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from the editor Family road trips are not for the faint of heart. Sure, they are worth it — family bonding, making memories, time together away from daily routines — blah, blah, blah. Those things are true and are the reasons many families will hit the road this summer. But the process of getting there — packing, driving, pit stops along the way, the constant “are we there yet” from the backseat — make this mom want to turn her mini van around and never leave the city limits of Owensboro again. Last year I decided I wanted to take my kiddos on a road trip to visit my best friends — four lifelong friends, whom my kids consider as aunts, that have settled into their lives around the region. In a matter of just a couple of weeks I drove nearly 1,300 miles, visited four states and spent just under 25 hours in the vehicle with a then 5- and 2-year-old. What was I thinking?! While on the interstate, I had to change the DVD in our portable player every 1.5 hours, return blankets and Reed’s prized stuffed animal puppy when it fell to the floor (which was often), hand snacks and drinks to two kids that couldn’t seem to get full, and then stop for countless bathroom breaks and diaper changes because of all the snacks and drinks. [Disclaimer: Owensboro Parent does not condone distracted driving. The editor of this magazine read the article, “Distracted Driving: Parents Are Guilty Too,” on page 68 and took lots of notes.] Yet despite answering, “We will be there when we get there!” 236 times last summer, I find myself wanting to hit the road again with my kiddos. What am I thinking? But it does seem like the memories that we make with our kids on road trips are worth the chaos that ensues on our journey to get to the final destination. For me, last summer was my first road trip as a family of three — just me and my kids, taking on the world. Yes, it was bananas, but it was fun! I got to see my best friends and my kids got to play with their kids. We visited a zoo, an aquarium and played on a farm, but most importantly, we spent valuable time with those we love. With school starting back in just over five weeks, I want to encourage you to soak up the time you have left with your kids this summer. Want to hit the road with your family? We found six end of summer adventures you will only find in Kentucky that you have to check out (page 53)! Can’t find the time or funds to travel? No worries, our complete calendar of events on page 78 has everything going on in the OBKY for July and August. There are only 38 more days of summer — make them count!

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he was my favorite teacher. She taught me how to tell time, counting my way around the clock by fives, with “after” on the right and “before” on the left. She taught me to appreciate the beauty and the joy of poetry, reciting sentimental poems that made me cry, like “Old Shep,” the story of a boy and his dog … and funny little verses that made me laugh, like “Ooey Gooey was a worm, a mighty worm was he!” She taught me how to put puzzles together, and sometimes we would race against each other to see who could complete their puzzle the fastest. She always took the “Superman” puzzle that had lots of little pieces, and let me have the “Underdog” puzzle that had only eight big pieces, and I guess that’s why I always won. My favorite teacher taught me to write in cursive, encouraging me as I painstakingly traced over the letters she had written in her own neat handwriting, and soothing my frustrations when my shaky penciled scribbles simply would not, could not follow the gentle curves and swirls of what I called “curly writing.” She taught me how to do pattycake – the fancy kind – starting out slow, gradually going faster and faster until our hands were a delighted blur of choreographed claps and slaps. She taught me that the stars have names, that some are actually planets, far away, and that some are grouped together and make pictures called constellations when connected by invisible lines. She taught me walking is the best exercise in the world, and it’s free, and the scenery is a bonus, plus you actually get somewhere.

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My favorite teacher assured me that everyone is lonely sometimes,

and insecure, and the best way to have a friend is to be a friend. She told me that whenever I was worried about what someone else was thinking of me, to just remember that they weren’t thinking about me at all; they were too busy worrying about what I thought of them.

My favorite teacher understood that I didn’t like food to touch on

my plate. She didn’t make me eat things I didn’t like. But she praised me when I ate things like peaches or spinach, and that was enough of an incentive for me to be a healthy eater.

She was sympathetic when I was picked last for the kickball team.

She listened to me practice my oral book report about “The Call of the Wild.” She held up multiplication flash cards as I practiced and practiced, and showed me the trick about how to know the answer to 9-times.

She treated me with respect and talked to me like an adult, but

never about scary grown-up things. She reprimanded me when I stole a 50-cent piece from another child. She read my stories and poems and said they were wonderful, and she meant it.

She made me feel special. She made me feel loved.

My favorite teacher was my mother.

Lora Wimsatt is a mother, grandmother and writer. She enjoys the everyday blessings and adventures of life, especially her family.

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{ Q&A with christina dalton,

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It's summer break and I do not think I am mentally prepared to handle my 13-year-old son. I swear he does things just to drive me insane. He always makes me feel like I am the “bad person” and constantly saying no. Do you have any advice for this age?

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A: I have a little experience with the age group that you are referring to…ADOLESCENTS! I have a 14-year-old daughter. So I don’t have that much more experience than you do. I tell my child all the time, “Your brain is not yet fully developed. Do you want to rethink that response?” Humor during this period can certainly go a long way. My opinion goes back to control. I think that no matter the age children are testing boundaries and wanting some kind of control, especially in adolescence. This is a time when they are trying to figure out their identity and independence plays a huge role. During this phase in life, we are seen as tyrants, rulers and, in some cases, monsters who want to control everything. Two Rules from the Love and Logic Parenting that I always try to remember: 1. Adults set firm limits in loving ways without anger, lecture, or threats. 2. When a child causes a problem, the adult hands it back in loving ways. I want you to remember that it is our duty to allow kids to have some control through choices that we offer. Nevertheless, it is also our job to have very clear and concise boundaries and parameters. By doing this, we are allowing our kids the freedom to make certain choices in their lives, but we are also setting up natural and logical consequences too. It is up to them to make the right choice.

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Q: I have four children between the ages of 2 and 12. Dinnertime is chaos. I have one that is such a picky eater and it is just crazy trying to please everyone. I am the last to sit down and by then it is time to clean up because it looks like a war zone. How do other people eat like civilized adults? A: You need to cut yourself a little slack at meal times. I can only imagine feeding four kiddos and how crazy that can get at times. I think we all have a certain picture in our heads that never quite comes into focus. Never give up though! There are always going to be new things to try and improve upon. I feel like you are hitting on such a good topic though — manners. When we teach our children manners, this is their first introduction to respect. The most important part of this is to remember, we can only learn to respect ourselves through learning to respect others. Sometimes we think manners are something that kids should just know, but they do not. I know in my school, it is something we try to teach our students. Manners have to be learned. Imagine a world where manners we taught at home and at school are practiced by everyone. A society where children could see this modeled on a daily basis. When we are respectful and use words like, “thank you,” “please,” “excuse me,” and “you’re welcome,” we are forced to stop and pay attention to the world outside of us and interact with other people. Children like to do adult things. They like to pretend to be grown-ups. That’s why they talk like us, wear our shoes and pretend to talk on the phone. I think at dinnertime you can use this time to teach the manners that will in time teach them to be more respectful. This will not happen overnight, but it can happen. The things that we do the most www.OwensboroParent.com

parents say... will become the things we do the best at in life. I hope this helps. Q: My husband says I am a helicopter parent and that I am always rushing in to rescue our kids. Our kids are very involved in sports, academics and dance. I just want them to do their very best and if I can help with that, I will. Do you think that causes more harm than good? A: That is a hard question. I am a bit of a helicopter parent myself. We never want to see our kids fail at anything. I think the ultimate goal is to find the perfect balance. It makes me think of sweets. It is ok the have a small slice of chocolate cake occasionally. However, it is not ok to eat chocolate cake for breakfast every day. You know what I mean? I can say that I have taken my child’s lunch to school after she forgot it. But you know why I have done that? Because that is

something that is not typical of her behavior. It is not something she does daily or weekly. When a child can learn a life lesson and you do not have to be the bad person, you have hit pay dirt! Natural consequences will always be your friend when it comes to parenting. The difficulty comes in watching your child receive those natural consequences from their own poor choices. That is so hard to do. Your child left her project at home and she knew it was due today. Your child is begging you to let them stay up late to work on homework they knew they had but did not do. The situations go on and on. As I said though, you know your child. If it is things that are out of character and the morning was just really crazy, well that is different. However, if it is something that occurs every single day and you are going in and rescuing your child from a natural consequence, I do think you are hurting them more than helping them.

Christina Dalton, MSSW, CSW is a Family Resource Center Coordinator for Daviess County Public Schools.

{ by: jamie roby johnson } It’s officially summertime! And you know what that means – cookouts, the pool, a nice tan and the constant sound of your children complaining that they’re bored. I talked to some fellow Owensboro parents about how they are dealing with summer so far and having their beloved kiddos home for two and a half months. Their answers were not-surprisingly hilarious.

Day 1 of summer. People are posting their daily learning activities on Instagram. I just locked myself in the bathroom as my kids fight over my dog’s tennis ball. It will probably buy me a good 10 minutes of alone time. - Anna This summer I am actually going to teach my kids cursive so that one day they can sign their names instead of connecting printed letters with lines. - Mary

I will always remember this as the summer that my 4-year-old repeated his first curse word. Yes, he heard it from me. - Abbie

I saw that people are making “Summer Bucket Lists” of all the things they are doing with their kids this summer. I hope mine are okay with, “Mom yelling at you to clean up” and “Find a friend to take you on vacation.” - Rachel How young is too young to make your kids get summer jobs? Four, five years? I could use some help with the bills around here. - Kim

I never thought there would be a time of ye ar where I actually miss trying to figure out how to do common core ma th. - Meghan

Jamie Johnson is a full-time working mom to two little boys, wife to Logan, and part-time writer. Her pieces have been featured in HuffPost Parents, Motherly, Today Parents and PopSugar Moms. You can follow her blog at HashtagMomFail.com!

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insight from an ordinary dad

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letting go and hanging on

I hit an extremely momentous milestone in fatherhood

a sweet tea in my hand like a job site foreman. And I can’t

recently. Huge! Monumental. A day every dad longs for. A

wait!

day I’ve been waiting for in anxious expectation ever since

This all came about last week when Luke asked if he

we found out Luke was going to be a boy. For 10 summers

could help me mow the yard. So I handed him the battery

I’ve been telling myself this day would come eventually. And

powered weed eater while I started mowing. And just about

every year I knew I was closer. And closer. And closer.

the time I was thinking to myself, “I wonder if he’s strong

And now… it is here.

enough to push this old beast of a mower by himself yet,”

My boys are finally big enough to push the mower by

Luke got my attention and asked if we could switch.

themselves.

Yes!!!! (Picture an overly dramatic fist pump and me

to square it off so all he had to do was go back-and-forth. I

taking a victory lap around the backyard high-fiving the tree

got him all lined up and let him grab the mower. “Just follow

limbs as you read that last line.)

that line, overlap it about half each time, and keep it in a

straight line,” I yelled into his ear over the clunky roar of the

Soon and very soon I’ll be directing the May brothers’

weekly mowing operation from the shade of the patio with

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By then, I had made the first pass around the backyard

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After a couple down and backs, he was even able to turn it

proud. I squared off the front yard, lined the mower up, and

by himself no problem. About that time, Beau peeked outside

let him take over, me walking beside him just out of reach to

the back door and decided he wanted in on the action. Now

redirect every now and then. When he got to the end of the

that I have a battery powered leaf blower, his job is typically

row, I’d spin the mower around and he’d march it back down

to blow the grass off the sidewalks, so he went right to work

to the other end of the yard.

blowing the grass off the back patio.

“This is fun, Dad.”

With both boys hard at work, I resumed weed eater duty.

And like that, we finished the whole front yard.

For a few minutes I was weed eating, Luke was mowing, and

Sure there were a few little mohawk spikes here and there.

Beau was running the blower. All at the same time. I thought

And maybe a bald spot in the grass from the weed eater along

to myself, “This is a beautiful, beautiful thing.”

the landscape edging. But I didn’t complain one bit. The last

thing I wanted to do was destroy their confidence.

By the time we moved to the front yard, Luke went in for

a drink and was done for the day, but I still scored his effort

as a huge victory in my mind. Beau, on the other hand, was

yard looks all week to everybody who will listen!

just getting started.

The way I figure it, they’ll both be lawn maintenance

“Can I try the mower?” he asked me. “I don’t know, can

apprentices in training the rest of the summer and take over

you start it?” I said, half joking. But he grabbed the string

full responsibilities in the fall. I can taste the sweet tea in the

handle and gave it a pull. I steadied the mower handle and

shade already!

put my foot behind the back wheel to chock it while Beau got

a better grip, this time using both hands. On the second pull

July when Luke heads to summer camp. He went last year for

it started right up.

three days. But this year he bumps up to the next age group,

which is a Sunday to Friday camp.

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Let me tell you, I’ve been bragging about how good the

But the real test of the summer is coming in the end of

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A whole week!

him off to complete strangers the first day of preschool. Or

I don’t know if he’s ready for all that. More to the point, I

watching him walk into school the first day of kindergarten.

don’t know if his mom and I are ready for all that.

But I read a great piece of advice in another parenting

How in the world is he 10-and-a-half already?

magazine recently that we’re definitely going to try. This

mom was talking about how they did a “practice week” to

graduating. And I believe them.

get their son ready for camp where her little camper packed

a week’s worth of clothes in a suitcase. During practice week,

these little rites of passage moments like handling the mower

he was only allowed to wear clothes he packed in his suitcase

by himself and going to summer camp. And try to keep them

and he could only shower using the things he packed in his

both as young as we can, as long as we can by celebrating every

overnight bag. That way if he forgot anything or had any

little victory.

problems he could write it down and remember it for the real

week of camp.

grow) sometimes. Whether we’re ready to or not. That’s just

The day before leaving for camp, the mom washed

as true whether it’s summer camp or graduation or a wedding

everything from practice week, dried it, and the boy repacked

day. But if we also grab other little moments, like working

everything - plus the stuff he learned he needed to add or

together in the backyard in my case, we keep those memories

adjust.

close forever too. And somehow the heart of a parent is the

Genius!

balance between this letting go and hanging on.

Everybody keeps telling me I’m gonna blink and he’ll be But for now, I’m going to keep making a big deal about

Bittersweet as it is, as parents we must let them go (and

Luke’s already mentally preparing for practice week. But

to be honest, so are we.

Is that same little boy really gonna be in the fifth grade?

This will be a big “letting go” moment for us. Every parent

knows the feeling. It’s the same feeling we felt dropping

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Danny May is a regular contributor to Owensboro Parent. He and his wife, Kelly, are raising two very active boys, 10 and 8.

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Aubrey Self, an 8th grader at OMS, won the state sign language competition, earning her a trip to nationals. Beyond this, Aubrey has proven to be a model student and friend. According to many teachers at OMS, Aubrey is an amazing young woman who embodies a gentle, caring spirit. Whether she is singing in the choir or offering to help in class, she is always giving her best and making others feel better. She never has a harsh word for anyone and usually keeps a smile on her face. Along with being a good student, Aubrey always pitches in to help another who may be struggling. She has continuously exhibited qualities of a good role model in the classroom by being respectful to herself and others, showing integrity, and doing her best on assignments.

