idea of being “where your feet are.”

Evan said that while others can’t wait to get to college, he continues to take it day by day. Eli added to that saying that each day, they practice being better and stacking those days so that they will be ready when the time comes.

“There’s a lot more to us than what is seen on the fields,” Evan said. Both are active in their church and

rely on their faith and their family at every turn. Evan said his mom has told him not to put all of his marbles in one basket and he has taken that to heart.

“I would love to play in the NFL or the MLB, but that isn’t my only goal,” he said. “I have other areas where I focus –school, the community and good communicator. I look at what I can do and that’s it. I want to be the best version of Evan Hampton as I can be. I want to help people and be happy.”

Eli also said his mom has impacted him by making sure he has a plan B. He hopes to be a Major League Baseball catcher, but he likes numbers and the market, so he thinks of being a financial advisor, too.

“I want people to see Christ in me; I put God in what I do and when I do, that’s when my life is on the right track,” he said.

Sometimes Eli is plagued by anxiety and work, but his faith simmers that down, he said.

“I trust in God; it’s a security to know God’s got me,” Eli said. “I just need to be the best version of myself and go day by day.”

Family is a stronghold for the boys, and both feel provided for and loved unconditionally.

HAMPTON ELI

“From having the right cleats and cleat tape…what I need to be safe…to the wisdom and guidance – that goes a lot farther than sports,” Evan said.

Eli is forever grateful for the support from their family, as well, and said the wisdom and encouragement they receive is awesome.

“This goes beyond sports,” Eli said. “I have two great parents and a large family in this community who love me.”

Evan said the fact their parents still give them household chores and responsibilities is training them to be great men. Community service is important to the boys, as well.

“I don’t want my identity being only a football or baseball player,” Evan said. “I want to leave Owensboro with people thinking I am a great guy.”

Eli said that Tim Tebow is an example of an athlete known for more than his work on the field.

“His identity now is how he leads through Christ,” Eli said. “I want people to see a great guy and a great human… to see the bigger picture.”

Both are sure of their footing with their family and faith and have found their footing on the football and baseball fields. For them, the most important part of this journey is how they leave others feeling.

“They may hate how we play, and they may tear us down,” Eli said. “But at the end of the day, we hope they say we are good people. That’s all we want.” OL

HAMPTON EVAN

DUGAN BEST RECREATION CENTER Celebrates 50 Years

Written by KRISTI MCCABE

When a city dump was transformed into an 11acre park and recreational center, the community of Owensboro gained a safe haven for its youth, and a committed investment for future generations. Dugan Best Recreational Center recently celebrated 50 years of transforming lives and providing hope.

Michael Gray, Recreation Center Director, said the Center’s recent 50th anniversary celebration had a “great turnout,” and featured

music, food, and raffle prizes.

“We pulled all our resources together for a great celebration,” said Gray. “We hosted vendors and gave out hot dogs and hamburgers to the community. Some of our prizes included bicycles, basketball goals and basketballs. It was a fun and successful event.”

Former Owensboro Mayor Dugan Best had a vision for a piece of land that was being used as a city dump and authorized its renovation in 1966. In 1973, Dugan Best

Recreation Center was built to serve West end residents and provide an indoor recreational facility.

Mayor Best died in office in 1967, and Michael Gray lamented the fact that the mayor didn’t live long enough to see his vision realized.

“I am here to see his dream lived,” said Gray. “Because of the vision of Dugan Best, a junk yard was turned into a safe place for kids to grow and now it’s been going strong for 50 years.”

“We are extended family to

the kids we serve,” Gray added. “They come to us after school for tutoring, sports programs, and encouragement. We try to give them a solid foundation.”

The center hosts various events throughout the school year, offering a positive gathering place for young people.

“We kick off each school year with the Dugan Best yard sale,” said Gray. “We host a Trunk or Treat in October, a canned food drive in November, and a Candy Cane hunt in December.”

This past April, the center sponsored its first-annual “Dugan’s Got Talent” competition, featuring singing, dancing, comedy, art and magic; the grand prize was a $4,000 scholarship. The annual

Back to School Bash offers games, inflatables, free school supplies, free food, and free haircuts.

With a gym, stage, kitchen, game room, teen room, fitness room, and computer stations, the recreation center has a lot to offer. For many “graduates” of Dugan Best, the rec center was the safest place they knew growing up, and its impact has been life-changing.

The center’s Breaking the Cycle campaign empowers youth ages 9 to 17 to break the cycle of poverty, gun violence, and the stigma of mental health issues, and also provides them the firm foundations they need to enter the workforce upon graduation or pursue higher education.

Looking to the future, Gray is

positive that the center will continue to impact young lives.

“As far as the facility goes, we are working to revitalize equipment that has been here since the 1970s,” Gray remarked. “We are getting new equipment in the weight room and looking into having a mural done for the building’s front. We want to commemorate 50 years of memories.”

Listening to feedback from the families they serve has always been a catalyst for growth for Dugan Best.

“Families tell us what they need, and we try to respond accordingly,” said Gray. “We want to tailor our programs to best meet the needs of our families as we look forward to the next 50 years.” OL

THE WILFORD WAY

Written By LIBBY JOHNSON // Photos provided by Corey Wilford

Corey Wilford’s introduction to Owensboro was the one and only Dustbowl. Wilford came to town as a youngster both to watch and play in the well-known summer basketball tournament. A native of Hopkinsville, who played for Christian County High School and then SEMO (Southeast Missouri), Wilford originally moved to Owensboro to play for the Kentucky Mavericks. The Mavericks, a semipro basketball team, were based in Owensboro for three years. When the team dissolved, Wilford stayed and

made Owensboro his home. These days, he spends his days working at Burns Middle School, and pretty much every other waking hour doing something basketball related. He runs leagues, trains individuals, and develops tournaments all year long.

Wilford says his philosophy on basketball is “The work you put in is the work that will show.” He says many young players don’t understand just how much time one has to consistently work at basketball to truly be good. This is a concept he

stresses to all his players and clients. “When I was coming up, there were no trainers or year-round youth leagues,” he says. Despite the fact that Wilford succeeded and went on to play Division 1 basketball without as much structured play as is available today, he is committed to developing the players in this area.

For the upcoming school year, Wilford’s first offering will be a “Back to School” youth league begins on September 8th. Though he operates at Cliff Hagan Boys and Girls Club

at Buckland Square, his leagues are separate from the Boys and Girls Club league. The league is for boys and girls 1st grade-10th grade. Games are on Sunday afternoons, which makes it possible for football players to participate, Wilford says on his Facebook page. The cost for the league is $105. (Registration will be closed by the time this hits the stands, but the league is in its third year and Wilford foresees it continuing for the same time next year.)

In November, he will offer a Development League, which he says is for anyone, but is particularly a great opportunity for those who fail to make their school team and want to improve. He also offers private and small group instruction and coaches travel ball teams for the middle school and high school levels. Wilford runs his business on a regularly updated, public Facebook page under his name. He also provides his private

number and is quick to respond.

One of his newer projects is a 3 v 3 tournament for men, which will be held on Labor Day weekend at the Owensboro Convention Center. The cost is $500 per team, and the winning team gets $5000.

Wilford is making an impact on

Owensboro and getting involved in the community in ways that reach beyond the basketball court. In August he took part in Dancing with the Stars to benefit the Boulware Center. Look for him to continue to be a force in Owensboro, on the court and off, for the foreseeable future. OL

FAMILY BUSINESS

CARRYING ON TRADITION AND SERVING THE COMMUNITY

Written by LIBBY JOHNSON // Photos by JAMIE PLAIN

What do farms, funerals, and Fords have in common? No, this is not a terrible joke or a trick question. In this case, what unites a trio of businesses is that in each category, Owensboro has a multi-generational family of professionals serving the community.

GILLES FARMS

The Gilles family has been working the land of Daviess County since 1898. Currently, the 4th and 5th generations practice row crop farming and produce corn, soybeans, wrapper tobacco, and hay. Additionally they maintain a herd of Seedstock Angus Beef Cattle and sell direct to consumer beef.

Jim Gilles, who also independently owns the satellite business of Hillview Farms, represents the 5th generation of the Gilles farming operation. He can easily describe the changes that have occurred from one generation to the next. Overall, he says, farming has moved, “From horse drawn implements and hand harvesting to now having equipment that drives itself and much more advanced research backed practices.” He elaborates that for the Gilles family, recent big changes can be pinpointed. Between the 3rd and 4th generation (represented by his father, Jimmy) use of new seed technology made for a much cleaner crop with added yields and ease of harvest. His own generation, Jim says, “has helped usher in a lot more technology in terms of GPS and equipment that helps improve the efficiency of the farm and the producer as well as save on input costs associated with planting and harvesting row crops.”

Gilles’ technical knowledge and (noticeable to the moonlighting teacher writing this article) ability to communicate agronomical concepts to a near novice (near, because I am from Hopkinsville, after all) are evidence of the depth of work ethic and pride he has in his career and his family.

He says the best aspects of working with family are that you get to see and work with your family every day. Tongue in cheek, he adds that is also the worst part. “You get to build stronger ties with multiple generations of the family because you are working with them daily,” he says. “Everyone has a vested interest in the business and its success.”

Though struggles and joys are shared, agriculture can be especially taxing because the hours can be long and often aren’t set, and work often bleeds over into personal time, he explains.

His advice to others in a family business is that patience and communication are key. “Use the multiple generation aspect of your family connections to help guide and make decisions. The older generation

can learn as much as the younger generation and vice versa.”

