Henderson Family - April / May 2022

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Contents

16 A Mother Living Out Her Dreams Integrating the Roles of Motherhood

20 Performance At It’s Best Silaf Harris Offers Speed Training to Local Student Athletes

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I N E V E RY I S S U E

46 The Book Nook

6 From the Editor

There is nothing better than

7 The Buzz

reading with your child—here is a

8 Parent Profile

must-read list for the season.

M A K I NG I T

OUT & ABOUT

9 Recipe

Have some fun at mealtime with these breakfast-in-disguise recipes.

12 Craft Time

49 12 Local Things To Do This Spring

Events and fun things to do close to home.

Encourage your kids to up-cycle used items with a frogtastic craft.

53 Kids Meal Deals

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S PE C I A L A DV E R T I S I NG SECTION

to eat for the best deals.

Beauty in Numbers: The Journey of Motherhood

25 Home & Garden

FR O M O U R

Tips, advice & inspiration.

READERS

D I S COV E R

54 Mommy & Me

Is your child ready for preschool?

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Heather Hensley Shares a Glimpse of Her Life as a Mother of Six

42 Preschool & Daycare

When and where to take your kids

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FROM THE EDITOR

s k c i P p o T s ' i d Lyn Spring Cleaning

Like many, there is something about the fresh air and sunshine that puts me in the mood to declutter and get my house deep cleaned. Maybe after being inside for the winter I tend to notice so many things we don’t use anymore or have outgrown.

It seems after we became parents, we somehow had so much more things within our household. How did that happen?

Ha. But in all seriousness, my house being freshly cleaned and put together is good for my soul.

Easter Egg Hunts

Easter egg hunts were always so much fun growing up, and I love watching my kids run around looking for eggs, putting them in their adorable little baskets and opening them up to see what’s inside. Their faces light up when they find a piece of candy or a coin inside. I remember hunting eggs at my Mamaw’s house growing up. My cousins and I would line up in her backyard. They would yell, “Go,” and we would all take off running around her house and up the hill in her backyard. It was so much fun making those memories, and I so enjoy watching my kids making the same memories with their cousins and friends, too!

Photo by Studio L

Anniversary

My husband and I will be celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary in April. It is so hard to believe it has already been ten years. We have gone through so many life changes from buying two homes, having two beautiful and amazing kids, making job changes and more. Our wedding day was such a special day because I was not only marrying my best friend, but we were able to get married on my dad’s birthday. Since I had lost him to cancer three years before, it meant so much to me that we were able to share our special day with him. What a beautiful life my husband and I have built, and I can’t wait to see what the next ten years bring!

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pring is headed our way, and I could not be more excited!

Warmer weather means we will all be able to soak up some vitamin D outside sooner than later. I enjoy a little bit of every season, but the winter months are the hardest. It is nice to knock out weekend projects when we spend more time inside, but as spring approaches, I find myself anxiously ready for when I can wear sandals, roll my windows down in my vehicle, take my kids to the park and go for walks.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and I truly can’t put into words what it means to me to be a mother myself and have the absolute greatest mother and motherin-law a woman could ask for. I am truly blessed. My mom is my best friend. The relationship we share is so special, and I was so fortunate when I married my husband to not only gain another mother but another best friend. She has been there for me and our family in so many ways, just as my own mother, and I cannot wait to celebrate all the special mothers in my life. Children light up our worlds, and I thank God for my beautiful daughter and handsome son.

Our special advertising sections in this issue include the amazing preschool and daycare options here in Henderson and our 2nd annual Home & Garden Guide filled with ways to get your home ready for spring with landscaping, renovation ideas and more! We’ve also featured the home of John and Jalayne Smith - be sure to check out their gorgeous home inside!

To go along with Mother’s Day, we have featured articles on a couple mothers here in Henderson who share their journeys from wearing multiple hats to the blessings and hardships that can come along with motherhood. We have a story on Silaf Harris, who is a Speed Performance Coach, and how he is using his profession and background to help student athletes here in our community.

Don’t forget to check out a fun craft using upcycled materials and some delicious breakfast-in-disguise recipes, along with our Parent Profile featuring dance studio owner, Deanna Meeks.

Thank you to our amazing advertisers, as you are the reason we are a FREE magazine.

We hope everyone has a Happy Easter and wish all the wonderful mothers in Henderson a very Happy Mother’s Day!

LY N D I M AU K Editor, Henderson Family Magazine

EDITORIAL EDITOR

Lyndi Mauk CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Jamie Alexander Ginger Ashby Kaycee Garner Ashley Wedding Do you have a story idea?

We want to hear from you!

Email your suggestion to lyndi@tannerpublishing.com.

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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 email brock@tannerpublishing.com.

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Andrea Roberson Monica Tapp STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

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Darrin Phegley Mandy Glaser Studio L

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THE BUZZ

LOCAL BUSINESSES COLLABORATE TO HOST

KIDS DAY AT FALCON CREEK BOUTIQUE

HENDERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

On Saturday, February 12, Falcon Creek Boutique hosted a Kids Day featuring Whims & Wishes. Kids enjoyed a fun morning as they read “Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons” followed by a paint party where kids were able to put on their creative hats and paint their very own Pete the Cat. Treats were also provided and, of course, parents enjoyed shopping one of the newest children’s boutiques in Henderson.

CELEBRATE THEIR 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL On Thursday, January 27, Henderson County Schools celebrated their 100th day of school.

Students were encouraged to dress up, showing off their personalities and creativity by wearing a 100th day shirt or making their own shirt with 100 items. The Child Nutrition Department took special treats around to the schools. It was a fun day for all, especially this year, as the schools are back to in-person learning and are able to continue taking part in activities and milestone celebrations together as they work hard this school year.

HOLY NAME STUDENTS

LEARN ABOUT THE CHINESE CULTURE FROM LOCAL PARENT Holy Name School recently had a visitor in Mrs. Dusti’s class from Sally He, mother to student Sarah Ann Tweddell. Sally shared with the children information about China. She taught them words for fruits and animals. She talked about foods that are commonly eaten and how to eat with chopsticks. The students even got to try them out for themselves. Sally also shared some candy from China with the students. It was a fun visit for the class to learn about a different culture.

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PARENT PROFILE

Deanna Meeks Photo by Darrin Phegley

TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF (FAMILY, PETS, ETC.)

My name is Deanna Meeks, and I was raised here in Henderson. I attend First Baptist Church with my family. I’ve been married to my wonderful husband, Daniel, for 17 (almost 18) years. We have a precious daughter, Daniela, and two spoiled-rotten cats named Jasper and Princess Peach! We homeschool Daniela due to our irregular schedule. My husband owns Meeks Martial Arts.

WHAT DO YOU DO FOR A LIVING, AND HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THIS POSITION?

I am the owner/certified instructor of The Dance Factory where I have taught the FUNdamentals of dancing since 1992. I am celebrating my 30th anniversary this year!

HOW DO YOU BALANCE WORK LIFE AS A DANCE COACH AND OWNING YOUR OWN STUDIO AND FAMILY LIFE?

I pray...a LOT…for God to help me! I try to put God first, then family, then the studio and homeschool. I do not always succeed at that, but when I’m able to, things seem to go much smoother. God works things out the best way, and that is ALWAYS going to be better than me running around trying to make everything fit.

WHAT HOBBIES DO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ENJOY?

We like a lot of different things. We belong to the Y. We enjoy going to the park and the zoo. We like to swim, play pickleball, workout, dance, do taekwondo, sing, do DIY crafts, cook, spend time outdoors, work puzzles and play board games. We had fun in a couple of Henderson movies “The Story of Mother’s Day” and “Halloween Heroes!”

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CHALLENGES AS AN ENTREPRENEUR OR WITHIN THE DANCE INDUSTRY? WHAT ARE THE REWARDS?

When you have a small business, I think you take on a lot of roles as the business owner. For instance, I am a dancer, teacher, choreographer, secretary, accountant, event planner, website developer, stock girl, ordering expert, prop mistress, cleaning crew, transportation crew, just to name a few things!

Owning the studio is a lot of work, but this career has always been and continues to be SO rewarding! I love working with all of the students in my dance family—past and present, and I am looking forward to future dancers, as well. Seeing my dancers succeed in life, not just in dance, is amazing. So thankful that God allowed me to do this career. It’s a tremendous blessing.

HOW HAS YOUR STUDIO BEEN AFFECTED THE PAST COUPLE YEARS, AND HOW HAVE YOU OVERCOME IT?

At the height of the pandemic when everything was closed down, I began to wonder if we would ever get opened back up. We just kept praying and hoping that we would be able to return to classes. While we certainly felt the pinch of not being open, we are so thankful that we are back at it now and things are going well! We haven’t been able to have our big recital for two years now, but we are SO EXCITED that we will be able to have it this year!

FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN DANCING, WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO THEM?

