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FROM THE EDITOR

Publisher/Creative Director Jason Tanner Editor Steven Wilson

OUR THIRD ANNIVERSARY

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Another year has passed for Owensboro Living, and we’ve once again seen some amazing developments in our city. What started as an idea by our publisher, Jason Tanner, has grown into a magazine that is now three years old and still going strong. While three years may still be considered a stage of infancy in some industries, we at Owensboro Living are proud that this publication is not only surviving, but thriving, at a time when many traditional print outlets are falling by the wayside.

Brock Quinton Robert Williams Photographer David Grinnell Ad Design Andrea Roberson Jason Tanner Taylor West Contributors Nicholas Hardesty

And like we’ve said so many times before, we have you, our readers – the people of Owensboro – to thank for supporting us. That support demonstrates that there is still a desire and a demand for a quality product. The people that make this magazine happen, from the publisher to the graphic artists and designers, and from the writers to the photographers, all work incredibly hard and take great pride in what they produce.

And though I’m biased, I believe that pride shows through in every aspect of Owensboro Living, from the content to the look and feel of each issue.

In this, our third anniversary issue, it is with great pride that we once again bring you the stories that make our city special. Within these pages you’ll learn about the impressive journey of a hometown endurance athlete. You’ll read of a local filmmaker that’s gaining attention for his work on a national scale. We also introduce you to the candidates in the upcoming mayoral race, and give you a glimpse into the job of a hospital CEO. These are your stories, Owensboro, and we’re proud to tell each and every one of them.

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"IT IS WITH GREAT PRIDE THAT WE ONCE AGAIN BRING YOU THE STORIES THAT MAKE OUR CITY SPECIAL."

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THE BUZZ

THE REAL PEOPLE, PLACES AND EVENTS THAT SHAPE OUR COMMUNITY

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THE PULSE

FACING IT TOGETHER

FEATURES [16] A SCARF THAT TELLS A STORY

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[23] OWENSBORO'S OLYMPIC TRADITION [26] HOMEGROWN HORROR [32] FOCUSING ON THE FUTURE OF

OWENSBORO HEALTH [34] OWENSBORO LIVING'S 2016 MAYORAL

RACE PREVIEW

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[38] LIVING IN STYLE [42] DCHS ACADEMIC TEAM

WINS NATIONAL TITLE [44] JORDAN ATWELL: PLAYING FOR HIM [48] A VIEW OF LIFE THROUGH THE LENS

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

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TIPS & ADVICE FROM OWENSBORO'S TRUSTED HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

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[72] FROM LAKEWOOD TO KONA

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FEED YOUR FITNESS

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YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN AND AROUND OWENSBORO

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STRETCH OF HWY 60 NAMED FOR LOCAL HERO On August 26, 2016 local and State Representatives, as well as several community leaders, were in attendance at Audubon Elementary School to recognize one very special hero. Five years and one day after SPC Brandon Scott Mullins was killed in Kandahar province in Afghanistan, his name was forever immortalized along

U.S. 60. The Audubon Elementary assembly and accompanying balloon release was a celebration designed to not only commemorate the highway sign named in his honor, but to also recognize Brandon as a former student, son, brother, friend, and soldier.

CRABTREE AND FASTENLINK RECEIVE INDUSTRY HONORS Phillip Crabtree II, second-generation owner of Phill’s Custom Cabinets and creator of the Cabinotch snaptogether cabinetry system, recently won the International Woodworking Fair Challengers award. Crabtree was also profiled in the Wood Industry 40 under 40 Class of 2016 during the IWF Ceremony on Thursday, August 25.

40 Under 40 is an award program seeking the next generation of young people destined to make an impact on the wood products manufacturing industry in North America. The 40 Under 40 program finds movers and shakers already making their mark in all walks of wood products manufacture, as well as suppliers and educators. Winners were selected from a field of more than 135 nominations.

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INDEPENDENCE BANK WINS GOVERNOR’S SERVICE AWARD

Independence Bank was recently recognized at the 21st annual Governor’s Service Awards held in Frankfort on August 12, 2016. Nominated

by Mary Steely, the Bank received the Business Service Award for volunteerism and service contributions in their 12-county footprint. The Kentucky Commission on Community Volunteerism and Service (KCCVS), a division within Cabinet for Health and Family Services, coordinates the annual Governor’s Service Awards program. The Governor’s Office launched the volunteer awards program in 1975. www.OwensboroLiving.com

OWENSBORO HEALTH WINS ART COUNCIL AWARD

Continuing the tradition of recognizing Kentuckians, businesses and arts organizations for outstanding contribution, achievement in and support of the arts, the Kentucky Arts Council has announced the 2016 Governor’s Awards in the Arts recipients.

Included among this year’s recipients is Owensboro Health. A public ceremony recognizing the 2016 Governor's Awards in the Arts recipients will be held October 21, at the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort.

OWENSBORO HEALTH FOUNDATION GALA

Owensboro Health Foundation will recognize two local leaders at its upcoming November 5 gala, honoring each for their various contributions to the Owensboro community and the surrounding region.

LAWRENCE W. HAGER, JR.

Receiving this year’s Community Service Award, is Lawrence W. Hager, Jr., founder of the Lawrence and Augusta Hager Educational Foundation. This award recognizes individuals for substantial contributions in the areas of philanthropy, community leadership and volunteer service.

The foundation, named in honor of Mr. Hager’s parents, is dedicated to supporting education throughout the region. Mr. Hager is also well-known for his support of the Goodfellow’s Club of Owensboro (which his father founded more than a century ago), the Rotary Youth Fund, the HELP Office of Owensboro, the Community Dental Clinic and much more.

Prior to his retirement, Mr. Hager was co-publisher and owner of the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer, where he worked for more than 40 years as a tireless champion of watchdog journalism. Mr. Hager is also a decorated veteran, serving as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army in World War II, where he was wounded twice, in France and Belgium.

C. WILLIAM JANSING, M.D.

The recipient of this year’s Distinguished Physician Award, which recognizes individuals for substantial contributions in the areas of patient care, professional leadership and volunteer service, is Dr. C. William Jansing.

Dr. Jansing joined Surgical Group of Owensboro in 1969 (which later became Ohio Valley Surgical Specialists) and practiced there until he retired in 2008. Dr. Jansing also held positions as chief of staff and chief of surgery at Owensboro-Daviess County Hospital, chief of surgery at Mercy Hospital, president of the Daviess County Medical Society and others throughout Kentucky and the U.S. Dr. Jansing has also volunteered with several organizations, some of which include the United Way of Owensboro-Daviess County, Habitat for Humanity and Hospice of Western Kentucky.

Before coming to Owensboro, Dr. Jansing was a physician in the U.S. Army Reserve. He saw active duty in Korea and held the rank of major when he was honorably discharged in 1969.

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2016 EAST BRIDGE

ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL

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This year festival organizers and sisters Katherine Taylor and Christy Taylor Chaney expanded East Bridge Art & Musical Festival into a 2-day event. On September 2 and 3, festivalgoers flocked downtown to take in the unique works of more than 60 artists, including portrait painters, jewelry designers, and woodworkers.

This year’s festival also included five food trucks, along with live, local music. With another successful year under its belt, East Bridge, along with Bridge Day, has become an Owensboro institution.

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FACING IT TOGETHER Using a team approach to fight breast cancer

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OWENSBORO HEALTH’S MITCHELL MEMORIAL CANCER CENTER

The fight against breast cancer is one that no woman should face alone. And they don’t have to.

Behind every woman fighting the battle of her life is a team of healthcare professionals from across many different specialties. Their goal is to pool their knowledge, expertise and experience.

Together, they work to help a woman fight back and return to living her life.

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STATISTICS FROM THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Approximately 1 in 8 women (12 percent) will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. The American Cancer Society estimates that 246,660 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in 2016. About 61,000 new cases of carcinoma in situ (the earliest form of breast cancer, which is non-invasive) will also be diagnosed and 40,450 women will die from the disease. The chance that a woman will die from breast cancer is about 1 in 36, or 3 percent. It is the second deadliest cancer in women behind lung cancer.

Breast cancer does affect men, but far more rarely, at a rate of about 1 in 1,000.

There’s good news to share: Breast cancer death rates have been declining for more than 25 years, especially in women under 50. The biggest reasons for that are awareness, early detection (especially screening mammograms) and improved treatments for this disease. But only about 60 to 70 percent of women who should be getting screened are doing so, which means there’s room for improvement.

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Here’s how some Owensboro Health providers fit into the puzzle that is breast cancer care:

Gynecologists are like the gatekeepers. We help with surveillance by providing breast exams at annual appointments and whenever a problem arises. OBGYN providers are trained to find lumps while they’re still quite small, long before a woman might find them herself.

We can be a source of mammogram AMY WILLCOX, DO referrals. We get the ball rolling if anything ONE HEALTH OBSTETRICS & is found or suspected after a clinical GYNECOLOGY breast exam and refer to other specialists, including general surgeons, plastic and reconstructive surgeons and more.

Early detection is key. The sooner you find a lump, the better chance you have for managing that

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condition, if it turns out to be cancer. Screening for breast cancer and finding it sooner, in a more treatable state, helps keep families happy and healthy.

Imaging plays a critical role in diagnosis

and follow-up of breast cancer. The most common test these days is mammography, which uses x-rays and computer technology to find breast cancer, and the technology has continually evolved and steadily improved.

The

American

College

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Radiology

recommends a screening mammogram annually for all women beginning at age 40.

One of the big advances we use is 3-D

mammography.

Three-dimensional

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imaging eliminates the overlapping effect of 2-D mammography, so we can see things more clearly.

Breast cancer is a diverse disease, so we also use other tests, including the following: • Ultrasound: This method uses sound waves to show subtle differences in tissues that might not be visible on a mammogram.

• MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging uses radiofrequency waves to provide high-resolution imaging of internal structure of the breast.

Most often the first step with breast cancer, especially in the earlier stages, is to surgically remove the tumor. A vast number of breast cancer surgeries in the United States are done by general surgeons. My goal is to design and follow a treatment plan that will most likely cure a patient of her cancer and leave her feeling like she hasn't had a great change in her physical appearance.

One of the newer techniques used in this

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field is called “oncoplasty,” which combines general surgery to remove breast cancer with plastic and reconstructive surgery techniques. The ideal outcome of breast cancer surgery is to be able to take out a woman’s breast cancer and have her look in the mirror and be delighted with what she sees.

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Medical oncology is an important part of breast cancer treatment both in the early stages and with advanced cancers. We have made great advances in the treatment of breast cancer using various drugs, and we can also tailor treatments based on a woman’s type and stage of cancer and her own DATTATRAYA genetics.

PRAJAPATI, MD ONE HEALTH Medical oncology treatments HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY for breast cancer include hormonal therapy, chemotherapy and biological treatment. These treatment methods are used with both early-stage cancer and metastatic cancer that has spread elsewhere in the body. The method of treatment can be selected by analyzing the cancer itself or the genetics of the patient. This increases the chance of curing cancer in the early stages or prolonging life significantly in the advanced stages.

Radiation oncology plays multiple roles in breast cancer care. In newlydiagnosed breast cancer, our role is mainly after surgery to prevent the cancer from recurring. Radiation breaks apart the DNA in cancer cells so they can't multiply.

In situations where breast cancer RYAN ABEL, MD OWENSBORO HEALTH has spread to other parts of the body, RADIATION THERAPY radiation therapy can be used to treat symptoms and improve quality of life. Radiation therapy can help prevent bone fractures, relieve pain and also extend survival for patients whose breast cancer has spread to their brain.

Advances in radiation therapy delivery techniques and technology have also enabled us to deliver the

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same radiation with increased accuracy. This allows us to reduce the amount of radiation exposure in healthy tissue. This allows us to deliver radiation in fewer treatments and with reduced side effects.

Our goal as plastic and reconstructive surgeons is to close the loop on breast cancer by educating every patient on her options. Although breast reconstruction is one of the end processes of cancer treatment, it's something we start discussing JANAE KITTINGER, MD with the patient and whole team ONE HEALTH PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE from the very beginning.

SURGERY Depending on the individual characteristics of the tumor and patient desires, we may perform the reconstruction at the same time as the cancer removal with the general surgeon, or after the use of medical or radiation oncology. Breast reconstruction is accomplished with a variety of techniques, including implant-based and autologousbased (using the patient’s own tissue) methods.

Breast cancer treatment can leave both physical and emotional scars. We as plastic surgeons get the joy of being able to give the patient something back that cancer has taken from them: Decision-making and power. Cancer isn't in control any more. She is.

Owensboro Health’s Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center is accredited and recognized by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and the American College of Radiology and Radiation Oncology Services.