CHAMPION FORD LINCOLN MAZDA

Duke Brubaker, his brother Tyler, and their father, Bruce Brubaker Jr., are the owners and operators of Champion Ford Mazda on Southtown Boulevard. Since 1990, the two generations have done more than just “sell cars.” The dealership, which began downtown, offers new vehicle sales, used vehicle sales, Quick Lane Tire and light maintenance center, a service department, parts department, collision department, and detail department.

According to Duke, the biggest change Champion has undergoneother than a location change - is the way they are able to communicate

with their customers. “During our first generation, we only had direct mail, face to face, and telephone,” he says. “Now we have additional ways to communicate, such as texting, email, Facebook, Instagram, X, and website chat.”

For Brubaker and his family, the best part of working with family is that “you can trust that everyone has the best interest of the business in mind.” However, he points out, “You’re never off the clock. A family dinner or outing will almost always include some aspect of the business.” Additionally, taking time off together has been a struggle at times in the past 33 years.

Though he mentioned communication as a big change, Duke Brubaker relayed a story about a marketing tactic that seems wildly unrealistic today. “Back when we were at our downtown location, we hired an animal trainer to bring in live cougars to commemorate the launch of an all-new Mercury Cougar,” he says. “Customers and employees loved taking pictures with the big cats, which were secured on the hoods of the cars in our showroom. At night, we let them roam free in our parts department during the promotion. The parts department retained the ‘cougar smell’ for years until we moved out to our new location.

Brubaker says that working as a family doesn’t change the fact that different members have their own opinions and ways of doing things. “Sometimes those opinions clash and a resolution is needed,” he says. To others starting a family business, he advises, “invest in your business early with your time and lead by

example. Never ask an employee to do something you wouldn’t do yourself.”

GLENN FAMILY SERVICES

Passing Glenn Funeral Home at 900 Old Hartford Road at Breckinridge, it is easy to underestimate the volume of services that go into the business of death. Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory is one of a family of companies - family owned and operated - collectively presented as Glenn Family Services. The impetus for Glenn Family Services began in 1903 with the great grandfather of the current proprietor and figurehead, Glenn Taylor.

“Because so very much has changed through five generations and over 120 years,” Glenn Taylor says, “It might be best to start with what has not changed, and that’s why we do what we do.”

Taylor, who operates the business on a day-to-day basis with his wife, Camilla, son Glenn Peyton Taylor, Jr. and daughter in law, Rachel Skipworth Taylor, explains that “from the first generation to the fifth” they know what to do when a death occurs. He elaborates, “Grief is accompanied by worry. What needs to be done, who’s going to do it, what don’t I know about, what should I know about, who has the answers?”

Glenn prides themselves on serving “a remarkably broad cross-section of our community.”

Regardless of customs, traditions, beliefs, personal feelings, or

circumstances, the goal at Glenn is to listen carefully, give information openly, answer questions honestly, suggest thoughtfully, and deliver care exceptionally. Doing so enables the Taylors and their team to “provide uniquely personal farewells that reflect the views and honor the story of a lifetime.”

For Glenn Taylor, who has found himself both in the position of being, at different times, the youngest and the oldest generation working, the best aspects of working with family are trust, mutual understanding of the “Why” of the business, and confidence. He says it is good to know that there are family members, who in the absence of one, can carry on. “While there is consensus on the ‘Why’,” he says, “there can be differences between the approaches to the ‘How’.” He says there are occasional conflicts of generational knowledge.

Taylor learned firsthand that responsibility must be earned. He recalls that when he first expressed interest in working for his father, he appeared the first morning in a pressed suit, with a starched shirt, perfectly knotted tie, and gleaming shoes. “Dad asked what I had planned for the day. My response was that I was there to work. By his tone, it was clear there was a misunderstanding. He told me to go home and come back in jeans, a t-shirt, and boots. I understood. I was going to do yard work. Well, I was close. I was going to spend the day, and the summer, at

Owensboro Memorial Gardens; mowing grass, trimming around markers, and digging graves.” He says at that time there were no string trimmers and the cemetery had no backhoe. Markers were hand trimmed and graves were hand dug. His point? “Not many can say they began their career at the bottom and worked their way down.”

Always introspective and eloquent, Taylor’s advice to others in family business is “It’s about these things in the following order: Caring for your team, caring for your customers - they are not just a transaction, they are people, just as you are.” He says there should be no shame if and when family members have interests other than the family business. “I have seen wonderful, multigenerational family businesses fail or be sold because a family member joined it out of a sense of obligation instead of truly wanting to. It’s unfortunate for the family, the individual, the business, and often the community.”

Addressing the misconception that family businesses are easy because they are established, Taylor says, “It’s not. It’s rewarding and encouraging and gratifying, but it’s not easy. I’ve not been as good at it as I might have been, but hope I’ve learned and am learning to be better.” OL

Profiles of Family Businesses

BRITTANY

WETHINGTON, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC

270-240-2344

WETHINGTONFAMILYPRACTICE.COM

I would like to introduce myself and my husband, Nathan Wethington as the business owners of Wethington Family Practice. I am the nurse practitioner that started the practice in July of 2022. When I opened this office, my mission for the practice was that I was to be the hands and feet of Jesus and to help those in need with their health. I would always ask for the Lord to guide me. Before opening a brick-and-mortar office, I began seeing patients through telemedicine during the COVID pandemic in 2020. Nathan kept trying to encourage me to open a practice on my own. Needless to say, this was going to be a huge step for me. Running a business is not an easy task. After a couple of months of praying and seeking guidance from the Lord, I decided to take a drive around town and immediately found our current office space, and everything fell into place.

As time went by, I was seeing patients, answering the phones, sending my own orders in, and rooming my own patients. A lot of this is not seen in most practices. At the time, I was unable to afford to pay employees, so I had to work by myself, for myself. Eventually, I started to get busier. This is when we took another leap of faith, and I called my husband at work one day. He was working a factory job, and I said you’ve got to quit your job and you’ve got to come help me with this practice. This was a big step for us. He was going to be leaving his job, his income, and we just had to put our faith in the Lord that He was going to take care of us.

At this time, my husband and I were running the practice and it continued to flourish and grow. Eventually, we were able to bring on staff. I could not believe how fast the practice was growing. All of the glory goes to God. Every part of this practice and every decision that’s made is always prayed about and decisions are always made with guidance following Jesus Christ. Later, God provided a way for our office to expand, and it is still continuing to grow. We’ve been able to add Skylar, another nurse practitioner to the practice.

For the past few weeks, I have been pondering on a way to share my testimony throughout the city of Owensboro, about how God has guided me every step of the way through the growth of this medical practice. And then I was offered to be able to write this article and share it in Owensboro Living magazine. How awesome is that! He always provides a way. Always trust in the Lord and always trust in His timing.

If you need medical care, Wethington Family Practice is accepting new patients and we see newborn all the way to geriatric age. We provide physical exams, CDL’s, women’s healthcare, Botox, laser skin treatment, well-child visits, sick visits, weight loss programs, and are currently accepting walk-in visits. Come see me or Skylar. We would love to have you as our patient. We love to love on people like family!

Profiles of Family Businesses

Family is everything to me! The inspiration for Willow and Pine Market came from years of happy times, gathered around the table with friends and family. From its beginning, the store has been an adventure with those same people!

My daughter, Isabel, joined me this year as store manager. It has been such a joy watching her interact with customers and grow into this role. Spending our days together and helping our customers select something beautiful for their homes or find the perfect gift for someone they love is what gives meaning and purpose to this family endeavor.

We love Owensboro! We love downtown! We are so thankful for the tremendous support that this community has given to our family-owned business!

126 WEST 2ND ST. // WILLOWANDPINEMARKET.COM

The Word of God says: “there is an appointed time for everything and there is a time for every event under heaven.” In October 2023, the Goodwin family became owners of Owensboro’s iconic 54 Pizza. It is truly a unified and diverse family endeavor. Donna Goodwin is CEO, Eddie Goodwin is COO, Eddie’s mom, Faith McKay, is Capital Investor, son Jonathan Goodwin is West Manager, Jonathan’s wife Annika is Marketing & Customer Loyalty, Annika’s brother, Brent Narhi, is East Manager, son Andrew Goodwin is Logistics Manager and daughter Claire Goodwin is a West Team Leader. Additional support comes from Faith and the Narhi family through supplying baked goods. Though unified by blood, marriage and business, the true beauty of this team (and the extended operations teams) comes from the diversity of gifts and talents they bring together to serve the Owensboro community.

3101 ALVEY PARK DR // (270) 683-5454

1700 STARLITE DR // (270) 683-5400 // 54PIZZAEXPRESS.COM

After law school, attorney Chris Rhoads took a job at a large firm in Lexington and had the opportunity to be mentored by some great attorneys. However, when he made the move to Rhoads & Rhoads with his father and uncle, as well as his brother, he really learned so much more about the practice of law and the difference you can make in people’s lives in your own community.

Their practice originated in the early 1970’s, representing injured workers and coal miners. To this day, representing injured and disabled people in our community remains their mission.

“It is really meaningful when I meet with a client or someone in their family who shares a story with me about how my grandfather, my father or my uncle represented them and helped them in a case that made a difference in their life,” said Chris.

Today, Chris and the lawyers at Rhoads & Rhoads strive to uphold these same standards and build on that. For the attorneys at Rhoads & Rhoads, being the voice for so many people in their own community that otherwise wouldn’t have an opportunity to be heard or seek justice is a true honor and is humbling. “I thank our community here in Owensboro for that. Our hope is for our community to see us far beyond our work as personal injury attorneys.”