I think from a technical standpoint, I would say be sure to study ballet along with jazz, tap, hip hop, tumbling, etc. because that is where you will get your technique. But overall, for dance (and life in general) I would say always work hard. You cannot just expect to be good at something if you have not put the time into it. You cannot try something for one year and say, “Well, I don’t think I’m going to be good at that.” Perseverance is key. Don’t expect total transformation right away. Realize that you are going to make mistakes and again, I am not just talking about in dance class. Always have an attitude of gratitude.

Find joy in your dancing (and your life!) Smile and be thankful!

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Making it B R E A K FA S T

In Disguise Recipe & Photo by Jamie Alexander

ENJOY TOGETHER

BANANA SUSHI INGREDIENTS ›› Bananas (as many “sushi rolls” as you’d like to make) ›› A “spread” to make toppings stick (peanut butter, cookie butter, nutella, etc) ›› Any toppings you’d like! (coconut, sprinkles, nuts, freeze-dried fruits, candies, etc) ›› A baking sheet to roll ingredients!

INSTRUCTIONS ›› Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Pour out your toppings for each banana in little piles (so you can easily “roll” the banana in each). ›› Peel a banana and cover it with spread using a knife. Once it’s coated, roll it in your desired topping. Repeat with as many bananas you’d like for lots of variation! ›› Set the bananas in the fridge to set for 30min before serving. Slice into sushi-sized bites!

Photo by Jamie Alexander

Some people, like me, can eat breakfast for every meal. It’s typically pretty easy to make, and you can combine sweet and savory treats all into one dish! There’s nothing better. These breakfast foods are disguised as dinner to make things a bit more fun. They are also perfect for little helpers to make alongside an adult! Each of these dishes are customizable to fit each particular taste, and take almost no time to create! Don’t forget, Mother’s Day is approaching fast - why not treat mom to some of these recipes to start her day with breakfast-in-bed (or dinner-in-bed)?

CRAFTS, RECIPES, AND ACTIVITIES FAMILIES CAN

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MAKING IT • RECIPE

B R E A K FA S T P I Z Z A

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INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

›› 4 English Muffins ›› 2 tbsp melted butter ›› 1 tsp garlic powder ›› 1 tsp onion powder ›› Scrambled eggs (made from eight eggs) ›› 1 cup diced meat, cooked (bacon, sausage, ham - your choice!) ›› 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ›› green onion for garnish (optional)

›› Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Split each English Muffin in half. Combine garlic powder, onion powder, and butter in a small bowl, then brush each muffin half with the mixture. Arrange on the baking sheet. ›› Scoop scrambled eggs onto each English Muffin, then top with shredded cheese ›› Bake for 10-15 min (until cheese is melted and muffins are toasted) ›› Garnished with green onion and serve!

PA N C A K E TA C O S INGREDIENTS ›› Your favorite pancake mix ›› 1 cup whipping cream ›› 1 cup vanilla greek yogurt ›› Your favorite fruit as toppings

INSTRUCTIONS ›› Make small circular pancakes following the instructions on your favorite pancake mix. ›› Beat together whipping cream and greek yogurt until stiff peaks form. ›› Spoon whipped cream mixture in the center of each pancake. Top with fresh fruit, and fold in half to serve like tacos. HF

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.

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MAKING IT • CRAFT TIME

Frogtastic

FUN!

Written by Ashley Wedding // Photo by Jamie Alexander

Challenge your kids to craft using upcycled materials!

Is it just my kids that see crafting potential in nearly everything? What I see as trash, they see as something they can transform into something fun or functional with a little help from our craft closet. My son recently turned an old tissue box into a birdhouse. It didn’t last long in the weather, but it made my heart happy that he was worried about the birds this winter. My daughter has been saving toilet paper rolls, which she has been crafting into fun things, like this frog!

Encourage your kids to up-cycle some used items this spring! This can be a great way to teach about Earth Day, which falls on April 22 this year.

Want to make this frog? It was super simple and easy for my 10-year-old to craft!

MATERIALS: ›› 1 toilet paper roll ›› green and red paper ›› ribbon (optional) ›› googly eyes (optional—you can always just draw your own!) ›› marker ›› glue ›› stapler

DIRECTIONS: ›› Cover the toilet paper roll with green paper. Secure with glue. ›› Staple one end of the roll closed. Fold over this end and secure with glue. This will hide your staples and shorten the body of the frog. ›› Glue a strip of red paper on the inside of the roll that is still open.

Secure with glue. Cut out a tongue shape with the remaining red paper and roll it around a pencil or marker for the desired curl. ›› Cut out legs from the green paper and secure with glue. ›› Attach googly eyes. ›› Using a marker, make spots or details on the frog body and legs. ›› Draw a fly or bug to attach to the tongue. Use ribbon if you would like to create a flying effect.. HF

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.

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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!

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Community

THE PEOPLE AND P L A C E S T H AT M A K E H E N D E R S O N G R E AT

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Mandy Glaser

A MOTHER LIVING OUT HER DREAMS Written by Lyndi Mauk // Photos provided by Mandy Glaser

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Mothers tend to wear multiple hats. They have multiple roles they play, all typically within the same day. Mandy Glaser is just one of the many amazing mothers here in Henderson County, and outside of her role as mother and wife, she is an author, a teacher, a farmer and a photographer.

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andy is originally from Eastern Kentucky. She graduated from Morehead University with her Bachelor Degree in Studio Art and then moved to Savannah, Georgia for graduate school at the Savannah College of Art & Design where she received her MFA in Photography and met her husband, Danny. Once they both graduated, they moved to Austin, Texas where Danny’s family resided.

Mandy worked as an art teacher, where she worked for a pottery studio.

When her daughter was born, she told her husband she really wanted to move back to Kentucky. Her husband wanted to get on somewhere as a firefighter, so she told him if they moved back to Kentucky she would live anywhere in Kentucky who hired him first, and that is how they ended up in Henderson. Henderson was the first place to offer her husband a job as a firefighter, and in 2018 they made the move to Henderson.

Mandy said, “Henderson is a great place to live. The community has been really supportive and everyone we meet is kind.”

MOTHER AND AUTHOR While still living in Texas, Mandy began to consider the idea of writing her own book. She had been working a few part-time jobs, and she really wanted to do something of her own.

“Coming from an art background, I wanted to make something useful.

I like wall art, but I didn’t want it to be a piece of art on the wall that had a big price tag on it. Making a children’s book was something that was affordable for lots of different people. It took a long time, but it did get done.”

Mandy explained she didn’t have a real plan. She started drawing pictures first. “I’ve always been influenced by nature and natural sciences, so I started drawing animals. It is based around science. I drew the images so they could be appreciated by a large audience, so it’s not real cartoonish.

I would draw an animal, connect it to its environment and then connect it to another animal. From that it would lead into the next drawing and connect that environment to another animal.”

She completed her book in 2015, but she had no idea what to expect from the business and publishing side of it. There are standards to having so many words and pages and particular guidelines you must follow for a publisher or literary agent to consider your book. After submitting to 100 different publishers or literary agents, the mother of two found a publisher in 2019 located in Louisville, known as “Line by Lion Publications” through Pixel and Pen Studio, who was very quick to want to publish her book.

Currently, you can find her book, “THIS BIG WILD WORLD of Pretty Little Things” on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, mostly online but she is hoping to get it into more bookstores in the near future.

Mandy enjoyed being able to illustrate her entire book, but the process took a while from start to finish. She had finished her book enough to began sending it out to publishers in 2015, but her daughter

was born around the same time and their move to Kentucky also took place. However, the wait was worth it as her book was finally released in Summer 2021.

The mother and author is now working on getting dates on her calendar to help promote her book, while also currently working on her second book to be published. There is a program in Lexington where she will be doing a book reading and art project in April, and one of the public schools is also going to have her share her book with their students, too. She is hoping to complete her illustrations for her second book by May before their farmers market season begins.

MOTHER AND TEACHER Mandy and her husband have two children, Rosie (6) and Harlan (3).

“I’ve always been interested in homeschooling, but at the same time I know there are a lot of advantages to being in school,” expressed the hardworking mom. The year her daughter was going to start Kindergarten is when covid started. It was going to be a virtual year, and she didn’t think it was going to be best for Rosie. With their lifestyle, Mandy April // May 2022 . HENDERSON FAMILY

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felt homeschooling was the best option for them and one that could work. “I was lucky enough because I am a stay-athome mom. That opportunity was there.”

This year they joined the homeschool co-op group, Graystone, where there are 100 students from elementary up to high school. They meet once a week, where they follow the same schedule as public schools do. Her daughter has classes in math, grammar, history, geography and physical education, along with the options of electives where others are hired to come in and teach violin, karate, foreign language, etc.

When they were planting, Rosie learned about photosynthesis. When she had a butterfly she learned about metamorphosis.

When they take family trips or go on adventures, they stop at places for educational learning. The fun of learning never stops!

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FA R M E R This country-living mother grew up gardening.

