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aug // sept 2016 Publisher/Creative Director Jason Tanner jason@tannerwest.com Editor in Chief Danny May danny@tannerpublishing.com
from the publisher
From the first meetings we had with the Tourist Commission, Kyndle, the YMCA, Henderson County Public Library, and Henderson County Schools, we knew Henderson was ready for a publication like this to call its own. Like Cory Ramsey said in his “Letter to Hendersonians,” there is so much for the people of Henderson to be excited about. We did our best to put together a magazine that highlights heartfelt stories about the people and places of Henderson. In these pages, you will find families like the Harpoles and the Johns, who have pulled together in troubling times. And the Mussats/Groves/Jenkins family who pulled together to launch a new venture. You’ll read about community events like the YesWeCan parade and issues like school uniforms. As well as fun things like the “Kids Eat Free” list and community calendar. We hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as we enjoyed printing it. Thanks for stopping by our table to say “hi” at the Farm & Art Market.
Advertising Sales Brock Quinton brock@tannerpublishing.com Robert Williams robert@tannerpublishing.com Graphic Design Taylor West Layout Design Andrea Roberson Cover Photo David Grinnell Interns Shelby Miller Jonathan Taylor Lucas Wiman Contributors Frank Boyett Christina Dalton Shanna McGinnis Emily Patton Cory Ramsey Brittany Ross Donna Stinnett Amanda Waggener Contact Information Henderson Family Magazine PO Box 9503 Owensboro, KY 42302 (888) 304-5416 facebook.com/ hendersonfamilymagazine twitter.com/hendersonfamily issuu.com/hendersonfamily
Thanks to everyone who submitted photos for our CoverKids Contest. Thanks to everyone who gave us story ideas, recommended advertisers, and suggested rack locations. Most importantly, thanks to all the businesses who advertised in this first issue. It’s your support that allows Henderson Family to be a FREE magazine! We’re very glad to be here. See you again in October! Jason Tanner
Advertise Henderson Family is a FREE magazine because of community support. Thank you to the great group of businesses & organizations who advertise with us. If you want to contribute to the success of our magazine, we would love to hear from you and will work to develop an advertising partnership that will not only benefit you, but also the parents of Henderson.
Publisher TANNER PUBLISHING CO.
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Aug // Sept 2016 THE BUZZ
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an open letter to hendersonians [12] middle school uniforms [14] yes we can parade [16] changing the culture [18] farmer & frenchman [20] remembering alex [22]
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[30] ear infections fact & fiction [32] kids eat free list [34] august/september calendar
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the buzz
{ by: donna stinnett }
Farm & Art Market is a hit The first year of offering a Wednesday evening Farm & Art Market has proven popular.
The Farm & Art Market is an extension of the Henderson Farmers Market that is open Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at the Cates
The market, which is a combination of local growers and local artists, is open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Audubon Mill Park on the Henderson riverfront. Organized by Downtown Henderson Partnership, the market has included special events (including a popular free “Movie Night” presented by the City of Henderson) and live music.
& Porter Pavilion in the Henderson County Fairgrounds. The intent was to engage people who might not drive to the fairgrounds and to provide an extra sales opportunity for growers. The Farm & Art Market will continue on Wednesday through the end of September, and the fairgrounds market will be open through the end of October.
LIBRARY NEEDS EXPERTS FOR “HOW-TO DAY” Henderson County Public Library is looking for
your name, address, skill description and how much
individuals or groups with a skill they’d like to share
time estimated to complete your skill to:
with others to participate at a “How-To” Day this fall. Henderson County Public Library Shareable skills could also include a hobby or unusual
Attn: How-To Day
ability.
101 S. Main St.
“How-To” Day is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday,
Henderson, KY 42420
Oct. 22.
Or email it to nvoyles@hcpl.org by Aug. 30.
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HENDERSON COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Don’t pay attention to the folks you hear say “there’s nothing to do in Henderson.” Clearly, they’re the ones not paying attention. The busy-ness of the community
with community-wide interest. There is no
has come into focus with a Community
charge to submit events.
Calendar Hub that launched in late March via a Vision Plan-inspired project of the Henderson
The calendar can be accessed on several
County Tourist Commission and the City of
websites, including www.hendersonky.org/
Henderson.
event, www.cityofhendersonky.org and hendersonky.us.
The calendar is sortable (by category, venues, cost and type) and is available to community
Add your events by clicking on the “Post Your
organizations and individuals planning events
Event” button at the top of the calendar.
NEW PERFORMING ARTS SEASON
A new performing arts season with lots of music, Broadway tunes, dance, and comedy – including one show starring pets – will be presented at Henderson Fine Arts Center by Henderson Area Arts Alliance starting Sept. 10. The eight-event season (plus add-on show) includes: Sept. 10, “Simon and Garfunkel: Live In Central Park CHRISTY OSBORNE AT ROCKHOUSE GETTING SIDEWALK DINING PERMIT FROM JOHN STROUD, ACTING CITY (OF HENDERSON) CODE ADMINISTRATOR
Sidewalk Dining Three downtown Henderson dining establishments have started Sidewalk Dining after going through the permit process. Rockhouse at Wolf’s (31 N. Green St.), Planters Café & Coffee Bar (130 N. Main St.) and Delkers Bar & Music Venue all now have al fresco dining options. “The feedback I’m getting is all positive,” said Randy Vaughn, owner of Delkers. “The addition sidewalk dining at Delkers has
Revisited.” Oct. 21, “The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra.” Nov. 18, “Apollo Link: Broadway’s Premier Vocal Trio” (Brandon Rubendall, Adam Roberts, and Jake Odmark) Dec. 13, “Annie Moses Band Christmas Program.” Feb. 21, “Sons of Serendip – Songs in the Key of Wonder.” March 24, “Dance Kaleidoscope: Voices Of A Generation.” April 13, “Popovich Comedy Pet Theater.” May 11, “The Wonder Bread Years.” The add-on show is: Feb. 3, “All Star Idols.” Four favorites from Fox’s “American Idol.”
been an instant hit since day one.
For ticket information, you can reach the box office at 270-
“We have a beautiful downtown with tremendous potential,” he
show information, visit www.haaa.org.
831-9800, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For
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the buzz
POW! Grants
BLUEGRASS IN THE PARK FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL BACK FOR YEAR 31 The award-winning Bluegrass in the Park
Highway, Nashville Hayriders, Billy Strings,
Folklife Festival returns to the City of
Keith Vincent, Shade Tree Players, Rosine
Henderson’s Audubon Mill Park for a weekend
Diner’s Club, David Peterson, Glade City
of live music, children’s activities, food, folklife
Rounders and Karl Shiflett.
displays and more. The festival is set for Aug.
You can find the details at www.
12-13.
bluegrassinthepark.com.
Bands scheduled to perform include: Kings
In what has become a fall tradition, the past will come alive in September at the City of Henderson’s Fernwood Cemetery. Local actors will portray some of the cemetery’s more colorful and interesting “residents” during a guided walking tour on Sept. 10 presented by The Depot Community Room staff.
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The remaining $20,000 raised will be placed in the POW! endowment fund. Women from diverse backgrounds annually contribute $500, either individually or as a collective group. Semifinalists will receive a formal invitation to submit a full grant proposal by Aug. 31.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, and will be available at The Depot Community Room, open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays at 101 N. Water St. in downtown Henderson. Meanwhile, The Depot Community Room staff will offer its monthly themed walking tour of downtown on Aug. 6, Sept. 3, Oct. 1 and Nov. 5. The tours take place on the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. The free tours last about 1 hour.
