October // November 2022 HENDERSON FAMILY 5 IN EVERY ISSUE 6 From the Editor 7 The Buzz 8 Parent Profile MAKING IT 9 Recipe Get festive with a healthy Halloween snack board. 12 Craft Time Have some fall art fun with leaves. SPECIAL SECTION 25 Family Favorites Did your faves make the cut? Discover the winners of our 2o22 Family Favorites contest! 48DISCOVER The Book Nook There is nothing better than reading with your child—here is a must-read list for the season. 50 Gratitude Changes Everything Find happiness by being thankful. 57 Include Your Dog in Your Family photos Use these tips to include a furry family member in your fall photos. OUT & ABOUT 34 9 Local Things To Do This Season Events and fun things to do close to home. 61 Kids Meal Deals When and where to take your kids to eat for the best deals. FROM READERSOUR 62 Back-To-School Photos submitted to our Facebook page. Contents October // November 2022 20 First Female Honor Flight Local Woman Shares Her Story of Serving in the Air Force 16 The Colorwheel Kids Every Kid is an Artist with Different Abilities 14 Curious Cousins How a Love for Vintage and Antiques Turned into a Thriving Family Business
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When we went on vacation this summer, we took a lot of our food down with us. While packing, I found I didn’t own a tote giving me enough space for all of our boxed goods. I recently came across some shopping bags at Tuesday Morning, and I was so excited. They are very large and can be used for so much — grocery items, gifts for birthdays, holidays or showers, beach items, sports gear, etc. I have used mine for so much already!
LYNDI MAUK Editor, Henderson Family Magazine
First Little Readers
FROM THE EDITOR
If your kids are like mine, they love arts and crafts. However, with arts and crafts comes a lot of supplies. From crayons and markers to glue, scissors and more! I came across a craft supply organizer on Amazon offering 8 removable containers. It has been so perfect to sit in the middle of their table. Not only can my kids remove the container they need, but they are able to spin the tray around to access whatever supply they need, too.
If you have a child beginning to read, we love the “First Little Readers” book sets. They are perfect for young children of all ages and reading levels.
This issue features our “Family Favorites” contest. You the readers had the opportunity to vote all of your favorites in Henderson. From food and finances to automotive and medical, we are excited to share the winners inside!
all weather is just around the corner, and after the extremely hot temperatures we had this summer, I am ready for some cooler weather. I am looking forward to all things fall in the coming months - football, bonfires, pumpkin pie, family gatherings and more!
My youngest started preschool this year, and he absolutely loves it. It makes this mama very happy to see him excited and smiling each day he walks into school. I am so excited to watch my daughter grow this school year in her academics, too. As a parent, it warms your heart to see your children master skills and tasks they have been working so hard to achieve.
Lyndi's Top Picks
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Charcuterie boards are the new thing, and you don’t want to miss our healthy Halloween snack board! Whether you will be going to a Halloween gathering, or you want a fun way to serve your kiddos and their friends on Halloween night, this is a fun and easy board to put together. Plus, the healthy option balances out all the candy the kids will be bringing home. A great way to justify all the sugar, right?We have also included a fun and easy fall leaf craft your kids are sure to enjoy making! We want to thank our amazing advertisers, as you are the reason we are a FREE magazine. We hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween and a Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Fall!
6 HENDERSON FAMILY October // November 2022 EDITORIAL EDITOR Lyndi Mauk CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jamie lyndi@tannerpublishing.com.WeDoAmandaJacquelineChristinaAlexanderDaltonGretchenRossRussellWaggenerAshleyWeddingyouhaveastoryidea?wanttohearfromyou!Emailyoursuggestionto ADVERTISING ACCOUNT DIRECTORS Brock Quinton Robert Williams Henderson Family is a FREE magazine because of community support. Thank you to the great group of businesses and organizations who advertise. For more information about advertising call 888-304-5416 or brock@tannerpublishing.com.email DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY GRAPHIC DESIGNERS AndreaMonicaRobersonTapp STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Jamie Alexander PHOTOGRAPHERCONTRIBUTING Darrin Phegley ON THE COVER Illustration by Andrea Roberson DISTRIBUTION DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Dave Mackey To add your business or organization to our distribution list, give us a call 888-304-5416.at ONLINE facebook.com/hendersonfamilymagazinehendersonfamilymagazine.com TANNER PUBLISHING CO. PUBLISHER Jason Tanner 2624 New HartfordBuildingRd,A Owensboro, KY 42302
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On Saturday, August 20, community members met at the Henderson County Public Library’s Washington Street entrance for an easy-walking tour with Tom Jake. He guided those who had registered through downtown Henderson, where they stopped along their tour at local restaurants to learn about the stories behind the eateries and the buildings they are located in.
HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTS THE FLAVOR OF WALKINGHENDERSONTOUR
NEW JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS NOW OPEN
October // November 2022 HENDERSON FAMILY 7 THE BUZZ
The new Jefferson Elementary School opened its doors for the 2022-2023 school year. The earthwork and permit from the city was started in July 2020 with the completion occurring in July 2022 right before the new school year started.
The new school offers a modern media center with innovative technology, a spacious gymnasium that can hold the entire student body with a stage to allow for a variety of uses. The school has a FEMA tornado safe room and corridor that can protect every student and teacher within the building. The school building has 18 classrooms, can accommodate 400 students, has an art/music room, computer lab, and four resource rooms. This beautiful new school wouldn’t be what it is without the construction manager, Codell Construction and the architect, Hafer Design. The students, teachers and staff are thrilled about their new school!
PARENT PROFILE
How do you balance family life and being a family-owned hometown pharmacy?
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Tell us a little about yourself (Family, kids, pets, etc)
I worked for them for over a decade learning the ends and outs and even the business aspects of how to operate a successful business. Somewhere in that time my passion grew for the job, and I decided this was what I was called to do and set out on the educational journey it took to make this a reality.
If you like to work you don’t mind it. I have always given 110% and made all of my previous jobs my own, so this is just the same except I don’t have to ask for permission to do what I feel is right.
What advice would you give to someone interested in becoming a pharmacist? Do it! Make sure your heart is in patient care and don’t look back. HF
Did you always know you wanted to be a pharmacist?
This is always a struggle with any business owner. Working many hours for corporations, I felt like I was missing out on too much so I made the leap to make it better. In doing so, you will see my children in the store periodically. Any of my late night runs to and from the pharmacy to take care of an urgent care/ emergency room discharge, you will see them with me. Make the business a family affair, and you can blur the lines some to make a new normal and it’s no longer all work, it’s family time as well.
No. I have always loved animals and was set on being a veterinarian since I was a child. I was a waiter at a restaurant for my first job, and a pharmacist couple (Rick and Ginny Clements) were regulars and eventually offered me a job in the pharmacy.
What do you enjoy most about what you do? What is most challenging as a pharmacist?
What is it like working and running your own pharmacy?
My family originates from Henderson and this has always been home no matter where we have lived. We knew that once all our education was finished this was where we wanted to call home. My wife, Brittany Butler, and I have been married for 10 years and have 6 children together and are expecting our 7th in February. (Carter 12, Aurora 9, Athena 8, Azalea 6, Caspian 4, Cassius 2). We have 2 goldendoodles, 2 cats and 2 guinea pigs that just had their first litter of 3. We are a deep rooted Catholic family and love that we can send our children to Holy Name School. Our children are the “Why” in everything we do. We work hard and teach them that hard work does pay off with the right attitude. I had very humble beginnings and climbed to the top on the principles that I teach my children. Our goal in life is to raise a close family that not only take care of each other but helps others as well. I have always been called to serve and to help those in need, and I felt like being a Pharmacist and opening my own business was the best way to accomplish that.
Chris Butler
The most challenging part has to be staying abreast with all the clinical knowledge. We are constantly learning, innovating and challenging each other to push the boundaries of what has been the status quo here for so long. It takes an enormous amount of time and effort but the level of care we provide will always be worth it.
Where did the idea originate from to offering additional services outside of pharmaceuticals to your storefront? (Home decor, gifts, ice cream shop, etc).