Her family always lived in the country in Eastern Kentucky and had animals, mostly a hobby farm for them. When Mandy and her husband lived in Texas, they lived on 3 acres and always had a large personal garden. After moving back to the Bluegrass State, they moved onto a 200 acre farm, which they named Rain R’ Shine. Corn and soybeans surround them where other farmers rent land and plant their crops, but Mandy’s family sit on a couple acres where they farm themselves.

The Glaser’s practice organic gardening (no spray/no chemicals). They are what is called a no-till regenerative farm, which is a type of farming practice.

They are a small market garden that does high intensity planting - soil breaks down naturally. This provides minimal soil disturbances and focuses on the health of the soil.

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diverse planting comes lots of crops.

They garden on about a ½ acre. One row will be cucumbers, a couple rows of tomatoes, next row flowers, next eggplants and next beans and so on. They also leave all the roots and plants in the ground so it improves soil structure and allows microorganisms to thrive. Mandy explained how this is a natural and easy way of gardening.

Mandy’s husband, Danny, is not only a firefighter, but also works two other jobs as an EMT and with FedEx. However, when he isn’t working outside of the home, he is right there beside Mandy helping her on the farm. Whether it’s building something or helping her

pick, they work together as a team. He irrigated everything for her so she didn’t have to water all of it. He also built all the rows. She explained how they grew 150 tomato plants and cucumbers, and he was in charge of those plants. It was a different way of growing them where they grow up a string of vine.

She doesn’t have a babysitter nor does she have family who live close, so everything she has to do her kids come along with her. They go to the Henderson Farmers Market three days a week and sell all your summer garden vegetables such as peppers, beans, tomatoes, cucumbers and focus a lot on greens and lettuce. She explained this is probably what they have become known for, including carrots and radishes. They also sell eggs, known as Harlan’s Darlins, and grow flowers and sell bouquets, known

as Rosie’s Posies.

During market season, they spend Tuesday, Fridays and Saturdays at the Farmers Market from roughly 8:30am2pm, but they usually wouldn’t get away until 3pm after loading everything up.

There are other kids there for her children to play with, and they have a blast going with her. Anything that doesn’t sell at the Farmers Market on Tuesdays, they try to sell from 4-7pm at Cagey’s General Store in Reed off their trailer. Thursday they spend picking to prepare for Friday and pick Friday to prepare for Saturday.

Then they would head back to the general store on Saturday afternoon to sell anything they might have left.

When Mandy’s kids were in bed, she would make her bouquets. She chuckled saying, “This year we need to work on time management when it comes to sleep. Farmers market nights I maybe slept 2-3 hours.”

Although preparing, planting, picking and loading for the market keeps them busy, Mandy stated, “It was a lot of work, but I enjoyed it.”

MOTHER AND PHOTOGRAPHER Although Mandy is so busy with the farm and homeschooling to focus on photography full-time, it is still a passion.

Nowadays she finds herself mostly taking photos of her kids and family and their garden, but last fall she did start back taking some family and senior photos on the side. She did most of their graphic design for the farm including tshirt designs, stickers, hats, etc. You can find her work on her Facebook page - Wild WILD light.

I N T E G R AT I N G H E R R O L E S Last summer, Mandy and her kids were up at 5:30am trying to beat the heat on the farm. In between the gardens, they have their kiddie pool and playhouse.

The kids would play alongside her as she worked.

Choosing to sell at the Farmers

Market has not only been a blessing financially, but it has allowed her to feel as part of the community. Their business and work in farming is also a constant learning experience for their children, which is a huge benefit as a homeschooling mom. “The kids are seeing how food is grown and seeing how it is distributed among the community. They learn about photosynthesis, money and socialization. They have also made great friends at the market,” she said.

When the artist is illustrating for her books, her kids can be playing or painting beside her. Her daughter was learning about whatever animal she was painting at that time. “We look it up and read about it!”

She applies homeschool to everything they are doing daily. “Integrating the things we do together has helped make a balance. I feel like balance is something I always need to work on and always needs to be improved. Mostly a balance of making sure we take care of ourselves by getting enough sleep.” The enthusiastic mother explained how all of her roles sound like a lot with the children’s book, homeschooling, the farm and photography, but in reality, it all fits together because it is part of their lifestyle.

LOOKING AHEAD Their schedules keep them very busy. May-October is when they are at the market and November-December they are typically still selling greens and roots to customers.

This means they only have a few months at the beginning of the year to consider

“downtime” before they begin preparation for the upcoming market season. “There is always something going on and always something to do,” she explained.

“I feel grateful that my husband lets me stay home.

I have a blast with my kids.

I wouldn’t have it any other way. I think no matter how hard it is, I am grateful I do have the opportunity to stay home. I am grateful I do have the opportunity to live on this property and have a farm that hopefully one day will turn into a bigger production and fulltime position. I am grateful I took a chance with my book.

I am grateful to work from home and watch my kids.”

Mandy and Danny are hoping the farm and illustration will become her full-time job and Danny’s part-time job outside of the firestation. Their dream is to make Rain R’ Shine Farm a full-time family business!

“When I went to art school most people would choose a trade. Most people have one niche they did, and I was all over the place and guess I still am,” chuckled Mandy. “But in many ways, it is all connected.”

As a stay-at-home, workfrom-home, teach-from-home mom, Mandy doesn’t live on a timeline because much of what she does is on their property.

She loves this season of life, and she looks forward to what the future holds for her and her family as they continue to dream big!

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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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PERFORMANCE

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n exciting opportunity has recently come to the student athletes of Henderson’s middle schools and Henderson County High School. Silaf Harris, performance coach at Baker Family Chiropractic and sergeant in the Kentucky Army National Guard, has been offering his knowledge up to students about how to improve their running speed and technique.

Trainings started on February 7th and will continue throughout a 6-week period. Students meet with Silaf weekly on Monday and Wednesday nights at Mattingly Camps on Center Street. Currently, about ten students are participating. At these trainings, students get more prepared for track and field by working on core strength and the fundamentals of running quickly. Later sessions of these trainings will include 20

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technique drills, acceleration drills, bandwork, and sled-work. All students middle school age and above are encouraged to participate in these trainings if they have an interest in track and field.

SPEED TRAINING CL ASSES Silaf has been administering these types of trainings since the pandemic began in 2020. During Silaf’s senior year at the University of Southern Indiana, his track and field tournaments were cancelled. Because of this, he was inspired to do speed training himself to improve his performance and became inspired to help with these trainings for others as well. With his background in sports and his knowledge of exercise science that he obtained through the University of Southern Indiana, Silaf has much to offer those around him who are

Written by Kaycee Garner • Photos by Darrin Phegley

interested in improving their running skills.

A PERFORMANCE COACH As a performance coach at Baker Family Chiropractic, Silaf helps to strengthen muscles that may have been weakened or damaged by inventing routines for his clients to carry out.

Silaf says his favorite part of being a performance coach is helping people reach their goals. His admiration for performance coaches like Brian McCaw in Texas helped to make him more interested in exercise science and performance coaching as a career. He thanks Dr. Kate Baker and Dr. Jeremy Baker for giving him the chance to succeed at Baker Family Chiropractic and for allowing him to help people in the way that he does. He has been at their

facility since he graduated from college and celebrates his oneyear anniversary of being hired in March of this year.

FA M I LY I N S P I R AT I O N Silaf’s motivations for running, exercising, and participating in track and field come from his family. “My uncle was the one who introduced me to the weightlifting aspect of everything.

He was a big powerlifter back in the day. And my older cousin ran track for Western and he was the NCAA All-American, and he made it to the Olympic trials in 2004. That’s what sparked my interest in running track.” Silaf thanks his uncle, John Harris, and his cousin, Johnathon Brown, for helping to get him involved. He also thanks his mother, Mattie Harris, and his aunts, Sherry and Tracie Harris, for helping him to get to where he is today. “I couldn’t have done this without my family supporting me through the whole way. And I couldn’t have done it without Dr. Kate and Dr. Jeremy being the great mentors that they are.”

Thank you, Silaf, for sharing your knowledge with Henderson’s students!

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KAYCEE GARNER has lived in Henderson her entire life and plans to keep it that way. She loves animals and movies, and enjoys drawing with charcoal and working on local political campaigns in her spare time.

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“The biggest thing I have discovered is I love them all equally but individually. They are their own person,” said Heather Hensley, mother of six.

Heather has been married to her husband, Chad, going on 25 years in May. He was her only boyfriend, the only guy she has ever been on a date with. Chad recently surprised her with an all time bucket list dream vacation - Tahiti! Heather could not be more excited! Although this will be a big anniversary trip, they have always dated and had time away together. “We don’t get a week, but we definitely take little trips and big trips. It is important to renew and refresh as husband and wife.” They have truly had a fairytale love story.

Heather graduated from the University of Southern Indiana, after attending college to become an occupational therapist. She owns her own pediatric occupational therapy practice where she offers home-based services for children birth-3 years with special needs. Heather is also a certified health coach. She loves helping others get their life back from a health perspective. Heather was blessed with an amazing mom and two amazing grandmas who showed her how to love and how to serve and be a part of their family and community.