At the annual dinner, three finalists will give presentations on how their organizations would use their grant money. POW! members then vote on which of the finalists receives the top impact grant. Nonprofit areas that will be eligible for funding are: community development, education, health, human services and capital projects.
In October, the staff will repeat its annual “Spooks and Legends Tour” for Halloween. It’s set for 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Oct. 29.
Last year’s top grant was $12,000. The runners-up received $2,500.
Tours will be offered at 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. starting at the Fernwood Cemetery office.
Revisit the past at Fernwood Cemetery
The Partnership of Women (POW!) organization will award one $15,000 grant and two $3,000 grants at its annual dinner on Nov. 1. The organization’s annual membership fundraising drive just concluded and raised a record $41,000 in its fourth grant cycle.
Coverkid! MEET OUR FIRST
hadley mathis ; AGE 2 ; Hadley was born on January 31, 2014. Parents names: Kristin Mathis & Ty Mathis She enjoys: Tangled, Frozen, The Little Mermaid, Beauty & the Beast, Bubble Guppies, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, She likes to read books, swim, blow bubbles, ride in her Barbie Jeep, play with her Frozen castle, Disney princess dolls (Ariel, Anna, & Rapunzel are her favorites), play with her Littlest Pet Shop, sing and dance, & cook food with her play kitchen.
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Her favorite place to play is the playground at Central Park, and she also likes visiting the Henderson County Public Library. Her favorite animal is her pet bunny named Roger but she is looking forward to getting a puppy. She also loves horses. Her favorite colors are pink & purple.
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community
an open letter to
hendersonians
{ by: cory ramsey }
PHOTO BY LUCAS WIMAN
dearest hendersonians,
to Pikeville that the quaint, quiet, livable town centers I
You have your own name! How cool is that?! And your
imagined were sadly few and far between. I came across
own spot along the river to call your Old Kentucky Home.
towns sputtering to find a sense of place after an industry
You have reasons to be proud of your place in our state and
loss or other tragedy. Empty storefronts and tired, cracked
in this region of the country.
sidewalks without a heartbeat. No life. A story of the same
old, same old.
Let’s acquaint ourselves a bit. I started a state braggart
promotion outfit called Map Dot, Kentucky three years
ago; I wanted to see what every single point on the map in
You’ve always seemed to be tucked in the shadows of
Kentucky looked like and if it was worth boasting about.
Evansville and Owensboro, but are coming into your own
It was my thought that I couldn’t rightly call myself an
as a sought-after place to lay roots and raise a family.
expert traveler without visiting my own state first. So I
You are actually living that flag-waving American dream
plopped out my map, then plopped myself down on all 120
that to many, is still just that. Several things contribute
court squares and hundreds of downtowns, big and small,
to your progress. The attractiveness and outright spread
across Kentucky. I noticed as I wandered from Paducah
of your downtown riverfront. My gosh, what wide streets
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Henderson has smitten me as different in my journeys.
you have! Purpose built, I understand, to prevent a fire
what you brung, make something happen, progressive
from spreading. It kept your turn of the century business
place I’ve come across in 120 counties of travel.
district intact to the envy of much of Kentucky.
And your local shops! From the iconic Simon’s Shoes,
white collar, continues to locate to Henderson. That you’re
on down the kempt sidewalks, there are no shortage
able to raise families where your children never have to
of eclectic, fun stores to poke a head into. Then, dining options abound to satisfy a variety of tastes. Again, the envy of most downtowns I’ve seen. But the real catch of my grin is the living options available. A day doesn’t have to end by driving away from the new riverfront bustle of festivals and concerts. Over 40 lofts downtown? Not even our largest Kentucky cities are ready to claim that yet. Smile, because you’ve become the most go-getting, run
It’s my hope that good, solid industry, both blue and
leave the area to find something better. That you continue to be the squeaky wheel that’s heard, and that you never once take for granted the honor of being a Hendersonian. If only because of the cool name.
HF
Sincerely, Cory Ramsey Map Dot, Kentucky
Cory Ramsey is Kentucky’s Road Tripper has visited every county twice and blabs about them all on Map Dot, KY.
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everywhere are standing in aisles of retail stores, gazing at school supply lists, trying to figure out why their child really needs 12 wide-rule, spiral notebooks of paper in six specific colors.
PHOTO BY DAVID GRINNELL
There is a 100% chance that there will be one color of folder that is required for your child that simply doesn’t exist. You will have to visit no less than three stores to find this color of folder. When you finally do, you will celebrate, only to learn from your child after their first day of school, that the colors were only suggestions from the teacher, but not required. I believe school supply shopping may be a way for teachers to test the temperament of their upcoming classroom’s parents. It helps them separate the strong from the weak. It is probably a determining factor on who they ask to head up the PTA for this year. Another thing that becomes more and more of a stressor as children age is school clothes shopping. This was actually something I used to enjoy with my kids the first few years of their elementary career. That was until they decided to have strong opinions on what they wanted to wear. By the time they hit middle school, clothes shopping had to be approached with careful prayer and meditation that the day would end without us killing each other. { by: amanda waggener }
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I do, however, have some good news
for the parents of middle schoolers in Henderson.
our students so that they are more focused on
Beginning this school year, all middle
learning during the day in the classrooms. For
schools in Henderson will have uniform dress
the administration and faculty, there isn’t a need
code policies in place. This immediately creates
to spend time each morning evaluating whether
multiple benefits including a much less stressful
students have worn something inappropriate or
back-to-school clothes shopping trip. The first day of school should be easier too, as it will eliminate the what-to-wear battle that happens all too often.
North Middle School is joining in with what
started at South Middle School last school year, by enforcing its first ever uniform policy. Of course, not everyone loves the idea, as this new policy has
immodest to school,” said Kamille Stich, president of Holy Name. Rebecca Johnson, principal of North Middle School, is excited about the new policy saying, “We are looking forward to implementing school uniforms at NMS for the upcoming school year.
been met with some resistance from both students
We feel uniforms will promote a sense of belonging
and parents. I’d encourage everyone to give it a try
for our students, increase our school pride and
for a while before deciding what you think. New
will be a positive influence on our school culture.”
policies take some time to get used to.
My hope is that, while not everyone is in
Ryan Reusch, principal of South Middle
agreement with the new policy, we can look for
School, said, “It is a much calmer atmosphere
our common ground and focus on the positive.
where students can focus on the task at hand rather
The common ground being that both parents and
than being consumed by what others are wearing.
the schools are passionate and striving to make
There is a unifying quality. Meaning, the students
changes that will benefit the students, even if we
are all working together to make themselves and their school the best it can be. With this spirit, students are encouraging each other and standing up for each other at high levels. Many of our disgruntled kids who thought the world was out to get them are seeing things in a different light. By seeing everyone held to the same standard, this has lessened that chip on their shoulder.”
have different opinions on what that looks like. If our focus remains on what’s best for our kids, then we can’t go wrong.
We may not be able to agree on everything, but
we can agree that Henderson County loves their kids….and that school supply shopping is the worst.
HF
Holy Name has always had a uniform policy
for their students and feels that it is beneficial
The details of the new dress code for North Middle
on many levels. “Holy Name parents really
School can be found by visiting northmiddle.henderson.
enjoy the benefits of the uniform in that there
kyschools.us
aren’t lengthy discussions in the morning with their children about what can and can’t be worn to school. The school’s goal is that the uniform dress will minimize clothing distractions among
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.