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Shelby Durham, an 8th grader at Owensboro Catholic Middle School, is a positive presence in the school. She is never without a smile. She exudes cheerfulness and joy, always lifting her classmates up rather than cutting them down. She never has a negative word to say about anyone; rather she is consistently kind to every single one of her peers—which is something that is not commonly seen among middle school students. Shelby gives her best effort in all she does and never hesitates to offer a helping hand. She gives 100 percent in the classroom. Her classmates, teammates, teachers, and coaches all enjoy this sweet, kind, encouraging young woman. She is sure to go far as she enters into high school, impacting many and bringing a smile to all with her apparent joy.

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Luke Evans, an 8th grader at Owensboro Catholic Middle School, is a kind and compassionate young man with a strong, resolute spirit. He is a bright, hard-working student and a friend to all. He is often seen showing kindness to those around him; additionally, he goes out of his way to include others who might feel left out. Luke has a giant heart that radiates generosity and courage. This is evident through his desire to help others and his willingness to stand up for what is right. With the help of his excellent moral compass, Luke will be a strong leader in whatever he chooses to do in the future and will certainly inspire others to strive for the level of kindness he readily displays.

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In January 2018, Jack Jarboe, a 7th grader at DCMS, and his family found out that his dad, John, had Synovial Sarcoma. Jack and his brother were eager to help their dad by designing a shirt to help raise money for the medical bills, especially since he wouldn’t be working during his treatment. Jack sprung into action by taking the shirt order form to his homeroom class. He spoke to his class and others within the 7th grade with help from his teacher, Mrs. King. Every day Jack came home with more and more orders as word spread about the shirt. Through all of this, Jack has been amazed by the love and support he has received from his DCMS family.

Ryan McCarty, an 8th grader at Burns Middle School, is a tremendous young lady with a heart for serving others. She is the person looking around for ways to help/serve those around her. She demonstrated her servant’s heart over the past several years as she has learned sign language because there was a need at her church. Miss McCarty helps sign at her church and she has taken it a step further by competing at the national sign language competition the past two years. She is a wonderful young lady who may never be recognized for everything she does because she is doing what she does for all the right reasons - to make the world around her a better place!

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Digital Divas at CVMS are all 8th grade high performing math students. Across the nation, young women are missing opportunities to secure high-paying jobs in the information technology (IT) field. According to the non-profit group, Girls Who Code, by 2020 women will fill only 3% of the 1.4 million jobs available in computing related fields. Girls Who Code attributes this gender gap to decreasing interest of females in technology during childhood years. To help address this challenge in our local community, Theresa Schmitt, Computer & Information Technologies program coordinator and faculty at OCTC, implemented the Digital Divas! project. to encourage girls to learn about and one day seek careers in the field of technology. To accomplish this goal, she helped students at College View Middle School to engage in technology through learning about programming and app development with MIT’s App Inventor. As a result of the project, participating females are now equipped to create their own community-impacting apps to address a need about which they are passionate. They also have a new understanding of the technology field and are empowered to pursue IT careers one day. “The Digital Diva group is comprised of very talented young ladies that were willing to give up time during the school day to work on learning these new skills,” said CVMS Principal Jennifer Crume. “They have also committed to working during the summer break to continue developing their projects. Each of these girls serves as a great role model to other students, demonstrating a love of learning and willingness to work hard.” July // August 2018 . OWENSBORO PARENT 19

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macy’s

mission

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ccording to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), “Type I diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease in which insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas are mistakenly destroyed by the body’s immune system. T1D seems to have a genetic component and can be diagnosed early in life, but also in adulthood. Its causes are not fully known, and there is currently no cure. People with T1D are dependent on injected or pumped insulin to survive.” On Sunday, May 20, 2018, over 1,000 people descended upon Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana, in order to raise money for a cause that has impacted each of their lives in some way. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is a global organization whose primary mission is to fund research for Type I diabetes in hopes of eventually finding a cure. One of the many families in attendance at the JDRF walk was Macy Roberts’ family. Over the past three years, since Macy’s diagnosis, the Roberts have raised a remarkable $45,700 for JDRF. True to the nature of a competitive softball family, Macy’s mother, Molly, says, “We’re all for the belief if you’re not first, you’re last.” For that reason, the Roberts have worked persistently to make sure they are first in almost every category, including: most popular T-shirt design, amount raised, and largest team participating. Last year Macy’s Squad raised the largest amount of money and won favorite shirt design. This allowed Macy to return this year as a guest judge along with honorary JDRF Walk Master of Ceremonies, 14 Evening News anchor, Jackie Monroe. Molly says that it’s hard to fundraise for Type I diabetes because most children do not appear to display outward effects, and can look completely healthy. This is certainly true for Macy Roberts. If you saw her at school or on the softball field, you would probably think that Macy was just like every other active and energetic 10-year-old girl. You would see her blonde ponytail swinging as she hustles around the bases and watch her enthusiastically cheer on her teammates. What you may not notice, is the pod she wears daily on her belly or arm to pump insulin and regulate her sugar levels. You also would not be able to

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witness the evenings that she and her parents have to get up multiple times in order to give her a drink or snack to keep her sugar levels balanced. You would see a family on a daily mission to fight at a competitive level to find a cure.

Macy’s mission: To fight Type I diabetes and hopefully cure it Macy Roberts was diagnosed with Type I diabetes on December 28, 2015. Macy’s mission over the last two and a half years has been not to just simply fight the disease, but to work to find a cure for it. Macy not only wants to find a cure for herself and others with T1D, she also wants to teach others how to have a better understanding. While she has been able to educate other kids successfully about T1D and what the symptoms are, it has also become important to her (and her parents) that each child be seen as a whole person and not be judged based on his or her diagnosis. Macy is still a sweet, entertaining 10-year-old girl that wants to be invited to birthday parties and sleepovers with her friends. However, not everyone has a clear understanding of the condition that she lives with, which often causes

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uncertainty when considering the responsibility of keeping her overnight. That is why, Molly says, that each of the elementary schools that has raised money for JDRF and Macy’s Squad has also “taken to educating students about Type I Diabetes.” By educating students and their parents about T1D, its symptoms and effects, others will be more informed and hopefully view Macy and those living with the condition from a different perspective. Type I diabetes does not just affect the child or person living with it, it impacts the whole family as well, meaning Macy is not the only one on a mission.

Molly’s mission: To bring awareness to it Macy’s mother, Molly, says that when Macy “was first diagnosed, it was very traumatic for our family. We said the one promise we could make her was to get her the best doctors, the best medicines, and try to search for a cure.” The Roberts have certainly followed through on this promise by making routine trips to visit Macy’s pediatric endocrinologist at Norton’s Children’s Hospital

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in Louisville, and ensuring she has the best technological treatment available. Macy has transitioned from giving herself multiple daily insulin shots to using the Dexcom 5 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System. The Dexcom 5 features a Bluetooth sensor that allows Macy’s blood sugar levels to be viewed on a downloadable app by up to five family members or individuals. This makes it easier for Macy and her parents to monitor her blood sugar when she is at school or away from home. It also allows for ease of sharing those numbers with her doctors. While it was crucial to Molly that Macy have the best treatment, she also felt the need to spread awareness about T1D by creating connections to help other parents and families stay informed. One of those families was Joe and Darlene Ryan. They drove over two hours from northern Tennessee just for the opportunity to meet Molly at the JDRF walk. Darlene says that her 2-yearold grandson was recently diagnosed with T1D and a family member referred her to Molly. Darlene recalls Molly spending an entire Sunday afternoon on the phone with her answering questions, giving her advice about what supplies to purchase, and what to avoid. Darlene says, “She didn’t know me and had never met me, but Molly was the most inspirational voice I heard.” In the weeks after their conversation, Molly even put together a

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care package with age appropriate books and supplies to help Darlene better understand and explain the process to her grandson. Molly continues to stay aware of other families with children that have been newly diagnosed or hospitalized so that she can offer them support.

Gavin’s mission: To fix it Macy’s father, Gavin, says a lot has changed in the two and a half years since Macy’s initial diagnosis. “When we first came home, we were both zombies,” he says, referring to the constant care schedule, including getting up to tend to the highs and lows in the middle of the night. He says that their bodies eventually adjusted to the broken sleep schedule, and, when an alarm goes off on their phones alerting them of a drop in Macy’s blood sugar level, they handle it the best they can. As the dad, Gavin says, “My nature is to fix things, and (sometimes) I feel helpless because there’s nothing I can do to fix it (diabetes).” However, true to their promise, Gavin and Molly have gone above and beyond to make sure Macy has the best treatment, and that they are current on the latest technology. When Gavin realized that a Farm Bureau business trip to New York was going to place them in close proximity to a leading researcher for JDRF, he made contact with the physician and invited another

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by the numbers:

Macy has the unique opportunity of having aunts and family members who are educators or principals at our local elementary schools. Her mom, Molly, says that each school is required to complete a service project each year, so it only makes sense to work together for a common goal and raise money for research that will benefit other students throughout the district. Every penny that these schools have raised goes directly to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

$720 raised in 2018 by Burns Elementary School

$750 raised in 2018 by Highland Elementary School

$844 raised in 2018 by Tamarack Elementary School

$4,254.60 raised in 2018 by Calhoun Elementary School

20,000 estimated individuals under 20 years of age living with T1D

Farm Bureau family that has two children with T1D. The four parents were able to spend about 45 minutes with Dr. Aaron Kowalski, PhD, the Chief Mission Officer and Vice President of Research for JDRF, learning about the latest advancements in T1D treatment and what to expect for next year. Gavin recognizes that this is a condition he may not be able to fix, but he also knows that Macy “never gets a day off,” so as parents, he and Molly have no intention of taking one either. While they continue fighting and fundraising for a cure, Macy will keep being Macy. Molly says, “Type I definitely doesn’t hold her back…she plays on one of the number one teams in the country for softball.” However, it’s about so much more than competition for the Roberts family; they are just as passionate about finding a cure as they are about getting the win. Gavin says, “We just stay as positive as we can, because there’s no cure for it…knowing that others are raising money and supporting us is encouraging, it’s what keeps us in the game.” OP

40,000 average people diagnosed with Type I diabetes each year

1,000,000 people across the United States living with diabetes

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Melody Ann Wallace is a sixth grade language arts teacher at Daviess County Middle School that has been writing since she was old enough to hold a crayon, and is currently working on her first novel.

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community PHOTO BY JAMIE ALEXANDER

magine growing up in a foreign country, with no understanding of the language, the food, or the customs surrounding you. You have no choice in the menu provided

to you by the United Nations, but are thankful to be fed and healthy. You’re surrounded by thousands of other kids just like you who are living in a strange country, unable to go back to your homeland — the country where your grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends still live. At least you’re safe for now...the government is protecting you and you know where your next meal is coming from, but you just want to go home. This may sound like a scene from a movie, but it was reality for 19-year-old Owensboro resident Chris Moo. Chris was born in Burma (Myanmar), but he and his immediate family were moved to the Umpiem Mai refugee camp in Thailand when Chris was just 5 years old.

Since 1948, Burma has been engulfed in a brutal civil war

between various ethnic groups (the Karen, Kachin, Karenni, etc.) within the country. Stemming from the promise of a united Burmese state following World War II, the civil war has only brought division and destruction to the unique ethnic, cultural, and religious groups found in Myanmar. According to information from The Border Consortium, more than 100,000 refugees from Burma have been resettled since 1948 due to the violence and war in their country. After spending time in the Thai refugee camp, Chris and his family were some of the fortunate few who were given the opportunity to be relocated from Thailand to the United States.

When Chris was 14, he entered middle school in another

new country, with another new language, new food, new… everything. He had the support of his parents, two older brothers, and two younger sisters, but starting over again in a totally foreign country was extremely difficult. “It took me two years to learn English,” Chris said. But, the language barrier wasn’t the only difficult part of coming to America. “In my freshman year, I wanted to drop out of school. I wanted to work and go back to my country. But my mom told me I needed to graduate.”

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His time at Owensboro Public Schools was definitely

memorable for the transition to life in the United States and the relationships he formed. “I remember taking a quiz in middle school…and my teacher said, ‘Chris, just do the best you can.’ And so I did. And I got better and better each time.” Teachers, soccer team members, and friends all helped Chris learn English. “They all wanted to learn MY language, but it’s too hard!” Chris has more than a few favorite teachers and influential mentors who invested in him, taught him English, and believed in his success.

Through years of hard work and help from mentors and

friends, on May 25, 2018, Chris became the first person in his family to graduate from high school. “I never thought I would

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graduate high school,” Chris said with a laugh. “We had no education in Burma. It’s not free education, like it is here in the United States. We had no opportunity.” Because of this lack of opportunity, Chris’ parents pushed him to work hard at his education here in the United States. And through all of his success, Chris’s family couldn’t be prouder.

His mom is encouraging him to go to college, but for now, Chris

has aspirations of working in the mechanical or manufacturing fields in Owensboro. “I work by myself on my own vehicle. I just look it up online to figure out what’s wrong with it. If you don’t know something, you just have to look online to find out!” Chris hopes these skills will continue to serve him as he enters the workforce.

Chris also dreams of becoming a missionary one day. His expe-

rience coming to America has given him a deep passion to help provide basic needs and language skills to his people, the displaced Burmese refugees. Chris and his family are members of Bellevue Baptist Church and attend the Karen worship service on Sunday mornings. “I want to make my own house and help others build houses, so they can learn how to take care of their basic needs.”

One of his mentors during his time at Owensboro High School

was Ms. Monica Rice, College and Career Readiness Counselor at OHS. “She told me I was going to be the best missionary.”

“I want to go back to Thailand and teach English,” Chris says

with passion. “If my people come to the United States, it’s going to be hard for them to speak English. When we were in Thailand, we always had a translator.” But Chris and his family quickly learned that there are few translators in Owensboro, Kentucky. So, Chris hopes to save enough money to return to Thailand in the next couple of years to help out the remaining thousands of Burmese refugees. Once the war ends, he would love to return to his home country of Burma. Chris believes very strongly in learning by doing and making the most of every opportunity given to him so that he can help others. “I taught myself English and learned by myself how to work on cars.” Chris’ motto is: “Learn it first, teach someone later. I learn something new every day!”

“I’m about to change my life. When you graduate high school,

you have to start your own life and take care of yourself. You have to learn how to do what you want and then you can teach others too.”

Even though Chris has made quite a life for himself here in Ken-

tucky, he misses his family back home. “My cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandma are still in Burma…I haven’t seen my grandma in 15 years.” The fearsome reality of life in Burma that Chris and his family experienced is still a reality today. “Refugees want to have their own places to live and opportunities,” said Chris. “They just want to go home.”

Taryn Norris is married to Andy and lives in a historic home downtown where their two crazy cats run rampant. Taryn does programs for children at the Daviess County Public Library and loves to travel when she’s not writing or taking graduate classes.

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community

2018 kids triathlon swim, bike, run, have fun! Distances

Cost

Ages 4-6

Registration July 1 - July 20 until 11:59 p.m. is $27.

Snake Swim 25 yards

Race Day Registration 7 - 7:30 a.m. is $35.

Bike and Run .55 miles

(Registration is open until event sells out, no guarantee slots will be open date of event.)

