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FROM THE EDITOR

Publisher/Creative Director Jason Tanner Editor Steven Wilson

DINING OUT IN OWENSBORO

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When it comes to dining out, Owensboroans certainly aren’t timid about foregoing the comforts of their home kitchens

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for the friendly confines of one of our city’s many eating establishments. A few months ago, a report was issued that ranked Kentucky number one in fast food restaurants per

Pancakes from Another Broken Egg Cafe

capita at 4.12 fast-food restaurants per 10,000 residents. While I don’t have the official numbers to back it up, I’d venture to

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say that Owensboro’s numbers are even higher – and that’s not including the multitude of great restaurants that don’t fall into the fast-food category.

Ask any Owensboro resident, and they can quickly rattle off a list of their favorite food joints. And no one can deny the excitement that surrounds the opening of a new restaurant in town. Most parents have memorized a schedule of where kids eat free on a given night, while others know the exact time that their favorite drive-thru stops serving breakfast. At my house, we dined out so regularly that my sister penned and delivered a winning speech in fourth grade about my mom’s affinity for taking us out to eat, titled “She’s No Betty Crocker.”

So in a town with so many options and so many residents that love to take advantage of those options, it’s about time that we published the Owensboro Living Dining Guide. Dig in to this issue and you may find a new spot for dinner or a menu item that piques your interest. Either way, I’m positive you’ll finish

“DIG IN TO THIS ISSUE AND YOU MAY FIND A NEW SPOT FOR DINNER OR A MENU ITEM THAT PIQUES YOUR INTEREST.” -JASON TANNER

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THE

INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATED Coinciding with the Daviess County Bicentennial, this year’s Fourth of July fireworks display was one to remember. The “AllAmerican Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular,” presented by the city of Owensboro and Daviess

County Fiscal Court, wowed spectators with a stunning show.

This year, the launch point for the fireworks was a barge near McConnell Plaza. Visitors also enjoyed live music, carnival games, and the Kids Bike Parade.

THE PIER OPENED DOWNTOWN Just in time for the July 4th Holiday weekend, “The Pier” officially opened downtown with a ribbon cutting during Friday After Five

RIVERARTES “HOMETOWN” SCULPTURE UNVEILED The Kiwanis Club Walk of Honor flags

parkbench looking at blueprints for

waved in the wind as a crowd gathered

a home. When Daviess County Judge

on the courthouse lawn for the unveiling of the newest RiverArtes piece; a bronze sculpture entitled “Hometown,” depicting a young couple seated on a limestone

Executive Al Mattingly gave the command, Bicentennial Committee Co-Chairs Lee

Owensboro Convention Center (501 West Second Street). The new facility features 8,700 square feet of programmable space overlooking the

Koger, and Owensboro Museum of Fine

Ohio River and stands

Art Director Mary Bryan Hood lifted the

in the old location of the

canvas, unveiling the piece to the public

Showroom Lounge, which

for the first time. “I think the couple in the

was host to many famous

sculpture shows a vision of hope for the

musical acts during the

future, and I also think it shows faith in our after thanking the OMFA for it’s support of the year-long Bicentennial Celebration.

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located just north of the

and Aloma Dew, Charlie Castlen, Mike

county,” Mattingly said about the piece,

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HOLIDAY WORLD SECOND ONLY TO DISNEY The world’s largest travel site – TripAdvisor.com – just announced the nation’s top water parks, with Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari very close to the top of that list.

The 40-acre Splashin’ Safari water park, among the largest in the world, was named the #3 park in the nation and #10 in the world, following only Disney parks in the U.S. rankings. According to

TIME CAPSULE UNEARTHED FOR BICENTENNIAL

As part of the celebration of Daviess County’s 200th birthday, Owensboro took a trip back in time to look at its rich history. Members of the Daviess County Fiscal Court unearthed a time capsule that was buried 50 years ago. According to David Smith of the Daviess County Fiscal Court, the dig was exciting for everyone, historians and curious onlookers alike. Among the items in the time capsule were several letters from Daviess Countians. Included among the letters was one from Judge T.B. Birkhead, whose children were on hand to help dig up the capsule. In his letter, Judge Birkhead acknowledged the racial tension taking place in 1965, and encouraged future Owensboroans to build a community that was loving, tolerant and accepting.

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TripAdvisor.com, the Travelers’ Choice Awards honor the top one-percent of attractions and lodging worldwide. “The votes for this TripAdvisor award came from our visitors, who were impressed with not only our fantastic line up of water rides, but also the friendliness of our staff,” says park president Matt Eckert.

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THE

BUZZ

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TWO OPD OFFICERS RECEIVED CIT AWARDS

Two members of the

the vehicle. Sgt. Wechtenhiser

Officer Michael Hathaway. “CIT

Owensboro Police Department

spoke with the subject for a short

is a very useful training. Our

were recognized at the Kentucky

period of time through an open car

command staff and leadership saw

Crisis Intervention Team, or

window. The subject eventually

the potential with it, so we make

CIT, annual conference held in

placed the gun down and followed

sure all of our officers are CIT

Louisville June 1-2.

orders without any further

trained. It’s just one more tool that

incident.

we can use in law enforcement to

to enhance the response to those

aid the community.”

suffering from mental illness. The

recognized with the “Award of

program teaches the necessary

Excellence” for going above and

Wechtenhiser and Lt. Chris

skills needed to keep the officer

beyond to further the mission of

Castlen!

and members of the general public

CIT. Lt. Castlen has been

safe during interactions, and to

the mental health contact

make certain that those in crisis

for the Owensboro Police

receive the appropriate care.

Department for several years

and has been the lead CIT

CIT is a program designed

Sgt. Steve Wechtenhiser

Lt. Chris Castlen was

received the River Valley

instructor for all CIT classes

Behavioral Health seven-county

held in Owensboro since

region award for “CIT Officer of

2010.

the Year” for his actions during a

call for service in January, 2014.

affirms that what

Sgt. Wechtenhiser responded to

we’re being taught

the scene of a felony traffic stop as

can be used

the shift supervisor. The subject

successfully,”

of that stop had placed a gun to

said Public

his head and was refusing to exit

Information

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Congratulations to Sgt. Steve

“Receiving the award

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ROMP 2015 From June 24-27, more than 25,000 came out to Yellow Creek Park for ROMP 2015. That included 10,000 music fans packing the park for the final night. Famous acts like The Lone Bellow, Punch Brothers, and John Prine thrilled the crowds with some of the best bluegrass performances anywhere in the country. After its twelfth consecutive year, ROMP only has its sights set on growing.

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PULSE

GET BACK TO LIVING

DR. JASON LEE, MD ONE HEALTH PAIN MANAGEMENT

If you’ve been living with back pain, chances are you can’t wait to put it behind you, and as a pain management specialist, I want to help you do that.

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ack pain is one of the most common types of

pain management specialist like me.

• Pain that continues or doesn’t improve

chronic pain, and comes in many different forms.

Because you can’t live life without moving your back

with

over-the-counter

anti-inflammatory

(unless you’re lying down absolutely still, and even

medications, hot/cold therapy or rest.

then it might still hurt), it can also be extremely

• Radiating pain: Pain that moves throughout the

debilitating and frustrating. Back pain is commonly

back can be a symptom of more severe injuries.

• Numbness, tingling around the back or in the

caused by these sources: • Muscular: This kind of pain happens with

arms or legs: These symptoms indicate a nerve

injury or inflammation to the muscles along and

component to your back pain, which requires

surrounding the spine. In more severe cases, the

medical treatment in order to prevent further

muscles can begin to contract uncontrollably,

damage or more severe pain.

causing moderate to severe pain.

There are also some symptoms that indicate a need

• Arthritis: There are joints in the spine called

for immediate medical attention. If you have any of

“facet joints” which can become arthritic and

these symptoms, go to an emergency room or call 911:

painful just like a knee or hip joint can. Many

• Loss of bladder or bowel control

times, they cause pain when extending the

• Weakness in the arms or legs related to back pain, or difficulty walking

back or leaning backwards, and require a more

• Pain that occurs after a sports injury, fall or after

targeted treatment.

a car accident

• Nerve root: Irritation or injury to nerves in the back is a common cause of chronic back pain.

In order to diagnose your back pain, I will talk

• Discogenic pain: Deterioration of the discs

to you about how and where it hurts and how it’s

between the vertebrae in your spine is a normal

affecting your life. I will also do a thorough physical,

process as we age, but can be accelerated by

musculoskeletal and neurological examination to

injury. As these discs degenerate, it can cause

determine the cause. If necessary, I can use diagnostic

pressure or inflammation of nerves or the spinal

imaging, including x-rays, MRIs or CT scans.

cord, leading to pain, numbness or tingling

The good news about back pain is that there are

sensations in the arms and legs.

often multiple options to treat it. Back pain also

• Fracture: Injury to the spine can cause cracks

commonly responds to combinations of treatments

or breaks of the vertebrae which surround and

better than it does to just one. That’s why it’s

protect the spinal cord. When this happens, it

important for me to work on a treatment plan with

can lead to swelling and pain.

my patients, because everyone has different needs.

• Idiopathic: Back pain with an unknown cause.

Pain in your back can range from mild (which is easy to treat with heat, cold or over-the-counter

When it comes to treating back pain, here are some

of my most common options: • Non-Steroidal

Anti-Inflammatory

Drugs

medications) to severe, preventing you from working,

(NSAIDs): These are typically available

enjoying hobbies or even moving. Knowing when to

over-the-counter, and include ibuprofen,

see a doctor is important, because pain isn’t the only

acetaminophen and naproxen.

indicator that you need medical treatment. If you have any of the following, talk to your primary care doctor.

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• Muscle relaxers: These help relieve pain by stopping muscle spasms.

• Physical

and

massage

therapy:

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assistance to overcome injuries can be

Lastly, the best way to deal with back pain is

invaluable in getting lasting relief from

to avoid it in the first place. Avoiding injury is a

pain.

matter of being cautious, especially when it comes

• Numbing creams: Applied topically, these

to lifting and not straining. Remember to exercise

medications can be effective in relieving

proper lifting technique (lift with your legs, not

surface muscle pain.

your back) and always be sure to stretch. There are pain-

also a number of exercises for your core that can

relieving drugs can be delivered with

help, because the stronger your core muscles are,

targeted precision, often through use

the better they can support your back.

of x-rays, ultrasound or fluoroscopy to

If you’ve been dealing with back pain, don’t

show me exactly where to administer the

hesitate to talk to your primary care doctor. They

medication.

can offer you a lot of options and can help put

• Injection

therapy:

Doses

of

• Opioid medications: These drugs are only

you in contact with me if necessary. We can work

used for certain types of injuries or pain,

together to improve your back pain so you can get

and even then they are only used as a last

back to living – and enjoying – life.

resort. These are good only for temporary relief, and aren’t meant for long-term use.