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> community
yes ; we ; can parade
{ by: frank boyett }
PHOTO BY DARRIN PHEGLEY
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awrence Butler believes Henderson is a jewel, and
as archery, shooting, boxing and basketball.
he wants to bring the facets together Sept. 17 to
But Butler wants Backyard Games to do even more,
demonstrate how it shines.
which is why the organization is sponsoring a “Yes We
He knows about the need for light because he struggled
Can” parade Sept. 17 to celebrate not only Henderson’s
as a teenager. His father wasn’t around when he was young,
diversity, but also the goodwill of Henderson’s residents in
and his mother was financially unable to raise him, so she
maintaining good relations with those who are different.
turned him over to a grandmother in Western Tennessee.
He watches the news and is disturbed by reports
“Growing up I was disadvantaged,” he said. “A lot of
elsewhere of racial unrest and violence. “There are a lot
children out there in the community are just like me. What
of problems,” but Henderson has largely escaped that fate.
I’m hoping to accomplish is to change the lives of as many
“There’s a lot of diversity in this community. I think law
young kids as I can – give them something I didn’t have as
enforcement and people in general have done a great job.
a child.”
Everyone should be commended on how well we’ve worked
That’s why in 2009 he founded Backyard Games of
together here,” Butler said.
America, in which he and his wife, Catherine, take in high
school students who are also struggling. The idea is to
super place to live.” The parade aims to make it better by
provide a stable environment and teach them such things
raising money for Riverview School, which is a preschool
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“I’m just thankful to be living in Henderson. It is a
"WHAT I’M HOPING TO ACCOMPLISH IS TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF AS MANY YOUNG KIDS AS I CAN."
for children with special needs.
The entry fee for floats in the parade is $100. Upscale
vehicles will pay $25, while regular sedans or SUVs will pay $15. Butler wants to encourage participation of classic vehicles, so those with antique license plates will incur only a $10 entry fee.
The parade will begin at 10 a.m. Sept. 17 at Fifth and
Main Streets, travel south on Main to Washington, east on Washington to Elm, and then north on Elm back to Fifth.
“We want everyone to show that they’re blessed,” that they
-lawrence butler
are not in need, like the children he wants to help. “I’ve always said in life you’re going to be one or the other – a giver or a receiver. I would rather be a giver. I thank God that I’m in a position to give to these children.”
He stressed that he is attempting to cast a broad net in
terms of diversity. The event is not limited to race, but also inclusive of different religions and sexual identities. “All of God’s children are welcome. I am not a person who judges. Anyone under God’s umbrella is welcome to this parade.”
that happened in my life that there wasn’t something positive come out of it. I’m so thankful to God that I can do this.”
Butler wants the community to look at itself and see the
riches of its diversity. “It’s not only black, white, Hispanic – everyone has played a major part.”
He can be reached at lb1lawrence@gmail.com for entry
information.
HF
He said his own rough start in life turned out to be a
blessing, and he hopes others will see their lives the same way.
positioning me to be where I am today. There’s not a bad thing
“When I turn around and look back, I see that God was
Frank Boyett has been a Henderson journalist for 30 years and has been chronicling the community’s history for the past two decades. He can be found on Twitter at @BoyettFrank.
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CHANGING THE CULTURE Brain Injury Adventure Camp offers escape for individuals of all abilities
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RIGHT TO LEFT - CINDI AND TIM JOHNS STAND WITH T.K. (SON), JASPER (GRANDSON), LUCY (GRANDDAUGHTER), KELLI (DAUGHTER), TOLLIVER (GRANDSON), AND MOSES (DOG). PHOTO BY GEORGE HENDERSON.
W
hen Tim Johns saw his son T.K. for the first time
and today, now more than a decade later, as T.K. is relearning
after his snowboarding accident, he said that’s when
how to walk, they still keep fighting for him.
the “traumatic shock set in.” An aspiring professional
snowboarder and skateboarder, T.K. flew to Breckenridge,
(BIAC) located at 2001 Northern Star Way in rural Robards,
Colorado, to pursue his dream when he suffered a brain
Kentucky in Henderson County. The BIAC outdoor education
injury in 2003.
center is open to all types of individuals and offers ziplining,
In 2009, Johns founded the Brain Injury Adventure Camp
Johns and his wife, Cindi, alternated shifts in Colorado
a low- and high-ropes course, trikes, hiking trails, arts and
while T.K. remained in a coma. A month after his accident,
music, fishing, and more. The 42-acre property has served
the parents were approached and asked if they were ready to
as a venue for birthday parties, weddings, picnics, summer
let their son go. The family chose not to give up on their son,
camps, family reunions, team-building activities for schools
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PHOTO BY GEORGE HENDERSON
and corporations, and many other events.
improving. We have an a la carte. You tell us what you want to do
and we will design the camp around it.”
“You are making people happy who deserve to be happy,” says
Johns, who is retired from Alcan Aluminum. “It is changing the
culture of the ‘normal’ kids that these special needs kids like to
is constructing a new lodge through the help of volunteers that
have fun, too. People with special needs aren’t aliens. We try to
will sleep 32 people. The building is expected to be completed
educate kids and encourage families to bring their children out
in September. In addition to improving the facilities, the BIAC’s
here to see.”
biggest priority is safety. All of its equipment is top-of-the-line
and is way ahead of state procedures, says Johns.
The BIAC leases its 42 acres through the Presbyterian Church
Johns continuously strives to improve the BIAC every day and
of Henderson in a contract Johns says he doesn’t plan to renegotiate
— $10 for a century. As Johns explored avenues for T.K. to grow
he says. “The things that we take for granted like being outside,
physically and mentally, he discovered an adventure camp for
smelling the air, and looking at the sky are what they can do here.”
brain injuries in Colorado and began volunteering several times a
year. When the church learned why he was traveling, his preacher,
its participants’ path that they can’t conquer. Johns says the BIAC’s
John Guthrie, asked, “Why don’t you start a camp here?”
motto is “believing and achieving beyond your expectations,”
whether it is completing the high-ropes course or making friends
But when Johns took over the property, he says he didn’t know
“The courses here challenge people mentally and physically,”
While the center challenges, it also doesn’t place an obstacle in
what he was getting himself into. The land was an overgrown,
as a special needs student.
abandoned farm with hidden ponds.
“It was all briers, saplings, and trees,” says Johns. “This house
as a special needs individual is seeing his social circle shrink
- they wanted me to tear it down from the ice storm damage … a
drastically, but the BIAC gives him an outlet to socialize with
lot of volunteers came out and we started hacking away.”
others.
Johns says one of the hardest aspects T.K. has had to face
The center is completely run by volunteers and relies on
“If you see someone with a disability, say ‘hi’ to them,”
donations and grants for support. The organization also generates
encourages Johns. “You’ll get the biggest smile from them because
income through hosting events and team-building activities for
they are often starved for socialization.”
the community. An online calendar with the BIAC’s latest events
For more information about the Brain Injury Adventure
is actively updated on its website.
Camp, call 270-827-4135 or email tjohns@biacky.org.
HF
“People think this place is only for special needs,” says Johns.
“That is a small percentage of what we do here. We do these other things to support that. This is here for everyone. We are always
Emily Patton serves as digital marketing coordinator at Escalade Sports. She is the former managing editor at Tucker Publishing Group and lives in Henderson, Kentucky.
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farmer (
KATY, HUBERT, AND SON, LUCA PHOTO BY MEREDITH EGAN
frenchman
{ by: brittany ross }
The story of wine, a blended family, and a little American ingenuity
W
hen a farmer meets a Frenchman, good things can happen.
The Triplett family built the farm, including a tobacco barn, in the
Add a little wine, food, a beautiful Henderson landscape,
1940s, and the land has been farmed since.
and the love and support of family, and anything is possible.