My wife actually had the idea, and as we were renovating the old Frank G Schmitt building, we noticed we had WAY more room than we needed and we could offer something different here. The idea was to bring back quality care that was once the pillar in pharmacy, and in doing so, led us to just bringing the fashioned feel of a pharmacy as well. We have many stop in and reminisce with our old photos of the town or their experiences here in the store with Hazel.
I love the fact that I get to work around like minded individuals and take care of people in their times of need. It is very rewarding when people know that you are the one that they can call on, and you will always show up to assist in any way you can to make a situation better. Being an owner, I can open my store any time I need to make sure my patients are taken care of. By doing this, it will bring patient care to an entirely different level than Henderson has ever seen. This is the way pharmacy should be, and others are taking notice and it will shape the way patients in Henderson receive care.
Making it CRAFTS, RECIPES, AND ACTIVITIES FAMILIES CAN ENJOY TOGETHER HEALTHY HALLOWEENSNACKBOARD HEALTHY HALLOWEENSNACKBOARD Recipes & Photos by Jamie Alexander
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Are you hosting a spooky movie night for your kids and their friends? Since they are likely already getting overloaded with sugary candy when they go trick-ortreating, we created a fun snack board with healthier (but still tasty) alternatives to help balance things out! These are all simple to make and can be thrown together fairly quickly. The list below explains how to create some of the different elements, but feel free to add your own healthy snacks (including fruit and veggie sticks) to the mix. Adding candy eyes can basically turn any snack into an “on-theme” treat!
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Preheat an oven to 375 degrees, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the dough out, and squish the seams together, before using a pizza cutter to slice the dough into long, narrow strips. Wind the dough around each hot dog, leaving a little gap for the faces. Bake following crescent roll instructions and stick candy eyes to the “face” with ketchup or mustard.
JAMIE ALEXANDER is a nationally published culinary and commercial photographer working as a full-time staff photographer for Tanner Publishing. She has a knack for making tasty food and pretty art. See more of her portfolio at jaastudios.com.
Dip of choice Halloween cookie cutters
Spread peanut butter on a cracker, then break four pretzel sticks in half to fan around the cracker and make spider legs. Top with the other cracker and stick chocolate chips to the top with more peanut butter!
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Happy fall, y’all and happy crafting!
If you make these adorable crafts, be sure to tag a photo of them on our social media accounts! We would love to see them!
ASHLEY WEDDING is the editor of Owensboro Parent Magazine. She enjoys everyday adventures with her husband, Drew, and their three kids, Avery, Reed and Mason.
Let your child create whatever they want with your collections! Glue the leaves to paper as animals, vehicles, shapes, numbers - get creative! Use paint, markers, pen - whatever you have around.
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Take advantage of the changing weather and create some fall masterpieces with your kids! No need to run to the craft store, use what you have in your own backyard. Grab some leaves, sticks, seeds — whatever looks interesting! Make sure you grab a variety of shapes and colors.
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FALL ART FUN
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THE PEOPLE AND PLACES THAT MAKE HENDERSON GREAT
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Community
“Community not competition.” A slogan cousins Jasmine Elzy and Kyla Ford plan on putting into practice while running their business, Corkscrew Curiosities. Their shop specializing in vintage items, antiques, oddities and handmade wares is nestled along North Main Street in downtown Henderson.
Written by Gretchen Ross // Photo by Darrin Phegley
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How a Love of Vintage and Antiques
COUSINSCurious
Turned into a Thriving Family Business
After almost two years, the cousins decided to take a leap and move to their current location on North Main in August 2022. An endeavor they believe would make their grandmother proud. “She would be so obsessed,” said Ford. “She
“We want to offer a warm, welcoming, hometown feel.”
A THRIFTY FAMILY
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Corkscrew stands out from the moment you open the door complete with a skeleton to greet customers. “We sell taxidermy, wet specimens,” said Jasmine Elzy, co-owner of Corkscrew Curiosities. “We have a wet specimen of a two headed pig, fossils, natural history.”
of 2020 to open an online shop through ETSY. “We both had so much stuff in our basements and things we had been collecting,” said Ford. “We started with what we already owned.”
OPENING THEIR DOORS
Walking through the store, influences of Stanley stand out. Copies of old editions of the Henderson Gleaner are for sale along with soap left over from Hotel Soaper. Coffee tins, velvet paintings and old VHS movies are on display against the teal painted walls. If you’re in the market for an embalming machine from the 1930’s, you’re in luck.
A favorite of Ford’s? An antique cooling table. “It unfolds so the undertaker can take it into the house where he would display the body and they would put these giant ice blocks underneath them to keep the body cold for display,” said Ford.
The store plans on hosting pop-up events and markets during the holiday season. The two also feature companies that create handmade cards and jewelry. Elzy even designs earrings made from green uranium glass that glows under a black light; another endeavor they think would make their grandmother proud.
The two credit their grandmother, Anna Jane Stanley, also known as “Nana” for showing them the importance of spending time together. “We’ve always been a thrifty family growing up,” said Elzy. “Our nana would take us on the weekends. I remember holding the newspaper in the passenger seat trying to find addresses and signs, and we would get donuts from Golden Glaze.” Those weekend adventures to garage sales and antiquing became a treasure hunt. The kids searched for toys, while Stanley kept an eye out for jewelry and glassware. “She picked up what caught her eye—what looked interesting,” said Elzy. “She had a good sense of what was something—certain items like silver and gold and coins.” It was that keen eye that Ford believes the two inherited from their grandmother, along with Stanley’s business sense. “She had an eye for stuff people loved,” said Kyla Ford. “But she told me do not open a restaurant.”
Mimicking her grandmother’s entrepreneurial spirit, Jasmine worked not only in graphic design but for a tax office. Kyla worked in emergency dispatch and at USI before stepping away to pursue Corkscrew full-time. After a Facebook conversation, the cousins decided in July
THE CONTINUESENTREPRENEURSHIP
GRETCHEN ROSS is a local journalist who currently lives in Newburgh. She loves theatre, running, volunteering, and shopping things small town.
would be here all the time. She would love that we’re downtown now.”
former restaurant: Corkscrew Deli. Stanley worked at the deli before buying the business and was a fixture of the restaurant for close to two decades before she sold it. “It very much consumed her life, “ said Elzy. “She was a single mother. Raising kids and running a business— it’s hard, hard work. It was swimming upstream as she described it. She loved it and loved her customers.”
You can find Corkscrew Curiosites at 111 N. Main Street in downtown Henderson. Opened Tuesday - Saturday from 10am - 5pm, they are ready to help you with all your vintage, antique, oddities and handmade needs. HF
The cousins’ love of vintage finds dates back to when they were little girls growing up in Henderson. “We’ve all been pretty close,’’ said Jasmine Elzy. “Kyla and I are very similar in our interests in vintage and weird things. We are basically clones of each other.”
“We are reusing things people would look over and showing them what it can look like in a modern time,” said Elzy. As the two sell items, their goal is to source them ethically. “Stay accessible to everyone who walks through the door,” said Ford. “We want to have something everyone can buy. Not just people investing in their collection. We love the cute, kitschy bright antiques.”
The pandemic motivated both Jasmine and Kyla to make the jump to become full-time business owners. “Working for ourselves is more fulfilling,” said Elzy. “It brings more joy to our lives. By the fall of 2020, the two had a space to sell their antiques and vintage products at The Elms Consignments.
A few doors down from Corkscrew Curiosities at the corner of Main and 1st Streets, sits the storefront of Stanley’s
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Taylor started out with the State Police working for commercial vehicle reinforcement, with the weigh station across the bridge being her main location. She then moved to Madisonville Police Department and finished off at Spencer County Indiana Sheriff’s Department. They cover Rockport all the way up to Santa Claus, IN. Her goal was to retire from there. Levi’s diagnosis was KIDS
THE COLORWHEEL
Taylor was born and raised in Henderson, and she always knew she was called to serve others. “In high school, I wanted to join the Air Force and be a flight nurse. That was my goal. I wanted to have a lifelong career. I didn’t want children or to be married. I wanted to literally be in and out of the United States.” However, her plans changed when she gave birth to her first child and had to re-evaluate what she wanted to do. Knowing she wouldn’t be joining the Air Force, she knew doing police work
EVERY KID IS AN ARTIST WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES
Written by Lyndi Mauk • Photos by Darrin Phegley
“I am so sorry. He doesn’t have any vision at all.” Words no parent is ever prepared to hear, Taylor Heady and her husband, Gavin, were given their son, Levi’s, diagnosis of optic nerve hypoplasia when he was only six-months-old. It is a rare but leading condition in childhood blindness. They were told if Levi does have vision it is maybe light perception. Taylor explained, “In the first trimester, your optic nerves form. His did not. The circumference of a straw is what your normal optic nerves look like and his are about string size, so that gives you a comparison.” Although their journey has been hard and brought them many challenges and obstacles, it has led Taylor down a path she never imagined.
