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FROM THE EDITOR

Publisher/Creative Director Jason Tanner Editor Steven Wilson

2 0 0 YE ARS OF R I C H HI S TORY

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Well before Downtown Owensboro proudly boasted the Convention Center and two new hotels, the town of West Louisville had a hotel of its own. And did you know that years before the Glover Cary Bridge spanned the Ohio River, competing ferry companies provided the primary means of transportation from Owensboro to Indiana? How about the fact that the French Roller Rink predated Skates Alive and The Edge Ice Center by over 100 years, as the city’s first skating rink in 1870? All of these facts and many others can be found on the Facebook page for the Daviess County Bicentennial, where it won’t take long to realize just how far we’ve come over the last 200 years. In this issue, we feature the Daviess County Bicentennial, and highlight the events that make up the yearlong celebration.

Today, many of us can barely remember what we did without cell phones. And a world void of computers? That’s difficult to fathom in an era where we rely so heavily on technology. But in a time where our lives move so fast, it’s refreshing to slow down and take a long hard look at our roots. After all, where would any of us be if Major Joseph Hamilton Daveiss (yes, that’s really how you spell his name) and his troops had lost the famous Battle of Tippecanoe? Actually, we’d all be Ohio Countians – check the library, it’s true. And if some past resident of Daviess county hadn’t possessed the foresight (or the divine inspiration) to move all of the County’s records to a Methodist church before the courthouse fire of January 1865, many of the details from the first 50 years of our county’s history would be lost. Only when you delve into the rich history of Daviess County can you appreciate everything that had to occur for us to reach the point of being the thriving city we’ve become today.

Steven Wilson, Editor

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IN A TIME WHERE OUR LIVES MOVE SO FAST, IT’S REFRESHING TO SLOW DOWN AND TAKE A LONG HARD LOOK AT OUR ROOTS. -JASON TANNER

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BUZZ

OHS BRINGS TITLE BACK TO OWENSBORO In 1980 Rod Drake and Dwight Higgs led the Owensboro Red Devils to the Kentucky High School State Basketball Championship. Thirty-five years later, Drake returned to the Sweet Sixteen, this time as Coach Drake, and brought home the school’s fourth State Basketball Championship. Owensboro led wire-to-wire in the championship game, defeating Bowling Green 74-58. Senior Dylan Sanford

led the team in scoring with 21 points. Seniors Aric Holman and Justin Miller, along with Sophomore Jacoby Harris were named to the All-Tournament Team, and Miller was recognized as the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. The Red Devils’ fourth title ties them for third all-time in Kentucky championships won, and their 43rd Sweet Sixteen appearance gives them the most in the tournament’s history.

OHS NAMES NEW PRINCIPAL Owensboro High School alumnus John Delacey is slated to become the next principal at OHS. Delacey graduated from OHS in 1987, where he earned state championship rings in both football and baseball. After college, Delacey worked as a teacher a Cravens Elementary, an assistant football coach

HOLIDAY WORLD FIRST FLIGHT AUCTION

at OHS for 12 years, and

With just over a month before the nation’s first

decided to auction the specific seats to the

“What I enjoyed most about

launched-wing roller coaster opens to the public,

highest bidders,” says the park’s president,

teaching and coaching is

Matt Eckert. “Thunderbird’s First Flight

building relationships with

Auction will benefit a very special organization

the students and players,”

– Give Kids The World.” Holiday World’s

Delacey said. “But what is

auction – which runs now through April

so exciting to me is now I

8 – will have 20 winners who will each claim

get to see them finish! Some

our new roller

a pair of seats on Thunderbird’s first public

of these kids I taught in 3rd

coaster, we

rides. For more information and to place a bid,

grade and now I get to see

visit HolidayWorld.com/FirstFlight.

them graduate. That, to me,

Holiday World officials launched a charity auction for the very first public rides.

“For these historic first rides on

as assistant principal at Owensboro’s 5-6 campus.

is just unbelievable.”

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FOUR LOCAL SCHOOLS NAMED LEADER IN ME LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS

2015 WINTER STORM CREATES RISING RIVER From the middle of February through the beginning of March, a winter storm pounded Owensboro with snow and ice. Thousands were affected by dozens of school and business closings. As the snow melted, the Ohio River rose, reaching a crest of 44.8 feet, causing Smothers Park to look like a floating playground.

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Franklin Covey Company has announced that Country Heights, East View, Sorgho, and Whitesville Elementary Schools have been named Leader in Me Lighthouse Schools. The attainment of the Lighthouse status recognizes the extraordinary impact the schools are having on staff, students, parents, and the greater community by implementing The Leader in Me process with fidelity.

The leadership principles and lessons are not taught as a curriculum, but instead, are incorporated into the coursework, traditions, systems, and culture.

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BUZZ

LOOKING BACK AT SPEND A BUCK May 4th marks the 30th anniversary of the impressive win by Owensboro’s 1985 Kentucky Derby Champion, Spend A Buck. The 3-year-old lead the entire race after taking a commanding lead out of the gate (like he was “shot out of a cannon,” as one reporter commented) and crossed the wire 5 ¾ lengths ahead.

The backstory is unbelievable. Owner Dennis Diaz, who was just getting into the horse racing business, bought Spend A Buck for $12,500 from Rowe Harper (of Irish Hill Farms, near Owensboro), who was getting out of the business and therefore selling his farm and horses at a liquidation sale.

Fast forward two years later and Spend A Buck had a history-making season. In April, Spend A Buck won both the Cherry Hill Mile and Garden State Stakes at Garden State Park in New Jersey. Before the season started, Garden State Park offered a $2-million bonus to any 3-year-old that swept their three biggest races; the Cherry Hill Mile, Garden State Stakes, and the Jersey Derby, if they also won the Kentucky Derby. So after winning the Kentucky Derby May 4th, Diaz decided to forego the Triple Crown and instead entered Spend A Buck in the Jersey Derby in an attempt to clench the $2-million bonus. At the Jersey Derby, Spend A Buck won by a neck, earning $2.6-million, the largest single purse in American racing history, a record which stood until Smarty Jones won a similar bonus at the 2004 Kentucky Derby.

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SPEND A BUCK; WITH JOCKEY ANGEL CORDERO RIDING COMES DOWN TO THE WIRE TO WIN THE KENTUCKY DERBY, MAY 4, 1985 IN LOUISVILLE. (AP PHOTO)

OWENSBORO’S DERBY-INSPIRED STREET NAMES AFFIRMED COURT AGILE COURT APOLLO COURT ARISTIDES DRIVE AZRA COURT BEN ALI COURT BOLD FORBES WAY BOLD VENTURE COURT CALVACADE DRIVE CANONERO LOOP CARRYBACK COURT CHANT COURT CHATEAUGAY LOOP CITATION AVENUE COUNT FLEET LOOP COUNT TURF DRIVE DARK STAR COURT DECIDEDLY COURT DONAU COURT DONERAIL DRIVE ELWOOD COURT FORWARD PASS GALLAHADION COURT GALLANT FOX COURT HOOP JR. COURT IRON LIEGE COURT LAWRIN COURT LOOKOUT DRIVE LUCKY DEBONAIR COURT MAJESTIC PRINCE DRIVE

MERIDIAN COURT MIDDLEGROUND DRIVE MONTROSE COURT N S CANNONADE LOOP N S KINGMAN LOOP N S WINTERGREEN LOOP NEEDLES COURT NORTHERN DANCER COURT OMAHA DRIVE PENSIVE COURT PLAUDIT PLACE PONDER PLACE PROUD CLARION DRIVE REIGH COUNT DRIVE RILEY AVE RIVA RIDGE DRIVE SECRETARIAT DRIVE SHUT OUT COURT SILVER CHARM COVE SIR BARTON COURT STONE STREET STRIKE THE GOLD COURT TIM TAM COURT TOMY LEE COURT TWENTY GRAND AVE VENETIAN WAY WAR ADMIRAL DRIVE WHIRLAWAY DRIVE WINNING COLORS WAY ZEV COURT

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COLOR BLAST 5K

The city’s most colorful race was once again a huge success.

Over 3,000 participants ran and walked in the 2015 Color

Blast 5K presented by Independence Bank. The celebration recognizes the positive impact that individuals with special needs have on our lives, and helps spread awareness about what others can do to help. Five local nonprofit organizations benefit from the funds raised by Color Blast participants: Puzzle Pieces, Wendell Foster’s Campus for Developmental Disabilities, Dream Riders of Kentucky, Team Karlie, and Green River Area Down Syndrome Association.

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PULSE

LUNG CANCER SCREENING

BY: R. DOUGLAS ADAMS, MD FACS, ABTS

OWENSBORO HEALTH

The tables are starting to turn on lung cancer thanks to growing use of an early detection tool that gives patients a better shot at beating this disease.

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In February of this year, the Centers for

sporting events.

Medicare

that

This expansion of coverage by Medicare is

Medicare will cover low-dose CT scan screening

huge. In the last two or three years, about 10 to

for people who meet the following criteria:

20 percent of the people who’ve inquired about

and

Medicaid

determined

screening but not followed through on it did so • Individuals age 55-77 who currently smoke

because they couldn’t afford the cost associated

or who have quit smoking in the past 15 years

with the screening. Now that screening is covered, I think we’ll be seeing screening rates

• Current or former smokers with a tobacco

going up.

smoking history of at least 30 pack years (an

The numbers tell a very compelling story:

average of one pack per day for 30 years)

screenings help save lives because they make early detection more likely. Studies related to

• A written order from a physician or other

low-dose CT scan screening for lung cancer

qualified provider that meets certain requirements

(versus the old method of using a standard chest x-ray) showed the new method reduced the

For men and women in the United States,

mortality rate by 20 percent.

the most deadly cancer is lung cancer. It’s

Locally, we’ve seen that very effect from

responsible for more than one-fourth of cancer

screening. Thanks to early detection efforts,

deaths each year. In 2015, a total of 221,200

we’ve found 10 people with lung cancer, and

are expected to be diagnosed with lung cancer.

eight of those were in the early stages. When we

Another estimated 158,000 people will die,

catch lung cancer early, we have a better chance

which is more than the next three types of cancer

of surgically removing it before it can spread.

(colon, breast and pancreatic) COMBINED.

In addition to the screening side, we now

In Kentucky, we feel this hit even more than

have bronchoscopy techniques that are more

the rest of the country. Kentucky has the No.

accurate at identifying and diagnosing cancer.

1 rate of lung cancer incidence and mortality,

Surgical methods have also seen technological

meaning number of people diagnosed and

leaps forward. Today, I can remove a lung cancer

number of deaths, respectively. In 2011, lung

using robotic surgical technology. This method

cancer killed 3,389 Kentuckians.

causes much less trauma, reducing recovery

Those people were our family, our friends

times.

and our neighbors. They were people we went

I am tremendously happy with the CMS

to church with or sat beside at our children’s

decision that this screening will be covered,

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removing a financial barrier for people who have a high risk for lung cancer but can’t afford the screening.

Lung cancer is our disease here in Kentucky. We have embraced efforts to spread the knowledge that this is a deadly disease and now it is time to act on what we know.

“LOCALLY, WE’VE SEEN THAT VERY EFFECT FROM SCREENING. THANKS TO EARLY DETECTION EFFORTS, WE’VE FOUND 10 PEOPLE WITH LUNG CANCER, AND EIGHT OF THOSE WERE IN THE EARLY STAGES.”

People in our communities need to get involved, because as we show people that screening saves lives, more people will act on that knowledge. When people get screened and potentially save their own lives or the lives of their loved ones, we can have a tremendous, positive impact on community health.

The most important thing that can be done is to quit

smoking or never start. If you want to know more about how to quit, visit www.owensborohealth.org and search “smoking cessation” or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800784-8669). For more information about lung cancer screening, call Owensboro Health’s 24-hour information line at 855-417-8555.

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#TWINNING TODAY BY MELODY ANN WALLACE

T

he University of Kentucky has drawn an

sets of twins, one set of triplets, and one group of

enormous amount of attention this year.

quadruplets.

Aside from the usual “Big Blue” madness, the

quests for an undefeated season and a ninth

Holland. Jessica and Rachel graduated from Daviess

National Championship have ignited an even

County High School in 2014 and are freshmen this

stronger passion for the beloved Cats. Helping to

year at the University of Kentucky. Growing up,

lead the way toward a record-setting season are

the girls were like most twins. They wore similar

Andrew and Aaron Harrison. Although, when

outfits in coordinating colors, were in different

The Today Show recently visited the UK campus

elementary school classes, and were often mistaken

and NBC correspondent Kevin Tibbles sat down

for each other. When asked, they will undoubtedly

with Andrew and Aaron, it had little to do with

tell you that, although they prefer being referred

their game. The undefeated season is not the only

to by name, and not as the twins, “We love being

record that the Harrisons and the university are

twins…We consider ourselves best friends.” Rachel

able to play a part in this year; the university also

and Jessica find comfort in the fact that they have

boasts the largest number of twins and multiples

always had someone else in their life to play and

in attendance in school history. Out of twenty-two

compete with. Although they don’t put any stock in

thousand students, there are one hundred thirteen

“twin telepathy,” they do feel that the connection

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“OUR PARENTS HAVE ALWAYS MADE SURE THAT WE DIDN’T FEEL LIKE A UNIT---THEY MADE SURE WE FELT LIKE INDIVIDUALS.”

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-Rachel Holland

they share has helped them to read and anticipate

agree that they want to be close enough to see each

each other well enough to attribute to not only

other and raise their families near one another.

their high school basketball, but overall success.