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THE BEGINNING OF MOTHERHOOD Heather and Chad had been married about 4 years when their first child, Mitchell, was born. It wasn’t until he was delivered they found out he had down syndrome. “That was hard. Hard on a young couple to be expecting your first baby.

Finding out was difficult, but we managed down that road.

He brings us so much joy and pleasure in life,” she boasted, as she smiled looking over at Mitchell. Twenty months later, they welcomed their daughter, Katelyn. She had a smooth delivery, and she was a healthy baby girl. Both Chad and Heather thought they were done having kids and their family was complete. One day, however, Heather had a tug at her heart they should consider being foster parents. She laughed as she recalled having a whole speech prepared for Chad on why they should foster. They had a spare bedroom that wasn’t being used and a loving home. She said, “I feel like we should think about foster parenting.” Before she could continue, Chad’s immediate response was, “Okay. Call them!” They went through all the classes to become foster parents. “Our goal wasn’t adoption. We felt like we had love to give and could help children in need.” Everything quickly changed when their very first placement, a 12-month-old baby boy, came to live with them. He was brought in with a wet diaper and a sippy cup, she recalls. This baby boy, now 14, was their first adopted child, Bradley.

“The journey of foster parenting is very emotionally draining because so much of it is out of your control. You don’t know what life is going to bring. What the next phone call is going to mean. Just being able to go into it knowing all you can do is take care of them when they are in your home, love them for all their worth and sometimes you have

to let them go and sometimes you get to keep them.” After Bradley, they fostered a few others who went back home, but then they decided not to foster anymore because it was so hard when the children had to leave. “It’s really difficult to take care of a child and be their sole provider and not take on a mom role so it's really hard to let go when that time comes,” she explained.

Heather’s husband, Chad, is a pastor and there were some circumstances in which they wanted to open their home back up to the foster care system. It didn’t go as they thought, but then they received a call about a 3-year-old little girl who needed a place to go for just a little bit. A little bit turned into forever, as they completed their second adoption, welcoming their daughter, Grace, into their family. Fast forward six months later, the Hensley’s received a call saying they had 16-year-old twins who needed somewhere to go. Heather and Chad knew these girls. “We love them, and we want to take care of them and now we are a family with 6 children. We have kids in college all the way down to 3rd grade.

It’s been a ride!” the blessed and proud mother said.

The day we signed the adoption papers was scary. “Can you love a child the same way? Can you biologically have a

child and adopt a child and love them the same? And the answer is emphatically, yes! The day we signed those adoption papers, and the day they took on our name, it is like we had them. There is no difference to us, and that was something I never imagined being the journey. I believe in God, and God adopted us into his family. He loves us, and I think my children have taught me so much about what real love looks like and really is and is lived out everyday.”

SIX BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN Courtney and Whitney are twins and are 21-years-old. Courtney is older by one minute. “She is so kind-hearted, easy going and loves life. She is going to school to be a counselor and works at a daycare in Evansville. She recently became a dog mom. She is beautiful inside and out and really finding her way in life.”

Whitney is the second born twin. She made Heather and Chad grandparents this year, and that has been an amazing journey for them. “I love spoiling and getting to send him home,” Heather said, laughing. “She is very driven and hardworking. She is going to college and majoring in business and works while raising a son. She is a very determined young woman.”

“Mitchell is 20, and brings so much

joy to our life!” He keeps them laughing all the time. “He loves basketball and power rangers. He loves to sing, sing in church and get his Bible and preach sermons and help his dad with Bible studies.” He graduated this past year, but they are still trying to figure out his next steps but waiting on covid to get better first.

Katelyn is 18 and a freshman in college. “She could rule the world. She is extremely determined, self-motivated, independent and strong-willed. She is working at Busy Bees as a daycare teacher and going to school to be a child life specialist through first earning her degree in elementary education.

Bradley is 14 and 6’3. He is a freshman in high school. “He is a kind-hearted person, and he would give you the shirt off his back. He is so loving and thoughtful of other people. He is a boy and challenges us, but is an amazing young man.”

Grace is 9. “She is super athletic, so she dominates on the soccer field and basketball court. She laughs and smiles and brings so much joy to the world. You can’t be around Grace without smiling because she is going to be smiling. She is just precious.”

“We love all of our children, and they are also unique and different. Who knew.

You raise them all in the same house, yet they are all so different. You have to treat them differently. Sometimes navigating that is tricky. Just because it worked for this one doesn't mean it is going to work for the other,” stated Heather.

FA C I N G T H E H A R D S H I P S O F MOTHERHOOD “Hands down my Christian faith is always number one in my life. If it wasn’t for that foundation, it would crumble.”

Although Heather has been beyond blessed with a big, beautiful family, it doesn’t mean she hasn’t faced hardships and trials during her walk through motherhood.

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college and life decisions, Heather has experienced all the things that come with being a mom and going through life. Heather said, “Never in your life do you think a doctor is going to call and tell you your daughter has a brain tumor. First off, your life immediately stops in its tracks. It was hard. It was the scariest time of our life. But I never questioned my faith.” It was a really difficult time trying to balance everything they went through with their daughter, Katelyn, who at the time was 14 when she was diagnosed.

They had to spend six solid weeks at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and another 30 days after Katelyn’s surgery, so she and Chad traded out each week so one could be home to take care of their other children.

Katelyn’s tumor was found after she had attended the State Future Farmers of America Convention that summer and noticed her hand wouldn’t stop twitching. Several days after she had returned home, they were outside when Heather asked Katelyn to hand her something. Katelyn said, “I don’t think I can. My hand won’t stop twitching.”

Heather knew enough to know the jerk in Katelyn’s hand wasn’t normal. They weren’t able to see her family doctor, but she was able to get in the next day with another doctor who spent the entire day with her. Heather said, “In my mind I went through muscular sclerosis or pinched nerves in her neck.” A brain MRI was taken, and the next day he called Heather and told her she needed to put Katelyn in the car and drive her straight to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. As the emotions began to rise, Heather teared up and said, “Within an hour, we had loaded our car and were driving off.”

They found out the tumor was not operable because it was located in a very dangerous place. For six weeks, Katelyn went through proton radiation. It seemed to be working but then her tumor swelled. It wasn’t spreading, but it was giving her

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daughter problems. The doctors put Katelyn on massive steroids, and she gained 80 lbs. She also was given a type of chemotherapy. Everything settled down, but her next MRI report was not good. This time, they were told they had to operate. Katelyn would probably have permanent damage, but they didn’t know to what level. The surgeon was the head of neurology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, and he also brought in another head of neurology from another children’s hospital. Heather explained it was so overwhelming to know the magnitude of what was happening. As a mother, it was so incredibly difficult to watch her daughter go through. It is never something you want or imagine your child facing, and there is only so much you can do because so much is out of your control. Most of the tumor was removed, but Katelyn can no longer use her left hand, and she walks with a little bit of a limp. The little piece left they will continue to monitor.

The strength her daughter has shown through her trial is simply amazing. The proud mother, smiling, said, “Katelyn has handled this all so incredibly well, and I do think some of it is her dad and I lived it out in front of her. It was how we responded. She has stayed so positive and driven and put so much work to getting back as far as she can go. It’s amazing!”

Outside of the challenges Heather has faced as a mother in regards to the health of two of her children, she has experienced having three drivers so far, who have all had car wrecks.

“When they are infants they keep you awake all night by necessity, but with older kids I still lose a lot of sleep worrying and praying.” She laughed saying, “Teenagers come with their own set of challenges and blessings.”

Heather explained it can be tricky sometimes balancing because as they get older, you have to shift the role you play in their life as their mother.

She explained, “The definition of mom

starts to shift from I am in charge of everything to I am here to support you and offer advice, fix you dinner but no longer be involved in the everyday decisions. And, as a mom, that’s hard to let go of.”

LIFE OUTSIDE OF MOTHERHOOD Heather is able to set her own work schedule, so she usually sees patients Tuesdays—Thursdays and keeps Mondays and Fridays open to do things at home. Outside of working, she likes to read, take walks in the sun and do mission work. They have been to Russia, the Philippines and Jamaica for missions. Currently, they are working with Dawson Springs, KY and have adopted a 21-year-old man who just became a father last month. They are trying to help him get on his feet and walk that walk with him.

THE CURRENT SEASON OF MOTHERHOOD Heather is really enjoying this season of motherhood. It’s busy but fun. It is rare for them to all be together at one time because of everyone’s schedules with work, school, extracurricular activities and church.

“A lot of our life revolves around whatever activity our kids are involved with at the time,” she said. However, they make time for one another. The older kids will come over for dinner, and they plan trips and whoever is able to come will come. Although Heather wears many hats as a mother and has six beautiful children she is trying to raise, she said she couldn’t do it without support. Her husband and parents have been absolutely amazing throughout her journey as a mother.

“I love being a mom. It's one of my greatest experiences!”