Ages 7-10 Snake Swim 75 yards

Registration

Bike 1.76 miles

Visit www.owensboroparent.com/triathlon

Run .96 mile

NEW THIS YEAR: Chip Timing

Ages 11-14

We are excited to announce that Gateway Urgent Care has pro-

Snake Swim 125 yards

vided chip timing for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race. This means that each racer

Bike 3.57 miles

will wear a strap on his/her leg to track their progress and provide

Run 1.76 Miles

their finish time in the race.

Start Time by Age Groups

This will provide immediate feedback as to the racerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finish and

11-14 years old: 7:30 a.m. (mandatory parent meeting at 7:15 a.m.)

split times. At the end of the race these results will be available im-

9-10 years old: 8:30 a.m. (mandatory parent meeting at 8:15 a.m.)

mediately and then available online. There will be a touch screen

7-8 years old: 9:15 a.m. (mandatory parent meeting at 9 a.m.)

kiosk on-site and a print out with the racers information for them

4-6 years old: 10 a.m. (mandatory parent meeting at 9:45 a.m.)

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FAQs What if my child canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t swim without some type of floatation device? No big deal! Bring your life jacket, arm floaties, Puddle Jumper, whatever your child will feel most comfortable in! If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any of these, the YMCA will provide kick boards at the event.

Will my child change clothes after swimming? No, there is no need to change clothes. Children will get out of the pool and go right out to their bike, put on their shoes and take off for the ride portion of the event.

Volunteers will be in the pool.

What if my child is not strong in a par-

What special gear will my child need?

race is for everyone! We just want fami-

Just a helmet and bicycle. A helmet is mandatory for the event. What if my child is still using training wheels? No problem! Parents can also run or ride along side their child. We encourage you to have fun as a family!

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ticular portion (bike, swim, run)? This lies to come out, make it to the finish line and we want to cheer you on along the way. It is all about having fun! What if I have children in different age ranges? We plan on running one group at a time. That way it will be easier for parents in that situation.

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a real life

superhero TRIBUTE TO OFFICER SEAN SCHLACHTER O C T O B E R 7, 1 9 7 2 - M AY 3 0, 2 0 1 8 { by: danny may }

PHOTOS BY KATHARINE LOTZE, WKU MOUNTAIN WORKSHOPS 2013

ike most 5 year olds, Sean Schlachter was enthralled with comic books and obsessed

with superheroes. Superman was his favorite,

sixteen and he was telling me then that he wanted to be my superman.”

So as soon as he was able, Sean enlisted in the

and young Sean dreamed of one day becoming a caped

National Guard to start what became a career in public

crusader, fighting evil with amazing feats of strength

service. His first job, working at a prison in Indiana,

and rescuing people in distress. He spent his childhood

was a step toward his real goal of becoming a cop,

in Tell City dreaming up scenarios of playing the hero

an opportunity that came true when he joined the

and saving the day.

Owensboro Police Department.

As a teenager, that desire to help others never

You might say he updated his boyhood dream of

wavered. “As long as I’ve known him, Sean always

wearing a super suit, a cape, and a mask to wearing a

wanted to make a difference,” says Kelly Schlachter,

blue uniform, a badge and a shield.

Sean’s wife of 22 years. “It sounds funny now, but I

remember getting a love note from him when we were

beat and looking for ways to help. But it was through

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Office Schlachter spent seven years working the

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his work with the crime prevention department that his true

noted how the kids’ faces lit up when they saw Sean in the

calling and life’s passion lined up perfectly when he was

hallway or at the door of their classroom. Every photo taken

accepted to be a D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)

that week captured his trademark smile.

Officer in the schools, a position he held for 12 years.

D.A.R.E. is an officer-led community outreach program

the beginning. To get more police engagement with kids

whose mission is to teach students good decision-making

in schools, Sean helped start other school programs like

skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives. As a D.A.R.E

“Character Counts,” which is based on six pillars of character

Officer, Sean spent up to 30 hours a week visiting classrooms

(trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and

kindergarten through fifth grade and eighth grade in the

citizenship) and works right along with the Leader in Me

Owensboro Public Schools and Owensboro Catholic Schools.

program. Another program Sean started with fellow officer

“It’s what he was born to do,” Kelly said, summarizing

Mike Roby is Camp KOPS, which stands for Kids Obtaining

12 years of hearing Sean share stories about kids every day.

Positive Structure. Camp KOPS also reinforces respect and

Sometimes his stories were funny. Sometimes they were

leadership, but it’s other goal is to help kids experience the

sad. But they were always inspirational. “He enjoyed it, but

great outdoors.

it was a challenge. There would be funny anecdotes, but he

was also concerned for their home lives a lot of times. The

kids,” remembers Officer Jeremy Henry, who was Sean’s

kids trusted Sean and they confided in him. He always tried

D.A.R.E. partner for eight years. “He wanted to give them

to give them positive reinforcement any way he could.”

experiences and show them things they’ve never seen before.

When

Mountain

We’d take them out to Camp KOPS past the city lights and

Workshop came to Owensboro in October 2013, Officer

he’d have them listen to how quiet it was and look up at the

Schlachter was one of the stories chosen to be featured in

stars.”

the publication. The journalist who followed Sean that week

Western

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Kentucky

University’s

For Officer Sean, as the kids call him, D.A.R.E. was just

“For Sean, it was always about more than just teaching

Still another example is Boys to Men, a program where

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officers teach boys father figure lessons

change. During his last week on earth, in

"The uniform didn't define Sean. He was the same guy whether he was in uniform for D.A.R.E. or working in the after school program or coaching kids or put in the community. Sean was like a rockstar to those kids. He had a passion for helping kids and he loved them all the same. Now that he's passed, it motivates me even more to keep Camp KOPS going."

and skills like how to hammer a nail and

the compassionate care of Hospice at the

turn a bolt with a wrench.

Heartford House, a Yellow Ambulance

Beyond work, Sean was a dedicated

picked Sean up and took him to Malco

husband and father who coached his son’s

one last time so he could watch the new

teams from t-ball all the way up to high

Avengers movie with his family. A fitting

school soccer and was a “band dad” for his

end to a life devoted to fighting evil.

daughter’s marching band at DCHS. Even

after his son aged out of Daviess County

Owensboro has rallied around her family.

Youth Soccer, Sean continued to coach

In one of many touching stories of the

and even served on the board.

community’s outpouring of love to express

Then, 41 months ago, Sean received

appreciation for Sean’s life of service,

a brain cancer diagnosis that would

Owensboro Public Schools suggested the

truly put his super powers to the test.

family have Sean’s visitation in the gym at

The glioblastoma eventually led to his

Owensboro Middle School so generations

retirement from OPD, but it barely slowed

of students could pay their respects in the

him down. Even with brain cancer, Sean

school he served so passionately.

still coached soccer and continued his role

as band dad. Kelly says when Sean was

keep Sean’s memory alive by partnering

eventually confined to a wheelchair, his

with the Fraternal Order of Police to

response was, “Well you all better find me

host fundraisers to support the D.A.R.E.

something I can wheel onto the field.”

program and Camp KOPS, where the

He still volunteered with Boys to Men

"camper of the week" award has been

and still worked Camp KOPS last summer.

renamed the "Sean Schlachter Award."

But even as he kept on smiling through the

In another example, Owensboro Public

pain and encouraging everyone around

Schools is initiating a student mentor

him to stay strong, Sean passed peacefully

program where Owensboro Innovation

Officer Mike Roby,

in late May surrounded by his family and

Academy students will serve as mentors to

friends.

OPS elementary school students.

co-founder of Camp KOPS

Life for the Schlachter family may

never be the same, but some things never

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Kelly says it feels like the whole city of

And now, the family has decided to

When asked what Kelly would want

to say to the readers of Owensboro Parent

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in memory of her best friend and community hero, she said, “I would tell everyone to put on your cape. Because there’s a little bit of Superman in all of us. Everyone is capable of being someone else’s superhero. You don’t have to be a soldier or a cop. You just have to be someone that cares.”

What can we learn from Officer Sean? That

some of the most important things we learned in comic books are also true in real life. With great power comes great responsibility. So go the extra mile. Take the time to smile. Notice people. Make them feel welcomed, appreciated and respected. Have fun! Enjoy life. Make someone’s day. And make the world a little better than you found it.

Danny May is a regular contributor to Owensboro Parent. He and his wife, Kelly, are raising two very active boys, 10 and 8.

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DCMS Penny Challenge Celebrating Reading and Serving { by: katie albers }

s the librarian at Daviess County Middle School, I am always looking for ways to encourage kids to read because I believe reading builds good character, perseverance, and empathy. At our school we use a program called Accelerated Reader (AR) to give kids accountability with the books that they read. AR provides reading comprehension quizzes for thousands of titles, and is an easy way for teachers to keep kids responsible for reading goals. Each book is measured to have a certain reading level based on the complexity of the language of the book and a certain point value based on the length of the text. I wanted to celebrate the efforts that kids were making with their AR goals and so a few years

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ago I began the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Penny Challenge.â&#x20AC;? The reading classes visit my library every two weeks. Every morning I run reports for the classes that I will be seeing that day. These reports tell me how many points the different students have earned between now and their previous visit. Then my student helpers count out for as many AR points as each student earned. When the classes arrive for their visit, the first thing we do is celebrate how many AR points were earned over the previous two weeks by handing out the pennies to the kids who earned them and letting them add their pennies to their team jar. At the end of the school year, the team that has earned the most pennies gets to use the total amount of pennies

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earned by the entire school for how ever they want to celebrate. In the past, teams have had pizza parties or bought other treats for themselves. This year students at DCMS collectively earned over 48,500 AR points. That translates to 342,667,686 words read this school year! Now that is a lot of practice! This also means that the prize at stake this year was worth $485. That can buy a lot of pizza. This year it was the Cats Team from the 6th grade who contributed the most points, over 10,000! They also were home to two of our overall highest individual contributors, Michael Snyder, 827 points, and Sienaca Valdez, 524 points. Once the team realized that they had won the challenge, they began brainstorming how to celebrate, and this team decided that the best way to spend their winnings was through sharing it with St Jude’s Children’s Hospital. These students could have used the prize for their own fun, but instead they showed true character by presenting $225 to those in greater need. The “Penny Challenge” is an opportunity for our students to set and meet goals, to improve their reading skills, and to recognize their successes. And through the example of the Cats Team, we see that it is an opportunity for our students to serve others. That makes this librarian super proud! OP

Katie Albers grew up in Owensboro and loved words so much that she became a school librarian and even alphabetized her family: Josh, Katie, Lance, Mallory, Noelle, Oaken, and Polly (the cat).

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Family

2018

We are so excited to announce the winners of our Owensboro Parent Family Favorites contest! This is the first year Owensboro Parent has offered this contest, where you, our loyal and trustworthy readers, have the opportunity to make your voices heard! This year, over 2,000 of you cast your votes for favorite park, museum, pediatric dentist, preschool, and kids eat free restaurant (among many others). Take

a look at all of the Family Favorites and see if your choices made the cut!

RC favorite preschool

Cathedral Preschool

The joy of learning and being loved is evident in each child’s smile. Since 1986, Cathedral has been providing private yet affordable early childhood education to three, four and five-year old children in a warm and inviting environment. Under the ministry of St. Stephen Cathedral, the preschool provides a Christcentered atmosphere appropriate for children of all faith traditions. Cathedral Preschool Rated 5 STARS by the Kentucky ALL STARS Program, with one of the highest scores in the State and chosen by the Kentucky Department of Education as a training facility for the State ALL STARS rating personnel. 36 OWENSBORO PARENT

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favorite daycare

Charlotte’s Web Preschool & Nursery

Passionate and engaging teachers grow, learn, and imagine with your child at Charlotte’s Web Preschool & Nursery. They never miss an opportunity to blend play with early education curriculum, providing a balance between choice and structure activities, between group and individual pursuits, and between teacher and child experiences. Charlotte’s Web welcomes children of all abilities, with the commitment to provide quality care and education to each child. www.OwensboroParent.com

r favorite birthday cake

Dalishas Bakery & Cafe

Not only are cakes from Dalishas delicious (hence the name), but they are also beautiful and creative! Dalisha’s may be known for desserts, but they are also a lunch cafe, serving sandwiches, soup, quiche, and salad as well as a large variety of desserts daily.

favorite youth sports league Kids Football League (KFL) Everything KFL does is based on one question: Is it best for the kids? KFL emphasizes safety, character development, academics, life lessons, community involvement and a fun environment for kids to learn the game of football and cheer. KFL players and cheerleaders are rewarded for the academic success as much as their athletic success.

favorite park

smothers park The crown jewel of the downtown Owensboro renovation, Smothers Park has become a go-to spot for family fun! The park is home to three signature fountains, a spray park, the Shelton Memorial, and everyone’s favorite — Lazy Dayz Playground, which was named the top playground in the world by Landscape Architect’s Network in 2015.

favorite kids eat free location salsarita’s

With a bright, colorful, comfortable restaurant and signature Mexican dishes Salsarita’s is always an adult favorite. (Taco Tuesday is a way of life!) But kids eat free at Salsarita’s on Tuesdays and Sundays, making it a go-to location for Owensboro families! What kid doesn’t love a cheese quesadilla, chips, queso and a chocolate chip cookie? Salsarita’s also has a location in Evansville on 3910 East Morgan Ave. www.OwensboroParent.com

favorite kid-friendly restaurant chick-fil-a

Chick‑fil‑A Owensboro believes in providing guests the best restaurant experience they can. From the delicious chicken nuggets, to every “it’s my pleasure,” to the clean play area and the overall family environment, it’s no wonder Chick-fil-A Owensboro is the best kid-friendly restaurant! Did you know you can even turn your kids meal toy in for a free ice cream cone? July // August 2018 . OWENSBORO PARENT

favorite place for local weekend family fun

Trunnell’s Farm Market & Family Fun-Acre The premier agri-tainment venue for families of western Kentucky and southern Indiana, Trunnell’s is dedicated to providing your family with the absolute freshest grown Kentucky products and remarkable farm family fun. Trunnell’s is just a short drive out Hwy 431 (Frederica Street) or you can visit their second location on Hwy 54, which features a gourmet deli. They invite you and your family to visit them and share their refreshing view of the country. Trunnell’s is “Absolutely Fresh & Fun!”

favorite children’s consignment Robin’s Resale & Boutique

Serving Owensboro for 24 years, Robin’s offers consignment for the entire family as well as new, trendy boutique clothes for women of all sizes as well as monogramming.

favorite children’s shoe store shoe stop

It is an exciting time when your kids start walking — an important milestone in your baby’s life! But equally important is providing the right footwear to support their journey. Shoe Stop is ready to equip your beginning walkers with the best shoes as well as fitting them for shoes for every occasion as they grow up. Professional fittings and a wide variety to choose from means you are sure to find the best shoes for your kids!

favorite place for a kid’s haircut klutch

A fun atmosphere and barbers that make getting a hair cut fun are just two of the reasons why Klutch was named favorite kid’s haircut. Due to high volume, Klutch now works by appointment only. Schedule now with the free Booksy app.

