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FROM THE EDITOR

Publisher/Creative Director Jason Tanner Editor Steven Wilson Ad Sales Brock Quinton Robert Williams

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR

Photographers Jamie Alexander David Grinnell Taylor West

Though this issue will not hit shelves until Oct. 1, at the time I’m typing this, our country is struggling with the aftermath of two devastating hurricanes. Now that the waters have receded, Texas and Florida are left with damage in excess of $150 billion, and

Graphic Design Jamie Alexander Andrea Roberson

more than 150 lives were lost. But these disasters, along with the anniversary of 9-11, also remind me of the resiliency, courage and love demonstrated during these trying times.

Contributors Julia Hartz Gail Kirkland Danny May Colin Morris Beth Noffsinger Jaime Rafferty Ashley Sorce Steven Wilson Lora Wimsatt

During a period marked by an increased level of division in our country, it’s comforting to know that most people still genuinely care for their neighbors. After Hurricane Harvey, news broadcasts showed us an influx of civilians, equipped with trucks and boats, lining the highways leading to Houston, compelled to respond – not by the promise of recognition or reward, but by an innate desire to help others. With their actions, these volunteers demonstrated that, often, the most universally-held truths are also the most simple – “Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Mark 12:31).

So as we wade through these troubled waters of social, political and economic strife, let us remember the simple things. Love your neighbor – no matter their race, religion, color or creed – and all of us will be better off because of it.

Steven Wilson Editor, Owensboro Living steven@owensboroliving.com

"LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF."

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THE BUZZ

THE REAL PEOPLE, PLACES AND EVENTS THAT SHAPE OUR COMMUNITY

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THE PULSE

ARE YOU AT RISK FOR LUNG CANCER?

FEATURES [17] ON PAR: PHILLIPS MAKES COLLEGIATE DEBUT AT XAVIER [20] ARTISANS AMONG US [24] FATU LITSEY: MORE THAN A SURVIVOR [29] AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

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[32] A SAILOR'S TALE [36] THE RIVERPARK CENTER CELEBRATES SILVER ANNIVERSARY SEASON [40] JULIUS MADDOX: LIFTED UP [44] WORKING FOR A LIVING [50] EXPERIENCE LINCOLN PIONEER VILLAGE [52] SHOOT LIKE A GIRL

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[56] UPS COLLEGE AND CAREER EXPO

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

TIPS AND ADVICE FROM

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OWENSBORO'S EXPERTS

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THE STYLE

THE COLORS OF FALL

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THE SCENE

YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S HAPPENING IN AND AROUND OWENSBORO

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FORMER TEXAS GAS PROPERTY SOLD Owensboro Public Schools has reached an agreement with a buyer on the former Texas Gas property on Frederica Street.

A sales agreement released by OPS lists Gulfstream Enterprises as the purchaser for the property for the price of $3.4 million.

Matt Hayden, of Gulfstream Enterprises, told Owensboro Living in a statement the property will be used for a new venture called The Shoppes at 3800 Frederica.

Hayden says The Shoppes intend to create a mixed-use development, with a combination of retail, office and potentially residential components, which will revitalize the main Frederica Street corridor inside the Wendell Ford Expressway.

The Shoppes will immediately begin its due diligence and analysis of the existing structures to determine what can be rehabilitated to new uses.

OHRH RANKED TOP 6 IN KENTUCKY FOR NURSING MAJOR MARKSBERRY Owensboro Health Regional Hospital was recently recognized for their

exceptional nursing program. Nurse.org, a website that serves as a portal for nurses looking for employment, ranked the hospital No. 6 in the state for nursing careers. The results were based on the responses of 1,000 nurses at 87 hospitals throughout the state.

PRO BASKETBALL RETURNING TO OWENSBORO

In September, at a press conference at the Sportscenter, David Magley, President and COO of North American Premier Basketball, announced that the league is bringing a team to Owensboro. The team, which has yet to be named, will fill the void left by the departure of the Kentucky Mavericks. Magley cited local fan support and the history of the Sportscenter as reasons for bringing the team to Owensboro.

NAMED DEPUTY OF THE YEAR

Major J.D. Marksberry, of the Daviess County Sheriff ’s Office, was honored as Deputy of the Year at the Kentucky Sheriff ’s Association Conference on Sept. 14, 2017. Recently retired, Marksberry began his career at the sheriff ’s office in 1990 as a patrol deputy. Over a 27-year career, he held every ranking position within the sheriff ’s office and performed every duty the office had to offer.

Marksberry obtained the rank of Major/Chief Deputy in 2010.

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METALSA BRINGING 113 MORE JOBS TO OWENSBORO WITH EXPANSION Automotive frame manufacturer Metalsa Structural Products Inc. will add 113 jobs at its Owensboro facility with a $36.5 million expansion to produce a new line of stamped and welded components.

The $36.5 million will include investment in robotic welding cells, assembly line robots, infrastructure and building expansions to increase the facility’s square footage to accommodate the new production line and additional warehouse space. The expansion began this summer and hiring is set for September 2018 through June 2019. Company leaders expect production to begin in March 2019.

ATKINS EARNS PGA TOUR CARD Owensboro native and Apollo graduate Matt Atkins has played his way onto the PGA Tour.

When Owensboro Living profiled Atkins in our June 2016 issue, he was working up the ranks on the Web.com Tour. After winning an PICTURED: FROM THE HAYDEN FAMILY: NICKY’S MOTHER, ROSE (CENTER); NICKY’S FATHER, EARL (HOLDING POSTER); AND NICKY’S NIECES RECEIVING CHECK AND SIGNED COVER FROM TANNER PUBLISHING CO.'S DANNY MAY (FAR LEFT) AND JASON TANNER (FAR RIGHT).

event in Mexico and earning two

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more top-10 finishes this past

Thanks to everyone who purchased the Nicky Hayden commemorative cover special edition of June/July Owensboro Living, Tanner Publishing presented Hayden family members (some fresh out of the pool) with a $3,600 check from the special edition proceeds to go toward the Nicky Hayden Memorial Children's Fund. The poster in the photo is an enlarged version of the limited edition cover which everyone who picked up local orders had a chance to sign.

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season on the Web.com Tour, Atkins earned a spot on the PGA Tour, where he’ll compete with the likes of Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy and the best golfers in the world. Matt also celebrated another milestone this year, marrying his wife, Jill.

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40 UNDER 40

Do you know any of these faces? Congratulate them for being recognized in the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce's 40Under40 honoring young leaders who are shaping the culture of our changing city.

These 40 individuals under 40 years old were selected by an anonymous panel of judges independent of Chamber staff and board members. Final decisions

were based on the nominee's leadership and potential to influence our community. Each honoree was recognized as hardworking, daring, innovative and going above-and-beyond to affect change in the workplace and in the community.

Congrats to all 40 2017 Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce 40U40 honorees!

AN EVENING WITH PETE ROSE Baseball's All-Time Hits record holder, Pete Rose, shared baseball stories for an hour and a half in RiverPark Center's Canon Hall on Sept. 15. The show, titled "4192: An Evening With Pete Rose," was an unscripted experience in which Pete recounted a lifetime of baseball memories from little league to playing and managing 24 years in the Big Leagues, including winning the World Series and breaking Ty Cobb's all-time hit record.

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THE

PULSE

BY DR. DOUG ADAMS OWENSBORO HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP

Are you at risk for

LUNG CANCER? FIND OUT IF YOU SHOULD BE SCREENED.

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The sooner lung cancer is diagnosed, the better the chances for survival. Until recently, however, early detection has been difficult—which may be one reason why lung cancer remains the No. 1 cancer killer of both men and women in the U.S.

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READY TO BECOME SMOKE-FREE? TO LEARN MORE OR TO REGISTER FOR AN UPCOMING FREEDOM FROM SMOKING® CLASS CALL, 270-688-3291.

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ut there is good news about the disease: Doctors

Who needs testing?

now have a screening test that can catch lung

Anyone at high risk for lung cancer should get

cancer early. It's called low-dose computed tomography

annual LDCT lung cancer screening, according to the

(LDCT).

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

LDCT produces cross-sectional images of the

entire chest, including the lungs, using special x-ray

You are at high risk if all three of these things are true

equipment and sophisticated computers. These

for you:

images enable doctors to detect very small nodules

• You have a pack-year smoking history of 30 years

in the lung. "Lung cancer for a long time has suffered

or more. The number of packs of cigarettes you

from late detection with dismal five-year survival. The

smoked per day multiplied by the number of years

only way that can be turned around is early detection,"

you smoked equals your pack years. For example:

said Dr. Doug Adams, a cardiothoracic surgeon at

1.5 packs a day multiplied by 20 years equals 30

Owensboro Health. "These screenings, using high-

pack years.

risk criteria, identify individuals early in the stages of lung cancer when it's potentially possible to cure it through treatment."

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• You smoke now, or you quit within the last 15 years.

• You're between 55 and 79 years old.

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What are the risks and benefits?

There are possible risks, for instance:

The biggest benefit of LDCT is that

• There may be false positives, perhaps

it can find lung cancer in its beginning

leading to additional tests or more

stages, which helps lower the risk of dying

invasive ones.

• Sometimes false negatives occur.

from the disease.

Early

diagnosis

also

means

that

doctors can often use minimally invasive surgery to remove the cancer and preserve more lung tissue.

Other benefits of LDCT include: • It's fast, painless and noninvasive.

• It uses much less radiation than a traditional CT scan of the chest.

• If you think you're at high risk for lung cancer, ask your doctor about getting screened with LDCT. Dr. Doug Adams is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with Owensboro Health Medical Group’s Cardiothoracic Surgery practice. For more information or to schedule an appointment with an Owensboro Health provider, 844-446-9663.

Additional sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Radiological Society of North America

WE OFFER LUNG CANCER SCREENING WITH LOW-DOSE COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY. READ ABOUT IT AT WWW.OWENSBOROHEALTH.ORG/LUNGSCREENING.

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PHILLIPS MAKES COLLEGIATE DEBUT AT XAVIER

BY BETH NOFFSINGER

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e’Asha Phillips was just 8 years old when her father enrolled her in First Tee, a youth golf

program. The next year, as a fourth grader, she joined the golf team at Owensboro High School.

“I was shocked,” Phillips, a freshman golfer at Xavier University in Cincinnati, said recently about making the team at such a young age. “I was nervous. I started taking lessons in seventh grade, then competed in high school.”

Breanna Patz, head women’s golf coach at Xavier University, first saw Phillips play in an American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) event in Owensboro. Patz said she thought Phillips hit decently at that tournament, but had some work to do.

Patz said her interest in Phillips was piqued after seeing improvement in her play at an AJGA tournament the next year at Otter Creek Golf Course near Indianapolis.

“I followed her progress as far as scores,” Patz said,

there at the national level for a few years.

I was able to see what she was doing and how far she had come.”

Patz also looks for student-athletes who are strong academically with good personalities, character, role models and family.

Phillips said she selected Xavier because of the size

of the school (there are about 6,500 students, according to Xavier.edu) and her teammates. She had the chance to spend a weekend on campus with the golfers before committing to the program.

“On the golf side of it, the facilities are really nice,

the course,” she said. “I feel like I could really improve

“and then got her on campus. I liked her and her

my game, in season and off season.”

family. I thought she would be a good addition for our

During the winter months, the program has an

program.”

indoor facility with heated bays on the driving range,

There are a number of things Patz looks for

which can be opened up to hit outside. There are also

in a potential golfer for her team, including good

indoor putting and chipping greens.

fundamentals in her golf swing, as well as her ability to

play and score.

nice. … I’m real excited.”

“There are so many numbers we can look at in the

recruiting process,” she said. “Ke’Asha had herself out

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“I really love the school,” Phillips said. “It’s really Phillips hasn’t declared a major yet and is exploring

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hopes to pick a major soon. She wants to play golf

professionally, but is glad she will have a degree to fall

tied for 41st place.

back on.

Phillips and her teammates played five inter-

squad rounds to determine which players would get to

Phillips said she enjoys that golf is both a team and

individual sport. It takes mental toughness, she said, because an athlete can’t blame any other teammate for how well she plays – if a player takes a bad shot, that’s on her.

“You have to fix it yourself,” she said.

Collegiate golf is a fall and spring sport, with tournament results in the fall counting toward the spring season. There are five tournaments in the fall, then five tournaments plus a conference tournament

The Musketeers finished sixth overall, and Phillips

compete at the first tournament.