Dr. Jason Lee is a pain management specialist with One

They buy us time while we work to remedy

Health Pain Management. For more information, call

the problem that’s actually causing the

844-44-MY-ONE (844-446-9663).

pain.

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BY ASHLEY SORCE

LET’S DANCE OWENSBORO Dancing With Our Stars – Owensboro Style

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t’s that time of year again, Owensboro, when

This premier event is a fantastic way to spend an

community stars will be slipping on their dance

evening while supporting a terrific cause.”

shoes to shimmy for a good cause, the Boulware

Leigha Taylor, Director of Development for

Mission, Inc.

Boulware, said, “We are not federally funded, and we

In 2013, the Mission introduced “Dancing With

rely on the kindness of our community to operate. We

Our Stars - Owensboro Style.” The event was a sell-

have continued to see the Owensboro area embrace

out success and is now in its third year. The 2014

Dancing With Our Stars.”

event raised over $60,000, which nearly paid for the

Boulware Mission is a homeless shelter that

utilities of the facility for an entire year.

not only provides emergency shelter services, but

Old National Bank Market President and 2014

more importantly, addresses the root causes that

Dancing with our Stars Mirrorball Champion, Wade

have led people into homelessness.

Jenkins, said “Old National Bank is excited to partner

Self-Sufficiency program assists individuals with

with Boulware Mission as the presenting sponsor of

financial literacy, substance abuse treatment, job

Dancing With Our Stars – Owensboro Style. We are

skills, education, healthy living, general life skills and

pleased to support them and their work in providing

more by providing clients with the tools they need to

critical services and programs for our community.

become independent, contributing members of the

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Boulware’s

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community. In 2014, Boulware Mission served 324

Specialist at Premium Allied Tool and led his partner

residential homeless clients.

to the championship in the first annual event.

Trying to create a new and exciting way to bring

SHELLY GLENN is Vice President and

in the funds necessary to operate the Mission, the

Mortgage Lender for Old National Bank.

first year proved a challenge as several people that

dance partner, Dan Prow, is a Technician/Operator

were asked to participate declined because of fear

at SABIC Innovative Plastics and a licensed Zumba

or conflicts in scheduling. After the event proved

instructor.

successful, people now approach them willing to

help by giving their time and talents.

Moore Automotive Group. His dance partner, Ely

Her

DON P MOORE III is the President of Don

Arias-Agudo, the 2014 Champion dancer, is a fullThis year’s stars include:

time teller for First Security Bank and the reigning

Mirrorball champion; she recently opened her own

KYLE AUD, Vice President of Commercial

Lending for Independence Bank.

His partner,

studio, Ely’s Dance Fitness.

Sara Mills, is a Sourcing Specialist for Boardwalk

Pipeline Partners, LP and has a broad background

& Operations and Purchaser for Welborn Floral

in cheerleading, gymnastics and multi-genre dance.

Company. His partner, Laura Ruth Edge, is the

TARA ESTES is a Client Service Associate for

President and Interior Designer for L. Ruth Interior

The Settle Group of Hilliard Lyons and performed

Design; Laura Ruth won the Mirrorball as the

at Goldie’s Opry House for 18 years. Her partner,

celebrity dancer in the first annual event and has

Joey Barr, a ballroom dancer, works as a Tooling

switched roles for this year’s competition.

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JUSTIN WEAVER is the Manager of Service

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AUD & MILLS

JASON WORTH is the President of Worth Insurance

Group, Inc.

ELRWIN-MAQUEDA & WORTH

Though the event requires a big commitment from all

His partner, Brittany Eirwin-Maqueda,

involved, the spirit of helping their community is the

is a Dentist at Braun Dental Associates and a Zumba

participants’ main priority, and they dance into the heart

instructor at Ely’s Dance Fitness.

of the community on behalf of Boulware Mission.

The couples met in late March and began preparing

The semi-formal event begins with a red carpet

for the August 8th competition. Each pair is responsible

welcome and photos, as well as the 2014 Champions

for choreography, dance style, music and costumes.

showcasing their winning dance number. The event is

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EDGE & WEAVER

emceed by Aaron Mason, a dear friend of the Mission.

by voting for your favorite celebrity online for $20 each at

There will be open dancing for event goers, as well as the

www.LetsDanceOwensboro.com until August 7, or come

much-anticipated routines prepared by the six celebrity

to the Mission, pay your dollar (or more!) and vote for

couples.

your favorite local celebrity.

No tickets are sold at the door, but those interested are

Dance on over to www.BoulwareMission.org and see

welcome to phone Boulware Mission to see if there are

how you can help this compassionate mission continue to

tickets still available. Another way to support the event is

serve others in our community.

PROW & GLENN

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ESTES & BARR

MOORE & ARIAS-AGUDO

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BY MELODY ANN WALLACE

MAX THE MOVIE...STAR

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ony Richling has been around dogs his entire life, and

their military handlers, they consulted Jennifer Henderson.

has operated Liberty K9 Dog Camp in Hawesville,

Jennifer is the East Coast Operations Manager for Birds and

Kentucky, his family-run dog training business, for

Animals Unlimited, a company that has been responsible for

almost ten years. Tony has always been fascinated by military

providing and training many of the animals that we have seen

working dogs, specifically the Belgian Malinois, a medium-

in commercials, television, and major motion pictures for the

sized breed, and short-haired version of a Belgian Shepherd.

last fifty years. They have trained animals for such popular

This is the same breed of dog used by Navy Seals and by

films as: Harry Potter, Mr. Popper’s Penguins, The Shaggy Dog,

Secret Service agents to guard the White House. Tony says

Because of Winn Dixie, and Evan Almighty. Jennifer said that

that, “comparing a Belgian Malinois to a German Shepherd is

when they are doing a “really big film” like Max they “have

like comparing a Corvette to a station wagon. They run faster,

to go searching the entire country” to find just the right dog.

jump higher,” and have an increased field of vision.

In this case, they knew that they wanted to use a Belgian

His first Malinois was a dog named Clipper, “in honor

Malinois and that the dog needed to have “a particular look.”

of a Vietnam scout dog” by the same name. After reading

Jennifer first saw Carlos on the website of Liberty K9 Dog

two books on Marine Corps sniper Carlos Hathcock, he was

Camp and says, “The minute we saw Carlos, we knew he

amazed at how the Marine could appear so laid back, yet be

was the dog.” From there, Tony sent Jennifer a videotape of

so focused and intense in the line of duty. He saw those same

Carlos, and then head dog trainer, Mark Forbes came out to

qualities in a small, Belgian Malinois puppy they had bred,

meet him. Tony says that “as soon as Mark Forbes met Carlos,

“he could attack you and love you with the same intensity. He

he knew right then he was going to take him.” After working

had gusto.” He named the dog Carlos, after the Marine Corps

out all of the specifics, Tony and his (then ten year-old) son

sniper, having no idea that this dog would soon be portraying

Josh made the journey to California to drop off Carlos. The

a Marine himself.

two had quite the adventure over the ten-day trip, including a

When Warner Brothers was casting for the major

surprise greeting by the owl from Harry Potter, as well as Josh’s

motion picture, Max, a fictional film inspired by the viral

proud feat of consuming seventeen cheeseburgers in ten days.

videos and photos of service dogs mourning the loss of

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on-one training, including sixteen weeks of

Now that filming is complete and the

preparation for the role of Max. Jennifer said

movie Max has been released, Carlos has

that they could not have been more pleased

done a little traveling and made several

with the results. “Carlos is an amazing dog.

appearances. When he is not traveling, he

He is super focused and incredibly brilliant.

lives with dog trainer Mark Forbes, who

(Not to mention) his face is perfect for film.

brings all of the dogs he is training home

He has the ‘it’ factor when it comes to dogs.

to live with him. Last year, his family sadly

He is incredibly handsome. He is the George

had to say goodbye to the Shaggy Dog. As

Clooney of dogs.” What makes Carlos so

for Carlos’s future, Jennifer says, “Carlos will

unique is that he does not have the typical

continue to be a movie star and train with us

“black mask” markings around his eyes

until he’s an old dog, and then he will go on

like other Belgian Malinois. After Carlos

to live with someone that loves dogs.”

was selected to play the lead role of Max, the company continued casting to find dogs that matched his look. Since the additional

The Warner Brothers film, Max, is now playing

dogs cast did not have his unique markings,

nationwide. If you would like more information

Jennifer says, “the other dogs went to an

on in-home dog training, private lessons, or are

L.A. groomer that specializes in dying dogs,

interested in the Belgian Malinois breed for your

(because) everyone else has to look like

family, please contact Tony Richling at (270)927-

Carlos.”

8646 or www.libertydogcamp.com

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DANNY MAY

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BRESCIA ALUM GRAEME ABEL CAN NOW ADD “WORLD CHAMPION” TO HIS LONG LIST OF ACCOLADES. It’s been an exciting summer for Brescia University students, alumni and staff, who followed the World Cup closely to cheer on former student and coach Graeme Abel (‘04). Abel works as the goalkeeping coach for Hope Solo and the FIFA World Cup champion U.S. Women’s National Team.

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rescia’s social media accounts went wild the night the U.S. Women’s soccer team won the World Cup. BU’s Facebook post from July 5th said it

all: “We are so proud of Brescia alum Graeme Abel and his role as Goalkeeper Coach, coaching the best goalkeeper in the world and Golden Glove winner Hope Solo.”

“It was pretty wild,” Kayla Cruse, Public Relations Director for Brescia

University, said about the championship victory. Cruse eagerly watched the games during the tournament and posted a screenshot of Graeme giving Hope Solo a celebratory hug on the field following their victory. “That picture went crazy,” she said. The post got over 200 likes and was shared over 100 times, gaining a reach of nearly 24,000 people.

Abel joined US Women’s head coach Jill Ellis’s staff as goalkeeper coach

in March of 2015. Before that, Abel had trained the U.S. youth Women’s National Team. Those who knew him at Brescia say Abel’s current success can be attributed to a life-long love of soccer and a natural inclination to coach.

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JULIE JOHNSTON & GRAEME ABEL TRAVEL WITH WITH TEAM USA FROM WINNIPEG, CANADA TO VANCOUVER FOR THE FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP ON JUNE 13.

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LIVERPOOL TO U.S.