favorite pediatrician dr. john houston

Dr. Houston is committed to providing comprehensive medical care to children and adolescents in a caring and supportive environment. He values long-term relationships with his patients and their families and has been serving Owensboro as a pediatrician for 35 years.

favorite kids clothing

Kidstop Children’s Boutique and Stride Rite Bootery Kidstop Children’s Boutique and Stride Rite Bootery specializes in clothing and shoes for girls preemie–16 and boys preemie-7, as well as Stride Rite shoes, toys, dolls, gifts, hair bows, and accessories. Kidstop offers clothing and gifts that are sure to be treasured and passed on for generations to come! 38 OWENSBORO PARENT

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favorite pediatric dentist dr. carol braun

Serving Owensboro for 32 years, Dr. Carol Braun offers preventive, restorative and limited surgical procedures to patients 0 to 18 years old. Dr. Braun is committed to matching the needs of her patients and their families with her dental skills and commitment to providing a safe and enjoyable dental visit. www.OwensboroParent.com

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favorite birthday party location

Elite Air Extreme Fun Center What better way to celebrate a birthday than with wall to wall trampolines? Elite Air trampoline park features over 75 trampolines including their famous angled wall trampolines, trampolines in their state-of-the-art airbags, dodge ball and their amazing main court.

favorite spray park

favorite gymnastics

owensboro gymnastics Owensboro Gymnastics has been in serving Owensboro since 1976. They offer classes from pottytrained age through high school. Classes range from beginner, intermediate and advanced classes that are one hour a week. They also have a multi-level competition team.

legion park

The oldest park in the city, Legion Park is a 23.75 acre community park. The zero-depth spray ground allows kids to interact through cascading and spraying water. The Spray Park is open from Memorial Day through the end of September.

favorite museum

Owensboro Museum of Science & History Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kind of special to bring your kids to the museum you remember visiting as a child. Little ones enjoy the the same interactive and fun exhibits you loved as a child, but also new features like the Owensboro Rotary Playzeum, Speedzeum and the traveling exhibits that rotate through the museum. The Owensboro Museum of Science & History has something for everyone and is a great venue for events! www.OwensboroParent.com

favorite dance school

Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dance Studio By offering classes for ages 2 & up in jazz, tap, ballet, modern, hip hop, contemporary, creative movement, acro dance, aerial dance, adult classes, competition team, and more, JDS allows every dancer to enjoy and explore the art of dance! July // August 2018 . OWENSBORO PARENT

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Distinguished

TEACHER Awards It is not an exaggeration to say that a great teacher can change a student’s life. As some of the most influential role models for developing students, teachers are responsible for more than just academic enrichment. Great educators connect with their pupils and reach them on multiple levels, because the best teachers are committed to their students’ well-being both inside and outside the classroom. By forging strong relationships, educators are able to affect virtually every aspect of their students’ lives, teaching them the important life lessons that will help them succeed beyond term papers and standardized tests. Owensboro Parent had this idea to honor teachers in our July/August issue. We asked you to nominate a distinguished teacher in your life and you responded in a BIG way! We received hundreds of nominations of teachers at every level and in all school systems with one common theme — making a difference in the life of a child. We narrowed the finalists to four — which was no easy task — and are proud to honor them as Owensboro Parent's Distinguished Teachers! Special thanks to our loyal advertisers who also wanted to honor these teachers by sponsoring our distinguished teacher contest and for donating a special gift to them.

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Cathy Manqueros

Sorgho Elementary

“…never met a more dedicated and hard working teacher.”

Holly Davis Estes Elementary

“…amazing for our kids but really the whole ELA family!”

Samantha Shelton

Estes Elementary

“…above and beyond as a teacher and friend.”

Mischelle Simon

Cravens Elementary

“She goes above and beyond for each of her students…”

Jan Carter

West Louisville Elementary

“She has always been a beacon of encouragement…”

Whitney Jewell Estes Elementary

“We consider her family…”

Rachelle Brown Meadow Lands Elementary

“…a wonderful and positive support.”

Christina Lodzik

Maximilian Montessori Academy

“…has changed my daughters life.”

Wendy Cooper Burns Elementary

“You rarely see her without a smile and she is always up for a challenge…”

Whitney Matthews

Apollo High School

“…not only an outstanding teacher, but she is an amazing human being.”

Carrie Munsey

Tamarack Elementary

“Her passion, hard work, leadership

Tonya Lewis

1ST GRADE AT NEWTON PARRISH | TEACHING FOR 28 YEARS "I would like to nominate Tonya Lewis as a distinguished teacher. She was my son’s 1st grade teacher at Newton Parrish Elementary this year, and she went above and beyond every single day. When he entered first grade he struggled with reading. She broke down his struggles and met him where he was. She pushed him and encouraged him every day. By the end of the year he was scoring above grade level on his assessments and reading books on grade level all by himself. He he was so excited and proud that he could finally do it! And she does this for every single student. She differentiated each child’s homework each week so that they could feel successful and build their confidence. She taught them about setting goals and tracking them. She patted them on the back when they didn’t quite get it and told them they would just keep working, but when they did meet the goal she would celebrate with them and tell them how proud she was. He looked forward to going to school each day to see what kind of adventure in learning they would have and he has said so many times how much he loves her and how much he will miss her. She doesn’t just come to work each day because it is her job, she comes to work each day because it is her passion. She arrives early and stays late so that she is prepared and has their work graded so she can know where to take them the next day. When I asked him why Mrs. Lewis was a good teacher he said, 'She is nice, she loves us and she teaches us so much!'" - Sarah Price, parent

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Amanda Kauffeld 6TH GRADE AT OWENSBORO CATHOLIC 4-6 CAMPUS TEACHING FOR 7 YEARS "Mrs. Kauffeld is a guide post for her students. She teaches them not only academics but how to be good people. She leads by example through patience, love and compassion. She consistently goes above and beyond for her students by finding strategies that work for each child, individually, and providing classroom accommodations as needed. If an issue with a child should arise, she provides discipline and support to the child so it becomes a learning experience from which the child can grow. She also keeps parents involved in the problem solving process and seeks to find the root cause of the issue and put classroom supports in place as needed. I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher for my son. I have seen him blossom under her guidance and grow into a fine young man. For that, she is distinguished." - Karissa Riter, parent

“I know she loves and cares for all of her students like they were her own children…”

Larkin Wetzel Burns Elementary

“It takes a special person to teach special children…”

Sarah McCarty Estes Elementary

“…an amazing person and teacher.”

Regina Moredock Cravens Elementary

“…she always goes the extra mile to help out her students.”

Zaletha Brown Newton Parrish

“…she cares about every student and always wants to do her very best teaching.”

Ashley Hurley Foust Elementary

“…there is something special when you know your child’s teacher loves their job.”

Miss Melissa and Miss Lindsay Maximilian Montessori Academy

“They have so much patience as they teach preschoolers to be independent and kind people…”

Andrea Millay Higgs Daviess County Middle School

“…she has an undeniable compassion for her students.”

Renee Hargrove Owensboro High School

“…is one reason I want to go back to college to continue my education.”

Stephanie Rhye Sorgho Elementary

“…she pushes when needed and steps back when needed as well.”

Jen Ruth Estes Elementary

“…a one of kind teacher who always has her students best interest in mind.” www.OwensboroParent.com

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Erin McCormick

Country Heights Elementary

“She is an extraordinary teacher that cares about her students and their success…”

Sarah Hardesty Audubon Elementary

“The world would benefit from more people like her…”

Donna Morgan

Meadow Lands Elementary

“She goes out of her way to help not just her students but the family as well…”

Sarah Ralph

Owensboro Middle School South “She never gave up on him in his challenging moments…”

Christina Rhodes

Trinity High School

“She always encouraged my kids…”

Mr. Lanham and Mr. Fountain Burns Middle School

“They believe in my son and push him to be better in everything he does…”

Jennifer Massey Cravens Elementary

“…she helped him learn in such a

Melissa Jarboe

12TH GRADE AT APOLLO HIGH SCHOOL | TEACHING FOR 20 YEARS "I believe that Mrs. Melissa Jarboe of Apollo High School in the Daviess County Public Schools district is the most deserving teacher to win this award. She stands out above all others, and she always goes above and beyond for her students. She has made my, and several of my fellow alumni's, senior year memorable, unique, and engaging. Not only did we learn how to write quality essays, analyze novels and poems, and study for the AP English Literature and Composition exam, but we also learned life lessons and gained some wisdom as we found our truths and paths to the end of senior year. Mrs. Jarboe is more of a second mother to her students, not just a teacher.

positive atmosphere that we have seen a huge change in how he viewed himself.”

Deana Anderson Southern Oaks Elementary

“…I feel like we hit the lottery getting such a kind, caring, compassionate teacher!”

Adrienne Condray Foust Elementary

“…with her help my son has been an honor roll student all year!”

Heather Payne Cravens Elementary

“…when she makes a promise...she keeps it! She told my son she would

Towards the beginning of this past school year, I was very nervous to be in her class. I knew it was going to be challenging, but I had no idea that it would not only challenge my mind with academic knowledge, but also my heart with genuine soul and raw passion for life. She incorporated real life into the classroom and expanded our thoughts to higher levels that I never imagined of reaching. She taught us how to see things from multiple perspectives in both literary works and the world around us. Mrs. Jarboe encourages her students to thrive because she knows they are full of potential, whether they know it or not. She has the kindest and purest soul that I have ever encountered. My senior year came with many bumps in the road. Not only did both of my grandparents (that I have been extremely close to my entire life) pass away within two months of each other, but my family also went through a house fire in which I lost everything, including all my clothing, my cap and gown, all my memorabilia from my grandparents, and my beloved dog. Upon receiving the news, Mrs. Jarboe offered her sincere sympathy as well as help with anything I might need, including just talking and decompressing. She didn't do this because I was a 'special case;' she did it because that's who she is as a person. Her devotion and love to her job is beyond real, and it's so much more than just a job to her. She lives for shaping the lives of young individuals and turning

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Krystal Williams them into not only better students, but better people. Mrs. Jarboe also made learning fun. Our classroom had a large bulletin board that was always filled with our ideas on the books we read. She taught in a way that engaged every student's mind and made them think beyond the surface of basic thought. My fellow classmates and I became a class of deep thinkers, intellectually and emotionally mature young adults, and passionate individuals with our own truths within us. With her guidance, we discovered that we are the hereos of our own journeys. We found our themes of life and the tones in which we will write the chapters that lie before us. That is why Mrs. Melissa Jarboe is my favorite teacher and certainly deserves a distinguished teacher award." - Jessica Rice, student

Char Waldron 6TH - 8TH GRADE AT HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TEACHING FOR 15 YEARS

"Mrs. Waldron is passionate about her job. She helps her students see the best in themselves, despite the differences in how we're all made. She recognizes that we are all different and have different learning styles and gifts, but helps us all to see that we are made in God's image and therefore have great value and that it's ok and good that we're all different. Her love for history helps make learning fun and exciting. She truly enjoys teaching the material to us. Mrs. Waldron is not only our teacher, but truly is our friend. In homeroom, we discuss our prayer requests and have a time of devotions. She prays for us in the classroom and also in her own life. Her goal is that we really are friends and by the time we leave after 8th grade and because of the friendship that has developed, she feels a hole when we are gone. She allows for plenty of time in devotions in the mornings and really wants to get to the heart of the issues brought up. She reminds us frequently that our walk with Christ is greater in importance even than the grades we get on assignments. Mrs. Waldron disciplines us in love, when needed, and then truly puts it out of her mind. She forgives and forgets, reminding us that we all make mistakes. She often times gives grace and will not discipline. During those times, she says she can do that because of the grace that God shows her and us, because of Jesus' dying on the cross for our sins. Lastly, Mrs. Waldron is funny and loves to take the time to really connect and have a good time with her students." - Jaci Stewart, student

Estes Elementary “Because of her dedication to my son, he gets to go on to the first grade…”

Ann-Michael Hamilton Cravens Elementary “She is definitely a shining star!”

Aimee Perez

Hager Preschool “It’s amazing to see someone so influential in my sons life and how much he has grown because of her…”

Jenni Shadowen

Burns Elementary “She recognizes each child’s differences, and encourages them to grow in their own strengths and individuality…”

Sarah Held and Renee Fiorella

Burns Elementary School “…had my son’s best interest in mind at all times.”

Jamie King

Brey’s Early Learning School “…makes my daughter feel safe, loved, and excited to be at school.”

Tammy Townsend

Burns Middle School “Most weekends, school breaks, and weeknights she’s found working in her classroom long after the school days end…”

Lori Thurman

Owensboro High School “She sets a good example by teaching them to respect others and their beliefs…”

Jennifer Crowley

Burns Elementary “She works hard in her classroom to make learning interesting and fun for everyone…”

Lisa Greer

Burns Elementary “She did many challenges in her class this year to entice students to really push themselves and master content…”

Kellie Childress

Burns Elementary “Her lessons include rigor and fun to ensure all students are learning content….” www.OwensboroParent.com

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scratch your summer plans { by: Micah Price, APRN }

etting outdoors is a great way to enjoy summer, so it’s important to know how to prevent and treat rashes, insect bites and stings! Most of the time, bites, stings and rashes are just an irritation. When they pose bigger problems, parents can feel concerned, frustrated and even frightened. Knowing how to recognize symptoms and problems can ease your mind and keep your children safe. SHOO, FLY (AND ALL OTHER BUGS!) For the most part, bug bites are not a big problem as long as they’re kept clean. That means disinfecting the bite, keeping your children’s nails trimmed and keeping them from scratching. Parents are often concerned their child has been bitten by a spider, but fortunately, spider bites are rare. However, if you suspect a bite by a dangerous spider like a black widow or brown recluse, seek immediate medical care. There are a few reasons to be concerned when it comes to bites and stings. Watch for a combination of these symptoms: • Redness or swelling around the bite that’s firm or painful • Fever • Drainage or oozing If your child is stung by an insect, do the following: • Remove the stinger (if it’s still there and above the surface of the skin) using the edge of a credit card or fingernail. Don’t use tweezers, as this can squeeze the stinger and release more venom. • Clean the skin with rubbing alcohol or a first aid ointment. • Treat the swelling with a cold compress or ice pack. This can also help with pain. • For stings, you can make a paste using water and either

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baking soda or meat tenderizer. Apply the paste to the affected area, which can help break down or neutralize the sting’s venom. Note: We promise we’re not ignoring the topic of ticks! See the article in this issue on page 72 by Dr. Shanna McGinnis for more about tick bites and tick-borne diseases. WHEN STINGS AND BITES BECOME DANGEROUS With certain insect stings or bites (especially bees, wasps, fire ants, etc.) your immune system can overreact, causing an allergic reaction. This can lead to a complication called anaphylaxis (pronounced Anna-fill-axis), which can be deadly and is a medical emergency. These symptoms indicate you need to call 911 right away: • Swelling of the face, especially on or around the lips and tongue (watch for difficulty swallowing) • Wheezing, coughing or difficulty breathing • Fainting, dizziness or feeling that you’re going to die Anaphylaxis can occur in other ways and you should call 911 in those situations too. A combination of two or more of any of the symptoms immediately above or below indicates a medical emergency: • Itching (including in the mouth or throat), redness, swelling or hives (swelling around a bite/sting can be large and doesn’t necessarily indicate a dangerous reaction) • Congestion, sneezing or a runny nose • Chest pain, tightness or rapid breathing • Weak pulse or passing out • Vomiting, diarrhea or cramps If you know your child has an insect allergy, make sure you know what to do. Have an up-to-date epinephrine auto-injector pen (your pediatrician or pharmacist can help you find coupons and rebates to make these easier to July // August 2018 . OWENSBORO PARENT

afford) and be ready to call 911. RASH DECISIONS Rashes and skin irritations are also very common during the summer and poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac definitely rank near the top of almost every parent’s “do not want” list. An oil on these plants’ leaves causes redness, rash, swelling, itching and painful blisters. You can also get a similar skin reaction from citrus fruit juice if left on the skin and exposed to sunlight, so wash your hands if you handle oranges, lemons or limes outdoors! When it comes to poison ivy and other poisonous plants, here are some key tips: • Avoid: Teach your children to identify and avoid them. (“Leaves of three, let them be!”). This also means that you should avoid handling these plants. If you are burning brush, leaves or wood, never burn these plants, as this can lead to inhaling fumes that can cause the reaction. • Dress up: Wearing proper clothing (especially gloves when working around poison ivy) can protect against these

plants and critters too! • Clean clothes: If exposed to the plant, make sure to wash ALL clothes and shoes with soap and water (soap is essential). The oil from the plant can easily transfer to skin if you don’t wash it off. • Wash right: If you touch the plant, wash with soap and water for at least 10 minutes. • Treat: For mild plant rashes, use calamine lotion or 1% hydrocortisone cream. These can reduce swelling and itching and relieve pain. If the rash is on or near the face or genitals, or if the rash is spreading or getting worse, it’s important to see a doctor soon. Would you like to know more? Visit www. healthychildren.org for more resources and tips. You can also call Owensboro Health’s nurse information line at 855-417-8555 if you have a question about a symptom or concern. The line can be called 24 hours a day and is staffed by licensed registered nurses. OP

Micah Price, APRN is a pediatric nurse practitioner with Owensboro Health Medical Group – Children’s Center. For more information or to schedule an appointment with an Owensboro Health provider, call 844-44-MY-ONE (844-446-9663).

