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MARCH/ APRIL 2021 TRENDING 8 BEHIND
THE SCENES
The inside scoop on the making of the magazine.
10 N E W S W O R T H Y The real people, places and events that shape our community, brought to you by the Owensboro Times.
LIFESTYLE 28 H O M E Owensboro Living and Laura Ruth Edge collaborated with local businesses for a one-of-a-kind interior.
40 H E A L T H Manage stress with these helpful hints.
FLAVOR 56 R E C I P E Cookies that smell as good as they
FEATURES
14 JACOB KIPER: A PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION STORY Not only has Jacob Kiper found a way to connect with an important piece of his past, but he has also been on a weight loss journey that helped him to reconnect with his children and himself, too.
taste.
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Owensboro native Mark Gaddis is a gameshow fan and veteran, and now has one big win under his belt. B Y M A R LY S M A S O N
What we’re eating now: Local dishes
How Renee Beasley Jones went from writing about non-profits to finding a second career working for one through Americorps.
we can’t live without!
B Y M E L O D Y WA L L A C E
Bill’s Restaurant: Untraditional Fare
BY LAURA MURPHY
22 MARK GADDIS: OWENSBORO’S WINNING LINK
59 D I S H
60 R E S TA U R A N T
SPOTLIGHT
in a Storied Setting.
24 HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY Local hunters on a mission to provide food for those in need. B Y M A R LY S M A S O N
SPECIAL SECTION
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EDITOR ’S NOT E
A Glimmer of Hope and a Helping Hand
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ur last issue hit stands in early January. At the time we went to print, prior to Christmas 2020, I felt like there was hope in the air—hope that 2021 would be different, and bring some much-needed relief.
Since that time, we’ve witnessed an attack on the US Capitol, and as I write this in mid-February, nearly 3,000 Americans per day are still dying from COVID-19. But we can’t ignore the good news, like the fact that millions of people are being vaccinated, including those in our own community. These are the things that continue to provide us with glimmers of hope that we had at the end of last year. And I am optimistic that, at least with respect to the pandemic, our country is trending in the right direction. But even after COVID has claimed its last victim, I fear the fallout that will follow. Because in addition to the health risks associated with the virus, millions of people have been unemployed and on the brink of losing their homes. Government assistance has been somewhat effective in mitigating the damage in the short-term, but when that dries up, where does it leave those who are already struggling? I realize that this is a nationwide problem, but it also affects us right here in Owensboro. That means, if we truly care about our neighbors, we have to step up and offer them a hand. Give freely of your time, money and resources, and do so without passing judgment. It’s not our role to determine how or why someone found themselves struggling financially. No one wants to lose their job or their home, but it has happened and will happen to thousands of people in our own backyard, and all of those people need our help. Fortunately, we are blessed to have a great network of hardworking non-profits. Visiting volunteerowensboro.com is a great place to start if you’re not sure where to donate. And know that doing so may give someone that little bit of hope that all of us need right now.
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5 things we’re talking about now
2 Black History Month Parade Dozens of vehicles participated in a parade to celebrate Black History Month on February 6. Event organizers said they were excited by the great turnout and positivity that helped kick off a month-
RICHARDSON
long celebration honoring Black communities, cultures and leaders. The
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event began at the H.L. Neblett Community Center at noon as a caravan of vehicles lined up to drive
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Fetta Grows Under New Ownership After several decades in the restaurant industry, Dennis Weafer purchased Fetta Specialty Pizza & Spirits in September. Undeterred by the pandemic, Weafer took his love for pizza and his restaurant experience, and revitalized the downtown eatery. In addition to new seasonal offerings and specialty pizzas, Weafer has also changed the atmosphere inside by featuring the work of local artists on the walls.
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in a loop from west to east Owensboro and back. The H.L. Neblett Center teamed up with the Owensboro Black Expo and the Northwest Neighborhood Alliance (NWNA) to make Saturday’s parade happen. Larry “Chick” Owen, director of recreation at the Neblett Center, said he was pleasantly surprised by the high turnout.
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5 Community Rallies for Mural Restoration In our January issue, we brought you the story of the new mural at Kendall Perkins Park. Painted by Aaron Kizer in collaboration with the
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Northwest Neighborhood
Gov. Beshear Appoints Smith-Wright to Advisory Board
Alliance, the project was a celebration of Black history. Unfortunately,
Pamela Smith-Wright was recently appointed by Gov. Andy Beshear to
shortly thereafter,
the Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC) Advisory Board for a two-
someone senselessly
year term. Smith-Wright said she was recommended to the board by J.D.
defaced the painting with
Chaney, executive director for the Kentucky League of Cities. Smith-
racial slurs. But in a show
Wright had previously served on the KLC’s 18-member executive
of unity and to send a
board of directors, representing communities of all sizes across the
message that Owensboro
state. “Transportation is important in this Commonwealth,” she said.
will not tolerate such
“There are things I can bring to Owensboro as far as highways and
hate, individuals and
other important roadways that are needed here.”
businesses have donated money, security cameras and lighting to bring
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the project back to life.
Team Kentucky Donates to Pitino Shelter
Both the City and the County have pledged to contribute money, too.
The Daniel Pitino Shelter is
These resources will
one of 19 qualified nonprofit
be used both to restore
organizations receiving
the mural, and also to
statewide
$20,000
help prevent this type
each
from the Team Kentucky
of vandalism from
Fund, Gov. Andy Beshear
happening again.
announced Each
nonprofit
Kentuckians prevent
Monday. by
serves helping
homelessness
and/or assisting families impacted by the opioid epidemic. According to a release, Beshear focused on addressing homelessness and the opioid epidemic because those two crises have worsened
Photo by
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A PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION STORY
Jacob Kiper Written by L A U R A M U R P H Y
Photo by J A M I E A L E X A N D E R
Jacob Kiper understands what it means to undergo personal transformation. Not only has he found a way to connect with an important piece of his past, but he has also been on a weight loss journey that helped him to reconnect with his children and himself, too.
W
hen his father passed away from cancer in 1992, he left his 10-year-
old son a special gift. Though he did not know it at the time, that gift was a bit of a legacy in the making — and decades later allowed Jacob to identify with his father in a way he could have never imagined.
“Four years ago, my mom told me she
had saved the last bottle of Maker’s Mark that was my dad’s. When she asked me if I wanted it, I took it,” Kiper said. Although
Kiper
says
he
had
no
previous interest in bourbon, he decided to pick up the book “American Whiskey, Bourbon and Rye: A guide to America’s Favorite Spirit” by Clay Risen as a way to
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feel connected with his father.
personal letter, letting him know
him a way to reconnect to his sons
that his story touched them.
and to life.
a lot about bourbon,” Kiper said.
“Being from Kentucky, that was a
and it was viewed by 1.63 million
since I joined Weight Watchers.
bit unacceptable.”