THE DREAM
A path bringing joy and serving in a way she never dreamed, and this is only the beginning.
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is where she was being called. A close family friend, whose father was a sheriff’s deputy, suffered a heart attack in the line of duty while talking a lady down from a suicide attempt. This was another tug at her heart that she wanted to do this kind of work. She had the same aspect of wanting to serve others.
And she thought, “I need an art studio that makes that happen for other kids like LastLevi!”year, Taylor and her husband talked about renovating their attic and
“Levi is a sensory kid,” Taylor said. “Sensory art is essentially what helps him to get better and more tolerable of different textures. It doesn’t seem like such a chore or therapy because kids think they are just playing when really kids are getting used to these textures without them comprehending that’s what they are doing. For example, there might be a child who doesn’t like the texture of mashed potatoes but will play with play-doh.”
turning it into an art studio. She even made a Facebook post asking if there was anyone interested in art classes if they were to redo their attic. She had a ton of comments. Although they eventually completed their attic and turned it into their family hang out/office, their renovations were put on hold when the December 2021 tornado hit Western
at the height of COVID, and Taylor was working 80+ hours a week. She knew very quickly it was not in the cards for her to stay on as a sheriff to care for her son. “I worked for the first female sheriff in Indiana. That was amazing to me. She was phenomenal. I learned a lot from her. I stayed on with reserves up until about six months ago and then turned everything in. That is when I really decided I am done.”
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Taylor had been babysitting some friend’s kids at her house, and the kids were always painting and doing crafts and sidewalk chalk. Taylor explained the moment the idea to open an arts and crafts studio came to light. “I was watching the neighborhood kids - what they say are neurotypical, so no different abilities - and watching the kids interact with Levi and how it was second nature to them. And I thought, a few months ago they didn’t know how. They would come in and yell at him saying hi thinking he couldn’t hear. Once they got acclimated with Levi, they understood he was like every other kid but there are certain things that needed to be done.”
She offers drop-in sessions, but they are sessions that are based on life skills. For example, they have offered a junior makeup artist, junior gardener, and a junior cake decorating class. They have a junior tattoo artist class coming up with an entire crew coming over from Evansville to lead the class.Monthly memberships are available. Children ages 2-5 is $65 and ages 6+ is $85 per month. This fee includes all supplies, crafts and a snack. Drop-in sessions can be found on her Facebook page with a link to sign-up. Most classes offer 10-12 spots. Donations and sponsorships are always welcome,Althoughtoo.
TaylorKentucky.helped with search and rescue all week and then ended up helping people find their belongings before more rain came. The time they got around to completing their attic, Taylor felt they needed a different space. She initially had no intentions of opening an art studio anytime soon but, “God just kept opening doors,” expressed the determined mother.
SHINING LIGHT ON A NEW PURPOSE
Taylor explains how she has structure but yet doesn’t. Every week there is a common theme among all of her classes,
“It’s a place where the football kid can come do stuff with the kid who likes to sit in the corner and read.” These are the connections Taylor is wanting to bring to the surface through her studio. It is more than an arts and crafts studio for her. It is bringing kids of different abilities and interests together. Kids have a choice when they come to The Colorwheel Kids. Taylor lets them go play, and then when they want to come and try something out they can. Those on the spectrum may just go to the calm down or sensory space and not even participate in the art activity for that day. She lets them make it their choice to migrate into the studio and see what this art thing is about. “Behind this door, this is the one space you don’t have to make your child fit the mold. This can be an hour of them being them!”
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come because they do other things besides art. For example, one night they made painted foam airplanes and used bedazzled glitter. They do a pinewood derby. “It’s not just one interest,” Taylor explained.
Taylor comes from a family of artists, she says, “I enjoy having guest artists. I am here to participate with them and DIY the heck out of some stuff.”
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Taylor is excited to continue to see her studio and vision grow. When she opened, she thought she might have 1520 kids interested. Currently, she has 48 monthly memberships and 1,200 likes on Facebook. “That is 1,200 more that didn’t comprehend the different abilities.” It is so important to her to bring awareness to all different abilities and how beneficial it is to co-mingle for kids. The studio was recently asked to participate in the Wendell Foster Expo in TheyOwensboro.arealsooffering special adult drop-ins now. Parent’s nights. “We have a DIY cornhole board coming up. Winner takes all. The group decides how much they want to put in. Tacoholics is bringing the ChimiTruck, too.” She wants everyone to know that the studio is versatile and not
The Colorwheel Kids opened its door in May 2022, offering an Open House with its first class being held on Monday, June 6. “It’s been a learning experience with what works and what doesn’t. This is an arts and crafts studio where we do lots of handson things, especially those with autism, where kids can co-mingle. It doesn’t matter what you look like, who you are or what your background is. It helps make things seem like second nature with the different abilities.”Alot of times, kids gather when they have common interests, but here Taylor encourages kids who don’t even like art to
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Taylor told of the first moment she experienced her hope for the studio playing out. There was a student who attends regularly who is nonverbal but makes noises. One night, a new little girl attended a class. The little girl sitting next to her tapped her shoulder and said, “It’s okay. He calms down. That’s just normal.” Taylor said she had to go into her office and try not to cry. The retired deputy said, “It was like when the bulletproof vest came off, it was okay to cry over everything under the sun.” If Taylor has made that one difference, it is enough for her.
but she wants it to be what the kids make it. Having flexibility makes it more fun for kids of all abilities. One week, her classes focused on pointillism. The older group did an actual project, the intermediate group did a pointillism pond - a group projectwhere they used blue paint and cotton balls. The little group had water cans and Taylor made rainbow lines. The little ones had to fingerpaint dots.
“I wanted to live with a purpose, and this studio had a purpose. We are all artists, but we all have different abilities!”
But, what’s next? After hearing from parents in Madisonville, Hopkinsville and even as far as Crittenden County interested in what Taylor’s studio was providing, Taylor and Gavin have decided to take it to the next level. They are currently looking to purchase a school bus to offer a “color-onwheels” mobile bus. Taylor’s husband is a project manager for a restoration company, so he is very handy. They are going to renovate and make a mobile bus that visits different locations one weekend a month. However, this will take money to make this goal happen. Taylor has a GoFundMe, but she doesn’t feel like many yet comprehend the idea of the purpose of her studio and just see them as an arts and crafts studio. The excited studio owner said, “There is so much more that goes on here. It’s almost like a Therementorship.”isanArts for All program in Kentucky who plans to come down in September for them to potentially receive a grant from. They also received a grant
The possibilities are endless if they can purchase a bus to renovate. Taylor says she could take it to field day at the schools, TriFest and surrounding fairs and do walk-up crafts. When she thinks about what she wants the bus to be - wild and crazy! “I want the kids who are part of the studio to have a part in doing it. I want people to see it from a mile away, look into it and learn more about the different abilities!”
just for little kids. They can offer birthday parties, baby showers, etc.
MAKING A LARGER IMPACT
“I was heartbroken when I left the sheriff’s department. I’ve always felt that God put me here for a reason. I’m not here to just live my life. I am here to live a life to serve others in some aspect. I felt that was my last shot. I felt like I almost let that down. I didn’t know how I was going to make an impact any larger than what I was already doing. But once I started to piece together and look at talents of my own to serve in a different aspect, it made the
Her previous experience has helped her in this new studio. For example, law enforcement helps within her studio when reading body language. There was a little boy who is bipolar who attends her studio. She could tell one evening he was going to have an episode by his body language. She was able to get him to the calm down room beforehand, and he told her he is thankful he has a place to go.