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End of Summer Family Adventures you will only find in kentucky!

Summer isn't over yet! There are still plenty of weekends to make more family memories or go on one more epic road trip before school starts again. Here are some suggestions to soak up the rest of the summer at some of Owensboro Parent's favorite area attractions.

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Awesome Lazy River S h e p h e r d s v i l l e , KY

Do your kids love the lazy river at Holiday World? Then they will love the Awesome Lazy River — and at just two hours away, it’s is the perfect day trip for your water-loving family! You can rent floats — single ($15), double ($30), quad ($60), or The Tip: Typhoon ($120) which seats 5-6 people Rent the cooler — and float down the Salt River. The float for an extra average float takes about 2-3 hours and $5 and pack your a bus will take you back to the starting lunch and drinks point. You can float multiple times if for the day! you want! Children must be at least 5 years old to float. All children 12 and under must bring and wear their own life jackets, and everyone must sign a waiver.

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Cumberland Falls Just under four hours east of Owensboro, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is located in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Known as the “Niagara of the South,” the waterfall forms a 125-foot-wide curtain that plunges 7 stories into a boulderstrewn gorge. The mist of the falls creates the magic of the moonbow, only visible on a clear night during a full moon. This phenomenon appears nowhere else in the western hemisphere! 25 minutes south, Williamsburg, Kentucky is a great place to add to the vist. The Hal Rogers Family Entertainment Center is home to the Kentucky Splash Water Park. The center includes an 18,000 square ft. wave pool, a lazy river, a kiddy activity pool, a triple slide complex, a double slide tower, a championship miniature golf course, an arcade, a driving range, and its newest addition of a 18-site, full hookup campground with 5 tent sites (without utilities).

Prizer Point Marina & Resort C a d i z , ky

Prizer Point, situated along Lake Barkley, is surrounded by water on three sides with over 100 acres of hiking and biking trails to enjoy in Western Kentucky’s woodlands. Annual boat slips, waterfront RV sites, lakeside cabins, cottages, and condos are available to delight you and your family. Famous for unparrelled onsite family recreation — like an inflatable water park, ropes course and zip line — there’s no need to leave the resort during your stay.

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Red River Gorge

With soaring cliffs and majestic arches, Red River Gorge near Slade, Kentucky is an awe-inspiring place to visit. It may be the South’s best-kept secret, according to Southern Living magazine. Visitors love the Natural Bridge, hiking, camping, climbing — any outdoorsy family’s dream! But we found some unique ideas for your family’s stay in the Gorge. Why not truly enjoy the sights by staying in a tree house? That’s right, The Canopy Crew rents tress houses with perfect accommodations for a family and at around $165 a night, seems totally worth it! SUP Adventures, which stands for stand up paddle boarding, has a cavern glow SUP adventure in Slade. You can wind your way through a flooded limestone mine and experience the spacious caverns, history and amazing led light experience.

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There's an app for that!

5 Must-Have FREE Family Travel Apps Information from Family Vacation Critic

Skip the potty dance and find the closest restroom via the SitOrSquat: Restroom Finder app. Brought to you by Charmin, the free app lets you search for the closest bathroom to your location on a map or list. Find facilities that meet your needs by filtering the results for baby changing stations and handicap accessibility. And when you're done, rate the restroom so other users will know what to expect before they go. SitOrSquat is free on Apple and Android phones.

PackPoint Packing List

USA Rest Stops

Pack like a pro with PackPoint Packing List. This app suggests what to pack based on weather conditions in your destination, planned activities, and the number of nights you'll be away. For more tips, you can also note if you'll have access to laundry facilities, if kids will be repeating outfits during the trip, and if you'll be traveling internationally. PackPoint is free on Apple and Android smartphones.

Download USA Rest Stops before your family road trip and you'll never have to search for a gas station or convenience store again. This app lists rest stops along major highways in every state -- use the map to see how far you are from the closest rest stop, plus see how busy it is before you arrive. Activate notifications so you'll know when you're close to a rest stop, too, or see where they're located before you even leave home. USA Rest Stops is free on Apple and Android smartphones.

Waze No one likes traffic jams, especially when there are kids in tow. Waze is a free traffic and navigation app that uses real-time information to direct you to your destination. It will automatically re-route you around traffic jams, guide you with turn-by-turn voice instructions, tell you where the closest gas station is, and estimate your time of arrival, plus your friends' time of arrival if you're all heading to the same place. Waze is free on Apple, Android and Windows smartphones.

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The License Plate Game Every time you see one of the 51 state license plates, make note in this app â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it will check it off of a list and mark where you saw the plate along your route on a map. The app offers multiple pictures of each license plate. Plus, users can take photos of new plates they find and upload them to the app. The License Plate Game is free on Apple smartphones.

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Newport Aquarium Newport, KY

Newport Aquarium showcases thousands of animals from around the world in a million gallons of water. You’ll be amazed at all there is to see and do, including fun and interactive activities, like touching a shark or meeting a penguin. Newport Aquarium is open to the public 365 days a year and is located only two minutes from Downtown Cincinnati at Newport on the Levee, which is a multi-level urban and retail entertainment center on the Ohio River. Take in an afternoon movie at AMC Newport, have arcade fun at GameWorks, satisfy your taste buds at any one of the delicious dining venues, bowl your best game at Axis Alley, and watch the gorgeous sunset over the Cincinnati skyline. All of this and more is waiting for you at Newport on the Levee.

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Tip:

Take the short 6-minute drive to Bellevue, KY, home of Schneider’s Sweet Shop. Schneider’s has been serving the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area since 1939. They make all of their own chocolates and cream candies right on the premises, using only the freshest and purest ingredients. Schneider’s offers a wide assortment of chocolates, fudges, caramels and much more, but their specialty is their Opera Creams. Opera cream, a delicious white creamy center made with pure cream, milk and sugar coated in milk or dark chocolate, was developed years ago by an old German candy maker for the Cincinnati Opera.

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3 Ideas to Keep Kids Entertained in the Car (that don’t involve screens) Get a paper map Trace your route with a highlighter and mark desired stops. Get the kids involved in doing this. The kids will learn some geography, and you’ll have a backup if GPS goes out.

Make a travel journal

4 perfect Snacks

for Road Trips

Frozen squeezable yogurt tubes. When they aren’t frozen, they can get messy, but freeze them and you have a great snack on the go.

Trail mix. Make your own with dry cereal, chocolate chips, coconut, raisins, and almonds or a variety of different dried fruits and nuts.

A travel journal can keep kids busy and capture memories of your family trip. Give each child a notebook and washable crayons or markers. You could even pack a glue stick or double-sided tape for adding postcards, ticket stubs, and other mementos from your trip.

Tortilla roll ups.

Christmas in July

Cut up veggies.

Wrap a couple of small toys or trinkets from a dollar store. Wrap them in old wrapping paper and let the kids choose one every couple of hours. It’s great to use as incentive to keep your kids good in the car!

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Take small flour tortillas, spread them with nut butter, seed butter, or cream cheese and jelly for a fun and healthy snack.

Choose colorful carrots, red peppers, snap peas, cucumbers and celery cut into easy-to-eat sticks.

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Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park

daw s o n s p r i n g s , ky Does your family need a beach vacation, but the cost and distance are preventing you from getting your feet to the sand? Why not consider a beach vacation in Kentucky? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right! You can enjoy a beach right here in the Commonwealth!

Also: Check out these other three beach days you can have right in your own state: Big Bear Resort on Kentucky Lake in Benton, KY; Lighthouse Landing in Grand Rivers, KY; Green Turtle Bay in Grand Rivers, KY.

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10 Things to do before the end of Summer! 1. Explore the Greenbelt! Whether you enjoy walking, running, skating, or bicycling for recreation or to reach a destination, the 15-mile Adkisson Greenbelt Park is an enjoyable and healthy place to be. 2. Have a homemade pizza night. Just hit your supermarket and buy all the fix-ins and let everyone make their favorite pizzas. 3. Check out Golfland USA (1864 Old Calhoun Rd.) for a fun, affordable family night out! Mini golf, batting cages, go karts, a bungee trampoline, inflatable slide and bouncy house are sure to keep your kids entertained! 4. Have a D.I.Y. day. You know that Pinterest board of crafts you’d like to make but just haven’t gotten around to? Now's the time—with the help of your kids. Beat the end-of-summer blues by heading to your local craft store to gather up DIY supplies and spending the day craftin’. Find a nice space on your porch or in the yard to do the crafts, so you can enjoy the summer air as the family gets crafty. 5. Plan a family photo shoot. Ask a pal to take some nice snaps of your entire crew in the summertime glow. Pose for traditional shots, but mix in a few while you play a game or read a book for some precious candid moments.

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6. Start and finish a puzzle. Let a challenging thousand-piecer take over your dining table for a few days. It's a great ongoing activity for rainy afternoons (or any other "I'm bored!" moments). 7. Help out your favorite cause. Whether you raise a few dollars with a lemonade stand or volunteer in person, teach your kids that their free time is well-spent helping people in need. 8. Neighborhood block party. Whether you are great friends with your neighbors or need an excuse to get to know the neighborhood, a block part can be great fun for adults and kids. Ideas for the kids include a water balloon fight, slip n’ slide or bubble blowing party. 9. We listed six Kentucky road trips you can make, but just across the river in Evansville, families can find lots to do before summer ends. Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical Garden and Children’s Museum of Evansville are two of our favorites for family fun! 10. Plan a party. As carefree days come to a close, celebrate the summer with a back-to-school block bash! Invite all of your friends to party-down one more time before summer ends. Keep it simple, relaxed and low stress and have the kids suggest games and/or crafts for the young set. The party can also be a great way see classmates before school starts to ease first day jitters.

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havin’ fun, gettin’ it done! bringing peace back to household chores with kids { by: katie albers }

It is essential that we give our children chores to do. Chores teach kids responsibility, teamwork, gratitude, and how to take care of a home. But it can be hard to get kids to buy-in on helping out. Take this quiz to determine how to make chore time more like fun time at your house! 1 HOW OLD IS YOUR CHILD? A. 1 year to 5 years old B. 6 years to 11 years old

Mostly A’s WORK TOGETHER

These kids work best when working with you. Use chore time as special time together. The important thing here is to demonstrate the right attitude about the task. If the child thinks that you hate doing this chore, he will hate doing this chore as well. Find the fun in the task and do it with a smile on your face. Gently correct as the child works and praise his successes!

C. 12 years to 18 years old

2 HOW DOES YOUR CHILD PREFER TO WORK AND PLAY? A. One on one B. With a group of people C. Alone

3 WHAT MOTIVATES YOUR CHILD THE MOST? A. Positive attention from you B. Winning with or without a prize C. Having choice and independence

4 WHAT IS YOUR CHILD’S ATTITUDE TOWARD CHORES? A. Generally cranky B. Bored, but not resentful C. OK with it

5 HOW DEPENDABLE IS YOUR CHILD? A. Everything is a distraction B. 1 or 2 reminders might be needed C. You can count on this kid

6 HAS THE CHILD BEEN THOROUGHLY TRAINED ON HOW TO DO THIS CHORE? A. Not yet B. We’ve been over it a couple times

Mostly B’s

MAKE CHORE TIME, GAME TIME If cleanup time is a group activity then it is easy to add an element of fun to it. The game can be as simple as who can fill up their basket of toys the fastest or who can fold the highest stack of towels. For more game ideas see “Chore Games” on the next page!

Mostly C’s LEAVE A LIST

If you’ve got an older kid who knows how to get the job done, there is no need to nag about chores. Simply leave a list on the counter (or in a text message) with a deadline. “Please empty the trash, clean your bathroom sink, and start your laundry before dinner this evening. Love, Mom #adulting #preparingyoutogo #growinguptoofast #bestmomever” Discuss beforehand the consequences of not completing the jobs on time and then step back and watch them succeed.

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games supervisor swap Everyone works together in the same room. Each kid is assigned a job to complete and another kid to supervise. For example: cleaning the bathroom with three kids. Kid A cleans the shower and supervises Kid B. Kid B cleans the toilet and supervises Kid C. Kid C cleans the sink and supervises Kid A. Mom or Dad is the general manager. If a job is not done well, the supervisor gets to fix it. If the job is done well, the supervisor gets the praise. This game teaches kids to work together, take responsibility, and do the job well. In the end, everyone can win!

check! off! chores! This game is perfect for very little kids and for very big jobs like a terribly messy bedroom. Make a list breaking the space down into as many tiny jobs as you can think of. For example: Put books in bookcase Fold blankets Hang dresses Pick up all the Barbie dolls and accessories Pick up all the Legos Pick up all the play food Pick up all the trash Pick up the stuffed animals Change the sheets Etc. In Round 1, every player picks a job. Then you gather together in huddle style and all together shout, “Check! Off! Chores!” then everyone rushes to do their small task. Once every task is completed you come back together for a victory dance and a small reward like one M&M. Then you begin Round 2 by picking a new chore and shouting again. Before you know it, the room is clean and everyone has had a great time!

musical chores This game is like “Check! Off! Chores!” in that you take a big job and break it into lots of little jobs. Tape the names of the players to the wall and let them start by picking a job to do and taping the name of the job underneath the name of the player. Once the music starts, everyone gets busy with their task. When the music stops, everyone must rush to find a different job by grabbing the name of the job off the wall. If you the job you picked next is finished, you get to just hang out for the next round of music while everyone else completes the jobs from that round. However, when the music stops again, everyone must switch jobs again. Music starts and stops until all the jobs are complete.