“I realized that I did not know
“I shared the letter they sent me,
“January 14th marked three years
people, which is absurd,” Kiper
Growing up, weight was a stumbling
tasting,
said. “The letter meant something
block for me. I was obese much of
and continued his discovery of the
to a lot of people. I shared it for a few
my life,” Kiper said.
distilled spirit’s history by picking
friends that I interact with. I did not
Kiper had two main goals in
up new books every time he got the
expect Maker’s Mark to see it; it was
mind—to be a better dad to his
chance.
a bit of an emotional moment.”
8-year-old twin boys, Reid and
Sam, and to live longer.
He
started
bourbon
“I finished my 260th book
While Maker’s Mark is the drink
said.
that started his interest in bourbon
“I am currently reading number
as a hobby, he has decided to dive
and I couldn’t fit into any of the
261. It’s a way for me to identify
headfirst into his study of American
rides. My kids had never known a
with something my dad enjoyed,
whiskey history. And he has another
dad who could physically chase after
decades later. Dad had been through
150 books still on his reading list.
them the way a young kid wants
numerous cases of cancer over the
from their dad,” Kiper said.
years. I did not know much about
a product that my dad enjoyed with
A breakthrough moment came
what my dad enjoyed.”
about
In
booze
history,”
November,
he
Kiper
“I love being able to understand
“We would go to Holiday World
his friends,” Kiper said. “My mom
when Kiper was 90 pounds into his
posted
also appreciates that 28 years later I
weight loss journey.
what
have a way to connect with my dad.”
that bottle meant to him on the
Aside from his special journey
outside, and I tried chasing my
anniversary of his dad’s death.
to
his
kids, and I realized I could actually
When Maker’s Mark officials saw
father enjoyed, Kiper encountered
run after them. It was quite the
the Twitter post, they sent Kiper a
a personal breakthrough, offering
revelation to realize that I could. I
on
and
understand
something
“About two years ago, we were
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still had quite a bit to go, but just
of six slices of pizza, I have two.
drink in moderation—one for
knowing I could chase them was a
I don’t overeat anymore, and I do
the respect for alcohol and one
revelation to me,” Kiper said.
portion control,” Kiper said.
because I have to count it into my
Kiper
points and my health journey,”
everything
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remembers he
could
trying to
Today, his lab work is good.
lose
His cholesterol went from high to
Kiper said.
weight, and becoming frustrated
healthy, a significant change for
when the diet would end, and
someone with a family history of
poor eating habits would take him
heart disease and diabetes.
right back to where he started.
“I have had weight loss
I realized genetically, I was a
success in the past and it didn’t
ticking time bomb waiting to
last—I didn’t do it in a healthy
happen. I realized that I am not
manner. I wouldn’t eat much,
going to die an early death from
follow a super strict, super rigid
being obese—it took a lot of
diet. I would have one bad day
stress off me and my family.”
of eating, the towel would get
thrown in, and I would give up. I
benefits of his weight loss is that
was trying to do it on my own,”
he truly feels healthy now.
Kiper said.
“I no longer worry about
In January 2018, he made a
diabetes or dying from a heart
decision that changed his life.
attack,” Kiper said. “This has
“Something just clicked this
given me the physical ability to be
time. I thought I would give
a better dad than I was before.”
Weight Watchers one more try
As far as his bourbon goes,
and this time, I found that I could
Kiper says a respect for alcohol
do this,” Kiper said.
means portion control there, too,
an aspect that is still considered
At the start of his weight loss,
“My dad had a heart attack.
Kiper says one of the positive
It’s hard to picture the place he
was three years ago when he made the decision to make a lifestyle change. From becoming a more active dad, to having energy and feeling good about himself, Kiper has reaped the benefits of a new life.
“I am thankful for getting off
the couch, being energetic with my kids, things I didn’t do before. Today, I do push-ups and planks every day. I have met my weight loss goals and I am trying to be a more active dad,” Kiper said.
Kiper’s advice for others who
want to see their own personal transformation
is
simple—try
not to give up.
“I started and failed at getting
healthy dozens of times and this time it stuck. It is something I can
he weighed 280 pounds. Now at
under what he consumes.
162 pounds; Kiper says he looks
“If I want to consume a glass,
maintain for a lifetime, unlike
the healthiest and he feels really
I count the points for it. It is
other things I tried which are
good where he is at right now.
one of my pleasures in life, and
not long term or sustainable. Try
“This process has re-educated
I work it into the program with
not to give up if you fail, because
me. Nothing is off-limits; I just
me. It doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy
eventually it will stick,” Kiper
look at food differently. Instead
the occasional beer or liquor. I
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or nearly three decades, Renee
really one of my goals when I retired.
the Corporation for National and
Beasley Jones has been writing,
AmeriCorps made it possible for me to
Community Service (CNCS). These
reporting and serving her community
do it in a meaningful way.”
volunteers receive a modest yearly
in some capacity. Whether it was
serving as the marketing director
perfect opportunity for Beasley Jones
stipend, along with other benefits
for
Symphony
to reduce the number of hours she
relations
was working and still be involved in
manager for Kenergy, or as the Arts
helping the community, at age 66, she
and Entertainment reporter for the
was initially afraid she wouldn’t meet
Messenger-Inquirer,
the requirements.
the
Orchestra,
Owensboro the
public
Beasley
Jones
While AmeriCorps seemed to be the
such as healthcare, childcare, and an educational award to help with college expenses. Each organization that hosts an AmeriCorps volunteer is required to contribute a matching
has found a way to make a positive
“I
them
cash donation of $5,250. According to
impact in her community. In December
(AmeriCorps workers),” she said. “I
Pedigo, Beasley Jones’ position was
2020, the Henderson, Kentucky native
would just always assume AmeriCorps
made possible through an Audubon
decided to hang up her reporter hat
and VISTA positions were for people
Area joint grant written to include five
and retire. However, she allowed very
just starting their careers, trying new
local non-profit organizations.
little time to go by before setting out
things,
on her next altruistic adventure.
because all the AmeriCorps people I
knew were young people in their 20s
“I’ve been fortunate that my first
would
getting
tour at the Messenger-Inquirer was as
and their 30s.”
the arts and entertainment reporter,
According
and
website,
I
reported
on
non-profits,”
interview
their
to
educations...
the
AmeriCorps
“AmeriCorps
is
an
“Typically, with most AmeriCorps
and VISTA volunteers, they work so well they work themselves into a position, because you can't afford to lose their value,” Pedigo said. “She's
Beasley Jones said. “I think that’s
opportunity for individuals of all ages
going to be one we don't want to lose—
where I got my first glimpse of, ‘Wow!
and backgrounds to give their time and
she's already that valuable.”
Look what they’re doing.’ Non-profits
talent to strengthen communities.”
are really what make the world go
When Beasley Jones discovered
Jones has been with the shelter, Pedigo
round, and I think we often lose sight
that there was no upper age limit, she
said she has created new and innovative
of that in our communities.”
knew her prior experience would be
campaigns that have helped to not only
the perfect fit for the shelter.
destigmatize homelessness, but have
On
August
30,
Jones
wrote
a
Owensboro regarding
two
2020, story
Beasley for
the
“The St. Benedict’s job was made
Messenger-Inquirer
for me,” she said. “It had all the
AmeriCorps
components I did for many years—
VISTA
grant
writing
geared
In the two short months Beasley
also generated close to 15 new monthly contributors to the shelter.