To learn more about The Colorwheels Kids, or to find out about their upcoming classes, you may visit their website at www. thecolorwheelkids.net, call them at 270844-2513 or find them on Facebook. HF
LYNDI MAUK, editor of Henderson Family Magazine, was born and raised in the Bluegrass State. She is grateful to be going through life alongside her husband and best friend, Brandon, and being a mother to their two kids.
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from 911 Gives Hope. Taylor fought in “Guns N’ Hoses” so she is close with that organization.
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The military has come a long way regarding opportunities offered to women and minorities, but in 1973 the options were few for Ramona; or so she thought. Early into her career at Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi, Ramona refused to settle for only the jobs primarily set aside for women. While on casual status there, she had a runner come to her requesting that she report to the DA. “I grew up watching Perry Mason. I thought it meant District Attorney,” she giggled, “I thought, oh my gosh, I’m in
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HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
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CHANGE OF PLANS
Having an accomplished military career complete with many “firsts” was never in the original plans for Henderson native, Ramona Turner. “My father served in the Korean War and was shot. In my eyes, as a little girl, Uncle Sam shot my daddy. “I didn’t want anything to do with military,” says the poised lady, sitting with perfect posture in her downtown Henderson home. However, the plans she had made for herself to become a special education teacher changed after she graduated high school in 1973. “There wasn’t any money at that time. I didn’t know about scholarships or how to apply.” Being the tenacious person she is, she couldn’t let that roadblock stop her from moving forward. She began to explore other options, which landed her in a field she never dreamed she’d be in.
“This man who worked with my father had a daughter who had just joined the Air Force.” This had until this point been a path that Ramona had not considered, given the trauma she felt as a child when her father was injured while serving in the army during the war. “Daddy mentioned to me that if I wanted to talk to him that would be fine, but only for the Air Force or the Navy. He did not want me near the Army or Marines.” She found another path to her college dream once she discovered that she could serve in the military for 4 years, going to school while she was there. This seemed like the solution to her problem, and she signed up. Undecided on which branch to join, she took the exam for both the Air Force and the Navy. “I did better on the Navy one, but the Air Force treated me better so that’s where I went,” admitted Turner. Originally thinking she would only be in for 4 years and would likely be assigned to an administrative or nursing duty because she was female, she had the lowest of expectations.
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trouble!” However, for military purposes, DA stands for Director of Administration. In that DA’s office, Ramona was greeted by a “female zebra” (referring to the stripes on her uniform). The DA’s boss was a female Lieutenant Colonel. The young 18-year-old, fresh recruit had never seen women in these high-ranking positions. These 2 women would become mentors to the ambitious Ramona in her efforts to crash through glass ceilings as she built her career. “I could not have had better mentors. The strength of character they had. The belief they had in me,” Ramona says passionately and with tears in her eyes. Decades later she still recalls their role in helping her with vivid clarity. The confidence these women helped build within Ramona gave her the gumption to apply to be a Base Honor Guard, a role set aside for only men at that time. After she applied, she was told she could not join the Honor Guard because she was a woman. Lieutenant Colonel “saw red” upon hearing of this news from a disappointed Ramona. She marched her into the Inspector General’s office, firmly telling Ramona to “tell him what you just told me.” Ramona smiles ear to ear recalling how that’s what it took for change. “I was selected for Base Honor Guard Team; the first female!”
Honor Guard was just the 1st in a long string of accomplishments she can boast of now, including being the recipient of the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon, and Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, just to name a few. She went on to be stationed all over the country. She has been stationed in Texas, Mississippi, Hawaii, Virginia, Colorado and even the Pentagon. “There are more people
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that would be honoring women who have served. Ramona applied and to no one’s surprise, was accepted to participate. The flight, which took place June 11, 2022, was one she will not forget.
“They had the highest-ranking military woman in history as our guest speaker. Her name is General Lori Robinson. She just recently retired. Not only was she a 4-star General, but she was the first female commander of a war fighting command.” Ramona’s excitement was unable to be masked with sharing about how far women have come since she enlisted back in 1973. “She was dynamo!”
The morning after the dinner was the big event. “We were all assigned a flight buddy. There were 132 of us on that flight times 2. It was an incredible day,” Ms. Turner’s voice escalates with enthusiasm as she goes on to describe the event, “They sent us off with bagpipes. We had a water salute from the fire department. We had our own plane, our own service attendants, our own pilots. When we got to DC, the DC fire department did a water salute as well. As we deplaned, there were all these people at our gate dressed in red, white, and blue cheering and clapping for us. There was a quartet of men singing. There were banners hanging from the rafters.” The group of honored veterans were then taken to the Military Women’s Memorial. “Our histories and pictures are all there for perpetuity; we are all there now,” she boasted. The group went to Arlington, watched the changing of the guard and to the World War II memorial. At the end of their exhilarating day, they began their journey back home where they were cheered along the way.
HONOR FLIGHT KENTUCKY
COMMUNITY
HFK began accepting applications for “female veterans of all ages” for a flight
in that building than in the whole county of Henderson,” she continues describing the grandeur of the world’s largest office building, “It has miles of corridor. I don’t even know how many water fountains. It has so many cafeterias. It even has a post office, a bank, and a hospital; you could live there and never need to leave.” Despite the historical significance and size of the structure she explained that “it never felt crowded.” Ramona retired from the military in 1995. She had a family and eventually moved back to Henderson to help look after her aging father. Even after seeing the country and serving it at the highest levels she acknowledges “there is no place like home.”
According to Honor Flight Kentucky (HFK) they are a “501(c)3 with the mission of flying World Word II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans to see the memorials in Washington, D.C., that are dedicated to their service and sacrifice. This is a one-day, all expenses paid trip that leaves from and returns to Bluegrass Airport in Lexington.”
The night before, the women chosen for the flight attended a dinner hosted by the Kentucky Historical Society in Frankfort.
She again filled with tears of sheer pride when we recalled a quote from General Robinson. The night before the flight at the dinner, the General told the women, “Your shoulders are the broadest of all because the rest of us stood on them.” The trail-blazing Ramona Turner, along with other brave, determined women along the way, helped make the road for women coming in behind them a bit smoother.
AMANDA WAGGENER is a blogger for the Huffington Post, author of No Grit No Pearl blog site and is a native of Henderson. She and her husband are the parents of two teenagers who they are raising with as much zeal as they can muster.
Judging by the smile on her face, she feels it was worth it. HF
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“When we came back from our flight, General Lori Robinson, US Air Force retired, was there waiting for us in her military uniform, blinded by the light of the 8 stars on her shoulders, 4 on each side. She was cheering for us. She was hugging us as we walked through. Some of the women on this flight had never felt appreciated until then. The trip was the pinnacle of their time in the military.”
POWERFUL ENDING TO A POWERFUL DAY
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SPECIAL SECTION
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We are excited to announce the winners of our 3rd Annual Henderson Family Favorites contest, where you, our loyal and trustworthy readers, have the opportunity to make your voices heard. Hundreds of you cast your votes for your favorite local spots — from pediatrician to preschools, and sweet treats to boutiques. Take a look at all of the 2022 Family Favorites and see if your choices made the cut.
ROAST COFFEE BAR
Favorite Burger Joint
Favorite Food Truck
PLATINUM WINNER
HOMER’S BARBECUE
You can find Trappin Chick’n parked in different locations throughout Henderson. They offer wings, sliders, quesadillas loaded red potatoes, fries, nachos and more. Check out their Facebook page to find there they are headed to serve the community next.
GOLD WINNER
PLATINUM WINNER SIDEWALK CAFÉ
GOLD WINNER
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GOLD WINNER
PLATINUM WINNER
TACOHOLICS
Homer’s Barbeque is a local barbeque joint located in downtown Henderson offering smoked meats, craft sides and more.
GOLD WINNER
TRAPPIN CHICK’N
Roast Coffee Bar is the perfect place to grab your morning brew, offering a variety of delicious coffee and latte flavors. Not a coffee drinker? Grab a refreshing iced tea instead and satisfy your sweet tooth with fresh made muffins, scones, or parfaits to go along with your favorite Roast beverage.