“After the first three rounds, Ke’Asha was leading

the way,” Patz said in an interview the week before the invitational. “It’s good to see a freshman come in and make an automatic impact.”

Though Phillips struggled with some of the other

rounds, she made the fourth spot on the squad for the first tournament. Patz called Phillips very coachable,

in the spring.

noting that there are some things she wants to do to

help the student-athlete improve her swing.

Phillips was one of five golfers on her team to make

the cut for the Musketeers’ first tournament of the fall

season, the William & Mary Invitational on Sept. 10-

“I definitely think she could be a big-time player for

11 in Williamsburg, Va.

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“I am excited to see where she could go,” Patz said.

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t all began quite innocently in the ’60s with a relatively small group of ladies who liked to paint—who did not have

the assistance of social media to spread the word at light speed. Now, 56 years young, the Owensboro Art Guild boasts over 120 members. Guild members have been serving the community through the schools for years.

“I remember when I was in first grade, Rex Robinson had a free class for kids in the community . . . The paint was provided; the poster board was provided. You just had to show up, and you learned how to splatter BY .

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paint,” said Stacey Higdon, president of the Owensboro Art Guild. Now, she has the opportunity to work alongside the local artists like Rex who have long been her heroes.

The Guild sponsored their first “Art

in the City Fine Arts Festival,” Oct. 1, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., an indoor / outdoor display extending from the Holiday Inn along the STACEY HIDGON, OWENSBORO ART GUILD PRESIDENT, INSIDE THE RALPH CENTER OF FINE ARTS PHOTOS BY JAMIE ALEXANDER

riverwalk. The outdoor show included 18 artists and booths; the indoor show was a Guild-only show for Guild members to display their work. Painting with a Twist, a national franchise, set up a massive canvas for children to collectively paint, with the finished masterpiece being donated locally.

Two silent auctions, which ran throughout the day and into the evening, benefited the

Artisans

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Guild, who will use the proceeds to provide free community-wide art events. “I had the dream of this festival about a year ago, to have a museum-quality show outdoors, just right on the riverfront, with kids’ activities . . . it’s just a different way for people to get their work juried, a question artists often get about their juried status,” Stacey said. Artists pay a fee for a panel of jurors or curators to look at

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their art or work submitted, and they either accept or

sense of belonging: “I felt like I

don’t accept the artists’ work. Awards are often part of a

was at a mini-potluck with people

juried art show.

I had known all my life, because

Guild members were “the movers and shakers”

we shared a common interest, a

in creating art galleries downtown, within the public

common passion, and I left very

library, and in promoting the creation of The Owensboro

excited . . . I fell in love with it.”

Museum of Fine Art—the second largest art museum in

Once she had the chance to peruse

Kentucky, which is highly respected nationwide. That

the Guild’s scrapbooks, which

respect for the arts runs deep within the Owensboro

document the rich heritage of the –Pablo Picasso

community, which has not only extended support to

arts in “little Owensboro, before

local artists, but has received tremendous support from

we had the riverfront, before we had the population

artists through an array of city art projects. “We have a

that we now have, before we had technology,” Stacey

ton of phenomenal artists in this community—artists

said she realized this (the Guild) “was going to be my

who like to volunteer and give of their talents,” Stacey

new passion project, my thing I want to dive into, to

said.

volunteer, to keep alive and to get more young members

. . . to just keep it going.”

A relatively new member of the Guild, Stacey first

“THE PURPOSE OF ART IS WASHING THE DUST OF DAILY LIFE OFF OUR SOULS.”

helped her mom (an art teacher) judge art pieces, with the

assistance of Guild members. After attending her first

Art Guild exists as a network for local artists to have an

Guild meeting, Stacey said she had an overwhelming

opportunity to be inspired and to inspire other members

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Their mission statement says “The Owensboro

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to produce regularly. We come together to learn and grow from programs and demonstrations, and each other, to exhibit and sell our work, to stay current with local art events and to serve our community.”

They meet every second Thursday of the month from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Ralph Center of Fine Arts (Room 128) on Kentucky Wesleyan College’s campus. The Guild is open to anyone. Student ($15), Adult ($25), Senior ($20) and Family ($30) memberships are available.

The Guild provides exposure, interaction and

inspiration to artists. According to Stacey, art is more than fun; art possesses the power to heal. “I had my ah-ha moment in the first grade with those little tooth brushes and simple splatter painting . . . I know what art has done for me in my life and my son’s life . . . on all levels—if I can just connect with one person and allow them to see light out of darkness, then I’ve done my job,” Stacey said, touting one of her favorite Picasso quotes: “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”

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PHOTOS BY JAMIE ALEXANDER

BY DANNY MAY

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or most of us, going to the movies is a fun,

and hard to look at, that’s because it is. “It is not

relaxing escape from reality. For Fatu Litsey,

a friendly picture, but it’s not a friendly story,”

being in a darkened theater full of people

Fatu said, explaining the back-and-forth debate

triggers anxiety. At the Owensboro Air Show last

on whether to use that image for the cover. But

year, the jets overhead brought back childhood

it depicts the defining moment exactly as Fatu

memories of planes that brought death and

remembers it. And although the machete is

destruction to her village in Africa.

native to Africa, the photo was actually taken by

Even

though

those

triggered

memories

Fatu’s brother on their grandparents' property in

happened long ago, and Fatu is now an adult

Whitesville.

living safely in a loving, supportive environment

with her adoptive family in Whitesville, those

forward to seeing how my life is going to work out

types of responses made Fatu realize it was time to deal with the past.

To make sense of what happened to her as a

child, Fatu started writing down her memories of growing up in the village of Mafunta in Sierra Leone, Africa. Life was good until the civil war broke out over possession of the region’s diamond fields. To make a long and graphic story short, rebel soldiers terrorized and mutilated thousands of innocent civilians, and Fatu fell victim to a horrific attack by a soldier with a machete, striking the young girl just above the right wrist.

But miraculously, Fatu survived.

“That’s really why I started writing, to deal with what happened so I could go on with my life,” Fatu explained. “Mainly, I started writing to make peace with it.”

But Fatu soon found an unintended purpose

As for her plans after the book, “I’m looking

now that I’ve made peace with it.”

A teacher at Apollo High School invited Fatu

to speak to his classroom since the class had just finished reading Long Way Gone, a book written by a child soldier in the civil war in Sierra Leone. “It was nerve-wracking, because I didn’t know how to present it, but it went well. I used a PowerPoint, and they asked a lot of questions,” Fatu said.

Based on Facebook comments by the students that evening, it was a powerful presentation.

Next, Fatu has been invited to be on Theresa

Rowe’s radio show “Shaped by Faith.”

“It gets easier the more I talk about it,” Fatu

says. “ The more I talk about it, the more it will be a blessing to other people for them to see how God is at work in my life, and for them in what they’re going through, too.”

from her recollections. As the story of her life

Owensboro Living had the privilege of speaking

unfolded on paper, she began to share it with

with Fatu about the process of writing and self-

friends and family, who responded to her bigger

publishing the book.

story of hope and healing. She says it was their prompting that inspired her to turn her

OL: What was the timeline like for your book?

recollections into a book. “That way, somebody

FL: I started writing my memories in 2014, and the

else could read it and turn it into a blessing.”

memories were coming more and more in 2015. By

The final product, titled More Than a Survivor,

2016, it was starting to become more like a book.

is now available on Amazon as an eBook or

Then, after several more drafts, we published it in

paperback.

2017. The eBook first, and then about a week later,

If the cover image strikes you as disturbing

the paperback.

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OL: When I read the book the

when I was a child. To have a

first time, I was struck most by

better relationship with God,

the chapter on forgiveness.

I had to do the hardest thing

forgive

to do, which is to forgive. It

someone who can’t actually

was gradual. But after I had

apologize. I didn’t know those

forgiven them for what they

people. It was war. They didn’t

did to me, it didn’t seem like

ask my permission. They just

such a big deal anymore, now

randomly picked me, and I

that I’ve seen the power of

was next. But because of my

God. Seeing how God was

faith in God, I knew I needed

working in my life through it

to forgive them in order to

all just took the anger away of

move on.

thinking ‘I deserved more.’

OL: So how did you forgive

OL: Was there anything that

them? What was the process?

surprised

FL: I think it was God working

writing process?

in my heart. I wasn’t a

FL: It was hard to finish. It got

Christian when that happened

to the point where I was just

FL:

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hard

to

you

about

the

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tired of reading about myself and thinking about all that.

I would get a little depressed and have to take a break from it. My dad had to push me, but it was because he knew it was going to bless people. I also started to fear what people would think of me once they found out my story. But once I got further along in the writing, I started to see how God was taking care of me through it all. That’s what motivated me to finish, because I wanted to share my story with people who were going through their own tough times. You wonder where God is when bad things happen. But God is there all along. He was helping me. And He helps us all through everything we go through. When you feel like life is over, it’s not. So seeing that as I was writing my story down encouraged me to keep going and finish the book.

That’s why John 16:33 is one of my favorite verses and

the one I used in the book; because life is hard, yet we come out of (the hard times) because God has it all under control.

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An Attitude OF GRATITUDE C

harles Reid, known by those who loved him as "Chubby," was nothing short of a hardworking and

(L to R): Father Larry Hostetter, Marjorie Reid, Chris Reid, Janet Reid, Darrell Higginbotham

Ky. His hard work and business sense later culminated into Independence Bank.

humble man.

He traveled many places during the Korean War

Reid, like many of his peers of that day, had a childhood

and had great unforgettable life experiences during his

that was rich in love, not money. Charles grew up with

service. On their final leg home, Charles’ ship stopped

little means, and like many young men and women, he

in the Bikini Atoll Islands where hydrogen bombs were

dreamed of going to college, but faced the reality of cost

tested. The wind shifted, and their ship was in the fallout

and the inability to afford an education. To see his dream

where the sailors were exposed to high levels of radiation..

come to fruition, he joined the Navy. This afforded him

Over 95 percent of the men on that ship died of cancer;

the GI Bill, which is an education benefit earned by

some very soon after the event, but Mr. Reid felt blessed

members of Active Duty, Selected Reserve and National

to live a prosperous 67 years of life.

Guard Armed Forces and their families. It covered costs

associated with getting his education. Charles made

who were encouraged throughout their youth to save

the ultimate sacrifice for his education that became an

money to invest in a college education because it was a

important mission to him.

privilege to be the benefactor of a great education that

After returning home he soon met his wife, Marjorie

could build upon their God-given talents. He continued

(Mitzi). He attended Brescia College where he obtained

to learn while encouraging his family and employees to

a degree and thereafter began his banking career. He

grow in the same way.

later went on to purchase Farmers & Merchants Bank in

Livermore, Ky., and Providence State Bank in Providence,

dreams, just as he had fulfilled his. He believed in giving

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He and Mitzi were the proud parents of seven children

Reid invested his time in helping people achieve their

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back and set the bar high providing endless hours of volunteer work to local charitable organizations.

His final wish to his family was to create educational opportunities for students seeking a college education through scholarships. Before he passed away, in the fall of 2001, he awarded the first Charles A. Reid Scholarship. His desire was that those willing to put in the hard word would reap a reward of the “American Dream,” just as he had. Since that time, the scholarship fund has awarded over $800,000 in scholarships in honor of his passion and love for higher education within the 12-county footprint they serve. His love of education and community continues through a $1 million gift to Brescia University for the Charles A. Reid School of Business. The generous gift is a fitting tribute to his alma mater.

The award to the community was announced appropriately on July 12, 2017, Chubby’s birthday, where the entire family attended. In a very fitting tribute, they sang and had cake to continue celebrating the life of a man who possessed an amazing attitude of gratitude.

The scholarships benefit students locally and in surrounding communities where they will receive a top notch education in a

state of the art building with the best technology.

When building begins in 2018, it will add another trademark building to our community, and further enhance the Brescia campus. It will further help the university to entice our local students to stay in Owensboro for their education and seek careers in their hometown, while attracting other students to come to our community for their college education and make Owensboro their permanent home.

Having a positive attitude was so important to Charles that

he had framed and posted, in all Independence Bank locations the poem “Attitude" by Charles Swindoll. His focus, in the poem, was especially in the last line, "I am convinced that life is 10 percent what happens to me, and 90 percent how I choose to react to it.” Lauren Reid says her grandfather imparted these words of wisdom upon everyone, "Work hard and do the right thing.”