“To me that's huge,” Pedigo said.
(Volunteers in Service to America)
fundraising,
positions available at St. Benedict’s
more towards outreach—those are
Homeless Shelter and River Valley
things I've done my entire life.”
that are nearing retirement, but are
Behavioral Health, respectively. Then,
still looking to serve the community, to
in anticipation of her retirement in
set and amount of experience Beasley
consider a position with AmeriCorps.
November, she found herself applying
Jones
for the St. Benedict’s AmeriCorps
invaluable.
who are 21 years old and going to
position. Beasley Jones recalls joking
“I’ve been working with Renee for
college—it’s for people who are at the
with St. Benedict’s Executive Director
a long time; she’s very special that’s
Harry Pedigo for approximately two
for sure,” Pedigo said. “She brings
end of their working years and thinking
years that she was going to retire and
a lot of wisdom and experience with
come work for him.
her, but also life experience, too. She’s
“Every time I would interview
also done a lot of corporate work.
Harry, I was so impressed,” Beasley
That determination that she’s had to
Jones said. “This AmeriCorps position
succeed and be passionate about what
that you didn't have when you were
is like my dream come true. I’ve always
she does—it shows without a doubt.”
30, 40, or even 50. You don't get those
been so close to St. Benedict’s and
AmeriCorps
skills overnight, they come with years
Harry, to share in that experience was
funded by federal money through
Pedigo agrees that the diverse skill brings
to
the
position
volunteers
are
are
Beasley Jones encourages others
“AmeriCorps isn't just for people
about retirement—it's a way to give back,” Beasley Jones said. “Honestly, when you reach the end of your career, you have so much talent, and job skills
of experience.” OL
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KISHOR VOR A M.D. STANDS AGAIN ST AM PUTATION the global map by becoming the first
was examined in the morning,
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Interventional
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this
teamwork from all concerned units
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wound care team, the surgeon who
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Dr. Vora was deeply interested
referred the case to Dr. Vora, the NP
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he realized that a large percentage
patients often present with non-
of
health
healing wounds. Consequently, as he
issues due to Peripheral Arterial
realized he had to work closely with
Disease (PAD). But unfortunately,
a wound clinic, Dr. Vora decided to
the symptoms, like leg pain or
open VORA Wound Healing Centre
swollen ankles, are not seen as
with his team last October.
“life-threatening”. So, most people
don’t approach specialists until it is
ensures
too late. PAD starts as blockage in
treatment is offered to complex
arteries of legs. If left untreated, this
CLI patients. One such stark case
can lead to severe blockages, cutting
that Dr. Vora dealt with recently
off blood supply to our extremities.
was a 54-year old patient from a
This condition is called Critical Limb
neighboring county who had severe
Ischemia (CLI), and can lead to limb
diabetic foot ulcer, and calcified
Dr. Vora affirms that he would love
amputation.
plaque blocking his limb artery. The
to work with other specialists to
Dr. Vora believes amputation to
patient had already been referred
ensure holistic care for a patient.
be absolutely avoidable in most of
for amputation. However, because
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complex
CLI
the cases. So, to help his patients
of some complications, the team
intervention
procedures
mean
better, Dr. Vora decided to open his
decided to refer the case to Dr. Vora
longer hours at work, Dr. Vora
own Office-Based Lab (OBL) in 2019.
for his interventional expertise.
derives immense satisfaction from
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the improved quality of life that his
technology and devices, and achieve
using an Atherectomy device, and
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a serene smile on his face, he says,
fact, he recently put Owensboro on
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people
face
Vora,
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chronic
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starting
From his experience, he knows
This multidisciplinary approach that
a
more
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Dr. Vora credits the efficient
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prevent amputation, and improve quality of life for these patients. So,
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OWENSBORO’S
Winning Link Written by M A R LY S M A S O N
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wensboro
a
having a Skype interview for
itself is just as fun.
“The
the show, which he said went
Weakest Link,” a trivia-
really well, Gaddis was cast to
the episode, is very cool, and it is
style show that runs on NBC.
tape in early September 2020 in
every bit as amazing in person,”
Mark
winning
Gaddis,
now link
has to
originally
from
“The stage, as you can see in
Hollywood, California.
he said. “The whole experience
Los
“I love game shows, always
was nerve-wracking, but in the
Angeles, won $59,000 on the
have,” said Gaddis, who also
best way.”
game show on Oct. 19, 2020.
made a 2018 appearance on the
Gaddis said that all safety
Owensboro
but
living
in
The show, based on a British
Game Show Network’s “America
protocols were in place, and that
version, has eight contestants
Says.” That show pits two teams
he felt very comfortable taping
each episode who are strangers,
of family and friends against
the show during the pandemic.
but must work together to bank
one another to guess America’s
the maximum amount of money
responses to survey questions
Gaddis knew he had won, he still
each round, building chains with
from around the country.
was unable to discuss it due to
their answers that raise the total
As for auditioning for “The
a contract that each contestant
prize money. This all happens
Weakest Link,” Gaddis quipped, “I
signs
while host Jane Lynch verbally
couldn’t pass up the opportunity
regardless of winning or losing.
punches the contestants as one,
to get insulted by Jane Lynch on
considered the “Weakest Link,” is
national television.”
it, but I wouldn’t talk about it at all
voted off each round.
Gaddis said that being on the
so as not to give it away,” he said.
show was fun, and that the set
“I wasn’t allowed to publicize it at
After
22
applying
online
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When the taping was over, and
prior
to
the
taping,
“Some people knew I had taped
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all until it was going to air, and even
“I barely mentioned that I had
has changed for him since winning,
then I could only help promote the
done it, so they never thought to
due to the ongoing pandemic and
episode, but couldn’t say how I did
ask me about it when we talked,”
inability to celebrate, which he
until it aired.”
he said.
plans to do with friends after the
As for friends in Los Angeles, he
Los Angeles lockdown ends, he has
Gaddis graduated from Apollo High
said that since he hasn’t seen them
realized that social media is a tool
School and his family still lives,
as much since the pandemic, he
that allows strangers to find him.
were unaware he had even been
was able to steer the conversation
“I
a contestant due to not traveling
away from the show until it aired.
people reached out to me after my
home to visit during the pandemic.
appearance. Who knew?” he said. OL
And people in Owensboro, where
And while he said that not much
was
shocked
how
many
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Hunters FOR THE Hungry Written by M A R LY S M A S O N Photos by J A M I E A L E X A N D E R
S
ee a need, fill a need. It’s a simple phrase, but one that, when acted upon, can have a profound impact. That’s exactly why Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry was formed. A grassroots
effort that began in 1988 and formally incorporated in 2000, the organization has funded the processing of deer for use by various
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non-profit organizations for over
“KHFH’s
20 years.
alongside
come
Bank of McLean county has also
local
been working very hard to use a
“In general, each harvested
organizations provide protein to
local chapter of this program to
deer yields, on average, 40 pounds
families in need,” he said. “We
service needs in their community.
of ground venison,” said Jeremy
are not trying to take over and do
They were responsible for funding
Shiflet,
for
our own thing, we are just trying
the processing of 60 deer, or
Hungry
to make use of available, non-
another 2,400 pounds of venison
and Daviess County resident. “We
traditional resources to help the
for God’s House of Hope in 2019.
then estimate that four servings
local
In
are provided by each pound of
folks in need.”
processed venison.”