Favorite Sandwich Shop
Sidewalk Cafe is a family-owned business serving the Henderson community. Offering a variety of sandwiches, soups, salads, sides and desserts, you will enjoy this familyfriendly restaurant making you feel right at home.
HOMER’S BARBECUE
Favorite Coffee
GOLD WINNER
Favorite Barbecue
STARBUCKS
THOMASON’S BARBECUE
PLATINUM WINNER
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FAMILY FAVORITES
MR. D’S
Metzger’s is more than a local neighborhood bar. Known for their delicious burgers, bean soup, house-made chili and old-fashioned dipped dogs, you’ll never leave the tavern hungry.
METZGER’S TAVERN
PLATINUM WINNER
TACOHOLICS
PLATINUM WINNER
THE DAIRIETTE
PLATINUM WINNER
GOLD WINNER
Golden Glaze Bakery is a family-owned bakery serving the Henderson area for over 60 years. Their donuts are made in-house daily. They not only specialize in delicious donuts but homemade cookies and cakes, with chopped cinnamon bread made every Friday.
Eastgate Family Restaurant has been serving the community of Henderson for over 35 years. Known for all day breakfast, southern cooking, and homemade desserts, Eastgate Family loves being a place where friends and family gather around the table.
Rockhouse opened in 1996 in Robards, KY as a small, carryout and drive-thru only business. Best known for their strombolis and delicious pizza, Rockhouse soon expanded to wings, salads, and sandwiches. They have been at their riverfront location since 2018, offering a family-friendly atmosphere, great service and exceptional food.
TACOHOLICS
GOLDEN GLAZE BAKERY
MR B’S
Tacoholics offers the perfect kid-friendly atmosphere for those fun, family outings, and kids eat free on Saturday.
GOLD WINNER CRACKER BARREL
Second Street Treats offers something for everyone. They offer self-serve frozen yogurt, gelato and a variety of flavored ice cream.
GOLD WINNER
DONUT BANK
SECOND STREET TREATS
Favorite Sweet Treat
MexicanFavoriteFood
Favorite KidFriendly Restaurant
Favorite Donuts
PLATINUM WINNER
AGAVES MEXICAN GRILL
EASTGATE FAMILY RESTAURANT
FavoritePizza
GOLD WINNER
Tacoholics is known for their affordable prices, friendly service and unforgettable flavors. Not only do they offer traditional Mexican dishes, but they also offer catering services, live music, and a taco truck to spice up any public or private event.
ONROCKHOUSETHERIVER
MR B’S
PLATINUM WINNER
Favorite Breakfast
GOLD WINNER
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GOLD WINNER
Favorite Retirement/ Assisted Living Facility PLATINUM WINNER
Favorite OB/GYN
GOLD WINNER DR. ERIC GRIFFIN
DR. REBECCA HOPPER
Favorite Chiropractor
GOLD WINNER COLONIAL ASSISTED LIVING & INDEPENDENT LIVING FAMILY FAVORITES
GOLD WINNER
NUNEZ CHIROPRACTIC
Dr. Sarah O’Nan serves the community of Henderson at Deaconess Henderson Women’s Services. Currently accepting new patients, she is board certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider, CPR and First Responder, Neonatal Resuscitation, NCC Credential Fetal Monitoring and Basic Disaster Life Support.
PLATINUM WINNER
DR. GARAH WRIGHT
Favorite Primary Care Physician
PLATINUM WINNER
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Baker Family Chiropractic is focused on holistic, natural healing. Some of their services include sports related and work injuries, pediatrics, pregnancy care and women’s health issues, in addition to, school physicals, performance training, and more.
DR. SARAH O’NAN
Dr. Farmer is a pediatrician with Deaconess Clinic Henderson Pediatrics. She is board certified in the American Board of Pediatrics, and her goal is to “equip families and caregivers to provide the best care for their child.”
GOLD WINNER
HOMEPLACE OF HENDERSON
Homeplace of Henderson is a senior care facility offering trained staff, state of the art technology, a home-life atmosphere and more. Their residents have a range of socialization and activity opportunities, while also offering both personal and memory care services.
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DR. LILES
DR. REBECCA FARMER
GOLD WINNER
BAKER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
Favorite Pediatrician
Dr. Rebecca Hopper is part of Deaconess Clinic Henderson. She believes, “A physician should communicate with their patients in order to understand the needs of the patient. If there is a close relationship between patient and physician, the best care can be provided.”
Audubon Dental offers a variety of services to the Henderson community including crowns, dentures, bridges, relines and more. They are committed to providing you with all your dental needs.
PLATINUM WINNER
Sharon Shields is part of Deaconess Clinic Pediatrics and is currently accepting new patients.
PLATINUM WINNER
Favorite Practitioner/PhysicianNurseAssistant
GOLD WINNER
JAMA PATTERSON, APRN, FNP-C, MSN
SHARON SHIELDS, ARNP
PLATINUM WINNER
AUDUBON DENTAL
GOLD WINNER
DR. BRAD CHILDREN’SFULKERSON’SDENTISTRY
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Dr. Fife is an Optometry Specialist. With over 41 years of experience, she is eager to help you with all your vision needs.
Favorite Dental Office
DR.
DR. SALLY FIFE
OptometristFavorite
GOLD WINNER ROBERT COTTINGHAML.
Favorite Pharmacy
PLATINUM WINNER BUTLER’S APOTHECARY Butler’s Apothecary is a hometown family-owned pharmacy located in downtown Henderson. They offer low prices on prescriptions, compounding, free pill packaging, free delivery, curbside service, immunizations, strep/flu/covid testing and a 24/7 pharmacist on call. GOLD WINNER DUNAWAY’S IMPERIAL PHARMACY Favorite Urgent Care PLATINUM WINNER DEACONESS CLINIC URGENT CARE Deaconess Clinic Urgent Care is located off Highway 41. Open from 8am - 8pm seven days a week for your convenience, patients may schedule an appointment online or walk-in. GOLD WINNER OWENSBORO HEALTH
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GOLD WINNER GUIDEWISE FINANCIAL GROUP FavoriteCompanyMortgage PLATINUM WINNER LIBERTYCREDITFEDERALUNION
FIELD AND MAIN
PLATINUM WINNER
Liberty Federal Credit Union, formerly Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union, serves community members from all walks of life, and they are ready to help you with all of your credit union needs.
Favorite Bank
Headquartered in Henderson, Field and Main Bank is a Kentucky-chartered community bank with Modern Craft Banking being their brand promise by offering a more personalized banking experience. From checking and mortgage to loans and business services, they are ready to assist you with all of your banking needs.
EDWARD JONES
Edward Jones is celebrating 100 years. They continue to serve their clients and the Henderson community through building relationships to help with all of their client’s financial investment and planning needs.
PLATINUM WINNER
Liberty Federal Credit Union, formerly Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union, offers purchase, build or refinance program options. You may call today for your free consultation.
GOLD WINNER HERITAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
WINNER INDEPENDENCE
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GOLD BANK
FavoriteAdvisoryFinancialGroup
GOLD WINNER FIELD AND MAIN FavoriteUnionCredit PLATINUM WINNER LIBERTYCREDITFEDERALUNION
GOLD WINNER KEMPER CPA GROUP LLP
ATA is a full-service accounting firm. Their professionals provide a wide array of accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting services for their clients ranging from small family-owned businesses to publicly traded companies, and international corporations.
FIRST ADVANTAGE
ERA REALTY
MELINDA LUNTSFORD
GOLD WINNER CHRISTY COLLIER Favorite Real CompanyEstate PLATINUM WINNER
ERA
Melinda Luntsford is an agent with ERA First Advantage Reality and has earned many local and national awards. Providing exceptional customer service, she is always just a call away from buying or selling your home or business.
KING, DEEP AND BRANAMAN
Real Estate Agent PLATINUM WINNER
Favorite
First Advantage Realty provides quality customer service, making every real estate transaction as easy as can be. GOLD WINNER REMAX PROFESSIONAL REALTY GROUP Favorite Accounting Firm PLATINUM WINNER ALEXANDERARNOLDTHOMPSONPLLC
GOLD WINNER CURT HAMILTON INJURY LAW
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King, Deep and Branaman have been serving the Henderson community since 1927. With seven attorneys and eight support staff, King, Deep and Branaman is able to provide legal representation across a wide variety of practice areas and is committed to betterment of the Henderson community and to providing professional and quality legal services to their friends and neighbors.