He loved time with his family and grandkids more than

anything and shared his love for them and his community by leaving an attitude of gratitude in downtown Owensboro for years to come.

For more information, please contact: Lauren Reid Patton | Independence Foundation | 2425 Frederica St | Owensboro, KY 42301 | www.1776bank.com

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BY DANNY MAY

A SAILOR'S TALE

After we published our last feature on a WWII Veteran, a reader let us know there was another WWII veteran living in the Maceo area. In observance of Veteran’s Day next month, we figured it was the perfect time to share the story of Petty Officer 3rd Class Albert Hall, who served in the Navy aboard the USS MacDonough from 1942-1944 and the Halsey Powell until the end of WWII.

The challenge with a guy like Albert Hall is fitting a

When the war started in 1939, Albert got a letter like

life story into 1,000 words when his story could easily fill

so many other young men, and decided to join the Navy,

a whole book. He’s 96, and his mind is still sharp enough

which meant 21 days of boot camp in San Diego.

to remember precise details on enough lived experience

On Oct. 12, 1942, Hall was stationed on “Old

to last three lifetimes.

MacDonough” as a Seaman 2nd Class, where he trained

Albert was born in Alabama, but grew up near

as a “striker” and made Sonar 3rd Class.

Paducah, and spent several years in Arkansas and Georgia. His father was a sharecropping cotton farmer.

Attu

“It was a poor way to serve the Lord,” Albert remembers.

The closest call Hall experienced aboard the USS

He fibbed a little about his age (he was actually 16) so

MacDonough came during the battle of Attu in the

he could work in the Civilian Conservation Corps camps

Aleutian Islands. “We were rammed by one of our own

in the ’30s, because they hired 18-year-olds. After the

ships,” Hall said, chuckling. “We were in formation and

3Cs, he worked for L&N Railroad in Louisville.

steaming ahead toward Attu. The way they deployed,

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the troop ships were in the middle, surrounded by

while “island hopping” the Gilbert Islands, Marshall

destroyers. This old ship was over on the other side of

Islands, Mariana Islands, the Philippines, Guam and

the formation. Their radar went out. I was on watch.

others. “In one day, our Navy guns splashed (shot

The skipper had his bunk so we could wake him up if

down) 317 Japanese plans,” Hall remembered.

we had contact. Each ship had his own area to search

Fleet Admiral William “Bull” Halsey ordered the

submarines. I was searching, and noticed something

planes to fuel up and take off after the Japenese fleet

wasn’t right. I was ready to get the old man up when

to finish them off. Hall continued the story, “But by

that ship hit us on the port side, and we came to a dead

the time the US fleet caught the Japanese fleet, it was

stop in the water. He almost cut us in two.”

getting dark, and our planes were running out of fuel.

The salvage crew closed the hatch to make the fire

So Bull ordered all the ships to turn on all their lights

room airtight, and to keep the ship from sinking. “God

so the planes could see to land on the carriers. It looked

had his hand on us, because they told us we wouldn’t

like the City of Los Angeles out there in the middle of

have lasted five minutes in the cold water.”

the ocean. From then on, he was my idol.”

Following the collision, the MacDonough was towed back to Kodiak, Alaska, and the men got a 30-

Maryland and Nevada Got Revenge

day leave so the ship could be repaired in Guadalcanal.

There were many more engagements along the islands. But Hall perked up again when recalling the

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Philippines because “that’s when we finished off the

Japanese fleet. That’s where the Maryland and Nevada

The ship had many other missions escorting carriers

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and some other ones that had

still oil coming up.”

been hit (at Pearl Harbor) got

There’s

their revenge. We tore ’em up!”

clearly burned into his memory

After the Phillipines, the

from that trip. “We got just

MacDonough needed repairs

outside of Pearl Harbor, and the

again, so the men were allowed

next morning all you could see

to go home on leave while the

in all directions were ships of

ship was being repaired. It just

every conceivable type and size.

so happened that Iwo Jima

I never saw so much stuff in my

happened while Hall and his

life.”

crew were back on land.

Hall’s

assignment

Harbor on the Halsey Powell,

was aboard the newly re-built

the word came down that the

USS Halsey Powell, which in

fleet was headed for the Tokyo

comparison was “like going

invasion. “We had the stuff to do

from a Model T to a Cadillac” in

it,” Hall commented. The next

Hall’s opinion. “This old ship

day they received word that the

was WWI vintage, but had been

first bomb was dropped. “A day

rebuilt, and it had amenities on

or two later, they dropped the

there like you wouldn’t believe.

other one, but they didn’t even

I felt like I was an officer!”

give up after that first one. Not

[Laughs.]

till the second one.”

next

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Two days after they left Pearl

After

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another

that,

the

fleet

Go, Harry, Go!

transitioned from an invasion

Again, the boys left from

force to an occupational force.

San Diego, steamed on to

“We never changed speed, we

Pearl Harbor and got back

never changed course, we just

to the action. But Albert still

went right on in to Tokyo Bay

remembers looking down at the

and dropped anchor.”

sunken Arizona as they routed

It turned out the Halsey

through Pearl Harbor. “I would

Powell was positioned close

always look to see it; there was

enough to the USS Missouri

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that Hall and other crewmen had a grandstand seat for the

Japenese formal surrender on Sunday, Sept. 2, 1945. “There

He survived malaria as a boy and being hit by a car as a

came ‘Dug out Doug’ (General Douglas MacArthur) with

teenager; his family made it through the Great Depression

that pipe in his mouth, and the other fellas in their top hats

in the 1930s by the efforts of his brothers, who would fish

at a big table, and they all started signing. At the very last,

and trade their daily catch door-to-door for other goods;

Douglas took his own sweet time, and finally signed last to

he survived WWII unscathed; and he endured the loss of

end the war.”

Hall says his biggest regret – even to this day – of his

experience in WWII was the kamikazes. “They would be flying right at us. Mostly young kids really. And there was nothing we could do but shoot them down. We got hit by a lot of them.”

After the war, Hall had enough points to earn leave, and

he accepted his discharge, which was officially granted Oct. 13, 1945.

Today, Albert Hall is 96 years young and feeling fine.

wives and other family members. Through it all, Albert faced the challenges and triumphs of those nine decades with a strong faith and a positive outlook.

“I believe all of that was a test. God don’t put on you

more than you can handle,” he told me, leaning up in his chair. “When you think you’re at the breaking point; it ain’t so! Look at the Apostle Paul! The Lord said ‘My strength is sufficient for you.’ There you go.”

Albert credits his mother for instilling his faith in an

After the War

Almighty God, and he obviously still believes. “I never

Following WWII, Hall had a long, successful career as

dreamed I’d be 96 years old and feeling as good as I do.

a crane operator for major civil engineering projects that

Looking at it from all sides – I wouldn’t change a thing. I’ve

took him all over the world working on bridges, causeways,

been blessed so many times. I’m still being blessed. I’ll just

locks and dams, coal fields and power plants.

take whatever the Lord hands me.”

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BY DANNY MAY

Joanne Fore Masters can still remember the RiverPark Center grand opening Gala Celebration in 1992. “It was fabulous! John

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Denver was there. And Florence Henderson. It was a formal gala opening.” Joanne served as a community volunteer at the gala, then went on to join the board in ’94, on which she served for 18 years, and cochaired the 15th Anniversary Celebration in 2007.

Carolyn Porter, who has been a season ticket subscriber all 25 years, shared that enthusiasm. “I was so excited about the RiverPark Center because Owensboro could now have live plays like they do in larger cities.” Porter convinced several family members to join her in purchasing season tickets that inaugural season. After that first year, she asked the box office if any better seats were available.

H201 and H202 were available, so she quickly traded. “I think we have some of the best seats in the whole theater. I still have them, and I intend to keep them. My family and friends are thrilled to death to use them anytime we can’t go. People have asked to buy them if we ever decide to sell them.”

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like the RiverPark Center,” says Esther Jansing, who along with her husband Bill, moved to Owensboro from New York, where they were accustomed to enjoying the arts. “When we came to Owensboro, we were excited to learn there was an orchestra. Then when the RiverPark Center project came along, we were very excited, because it brought everything together. We love it!”

Bill and Esther both sing, and they enjoy performing with the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra (OSO) chorus. They subscribe to the Broadway Series each year, and enjoy OSO performances and community theatre, as well. Bill says he’s glad to support the RPC because “All of western Kentucky benefits from the RiverPark Center, especially the kids through school trips.”

Esther added, “Music enhances math and other skills. When students are exposed to the arts at a young age, it helps them learn, and those experiences lead to other opportunities and interests.”

Dr. Diane Earle, a Professor of Music and artist in residence at Kentucky Wesleyan College,

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commented about the school trips in her post on RPC25.org. “I have so many happy memories of wonderful programs at RiverPark. Perhaps my favorite joy is seeing the happiness on the faces of schoolchildren as they load and unload buses for Arts in the AM and other educational programs.

They are always so happy, and what amazing opportunities they have to experience great music, art, theatre, dance and other varied professional programming!”

Amelia Armstrong recalls being one of those students. “When I was 13, the RiverPark Center was where I was privileged to attend my very first Southern Gospel singin’! It was a memorable and beautiful experience in many ways. Now, as I finish my bachelor’s degree and make plans to begin my master’s, I realize that one night at the RiverPark Center is what led to my love of Southern Gospel music that has kept me going … since that very first concert.”

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revitalization, by giving people a reason to come downtown through hosting community events like Friday After 5 and the former Winter Wonderland, in addition to normal programming.

“It’s very important for the public to realize what an opportunity the RiverPark Center offers. There really is something for everybody from all walks of life and all age groups. Numerous events are free to the public and all are welcome,” Joanne Fore Masters says. “The staff and board work with schools, the Convention Center and other performing arts organizations to ensure Owensboro continues to be the cultural center of western Kentucky.”

That being the case, the number of guests the RiverPark center draws to Owensboro from surrounding communities and from across the region create quite an economic impact when you take into consideration those visitors eating in restaurants, shopping and staying in hotels while in town to attend events.

Having a first-class facility as a cultural epicenter also provides a great incentive for companies hiring new employees. “Having these kinds of amenities could be a great recruitment tool for business when hiring people from out of town,” Esther Jansing commented. “We’re very fortunate to

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have a group of business leaders who could see the potential for the future in creating this.”

Bill Jansing agrees. “The community came together, worked hard and produced a good product that has impacted all of us. It taught us we can do great things like this when we come together as a community.”

In that “something for everyone” spirit, the board planned a diverse lineup of events to commemorate 25 years, including Broadway classics, amazing concerts, entertaining game shows, comedy acts and more.

Looking long-term, Board of Directors Chair Rick Hobgood says utilizing the space currently used by the Bluegrass Museum is a priority, as well as “expanding revenue to meet our continuously growing need.”

Director Roxi Witt’s staff is setting their sights on maintaining a 25-yearold facility and determining how to best fit programming to meet the interests of the audience. But as for enjoying RPC’s silver anniversary season, Witt is very appreciative to all “patrons, donors, volunteers and ticket buyers that have given so generously” while acknowledging “tremendous support from the City of Owensboro, Daviess County Fiscal Court and the Kentucky Arts Council.

“Owensboro has had many philanthropic leaders and we’ve benefited from the generosity of the Young Foundation, Hager Foundation, Yeager Trust and the Killian Foundation, as well as thousands of individual and corporate donations,” Witt says. “RiverPark Center is more than a building or concert venue; we believe that we are the place where memories are made and look forward to being an important part of our community’s life for years to come.”

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DID YOU KNOW? The RiverPark Center occasionally serves as a launching point for Broadway productions before they tour. During pre-production in Owensboro, the company often hires local talent to design and construct sets, costumes and props.

SHARE YOUR MEMORIES As the RiverPark Center celebrates its 25th season, the community is invited to share favorite memories by visiting RPC25.org. They will be honoring those memories, photos and stories throughout the year!

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ulius Maddox, born and raised in Owensboro, grew up playing sports and dreamed of playing college football.

He was a star athlete at Owensboro High School, but his once promising life spiraled out of control once he began hanging out with the wrong people and abusing drugs.

At age 25, Julius was incarcerated for drug trafficking.