In
As the regional director of the
organization distributed around
Owensboro
organization, Shiflet is responsible
1,300 pounds of venison through
Baptist Church and CrossRoads
for identifying processors and
the Owensboro Help Office, New
Food
partnerships
Life Baptist Church and Walnut
650
beneficial to the nonprofit, as well
Memorial
through
Hope
as identifying organizations that
Daviess County, and another 1,400
Bank
Nortonville,
would benefit from assistance
pounds
House
County, and approximately 820
with KHFH. Shiflet also facilitates
of Hope Food Pantry in McLean
pounds through the Providence
the distribution of the processed
County, all of which came from
Community Food Bank in Webster
venison to local food banks and
deer donated during the 2019
County.
help offices.
hunting
Kentucky
regional Hunters
that
director for
would
be
role
is
and
help
organizations January
Baptist
through
season.
to
help
local
December
approximately 2020,
the
Church God’s
in
Independence
2020,
1,550
pounds
of venison were distributed in through
Pantry. pounds in
New
Life
An
additional
were
distributed
to
All
Food
Hopkins
“We estimate that KHFH will
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end up with approximately 1,500
“Folks
struggling
although there are some who
deer donated and processed for
with various issues have enough
donate their time and materials,
the 2020-2021 hunting season,”
to contend with as it is without
Shiflet said. The venison is frozen
Shiflet said. “If we use that number,
needing to meet one of their most
in
we have 5,056 deer donated over
basic needs: food. And most of
packages, and then either food
the past three hunting seasons,
these same homes have children
banks or KHFH volunteers pick it
totaling 61,528 pounds of venison,
in them,” he said. “A lot of kids
up to distribute.
and
meals/servings
get the majority of their meals
Kentucky hunters participate
provided to Kentucky residents
during the week from school. With
by locally harvesting deer and
since 2018.”
schools running virtually most of
then taking them to a recognized
Shiflet said they try to help
the last 10 months, and a summer
KHFH processing facility. They
smaller,
as
break mixed in, meals have been
can also donate to cover the costs
those
tougher to come by for a lot of kids
of processing, which are often
organizations typically have fewer
and families.”
offered at a lower cost.
resources. And in this pandemic,
Using local meat processors
Donations are accepted from
Shiflet said food insecurity is a
to process deer legally harvested
September 1 through mid-January
“much bigger” problem than most
by
or the entirety of Kentucky’s deer
people realize.
the processors for their work,
much
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local
who
are
hunters,
KHFH
pays
one-pound
hunting season. OL
or
two-pound
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Tying the Rooms
(and the community)
Together
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USING LOCAL PRODUCTS AND VENDORS, A LOCAL HOME, AND A LOCAL DESIGN TE AM, OWENSBORO LIVING COLL ABORATED WITH L AURA RUTH EDGE AND A HOST OF OWENSBORO BUSINESSES TO STAGE A ONE-OF-A-KIND PROJECT THAT SHOWCASES SOME OF THE FINEST QUALITY AND CRAFTSMANSHIP THAT OWENSBORO HAS TO OFFER. 28
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Laura Ruth Edge, interior designer, and
Stephanie Hardesty, local realtor, have been
the project include interior design by Laura Ruth
friends since grade school.
Edge of L. Ruth Interior Design, home staging
When Hardesty entered the world of real
opportunity provided by Stephanie Hardesty,
estate a year ago, Edge got the opportunity to
Realtor with The Ryan Rutman Real Estate Group
enjoy their friendship in a new way. Sharing
of RE/MAX Professional Realty Group, Mantled
a passion for beautiful spaces and the unique
Home, WinSupply, Home Inspired, Studio 105,
needs of each client is something the pair know
Tom Blue Furniture, Integrity, Studio Slant,
well in their industry.
Disaster Team and painting by Mathey Services
Inc.
“Stephanie is a design enthusiast. It comes
Local businesses and vendors collaborating on
in handy as a real estate agent because instead
When looking for a space to stage using
of checking boxes off, she sees past that. She
local products and materials, Edge realized that
and I are able to collaborate and discuss trends
Hardesty’s house could be the perfect spot.
between the two industries; they have to exist
together,” Edge said.
a client of hers anyway and she’s my go-to for
To showcase local businesses and vendors,
ideas. I already had an interest in design, and I
Edge is leading a design team in a one-of-a-kind
knew she had a team in place. It was an awesome
project that proves there are numerous benefits
idea honestly,” Hardesty said.
to shopping local and supporting vendors within
the community.
housing market towards traditional floor plans.
“She started talking about doing this— I’m
Both agree there is somewhat of a shift in the
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Although the open concept will
showcasing
always have its place, the demands
plan
floor
“A different style of home or
the
repurposing rooms may be a need
of the past year have shown many
community can see an example of
for many clients. They may even
families that their space needs are
the best of both worlds.
need help to create a legitimate
changing.
“She has widened a few case
space in their home. These needs
“We look at what the client
openings in her home. All the rooms
design-wise and real estate wise
is experiencing right now from
tie together but at the end of the day,
are being created out of nowhere,”
a design standpoint, but also a
the room itself is multi-purpose.
Hardesty said.
functional standpoint. People had
You can have both worlds in one
to learn how to work from home,
space if necessary,” Edge said.
is starting to hit home that some
go to school from home, do all the
Both acknowledge that some of
changes society has encountered
things from home. They need spaces
the traditional floor plans may be
may be bigger than working from
big enough to gather, but also more
appreciated in a new way with the
home for six months.
personal space, too,” Edge said.
influx of so many working from
With
home.
may be longer-lasting for some
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with
a
traditional
updated
spaces,
Hardesty believes the realization
“It’s odd to think these changes
people. We will help navigate this
something similar from clients—
only been a couple of weeks. People
for our clients one change at a time.
everyone has had to make do and
have it in stock here locally, and you
Design is so much more than putting
have created makeshift spaces for
don’t have to worry about waiting
pillows out; it’s about making your
these activities,” Hardesty said.
on a big box store to deliver it.”
home work for you, making it more
Hardesty said.
adequate for where your needs are,”
design and Hardesty’s expertise
One of the biggest perks of
Hardesty said.
in the housing market, staging a
shopping local is not having to
In most open concept houses,
space using only local products and
wait
the open space holds the kitchen
services fell into place. The pair have
collaboration piece has also been
and living room. The demand for a
enjoyed the transformation process
special for Edge, who says her job
multi-faceted room or a separate
and collaborating with community
would be nearly impossible without
space to do work has caused the
partners along the way.
partnership from businesses and
shift in housing needs.
vendors in this community.