During the camping trip, Katy’s brother-in-law, Tommy
Jenkins, a Henderson farmer, mentioned how wonderful the
Farmer and Frenchman is just that: a dream made a reality
through a collaborative, family effort.
location would be for a vineyard. That night, Tommy said if
It all began as a love story. Henderson-native, Katy Groves-
something like that ever happened, they should name it Farmer
Mussat, and Frenchman, Hubert Mussat, met in Miami in 2009
and Frenchman, after Tommy as the farmer and Hubert as the
where they fell in love, got married, and later had their son, Luca.
Frenchman.
Living in Miami, the duo had an ideal setting. The weather
was warm, nightlife was lively, and tourism dollars flowed. As a
restaurant and he had been working with his dad in restaurants
restaurant owner with his father, Hubert planned to open more
since he was young. Working in the restaurant industry in
restaurants in the Miami-area, when he realized he no longer had
Miami wasn’t something that appealed to me, but in a place like
the same motivation to follow through with his plan.
Henderson, it did.”
Katy says, however, her intention was not to return to
“My plan was to open a lot of different restaurants and I never
“It all seemed to make sense,” says Katy. “Hubert had his own
got the motivation, because it was only the money,” says Hubert.
Henderson, even though most of her family lives there.
The motivation, Hubert says, was rekindled over a recent camping
trip with Katy’s family.
Henderson,” says Katy. “I thought if we moved anywhere, it would
just be somewhere else, in Miami or Paris.”
The backstory is that Katy’s mother’s side of the family - the
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“As soon as I met Hubert, I didn’t think we would move to
Katy approached Tommy with a business plan; however, he
decided to opt out of owning part of the business, but would help them as much as he could. Just like Tommy, the rest of Katy’s family offered their unconditional support in the planning and implementation of Farmer and Frenchman.
“From day one, all of the family came together,” says Hubert.
“Both sides of the family, remarried parents and everybody pushed us and helped us as much as they could to help us make it happen.”
Hubert says this type of support was unusual for him. Growing
up in Paris with only his mother and grandmother, he couldn’t quite comprehend the amount of love and support he received from
PLANTING VINES. PHOTO BY MEREDITH EGAN.
Katy’s family.
“That was totally new for me to have this family,” says Hubert.
“They are always on Katy’s side with whatever she does. I have a great family, but they always asked me ‘why do you do this?’ or ‘I don’t understand why you did that.’ But for Katy’s family. It is different. Even if they don’t know if it’s going to work, they will help you to make that happen. That amazed me.”
The support from her family went beyond the duo’s expectations.
Though the business venture began in October 2013, they did not move to Henderson from Miami permanently until February 1, 2016. Before that, Katy and Hubert were traveling between Miami and Henderson for 10 days at a time, every other month, while the family took care of the grapevines, construction, architecture and anything else that needed to be done.
Katy’s father, Paul Groves, says it was truly American ingenuity
THE OLD TOBACCO BARN, BEFORE THE RENOVATION. PHOTO BY KATY GROVES-MUSSAT
and the desire to succeed that kept them moving forward on the project, while Hubert says it was love.
much during the construction phase, she is happy to volunteer her
time now as a waitress.
“Paul’s feeling? Love,” Hubert says. “He said ‘my daughter is
going to be home so I am going to do everything I can to help her.’
Debbie (Katy’s mother), was the same. She said ‘oh, my daughter is
says Holly. “Everybody that works here is family. We are going to do
going to come back? Here is the key. I don’t even know if it will be
what we have to do to make this whole beautiful venture succeed. We
able to run or if it will work, but she is coming back so here is the key.
wouldn’t be here doing this if we didn’t want to. Though I couldn’t be
Take care of it.’”
a part of the construction a lot, I feel like now is my time that I can
help and do my part to help this succeed.”
With both of Katy’s parents remarried, the family says they have
“I am not a waitress by trade, but I am going to do my best,”
embraced how “modern” they truly are.
she doesn’t mind being back home.
“I like what Paul calls us, which is a modern family,” says Debbie.
Now that Farmer and Frenchman has been established, Katy says
“And it’s true. There’s divorce, remarriages, blended families,
blended stepfamilies, but we are all here to help Katy and Hubert.”
make the best wherever you are and it doesn’t really matter where
you are, it just matters what attitude you have,” Katy says.
Debbie says winery visitors often ask her how she is related
“In all of the difference places I’ve been, I learned that you just
HF
to Katy and about her husband, to which she points outside and
responds, “my husband is the guy out there working with my first
Henderson and is open Tuesday through Saturday noon to 9 p.m. In
husband.”
addition to their wine selection, they serve homemade food supporting
local producers with all fresh ingredients.
Not only did the family help build Farmer and Frenchman, but
Farmer and Frenchman is located at 12522 Highway 41 South in
they also volunteer their time to waitress, cook, wash dishes, babysit
To make reservations, call 270-748-1856. For additional
2-year-old Luca, and anything else that needs to be done.
information, visit them at farmerandfrenchman.com.
Katy’s sister-in-law, Holly Bugg, works full time by day, and at
the winery at night. She says although she wasn’t able to help as
Brittany Ross is a proud Hendersonian with Hoosier roots, and is married to her best friend, Christopher. They have two dogs, Yadi and Murphy.
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Remembering Alex { by: danny may }
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earing a red clown nose to a funeral may seem completely inappropriate at first. But for anyone who knew Alex Harpole, it became the perfect way to remember Alex and celebrate his life. “Alex was the type of kid who always tried to make people laugh,” says Alex’s mother, Carrie Shockley Harpole. Alex was a constant jokester full of silly antics. Two of his favorites were giving “wet willies” and twisting himself into a pretzel by tucking his feet behind his head and walking on his hands. But having a red clown nose at the ready was also another classic Alex act. “Sometimes he’d be wearing one and
have another one stuck in his pocket to give to someone else,” Carrie remembers. “That was just Alex.” So, what better way to remember Alex than by pulling out some of his familiar antics at his memorial service? Alex passed away from SUDEP (sudden, unexplained death of someone with epilepsy) on May 19 near the end of his freshman year at Henderson County High School. That week just happened to fall during Walgreen’s Red Nose Week (a nation-wide FUNraiser helping kids in need), so clown noses were easy to come by. The Harpoles ordered hundreds of them. Even Pastor Heath Farmer, who presided at the funeral service, gave the
PHOTO BY DARRIN PHEGLEY
eulogy wearing a red clown nose for Alex. The red noses were an easy decision for the Harpoles. Choosing pallbearers was a little tougher. Everyone who ever met Alex felt close to him, and he had hundreds of friends and family because he never met a stranger. But there was one group of guys that Alex had grown especially close to. From his first days at South Middle School, Alex befriended the day shift custodians. “Andy (Richmond) and Kirby (Moser) let him do what he truly wanted to do, which was to help people,” Carrie explained. Eventually, Alex would help them mop, sweep, even take out the trash. Helping after school became his daily routine. Carrie says Alex saw it as his reward because it was something he looked forward to. “That was Alex. Smiling at people. Hugging people. ‘What can I do to help?’ That was him,” Carrie explained. “If only there was a little more of that attitude in the world.” So when it came down to choosing pallbearers, Carrie and Paul Harpole decided to include Alex’s custodian friends at South. “What those two did for Alex meant a lot to us as parents, and we felt like Alex would be honored to have them carry him to his final resting place,” Carrie explained. “I’ve been working for the school system for 17 years, but that was a first for me,” said Andy Richmond, Custodial Supervisor at SMS. “We were really shocked that they asked us, but we said immediately we would love to be a part of it.” “We were honored to do it,” Kirby Moser added, echoing a sense of being “blown away” by the Harpoles’ request. “Being a custodian, you don’t think you make an impact on people. We like to be behind the scenes.” But that’s the thing about Alex. He had a way of making people feel special. He is remembered by loved ones as a person who treated everyone the same, no matter who they were. “During the funeral, the pastor asked people to share stories, and there was a guy who worked third shift at Kangaroo who had a story about Alex,” Andy recalled. “Everywhere he went, somebody had a story.”