In jail for four months, Julius missed a lot of special times with his wife and children, including his daughter Myla’s first birthday. He vividly remembers his wife and daughter coming to visit, and his daughter reaching out for her father, only to be stopped by the glass that divided them.

“She had this confused look on her face,” Julius said. “I knew what it meant. I knew it meant I messed up. I remember walking back in to 40 some guys in the jail cell and just crying. I couldn’t stop crying.”

It was this low point that finally gave Julius the motivation to seek change.

“I realized I turned into the monster I never thought I would be,” Julius said. “I had become a monster. I polluted my community. I was a negative influence on everyone that surrounded me. I knew that I needed to change, but I didn’t know how. I just wanted a new way of living.”

After crying in front of his fellow inmates, Julius remembers getting to his bed, hitting his knees and saying, “God if you are real, you will give me purpose and show me that you are real.”

From that day on, Julius said things began shifting. He was soon accepted into the local recovery program Friends of Sinners, and was released from jail.

For the first time in his life, he held a job for a year with Ben Pearl Painting. But even

more, Julius says he learned how to be a man, and how to take care of his family and raise his kids.

“I never really knew what a man did,” Julius said. “I didn’t know that a man has responsibilities every day. Get up every day and go to work. Just the normal things that your average person would do, I didn’t see that in my household growing up. I went from

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being in jail and having zero responsibility to having every

“If we want to be real, I love lifting, but really it’s a platform

responsibility in the world. But I asked for it.”

to share the Gospel,” Julius said. “I get to go to schools and

After 16 months in the program at Friends of Sinners,

tell kids my story of how Jesus worked in my life.”

Julius said that people started seeing qualities in him that

His faith also brought him a job opportunity that he had

he had never seen in himself. “I became the person I always

been waiting for. In May 2014, Julius became a program

wanted to be. I wanted to be a great dad. Be someone that

coordinator at Friends of Sinners, helping other men with

people can count on, a productive member of society.”

stories similar to his own.

But this new life came with stress that Julius had never

“Working here is the best thing that has ever happened to

known. Where he once turned to drugs as an outlet for stress,

me,” Julius said. “I get to see this day in and day out. I get to

he now turned to lifting weights. And while the bench press

see what addiction does to our community. I get to fight. I get

began as an outlet to replace addiction, it has evolved into

to make a difference instead of being a negative influence. I

much more for Julius, who now competes nationally in

get to be a positive influence. I get to do what I love – helping

powerlifting.

people.”

In his first competition, Julius bench pressed 525 pounds,

Having suffered from addiction, Julius sees this as a

winning the event. The next year at the same competition, he

community problem. He believes people in the community

benched 625 pounds. According to Julius, very few people in

are needed to help fight.

history have benched over 600 pounds. And he did it one year

“If we don’t correct the father, the leader of the household,

into competitive lifting.

how can we expect change,” Julius said. “I believe that is key.

He is currently training for the world record – lifting 740

We are here to target the fathers and show them that they can

pounds. He plans to reach that goal in the next year.

rebuild, and there is a different way of living.”

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AFTER AN INTERVIEW WITH WIDE RECEIVER KEELAN COLE, ONE THING BECAME GLARINGLY CLEAR - HE’S ALL BUSINESS. AND THAT HARD WORK, NO-NONSENSE ATTITUDE IS PRECISELY WHAT HELPED HIM MAKE HIS WAY TO AN NFL ROSTER.

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Central High School

Kentucky Wesleyan College Panthers

Keelan grew up in Louisville, and attended Central

For a football player to change positions, from

High School, where he played baseball, basketball and

one side of the ball to the other upon reaching college

ran track, in addition to football. In fact, a quick Google search for his high school statistics actually returns results that feature his numbers as a baseball player. But

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even with the athletic gifts to play four varsity sports,

is impressive in itself. That feat becomes even more impressive when you realize that he would go on to play that position for a living. And considering that most NFL teams only keep six wide receivers on their active rosters, that means Keelan is one of only 192 people to

Keelan is quick to point out that football is his first love.

hold that sought-after job.

“The contact, the aggressiveness, I just enjoy

going out there and hitting people,” Keelan said. That

his life, comes to Owensboro, converts to wide receiver,

statement may seem surprising coming from someone

and then signs an NFL contract with the Jacksonville

who is paid to largely avoid getting hit, but Keelan

Jaguars. Pretty impressive, right? Did I mention the fact

didn’t always play wide receiver. In fact, it wasn’t until his time at Kentucky Wesleyan College that he began playing on the offensive side of the ball at all. “I really mainly played defense,” Keelan said. Every once in a

So a kid from Louisville, who has played safety all

that Keelan walked-on at Kentucky Wesleyan College?

That’s right. Coming out of high school, the man now playing in the NFL did not have any college scholarship offers. Certainly, that’s a rare occurrence, but it does put Keelan in good company. In fact, two of the league’s

while, I would play receiver to block because I was a

top receivers, Jordy Nelson and Antonio Brown, both

hitter, but for the most part, I only played defense. I only

walked on to their college teams and changed position

played safety. Even in little league, I only played defense.

to play wide receiver. One key difference is that both

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OTHER NOTABLE UNDRAFTED NFL PLAYERS: KURT WARNER, TONY ROMO, WES WELKER, JAMES HARRISON, ANTONIO GATES, WARREN MOON. IN 2016, ACCORDING TO THE ELIAS SPORTS BUREAU, THERE WERE MORE UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS IN THE NFL (481) THAN 1ST- AND 2ND-ROUND PICKS COMBINED (480)

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Nelson and Brown played at Division I colleges, meaning it was a little easier for them to get noticed by pro scouts.

So what did Keelan do as a Division II wide receiver to stand out amongst the crowd?

Well, his first year, he redshirted, meaning he practiced with the team, but didn’t play in games, and preserved a year of college eligibility. And according to Keelan, he took full advantage of that extra time. “I had a senior in front of me my redshirt freshman year, and once he was gone, I knew I was coming in to start anyway. I was the backup, and it was going to be my turn, my time, when he left,” Keelan said. So he spent that redshirt year “just getting better at practice and just trying to learn as much as I could.”

All that practice at his new position paid off during his sophomore season at Wesleyan. It was after that year that Keelan said he knew he had a chance to get the professional scouts’ attention. “I knew if I dominated Division II, I knew I at least had a chance to open some eyes,

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and then all I had to do was be consistent and continue to dominate, and I knew somebody was at least going to give me a chance.”

And when he says “dominate,” he’s talking about a sophomore campaign where he amassed 1,577 receiving yards, good for best in the NCAA. Keelan followed up that season with a junior season that saw him finish second in NCAA receiving touchdowns with 17. That also set a Wesleyan single-season record.

You don’t become a statistical leader in college football without a serious work ethic.

And what’s abundantly apparent when talking to Keelan is his nose-to-the-grindstone mentality. He approaches the game with a nononsense attitude, a focused player whose only job is to complete the task in front of him.

With Keelan, there’s no magic to how he got where he is, and it wasn’t through some stroke of luck. Rather, he talks about football and improving his game the same way you’d expect a blue-collar worker with a lunch pail to approach the job site. There’s a job in front of

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him, Keelan knows how to do it and knows he has the skills to complete it, and he’s going to get the job done.

Jacksonville Jaguars

It’s one thing to be confident in your own abilities, but

there are few jobs when there is someone directly opposite from you that’s attempting to prevent you from completing your task. So what are Keelan’s thoughts on going up against world-class defenders every Sunday? Not surprisingly, he applies that same straight-forward mentality when discussing his opponents. When asked who he’s most excited to face off against, his answer is “Really everybody…just because they don’t have that name doesn’t mean they’re not good enough to give you a look. I mean who would’ve expected me to come this far. So I really can’t say I’m excited to play against anybody in particular, I’m just really excited to play.”

But even after leading college football (at all levels, not

just Division II) in several statistical categories, and gaining the attention of professional scouts, Keelan didn’t hear his name called during the NFL Draft. If you haven’t figured it out by now, that was of little consequence to Keelan, who kept right on working to show those 32 teams what they had passed up on.

Several teams contacted his agent after the draft, and Keelan was invited to the Jaguars’ rookie camp. Once he hit that stage, there was no denying the talent he possessed.

With a huge performance in a preseason game, that included a 97-yard touchdown, a lot more people suddenly knew the name Keelan Cole. Even then, though, for Keelan it was business as usual. In a no-nonsense fashion that didn’t include even a hint of boasting, Keelan explained: “I was excited because my teammates were excited. I’ve done that multiple times, and it was on a different stage, but it was really just execution. That’s my specialty, that’s what I do. I like to go deep, I like to catch balls, and I like to run. So it wasn’t really anything I was personally excited about. I just enjoyed my teammates being happy about it, so that’s what really made me happy about it. And then we won, so that’s what tops it off.”

Keelan now looks to make his mark in the NFL, the same

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Autumn

DINING DECOR

BY ANNE BAKER LEAZENBY

Fall is here, and the colors of our world begin leaning toward

the reds, golds and browns, away from the blues and deep greens.

The air is clearer, and the textures of nature become more apparent. Some days require us to reach into our clothes closet for something more substantial. Like nature, our homes and tables have seasons, and dressing them well requires something different than what we used in the Spring and Summer. For the table, that can mean looking at Autumn’s textures and colors.

Replicating them gives your family and friends the enjoyment of the season during meals.

The decorative pieces you might use fall into a couple of categories: Annual and Perennial. Annual items are the things you replace each year, like decorative apples, gourds, pumpkins and even corn ears and stalks. The Farmers Market is a great place to pick up these freshly harvested items. If chosen wisely and stored carefully, many decor items can be used for more than a single year. For that matter, the quality of artificial decor items is getting to where it is difficult to tell them from real. If you find something you really like that helps your seasonal decor, it may be worth the investment.

The Perennial items are the serving pieces and dinnerware with patterns and colors appropriate for the season. All it takes is a small set of accessory dishes to make your table reflect the current season. Maybe you utilize a set of salad plates for each of the four seasons to integrate with your regular dinnerware. That way, you maximize versatility while minimizing cost. Remember that your Perennial items will be used each year, so whatever you spend on them goes a long way. At The Bakers Rack, we can help you select serving pieces, table linens, dinnerware and decor to compliment each part of the year.

Remember, to get your seasonal decor started, all you need to

do is look outdoors, note what colors and textures you see, and bring them to your table. It really is that simple.

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Experience

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any states and cities

and volunteer performers.

attempt to hang their

hats

connections

to step back in time to see how

Abraham

it was, and feel how it was

Lincoln, but few can tout

when pioneers were coming

tangible

mementos

through

Rockport

Lincoln

with

on

President

as

the

Pioneer

Village and Museum can.

Village and Museum

Home

to

handcrafted himself,

furniture

by

and

a

“We just would like people

Spencer

County,

Ind.,” said Co-Director Nancy Kaiser.

“We

really

focus

on Lincoln [being] here in Spencer County when he was

Lincoln

here for 14 years.”

realistic

In addition to an extensive

replica of his boyhood home,

museum of antique relics from

this

Rockport,

Lincoln’s time in Indiana

Ind. strives for an authentic

and artifacts from both the

pioneer experience through

Civil War and World War II,

its various relics, architecture

the location also features an

village

in

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immersive, miniaturized town with cabins of various

constructed as a tobacco barn for the movie “The

form and function.

Kentuckian,” but now serves as a display for the

village’s hearse, carriages and wagons.

The Pioneer Village features 13 Lincoln-era replica

cabins native to Spencer County such as the Pioneer Schoolhouse, the Lincoln Homestead Cabin, and the Old Pigeon Baptist Church. Thanks to the addition of a working fireplace this summer, the village can now have cooking demonstrations in the fireplace hearth that is realistic to the time period.

“Each cabin depicts a cabin that was in Spencer County during Lincoln’s time,” Kaiser said. “There are three cabins here [from Rockport]: the law office, the Browns Inn, and then a double-cabin. The rest

Lincoln Heritage Days

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 28 and 29, the village

will be hosting its twice-annual Lincoln Heritage Days, during which interpreters will be on-site and incharacter to perform demonstrations, cook food using pioneer-style cooking methods, and assist children in making candles.

The village and museum is also home to a functioning, antique weaving loom, one of the less than 100 still in existence. Guests will have a rare

are replicas of cabins which would’ve been in Lincoln

opportunity to watch the loom in use.