“From a design perspective and
just spending time together. We’ve
“Everything we used for this
a real estate perspective, we see
put this together pretty quick; it’s
project was already available—it
With Edge’s passion for interior
“We’ve had a ball with it, even
for
pieces
to
arrive.
The
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all came from local stores who
each person is a master of their
in for this project, store owners
provided items to be staged. These
own craft. Whether it’s paint or
took pride in. They were proud
folks have been great partners to
flooring, or a different aspect of
of their business and wanted to
me—without them, we wouldn’t
design, she has found that each
showcase what they have to offer.
have been able to stage this space
business offers unique expertise.
They are experts in their area, and
and I couldn’t do my job without
I feel like I’m learning from them,”
“Everyone I have met takes
them,” Edge said.
As a design team, Edge is proud
pride in their work. It’s
to be able to provide so much for
important to them that they
people from their own resources
are doing things the right
and also from the resources of
way. That’s how I want to do
local vendors.
business. It’s inspiring to me,”
“We can plan a space and work
with clients, and then have the
HARDESTY SAID.
products delivered. We tailor things
Hardesty said. The duo considers this space transformation
collaboration
project to be a huge success, and are thankful for those who partnered with them. “We want the community to know how awesome it is to work together. This was an opportunity
specifically to our customers, a
As far as a goal for this project,
to see what it’s like to have things
very personalized process. No two
Hardesty hopes that readers will
in stock, to change a space or make
clients are alike, and no two spaces
see something they like and it
things
are alike,” Edge said.
will bring some exposure for the
can come right to your door from
One lesson Hardesty learned
business.
a local furniture store or home
working with local vendors is that
“Everything that was brought
boutique,” Edge said. OL
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function
differently.
It
VENDOR LIST
Foyer
Funfetti pillows: Integrity
Floral art piece: Integrity
Custom framed pastel: Studio 105
Bar cart: Studio Slant
Custom framed bridge painting on wall: Studio 105
White and gold mirror: WinSupply
Living Room Painting of walls, trim and ceilings: Mathey Services (Cyrus Nale, Corey Mathey & Caleb Mathey) Ceiling paint: Benjamin-Moore Ultraspec Flat, 2144-70 Snowfall White Wall paint: Benjamin-Moore Aura Matte, CSP-605 Dusty Cornflower Trim paint: Benjamin-Moore Advance Satin, 2144-70 Snowfall White Three mirror panels: Home Inspired
Column capital coffee table: Home Inspired Brass tray: Client’s personal collection
White temple jar salt and pepper shakers: Studio Slant
Cream swivel rocker: Tom Blue Furniture
Rug: Client’s personal collection
Pillow with greenery: Integrity
Custom framed landscape: Studio 105
Yellow stripe/blue floral/velvet pillow: Mantled Home
Chest: Client’s personal collection
Dark brown leather recliner: Tom Blue Furniture
Gold mirror between windows: Client’s Personal Collection
Gold and glass lamps: WinSupply
Blue and white chinoiserie lamp: Client’s Personal Collection
Coral and white Plaid/Stripe Lumbar Pillows: Integrity Owensboro Bridge Print on side table: Studio Slant (artist Kelly McClelland)
Table and chairs: Client’s personal collection
Bubble blue ceramic planter and Plant: Integrity Nursery
Side tables: Client’s personal collection
Dark coral pillows with tassels: Integrity
Breakfast Room Blue and white chinoiserie pieces: Studio Slant
Sofa: Tom Blue Furniture
Gold laurel wreath stand: Mantled Home
Plant Spritzer: Integrity
Pale blue coasters: Studio Slant
Five custom framed authenticated paintings: Studio 105
Blue and white striped Picture frame: Studio Slant
Medallion draperies: Designer’s custom collection
Acrylic Louis XV style side chair: Designer’s Personal Collection
Large and small gold mesh aloe vases: Mantled Home Tall basket lantern: Mantled Home Console: Client’s Personal Collection Brushed gold lantern light: WinSupply Large gold scalloped mirror: WinSupply Two floral prints: Mantled Home
Custom framed American Pharaoh painting: Studio 105
Dark blue grey feathered porcelain vases: Mantled Home
Brown and cream zebra rug: Integrity Nursery
Gold vase filler: Mantled Home
Large fig plants in blue and white ceramic planters: Integrity Nursery Blue & white desk box/candle set: Studio Slant
Custom Framed Derby Painting by Leisel Long Chaintreuil: Studio 105
Multi colored leopard print tray: Studio Slant
Blue and white ginger jar: Studio Slant
Antique design: Designer’s personal collection
Blue and white lamp: Studio Slant Blue and white gingham tray: Studio Slant Cream quilted draperies and rod: Designer’s personal collection Brass lantern: Integrity Custom Gold Framed Pastel: Studio 105
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Lifestyle H O M E COLORFUL KITCHEN INSPIRATION
5 impactful, on-trend cabinet stylings
of
popular design choice for several years,
making a luxurious, traditional statement
many homes, and careful planning is a
much like shades of white, no two grays
that can span ever-changing color trends.
necessity when it comes to redesigning
are exactly alike. Cabinet colors live on a
this essential living space. Picking out
color spectrum that ranges from warm to
A SEA OF BLUE
cabinetry—and a color for those cabinets,
neutral to dark; warm grays have yellow
in
or brown undertones while cool grays
kitchen cabinetry is the use of shades of
process. Everything from the style of your
have hushed hues of blue.
blue, which provide calming and restful
cabinets to the amount of natural light
Neutral gray, is a true black and
effects and the feeling of harmony and
your space receives are key factors to
white mixture of colors. However, many
serenity. Pops of blue can be used as an
consider when choosing an updated hue.
homeowners are opting for warmer or
accent color on islands or on either upper
While white cabinets are an everlasting
cooler shades instead. For example, light
or base cabinets. To balance out these
choice, and wood-stained cabinetry once
gray cabinets can create a chic, modern
dramatic darks, many homeowners are
held 70% of the market, painted cabinets
motif for homeowners looking to liven
opting to pair a bold color choice like a
now account for 70% of sales, signaling a
up their space while avoiding completely
navy hue with neutral to warm whites,
significant shift among homeowners and
white cabinetry. One of the latest gray
such as wool and bone white, to create a
their preferences.
trends is a warmer gray that can look
crisp, clean look. Gold hardware can be
almost beige, earning the nickname
used on navy cabinetry for an upscale and
A GRAY FOR EVERY MOOD
“greige.” Shades of dark gray—whether
regal look while silver-tone hardware
painted or stained—are also options for
provides a contemporary finishing touch.
