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Publisher/Creative Director Jason Tanner jason@tannerwest.com

from the editor

I identify with a lot of things. I am a wife, a mom, a daughter. I am the

editor of this magazine, work in higher education, love writing, reading, organizing, and so much more. One thing I am not is athletic.

Two years ago, in our March 2013 issue in fact, I detailed my rocky

history with running. Everything from an awkward stint on my middle school track team, to my husband’s embarrassment of running with me in public. Well, one major fact has changed since I wrote that letter. I am now mom to a little boy.

This month Jeff, Avery and I welcomed Reed into our family. With a little girl obsessed with princesses, sports have never been something I had to worry about. But now, with raising a little boy, I have a feeling I have a lot to learn. And it won’t be long before our princess is interested in sports herself. What sports can they try in the Owensboro area? What leagues are there and how much do they cost? What if they get injured while playing?

In attempt to answer these questions, Owensboro Parent has created

a “Play Book,” complete with details on every sport you can play in our community. We included as much information as we could to help you involve your children in sports. We are also highlighting a male and female athlete from each of our local high schools. These young men and women has excelled in their respective sport and prove that involvement in athletics have added to their character and success. What parent doesn’t want that for their children?

March also marks the third annual Color Blast 5K, a perfect way to introduce your children to the importance of physical fitness while also supporting a good cause and having a blast at the same time!

As the snow begins to melt and Spring is just around the corner, we

hope our Play Book proves helpful to you and your family this season!

Editor Ashley Sorce ashley@owensboroparent.com Advertising Sales Bo Alexander bo@tannerwest.com Robert Williams robert@owensboroparent.com Graphic Designers Taylor West taylor@tannerwest.com Andrea Roberson andrea@tannerwest.com Contributors Christina Dalton Danny May Dr. Shanna McGinnis Adam Paris Melody Ann Wallace Lora Wimsatt Printing Greenwell Chisholm Owensboro, Kentucky Contact Information Owensboro Parent Magazine PO Box 23237 Owensboro, KY 42304 (270) 314-5240 www.owensboroparent.com facebook.com/owensboroparent twitter.com/owensboroparent issuu.com/owensboroparent Subscribe Delivery of Owensboro Parent is available by visiting owensboroparent.com/subscribe Advertise Owensboro Parent is a FREE magazine because of community support.

Thank you to the great group of businesses & organizations who advertise with us.

If you want to contribute to the success of our magazine, we would love to hear from you and will work to develop an advertising partnership that will not only benefit you, but also the parents of Owensboro.

Effective brand interactions.

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Ashley Sorce, Editor

Cover Photo by Taylor West

ashley@owensboroparent.com A Jason Tanner Design Group Publication.

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teamwork the value of

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ooking back, it’s a wonder any of my kids played sports.

It sure wasn’t because their mother had so many fond memories of her own athletic endeavors.

Yes, I really was the last one chosen when sides were chosen. Nobody wanted me on their team; I was the leftover the last team to pick got stuck with.

If my life had been a movie, it might have included that heroic moment in the bottom of the last inning, played out in slow motion as the big red rubber ball was rolled toward home plate in that championship game of kickball in fourthgrade gym class, and I would have kicked the ball so hard

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it sailed over the swing set, over the playground fence and into another zip code as I trotted triumphantly around the bases, bringing in the winning run and leaping across the plate and into the applauding hands and welcoming arms of my teammates.

Instead – I struck out, whiffing pathetically as my desperate foot missed the ball altogether; or, if I did miraculously manage to make contact with a weak kick, the ball rolled feebly toward the pitcher, who scooped it up and launched it at my stumbling feet with such force that it knocked me down into the dust, where I lay in

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a sweaty, miserable heap of defeat as the game ended, listening to the winners’ scornful taunts of “Loser!”

It didn’t help that my teammates were saying the same thing.

Somehow, though, I managed to bury those humiliating memories when my own kids clamored to sign up for baseball, softball, soccer, track, football, cheerleading, basketball …

I paid the fees, bought the shoes, drove them back and forth to practice, sat in the bleachers, wore the colors, bought the team photos and the candy bars, learned the cheers and worked the concession stand.

When they won, I said, “Good game. I really like the way you did your best.”

When they lost, I said, “Good game. I really like the way you did your best.”

Looking back now, all those games are pretty much of a blur. They won some, they lost some. Neither one really matters anymore.

What does matter, and what does remain, is that they learned how to win and how to lose.

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They learned the rules of the sport, but more importantly, they learned the value of teamwork and of fair play.

Trophies rust, certificates fade, ribbons fray.

But if you’re looking for real victory, good sportsmanship is gold forever.

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Lora Wimsatt is a mother, grandmother and writer. She enjoys the everyday blessings and adventures of life, especially her family.