City. They were built in the 1930s.”

and $3 for children 12 and under, as well as seniors 50

Another section of the museum emphasizes Spencer

Admission charges for the event are $5 for adults,

County’s role in the movie “The Kentuckian,” which

and over. Any guests in costume enter free of charge.

was partially filmed in Rockport and Owensboro.

Guests can view memorabilia and photographs from

be making candles, there will be music on one of the

the movie’s creation in the 1950s.

porches, so plenty of entertainment,” Kaiser said. “It

Still standing is also a building known as the

just bustles with the kids and people in costume. It

transportation

makes [the village] look completely different.

building,

which

was

originally

“Guys will be cooking on an open fire, kids will

Lincoln Pioneer Village is open daily from 9 am – 5pm May through October. It is located at the west end of Main Street at 928 Fairground Drive in Rockport, Indiana, 47635.

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BY ASHLEY SORCE

like a SHOOT GIRL D aviess County High School sophomore

very often because she smokes me every time.”

Kynsley Redmon and her mom, Lori Ann,

And Kynsley loves the quality time with her

a teacher at Owensboro Catholic High School,

mom, but she is quick to point out that she was

have experienced a bit of a role reversal for a

the coach. “You think teenagers are stubborn!”

typical mom and daughter. When Kynsley wished

Kynsley jokes.

to continue archery after being introduced in

Lori Ann became hooked, began competing

elementary school, Lori Ann stepped up to learn

in tournaments with her daughter, and eventually

the sport – mom became student and daughter

began coaching once Kynsley moved on to join

became coach.

the DCHS archery team.

“I started shooting so she would have some

Kynsley felt a connection with archery from

company,” Lori Ann said. “And if I shot well, then

a very early age, starting the National Archery

she had some competition! That doesn’t happen

in the Schools Program (NASP) at East View

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Elementary School.

new Mathews compound camouflage bow, and

I was off on this journey,” Kynsley said.

“I had tried other sports, but running, and

sports in general, were not my thing,” Kynsley

said. “But when I picked up my bow, I found

bow, Kynsley placed third in the state. She has

that I really had a talent for it, and it quickly

since evolved into competing in three different

became my thing!”

disciplines in archery: indoor, 3-D outdoor, and

In just the fifth grade, Kynsley remembers

outdoor field.

the moment she was hooked. She attended a 3-D

In a recent national competition, Kynsley

practice for the first time. In this type of event,

placed third in the nation for female pins, but

archers shoot at 3-D targets with compound

most importantly for Kynsley, her score placed

hunting bows, instead of shooting round paper

third for her team, contributing to her team’s

circles with Genesis bows. She remembers

national title.

going home after that practice, setting her bow

down, and telling her dad, Kristopher, that she

team member to shoot in the outdoor field

needed a compound hunting bow because she

discipline, which has quickly become Kynsley’s

had found what she was going to do.

favorite, and what she plans to shoot in college.

“The very next day, I had my first brand

She and Lori Ann trained for the 30-, 40-, and

In her first tournament with the compound

This year, Kynsley was also the only DCHS

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50-yard shots. It was a proud moment for Kynsley, who

definitely in the minority.

won the qualifying round for the tournament, which

“Considering there are so many males in archery,

placed her as the number one seed. She ended that

sometimes it can be very intimidating,” Kynsley said.

tournament with a second place finish in the nation,

“But we are one big family. Even though we compete as

which, combined with her other national scores, secured

a team, we also compete as individuals, but you wouldn’t

her the title as High School Female Pins National All-

know it. We support and encourage each other through

Around Shooter of the Year.

every practice and tournament.”

“This was the proudest moment of my archery

career,” Kynsley said. “I did this as a freshman, and the

and champion that Kynsley has become. “All the plaques,

smile and the excitement on my mom/coach’s face when

ribbons, and belt buckles and $88,000 in scholarship

I received that belt buckle was amazing.”

offers are impressive, but the young lady and role model

that she has become makes me the proudest mom/coach

Kynsley is one of 40 members on the DCHS archery

team, but with six boys for every one girl, Kynsley is

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Lori Ann can’t help but be proud of the young lady

in the world.”

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Saturday, October 28, 2017 Owensboro Convention Center FREE ADMISSION!

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The UPS College and Career Expo is the region’s largest college and career recruiting expo attracting exhibitors from across the country, including universities, vocational schools, and employers. Each year the UPS College and Career Expo brings in students, parents, and career seekers looking for educational, vocational, and employment opportunities. Families and students can attend seminars to learn about the college admission process and the best ways to apply for financial assistance.

Mens Restroom Elevator Passenger Elevator Service

Exhibition Hall 3 Corridor

Womens Restroom

Control Room

Ticketing / Coat Room Janitor’s Closet

Escalator

All are encouraged to attend, especially if you are: • Looking to further your education or degree completion • A middle school or high school student looking for college or training information • Looking for a career change and/or career consulting • Seeking employment • Interested in financial aid information

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NEW THIS YEAR is our "Career Connection," where attendees can meet

UPS COLLEGE & CAREER EXPO EXHIBITORS INCLUDE: American Red Cross Anderson University

one-on-one with industry professionals

Art Academy of Cincinnati

from a variety of career fields.

Asbury University ATTC Manufacturing

Scholarships and Giveaways!

There will be more than $500,000

Bellarmine University Boyce College Brescia University

in scholarships available at the expo.

Campbellsville University

Participating colleges will have forms and

City of Owensboro

information at their booths. Students must meet all admission enrollment requirements to be eligible.

Eastern Kentucky University Illinois Wesleyan University Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority Kentucky Labor Cabinet Kentucky National Guard

$1,000 Dorm Room Makeover Giveaway!

There will also be a $1,000 dorm room or office makeover giveaway, consisting of a

Kentucky Wesleyan College Lindsey Wilson College Lindsey Wilson College Online Programs McKendree University

$1,000 Visa card to be used to makeover

Midway University

your dorm room or home office. Must be

Murray State University

present to enter to fill out your entry form.

Northern Kentucky University

Entry limited to one per person.

Owensboro Community & Technical College Owensboro Area Building and Construction Trades Council Spalding University

Vendors and exhibitors

Sullivan University System

Space is still available. Registration can be

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

completed via the UPS College and Career Expo website.

Union University University of the Cumberlands University of Evansville University of Louisville

Students and job seekers please check the

University of Louisville, School of Business

website for an updated list of colleges and

University of Louisville, Speed School of Engineering

employers. More are being added every day!

University of Missouri-St. Louis UPS US Army

For more information, please visit

US Marines

www.upscollegeandcareerexpo.com or

US Airforce

email marleneknightevents@gmail.com.

The College and Career Expo 2017 is proudly sponsored by: UPS, Owensboro Community & Technical College, The Sullivan University System Kentucky Loop, Owensboro Parent and Owensboro Living.

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Western Kentucky University Western Kentucky University, Owensboro Campus Wittenberg University

And many more! Check www.upscollegeandcareerexpo.com for additions.

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PROMOTIONAL FEATURE

GIBBS DIE CASTING

TOP THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN LOOKING FOR A JOB Does the company provide opportunities for training and development?

Does the company have a culture of development? Is it a core value of the company?

Is development a paid benefit? Are there career paths?

AT

Gibbs, employees are the highest priority. The company goes above and beyond to ensure team members have opportunities for training and development to pursue advanced career paths within the company. Actions speak louder than words, so here is what you can expect by becoming a team member at Gibbs.

Michelle Ramacciotti, Director of Human Resources, says everyone at Gibbs has the ability and the opportunity to develop personally and professionally as well as jobspecific development. “We provide a lot of choices for our team members to improve, which is important because things change so quickly in our field and with technology. That’s a core value of our company and we provide every opportunity we can.”

Gibbs has partnered with the Kyndle FAME AMT program and Henderson Community College to offer students an opportunity to work and go to school all while earning their AMT degree in 18 months. Gibbs also partners with several regional schools recruiting students as summer interns which include engineering, safety and general administration assignments. Tuition assistance is also available for Gibbs’ full time team members either in support of their existing position or for a future role within the company.

This will be the third year for Gibbs’ internship program. Cody Holland, who is now employed by Gibbs as a Process Automation Engineer, was among the first group of summer interns in 2015. He worked in Research and Development at Gibbs while attending the University of Southern Indiana and was offered a job at Gibbs upon graduation. “It was nice to go to school and learn and then bring it right back to my job at Gibbs and

apply it,” Holland said of the semesters where he worked while attending college. “Gibbs was very supportive and is a great place to work. I even received a scholarship through North American Die Casting Association that I wouldn’t have been eligible for had I not interned at a die casting company.”

Industrial Engineer Danielle Weatherholt started as a Quality Engineer intern in 2016 while she also attended University of Southern Indiana. She was offered and accepted a position as Industrial Engineer when she graduated in December of 2016. Weatherholt is currently pursuing her Master’s in Industrial Management.

Kristina White, Training and Development Specialist at Gibbs, says Cody and Danielle are two of many examples of team members who have thrived at Gibbs. “We want new hires to land well, perform well, and then feel supported to advance where they want to go. That’s why we provide so many career paths, whether it’s production, maintenance, tool & die, or even IT or nursing.” To that end, Gibbs provides training internally and externally and helps pay for that education. “Another great example,” White says, “is a current Vice President, directors, and several managers who all started out on the production floor at Gibbs. We like to say that you’re only limited by how hard you’re willing to work and how much you’re willing to learn.”

Another part of the culture of development at Gibbs includes participating in National Manufacturing Day, where 30 local high school students are invited to tour the die-casting and machining facilities. Following the tour, students have lunch with some of the management team and get to talk with the VP of Manufacturing during his presentation.

Gibbs is a global manufacturer of precision die-cast, machined, and assembled products for the automotive industry. Unique with the die-casting industry, Gibbs specializes in both vertical and horizontal die-cast processes that provide flexibility to meet a wide range of customer needs at competitive prices. Headquartered in Henderson, KY, Gibbs has manufacturing in the U.S. and Hungary and employs over 1300 team members. www.OwensboroLiving.com

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Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Owensboro ORTHOPAEDIC URGENT CARE AT OSMO OSMO’s Urgent Care is not your typical express care – it’s Orthopaedic Urgent Care! If a patient suddenly gets a fever, a regular express care is sufficient. But for sprains, strains, fractures or broken bones, you need Orthopaedic Urgent Care! Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Owensboro’s Urgent Care offers same-day access to acute orthopaedic care for patients of all ages.

OSMO’s Urgent Care is a walk-in clinic, which means no appointment is needed.

Unlike emergency rooms or conventional express care facilities, OSMO’s Urgent Care delivers on-demand access to patients to be treated by the area’s top orthopaedic experts. OSMO’s Urgent Care is located at our 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’s Urgent Care, patients receive diagnosis, imaging (X-Ray and MRI), treatment, physical or occupational therapy, and continued care

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under one roof - often in one visit - saving our patients valuable time and money.

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’s Urgent 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.

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.

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Allergy & Asthma Specialists, P.S.C. FIGHTING FALL ALLERGIES? BRING IT. These five tips will make you the victor in your battle against fall allergies.

It may seem as though every fall your allergies get the

visible mold from surfaces with detergent and water,

best of you rather than you coming out on top. Sneezing,

and completely dry. You can also help ward off mold by

wheezing, runny noses and itchy eyes can leave you

keeping home humidity below 60 percent and cleaning

feeling run down and defeated.

gutters regularly.

“If it feels as though your allergy symptoms flare up

3. Keep pollen at bay. Ragweed, or any pollen that

earlier and earlier every year, you’re probably not

triggers your allergy symptoms, needs to be kept out of

wrong,” says allergist Dr. Lee S. Clore, Jr. “Climate

your house. Leave your shoes at the door, and take a

change may actually be causing an earlier and longer

shower, wash your hair and change clothes after you’ve

fall allergy season. In addition, windy days can mean

been working or playing outdoors. Close both car and

heightened allergy symptoms because wind can carry the pollen from ragweed, grasses and trees up to 100 miles from its source.”

Ragweed pollen is the biggest allergy trigger in the fall, and needs to be avoided, along with other allergic triggers like mold and grass pollen. Here are five tips to help you steer clear of your worst allergy foes.