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wheel of choredom Sometimes there are chores that are just a chore! No one wants to do them, but they still need to get done. So, make the process a little more fun by adding a little luck to the equation. Get out your Game of Life board or any small game spinner and assign chores to each of the spaces. Everyone takes a spin and is assigned a job. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really daring, leave a free space. Whoever spins that lucky spot doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to take a chore! Then assign rewards to each of the spaces and have the players spin again. This way the players have something to look forward to as they work.

chores by age AGES 2-3

AGES 4-5

pick up toys put away silverware match socks put away folded laundry

clean mirrors & glass doors pick up sticks in the yard dry dishes dust baseboards

AGES 6-8

AGES 9-11

AGES 12+

wash dishes empty dishwasher clean toilet make bed hang up laundry

load dishwasher clean shower and tub mow lawn vacuum wash and dry laundry

any chores that are required to run a household

Regardless of age, successful completion of a task is heavily dependent on positive training and supervision. Some 5-yearolds may love running the vacuum while some 11-year-olds may never learn to load the dishwasher correctly! Good training takes time and patience, but in the end, it saves frustration. OP

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distracted

driving

PARENTS ARE GUILTY, TOO!

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MANUAL DISTRACTIONS HANDS OFF THE WHEEL

This common distraction involves taking one or both of your hands off the steering wheel in order to accomplish another task. This can include smoking, eating, reaching into the back seat to get something, or trying to soothe a fussy child.

VISUAL DISTRACTIONS EYES OFF THE ROAD

This distraction involves removing your eyes from the road for any period of time. This may involve turning around to talk to a child, reading text messages, changing the radio station/CD/ DVD, or checking directions on your navigation system.

COGNITIVE DISTRACTIONS FOCUS OFF THE ROAD

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e often like to refer to it as multi-tasking. We place one hand (or knee) on the steering wheel, while we hand out meals to the children in the backseat, change DVDs, or put on the last of our make-up in the mirror. Some of us even go as far as reading the paper, catching up on social media, and returning calls and text messages while en route to our destinations. At the same time, we usher warnings to our teenagers about the dangers of texting and driving. What kind of example are we setting for our children with the questionable driving habits we display on a daily basis? The answer, unfortunately, is not a very positive one. Just like other desirable (or undesirable) behaviors in life, our children are looking to us as role models. University of Michigan research professor, Ray Bingham says, “Parents should know that every time they get behind the wheel with their child in the car they are providing a visible example that their child is likely to follow.” A U of M study also showed that teens who grow up in a household where mom and dad drive distracted are two to four times more likely to also drive distracted. According to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis, “Each day in the United States, approximately nine people are killed and more than 1,000 injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver.” To understand the very real concerns behind distracted driving, parents must first understand the different types of distractions facing drivers on the road. (See sidebar on left.) Although each of these distractions poses a danger to drivers and their passengers, there is a reason why texting appears to pose the largest danger. With over 90% of drivers reportedly owning a cell phone, texting is the one activity that the majority of drivers participate in that involves all three forms of distraction. In the end, the most important thing to remember is, “Driver education begins the day a child’s car seat is turned around to face front.” Tina Sayer, Toyota CSRC (Collaborative Safety Research Center) principal engineer and teen safe-driving expert, says, “The actions parents take and the expectations they set for young drivers each day are powerful factors in encouraging safe behavior behind the wheel. Seat belts and good defensive driving skills are critical. However, the one piece of advice I would give to parents to help them keep newly licensed drivers safe on the road is to always be the driver you want your teen to be.” www.OwensboroParent.com

Take this brief survey to see where you rate as a Distracted Driver: 1 WHEN DRIVING, DO YOU: A. Keep your phone off or out of reach. B. Use a hands-free device or service on your automobile. C. Return calls, and only return text messages when stopped. D. Talk on the phone, text, respond to email, and check social media.

2 HOW MANY TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH HAVE YOU TRIED TO ACCOMPLISH A TASK SUCH AS EATING, READING, WRITING, OR TEXTING WHILE YOU WERE DRIVING? A. 0 B. Less than 10 C. Less than 20 D. Daily

3 IF YOUR CHILD(REN) GET ANXIOUS IN THE BACK SEAT, DO YOU: A. Pull over safely to attend to their needs. B. Try talking to them calmly or change the station or CD to play their favorite music. C. Pick up the dropped pacifier or sippy cup at the stoplight. D. Turn around to offer attention, hand out snacks, and pick up dropped items from the floor below them.

4 DO YOU: A. Feel that getting your children to their destination safely is your number one priority. B. Feel that you are able to talk to others in the car and drive without a concern. C. Think talking on the phone and accomplishing small tasks while traveling saves time. D. Think that as long as the children are happy, it doesn’t matter what you have to do while driving to keep them that way.

5 WOULD YOU RATE YOUR OWN DRIVING AS: A. Ten and two, eyes on the road at all times. B. Eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, except when the music gets old. C. I just need to reply to that text real quick. D. There is nothing I cannot do while driving with my knees.

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STRANGEST DOCUMENTED DRIVING DISTRACTIONS: Public displays of affection Styling hair Changing clothes

results: Mostly A’s

Mostly C’s

You are a safe and cautious driver who follows the rules of the road. You take time to accomplish minimal tasks before leaving the house and have learned how to meet the needs of small passengers without taking your hands and eyes off the road. Keep up the good work!

You desire to be a safe driver and want to follow the rules. However, you see stoplights and stop signs as permission to complete small tasks. You may want to consider a hands-free device, and pulling over to eat drive-thru meals or to check on small children or pets.

SAFE DIVER SAFETY RATING: 5

MODERATE MULTI-TASKER SAFETY RATING: 2

Applying make-up Brushing and/or flossing teeth Taking selfies Switching drivers Painting toenails Using a laptop Reading a book, magazine, or newspaper

Mostly D’s

Mostly B’s

MINIMAL MULTI-TASKER SAFETY RATING: 3 You are a relatively safe driver who mainly focuses on the task of driving. You only tend to other tasks when it is absolutely necessary. Continue to keep your attention on the road, keeping in mind that even the smallest distractions can endanger the safety of your passengers.

MASTER MULTI-TASKER SAFETY RATING: 0 Driver beware. You often see the commute to work or school as the time to finish the unaccomplished tasks of the day. You may need to turn off your cell phone while driving, allow yourself a few extra minutes in the morning to eat or put on make-up, and designate a co-pilot for changing radio stations and tending to other passengers.

Melody Ann Wallace is a sixth grade language arts teacher at Daviess County Middle School that has been writing since she was old enough to hold a crayon, and is currently working on her first novel.

did you know?

According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, “Distracted driving laws in Kentucky prohibit all drivers from texting, and also ban novice drivers from all cell phone use. Bus drivers are also banned from using cell phones while behind the wheel. Kentucky is one of the states with the mildest penalties for distracted driving, but the enforcement of these laws is pretty strict.”

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to engage your teen this summer When kids are young, often the parents of older kids will make a point to tell you to “treasure every moment, because you will blink your eyes and they will be out of the house.” Well, summer is halfway over, and you need to hear the same. And, believe it or not, your teens want you to make the effort to know them and spend time with them (even though they don’t always know how to say it or act like it.) Here is a short list of ways you can intentionally engage your teen while they are in summer mode:

Do something with them they will enjoy, even if you might not particularly like it. Enter into their world (video game, movie, take a walk, etc.)

Go get ice cream. Plan a day trip or an overnight. (Semipro baseball game, canoe the Green River near Mammoth Cave, visit the Corvette Museum, go to a nearby city, go on a hiking adventure like Shawnee National Forest’s Garden of the Gods)

Ask them who their top three friends are and why. Get out pictures from their childhood and share memories of them. Get out pictures from your teen years and be brave enough to tell them about your life as a teenager — how you felt, embarrassing stories, struggles with parents and friends.

Have a backyard cookout for them and their close friends. Try and get to know them. The road to parenthood is paved with good intentions, but only those who are intentional really succeed. Take the time, plan, and invite your kids into a deeper relationship. Make sure they know that you desire to know them and spend time with them. Not everything will go as planned...that’s ok.

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don’t get

Ticked Off!

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esky bug bites during the warm months of summer are not only a major nuisance, but they can sometimes make us sick. Although tick bites are often painless, they are one of the most worrisome pests because of their ability to spread infections. Lyme disease is the tickborne infection that I am asked about most often, but here in Kentucky, Lyme disease is quite rare. There are, however, some other illnesses that are spread by ticks here in the bluegrass state. Let’s start with the basics. Ticks are technically arachnids because, like spiders, they have eight legs in their adult state. They require a host to feed on in order to progress from their larval stage to their adult stage. The host is usually a mammal, bird, or reptile. Various species of ticks can pick up particular species of bacteria along the way and then transmit the bacteria to their host as they feed. Fortunately, not every tick bite will lead to an infection. A tick cannot transmit a bacterial infection unless it has picked up a bacteria from another host. In addition, the longer a tick is attached to the host, the more likely it is to spread a pathogen. A tick that is only attached for a short time is not likely to transmit infection. It is crucial to do routine tick checks after spending time outdoors, particularly in areas where ticks may be abundant. Hiking trails and wooded areas, especially those with long grasses and abundant bushes, are high traffic areas for ticks. Your own backyard may contain ticks, too. Don’t forget to check hidden places like armpits, inside and around ears, the belly button, between legs, and in the scalp. Taking a shower soon after coming indoors is also a good idea. Research has shown that a shower within two hours of coming inside can reduce the risk of contracting tick-borne illnesses, probably because unattached ticks are washed off and a thorough tick check can be performed. In addition to examining the skin, clothing, pets, and outdoor gear should be checked for ticks when coming indoors. Wash clothing in hot water or place in a dryer on high heat for at least 10 minutes. If a tick does get attached to the skin or a pet, it should be removed as soon as possible with clean, finetipped tweezers. A device designed for tick removal may also be used. Grip the tick close to the skin and www.OwensboroParent.com

apply steady upward pressure. Pulling the tick out too quickly or twisting it can leave remnants of the mouth in the skin. The site of the bite should be cleaned with soap and water or rubbing alcohol. The most prevalent tick species in our area are the lone star tick, the American dog tick, and the brown dog tick. The infections most commonly caused by these types of ticks are ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), and southern tick-associated rash illness (STARI). Patients who become infected typically have fever and some sort of rash. The rash is not necessarily at the site of the bite, but it can be. Other accompanying symptoms may include headache, muscle aches, and fatigue. Because of the overlap in symptoms between these infections and other tick-related illnesses, like Lyme disease, the geographic location where the bite occurred is key when determining a diagnosis. For patients with a travel history to the northeast or mid-Atlantic regions, Lyme disease is more of a concern than in Kentucky and other southern states. There is a rare tick-related condition that is not caused by an infection, but rather a toxin in the tick’s saliva. It is called tick paralysis. After the tick attaches

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to the skin and releases the toxin, the patient experiences a rapid onset and progressive paralysis that is ascending, meaning that it starts in the feet and moves up the body. The danger is that the paralysis can eventually reach the diaphragm and impair breathing, which can be fatal. This is another reason it is so important to perform tick checks. As the saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” That could not be truer than when it comes to tick-borne illness. Although the aforementioned infections are treatable with antibiotics, making the diagnosis is often difficult and the associated complications can be serious. Some preventive measures have already been mentioned. In addition, treating clothing and outdoor gear with a repellent designed to deter ticks is advised. Visit epa.gov/insect-repellents to find a list of products. Don’t get ticked off this summer! Keep these helpful tips in mind to avoid or get rid of ticks. OP

Dr. Shanna McGinnis board-certified pediatrician with Owensboro Health Pediatrics. She is also the mother of 3 children.

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Homemade

nice cream PHOTOS BY JAMIE ALEXANDER

What’s better than a delicious, cold dessert on a hot summer day? A guilt-free one. That’s right! We have provided you with step-by-step instructions on how to mix your favorite flavors into one healthy dish with this homemade Neapolitan ice cream recipe! With only four ingredients, this vegan, gluten-free treat is sure to become a favorite for your entire family to enjoy this summer!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED VANILLA: ›› 2 ripe bananas ›› 2 tablespoons of unsweetened vanilla almond milk STRAWBERRY: ›› 2 ripe bananas ›› 1 ¼ cup of strawberries,

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CHOCOLATE: ›› 2 ripe bananas ›› ¼ cup of cocoa powder ›› 2 tablespoons of unsweetened vanilla almond milk

PREPARATION 1. The night before, cut your bananas into thin slices and strawberries into quarters. In single layers, place the fruit on a baking sheet. Cover with cling wrap and freeze. 2. For the vanilla, add 2 frozen bananas and 2 tablespoons of unsweetened vanilla almond milk into a blender. Blend until smooth. Scoop into a bowl. Cover and place into freezer until needed. 3. For the strawberry, add 2 frozen bananas, frozen strawberries and 2 tablespoons of unsweetened vanilla almond milk. Blend until smooth, scraping down if needed. Scoop into a bowl. Cover and place into freezer until needed. 4. For chocolate, add 2 frozen bananas, cocoa powder and unsweetened vanilla almond milk. Blend until smooth. 5. In a 9x5 inch loaf pan, scoop large servings of the vanilla, strawberry and chocolate ice cream. 6. Smooth out the top. Serve immediately or cover and freeze for later. Allow 10-15 minutes to thaw before serving. ENJOY! www.OwensboroParent.com

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the kids eat free list

Every Day

Tuesday

O’Charley’s – Free kids meal (ages 10 &

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s – Free kids meal (ages 12 & under) with the purchase of an adult entrée from 4-8pm

under) with the purchase of adult entrée

Monday Catfish Willy’s – $1.99 kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal Grandy’s – 99¢ kids meals with the purchase

TGI Fridays – Free kids meal (ages 12 & under) with the purchase of an adult entrée Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn - Up to 2 kids eat free (ages 10 & under) from 4-9pm with adult buffet purchase

purchase of an adult meal from 5-8pm Huddle House – 1 free kids meal when you spend $6.99 or more on adult entrée

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Fazoli’s – Up to 3 99¢ kids meals with the purchase of an adult entrée

of an adult meal

Zaxby’s – Up to 3 99¢ kids meals with the

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Denny’s – Up to 2 free kids meals with an adult meal purchase

Pizza By the Guy – 1 free kids buffet for (ages 10 & under) with an adult purchase with a drink on Tuesdays from 5-8pm Pizza Hut (South Frederica location) – 1 free child buffet with the purchase of an adult buffet from 4:30-7pm Salsarita’s – Free kids meal with the purchase of $5 or more adult entrée; dine in only Trunnell’s 54 Deli – 1 free kids meal with the purchase of a signature sandwich

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Huddle House – 1 free kids meal when you spend $6.99 or more on adult entrée

Lure Seafood & Grille – Free kids meal with purchase of adult entrée

Wednesday

Wheatgrass Juice Bar – Free kids smoothie with adult purchase

McDonald’s – $1.99 Happy meals; dine-in only from 4-7pm Firehouse Subs – Up to 2 kids eat free (12 & under) all day with purchase of an adult meal Donatos – Up to 2 free individual 1-topping pizza/ per child (12 and under) with the purchase of a large pizza; dine-in only from 5-8pm

Long John Silver’s – $1.99 Kids meals all day

Sunday Briarpatch – 1 free kids meal (10 & under) per adult entrée Maloney’s – Free kids meals from 11am-2pm

Burger Theory (located in the Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront) – Free kids meal (ages 12 & under) with purchase of an adult meal; breakfast, lunch & dinner

Salsarita’s – Free kids meal with the purchase of $5 or more adult entrée; dine in only

Thursday

Texas Roadhouse – 1 free kids meal per adult entrée from 11am – 3pm

Bee Bop’s – Free kids meal (12 & under) with the purchase of adult meal after 5pm Dairy Queen (Frederica Location) – Up to 2 $1.99 kids meals

Pizza By the Guy – 1 free buffet for kids (ages 10 & under) with adult purchase with a drink from 11:30am-2pm

Trunnell’s 54 Deli – 1 free kids meal with the purchase of a signature sandwich

Firehouse Subs – Kids eat free (12 & under) all day with purchase of adult meal; up to 2 kids per adult

Saturday

*The Kids Eat Free list is subject to change. Please contact restaurants to

Maloney’s – Free kids meals from 11am-2pm

ensure their participation.