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kitchen
particular—can
is
be
the
a
heart
challenging
While gray cabinets have been a Owensboro Living M A R C H / / A P R I L 2 0 2 1
One of today’s hottest trends in
While lighter shades of blue, like
had an all-white
aqua, are perfect for keeping spaces
look are getting a
light and airy, one of the latest colors to
facelift by adding
emerge is a mid-tone classic blue.
a burst of bright, bold
MIXED WOOD TONES
Even with the rise in painted
woods, stains are seeing a surge in popularity. The application of stain to
natural
wood
can
enhance
the
character of the cabinetry. Neutral color,
color
on
either the upper or base cabinets. Adding retro
colorful appliances
or using the island
dimension, texture and soft luxury can
as a canvas for
be layered into nearly any space to create
an energetic and
a blended balance.
welcoming
of color can also
Wood grains typically pair well
with whites, grays, blues and brass
make
tones—all of which are popular colors
statement
in modern kitchens and other localized entertaining areas such as in-home refreshment areas or bars.
DARK DRAMA
Often overlooked as more of
an “accent” color, black has become
help
a
pop similar
create
and a
space unique to your
style
and
personality.
Many homeowners are even
pairing two or more complementary
livable, luxe and inviting with textured
colors to create two- and three-
woods adding rustic, homely charm.
toned looks. For example, lighter
Edgy but classic, black cabinets can pair
gray, Shale or blue can be used for the
perfectly with nearly any design element
upper cabinets with darker shades
still in its natural wooden state to create
used below for the base cabinetry, or a
a distinct style that is all your own.
neutral hue can be used on the uppers
MULTI-TONES AND UNEXPECTED POPS OF COLOR
While all-white palettes have
long reigned supreme in the kitchen for their timelessness and versatility, straying from neutral tones can add an
with a contrast color on the bottom. In three-toned kitchens, an additional color or material is introduced to create asymmetry in the palette to help define zones or functions and keep the eye moving. OL
energetic and welcoming feel to nearly any space. Smaller kitchens that once
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Lifestyle H O M E
How to Stay Safe During Your Remodel Amid COVID-19 Photo courtesy of G E T T Y I M A G E S
M
any
homeowners
still
However,
the
pandemic
has
their existing space, as well as
find themselves stuck at
changed the way homeowners and
provide
home due to the ongoing
remodelers
In
communicate
even
pictures
today’s
of
their
environment,
ideas. people
COVID-19 pandemic. With all the
before stepping foot on site. Doing
are enthusiastic to provide those
extra time spent indoors, some
as much pre-service consultation
photographs. If they want to take the
homeowners
re-evaluating
as possible over the phone, by
next steps then the contractor will
the space they occupy and turning
video meeting or through email is
meet them in person.
to remodelers to help them safely
recommended.
Like
and
Contractors
are
effectively
complete
home
improvement projects.
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recommend
that customers take pictures of
any
remodeling
communication
between
project, the
homeowner and service provider
is key. Communicate any concerns
brought on site for the remodeling
maximizing
you may have to the contractor,
team. The team also masks up before
household while service providers
because they can’t address concerns
entering
if homeowners don’t open up.
take it a step further by designating
are on site, such as opening a window
entrance and exit paths for their
Despite concerns over health and
any
household.
Others
safety, members of the National
team to maintain social distancing.
Association
Homeowners can also do their
of
the
Remodeling
ventilation
in
the
or turning on the air conditioner. The CDC also recommends using touchless
payment
options
or
paying over the phone, if possible.
Industry (NARI) are equipped to get
part
the job done safely and ethically.
environment for the remodeling
After any visit, remember to clean
Members pledge to adhere to a
team. If you’re working from home,
and
strict code of ethics that observes
try to set up your workstation in an
remodeling team may have come in
the highest standards of honesty,
area other than the one undergoing
contact with.
integrity and responsibility. One
renovations. It is also important
code is taking appropriate action
to
Despite
to preserve the health and safety of
remodeling
employees, trade contractors and
where communication is necessary,
clients.
homeowners should always wear a
Once on site, the remodelers
mask and remain at least two arm
adhere
lengths away from the contractor.
to
all
safety
protocols
to
maintain
limit
a
interactions team.
In
safe
with
work
the
instances
when entering a home. As with any
remodel, portable restrooms are
and Prevention (CDC) recommends
The Centers for Disease Control
disinfect
any
the
surfaces
precautions
the
both
homeowners and the remodeling team take, the timeline and budget of your remodeling project doesn’t have to be affected. OL Article provided by remodelingdoneright.com.
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Lifestyle W E L L N E S S
W
ellness is at the forefront of
nearly
everyone’s
mind,
including
keeping germs at bay and creating surroundings that promote mental and physical health. Even small, but
important,
spaces
like
the
bathroom can benefit from changes with wellness in mind. A bathroom can be one of the easiest rooms in your home to give a little extra TLC toward creating a healthier lifestyle. These costeffective measures can turn your bathroom into a more practical, functional
space
that
promotes
your well-being. SWITCH UP SURFACES The
countertops
in
your
bathroom, much like the flooring, must be able to withstand a lot of water. Nonporous vanity tops, such as those made from quartz, hold up to being wet constantly and can help keep germs from breeding. In addition to being easy to clean, a solid-surface option like quartz never needs to be sealed or polished, making it an aesthetically pleasing, long-lasting option. CL EAN GREEN Bathrooms are often hot and steamy places, and water vapors in the air can carry potentially harmful chemicals from cleaning products. Green cleaning products are made
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to control the spread of bacteria and viruses using safe and effective means. Not only are they helpful in preventing asthma attacks and other
respiratory
ailments,
but
they are a low-cost way to improve overall indoor air quality.
What you use to clean yourself
is just as important. Using green or organic personal care items can help reduce toxin exposure and lessen the likelihood of an allergic reaction. R E D U C E H UM I D I T Y All that steam can affect your health in other ways, too, since it creates a humid environment that encourages mold and mildew. A heated towel rack is an inexpensive way to add a touch of luxury to your space while generating heat that helps reduce humidity and the growth of mold and mildew, therefore benefitting indoor air quality.
Heated towel racks come in a variety of
finishes and styles to coordinate with your decor. Another advantage: Since the racks dry towels, they’ll stay mildew-free longer and don’t need to be washed as often, which helps save valuable natural resources. E N H A NC E AI R Q UA L I T Y Creating a green, spa-like oasis with plants can bring wellness benefits that don’t break the bank. Indoor plants help rid the environment of pollutants, and the energy and ambiance they add may have mental health benefits, too. Plants like mother-in-law’s tongue or peace lily are popular options to incorporate as natural air purifiers. E XP LOR E COLOR A bathroom’s color palette can also play a role in your wellness goals. Warmer shades like red and orange enhance energy while cooler colors like green and blue can be calming. OL Article provided by ambaproducts.com.
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regular
following these tips:
STAY CONNECTED—EVEN FROM A DISTANCE. DO SOMETHING YOU ENJOY.
People are social animals and we enjoy
If you’re feeling stressed, find something
being connected to our friends and family.
you can get completely lost in doing. Look
There are lots of good ways to keep up
for an activity that you get so engrossed in
with your loved ones, even if you can’t see
that you lose track of time when you get
them in person. Catch up with friends and
started.