For more information about our services and providers, visit www.owensborohealth.org/cancer.

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A SCARF THAT TELLS A STORY

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dams & Sons Men's Fine Clothiers is selling a scarf designed specifically for women. Yes, you read that right. And if you’re wondering why, there are several good reasons. On one level, it’s to break from the perception that Adams & Sons is a traditional men’s boutique store. “We are really much more of a creative studio that designs men’s wardrobes,” owner Eric Adams explained from across a table that serves as a workstation to collaborate with clients more often than a desk.

But on a much deeper level, the IMPACT 100 scarf project reflects Adams’ desire to use creativity and connections to do custom textile designs for the good of others. Each year, Adams & Sons launches a philanthropic project to raise money for a worthy cause in the community. “For me, it’s about giving back. But I want to do it with style and a good sense of design,” Adams explained.

You may remember Adams & Sons’ 2015 Blue Bridge Tie Project, which raised $7,500 for the Owensboro Health Foundation. The concept was to produce 75 limited edition ties in celebration of the 75th anniversary year of the Glover Cary “blue” Bridge, with the goal of donating $7,500 in proceeds to the Owensboro Health Foundation.

That initial Adams & Sons charity project was a success. The 75 ties sold out in seven weeks, well ahead of the expected time frame, leaving Adams pleasantly surprised, but also wondering if there could have been a demand for a second run of ties.

For the sophomore effort, Adams set his mark a little higher. “Our goal with this project is to raise $20,000 for charity. Because we’re not tied to a particular number this time, like we were set on 75 last year, we can order as many runs as we need.”

With the inaugural philanthropic project behind him, Adams set his sights immediately on the 2016 project, hoping to appeal to female clientele.

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every year,” Adams explained.

After talking with Marianne Smith Edge, cofounder and current president of IMPACT 100, the full scope of the project started coming into focus.

Maybe it could be a woman’s scarf to benefit IMPACT 100’s efforts?

From Smith Edge’s perspective, the idea for the scarf project immediately resonated with a concept the IMPACT 100 board had been discussing for some time: a “girls giving circle” modeled on Austin, Texas’ IMPACT 100 chapter, which sponsors a “Girls Giving Grants” youth initiative.

“This is our 11th year for IMPACT 100. We have been creating a strategic plan to launch our young women initiative as we enter our second decade of grant-making. Proceeds from this scarf project will provide the perfect opportunity to secure the seed money for that program and provide stability to sustain during the first few crucial years,” Smith Edge explained.

It was an immediate win-win for both parties.

“IMPACT 100 does great things in our community by supporting so many worthy causes. But hearing

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that this project could provide the seed money for the junior chapter of IMPACT 100 got us excited. To think this project can help model philanthropy for the younger generation was really intriguing for us,” Adams said.

The new group for grades 9-12 is “girls giving circle,” but chairwoman Sara Hemingway says there will be a more official name when the group is officially launched later this year. The young members, like the women in IMPACT 100, will decide which non-profits to support with their contributions of time and money.

Hemingway says the group serves three purposes: • To empower young women through mentoring

(with Impact100 members);

• To create a sense of community among the young

women through engagement with non-profits; and

• To create a philanthropic spirit of giving back to

the community with both time and money.

The goal is to launch an initial group of young women in 2017.

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ABOUT THE SCARF

IMPACT 100 OWENSBORO IS A COMMUNITY OF WOMEN THAT SEEKS TO TRANSFORM LIVES IN THE GREATER OWENSBORO AREA THROUGH HIGHIMPACT AND LIFELONG GIVING. IMPACT 100 OWENSBORO COMBINES ANNUAL DONATIONS FROM A MINIMUM OF 100 MEMBERS TO GIVE LARGE GRANTS EACH FALL TO LOCAL WORTHY CAUSES SELECTED BY THE MEMBERS.

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With that in mind, Adams went to work designing a scarf that exemplified the ethos of IMPACT 100.

Smith Edge helped decide on a neutral, warm gray tone that will match many outfits and styles. Adams commissioned a poet to scribe an original poem entitled “She Is...” to be emblazoned on the 100% sheer silk scarf in Jane Austen font, and then called his supplier in Italy to begin production.

“It’s a beautiful scarf. 100% silk, made in Italy. You have to be empowered to wear this scarf, and wearing it should also make any woman of any age feel empowered by the significance of the scarf,” Adams explained, demonstrating how the words shine through as the scarf is wrapped and overlapped. “People will ask what the words mean, so anyone wearing this scarf will get to tell the story.”

Presales began with IMPACT 100 members in late September, but scarves have been on sale since October 1, and will be officially unveiled at the annual IMPACT 100 meeting in October.

To purchase a scarf, contact Adams & Sons at 270-993-3245 or email via www.adamsclothiers.com.

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JULIE HAWES GORDON

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

"WE CAN DO BETTER. I PROMISE IF I’M JUDGE, I WILL MAKE CERTAIN OF IT." -Julie Hawes Gordon

The reason why so many Daviess County families support Julie Hawes Gordon for Family Court Judge: Julie Hawes Gordon has devoted her entire working career to strengthening our community’s families.

SHE IS THE MOST CARING

SHE IS THE MOST COMMITTED

Born and raised in Daviess County, Julie has been

Beyond her commitment to her career, she is heavily

married 10 years to her husband, Sale, and they have

involved in many community organizations:

four wonderful children. As an adoptive mother to a

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KY Youth Advocates

foster care child, she has seen first-hand the heartache

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Owensboro Autism Network

children face when the foster care system fails them.

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Wendell Foster Center

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Country Heights' Lighthouse Leadership Team &

SHE IS THE MOST QUALIFIED

Decision Making Site Based Council

Julie is a UK College of Law graduate, where she was

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Juvenile Court

a Bert Combs Scholar after completing undergraduate

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St. Joseph Peace Mission for Children

magna cum laude. Now with 12 years experience in

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Founder of the Daviess County Angel Tree &

extensive family law practice, she is very qualified to be

Beyond

Family Court Judge.

Julie Hawes Gordon is proven to be the most qualified, caring, and committed candidate for Family Court Judge.

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BRAD WILKERSON (NUMBER 12) AND THE USA TEAM CELEBRATE MIKE NEILL'S HOME RUN IN THE FIRST INNINGS OF THE BASEBALL FINAL AGAINST CUBA AT THE BASEBALL STADIUM IN THE OLYMPIC PARK ON DAY 12 OF THE SYDNEY 2000 OLYMPIC GAMES IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA. \ MANDATORY CREDIT: JED JACOBSOHN /ALLSPORT

BY NICHOLAS HARDESTY

Owensboro’s OLYMPIC TRADITION Since the first modern Olympics in 1896, 9,842 men and women have competed for the United States in the Summer and Winter Olympics. Owensboro can lay claim to two of them.

FROM BLUEGRASS TO THE LAND DOWN UNDER

U.S. opponent in the gold medal match was Cuba.

Brad Wilkerson’s story is well known to most

before, Cuba was highly favored to win. “The talent

Owensboro natives: stand-out baseball player at

on that team was immense,” Wilkerson recalls.

Apollo High School, three-time All-American at the

“They beat us in the prelims, but we knew that if

University of Florida (1996-1998), eight years in the

we got another shot at them, we would take care of

Major Leagues (2001-2008). But, did you know that

business.”

he is also Owensboro’s only Olympic gold medalist?

After being drafted by the Expos in 1998,

and no runs, the U.S. beat Cuba 4-0, one of the

Wilkerson’s exemplary play in the Minor Leagues

greatest upsets in Olympic history.

drew the attention of Tommy Lasorda, the Hall-

Wilkerson considers it one of his greatest

of Fame head coach of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

achievements. “You grow up watching the Olympics,

He ultimately chose Wilkerson to be the starting

thinking, ‘God, it would be so cool to be there,’ he

centerfielder for the U.S. team in the 2000 Summer

said, “So to actually be there … to achieve Olympic

Olympics in Sydney, Australia.

status and to win a gold medal, nobody can ever take

that away from you.”

After a 6-1 record in the preliminary round, the

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Having won gold at the two previous Summer Olympics and at the Pan-American Games the year

And they did. After holding Cuba to three hits

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ROCKNE’S MULE As

we’ve

seen,

Brad

Wilkerson

earn a spot on the U.S. team for the 1924 Summer was

Owensboro’s first Olympic gold medalist, but he was not Owensboro’s first Olympian. That honor goes to Eugene Oberst.

After graduating from Owensboro High

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Olympics in Paris, France.

On a muddy, rain-soaked field, with a wooden

javelin caked in dirt, Oberst threw the javelin 58.35 meters to win the bronze medal. It was the first time the U.S. had ever medaled in the javelin throw.

School in 1919, Oberst enrolled at Notre Dame,

where, at right tackle, he was one of Knute

but greeting him at the train station was only the

Rockne’s “Seven Mules,” the offensive linemen

porter, who asked him matter-of-factly, “Hiya

who blocked for the famed “Four Horsemen” of

Oberst, been someplace?” Apparently, most

the Fighting Irish football team.

of Owensboro did not even know that he had

competed.

Walking by the football field one day during

He came home expecting a hero’s welcome,

track-and-field practice, an errant javelin nearly

With the 2016 Summer Olympic and

speared Oberst. He picked it up and threw it

Paralympic Games recently concluded, we would

back so far that he was added to the track-and-

do well to honor the Olympic feats of both Oberst

field team on the spot. He eventually performed

and Wilkerson, so that they may inspire the next

well enough in collegiate javelin competitions to

generation of Owensboro Olympians.

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PHOTOS BY MIKE HALL

PJ STARKS SEEMS A LITTLE MORE EXCITED EACH TIME I TALK TO HIM; WHICH IS UNDERSTANDABLE, CONSIDERING HE’S A SMALL TOWN FILMMAKER WHO GETS TO WORK WITH NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED TALENT RIGHT HERE IN HIS HOMETOWN. [ACTOR MOSES J. MOSELEY FROM THE WALKING DEAD PLAYS “STEVEN.” ROCKY GRAY, FORMER DRUMMER FOR EVANESCENCE, IS ONE OF THE COMPOSERS, ALONG WITH MIKEL SHANE PRATHER, WHO HELPED SCORE THE SHARKNADO FRANCHISE.]

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ut what most film critics writing rave reviews for Volumes of Blood don’t know is that Starks wouldn’t have it any

Anthology” at Fright Night Film Festival in Louisville.

Volumes of Blood began as a collaboration between PJ

other way. PJ is a family man at heart, and an Owensboro boy

Starks’ Verite Cinema and Daviess County Public Library’s

through and through, which comes as no surprise to anyone

“Unscripted Film School” program. VOB was an anthology

on set.

of five short films, shot after hours inside the library that

involved over 100 actors, cast, and crew members.

PJ’s wife, Katrina, is right there beside him, fully involved

in various tasks, from coordinating food for dinner breaks to

With VOB: Horror Stories, Starks says the VOB franchise

assisting with makeup and wardrobe. That attitude permeates

has expanded in quality, budget, and production. “The stories

the entire set. You might think a horror movie set would be

in this one are much more developed. The look of the film, the

somber and intense. But here it’s all smiles and light-hearted

scope and tone – it has all increased from the first project.”

laughter in between takes. Cast and crew chit chat like family

members, and treat each other like old friends.

each other, VOB: Horror Stories is not a sequel in the traditional

It’s the camaraderie born out of working for a common

sense that it’s a continuation of the first movie. Horror Stories

goal; each with their individual part of the greater cause –

features its own set of stories that all take place in one house.

making a bigger and better film for VOB’s second installment:

“It’s a standalone movie, so you don’t have to have seen the

Horror Stories.

first film to enjoy this one,” Starks explains. “There are some

There are still exciting updates piling up from the first

things about it that you’ll understand and recognize from the

Volumes of Blood anthology (through a distribution deal,

first one, but if you haven’t seen it, you won’t be lost.”

VOB is now available for rent in Family Video stores across

the US and Canada). Since VOB’s release in 2015, the film

films by seven directors. The film will be the first project under

has been screened at numerous horror film festivals, earning

the Blood Moon Pictures moniker, a production company

rave reviews and winning several awards, including “Best

Starks formed with actor-turned-producer Eric Huskisson.

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Although the storylines loosely intertwine and build off

In total, the Horror Stories anthology consists of seven short

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PJ STARKS WITH MOSES J. MOSELEY

The plot involves a couple who move to Owensboro and

With early entry admission, fans get first choice on seating

find a house, but before they close on the house they take

before the doors open to the public, as well as a chance to have

one last walk-through floor by floor. As the realtor, Mr. Stine

their picture taken with celebrity guests, cast, and crew.

walks them through the house, the husband and wife notice

To give our readers a behind-the-scenes look at the

something in every room that triggers a flashback sequence

production of Volumes of Blood: Horror Stories, Owensboro

revealing tragic incidents from the house’s past.