Favorite Law Firm
PLATINUM WINNER
GOLD WINNER
KENNY’S AUTO SERVICE & TIRE
James Runion is your local Kentucky Farm Bureau agent and ready to help get you the correct level of coverage.
Hargis Collision is an automotive body and repair shop offering great customer service and quality, detailed work.
GOLD WINNER
Favorite Radio Station
SPEED E KLEEN
HENDERSON CHEVROLET BUICK GMC
GOLD WINNER
GOLD WINNER
FUNERALTOMBLINSONHOMES
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GOLD WINNER
Treat your vehicle to Speed E Kleen’s detailing service. From the car wash to an interior cleaning from the Speed E Kleen experts, your vehicle is sure to leave the lot looking brand new.
Henderson Chevrolet Buick GMC has been serving the Henderson community for over 20 years. From purchasing a new vehicle to offering maintenance service, their dealership professionals will provide you with quality customer service every step of the way.
PLATINUM WINNER
Favorite Funeral Home
PLATINUM WINNER
AUDUBON CHRYSLER
WKDQ FAMILY FAVORITES
GOLD WINNER
WSON radio brings everyone’s favorite tunes, sports and news to the Henderson community.
PLATINUM WINNER
Car Wash/Detailer
Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company has been serving its members of Kentucky Farm Bureau since 1943 and is now the #1 property and casualty insurance provider in the state. Offering two offices in Henderson County, it makes it easy for members of this community to access all the membership benefits.
PLATINUM WINNER
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CLAY G’S DETAILING
HARGIS COLLISION
Tomblinson Funeral Homes offers a variety of funeral and cremation services to meet your family’s needs. Their directors will assist you and your family through every step from choosing the type of service and monument to offering life tribute videos in memory of your loved one.
InsuranceFavoriteAgent
GOLD WINNER STATE FARM
WSON
KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU
PLATINUM WINNER
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Favorite Auto Dealership
THRASHERANNEBOYD
FavoriteAgencyInsurance
RUDY ROWLAND FUNERAL HOME
JAMES RUNION
FavoriteRepairAutomotive
BEACHBUM FARMS
DESIGNS AND COMPANY
JUST PLUS JUST CHIC
WILKERSON’S SHOES
Favorite Shoe Store
Simon’s Shoes is a local full-service shoe store offering a variety of products from footwear to accessories. They carry a large selection of sizes for both men and women, offering help with special orders and shipping anywhere in the United States.
GOLD WINNER
The Elm Consignments is located in downtown Henderson. They specialize in antiques and vintage collectibles and have garnered a good reputation for their knowledge in the field.
PLATINUM WINNER
GOLD WINNER
Showplace Cinemas 8 offers movies for the entire family with popcorn, snacks and ice cold drinks to enjoy during the show. Make sure to ask about their rewards club the next time you are in to earn points for free rewards.
GOLD WINNER
DIAMOND LANES ECHO
SHOWPLACE CINEMAS
Beachbum is a family-owned business located in downtown Henderson. Find your favorite styles and hand-designed tees and/or sweatshirts for every season.
GOLD WINNER
THE OLIVE LEAF
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THE ELM CONSIGNMENTS
PLATINUM WINNER
Favorite Place for Rainy Day Fun
PLATINUM WINNER
SIMON’S SHOES
FAMILY FAVORITES
Favorite Boutique
Favorite ShopConsignment
GOLD WINNER J’PETALS FLORAL & GIFTS
PLATINUM WINNER
clothing, gifts,
BEACHBUM FARMS DESIGNS AND COMPANY
GOLD WINNER OLIVE+MAE
J’Petals has been serving the Henderson community for over 14 years. From florals and gift registries to wedding and interior design services, they are ready to serve you.
FALCON CREEK BOUTIQUE children’s embroidery and more.
J’PETALS FLORAL & GIFTS
Favorite Florist
GOLD WINNER SHAW’S FLOWERS INC. Favorite Kids Clothing Store PLATINUM WINNER
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Beachbum is a family-owned business located in downtown Henderson. They offer a wide variety of home decor, baby and wedding gifts, floral arrangements and more.
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Favorite Gift Shop
services
Falcon Creek Boutique offers fashionable infant and
Favorite Place to take a Family Hike
The mission of the Henderson County Schools is to provide extraordinary educational opportunities for every student. The vision of Henderson County Schools is to excel as a national innovative leader in education.
For over 75 years, John James Audubon State Park has been serving the Henderson community. Visitors can experience the beauty of the outdoors on their own hiking adventure, or they may hit the trails on a hiking event hosted by Audubon Park.
HOMETOWN ROOTS
For over 75 years, John James Audubon State Park has been serving the Henderson community. Open year-round, this park is a hidden treasure that is a favorite for children’s programming, local art exhibits, weddings, family reunions, school field trips, and more.
CENTRAL PARK
FARMER AND
GOLD WINNER
JOHN JAMES AUDUBON STATE PARK
Favorite Place to Work
JOHN JAMES AUDUBON STATE PARK
GOLD WINNER
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Hometown Roots is locally-owned and located downtown Henderson offering delicious, southern comfort food. With weekly specials, a welcoming atmosphere and friendly customer service, you’ll be ready to plan your next visit before walking out the door.
SANDY LEE WATKINS PARK
Favorite Date Night Spot
FRENCHMAN
GOLD WINNER DEACONESS
Favorite Park
PLATINUM WINNER
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HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GOLD WINNER JOE MATTINGLY BUILDERS, INC. Favorite Plumber
Home Builder
GOLD WINNER DAVID SHELTON HOMES Favorite Heating & Air Company
GOLD WINNER HAGER AND SON HEATING & COOLING
Favorite
Woodard Cooling and Heating is family-owned and operated with over 40 years of experience and knowledge. They specialize in both residential and commercial HVAC and commercial refrigeration, custom duct and metal fabrication.
GOLD WINNER ELITE PLUMBING LLC Favorite Home Remodeler PLATINUM WINNER
Adams Construction and Home Builders offers services to Henderson, Morganfield and Daviess Counties. They provide renovation, restoration and site management services.
Since 2004, David Shelton Homes’ mission is to give each homeowner an enjoyable and rewarding building experience. David ensures each build has quality construction by using quality materials and the best sub-contractors in the tri-state while building relationships with the homeowners and having honest communication throughout the process.
PAYNES HOME MAINTENANCE
ADAMS CONSTRUCTION
PLATINUM WINNER
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WOODARD COOLING & HEATING
PLATINUM WINNER
Paynes offers plumbing for both residential and commercial customers, whether it is for repair or a new build. Sewer and drain cleaning are also offered.
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DAVID SHELTON HOMES
TRIFEST 5K
GOLD WINNER
TURKEY TROT
PLATINUM WINNER
The Henderson Country Club is a private golf course and country club offering a beautiful 18 hole course. Their goal is to provide a positive social experience for families and individuals of all ages.
GOLD WINNER
THE BRIDGES GOLF COURSE OF HENDERSON
FAMILY FAVORITES
Favorite Sports League
HENDERSON PCMA (PLAYERS, COACHES AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION)
FIERCE DANCE STUDIO
GOLD WINNER
The Dance Factory opened in 1992. The studio offers dance instruction in a Christian environment for all ages from toddlers to adults. Classes include ballett, jazz, tap, contemporary, and hip-hop along with several preschool class options.
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THE DANCE FACTORY
HENDERSON GIRLS ASSOCIATIONSOFTBALL
PLATINUM WINNER
HENDERSON COUNTRY CLUB
Favorite Golf Course
Favorite Dance Studio
The Henderson PCMA is a non-profit, recreational baseball league for youth between the ages of 5-10.
The Tri-Fest 5K is in conjunction with the Henderson Breakfast Lion’s annual Tri-Fest fundraiser for local nonprofits.
PLATINUM WINNER
GOLD WINNER
Favorite Running Race
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FAMILY FAVORITES
Brooke Hallmark and Brylee Cannon are two best friends just chasing their dream and telling your story with their cameras.