1. Plan your battle in advance. Although they are labeled “fall allergies,” many allergic triggers start to appear in mid-to-late August. Start taking your allergy medications about two weeks before your symptoms normally start. Getting in front of your symptoms means controlling them a lot better. Don’t stop your

home windows, and use your air conditioning so pollen doesn’t get indoors. Monitor both pollen and mold counts to help you know when you’re less likely to be under siege.

4. Be armed for combat. Wear a NIOSH-rated 95 filter mask when mowing the lawn or doing other outdoor chores. Wear gloves so you won’t transfer pollen to your eyes or skin. Take your allergy medication before heading outside. If you’re allergies are severe, consider having someone else do the gardening and fall raking.

5. Find an ally. See your allergist.

Allergists are

trained to identify your allergies and provide a personal

medications until pollen counts have been down for

treatment plan. They can also provide immunotherapy –

about two weeks.

allergy shots – which target your exact triggers and can greatly reduce the severity of your symptoms. Allergy

2. Fight mold. Mold allergies can be tough to outrun.

shots can also prevent the development of asthma in

Mold can grow anywhere there is water, and is a frequent

some children with seasonal allergies.

foe in the fall. Mold can be found in your basement, bathroom, a leaky cabinet under your sink, or in a pile

If you think you might be one of the more than 50

of dead leaves in your backyard. The key to reducing

million Americans that suffer from allergies and

mold is moisture control. Be sure to use bathroom fans

asthma, visit our website at www.owensboroallergy.com

and clean up any standing water immediately. Scrub any

or contact our office.

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Rejuve Medical Spa Doctor Kishor Vora, MD, founded Rejuve wellness clinic in Owensboro to offer the surrounding region a holistic approach to wellness. Rejuve is where luxury and medicine meet in an integrated medical practice that focuses on enhancing natural beauty and helping patients feel healthy and happy from within through personalized care that is suited to each patient’s needs.

Rejuve began by focusing on medically monitored weight loss but has evolved into a medical spa experience including advanced aesthetic services, hormone replacement therapy, and various self-enhancing procedures.

Weight Loss & Fatigue Although Victor Dunn, PA-C (Physician’s Assistant, Certified) offers a wide variety of services to patients, his niche is weight loss and fatigue. A short time ago, Dunn weighed 380 pounds and was on medication for diabetes, fatigue, and pain. But by changing his eating habits, hormones, and focusing on nutrition and supplements, Victor no longer needs those extra medications and has maintained his weight loss. Therefore, everything Victor recommends to his Rejuve patients is something that he has applied in his own life and has seen work for hundreds of his patients. “I know their struggle, I feel their pain,” Victor says. “It gives me an advantage because I know what works for obese folks.”

Too often people are treated for diabetes with medicine to counteract the effects of poor eating habits rather than being educated and empowered to control weight gain, diabetes, and fatigue by eating well and exercising.

“The number one difference in my approach is I’m going to assume that my patient truly wants to be as healthy as they can be. We start there and don’t just automatically prescribe pills and move on.”

According to Victor, the root cause of weight gain is that humans are not designed to eat the amount of carbohydrates and sugars we eat in today’s society.

“Eating too much sugar, and by extension, carbs, is toxic because our bodies store the extra as fat,” Dunn says, “which throws off your system and makes you feel

awful.” For that reason, nutrition is the foundation for weight loss.

The starting point for Victor is to sit down and explain the science behind hormones, metabolism, nutrition, weight loss, reversing diabetes, and how those issues are related to each other. The end goal is to devise a customized plan, creating balance and maximizing success. “Over the past two years, I’ve had at least 12 patients taken off insulin. And many of my patients have been taken off all diabetic medications. When that happens, it’s very rewarding.”

Hormone Replacement Therapy People want to feel and look their best. Stacy Head, APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) has been providing health and wellness care at Rejuve for four years practicing a variety of cosmetic and aesthetic services such as skin treatment and botox. Stacy's personal favorite is hormone optimization using bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, which utilizes hormones produced as closely as possible to the natural hormones found in our bodies.

Bioidentical hormones can be supplemented into the body via a topical cream, sublingually (under the tongue), or by transdermal pellets beneath the skin.

“Most patients say it’s a game-changer,” Head says .

“We personalize treatment for each patient based on what their symptoms are until they feel back to their optimal levels.”

Stacy says since she personally started using bioidentical replacement therapy she is able to do things she never thought she would do, like running half marathons.

Although many patients are advancing in age or postmenopausal, Head treats both men and women and has patients ranging from 21 to their mid-80s.

“Seeing patients feel better is a great thing. We see patients who are sick and tired of being sick and tired and they tell us ‘you’ve changed my life.’ When you can make somebody feel better, that’s a great feeling. That’s what makes this profession fulfilling.”

You may schedule a consultation for Weight Loss & Fatigue or Hormone Replacement Therapy with either Stacy or Victor. Please call 270-663-SLIM(7546) today to make an appointment. www.OwensboroLiving.com

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Elder Advantage CAN YOU HEAR ME? To say that handling your loved one’s assets (and

It is important to seek out support from groups

health care decisions) in the face of a need for

and advisors who can identify with your unique

long-term care is “difficult” is a tremendous

struggles and also offer advice and counsel that

understatement. The daughters, sons, wives,

will lift your spirits and lighten your burden.

husbands, and, many times, grandchildren and

Helen Keller once said, “Walking with a friend in

in-laws that have either undertaken this task or

the dark is better than walking alone in the light.”

tried to assist someone else to do the same can

This is also true of the struggle of this extremely

affirm that this is one of the most difficult and

difficult time in life, caring and planning for a

emotionally exhausting journeys that a person is

loved one.

likely to encounter in life.

I tell my team often that our mission in our So to all of those caregivers and stand-in financial

business is not simply to “do a job” or “earn a

quarterbacks – we want you to know – WE HEAR

fee”, but to change lives. The work that we do

YOU.

will make the difference, at times, between a family losing everything (including their minds,

We understand how time consuming this project

maybe) and saving everything. Often, the result

can be, to manage the income, bills and resources

is somewhere in between. Yet, we will persevere.

of an entirely separate household in addition to

We know what is necessary to help you, and we

your own.

know that you are tired. WE HEAR YOU.

We understand how exhausting it is to work

Nicole Hawkins is the founder, president and

a full-time job and still have to make sure that

CEO of Elder Advantage, LLC and an Accredited

home caregiver shifts are covered, medicines are

Agent with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

correctly distributed and doctor appointments

She is also a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)

are scheduled and attended as needed.

in good standing with the Society of Certified Senior Advisors and former Owensboro Walk

With all of this on your plate, the added stress of

to End Alzheimer’s Chairman. She has been a

the extreme cost of long-term care for your loved

featured speaker at the Estate Planning Council

one – whether they are in a nursing facility or at

of Owensboro multiple times and continues to be

home – can be overwhelming.

involved with Alzheimer’s support groups and charity organizations.

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Gateway Urgent Care WHEN SHOULD I GO TO URGENT CARE? Onset of Illness & Acute Conditions

Yearly Physicals

Best suited to quickly treat illnesses such as strep

Sports Physicals, School Physicals, DOT Physicals,

throat, sinus infections, Flu, viruses, allergies,

Pre-employment Physicals, etc.

migraines, colds, etc

Chronic Conditions See your Primary Care Provider

Skin Conditions Poison Ivy, Rashes, Irritations, Wart Removals, etc.

Prescription Refills

Injuries

Can help you in the short term when your Primary

Lacerations, Sprains, X-ray, Falls, Fish Hooks,

Care Provider is not available.

Work Injuries, etc.

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Gateway Primary Care WHEN SHOULD I GO TO PRIMARY CARE (FAMILY DOCTOR)?

Onset of Illness & Acute Conditions

Yearly Physicals

Depending on your Doctor’s schedule, they can

Annual Wellness Physicals, Paps, EKGs, Lab Work,

treat all of these.

etc.

Chronic Conditions Best choice for long term chronic issues like

Skin Conditions

cholesterol,

Screening for Skin Cancer, Removal of Suspicious

high

blood

pressure,

diabetes,

cardiovascular matters, depression, allergies and many other medical conditions.

or Troublesome Lesions, Rashes, Irritations, etc.

Prescription Refills

Injuries

Best choice is to see your Primary Care Provider.

Long term care of injuries.

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Crossfit VOX CrossFit is a challenging but fun way to be healthy and stay fit.

If you enjoy a physical challenge, are motivated by immediate results, or respond best when you have a program to follow, CrossFit VOX may be perfect for you.

But don’t get the wrong impression that CrossFit is only for elite athletes and is all about pushing yourself to the extreme edge of fitness. The members at CrossFit VOX come from all walks of life and range in age from early 20s to 60s. Starting October 17, VOX will hold kids classes two nights per week.

New members are welcomed with the CrossFit Elements training course which introduces movements used in the workouts and ensures new athletes perform them safely.

CrossFit VOX’s classes are led by instructors who have been trained and received CrossFit Level 1 certificates, and the gym is also home to the only CrossFit Level 2 Trainer in Owensboro. The instructors are constantly working with members to refine their form and ensure that athletes are moving safely and efficiently.

All CrossFit workouts are based on functional movements that combine and reflect the best aspects of gymnastics, weightlifting, running, and rowing.

These full-body

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movements make CrossFit ideal for maximizing the amount of work done in the shortest time.

Coaches guide participants through workouts built upon familiar movements while also incorporating new techniques they may have never tried before, such as Olympic weightlifting or gymnastic pulls on the high bar or rings. As a result, participants are constantly striving for a higher goal as their skills develop.

Workouts are scalable for group sessions but also customizable for each person, which means everyone is challenged at their own pace and level of fitness while the entire group gains a sense of satisfaction by completing that session’s goal.

Working together as a group builds a sense of community that you won’t find in other gyms.

Since everyone is being challenged equally, mutual encouragement builds camaraderie, and friendships happen naturally because of the group experience.

Come experience the community of support at CrossFit VOX. Visit www.crossfitvox.com for a peek at our well-equipped facility and see a weekly workout schedule or send an email to info@crossfitvox.com if you have questions.

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Owensboro Christian Church Recreation Center The goal of Owensboro Christian Church Recreation Center is to engage all ages of the community with low-cost recreational and fitness opportunities that build strong relationships and connect people to the local church.

Upward Basketball/Cheerleading Registration is now open for Upward Basketball and Cheerleading. Owensboro Christian Church and Bellevue Baptist host grades 1-6, Walnut Memorial hosts 7-8th grades, and First Baptist hosts kindergarten games.

Early bird registration is $75 until October 13, or $85 until registration closes October 20th. Practices begin November 27 and games start January 6.

Pickleball Pickleball is the fastest growing recreational sport in America.

Imagine an oversized version of ping pong, but you’re standing on the table. The game is played on a court the size of a tennis court with a low net, a Wiffle ball, and a larger version of a ping-pong paddle.

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Around 20 people play pickleball Monday - Friday at OCC Rec Center from 10am-noon. Beginner classes are being held every Tuesday throughout October from 9-10am to introduce the game to new players. Come experience it yourself and join in the fun of pickleball.

Cardio/Weight Room (Open during our operating hours) Our cardio and weight room offers several different types of equipment such as treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, and Cybex weight machines for both upper and lower body. We also have three weight benches available for use with free weights and stretches.

Walking Track

HOURS:

(Open during operating hours) The Rec Center also has a walking track above the gymnasium and lap counters are provided at our Welcome Desk if needed. 17 laps equal 1 mile.

Monday 6am-8pm Tuesday 6am-8pm Wednesday 6am-5pm Thursday 6am-8pm Friday 6am-1pm Saturday 7am-1pm

For more info contact Joshua Lambert at jlambert@ owensborochristian.org

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Gene's Health Food IF EATING HEALTHY IS A PRIORITY FOR YOUR FAMILY, GENE’S HEALTH FOOD IS YOUR STORE! Gene's Health Food is here to provide you and your family with the finest quality fresh, natural, organic and whole foods, nutritional products, body care products and health information in a fun, comfortable, clean, safe environment.

We carry organic, specialty and hard to find grocery items and produce, as well as supplements, high-quality vitamins, fish oils, herbs, homeopathic remedies, stress formulas, and weight loss products.

If you venture past the retail store, you'll find an all-organic juice bar and an organic deli offering soups, salads, fresh sandwiches, wraps, and sides during lunch hours.