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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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A COASTAL COTTAGE IN KENTUCKY Written by Lyndi Mauk • Photo by Darrin Phegley

If you are out golfing or driving through the Henderson Country Club, you can’t help but notice John and Jalayne Smith’s beautifully built home by Joe Mattingly Builders.

Unlike the look of many homes within the neighborhood, this coastal cottage home, or to some a modern farmhouse look, catches your eye with its beautiful white structure, large double wooden doors and gorgeous landscaping all around, giving off a Florida seaside vibe.

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John and Jalayne Smith built their first home in August 2000 in the Henderson Country Club. The neighborhood has also been home to her family for many years, so it wasn’t any surprise when they decided to build their forever home on S. Forest Oak, the same street they have been on for the last 22 years. “From the time I was 14, I lived out here. It is just home to us,” Jalayne said.

The opportunity for the Smiths to build their second home came by quite the surprise, as their previous home within the Country Club was not on the market. There was no talk about selling at the time, but a realtor friend had a couple moving into the area who she thought would love the Smith’s house. She reached out to them, and they knew downsizing would be in their future, so they decided to go for it. The couple came and looked at their house on a Friday, made an offer on Saturday and suddenly John and Jalayne were in the position to figure out what was next.

In June 2019, they bought their lot and were able to stay in their previous home until October 2019. They then moved in with Jalayne’s mother, who still lives in the neighborhood. The building process took about nine months, as they began building late January of 2020 and moved in on Halloween 2020.

Jalayne laughed saying, “I knew what I wanted, but I didn’t know exactly what it was called. It is similar to a farmhouse, but to me it reminds me more of the houses you see in seaside Florida. I really like that. I like the neutrals, crisp white, icy blue colors. I still wanted to put in wood and browns. We wanted the open floor

plan. We wanted everything on one floor because we are getting older, so that is something we have to think about.” They do have a bonus room and a large heated storage room upstairs over the garage and the back side of the house, but everything else is on one level as they wanted.

Their home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, island with a bar, large family room and laundry room with a shower and sink. Jalayne explained how finding the floor plan they wanted was probably the most difficult part about building their house because most house plans don’t have all three eating options in one plan - the formal dining room, island with a bar and a place for a kitchen table. However, her daughter was the one who came across a plan providing all three options. The plans were drawn up by a local architect, and they made the necessary changes to make it exactly what they wanted.

Although John, Jalayne and their two kids talked everything through, Jalayne and her daughter picked out almost everything within their home. From paint colors to cabinets to flooring, John trusted them with the process. Jalayne laughed saying, “I lost on the TV.” She preferred a smaller television above the wood mantle but that’s what John wanted. Other than that, John would give his thoughts and opinions on room sizes and add-ons, and he did help pick out the hardwood floors once they narrowed it down to a couple options, but he knew it would all come together beautifully. “After several houses, you kind of learn what you like and what you don’t like,” Jalayne explained.

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When you walk through the front wood glass doors of the Smith’s home, the large navy island becomes the focus. The pop of color grabs your attention. Jalayne is drawn to navy and blues, which she used throughout her home. Before they began building, she had been inside a new home that had a navy island, so she decided to add that within her own home. “I really like the navy with gold and silver, so everything comes full circle.”

Their previous home had white cabinets. She thought about doing something different, but she would always go back to the beachy, crisp white look she was going for. With the help of Kerry Floyd at Cabinets By Design, she was able to achieve the look she wanted within her kitchen. They had to use two sets of cabinets to get the tall cabinet look she had in mind. “I wanted the glass, but I didn’t want it to be entirely glass.” There is just enough glass at the top for her to put seasonal decor. They also added a small coffee bar and a farmhouse sink with the seaside look.

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could,” said the proud Hendersonian. The only area they went outside of Henderson for was their lighting, and that was because it was suggested based on the look of her home. The lady who owns Eliminating Expressions used to work at Lowe’s and was over their lighting department.

Jalayne was able to show them her house and the look she was going for, and they were able to find the perfect lighting. The lighting over her island and the chandelier within her dining room were both fixtures she never would have chosen herself, yet once they were hung, Jalayne could not have been happier. It tied the pops of wood she wanted throughout just enough.

It was really important to keep everything light, airy and open. She did not use window treatments, except for adding the plantation shutters to the front of the house, because she did not want to obstruct the view. The goal was to have clean lines and keep the look very simple.

The casings around the windows are flat with no grooves. Sherwin Williams paint color, Ice Cube, was used throughout the entire home. It gives off a hint of blue, which adds a little contrast against the

trim. It is very subtle, but just enough to pop a little color. Throughout the home, the Smith’s used a lot of neutral colors when it came to decor. Jalayne stayed neutral with the blues and added in different shades throughout, except for the dining room and half bath where she added some wallpaper.

Using wallpaper was not the original plan.

She has a friend, Ellen Rendle, who she said should have been an interior designer.

Ellen is the one who suggested adding the wallpaper to both the half bath and dining room. The wallpaper in her half bath pops the navy, while keeping everything else very simple. “I never would have picked this, and I love it. People comment on this wallpaper all the time, and I never would have done it,” said the 1st grade teacher.

However, Jalayne’s favorite wallpaper is in the dining room. “This was out of my comfort zone, but again, my friend Ellen found this wallpaper and said I think you are going to love it. If I had seen it in a wallpaper book, I would have kept going and not even looked at it.” It was only added to one wall, but it ties the navy and gold in from the kitchen perfectly.

Within the laundry room, they decided

to add a shower for their dogs to bathe or her husband to use when he comes in from golfing or mowing. Jalayne said, “It has been really nice not having to worry about him coming through the house since the laundry room is right as you come into the side door.” Another unique feature of their home is the added sliding door connecting their laundry room to the master bedroom closet. John and Jalayne had been to the Parade of Homes in Evansville, and she happened to see this within one of the homes. It is extremely convenient for her to throw laundry right into the washer.

Square Yard Carpet did all their hardwood flooring, and their bathrooms have tile.

Their previous home needed a bathroom remodel, and both John and Jalayne knew what they would want to change. One being to only have a stand up shower and not include a garden tub in the new build.

“Carol Hibbs is wonderful to work with there,” exclaimed Jalayne.

One special surprise given to them was from Joe Mattingly himself. Jalayne wanted a plain block wood mantel to go over their fireplace. Joe surprised them with a mantel he had made out of a walnut

tree that was on their lot. “That was a really neat surprise!” In their previous house, they had built-ins around the TV. Jalayne wanted to do away with the built-ins but still wanted the brown shelving to add a little bit of warmth to the living area.

Jalayne said Joe was so great to work with throughout the entire process. He would offer suggestions and his expertise but let Jalayne make the decision. They raised the ceilings, brought the windows further to the floor and even added a window that wasn’t in the original plan because of Joe’s guidance.

When it came to the outside of the home, they used Benton’s Garden Center.

The owner has a home in Florida, so he knew the look she was going for with landscaping. “I wanted a lot of greenery that would stay green but not necessarily an evergreen. I also wanted a few pops of color, but simple, and low maintenance.”

They were very happy with how their landscaping turned out. It was exactly as they envisioned. Jeff Coomes also built their retaining wall in the back of their house.

The Building Experience

“To be honest, this is not my thing. I do not like to decorate. I don’t have that eye at all,” Jalayne said. She explained she will see things and know what she likes but doesn’t feel she can put it together. However, she feels their home has come together exactly as she dreamed it would.

The experience from building their first home in 2000 to this home was very different. “I was a lot more hands-on here, and I guess some of it comes from being older. Before, there were things they just went ahead and did. I didn’t know to say that’s not what I want. With this house, I asked more questions, but Joe has great ideas. He doesn’t push them on you, but if you ask him, he will give you his honest opinion. It really was a good experience.

This is the forever home, and I think we have achieved it!”

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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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round this time of year, we’re all ready to start climbing the walls with cabin fever! Winter weather, gloomy days and safety concerns have had us sheltering inside for what feels like forever. But if you’re worried that socializing and entertaining at home have become things of the past, think again!

Spring is almost here, and that has me thinking “outside” of the box!

When I feel a little sunshine on my shoulder, I start dreaming about new outdoor spaces. Spaces where we can relax, where we can play… where we can safely socialize again. And trust me, as soon as you realize that an outdoor space can be an extension of yourself and an extension of your home, that’s where the fun begins!

You can do so much outside, everything from cooking and dining to playing sports and watching movies.

And you can enhance that experience with furniture, fireplaces, big-screen TVs, wet bars, water features, and even outdoor kitchens. Spending time outdoors is fun and exciting in a real and usable living space. It can be a place where family memories are made, a place for friends to hang out, or maybe even a place where (dare I wish it?) there are no work distractions!

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Formal? Fun? Keep these concepts in mind as you move outside, because

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You want to create a flow, inside to outside. Where your home’s signature charm spills out onto the patio and your personal style shines all the way through! If your friends settle in and say “oh, this is so ‘you’”…. You’ve done it right!

Next, think about how you use the inside of your house. What do your friends and family love to do

there? Because that’s probably what they’re going to enjoy outside, too!