Alex’s Legacy “It’s amazing to see how many lives Alex has touched – both adults and kids. It really makes you proud as a parent,” Carrie said. One student commented on Facebook, “Once I was having a bad day, but then I saw Alex in the hallway and he made me smile. I will always remember that.” Alex’s legacy lives on in his contributions to epilepsy research as well. For at least the past three years, the Harpoles have participated in the Epilepsy Walk in Owensboro. This year, Alex’s friends and family carried on the tradition in his memory. Approximately 50 people gathered to carry a banner in his honor at the Epilepsy Walk in Owensboro on
Saturday, June 11. Together, the group raised more than $1,800 for the Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana by selling t-shirts and collecting donations. On the national stage, Alex was the 2007 “Kids Speak Up, Speak Out” representative, where he got to meet Senator Mitch McConnell in Washington, DC and present his thoughts on including epilepsy in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Soon after, McConnell presented the bill to the floor, which was later passed. From talking to friends and family for this article, it’s clear to see Alex had a huge impact in his short 16 years, and he changed the lives of many people. Carrie Harpole summed it up like this: “I always say he did it by showing love and treating everyone as equal.” Paul Harpole says Alex was prone to giving hugs to anyone at any time. “It didn’t matter who you were; he would run right up to you and give you a hug. But it also didn’t matter where you were. We’d be in Walmart and he’d run up to people and hug them. Complete strangers, sometimes. It could almost be embarrassing, honestly. But there were many times when people would say ‘I really needed that.’ It was like he knew somehow,” Paul remembered. By the way, Andy and Kirby, who laughed about their own multiple hug encounters with Alex over the years in this interview, still have their red noses from Alex’s funeral. “I keep mine up on a shelf in my office,” Andy said, with a hint of sentiment. “Right next to his picture.” Kirby paused a second, reflecting. “We still talk about him. He’ll never be forgotten; that’s for sure.”
ALEX HUGS ANDY AND KIRBY AT 8TH GRADE GRADUATION
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Danny May is a staff writer at Tanner Publishing Co. and editor in chief of Henderson Family Magazine. He and his wife Kelly are raising two very active boys, 6 and 8.
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family life
r { Q&A with christina dalton,
M S S W, C S W
parental
}
A: This is a great question.
that we do it. I think I’ve waited
Kindergarten Readiness is at
too late.
the forefront of the education process right now. It is something
A: First rule to always remember:
that you are probably hearing
it’s never too late. Anyone that
more and more about. You can
is reading this can relate to this
see a huge difference in children
question and if they don’t then
that start school with at least a
they are lying to themselves…
basic set of knowledge and how
LOL!
Q: I am a stay at home Mom. I have a
quickly their academic levels
when we give in too easy, we let
son that will be starting kindergarten in
grow in school. You can always
them stay up too late and before
August. I did not send him to preschool
be working on numbers, colors,
we know it they are the boss of us.
because I think kids go to school long
letter recognition and sounds. I
It happens. Has your child ever
enough and I wanted that time to be
think it is also important to work
said, “You’re not the boss of me!”
on socialization skills. You don’t
Welcome to parenthood. I have
want school to be the first time
seen instances where I think it
your child is interacting with
has gone on too long and it could
other children. You want them to
be classified as a lost cause, but
be able to share, play well with
there’s always hope. You need to
others and be aware of general
remember that you cannot control
social norms. I find that it is a fun
your child’s behavior. It’s true.
game to “play school” at home.
The only thing we can control is
Kids love doing this and you can
ourselves. And let’s face it, that’s
teach them some of the rules at
pretty darn hard to do on any
the same time. This will also give
given day. My recommendation
them an idea of what to expect.
for you is to change YOUR
Just the fact that you are wanting
behavior.
to know what else you can do to
response to that child. When the
better prepare him is a sign that
child wants you to play a game, go
your son will do great in school.
outside, or make cookies you say,
He already has a fantastic support
“I’m sorry…I only do those nice
system. Best of luck in the fall.
things for children who are sweet
control
with me. Are there things that I need to be doing other than the basics to get him ready for school? I want it to be a smooth transition.
There are always times
Change
YOUR
and kind to the people around Q: What can I do with a child that will not do anything I say,
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them.” Will this make your home miserable?
Yes!
Will it make
ever? I have four children, but
your home a nicer place to live
this one is going to get the
in the future? Yes! Just give it a
best of me. He is 6 years old
try. And really think about that
and he bosses me around
statement. The only thing you can
daily. He tells everyone
control is YOU! You got this….
what to do and it’s our fault
Good luck!
Q: I’m recently divorced and I am
at the moment. This is a huge change
on the what is important and that would
sharing custody of my two daughters
for everyone involved. My advice would
be the well-being and safety of the girls.
with my ex-husband. My question is
be to try and sit down and talk to your
I would think that the situation would
what advice do you have for someone in
ex-husband. This may not be an option
improve over time, but in some cases
my situation to get along with the father
for you right now, but if possible, come
it might not and then you just have to
of my children when he is constantly
to an agreement/arrangement that is
learn how to cope and do the best you
putting me down to my girls and saying
best for the girls. Try to discuss what
can. This is a new situation for you too
things that are not true? My girls are 10
the expectations are going to be on his
and it must be very frustrating. Give
and 8 and they know what is going on
end and your end. If this is not a viable
yourself time to adjust as well. I don’t
and it is making life miserable.
option, then you may have to take it
think that anyone comes ahead when
down several notches and try to explain
the other person is trashing the other
A: This is a tough one to tackle, but it
to your girls what is going on at a level
parent. Your children are a part of both
can be done. Time is going to be your
they can relate to and understand. You
of you and when we criticize the other
greatest asset. I’m not sure how long
can explain to them that sometimes
you have been divorced, but you did
when people are going through such a
say recently and it is going to take time.
difficult time that they may say things
Feelings and emotions are probably
that are not necessarily true and that
still very much involved and volatile
their emotions are running high. Focus
parent, the child could think that it reflects upon them. You will get through this and be stronger in the end.
HF
Christina Dalton, MSSW, CSW is the Family Resource Center Coordinator for Daviess County Public Schools.
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discover
ear infections
t
FAC T & F IC T ION
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ar infections, also known as otitis media, are one of the most commonly diagnosed
illnesses in children. In fact, about 50 percent of children have at least one ear infection by age 1 and that number jumps to 80 percent by the third birthday. Concerned parents often have questions about how to approach their child’s ear health. This article will address some facts and also some myths about ear infections. Unless otherwise stated, the ear infections discussed here are middle ear infections (otitis = ear, media = middle), not to be confused with external or outer ear infections, sometimes referred to as swimmer’s ear or otitis externa.
1. “IF THERE IS NO FEVER, IT’S NOT AN EAR INFECTION.” FICTION. There are several symptoms that can accompany an ear infection, but they need not all be present. Fever, decreased appetite, trouble sleeping, fussiness, and ear pain are some of the most common symptoms. Pulling or tugging at the ears in a non-verbal infant or toddler can represent pain, but may be associated with teething, self-soothing behavior, or simply exploring body parts.
{ by: shanna mcginnis,
MD, FAAP
}
2. “SOME CHILDREN ARE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO EAR INFECTIONS.” FACT. Ear infections result from a combination of infection and anatomy. Most ear infections develop following a viral cold infection. The eustachian tubes, which run from each middle ear to the back of the throat, help drain secretions from the middle ear. These tubes become inflamed and swollen during a cold infection and result in build up of fluid that can become infected with viruses or bacteria.