HIS TIME AT BRESCIA

Abel grew up playing soccer in Liverpool,

Former BU men’s soccer coach Bill Ashby

England, and got attention from the clubs at an

knew Abel, and recruited him to play soccer at

early age. According to Brescia’s alumni records,

Brescia, where he was again named NAIA All-

Abel was on the books with Everton FC from ‘94-

American and two-time Kentucky Intercollegiate

‘97 and Stockport County FC from ’97-‘99. He

Athletic Association player of the year.

then came to the U.S. to attend college, and played

Josh

soccer at Lindsey Wilson, where he was named

Development at Brescia, remembers Abel well.

NAIA All-American and the 1999 NAIA National

“When Graeme was a student here, it was always

Tournament MVP, leading Lindsey Wilson to the

evident to me that he had the ability to teach. He

national championship.

was somebody that everybody on campus knew.

His standout play at Lindsey Wilson earned

We were both RAs and he was like a mentor to the

him quite a bit of attention, so he returned to

other RAs. You could see that he was a natural-

England in 2001 to play professionally for Chester

born coach. He had that instinct. He was always

City FC.

teaching us when we were doing RA stuff. You

After playing professional soccer for a year,

could see that same thing on the soccer field. As a

Abel decided to return to the States to finish

goalie, you have a bit more ability to do that, so he

college, and played at Brescia his last two years.

was coaching the other guys a little while he was

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“BEING A COACH IS BEING AN EDUCATOR. GRAEME WASN’T AN EDUCATION MAJOR WHEN HE WAS HERE, BUT CLEARLY THAT URSULINE SPIRIT WAS IMBUED IN HIM AND THAT’S WHAT HE’S LIVING OUT TODAY IN WHAT HE’S DOING.”

still a player. Now he’s an educator at

coaches at Rollins College in Florida.

the highest level, but it’s always been

Graeme Abel brought all of those guys

there.”

to Brescia. He was the focal point and

After graduation, Abel was a

the connector. All those guys are still

graduate assistant coach for a year

really tight and they get together every

with Bill Ashby at Brescia, and helped

year.”

with recruiting. Since then, Abel has

“I think the main thing with

gone on to coach at the University

Graeme’s story is that most people

of Nevada and the University of

have it in their minds that you have to

Oklahoma, among others.

come from the biggest and best schools

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to be the best. But Graeme has shown that you don’t have to play at the

Looking back on his time at

biggest university to be successful,”

Brescia, Abel helped recruit and

says Brescia Director of Alumni Mike

influence a lot of guys who are still

Goetz. “I would like to think that his

coaching. Says Clary, “He recruited

experiences here at Brescia University

Andy Varns, who is coaching with

helped prepare him for the role that he

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Graeme at Oklahoma now; John

has had at Oklahoma and the success

BRESCIA UNIVERSITY

Benson, who is our former men’s

he has had now with the U.S. Women’s

coach; and Graeme Jaap, who now

National team.”

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Hope Solo thanked all of her coaches, including Abel, in this quote from FIFA.com: “As for my Golden Glove award, I’d like to dedicate it to my teammates and all the coaches that have stood by me all this time…It may be an individual award, but there are a lot of people who enabled me to be here holding this trophy today, which is the greatest moment of my career, and I thank them. I dedicate it to my coaches and my teammates.”

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BY SUMMER WILSON

CLOTHING THEM WITH CONFIDENCE

The

days of summer are coming to a close

provide each child with a $100 voucher. However,

and school is just around the corner.

based on the number of referrals and the funds that are

As families begin to make the transition in their

available, the value of each voucher may vary. All of

schedules, they must also do so in their budgets.

the families who are selected to take part in the back-

Heading back to school comes with a cost. In addition

to-school shopping event are referred by local agencies

to school supplies, children also need new clothes.

and schools.

The Alma Randolph Charitable Foundation’s mission

several outfits, undergarments, and shoes with their

is to make this necessity a little easier for families in

shopping voucher when used with store discounts,

our community. This local non-profit organization

and sales. Not only does this shopping trip provide

provides children in need with back-to-school

clothing for the cold winter months, it provides

clothing.

confidence for the school year. This program enhances

The Alma Randolph Charitable Foundation was

each child’s self-esteem and allows them to return to

created in 1993 with the sole purpose of clothing

school with dignity, and focus on learning. Giving a

disadvantaged children in the Owensboro-Daviess

child the opportunity to purchase new clothes not only

County area. Now, the ARCF focuses solely on

communicates that school is important but, most of

clothing disadvantaged children in Owensboro-

all, that they are important.

Daviess County. The foundation’s ultimate goal is to

Alma Randolph, the founder of the charitable

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organization, grew up in Ohio County. Like many local

has invested $1,095,800 million dollars in our community,

families, her mother struggled to support Alma and her

providing funding to agencies and shopping vouchers for

siblings. Alma can still recall experiences from childhood

approximately 14,380 children. The foundation is operated

like having to use a “free lunch” card and feeling inferior

by volunteers and is governed by a board of volunteer

to her peers. With a dream to become a missionary to the

directors. They have no paid staff, and Alma is not

poor, Alma decided she could make a difference. In 1993,

compensated for her time, talent or services to the ARCF.

she created a non-profit organization that would give other

The foundation does not receive any federal, state, or local

children opportunities she did not have. Alma credits her

government funding.

mother with raising her in a loving home and encouraging

The generosity of Owensboro, Evansville, and the

her to pursue her dreams. She says her mom set an example

surrounding counties is what makes the back-to-school

of determination that inspired her to accomplish what exists

shopping event such a success. In addition to individual

today.

donations, the organization has a ladies luncheon and a fall

fundraising event.

Since 1993, The Alma Randolph Charitable Foundation

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Since 1993, The Alma Randolph Charitable Foundation has invested $1,095,800 in our community, providing funding to agencies and shopping vouchers for approximately 14,380 children.

This year, The Alma Randolph Charitable Foundation

and Owensboro Grain have partnered to host Leigh Anne Tuohy on August 22, 2015 at the Owensboro Convention Center. The event is co-sponsored by MPD. The opening of the show will include the 200-voice children’s choir, Musick Studios, and a performance by Alma Randolph.

Leigh Anne Tuohy is the woman whose story of love and generosity inspired the movie The Blind Side. Leigh Anne Tuohy will inspire the audience to recognize the full potential of individuals in their community, and to find value in those who society has deemed valueless. She is one of the country’s most sought-after motivational speakers.

Tickets range between $18 and $35 and can be purchased at ticketleap.com or at the door. There is a group rate of $10 per ticket for groups of 30 or more.

All net proceeds will benefit The Alma Randolph Charitable Foundation.

While raising money for the

Foundation is one of the goals of this event, Alma and Leigh Anne Tuohy also hope that they can encourage our community in the belief that one person can make a difference in the lives of the next generation. If you are interested in partnering with The Alma Randolph Charitable Foundation, all contributions are tax-deductible and can be made out to “The Alma Randolph Charitable Foundation” and sent to 2400 Friendship Dr., Suite B, Owensboro KY 42303. www.OwensboroLiving.com

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BY ASHLEY SORCE

OWENSBORO TAKES TO THE SKIES

All

eyes will be on the skies over the Ohio River for this year’s 2-day show,

sponsored by the City of Owensboro and featuring performers showcasing vintage warbirds, military jets, aerobatic demonstrations and the worldfamous USAF Thunderbirds team. This is the first time the Thunderbirds team will be performing anywhere in Kentucky in more than 15 years.

For 62 years, the United States Air Force Thunderbirds

have

had

the

privilege

and

responsibility of performing for people all around the world, displaying the pride, precision and

Owensboro’s Downtown Riverfront will once again be host to the spectacular Owensboro Air Show in September!

professionalism of American airmen. In every demonstration, with more than 40 maneuvers, the team combines years of training and experience with an attitude of excellence to showcase what the Air Force is all about.

As the jets take to the skies for each demonstration and fly only a few feet from wingtip

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to wingtip, the crowd gets a glimpse of the awesome skills and capabilities that all fighter pilots must possess. The solo pilots integrate their own loud and proud routine, exhibiting some of the maximum capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon – the Air Force’s premier multi-role fighter jet.

Spectators can expect to enjoy the Thunderbirds as well as the other demonstrations both Saturday and Sunday September 12 and 13 beginning at 1 p.m. along Owensboro’s Riverfront.

Friday, September 11 will be your chance to meet some

of the pilots of these aircraft and experience a taste of the Owensboro Air Show. As the sun begins to set, a few performers will take to the sky to entertain the crowds with an evening spectacle of nighttime air show performances,

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followed by fireworks to conclude the night. The City is also thrilled to have a B-17 bomber in town for the weekend. “It is a living history museum of one of the most iconic aircraft that helped the allied forces gain victory in WWII,” said Tim Ross, Director of Public Events.

Admission for the Friday event is just $2.00 per person

and kids 10 and under get in FREE. There will be food and drink vendors onsite, so make your plans to head to the airport right after work to enjoy a show never before seen in Owensboro. Admission to the riverfront Air Show is free.

For those that may want an even better seat for the

spectacular show, a limited number of reserved seats will be available at the Owensboro Convention Center this year.

“It is right in the middle of the air show demonstration area and will undoubtedly give spectators a tremendous view of the show,” Ross said.

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2015 Owensboro Air Show Performers US Air Force “Thunderbirds” Demonstration Squadron US Special Operations “Black Daggers” Parachute Team John Klatt (flying an Air National Guard MXS) Mike Goulian (flying his EXTRA 330SC)

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T-33 “Ace Maker” flown by Greg Coyler Gene Soucy (flying his Grumman biplane “Showcat”) Matt Younkin (flying his Beech 18) Boeing B-17G “Yankee Lady” WWII Flying Fortress

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PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

THE BAKER’S RACK

Dining In

This month’s feature in Owensboro Living is about Dining Out, and there are great choices for delicious meals. Eating out allows the convenience of simply sitting down and ordering what sounds good. It makes the food part very easy. Occasionally, there is difficulty conversing over a large table, with all of the noise coming from elsewhere in the room. One end of the table never hears what the other is talking about. To promote better conversations, and to deepen the relationships around the table, my choice is to Dine IN my own home. The art of the Dinner Party!

If you decide to Dine In, the way to make it easy is to divide it into three steps: Plan, Prepare and Enjoy!