With such a strong relationship and a

Jessica and Rachel did not make the decision

successful year so far at the University of

to go to UK until April of last year, but they

Kentucky, the girls were quick to respond when

always knew that they wanted to go to college

they received a mass email from the university’s

together. At college, the girls continue to share

public relations department to all of the twins and

most everything: a car, a dorm room, laundry

multiples in attendance. The email informed the

duty, and a class or two “to make it easier on

twins of The Today Show visit and listed a time,

ourselves.” The transition to college, and a

date, and location for the students to meet for the

different choice in majors, has afforded them

video shoot. The girls said that the entire shoot

the opportunity to be a little more independent

with the group only took about forty minutes,

and “come out of their shell some.” Even though

with a few outside interviews. The coverage, that

the two girls have selected separate majors, their

aired nationwide on February 17, 2015 at 8:00

hearts for children appear to be similar. Jessica,

a.m., was not a complete representation of all the

who tends to be a little more of the serious one,

twins on campus, as they were not all present.

is currently a kinesiology major who has her

Of the experience, the girls said that “it was

sights set on medical school in order to be a

really cool to be on The Today Show” and “to be

pediatrician. Rachel, who is admittedly a little

surrounded by other twins.” Jessica actually said

more of the outgoing and funny one, wants to

that she was shocked to find out that a girl in her

be an elementary school teacher. After college,

biology class was a twin, but she didn’t realize

Rachel wants to move back to Owensboro, but

it until she saw her at the shoot. As to all of the

Jessica doesn’t want to be too far away. Both girls

twins on campus, Jessica and Rachel said, “We see

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TWINS, ANDREW AND AARON HARRISON TWINS BEING INTERVIEWED BY NBC CORRESPONDENT KEVIN TIBBLES FOR THE TODAY SHOW.

THE UK TWINS GATHERED FOR THE TODAY SHOW.

twins everywhere.” There actually happens to be another set of twins

Twice as Nice:

on their dorm floor. But as far as having twins to hang out with, they

• Last year there were 132, 324 twins born in

really don’t have any close friends that are twins. They actually love the idea of it though. “We wish we were (friends with other twins). We just think that it would be really cool to be able to share our experiences with them.”

For the full article and video coverage on The University of Kentucky

the United States.

• Out of every 1,000 births, approximately 33 are twins.

• Fraternal twins are more common than identical twins, and can also be hereditary.

• Identical twins, although often very similar in

twins and multiples, visit http://www.today.com/news/seeing-double-

appearance, do not have the same

university-kentucky-has-113-sets-twins-2D80496229

fingerprints.

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MIRACLE MARCH

BY GAIL E. KIRKLAND

At

will probably be OK,” Hadley said. “As a mother and a

11 weeks, Hadley and Joel learned they were

woman having a baby early, I felt very guilty. I wished

expecting twins. At 21 weeks, the twins

so badly I could still be breathing for them as I watched

underwent emergency surgery. At 27 weeks, Essie

them struggle on ventilators.”

and Audrey Adcock were born. By the numbers, the

The Adcock twins were at Kosair’s NICU for 60

identical twin girls needed a miracle to survive.

days. On Christmas Eve, the girls were transferred

Arriving 13 weeks early at Kosair Children’s

to Owensboro Health for 30 days before going home.

Hospital in Louisville, the girls weighed less than 4

“Watching your child struggle to live is one of the most

pounds combined—Essie, 1 lb. 13 oz. and Audrey,

difficult things we will ever experience. Underdeveloped

1 lb. 15 oz. When Hadley went for her 20-week scan,

lungs were our biggest hurdle to overcome in NICU,”

doctors discovered the twins had a condition called

Hadley said. “The girls would stop breathing over 50

twin-to-twin transfusion. Essie was taking her fluids in

times a day.” Both girls came home January 29, 2014.

and transferring them to Audrey, making Audrey grow

Now 16 months old, Essie and Audrey, along

and Essie stop growing. A laser was used to separate the

with their parents, are proudly serving as the 2015

flow of fluids. “The surgery almost always introduces

Ambassador Family for the Daviess County March

pre-term labor, but without it, neither girl would have

for Babies. “We love telling the twins’ story, so when

survived,” Hadley said.

we were asked to be the Ambassador Family, we

“The doctors told us there was a ‘golden hour’ right

didn’t hesitate saying ‘yes.’ March of Dimes aided in

after birth and if they make it past that hour, then they

saving our girls’ lives. I think we owe them,” Hadley

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said with a smile.

According to Amy Nonweiler, division director for March

is the campaign season for March for Babies, an annual spring

of Dimes (“MOD”), their number one goal is to give all babies

event, which will be Saturday, April 25. “Our goal this year

the opportunity to be born healthy. She works with the local

is to raise more than $100,000, which we have raised the past

NICU, particularly the neonatologist at Owensboro Health to

several years, so we want to break that mark this year,” Amy

assist NICU families. One of their main objectives is to educate

said.

expectant moms via prenatal classes at the hospital, along with

an outreach on their website. MOD works directly with the

team. Each team creates their own personal theme to make it

Health Department and the hospital.

more fun. For example, last year the hospital’s team slogan was

President Franklin D. Roosevelt founded the March

“Bringing it Close to Home,” so they used a baseball theme.

of Dimes in 1938, with the goal of eradicating polio. They

Kennedy Thompson’s family (the 2014 Ambassador) designed

collected enough dimes “to change the world forever,” Amy

pink T-shirts with “Strides for Kennedy” as their theme.

said. “It’s amazing what a dime can do.” That was just the

Plaques are given for the best March for Babies T-shirt design

beginning. “In the decades to follow, we helped to stamp

and the best stroller/wagon/wheelchair decorations.

out rubella, pushed for regionalized newborn intensive care,

The community is a critical component of the Walk for

funded the development of surfactant therapy and other

Babies. In addition to family, company and individual walking

lifesaving treatments, promoted folic acid to prevent neural

teams, an abundance of volunteer opportunities are available.

tube defects, and brought newborn screening to every baby,”

Community donors provide food, music and activities (bounce

according to their website.

house, face painting, twisted balloons, etc.). “More money can

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Teams are forming now for the local walk; February–April

You may register as an individual, as a family or corporate

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go to the mission [because of the volunteer support], and that’s

our goal,” Amy said. After the walk, a sack lunch is provided.

go to companies to garner support, speak at the March for

Opening ceremonies include a Zumba workout and stretch—

Babies and be featured on local billboards. “Here is a family

and breakfast at 9 a.m. for all walkers. Rolling Pin donates

that benefitted from the work of the March of Dimes,” Amy

doughnuts and Grandy’s brings breakfast sandwiches. Over

said. They, too, will form a family team and encourage their

600 walkers participated last year, and Amy hopes to surpass

family to rally around them. Having a local ambassador

that number this year. Individuals can register as late as the

personalizes the fundraising effort.

morning of the walk. “Helping our babies is very important to

our community, to everyone,” Amy said. Registration/check-

raises $30,000-$40,000 each year locally. “They know the

in begins at Smothers Park around 9:30 a.m., with opening

importance of the March of Dimes and really give a lot of focus

ceremonies at 10:30 a.m. and the walk at 11 a.m. The event

to our mission,” Amy said. Joel is actually an employee of U.S.

concludes at 1 p.m.

Bank.

Although research centers may be located across the nation,

The Adcocks will share their story within the community,

Fred May of U.S. Bank is this year’s chairperson; the bank

“U.S. Bank is passionate about the health and wellness of

the benefits of research reach well beyond state lines. March

our employees and customers and supporting healthier moms

of Dimes reaches out to help educate moms in pre-pregnancy,

and babies is an extension of who we are,” Fred said. “We are

during pregnancy and post-pregnancy (NICU family support).

proud of our partnership with March of Dimes and thankful for

They cover the whole spectrum. “I’d like to reach all moms,

the research and advocacy the organization is able to provide

all babies and educate them about the resources available to

our communities and beyond.”

them,” Amy said. On an average week in Kentucky, 1 in 7

babies is born pre-term.

Dimes website at marchforbabies.com.

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BY Y ASHLE E C SOR

the Owensboro

GOLF GUIDE

As the weather warms up, it’s time to dust off your clubs, and schedule a tee time at one of Owensboro’s golf courses. Whether you’re an experienced pro or a first-time golfer, Owensboro Living’s guide to the area courses will have you off the tee box and on the green in no time.

Panther Creek Golf Course The golf course is located approximately

on almost half of the 18-hole layout.

10 miles from Owensboro in rural, southwest

PCGC offers a men’s league on

Daviess County. Panther Creek offers an 18-hole

Tuesday

golf course complimented by a clubhouse with

scrambles on Tuesday and

food and beverage service, and seating inside or

Thursday

outside. Whether on the wraparound porch or the patio area, views of the golf course are all around.

The golf course itself has two contrasting sides with the original nine, built in the early 1970’s, and the back nine, which was constructed and open for play in 2000. The golf course was constructed around what was the old Panther coal mine. The par 70 layout is very golfer friendly in terms of overall length and degree

afternoons, mornings

senior and

ladies day every Friday.

Seniors receive a discount everyday (55 and up) and special mid-morning and afternoon rates are available daily for the regular and the senior golfer.

Outings and scrambles of most any size are

of difficulty. Both nines offer a lot of character,

welcome throughout the season.

with many holes defined by tall natural areas,

Panther Creek offers a unique blend of

mounding, sand and grass bunkers, elevated teeing

rural country setting along with the physical

areas, as well as water hazards, which can be found

characteristics that define the golf course.

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Hillcrest Golf Course Hillcrest Golf Course is a nine-hole regulation course with four sets of

From 1999-2001, a series of improvements were performed at Hillcrest Golf Course.

The

tee markers. It features rolling

City added Bermuda fairways, a new golf cart

terrain and small, bent-grass

fleet, and the construction of a new pro shop,

greens that require pin-point

which opened in 2001.

accuracy. From the back

Hillcrest golf course continues to be a city

tees, the course plays at 6,050

staple, with its ideal location and beautiful rolling

yards for an 18-hole round,

terrain, which has proven popular with golfers

with a course rating of 67.4 and

of all ages. The course offers an annual Business

slope rating of 122 for the par 70

League, Men’s and Ladies Association events and

layout. Hillcrest has a practice putting

a Go-Series Junior event. Its low fee structure

green and chipping green on the 70-acre property.

and open design make it ideal for juniors, seniors,

Hillcrest was once Whitely Deer Farm,

ladies and beginners, or golfers just looking for a

featuring deer and buffalo on the grounds until 70

quick nine holes of golf!

acres were leased to the Owensboro Jaycees in the

1930’s.

number 2. It is a 136-172-yard Par 3, depending on

In 1954, the city of Owensboro’s recreation

which tees you play, with a postage stamp green.

board took over Hillcrest at the request of the

The green slopes dramatically from back to front

Jaycees, and in 1969 purchased the property,

with runoffs on both sides. This makes for a very

making it a permanent member of the Parks

difficult hole, even though it’s a short shot.

One of the unique features of Hillcrest is hole

Organization.

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Ben Hawes Golf Course Ben Hawes Golf Course is a municipal golf course that

the home course of the Brescia University

is open to the public 12 months a year.

Bearcats men’s and women’s golf

Ben Hawes offers an

18-hole, par 71 championship layout that stretches to 6,635

teams and the boy’s and girl’s golf

yards. It has practice areas that include a driving range, large

teams of Daviess County, Apollo,

putting green and separate chipping and pitching area. It also has a

Owensboro

nine-hole Par 3 golf course, that is lighted on the summer weekends

Catholic High Schools.

and is great for a quick round, beginners, young golfers or just a

chance to work on your short game.

Ben Hawes also provides a full service pro-shop with a selection

ranging from accessories, golf balls, golf shoes and apparel. Ben Hawes has an outdoor grill open on weekends during the golf season, offering cheeseburgers, hotdogs, bratwurst and a cold beverages. In addition to the outside grill, a beverage cart service will begin late this spring allowing sales of snacks and drinks to customers on course.

Ben Hawes is host to many tournaments and outings throughout

the season, including the final round of the Men’s City Tournament,

and

Owensboro

One of the unique features

of Ben Hawes is its layout. The front nine is a par 35 layout that plays longer than its 3,165 yards.

Its number 2 hole was named the hardest par 4 in the Owensboro area by the Messenger-Inquirer in 2010. The number 2 hole at Ben Hawes is a 444-yard, par 4 that doglegs to the right over a ditch, with out of bounds left and leaves a long second shot to an elevated green. The back nine is a links layout and has a series of long par 4s

the Ladies City Tournament, and in June, a Kentucky Junior PGA

and two par 5s in its par 36 layout. Together they offer a player the

Tour event. The course hosts a Greater Owensboro Junior Golf

chance to hit almost every club in their bag. The hardest feature

Series event and is the home of The First Tee of Owensboro. The

about Ben Hawes is the series of large ditches that intertwine

First Tee offers juniors ages 5-18 an opportunity to learn about golf,

between the front and back nine holes. The course also has 34

as well as learn important life skills associated with the game of

sand traps strategically located throughout the course. The ditches

golf. It certifies over 200 area children yearly and sees over 3,500

come into play on eight holes, with the most difficult locations on

children through various school programming. Ben Hawes is also

the front nine.

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Owensboro Country Club

Owensboro Country Club was established

the services available are lie and loft changes,

in 1919 and is considered one of the finest

extending and shortening shafts, re-shafting,

private clubs in Western Kentucky. The

and re-gripping. All of the repairs are done

18-hole course features tree-lined Bermuda

in house by a PGA Professional in a timely

fairways, bent grass greens, and four sets of

fashion to get you back on the course as quickly

zoysia grass tees, making it very golfer friendly with tee placements ranging from 5,294 to 6,518 yards-- a delight for golfers of all abilities.

Their family tees for younger players range from 2,142 to 3,573 yards. There are 5 lakes that add beauty and risk to your round of golf.

Superintendent Kevin Glover and his staff are fully committed to keeping the quality of the course at the highest level attainable.

Owensboro Country Club also has a fully-

as possible. In addition to these services, OCC also offers private lessons and custom club fitting. Head PGA Golf Professional Jason Fitch has extensive experience in both private lessons as well as custom club fitting, using the Titleist Custom Fitting Systems.