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Children, in general, are more prone to ear infections because their eustachian tubes are more narrow and horizontal, resulting in more fluid accumulation. Some children have large adenoids, which sit at the base of the eustachian tubes
5. “THERE IS NOTHING I CAN DO AS A PARENT TO PREVENT EAR INFECTIONS.” FICTION. There are some risk factors associated with
and prevent them from functioning well. Others have
ear infections that can be reduced. Secondhand smoke is
seasonal or chronic allergies that become a risk factor.
associated with an increased risk of ear infections and many other childhood illnesses. Quitting can be very beneficial to
3. “ALL EAR INFECTIONS NEED TO BE TREATED WITH ANTIBIOTICS.” FICTION. In recent years, new guidelines have recommended using the “watch and wait” approach for certain patients with ear infections. This recommendation was issued for a few reasons. Up to 40 percent of ear infections are caused by viruses and are not cured with antibiotics, but rather with the body’s own defenses. The remaining 60 percent of infections caused by bacteria often get better without antibiotics, too. There is no way to tell by looking in the ear which infections are viral versus bacterial. With the
your child’s health. Studies show that breastfed infants have less ear infections than formula fed infants. In addition, staying up to date on vaccines is another important step in risk reduction. Among the bacterial causes of ear infection, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenza are the most common organisms. The routine vaccines given during the first year of life provide protection from these bacteria. If your child experiences recurrent or persistent infections, your doctor will instruct you on the appropriate time to visit an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat doctor) for further management. HF
growing bacterial resistance problem and low complication rate for ear infections, it is suggested that symptoms of pain
Dr. Shanna McGinnis is a pediatrician at One Health Pediatrics. She is also the mother of 3 children.
and fever are treated with acetaminophen or ibuprofen while giving the child’s immune system an opportunity to fight off the infection. If things don’t improve within 48-72 hours, antibiotics should be prescribed. You can discuss with your doctor when this approach is appropriate.
4. “I SHOULDN’T USE COTTON SWABS IN MY CHILD’S EARS TO CLEAN THEM.” FACT. Ear wax, or cerumen, serve a protective role for your external ear canal by trapping dust and microorganisms. It also provides a waterproof barrier to prevent infections like swimmer’s ear. For this reason, wax should not be cleaned until it is visible and can be wiped away with a moist cloth. Sometimes, excess wax production will build up in the ear and cause pain or hearing loss. Your doctor can assist you with removal. Ear wax has no role in middle ear infections, but watery or pus-like drainage from the ear can indicate swimmer’s ear or a perforated ear drum due to a middle ear infection. August // September 2016 . HENDERSON FAMILY
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discover
the
kids eat free list
Sunday Tumbleweed 1 free kids meal for every adult entree
Monday Rookie’s Kids under 8 eat free 4-10 p.m. Grandy’s .99 kids meal with adult purchase
Brown Bag and Burgers 1 free kids meal with purchase of 2 adult meals. Breakfast, lunch, or supper.
Tuesday Denny’s 2 free kids meals per adult entree ($6 or more) from 4-10 p.m. (Kids drinks not included. Kids drinks are .99.)
Wendy’s $1.99 kids meals after 4 p.m. promotion certain times of the year. Call for details.
Fazoli’s - .99 kids meal with adult purchase 5-8 p.m.
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Shoney’s Kids under 4 eat free with adult purchase. Kids drinks are .99.
Thursday
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Captain D’s 2 free kids meals with adult meal purchase. Kids drinks are .99.
*The Kids Eat Free list is subject to change. Please contact restaurants to ensure their participation. Restaurants, please contact Danny@TannerPublishing.com with additions or corrections.
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Informing parents about fun, local events is a priority for Henderson Family. Our magazine compiles events from across the city and county. So when your family is looking for something to do, check out the Henderson Family calendar, where you will find information on local events, including event descriptions, locations, dates, times and price. Want to include your event? Contact danny@tannerpublishing.com.
ONGOING EVENTS
HENDERSON FARMER’S MARKET Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays @ 8am – 5pm Henderson County Fairgrounds 381 Sam Ball Way. Locally grown produce, fruit, plants,honey,eggs, and meats, wines, jams and jellies offered by local farmers and producer. Some vendors/producers are members of the Kentucky Proud Promotional Program. Contact: Amy Cates 370.823.6150 Find us on Facebook DOWNTOWN FARM & ART MARKET Wednesdays @ 4 – 8pm Audubon Mills Park Enjoy access to local fresh food, art, and music every Wednesday evenings from 4pm-8pm this summer at the Downtown Henderson Farm & Art Market, taking place at Audubon Mill Park. The Farm & Art Market will be an extension of the County Farmers market, giving the vendors an extra opportunity to sell at a different location once a week. In addition, the market will also have a separate area for local artists to set up and sell their wares. Vendors, food trucks, and other groups or organizations will also be present. Brought to you by Downtown Henderson Partnership, Henderson County Parks and Programs, The City of Henderson, Henderson County Tourist Commission, and the Henderson Farmers Market
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Association. Contact: sarah@ downtownhenderson.org or laura@downtownhenderson.org GAME ON! TEEN GAMING CLUB Tuesdays @ 4 – 6pm Henderson County Public Library 101 South Main Street. Multipurpose room. Join us every Tuesday for the coolest library night in video gaming history! Play against fellow teens as you race across the Rainbow Road, build a diamond mansion, shoot arrows at your enemies, or deal the ultimate combo breaker! Open to all teens ages 12 - 19, must have signed video game consent form signed to participate. Contact: 270.826.3712 CREATIVE WRITING GROUP Thursdays @ 5:30 – 6:45pm Henderson County Public Library August 4 & 18, September 1 & 15, October 6 & 20 101 South Main Street. Multipurpose room. Explore creative writing such as fiction, poetry, etc. All skill levels are welcome. Group members will participate in writing prompts and sharing and critiquing personal work. Sharing one's own work is not required, but is highly encouraged. Please bring your own materials, please do not bring any personal work over 5 pages. Must be 18 to register. Contact: Laura Osterfeld 270.826.3712
FURS, FEATHERS AND WHAT EVERS (PET SHOW) Monday, August 1 @ all-day OVAL Citi Center Gallery Exhibit June 30 – August 15 230 Second St. Contact: Jule McClellan 270.860.1930 SENIOR WII AT HCPL Monday, August 1 & 15 @ 1:30-2:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 South Main Street Wii is not just for kids! Calling all seniors! Please join us to check out all the talk about Nintendo Wii. You'll be able to sit or stand and get exercise while playing interactive video games like bowling, tennis, baseball, boxing, and golf. Come for lots of fun! You'll be talking about Wii, all the way home. Contact: 270.826.3712 TECH TUESDAY Tuesday, August 2 @ Noon Kyndle Training Room 136 Second Street Topic: How Can The Cloud Reduce IT Costs? Giveaway: 1 year of Microsoft Office 365 Home. Must be present to win door prize. Free to Kyndle Stakeholders. RSVP to info@kyndle.us COFFEE WITH KYNDLE Thursday, August 4 @ 7:30-9am Thelma B. Johnson Professional Development Center 631 North Green Street Steve Chandler, Owner of Chandler Thinks, presents “Making the Community Brand work for your Business. $13 Stakeholders. $18 Non-Stakeholders. RSVP to info@kyndle.us RETURNEE LUNCHEON Thursday, August 4 @ 11a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center 631 North Green Street CNN - CHAMBER NETWORKING AND NEWS Friday, August 5 @ 7:30-8:30am Ramada Hotel and Event Center 2044 US-41 Joint Networking Event with Southwest Indiana Chamber. Free to stakeholders. RSVP to info@kyndle.us GUIDED HISTORIC WALKING TOUR Saturday, August 6 @ 10-11am Downtown Henderson Starts at The Depot, 101 N. Water Street This fun, free guided tour starts at The Depot
calendar Community Room and continues throughout downtown’s historic district. View homes and businesses and hear interesting stories about Henderson’s past. Tour is approximately 1 hour. If you have a large group, please call ahead so that the staff can best accommodate you. Info: www.hendersondepot.org or 270.830.9707 POPSICLES ON THE PLAYGROUND Monday, August 8 @ 5:30-7pm A.B. Chandler 11215 US-60, Corydon, KY ICE CREAM SOCIAL Monday, August 8 @ 4-6 p.m. Niagara 13043 KY-136 MAKE UP COLONEL BLITZ Monday, August 8 @ 8am-4pm Henderson County High School (Grades 10 through 12) Teachers will not be available on this day, but office staff will be available to meet with parents at the high school. 2424 Zion Road PARENT ORIENTATION Tuesday, August 9 Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center 631 North Green Street FRENCH AMERICAN LOUISIANNE RIVERBOAT Tuesday, August 9 @ 8:30am-12pm Henderson Riverfront Residents are not allowed to tour the boats, however guests are welcome to visit the riverfront to view the docked boats. *Riverboats schedules are subject to change based on weather and river height. Contact: Call the Henderson County Tourist Commission at 270.826.3128 for questions regarding the riverboats.