Plan: Get started planning as soon as possible. Is there an occasion or theme? If so, what decorations and menu are appropriate? Have you seen anything at another home or in a magazine you want to try? Are there accessories you need to complete the look or to use? You can get started decorating ahead of time, which also makes your home feel festive and new for more than just one day. Getting this part done ahead of time reduces stress, and allows more time for food shopping and preparation closer to time. At The Bakers Rack, we can help select serving pieces, table linens, dinnerware and decor to compliment your gathering. We carry The Gathering of Friends series of entertaining guides/ cookbooks, which can guide you through the menu selection for nearly any occasion. They feature elegant, easy recipes and include shopping lists to help you...

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the aisles, picking up impulse buys you will not use.

Having a plan from the start saves you time and money in preparation. If there are foods that can be prepared ahead of time, take advantage of that, and get them stored safely away in the refrigerator or freezer. Most menu items can be done in advance, so you can be ready and waiting for the next phase….

Enjoy! This should begin before any guests arrive.

The sign that your Planning and Preparation worked is that you can actually relax in the moments before anyone starts up your sidewalk. I have caught my mother, who is excellent at preparing for parties, enjoying a novel or magazine an hour before having a houseful of people show up. Two specific suggestions: Have several candles arranged and burning on your dinner table. Not for a candlelit dinner, but because they really seem to reduce tension, and warm people to open up and truly converse. Second, be a listener: absorb what your guests are saying, and thoroughly think through a response before speaking. It is amazing how much more you hear when you are in listening mode, and how much more you will enjoy the occasion.

Finally, do not be afraid to ask for help or suggestions. Find someone who is good at entertaining, and seek their knowledge. You may always stop by The Bakers Rack for help and inspiration. If you have never had a true dinner party, properly Dining IN, you will find them very rewarding. You will also find that once you have done it, subsequent dinner parties are much easier than the first. Make it a regular occurrence! Just remember to Plan and Prepare so you and your guests can Enjoy your time together.

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BIG O 7TH ANNUAL

MUSIC FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH AT REID’S ORCHARD

BY DANNY MAY

It

all started with a website about “life in the Big O” (short for Owensboro).

The website didn’t last, but the seed had been planted that eventually became Big O Entertainment, promoters of the Big O Music Festival.

“We were working with a local radio

station to promote the website and they suggested that we have a big event to bring attention to the website,” recalled Big O Entertainment promoter Steve Terry. The event they came up with was “Rockin’ the Runway,” an outdoor concert held on the runway at the airport, which was headlined

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by 80’s rockers Loverboy.

It wasn’t an

overwhelming success, but Terry says they did learn a lot from that first event, and made many great connections that paid off in the future.

Next, the organizers turned their attention to booking country music acts, relocated to Reid’s Orchard, and changed the name to “Big O Music Festival.” That combination seemed to work out much

Terry said. “We booked him at just the right

“JASON ALDEAN HEADLINED THE FIRST BIG O IN 2009, WHICH REALLY PUT US ON THE MAP. WE BOOKED HIM AT JUST THE RIGHT TIME.”

time.” In ’09, Aldean was on his way up

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better.

“Jason Aldean headlined the first Big O

in 2009, which really put us on the map,”

the charts to becoming the superstar he is today, which set the precedent for big-name headliners the following years, including

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Gary Allen, Dierks Bentley, Blake Shelton, Jake Owen, and Hank Williams, Jr.

Reid’s Orchard seems to be the perfect fit for hosting

Big O. “It has the feel we were looking for,” Steve explained.

“Plus, they’re set up nicely for a one-day event; traffic can get in and out easily, there’s a lot of parking, their field

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makes a great venue, and the Reids are such a great family to work with.”

Now in its seventh year, the festival has found its

identity – and its crowd.

Last year, attendance reached 12,000, and by every

indication, that number should increase this year. “We try to reach further every year with our marketing,” Terry said. “That’s one of the things I think we do very well.”

Big O posted on their Facebook page on July 11 that 85% of VIP tickets were already sold out.

The other key to success is making sure those crowds

always have a good time. Terry says their number one goal is to provide good entertainment and a good time, and it’s a good bargain on top of that. “At six acts for $50, when you look at our lineup and compare it to similar music festivals around the country, I think anyone would have a hard time finding a better value.”

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Fans agree, especially on social media. Each year,

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Facebook and Twitter are abuzz with posts of pictures

performed in 2011 in an afternoon slot.

and comments from the festival. The Facebook page

now has over 32,000 likes and a 4.9 rating (out of 5) from

Owensboro. The gates open at noon, and the music

202 reviews.

kicks off at 1 p.m. Concessions and merchandise will be

available.

“I think by now, people know what Big O is, but

Reid’s Orchard is located at 4812 Hwy 144 in

they don’t really understand the magnitude of it until

they come and experience it.” That’s why Steve and his

the website, www.bigomusicfest.com or at Maloney’s

team work hard every year to make “the party of the

Pizza and Wings (3030 Highland Pointe Dr). General

year” the best it can be, so new people will come and

admission seating is open-field seating.

invite their friends to join them next year.

encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

This year’s lineup includes returning fan favorite

includes a chair under the VIP tent, free water, short

Jake Owen, multi-award winner Travis Tritt, Corey

lines to food vendors, and front-of-the-stage access.

Smith, The Lacs, Chris Stapleton, and newcomer Ray

Purchasing 8-10 VIP tickets guarantees a table and

Scott. Owen, the headliner in 2013 and again this year,

chairs for your party.

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Tickets and t-shirts are available for purchase on

Fans are

VIP admission

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HOPE FOR NEPAL BY BO ALEXANDER

I

am so thankful for the time, energy and effort put

development projects, aiming to minister to the physical

forth by the Cultural Society of India to raise monetary

and spiritual needs of the people.

relief for the earthquake victims of Nepal. The Nepal

Nepal is an extremely beautiful country. From the

Earthquake Relief Fundraiser organized by the Cultural

rolling foothills of the Himalayas, with cities developed in

Society of India challenged the communities of Owensboro,

valleys and along ancient trade routes, to the snow-capped

Newburgh and Evansville to donate money in response to

peaks of Mount Everest, the scenery and unchartered

the damage caused by the two cataclysmic earthquakes in

landscape of Nepal is unrivaled. At the same time, Nepal

late April and early May in Nepal. These earthquakes,

can be a very difficult place to live. With daily power

epicentered in the midwest and eastern parts of this tiny

outages, shortages of natural resources like water, gas

country, rocked the capital of Kathmandu, reducing many

and petrol, unmitigated government corruption, traffic,

parts of the ancient city to rubble. The Cultural Society

pollution, lack of infrastructure and a consistent feeling of

of India, led by Dr. Mahesh Moolani, mourning the loss

social unrest, along with violent and non-violent protests

of those culturally similar to them, were stirred to action.

erupting almost weekly, the climate of life in the capital can

The fundraiser, which featured dinner from the kitchen of

be difficult to weather.

acclaimed Chopped chef Maneet Chauhan, entertainment

from classically-trained Indian musicians and live and

development of surrounding countries, there is a sense of

silent auctions, raised over $110,000 for earthquake relief.

pride in the uniqueness and self-sustainability of Nepal.

I was blown away by the efforts of the Cultural Society

The geographical beauty of Nepal is accented by the beauty

of India and the generous outpouring of the community

found in the people of Nepal. The people there are a warm,

of Owensboro. The country and people of Nepal hold a

inviting and hospitable people; always willing to open their

special place in my heart. For the last seven years, my wife

homes and share their culture. The Nepali people are also

and I, along with our three kids, have lived in Kathmandu,

very resilient. With the Himalayas to the north and the flood

Nepal. We were sent there in 2006 as missionaries with

plains of India to the south, the country, once a collection

the International Mission Board. Although our lives were

of autonomous, Himalayan kingdoms, has withstood

centered in Kathmandu, a portion of our work required

invasion from the north and south and colonization from

several trips a year into remote mountainous areas. Our

the west for centuries. Nepalis are passionate about their

vision was to share the love of God with the people of

independence and the preservation of their culture. They

Nepal, most of whom have never had the opportunity to

are proud of their heritage and the unique place they hold

hear the good news of Christ. During our time in Nepal,

at the rooftop of the world. They are an unconquerable

we were involved with sustainable literacy, healthcare and

people, surviving in the harshest conditions on earth.

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Attendees pose in traditional Indian dress at the Cultural Society of India’s Nepal Earthquake Relief fundraiser on July 12, 2015.

Bo and Summer Alexander with children Sophia (8), Isabella (6) and Lincoln (2) pose in front of a panoramic view of the Himalayan mountain range on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal.

(2013)

Whether in the sweltering, flooded rice fields to the south or the rugged, nearly inhabitable mountainous terrain to the north, the people of Nepal have found a way to thrive in this gem of Asia.

This indomitable spirit gives me hope for the future of Nepal.

Although the earthquakes in April and May ravaged Kathmandu and utterly wiped out entire villages west of the capital (like Langtang, Gorkha and Rasuwa), causing mass casualties (death toll nearing 10,000) and incalculable property damage, the people of Nepal have responded with strength and courage. They’ve selflessly sacrificed for the sake of others and rallied together as a people for the goal of rebuilding Nepal. They’ve not lost hope and have demonstrated an unwavering resolve to rise from the rubble of brick and mortar, to heal from untold heartache and loss and to once again press on toward becoming a great nation.

Many in Owensboro gave sacrificially to assist the people of

Nepal in this time of recovery. On behalf of my family and my Nepali brothers and sisters, thank you!

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FALLIN LEADS OHS

FOOTBALL FAMILY INTO NEW SEASON

BY BENJAMIN HOAK

P

ull up the YouTube clip and you can still see it. Down by three with just six seconds left and sixty yards

of field in front of them. A desperation Hail Mary pass arcs through the night sky, followed by the eyes and hearts of hundreds. The ball is tipped once, twice, and drops into the hands of a streaking wide receiver who jukes one defender and strides into the end zone as the crowd explodes. The play completes the most unlikely of victories for an Owensboro High School Red Devil team that no one expected to get this far.

Assistant coach Jay Fallin was on the

sideline for the Red Devils during that Class 4A state semifinal game in 2014 and for the heartbreaking loss that followed in the state championship game. When time ran out on the season, there was no way to know that the next time the team took the field, Fallin would lead the charge.

But now that 2015 is here, there’s no

mistake – 28-year old Jay Fallin is the OHS Head Football Coach. After former coach Joe Prince led the Red Devils to that championship game, he took a job coaching in Virginia near his family. His departure left a void that not just anyone could fill.

“We discussed it as assistants, if anyone

was interested in applying,” Fallin said. “We wanted to be open and honest with each other – we’re very close as a staff.” In the end, Fallin put his name in the ring and emerged as the clear successor.