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july // august Informing parents about fun, local events is a priority for Owensboro Parent. Our magazine compiles events from across the city and county. So when your family is looking for something to do, check out the Owensboro Parent calendar, where you will find information on local events, including event descriptions, locations, dates, times and price. Want to include your event? Contact the editor at ashley@tannerpublishing.com.

ALL MONTH

OWENSBORO REGIONAL FARMERS MARKET Find out why fresh is best! The Market features locally grown vegetables, flowers, meats and baked goods. The Market is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the 1205 Triplett Street location. Though September 1, a satellite market is also located at the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, 1201 Pleasant Valley Road, on Wednesday from 1:30 - 5 p.m. THE EDGE ICE CENTER Cool down this summer at Edge! Daytime public sessions: Sunday and Sunday 1 – 4 p.m. for $6; Wednesday and Thursday 1 – 4 p.m. for $4; Evening public sessions: Friday and Saturday 7 – 10 p.m. for $8.

MONDAY, JULY 2

FREE BABY/TODDLER STORYTIME DCPL’s

youngest guests (ages 0-2) and their caregivers are invited to join in stories, songs and movement to help them prepare for a life of learning. Stay to play and socialize with a craft or other activity; 9:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org

FREE PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Young learners (ages 3-5) and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and movement to help them prepare for school. Stay to play and socialize with a craft or other activity; 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org

OPEN PLAY AT OWENSBORO GYMNASTICS Do your kids need to burn a little energy? During Open Play at Owensboro Gymnastics, your kids can play on four large inflatables, play on the balance beams and even jump in the giant foam pit! 10 –

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11:30 a.m. every Monday; $10 per child for children age 13 and under. You do not have to be a member to play!

TUESDAY, JULY 3

FREE TINY DANCERS Join the library for an exciting dance party with songs, movement, rhymes, and just plain fun. Parents and caregivers are invited to join in and show off their dance moves (ages 5 and younger). 10 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4

Independence Day FREE ALL AMERICAN FOURTH OF JULY Join in the Independence Day celebration! At 4 p.m. the All American Fourth of July begins at the Owensboro Convention Center with free activities for everyone. Reserved seating and meal packages are available for purchase at the Convention Center. Live music starts at 5 p.m. at McConnell Plaza with food trucks and vendors all along Veterans Blvd. When the sun goes down the fireworks begin! Grab your favorite spot in Smothers Park and enjoy the area’s largest fireworks display celebrating our nation’s birthday!

Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org FREE PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Young learners (ages 3-5) and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs, and movement to help them prepare for school. Stay to play and socialize with a craft or other activity; 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org FREE VIDEO GAME DESIGN Join DCPL for this eight-week workshop where teens will learn basic video game coding concepts by creating different types of games, including racing, platform, launching, and more! Registration required. Open to teens ages 13-18; 4 p.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org

NATURE CAMP AT THE JOE FORD NATURE Center If you love learning about nature, things in nature, and being surrounded by nature, the Joe Ford Nature Camp program is for YOU! We have a lot of exciting things planned as we start the new Joe Ford Nature Camp

THURSDAY, JULY 5

FREE BABY/TODDLER STORYTIME DCPL’s youngest guests (ages 0-2) and their caregivers are invited to join in stories, songs and movement to help them prepare for a life of learning. Stay to play and socialize with a craft or other activity; 9:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020

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programs in 2018. All Nature Camp programs are offered at no charge. However, it is requested a $5 donation be given per child per class session to be able to continue Joe Ford’s wish of offering nature-related programs to our community. Register for the Nature Camp by filling out the form online or by contacting Deborah at (270) 344-05096 or email @ jfncdirector2017@gmail.com. Sessions @ 9 – 11:30 a.m., ages 7-10; Session @ 1 – 3:30 p.m., ages 11-13; Joe Ford Nature Center, 3870 W 2nd Street in Owensboro. MISS PRE-TEEN DAVIESS COUNTY The 2018 Miss Pre-teen Daviess County Pageant will be held at the Hines Center, 1 Wellness Place, Philpot, Kentucky, 42366. The event begins at 6 p.m. This pageant is open to Daviess, McLean, Ohio, Hancock, Webster, Henderson, Union, Hopkins, and Muhlenberg county girls ages 8-12. Contestant entry fee is $30. For more information, contact Latasha Shemwell at 270-231-9686. FREE THURSDAY OPEN JAM Great time to experience Bluegrass Music during open jam session on the first Thursday of each month. The jam takes place from 6-9 pm and is open to everyone. Pickers of all skill levels are encouraged to participate. The Bluegrass Museum is open during this time and FREE for everyone! 6 – 9 p.m.; Please call the International Bluegrass Museum for more information at 270-926-7891.

FRIDAY, JULY 6

FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5 is a summer-long series of free outdoor concerts held every Friday on the 8-block, stunningly beautiful Owensboro, Kentucky riverfront.

MISS DAVIESS COUNTY PAGEANT The 2018 Miss Daviess County Pageant will be held on Friday, July 6, 2018, the event begins at 6 p.m. This pageant is open to Daviess County girls ages 16-21. There is a contestant entry fee of $50. For more information, contact director Bayli Boling at 270-302-4546, or by email at daviesscountyfairpageants@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 7

LIVE KFL REGISTRATIONS Sign up to play

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or cheer for KFL at Academy Sports July 7 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. and July 8 from 12 – 4 p.m. KFL offers flag football from ages 5-8; rookie/tackle for grades 1/2, 3/4, and 5/6 and cheerleading for ages 5-12. OWENSBORO REGIONALS FARMERS MARKET Every weekend the market is a great place for families to visit and shop together. This Saturday’s event is Independence Bank’s Revolutionary Market Day; 1205 Triplett Street. STOP, DROP AND RUN 5K The first Stop, Drop and Run 5K will take place at 8 a.m. at Moreland Park. Proceeds from the run will benefit families in our community after they have experience a fire. Our local firefighters are always working hard for the citizens of Owensboro-Daviess County. Now they are inviting others to join in on the fight at the Stop, Drop, and Run 5K. The cost of the run is just $20 and includes a t-shirt if you get registered before Thursday, June 21. Youth 17 and under cost is $15 until June 21. 1ST WEEKEND WONDERS: VOLUNTEER WORK SESSION Join Western Kentucky Botanical Garden as thefirst Saturday of each month (March thru October) as they prep, plant and prune The Garden. MARKET DAYS AT PRESERVATION STATION Market Days are held the first weekend of every month Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sun. 12 – 5 p.m. with over 100 marketeers selling antique, unique, boutique, and handcrafted finds, live music and delicious food. FREEDOM BASH Wear your red, white and blue and show your patriotism by celebrating at Freedom Bash at Diamond Lake Resort. Enter their pie eating contest, and try your hand at “Chicken Chuckin!” Weekend will be loaded with fun for the whole family! Call (270) 229-4900 if you have any questions or need more information! FREE DOWNTOWN CRUISE

winners! Enter at 3rd and Allen Streets. This month’s theme is Modern Muscle, all makes and models welcome. 2018 MISS TEEN DAVIESS COUNTY Pageant The 2018 Miss Teen Daviess County Pageant is open to Daviess, McLean, Ohio, Hancock, Webster, Henderson, Union, Hopkins, and Muhlenberg County girls ages 13-15. There is a contestant entry fee of $40. For more information, contact Latasha Shemwell at 270-2319686. FREE LIVE ON THE BANKS

A free outdoor concert series at the Overlook Stage at Smothers Park in Downtown Owensboro, which will feature some of the finest local and regional performing arts and entertainers, every Saturday evening, May 19 through September 29 from 7 - 9 p.m. LOB is a family event, open to the public, for all ages, and is presented by the City of Owensboro. Join us on Saturday evenings at the Overlook Stage at Smothers Park and the Allen Street Pavilion.

SUNDAY, JULY 8

SWEET CORN DAY AT TRUNNELL’S Come taste their grilled sweet corn for FREE! You will be sampling all things sweet corn! Guests will receive 25% off all sweet corn items! 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Highway 54 Market. 2018 BABY TODDLER PAGEANT The 2018 Baby & Toddler Pageant will be held at the Hines Center, 1 Wellness Place, Philpot, Kentucky, 42366. The pageant begins at 1 p.m. alongside the Little Miss & Mister Pageant. For information, please contact director Jacy English at 270-302-7801. LITTLE MISS & MISTER PAGEANT The 2018 Little Miss & Mister Pageant will be held at the Hines Center, 1 Wellness Place, Philpot, Kentucky, 42366. The pageant begins at 1 p.m. alongside the Baby & Toddler Pageant. For information, please contact director Jacy English at 270-3027801. MARKET DAYS - PRESERVATION STATION See Saturday, July 7 for details. LIVE KFL REGISTRATIONS See Saturday, July 7 for details.

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OPEN PLAY AT OWENSBORO GYMNASTICS See Monday, July 2 for details. DRAMA CAMP WITH MR. THAD Theatre Workshop of Owensboro will hold this musical theatre camp July 9-13 for grades 3rd-9th from 12 – 2 p.m. for $100. Students will enjoy singing, dancing, blocking, musical theatre history, and theatre games, with a final performance on Friday. FREE BABY/TODDLER STORYTIME See

Monday, July 2 for details.

FREE PRESCHOOL STORYTIME See

July 2 for details.

Monday,

TUESDAY, JULY 10

FREE LITTLE LEONARDOS Dress

for a mess and join us as we create a fun art project (Ages 2-5). 10 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org FREE SUMMER SNACKING AT DCPL

Make solar oven s’mores and ice cream in a bag! Registration required. Open to teens ages 13-18; 4 p.m.;Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11

FREE MOANA’S SUMMER LUAU Drop in to DCPL’s festive party as they celebrate Moana with face painting, live animals, crafts, and a visit from Fairy Dust Entertainment’s Wayfinder Princess; 2 p.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org

NATURE CAMP AT THE JOE FORD NATURE CENTER See Thursday, July 5 for details.

THURSDAY, JULY 12

FREE BLUEGRASS ON THE BANKS The series will showcase a variety of bluegrass music on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from May through September, and some extra Fridays in September. Performances will be from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Smothers Park Overlook Stage at the north end of Frederica. FREE BABY/TODDLER STORYTIME See

Monday, July 2 for details.

FREE PRESCHOOL STORYTIME See Monday, July 2 for details.

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FREE VIDEO GAME DESIGN AT DCPL See Thursday, July 5 for details.

FRIDAY, JULY 13

FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5

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SATURDAY, JULY 14

HELP BUILD HOPE 2018 The Help Build Hope Project sponsored by the Owensboro Family YMCA brings together volunteers from around the community to construct the interior and exterior walls for two houses that will be donated to our local Habitat for Humanity chapter. Those walls will become homes for two families right here in our community. No experience is needed; no tools are necessary, everything including breakfast is provided! This is a fun family event so participants of all ages are welcome. Breakfast and worship at 8 a.m. and the build will take place inside the Owensboro Convention Center from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. For additional information and/or to become a volunteer, contact Owensboro Family YMCA at 270-926-9622 or volunteer@owensboroymca.org. OWENSBORO REGIONALS FARMERS MARKET Every weekend the market is a great place for families to visit and shop together. This Saturday’s event is Salsa Day, where visitors can enter their own salsa into a competition. Salsa dancing and other fun activities will be available; 1205 Triplett Street.

orchestra accompaniment; 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. for Saturday performances, 2 – 4 p.m. for Sunday performances; Tickets are $25 adults, $15 students, and available at the RiverPark Center Box Office during regular business hours. FAMILY NIGHT AT COMBEST POOL MERMAIDS AND PIRATES Enjoy hidden treasure and underwater fun! Children 12 and under welcome; $8 (includes swimming, meal deal, games and prizes); 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. FREE LIVE ON THE BANKS See Saturday, July 7 for details.

SUNDAY, JULY 15

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT PRESENTED BY ENCORE MUSICALS See Saturday, July 14 for details.

MONDAY, JULY 16

SCHOOL’S OUT SCIENCE CAMP AT OMSH The theme of this camp is STEAM Immersion. Grades 1 & 2: is that a bug or a leaf? Is that venomous, or is it trying to scare away predators? Find out how animals around the world protect themselves from their environments. STEAM Immersion: Aviation! Grades 3 & 4: Soar into the world of flight from the Wright Brothers to modern space crafts.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT PRESENTED BY ENCORE MUSICALS Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a Biblical story told in the book of Genesis of Joseph, a young man whose brothers are jealous of their father’s favoritism toward him and the beautiful coast he receives as a gift. They sell him into slavery in Egypt, telling their father he has been murdered, but he ultimately becomes important to the Pharaoh through his ability to interpret dreams. The entire family will enjoy this lively musical featuring a local cast of over forty including a children’s chorus, with

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Spend the week navigating aerodynamics as you create, test, and fly your own designs. STEAM Immersion: Survival Science! Grades 5 & 6: Could you survive with what is in your pocket? Learn to use your surroundings and resources to your advantage. Build your own settlement throughout the week relying solely on your innovations. Check-In: 8 – 9 a.m.; Camp Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Check-Out: 4 – 5 p.m.; Price: $175 / OMSH members receive a 10% discount. Use promo code “OMSHC.” FREE BABY/TODDLER STORYTIME

Monday, July 2 for details.

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FREE PRESCHOOL STORYTIME See

July 2 for details.