Living spoke with composer Rocky Gray (Evanescence,

I’m not going to give away the ending, but there is an

Living Sacrifice, Project 86) and actor Moses J. Moseley (The

interesting, unexpected twist. A word of advice: viewers will

Walking Dead, 42, Vampire Diaries).

want to stay through the credits because there’s a post-credit sequence that sets up the third movie, which is already in the concept phase.

INTERVIEW WITH ROCKY GRAY OL: What do you enjoy about composing?

Starks says the cast and crew expect the air of excitement

from the first VOB project to reflect on screen for Horror

ROCKY GRAY: I’ve always been a movie guy, but the band thing

Stories. This time around, the stories are more advanced, the

took over. I was into metal as a teenager. But my love for

cast and crew are more experienced, and more sponsors have

movies has never stopped. After I left Evanescence, I started

contributed, producing a larger budget, which allows for

researching what it takes to compose for films. Once I did it, I

better effects. “For this film, our special effects budget alone

really enjoyed it, and I’ve stayed busy since. I have a wife and

is the amount we spent on the entire first movie,” PJ said with

kids now, so I’m fortunate enough that I have found a career

an almost giddy grin.

in music (as a film composer) that works for me and that I

have a passion for.

Eager fans won’t have to wait much longer. The Volumes

of Blood: Horror Stories world premiere is Saturday, October 29, 2016, at the Owensboro Convention Center. The evening

OL: What is your involvement with VOB: Horror Stories?

includes an early entry option and a Halloween costume

ROCKY GRAY: At first, I was only going to compose one of the

afterparty.

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short films, but over time, some of the other composers dropped out, so I ended up composing five out of the seven shorts. Plus the main title sequence, too.

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OL: How does composing a movie compare to studio work as

VOB: HORROR STORIES

OL: How did you get involved with VOB? ROCKY GRAY: I wrote PJ during the first movie, but they already had a composer, so I told him to keep me in mind. When Horror Stories came along, it worked out. Everybody seems happy with what I’ve done, and I’ve really enjoyed it. I'm stoked for this

a musician or touring with a band?

ROCKY GRAY: In a band, there are four or five people writing and working together on ideas. With movies, I work with a director and that’s it. That’s what I enjoy about it. It’s easy to communicate with directors and producers, because we speak the same “horror movie language,” so we’re usually on the same page. I like how simple it is.

OL: What are you looking forward to about the premier?

ROCKY GRAY: Premieres are always fun. It will be great to meet everybody I’ve been working with, so I’m looking forward to actually talking with people and shaking hands, rather than just messaging on Facebook or email. I’ve never been to Owensboro, but I’m excited to come see everybody.

INTERVIEW WITH MOSES J. MOSELEY OL: How did you get involved in the horror genre?

MOSES J. MOSELEY: I grew up loving horror, but The Walking Dead is what started me in it. I was that weird kid that loved to see

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gore and loved being scared. I grew up watching Chucky and

“castable” and flexible. It helps you be able to take direction

Freddie Krueger. Candy Man. I’d say it’s a close tie between

well, too. I never want to limit myself, and I want to be really

horror and action/adventure like Marvel and DC. If I could ever

well-rounded.

be in one of those movies, that would be the ultimate for me!

OL: You mentioned diversity and working your way up to OL: How did you get involved with The Walking Dead?

leading roles. So why would you still come back and do an indie project like Volumes of Blood?

MOSES J. MOSELEY: I submitted my resume and photos to their casting department. Honestly, I didn’t know anything about

MOSES J. MOSELEY: For me it’s not always about the quantity, it’s

the show at all. I was just trying to get anything I could. They

quality. And when you’re dealing with people as awesome as

contacted me one day and asked if I’d like to be a part of it, so

PJ and his wife, Katrina, they make you happy to be in the

I ended up shooting with them for three weeks. It was just a

production. And you never know how far it can go given the

blessing, honestly.

right circumstance. You have a lot of cult classics that are

I played one of Michonne’s pet zombies in season 3. I was

considered amazing by today’s standards that were actually

the jawless, armless zombie, and I got to be on the cover of

made with small budgets, but still were awesome because of the

Entertainment Weekly with them, too, so that was an amazing

effort that was put into it. Of course, I’ll take big budget movies,

blessing to be a part of, as well.

but at the same time, if it’s people I know and can trust who have an amazing idea, then I’ll go with it. It makes you humble.

OL: You’ve had a pretty diverse portfolio with TV, major

And it makes you open up your mind as an actor.

motion pictures, and indie movies, too.

OL: Is there an advantage to still doing indie projects?

MOSES J. MOSELEY: As an actor, you want to have diversity with genres and roles in your portfolio, because it makes you more

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MOSES J. MOSELEY: It gives me an insight to where I can be in these

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different scenarios and situations, and not only grow as an actor,

but I’m gonna bust you, too. (Laughs.) So it’s easy for me to

but as a person. Like here, I get to meet these awesome people.

interpret Steven on screen. I think he’s a good guy at heart. So

I get to make some new connections, and I get to broaden my

just to be able to bring a part of myself on screen, that’s what

horizons a little bit. I enjoy watching how people grow in their

sold me on the part.

craft, too – to see where they might be a year from now, so to me, that’s the beauty of it. It brightens my day to see people

OL: It took a lot of special effects and makeup to make you a

grow. I love it! Just seeing that is enough for me. I can’t wait

jawless, armless zombie on The Walking Dead. How does

to see how the finished production turns out, because I saw the

this set compare with a TV set or a major studio production

first movie and was really impressed.

set?

OL: How did you hear about Volumes of Blood?

MOSES J. MOSELEY: Honestly, you’d be surprised how many sets use and do the same things. They may dress it up, but a lot of times

MOSES J. MOSELEY: I met PJ at a convention. Then I saw him at

it comes down to renting a house just like this one.

ScareFest in Louisville last year. He was telling me about the

movie, and asked if I was interested in being a part of it. At first,

and get into my character, no matter what the set is. It’s all the

I joked with him like “I don’t know man, can you afford me?”

same in that regard. The only thing that changes is the people.

just to give him a hard time but then I said, “Of course, I’ll do

Right now all I see is a set.

it, man. You know I will!” Because the idea was amazing. Then

When it’s time to flip that switch, you get lost in the

when he sent me the script – I loved it!

character, and that’s when the best stuff comes out - facial

expressions and hand gestures that you wouldn’t normally do.

He offered me the part of Steven, and it fit me perfectly,

To me, it’s all the same. When I see the set, I flip a switch

because I’m a lot like him. Steven is a good person, but he’s gonna be a jerk about it, and that’s how I am to my brothers

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and when I’m hanging out with my friends. You know I care,

OwensboroLiving.com.

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A

ny time an organization the size of Owensboro’s One Health is searching for a new leader, they focus on those well-rounded

candidates whose characteristics make them uniquely suited for a position with such high and varied demands. Fortunately for One Health,

BY STEVEN N WILSO

they needed look no farther than within their own confines. That’s where they found newlynamed CEO Greg Strahan, who brings with him valuable lessons from childhood, a personal understanding of the value of good healthcare during difficult circumstances, and a lifetime of practical experience in the field.

Originally

from

Poplarville,

Mississippi

(population 2,601), Strahan didn’t always have his sights set on a career in healthcare. Out of high school, Strahan attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where he earned a Bachelor’s in Accounting. He then began his professional career as an accountant, and also worked as a comptroller for a furniture rental company. But unforeseen circumstances would soon introduce him to the world of healthcare.

“Healthcare has always been a field that’s

intrigued me. It’s because of my experience with my first wife, that really drove that. She had a brain tumor at 24, and she died at 27, so our experience with the healthcare system is that

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the future of

OWENSBORO HEALTH

we were thrust into it at a young age. Having gone through that experience – radiation, chemotherapy, cobalt, surgery, all the challenges of that all the way through to knowing that it was a terminal illness, it was a big part of my life.”

Through

that

tragic

and

life-changing

experience, Strahan gained a newfound respect for the healthcare industry and the professionals that make up that field. With this new perspective, he entered the durable medical equipment industry to run a company for a group of 100 physicians in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

During his time

with that company, it was by chance that Strahan served on a pastor search committee with the president of a local 200-bed hospital (Owensboro Health Regional Hospital has 477 beds, by comparison). Though Strahan wasn’t looking PHOTOS BY DAVID GRINNELL

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to change careers, that gentleman approached him about managing physicians’ offices. As Strahan remembers, “I told him I didn’t know anything about running doctor’s offices, and he said ‘You know more than we do.’”

That position laid the groundwork for Strahan’s future in healthcare. He gained valuable experience, and spent countless hours as a physician recruiter. By that time, Greg had married his wife, Susie, and the two of them, along with juggling a young family, entertained doctors several nights a week in an effort to grow his employer’s presence in the region.

In 1995, Strahan was recruited to North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo, Mississippi, where he met Dr. Jeff Barber. It was this meeting that would eventually bring Strahan to Owensboro, where Dr. Barber served as CEO of Owensboro Medical Health System beginning in 2004. A year later, Strahan would follow Barber here, taking the position of vice president of business development in 2005. Since that time, Strahan has served as COO, and now as CEO. In his more than 30 years in the healthcare industry, Strahan has come to appreciate every aspect of the process. As an administrator, he must focus on safety, efficiency, and costeffectiveness. But he also understands the human element,

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and possesses both a respect for physicians and staff, as well as empathy for their patients.

Having undergone open-heart surgery, Strahan knows firsthand the value of a quality medical provider. “I have a great deal of respect for what these folks can do, how smart they are, how talented they are,” Strahan said. “And I’ll always be indebted to Dr. Sohit Khana (Strahan’s heart surgeon).”

As an administrator, Strahan wants to ensure that same level of quality care continues at One Health going forward.

In addition to having skilled staff on board, Strahan also stresses the importance of statistical data in medicine. “We rely on quality metrics, which is what makes a difference in healthcare – the more reliability, the safer the care, and the safer the care, the better the outcomes, and the better the outcomes, the less likelihood of having people readmitted to the hospital.”

This focus on increasing efficiency and lowering costs, while also maintaining an extremely high standard of care, drives everything that Strahan does as CEO. And though we spent much time looking back on how he arrived at this place in his professional career, it’s clear that he also has an eye toward the future, as he seeks to further improve every aspect of Owensboro’s healthcare experience.

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Owensboro Living’s

2016 MAYORAL RACE PREVIEW TOM WATSON AGE: 65

HOMETOWN: Owensboro EDUCATION: Studied orthotics and prosthetics at Northwestern University and Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago FAMILY: wife Barbara Watson, sons David Phelps and Jeff Phelps, 7 grandchildren

WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR OWENSBORO FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS? My vision for Owensboro is to be the center of opportunity, where all families and businesses prosper. An opportunity where young people create the destiny they dream, middle aged people raise their families in financial freedom and safety, and the elderly live in a culture where they have dignity and their savings are not depleted by the unintended consequences of our taxing and policies. To that end, I plan to attract and retain industries for quality jobs and support small businesses and entrepreneurs with policies that remove barriers, facilitate access to capital and allow innovation to be rewarded.

IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ROLE THAT THE MAYOR OF OWENSBORO FILLS? In my opinion the most important role that the mayor of Owensboro fills along with the commissioners is one of a political and policy developer. Although the mayor and commission work together as a team, I specifically believe the mayor’s most important role at this time is to serve as a spokesperson for the community by requiring thorough public vetting before committing Owensboro to future long-term financial agreements. I also believe the mayor should have a key role as the community’s representative in intergovernmental relations, which is crucial to securing resources for our future growth.

DAVID CRANE

AGE: 46 HOMETOWN: Owensboro EDUCATION: B.A. In Secondary Art Education from Brescia FAMILY: mother Mary Crane, brother Michael Crane, sister Amy Pannett WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR OWENSBORO FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS? I would like to see the interest in redevelopment from downtown and the riverfront spread through the rest of the city. Revitalizing other areas of town, and the supporting infrastructure, will give a win/win not only for the residents of our city, but for those looking to relocate, as well as businesses interested in moving to the area.

IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ROLE THAT THE MAYOR OF OWENSBORO FILLS? I see the Mayor as an advocate for the people of the city. Someone that doesn't just sit back and wait for things to come in, but goes out and meets with the citizens, engages in dialogue, not just talks but listens to what the citizens are saying.

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ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, OWENSBORO WILL HEAD TO THE POLLS TO ELECT OUR NEXT MAYOR. IN ANTICIPATION OF THAT ELECTION, WE PROFILED EACH OF THE FIVE CANDIDATES, ONE OF WHOM WILL LEAD OUR CITY FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS.