Do they like to lounge around and visit while sipping a glass of wine?

Then focus your outside attention on a big, comfy outdoor sofa (and I strongly recommend cushions that are stain resistant!). Or do they like to stay active and busy? Maybe skip the furniture and consider a sport court or (my new favorite idea) a putting green! Do your friends love to come around because you’re an awesome cook? Put some real thought into an outdoor kitchen! Seriously! Figure out what’s working for you inside…. And take it outside!

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And there’s just as much still coming! This year probably will still be a wild ride! But to stay ahead of shortages and delays, we’ve majorly increased the amount of furniture, fountains and other items that we will carry in-stock.

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And our Plant Pros have spent months curating trees and shrubs from across the nation to secure enough stock for the season.

Next door at Integrity Backyard Builds, the Pool Pros are ready with more ideas than you can imagine! Our crews are booking out jobs all over the tristate area for pool installations, decorative concrete, artificial turf, pergolas, kitchens and so much more!

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Find Peace in Your Spring Garden

our spring garden can be a delightful addition to your meditation practice. It can be very simple to design a special space that will appeal to all your senses without requiring much time-consuming maintenance. These are some ways to create a garden that can improve your peace of mind come rain or shine.

Designing a Spring Meditation Garden SELECT LUSH PLANTS.

An abundance of green plants helps to create a relaxing atmosphere. Any variety of mint or other herbs will add a pleasing scent. If you live in a warm climate, you can enjoy the rustle of bamboo or look for an ornamental grass that’s suited to your region.

I N C O R P O R AT E O B J E C T S O F M E D I TAT I O N .

Depending on your faith tradition, you may want to include a statue or another meaningful image. A simple arrangement of rocks or weathered wood can add extra appeal. Many people also find it helpful to rake gravel or sand. Many specialty stores sell these readymade “Zen Gardens.”

I N S TA L L S O L A R B I R D B AT H S O R F O U N TA I N S .

The sound of running water can stimulate your mind while it masks background noises. With solar devices, you can enjoy the effect and be good to the environment. You’ll also delight in the song and company of the birds you attract.

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If you prefer to sit on the ground, you may just want to keep a spot clear so you can bring a cushion or mat outdoors with you. If you use a chair, ensure it promotes good posture so you can keep your back straight and your feet on the ground.

B U I L D A PAT H .

Even in a small garden, a path can enhance your sense of space and

exploration. You can contemplate a trail of stones or diversify your practice with some walking meditation.

Spending Sunny Days in Your Spring Meditation Garden C L E A R AWAY D I S T R A C T I O N S .

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Note the interruption and bring your mind back to your contemplations.

There are many ways to steer clear of insects without killing them. For wasps, keep a look out so you can stay away from their nests.

Avoid the things that attract them like perfume, bright colors, and food.

For natural ant repellent, try planting some mint or cucumber.

WA R D AWAY B U G S .

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM EXCESSIVE SUN EXPOSURE.

You get just as much sun whether you’re exercising or sitting down. Use a sunscreen with full spectrum protection and wear a hat, especially if you meditate at midday when the sun is strongest.

Enjoying Your Spring Meditation Garden on Rainy Days D E V E L O P S O M E S H E LT E R E D S E AT I N G .

Spring showers are a natural part of the season. By building a gazebo, you can stay outdoors and enjoy the sound of the rain without getting wet.

If you’re working with more limited space, install a large umbrella over your chair. It will help protect you from the sun as well as the rain.

A R O O M W I T H A V I E W. When stormy days keep you inside, you can still keep your garden in sight.

Meditate by a window where you get a good view of your yard.

DESIGN

Your spring garden can make your meditation practice more pleasant and productive. No matter what the weather brings, use the natural beauty of the outdoors to help calm your mind.

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HOME RENOVATIONS

Where to Start?

W

hen it comes to potential home renovations, there are all kinds

of possibilities available to you. The question is, where do you begin with your remodel, and which renovations take priority?

Two of the most popular home renovations to consider starting with are the kitchen and bathroom. Before you get in touch with professionals who specialize in kitchen and/or bathroom renovation take some time to decide which of these renovation ideas you want to tackle first.

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What if I Want to Renovate My Kitchen?

your cabinets new colors, or even

just keep in mind one important

installing a whole new lighting

detail - your bathroom will probably

system for maximum visibility as

be

your home transformation with a

you cook up some great meals for

are underway, so make sure your

the family.

spare bathroom (if you have one)

Thinking

about

starting

off

nice kitchen renovation? This can be a cinch. All you need to do is determine what kind of kitchen design you want for your home.

That may mean going with a modern

What if I Want to Renovate My Bathroom?

If you decide instead to go

unusable

while

renovations

is stocked with your bathroom essentials so you can use it while your

main

bathroom

is

under

renovation.

layout, or it might be a vintage one

instead with a simple bathroom

When it is all said and done, all

that makes more sense for the style

renovation, there are plenty of

that is left for you to do will you be

of home you have. Of course, trying

possibilities

Most

to move all your toiletries back into

out new colors can bring beauty

renovations for bathrooms start by

your newly renovated bathroom

and life into your kitchen, too! Once

tearing out old countertops, sinks,

and enjoy the new additions.

your general plan is figured out,

and flooring. Then you can consider

you can get started on the actual

new options such as replacing

changes you would like to see.

certain parts of the shower or tub

Don't forget to consider all the little things that you might

here,

too!

It is That Easy!

Armed with only some ideas and

with a whole new setup that can

a renovation budget, you can easily

provide an entirely different look.

have local professionals for kitchen

your

or bathroom renovation give you a

That includes changing out your

bathroom is going to look like after

hand in making your space look and

counter tops and floors, painting

the

feel brand new.

want to change in your kitchen.

As

you

explore

renovations

are

what

complete,

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5 TIPS TO KICKSTART

Spring Cleaning Written by Nicollette Vizuet

In the midst of setting my New Year’s Resolutions, I always note how I have to get on top of my spring cleaning. Instead of reserving this specifically for spring, I try to take a look every other month at a few key spots that tend to accumulate the most clutter. Even so, spring still dominates as my “deep dive” in cleaning and it certainly isn’t for the faint of heart! I’m rounding up a few tips for the spaces I find more challenging to keep organized on a daily basis and how to tackle them in your mission to declutter.

Home

Take this on room by room.

Beyond that, break each space down into a smaller entity to make it less overwhelming. For example,

hangers, blazers on black hangers

Kids rooms

and seasonal items on colored

If you’re new to this, here’s a

hangers. I’m quick to give into

major hack: do not attempt to

clutter, but this method really helps

clear out toys when your kiddos

me maintain order. When choosing

are around. My toddlers “need”

what makes the cut and what has

everything. Somehow each item

to go, I have a few questions to

you’re putting in the donation

ask. First, when’s the last time I

pile becomes their “favorite toy”

wore it? Next, will I wear it again?

after not touching it for a solid six

This should help you in creating

months. Once they’re distracted,

area until you finish that space.

those “keep” and “donate” piles. A

grab a few big boxes and start

Closet

few sentimental pieces you might

loading up everything you want to

never wear again are OK, but don’t

donate. Items that you’re keeping

My goal with closets is keeping

fill the closet with them! Declutter

can be grouped into totes, bins or

like items together. I also use

and let that prom dress from junior

boxes with a label for what goes

the same color hangers for those

year have a second life!

where. If your little ones can’t read,

don’t aim to complete your entire kitchen in one day. Instead, carve out time to focus specifically on your pantry. Grab (affordable!) bins from Dollar Tree and label snacks, drink mixes, juice pouches and so on. Clean out expired items, box up and donate items you won’t use and don’t move onto another

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use clip art photos to label your

There was so much that I’ve never

up way less space than in a filing

bins. We have a book shelf with

even used nestled in my camera

colorful totes that hold like items.

roll and application folders. How

cabinet, and it’ll be much easier to

One for Hot Wheels, another for

many of those apps are you actually

dinosaurs, one for superheroes

using? If you haven’t touched it in

and so on. Our boys actually love

the last six months, you probably

keeping toys in the “home bin”

don’t need it. Offload and organize

because it’s easier to find what

your pictures with Google Photos

they’re wanting. I always tell our

and only keep the “necessities” on

boys “if you can’t keep them in

hand.

order, that means we don’t need them.” It has helped so much in keeping the chaos to a minimum in their toy room!

Digital

Office

Do you have stacks of papers

or drawers full of receipts? No judgment, I’m guilty of being a paper hoarder too. Much like the

Is it just me, or do you get

other areas in your life, start the

the “your storage is almost full”

organization process by cleaning

message on a daily basis? I took a

out everything you don’t need. How

deep dive into my phone last time

much of your paper can be scanned

this popped up to see what the

into a digital file to make physical

heck was bogging down my storage.

room in your office? The little

It turns out, I’m a digital hoarder.

folder icon on your desktop takes

find! Rest assured, I’m not telling you to eliminate all paper. If you (like me!) prefer a physical planner and calendar, more power to you.