Visit

www.theowbcc.com

for

more

information and also find a free mobile app download that is featured in both the Apple

stocked pro shop that carries the latest and

and Android stores.

greatest in all areas of golf from fashion to the

Call the Owensboro Country Club now

newest clubs in golf today. The club also offers

for current membership promotions and

a full-service golf club repair shop. Some of

opportunities at (270) 683-6265, ext. 11.

Windridge Country Club

1848, the courts appointed County Judge George W. Triplett to purchase land in Daviess County in order to provide a place to live for those who were struggling.

A 170-acre farm, five miles from the outskirts of town, was purchased for the so-called poor farm, which housed 8-10 residents. In 1890, a property tax was levied to help support the farm. By the 1950s, more governmental agencies were created to help the impoverished and new regulations came into effect.

Compliance to the new regulations made keeping the farm open an impossibility. In 1957 County Judge T. B. Birkhead disbanded the farm and sold the remaining land. Floyd Jean, owner and operator of Jean-Purdy Sporting Goods Store, along with 30 couples, purchased the land and created the 9-hole family-oriented club, named Windridge by Virginia Dodson. The back nine opened in September 1961. The home of the caretaker of the poor farm served as the original clubhouse until a new clubhouse was built in 1962. The pool and pool house were added and completed by 1965.

Today the 18-hole Windridge course features 6,050 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71.

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with rolling hills, challenging greens, numerous water features and strategically-placed sand traps.

Windridge Country Club is a semi-private course, open to public play on most days. The club offers three types of memberships: stockholder memberships, social memberships, and pool only memberships for families and for singles. The course is open for play daily with tee times required on weekends prior to noon. The pro shop is a small area where players and guests sign in for play, sign up for tee times, find information on upcoming events and can purchase towels, tees, balls, snacks, soft drinks and beer. Windridge Country Club also features a restaurant and lounge/bar, as well as a banquet room/ballroom/reception hall, which is available for rental to both members and the general public.

Windridge hosts a variety of events throughout the year. The golf course hosts an annual Men’s Goldrush tournament and The Ladies Goldrush tournament, both of which are open to the general public. For members only, the club holds a Men’s MemberGuest tournament, weekly Couples’ Golf with a fall Couple Final Fling event. Additionally, a Memorial Day Scramble, a Fourth of July Scramble, a Labor Day Scramble and the Romeo and Juliet scramble are held annually and are open to the general public on a first come, first served reservation system. Windridge Country Club will also set up privately-hosted golf outings associated with weddings and other club rentals, and privately-hosted member activities, such as the annual John H. Ward Memorial Golf Scramble.

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The Pearl Club

The Summit opened in 1993 and was owned by the Miles

6 p.m. during season. It is also open to the public.

family until Terry Delk purchased the club in February of

2014. The club includes the golf course, swimming pool,

that is available by appointment to members and the public.

tennis courts and practice facilities. The Pearl Club golf course

Don and Jason are developing a new program for instruction

is a challenging 6,900 + yards from the tips and is noted as

and game development. They are looking into starting a junior

“Western Kentucky’s Premier Golf Course.” The views looking out from the course are superb as the course sits at the highest point in Daviess County. The Pearl Club has an entirely new management team, including Jason Cox, Head Golf Professional; Don Mitchel, Director of Instruction; Ben Newman, Course Superintendent; Scott Delk, Director of

The Club boasts the area’s only indoor, full swing simulator

program, as well.

With recently converted fairways to zoysia grass last summer, TPC expects to have superb fairways and greens when the weather warms.

The Pearl Club pro shop is fully stocked with an assortment

Food and Beverage; Melody Delk, CFO; and Terry Delk, CEO,

of clubs from Titleist, Calloway, Taylor Made, Scotty Cameron,

and Club Manager.

Odyssey and more. They also carry balls, gloves, apparel and

accessories.

TPC is a semi-private course where “the public is always

invited and our members are catered to.” The restaurant is

open Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. –

com or call (270) 281-GOLF (4653).

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In honor of its 200th birthday on June 1st, Daviess County is throwing itself a yearlong birthday bash to celebrate.

“We want to make this everybody’s birthday

One of the unsung heroes on the committee is

party. We hope everyone feels like this is one big

research intern Isaac Settle, a junior at Owensboro

party just for them,” explained Aloma Dew, who is

Catholic High School, who wrote an entire chapter

co-chair of the Bicentennial Committee with her

about black soldiers in the civil war for an upcoming

husband, Lee. Looking at the schedule of events,

bicentennial book. “He is an amazing researcher and

there really is something for everyone to enjoy: a 5K,

writer,” Dew proudly said.

fireworks, lectures, a wild game dinner, unearthing

a time capsule, dedications, historical exhibits, and

toward the future, as well as to look back at the past.

much more.

For example, on June 22 there will be a dedication of a

Daviess County Judge Executive Al Mattingly

historical marker recognizing black troops stationed

told Owensboro Living he’s most excited about

in Owensboro during the Civil War. “Owensboro

the opportunity for young people to learn about

hasn’t really recognized black soldiers in the Civil

Daviess County’s 200-year history. “If you think

War,” Dew said. “There are so many stories about

about it, I’ve lived almost a third of our history. My

these men and their sacrifices. There was a lot of

dad lived the middle third. When you consider our

recruitment of black troops in Owensboro and many

grandparents, altogether, we have relatives who have

were stationed here at the Courthouse.”

lived and experienced the majority of our history.

just one example of the moments from our history

This celebration is a fun time to celebrate that

that will be celebrated throughout the bicentennial

experience all year long,” Mattingly continued, “And

celebration.

it’s something our community will really enjoy.”

A committee of 20 was formed last August, and

more aware of our history,” Dew said. “We have

they’ve been busy ever since making plans and

some things in our history that are very interesting.

working out all the details. The Dews are perfect

There’s also some things we may be ashamed of now.

co-chairs; both are history buffs and former history

But we don’t choose our history. We learn from it

professors. “This really is a team. We have wonderful

and move forward and hope we’re better now because

people on this committee. They’re all working so

of it.”

Part of the impact of this bicentennial is to look

That’s

“The goal of this whole year is to make people

hard, but it’s also a lot of fun,” Aloma said.

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BICENTENNIAL BOOK

1882 – Brush Light and Power Co. was the first

electrical power company in Daviess County. One

The committee is also publishing the first history of the

rural areas of the county since 1883. The book will cover

year after it was organized it had 13 customers.

the history of the county from its earliest settlements up

1893 – A Women’s Christian Temperance Union

to 2015. It’s currently being printed and will be available

was organized by 300 Owensboro women. It became

at the May 30th birthday bash. It looks to be a very

the first employment agency for women in Daviess

interesting book. “This will be a topical history, rather

County.

than a chronological history,” Dew explained, meaning

1903 – Owensboro hosted the Kentucky State Fair.

that it will not be written chronologically, starting from the beginning of settlement to the present, but rather

While the event attracted an impressive crowd of

each chapter will tell a specific part of our county’s story.

14,000, the venture was a financial failure that ended

Each chapter will also be written by a different person.

in a court battle.

Twenty-one different people have contributed chapters,

1920 – During his unsuccessful bid for the Vice

and the Dews have co-edited the entire project.

Presidency, Franklin D. Roosevelt gave an address at the Grand Theatre, which is now the site of the

BICENTENNIAL BITS

American Legion building on Veterans Boulevard.

The committee has taken to social media to help spread the word. One of the most interesting ideas, that has really been a lot of fun, is the “Bicentennial Bits” that have been posted on the Bicentennial Facebook

Find more “Bicentennial Bits” like these on the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/daviess200

page. “Nancy Bradshaw is posting them on Facebook

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throughout the end of the year,” Dew explained. “A team

of committee members is researching interesting facts

crammed full of Daviess County history and trivia. In

from Daviess County’s history. The goal is to make people

writing this article I spiraled for hours on the site looking

think about our history and learn things they might not

up sports history and old family photographs. I also found

have known.”

it interesting to browse the registry of early businesses

For example:

The website devoted to the bicentennial is of course

and churches to try and find names that are still active today.

October, 1842 – The inaugural issue of the Owensboro Bulletin, the first newspaper published in Daviess

There is also a list of veterans, archived maps, a

County, was edited by William Pattee. It was a four-

history of communities in Daviess County, and a log of

page paper that came out on Fridays. A subscription

government and transportation. You can literally spend

cost $2 a year.

days on the site, clicking down memory lane and re-

December 24th, 1864 – Confederate Major Walker

discovering our heritage.

Taylor led his troops from the outskirts of Owensboro

For

more

on Christmas Eve. When he encountered Union

County

Bicentennial

troops at the courthouse, he demanded that they

including a calendar of events and activities, visit

surrender. They refused, but they did invite Taylor in

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information

about

Celebration

the Birthday

Daviess Bash,

for cards, whiskey, and cigars in honor of the season.

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Be sure to enjoy Daviess County Bicentennial features at these annual events: April 22, 5 p.m.

June 24 - 27

October

Earth Day Tree Planting Courthouse lawn

ROMP - Bicentennial Birthday Bash Information booth Yellow Creek Park

Trunnell’s Farm Market Daviess County Days

May 8, 6 p.m.

International Bar-B-Q Festival Opening Ceremony

May 9, 7 p.m.

Lanham Brothers Show Variety music show at Diamond Lake Resort

May 22, 6 p.m.

Friday After 5 Bicentennial Birthday Bash Information booth

September 25 & 26 “Grillin’ & Chillin” BBQ Cook-Off Bicentennial Birthday Bash Trophy Diamond Lake Resort

August 1, 4 - 9 p.m.

October 17 & 18 Reid’s Apple Festival Daviess County Bicentennial Birthday Bash Events at Reid’s Orchard

November 7, 2 p.m.

Downtown Cruise In

Annual Veterans Parade Join us to salute our local veterans

Sept. 17-19, Sept. 24 - 26, Oct. 1 - 3

November 21, 4 p.m.

Soapbox Derby Bicentennial Birthday Bash Trophy at Ben Hawes

Voices of Elmwood Featuring famous figures throughout Daviess County history

Annual Christmas Parade “A Bicentennial Christmas”

June 20 & 21

October 3, 6 - 8 p.m.

Bicentennial Balloon Days Western KY Botanical Garden

Buffalo Gala Owensboro Museum of Fine Art

Annual Holiday Forest Festival of Trees Featuring Bicentennial Decor Owensboro Museum of Fine Art

June 13 (All Day)

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Daviess County Bicentennial Celebration Exhibits May 30, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Owensboro Museum of Fine Art “Daviess County: Through the Lens of Art” exhibition opening and reception

June (All Month) Owensboro Antique Mall Historical antique displays of Daviess County memorabilia

June (All Month) Bicentennial Postmark Post Offices in Downtown Owensboro, 4th Street and Whitesville

June 6, 10 a.m. - noon Daviess County History Book signings Owensboro Antique Mall

June 9 - 12 Owensboro Museum of Art Bicentennial Art Camp Kentucky Historical Society’s History Mobile activities

June 20, 1 p.m.

The Civil War in Daviess County Presentation Daviess County Public Library

July 11, 3 p.m.

Memorablilia Day Displays of Daviess County history Daviess County Public Library

August 1, 1 - 3 p.m.

Pioneer Days at Daviess County Public Library

August 25 - 29 Celebration of Daviess County Women/Women’s History Week Owensboro Museum of Science & History

September 5, 1 - 3 p.m.

Daviess County Bicentennial: KY Dept. of Libraries and Archives Daviess County Public Library

October 1, 3 p.m.

Buffalo Paint Out Owensboro Museum of Fine Art

October 3 & 4, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Farm Festival, Lampkin Farms Historic farm machinery, demonstrations, music and family fun. 8284 Short Station Rd. Philpot, KY.

November 14, 1 - 3 p.m.

Family History Day presentation Daviess County Public Library

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Daviess County Bicentennial Celebration Event Schedule May 30 (All Day) Bicentennial Birthday Bash 8 a.m. – 5K walk/run at Mount St. Joseph Noon–4 p.m. – Bicentennial Birthday Bash on the Courthouse Lawn! Enjoy speakers, exhibits, storytelling, music, dancing, picnicking, photo ops, children’s activities, free birthday cake and opening of time capsule from 1965.

June 19, 6 p.m.

Juneteenth Dedication of Marker for Black soldiers At Daviess County Courthouse, followed by a reception and “African American” exhibit opening at Owensboro Museum of Science and History at 7p.m.

July 11, 8 a.m.

Bicentennial 10/30/60-mile Bike Ride Starting at Owensboro Convention Center. Also maps available for historical driving tour.

July 4, 6 p.m.

Fireworks Spectacular For this year only, a special combined fireworks display, presented by the City of Owensboro and Daviess County, in honor of Daviess County’s 200th birthday. With performance by the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra. Downtown Owensboro.

August 15, 6 p.m.

Bicentennial Birthday Dinner at the Campbell Club, Seasonal favorites with bourbon and wine pairings and historical Daviess County visitors throughout the evening.

September 12, 7 - 9 p.m.

“Murder at Yellow Banks” at Brescia University Science Building Live radio play that explores the murder trial of Bill Smothers starring Gary Sandy.

September 25 - 27 Pioneer Days at Yellow Creek Park Activities, food and hands-on experiences at Lambert Pioneer Village

Dec. 5 Holiday Stroll– Downtown Owensboro Bicentennial Birthday Bash closing ceremony on Daviess County Courthouse lawn to rebury time capsule with community caroling around Bicentennial Christmas Tree.

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DAYMAR COLLEG E

Not the LAST FEMALE STANDING O fficer Shartez McHenry is a name that is going down in

home phone number and knew I could call at any time.” McHenry

Owensboro history. While Officer Michael Hathaway could

felt confident that she was getting the right education for her

not confirm Officer McHenry is the very first African American

future career because her instructors were actually working in the

female to be sworn into the Owensboro Police Department,

criminal justice field. She knew she was getting real-life training

it’s certainly rare enough that people seem to think so. Officer

and hearing real-life experiences which helped prepare her for

Shartez McHenry was sworn in on March 17th, 2015 after

this stage in her life. “The teachers didn’t just learn out of a book,

graduating from the Department of Criminal Justice Training’s

they experienced it firsthand,” commented McHenry.