JEFF SANFORD

AGE: 48 HOMETOWN: Owensboro EDUCATION: Bachelor's in Business Management from Western Kentucky; Apollo High School

FAMILY: wife Dr. Misty Brey Sanford, son Dylan, daughter Payton WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR OWENSBORO FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS? My vision is to continue the private sector growth and to recruit and obtain new industry of the new economy. Keep work local for it returns to us 6x. Also to get young people appointed to various boards so we have a foundation of future leaders.

IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ROLE THAT THE MAYOR OF OWENSBORO FILLS? The mayor is the visionary that sets the agenda for the direction of the community. You must be a positive leader to inspire business along with the community. You must have communication skills to understand your community and have the ability to understand complex business deals.

NEIL JOHNSTON

AGE: 26 HOMETOWN: Owensboro EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from Western Kentucky University.

FAMILY: Lynn Johnston, Cynthia Johnston, Nicole Johnston, Joel Harker, Scotty Smalls

WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR OWENSBORO FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS? I have a vision for our elderly, our youth, our parents, our children, our grandchildren, and every member of our community. We need to develop the new I-165, CSX rail, ORA, a building to help seniors ease into the latter part of life, to work closely with our schools to better educate our youth and prepare them for the real world, a financial responsibility so we don't mortgage our future, and lastly, a leader who represents the people!

IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ROLE THAT THE MAYOR OF OWENSBORO FILLS? I have a multitude of counselors, men and women alike, who have taught me that in life the hand of the diligent becomes rich, a healthy balance is the key to a successful life, and those who give abundantly receive more than they ever give. These are the 3 main principles I have gathered from the plethora of wise counselors I lean on in life financially, socially, and spiritually. Mayor of Owensboro needs to be someone who is accessible to the people, brings a positive vision for them and their future, who works hard at listening and representing the people and their views, and gives their heart and soul to their city during their tenure.

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DOUG HOYT AGE: 54

HOMETOWN: Conneaut, Ohio EDUCATION: Bachelor's in Political Science and Sociology from Kentucky Wesleyan College; M.S. in Urban and Regional Planning from Indiana State University FAMILY: wife Brenda Hoyt, son Jeremy Mulligan, daughter Lesley Hoyt, 4 grandchildren

WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR OWENSBORO FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS? I support responsible progress. We must keep our focus on moving forward, growing our community, making Owensboro a place that our children and grandchildren can live and work. We need to be sure that our community is prepared to attract and retain young professionals and also to deal with issues related to the fastest growing segment of our community – those 65 and over. It is important, however, that we do so in a responsible way. We need to make decisions, particularly financial, that are healthy for our community, now and into the future.

IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ROLE THAT THE MAYOR OF OWENSBORO FILLS? Two of the most important roles of the Mayor are to help create a vision for Owensboro and to develop a budget to fulfill that vision while ensuring the financial health of Owensboro. Creating a vision that is realistic and achievable and a community that is sustainable requires input from all citizens. Developing a budget that supports the vision requires understanding all obligations and opportunities; opportunities for efficiencies and opportunities for growth. By understanding every aspect of the budget, the Mayor and Commission can work to ensure a financially strong and vibrant Owensboro.

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BY TARYN NORRIS

DCHS ACADEMIC TEAM WINS NATIONAL TITLE WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE THE NATION’S BEST ACADEMIC TEAM?

Four of the six winning team members previously

To receive national recognition as the first

last year.

team in Kentucky to take home the title, the six-

Head Coach Ann Koshy knew the Daviess

member Daviess County High School Varsity

County High School Panther Academic Team was

Academic Team spent countless hours quizzing and

destined for greatness based on their success from

challenging one another on quick recall questions.

the previous year. This tournament was won due

Evan Clark, Mason Clark, Eli Cooper, Jasmyne Post,

to the team’s ability to learn and remember an

Karli Sanders, and Stephen Ward are particularly

impressive set of facts and details through their

gifted, and well-acquainted with the ingredients for

extensive quick recall training. “Quick recall” is a

a successful team. Recently-graduated senior and

quiz bowl competition featuring tossup and bonus

DCHS team captain, Evan Clark was ranked in the

questions in which teams go head-to-head to answer

top 10 individual scorers. Impressively, he was also

the queries as quickly and accurately as possible,

named MVP overall at the national tournament.

signifying their readiness to respond with the use

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won the Junior National Academic Championship

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of a buzzer. Questions vary in topic from calculus to

After participating in the Pennyrile tournaments,

mythology, and everything in between.

the team continued to the Governor’s Cup, or state

The DCHS Panthers began practice in August,

championship, which followed in the same tossup/

meeting three times a week, with two afterschool

bonus format. After winning the Governor’s Cup

practices and one morning practice. Their first

championship for the state of Kentucky, the team had

challenge for last year’s season was to participate in the regional Pennyrile Academic Association tournaments.

With the use of Quizlet, a free online site for flashcards and study materials, and previous questions from the tournaments, each team member gained a well-balanced knowledge in multiple subjects.

The team diligently trained for the competitions while maintaining a self-driven, competitive spirit, according to Koshy. All six members have participated in academic team since at least middle school, and have been active team members every year at DCHS.

to modify their practice methods. Instead of the typical tossup/bonus format, the team was now faced with four various rounds, increasing in difficulty, featuring a 60-second lightning round and a “stump the experts” round, which consisted of more elaborate questions worth more points.

Only one of the team members was a graduating senior, which means the Panthers are poised to perform well for the 2017 season. Four of the winning team members participated in the Governor’s Scholar

According to Koshy, students begin as freshmen with

Program this summer, which will only enhance their

one area of emphasis that is their specialty. Then, they

perspectives and general knowledge outside their areas

must develop another area of expertise, so that by the

of specialty. According to Koshy, the returning team

time they reach varsity level, they are well-rounded in

members have tasted victory, and can’t wait to represent

multiple areas, and prepared for any topic.

Owensboro on the national stage again in 2017.

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PHOTO BY TAYLOR WEST

JORDAN ATWELL

Playing for Him

IF

you asked Jordan Atwell as a little boy growing up in Hancock County what he wanted to be when he grew up,

he probably would have said that he wanted to be a musician.

He dreamt of the glory, the fame, and of seeing his name in lights. Now grown and married, and back in the Owensboro area, Jordan is no longer seeking the glory for himself. He is now playing music for God’s glory as the worship leader at Owensboro Christian Church, one of the largest churches in Owensboro.

Music has always been a part of

Jordan’s life, but it wasn’t until high school that he considered it a hobby.

Jordan says that once he picked up the acoustic guitar he “never looked back.”

He taught himself how to “play by ear” by listening to Coldplay and other bands on the radio. While he always believed he was creative, Jordan never really considered himself an BY Y ANN MELOD CE WALLA

artist, but rather someone who just enjoyed playing music.

After graduating from Hancock County High School in 2005, Jordan attended Union University, a private Christian

University

located

in

Jackson, Tennessee, where he majored in communications and minored in music.

Although Jordan had grown up in the church, was attending a Christian university, and felt that he knew a lot about Jesus, he didn’t feel that he truly knew Jesus intimately. In 2009, at the age of twenty-two, Jordan found himself at Crossings Ministries summer camp in Louisville, Kentucky.

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It was at Crossings that Jordan became a

be a worship leader, Jordan says, “I felt

committed believer, and believes that the

the Lord was saying, ‘I want you to.’ It

same year he found Jesus, music really

was a weird combination of finding a

found him. Once he became a believer in

vocation and a calling, and at the same

Christ, Jordan says his entire world view

time feeling freed in my music.”

changed, as did his relationship with

In his quest to honor his calling,

music. Jordan recalls, “When I became

he discovered spiritual influences and

a believer, my desire to play and write

mentors along the way in Phil Wing,

music kind of exploded.”

Mike Cosper, Christian Stanfield, and

His experiences in camp over those

Steve Cripps and John Stamper of

next three years would help him to

BridgePointe Church. These gentlemen

discover his true gifts in music ministry,

pushed him when he needed pushing,

as well as find his beautiful wife of five

provided authentic examples of what true

years, Jamie. Crossings would also

worship should look like, and allowed

serve to influence the type of dynamic

him the freedom to be creative and try

musician he is today. He discovered the

new things. While Jordan appreciates

electric guitar and “learned that different

the value of a Christian education, he

amps had different tones when pedals

also believes that he is “a bi-product of

were manipulated in different ways.”

discipleship and grace.”

Although he did not originally set out to

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Even though others may see him as

“AT THE END OF THE DAY, IT’S ABOUT LOST PEOPLE KNOWING JESUS; IT’S NOT ABOUT BEING A CELEBRITY AT OWENSBORO CHRISTIAN. I’M NOT TRYING TO MAKE MY NAME GREAT OR OWENSBORO CHRISTIAN’S NAME GREAT, I’M TRYING TO MAKE JESUS’ NAME GREAT --- BY THE GRACE OF GOD I WILL.”

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ASIDE FROM LEADING ADULT WORSHIP SERVICES, JORDAN ALSO PROVIDES LIVE MUSIC FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

“I LIKE HAVING THE LIVE WORSHIP MUSIC (INSTEAD OF A RECORDED CD). HE’LL ALSO TALK TO US ABOUT A SUMMARY OF THE SERMON. HE’S REALLY NICE AND INSPIRATIONAL WHEN HE’S TALKING TO US.” - JENNA DUCKWALL EIGHTH GRADER IN OCC MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP

“I JUST LOVE HIS PASSION. HE IS YOUNG, ENERGETIC, AND FEARLESS IN HIS WILLINGNESS TO TRY NEW THINGS.” - CATHY MULLINS BRIDGEPOINTE CHURCH WORSHIP TEAM MEMBER AND MUSIC TEACHER AT OWENSBORO SYMPHONY ACADEMY

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“the dude in skinny jeans that plays hip music,” Jordan is not necessarily drawn to contemporary Christian music. It is his desire to preserve the integrity of the traditional hymns that makes Jordan unique. When writing and working with various songs, he asks himself, “How do I sing these songs in new ways? How do I preserve the melody? Change chord structures? How do I change the sonic landscape of some of these songs?” The answer is to sometimes replace the background music of a pipe organ with drums and synthesizers to create a more current sound. Jordan says, “It is this constant balance of how do we create something new and (still) hold onto what is true and good?”

Throughout his spiritual journey, Jordan has discovered

that he no longer wants to be a rock star or a celebrity. He feels that the Lord brought him and his wife back to Owensboro where he now has a heart “to disciple and equip everyday people” so that the city of Owensboro can flourish. He says, “My prayer is that people would be more drawn to the Christ I preach rather than the name and face of Jordan. I want to be a dude that loves his family well and loves his church – by the glory of God I will be.”

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A VIEW OF LIFE THROUGH THE LENS

Some folks leave the house each day with their essentials; a wallet, keys, sunglasses, etc.

But for Eddie Atherton, another item is added to his everyday outings, his camera.

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JAMES MORGAN

PHOTO BY EDDIE ATHERTON OF SUNRISE OVER OWENSBORO BRIDGE TAKEN FROM ENGLISH PARK

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PHOTO OF EDDIE ATHERTON TAKEN BY HIS SON, ETHAN.

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therton graduated from Western Kentucky University with a degree in Agriculture Management and Technology with an emphasis on Horticulture. He worked several jobs after college, but was still searching

for a career related to his love for horticulture. So when the position of fulltime Horticulturist for the City of Owensboro came open, he applied and was offered the job. Atherton remembers, “I accepted the job and went to work doing what I wanted to do in the city I called home.” Owensboro became home for him and his wife Angie, where they have raised their daughter, Courtney and son, Ethan. Atherton recently entered retirement after twenty eight years.

Atherton has always had an interest in photography. Photography found its

way into his work career by documenting planting projects, flowers blooming and fall colors. Outside of work, his camera has also found a place with his hobbies of fishing and hunting. As his children got older, he got more serious about taking photos, and began purchasing more advanced equipment. His son also began to share his interest in photography, as well.

At 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of each month, you can find Atherton

at the Ralph Center on the campus of Kentucky Wesleyan College. This is the meeting place of the Owensboro Photography Club, where he serves as President. “When I joined the club, I enjoyed the members and found they helped to quench my thirst to learn more about photography,” Atherton said.

The Owensboro Photography Club has given him the opportunity to enter

some of his photos in their annual photography contest. He is gratified that his photo entries had very minor post-processing editing, and that he was able to compete at that level.

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PHOTO BY EDDIE ATHERTON OF A FROG ON A FLOWER AT WESTERN KENTUCKY BOTANICAL GARDEN

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priorities changed when his grandson came along.