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WHAT’S NEW IN GENEALOGY Thursday, August 11 @ 6-7pm – Saturday, August 13 @ 10-11am Henderson County Public Library 101 South Main Street. Upstairs Rotunda. Stay up-to-date on genealogy news and resources with this series designed to highlight new happenings each month. Each class will cover different topics
from tracing your tree and organizing your information, to exploring genealogy websites, and more. Contact: 270.826.3712 BLUEGRASS IN THE PARK FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL Friday, August 12 – Saturday, August 13 @ all-day Audubon Mill Park 123 N. Water Street. One of the largest free bluegrass festivals in the nation, this event features live bluegrass music, sporting events, children’s activites and delicious festival food. Full 2016 schedule at hendersonky.org/ event. Contact: 1.800.648.3128 BREAKFAST IN THE PARK Saturday, August 13 @ 7-10am Audubon Mill Park 123 N. Water Street All you can eat pancakes, sausage, eggs and coffee in the park. $8.00 for adults and $5 for children Contact: 270.827.0016 FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL Saturday, August 13 @ 10am-2pm Audubon Mill Park 123 N. Water Street This event is part of Bluegrass in the Park Folklife Festival and is perfect for children and adults alike. Demonstrations on various Kentucky folklife traditions will take places in the park, while music is featured on the main stage. Clogging, candle making, herbs, baked apple pies and animal demonstrations are just a few of the presentations you may see. Contact: 270.827.0016 FLIPPIN’ AND FLYIN’ Saturday, August 13 @ 8am-6pm Atkisson Park Atkisson Park Disc Golf Course, 1805 N Elm St. Disc golf tournament. Two rounds of 18 holes at Atkinson Park DGC. Day-of registration from 8 - 9am. Online pre-registration through Disc Golf United is highly encouraged. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS Monday, August 15 @ 10-11am Henderson County Public Library 101 South Main Street. Multi-purpose Room. Now that the kids and grandkids are going back to school it’s a perfect time for you to come to our handson computer class to learn about the parts of the computer, how to use the mouse and keyboard, and navigate the desktop. You’ll leave this class feeling
more familiar and confident when using a computer. Contact: 270.826.3712 ADULT COLORING @ YOUR LIBRARY Thursday, August 18 @ 5:30-6:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 South Main Street. Upstairs meeting room. Coloring isn’t just for kids. Join us for a quiet, stress free time to relax and release your inner child. Feel free to bring your own supplies or use ours. Coloring within the lines is optional. Contact: 270.826.3712 NATIVE AMERICAN EXHIBIT (GUEST CURATOR, STEVE FALLS) August 19 – October 25 @ all-day OVAL Citi Center Gallery 230 Second Street LIVE WIENER DOG RACES Saturday, August 20 & Sunday, August 21 @ all-day Ellis Park 3300 US-41 Enter you dachshund in Ellis Park’s 12th running of the wiener dog races! Application can be found here and must be turned in by June 24! Any Ellis Park Racing fan and wiener dog lover can enter, just make sure when you enter your registration form to have a copy of your lovable pup’s shot records. This is required and they have to be up-todate. Ellis Park Racing guests can place wagers on the Wiener Dog Races, the more the merrier as the proceeds of the races will go to local animal shelters. Qualifying heats will be run August 20 and August 21. The top two finishing dogs will advance to the Grand Champion race on August 27. Contact: Zoe Urbina 812.435.8906 SOUTHERN SOUL Saturday, August 20 @ 6:30pm-9:30pm Farmer & Frenchman Winery 12522 US-41, Robards, KY Henderson Regional Hospital Foundation Fundraiser taking place at Farmer and Frenchman Winery & Vineyard. Live Art, Door and Window Auction, as well as Silent Auction. Contact: Jamie Liles 270.831.7889 GET YOUR CRAFT ON Thursday, August 25 @ 6-7:30pm Henderson County Public Library 101 South Main Street. Upstairs meeting room. Make handmade and homegrown art projects that you can complete in one session. Let your creative side shine at the library! No experience necessary. August // September 2016 . HENDERSON FAMILY
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TECH TUESDAY Tuesday, September 6 @ Noon Kyndle Training Room 4TH FRIDAY NETWORKING LUNCHEON (See description August 2) Friday, August 26 @ noon KYNDLE ON THE ROCKS Location TBA Thursday, September 8 @ 5-7pm Free to Kyndle stakeholders. Rookies RSVP to info@kyndle.us 117 2nd Street Henderson Free to Kyndle Stakeholders OHIO VALLEY CRUISERS - CRUISE RSVP to info@kyndle.us NIGHTS AT SHONEY'S Saturday, August 27 & Sunday, August RC CLUB ANNUAL FLY-IN 28 @ 6-9pm Thursday, September 8 – Saturday, Shoney's Restaurant September 10 Cruise Nights at Shoney’s, US-41. Every RC Club Airfield, Robards KY 4th Saturday of the month from 6-9pm. 26th annual RC Club Fly-In. One of the Contact: Wynn Stone 270.869.4699 largest fly-in events in the state. Bring a friend! Registration is required. Contact: 270.826.3712
WILD AND FREE (INVITATIONAL WILDLIFE EXHIBIT) September 1 – October 30 @ all-day Rotunda Gallery Rotunda Gallery, 101 S Main Street 270.826.3712 GUIDED HISTORIC WALKING TOURBIRDS IN THE AIR, BONES IN THE DIRT Saturday, September 3 @ 10am-11am Downtown Henderson Starts at The Depot, 101 N. Water Street This fun, free guided tour starts at The Depot Community Room and continues throughout downtown’s historic district. View homes and businesses and hear interesting stories about Henderson’s past. Tour is approximately 1 hour. If you have a large group, please call ahead so that the staff can best accommodate you. Info: hendersondepot.org or 270.830.9707
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AUTUMN CLASSIC 5K/10K Saturday, September 10 @ 9am Sandy Watkins Park 16162 Zion Road Presented by 2 Moms ‘N Motion. Help bring awareness of this Park to our community and to raise funds to further expansion of trails to promote exploration. Chip timed. 5K = $25 before Aug 31. 10K = $35 before Aug 31. Price increases September. WHAT’S NEW IN GENEALOGY Saturday, September 10 @ 10-11am Henderson County Public Library (See description Aug 11/13) MONARCH BUTTERFLY MIGRATION MYSTERIES PROGRAM Saturday, September 10 & 17 @ 1-4pm John James Audubon State Park Audubon Theater, 3100 Us Hwy 41 N. Bid a farewell to the Monarch Butterflies migrating south for the winter. We will meet at the Audubon Museum for a 45-minute introductory indoor presentation. Next, we will carpool to the Sloughs Wildlife Management Area for some outdoor Monarch tagging. The outdoor portion (2-3 hours) is weather