To better serve the community, we are taking fresh food directly to the people of Owensboro with our “Fresh By Gene’s” food truck making our way around town to company gatherings, community events like Friday After 5, weddings, and festivals. With Fresh by Gene’s, customers can expect to

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see popular items from the store deli, but most menu items are new offerings. Fresh by Gene’s recently won the Evansville Food Truck Festival, capturing both the People’s Choice Award and 1st Place Overall.

Gene's is also excited to announce we recently opened a new teaching kitchen called "The Galley." Look for our upcoming classes on our store's Facebook page.

We would also like to invite the community to Gene’s second annual “Healthy Trunk or Treat” on October 28th from 5-6:30pm. Bring the kids and join other health-conscious area businesses and families who have joined together to provide your children with allergy free/preservative free goodies or toys instead of a bag full of dyes and preservatives.

Make Gene's your doorway to total health all year long!

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Owensboro Dermatology THE DANGER OF MELANOMA Melanoma is a dangerous and aggressive form of skin cancer. It can spread quickly to other parts of the body. When Melanoma is detected and treated early, it has a high cure rate. The estimated 5-year survival rate for patients whose melanoma was detected early, before the growth spread to lymph nodes or other organs, is about 98 percent in the US. Melanoma occurs in people of all ages and skin colors. Heredity can be a factor in developing melanoma; about 1 in 10 patients diagnosed with the disease has a family member who had melanoma. These cancerous growths mostly develop when skin cells are damaged by UV radiation from the sun or tanning beds (up to 90 percent of all skin cancers).

Some melanomas may begin growing in an existing mole while others may abruptly start growing on normal skin. They are usually black or brown, but some can be skin colored, white, blue, purple, red or pink. Growths that change in size or have an irregular shape could be melanomas. It is important to do a full body check of your skin once every month, being aware of

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growths that have the “ABCDE� signs of melanoma: Asymmetry- one-half does not look like the other half, Border irregularity, Color variability, Diameter-mostly larger than a pencil eraser (6mm), and Evolving or changing.

If a mole is shown to be different from the others, or that is changing, bleeding, or itching, even if smaller than 6mm in diameter, it should be examined by a Dermatology Specialist.

You can prevent many melanomas and other skin cancers by shielding your skin from the sun. Use broad spectrum, waterresistant sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor of 30 or higher, wear protective clothing & accessories, seek shade between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and avoid tanning beds.

For more information contact the Skin Cancer Foundation or the American Academy of Dermatology.

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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.

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DANNY MAY

Raising the Bar IS OWENSBORO

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GET TING MORE FIT ?

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wensboro has always been a “sports town,” but the culture in Owensboro seems to be trending toward becoming more health-conscious. We have more accessibility to health care than ever before.

More and more corporations are adding health benefits and fitness incentives for employees.

The 13-mile Greenbelt Park that borders our town is expanding on the east end near the 54 corridor with long-term plans to connect downtown, as well, while community exercise equipment was installed in the new playground at Legion Park.

Exercise programs like bootcamps and Crossfit have become very popular in Owensboro the last five years.

Yoga studios are opening left and right and there are several women's fitness studios as well. Still, traditional health facilities like the YMCA and Healthpark are as busy as ever.

It seems there are new 5K run/walk events every month in Owensboro and running clubs and cycling clubs are on the rise, too. (See Project Rise on page 82, for example.) Just looking through the Health & Wellness Guide in this issue also affirms that health and wellness are a priority in this community. Owensboro Health awards Community Health grants every year and other philanthropic organizations contribute funding toward the overall health of Greater Owensboro.

Area schools are also putting much effort into encouraging active play and healthier food choices. The health food and whole food movement is also growing in Owensboro, and thankfully those options are becoming more prevalent.

“I find that Owensboro is on par with larger communities in terms of health and fitness opportunities,” says Ryan Faught, a Radiation Oncologist at Owensboro

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Health Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center who also is a Crossfit enthusiast. “But the things I see on a daily basis - like the amounts of lung cancer, the amount of people who still smoke - Owensboro, and people in Kentucky in general, can still improve. It’s getting better, but there’s room for improvement,” Faught said.

Faught grew up in Bowling Green but also lived in Milwaukee, Chattanooga, and Louisville before moving to Owensboro, and has noticed that Owensboro is a sports-centric town, which could lead to an uptick in interval and endurance programs for adults. “What I see is a lot of people who were athletes as kids and in high school still want to stay in shape so they gravitate toward things like Crossfit and endurance activities. Owensboro has a lot of triathletes, distance runners, and cyclists.”

Ryan had some family members die of cancer, which influenced his decision to become a radiation oncologist.

The thought of working against cancer appealed to him.

In medical school he found the basic science that is applied in oncology intriguing, and looked forward to the opportunity to work with patients who are going through a very challenging and unique set of circumstances. “It’s a tough time for them going through radiation, and it’s good to be able to help them navigate through that and help them cope with their outcome, and in some cases provide help and comfort. It’s a neat field and it’s one that I thought I could balance the day-to-day schedule and still have time for family, which is the most important thing for me with my wife and three kids.”

For this Health & Wellness special section, Owensboro Living asked for Ryan’s unique perspective on staying fit from his experience in the medical field and being heavily involved in the Crossfit community. Here is what he had to say:

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FIT

OL: How does health and wellness correlate

OL: So how does staying fit keep you “well”?

with being physically fit?

RF: In one sense, staying fit helps prevent

RF: For the general population, I think many

chronic illness like heart disease, type II

Americans equate wellness with not being

diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity,

sick rather than striving to be physically

and sleep apnea that can be influenced by

fit. Most people do the bare minimum to avoid having to go to the doctor. They may work out occasionally and try to eat right when it’s convenient, but their motivation

WELL

is to avoid being sick (see chart on the left).

The opposite way of thinking is to

equate wellness with staying fit. In other words, eating right and exercising because you want to stay in shape and feel your best.

What we try to do in the medical

community is strike a balance between all

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inactivity.

On the other hand, staying fit also

helps your body recover more quickly when you do come down with an illness, suffer an injury, or have surgery. Your body bounces back faster when you are fit.

OL: What are some general things to keep in mind when it comes to health and wellness?

RF: I would say the three basic building blocks of overall health are nutrition, physical activity, and sleep.

those things and encourage people to shift

that perspective so their motivation for

especially due to the eating habits most

staying fit is being well, not just to avoid

Americans have become accustomed to. My

getting sick.

best advice when it comes to nutrition is

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Reducing sugar is extremely important,

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training or a combination of conditioning activities. The

meat is our main source of protein, but vegetables have

adaptation you get through intense, interval training

protein and carbohydrates. Cholesterol is not bad for you.

workouts helps you be generally physically prepared

Fat does not make you fat; that used to be the line for a

for whatever comes your way. And that’s in addition to

long time. Cut out high fructose corn syrup, vegetable oil, and margarine. Fish oil is good for the diet because most Americans are deficient in omega 3s, which is why people are taking fish oil now to counteract the omega 6s, which

looking good and feeling good.

OL: What advice do you have for people who are ready to

come from fried foods and lead to inflammation.”

begin a workout routine?

The restoration that occurs when we sleep is an often

RF: Find what you like and do it! Do what motivates you.

overlooked aspect to overall health. Five or six hours of

For some that’s aerobic activity like walking every day,

sleep is not enough, especially if you are recovering from

or endurance activities like running or cycling. I prefer

an intense workout.

interval training and that’s why I enjoy the diversity and

When it comes to physical fitness, a minimum

of 30 minutes of aerobic activity a day is the common recommendation to stay ‘well’, but in my opinion, that’s probably not enough to be ‘fit.’ I think we’re really designed to be flexible, strong, fast, coordinated, agile,

challenge that comes from Crossfit workouts. I do think there’s room to grow in Owensboro for the elite fitness community and interval training like Crossfit that I have come to enjoy.

and balanced, so you’re not really training any of those

things by solely getting your heart rate up 30 minutes

finding a program with a trainer or coach who will explain

a day. To reach your potential, I think there needs to be

how to properly use the equipment and safely perform

a level of intensity to the regimen whether it be weight

the movements is very important for preventing injury.

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Project Rise PHOTO BY TAYLOR WEST

YOUR TRIBE IS WAITING. JUST SHOW UP! Project Rise describes itself as "a bunch of spontaneous encouragers that get together as one tribe to help each other chase dreams and get better."

Their one rule is JUST SHOW UP at Smothers Park Thursday mornings at 5:29am.

At the time of this writing, over 50 "tribesters" just showed up that Thursday morning to run or walk together along the Owensboro riverfront. It matters not your level of fitness or speed. All that matters is that you show.

Tribesters promise it will be the greatest and most encouraging 30-minute tribe running you will ever experience. Amazing people. Amazing encouragement. Amazing love.

Come see for yourself. Just show up.

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(Left) Top: $26.99 Leggings: $32.99 Vest: $36.99 Black Booties: $29.99 Bracelets: $8.99 each Scarf: $19.99 Robin's Resale Boutique 2416 New Hartford Road 270.683.6500

(Right & below) Blue Sweater: $45 Flare Jeans: $65 Leopard Clutch: $43 Kentucky Bracelets: $16 each Necklace: $65 Earrings: $65 Boots: $324 Peacocks & Pearls Boutique 4431 Springhill Dr 270.926.SHOP (7467)

The Colors

OF FALL

BY JULIA HARTZ // HIGHHEELSANDHAPPYHARTZ.COM

It’s that time of year again! The time for plaid scarves, leggings, football games, cozy sweaters, and pumpkin flavored everything. I always end up wishing that fall lasted longer than it does, but the great thing about fall fashion is that you can continue to wear the pieces for the next several months, especially with the winters we normally have. I adore summer clothes, but always surprise myself by how much I fall in love with fall clothes. There’s just something special about the atmosphere this time of year, and I’m here to help you dress for it!

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PHOTOS BY KRISTIN BIVINS

I’ve partnered with another local fashion blogger, Maddy Baker, from Confetti Closet, for this issue. She is such a doll— as you can see! We decided on putting together a game day scenario, since football is such a big part of this season, and an even bigger part of the city of Owensboro.

Maddy is wearing a quilted vest and structured leggings, which pair perfectly with her striped top and short booties.

A vest is a great way to add a little something special to any outfit. Vests are one of the most versatile fall/winter items in my closet. Year after year, I add to my collection, since they can be worn over sweaters, dresses, or any kind of blouse or top just like this one. Her look is from Robin’s Resale Boutique, and you can get some amazing fall outfits there! They have a huge selection of blanket scarves as well, which are so cozy for winter and fall—and for snuggling with your dog while all the men in your life watch football.

I am beyond thrilled that flare jeans are back. For some, I’m sure they never left, and that’s fine, too! (You go girl.) This Peacocks & Pearls ensemble is such an ideal game day option. It’s casual; yet the flare jeans dress it up a bit.

I always have to wear heels with flare jeans because of my height, but how cute are these short boots? This blue sweater would also work with a skirt, shorts, or white pants. The royal blue color is so pretty this time of year! This piece is one that I could style for so many different seasons, and that makes it a winner in my book. www.OwensboroLiving.com

Plaid Coat: $160 Gray Top: $90 Suede Leggings: $98 Earrings: $180 Druzy Necklace: $108 Excursions 2738 Frederica St 270.926.8388

Hello, plaid coat of my dreams. My jaw dropped when I saw this cutie, and once I put it on, I never wanted to take it off. Investing in coats can be pricey, but there’s really nothing smarter when it comes to fall and winter wear. Tons of layers could fit under this one, especially, so you’ll be able to bundle up and not look like the kid from A Christmas Story.

I’ve paired it with these suede camel leggings that are so amazingly comfortable and chic, and word on Frederica Street is that these sell out super fast, so get them while you can at Excursions!

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This burgundy/maroon color is a popular shade for fall. Both of these looks are so different, yet so in style for this season. Maddy’s look, from Blush Boutique, is definitely a standout. We both fell in love with the top as soon as we walked in! This top has that hint of high fashion, while being understated enough to wear out on the town. Also, note the flare jeans—told ya they’re back!

Maxi dresses are such a staple in the summer,

and normally it’s difficult to come across one this appropriate for fall. When I put this on at Embellish, we knew it was meant to be photographed. The color, the style, and the print—everything screams fall perfection. This maxi would also be beautiful for a fall wedding, because we all know those can be tricky to dress for.