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opportunity to take on a program like this,” Fallin said.

for two years, grew up around football (his dad was a

“I learned a lot of great lessons from Coach Prince.”

coach) and played for Hancock County High School

While he knows expectations are high following

and for Kentucky Wesleyan College, where he also

last season’s magical run at the title, Fallin tempers the

earned a teaching degree in 2010. He wanted to coach

dreams with realism. Last year’s finals loss provides

college football, but was placed for student teaching at

fuel for grueling two-a-days in the summer heat, but

Owensboro High School during his last year at KWC.

“you can’t get caught up in trying to win the state

Assistant coaches at OHS encouraged him to give

championship in July,” he said. “You take it one day at

coaching high school a shot, and he fell in love with

a time and get better every day.”

teaching, coaching and the school. When a job opened

that summer, he applied and was hired as a social

A large senior class graduated, but a good nucleus

returns, including nine of 11 starters on defense. These

studies teacher and assistant football coach.

players and assistant coaches are family to Fallin – in

fact, he says he would not have applied for the job if

teaching. You build relationships with young people

it weren’t for them. “I have an unbelievable support

and help them achieve more than they thought they

system,” he said. “They gave me the chance to be

could. It doesn’t get any better than that.”

successful.”

large family. “They’ve all got their own lives,” he said.

Fallin, who has been married to his wife Allison

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“I’m a teacher first,” he said. “Coaching is a lot like

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“You try to mentor them, talk to them about

last year, a 28-year old coach might be perceived

what they need to do. Football’s a great way

as a risk. But Fallin’s hands feel like the right

to teach life – just like in life, there are hard

place for the program. “There’s no place I’d

times and you’ve got to bounce back. We are

rather be,” he said. “Owensboro Public Schools

absolutely a family. Everyone (on the coaching

is one of the few independent school districts

staff) has their own unique ability to connect

left. We create a family-type atmosphere. I plan

with kids.”

to be around for a long time.”

While

Fallin and his staff will need every ounce

Fallin

downplays

the

hype

of that ability if they hope to duplicate last

surrounding his team and correctly talks about

season’s success. OHS has moved up in class

the need to focus on one day at a time, his

to the 5A ranks and will face a tough schedule

demeanor cannot entirely hide his inward fire –

of perennially great teams, including Bowling

he wants to hit the field as much as anyone. Just

Green and Christian County. “You have to get

visit the OHS Football home page and you’ll see

a little lucky to win the big ones,” Fallin said.

a countdown clock ticking through the days,

“We try to take one game at a time. If we do

hours, minutes and seconds until the first game

that, we have an opportunity to play deep into

of the 2015 season.

the playoffs.”

“Last year’s run has definitely left us

hungry,” he said. “It left us with the desire to go

For a tradition-rich school that has been

playing football since 1895 and reached 700 wins

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Bananas Foster Waffle Lobster & Brie Omelette Skinny Omelette Ham & Cheese Omelette Benedict Oscar Classic Biscuit & Gravy Triple Stack Buttermilk Pancakes

Classic Cheeseburger • Fried Green Tomato B.L.T. Turkey, Brie & Pesto • Café Burger

DESSERTS Strawberry Shortcake • Molten Chocolate Cake Bananas Foster Bread Pudding

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Dining Guide

RESTAURANT DIRECTORY Owensboro has labeled ourselves the Barbecue Capital of the World, and we were even named Fast Food Capital of the World (per capita) in the late ‘80s. But Owensboro has way more to offer everything from barbecue to breakfast.

Here is a list of restaurants that Owensboro Living compiled for this special dining edition. Full disclosure though: with new restaurants popping up every day and long-standing restaurants changing locations, a list like this is difficult to maintain. Openings, closings, and relocations are subject to change. That being said, if you notice any updates we need to make on this list, please email steven@ owensboroliving.com.

Asian/Oriental Chopsticks 3023 Highland Pointe Dr (54) Chinese hibachi grill.

Fuji of Japan 4028 Frederica Street Full hibachi menu plus sushi bar.

Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant 1650 Starlite Drive Authentic Chinese cuisine.

Mr. Wok Express 3435 Frederica Street Eat in or take out. Szechuan, Hunan, and Mandarin style cuisines.

New China Buffet 4768 Frederica Street Largest buffet in town, featuring Szechuan, Hunan & Mandarin cuisines. Dine-in or carryout.

Ninki Hibachi Steakhouse & Seafood 3500 Villa Point Full hibachi menu plus sushi bar.

Pan Asian Chinese Food 2656 Frederica Street Chinese, Japanese, sushi.

Shogun of Japan 5010 Wildcat Way (South Frederica) Hibachi meals prepared on grills at the tables.

Also offers a full bar service as well as sushi bar.

Tokyo Japanese Restaurant 3415 Frederica Street Japanese-themed restaurant with hibachi meals prepared in the kitchen, plus sushi at affordable prices.

Wasabi Express & Wasabi 54 636 Southtown Boulevard 238 Kidron Valley Way (54) Italian Fazoli’s Italian Restaurant 5116 Frederica Street Reasonable prices, food quality traditionally associated with casual dining and quick service, they’ve got something for everyone!

Niko’s Italian Cuisine 2200 E. Parrish Avenue Fine dining, wine & spirits with an emphasis on Italian cuisine. Locally-owned. www.OwensboroLiving.com

Olive Garden 5204 Frederica Street Casual Italian dining featuring authentic entrees, soups, desserts, wines & more.

Mexican Carleo’s Mexican Restaurant & Grill 3118 Alvey Park Drive, Ste. 1 Specialty Mexican cuisine in a fine dining atmosphere.

El Toribio’s 630 Emory Drive (Wesleyan) 3034 E 4th St Locally-owned. Authentic Mexican cuisine with daily lunch and Happy Hour specials. Mexican & American beers.

El Tucan Mexican Restaurant 3600 Frederica St Locally owned restaurant specializing in authentic Mexican cuisine.

Mi Ranchito 2425 W. Parrish Avenue Locally owned, authentic Mexican cuisine.

Papa Grande 544 Southtown Blvd, Owensboro, KY 42303 Locally owned restaurant specializing in authentic mexican cuisine, drink special, and guacamole made right at your table!

Real Hacienda 4720 Frederica Street 3023 Highland Pointe Drive (54) Authentic Mexican cuisine, serving real southof-the-border dishes with great atmosphere and fair prices.

Salsaritas 3500 Villa Point (54) Casual restaurant serving fresh Mexican foods, including tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos & salads.

Greek Famous Bistro 102 W. 2nd Street Locally-owned, serving lunch & dinner, everything from sandwiches to fine dining with a Mediterranean emphasis on Greek cuisine.

Tavern Food Beef O’Brady’s Family Sports Restaurant 3189 Fairview Drive Family sports pub and restaurant to enjoy good food & sports in a friendly atmosphere.

Gambrinus Libation Emporium 116-A W. 2nd Street Non-smoking social facility specializing in premium beers, wines, and cocktails selections, along with tasty food selections.

Maloney’s Pizza & Wings 3030 Highland Pointe Drive Restaurant has a separate, sound proof sports bar with over 30 flat screen TV’s, serving pizza, wings, salads and more.

O’Bryan Bar & Grill 7006 Highway 815 Family sports bar. Live music.

Rocky’s Bar & Grill 819 Crittenden Street Plate lunches, sandwiches, side items and homemade pies Sandbar 1108 W. 9th Street Show-Me’s 5000 Frederica Street Sports bar located inside Towne Square Mall.

Taylor’s Bar & Grill 2509 W. Parrish Avenue

Barbecue Dee’s BBQ & Diner 1362 E. 4th Street Locally-owned diner offering plate specials and barbecue. Buffet on Fridays and Saturdays.

Fritz’s BBQ Shack 1230 Crabtree Ave Drive through service.

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Henry’s Boogalou BBQ 4313 Gate Way Boogalou BBQ dips and sauces are an Owensboro legend going as far back as 1978 when it was first created. Hours of operation M-F 11-7 Sat 11-3 Sun closed.

Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn 2840 W. Parrish Avenue Locally-owned with a world-famous buffet with homemade sides, burgoo, and desserts, plus a full salad bar. Dine-in or carryout. Board Room with meeting space for 40 people. Oak Room with seating space for 100 people.

Old Hickory Bar-B-Q 338 Washington Avenue Locally-owned with dine-in, carryout, drive-thru and gift certificates.

Located at 25th & Frederica Streets.

Ole South Barbecue 3523 Kentucky 54 Serving Owensboro’s best barbecue with a lunch and dinner buffet, and Owensboro’s best breakfast.

Coffeehouses Dunkin’ Donuts 3011 Frederica Street Donuts, coffee, teas, sandwiches & pastries.

Joe Muggs Cafe 4606 Frederica Street Specialty coffee & tea drinks. Located inside Books-A-Million.

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Overflow Café 3232 Villa Point (54) Located inside Don Moore.

Starbucks 2402 Frederica Street 5151 Frederica Street (inside Target) The Creme Coffee House 109 E. 2nd Street Locally-owned offering a relaxed atmosphere with gourmet coffees, specialty drinks, desserts, soups, and panini sandwiches, all in an historic downtown building. Reception space for up to 30 people.

Delis Colby’s Deli & Cafe 401 Frederica Street Locally-owned, offering great breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, cookies & ice cream. Can accommodate up to 65 people.

Dalisha’s Desserts 1010 Allen Street, Ste. 200 Dine-in bakery and dessert cafe, with an emphasis on artistic specialty cakes.

Gene’s Health Food, Inc. 1738 Sweeney Street Deli with Sandwiches, Organic salads and more...

Great Harvest Bread Co. & Cafe 3211 Frederica Street 4431 Springhill Drive (54)

Locally-owned, serving fresh-made breads, scones, coffees and teas, signature sandwiches, Paninis, soups-of-the-day, and salads.

Lic’s Deli & Ice Cream 2120 W. Parrish Avenue Complete line of hand-dipped ice cream and deli sandwiches in the style of an old-fashioned soda fountain shoppe; also bread, cakes, cookies, and chili.

Panera Bread 4600 Frederica Street Bakery offers freshly-baked breads, bagels, baked egg souffles, pastries and sweets. Café offers sandwiches, soups, Crispani, hand-tossed salads, beverages, kids’ menu.

Wheat Grass Juice Bar 126 W Second (Nona’s Market) Raw juices, Real Food Smoothies, wheatgrass shots, Essential Oils and unique Kitchen items!

Vegan, Raw and Fresh

Pizzerias 54 Pizza Express 1700 Starlite Drive (Off Parrish) 3101 Alvey Park Drive (54) Locally owned pizzas, sandwiches and salads.