August of 2014. He was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s

“Well, my grandson moved to the top of the list of my

Lymphoma. Shortly thereafter, a 12-treatment round

favorite subjects,” beamed Atherton.

of chemotherapy began.

Still, he appreciates the challenge of capturing

diagnosed, I had been going to the Western Kentucky

wildlife photos, especially for the patience that the

Botanical Garden taking photos several times a

experience builds. Atherton confesses to standing and

month.”

watching an active eagle nest for two to three hours at

handle his treatments without missing work, never

a time. Flowers also rate high on his subject list, with

losing his hair, and even gaining twenty-five pounds.

the task of getting good macro shots to highlight their

During his treatment, he continued to get out and

interesting details. Atherton enjoys the challenge of

shoot photos and stay active. Deer hunting with his

action photos such as our local air show, horse races,

son was an activity he felt fortunate to still do.

rodeos and sports.

In all his photography work,

“The photography was just one of those things

he admires those who do very little editing or post

that kept me up and active,” Atherton stated. “I

processing. “I strive for a good photo that can stand

was actually about two to three treatments into my

on its own merits without needing a lot of editing,

chemotherapy when I got the opportunity to fly in a

and is still a good quality photo,” prides Atherton.

plane and take promotional photos for the Owensboro

Atherton’s life took an unexpected turn in

Air Show,” he added. Even with his health issues, he

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He remembers, “When

Feeling extremely blessed, he was able to

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PHOTO BY EDDIE ATHERTON FROM OWENSBORO AIR SHOW

took advantage of the chance to photograph the planes at

Atherton.

an angle that not just anyone gets to experience.

Since retiring, Atherton says he looks forward to

“I don’t think my photography skills impacted my

spending more time with his family, and maybe do some

career in beautification, but beautification impacted my

traveling. He feels fortunate to live in the beautiful state

photography,” stated Atherton. He feels he was able to

of Kentucky, which allows some of the best nature and

enjoy a career with the City of Owensboro spanning twenty-

wildlife in the country. As far as his future plans for

eight years with numerous new projects, renovations and

working, he would like to sell some of his prints or do

events along the way. Those opportunities afforded him

custom photography. He plans to spend more time with

some exposure to things that others may not get to see. “I

other photographers, and take some short day-trips to

was called on from time to time to take photos of things

nearby photo locations. But no matter where his travels

pertaining to work, and I appreciate that people thought

take him, you can be sure that his camera continues to give

enough of my photography skills to ask me to do so,” said

him a look at life through the lens.

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RiverPark Eye Care Your best vision starts now The value of a regular comprehensive eye exam cannot be underestimated. Unlike a vision screening, which may take place at school or work, a complete eye exam involves careful inspection of all aspects of your vision. In addition to recommending a treatment plan for your needs, your eye doctor will examine your eyes for common diseases and evaluate your eyes as an indicator of your total body health.

Visual health is linked to quality of life. According to the National Eye Institute, uncorrected visual impairment affects over 11 million Americans. Many eye diseases, such as diabetic eye disease, don’t have obvious symptoms in their early stages.

In fact, one-third of Americans who have diabetes don’t know it!

Early detection of such diseases can reduce permanent vision loss later.

Vision and learning also go hand in hand. Approximately 25% of school-age children have vision problems. Children often don’t complain because they don’t know what “normal” vision looks like. Make sure to schedule an eye exam to rule out a potential visual problem if your child shows difficulty in reading, writing or other school activities.

Sylvia Sweatt Family Practice, LLC APRN- WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? “Advanced Practice Registered Nurse,” otherwise known as a Nurse Practitioner. For many years, nursing has been considered one of the most trusted professions. So why not trust your total care to a nurse practitioner? With advanced education and years of experience, APRNs are independent providers. APRNs must achieve national certification in their fields of study, which may include family practice, pediatrics, women’s health, and anesthesia, to name a few. APRNs are licensed in their states to provide total care to patients, including caring for both acute

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and chronic healthcare needs, and for both simple and complex problems.

They perform examinations, diagnose problems, interpret laboratory and radiological tests, develop treatment, prescribe medications and plan follow-up care. Nurse practitioners are a unique option for your health care—the brains of a doctor, but with the heart of a nurse. What a perfect combination to provide patients of all ages with the means to prevent disease and get well from a variety of illnesses! Experience the difference - call for your appointment today with an APRN.

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Myth Busters from the Movement Experts

Women's Healthcare Partners

By Shelly R. Tyler, DPT, COMT, OCS

Myth: Nothing can be done for chronic pain. Fact: Pain can improve with proper aerobic exercise, mobility, and pain education.

Myth: I need to have a referral from my physician to be evaluated by a physical therapist. Fact: In the state of Kentucky, most insurance plans do not require a physician's referral for physical therapy or chiropractic care.

Myth: Surgery is the only option for my back pain. Fact: Low back pain is often over-treated with surgery and drugs, despite the evidence that shows conservative care combining mobilization and exercise can be an effective alternative.

Myth: Chiropractic care consists of bone popping and requires multiple visits throughout your life. Fact: Both chiropractors and physical therapists utilize joint manipulation in order to restore joint mobility. All of our providers encourage therapeutic exercise, soft tissue mobilization and proper nutrition along with these techniques to set a healthy foundation for wellness.

zika virus

Zika virus spreads to humans through an infected mosquito, from mother to fetus during pregnancy and through sexual contact. Signs and symptoms of infection include acute fever, joint pain and irritation of the eyes. However, a person can be infected and not present with symptoms.

Zika virus can cause pregnancy loss, microcephaly and other brain and eye abnormalities. Zika virus can be transmitted during all trimesters of pregnancy.

It is recommended that pregnant women and any woman attempting pregnancy to take precaution when traveling to places where infected mosquitoes have been reported such as Mexico, Pacific Islands, Caribbean, South America and two areas in Miami.

Precautions include using an EPA approved repellent with Deet and covering Arms and legs.

Any man or woman planning to travel to these areas should avoid trying to conceive for eight weeks. If a man is infected, he should avoid conception for six months.

"It is important to speak to your OB/Gyn if planning a pregnancy and traveling to these areas." - Misty Powers, APRN, WHNP www.OwensboroLiving.com

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Allergy & Asthma Specialists, P.S.C. How to Reduce Allergens in Your Yard this Fall Prepping your yard this fall can give you a head start

Choose Wisely

on spring landscaping, but it can also mean suffering

The worst allergy offenders might be in your own yard.

from seasonal allergies. Ragweed pollen and lingering

If you are considering adding new trees, grasses and

mold can create double the symptoms for some allergy sufferers.

“The daunting task of yard work can be favorable for allergy sufferers if they know how to reduce allergens in the areas surrounding the home,” said allergist Dr. Lee Clore. “Many people think you can only control the environment inside the home, but there are also precautions you can take to help eliminate allergens outside, as well.”

plants into your landscape, be sure they aren’t the worst offenders. While everyone’s allergies are different, these are typically safe: Trees:

Plants and Flowers:

• Apple

• Daffodil

• Dogwood

• Lilac

• Pear

• Magnolia

• Plum

• Rose

• Begonia flower

• Sunflower

While completely avoiding pollen and mold is an

Be Quick to Clean

impossible feat, the following tips from Dr. Clore and the

Mold and pollen can collect on fallen leaves. Be sure to

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

rake leaves often, and wear a pollen mask while doing

can help you breathe a little easier.

so, since raking can stir allergens into the air. Continue mowing your lawn throughout the fall and keep your

Timing is Everything

grass short. Maintaining your lawn will keep grass from

The mid-day and afternoon hours might seem like the

flowering and producing pollen. If raking and mowing

best time for yard work, but it’s the worst time if you

are too bothersome, ask a family member to do it for

have pollen allergies. Pollen counts are the highest

you. Once you are finished with yard work, remove

during this time, making early morning and evening

your shoes before entering your home, and be sure to

hours more suitable. Weather can also play an important role. Rain showers can temporarily clear pollen from the air. Thunderstorms, however, can increase airborne allergens, and the standing water left behind is the perfect breeding ground for mold spores.

Dress to Protect You don’t need to impress while working in your yard, instead dress wisely. Buy pollen masks and gardening gloves at your local hardware store. These will help keep your hands clean, and allergens from entering

shower right away. Your shoes, clothing and hair can all be allergen magnets.

Taking allergy medication long before you head into the great outdoors can help suppress allergy symptoms.

ACAAI allergists recommend taking your medication two weeks before symptoms start, and continue well after the first frost. For those with severe seasonal allergies, an allergist may prescribe immunotherapy, also known as allergy shots, which provide great relief.

your airways. Wearing large sunglasses will keep pollen and mold from aggravating your eyes. A hat will reduce

Still having a hard time getting your sniffling and

pollen from sticking to your hair. Also opt for long pants

sneezing under control? Track your symptoms with

and shirts to prevent skin irritation, while keeping

MyNasalAllergyJournal.org and share these details with

allergy-causing stinging insects away.

your board-certified allergist.

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Danhauer Drugs Respiratory Care

Do you have trouble sleeping? Signs of lack of sleep may include: • Excessive daytime sleepiness • Poor concentration • Poor memory • Depression Snoring and sleep apnea are common sleep-disordered breathing problems that can affect your sleep, health and quality of life. Approximately one in every five adults suffers from sleepdisordered breathing. This can result in obstructed breathing, (limited airflow), vibration, (commonly heard as snoring), and possibly collapse, which causes one to stop breathing.

Danhauer’s Board Certified Respiratory Therapist and quality technicians are committed to providing superior service to patients in Owensboro. Offering oxygen delivery and Nebulizer & Aerosol Services with patient education. Training and customized fittings are available at the initial treatment appointment.

We offer aspiration and suction systems, infant apnea monitors, CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) and BiLevel Pressure systems, phototherapy and Pulse Oximeters, plus a complete line of related respiratory equipment and accessories.

Sarah Marksberry, our onsite Respiratory Therapist, is available to assist and answer questions about your respiratory needs.

Advanced Dermatology & Aesthetics Dermatology, more than meets the eye!

It's with Jaime Gish's 13 years of medical experience she is able to diagnose and treat many forms of dermatology skin problems, and most importantly, prevent skin cancer, allow for early detection, and eradicate melanoma.

Owensboro-Daviess county is a rural community with many outdoor occupations and activities. At Advanced Dermatology, we detect all forms of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.

Warning signs may include: • a spot that is difficult to heal • a spot that spontaneously bleeds • any spot changing colors, growing in diameter, or evolving progressing For moles: • any mole that is different in color, size, or shape • a mole that is not symmetric or with an irregular boarder, changing in color, growing in diameter, or evolving over time.

• family history of melanoma If you experience any of these symptoms, we recommend you call Advanced Dermatology Associates today for the first available appointment, no referrals needed. We can be reached at 270-852-1645. We look forward to caring for you soon!

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Serene Relief Massage luxurious therapy that brings relief and results at a fair price.

At Serene Relief Massage, we understand that the

Getting a massage is like getting a new car - you

decision to pay for a massage comes with hesitation. If

may not need it unless you need to go a distance, have

you consider it for luxury, you wonder if you will get

a hard time getting around, want to look brand new, or

the experience for the value of your money. But if you

simply want a better mode of transportation. If you have

consider it therapy, then you wonder if you will get the

to have a car to meet any or all these criteria, you would

results and relief you are looking for.

rather have one that you can drive in style. Stay with

Hello, my name is Terry Pollard. I am a Licensed

me now, because we are really talking Massage Therapy.

Medical Massage Therapist and owner of Serene Relief

You see, you would want one that is luxurious and gives

Massage, and I believe in providing it all: luxurious

you a great experience and an amazing feeling that will

therapy that brings relief and results at a fair price. As

last. You want a massage that will provide you with

one of my mentors persistently states, massage benefits

phenomenal outcomes, leave you with an experience

can be summed up into four major categories: functional

filled with absolute satisfaction, and worth more then

mobility; pain management; stress management; and

what you pay. That is exactly what we aim to do at Serene

relaxation.

Relief Massage.