Keep that paper version and stay organized!

Wow, I feel a little less cluttered already! I hope you’ve gotten a sense of how to keep yourself on somewhat of a schedule so life is a little less overwhelming

once

springtime

arrives. So, what are your favorite tips for decluttering?!

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ADVICE AND TIPS ON H OW TO M AKE PARENTING AN D L IFE EASIER

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PR ES C H OOL VS. CHILDCAR E What is the Best Option for Your Family?

Written by Ginger Ashby, Principal of Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center

Research is clear that students who can attend a high-quality program are more prepared for kindergarten. Finding the best option for your child takes time and research. Children gain a lot from attending preschool. Preschool provides exposure pre-academics like numbers, letters and shapes. But, most important, children learn how to socialize, get along with others, share, take turns and contribute to a group conversation. Every child should have some type of group experience before entering kindergarten.

Gymnastics, dance, sports are great, but what preschool does that is not taught in those mentioned is teach kids how to be students. Your child needs to learn how to line up, travel in the hallway, raise his/ her hand, take a turn, and share an adult’s attention. What’s more is the student learns they can be successful upon separation from their parent or caregiver.

The importance of giving kids some form of quality; early childhood education is so recognized that 39 states now have state funded preschool programs.

When it comes to preschool vs. childcare, every family has unique needs that they need to be addressed for the benefit of their child. Every child is unique and so is their development.

Children’s programs are not one size fits all. In the first five years of life, the brain is constantly growing and developing; children are learning new things all the time. In fact, this is the time of a person’s life when the brain develops the most, which is why positive experiences are so important. These formative years are critical for every individual child meeting the milestones that they need to prosper.

Parents know their children the best, and they know what their children need in order to thrive. It is up to the program, whether it be childcare or preschool, to provide just that.

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“childcare” may be used interchangeably

hours of the day. It focuses much more

among parents, but this is actually

on games and free play than a preschool

incorrect.

great

does. Babies, toddlers, and children have

advantages to children, it is important

While

both

offer

a safe and secure place to go where they

to understand the difference between

will receive daily necessities such as

preschool vs. childcare in order to make

feeding, napping, and activities. Although

a choice that best suits the needs of your

people may not think kids are learning at

child. One of the most notable differences in the ages of the kids that attend either program. Childcare programs typically accept children in the age range of about 6 weeks and older, while preschool is typically for children ages 2-5 years of age. In a preschool program, learning preacademic skills is the main objective, with

childcare, they in fact are.

Every child deserves the best possible care, so it is expected that parents will have questions when they are considering preschool vs. childcare. Parents can rest assured that licensing is required for both preschool and childcare, so their children

the program focusing on the educational

are being as well taken care of as possible

needs of the children in order to prepare

no matter which program they choose.

them for development in the years that

Staff are trained and qualified in order to

follow.

deal with all the different situations that

For the most part, childcare is about

arise, and as any adult who has ever been

providing services to parents when they

in the presence of kids knows, no two days

need it most — during the working

are alike!

THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN CHOOSING: 1.

Is the facility clean and safe?

2.

The classroom should have a variety of activities and play

Preschool & Daycares in Henderson

materials (reading area, art space, block corner, puzzle area, dramatic play and items on shelves at student level) 3.

Students should be doing different things

4.

Play—children should be learning through the planning and materials they have.

• Cognitive skills (math and problem solving in a pretend donut shop) • Physical Abilities (balancing blocks and running on playground) • New vocabulary (like the words they need to make Leprechaun Stew) • Social skills (playing together in a pretend flower shop) • Literacy skills (Like creating a menu for a pretend restaurant) • Play is simple and complex (symbolic, socio-dramatic, functional, and games with rules) Kentucky All STARS is Kentucky's expanded five-star quality

rating and improvement system for type I, type II and certified family childcare homes.

A childcare provider's KY All STARS rating can be viewed in the Public Child Care Search. Additional details such as physical address, ages served, CCAP acceptance and inspection/monitoring reports can be viewed.

The Public ChildCare Search, lists only providers certified or licensed through the Division of Child Care. You can also view inspection reports, hours of operation and Kentucky All STARS level.

Preschool provides opportunities for children to learn in ways that interest them, building a positive association with learning. The best preschool helps children develop a drive to learn that they will take with them throughout their time in school.

Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center will begin early registration March 23, 2022. We accept 3- and 4-year-old students based on income, need for specialized services, and on a tuition basis.

FIRST KIDS PRESCHOOL 270-826-2332 Ages 1 - 5 HOLY NAME OF JESUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL www.holynameschool.org 270-827-3425 Ages 2.5 - 5 PIDDER PADDER PRESCHOOL & CHILD LEARNING CENTER 270-827-5437 Ages infant - 5 KIDS TIME PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE http://kids-time-preschool-chilcare.business.site/ 270-830-7480 Ages infant - 6+ (afterschool care) KIDZ WORLD CHILDCARE, INC. www.kidzworldchildcare.com 270-831-9987 Ages 6 weeks - 12 years THELMA B. JOHNSON EARLY LEARNING CENTER www.tbjelc.henderson.kyschools.us 270-854-0140 Ages 3 & 4 GRADY’S PLACE DAYCARE 270-831-1050 Ages infant - school age

Students must turn 3 or 4 years of age by August 1, 2022 to register for the 2022-2023 year. You may contact us at 270-854-0140 M- F from 7:30 to 3:30 for more information.

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BUSY BEES EDUCARE 270-827-0923 Ages infant - school age

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The 5 biggest benefits of

SEN D I NG YO U R CHI L D TO PRESC H OOL SOCIALIZATION Sending children to school gets them out of the house socializing with others. It also exposes them to children of various ages and backgrounds. Finding a friend is really important for children, and this can be hard to do in a home setting or when playdates are always arranged by the parents. Preschool offers children an opportunity to meet others and pick friends on their own. Preschool helps children develop exploration and conflict resolution skills in a safe setting.

PREPARATION FOR KINDERGARTEN Learning at an early age sets a foundation for learning for an entire lifetime.

Preschool teachers follow a curriculum that is designed to help children progress through learning and to make sure they have a strong knowledge base to start kindergarten. By giving children a way to ease into formal schooling, they will likely feel more comfortable in a school setting and develop positive

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associations with school and learning.

Studies show that students who attend preschool demonstrate higher overall school readiness. They also learn how to behave in a classroom setting and respect teachers and other authority figures.

INDEPENDENCE It can be a big shock to all of a sudden spend extended periods of time away from their caregivers. Going to preschool helps children practice and learn to enjoy being away from familiar caregivers. This is more of a low stakes environment that makes it easier for them to transition to kindergarten. It also gives them the confidence to form relationships and explore the world on their own.

EXPOSURE TO NEW THINGS Often, preschool offers experiences that children wouldn’t be exposed to otherwise—things like music, art, guest

speakers and field trips. Students might go visit the local police station or hear from people of all different occupations during career day. Students are also get exposed to people of different cultures and backgrounds. It would be really hard to get this type of exposure to so many different things in a home setting.

MOM AND DAD GET A BREAK Even if you are a stay at home parent and love being home with your children, getting a small break every so often is crucial, even if you don’t realize it. When you get a chance to have alone time, get things done without the kids around, and do whatever you need to do to recharge, you’ll be a better parent when your child does return from preschool.

Preschool offers a way for parents to get a break without feeling guilty because they know that their child is having fun and learning.

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7 signs your child is R E A DY F OR PR E S C H OO L 1. THEY CAN FOLLOW SIMPLE DIRECTIONS Being able to follow one or two-step instructions is a good sign your preschooler can handle classroom expectations.

2. THEY CAN HANDLE BEING AWAY FROM YOU FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME The most stressful part of your child’s transition to preschool might be fear or separation anxiety. It’s normal for a child to cry for a few minutes after you say goodbye, but if they continue to be upset throughout the day, the may not be ready to take on a whole day of preschool without you. Help your child prepare to be away from you by telling them about how their new routine will go and reassuring them that you’ll be back to pick them up after a fun day of learning with friends.

3. THEY CAN FOCUS ON A TASK Three- and four-year-olds aren’t known for

their long attention spans. Luckily, preschool is the perfect place for them to hone their focus before entering kindergarten. Having at least some ability to focus before entering preschool will help your child make the most out of classroom activities and continue to develop their concentration skills.

shoes on and off, feeding themselves and cleaning up their toys. Even if your child might still struggle with a few of those things—lining up a coat zipper takes some fine-motor skill, after all—they may still be fine as long as they know how to ask for help.

4. THEY WANT TO PLAY WITH OTHER KIDS

Not all preschools require students to be potty trained, but experts say it is a recommended skill that will help children to not feel behind compared to their peers.

After all, no child wants to be the last of their friends still wearing diapers!

Does your child smile, wave or greet other kids in the park or at the grocery store?

This could be a sign your child is ready to make friends and play with others in the classroom.