Monday,

NATURE CAMP AT THE JOE FORD NATURE CENTER See Thursday, July 5 for details.

THURSDAY, JULY 19

DAVIESS COUNTY LIONS CLUB FAIR See Wednesday, July 18 for details. FREE BABY/TODDLER STORYTIME See Monday, July 2 for details. FREE PRESCHOOL STORYTIME See Monday, July 2 for details. FREE VIDEO GAME DESIGN AT DCPL

Thursday, July 5 for details.

FRIDAY, JULY 20

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OPEN PLAY AT OWENSBORO GYMNASTICS See Monday, July 2 for details. FREE EARLY EXPLORERS Join the library as they read stories and learn about people, cultures, and art from around the world (Ages 5 and younger). 10 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org

SUNDAY, JULY 22

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT PRESENTED BY ENCORE MUSICALS See Saturday, July 14 for details.

Make a paracord bracelet, a bracelet that contains several feet of paracord that can be used in an emergency for countless survival applications. Registration required. Open to teens ages 13-18; 4 p.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org

MONDAY, JULY 23

FREE TEEN TRIVIA AT DCPL How

well do you know your favorite fandoms? Test your knowledge with a night of trivia, pizza, and prizes! Registration required. Open to teens ages 13-18; 6 p.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18

Come see the feathery friends of the Western Kentucky Raptor Center. (Ages 6-12. Registration required.) 11 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org

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DAVIESS COUNTY LIONS CLUB FAIR See Wednesday, July 18 for details.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT PRESENTED BY ENCORE MUSICALS See Saturday, July 14 for details.

FREE MAKE PARACORD BRACELETS

FREE RAPTOR CENTER AT DCPL

CORVETTE LOVERS CAR SHOW The scenic Yellow Creek Park will host the Corvette Lovers Car Show on July 21, come on out, walk or cruise, enjoy a day of sight-seeing “corvette style!” One of the finest car shows in the tri-state with many unique classics to admire! 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Yellow Creek Park.

FREE LIVE ON THE BANKS See Saturday, July 7 for details.

TUESDAY, JULY 17

DAVIESS COUNTY LIONS CLUB FAIR The Daviess County Lions Club Fair is filled with many favorite traditional events for a fun time with the entire family. All daily attractions are free with paid admission to the fair: laser tag, bazaar show, commercial vendors, carnival rides, inflatables and more! Gates open at 5 p.m.

FREE HARRY POTTER ESCAPE ROOM AT DCPL Can you outsmart Professor Snape and escape the Hogwarts dungeon? Each escape room game will last for 30 minutes, with a maximum of 4 players per game. Register in advance for your desired time slot! Open to teens ages 1318; 1 p.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org

DAVIESS COUNTY LIONS CLUB FAIR See Wednesday, July 18 for details.

SATURDAY, JULY 21

OWENSBORO REGIONALS FARMERS MARKET Every weekend the market is a great place for families to visit and shop together. This Saturday’s event is Hometown Heroes Day, a tribute to police, fire, emergency and armed forces personnel; 1205 Triplett Street.

LEARN TO SWIM AT COMBEST POOL Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned swimmer, we have a class that will fit your needs. Classes range in skill levels and follow the guidelines and procedures set by the American Red Cross. In case of rain, make-up lessons are held the following week. Fee includes 45 minutes of instruction, 15 minutes of free swim at 10 a.m. for morning classes and 5:45 p.m. for evening classes, 2 free Edge Ice Center passes and free swimming on Saturdays at either pool location. For ages 5 and up

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calendar from July 23 to 27 at 5 or 6 p.m.; Fee is $56 and deadline to sign up is July 13. PRE-SCHOOL AQUATICS AT CRAVENS POOL Laugh, splash, and enjoy a family adventure at Cravens Pool with PreSchool Aquatics. Children will learn basic water skills and become comfortable in the water as they develop a readiness to swim. A parent may join his/her child in the water, but it is not required. Fee includes 30 minutes of instruction, 15 minutes of free swim, 2 free passes to the Edge Ice Center and free swimming on Saturdays at either pool location. During the last day of free swim the participants will get to have a Super Hero and Princess Party in the water. For ages 3 and 4 from July 23 to 27 at 5 or 5:45 p.m.; Fee is $56 and deadline to sign up is July 13.

PRE-SCHOOL AQUATICS AT CRAVENS POOL See Monday, July 23 for details.

THURSDAY, JULY 26

FREE BABY/TODDLER STORYTIME See Monday, July 2 for details. FREE PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

See Monday, July 2 for details.

FREE VIDEO GAME DESIGN AT DCPL see Thursday, July 5 for details. FREE BLUEGRASS ON THE BANKS See Thursday, July 12 for details.

LEARN TO SWIM AT COMBEST POOL See Monday, July 23 for details.

FREE PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

PRE-SCHOOL AQUATICS AT CRAVENS POOL See Monday, July 23 for details.

See Monday, July 2 for details. Open Play at Owensboro Gymnastics See Monday, July 2 for details.

TUESDAY, JULY 24

FREE MINI THINKERS JOIN DCPL for hands on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) activities for preschoolers. Recommended for ages 5 and younger; 10 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org

LEARN TO SWIM AT COMBEST POOL See Monday, July 23 for details. PRE-SCHOOL AQUATICS AT CRAVENS POOL See Monday, July 23 for details.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 25

NATURE CAMP AT THE JOE FORD NATURE CENTER See Thursday, July 5 for details.

FRIDAY, JULY 27

FREE THE DOC IS IN – “BACK TO SCHOOL SPLASH” Owensboro Health invites the public to a FREE program, The Doc is in “Back to School Splash” at the Owensboro Healthpark on Ford Avenue from 4 – 6 p.m. Join Owensboro Health for a fun, active evening with your kids at the Healthpark and stay for a Dive-In Movie! The evening includes: bike helmet giveaways, car seat safety checks, family fun & fitness activities, fire trucks & police cars, divein movie: Moana (at 6:30 p.m.) Presentations include: Staying Healthy During the School Year @ 4:30 p.m. with

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Sarah Osborne, APRN; Healthy School Lunches & Snack Ideas @ 5 p.m. with Beth Cecil, RDN, LD; Family Fitness @ 5:30 p.m. with Charles Pettigrew; RSVP requested by phone at 270688-4855.

Monday, July 2 for details.

OPEN PLAY AT OWENSBORO GYMNASTICS See Monday, July 2 for details.

TUESDAY, JULY 31

LEARN TO SWIM AT COMBEST POOL See Monday, July 23 for details.

FREE WINNIE-THE-POOH PARTY Come celebrate the release of the new movie, Christopher Robin, with a Winnie-the-Pooh Party at DCPL! Children ages 0-5 and their families are invited to an outdoor storytime with games and activities for the whole family; 10 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org

PRE-SCHOOL AQUATICS AT CRAVENS POOL See Monday, July 23 for details. FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5 See Friday, July 6 for details.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2

FREE BABY/TODDLER STORYTIME See

Monday, July 2 for details.

SATURDAY, JULY 28 OWENSBORO REGIONALS FARMERS MARKET Every weekend the market is a great place for families to visit and shop together. This Saturday’s event sponsored by Owensboro Health, with the theme of the day – Food + Art + Health; 1205 Triplett Street. GREASE IS THE WORD AT THE EDGE ICE CENTER Leather jackets and poodle skirts are encouraged! From 7 – 10 p.m. for $8 per person (includes skates). FREE LIVE ON THE BANKS See

FREE RIVERPARK CENTER’S MOVIES ON THE RIVER Always a family favorite –bring a lawn chair or comfy blanket, and enjoy the FREE movie outside on the RPC balcony. The Emoji Movie will begin at dusk and will be moved inside if bad weather occurs. Concessions will be available; please do not bring coolers or pets.

MONDAY, JULY 30

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FREE PRESCHOOL STORYTIME See Monday, July 2 for details.

SUNDAY, JULY 29

FREE BABY/TODDLER STORYTIME See Monday, July 2 for details.

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FREE THURSDAY OPEN JAM See Thursday, July 5 for details.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3

FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5 See Friday, July 6 for details.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4

FREE PETER RABBIT THEATRE PERFORMANCE Hop into the Reading Garden for a fun performance of Peter Rabbit with Theatre Workshop of Owensboro at DCPL; 10:30 a.m.; Daviess

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FREE DOWNTOWN CRUISE

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The first Saturday of each month April through October with monthly themes. One block from the beautiful Owensboro riverfront close to shopping, restaurants. There will be chances to win door prizes, and theme winners! Enter at 3rd and Allen Streets. This month’s theme is Ford, all makes and models welcome. FREE CONCERT ON THE LAWN Pack

a picnic, grab your lawn chairs and blankets, and head to the KWC lawn for this FREE community concert by the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra! Enjoy a beautiful evening of wonderful music with family and friends presented by the brilliant Owensboro Symphony Orchestra! 7 – 11 p.m. at Kentucky Wesleyan College. OUTDOOR SUMMER MOVIE NIGHT Back to school movie night at Trunnell’s -- bring the family for an evening of fun as summer come to an end! Guests bring your blankets or chairs, purchase food and drinks and enjoy a family movie on the farm under the stars beginning at dusk. Admission is $5 per person. Fireworks will follow the movie! 7:30 – 8:45 p.m. at Trunnell’s Farm Market. MARKET DAYS - PRESERVATION STATION See Saturday, July 7 for details. 1ST WEEKEND WONDERS: VOL. WORK SESSION See Saturday, July 7 for details.

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See Saturday, July

MARKET DAYS - PRESERVATION STATION See Saturday, July 7 for details.

MONDAY, AUGUST 6

Monday, July 2 for details. FREE PRESCHOOL STORYTIME See Monday, July 2 for details. FREE BLUEGRASS ON THE BANKS See Thursday, July 12 for details.

FREE BABY/TODDLER STORYTIME See Monday, July 2 for details.

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FREE PRESCHOOL STORYTIME See

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Monday,

OPEN PLAY AT OWENSBORO GYMNASTICS See Monday, July 2 for details.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 FREE TINY DANCERS

Join the library for an exciting dance party with songs, movement, rhymes, and just plain fun. Parents and caregivers are invited to join in and show off their dance moves (ages 5 and younger). 10 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 9

FREE BABY/TODDLER STORYTIME See

FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5 See

Friday, July 6 for

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 OWENSBORO REGIONALS FARMERS MARKET Every weekend the market is a great place for families to visit and shop together. This Saturday’s event is Dawg Dayz of Summer, with children’s favorite – hot dogs! 1205 Triplett Street. 6TH ANNUAL DANCING WITH OUR STARS – OWENSBORO STYLE Local celebrities will partner with local dancers to perform one routine in competition for the mirror-ball trophy and to benefit Boulware Mission! The evening includes a sit-down dinner, competition, and open dancing. More ticket and dance information will be coming soon at www.LetsDanceOwensboro.com. All proceeds benefit the Boulware Mission of Owensboro; 6 p.m. at Owensboro Convention Center. LANHAM BROTHERS JAMBOREE The show features Bluegrass, Country, Gospel,

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Comedy, Audience Participation, Clogging and Square Dancing. This family-friendly show is in its 11th year. Tickets may be purchase online, for special discounts and seating are available by calling 270-3144331; 7 – 9:30 p.m. at Diamond Lake Good Time Theater. FREE LIVE ON THE BANKS See Saturday, July 7 for details.

MONDAY, AUGUST 13 FREE BABY/TODDLER STORYTIME See Monday, July 2 for details. FREE PRESCHOOL STORYTIME See

Monday,

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 12TH ANNUAL “STREET LEGENDS” CAR SHOW This annual event was voted one of the top 20 events in the South Eastern United States, and has become one of the premiere automotive events in the Tri-State area. Legends car show will display as many as 600 cars! With lots of fun and entertainment, plan to spend the whole day. Daily cash prizes, $100 drawings hourly, 50-50 pots! Registration information and registration form available on Street Legends Facebook page; 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Diamond Lake Resort.

July 2 for details. OPEN PLAY AT OWENSBORO GYMNASTICS See Monday, July 2 for details.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14 FREE LITTLE LEONARDOS Dress

for a mess and join us as we create a fun art project (Ages 2-5). 10 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 FREE BABY/TODDLER STORYTIME See

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 20TH ANNUAL OWENSBORO MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL This is an event planned to inform the community of diverse cultures and traditions in our community. We have over 30 informational booths, more than 8 food booths featuring ethnic foods and entertainment featuring dance, music, demonstrations and fashions; 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church.

OWENSBORO REGIONALS FARMERS MARKET Every weekend the market is a great place for families to visit and shop together. This Saturday’s event is Multicultural Day at the Market, a day in conjunction with the Owensboro Multicultural Festival; 1205 Triplett Street. 12TH ANNUAL “STREET LEGENDS” CAR SHOW See Friday, August 17 for details. FREE LIVE ON THE BANKS See

Saturday, July

7 for details.

MONDAY, AUGUST 20 FREE BABY/TODDLER STORYTIME See Monday, July 2 for details. FREE PRESCHOOL STORYTIME See Monday, July 2 for details.

OPEN PLAY AT OWENSBORO GYMNASTICS See Monday, July 2 for details.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 21 FREE EARLY EXPLORERS Join

the library as they read stories and learn about people, cultures, and art from around the world (Ages 5 and younger). 10 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 25

2018 RIVER VALLEY CLUSTER DOG SHOW The 4th Annual River Valley Cluster Dog Show sponsored by the Owensboro River City Kennel Club, Southern Indiana Kennel Club, and Evansville Kennel Club is August 23-26th. AKC judges officiate the competition of conformation, obedience and rally trials. Come enjoy the competition, watch the grooming process and learn more about dogs of many breeds. The show starts each day at 8 a.m at the Owensboro Convention Center and ends after Best in Show is announced. There will be vendors present with dog and non-dog items, raffles with prizes and much more fun!

TAKE A KID OUTDOORS The event will be held from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join the Daviess County Gun Club to learn hunter safety, ATV safety, shoot live firearms, archery, and learn animal tracks and much more. Only the first 120 preregistrations accepted, a parent or guardian must accompany their child. See daviesscountyconservation.com for more details and registration information; 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Daviess County Gun Club.

Monday, July 2 for details.

FREE BABY/TODDLER STORYTIME See Monday, July 2 for details.

OWENSBORO REGIONALS FARMERS MARKET Every weekend the market is a great place for families to visit and shop together. This Saturday’s event is Community Volunteer Day; 1205 Triplett Street.

FREE PRESCHOOL STORYTIME See Monday, July 2 for details.

RIVER VALLEY CLUSTER DOG SHOW See Thursday, August 23 for details.

FREE BLUEGRASS ON THE BANKS See

Thursday, July 12 for details.

FREE LIVE ON THE BANKS See Saturday, July 7 for details.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26

FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5

RIVER VALLEY CLUSTER DOG SHOW See Thursday, August 23 for details.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 FREE MINI THINKERS Join DCPL for hands on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) activities for preschoolers. Recommended for ages 5 and younger; 10 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 FREE BABY/TODDLER STORYTIME See Monday, July 2 for details. FREE PRESCHOOL STORYTIME See

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5 See Friday, July 6 for details.

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