Profiles of Family Businesses

In the heart of Owensboro lies a hidden gem, Lance & Co. Jewelers, a family-owned and operated business that has been serving our community for over 15 years. With Lance, a master jeweler with over 45 years of experience, and his daughter and co-owner, Mandy, a seasoned professional with 25 years of expertise, at the helm, this dynamic duo has brought a touch of elegance and warmth to our lives.

What sets Lance & Co. Jewelers apart

is not just their stunning collection of jewelry pieces, but the personal touch they bring to every interaction. They are not just selling jewelry; they are cultivating lasting relationships with each customer that walks through their door. Whether it’s helping someone find the perfect engagement ring or repairing a cherished family heirloom, Lance & Co. Jewelers approaches each task with care and dedication.

WESLEYAN PARK PLAZA // 2730 FREDERICA ST. 42301 (270) 686-0001 // WWW.LANCECOJEWELERS.COM

As a pillar of our community, Lance & Co. Jewelers is not just a place of business, but a place of warmth and familiarity.

Lance and Mandy’s passion for their craft is evident in every piece they create, and their excitement for the future is infectious. We are lucky to have such a dedicated and talented duo serving our city, and we look forward to seeing Lance & Co. Jewelers shine for many years to come.

Profiles of Family Businesses

Greenwell Chisholm, a fourth-generation familyowned printing company, led by Brian and Lauren Greenwell, has proudly served Owensboro for over 100 years. Specializing in high-quality printing solutions, Greenwell Chisholm thrives on decades of industry experience and a deep-seated commitment to customer satisfaction, qualities passed down through generations. Beyond its rich heritage, the company surprises many with its extensive capabilities, ranging from custom printed wall graphics to innovative direct mail campaigns and essential labeling for manufacturers. They also excel in modern applications like vehicle wraps, online stores, and eye-catching signage. Greenwell Chisholm blends traditional values with innovation, ensuring they remain a trusted partner for customers seeking quality and creativity in every project. If you’re looking for a partner who can bring both experience and fresh ideas to the table, Greenwell Chisholm has got you covered.

Old Hickory BBQ in Owensboro, KY, is a beloved family business with a rich history spanning six generations. It all started in 1918 when Charles “Pappy” Foreman converted his blacksmith shop at the corner of 25th Street and Frederica Street into a barbecue haven. Despite the challenges of the Great Depression, the establishment thrived, and today, it remains a cornerstone of local cuisine.

John Foreman, the current owner, attributes Old Hickory BBQ’s success to two essential elements: the pit and the dip. Their meat is slow-smoked on-site, filling the air with irresistible aromas. However, the real star is their legendary sauce—a tangy, smoky blend that clings to the meat and caramelizes beautifully. Though the sauce is bottled for customers to enjoy at home, nothing compares to the authentic barbecue experience served fresh at the restaurant. Old Hickory BBQ continues to be a family tradition and a staple of exceptional barbecue.

Retirement & Financial Strategies, located at 3402 Frederica Street, was founded by Jerry Goetz, CFP®, CFS®, CRPC® in 2018. Jerry, who has 25 years of experience as a financial advisor, wanted to create a local family business that provides top level service and advice to clients for multiple generations.

Jerry’s daughter, Emma Goetz, CFP®, joined the company in 2022 and Jerry’s son, Evan Goetz, joined earlier this year. Emma and Evan are both financial advisors with the company and work together with Jerry as a family advisory team to all the company’s clients. “This team concept allows us to offer a professional level of service with advice from multiple perspectives, as well as various education and experience levels.” Prior to joining the firm, Emma and Evan both graduated summa cum laude from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a

Personal Financial Planning concentration. Including the customer service support staff, the company now has 6 employees, all within the greater Owensboro area. “We are all from this community and like to give back by being a part of local organizations and supporting our local charities.”

Retirement & Financial Strategies offers investment advice, investment management, retirement planning and all-encompassing financial planning for our clients. We begin by sitting down with clients to discuss their situation, values and goals. We offer advice and investment management on a fee basis, as a fiduciary, instead of commission basis, and always put our client’s interest ahead of our own. “If we can help our clients manage their finances and investments in a way that allows them the time, resources and energy to focus on living a happier more fulfilling life, we have done our job.”

HEALTH: FOOD+ART+HEALTH EVENT AT FARMERS MARKET p. 52

HOME: THE ADVANTAGES OF BUILDING A NEW HOME p. 55

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Decorating Your Home for Fall on a Budget

Whether you’re working on a shoestring budget, or simply trying to save a dime, with a bit of ingenuity and time, you’ll be well on your way to fall home decor that even Martha Stewart deems worthy.

Try these inexpensive decor ideas to jazz up your home for fall:

PINECONE WREATH

Greeting your guests at the door with a pinecone wreath ensures a warm and stylish welcome. Rather than paying the standard

price of $50 to $100 for a pinecone wreath, make one yourself for under $10!

Take an afternoon to collect pinecones with your children or grandchildren. Two small shopping bags of pinecones should be enough for a large wreath. Next, purchase a Styrofoam wreath for approximately $1, a glue gun for around $2, and a piece of ribbon for $1.

Use a glue gun to adhere the flatter side of the pinecones to the wreath. The pinecones should be pointing upwards, rather than laying flat. Continue gluing pinecones until the Styrofoam of the wreath is no longer visible. Then, loosely wrap a long ribbon around the top of the wreath and tie.

wax paper over the leaves, and then close the book. Let stand for approximately 12 hours.

You can display your pinecone wreath by hanging the ribbon on your doorknocker or simply using a wreath hanger that can be purchased at most big box stores for $5.

PRESSED LEAF SHOWCASE

With the help of Mother Nature and some everyday items you already have around the house, you can make photo frames that display your beautiful pressed leaves. This fall staple is the epitome of autumn decor and packs a big punch for a small buck!

Place a piece of wax paper in the middle of a heavy book, such as an encyclopedia, and lay several leaves on the wax paper without overlapping leaves. Place another sheet of

Use a piece of scrapbook paper with colors that are reminiscent of fall and fit it to your photo frame. Place a dot of hot glue on the center of the paper and press your leaf onto the glue. Then, carefully slide your pressed leaf and scrapbook paper combo into your photo frame and display!

SIMPLE SWITCH

Changing your smallest accessories can provide both the biggest bang for your buck and visual stimulation. Swap out your regular throw pillows, curtains, throws, and vases in favor of ones that are laden with fall friendly hues.

Orange, red, brown, bronze, and even green are generally colors associated with fall.

There’s no need to replace

your existing decor; just adapt what you already have! Attach a fun orange or brown pompom trimming to your curtains with Velcro. Rather than ditching your existing throw pillow, simply sew a flirty and autumn-friendly cover for the fall.

Whether you’re working with a $100 budget or a $10 budget, you can effectively decorate your home for the fall. When on a tight budget, your most important ally will be your imagination. Remember, where there’s a will, there’s a way.

Take inspiration from magazines, decorating shows or even snap photos of pieces you see in department stores and try to recreate them at home. If you’re open to trying something new and taking the time to take on some DIY projects, the sky truly is the limit to what you can do! OL

Pumpkin Patch Picks

LOCAL SPOTS TO BUY YOUR PUMPKINS THIS FALL

Written by STEVEN WILSON

It’s pumpkin season! They come in all shapes, colors, and sizes, and can be used for adorning your home or business for fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and any special event in between. Pumpkins add stylish and fun touches to fall decorating. Whether you’re painting them or putting them on your porch, everyone loves getting creative with these orange gourds for fall. And here’s where you can find them locally.

CECIL

FARMS PRODUCE

8753 MULLIGAN RD, OWENSBORO

From their farm, to the Farmers’ Market and home delivery, Cecil Farms has your produce, and pumpkin, needs covered.

THE COTTAGE FARM STAND &

BAKING CO.

6869 HIGHWAY 56, OWENSBORO

Visit The Cottage Farm Stand & Baking Co. to pick up some pumpkins, and grab a homemade pastry and coffee while you’re there.

WELBORN FLORAL

920 EAST FOURTH STREET, OWENSBORO

Welborn Floral is known for their flower bouquets for weddings and special events. For the fall, you can even add pumpkins to your floral arrangement.

IVY TRELLIS

1716 MOSELEY ST, OWENSBORO

Visit Ivy Trellis, a trusted local florist, to spice up your fall décor with a colorful variety of pumpkins.

HAYDEN FARMS’ FALL MARKET

8778 SHORT STATION ROAD, PHILPOT

At Hayden Farms, their annual Fall Market includes pumpkins, mums, apple cider and more.

TRUNNELL’S FARM

MARKET & EXPERIENCE

9255 HIGHWAY 431, UTICA

TRUNNELL’S FARM

MARKET & GOURMET DELI

4399 SPRINGHILL DR SUITE A, OWENSBORO

Travel to the south end of town for a full farm experience. In addition to pumpkins for your fall decorating needs, Trunnell’s has a variety of activities for the whole family.

REID’S ORCHARD

4818 HIGHWAY 144, OWENSBORO

Long known for their apple orchards, Reid’s remains a local destination for pumpkins, mums and fall family fun.

SASQUASH PUMPKIN FARM

2927 STATE ROUTE 142, PHILPOT

Sasquash Pumpkin Farm is a micro

u-pick, pumpkin patch. With over 15 varieties of the iconic squash planted in the field, you will find everything you need for your favorite fall festivities.