Basic Police Academy on March 13th. The training was 18 weeks

When asked how she felt about possibly being the first

long and taught McHenry the basics of being a police officer in

African-American female on the Owensboro Police Department,

the Commonwealth of Kentucky. After being sworn in, McHenry

Officer McHenry humbly replied, “I just hope I’m not the last.”

receives additional training by the Owensboro Police Department

McHenry commented that it wasn’t the police department that

for 15 weeks where she will experience a taste of each shift before

prevented African American females from becoming police

going out on patrol on her own.

officers before now, but the lack of females pursuing careers in law

McHenry graduated from Owensboro High School in 2005,

enforcement. McHenry received and continues to receive a lot of

after which she began working at Wendell Foster’s Campus for

support from her training sergeant and other police officers. Her

Developmental Disabilities to assist them in their mission of

hope is that little girls will see her out on patrol in her uniform

“Empowering people with developmental disabilities to realize

and know that they too can pursue their dreams of going into the

their dreams and potential.” After a few years, McHenry decided

criminal justice field.

she wanted to give back to her community in even bigger ways

and started showing interest in becoming a police officer. That’s

her own community and neighborhoods. She plans to be on

when another student at Daymar College suggested McHenry

patrol for roughly five to six years while pursuing her Bachelor

also attend Daymar. While still employed at Wendell Foster’s,

of Science in Criminal Justice to aid her in her goal of becoming

McHenry attended night classes at Daymar College to pursue

a training officer. She also hopes to be part of the Owensboro

her dream. She graduated in 2010 with a degree in Criminal

Police Department’s Adopt a School program which would give

Justice and continued to work at Wendell Foster’s Campus for

her the opportunity to visit the various elementary and middle

Developmental Disabilities until 2014 when she began her basic

schools in Owensboro a few days a week. “I am my grandmother’s

police training.

granddaughter, for sure” said McHenry. Many who grew up

McHenry received a lot of support from her family, friends

in Owensboro know of Miss Shirley and how she gave back to

and her Criminal Justice program mentor, Michelle McManus.

the youth of Owensboro through the HL Neblett Community

McHenry enjoyed her time at Daymar and felt it was the right

Center. The apple hasn’t fallen far from the tree, that’s for sure,

choice for her because of the smaller class sizes that allowed her

and anyone who spends time with Officer McHenry will find a

to have more one on one interaction with her instructors. “The

woman of poise and purpose who will instill in you a need to get

atmosphere felt like home,” said McHenry, “I had my instructor’s

out into the community and give back in whatever way possible.

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TO MARKET TO MARKET

E

arly-risers mingle among tables, tents and farm trucks as they eye baskets and bins

overflowing with a colorful bounty of freshly-

BY GAIL E. KIRKLAND

picked,

home-grown

produce.

Some

carry

plastic bags as they go from vendor to vendor, money clinched in their hands ready to make their selection. Friendly smiles and generous conversation punctuate the welcome atmosphere of the Owensboro Regional Farmers’ Market.

“We try to plant so that each week, especially

on Saturdays, we have something new, whether it is strawberries or peaches or blueberries—we want

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something new to offer [at market],” said Julie Trunnell, who grew up in a farming family. The Farmers’ Market officially opens Saturday, April 18, which is a slowopening since limited amounts of produce are available.

The big kick-off will be May 23, featuring a Kids’ Day event with bouncy houses, school choruses and a variety of child-related activities provided by each vendor. Julie (Trunnell Farms), Suzanne Cecil White (Cecil Farms), Jim Gilles (Hillview Farms Meats) and Hannah McCormick (Blueberries of Daviess County) are coordinating this special event.

“It’s been a long winter, and the opening of the

farmers’ market is a sure sign that spring is finally here,” said Suzanne, a Farmers’ Market board member.

“The market is a healthy and affordable alternative for families. It also supports our farmers and our regional economy.”

Trunnell’s produce truck is among the 45-50

are welcome at all locations.

“IT’S BEEN A LONG WINTER, AND THE OPENING OF THE FARMERS’ MARKET IS A SURE SIGN THAT SPRING IS FINALLY HERE.

-SUZANNE CECIL WHITE

vendors that gather in the parking lot of Owensboro Christian Church, 2818 New Hartford Road, each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, from 6:30 a.m. to noon, to sell their locally grown fruits and vegetables. In addition, a Harvest Market will be available on Tuesday afternoons, 1-5 p.m., at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, 1201 Pleasant Valley Road, beginning in June. SNAP/EBT, WIC and Senior Nutrition Checks

Saturdays at the market will feature live music and

unique events. Pure Barre, Edge Body Boot-Camp and Creative R U are among the special guests. A Summer Fest and Health & Wellness Family Fest are also in the works.

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Farming and marketing involve the entire family.

Julie and Kevin Trunnell are fourth-generation farmers, and the fifth generation—their five children—work alongside Mom and Dad. Daughter Ashton, a freshman at Georgetown University, manages the family’s presence at Farmers’ Market throughout the summer. The family farms a 3-acre mixed garden of vegetables; 10 acres of sweet corn; and 32 acres of pumpkins, fall squash and gourds.

Kevin is responsible for planting, growing, spraying and harvesting crops. Julie oversees the displays and setup at Farmers’ Market. Their children, ages 11-19, not only work on the farm but also help prepare for the market— picking, grading, washing and loading produce.

According to Kevin, June and July are the busiest

times for the producer market, a market in which 75 percent of everything sold must be grown locally. One mainstay at market is tomatoes, grown hi-tunnel in Kentucky to allow for early home-grown tomatoes that are picked vine ripe. This process allows tomatoes to be grown in-ground under a hoop house. Sweet corn is also in high demand throughout the summer, as well as watermelons

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and cantaloupes. The Trunnells take all of their homemade

their produce, they stay within a 50-mile radius.

breads, plus locally-produced honey and sorghum, to the

weekly market. The baked goods, along with a wide variety of

among those is “. . . getting to do what we love to do every day,

canned products, are also available at their roadside market,

to be here on the farm and to raise our children here,” Kevin

which is 5 miles south of town on Hwy 431.

said.

Farming is hard work, and growers do face a few

Along with the challenges come many rewards. Chief

“We want our farm to be our customers’ farm; we talk

challenges. Weather is the number one challenge that impacts

about that all the time,” Julie said. “I love these sweet, little

their growing season and work schedule. Second is finding

ladies who say they are not able to garden anymore, and they

great employees who are reliable and committed to their

have been buying corn from Kevin since he was 18.”

job. Competition from non-local sources ranks third as a

significant challenge. Kevin explained that some sources

Market? “We don’t bring anything home,” Julie said, with an

consider “local” to be within a 360-mile radius, but local

immediate echo from Kevin.

So, how do farmers measure their success at Farmers’

farmers do not concur. If the Trunnells need to supplement

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BY JAIME RAFFERTY

SPROUTING POSITIVE FUTURES

At

PHOTO BY DAVID GRINNELL

Cliff Hagan’s Boys and Girls Club (CHBGC) spring is in the air. What better way to begin the season than with the planting of seeds? Not just seeds that

will produce food, but seeds of character and hands-on gardening instruction that will equip youth of the Owensboro Chapter with life lessons, while also providing vegetables for sale to the community.

In January, CHBGC hired Ryan Bibb, now Director of Operations,

to facilitate a national program called “Positive Sprouts” through a grant opportunity provided by the Public Life Foundation of Owensboro and through partnership and instruction provided by Cecil Farms.

Positive Sprouts has received national recognition, so the CHBGC

staff and Board of Directors are excited to host this program for their members and the community.

The program focuses on combating the growing obesity crisis among youth through education on eating nutritious foods and living healthy. Positive Sprouts also allows young people to build and maintain a community garden, and provides CHBGC members and their families access to fresh vegetables.

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The Positive Sprouts curriculum includes:

CHBCG has made their focus 10 – 11 year-olds. They felt this

• Age-appropriate activities with a focus on nutrition, education,

age group encompassed responsible youth that still displayed

and science exploration in the garden;

the willingness to learn. Twelve interested youth and parents (to

• A Gardening How-To Section, including instructions on how

provide support) have agreed to accept the commitment of the

to plan, build, plant, maintain and sustain your garden;

project and provide the opportunity to have family involvement

• A Parent/Caregiver section, which offers simple home garden

for a more long-term impact. Positive Sprouts includes team-

suggestions;

building activities, which are a great advantage for the CHBGC

• Recipes – a guide of easy-to-make recipes that incorporate

as their “planters” are a diverse group of peers, but have now

items grown in the garden.

formed relationships with their co-participants.

Bibb says the Club likes that Positive Sprouts incorporates many

Though most Cliff Hagan’s Boys and Girls Club activities

lessons into one project. It’s multifaceted, providing both indoor

can be found on campus, this program offers kids the unique

and outdoor learning for the youth. Typically, Club programs last

opportunity to go off campus for their project. They are off

from one to two months, but Positive Sprouts runs from January

campus on average of two days per week for a couple of hours

through the summer months.

with hands-on learning at Cecil Farms.

“We realize this can be intimidating to kids, but before we

Kids can be eager to see results of their work. They often

get them involved in digging or planting, they learn through

want to get straight to the outdoor project. But Bibb says, “We

classroom instruction the processes of the plants before they

emphasize that a garden will not be grown over night. They learn

begin on their own. The key is that they will learn the confidence

patience through this and responsibility because they simply

to take on tasks that challenge them, but that with patience and

can’t plant it and leave it. They must take care of it. And this

hard work they can find success,” says Bibb.

concept rolls into other areas of life.”

Positive Sprouts lessons are for 6-18 year-olds. However,

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specific vegetables. They cannot simply put them in the ground but that they have to care for them, in order to help them grow and succeed. The program utilizes the expertise of Cecil Farms to provide everything to the kids for the gardening experience.

Hard work often has rewards for those willing to put in the time, and Positive Sprouts is no exception.

The kids participating are provided a stipend, and have access to veggies to take home for their families to enjoy.

The participants are also provided healthy recipes to promote healthier food choices.

This year they are seeding squash, cucumbers and

zucchini for the garden. After the vegetables have been harvested, the youth will have the opportunity to sell vegetables at the Owensboro Regional Farmers’ Market,

increase confidence, and are open to what they are able to do and what they are WILLING to do.”

The Cliff Hagan Boys’ and Girls’ Club hopes the community will support this project by attending the

fostering yet another skill, entrepreneurship.

Farmers’ Market, meeting the kids, and, if inclined,

purchase vegetables.

Cecil Farms has been a valuable partner to Positive

Sprouts and the Club recognizes their efforts would

not be possible if it weren’t for their participation and

also growing these kids into confident and responsible

instruction.

youth, giving Owensboro an even brighter and healthier

future.

Bibb says, “We hope our youth enjoy the process,

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our years ago, the journey started out casually enough. While running errands with my fa-

ther in a city two hours from the small Minnesota town where I grew up, I asked, “Do you think we have time to swing by the Historical Society and see if they have records about where your grandfather might be buried?” “Sure,” he replied. So, we did, and, as it turns out, so did they.

My whole life I had wondered about my great

grandfather, this mysterious man about who we knew so little. Where did he die; why was he not

DO YOU THINK WE HAVE TIME? A JOURNEY THROUGH MY ANCESTRY, ONE SHAKY LEAF AT A TIME

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buried with the rest of my ancestors in a rural Minnesota Lutheran church plot; why didn’t anyone really talk about him? With just a few keystrokes on her computer, a helpful Historical Society employee confirmed that my great grandfather was buried in an unmarked grave on the grounds of what had been a State tuberculosis sanitarium. Had this information really been so easy to access all this time? Probably not. We had not spent years wondering about him without reason. The advent of computerized research and document scanning has made finding otherwise hidden information infinitely easier to find.

Twenty minutes later, after a short stop at the County Courthouse, I had a copy of his death certificate in-hand, confirming that, indeed, he died of tuberculosis. It also disclosed the name of his parents – new data that convinced me there was more information to be found.

The next day, I started researching in various

state databases for birth and death certificate information on other family members from the comfort of my sofa. It was addicting. A day or so later, I moved on to a free database, www. familysearch.org, where I learned of potential

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distant cousins in another state. I was hooked. I spent

still maintain my monthly subscription even though

hours staring at the screen, willing dinnertime not to

I don’t log on for months at a time now. However,

come so that I wouldn’t have to quit reading, checking,

there are numerous resources right here in Daviess

and verifying, just to cook a meal for my kids and

County to help you start your research. For example,

husband.

A week later, I found myself sitting in my

the Daviess County Library has library editions of

pajamas at 2:00 p.m., laying down money for the real

Ancestry.com, as well as Heritage Quest, another online

deal: a full Ancestry.com subscription. I vacillated. Was

research database. These can be accessed inside the

this really a good use of money each month? Didn’t this

Kentucky Room, which is also home to some very

family history research feel an awful like an addiction

helpful staff members that can assist in navigating the

with housework left undone, playtime with my kids

resources. The Daviess County Library also subscribes

reduced, and serious absent-mindedness overtaking my

to Eastman’s Genealogy Newsletter and maintains

brain as I wondered, pondered, and planned my next

obituary records dating back to 1890, marriage records,

search query. My curiosity and tenacity got the best of

deeds and Kentucky Civil War military records. Some

me. Before long, I was linking census records, military

historical societies maintain written and oral family

identification cards, and photographs to people on my

histories that have been submitted by citizens.

family tree. While my tree still isn’t “done,” the process

addition to The Kentucky Historical Society publishes

taught me some valuable lessons, useful for anyone

“Kentucky Ancestors Online,” a free publication that

starting a family history research project.

features articles and subjects appealing to a wide variety

Start with what you already have.

In

of researchers. Finally, there are free internet-based search engines, such as www.familysearch.org, as well

Interview your family members, read the inscriptions

as state birth and death certificate databases, available

in family Bibles, visit the cemeteries where your ances-

online that can wield useful data.

tors are buried, and pull out those boxes of old photographs and letters. There is a dearth of information in these “unofficial” records that can often point you in

Know your geography.