Brick House Pizza 2410 Frederica Street Authentic hand-tossed pizzas made from scratch cooked in stone deck ovens! Hot Gourmet Sandwiches, Fresh Salads, Baked Pastas, Wings & more!

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Cadillac Restaurant & Grecian Pizza 1315 W. 2nd Street Diner meals, pizza and plate specials.

Papa John’s Pizza 2510 Frederica Street 3332 Villa Point (54)

Cecilia’s 5000 Frederica Street (Mall)

Papa Murphy’s 3211 Frederica Street Take and bake pizza.

Domino’s 3333 Frederica Street 1003 Burlew Boulevard Fetta Specialty Pizza 118 St. Ann Street Italian for “slice,” Fetta serves delicious specialty pizza hand tossed right before your eyes! Enjoy your slices with a breathtaking view of the Ohio River and the new Smothers Park. Open SunThur, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Little Caesar’s Pizza 3429 Frederica Street 1216 Carter Road Maloney’s Pizza & Wings 3030 Highland Pointe Drive (54) Serving pizza, wings, salads and more.

Mellow Mushroom - Coming soon!

101 W. 2nd St. Our mission is to provide delicious food in a fun and creative environment. We are the originators of Classic Southern Pizza, and our unique and flavorful crust is a true original.

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Pizza By The Guy 3115 Commonwealth Court (54) Pizza Hut 4127 Frederica Street 1331 Frederica Street (take out only) 3189 Fairview Drive (54) PizzAroma 3020 E. 4th St 611 Emory Drive (Wesleyan) Locally owned pizzas, sandwiches, calzones and Italian specialties.

Yellow Creek Boyz Pizza N Subs 1012 E 4th St Fine Dining/Upscale Casual Bill’s Restaurant 420 Frederica Street Lunch served Tue-Fri, dinner served Tue-Sat. Seasonal menus offering appetizers, entrees and desserts.

Brairpatch 2760 Veach Road Owensboro’s finest locally-owned steakhouse since 1971. Large soup and salad bar, with full bar service and fine wines.

Colby’s Fine Food & Spirits 202 W. 3rd Street Colby’s offers available space for meetings and banquets. Additional patio space available, and full-service food and bar for catering. For more information, contact Craig Brown, Colby MacQuarrie, or Holly Jackson.

Famous Bistro 102 W. 2nd Street Locally-owned, serving lunch & dinner, everything from sandwiches to fine dining with a Mediterranean emphasis on Greek cuisine.

Lure Seafood & Grille 401 W. 2nd Street Fresh seafood and more prepared with great expertise and precision with a green conscience.

Niko’s Italian Cuisine 2200 E. Parrish Avenue Fine dining, wine & spirits with an emphasis on Italian cuisine. Locally-owned.

The Campbell Club 517 Frederica St The Miller House 301 E. 5th Street The Miller House offers a unique opportunity to dine on three levels in an elegant yet casual atmosphere. Located in one of downtown Owensboro’s beautifully restored older homes.

Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, they also offer a full-service conversation bar.

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Diners, Cafes & Family Restaurants Another Broken Egg Cafe 701 West First Street New twists on Eggs Benedict and Gourmet Omelettes to unbelievable Biscuits Beignets and Cinnamon Roll French Toast. Inside the Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront. Mon – Sun, 6:30 a.m.

– 10:00 p.m. Bar open until 11:00 p.m.

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 5120 Frederica Street American classics, also offering a Weight Watchers Menu. Separate bar area.

Bee Bop’s 122-A W. 2nd Street 50’s-style diner offering great diner food and daily specials.

Beef O’Brady’s Family Sports Restaurant 3189 Fairview Drive Family sports pub and restaurant to enjoy good food & sports in a friendly atmosphere.

Big Dipper 2820 W. Parrish Avenue Opened in April 1954, the Dipper offers real oldfashioned drive-in burgers, fries, shakes, and ice cream treats.

Big “E” Cafe Inside Owensboro Convention Center Open Monday thru Friday | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Bob Evans 3123 Highway 54

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Casual American chain started on an Ohio farm is known for family-style meals & a country vibe.

Catfish Willy’s 1017 Tamarack Road Locally-owned seafood restaurant.

Cheddar’s Casual Cafe 3040 Highland Pointe Drive Family dining at affordable prices.

Chef’s Kitchen 3600 Frederica Street Buffet, Salad Bar, Soup of the Day! And a small «cook to order» menu featuring steaks and other options.

Country Ham Restaurant 5421 US Highway 60 W. Great country-style cooking.

Cracker Barrel 5311 Frederica Street Homestyle cooking, down-home service. Sit and rock a spell on the front porch in a comfy wooden rocker. Or browse the country store.

Dee’s BBQ & Diner 1362 E. 4th Street Locally-owned diner offering plate specials and barbecue. Buffet on Fridays and Saturdays.

Del’s Place 7478 US Highway 60 W.

Down-home-friendly diner where you can feel at home with a home-cooked meal.

Denny’s Restaurant 4545 Frederica Street Breakfast served 24 hours a day. Full menu also offered.

Dinner Bell Restaurant 6057 Highway 2830 Diner meals and plate specials.

Firehouse Subs 5150 Frederica St Made-to-order hot & cold subs, plus a variety of hot sauces.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries 2660 Frederica Street (Wesleyan) Burgers, fries, hot dogs and beverages.

Gary’s Drive In 2220 Veach Road Burgers, homemade soups, ice cream and specialty items such as salmon, turkey and veggie burgers.

Grandy’s 5000 Frederica Street Breakfast, lunch and dinner served. Dine in, carryout, or drive-thru. Chicken, country-fried steak, and cinnamon rolls.

Hayden’s Drive-In 9209 Highway 56 Burgers, sandwiches and sides.

Deloris’ Cafe 2123 Triplett Street

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JD’s Restaurant 1420 Breckenridge Street Locally owned diner, breakfasts and plate lunch specials.

From the remarkable Mega Bar buffet to USDA approved fresh cut steaks, Ryan’s satisfies your family’s hunger for quality dining.

Jimmy John’s 2300 Frederica St Freaky fast sandwiches.

Shoney’s 4710 Frederica St (Towne Square) Family-oriented chain serving an all-American diner-style menu for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Logan’s Roadhouse 2945 Wimsatt Court Mesquite-grilled steaks, chicken, burgers, ribs, and seafoods.

Spuds-N-Stuff 3500 Villa Point Baked potatoes with any toppings, fajitas, and brownies.

Madewell’s Corner Cafe 924 E. 2nd Street Home-cooked diner meals.

T.G.I. Fridays 5135 Frederica Street Family dining offering a full menu, including Atkins-approved, low carb items.

Mendy’s Kitchen 924 Crabtree Avenue Burgers, sandwiches, sides & ice cream treats.

Norman McDonald’s Country Restaurant 6161 Highway 54 Burgers & sides, take out only.

Olive Garden 5204 Frederica Street Casual Italian dining featuring authentic entrees, soups, desserts, wines & more.

O’Charley’s Restaurant & Lounge 5205 Frederica Street Menu with an emphasis on fresh preparation, featuring several specialty items such as handcut and aged steaks, seafood, fresh chicken, homemade yeast rolls, a variety of fresh-cut salads with special-recipe salad dressings and their signature caramel pie.

Penn Station 3525 Frederica Street 3023 Highland Pointe (54) Made-to-order East Coast grilled sandwiches and sides.

Texas Roadhouse 943 Mosely Road Fresh-cut steaks, made-from-scratch side dishes, fall-off-the-bone ribs, fresh-baked breads and lively atmosphere. Happy hour specials.

Windy Hollow Restaurant 8260 Highway 81 Open Sundays 7a.m. to 1:30 p.m., brunch buffet featuring country ham, fried chicken, red eye gravy & biscuits, fried potatoes, and their famous homemade doughnuts.

Wyndall’s Wonder Whip 2434 E. 4th Street Locally-owned and operated old-style drive-in located on US Hwy 60 E. offering burgers, sandwiches, sides, and frozen treats.

Fast Food Arby’s 2960 W. Parrish Avenue 3401 Villa Pointe Drive (54) 4614 Frederica Street Large variety of sandwiches and sides.

Red Lobster 3410 Frederica Street Family restaurant specializing in seafood dishes.

Serving for lunch and dinner, a full menu of appetizers, salads, soups, entrees and desserts is offered.

Burger King 1738 Triplett Street 2944 W. Parrish Avenue Clean restaurant, friendly employees, fast service. Drive-thru open 24 hours.

Ryan’s Family Steakhouse 4500 Frederica Street

Captain D’s Seafood Restaurant 830 Chuck Gray Court

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Offers fried or boiled fish and shrimp and a variety of side items.

Chick-Fil-A 4601 Frederica Street Chicken sandwiches, salads, shakes and sides.

Culver’s Frozen Custard & Butterburgers 3020 Highland Pointe Drive Frozen custard treats, burgers, salads, kids’ meals, chicken to go.

Dairy Queen 1715 Frederica Street 3030 E. 4th St 3224 New Hartford Road Soft-serve ice cream treats, cakes, brazier food & beverages.

Hardee’s 2705 W. Parrish Avenue 3101 Frederica Street Burgers, ham, chicken & roast beef sandwiches and sides.

Kentucky Fried Chicken 4911 Frederica Street 2420 W. Parrish Avenue Chicken dinners, snacks, and sides for dine in or carryout.

Lee’s Famous Recipe 1800 Carter Road 1001 Burlew Boulevard Chicken dinners for one or for a family. Dine in, carryout, or drive-thru.

Long John Silver’s 2519 W. Parrish Avenue 2770 Frederica Street (Wesleyan) 3005 E. 4th St 4939 Frederica Street Fast seafood, fish and chicken. Dine in, carryout, or drive-thru.

McDonald’s 3328 Highway 54 324 Wesleyan Plaza 2306 E. 4th Street 2730 W. Parrish Avenue 4800 Frederica Street Rally’s 1301 Frederica Street Burgers, sandwiches and sides, fresh and hot.

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Ritzy’s 4527 Highway 54 4925 Frederica Street Burgers, fries, and ice cream.

Sonic Drive-In 3107 Frederica Street Old-time drive-in offering burgers, sandwiches, sides, and frozen treats.

Subway 2425 W. Parrish Avenue 3119 Frederica Street 3124 Highway 54 3739 E. 4th Street 636 Southtown Boulevard 3470 New Hartford Road 3151 Highway 54 (inside Walmart) Taco Bell 3335 Villa Point (54) 4620 Frederica Street 2500 W. Parrish Avenue Wendy’s 2934 Highway 54 4545 Frederica Street White Castle 4641 Frederica Street Zaxby’s 5030 Frederica Street Located in front of Towne Square Mall, Zaxby’s offers a variety of chicken and wings.

