From the Editor

OP THROWBACK

We caught up with Zane, our November 2012 Cover Kid winner, who is now almost 11 years old! Not long after we featured him in our magazine, Zane became a big brother — twice! His twin brothers, Eli and Jase, were born a year after Zane's Cover Kid fame.

What has Zane been up to the last 10 years? Growing up to be a pretty cool kid! He loves traveling with his family and going on adventures. He loves to write, literally writing 'books' since he was in kindergarten. (Maybe he will write for Owensboro Parent one day?!) He enjoys reading and is really into the Harry Potter series. Zane plays basketball, cheers for the UK Wildcats, loves to make new friends, is learning to play the guitar, and participates the Country Heights newspaper and in the running club.

It's so fun catching up with kids like Zane that we have featured in Owensboro Parent! Be sure to grab our next issue -- we may check in with another OP kiddo!

WRITER SHOUT OUT!

Congratulations to Owensboro Parent resident writer Melody Wallace for not only graduating with her second Master's degree, but also being named Middle School Teacher of the Year by Daviess County Public Schools. Melody is a talented writer and has the biggest heart! We are proud to have her on our writing team.

from the editor

Fall is my favorite time of the year.

Sweatshirts, bonfires, mums and pumpkins, leaves changing colors – what’s not to love?!

I think what I love most of all about this season is that it slows us down a little, resets us and leads us into the holidays. It begins a time of focusing on gratitude and thanks… celebrating with our families and surrounding ourselves with what matters most.

We at Owensboro Parent wanted to focus on a little of that positivity in this issue too, which is why we are launching the annual Kindness Counts project. In a world where a lot of negativity surrounds us each day, we wanted to bring a little joy to our readers. Don’t miss the stories of local kids and their acts of kindness on page 22! Their stories will inspire you and remind you that this world – especially our small world here in Owensboro – is a great place to be!

Oh, and while you’re at it - check out our Family Favorites section featuring the businesses, people and organizations that were voted your favorite in our annual contest! Some are returning favorites and some are brand new. As always, thank you for voting and supporting local.

Take the opportunity to slow down a little this fall. Make the fall bucket list. Go on a family adventure. Maybe your family can spread a little kindness this season. Whatever you do, focus on being less busy and more intentional with your time. Before you know it, we will be welcoming 2023!