BITTEL HERITAGE MEATS

3000 BITTEL ROAD, OWENSBORO

In addition to raising hogs and cattle, Bittel offers locally grown pumpkins. You can find their gourds near the roundabout on Highway 81 and 56.

EDGE’S FARM PRODUCE WHITESVILLE

This family farm in Whitesville grows a large variety of pumpkins, gourds, and mums. In addition to their fall décor, they grow tomatoes, melons, squash, cucumbers and peppers.

STEPHEN FARMS & GARDEN

3901 HAYDEN BRIDGE RD, OWENSBORO

Stephen Farms & Garden is a family owned and operated farm located in Sorgho. There you can find plenty of pumpkins for fall, and flowers, mulch and ferns for the spring and summer. OL

TRUNNELL’S FARM EXPERIENCE

The Place to Be this Fall!

When the weather cools and the air turns crisp, there’s no better place to feel the magic of fall than on the farm. The harvest season brings colorful foliage, crisp apples, mild weather and pumpkins galore. The Farm is the place to be this fall.

Trunnell’s Farm Exprience, the premier agri-tainment venue in Western Kentucky and Southern Indiana, is the place to score the perfect pumpkin and farm family fun this season! You’ll fall in love with fall over and over again at Trunnell’s. You can enjoy the warmth of the bonfires, eat caramel apples, search for the perfect pumpkin, get lost in the giant corn maze, grab a cocktail slushie or sip on your favorite fall drink. Every autumn, thousands of visitors flock to this family farm to make lasting memories. Kids that come to Trunnell’s long treasure the memories of taking an old-fashioned tractor-drawn wagon ride to the pumpkin patch and picking their own pumpkin right off the vine. Sometimes that means tall and skinny, sometimes short and round, sometimes even green and misshapen!

Trunnell’s Farm Experience & Market located in Utica, KY off Hwy. 431 (Frederica Street), at first glance

looks like many other farms across the tri-state this time of year, but there is something magical about this farm and the experience they give their guests. The minute you step out of your vehicle, you are greeted by a sea of bright orange pumpkins, golden corn shocks, colorful gourds, bales of straw and stunning mums. As you approach the farm market, the delicious smell of fresh baked pumpkin bread, fried apple pies, and apple cider donuts tickle your nose, and your mouth starts to water for a glass of their cold, crisp apple cider. While strolling among the thousands of pumpkins displayed, your ears ring with laughter from families making memories exploring the 35+ attractions at Trunnell’s Farm Experience! From atop the hill, you can see hundreds of families walking the paths of the giant corn maze adventure and the beautiful sunflower fields! Kevin Trunnell exclaims, “Guests of all ages love to visit our farm and make magical memories! We are excited to share with all our guests the new additions we have for the 2024 fall season September 28 - November 3! SEE YA’LL AT THE FARM! OL

UPCOMING EVENTS AT

FALL FARM EXPERIENCE

28 OCTOBER 4

Pumpkin Glow Fest

ALL AGES

6PM - 10PM

OCTOBER 11 & 12

The Great Gourd Hunt

18+ EVENT 6PM - 10PM

OCTOBER 19

Spooktacular Glow Nights

ALL AGES

6PM - 10PM

OCTOBER 18, 20, 25, 26 & 27

NOVEMBER 1 & 2

What Every Baby Boomer Ought to Know about Fitness Centers

Written by BECKY BARNHART , Executive Director, Senior Community Center

Visiting a fitness center can be intimidating. You find yourself surrounded by people years younger than you and wonder about which exercise equipment you can use safely.

However, as the baby boom population ages, more facilities are catering to an older crowd. If you’re ready to sign up for a gym membership, try these tips for managing the physical and social challenges.

MANAGING THE PHYSICAL CHALLENGES

Consult your doctor. Speak with your physician before starting an exercise program, especially if you’re overweight or have been sedentary for some time. Your doctor can advise you about any medical conditions you need to keep in mind, such as high blood pressure. If you need more guidance, ask for recommendations for an

exercise physiologist or nutritionist. Check out weight machines. Even frail seniors may be able to strength train with air-powered machines where you just hit a button if the load feels too heavy. Resistance bands are another option. On the other hand, if your balance is strong, you may be able to continue using free weights. Focus on low-impact aerobics. Protect your joints and adjust for a decreased maximum heart rate. Try swimming and dance classes

that keep your feet on the floor. If you’re concerned about falling off the treadmill, look for recumbent machines that offer more stability. Stretch gently. End each session with gentle movements that build up your flexibility. Extending your range of motion can also help you to live independently longer. Remain seated if you like. Many exercises can be performed without standing up. Browse online for yoga moves you can do sitting on a gym bench. Pace yourself. Walking is a great way to start moving, and your first exercise sessions may last only a few minutes. Increase the intensity of your workouts slowly to avoid injury.

MANAGING THE SOCIAL CHALLENGES

members over 50. Whatever you find on the program, classes are a convenient way to meet your fellow gym members. Choose a spot. If you feel conspicuous standing up front, position yourself at the back of the room or off to the side. You can often see the instructor better from a distance. Talk with the instructors. Qualified trainers will be happy to suggest modifications and substitutions to deal with any medical conditions or injuries you may have. Many seniors are concerned about falls. Ask your instructor to show you exercises that can help you to balance. Find an exercise partner. Look around for gym members your own age. Workout buddies can watch out for each other and provide motivation. Invite your friends. Your membership probably includes guest passes and discounts. See

if anyone you know would like to join you. You’ll look forward to workouts more when you share them with your friends. Adjust your schedule. Noisy gyms can be irritating for some seniors. Ask the staff about what hours of the day tend to be less busy. You may want to designate the early morning hours as your regular time.

Arrange your soundtrack. Speaking of noise, you may prefer Chopin to the newer dance songs booming over the loudspeakers. If you’re unable to locate a gym that plays quieter tunes, you may want to wear earplugs or listen to audio books with your ear buds. By the age of 40, most adults lose 1% or more of their muscle mass each year. Slow down aging with regular exercise. Training at the gym can help you make new friends while you strengthen your body and mind. OL

CLINIC:

A Lifesaver on Wheels

On a typical Tuesday morning, 74-year-old Daniel Meloche was working the front desk of the Senior Community Center of OwensboroDaviess County. He couldn’t shake a feeling of unease as he welcomed seniors for their daily activities. His heartbeat felt strange, but he brushed it off, thinking he’d visit the Emergency Department after his shift. Little did he know, help was just steps away.

That same morning, the Owensboro Health Mobile Clinic was parked right outside the center. Although Daniel had never used it before, something urged him to walk in. After a quick check-up, the clinic’s medical team discovered something alarming: Daniel was experiencing an irregular heartbeat and was on the brink of heart failure.

“I don’t know how long I would have made it if I didn’t go then,” Daniel recalled. From that mobile clinic visit, he went to the Emergency Department, where he was admitted for a five-day stay at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Today, he’s back to enjoying his active

life, playing bingo and cards, and even directing a variety show. Reflecting on his clinic experience, he urges others, “Just try it. Don’t be scared of it. Get checked out even if you feel good.”

Daniel’s story is a powerful testament to the impact of Owensboro Health’s new mobile clinic, which aims to bring life-saving healthcare services directly to underserved communities. The clinic is part of a broader initiative to expand access to healthcare across Owensboro Health’s 18-county service area, especially in rural regions where traditional healthcare services may be out of reach.

MAKING ACCESS EASIER FOR EVERYONE

Launched with the vision of improving health equity, the mobile clinic is a walk-in care facility available at consistent, fixed locations. This allows residents to become familiar with the clinic and encourages them to take advantage of the services offered.

Dr. James Tidwell, Vice President of Population Health at Owensboro Health,

emphasized the importance of this project: “We are looking forward to seeing the clinic reach into corners of our region where traditional healthcare services might be out of reach. This initiative is about making healthcare accessible to all, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status.”

The clinic itself is a 200-square-foot, self-sufficient unit equipped with two patient screening rooms, a registration area and a staff space. Designed by Brewco Marketing Group in Central City, the trailer features a negative air pressure system to ensure clean air quality. More than just a mobile health unit, it’s a beacon of hope and a crucial healthcare resource capable of treating, educating and engaging with the community.

WALK-IN CARE, RIGHT WHERE YOU LIVE

The Owensboro Health Mobile Clinic offers a wide range of essential healthcare services, including blood pressure checks, glucose testing, flu and strep throat testing, UTI treatment and minor injury care such as stitches and burn treatment. Patients can also receive sports and school physicals, RSV testing and STI treatment. For those dealing with common illnesses or conditions like poison ivy, insect bites or minor burns, the clinic provides prompt, convenient care without needing an appointment.

You can find the Owensboro Health Mobile Clinic at various locations throughout each month. It visits Bill’s On The Hill IGA in Hawesville, Jumpin’ Jacks Food Mart in Lewisport and the Senior Community Center of Owensboro-Daviess County, New Life Church and Boulware Mission in Owensboro. For more information about the Owensboro Health Mobile Clinic, including a full schedule of its locations and services, visit OwensboroHealth. org/MobileClinic.

As the clinic continues to roll out across the region, it promises a healthier future for Kentucky’s underserved communities, ensuring that no one is left without access to essential healthcare. OL

Planting in the Fall

Most people don’t think of Fall as a time for planting new landscaping and garden plants. To most, it’s time to put garden ventures to sleep until Spring. While it may not seem so, Fall planting of trees, shrubs, Perennials, bulbs, and cool weather grasses like Fescue is a great idea.