Psychologists call this “flow.”
family by phone, video calls or email, or
Other things that can help lower your
even send an old fashioned letter or card.
stress levels include taking a walk on
Social media can be a good way to stay in
a sunny day, learning something new,
touch, but try to ignore the negative posts.
reading a good book, spending time with
Too often, the negatives dominate our
friends (socially distanced) and enjoying
thoughts. One of the best things you can
time with your pets.
do for your mental health is to take time to appreciate the positives in your life.
MAKE WORKING FROM HOME WORK FOR YOUR DIET.
Before bed each night, try thinking of a
Take
by
for, and why you’re grateful for those
increasing the amount of fruits and
things. That simple mental exercise can
vegetables you eat daily. Try to “eat the
really give your spirits a lift.
advantage
of
being
home
few things in your life that you’re grateful
rainbow,” by eating as many different colored fruits and veggies you can. The
GET SOME SLEEP.
healthy nutrients in fruits and vegetables
Your body does a lot of physical and
are some of the things that give them their
mental repair each night as you sleep. If
colors, so the more colors you eat, the
you are not getting quality restorative
more variety of nutrients you get.
sleep on a regular basis, you are losing the opportunity for all of that repair
STAY ACTIVE.
work. It’s like not doing any preventive
Make regular exercise a part of your daily
maintenance on your car or house. There
routine by putting it on your schedule.
are several things you can do to help get
Strive for a workout early in the morning,
a better night’s sleep on a regular basis.
because as the day goes on more things can
Establish a routine—try to go to bed and
pop up and get in the way of your activity
get up about the same time every day
time. First thing in the morning can be a
(even on weekends). Do something that
great time to get the day started on the
lets your brain know that it’s time to
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works
with
individuals
to
replace unhealthy behaviors with positive habits so they can improve their health and quality of life. This approach works to prevent, treat and even reverse diseases affecting patients’ lives. To make an appointment, call 270-688-2110 or visit OwensboroHealth.org/Lifestyle to learn more about wellness resources available.
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Make sure to call 811 before you dig. Not getting underground lines marked can be a costly mistake. When you decide you want to build, make sure you get an estimate for land clearing, site grading, and drainage. These could all be potential pitfalls when building.
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RECIPE: COOKIES THAT SMELL AS GOOD AS THEY TASTE p. 56
WHAT WE’RE EATING NOW: CHICKEN WINGS p. 59
RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT: B I L L’ S R E S T A U R A N T p . 6 0
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Cookies that smell as good as they taste Article and photos by J A M I E A L E X A N D E R
F
or years, real estate agents told us to bake a batch of cookies right before an open house to make homes seem more inviting (and smell amazing). While this sales tactic isn’t quite as popular today as it used to be (it turns out, cookies being baked makes people more distracted with sugar cravings instead of paying attention to the home itself), there is still nothing better than the smell of warm cookies filling your home. So if you aren’t planning on baking a batch of cookies to help sell your old home, try saving these recipes to christen your brand new kitchen! Your new home will smell amazing, and trust me—you won’t want to share these anyway.
Kentucky Bourbon Brown Butter Pecan Cookies
1 tsp salt
3 Tbsp KY bourbon
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 large eggs (room temp)
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (plus pecan halves for decoration, if desired)
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
2 sticks unsalted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
chocolate
2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (unpacked)
2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: pinch of finishing sea salt
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10 oz. semi-sweet chocolate or dark
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Optional step: In a large skillet, toss the chopped pecans in 2 tablespoons of butter on medium heat until lightly toasted—let cool before using in recipe. It makes them so much more flavorful!
2. Brown 2 sticks of butter, then let it cool back to room temperature. You can put it in the refrigerator for a couple of hours—make sure the butter has resolidified and is no longer liquid. If you are not familiar with the process of browning butter, there are a lot of easy-to-follow online resources!
3. Once the butter is prepped, preheat oven to 375, and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper
4. Whisk together flour, cinnamon, and baking soda in a bowl, then set aside.
5. Beat browned butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in your stand mixer (or a large bowl with handheld mixer) using a paddle attachment for two minutes until the mixture stops crumbling and turns fluffy. Then add vanilla and bourbon and beat until combined.
6. Add one egg at a time—let the
until the flour disappears. Fold in
Espresso Meringue Cookies
chocolate and pecans.
INGREDIENTS:
7. Roll dough between your hands
2 egg whites (room temperature)
mixture fully combine before adding the next egg. Then turn off the mixer and gently fold in the flour mixture
to form a ball (fairly big—around 3 tablespoons), then place onto the prepared sheet, about two inches apart. If desired, after the dough is rolled, add a pecan half to the top of the ball.
8. Bake cookies about 9 minutes (look
1/3 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 tsp espresso powder 1 Tbsp finely grated dark chocolate
for golden edges—we are aiming for soft middles!). When they come out of the oven, you also have the option to sprinkle with some sea salt as they
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 200, and line two
cool!
large baking sheets with parchment paper
RECIPE ADAPTED FROM BAKER BY NATURE
2. Use a whisk attachment in a stand
mixer to whip egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form (this could take around 10 minutes)
3. Once stiff peaks have formed, add sugar in one tablespoon at a time, letting the mixture whip back to stiff peaks in-between each. Once all the sugar has been added, wait until the peaks look glossy (making sure all the sugar is incorporated). 4. Add espresso powder and continue
whipping until combined, then gently fold in chocolate shavings.
5. Transfer mixture into pastry bags and pipe the meringue on each baking sheet. Bake for one hour, then turn off the heat, leaving the cookies in the oven as it cools down (2-3 hours or overnight).
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Easy Lemon Cake Mix Cookies INGREDIENTS: 1 box Lemon Cake mix 2 eggs 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup powdered sugar INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat the oven to 375, and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper
2. Whisk together cake mix, oil, and eggs until
combined. Place powdered sugar in a separate bowl.
3. Roll dough between your hands to form a ball (around 2 tablespoons). If dough is too runny/sticky, place in the freezer for about 10 minutes (or longer if still sticky). You can also use shortening on your hands if this doesn't help. Roll each ball in the bowl of powdered sugar before placing on the prepared baking sheet. 4. Bake for 7-9 minutes (until golden around the edges).
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What we’re eating now
Legend’s If you’re looking for tasty wings at a local spot, then look no further than Legend’s. You can’t go wrong with their traditional buffalo wings, but when it comes to variety, they have you covered. With 16 sauces and 4 dry rubs, there’s something for every wing lover. They’ll even let you order all drums, all flats or extracharred!
Mellow Mushroom Pizza and wings go together like peanut butter and jelly, so it’s no surprise that Mellow Mushroom delivers the goods when it comes to delicious buffalo wings. Their double-baked wings are so crisp you’ll swear they’re fried. Choose from hot, mild, BBQ, jerk, sweet Thai chili or naked.
Donato’s Another pizza joint with more amazing wings. Donato’s may be known for their pepperoni pies, but their buffalo wings are also a customer favorite. Try them traditional sauced or dry rubbed, boneless, or even cauliflower wings!