Ice Cream & Sweets Andria’s Candies 217 Allen St. Andria’s Candies have a tradition of making fine chocolates and candies that traces back to Greek candy-makers coming to U.S. in 1906.

Baskin Robbins 3245 Mt Moriah Ave (54) Colorful ice cream parlor chain known for its many flavors plus sorbet & yogurt.

Cold Stone Creamery 5140 Frederica Street 112 Allen Street (Downtown. Spring & Summer) From unique ice cream creations to smoothies, cakes and shakes.

Nobody serves up the ultimate indulgence like Cold Stone.

Dairy Queen 1715 Frederica Street 3030 E. 4th St 3224 New Hartford Road Soft-serve ice cream treats, cakes, brazier food & beverages.

Dalisha’s Desserts 1010 Allen Street, Ste. 200 Dine-in bakery and dessert cafe, with an emphasis on artistic specialty cakes.

Diane’s Bakery Delights 2710 E. 4th St Donuts, pastries, cookies & decorated cakes made fresh daily.

Dunkin’ Donuts 3011 Frederica Street Donuts, coffee, teas, sandwiches & pastries.

Frailley’s Dari Cream 7140 Highway 81 Soft-serve ice cream treats.

Great American Cookie Company 5000 Frederica Street Located inside Towne Square Mall.

Cookies ready-made or made-toorder, large or small.

Koehler’s Bakery 1801 Carter Road Full line retail bakery offering donuts, pies, cakes, cookies, and breads.

Lic’s Deli & Ice Cream 2120 W. Parrish Avenue Complete line of hand-dipped ice cream and deli sandwiches in the style of an old-fashioned soda fountain shoppe; also bread, cakes, cookies, and chili.

Maggie’s Cakes 3200 Bold Forbes Way Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt 5035 Frederica Street Frozen yogurt, specially selected toppings.

Rolling Pin Pastry Shop 1129 E 18th St 20 kinds of donuts, plus pies and pastries.

The Sweet Shop 121 E. 9th Street Jellies, jams, pies & breads.

Cup Cakery 231 Williamsburg Square 112 Allen Street (Downtown, Spring & Summer) Cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and lunch options.

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Pitmaster tips for

BACKYARD BBQ

BY DANNY MAY

Here in Owensboro, we certainly have some friendly competition among barbecue restaurants. But local pitmasters agree on one thing: when it comes to barbecue sauce, it all comes down to personal taste preference.

For the most part, the food preparation at

the convenience of grilling, you can replicate that

Moonlite, Old Hickory, and Ole South is the same

smoky barbecue pit flavor on a grill by placing a

general process. How they sauce the meat before

foil packet with soaked hickory wood chips in the

they serve it is what gives it that signature taste

middle of your charcoal base. The soaked chips will

unique to each restaurant.

smolder and smoke, putting that smoky goodness

into the meat while it cooks. Leave each side of the

Here are some backyard barbecuing tips to get

that same great taste at home.

packet open so the smoke can escape.

While the meat is cooking, pitmasters baste it

Cooking the Meat

with a “cooking dip.” Says Ole South’s John Storm,

Owensboro-style barbecue is usually slow-

“It’s 90% vinegar, with some spices and salt, which

roasted over wood coals in a “pit” or smoker, which

gives the meat flavor and color and helps keep it

keeps the meat tender and gives it a smoky flavor.

moist.”

“We cook it slow and low,” says Moonlite’s Patrick

Bosley. “We keep our pits between 250-300 degrees

sauce! Most area BBQ sauces are tomato-based and

with hardwood coals, not open flame.” The key to

high in sugar content, which means the sauce will

that, Bosley says, is air regulation and constantly

scorch if it’s on the grill or smoker too long. Old

adding more wood to the coals to regulate the

Hickory’s Steve Christian recommends “pouring

temperature.

the sauce on when the meat is done, then covering

with foil until you’re ready to serve it.”

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you use it, because the spices settle in the bottom

of the jar. Also, warm the sauce before you serve

“The good thing about barbecue is there’s

no right or wrong. Just use whatever (sauce) you

it.

like.” Bosley said. Luckily for us, each restaurant

sells their own signature sauces.

Dip, Hot BBQ Sauce, Very Hot Sauce, Thick n’

Spicy Sauce, and Gourmet Steak Sauce.

Ole South sells their Original Sauce, which is

Moonlite sells their Original Sauce, BBQ The

what they put on all the meat on the buffet in the

Original Sauce is by far the best seller because it’s

restaurant, and a Sweet n’ Smokey Sauce, which

what people are used to getting in the restaurant.

is available at the table. “Our Sweet n’ Smokey

“It’s what we serve on the table and put on the

is cooked a little longer, which makes it thicker,”

carry-out,” Bosley said. The BBQ Dip is not the

says owner Greg Floyd. Floyd plans to add a third

cooking dip; it has much less vinegar. The Hot

sauce soon, which will be a hotter sauce.

BBQ Sauce is similar to the flavor of a hot wing.

The Gourmet Steak Sauce is used a lot in their

Old Hickory sells their Cooking Dip, Original

Sauce, Hot Sauce, and John’s Sweet Heat Sauce.

catering and beef brisket.

According to Christian, “Our Sweet Heat has a

little kick at the end, but it’s not overbearing, and

Cooking Sauce in the gift shop, which Bosley says

the Hot Sauce has more cayenne, so it does have a

is a mix of Original Sauce and BBQ Dip. “It’s

bite.”

great for grilling. It’s actually what I use at home

when I grill.”

To get the best taste and quality at home,

Backyard barbecuers can also buy Moonlite’s

Christian recommends shaking the sauce before

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FAMILY

OWENSBORO DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

August 22, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | English Park The fifth annual festival brings hundreds of participants and thousands of people down to English Park to enjoy the incredible competition of dragon boat racing on the Ohio River along with cultural entertainment and great food.

BALLOONS OVER THE GARDEN

August 28-30 at 6p.m. | Western Kentucky Botanical Garden Enjoy a ride in a hot air balloon over the beautiful gardens at WKBG. There will be children’s activities, delicious food, music and even a lantern release! You won’t want to miss this one of a kind event!

OWENSBORO PARENT BIRTHDAY BASH!

August 2 | RiverPark Center FREE 4th Annual Owensboro Parent Birthday Bash. You are invited to join the fun at the 4th Annual Owensboro Parent Birthday Bash! This FREE, family event features train rides along the Owensboro riverfront, inflatables, vendor booths, birthday cake, fun activities and much more! Register at the door to win thousands of dollars worth of giveaways at the Birthday Bash! Owensboro Parent is excited to be partnering with Independence Bank, as well as Daviess County and Owensboro Public Schools to offer something new this year -- a CoverKids Photo Booth, where you can have your child photographed for a chance to be on the cover of Owensboro Parent Magazine! It will cost $1 for each child to be photographed and entered for the chance to be featured on the cover. After the event, stick around for SUNDAY MOVIES ON THE RIVER hosted by the RiverPark Center. This year’s feature film is “Frozen: Sing Along.”

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OWENSBORO REGIONAL FARMER’S MARKET

All month The Farmer’s Market features locally grown produce, meats, eggs, cut flowers, baked goods and lots of surprises. Taste the difference and support local farmers! SNAP/EBT, WIC and Senior Nutrition checks are welcome.

6:30 a.m. - Noon Saturday at Owensboro Christian Church 6:30 a.m. –Noon Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at Owensboro Christian 1:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, Pleasant Valley Road

HARVEST MARKET 2015

Wednesdays, 1:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Owensboro Health Regional Hospital Back by popular demand, the Harvest Market returns as a joint venture between Owensboro Health and the Owensboro Regional Farmers’ Market. The community is invited to venture through all the savory in-season produce, and ask each farmer for their tips on preparing their products for that full, tummy-loving flavor and nutrition! The Harvest Market will take place every Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. through September 2, 2015. Learn more at www.owensborohealth.org/ harvestmarket

MARKET DAYS

August 1 -2 | 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.

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BIG BLUE RIVERFRONT RELAY August 8 at 6 p.m. | Downtown Owensboro The running party you’ve waited all year for! The Big Blue Relay is back and the second year promises to be BIGGER and BETTER! Enjoy a new, better course, and you still get to run along the best riverfront in the Midwest. The Sledgehammer has been working hard to bring you another top notch event. It’s a 26 lap race around downtown Owensboro starting at 6:00pm on Saturday night, August 8th. You and your team have 6 hours to complete the race! Run one lap and pass the baton or run 6 laps and pass the baton, it’s up to you. We have a new course for 2015.

It will have one aid station with water and snack bars. Runners can tackle the course as a solo runner, a pair, or team (3-4). WALKERS WELCOME! Come down early and set up your team area. Each team is permitted a 10’ x 10’ space along the course. No advertising in your team area without prior approval of the race director. If you are interested in advertising our staff would be happy to meet with you and discuss options.

GLOW IN THE PARK 5K August 8, 8 – 10:30 p.m. | Yellow Creek Park The best way to light up the night! The ultimate party fun run! But

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most importantly, it’s the freakin’ awesome foam-pits-fluorescentcolors-blacklights-glowing-warpaint-dance-moves night you’ll never forget! This event benefits New Beginnings.

FRIDAY AFTER 5 5K August 14 at 6:30 p.m. | McConnell Plaza Race location: Owensboro Riverfront – starting line and finish lines at the intersection of St. Ann and Veteran’s Blvd.

Race Start time: 6:30 pm, race day of registration ends at 6 p.m.

Race Route: Runners will begin at Veterans Blvd and St Ann and head west. Going along the boulevard in front of the Convention Center the course will continue to First Street and hit a long straightaway before wounding through neighborhoods back toward English Park. Coming out onto Dublin Lane and taking a left back onto First Street, runners will reverse the first mile to the boulevard in front of the Convention Center – back to Locust Street. Turning left on to Locust followed by a quick right will put runners back on Veterans Boulevard where they will run the final 300 meters to the finish line where the race began. The course is exactly 5000 meters long.

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SCENE DOWNTOWN

FREE DOWNTOWN CRUISE IN

Every first Saturday from 4 – 9 p.m. | Downtown Owensboro Head Downtown every 1st Saturday from April to October and enjoy classic cars! Free admission and fun for the whole family!

DANCING WITH OUR STARS OWENSBORO STYLE PRESENTED BY THE BOULWARE MISSION FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5

Every Friday from 6 – 10 p.m. | RiverPark Center Owensboro’s signature summer-long, free music festival will feature 50 bands, five venues more than two dozen Class “PreUnions” and grows to include all of the resort-quality Smothers Park and McConnell Plaza on the Owensboro Riverfront.