Roots of newly planted plants and trees can continue to grow and become established in temperatures as low as 40 degrees. And since the roots don’t have to supply the rest of the plant with energy to grow, more energy is focused on root production. Come springtime, because of an established root system, plants shoot out of the ground with plenty of energy for top growth.

SOIL TEMPERATURE

When planting in the fall, soil temperatures are still warm from a long summer. The warmer soil temperature encourages root growth.

In the Spring, the soil is still cool from the Winter and roots are very slow to become established. Even if you grow plants from seed indoors and transplant outside when the temperature warms, new sprouts still don’t have the advantage of those planted in the fall.

WHEN EXACTLY IS FALL?

The fall season officially begins with the equinox in late September. However, Fall weather varies considerably from one part of the country to the next. Basically, the best period for fall planting is around six weeks before the first hard frost in your area. Just keep in mind that the roots need to have time to become established before Winter sets in.

AUTUMN BLOOMERS

Fall isn’t just a time to put the garden to sleep and start getting ready for Spring. The growing season isn’t quite over yet. You can add color and new life to the garden by replacing dying Summer Annuals and Perennials with Autumn blooming plants like Pansies, Chrysanthemums, and Ornamental Cabbage and Kale, Marigolds, and others. OL

CHAMBER BOARD MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

The Kentucky Aviation Association (KAA) has elected Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) Director Tristan Durbin as this president.

The association exists to foster and promote aviation facilities, safety, industry, business, recreation, and education in Kentucky. Durbin joined the board two years ago when the annual conference came to Owensboro, and he was asked to join the planning committee.

“This is something I’m really proud of and excited about,” Durbin said. “Our primary goal and mission is advocacy for airports across the state. We work closely with legislators to advocate and educate.”

Chamber Board Member Kerry Bailey received a job promotion at UniFirst, where she now serves as the Human Resources Strategic Business Partner - Supply Chain. Congratulations, Kerry!

The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the appointment of Kitty Jones as its Director of Membership. Jones assumes the role upon the departure of Shelly Nichols.

Kitty was formerly the Director of Employment Opportunities, the division of supported employment for Puzzle Pieces, a local nonprofit that serves more than 400 clients with disabilities. She led a team of ten supported employment specialists, who, under her leadership, were named the 2023 Education and Workforce Development Institution of the Year by the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce.

She led her team to more than 100 successful client placements into job roles and has developed key partnerships with local high schools and postsecondary schools to provide Pre-Employment Transition Services to those with disabilities. Kitty is an active partner in the development of the Workforce Inclusion Coalition to promote a more inclusive community for individuals with disabilities.

Kitty is a 2021 graduate of Leadership Owensboro. She currently serves as the head Cheer Coach for Daviess County High School where she has been coaching for the last 5 years (17 years overall) and brought home the school’s first ever State Championship.

“I am truly excited to take on this new adventure as the Director of Membership for the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce," Jones said. "I look forward to engaging with our community, fostering strong relationships, and supporting the growth and success of our local businesses. I am thrilled to be part of such a dynamic and impactful organization while growing alongside a team of strong women!”

“We are over the moon to welcome Kitty Jones to our team,” said Candance Castlen Brake, President and CEO. “Her depth of involvement in the community, her deep understanding of our Chamber and her love for Owensboro make her a standout in all she does. Our members deserve a Chamber that is working tirelessly ensuring that they have the tools they need to thrive and grow. Kitty is a natural advocate and will tirelessly for our members.”

When not working or at a sporting event, Kitty enjoys time outdoors and traveling with family and friends.

Kitty and her husband, Nick, have two children; Genarose and Everett.

5 ROOSTER BOOSTER, SPONSORED BY BRESCIA UNIVERSITY

7:30 a.m.

Owensboro Convention Center

5 CYP AMPED UP ARTISTRY UNVEILING

Immediately Following Rooster Booster

11 CYP PROJECT EMPOWER: GIRLS & GOALS

4:15 p.m.

Ben Hawes

14-15 OWENSBORO AIR SHOW

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

17 CYP GUYS AND TIES: 8:15 a.m.

Burns Middle School

17 CYP GUYS AND TIES:

9:30 a.m.

Tamarack Elementary School

17 CYP COFFEE AND CONVERSATIONS

7:30 a.m.

Joys of Cooking: Joyful Java & Juice

18 CHAMBER AMBASSADOR FORMAL MEETING

12:00 p.m.

Chamber of Commerce

Third Floor Conference Room

OCTOBER EVENTS

2 RIBBON CUTTING: WINGATE INN 12:15 p.m.

51 Bon Harbor Hills

3 ROOSTER BOOSTER, SPONSORED BY OWENSBORO COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE

7:30 a.m.

Owensboro Convention Center

10 CYP GUYS AND TIES: 8:15 a.m.

Burns Middle School

10 CYP GUYS AND TIES: 9:30 a.m.

Tamarack Elementary School

15 CYP COFFEE AND CONVERSATIONS

7:30 a.m.

16 CHAMBER AMBASSADOR SOCIAL MEETING 12:00 p.m.

23 CYP SOCIAL MEETING 11:30 a.m.

21 CYP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: GROOVIN’ ON THE GREEN 5:00 p.m.

Owensboro Convention Center Lawn

24 CYP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEETING

24 EDUCATOR’S IN THE WORKPLACE IT/STEM SESSION

25 CYP FORMAL MEETING 11:30 a.m.

Chamber of Commerce

Third Floor Conference Room

26 CYP SPECIAL HAPPY HOUR 5:00 p.m.

Surprise Location To Be Announced!

24 RED, WHITE AND BLUE PICNIC, SPONSORED BY BIG RIVERS ELECTRIC CORPORATION

5:00 p.m.

City Hall Lawn

29 CYP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEETING

EDUCATOR’S IN THE WORKPLACE MANUFACTURING SESSION

Elections are just around the corner! Get involved with the Chamber’s GO Vote initiative. Scan the QR code and share with us why you are voting. Just print out the PDF, write why you vote, take a photo with your sign and send it to the Chamber at chamber@owensboro.com! For more information about voting go to daviessky.org/voting. #GOVote

ROOSTER BOOSTER RECAP

JULY

July’s Rooster Booster event was truly one for the books, featuring Kentucky legend Renee Shaw and Owensboro native Kelsey Kirkpatrick Starks, both accomplished television journalists. Candance Castlen Brake, President and CEO of the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, highlighted the importance of involving interns from across the Chamber membership to inspire the next generation of community leaders and encourage young people to return to Owensboro.

The program was sponsored by Visit Owensboro, the official tourism organization dedicated to promoting Owensboro as a vibrant destination for visitors. They showcase the city’s unique attractions, events, and cultural offerings, encouraging travelers to explore and experience everything Owensboro has to offer.

AUGUST

ASponsor:

ugust’s Rooster Booster breakfast featured Michael Antonelli from Baird Private Wealth Management. Antonelli, a Market Strategist, spoke about how historical parallels can inform modern financial concerns, bridging the gap between Baby Boomers and Millennials. He emphasized that fear has always been part of the market and encouraged clients to consider historical context when addressing their current financial anxieties.

Baird, Rooster Booster’s August sponsor, is a global financial services firm founded in 1919, managing over $375 billion in client assets. With a presence in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Baird offers services in Private Wealth Management, Asset Management, and Investment Banking. As employee-owners, they prioritize long-term client relationships, financial stability, and ongoing investment in expertise and culture.

Sponsor:

Speaker: Michael Antonelli

NEW MEMBERS

923 Media, LLC

Blonde & Boozie, LLC

Burger King CLIK, LLC

Conexon

Ervin Cable Construction, LLC

Health and Safety Sciences, LLC

J. Todd Thompson CPA PSC

Keller Williams Elite Realty, Jamie Beatty

Lady Luck Tattoo and Body Piercing Oscar’s

Owensboro Racing and Gaming

Paint Headquarters

Pro Vision Construction

Revenite Financial Services

Rize & Shine Services, LLC

Rock N Roll Sushi Owensboro

TownePlace Suites Owensboro

RENEWALS

270 Homes Group of Keller Williams Elite

270 Homes Group of Keller Williams Elite Realty, Kevin Dehart

54 Pizza Express - East

Adorn Salon & Boutique

Aid the Homeless, Inc.

All About You Salon & Spa

All-Star Waste Services, Inc.

Alpha Laser & Imaging, LLC

Alvey’s Sign Co Inc

Angela Clark, Tony Clark Realtors ATA

Aull Appraisals

Auto Truck and Trailer, LLC

Barret-Fisher Company, Inc.

Best One Tire & Service

Blue Line Entertainment

Brandon Scott Mullins Memorial Foundation

Brewco Marketing Group

C and P Trucking, LLC

Cabinets Unlimited

Carter Lawn Management, LLC

Century Aluminum of Kentucky Cintas Corporation

Commercial Warehousing, Inc.

Commonwealth Concrete Coatings LLC

Courtyard by Marriott Owensboro

Crazy Me Gifts & Apparel

D.J. Johnson

David P. Taylor Antiques

Daviess County Farm Bureau Federation

Daviess County Teachers Federal Credit Union Diggers, Inc.

Diversified Management, Inc.

DMC Graphics

Don Moore Toyota-Mitsubishi-Nissan-Honda

Edward Jones, Ed Krahwinkel, Financial Advisor

Efficient Air Heating & Cooling

Elder Advantage

Elevator Solutions, Inc.