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SPOTLIGHT
B I L L’ S R E S TA U R A N T
Untraditional Fare in a Storied Setting Written by M A R LY S M A S O N
B
ill’s Restaurant is celebrating its 10th year in business, but chef and owner Bill Hughes said
it is not only a celebration of his restaurant, but also the landmark building where the restaurant is housed. Mike Callas built Callas Sweet Shop in 1921, and the 100year celebration of the building makes it even better, according to Hughes.
The exterior of Bill’s Restaurant,
located at 420 Frederica Street, is created in Beaux Arts architecture, which helped it be placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The interior of the building has exposed brick walls that are original, although Hughes said that because of a previous fire, the tintiled ceiling is not original.
Around the shotgun interior are
stunning black-and-white original photographs
that
Hughes
has
taken of local landmarks, nature and
scenery.
The
three-story-
building boasts art gallery space on the second floor that also is used
and then ignited.
with global offerings. Looking
back,
Hughes
said
As the youngest in the family,
that he was always interested in
Hughes said cooking was always
cooking. Beginning at the age of 6,
part of life—and eating great meals.
he said that he figured out that by
cooking, he was able to eat what
garden,” Hughes said.
for the meals he serves and the
he wanted. And one of his culinary
After graduating from Centre
customers who dine there. With an
delights was Bananas Foster, a
College with a major in English and
ever-changing menu, Bill’s offers
dessert made with bananas, butter,
Economics, Hughes “immediately”
traditional starts but accents them
brown sugar, cinnamon and rum—
moved
to host events. More of Hughes’ photographs line the walls upstairs.
Chef Hughes said that the 56-
seat restaurant is the right size
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“We killed cows and we had a
to
Charleston,
South
Carolina to attend culinary school at
Johnson & Wales University.
we decide how to fill and ice it,” he said,
He then co-owned the Primrose House
describing making a traditional Italian
restaurant before returning to Owensboro
cake but then filling it with layers of
to be the chef at the now-closed Campbell
banana-flavor and icing.
Club. After nine years as executive chef,
During the forced closing of dining
Hughes left the culinary world and
establishments during the pandemic,
became a broker for Edward Jones. This
Hughes used the time to think about
decision, he said, was made so he could
opportunities for his restaurant and
spend time with his then-two-year-old
didn’t reopen until October when there
daughter, Martha Sharp.
could be a higher capacity.
But the culinary world lured him
back in 2011, and Hughes opened Bill’s
the NBA’s 2020 season that was played in
Restaurant.
a bubble, Hughes began considering ways
His favorite item to make is seafood
to keep his patrons safe that dine there
stew—any style, including Vietnamese,
frequently. He is planning to convert the
Chinese, Korean, Indian.
restaurant into a private dining club with
membership-only privileges.
“And our bread...I love our bread,” he
“She might make the cakes and then
And during this time, while watching
said. The restaurant’s specialty—and a
customer favorite—is their Vietnamese
could be Bill’s again,” Hughes said of the
flash-fried Brussels Sprouts.
delayed opening.
The desserts are all scratch made by
Photos by
JAMIE ALEXANDER
BILL’S RESTAURANT IS CURRENTLY OPEN FOR DINNER FROM 5 TO 8 OR 9 P.M. TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY AND 5 TO 9 OR 10 P.M. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. RESERVATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AND ENCOURAGED. TO MAKE A RESERVATION, CALL 270-852-8120.
“I said we wouldn’t open until Bill’s
Menus are posed on the restaurant’s
Hughes and assistant Sherry Garrity, and
Facebook page and often include featured
they often collaborate on the flavors.
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FROM THE ARCHIVES
Home
SWEET Home Written by
L O R A W I M S AT T
I
t would almost be worth risking a disruption to the space-time continuum to be able to travel back in time just to
invest in some prime real estate.
By the end of 2020, local Realtors had
assessed the median selling price of a home in the Owensboro region at $168,000.
A glance through a few newspapers
from the year 1921 implies that a person
A “splendid cottage” near the L&N
house, a fine barn and stable, plus plenty of
could have bought, well, pretty much all of
Depot featured six rooms, a bath, large
good stock water at all times. Not only that,
Daviess County for that amount. Or at least
stable and easy terms. Price: $6,500.
but the land promised to supply “enough
a LOT of houses and property.
Another ad promised that “$5,000
fruit for home use.” Terms were $2,000
will buy a good home within four blocks of
down and $400 next year and 34 years on
streets—near the site of the Messenger-
courthouse.”
the balance.
Inquirer—was offered for $4,500. That
included a “good garage.”
these days, a buyer today wouldn’t even
there was a farm in the Moseleyville
A six-room house at 14th and St. Ann
Another ad promised a seven-room
Given the prices of downtown property
A little further out in Daviess County,
need the house for that sale to be a bargain.
area advertised for sale. “THIS IS A BIG
bungalow, furnace heated and neatly
Areas that now are nestled pretty much
BARGAIN,” the ad said, in capital letters,
arranged on a large lot on Maple Avenue,
in the center of town offered a booming
and they weren’t kidding, especially by
noted as “the most beautiful avenue in
real estate market in January 1921. A six-
today’s standards. Of the 102 acres for
the city,” saying, “You can get it now for
room house with an acre of ground on
sale, 75 were level and mostly tilled, and
$4,750.”
Ford Avenue was offered for $3,500; a
the balance “slightly rolling,” and all were
A smaller house was offered for only
nine-room, two-story house in the Seven
promised to be “good, rich, productive
$1,500. This was a three-room house on
Hills area was advertised for $2,600; and a
land.” There were good improvements and
Henderson Road, with lights and water,
four-room house with good outbuildings
a fine orchard—all to be had for only $160
plus a stable, hen house and coal house, all
in the Hickman-Ebbert addition was on
per acre … on easy terms.
sitting on a double lot.
the market for $1,200.
Nevertheless—an
For those who wanted to escape the
Sept. 4, 1921, in the Owensboro Messenger
house with a concrete porch, lights, water
hustle-bustle of city life, one could take
announced that the real estate market here
and a large well-built stable, but it was
advantage of the misfortune of an owner
was “quiet,” saying, “There is a decided
available “for a quick sale” at $4,200. If
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slump in the activity of local real estate
that were to be advertised today, it would
acres of good land only 10 miles from the
market at the present time, realty men say.
be a quick sale indeed.
city. The estate featured a good four-room
Plenty of people are found who express
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a willingness to buy, but in almost every case they are looking for bargains and labor under the opinion that values are coming down in a few months and in the meantime they are holding off. They are entirely deceived, according to the well informed.”
Boy, that’s for sure.
The article went on to say: “From now on
there is going to be only a very slight decrease in the value of Owensboro property. … Only now and then, when a property owner is caught in need of ready cash and must sell, can the bargains which prospective buyers are looking for be found.”
Nobody has a crystal ball to see what real
estate prices will do in the future, and for better or for worse, there are no time machines either.
Otherwise, we’d all be going back in time to
snap up those real estate bargains of 100 years ago.
So the best we can do now is to make our
houses, however humble or grand, into our very own “home sweet home.” For
“home,”
after
all,
is
a
priceless
investment where our precious memories last forever. OL
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