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The Women's Pavilion, PSC THE NEWEST FDA-CLEARED BREAKTHROUGH IN WOMEN'S HEALTH TREATMENTS Innovative Laser Procedure, MonaLisa Touch®, Restores Gynecologic Health

Drs. Andrea Moore & Angela Dawson, Obstetricians/

no pain or side effects, the MonaLisa Touch delivers

Gynecologists with The Women’s Pavilion, PSC, have

fractional CO2 laser energy to the vaginal wall tissue,

added a leading edge treatment to their practice to resolve

so cells make more collagen. Patients undergo three

gynecologic health issues often caused by menopause.

treatments spaced six weeks apart, and each treatment

The MonaLisa Touch, an in-office procedure that is

time is less than five minutes.

virtually painless and requires no anesthesia, received

FDA clearance in 2014. Drs. Moore and Dawson are

MonaLisa Touch laser showed statistically significant

the first physicians in Owensboro to offer the special

improvement in the vaginal tissue after the first

fractional CO2 laser designed to help postmenopausal

treatment,” says Dr. Moore. “Patients in the studies

women as well as breast cancer survivors.

experienced minimal to no side effects or adverse

In 2010, there were approximately 64 million

reactions and showed an escalation of progress with each

postmenopausal women and many of them may

subsequent treatment. With these kinds of outcomes,

experience gynecologic health changes when estrogen

the MonaLisa Touch is a game-changing procedure for

levels decline.

my post-menopausal patients.”

In addition, there are approximately

“Recent studies show that patients treated with the

250,000 breast cancer diagnoses per year – but the disease

has a survival rate of nearly 90% at five years. That adds

health,” said Dr. Dawson. “It offers a quick and virtually

up to a large portion of our population likely suffering in

painless remedy for a medical condition with a large

silence from a wide array of gynecologic health concerns;

unmet need for an effective treatment option.

many of which can greatly impact a woman’s quality of

grateful I am able to offer my patients this treatment.”

life.

Enter MonaLisa Touch, the most recent innovation

Touch laser, or to schedule a consultation with Drs.

introduced by Cynosure ®, a worldwide leader in the

Moore or Dawson, please call The Women’s Pavilion,

surgical, medical and aesthetic pulsed-light and laser

PSC at 270-926-3700.

marketplace.

Performed in an office environment,

without the need for anesthesia, and with virtually

“MonaLisa Touch is a real breakthrough for feminine

I am

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About The Women’s Pavilion, PSC At the Women’s Pavilion, we understand the healthcare needs of women of all ages. Since 1974 we have provided state of the art care in a compassionate environment. Our expert staff of health care professionals offers a full range of services including obstetrics, gynecology and primary care. Our physicians are leaders of gynecologic innovation and have set the gold standard in the area for minimally invasive surgical techniques.

The Women’s Pavilion is the only office locally to provide in-office procedures, and we are excited to add MonaLisa Touch to our repertoire of services for our patients.

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OSMO Orthopaedic Express Care at OSMO OSMO’s urgent care is not your typical urgent care – it’s Orthopaedic Express Care! If a patient suddenly gets a fever, a regular urgent care is sufficient. But for sprains, strains, fractures or broken bones, you need Orthopaedic Express Care! Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Owensboro’s Express Care offers same-day access to acute orthopaedic care for patients of all ages. OSMO Express Care is a walkin clinic, which means no appointment is needed.

Unlike emergency rooms or conventional urgent care facilities, OSMO Express Care delivers on-demand access to patients to be treated by the area’s top orthopaedic experts. OSMO Express Care is located at OSMO’s main campus in Ridgecrest Medical Park at 2831 New Hartford Road. When a patient goes to the emergency room, many times they are referred to an orthopaedic specialist. At OSMO Express Care, patients receive diagnosis, imaging (X-Ray and MRI), treatment, physical or occupational therapy, and continued care under one roof - often in one visit - saving our patients valuable time and money.

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Common conditions treated: • Sprains

• Shoulder pain

• Strains

• Elbow pain

• Fractures

• Ankle pain

• Sports-related injuries

• Hip pain

• Dislocation

• Acute low back pain

• Knee pain

• Work comp injuries

Whether you are an athlete, weekend warrior, beginner

at exercise, or weekend home improver, our board certified experts are available to treat your urgent orthopaedic injuries. OSMO Express Care hours are Monday – Friday 8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m., and Saturdays – 8:30a.m. – 11:00a.m.

When time is of the essence, just walk in the front door of our Ridgecrest Medical Park office at 2831 New Hartford Road, and our team will take care of you!

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Tinius Chiropractic the purpose of chiropractic

When most people hear the word “chiropractic,” they think of neck or back pain. But chiropractic is much more than that.

Your brain, spinal cord and nerves control how your entire body works. The purpose of chiropractic is to make sure your brain, spinal cord and nerves work without any interference or static.

Physical, chemical and emotional stresses can cause muscles to contract, which results in locking spinal joints and pinched or irritated nerves. This irritation to the nerve system causes the organs, muscles and even cells of the body to malfunction. That can result in disease and ill health.

A chiropractic examination helps find these locked joints. Through specific spinal adjustments, the chiropractor is able to relieve the irritated nerves, restoring normal function. That’s why chiropractic care has helped millions get well and stay well. Contact our office to see if chiropractic care is right for you and your family.

The Bluegrass Foot Center Prevention is the key to good health

You’ve heard it over and over, but with November being Diabetes Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time for regular maintenance and wellness visits. By 2017, more than 31 million Americans will have diabetes, and 25% of them won’t know it. While monitored, diabetes can be a manageable disease. However, diabetes can also lead

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to significant problems, including those related to the feet. The ADA recommends all diabetics have an annual foot exam, and be examined 2-3 times a year if you have any evidence of diabetic neuropathy (sensation loss, burning or tingling, or excessive dryness of feet). An ounce of prevention can save you from a lifetime of problems.

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Women's Health Care, P.C.

Caring, Compassionate Service at Women's Health Care, P.C. At Women’s Health Care, you’ll find compassionate, experienced doctors and professional staff who are devoted to your personal, individual needs.

Our group of nearly 20 board-certified doctors, supported by highly-trained clinicians, provides a full range of obstetric and gynecologic care and treatment.

This team is available to you at The Women’s Hospital in Newburgh -- an easy driving distance from anywhere within the Tri-State area.

Our doctors are accepting new patients. Learn about each doctor’s area of expertise and special interests at whcpc.com.

CARE, TREATMENT AND SERVICES AT WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE For a full, comprehensive list of services, visit whcpc.com Gynecologic Care • Preventive & diagnostic screenings / wellness care • Contraception and permanent birth control • Infertility evaluation, testing and treatment • Treatment and surgery for urinary concerns • Osteoporosis screening, prevention and treatment • Gynecologic surgery and procedures • Pre-menopause and menopause management • On-site laboratory for all patient lab work

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Obstetric and Prenatal Care • Family planning and pre-pregnancy care • Preconception counseling • Prenatal care and testing • 3D & 4D Ultrasound • Birthing options • High risk pregnancies • Labor and delivery care • Postpartum care In-house Procedures & Surgery Many of our doctors are trained to use the da Vinci® Surgical System.

• Essure (permanent sterilization) • NovaSure® / Thermachoice (endometrial ablation for heavy bleeding) • Laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery • Loop Electro Surgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) • Interstim for treatment of urinary incontinence • Botox bladder injections for urinary incontinence • Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery Call for your appointment today. We look forward to seeing you!

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Danhauer Drugs

The Advantage of Danhauer Drugs Do you have trouble remembering when to take your medications? Do you struggle to recall if you’ve taken your medication? Danhauer Drugs is here to help! Customized appointments and packaging are just a few of the benefits that are unique to our pharmacy.

Customized Appointments- We specialize in Medication Therapy Management. We become an active partner in our customers’ drug therapy. Excellent customer service is provided through our interactive appointments. These appointments review medication needs, explore treatment options and examine cost saving alternatives.

Customized Packaging- Presorted, individually packaged and labeled prescription medications ensure that our customers stay on track with their treatment plan. Our customized packaging prevents missed and/or overdoses of medicines, thus ensuring peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

As always, Danhauer Drugs is your hometown pharmacy for medical supplies, home health equipment, prescriptions and a gift shop providing gifts for all occasions.

Gene's Health Food prevention and preparation

Immunity is a hot topic at Genes this time of year. We suggest two things: prevention and preparation. Since our intestines are responsible for about 80% of immune function, here are a few simple things you can do to improve gut health: 1. Check your diet. Are you eating a lot of packaged foods?

Is your diet high in sugars?

2. Add in a good multi-strain probiotic. My favorite brand is

Garden of Life.

3. Boost immunity with natural remedies like Olive Leaf

Extract.

Bonus tip: Every year our family puts together what we call the "sick box" and fill it with Garden of Life Sinus formula and other remedies for when we’re not feeling well.

Visit us in the store and speak with a Wellness Concierge about other things you should consider for your “sick box” or schedule an appointment with a nutrition coach about adjusting your diet to stay healthier naturally.

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oberts says the two most common

has spread around the world through local events.

reactions he gets are “how much training

The IRONMAN World Championship is still held

does that take?” and “why would you

each year in Kona near the original location on the

want to do that?” Those questions are expected, but

big island of Hawaii.

they aren’t easy to explain.

Admittedly, not everyone “gets it.” Swimming,

in a Woodlands, Texas event, where he snagged one

biking, and running for an entire day sounds crazy

of 75 Kona slots designated to the Texas qualifier,

to most. Because it is crazy. IRONMAN was started

by placing fifth in his age group. (Only the top six

in 1977 as a challenge to athletes who were successful

qualified.)

in endurance swimming, running, and cycling

To do so, he had to overcome a last-minute

events. A Honolulu couple proposed combining

course alteration, a 5-minute penalty during the bike

Hawaii’s three toughest endurance races into one

portion, and a thunderstorm during the run. How

event for the toughest of the tough. They called the

did he do it? Well, that’s a long story…

event “IRONMAN.” Fifteen athletes accepted the invitation to “Swim 2.4 miles! Bike 112 miles! Run

Roberts secured a coveted spot at Kona on May 14

FROM LAKEWOOD TO LOUISVILLE

26.2 miles! Brag for the rest of your life!”

Of the three portions of an IRONMAN event,

Thirty-nine years later, the IRONMAN brand

running came most natural to Dean. Roberts started

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THREE OTHER OWENSBOROANS HAVE COMPETED AT KONA:

MIKE FLENER, JOE POLIO, JAN WARD running in the third grade at Thruston Elementary, and was a member of legendary Daviess County High School cross country coach Tony Rowe’s first state championship team in 1982.

As a young man, he stayed active and ran with a group

of guys who trained for 5Ks and eventually marathons together. But when he decided to borrow a road bike and try his first Lakewood Valley Triathlon (near Whitesville), the swimming portion posed a real problem.

“I panicked,” Roberts said, recalling how he resorted

to the backstroke, treading water, and doing whatever he could just to finish the swim. Dean’s wife, Paula, later told him he was the last person out of the water. Consequently, he pedaled his bike as hard as he could to make up for lost time, which resulted in excruciating leg cramps when he started his run.

He called the experience an “eye-opener.” “It made me realize this is totally different than anything else I had ever tried before. So if I'm going to do this again, I need to train differently and be prepared.”

It took him another ten years before he tried again, but the triathlon bug had bitten him nonetheless. By that time, his two kids, Bethanie and Jacob, had moved on to college. Now he had time to commit to improving. “I felt it wouldn’t be fair to my family do that much training,” Dean explained. “It also wouldn’t be possible without such a supportive wife. Paula is very athletic as well, and is very accommodating of my schedule.” His second experience at Lakewood was much better.

By the time he attempted his first IRONMAN in Louisville, his improved open water swimming skills allowed him to stay competitive transitioning out of the water.

ON TO TEXAS

In his first IRONMAN in 2013, Dean finished twenty-

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By the Numbers

AS OF 9/9/16, DEAN HAS LOGGED

191

MILES SWIMMING

4,279 1,298 MILES BIKING

MILES RUNNING

age group, and just missed qualifying for Kona by one

riders had to pay a 5-minute penalty at the mile 75

spot.

tent, which was quite a setback. To make the best of it,

he took the opportunity to rest his legs, regroup, and

“Paula and I talked about it, and I decided since I

was that close, I should try to qualify in Texas this year

remain positive.

since this is the best year for me to go for it.” Having a

December birthday is a good thing for an IRONMAN

portion was another surprise. Motivated by a few

athlete. Age groups are determined by the athlete’s age

cracks of lightning, Dean gave it all he had left to

at the end of the calendar year. So this year, Roberts

cross the finish line before the storm got bad. Just after

will still be 49 at Kona but will be competing in

finishing, more flash flooding occurred.

the 50-54-year-old age group because he turns 50 in

That night, IRONMAN officials reevaluated the

December.

finish places because of the thunderstorm, since the

And so it was that Paula and Dean, along with their

run was postponed for lightening. Dean finished

son and his fiancé, headed to Texas, outfitted in bright

fourth in his age group at the finish line, but when

yellow IRONMAN shirts.

the results were finalized, he ended up getting the fifth

place award. As it turned out, there were six Kona

Just like in life, an IRONMAN event throws many

The thunderstorm that popped up during the run

unexpected challenges at you.

slots allotted to his age group, so Roberts was able to

Just before the Texas event, heavy rains caused

secure his spot for Hawaii.

major flooding, forcing race officials to change the

PREPARING FOR KONA

bike and swim courses at the last minute. The newlyformatted bike course had 90 turns, which made riders

nervous, but Roberts says it turned out to be a fast

IRONMAN? For Roberts, it means spending a lot of

course.

time swimming at the HealthPark, alternating with

open water training in the lake at Windy Hollow.