Estes Farms

Ever Bin Clean

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Owensboro, KY

Fern Terra Assisted Living, LLC

First Christian Church

Foreman Watson Land Title, LLC

Foundation for Daviess County Public Schools

Furniture Warehouse

Gardner Engineering & Consulting, PLLC

German American

Girls Incorporated of Owensboro-Daviess Co.

Grace Christian Academy of Owensboro

Gramps Coffee and Donuts

Granted

Green River Asset Building Coalition, Inc.

Harold’s Economy Cleaners & Laundry

Hayden Construction

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari

Home Inspired, Inc.

Husk Signs

Irving Materials, Inc.

Johnson’s Dance Studio

Josh’s Broken Feather Inc

Joys Cooking Classes | Joy-Full Meal Prep

Kahkola Tech, LLC

Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick

Karen Gross, Realtor

KeeFORCE

Kentuckiana Animal Clinic

Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance - Bill Hodskins

Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance - Chris Hoskins

Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance - Gavin C. Roberts Insurance Agency, Inc.

KimiWeb

King’s Great Buys Plus

Lee’s Famous Recipe Fried Chicken

Living Hope Community Church

Lizzie’s Diner

Marcus W. Bosley & Associates, Inc.

Marshall Ventures

Martha Fitts Clark

Matthew 25 AIDS Services

McEnaney Family McDonald’s - Hwy 54

McEnaney Family McDonalds - Parrish Avenue

McEnaney Family McDonald’s -2750 Frederica Street

McEnaney Family McDonald’s -4800 Frederica Street

Meadow House Flowers and Gifts

Mechanical Systems Inc.

Merchant Centre Court -- ODCTA

Midwest Ear Nose & Throat, Head & Neck Surgery (operated by Ohio County Healthcare)

Miracle Ear

Mizkan America, Inc.

Morley

Murphy Appliance Co., Inc.

Murphy Business Sales- South Central KY

Nick T. Arnold Jewelers

Norman King Electric, Inc.

Oberst Printing Company

O’Bryan Contracting, Inc.

OMUfibernet

Owensboro Bourbon Society

Owensboro Daviess County Regional Airport

Owensboro Insulators, LLC

Owensboro Museum of Fine Art

Owensboro Museum of Science & History

Owensboro Sister Cities

Owensboro Symphony

Packages Plus

Pasture Belt Farms, LLC

Peoples Bank

Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 633

Prairie Farms Dairy

Precision Garage Door of Owensboro Evansville

Premier Medical Group

Professional Properties and Construction, LLC

PVF Supply Company, Inc.

Real Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

Riney Hancock CPAs PSC

Risner & Associates, JoAnn Risner

River City Insurance Agency

RiverCities Asset Management, LLC

RiverPark EyeCare, PLLC

Rosehill Elmwood Cemetery

Ruoff Mortgage

Senior Community Center of Owensboro - Daviess County

Serene Relief Wellness

SIP Owensboro

St. Benedict’s Homeless Shelter

St. Joseph Peace Mission for Children

Sterett Crane and Rigging

Strode Farms

Swan Cleaners & Shirt Laundry

T & W Valve and Machine Co. Inc.

Tanner Publishing Co.

Terry’s Tees

The BHG Realty, Jason Bellamy

The BHG Realty, Stephanie Bertram

The BHG Realty, Steve Lewis

The BHG Realty, Tonya Lewis

The Children’s Advocacy Center of Green River

The Eric Group

The Honey Do Service, Inc

The Malcolm Bryant Corporation

The Miller House Restaurant & Catering

The Party Space Place

Theatre Workshop of Owensboro

Vector Engineers, Inc

Vizion Mortgage

Wells Fargo Advisors - Bluegrass Wealth Advisors

Wells Health Systems

Wilson’s Custom Flooring

CHAMBER MEMBERS OF THE WEEK

The Chamber Member of the Week program is a Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce membership benefit. Founded in 1913, the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce has worked to provide valuable benefits and services to member businesses and individuals for over a century.

Today, with a membership base of nearly 1,000, the Chamber is a guiding force in community and business development initiatives, serving as the center of business advocacy for the Greater Owensboro region.

CLIFF HAGAN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

The Cliff Hagan Boys Club opened its doors in April 1967 and became chartered later that summer by the Boys and Girls Club of America. As landscapes changed, the board of directors changed the name to the Cliff Hagan Boys and Girls Club to include its female members in 1993. The nonprofit has grown and evolved drastically over the last half-century and currently boasts six locations in four counties: Daviess, Bulter, Ohio, and Henderson.

RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL STRATEGIES

Local Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) professional Jerry Goetz opened Retirement & Financial Strategies at 3402 Frederica Street in 2018. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Goetz wanted to create a local family business to provide top-level service and advice for generations to come. Also a CFP®, Goetz’s daughter Emma joined the team in 2022, while his son, Evan, joined earlier this year.

JULY

ELITE RISK ADVISORS

Elite Risk Advisors specializes in auto, business, home, life, and Medicare insurance. Their priority is helping our customers find the best coverage in order to protect what matters most in life. As an Independent agency, we work with a wide variety of top carriers to help you find the best coverage to suit your exact situation. Amber Dennis opened Elite Risk Advisors (ERA) in October 2023.

DON MARIO’S

Orallis Radilla, along with her family, first embarked on the journey of Don Mario’s in a modest space near the tracks on West Second Street in 2014. A decade later, their unwavering dedication has led to a flourishing downtown location, an expanded menu, and the relatively recent acquisition of Real Hacienda.

JULY & AUGUST

JOYS COOKING CLASSES & JOYFULL JAVA AND JUICE

Ashley Webb purchased Cooking 101 on KY 54 in 2019, changing the name to Joys Cooking Classes shortly after that. She began offering fun and educational hands-on cooking classes and private events for children, teens, and adults and has since expanded to include a full-service cafe and meal prep services. Webb launched Joyfull Java and Juice earlier this year. The restaurant offers an assortment of fresh juices, smoothies, acai bowls, and gourmet coffee. The menu also features several sandwich and wrap options for breakfast and lunch, along with various salads and soups.

NICK T. ARNOLD JEWELERS

AUGUST

Nick T. Arnold Jewelers, a family-owned business, has been a trusted name in fine jewelry since 1902. With two Owensboro locations, they specialize in offering a wide selection of high-quality diamonds, custom designs, and timeless pieces to suit every occasion. With a commitment to exceptional customer service and craftsmanship, Nick T. Arnold Jewelers continues to be the go-to destination for those seeking elegance and personalized care in their jewelry shopping experience.

BLUEGRASS BIKER NEWS

In 1999, a poorly attended motorcycle poker run for a child in need sparked an idea that would grow into something much larger. Jimmy Rhoades and his wife were at the event when they realized they could do more to help. With a network of friends and a desire to make a difference, they began spreading the word about charity events throughout the tri-state area.

MARY KENDALL HOME

The Mary Kendall Home has been in operation since 1904. It recently expanded its outreach services to include a community services division, providing essential support to Owensboro and nearby counties. Mary Kendall Community Services (MKCS) was initially established to offer counseling services but has evolved to address a broader range of community needs, including outpatient therapy, targeted case management, and parenting classes.

SUPREME DREAM REALTY

Supreme Dream Realty, founded by Owner, Broker, and Realtor Vickie Ballard, is dedicated to making the real estate process enjoyable for buyers and sellers in Owensboro and the surrounding areas. With a strong commitment to personalized service, every client—whether purchasing their first, second, or forever home—is treated as a top priority. Supreme Dream Realty has grown to include nine skilled agents, all focused on delivering exceptional real estate experiences.

To learn more about becoming the Chamber Member of the Week or inquire about Chamber membership, contact Shelly Nichols, Chamber Vice President, at 270-926-1860 or shelly@owensboro.com.

Charlotte Newton is an insurance agent at Houchens Insurance Group. She has been in the insurance industry for about 10 years. Charlotte helps large commercial businesses with their insurance needs at the Owensboro location on Frederica Street. Charlotte’s main goal is to educate her clients on their policies so that they know exactly what they are getting and that they have the right coverage. She loves building relationships with her clients. In her free time, she loves spending time with her four children and two grandchildren. She loves to read and anything adventurous.

2024 CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC

The 2024 Chamber Golf Classic was a swinging success! This annual event allows Chamber Members the opportunity to network on the greens, fostering valuable connections that go beyond the fairways. This event has proven to be a great opportunity for Members to drive their business forward while enjoying a fantastic day of camaraderie and collaboration.

We

want to thank our sponsors who made the 2024 Chamber Golf Classic possible:

Presenting Sponsor:

Owensboro Health

Platinum Sponsors:

Hartz Contracting

Houchens Insurance Group

NextEra Energy Resources

RiverValley Behavioral Health

Gold Sponsors:

323 Staffing Solutions

A+ Derr

American Engineers, Inc.

Atmos Energy

Cleveland Cliffs

Domtar

EM Ford

Green River Distilling

Hafer

Independence Bank

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick

Kenergy

Moore Automotive Team

O’Bryan Contracting

Old National Bank

OMU

OMU Fibernet

Optimize U

Owensboro Riverport Authority

Owensboro Times/Tanner+West

RBS Design Group

Riney Hancock CPAs PSC

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline

Southwire

Sun Windows

Team Owensboro

U.S. Bank

Unifirst Corporation

Weedman/Evergreen Lawncare

Golf Ball Sponsor: Big Rivers Electric Corporation

Hole Sponsors:

Baird

Fastek

German American Bank

HPC

Kentucky Wesleyan College

Malone Workforce Solutions

Morley

PC Quest

Regional Land Title Company

Servpro

South Central Bank

Food and Beverage Sponsors:

Brew Bridge

Chicken Salad Chick

Chick-fil-A

Drakes

Ole South Barbeque

Print Sponsor: Greenwell Chisholm

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

KET COMES TO OWENSBORO

KET's Kentucky Edition program started 'road shows' last summer highlighting communities across Kentucky. This summer, they featured Owensboro.