Knowing exactly where your ancestors settled can

the right direction to find official government or reli-

make a huge difference in determining whether John

gious records. An inscription in my great grandfather’s

Patterson from western Georgia or John Patterson from

Bible is the only reason I was able to determine where

northern Alabama is your long-lost relative. The more

he was born in Finland.

Moreover, your ancestors’

common your surname, the more important geography

handwriting, personal thoughts laid out on paper, and

markers will be in helping you sort out the thousands of

not-so-smiling faces in those faded photographs brings

“hits” that may result from searching a person’s name

an intimacy to the process that no freshly copied birth

alone.

certificate can replicate.

Use your local and free resources first.

Yes, Ancestry.com is a fabulous resource and yes, I

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Be a critical thinker.

Just because your uncle wrote a birth date in the family Bible does not mean it is the correct date. And, just

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because someone else created a publicly viewable family

said to be living (i.e., does it correspond to where they “should”

tree in a database does not mean they correctly spelled all

be living?), (b) the other individuals identified in their family

of the names or accurately identified all of the important

(i.e., are the listed parents’ names familiar?), and (c) as silly as

dates.

I made a few mistakes in creating my family tree

it sounds, the actual person’s name. All too often when asked

because I relied on inaccurate data, including information in

to identify minor children living in the household, parents told

government census records. Remember: the information in

census workers the children’s “nicknames” (which sometimes

the census records is only as good as (a) the English-speaking

was a middle name and, other times, something completely

ability of the person relaying it to the census taker, and (b)

unrelated). At one point, I had fourteen children identified

the handwriting of the census scribe. This is also true for

in a family that truly, only had eight children. However, the

immigration records. All of my great grandparents emigrated

parents inconsistently identified their children’s names to

from Finland to the United States between 1850 and 1895.

census workers, sometimes using their given name and other

Yet, I cannot find a single immigration record for any of them.

times using their nickname. Only by correlating their names

Why? Most likely because their complicated multi- vowel

with their known birth dates was I able to winnow down the list

Finnish last names were not clearly conveyed or accurately

to the appropriate number of family members.

transcribed by immigration officials. I know the records are out there and I’ll keep looking.

Trust, but verify.

Expect dead ends.

Sometimes, the trail on an individual simply runs cold. It was much easier to go “off the grid” one hundred years ago.

Because data can be inaccurate or misleading, try to make a

If that happens, don’t give up. Simply move on to another

two-way verification of information before adding it to your

person in your family and follow-up on the cold case in a

records. For example, before linking a census record to any

few months. Family history databases are constantly being

person in my family, I verify (a) the location where they are

updated. Ancestry.com uses shaking leaves (and yes, my heart

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skips a beat whenever I see one) to indicate they have hints for you to verify – information that their constantly churning database thinks might be a match for your family tree. Those shaking leaves can lead to a whole new path to follow.

It ’s okay to take a break.

The adrenaline rush and fascination will wear off. Frustration may set in. That’s okay. For some people, they start the process and don’t find that it really is all that interesting to them. That’s okay too. Do what feels right and when you get

Enjoy the surprises.

tired, take a break.

While trying to locate a small cemetery where relatives might have been buried, I walked into a local “cultural center.” The woman working in the center, Betsy, did not know the answer to my question, but she kindly telephoned a related agency

Download, print, or otherwise save your research sources.

While you think you might be able to remember where you

to see if they could help. As I spoke to a representative of

found information, the deeper you get into the process, the

that agency, Betsy politely eavesdropped on my half of the

more important it is to keep your data organized.

telephone conversation and eventually, developed a profound expression of surprise and happiness.

When I ended the

call, Betsy exclaimed: “You won’t believe this, but my great grandmother Elizabeth was a sister to your great grandmother

Some

people keep a paper file for each branch or member of their family tree. Other people download and link documents to each individual. Whatever your process, organization is the key to creating a clear record of your research.

miles from me, and yet, we had never met each other. And,

Share your results.

even though we are only distant cousins, we look remarkably

and my father has accompanied me to various agencies, no one

like one another. How cool is that? Every time I’m near that

in my family quite shares my passion for actually doing family

cultural center, I now stop by to visit Betsy.

history research.

Ida.” Betsy is the same age as me, grew up less than thirty

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While my mother has traipsed through cemeteries with me

Nevertheless, they love hearing stories

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about where their ancestors lived, who they married, and when they served in the military. My parents and sister accompanied me to Ellis Island a couple of years ago.

Although none of our immediate family members are featured in the photographs and memorabilia on display, the day brought us closer together as a family, as we shared the emotion and patriotism associated with the immigrant experience.

As for me and my journey, it didn’t end on the computer.

In the summer of 2013, my husband and children traveled to Finland with me. We visited Helsinki and the Arctic Circle, but most importantly, we spent a lot of time in the central region where my ancestors lived. We stayed with my mother’s cousins, who gave us an amazing inside view of Finnish culture and family life. Additionally, we met with a knowledgeable and helpful pastor of the church where my great grandfather was baptized over 150 years ago, who took the time to locate and drive us to the homestead property where my great grandfather was born.

While there is nothing there today but a rye field and a grove of trees, I couldn’t help but feeling a profound sense of connection.

Our experiences in Finland also provided context to

many things about my personality that I may not have understood or fully appreciated until I saw it reflected in my fellow Finns: my craving for and absolute comfort with extended periods of silence, my inability to suffer fools gladly, my desire for cleanliness in all things, and my willingness to work harder and longer than anyone around me simply because there is no other acceptable way (a/k/a “sisu”). Most of all, however, I am thankful for the journey, and the amazing people and places I encountered along the way, which started casually enough with a single question, “Do you think we have time …. ”

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uying, building, or modifying a home can be an intimidating, difficult road to navigate. Owensboro Living wants to make it less stressful on our readers by providing tips you need to know, whether you are buying or building, or somewhere in between. Our vision for the “Home Tips” guide is to provide a resource to help our friends, family, and neighbors navigate the home market in Owensboro, using local businesses that are experts in their respective fields. We are bringing the experts to you in order to simplify the process. These experts offer valuable and reliable insights, pulling years of experience and a wealth of understanding in Owensboro’s home market. So, sit back, relax and keep this guide handy as you break ground on a new home or projects around the house this Spring.

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Just as a firm footer is vital to building a house, it’s important

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THE BAKERS RACK Accessories Make a House a Home What is the difference between your house and your neighbor’s house? Apart from the architecture, the difference is most likely inside the home and the accessories you have chosen. Accessories account for everything from dinnerware to artwork to furniture. The way you combine them shows off your personality and your family atmosphere. High quality components help convey a sense of timelessness.

Entertaining pieces are what help you take care of guests in your home, though many people narrow their focus to food and drink servers. Guest towel holders in your bathrooms, water pitchers and glasses on nightstands, even the linens on your table are all part of making your guests feel welcome and comfortable.

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to take your time, and invest in real oils (paintings), metals (sculptures) and authentic materials in other decorative items.

Modern plastics are less expensive and look good at first, but quickly show scrapes and dings and cannot be easily repaired.

Dinnerware is an area where you should definitely choose quality over economy. I can say that any additional expense of quality is forgotten long before the better vessel is finished serving you. Given they will be used three times a day for hundreds or thousands of times, the per-use cost is negligible.

Your glassware, stemware and barware are exactly the same.

Having correctly sized and shaped glasses, made of quality materials, makes all the difference in how your beverages taste and look.

Most importantly, knowing you have invested in quality accessories makes you feel better about your home and yourself every time they get used by your guest, appreciated by an onlooker, or pulled out of the cabinet and onto your table.

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house, optimizing home energy efficiency requires a whole-

In an existing house, the first step is to conduct a home energy

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THE GROUNDS GUYS Time to Work on Your Curb Appeal The appearance of your home is a reflection of you. The outside of your home shows your guests and neighbors that you care, and gives you the opportunity to make and impression and show off your style. Keeping your lawn and gardens looking great all year long takes a lot of work, and a bit of know-how.

Now with springtime quickly approaching, it is time to get out in your yard and get busy with spring projects. Take advantage of the warmer weather and begin pruning back annuals, mulching your property, or planting new flowers to add beauty to your yard. It is also the perfect time to treat your lawn for weeds like crab grass, ensuring that you have a beautiful green yard. More than just weed control, consider fertilization and proper pest control, which can have a major impact on the appearance of your lawn.

The Grounds Guys is a full-service grounds care company. Our established systems allow us to deliver industry-leading lawn care and landscape solutions to commercial and residential clients. Built on a family tradition of caring, The Grounds Guys are driven by a passion to exceed the expectations of our customers. The Grounds Guys note five points of distinction that set them apart from their competition: Clean, shiny trucks; Friendly, uniformed personnel; Three-hour callback guarantee; State-of-the-art equipment, sharpened daily; Quality control reports delivered monthly.

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BENJAMIN MOORE PAINT HEADQUARTERS

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Keep Your House Looking New As a homeowner, a home builder, or a home-flipper, you

ADVANCE eliminates the need to purchase paint thinner,

know that interior paint is an excellent and affordable way

and greatly reduces typical paint odor.

to keep a house looking new.

As an added

Whether it’s updating an

bonus, ADVANCE paint from Benjamin Moore can be

outdated color, painting a new home to suit your tastes, or

applied over latex or oil-based paint with only a light

putting on a fresh coat to entice buyers, new paint works

scuff sanding. With all these advantages over traditional

wonders in enhancing the appearance of your home.

oil-based paint, there’s no reason not to choose Benjamin Moore ADVANCE for your next painting job.

Until recently, builders and consumers have been limited to two paint options: oil-based and latex. Now,

Contact David Baker by email at

Benjamin Moore is proud to offer a great new alternative,

davidgbaker14@gmail.com

“ADVANCE” low-VOC, interior paint. ADVANCE is a

for more information.

waterborne interior alkyd paint that offers the application and performance of traditional oil paint, but also makes clean up much easier. In the past, cleaning up oil paint required mineral spirits or turpentine. With ADVANCE, all you need is soap and water!

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INTEGRITY OUTDOOR LIVING Create a Focal Point Indoor rooms typically build off one element – your sofa, a piece of art and everything else supports that piece. Well guess what… The same applies to your outdoor living space.

Start with a focal point that you love…a sofa, a fountain, a fireplace… and go from there!

Include a Variety of Seating Options. Benches, chairs, garden stools… If you’re hosting friends in your outdoor space, include as many seating choices as you can! But remember: Don’t include so many that traffic patterns become cluttered.

Boost Visual Appeal. Accents like statues & fountains make your outdoor living space dynamic and interesting. Tuck a little rabbit under a shrub. Open up a colorful market umbrella. A fountain splash sparkles in the sun and dances in the moonlight.

Use Containers for Color. Our bright ceramic pots add pops of color to your outdoor living spaces. It’s easy to keep your look fresh by rotating seasonal plants from our greenhouses— spring pansies, geraniums in summer, mums in the fall…

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Zone Your Space. Multi-purpose a single outdoor space. A bench in the corner; your dining table close to the kitchen…

In the main sightline, a comfy daybed. Pro tip: We love using our outdoor rugs to visually separate each area.

Add a Fire Source. If you have a fireplace inside, you know how cozy & relaxing it feels after a long day. And the same is true outdoors! If you have the room, we can install a full-size fireplace for you. But if you’re not ready to make that jump, check out our moveable fire pits… gas or wood-burning!

Increase Privacy. Strategically planting a row of evergreens can accomplish, what we call, a Green Screen. They’re attractive, eco-friendly & so effective!

We’re ready to make your space uniquely… YOU! Our garden center pros will select the right plants to provide boundaries, interest & privacy. Our crews have been building patios, walls & water features for decades. And our showroom is FULL of furniture & accents that will draw you outside to ENJOY your space!... Let’s get started!

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See past the Junk It’s understandable that walking into a home where every wall is purple would be a turnoff, but try to look past bad color choices. Focus on the structure of the room, the placement of the windows, etc., because paint is an incredibly easy and cheap fix in a home. Same goes for wallpaper, which can be easily removed or covered over. Don’t sweat outdated

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appliances either. As long as you have room in your budget or a timeline to replace the existing appliances, try and look past it. Also, keep in mind that cabinets, pulls and sinks/ faucets can be replaced easily and cheaply—and can instantly upgrade any kitchen.

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Plan Ahead for the Perfect Kitchen Kitchens are really the soul of the house and are for more than just cooking but also for congregating, so they need to be put in the context of the home’s public spaces or the adjacent spaces. In a lot of older houses, the kitchen tends to be isolated and often small. Today, people want a kitchen that incorporates both a workspace and a casual space for dining or even working. A kitchen island is the most popular way to create both an efficient workplace and hanging-out space.

This can also be achieved by creating a little breakfast area in the kitchen with built-in casual seating for a living room-like feel. The two spaces need to be fused together so they don’t look as if they are imposed on one other.

With the kitchen being a gathering spot for both family and guests, it is important to stay organized to avoid clutter and chaos. Consider the kitchen triangle, a logical connection between the sink, refrigerator, and cooktop/oven. Also be sure to consider your storage areas. Think about all the places you want to hide your everyday items, like your coffee maker or your toaster. If you want to tuck them out of sight, create little nooks to do so. Also consider where you will place all the things you cook with: your spices, utensils and pot holders, then map out where you’d like to store them as well. Think about where you will store your small appliances and larger roasting pans that you use less frequently.

L. RUTH INTERIOR DESIGN

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Three great, quick and easy tips to bring a little spring into your home or office space.

(No professional assistance needed) 1) Change out your lampshades. One of the first items that outdates a space is a lampshade.

2) Remove clutter. Simplify your shelves and accessories.

Spring is a time to make us feel fresh and new… If we start with our surroundings, it can make anyone feel light and inspired.