dependent. Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes and prepare for weedy and potentially marshy conditions. Tags and nets will be provided. Cost: $5 per person, Family rate $15; FOA Members - $4 per person Contact: Nature Center at 270.826.2247 or jja.rec@ky.gov SIMON AND GARFUNKEL: LIVE IN CENTRAL PARK – REVISITED Saturday, September 10 @ 7-10pm Henderson Fine Arts Center 2660 US-60 Revisit the night of September 19, 1981, when the famed duo Paul Simon and Arthur Garfunkel took the stage at New York City’s Central Park for a special reunion concert. Enjoy hits such as “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “The Sound of Silence,” “Mrs. Robinson,” and many more as we reminisce that magical night with the Grammy Award-winning Simon & Garfunkel. Join vocalist Lee Lessack and singer-songwriter Johnny Rodgers as they recreate one of the most famous concerts in history on the McCormick Hall stage in a night full of good times and good tunes. Tickets: $32 and $27 Contact: 270.826.5916 FRENCH AMERICAN LOUISIANNE RIVERBOAT Monday, September 12 @ 8:30am-12pm Henderson Riverfront (See August 9 description) BROWN BAG SERIES: PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE -SENIOR LIVING IN HENDERSON Monday, September 12 @ 12-1pm Kyndle Training Room Speaker: Jessica Pritchett Beaven, Director of Marketing for Colonial Assisted Living & Colonial Court Independent Living. Free to Kyndle Stakeholders. Kyndle Training Room RSVP to info@kyndle.us
BOOK BREW AT HCPL Monday, September 12 @ 6-7pm Henderson County Public Library Multi-Purpose Room. Come join us to discuss books you otherwise might not find yourself reading. This program is free and open to the public. "Book Brew" will meet on the second Monday of each month at 6pm. Contact: Laura Osterfeld 270.826.3712 ADULT COLORING @ YOUR LIBRARY Thursday, September 15 @ 5:306:30pm / Henderson County Public Library (See description August 18) DOWNTON ABBY GARDEN PARTY September 16 & 17, 2016 @ all-day OVAL The Ohio Valley Art League is having a Downton Abby Garden Party to celebrate OVAL’s twenty-five years as an arts organization. Mint Julep Party on Friday. This will be an evening event (time is to be announced). FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN Saturday, September 17 @ 8am-4pm Henderson County High School HCHS, 2424 Zion Rd, Henderson Food collection event. Henderson Impact comes together every year to pack meals for Henderson Area Food Banks. GET YOUR CRAFT ON Thursday, September 22 @ 6-7:30pm Henderson County Public Library (See description August 25) 4TH FRIDAY NETWORKING LUNCHEON Friday, September 23 @ noon Location TBA Free to Kyndle stakeholders. RSVP to info@kyndle.us CABELA’S KING CAT NORTH CHAMPIONSHIP Friday, September 23 & Saturday, September 24 Ohio River Weigh-in Saturday at 4pm at Water Street boat ramp. WESTERN KY SADDLEBRED ASSOCIATION GRAND CIRCUIT/ OPEN SHOW Saturday, September 24 @ 4pm Fair Grounds 383 Sam Ball Way Western Kentucky Saddlebred Association is a non-profit entity. Horse shows is $3.00 for spectators / $10.00 per class for riders, WKSA membership is
$10.00 per person or $15.00 per family. Negative Coggins and current Health Certificate required for each equine animal on property. No dogs allowed. All participants must wear a helmet. Contact: Tommy Miller 270.844.9186 OHIO VALLEY CRUISERS - CRUISE NIGHTS AT SHONEY'S Saturday, September 24 & Sunday, September 25 @ 6-9pm Shoney's Restaurant (See August 27/28 listing) FAMILY DAY Monday, September 26 @ 5-7pm Fair Grounds 383 Sam Ball Way FREE family day at the fair! Join us for face painting, bounce houses, cooking presentations, story time, snacks, and prized galore! HIGHWAY 60 YARD SALE Thursday, September 29 – Sunday, October 2 @ all-day Along Hwy 60 Shop for bargains and enjoy the scenery at Western Kentucky’s Highway 60 Yard Sale. The annual highway yard sale, which began in 2006, includes eight counties and 200 miles along U.S. Highway 60. In addition to yard sale finds, you’ll find plenty of booths featuring food, arts, and crafts. If you live on Highway 60 you do not need to register to participate. Looking for booth rental space? Bend Gate Market is renting out spaces. Anyone interested should call Mary Bullock to sign up at (270) 724-6962 or e-mail bendgatepta@gmail.com. Matthew 25 will rent their property to non-property owners interested in participating in the sale. Call Sally to sign up at 270.826.0200 or e-mail swelch@matthew25clinic.org. CNN-CHAMBER NETWORKING AND NEWS Friday, September 30 @ 7:30-8:30am Ramada Hotel and Event Center (See August 5 description) CATES FARM CORN MAZE AND PUMPKIN PATCH October 1 – 31: Fridays @ 4-9pm; Saturdays @ 10am-9pm; Sundays @ 1-7pm Cate's Farm 8132 Pruitt Agnew Road Pick your own pumpkins, interactive corn maze, giant slide, corn box, pedal tractors, straw and rope mazes, bonfires, hayrides-activities for the whole family. Contact: Amy Cates 270.823.6150
GUIDED HISTORIC WALKING TOURSCAVENGER HUNT Saturday, October 1 @ 10-11am Downtown Starts at The Depot, 101 N. Water St, Henderson. This fun, free guided tour starts at The Depot Community Room and continues throughout downtown’s historic district. View homes and businesses and hear interesting stories about Henderson’s past. Tour is approximately 1 hour. If you have a large group, please call ahead so that the staff can best accommodate you. Info:www.hendersondepot.org or 270.830.9707 KENTUCKY NATIONAL WILDLIFE ART EXHIBIT Monday, October 3 – Wednesday, November 30 @ all-day Henderson Fine Arts Center 2660 S Green Street Contact: Jule McClellan 270.860.1930 TECH TUESDAY Tuesday, October 4 @ Noon Kyndle Training Room Topic: Safeguard Your Business (See description August 2) WHAT’S NEW IN GENEALOGY Saturday, October 8 @ 10-11am & 6-7pm Henderson County Public Library (See description Aug 11/13)
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ADULT COLORING @ YOUR LIBRARY Thursday, October 20 @ 5:30-6:30pm Henderson County Public Library (See description August 18)
THE FABULOUS EQUINOX ORCHESTRA October 21, 2016 @ 7-10pm Henderson Fine Arts Center 2660 S Green Street Known as “a real class act,” Louisiana natives Jeremy Davis and Clay Johnson lead the 17-piece big band The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra. Sing along to the sounds of Frank Sinatra, Motown, Elvis Presley, The Blues Brothers, Ray Charles, and many more classic tunes as Davis and Johnson put their own spin on the music from The Great American Songbook. Come out and enjoy some smooth jazz music with a touch of style and swagger that will certainly speak to your soul! Contact: Greg Gibson 270.826.5916
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