Kentucky Edition is KET's nightly public affairs program that airs weekdays at 6:30/5:30c. Several episodes were recorded live at the Bluegrass Museum in Owensboro July 9-11 with some features on Owensboro in the mix of the day's news. Stories that were recorded included the following:

Green River Distillery

Owensboro BBQ

Riverfront development

Owensboro Dance Theater

Aaron Kizer (I'll be there for his event on 6/21)

Bluegrass Museum

Owensboro Symphony and Arts Museum

Owensboro Innovation Academy/iMiddle School

OPS and DCPS two new superintendents

ROMP festival

Kentucky Guitar Works

The visit culminated in a panel discussion with Mayor Tom Watson, Representative Suzanne Miles, OH Hospital CEO Mark Marsh, Sara Hemingway from the MYF, CYP Chair Jake Boswell, and President/CEO of Chamber CCB serving on a panel moderated by Renae Shaw of KET.

BUILDING BONDS

CYP AND WENDELL FOSTER UNITE FOR FIRST RESPONDER BBQ

The Greater Owensboro Chamber Young Professionals partnered with Wendell Foster for the annual First Responder’s BBQ again this year to celebrate Owensboro and Daviess County law enforcement, firefighters, and EMTs who serve our community each and every day. The event allows our local First Responders to connect with residents of Wendell Foster and community members in a nonemergency setting and enjoy some good food, good music, and great conversations.

CYP members who volunteered at the event served as BBQ Buddies by pairing up with Wendell Foster residents to interact with local First Responders and form new friendships.

Jake Boswell, Chair of CYP stated, “We thought it would be good for us to take the residents and introduce them to the First Responders to get the conversations started, and it worked out beautifully.”

Tell us about the journey that led you to Owensboro and a little bit about your family.

I had worked in the industry for around 24 years, and Jimmy Staton who used to be my boss and the former CEO of Southern Star, offered me a job as the Chief Operating Officer of Southern Star a couple of times, and at the time I said no because I was already an officer of a much larger company. But, then the company I was with at the time wanted me to take an Executive position with them in Calgary, Canada or Houston, Texas. That was when I called back Jimmy Staton and asked if he still would have me in Owensboro at Southern Star.

For my family it was getting back home. We are midwest folks. My wife’s family is from Indiana and she and I both went to college in Indiana. My parents also retired in Indiana, so it was nice to get closer to home when I took the job at Southern Star.

I grew up a military brat, so I’m not really from anywhere. I was born in California, and we moved around quite a bit. I lived in Europe and Germany three different times for about ten years, and we eventually ended up in Indiana where my dad taught ROTC at Indiana State, DePauw, and then RoseHulman. I ended up going to Rose-Hulman and playing football there for four years, and got my degree in engineering.

My son played high school baseball and football, and I had the opportunity to coach him from the time he was five years old all the way through high school. Our family still goes on vacation with the boys that I coached and their families which is pretty special. Now, my son is at West Point.

And then I have two daughters. One is a

CHAMBER BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:

SHAWN PATTERSON

PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL

GAS PIPELINE

sophomore at Hanover College and she plays soccer, and then my other one is a little 10 year old, and she plays soccer too. So, the kids keep us hopping on the weekends that’s for sure!

So, with all of that being said we love the midwest, and we love Owensboro and Kentucky. This is a great community, and my family will be here for a while. We have had seven homes over the years, and so far we have called Owensboro home the longest, and we plan on living here even longer.

How does being on the Chamber Board inspire you to make an impact in our community?

I think the Chamber provides a unique platform to influence and uplift the community. It is a group of folks that really want to see Owenboro succeed. I have been transplanted in Owensboro, and I have participated in a lot of different Chambers, but this Chamber is great to work with, and I would say its second to none. I have been in smaller communities and larger communities, and the Owensboro Chamber really does a great job bringing businesses and people together to do better for the community.

One of the things that attracted me to Owensboro and more importantly keeps me here is the togetherness. Everybody seems to truly want to work together to see Owensboro’s success well into the future. I love partnering with other business leaders in town, and it inspires me to see how they all want to give back to our community, and see Owensboro do well.

How can we make Owensboro more attractive to employers, small businesses, and a diverse group of young people that want to find opportunity and success here?

For employers I think we have to continue

to create a business friendly environment by highlighting the city’s low taxes, streamlining the permitting process for new builds and looking at what incentives are out there for businesses to attract them to Owensboro.

I also think we have to focus on workforce development and capitalize on the amount of local colleges and universities here. For Southern Star we have had no problem attracting great talent in Owensboro. So, I think with what Owensboro already does with workforce development we need to continue that momentum and partnering with those universities to do that.

Infrastructure and accessibility is another thing that I think Owensboro does well, and we need to continue to build on to bring more employers to Owensboro.

In summary I think it’s a business friendly environment, and let’s continue to leverage it.

For small businesses I think we can continue to highlight the community’s commitment to supporting local businesses. For example the Shop Owensboro event that the Chamber does in the summer and during the holidays. I also am a big fan of the Farmer’s Market. When my son is home from college he loves to stop by the Farmer’s Market and see how the community rallies around that.

Also, with small businesses I think we have to ensure that there is access to resources such as business grants, mentorship programs, and the Leadership Institute. I think things like that help small businesses be successful.

For a diverse group of young people, we need to maintain affordable living and continue to grow our employment opportunities. We have everything from ag to energy to finance and accounting jobs. For a “small big town” there are a ton of career opportunities.

I think we are a very inclusive community, but we probably need to get stronger around diversity, and make that more foundational to Owensboro. All of our local schools seem to

be moving in the right direction with that.

It helps me and other business leaders in town to attract diverse talent. I want different experiences and backgrounds to have a seat at the table because at the end of the day it gives us a better product, and makes us all better.

Who in your personal and/ or professional life has been your biggest role model or inspiration?

It’s hard for me to name one because there are just so many, but one I would say is my father, he was a noncommissioned officer in the Military. He was a sergeant major in the Military and probably the youngest guy to go to the sergeant major’s academy at the time. He was a sun up to sun down kind of guy. His work ethic is like nothing I’ve ever seen. Even though he worked his tail off he was always there for the family. He taught me to be intentional in the moment. There’s no such thing as work-life balance, but be intentional rather that is with your family or when you are at work.

A second role model for me was one of my youth football coaches that I had when we lived in Fort Knox during my middle school years. His name was Tom Arflin. Tom was a retired military guy and he coached me for probably four years. I am a big sports guy, and I believe you learn so many life lessons through the game of football. I would’ve never got an engineering degree if I didn’t play football. Football is what kept me going and kept me motivated. Tom taught me accountability, being a self starter, and how to be a leader at a young age. Who knows where I would be without football.

And then I would have to say my wife. She probably has the biggest heart of anybody I have ever met. She was an engineering manager, but she stays at home now, and she really has the tough job. With her it is all about

everyone around her. It’s never about herself. She is the true example of a servant leader. She doesn’t have a mean bone in her body, and if you know her you know that she puts everyone else before herself.

Finally, I’d say Jimmy Staton. I was Jimmy’s COO at two other companies. He made me an officer in my thirties, and so he took a gamble with me, and I hope to say it paid off. He taught me that whole side of creativity, leadership, and responsibility.

So, I can’t say just one. I really have to credit all four.

We know you are a big football fan and have a passion for coaching, so what are you most looking forward to this upcoming season, and do you ever think you’ll call yourself a coach again?

I’ll say this: I am a huge football fan, but I am a huge soccer fan when my girls are playing. I have coached them when they were younger, and like I said I coached my boy all the way through high school in football and baseball.

But, in regards to what I am looking forward to this coming season, I’m extremely optimistic about Notre Dame. We’re in the top 10 and we’ve got a quarterback that’s a Duke transfer. We’ve got some great running backs, and some young and aggressive linebackers. We probably have the first or second best secondary in the nation, and we have two D-linemen coming back that were supposed to go pro, so that’s really exciting.

We are a little new on the offensive line, so that’s the big question mark coming into the season. But, we open up with Texas A&M, so we are going to find out if we are for real or not right out of the gate. But, I am pretty optimistic.

RIBBON CUTTINGS

A TIME-HONORED TRADITION

Ribbon Cuttings are so special to local businesses and organizations. The tradition of a Ribbon Cutting is most commonly known to celebrate a grand opening, but Chamber Members also use a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate renovations, anniversaries, new locations and joining the Chamber.

BURGER KING

BLACK PEARL HOME CARE

SPARKLE BRITE CAR WASH

IVY TRELLIS FLORAL & GIFT

RECIPE: SWEET & SAVORY PUMPKIN RECIPES p. 66

WHAT WE’RE EATING NOW: RAMEN p. 69

RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT: MCHENRY’S EVENT PLANNING p. 70

FLAVOR

Photo

JAMIE PLAIN

Sweet & Savory Pumpkin Recipes

Recipes

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photos by JAMIE PLAIN

As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, there’s one ingredient that perfectly captures the essence of fall: pumpkin! Whether your recipe is sweet or savory, pumpkin can elevate your cooking with its rich flavor and vibrant color. We made sure to include a recipe in both the sweet and savory categories so that you can see just how versatile this autumn gourd can be!