(Left) Maxi Dress: $122 Bag: $198 Hoop Earrings: $68 Gold Bangles (smallest to largest): $35-$70 Embellish Boutique 2920 Frederica St 270.344.1371

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(Right) Top: $64 Flare Jeans: $35 Hat: $26 Earrings: $22 Black & Gold Bracelets: $15 each Arrow Bracelet: $12 Blush Boutique 1020 Halifax Drive Suite 101 270.240.1974 www.OwensboroLiving.com

Let’s talk fall shoes. Booties, loafers, and suede—

oh my! First of all, how fun are these slides? I’m so excited about this mule trend, and I love the navy print on these in particular. It’s always smart to have booties in your closet, but it’s also nice to switch it up with something quirky every once in a while.

As I mentioned before, you can’t go wrong with

a bootie for fall. Whether it’s leather or suede, they will take you through the fall and winter months, and keep you effortlessly stylish. The great thing about Shoe Stop is the selection of great shoes they have at all times. No matter your price point, you will find something amazing!

Navy Mule Loafer: $29.99 Leather Booties: $129.99

Suede Booties: $39.99 Open Toe Booties: $39.99

Shoe Stop | Towne Square North | 270.686.7508

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TRUNNELL’S FARM MARKET FESTIVALS

TRUNNELL'S FARM MARKET | PHOTO BY DAVID GRINNELL

throughout October and November | Utica and 54 Markets Enjoy the fall season every weekend at Trunnell’s where there is sure to be farm-tastic family fun!

BOO! FEST

OWENSBORO REGIONAL FARMERS MARKET June – October | Triplett St. and Owensboro Health Fresh produce, meats, baked goods and a lot more!

1205 Triplett Street, Corners of Triplett and E. Parish Ave. Sat., April 22 thru October 28, 2017, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Tues. & Thurs., June 1 thru October 26, 2017, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Wed., Owensboro Health, Jun. 7 thru Sep. 27, 2017, 1:30 – 5 p.m.

Visit our website: www.owensbororegionalfarmersmarket.org Check us out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ OwensboroRegionalFarmersMarket

PRESERVATION STATION MARKET DAYS October 7-8 & November 4-5 Held the first full weekend of every month. Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday Noon to 5 p.m. with over 100 vendors of antique, vintage, handcrafted, and boutique items, live music, and food. Preservation Station Market and Event Center, 9661 Hwy 56. Also open daily Tues-Sat 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.

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Fridays and Saturdays in October | Diamond Lake Resort Calling all Ghouls, Goblins, Witches and Warlocks! Join us for a “spooktacular” good time. Saturday the fun begins at 11 a.m. and includes pumpkin painting, games, pony rides, and lunch for a nominal fee. Enter our costume, golf cart or whatever you’re driving and campsite decoration contests. We’ll have a non-scary, kid-friendly hayride during the day on Saturday, as well as trick-or-treating at the campsites. “Fright Night,” voted the best haunted house in the Tri-State, is open Friday & Saturday evenings. Our “Boo Crew” is out to get you! Family!

Friends! Fun!

REID’S APPLE FEST October 21 – 22 | Reid’s Orchard The 32nd annual Reid’s Apple Festival is held the third weekend each October. There are 20 food booths and 100 craft booths, carnival rides, entertainment, and demonstrations.

28TH ANNUAL TRAIL OF TREATS October 26 from 5:30 – 8 pm.| Downtown Owensboro Trick-or-treat from over 60 booths set-up by local businesses and organizations, and enjoy meet-and-greet with some of your favorite characters!

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TASTE OF OWENSBORO October 16 from 6 – 9 p.m. | RiverPark Center The Taste of Owensboro is an all-you-can-eat evening of excellent entertainment and cuisine samplings. Over 30 restaurants and regional wineries will be on-hand to let you sample their best culinary delights. This fabulous evening offers more than just sumptuous samples. The event also features a sensational selection of items in the silent auction. Proceeds from this event benefit our outstanding educational programs. Tickets available on OwensboroTickets.com or call the RiverPark Center Box Office (270) 687-2787.

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MONSTERS ON THE OHIO 2017 October 14 | English Park The Monsters on the Ohio Tournament, the largest catfish tournament in America, will hit the waters of the Ohio River in the Newburgh Pool out of Owensboro, home of the Kentucky State record Bluecat.

Tournament will be launched from English Park boat ramp, October 14, 2017. This is the opportunity for catfish anglers from across the country to compete against the best of the best for cash and prizes.

The tournament weigh-in will be held at English Park on Hanning Lane. Tournament hours are 6:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. All anglers must be in weigh-in line by 4:00 p.m. with a 5 fish limit per team. To

OWENSBORO/DAVIESS COUNTY VETERANS DAY PARADE November 11 at 2 p.m. | Downtown Owensboro Kentucky Remembers is held the same day as the Owensboro/Daviess County Veterans Day Parade that begins at 2 p.m. Soldiers from Fort Campbell and our Kentucky National Guard, along with local high school JROTC organizations, are all part of this longest-running Veterans Day Parade in the nation. Our veterans service organizations and area Boy & Girl Scout troops will be on hand, so let’s get ready to strike up the band and support for our heroes!

help preserve the sport, only live fish will be weighed in, and all fish will be released after the tournament.

KENTUCKY REMEMBERS 5K, 1-MILE WALK & FUN RUN FOR LITTLE WARRIORS November 11 at 8 a.m. | Shelton Memorial in Smothers Park Kentucky Remembers begins with a 5K, 1 Mile Walk and FUN RUN for LITTLE WARRIORS starting 8:00 a.m. at the Shelton Memorial in downtown Owensboro, and continues along Veterans Blvd through the downtown neighborhoods. Participants are encouraged to wear Memorial Tributes and carry flags as they run or walk the race route. The route is lined with American Flags and Riders from the

OWENSBORO/DAVIESS COUNTY CHRISTMAS PARADE November 18 at 4:30 p.m. | Downtown Owensboro This year’s theme is “Visions of Christmas.” Visit christmasparade.net for detailed information on how to participate, parade route, line-up, vendor application, and rules/regulations. For the latest news and updates, join us on Facebook.

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American Legion and Rolling Thunder provide corner marshaling services. Register online at www.kentuckyremembers.org

UGLY SWEATER 3K FUN RUN/WALK November 25 at 3 p.m. | Panther Creek Park Check-In Begins at 3 p.m. – Kuegel Shelter by the Spray Park the Fun Run will begin at 4:30 p.m. Wearing your ugliest sweater, join us at Panther Creek Park to run/walk under the lights of “Christmas at Panther Creek.”

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MATTHEW WEST THE ALL IN TOUR WITH JORDAN FELIZ

October 19 at 7 p.m. | Owensboro Convention Center Matthew West is a four-time GRAMMY® nominee, a multiple-ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner and Dove Award recipient, and was awarded an American Music Award (2013), a Billboard Music Award (Top Christian Artist, 2014), a K-LOVE Fan Award (2016), and named Billboard’s Hot Christian Songwriter of the Year (2016). West also received a Prime Time Emmy® Award nomination for Original Music & Lyrics for “The Heart of Christmas” from the film of the same name.

10TH ANNUAL VOICES OF ELMWOOD

first weekend of October | Elmwood Cemetery Voices of Elmwood, is a celebration of history, designed to honor our region’s heritage. In recognition of Owensboro’s 2017 bicentennial, this year’s performances will also portray people that played a part in Owensboro history, but may not be buried at Elmwood Cemetery. Founded by the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, in collaboration with the Daviess County Public Library and Theatre Workshop of Owensboro, Voices of Elmwood 2017 will offer ten new stories of people from our community. Todd Reynolds will be directing the series, with local actors in period costumes presenting the story of the person they are portraying. Wagon rides will leave every 30 minutes each evening, and stop for each actor’s presentation.

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JOSH TURNER LIVE IN CONCERT October 13 | Owensboro Convention Center Multi-platinum MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner is one of country music’s most recognizable hit-makers. With a rich deep voice and distinctive style, Turner has sold more than 12.5 million units, and is one of the youngest members of the Grand Ole Opry. From his 2003 platinum-selling debut “Long Black Train” to his most recent 2017 Billboard No.1 release, “Deep South,” Turner has received multiple Grammy, CMA, and ACM nominations. Turner’s hits include “Your Man,” “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” “Would You Go with Me,” “All Over Me,” and “Time Is Love,” the most played country song of 2012! Tickets available

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.

online at OwensboroTickets.com, at the Owensboro Convention Center Box Office, or charge by phone (270) 297-9932.

OWENSBORO SYMPHONY OPENING NIGHT CONCERT October 28 at 7 p.m. | RiverPark Center Troy Quinn’s Inaugural Season as Music Director as the program continues with a bold and colorful return performance by internationally acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton Pine. Tickets are

KIDS AND ART IN ARTLAND Owensboro Museum of Art ARTLAND, an exciting new dimension in education, is an interactive art studio created especially for children ages 4 to 10. It is a special place designed to challenge and stimulate the imagination, while allowing children to create works of art at their own pace. ARTLAND is FREE and open to all. Hours: Closed on Mondays; Tuesday thru Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday 1– 4 p.m.; Closed Holidays.

available at the RiverPark Center Box Office by calling (270) 687-2787. See you at the Symphony!

DIRTY DANCING

November 1 at 7 p.m. | RiverPark Center You’ll have the time of your life! Dirty Dancing, the classic story on stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing. This longtime smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny. Two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their livers. Featuring the hits, “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me,” and “I’ve Had The Time of My Life.”

“THE FANTASTICKS” PRESENTED BY ENCORE MUSICALS OF OWENSBORO November 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. & Nov. 19 at 2 p.m.

Third Baptist Church, 527 Allen Street.

A funny, romantic musical about a boy, a girl and two fathers who try to keep them apart. The longest running musical in history, "The Fantasticks" is a timeless fable of love with wonderful music including the popular tune "Try to Remember." www.OwensboroLiving.com

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THE LAST WORD

PROACTIVE HEALTH

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used to have a car – a 1975 green Plymouth Valiant; his name was Prince – and I loved that car.

There was a little bit of rust bubbling up under the paint near the wheel well and a dent in the back bumper.

The radio didn’t work and the ashtray rattled.

Remember vent windows? This car had those triangleshaped windows, but they never closed very tight and so the wind would whistle in if you drove too fast.

The upholstery was faded, the floorboard was grungy and you had to slam the glove compartment door two or three times before it would close.

I loved that car.

I had a great mechanic who did everything he could to keep Prince going, but it was an uphill battle as I would always wait too long to take my car to the shop when he developed a problem.

Like the time I was driving down East 18th Street, which was pockmarked with early-spring potholes, and felt Prince give way, just ever so slightly, with his front passenger tire. It was almost as if he had turned an ankle.

But we limped along like that for weeks, gosh, maybe even months, before I realized that whatever was wrong was not going to heal itself, and took him to the shop.

I don’t remember now what it was – something to do with a ball joint, I think – but what I do remember is my mechanic fussing at me for not bringing him in sooner.

(That may have been the same visit when he told me my steering wheel was about to come off, and hadn’t I noticed how loose it was?!?)

I was always sorry, really I was, and effusive in my promises to do better, and I meant it, but somehow I just never got any better.

Prince finally went to the great junkyard in the sky after

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about 200,000 miles, but even at that mighty milestone, I knew in my guilty heart he would have lasted longer if I had only taken better care of him.

But I was young, I was poor, I was distracted, I was busy,

I had other priorities.

I’ve thought of Prince many times over the years, partly

because I loved him and still miss him, but also because of the lessons I’ve learned.

My own mileage is starting to get up there too. I might

not be at 200,000 miles yet, but with age 60 coming up pretty fast on the horizon, it’s time for me to slow down and start thinking more seriously about those regular maintenance checkups and taking care of the little dents, dings and squeaks before they turn into major disasters.

Maybe I could gun the motor and fly down the highway

at top speed when I was younger, so to speak, but now it might be wiser to accelerate gradually and cruise along at a more appropriate pace.

In those early years, maybe I could get away with ignoring the grease spots on the driveway and the balky starts on cold mornings. I’d learned how to jiggle the door handle so it would open from the inside and it was no big deal to have to tie down the trunk with a bungee cord, but after awhile, I started to realize that maybe it’s time to pay attention to what my body is telling me.

So I’m walking more often, watching what I eat more

closely, eliminating stress from my life more mindfully.

I guess you could say I am making a Valiant effort to

take better care of my health.

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