Favorite Hair Salon
LEE’S BARBER SHOP
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Favorite Photographer
PLATINUM
Favorite Barber Shop WINNER
Lee’s Barber Shop is located in an old house from the 1930s that was renovated back to its original look. Specializing in men’s haircuts and shaves, men can come to a place where they can relax, sit in old school barber chairs and leave with a fresh, new look.
PLATINUM
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Beauty Box Salon offers a variety of services such as hair color, cut, style and wash along with brow/lip waxing, brow tint and lash tint. CALIDORA
Favorite Dog Groomer
GOLD WINNER SLEEK & SAVVY, LLC
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BEAUTY BOX SALON
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B + B PHOTOGRAPHY
HAPPY HOUNDS PET SALON PLUS BOARDING
GOLD WINNER HJRR PHOTOGRAPHY
BUSTER’S BARBER SHOP
Happy Hounds consists of 4 groomers with 41 years combined experience - making them one of the most experienced grooming shops in Henderson.
GOLD WINNER SALON
LLC
W.C. HANDY FEST
PLATINUM WINNER
This annual event is held every summer the week before Father’s Day in the beautiful Audubon Mill Park. The festival is held in honor of Henderson resident and “Father of the Blues,” William Christopher Handy.
BUSY BEES EDUCARE
PLATINUM WINNER
GOLD WINNER
THE YMCA
The YMCA has been serving Henderson County youth, adults and families since 1894 through programs, services and facilities that help build Christian spirit, mind and body for all.
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Favorite Preschool
PLANET FITNESS
GOLD WINNER
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Busy Bees started in 1983 as a Mother’s Day Out program and later evolved into a daycare. Welcoming infants to school age kids, the daycare’s foundation is based on Christian values that started from the church and continue to this day.
PIDDER PADDER PRESCHOOL & CHILD LEARNING CENTER
Favorite Gym/ Fitness Center
THELMA B. JOHNSON EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Thelma B. is providing a high-quality education through exploration and learning in a nurturing environment. Every child. Every effort. Every day.
TRIFEST
GOLD WINNER
GOLD WINNER
Favorite Annual Event
Favorite Daycare
HOLY NAME SCHOOL
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By: Katharine Holabird
Angelina and her best friend, Alice, make glorious firefly costumes for Halloween. Baby sister Polly wants one, too, but the floaty, ribbon-trimmed costumes are too delicate for her. Polly settles for being a ghost, and gives Angelina a surprise scare!
Get spooked by a haunted Splat the Cat tale by New York Times bestselling author-artist Rob Scotton in Splat the Cat: What Was That?, a lift-the-flap Halloween adventure. It’s Halloween, and Splat’s friend Spike wants to trickor-treat at the scariest house on the block. Splat doesn’t want to--what if it’s haunted? But when Splat’s pet mouse, Seymour, runs through the house’s spooky doors, our favorite kooky cat has no choice but to rescue him.
By: Rob Scotton
In the dark, a funky beat. Something white with bony feet. Skeleton dancing up the street, Doing the Halloween Hustle. Skeleton is dancing his way to a Halloween party--but as he grooves across town, he keeps stumbling, tumbling, and falling apart! Can Skeleton stay in one piece long enough to make it to the party?
Halloween Hustle
Splat the Cat: What was That?
This sturdy alphabet board book introduces simple seasonal words to get toddlers excited about Halloween. Along with letters to say out loud, there are bright pictures featuring lots of happy faces and familiar spooky details to spot.
By: Lisa Wheeler
The BOOk Nook
All of these books are available for check out at the Henderson County Public Library.
Halloween ABC
Angelina’s Halloween
By: Charlotte Gunnufson
Trick or treat! Join your favorite dinosaurs as they visit a haunted house, carve pumpkins, make costumes, do the monster mash, and more! Lisa Wheeler and Barry Gott, creators of the enormously popular Dino-Sports series, come together again to show how these fun-loving dinos celebrate Halloween.
By: Jannie Ho
Dino-Halloween
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ratitude is defined as the quality of being thankful. Many experts tell us that being grateful can give us higher levels of overall happiness in our lives. We all want to level up our happiness in this world and we should be teaching our children this skill as well. As parents, we are very good about teaching and encouraging our children to say thank you to others because it is important to make others feel appreciated and happy and it’s just good manners. But did you know there are huge benefits that come from expressing gratitude to both the giver and receiver? This is the reason we need to be very intentional about teaching our children why it is so important to express and show gratitude to Teachingothers.achild to express gratitude can be one of the more challenging parts of parenthood. The
Gratitude Changes Everything
Written by Christina Dalton
I know if you are still with me at this point in the article you are all in. Those benefits are too good to pass up on. So now you’re wondering how to teach gratitude to your children? I’m here to give you some tips for doing just that.
years old they really have a good grasp of the concept. We want to start modeling this behavior as soon as possible though because even if they are unable to express gratitude all the time they are still taking it in. As they get a little older, they can really understand the concept of empathy which is closely linked to gratitude. When you can really understand another person’s perspective it helps you understand their actions and gives you a clear lens to see what they are doing as kind or generous.
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concept of gratitude is very abstract. When you think about a young child, their worldview can tend to center around themselves. Teaching and modeling gratitude for your child is so important as they grow up. You are setting them up to be less entitled, more empathetic and mentally healthy. Not to mention less stressed and happier people. Gratitude studies show that there are so many benefits to practicing it everyday. Increased sleep, better moods, fewer health problems, more resilience, increased ability to cope with stressors and overallThosehappiness.aresome amazing benefits to being grateful, but can you teach this to your children? I think being realistic about it is a great start. Children under the age of 6 may have a harder time expressing gratitude but by the time they are about 10
Gratitude Jar
This is a great one and easy for everyone to do. You can have a jar in your house and whenever someone feels grateful about a certain moment,
Let them be part of donating to your community - This practice teaches your children that there are others who may be less fortunate than them. This will show them even more reasons to be thankful for what they have and to incorporate the practice of giving to others who may be in need. You can help them to go through their toys and donate some things to others. This has many benefits because you are teaching them to be generous, letting go of things and giving back all at the same time. So many skills to be learned in this one simple practice. With older kids you can let them be part of deciding where to donate and teach what community agencies do in your area.
Practice gratitude daily with your children
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routine and encourage this to be a lifelong behavior for them.
Tonight, recall with your family all of the moments that you are thankful for today. Be intentional about this practice. Model this skill for them. You could do this when you eat dinner or before they go to bed. Ask them what was their favorite part of the day? Then ask them why they are thankful for that part. You can point out the more common things in life and model this behavior of being grateful for even the smallest of moments. You can make this an easy three step process. Ask them what they are thankful for and then ask why they are thankful. Lastly follow up with what behaviors can you repeat to make this happen again? Doing this daily will create
This is an easy one. There are so many opportunities to help people in our community. Be intentional about this one and age appropriate. You can help an elderly neighbor with a house project. You can help them to find local causes that they care about and figure out how to be part of them. They could have special skills and talents that can be utilized and build their self esteem in the process. No matter how you help others, this will increase your gratitude and appreciation of being in a place that you can help someone else.
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If you have read my articles before you know I am a big proponent of modeling what you wish to see in your children. This one seems easy but we often overlook the importance of demonstrating this skill. Show them gratitude. Model gratitude every single day for them and for you. Demonstrate being kind to others and doing nice things for no reason. Show them how grateful you are for your home, your friends and family and all the opportunities that life affords to you.
Random Acts of Kindness
neighborhood? This can become an amazing habit and well spent quality time together.
to do these things for the people you care about. This one is so easy because it can be as simple as giving someone a sincere compliment, paying for the person’s food behind you in a drive thru or leaving a really nice thank you note for someone who helped you out in a special way. The benefits of this one will continue to deepen and have lasting effects for you and the receiver.
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Gratitude Walk
I cannot say enough good things about this one. I have done this with my own child on many occasions and I can now see it in her as a young adult. She does random acts of kindness for other people and just unexpected things for her family and friends. When you do something unexpectedly nice for a stranger, you are more likely
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CHRISTINA DALTON, MSSW, CSW is a District Social Worker for Daviess County Public Schools.