3.) Bring in green! Fabric, accent, or plant. The color will provide a refreshing look. If plants aren’t your thing, the color will at least make you feel like you are experiencing spring (without the allergies).

We hope these tips will help you get a simplistic launch into spring. These are easy decorating tips that can be used to update a space. However, the need for a new design may not be cured by these short tactics. If you have a residential or commercial interior environment that needs a new beginning (Renovation or Remodel) or a creative start (New Construction), we would be honored to create spaces that reflect your personal tastes and needs for your daily tasks, while working as your liaison with your contractor and installers.

From “Plan to Pillow,” let L. Ruth Interior Design turn your vision into reality. Stop in and visit us at our new location. www.OwensboroLiving.com

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M MARTIN CUSTOM BUILDING Everyone has a vision for their dream home.

When you’re ready to make that dream a reality, putting your vision on paper and making sure your ideas will work is not always an easy task. So before you get started, here are a few tips from Martin Custom Building.

Create a Home Design List. Start with the basics: the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, the number of family areas, and the choice between a formal dining room or a community eating area. Then tackle the planning for individual rooms, including kitchen features and master bedroom details.

Maximize Space Efficiency. When mapping out your floor plan, make sure there is a logical flow to your home design. Also consider isolating bedrooms to reduce noise and increase privacy, and make sure that all doorways, hallways and stairways are wide enough to move furniture through.

is not only possible, but easy. One way of doing so is to build your home in phases.

Utilize the services of a professional that can design AND build your dream home. With this approach, one company handles the design and construction, meaning you enjoy greater continuity of service. This merger of design and construction also means you save time and money!

At Martin Custom Building, the customer is the most important member of the design/build team. Your wishes and ideas drive design, material selection and budget. You bring to the table your specific design concerns and desires.

Martin Custom Building provides the build and design experience, knowledge and skill that turn your ideas into reality. Martin Custom Building can council you in choosing material and finishes for your home that represent good

Plan for Expansion. If you can’t afford to build your entire dream house now, plan your home design so that expansion

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values within your budget and complete your vision of your new or remodeled home.

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Nickel & Diming Your Mortgage If you’re asking, “How much will it cost to build the home I want?” you’re asking the wrong question. Lots of people fall in love with a house plan online that’s about 1,000 square feet too big and includes a gourmet kitchen and home theater. That’s easy to do, but it’s backwards. Instead, ask “How much house can I afford?”

Generally, the 15-year interest rate is lower than the 30year interest rate. At first glance, this may make the 15-year seem like a more attractive option. But keep in mind that in exchange for a lower mortgage rate, your monthly payment is likely to be quite a bit higher.

What many people don’t know is that the majority of your mortgage payment for roughly the first half of the mortgage goes primarily toward paying interest and very little principal. For a 30-year mortgage, this means that you are not significantly chipping away at the principal balance of your mortgage until about the 15-year mark. With a 15-year mortgage, however, your payoff period is shorter, which means you’re getting the interest out of the way faster and therefore paying down the principal balance sooner and at a much faster rate.

BIG O’ MOVERS Moving Tips from Big O’ Movers

Start early. Give yourself plenty of time for your move - at least two months. Pack one room at a time, moving from room to room. You’ll get overwhelmed if you try to do everything at once. Do a room every two to three days.

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Be packed and be ready. The day the movers show up is not the time to be packing up your house. Some key areas to remember: garage, attic, outdoor storage, etc.

Plan ahead. Know where you’re furniture is going to be placed in the other house.

Think it through. Big furniture transitions can become complicated endeavors. Will your larger furniture item fit in your new home?

Especially give this thought if you’re downsizing.

Consider a professional mover. Big O’ Movers is a full-service residential, commercial and industrial moving and storage company based in western Kentucky that focuses on customer care and safe delivery. It is owned and operated by Barry Young.

We’re the experts: With 200+ moves last year, day in and day out, we make packing, organizing and delivering look easy.

Simplify your move: Pack it up and leave it alone.

Reduce stress: Moving homes or relocating can be a stressful experience. Let us help you eliminate a portion of that stress by handling the moving (including supplies, logistics, manpower) for you, on your schedule.

Save time: We pride ourselves on quick and efficient moves, on your schedule.

Reduce Risk: Eliminate the risk of personal injury and reduce the risk to damage of your belongings.

Whether you’re moving to a different neighborhood, a new city or across the Commonwealth, allow Big O’ Movers to help you get there. www.OwensboroLiving.com

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PHILL’S CUSTOM CABINETS Kitchen Cabinet Buying Tips Installing new kitchen cabinets is an excellent way to upgrade the look and value of your home! But before you get started, consider these helpful tips from Phill’s Custom Cabinets.

Develop an overall plan for your kitchen. Give serious thought to how your new cabinets will fit into the kitchen as a whole. Browse Phill’s “Idea Gallery” on their website, www.phillscabinets.com, to inspire the design of your new kitchen, or to help bring your current kitchen back to life.

Determine the scope of the project. This includes setting a budget, and deciding whether you also want new countertops to complement your cabinets. Whether you’re interested in natural stone or engineered surfaces, laminates or tile or even wood, Phill’s has the countertop to complete your room at prices that will keep your project under budget.

Decide on the kitchen layout. Start with an accurate scaled floor plan of the existing space, accounting for doors, windows and other architectural dimensions.

Also keep in mind the location of utilities such as electricity and water connections. Your layout design should include the placement of heating and air registers, cook-top ventilation, and electrical outlets, as well. The expert team at Phill’s Custom Cabinets can guide you through the entire process, and produce a 3-D image of your room, allowing you to visualize the look of your new cabinets in your existing space.

Consider resale issues. How long do you plan on staying in the home? What improvements are standard for similar homes in your area? These are important considerations if you plan on selling your home in the future.

Use a local, family-owned, cabinet maker to ensure a high-quality product from a trusted source. Phill’s Custom Cabinets has been earning the high praise of their customers since they started in 1975. When you choose Phill’s Custom Cabinets, you select a cabinet of unmatched value, at a price that is comparable to fine cabinets from a “big box” store. Their friendly service and custom products will leave you feeling confident, and leave your home looking great!

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Build a Quiet Home Noise can drive you crazy. Your neighbor with his leaf blower early in the morning. A barking dog at night. Your kids playing their favorite video game for the hundredth time. If you are thinking of building a new home, there are lots of options to turn down the volume. The least expensive option is to carefully consider your floor plan. For example, you can put the master bedroom on the first floor with no room over it. You can put an office between two quiet places – the front hall and the master closet. A good option for a media room can be over the garage. You could also try using a sound-deadening product for floor and walls, like soundboard, an insulation board that goes behind the drywall.

Choosing specific building materials can also create a quieter home. Using closed-cell polyurethane spray foam insulation on a home can achieve 40% home energy savings. The spray foam also fills many crevices and difficult spaces, creating a better sound barrier. Another option is to choose solid core doors, which block sound more significantly than hollow core doors.

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RYAN RUTMAN REALTY Are you considering selling your home?

The thought of selling your home can be overwhelming, I know! So, take a deep breath and focus on just a few things that you can do and do well to prepare your home for sale! You have a busy life…work, kids, sports etc., so try not to make the process more overwhelming than it needs to be. And please remember that it’s very important to not look at your home through your own eyes, but rather the eyes of prospective buyers! You can accomplish all of this by following these 4 simple steps!

Show it off! A cluttered home is very difficult for buyers to look at and see the potential that the home offers. Minimize your “stuff ” and you will maximize your sale! Show your house off!

Clean it up! Buyers want to know that a home has been cared for. Make it a point to make sure your home is visually appealing and buyers will want it and

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will be willing to pay top dollar for it!

Fix it! Take care of the little fixes. We all have those little things that we always procrastinate fixing. Those little things are hurdles for buyers! Eliminate the obstacles and make it easy for a buyer to say “I want your house!”

Dress it up! First impressions are crucial! When a prospective buyer drives by your home, they are making a judgment based on the exterior. A landscaped yard and maintained exterior send a great first impression!

Bonus Tip…Call Ryan! The final thing to do to get your house ready to sell!

Ok, so you have the tools and information you need so Good Luck. And remember…

Choose Ryan, Choose Sold!

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Tips for purchasing furniture Determine the space you have and obtain measurements. Identify who is using the space and its purpose. Always consider your preexisting furniture, art and accessories when deciding your style and colors. Your budget, also very important.

Value is the word you need to use, sometime spending a little more may get you something that will last a lot longer, and so it will be less expensive in the long run.

When shopping it is always important to use a well-established reputable brick & mortar store versus online shopping. Brick & Mortar stores offer warranties and return policies that online stores may not. Shopping local is a great way to support your community. Local business generates 70% more local economic activity per sq. ft. than big box retail. #smallbizsat. For the best buying experience you want knowledgeable & truthful sales associates.

An experienced store will offer a wide variety of manufactures in stock merchandise and custom orders. Keep in mind orders typically take 6-8 weeks for delivery. Does the company offer free delivery or do they charge an unexpected fee?

Don’t assume because a manufacturer is well known that it is good quality. It is important for you and your sales person to be aware of key terms in furniture construction. Questions to ask are: What is the frame constructed of? What is the cushion density and does it have coils? Does it have fiber fill and is it loose or incased? What are the fabric content, durability rating, and cleaning code?

Always remember to keep it fun and don’t stress out, it is only furniture, not a matter of life and death.

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THOMPSON HOMES 8 Important Questions to Ask Before Selecting Your Builder Finding the right home, and builder, can be a bit tedious. Regardless of where you build, selecting the right builder is a key step in the journey. We’ve compiled 8 questions below to assist you in your selection of a new home builder. We hope it will make the process pleasant and simple. If you ask these questions of each home builder you encounter, you will have a much clearer view as you bring your new home to life!

1. How long have you been in business?

2. Are you insured, and a member in good standing with the local Homebuilders Association?

3. Do you have a design center to help assist clients with their selections?

4. How do you communicate the construction schedule with your clients?

5. What’s your process for inspection at key points of construction?

6. What green building/energy efficiency practices do you include in your homes?

7. What is your process for allowing changes or upgrades before/ during construction?

8. Do you offer a home warranty? If so, how does the warranty process work?

Congratulations! You’ve embarked on an exciting journey. As you progress through each stage of the homebuilding process there are many great resources available on our website to further assist you: www.thompsonhomesinc.com

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CABINETS UNLIMITED Cabinets Form the Backbone of Your Kitchen Before you replace yours, consider these tips from the

high definition-laminate is a great bang for your buck. These

professionals at Cabinets Unlimited.

bold and realistic patterns can instantly make a statement in any kitchen and help keep a little money in your pocket at the

Choose quality materials for a better look and durability.

same time.

When looking to replace kitchen cabinetry, be sure to use a solid wood cabinet. Kitchens take a lot of abuse, and you want your investment to stand the test of time. Look for a full plywood box construction. Plywood box cabinets are built better and are more durable. Other attributes to keep your eyes on include dovetail drawer box joinery, and heavy-duty mechanical slides. Your drawers are the most commonlyused feature of the kitchen, and will usually be the first thing to fail.

Explore your options. There’s no doubt that natural stone

Reduce the stress and be confident in your investment.

By using a local, trusted company like Cabinets Unlimited, you can be sure that you’re getting a quality product at a competitive price. Ease your worries, and let them assist you in designing your dream, by helping you choose everything from the material, style and color of your cabinets and countertops. Rest assured that Cabinets Unlimited stands by their products and installation, and won’t settle for less than complete customer satisfaction.

surfaces are the ideal choice for kitchen countertops. However, they don’t always fit the budget. High-definition laminate is

To request a quote, contact Jeff Tinius and Stanley Greer at

a great alternative, and costs a fraction of granite and quartz.

Cabinets Unlimited – 270-240-5136. And visit them on the

With large-scale granite patterns to real-life wood designs,

web at www.owensborocabinets.com.

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VACUUM TECHNOLOGY How important is indoor air quality in your home?

More important than you may think. Because today’s homes are more insulated and airtight, poor indoor air quality can actually affect your health. Symptoms can range from eye, nose, and throat irritation to chronic conditions. So what’s the best way to clean up your air and combat allergens? Remove them altogether!

Indoor air quality is something we’d all like to improve, and the best way to insure a cleaner, healthier home is remove the dust, dirt and allergens for good. The best method to do this is a Central Vacuum System.

upright vacuum through the house and upstairs can be a daunting chore? Having the suction motor onboard makes portable units bulkier and heavy to lift. Because the Central Vacuum System is built into your home, all you carry is a lightweight hose and electric power brush which allows you to vacuum tile, hardwood, carpet and more- every inch of your house!

There is even a retractable hose system available for the ultimate in convenience.

By design, all portable vacuums release some dust back into the air. Central Vacs direct all vacuumed debris through pipes to an out-of-the way canister, usually in the basement or garage. The canister has a larger motor than portable vacs and its exhaust air can be vented, ensuring that no dust or allergens find their way back. Ushering all vacuumed dirt outside helps cut down on dusting and provides verifiable allergy relief. Ever notice how carrying a standard

Vacuum Technology is locally owned and operated and has installed and serviced Central Vacuum Systems in Owensboro and surrounding areas for 18 years.

We’ve put systems in some of Owensboro’s finest new and existing homes. A central vacuum system is long lasting, reasonably priced and is easy and safe to use for the whole family. Call John Docimo TODAY at 270-729-2198, or email sales@vactechnology.com, and breathe easier!

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PELLA WINDOWS Viewed to be the Best Pella Windows and Doors not only add value and curb appeal to your home, but they also are an effective way of reducing energy bills. Pella makes it easy to find the right doors and windows for your home and budget. Here are some helpful tips to consider when purchasing new windows and doors: Determine whether the windows are energyefficient. A good guideline is to check if windows meet the performance levels created by the federal government’s Energy Star Program. Pella has won the Energy Star Partner of the Year award seven years in a row.

Innovations, Service, Solutions, Quality and Performance.

Find a local, trusted expert like Pella to help you choose and install your windows and doors.