5. THEY HAVE BASIC SELF-CARE SKILLS Teachers will be available to help kids when needed, but your child should be able to handle the basics of taking care of themselves while at school. That means having skills like putting on their own coat and other cold-weather gear, taking their

6. THEY’RE POTTY TRAINED

7. THEY KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE CLASSROOM It’s natural for kids to fear the unknown.

You can help set your child up for success by preparing them for the preschool experience. Read books about preschool with your child and introduce activities like identifying colors and singing the alphabet song.

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The Book Nook All of these books are available for check out at the Henderson County Public Library.

What Not to Give Your Mom on Mother’s Day By: Martha Simpson A little boy offers advice on what NOT to give your mom on Mother’s Day, unless she’s an animal. For example, don’t give her a rotting log unless she’s a salamander, or a bunch of flies unless she’s a spider! What would Mom like best?

Eloise’s Mother’s Day Surprise By: Lisa McClatchy It is Mother’s Day, and Eloise is in search of the perfect present for Mother, with help from Nanny and Weenie.

Mother’s Day By: Anna Rockwell Each child in Mrs. Madoff’s class knows just how to celebrate Mother’s Day. Jessica and her mom go hiking together. Sam helps pick out a new kitchen table. Sarah and her dad take Grandma to her favorite restaurant. And when a surprise visitor comes to class, the kids learn how to make a handmade gift that’s straight from the heart. Here’s a loving tribute to all the mothers, grandmothers, and mothers-to-be everywhere, perfect for sharing any day of the year.

The Night Before Mother’s Day By: Natasha Wing It’s the night before Mother’s Day, and Dad and the kids are determined to show Mom just how much they love her. They whip up a cake from scratch, and offer a special coupon for a day at the spa, right in their own kitchen! Kids and moms will love reading this sweet story aloud together for a fun way to celebrate Mother’s Day.

Happy Mother’s Day By: Mercer Mayer Mother’s Day is almost here, and Little Critter has a special surprise in store for Mom. Join in the fun as he plans the big day. Lift the flaps and discover what Mother’s Day wonders are in store!

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Out & About

EV ENTS A ND AC T IV IT IES FOR HEN D ERSO N FA MIL IES

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Dance Kaleidoscope

SATURDAY AFTERNOON MATINEE

SATURDAY, APRIL 2 @ 7:30 - 11PM PR ES TON ART S C E NT E R

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Dance Kaleidoscope’s Music Magic will feature Tchaikovsky’s classical work Romeo and Juliet Fantasy, and the musical stylings of singer Michael Bublé will bring the fun – all this with world-class contemporary dance. For ticket information, please call 270-826-5916.

SATU R DAY, A PR I L 2 & S ATU R DAY, M AY 7 @ 2 - 4PM H E NDE RSON COUNT Y P UBL IC L IBRAR Y

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Head over to the Henderson County Public Library to watch a recently released movie on the big screen. They provide the popcorn, and you provide the audience! For information about this month’s film, visit hcpl.org or check out their social media.

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Wildflower Extravaganza SATU R DAY, A PR I L 9 @ 9AM - 2:30PM J OH N J A M E S AUDUBON STATE PA R K

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Eggstravaganza SATURDAY, APRIL 9 @ 10:30 - 11:40AM J O HN J A ME S AU D U B ON S TAT E PARK MU S E U M

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Bring your little bunnies, ages 3-6, to the annual Eggstravagana. Join in the fun as they create and paint Easter Bunnies using lines, shapes and color. As always, DRESS for a MESS. In closing, they will SURPRIZE your little Bunnies with some REAL BUNNIES!! You won’t want to miss these adorable Bunnies. Remember it’s a surprise. All students must be accompanied by one adult. Pre-register and mask are required for students 6 and older and adults. Fee: $7. To register, please call Kim McGrew-Liggett at 502-782-9726.

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Spring wildflowers are emerging! Enjoy leisurely hikes in and around the woods as you try to identify as many wildflowers as you can. A naturalist will share traditional Native American and early American uses and folklore about the plants. Event is free, but spaces are limited. Masks are required indoors. *Wildflower Walk 9 - 11am. (Approx. 45 minutes.) *Spring Wildflowers of Audubon State Park 10:00am Indoor photo presentation (Approx. 45 minutes) *Wildflower Walk & Scavenger Hunt 1:00pm Meet on the Audubon Museum front porch for this moderately challenging 1-mile. This naturalist-led hike will point out early spring wildflowers. (Approx. 1 to 1.5 hours.)

For more information, please call Kim McGrew-Liggett at 502-782-9726.

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2022 SPECIAL NEEDS EASTER EGG HUNT SATU R DAY, A PR I L 16 @ 11A M - 1PM BRA IN INJ URY A DVE NTURE CA M P (BIAC)

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The Brain Injury Adventure Camp is so egg-cited to be hosting an Easter egg hunt this year. Crafting fun will take place beginning at 11am and the hunt will begin at 12pm. Please RSVP to Shadley Stone at communityoutreach@hendersonhabitat. org or call 270-315-5384 by 4/13/22 with your child’s name, age and special needs.

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Henderson Breakfast Lions Tri-Fest 2022 F RIDAY, APRIL 22 SUNDAY, APRIL 24 @ 11AM - 10PM D OWN TOWN H E NDE RS ON

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The Henderson Tri-fest is finally returning after a 2-year hiatus! Everyone is ready for this fun hometown festival to return. For more information, please call 270-883-1850

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HOLY NAME SCHOOL 150TH CELEBRATION F RI DAY, A PRIL 29 - SUN DAY, M AY 1 HO LY N A M E OF JE S U S C AT H OLIC S C H OOL

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Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School Celebrates 150 years of service. Alumni and friends are welcome to attend the Homecoming Friday night, HNS Alumni Entertainment Saturday night, and Mass followed by breakfast Sunday morning. All alumni and friends of HNS are welcome. For more information, please call 270-827-3425.

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American Countess/Duchess Riverboat Docks FRIDAY, APRIL 29 @ 12 - 6PM SATURDAY, M AY 14 @ 12 - 5PM WE D NE SDAY, M AY 18 @ 8AM - 5PM SATURDAY, M AY 28 @ 12 - 5PM D OWN TOWN RIV E RFRONT

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The 2022 cruisin season will be back in full swing! We give Hop-On-Hop-Off tours for The American Queen, American Dutchess, and American Countess. It will be great to see all the river cruisers and welcome them to Henderson!

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MARKET ON MAIN SATU R DAY, MAY 21 @ 10A M - 3PM DOWNTOWN H E NDE RSON

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Artisans and handcrafters representing a wide variety of media will be set up on Main Street between Washington Street and 1st Street. Come browse antiques, handcrafted goods, food, and good ol’ junk at this vibrant and diverse community event.

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Little Rembrandts “Mother’s Day Art” FRIDAY, MAY 6 @ 10:30 - 11:30A M J O HN J A M E S AU D U B ON S TAT E PARK MU S E U M

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Hey, mom’s or grandmas, bring those little artists for a fun filled morning of ART! Get creative with lines, shapes and color. Students ages 3-6, along with an adult, can pre-register. Fee is $5. Dress for a mess. To register, please call Kim McGrewLiggett at 502-782-9726.

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BÉLA FLECK & ABIGAIL WASHBURN SATURDAY, M AY 14 @ 7:30 - 11PM PR E S TON ART S C E NT E R

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“WHISPERS” EX HI BI T DATES THR O U G H M AY 8, 2022 @ A L L-DAY J OH N J A M E S AUDUBON STATE PAR K

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An off the grid, exciting exhibit is here! If you ever played a game called “Telephone,” you’ll get the idea behind this exhibit. Eight groups of four are creating their collaborative paintings, beginning with one photo and a theme word. Each artist creates a painting based NOT on the original photo, but only from the artist’s painting before them, and the theme word. Visit the Audubon Museum today, to see where their creativity takes this fun exhibit! For more information, please call Kim McGrew-Liggett at 502 782-9726

KIDS

meal deals

SUNDAY

Tumbleweed 1 free kids meal for every adult entree

MONDAY

Rookies Sports Bar & Grill Kids under 8 eat free 4-10pm

Grandy’s .99 kids meal with adult purchase

TUESDAY

Golden Corral Ages 4-12 $1.99 5-9pm Ages 3 and under eat free

Denny’s 2 free kids meals per adult entree ($6 or more) from 4-10pm. Kids drinks are .99.

Fazoli’s .99 kids meal with adult purchase 5-8pm

Pizza Hut 1 free kids meal per adult entree (buffet only)

Wings Etc.

Kids eat free 5-8 with purchase of adult entree

THURSDAY

Captain D’s

2 free kids meals with adult meal purchase. Kids drinks are .99.

SATURDAY

Tacoholics

1 free kids meal per adult entree

Cancun Mexican Restaurant Free kids meal with adult meal purchase.

ONGOING

Brown Bag Burgers

1 free kids meal with purchase of 2 adult meals—breakfast, lunch, or supper.

Shoney’s

Kids under 4 eat free with adult purchase. Kids drinks are .99.

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.

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