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This is one that anyone can do. Take your children on a walk and talk about what they see, smell, hear and notice during this time. Then discuss what are their favorite parts of the walk. Be mindful about noticing all the small things on your walk. Use this time to ask them what they are grateful for during the walk. Is it the smell of the flowers, the warmth of the sun or seeing a bunch of adorable puppies and kittens in their
they write it on a piece of paper and drop it in there. You can have special times set aside to read all of the comments as a family. When you do this practice you are creating a culture of gratitude in your home. This will end up being such a special time to come together, connect and appreciate each other. It’s a wonderful way to put statements in there about the small things in life too that we all sometimes take for granted.
Research and ensure that your photo location allows dogs before showing up. If your dog is nervous around crowds of people, taking them into a busy spot for photos isn’t a good idea. Consider your dog’s favorite places for a possible photo session location — even if that means a cuddly session on your couch.
If your session is somewhere other than your home, consider bringing a friend or family member to help manage your dog. After including the dog in a few shots, the helper can take your dog for a walk away from the group so they stay happy while you finish your family photos, focused on your children and having fun.
There’s no denying that our pets are just furry family members!
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As fall approaches and you start thinking about scheduling family photo sessions, you might also consider including your pets. As a professional photographer, I’ve got tips for successfully including your dog in your next family photos.
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DOG’S PERSONALITY
BRING ALONG A DOG WRANGLER
If your dog is full of energy, make sure they get a good workout before your photo session so they’re a little tired. A tired dog is a happy dog! To keep your photo day as laid-back as possible, enlist a friend to take them for a long walk or to the park for a run. Right before your session, arrive early so you can let the dog explore. Doing so allows them to get used to the environment, do their business and get comfortable enough to relax with you.
If your pup gets overwhelmed, give them a break and focus on the human members of your family. No matter how much you prepare, your dog will ultimately dictate the session. You may be able to get candid-style photos of your family playing with the dog much easier than you get a posed picture. That’s OK! Remember that this is a great way to show their personality and represent their importance to you. Be sure to ask your photographer to snap a portrait of your dog on their own so you have it to cherish always. HF
JACQUELINE JORDAN RUSSELL is a marketing specialist, freelance writer and photographer. She has a passion for celebrating every day moments and basically leaves a trail of confetti wherever she goes.
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EXERCISE THEM BEFORE THE SESSION
If your dog is a big shedder, or their fur is the opposite color of the outfits you’re wearing, make sure to toss a lint roller in your bag. This will help avoid unwanted hair in your photos and help you clean up afterward!
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CONSIDER A NICE COLLAR AND LEASH
Don’t leave home without a leash, treats, your dog’s favorite squeaky toy and waste bags. Also, bring water for your pup if it’s a hot day. Treats can make all the difference in your session if your dog is food motivated, so bring their most valued snack to your session. Just steer clear of anything messy so you don’t stain your clothing.
BRING A LINT ROLLER
While planning the outfits the people in your photos will wear, consider getting a collar and leash that will coordinate. You don’t want a neutral-toned family photo with your dog wearing a neon harness. Dress up your pup with a coordinating bowtie or bandanna, or stay timeless with a classic leather collar. You’ll want the leash to match or be neutral in tone, so it doesn’t stand out too much. I recommend letting your dog try these accessories out a day or two before the session so they aren’t thrown off by something new.
SET EXPECTATIONS AND HAVE FUN
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Out & About EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR HENDERSONFAMILIES byPhoto AlexanderJamie 9 LOCAL THINGS TO DO seasonthis
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2
JOHN JAMES AUDUBON STATE PARK
@ 10AM - 4PM (BOTH DAYS)
Enjoy another year of vendors selling a wide variety of arts and crafts. There will be games, music, great food and much more. Admission is free. For more information, please call 270-844-3383.
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HIGHWAY 60 YARD SALE
Book your campsite now and get your costumes ready and pull out your spookiest decorations. Audubon’s Park Naturalists will meet you at the Campground Shelter for some pre-holiday fun. Free activities for campers are planned throughout the day to get you in the Halloween spirit. The beloved Campsite Decorating Contest should provide lots of friendly competition as campers compete to win prizes for their site. Trick-or-Treating for campsite children will take place from 4-5:15 P.M., so prepare your little ghosts and goblins to stop at all the designated Trick-or-Treat Stops around the campground. Come prepared with candy to hand out. For an event schedule or further information, please contact: Lisa Hoffman at 502-782-9727.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 @ 10AM - 3PM
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The Highway 60 Yard Sale--running 200 miles through Livingston, Crittenden, Union, Henderson, Daviess, Hancock, Breckinridge and Meade counties in western Kentucky. The sale is held annually along US 60 from near Muldraugh, KY west to near Paducah, KY, along US 60. There are 200 miles of bargains and one-of-a-kind finds. Plenty of restaurants and hotels to meet your needs, along with gas stations and convenience markets.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22
OWL-O-WEEN NIGHT
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 @ 6 - 9PM
JOHN JAMES AUDUBON STATE PARK
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 @ 7:30 - 10PM
Multi-platinum entertainer Sara Evans is the fifth most-played female artist at country radio in nearly the last two decades with five number 1 singles that include “No Place That Far,” “Suds In The Bucket, “A Real Fine Place To Start,” “Born to Fly,” and “A Little Bit Stronger,” which spent 2 weeks in the top spot. A “stunning, country voice” says Rolling Stone. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Natalie Singer at 270-826-5916.
Bring those little goblins dressed up in their FAVORITE costume for family un at the annual Halloween Bash. Kids will be drawing, painting and discussing lines, shapes and color. Dress for a MESS, as always. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $7. Reserve your spot at 502-782-7918.
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“HOO” goes there?? It’s the park Naturalists with Boo and Owlivia, our two wonderful owls! Come get into the Halloween spirit at John James Audubon State Park as everyone enjoys a spook-tacular night of crafts, film, and live animal demonstrations, all while learning about these beautiful nocturnal birds of prey. Cost of admission is $15.00, and parents should drop their children off at the front desk of the Audubon Museum no later than 10 minutes before the event’s start time. Please contact Lisa Hoffman at 502-782-9727 for more information.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 @
SPOOKY TALES AND NIGHTTIME TRAILS
Join the park Naturalists in a frightfully fun evening of night hikes and ghost stories, led by our friends at RiverTown StoryTellers at the River’s Bend. Cost of admission is $5.00, all ages welcome. Hiking starts at 6:30 PM, story telling starts at 8:00 PM. Hikers are advised to wear sturdy closed-toe shoes as well as warm layers of clothing, to account for the variable weather conditions and cool nighttime temperatures of late October. Contact Lisa Hoffman at 502-782-9727 for further details. Please note that alternative indoor activities will be implemented, in the event of inclement weather.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 @ 5 - 9PM
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Downtown locations turn into pop-up galleries for this annual event celebrating artists from the Tri-State area and beyond. This will be a night of art, music, and delicious treats. Come on out and support the arts!
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1 free kids meal per adult entree Cancun RestaurantMexican
Tumbleweed
Ages 4-12 $1.99 5-9pm Ages 3 and under eat free
SATURDAY Tacoholics
Kids eat free 5-8 with purchase of adult entree THURSDAY Captain D’s
Denny’s 2 free kids meals per adult entree ($6 or more) from 4-10pm. Kids drinks are .99.
Free kids meal with adult meal purchase.
ONGOING
Shoney’s
Wendy’s $1.99 kids meals after 4pm promotion certain times of the year. Call for details.
*The Kids Eat Free list is subject to change. Please contact restaurants to ensure their participation. Restaurants, please contact lyndi@tannerpublishing.com with additions or corrections.
MONDAY Rookies Sports Bar & Grill
Wings Etc.
2 free kids meals with adult meal purchase. Kids drinks are .99.
Brown Bag Burgers
Grandy’s .99 kids meal with adult purchase
SUNDAY
TUESDAY Golden Corral
Fazoli’s .99 kids meal with adult purchase 5-8pm Pizza Hut
1 free kids meal with purchase of 2 lunch,meals—breakfast,adultorsupper.
1 free kids meal per adult entree (buffet only)
Kids under 4 eat free with adult purchase. Kids drinks are .99.
Kids under 8 eat free 4-10pm
1 free kids meal for every adult entree
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