Pumpkin

Dump Cake

INGREDIENTS:

1 (29oz) can pumpkin puree

1 (12oz) can evaporated milk

1 cup light brown sugar

4 large eggs

2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1 box spice cake mix

1 cup chopped pecans

1 cup melted butter

toffee bits, whipped cream, or ice cream for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray

2. In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, brown sugar, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth. Pour it into the prepared baking pan.

3. Sprinkle cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture (do not mix in), then pour the melted butter on top. Sprinkle the top with pecans and (optional) toffee pieces.

4. Bake for around 50 minutes, until the middle is set. Remove and let cool for 15min, then serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream!

Pumpkin Risotto

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 lb. Bacon, diced

1 onion, diced

1 1/2 cups Arborio rice

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 Tablespoons Sage leaves, chopped

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp dried thyme

1/4 tsp ground cumin salt/pepper to taste cayenne pepper to taste

4 cups chicken broth (optional extra bouillon for more flavor)

1 15oz can pumpkin puree

3/4 Cup grated parmesan for garnish

2 Tbsp unsalted butter for garnish

Extra sage leaves for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees

2. In a dutch oven, cook diced bacon over medium heat until crisp (about 12min). Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.

3. Add the diced onion to the bacon fat. Saute over medium heat until softened.

4. Add rice, garlic, chopped sage, and all

the seasonings and cook for 3 minutes, stirring.

5. Stir in chicken broth (and extra bouillon) and pumpkin puree

6. Bring the pot to a simmer. Stir, cover, and transfer to the oven. Bake for 16 minutes,m then test for doneness. Cook until rice is tender. When its close to done, brown the 3 Tbsp unsalted butter

separately.

7. Once the rice is done, remove the pan from the oven and stir in browned butter and grated parmesan. Stir vigorously - if you prefer a creamier risotto, stir in additional broth. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste.

8. Garnish with additional parmesan/ sage and serve warm. OL

What we’re eating now

Until recently, most of us likely associated ramen with the brick of dried noodles that came in a plastic bag with a spice pack. And while there’s nothing wrong with some microwave chicken noodles, there has been a recent movement to elevate ramen. Here’s where you can find it here in Owensboro.

Spicy Beef Ramen

YIDO RAMEN

At Yido Ramen, located at 5051 Frederica Street, their website invites customers to “Dive Into Ramen Ecstasy.” Their menu boasts 16 different ramen variations, as well as poke bowls, appetizers and salads. But for us, the Spicy Beef Ramen stood out above the rest. This dish consists of spicy broth with beef slices, a half soft-boiled, bean sprouts, corn, bamboo shoots, seaweed & scallions.

Bistro Miso

Ramen Noodles

SHOGUN

Shogun’s version of ramen is served in a miso broth, a traditional Japanese fermented seasoning. From there, you can choose your protein, including steak, chicken, seafood, pork, shrimp or a combination.

McHenry Event Planning

Written by JACQUELINE RUSSELL

Photos by JAMIE PLAIN

Ray McHenry’s culinary journey began at a young age, helping his grandmother cook at the HL Neblett Center, where he would rather help than play. This early exposure sparked a passion for cooking, leading him to work in various fast-food chains and local restaurants. It wasn’t until his mid-twenties that Ray decided to take his culinary skills seriously, transitioning to more upscale establishments like Legends and Lure. His dedication and talent eventually earned him a sous chef position at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, where he balanced his full-time job with his budding catering business, McHenry Event Planning.

WHAT RAY COOKS

Chef McHenry is known for his diverse dishes, but his personal favorite to cook is fried chicken. His catering business, however, has garnered a reputation for its exceptional rosemary chicken, a crowd favorite at many events. Ray’s cooking philosophy centers on delighting his customers with dishes they’ve never tried before or transforming their opinions about foods they previously disliked. His

commitment to quality and flavor ensures that every dish he prepares is a memorable experience for his clients.

CATERING EVENTS

McHenry Event Planning offers a wide range of services, from intimate private dinners to grand weddings and community events. Ray’s team prides itself on providing excellent customer service and creating unforgettable culinary experiences. They cater to all kinds of events, including birthday parties,

luxury picnics and charity functions. Recently, Ray participated in the Farm to Table event for the Boys and Girls Club and is set to cater a United Way dinner soon. As a local, family-run business, McHenry Event Planning emphasizes community involvement and personalized service, making each event special and unique.

For more information or to book their services, you can find McHenry Event Planning on Facebook and Instagram. OL

100 Years of Family Business

Written by LORA WIMSATT

What a delight to leaf through the pages of this issue of Owensboro Living magazine to read about so many of the family businesses that contribute so much to our community. All of these enterprises were created with the highest hopes of success, and there can be no greater measure of success than the idea of passing the business down to the next generation.

A special edition of the MessengerInquirer from a century ago – May 29, 1924 – spotlighted numerous businesses that were thriving at that time. Only a few of those remain in operation today, but all of them, in their own way and at their own time, helped to make our hometown what it is today.

One hundred years ago, readers of the day contemplated a detailed pen and ink drawing of “Owensboro of Tomorrow,” as revealed by a mythological figure representing “Progress” as she pulled back the curtain of fate. There, in the optimistic future, laid a bustling metropolis marked by numerous smokestacks from factories and industries along the riverfront, with church steeples rising in the background as crowded rooftops of homes faded into the distance, giving way to rolling hills of fertile farmland. A paddlewheeler, proudly carrying the name “Owensboro,” made its way down the Ohio River, passing a bridge stretching from Kentucky to Indiana –a bridge that would not exist in reality for another 16 years.

For the next 96 pages (!), every possible aspect of life in Owensboro is explored in language that captures every positive superlative imaginable.

In the area of manufacturing

alone, Owensboro is celebrated for producing the following “articles and commodities:

“Buggies and light delivery wagons, automobile bodies, wheels and forgings for pleasure and light vehicles, farm and log wagons, gray castings, selfcontained flour and corn mills, ditchers and graders, portable vises, chairs for home and office structure iron fabrication, sewer pipe, brick and drain tile, stock and poultry feeds, wheat and corn products, canned food products, smoking and chewing tobacco, cigars, electric lamps, leaf tobacco redrying, lumber flooring, meat products, harness and leather goods, concrete building blocks, machine plies, stone and marble cutting.” Whew.

Among the many family-owned businesses featured in this anthology are the haberdashery of A. Graf and Son, selling dry goods and shoes, established in 1890 and operated by August and William Graf. Their advertisement proudly boasted their commitment of

“Facts Always, Truth Only.”

Likewise, C.P. Clark & Sons, which opened their doors in 1897, was proud of their history as “pioneers in the farm implement and harness business.”

A greenhouse, nursery and retail business owned by J.A. Tapscott, his wife and son, was blooming, finding particular success with sales of potted plants and cut flowers, including carnations and chrysanthemums. Already that year, they had shipped five carloads of canna and dahlia bulbs across the central United States.

Also working with their hands, but in a very different way, Drs. Eula and J.J. Ketchum offered their work in the area of chiropractic medicine. “Our work,” their ad proclaimed, “is with the hands, the human spine and the power within.”

Levy’s – established in 1872 by M. Levy, and now managed, 52 years later in 1924, by his two sons and a daughter –continued to do a thriving business in downtown Owensboro as “an exclusive shop for better dressers.”

But not many businessmen, then or now, could walk in the footsteps of J.W. Gipe, who took over his father’s shoe repair business and was now involving a third generation in his son. Gipe estimated that he had half-soled a quarter of a million pairs of shoes, equating to 37,000,000 stitches at an average of 300 stitches per pair.

Page after page, year after year – family after family dedicated themselves to their trades. Whether one can look back from the vantage point of 2024 and declare any of them as successes is irrelevant. The important thing is, these families did the work they loved, contributing each in their own small ways to the greater good of our community.

Perhaps it is best to close with the words of W.T. Brown, who conducted his business in partnership with Delbert J. Glenn: “A man’s name may mean everything or nothing; it depends entirely upon how the owner has used it. The name of a business is equally dependent upon the way the owners conduct it.”

May the name of every business represented in this issue reflect the pride, integrity and commitment to excellence of its owners. OL

Owensboro Living – September/October 2024

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WINE YOUR WAY OUT

CELTIC THUNDER

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PINECONE WREATH

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SIMPLE SWITCH

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LOCAL SPOTS TO BUY YOUR PUMPKINS THIS FALL

CECIL

THE COTTAGE FARM STAND &

WELBORN FLORAL

IVY TRELLIS

HAYDEN FARMS’ FALL MARKET

TRUNNELL’S FARM

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SASQUASH PUMPKIN FARM

BITTEL HERITAGE MEATS

EDGE’S FARM PRODUCE WHITESVILLE

STEPHEN FARMS & GARDEN

TRUNNELL’S FARM EXPERIENCE

The Place to Be this Fall!

What Every Baby Boomer Ought to Know about Fitness Centers

MANAGING THE PHYSICAL CHALLENGES

MANAGING THE SOCIAL CHALLENGES

CLINIC:

A Lifesaver on Wheels

MAKING ACCESS EASIER FOR EVERYONE

WALK-IN CARE, RIGHT WHERE YOU LIVE

Planting in the Fall

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