Whether building a new home, remodeling or replacing your existing window or door, PELLA OF OWENSBORO will help guide you through the window selection experience by suggesting the right products for your specific project. Pella carries seven lines of windows so they are sure to have a product for you in your budget. When you select Pella products, you are not just choosing a window or door, but choosing products and service with some of the best warranties in the industry backed by a company that has been in business since 1925.

On your next project, please consider the

experienced, knowledgeable and professional staff at PELLA OF OWENSBORO, where integrity and customer service is as important as the sale. Pella truly is Viewed to be the Best!

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Pet Friendly Yards

Zoning and Planning

When buying or building a home, you must also consider your four-legged family members.

Landscaping with dogs does present challenges that may require some compromises. The goal in this balancing act is to achieve an attractive, dog-friendly yard. Effective landscaping with dogs begins with the recognition that a normal approach will not work.

Dogs and lawn grass don’t mix well. For small areas, consider switching from a grassy expanse to hardscape.

The advantages of hardscape go beyond solutions to landscaping with dogs, since hardscape offers a lowmaintenance alternative to grass that obviates lawn care. Stone and masonry are especially useful for landscaping with dogs, because they minimize the mess dogs make. If hardscapes are not your style, at the very least, consider switching to a different type of grass. Some grasses hold up better to foot traffic (and paw traffic!) than others. Among the warmseason grasses, Bermuda grass is among the toughest.

If you need a cool-season grass for landscaping with dogs, try Kentucky bluegrass.

When choosing your house design, think about the width of the lot and what designs will work with that width and still allow yard space. Consider a home with a walkout basement or garage below on lots that are significantly sloped. Basements, crawl spaces, and multi-level homes are good choices for a slight slope.

Cost overruns are an unfortunate fact of life in construction.

There are many ways for jobs to go over budget – that is, cost you more than you or your contractor (or sub) estimated.

Omissions are items accidentally left out of the estimate – either soft costs (permits, fees, etc.) or hard construction costs. Omissions may be due to items missing from the plans and specs that were, therefore, not included in the estimate and bid. Wrong assumptions can lead to extra costs where

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items that you assumed were covered under a contractor’s or subcontractor’s bid, but aren’t. Or you may have assumed that a standard septic system would be approved, but a $30,000 mound system is required. Inadequate allowances from a contractor or subcontractor for a material that’s too low can be a very common problem. The price of materials or labor may rise between the estimate and the project, adding extra money to your final cost.

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Before beginning construction you or your builder will have to confirm the plans meet your local code requirements. You may have to consider zoning limits that may be set by your local municipality.

These could include setbacks, floor to area ratio, height restrictions or even square foot limitations for your lot.

It is best to talk with your local inspector before you begin to build to be sure you are within regulations and requirements.

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BY ELIZABETH MUSTER

THIS CASA IS OUR CASA In 2009, Kentucky ranked first among the fifty states in cases of child abuse and neglect. Since then, our numbers have improved, but the statistics are still startling.

According to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, 15,699 cases of child abuse or neglect were documented in 2012. Twenty-two of these were fatal, and 33 more were nearly so. While the efforts of CASA of Ohio Valley are immense, it takes a community to protect these children and educate all parents.

What can you do to help CASA of Ohio Valley raise awareness and combat child abuse and neglect in our area?

EDUCATE YOURSELF

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Court Appointed Special Services (CASA) was founded in 1977 by a

CASA of Ohio Valley has recently grown exponentially due to a grant via

Seattle juvenile court judge “concerned about making drastic decisions

the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) which allowed for the hiring of additional

with insufficient information.” Our local CASA chapter is one of 951

staff and more opportunities for volunteer training. Embry would like to

community-based programs across the United States “that recruit, train

reach a total of 50 advocates. To become a CASA volunteer, one must pass a

and support citizen volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused

federal background check and participate in thirty hours of training. Half of

and neglected children in courtrooms and communities.” Since its

this may be completed from home through an online study. The remaining

inception in 1996, CASA of Ohio Valley has provided advocates for over

15 hours are completed over five weeks during 3-hour sessions at the CASA

1,800 abused and neglected children from Daviess, Ohio and Hancock

of Ohio Valley headquarters. The next training begins May 11, 2015.

counties.

According to Executive Director Vikki Embry, 112 children were

of US Bank, thanks to a recruiting email sent to all area branches. Travis

assisted last year, and 23 volunteer advocates are currently working

Henning is becoming an advocate because he grew up with foster siblings.

57 caseloads. To accurately represent their needs, the advocates meet

He says, “Being a CASA volunteer gives you the chance to give something

weekly with the children at home or school to evaluate their physical

to the future. Growing up in the world today is hard enough, but the absence

and emotional wellbeing. This also provides a constant in the often

of a loving family just adds to the difficulty. By volunteering, I can make

tumultuous life of a child going through the court system.

someone’s tomorrow a happier and more loving place.”

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The current class consists of nine future advocates. Half are employees

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SPREAD THE WORD Most of the nonprofit’s funding comes from local businesses and private sponsors. For the past six years, Owensboro Health Regional Hospital has been the leading donor. Embry collaborates with the hospital to distribute fliers and provide education about issues that might contribute to child abuse and neglect such as substance abuse, domestic violence and mental health. On the last Saturday of September, CASA holds an annual auction which includes food, live entertainment, and an art exhibit.

Last year’s event included 150 silent items and a variety of others. They also have a booth at the Apple Fest and hold various raffles. In January, CASA of Ohio Valley was nominated by the Chamber of Commerce as a Nonprofit

of supplies. Unilever provides paper products, but other items of need such as diapers and cleaning supplies can be donated at CASA headquarters at 415 St. Ann in downtown Owensboro. Even IT (information technology) help would be much appreciated.

As one can see, CASA is not made possible by the

efforts of a select few, but by the cooperation of many.

Board member Casey Taylor says, “Being involved with an organization like CASA means that you are either directly or indirectly involved in the advocacy of a child in need. To have the support of our wonderful community means that Owensboro is not turning its head from this issue of child abuse and neglect but taking a stand against it and doing the right thing by education and volunteering.”

Organization of the Year.

MAKE A DONATION

email Robin Gaynor at rgaynorcasa@owens.twcbc.com, or

Every dollar given, every item donated, and every hour

volunteered goes to a good cause – the children of our community. Several church groups contribute blankets, stuffed animals and crayons for “Bedtime Bags” for children going into foster care. At the start of each school year, CASA

If you would like to know more about becoming involved

with CASA of Ohio Valley, please visit their Facebook page, call 270-683-2138.

To report child abuse or neglect, please call the Kentucky Child Protection Hot Line: 1-877-KYSAFE1

provides every child being represented with a backpack

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BAJA FISH TACOS WITH WATERMELON GUACAMOLE Servings: 12–16 tacos

Ingredients: 2 medium avocados, peeled

and chopped 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 teaspoons diced jalapeno pepper

(or to taste) 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 1 can (4 ounces) diced green

A Fresh Way to

FIESTA

Cinco de Mayo is the perfect opportunity to indulge in Mexicaninspired dishes, dips and drinks. This year, put a tangy twist on your festive favorites with a refreshing new flavor.

Watermelon is a versatile fruit with a flavor profile that pairs perfectly with many of the ingredients in traditional Mexican dishes. Sweet and juicy watermelon is a great way to cut the heat of spicier foods, and its texture lends an unexpected, satisfying crunch in dips such as chunky salsas.

Whether you’re hosting a Cinco de Mayo themed party or simply looking forward to an inspired meal at home, get an early jump on summer and let watermelon be your star ingredient.

For more recipes featuring low-calorie, no-fat watermelon, visit www.watermelon.org.

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chilies, drained 2 1/2 cups diced watermelon, divided

Salt, to taste

Cooking spray 1 1/2 pounds cod

Chili powder 12–16 corn tortillas 3–4 cups commercial coleslaw mix

(shredded cabbage and carrots) 1/2–1 cup commercial salsa For guacamole, mash avocados to mix of smooth and chunky in medium bowl. Add lime, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic and chilies and mix thoroughly.

Add 1 1/2 cups diced watermelon and salt (if desired) and toss. Cover and refrigerate to let flavors blend.

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.

Place cod on sheet and sprinkle with chili powder and salt. Bake for 12–20 minutes (depending on thickness of fish) or until cooked through.

Remove from oven and cut into pieces.

Heat tortillas on grill or griddle. Top each with few pieces of fish, 1/4 cup coleslaw mix, heaping spoonful of guacamole, tablespoon of salsa and few pieces of remaining diced watermelon.

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FIESTA-WORTHY FACTS: Impress guests at your Cinco de Mayo celebration with these mouthwatering morsels: Although about 200–300 varieties of watermelon are grown in the United States and Mexico, there are about 50 varieties that are most popular.

WATERMELON CILANTRO SALSA TROPICAL Servings: 8–12

Ingredients: 2 cups chopped seedless watermelon 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple 1 cup chopped fresh mango 4 limes (juice only) 1 cup trimmed and chopped scallions 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Salt and pepper, to taste Toss all ingredients in mixing bowl and season with salt and pepper just before serving.

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The five best-known types of watermelon include: seeded, seedless, mini, yellow and orange.

Watermelon is the most-consumed melon in the United States, followed by cantaloupe and honeydew.

Early explorers used watermelons as canteens.

Watermelon is 92 percent water, which makes it a good option for hydrating your body.

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OHIO VALLEY WILL GRAHAM CELEBRATION April 24-26 | Owensboro Convention Center Free and open to the public, come and join us for a great time of music and an inspiring message of hope and love. Student Night kicks off our weekend at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, with other nightly programs at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and 6:00 pm on Sunday. A special KidzFest event will be held on Saturday morning at 9:00 am including games, bounce houses, music, a massive Children’s Choir and The Greatest Journey-a live drama presentation written especially for elementary aged children and their families.

LANHAM BROTHERS JAMBOREE

April 11 | Diamond Lake Resort Good Time Theater Featuring Special Guests Wade Hayes, Annabelle Watts, and Laura Briner!

This family-fun and interactive show will feature Bluegrass, Country, Clogging and Comedy. Showtime is 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. CST. The Jamboree will be held in the Good Time Theater at Diamond Lake Resort. Tickets are general admission at the door and are $12 per person, $6 for ages 6-12 years and 5 years and under are free.

Discounts offered for groups of 15 or more people. Group tickets may be purchased by calling (270) 314-4331 or for more information, visit lanhambrothersjamboree.com.

MARKET DAYS

April 4 - 5 | Preservation Station Preservation Station Market and Event Center Market Days are held the first full weekend of every month, Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. with over 80 vendors of antique, vintage, handcrafted, and customized items, live music, and food. Preservation Station Market and Event Center, 9661 Highway 56. Also open daily Tues-Sat 10-5. Call 270-993-7532, go to www. visitpreservationstation.com, or find us on Facebook.

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KIDS

OPEN BOUNCE NIGHTS Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays | U-Bounce The perfect party place for kids. Amazing inflatables in an unbelievably cool bounce stadium. Private, clean and climate controlled. All children must wear socks. $7 per child, children under 2 are free, unless they are the only child, adults always free; On Toddler Tuesday, children 5 and under get in for $5 all night. Tuesday and Wednesday 5 – 8 p.m. and Friday 5 - 9 p.m.

(270) 685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.

FREE

STORYTIMES

Mondays & Thursdays | Daviess County Public Library Wee Read for ages 2 and younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.

(270) 684-0211 or dcplibrary.org.

FREE

SATURDAY MORNING LIVE!

Mondays & Thursdays | Daviess County Public Library Visit the library every Saturday morning for self-guided fun and educational activities with a focus on literacy and school readiness. 10 a.m. – noon (270) 684-0211 or dcplibrary.org.

JUNIOR LEAGUE JUMP AROUND THE PARK April 18 | Moreland Park Junior League of Owensboro is proud to host Jump Around the Park: a day filled with games, food, door prizes. The goal of Jump Around the Park is to educate children on healthy food choices, the importance of incorporating exercise and tips for taking care of their general health. The event will include kid-friendly food preparation lessons, exercise classes, and games that will allow the children to learn the importance of being healthy, as well as having FUN! Bring your entire family! www.OwensboroLiving.com

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SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN April 9-11| RiverPark Center Smoke on the Mountain, a highly popular show that draws large audiences around the country, is a hilarious musical by Connie Ray and Allan Bailey that tells the story of a Saturday Night Gospel Sing at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains. Tan Mayhall plays the Pastor, while Joe Bob Pierce, Lacey Jean, Loré North, Chuck Flaim, Sophie Hayes, and Anthony Eiras form the “Sanders Family” and sing and play their way through the “evening service.”

The show, set in 1938, features two dozen rousing hymns and bluegrass songs performed by the Sanders Family, who reveal their true-and hilariously imperfect-selves as they “witness” to the “congregation.” Pastor Oglethorpe, the young enthusiastic church minister, enlists the Sanders Family’s help in his efforts to bring his tiny congregation into “the modern world.”

Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, April 9-11, and matinees on Saturday and Sunday, April 11 and 12, at 2 p.m. Adult tickets are $25 and Student tickets are $15 and may be purchased by calling the Back Alley Musicals’ Box Office at (270) 925-4963. Tickets go on sale to the general public on March 16.

OWENSBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SEASON FINALE April 18 | RiverPark Center The Owensboro Symphony Orchestra performs on Cannon Hall Stage featuring Hovhanness – Mysterious Mountain, Mozart – Coronation Mass, Rossini – William Tell Overture, Respighi – Pines of Rome.

STAINED GLASS SERIES PRESENTED BY OWENSBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA April 19 | St. Stephen Cathedral The Stained Glass Series comprises three concert dates that are free and open to the public. Join us as we bring the community and The OSO together to celebrate the human spirit through the

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universal medium of music. Each concert combines a chamber orchestra with a choir in some of Owensboro’s most beautiful churches for an uplifting experience.