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{ Q&A with christina dalton,

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parental

control Q: I am a mother to two kids ages 3 and 5. I am a single mom and I work two jobs. I feel like all I do is feed my kids fast food or pizza. They won’t eat fruits and vegetables and I feel like I am doing them a disservice. I do it because they eat it, it’s easier and cheap. Help me, help them?

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A: This is a great question! We

but if you added up how much

have all been there and we may

you are spending, I think you’d be

still be there. The best part of this

surprised. You are the only one that

question is that you acknowledge

can change this for your kids and

that you need to do something

teach them what a healthy lifestyle

different. None of us are perfect

looks like. You are their biggest role

and sometimes fast and easy is

model. And don’t forget they watch

the route we have to take, but

everything we do!

this shows me that you want to do better. All kids, no matter what the

Q: I have a 12-year-old son and he is

age, are watching us. When we eat

involved in several sports. I am just

fast food, they want fast food. We

wondering what your thoughts are

are the biggest role models in our

in regards to sports and parents? I

children’s lives. This is a perfect

feel like I want my child to do their

age for you to get the kids involved

best but still have fun. I see so many

in making meals together as a

parents today that are kind of crazy

family. Kids love to cook. They love

and push their kids so hard and I

to bake. I think if they are involved

don’t even know if the kids want to

in the process then they are more willing to try new things. There are tons of recipes on the Internet to help you introduce kids to fruits and vegetables. Probably lots of the food that you are buying, you could be making at home. And if you make it at home chances are it’s probably healthier too.

Just start out slowly. Let them pick two meals that you all will make together for the week. If you are eating pizza, nuggets and burger then you can make those items at home.

I think you will find that you are spending less money too. Eating out and fast food may seem cheap at the time

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be out there.

A: I know what you mean. My child has played several sports. And I have to admit that I’m sometimes that “crazy” parent you are talking about. LOL. It’s true. I think we all want our kids to make the most points and hit the ball the farthest.

It’s a problem. I’ve come around to the fact that because I love something doesn’t mean my child will. And another huge factor is competitiveness. Some kids don’t have it. As much as you want them to, they are out there to have fun with their friends. And I think we, me included, need to settle down and just enjoy the game. I’ve seen

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crazy things at sporting events before. I

I agree with you, I’ve been there and I

but it can also scare you to death. You

won’t say where but I remember hearing

think things need to change and people

need to know that all children develop

a parent say to their young child,

need to pay attention to their actions.

differently and the milestones that are out there are to be used simply as a

probably 4 or 5 years old, “That other girl is ridiculously better than you.” I

Q: My 2-year-old seems to me to be

guideline. Some kids won’t talk until

was floored and I know they didn’t say

behind on some stuff. I’ve looked online

they are 3. Some kids need speech

it to hurt her feelings. It was probably

and he should be saying lots of words

therapy. Most kids develop in their own

just a statement and the child went on

by now and playing with others. And I

time and everything is fine. Remember

and never even paid attention to it. But

just worry that we are behind or there is

it’s not a race and your baby will develop

I thought to myself, what are you doing?

something else I need to be doing?

in his own time and if there is a problem I’m sure there are resources and people

There’s such a fine line in between empowering our children to be better

A: First of all, you need to check with

out there than can help to assist you.

and tearing them down. I want my child

your doctor to rule out any underlying

Don’t worry and stay off the Internet!

to love whatever sport they are playing

medical conditions. The Internet can be

and not be in fear that I won’t think

your best friend or your worst enemy.

Christina Dalton, MSSW, CSW is the Family

they did well. To answer your question

It is the most helpful tool out there,

Public Schools.

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Resource Center Coordinator for Daviess County

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articipating in sports offers children the opportunity to develop in several areas – physical fitness, teamwork, time management, conflict resolution, and many more.

For some, sports can eventually be a means to help pay for college. However, it is important that children and their parents ensure the experience is a positive one by playing smart.

As organized sports for kids become more popular and more competitive, there is increasing pressure to sign little ones up as early as two years old to participate on teams.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), most children do not achieve the attention span, balance, and visual tracking skills to play team sports until age 6. That does not mean they cannot learn some basic techniques, develop friendships, and have lots of fun before that age. Still, do not be surprised when the only goal your child scores during his first season of soccer is for the opposing team. (That’s okay, Mason. You are still mom’s MVP.) Consider your child’s physical and social maturity level prior to starting a sport and maintain proper perspective as a parent.