Until he had to sit out for a 5-minute penalty, that

So how does somebody in Owensboro train for an

is.

There is no way to get ready for the ocean swim at

Unlike in competitive cycling, where drafting in

Kona, but Dean and Paula are flying out a week early

pelotons is part of the strategy, IRONMAN events are

so they can swim in the ocean and ride the bike course.

considered individual events. Meaning: you are not

allowed to draft.

and staying down in the aero bars during his long

“You only have 30 seconds to get your front wheel

practice rides, which requires riding lots of loops. One

ahead of the person you’re passing. Then they have 30

of his favorites is a time trial course at Panther Creek

seconds to drop back behind you out of your draft,”

Park that is a 10-mile loop.

Dean explained, referring to the group he was leap-

The day after this interview, for example, Dean

frogging near the 50-mile point. “Apparently, the

was planning a 7-hour workout swimming in a lake,

officials thought we were racing too close and they red

then biking ten 10-mile loops at Panther Creek and

flagged us.”

running. Always the encourager, Paula hands him a

The red flag meant Dean and the other flagged

water bottle each time he passes her on the loop so he

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As for the bike portion, Roberts focuses on pacing

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wouldn’t have to stop, just like a real race.

The rules state that competitors have 17 hours to

complete the course and hear the announcer yell “You are an IRONMAN!” But being competitive takes much more time and commitment. “The way I see it, I’m only going to Kona once, so I want to give it my all and see what I can do.”

Dean has three goals: 1) To finish the race. This is no guarantee. As he learned in Texas, you never know what could happen in an IRONMAN event. “I’ve never done an ocean swim.

There’s a potential for 60-mile-an-hour crosswinds on the bike. Plus, we have to deal with high heat and humidity,” Roberts explained.

2) To break 10 hours. If he does finish, his goal is to beat his best time, which was 10 hours 9 minutes in

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Louisville in 2014.

strategy for staying safe is key to finishing strong.”

3) To be in the top 5 in his age group and podium.

part of 10 hours of exertion is enjoyable?

To reach those goals, Dean has hired an online coach

But that still leaves us with the “why” question. What

to develop a detailed training plan. Dean records the

workout statistics online; the coach gives feedback and

course. You fight the heat,” Roberts began to explain,

makes adjustments. “I’ve learned a lot from my coach.

pausing to reflect and find the right words. “But really,

Some key things he has helped me fine tune are my

it’s because I believe that God has given me a gift to excel

pacing on the swim and the bike and race-day nutrition,”

at endurance events. First with cross country, then road

he said. The coach suggests consuming 360 carbohydrate

racing and marathons. Now it’s with IRONMAN. I feel

calories an hour on the bike. “With pacing and fueling,

like He has a purpose for me and I’m working toward

I’ve had more energy to run when I get off the bike.”

that.”

His strategy for dealing with the Hawaiian heat is

to fill what Paula calls his “Jar Jar Binks” hat with ice,

that goal by representing Owensboro on the world stage.

which worked pretty well in Texas in August. According

And doing his best to make it back to Paula at the finish

to Roberts, “Preparing for the heat and developing a

line. Just like always.

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“The challenge is certainly part of it. You fight the

On October 8, Dean Roberts will be working toward

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PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

THE BAKER’S RACK

MULTI-TASKING Versatile Accessories

BY ANNE BAKER LEAZENBY

W

e have talked in the past about collecting quality home accessories that will serve your household for years. Having those pieces at the ready relieves

the stress of preparation, and makes entertaining so much easier. They also make your guests feel that you care enough about them to use the best you have.

The accessories that you collect and use often have

specific, or at least, favored functions, depending on the item selected. Lately, I have been impressed with several customers’ creativity, using pieces in their home in ways wildly different than their designers originally envisioned.

Though there are thousands of home accessories

that can double their usefulness with just a little thought, glass and crystal items are often perfect examples of the versatility that allows for creative uses. It is their clarity and foodsafe qualities that give them the ability to exchange their intended uses for new ones that delight and inspire.

In the accompanying photos, a Simon Pierce hurricane becomes a salad bowl, and Waterford

its quality, but most people limit each item to its refined purpose.

The stemless glasses pictured feature very thin

upper

walls,

while the lower end features a version of their most popular pattern - Lismore. It is the cuts in the glass that seem to multiply the light coming from within when used as a votive holder.

Crystal stemless glasses make glittering votive holders.

The hurricane is glass, hand-made in Vermont, and

that can be used in

designed for pillar candles to burn safely within. The

multiple

high-quality glass is beautiful with a light inside, but

I would love to hear

that clarity also shows off fresh vegetables, or better

from you, and see pictures if you have them! Bring

yet, layered desserts! Its generous volume holds

them into The Bakers Rack, send them by email

enough for everyone at the table.

to info@thebakersrack.com, or post them on our

Facebook page @TheBakersRackOwensboro.

Waterford Crystal is known around the world for

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CEDAR PLANK GRILLED SALMON WITH SWEET POTATOES Serves: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes

feed your

FITNESS

Whether you’re a competitive sprinter chasing a new record or an everyday gym hound looking to get the most from your workout, seafood is among the best foods to support an athletic lifestyle. It not only delivers great-tasting nutrition, but also provides one-of-a-kind health benefits.

The combination of lean protein, anti-inflammatory omega-3s and muscle-building nutrients found in Alaska seafood are why it’s a staple for athletes like Ryan and Sara Hall.

“We like to incorporate Alaska seafood in our daily diet because it’s a really high-quality protein that helps to repair our muscles on a daily basis,” said Ryan Hall, a two-time Olympian and holder of the U.S. half-marathon record.

After a run, Sara Hall – a 3,000-meter steeplechase and marathon runner, U.S. national champion and World Team member – relies on seafood as a go-to for low-fat meals with protein and simple-todigest carbs.

Sample these dishes straight from the Hall kitchen, and find more recipes and nutritional values for your favorite seafood at wildalaskaseafood.com.

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Cedar planks with enough

surface area for salmon 4 Alaska salmon fillets (4-6 ounces

each), fresh, thawed or frozen

olive oil spray 1 tablespoon fresh (or 1 teaspoon dried)

dill, thyme or rosemary

salt and freshly cracked pepper,

to taste 4 large sweet potatoes, sliced

lengthwise into wedges 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin Soak cedar planks for 1-2 hours (or overnight) submerged in water. Remove and pat dry.

Heat grill to medium heat (400 F). If frozen, rinse ice from salmon under cold water; pat dry with paper towel. Spray cedar planks and salmon with olive oil spray. Place salmon on planks; sprinkle with herb, salt and pepper. Place sweet potatoes in bowl; spray with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cumin and salt and pepper, to taste. Toss to coat.

Place cedar planks and potato wedges on grill. Cover and cook about 3-4 minutes; turn wedges over and continue cooking until potatoes are soft and cooked. Keep warm. Cook salmon 12-15 minutes, until fish is opaque throughout.

Nutritional information per serving: 350 calories; 11 g total fat; 2 g saturated fat; 27% calories from fat; 91 mg cholesterol; 33 g protein; 33 g carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 277 mg sodium; 36 mg calcium; 1,700 mg omega-3 fatty acids.

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MISO HALIBUT WITH SOBA NOODLE STIR-FRY Serves: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes

1 package (12 ounces) prepared soba

noodles (or noodle of choice) 4 Alaska halibut fillets (4-6 ounces each),

fresh, thawed or frozen 3 tablespoons sesame oil, divided 2 cups roughly chopped bok choy 1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup chopped green onion 1/4 cup miso 1 cup water 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce

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Prepare noodles according to package directions; set aside.

If frozen, rinse ice glaze from halibut under cold water; pat dry with paper towel. Heat large, nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Brush both sides of halibut with half of the sesame oil.

In heated skillet, cook fish, uncovered, about 3-4 minutes, until browned.

Shake pan occasionally to keep fish from sticking. Turn halibut over; reduce heat to medium and cover. Cook 5-7 minutes for frozen halibut or 2-3 minutes for fresh/thawed fish, cooking until fish is opaque throughout. Transfer fillets to plate; cover to keep warm.

Wipe out skillet/wok with paper towel.

Add remaining sesame oil. Heat to medium-high then add and stir-fry bok choy, snap peas, mushrooms and green onions. Stir in noodles; turn off heat.

Cover and keep warm.

In saucepan, blend miso, water and teriyaki sauce. Bring mixture to boil then reduce heat to a simmer and cook 1 minute. Stir sauce into warm noodlevegetable mixture. To serve, divide and portion mixture into 4 bowls or plates.

Top each with halibut fillet.

Nutrition information per serving: 571 calories; 15 g total fat; 2 g saturated fat; 22% calories from fat; 56 mg cholesterol; 38 g protein; 71 g carbohydrate; 7 g fiber; 1,643 mg sodium; 77 mg calcium; 219 IU vitamin D; 350 mg omega-3 fatty acids.

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DOWNTOWN

BRIDGE DAY October 1 from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Glover Cary “Blue” Bridge This is your opportunity once a year to walk, bike, or stroll across the "Blue Bridge" and get great views of Owensboro’s amazing riverfront prior to the start of the air show at 1 p.m. The morning will kick-off with the annual Bridge Run at 7 a.m. and the bridge will open to the general public for Bridge Day at approx. 9 a.m.

OWENSBORO AIR SHOW 2016

RED, WHITE & BLUE PICNIC

October 27 from 4 – 6 p.m. | Daviess County Courthouse, North Lawn The Red, White and Blue Picnic, hosted by the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, features short stump speeches by national, state and local candidates seeking political offices. This non-partisan forum is an opportunity for the community to hear more about the candidates and their positions. Both major party candidates for Kentucky’s U. S. Senate seat have inquired about the event and hope to be in attendance. The Red, White and Blue Picnic will be the first of three political forums sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce’s October 6 from 7 – 10 p.m. | RiverPark Center Downtown After Dark, a new concert series, will take place on “Go Vote” Campaign.

Thursday nights at the RiverPark Center from 7 – 10 p.m. The event will feature a live DJ, as well as local and out of town acts.

The cover charge is $5.00 per person. More details at Downtown October 27 at 5:30 p.m. | Downtown Owensboro After Dark Facebook page.

Local businesses and organizations will set up booths for you to trick-or-treat! Lots of treats for everyone at this free event!

October 1 – 2 | Downtown Owensboro Riverfront All eyes will be on the skies over the Ohio River in downtown Owensboro as performers showcase vintage warbirds, military jets, aerobatic demonstrations, and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds!

DOWNTOWN AFTER DARK

27TH ANNUAL TRAIL OF TREATS

BELLE OF CINCINNATI FALL TOUR

October 21 – 22 | Owensboro Riverfront Come join BB Riverboats’ Belle of Cincinnati on its Fall Tour of river cities. The grand Belle of Cincinnati will stop in Owensboro on October 21 and 22, offering a spectacular lunch and dinner cruise. Not interested in a dining cruise, just book a non-meal sightseeing ride, and enjoy this unique opportunity!! Reservations Required 800-261-8586; You may visit www.bbriverboats.com/ belle_cruise_tour-fall for additional information!

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MASQUERADE BALL “SOLID GOLD CELEBRATION” October 29 at 6:30 p.m. | RiverPark Center Presented by the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, “Solid Gold Celebration,” a masquerade-themed fundraising event, will feature dinner catered by Moonlite and live entertainment by Rock and Roll Pianos, a dueling piano band based in Nashville, TN. Event coordinator, Debbie Stites, states, “This is going to be a fun event, 50 www.OwensboroLiving.com

years is a big celebration, so we want to get everybody involved and included in this event.” Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m. with music/dancing beginning at 8 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear Black Tie, with an option to come in Masquerade Costumes. Celebrity judges will be on hand to recognize the best costumes of the night. For those who need childcare, a children’s event will coincide at the museum in the Playzeum.

Parents can bring their children to the museum, and then enjoy their evening at the gala. Tickets are $50 per person and are available at Owensborotickets.com. Proceeds will be used to create new programs and exhibits at the museum.

VETERANS DAY PARADE November 5 at 2 p.m. | Second Street through Downtown Owensboro Join our community in Downtown Owensboro on 11/5/16 in a patriotic salute in honor of our Veterans. Thank you Veterans for your service and commitment.