BOUTIQUE BARGAINS WAREHOUSE SALE

August 1, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Owensboro Convention Center Please join us for the sale event of the season! Owensboro premier boutiques will be under one roof offering fantastic items at unbelievable discounts!

FREE BLUEGRASS ON THE BANKS

First and third Tuesday of each month through October | Smothers Park Overlook The city of Owensboro is brings back Bluegrass On The Banks, showcasing bluegrass music.

FREE LIVE ON THE BANKS

Every Saturday through the summer | Smothers Park Enjoy a mixture of live music every Saturday on the Overlook Stage in Smothers Park and RiverPark Center Gazebo.

FREE DOWNTOWN DATE NIGHT

Every Thursdays at 7 p.m. | River Overlook Stage Free outdoor entertainment through September 3.

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August 8 6 – 11:45 p.m. | Owensboro Convention Center Old National Bank presents the third annual Dancing with Our Stars – Owensboro Style to raise money for Boulware Mission! Six local celebrities will partner with local dancers and perform one number in competition for the mirror-ball trophy. Order of the evening will include red carpet photo opportunity, sit-down dinner & beverage, showcase dance by 2014 champions, dance competition, mirror-ball trophy presentation and open dancing. 2015 celebrities will be revealed on May 21st. Visit owensborocenter.com to vote for your favorite couple or purchase tickets. Tickets are $80 each and may be purchased at Boulware Mission, Old National Bank Downtown or online!

RIVER VALLEY CLUSTER DOG SHOW

August 20-24, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Owensboro Convention Center AKC All Breed Dog Show along with obedience & rally trials. 100s of dogs from all over the U.S. & a few foreign countries. Enjoy the competition, watch the grooming process & learn more about dogs.

Vendors onsite with canine products. Bring the family & enjoy the fur! General Admission $5; Seniors over 60 & children age 5-12 $3; Children 5 and under free.

AN EVENING WITH LEIGH ANNE TOUHY – BENEFIT FOR ALMA RANDOLPH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

August 22 | Owensboro Convention Center An Evening with Leigh Anne Tuohy to benefit the Alma Randolph Charitable Foundation. The woman who was the inspiration for the movie THE BLIND SIDE will be at the Owensboro Convention Center on Saturday, August 22. Check Alma Randolph Charitable Foundation website and Facebook Page for ticket information! www.OwensboroLiving.com

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CONCERT ON THE LAWN PRESENTED BY OWENSBORO SYMPHONY

OPEN BOUNCE NIGHTS

August 8, 5 – 9 p.m. | Kentucky Wesleyan College Bring your family & friends to the lawn to enjoy a night under the stars! Every summer the OSO presents a free concert on the front lawn of Kentucky Wesleyan College and brings both classics and modern music to Owensboro. The winners from OSO’s talent competition, The Stars Among Us, will perform with the orchestra. This FREE, family-friendly event features a themed table-decorating contest and the winner performs with the OSO. Enjoy the best seats on the lawn or reserve a table of eight for $100 by calling 270-684-0661.

LANHAM BROTHER JAMBOREE

August 8, 7 – 9 p.m. | Diamond Lake Resort Good Time Theater Featuring special guests Joe Christian with Steve Clark, Becky and the Butler County Boys, and LIGHTSTRUCK! 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.

BIG O MUSIC FEST

August 15 | Reid’s Orchard Headlining the Big O Music Fest is Jake Owen, Travis Tritt, Eric Pasley, Corey Smith, The Lacs, and Ray Scott. Tickets can only be purchased online at www.bigomusicfest.com.

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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.

DISCOVER THE DINOSAURS August 7 – 9 | Owensboro Convention Center Discover the Dinosaurs is for the entire family, and especially kids, to explore the mystery of prehistoric life in an environment of learning, discovery, and fun. Discover the Dinosaurs is a unique, hands-on exhibit that consists of up to 40 moving and replica museum quality dinosaurs that gives you the opportunity to actually get close and touch the dinosaurs! Beyond the exhibit, additional fun activities are available for kids of all ages, which make spending the day with the dinosaurs a great experience for the entire family. Adults – $18 (13yrs & older); Children – $22 (2-12yrs) EXHIBIT PLUS; Children – $16 (2-12yrs) EXHIBIT ONLY; Seniors – $16 (65+); Children 24 months & under FREE.

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By: Jacqueline Jordan

September 5 from 10-6 | Smothers Park

Live music will set the tone for the day and local

restaurants will offer up food for hungry festival The streets of Downtown Owensboro will come alive with color and music

goers. “We try very hard to keep it local or keep it

on September 5 as the East Bridge Art and Music Festival celebrates its fifth

with local connections,” said Christy Chaney. “We

year, this time in a new location.

ask all vendors to serve us something unique. No

Previously held just east of the blue bridge, the event will move to Smothers

hamburgers or hotdogs.” She added that it’s not

Park for 2015. “We were east of the bridge the first four years and now the bridge

a festival to her until she’s had a tomato pie from

is east of us,” said Katherine Taylor, who started the festival with her sister,

the Miller House, who has supported the festival

Christy Taylor Chaney, in 2011.

from the beginning and handles the food logistics.

Anyone interested in being a food vendor should

From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the park and side streets will become an art lover’s

haven. Approximately 60 artists are expected to participate in the festival. “You

contact Miller House owner Larry Kirk.

should expect to see a lot of different art forms,” Taylor said. “It’s a very laid

back atmosphere to celebrate the arts.”

have moved their store, Studio Slant, from Second

Street to 624 Emory Drive, but they wanted to keep

It’s also a great event for children. Kids tents sponsored by Independence

The shift to the park comes because the sisters

Bank provide a chance for budding artists to get in touch with their creativity,

the festival downtown for an artsy vibe.

offering a place where they can craft several small art projects for free.

The street chalking contest, a crowd favorite featuring chalk murals on

10,000 people into downtown last year. The new

the streets, will return this year. “Anyone can do the contest,” said Taylor,

location will quell worries about space limitations

“ It’s usually schools and businesses but you could get a group of friends

and the organizers are pleased. Said Chaney: “Now

together.” The registration form for the contest is available online at www.

as we get bigger and bigger each year, the sky is the

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limit.”

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EAST BRIDGE CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS AND A NEW LOCATION

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OWENSBORO MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL By: Ashley Sorce

August 15 | 1328 Griffith Avenue

Each year, on the 3rd Saturday of August, First

to visit, informing them about various cultures and traditions.

Presbyterian Church hosts the Owensboro Multicultural

Entertainers will take to the stage all day, including Justin

Festival on the front lawn at 1328 Griffith Avenue. The 17th

Willis, a local hip hop dancer, as well as Chinese, Burmese,

annual Owensboro Multicultural Festival will occur August

and Latino performers, among others. A variety of food from

15, 2015, and is free for the whole community. It is the hope

many cultures, including Mexico, China, Japan, Philippines,

of First Presbyterian Church to foster understanding and

and India will be available for festival goers that want a true

respect for similarities and differences in order to build a

multicultural experience.

stronger community, celebrate diversity and reach beyond

ourselves. Thousands of visitors come to enjoy a day of

opportunity to educate people about the different cultures

cultural activities at different booths, watch a variety of

that are represented in our community,” said Debbie McCoy,

shows and enjoy ethnic foods of different origins.

festival chairman. “Understanding others’ traditions makes

us stronger as a community.”

This year’s festival will offer 30 display booths for people

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THE LAST WORD OWENSBORO DINING THROUGH THE YEARS

There was a time

– not so long ago, to all you young whippersnappers out there – when it would have been not only possible, but actually easy, to list every restaurant in Owensboro.

There just weren’t that many.

Some of them had apparently been around forever, and it was easy to believe they would always be there.

But now, only “old people” like me remember places like Velotta’s, a pink building near the corner of Frederica and 25th Streets. As a child, of course, I was more interested in the Dairy Drive-In, just a little to the south. I guess I assumed I would eat at either one I wanted to when I grew up.

But by that time, they were both gone.

Of course, when I was a kid, eating out anywhere was a treat. A rare treat.

Every once in a great while, my mother would take me out to eat at Cornell’s Restaurant.

She knew the Cornell brothers – Troy, Fred and Kayo – and sometimes one of them would come and sit at our booth and talk with my mom about people and places they knew, while I ate my hamburger and sipped a Coke from a classic glass; you know, the ones that were small at the bottom and big at the top.

This was when Cornell’s was on New Hartford Road. I have the vague idea that there had been another location earlier, but when Mom and the Cornell brothers started reminiscing, I tended to lose interest in the conversation and let my mind wander off on things more interesting than what I envisioned as “the horse and buggy days.”

Oh, how I wish I could sit in that booth just one more time. Forget the Coke; I would drink in every word they said, and be thirsty for so much more.

I remember the Royce and the Gem, and the original 8-Ball. There was a rumor that women weren’t allowed in the 8-Ball, so when I was

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about 15 years old, I walked in one day, sat at the bar and ordered a hamburger. Nobody told me to leave. I got my burger, which was good, but it was something of a letdown to be served without comment or commotion after working up my courage to confront an injustice that apparently never existed.

One of these days, I’ll tell my grandchildren that I remember the first McDonald’s in town. (I’m sure they will think I rode my dinosaur through the drive-through, which I suppose is karma’s way of paying me back for those “horse and buggy” thoughts mentioned earlier.)

Anyway, the first McDonald’s was at Wesleyan Park Plaza. When Mom finally did take us there to eat, I was in no hurry to go back. Frankly, I figured the place would go out of business.

There could surely be no future for a joint that served flat, tasteless hamburgers on thin buns with watery ketchup that were nowhere near as good as the thick, juicy, flavorfully seasoned burgers Mom prepared in the cast-iron frying pan at home.

So much for my career as a prophet.

A lot of restaurants have come and gone, and they will continue to do so. I can’t keep up with all the new places that have opened in the past few years. There have even been a few that opened and closed before I ever knew they were there at all.

As this issue illustrates, it’s always fun to trade opinions about favorites – who has the best burger, the best deal on appetizers, the best atmosphere.

But when I reflect on the dining experiences I have enjoyed the most, I realize that, yeah, quality of food is nice, price is important, atmosphere is a factor, but as my heart fills with memories of special times spent breaking bread, it doesn’t matter whether that bread was a cheap burger bun or an elegant dinner roll. What makes those moments and those memories so dear are the people, the precious people, with whom those meals were shared.

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