Another consideration in sports is proper protective equipment. Of course, this will vary from sport to sport, but ask coaches and officials about the most up-to-date

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recommendations. Some organizations, such as Little League

First, children and adolescents with previous injuries

Baseball, have equipment checklists with detailed descriptions

should seek medical attention and follow the recommendations

on their websites. Ensure that the equipment fits properly from

regarding rest, physical therapy, and appropriate time to return

one season to the next as kids can outgrow things quickly. Also

to play. It is frustrating to be sidelined, but it is important to

be sure that second-hand equipment, even if from an older

heal so subsequent injuries do not occur.

sibling, is still in adequate condition to provide protection.

conditioning helps to decrease injury rates. In addition, it will

Another important way to prevent injury in sports is to

likely help the athlete improve performance come competition

beware of overuse. Last year, the American Medical Society

time. As mentioned previously, protective equipment should be

for Sports Medicine issued a position statement on overuse

used to prevent injury, but should fit well so it does not modify

injuries. By definition, overuse injuries occur due to repetitive

biomechanics. There is some limited information relating

stress on muscles, bones, and other soft tissues without proper

ill-fitting equipment to injury. Finally, parents and coaches

rest. There is ongoing research into the risk factors that lead to

should set weekly and annual limits on participation, especially

overuse injuries. Although more information is needed, some of

for single sports. Some organizations have specific guidelines

the likely risk factors include previous injury, adolescent growth

for this. Become informed about age-appropriate and sport-

spurt, poor-fitting equipment, and overscheduling. As a result,

specific limits for your child.

certain measures can be taken to prevent injury.

Burnout is a phenomenon that is not often considered

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when discussing sports, but occurs when an athlete decides to no longer participate in a sport they previously enjoyed. This is most likely to occur when children specialize in a sport by participating in intensive year-round training. Not all kids who choose to no longer participate in a sport do so because of burnout. Some simply choose to pursue other activities or focus more on academics. It is important for parents to help children balance priorities and manage time.

Sports are an important part of childhood. Boosting selfesteem, forming friendships, and staying physically fit are all benefits of team sports. Ensure that the proper precautions are taken to prevent injuries, avoid burnout, and make the experience positive. Have fun and play smart, Owensboro!

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Dr. Shanna McGinnis is a pediatrician at the Owensboro Health Pediatric Center. She is also the mother of 3 children.

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taking newborn care to the next level A

s a neonatologist at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, my

Louisville is one such center and is a partner of Owensboro

job is to help care for the most fragile of new lives, and I’m

Health. Owensboro Health Regional Hospital first had a

proud to say we just reached a big milestone on how we do that.

Level II NICU in 2010, but we’ve worked hard to achieve

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital was recently

Level III status. Our NICU is now the largest one in

certified as a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The

Kentucky west of Louisville.

American Academy of Pediatrics divides newborn care into four levels, with Level I being the most basic and Level IV

We are proud to offer this service to families throughout

being the most advanced. In Kentucky, here’s how that breaks

our region. Before we earned this certification, we would have

down:

to transfer babies in need to Louisville for care. That means mothers and fathers would have to drive there, and sometimes

• Level I – Care for newborns born at or after 35 to 37 weeks

lives just can’t be put on hold. Parents and family members

gestation who are well. Babies who are ill or born before

had to make hard choices, including being separated from

35 weeks are stabilized and transferred to a higher level

each other for long periods of time.

of care.

Our NICU, from its very beginning, has been about

• Level II – Care for newborns born at or after 28 weeks of

providing the very best care possible. We not only have an

gestation OR who weigh 1,200 grams (2.6 lbs.) or more.

outstanding, dedicated staff, but also a number of amenities

Level II facilities can also provide short-term care for

that contribute to a positive experience. We paid attention to

infants who need special breathing help. Babies born

details like creating private rooms where parents can stay close

before 28 weeks or who weigh less than 1,200 grams are

to their baby and incorporating plenty of windows for natural

transferred to higher level facilities.

light to help regulate the body’s natural rhythms. Our NICU

• Level III – Care for babies born at or after 27 weeks of

has physician coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and

gestation, regardless of weight. Level III NICUs can also

we’ve had that in place since the unit was created in 2010.

provide specialized care to ill infants for longer periods

of time.

staff here is absolutely over-the-moon ecstatic because their

It’s a big deal to earn a Level III NICU certification. The

• Level IV– Level III NICUs can do all that a Level IV can,

hard work has paid off with earning this certification. We want

but Level IV NICUs also have highly trained pediatric

to make sure that we can provide the best care using the most

medical and surgical subspecialists. These are typically

advanced technology close to home, and now we can do even

large research institutions. Kosair Children’s Hospital in

more for families in our community.

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Dr. Bridget Burshears is a board certified neonatologist at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital and an assistant professor of Pediatrics at the University of Louisville School of Medicine.

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“Just live your life, don’t let your disability hold you back. I have never let my disability stop me from doing what I wanted to do.”

-lesley blake

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his year marks the third year of the Owensboro Color Blast 5K run. The anticipation of this year’s race brings about the question, why do we run? Do we do it for the T-shirt or the desire to be splattered in a variety of pastel colors? Do we do it for the competitive edge or to attain a personal best? Are we simply driven to come out to support a worthy cause because it’s the right thing to do? So, why do we run?