DOWNTOWN OWENSBORO CHRISTMAS PARADE November 19 at 4:30 p.m. | Downtown Owensboro Join in on this Owensboro tradition, as beautifully-lit floats parade through downtown!

KIDS

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

(270) 685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.

FREE STORYTIMES Mondays & Thursdays | Daviess County Public Library Wee Read for ages 2 and younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m. (270) 684-0211 or dcplibrary.org.

HISTORIC COAL MINE TOUR ongoing | Owensboro Museum of Science and History The Day in the Life of a 1930’s Rudy Coal Mine Miner. Put on a coal mine helmet and join us on a trip through the Rudy Coal Mine, an historic Daviess County coal mine featuring the history of coal mining in the 19th Century, along with the 1930’s time period. This tour is included with admission, but space is limited. Please sign up at our admissions desk when you check into the museum. Enjoy the tour! Contact the Museum at 270-687-2732 for more information. www.OwensboroLiving.com

ACTIVE

HILLIARD LYONS BRIDGE RUN

October 1 at 7 a.m. | Glover Cary Bridge through Downtown Owensboro The Blue Bridge will be closing at 7am on October 1 for the start of the annual Hilliard Lyons Bridge Run. This year, the Bridge Run has a new course as a one-way 10-mile run that will begin at the Reo Drive-In Theater in Indiana and finish along Veterans Blvd in downtown Owensboro. Runners may park in downtown Owensboro and board busses in front of the Hampton Inn and Suites downtown which will take them to the start line in Reo, Indiana. Advanced registration is available for just $20 for a limited time for this unique 10-mile run on a closed course along Highway 161.

MONSTERS ON THE OHIO

October 7 - 8 | English Park The Monsters on the Ohio tournament will hit the waters of the Ohio River in the Newburgh Pool out of Owensboro. The tournament will be launched from English Park boat ramp, October 8, 2016.

This is the opportunity for catfish anglers from across the country to compete against the best of the best for cash and prizes.

2016 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S

October 8 | Smothers Park All funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer’s further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. The Alzheimer’s Association is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Everyone walking needs to register, including children. Parents/guardians can register children online or complete an offline registration form and sign the waiver on behalf of the child. There is no registration fee for the Walk. However, we ask every walker to make a personal donation and commit to raising funds in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Every registered participant will receive a T-shirt after achieving the fundraising minimum of $100. Unless otherwise communicated, T-shirts will be available for pick up on Walk day; Smothers Park Registration – 9 a.m., Opening Ceremony – 9:30 a.m., Walk Begins – 10 a.m. Detail information, registration information and event specifics are available online at act.alz.org/

ANNUAL BOO RUN

October 29 at 9 a.m. | Daviess County Middle School The proceeds from the Boo Run will benefit Daviess County Middle School students and staff. The goal of this event is to raise money in order to help create and sustain healthy environments where students, especially those in greatest need, can learn more and flourish. We are hoping to promote healthy living and exercise to faculty, staff, students, friends, and families.

KENTUCKY REMEMBERS VETERANS DAY 5K

November 5 at 8 a.m. | Shelton Memorial A walk or race by the Kentucky Chapter of the American Gold Star Mothers to honor our veterans and remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. There will be a 5K, a one-mile walk, and a kids’ Fun Run! Runners are encouraged to carry one of the marked flags in memory of a fallen hero. Proceeds benefit the Honor and Remember Organization, Bluegrass Chapter of the Honor Flight for WWII Veterans and the American Gold Star Mothers.

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FOR KING & COUNTRY PRICELESS THE TOUR

October 22 at 8 p.m. | Owensboro Convention Center for KING & COUNTRY is the duo of brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone. Born in Sydney, Australia to a music promoter/ entertainment manager father, and siblings of contemporary Christian singer/songwriter, Rebecca St. James, the brothers grew up in a musical household. They relocated to Nashville in 1991. Their sophomore album, RUN WILD. LIVE FREE. LOVE STRONG clearly reflects the hearts of two faithful men determined to embrace life with zest and faith, and to inspire those who listen to do exactly the same thing.

CAPITOL STEPS

October 4 at 7 p.m. | RiverPark Center “What to Expect When You’re Electing” The Capitol Steps are a troupe of Congressional staffers-turned-comedians who travel the country satirizing the very people and places that once employed them. Most cast members have worked on Capitol Hill; some for Democrats, some for Republicans, and others for politicians who firmly straddle the fence. No matter who holds office, there’s never a shortage of material.

OWENSBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OPENING NIGHT 2016

October 22 at 7 p.m. | RiverPark Center Daniel Black, the first conductor finalist to conduct on the season will open with an extraordinarily interesting work by young American composer Mason Bates. Bates has become a sensation in large part thanks to Mothership, the work to be performed, because of its being premiered by the 2011 YouTube Symphony. This short, energetic opener imagines the orchestra as a Mothership that is “docked” by several visiting soloists, who offer brief but virtuostic riffs on the work’s thematic material over action-packed electroacoustic orchestral figuration. Season Tickets or Concert Tickets Available www.theoso.com/concerts-tickets or calling Owensboro Symphony Orchestra (270) 684-0661.

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1964: THE TRIBUTE

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SWEET DREAMS: MANDY BARNETT SINGS PATSY CLINE

November 4 at 7 p.m. | RiverPark Center The original Ryman Auditorium star who portrayed Patsy Cline in “Always…Patsy Cline.” Let Mandy take you on a sparkling musical journey, performing an evening of Patsy Cline hits including, “Crazy,” “I Fall To Pieces,” “Walking After Midnight,” “Faded Love” and many more!

OWENSBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS AMERICAN ROOTS

November 19 at 7 p.m. | RiverPark Center Troy Quinn, the second conductor finalist to lead the orchestra has chosen a program that may look like a patriotic Fourth of July concert, but is actually a hybrid of classical works and popular/folk tunes. The focus of the program entitled “American Roots” will showcase and honor American composers who have worked in multiple genres, while celebrating the vast eclectic nature of American music. The audience will enjoy works by Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, John Williams and more. Joining Quinn and the Symphony will be one of the most celebrated young musicians in the world today, Geoff Gallante. Now 16 years old, he is the youngest instrumentalist, at six years old, to ever perform at the White House or at the prestigious Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Most recently, Gallante was one of 32 high school students to be selected by The GRAMMY Foundation to be a part of the 2016 GRAMMY Camp — Jazz Session. This opportunity launched him into the spotlight surrounding the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards, and provided him with opportunities to perform for some of music’s biggest names. Gallante’s network television appearances include THE TONIGHT SHOW with Jay Leno, NBC’S Today show and the CBS Early Show. In addition to his solo engagements with professional orchestras in KY, MA, IL, IN & NJ, Geoff has soloed with some of America’s very finest symphonic bands, most notably, U.S. Naval Academy Concert Band. www.OwensboroLiving.com

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OWENSBORO REGIONAL FARMER’S MARKET

6:30 a.m. – noon on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday thru October | 1205 Triplett St All vendors accept cash, most will accept personal checks, and some will accept credit/debit cards. The Market also accepts SNAP/ EBT payments, as well as credit cards. These forms of payment are taken at the Market Information tent with the Market Manager.

Customers will be given wooden tokens to spend with the vendors in exchange for their SNAP/EBT/credit card payments. Come out and join us! Check out our Facebook page for special event days, www.facebook.com/OwensboroRegionalFarmersMarket

MARKET DAYS

October 1 – 2 & November 5 - 6 | Preservation Station, 9661 Kentucky 56 Preservation Station Market Days are held the first full weekend of every month. Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m. with over 100 vendors of antique, vintage, handcrafted, and boutique items, live music, and good food. Preservation Station is also open daily Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday Noon - 5 p.m. Call 270-993-7532, go to www.visitpreservationstation.com, or find us on Facebook.

FALL FESTIVALS

throughout October & November | Trunnell’s Farm Market Celebrate the fall season and everything farming! This is an event for the whole family. Children can enjoy the Family Fun Acre,

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play Farm Scene Investigation, get lost in the Interactive Corn Maze, visit the Animal Barnyard and pet the animals, and more.

“Absolutely Farmtastic Fun!”

SUNSET CRUISERS DOWNTOWN CRUISE-IN

October 1 from 4 – 9 p.m. | Home Depot Downtown Cruise-In is moving Uptown for the SUPER CRUISE! Cruise Frederica Street for chance to win! October’s Cruise-In will be held at Home Depot, 5150 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY; October’s theme will be Orphans (makes out of production)

GLOW IN THE PARK

October 1 | Wendell Foster Campus Sensory Park & Garden Join the Wendell Foster Campus and the Owensboro Symphony’s 2nd Street Band for a fun-filled night of picnicking and wonderful music in the WFC Sensory Park and Garden! Picnic starts at 6:30 p.m. – Music starts at 7:30 p.m.

REID’S ORCHARD APPLE FEST

October 15 – 16 | Reid’s Orchard, 4818 KY-144 An event that has something for the whole family, Reid’s Apple Festival draws people from the community and many neighboring states. With more than 20 food booths, 90 crafts booths, various entertainment, demonstrations and carnival rides, you’ll surely find something to do. The festival was named a Top 10 event by the Kentucky Tourism Council and a Top 20 event by the Southeast Tourism Society, which covers eleven states.

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FAMILY FITNESS

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more ways than I care to admit, I am a much better grandmother than I was a mother.

I was reminded of this truth recently when my family gathered for a “low country boil” at my daughter’s house.

It was supposed to be an end-of-summer/welcome autumn event, cool and shady and pleasant, but somebody forgot to notify Mother Nature and instead we ended up meeting on the hottest day of the year, with a blazing hot sun beating away any hint of shade, not so much as a hint of a breeze to stir the stifling air.

No matter. I had been put in charge of “games and activities,” and I’d come prepared with a bucket of equipment designed for family fun, fitness and a lot of healthy exercise and activity.

As it turned out, all the adults hastened indoors and remained in the cool, air-conditioned comfort of my daughter’s house, and only my two grandchildren eagerly followed me into the backyard, where we proceeded to have fun.

Hot, sweaty, sweltering fun, but still fun.

My grandgirl pounced upon the bucket and discovered the plastic baseball bat and waffle ball. I also had a set of plastic bases, so we quickly arranged them in more-or-less of a diamond shape, accommodating and avoiding some of the obstacles of my daughter’s backyard such as the swing set, the grill and the area that Briley shriekingly pointed out had been used as a restroom by the family dog.

I wasn’t entirely sure how accurately we’d be able to follow the traditional rules of baseball with only three players available: an energetic 5-year-old (Briley), an easily distracted almost-2-year-old (Brody) and an out-of-shape woman of grandmother age (me), but what we lacked in skill we more than made up in flexibility.

All Briley and Brody really wanted to do was take turns whacking away at the whiffle ball and then running to first base.

There seemed to be no notion in their minds of anything beyond this, so I quickly discarded my idea about “ghost runners” as that concept was confusing and irrelevant to their minds.

Brody wasn’t much on taking turns, but Briley gallantly insisted that I step to the plate every once in awhile as either she or Brody pitched the ball in my general direction. I will say this about

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BY LORA WIMSATT that: for once, my poor batting average may not have been entirely my fault.

Next was horseshoes, which I suppose some might think of as a relatively sedentary game in which players stand pretty much in one place and toss horseshoes – ours were plastic – toward stakes, then leisurely stroll over to the stake to pick them up and toss them back in the other direction.

For us, the game involved quite a bit of action and activity, mostly me chasing stray horseshoes and retrieving them from the top of the storage building or the big bush.

I had recently added a new item to my game bucket: plastic belts that each featured two plastic flags attached by Velcro. I had found this flag football set in a clearance bin for 50 cents and figured at that price, I couldn’t go wrong. The children were intrigued at the idea, so I knelt down and cinched a belt around each of their waists, put mine on, too, and showed them how to grab and tug on the flags that would be fluttering along behind. We all took off running, simultaneously chasing and dodging one another.

Here I will admit that by now I slowed down on purpose so Briley and Brody could each grab one of my flags and rip them off my belt with a sastisfying “schrzzicck!”

And when I say “on purpose,” I pretty much mean, I was tired to the point of exhaustion and hot to the point of melting.

The hot sun had taken its toll, but the children seemed not to feel its sweltering effects, begging for another game.

So there I was, struggling to maintain my reputation as “the fun granma,” and all I wanted to do was collapse.

Voila: There was one more trick in my bag – or, more accurately, one more game in my bucket.

Bubbles.

I sat down on a convenient lawn chair and contentedly dipped and waved my wand in the soapy solution as the children happily chased iridescent bubbles as they floated over the back yard.

I think we all got more of a workout than I had anticipated, but looking back, I can honestly say it was a very cool way to spend a hot summer day.

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