BROADWAY AT RIVERPARK “MEMPHIS” April 22 | RiverPark Center In the underground nightclubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, the soul of a new era is dawning as the first incredible sounds of rock ‘n’ roll, blues and gospel are emerging into the mainstream.

Falling in love with a beautiful club singer, one young man’s vision to bring her voice and her music out of the clubs and onto the airwaves of America will fly in the face of cultural divides and spark a music revolution that will shake the world.

BIG BANG BOOM BAND April 24 | RiverPark Center Hot on the heels of winning a Grand Prize in last year’s John Lennon Songwriting Contest, North Carolina’s favorite power pop band for kids, Big Bang Boom, is setting out on tour!

They are performing at RiverPark Center Friday, April 24th at 6:30 p.m. A Big Bang Boom show is a party – a high impact, high energy, high volume, take-no-prisoners, “you WILL be involved” performance that gets kids (and their parental units) up and moving. Comprised of three devoted dads who just happen to be seasoned professional musicians, Big Bang Boom is known for laying down solid, hard-rockin’, parent-friendly music that has made them the most in-demand kids’/family act to come out of their region.

BELLES OF BLUEGRASS CONCERT PRESENTED BY THEATRE WORKSHOP April 25 | Empress Theatre Theatre Workshop of Owensboro will present “Belles of the Bluegrass”, a concert featuring female artists of the region, Saturday, April 25 at 7:00 PM. The concert features Ramsey Carpenter (Miss Kentucky) with County Line Bluegrass, and The Vicki Vaughn Band. The show will be at The Empress Theater, 418 Frederica, in downtown Owensboro.

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THE 2015 MAYOR’S GALA April 17 | Owensboro Convention Center “An Evening with Vince Gill and The Time Jumpers” presented

by Gulfstream Commercial Services and Envision Contractors and benefitting the International Bluegrass Music Museum will take place at the Owensboro Convention Center on Friday, April 17th.

On January 29, 2014 the Owensboro Convention Center officially opened. Two days later, the Center hosted its grand opening gala, where over 2,000 attendees enjoyed a formal dinner and concert from country music entertainer Sara Evans.

Since that time, the Center has hosted more than 300 events, including 27 conventions, and attracted more than 173,000 guests. With all the success the Center has seen over the past year, many were clamoring for another black-tie event. The City of Owensboro answered the call, and, riding the momentum from last year’s gala, decided to make the event an annual tradition. Mayor Ron Payne decided that this year’s event should benefit a local organization, and with that, the 2015 Mayor’s Gala was born.

After developing the idea for the Gala, the City sought sponsors to fund the event, and that’s when Gulfstream Commercial Services and Envision Contractors got on board.

Selecting an entertainer was also a priority. With the Gala benefitting the International Bluegrass Music Museum, music legend Vince Gill seemed like the perfect fit. What better way to top off an already-great event by adding a 20-time Grammy award winner and a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame?

According to Tim Ross, Director of Public Events, the evening is sure to be a success. “The City of Owensboro is excited to host a true music legend here in Owensboro for the 2015 Mayor’s Gala. Vince Gill is an icon across multiple genres and it will be a special evening as the community comes together to support the IBMM for an amazing formal evening with Vince Gill and The Time Jumpers.”

Doors open at 6 p.m. for guests to enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, more than 12 themed food stations, cash bars, and an elegant evening with friends. The show kicks off at 8 p.m. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at www.owensboro.org/mayorsgala.

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FUN

MARCH OF DIMES: MARCH FOR BABIES

April 25 | Smothers Park Time: 10:30 a.m Registration Time: 9:30 a.m.

We’re getting ready to walk in March for Babies! It promises to be a fun day out with people who share our passion for improving the health of babies. Join family teams, company teams and people walking with friends for a great cause: making a difference for real families right here in our community. Sign up and raise money to help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.

Join a team or start your own. We look forward to seeing you there!

The event will include a free lunch, activities for the kids including bounce house, special character appearances, music by Disc Daddy’s and much, much more! Daviess County March for Babies 2015 will take place downtown in Owensboro, KY! The opening ceremonies will start near the River Overlook/Fountain Area at Smothers Park.

For more information, call (800) 865-0604.

SUNSET CRUISERS CRUSE-IN

April 4, 4 – 9 p.m. | Downtown April’s theme will be “Trucks.” Contact Steve 270-313-6136, Aaron 313-0070, or Joe 315-4265, Facebook, kycruisers.com, or e-mail sunset_cruisers@aol.com.

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THE 1ST ANNUAL OLD SCHOOL PROM

May 16, 7 p.m.- midnight | Preservation Station If you ever thought prom would be more fun as an adult and you want to go back to school and dance the night away, this event is for you. Cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, fun photo opps, dancing, and music provided by Heath & Molly. Prom King & Queen title and $100 cash awarded to craziest male and female prom outfits. Feel free to wear top hats, cowboy boots, and vintage prom wear; it’s a «Come as You Are Not»/Best Goodwill Attire affair. Advance tickets $15/ Tickets at the door $20. For more information, find Preservation Station Market and Event Center, 9661 Hwy 56, on Facebook or call 270-993-7532.

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SUTTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DERBY DAY 5K RUN/WALK

May 2 | Rash Stadium The benefits from the Derby Day 5K will benefit the Sutton Elementary School students. The goal of this event is to strengthen families in our school community and promote healthy living. Participants are encouraged to walk or run as a family!

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MOONLIGHT BOOTLEGGER 5K May 16 | Diamond Lake Resort

Just like our bootleggin’ ancestors, see if you can make it through the moonlit woods to get to the stompin’ grounds, where you can enjoy a glass of moonshine and flatfoot it to live music. Race Day Packet Pickup/ Registration: 5:45 p.m.

– 7:50 PM at Diamond Lakes Resort. Race Start Time: 8:10 p.m. After Party: 8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

ROMAN RUN 5K

April 25 6:30pm | Lady of Lourdes This will be a shoe chip timed Event with post-race meal! The proceeds from the 2015 Roman Run 5K will benefit Lourdes Family Ministry. The goal of this ministry is to strengthen families in our parish and in our community.

The course will begin in the K-3 Campus parking lot and end at the Our Lady of Lourdes parking lot. Pre-register by completing registration form and returning to Our Lady of Lourdes at the address listed by April 3, 2015.

Packets may be picked up the day of the race beginning at 5:30 p.m. WalkUp Registration available day of race, but we cannot guarantee your shirt size after April 3rd. There will be door prizes awarded to those in attendance at the award ceremony! Each participant will receive a goodie bag as well.

We encourage participants to walk or run as a family. This is a great way to encourage each other within your family. Make it fun. Dress as a team.

Strollers are welcome! You can push your infant/toddler through the race if you wish! A Spirit Award will be given to the group that shows the most spirit. Spirit is best shown through costume, matching outfits, etc.

GRANT G. TALBOTT MEMORIAL 5K ROAD RACE April 11 | Legion Park

The race begins at Legion Park on East Byers Avenue and continues around Veach Road ending on the Main Campus of OCTC. Please park at the campus; a complimentary shuttle will transport runners/walkers to the starting line.

Check-in and late registration begins at 7:30am at OCTC’s Main Campus, Administration Building. The race begins at 9AM at Legion Park. T-shirt guaranteed to early registrants. $20 on or before April 1 $25 after April 1 or on race day $50 for family of 4(+5 each additional family member; all entries must be submitted at the same time by April 1st.) $10 for current OCTC students or to “sponsor” a student.

RUN FROM THE COPS 5K

April 25 | Owensboro Police Department Run From The Cops 5K Run/ Walk and Costume Contest Race Time- 08:30 a.m.

(Registration day of race will be on location from 7:15- 8:15 a.m.)

Costume contest: Dress up in your best cop or robber costume. Prizes for best costume will be given out after the race.

2015 OWENSBORO MEMORIAL HALF MARATHON May 23 | Kentucky Wesleyan College

Flat scenic route around Owensboro. Course begins and ends at Kentucky Wesleyan College. Course closes at 3 hour mark. 5:45-6:30 a.m. Check-in at Winchester Center, Wesleyan Drive entrance at 7:00 a.m.; Race begins 10:30 a.m. Awards ceremony and breakfast available. Awards for Overall Male & Female Master and Grandmaster Winners. Finish line closes after 3 hours, pace must be under a 14 minute mile. Registration Fee is $50 per person on or before May 8 and $60 per person after May 8. No registrations will be accepted after noon on May 21 (Includes door prizes, tech-top shirt, and complimentary post-race breakfast). Race route available at www. owensboroparks.org.

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100 MEN WHO COOK May 30 | Owensboro Convention Center Ever heard that men can’t cook? Well, Old National Bank is out to shatter that myth, and help a good cause in the process. On May 30, The Owensboro Convention Center will host “100 Men Who Cook,” an Old National Bank event that has raised $2.2 million dollars for local

most, to realize their full potential as productive

charities over the last 6 years in bank markets throughout Indiana and

responsible and caring citizens.

Illinois. This unique fundraiser, originally started by the Glenmary Sisters

Says Brumfield, “This is going to be a fun night

in Owensboro, will benefit the Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club and feature

and we are going to raise a lot of money for at-risk

100 “chefs” from our local community who will prepare their best dishes

youth in our community. I encourage everyone to

for guests to sample and enjoy. Wade Jenkins, Old National Market

get involved by “tipping” our chefs and coming to

President, said ”We are honored to continue this tradition and excited to

the event. I have been to Old National Bank’s 100

take it to the next level!”

Men Who Cook in other markets and I’m telling you,

For the event, Old National Bank has recruited 100 “celebrity” chefs

you don’t want to miss this event. You will have

from the Owensboro community. Readers can view the participants at

a lot of fun, taste a lot of great food prepared by

www.owensboro100menwhocook.com. Shawn Brumfield, Old National

fantastic community leaders, and more importantly

Commercial Lender and 100 Men Event Coordinator, is proud of the

you will be helping the kids at the Club. Giving back

roster of chefs the planning committee has put together. “Our celebrity

and having a great time in the process…what more

chef roster is made up of Owensboro’s most notable men (business

could you ask for?”

leaders, bankers, attorneys, physicians, educators and many others). I’d

100 Men Who Cook may be an Old National

say that virtually every reader knows at least one chef on the list, and

Bank event but it wouldn’t be possible without

most likely know several of the names. I encourage everyone to find a

the support of several other corporate sponsors,

friend, coworker or name on the list you are familiar with and donate on

including Titan Contracting, Ashley Furniture

their behalf.”

Homestore, Owensboro Grain, Anthem Medicaid,

Champion Ford, and Southern Star Central Gas &

Each chef will prepare about 100 servings of their favorite dish to serve

to the evening’s guests. In addition to preparing food for the night, our

Pipeline.

chefs will also be generating “tips” between now and the date of the event

The event is scheduled to take place May 30, with

to raise money for the Club. You can “tip” your favorite chef by going

doors opening at the Owensboro Convention

to the website. To add some friendly competition among the chefs, Old

Center at 6 p.m. The evening’s events consist of a

National Bank is tracking the total tip donations to determine who will

social hour, cash bar, dinner, and a live auction with

win the “top chef” award for bragging rights.

many great items.

The mission of the Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club is to inspire and

Tickets for the event are $50 per individual or

empower young people by offering meaningful opportunities that will

$400 for a table of 8. Organizers expect to sell out,

enhance the quality of life for youth, especially those who need us

so reserve your spot now!

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A PAR T Y FOR EVERYONE

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elebrating the Daviess County Bicentennial is like

everyone will find something of interest to attend – or, even

having cake even though it’s not your birthday. It’s a

better, in which to participate.

party for everyone.

The thing about this one is that there aren’t many people

Because that’s how we got from there to here: Someone did

something.

who were around for the Centennial, and there aren’t many who

Maybe it wasn’t all as historic or significant as Yeaman’s vote.

will be around for the Tricentennial. And in the big scheme of

But someone fought to make sure the big sassafras tree

things, there are a whole bunch of people who will never have the

wasn’t chopped down when Frederica Street was widened.

opportunity to celebrate any of them – so we need to enjoy this

Someone taught at that little schoolhouse out at Browns Valley.

while it lasts.

Someone rang the bell at Mount St. Joseph. Someone planted

My favorite event so far has been the special showing of the

those daffodils whose descendants still make the drive down the

movie “Lincoln.” I don’t go to the movies very often but this

parkway so pretty in the spring. Someone steered a paddleboat

was one I had actually already seen. Seeing it again, though, was

down the river. Someone stirred a big pot of burgoo. Someone

special. First, I was more aware of the Daviess County connection

sweated while they set tobacco in the summer and shivered while

to that historic vote, and was proud that Kentucky Congressman

they stripped it in the winter. Someone thought it was a good

George Helm Yeaman stood up and did the right thing. Forrest

idea to have a place to go where old men could fish and little kids

Roberts shared some interesting, behind-the-scenes information,

could swim and moms could spread out a picnic under the trees.

including a notation that Yeaman was not quite the angsty,

Someone hurried after his hound dog as it tracked that panther.

nervous guy portrayed in the movie, but actually was a pretty

cocky dude.

be home – a place to put down roots and raise a family, a place to

If you missed the movie, don’t worry; there’s plenty of

work with friends and neighbors to build a community, a place

other cool stuff going on, including a big celebration on the

where people could live a peaceful, happy life in the county that

courthouse lawn from noon to 4 p.m. May 30; a special edition

reaches up to embrace the Ohio River … and reaches out to

of “Voices of Elmwood” in October that will allow the voices to

welcome new members to the Daviess County family.

escape the boundaries of Elmwood Cemetery and include many

other noteworthy individuals who lived in Daviess County; a

and there is even more waiting to be made.

Farm Festival at Lampkin Farm, also in October; and a closing

ceremony on Dec. 5. There’s more, of course, including an extra-

remember that where we are right now is history, too.

special fireworks display on the Fourth of July, and hopefully

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Someone came from somewhere else and decided this would

There’s a lot of history that’s happened in the last 200 years,

As we look back at the past and ahead at the future, let’s

So let’s enjoy some cake, and make today worth remembering.

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