The truth is, the reason we run has nothing to do with us at all. We run for Levi Goodall at GRADSA (Green River Area Down Syndrome Association) who loves to ride with his dad on the four-wheeler as fast as it will go. We run for Jesse Gonzalez at Dream Riders, who lets his big brother ride with him on his favorite horse, Tex. We run for Gary Latham, at Wendall Foster Campus, who loves to sing karaoke on Friday nights, and go on ridealongs with the Owensboro Police Department. We run for Eric Lamaus at Puzzle Pieces who has an enormous heart for helping others and loves going out to eat at Real Hacienda. We run for Lesley

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Blake of Team Karlie, who will mark this as the first year she will walk the Color Blast on her own and not be pushed in a jogger. This is why we run.

This year Lesley Blake will celebrate her thirtyfirst birthday walking with her family as a member of Team Blake, rather than a member of Team Karlie. “I’m not giving up Team Karlie…I just want to see if I can do this.” It seems as if Lesley has always had that spirit and the support of her family to guide her through each challenge in life.

Lesley is a bright, motivated young woman who understands her disability and the limitations it brings. So many individuals with disabilities have a hard time voicing their feelings and frustrations and are often misunderstood. It is the hope of the Blake family that, by sharing their story, they can inspire hope in others who may face similar circumstances.

dealing with the diagnosis On March 21, 1984, Carol and Terry Blake welcomed two beautiful twin girls into the world,

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community Ashley and Lesley. With a five year old daughter at home and a twin to compare her to, it did not take long to see that Lesley was developing at a different rate than Ashley. By age three and a half months, Lesley was diagnosed by the Child Evaluation Center in Louisville with mild spastic Cerebral Palsy. Although Carol says that initially “their heart dropped” and “I think we cried all the way home,” the Blake family quickly learned to adapt. With two babies that needed attention, Carol and Terry did not take turns, they simply bonded with the baby they were caring for at the time. Jennifer, the oldest, became “a little mother (who) didn’t play with dolls anymore because she had a real baby to take care of.” As they grew, Ashley learned to take care of herself and became very protective of Lesley. A desire to keep up with her twin sister, coupled with weekly therapy at the Wendall Foster Center, motivated Lesley to achieve unexpected milestones. A child that was told she would never walk or stand, learned to do so, it just took a little longer.

Although the initial diagnosis of having a child with a disability may be overwhelming, each family member must learn to embrace their new roles within the family. Be open to an understanding that there are different methods of accomplishing goals and wide-ranging timelines for success.

Accommodating an Education Preschool and elementary school were enjoyable for Lesley because she was mainstreamed in with the other students. The challenges came in sixth grade when she was labeled “LD,” or as having a learning disability. Although this label acknowledged that Lesley had a disability, she was also expected to complete courses such as Spanish and geometry, areas where she found herself struggling. In seventh grade, Lesley made the pivotal decision to go home and tell her parents that she wanted to move from LD to MMD (mild mental disability) classes. Although Lesley and her family recognized that this would not only affect her schooling, but her future as well, (LD students can earn a traditional high school diploma, where MMD students receive a completion certificate in life skills) they felt that it was the best decision for her happiness and success.

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Be an advocate for your child in their education. Understand where their strengths and weaknesses are, and know what accommodations or modifications are best to ensure their success.

Embrace repetition and consistency as necessary tools to help your child retain learned information.

A Family of Faith The Blake family credits many things to Lesley’s incredible development and drive, but first, and foremost, is their faith and their family values. Older sister Jennifer says that her father instilled in them the wisdom that, “your journey is going to be filled with difficult times, but nothing is too big for God.” Their faith and their closeness have helped them to simply view Lesley as a daughter and a sister, not as someone who was disabled. Carol says, “We were just a very close family…we went everywhere together, sports events–everything. We involved her in everything we did.” For Lesley it was most important to have fun and feel like she was part of a team. Sometimes, it involved enrolling her in activities that she could participate in, even if some of the other participants were not in the same age group.

Carol’s advice to parents is to give your children “lots of love and as many opportunities as you can.” Discover what makes them smile and find out how to engage them in these activities.

Get involved with your child in one of the many wonderful organizations we have in our community.

Limitations and Frustrations Everything has not always come easy to Lesley. Walking alone involved three major operations, months of re-training, and years of therapy. Although she feels she made the best

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community decision for her education, she was often frustrated by the fact that she was in the same room all day “like in elementary school.” There are many goals in life that Lesley would still like to attain, but she knows that some of them are beyond her abilities. She would love to be able to drive and get married and have children, like her sisters have. However, she has learned to accept the things that she can accomplish.

She has her permit, embraces the role of being an aunt, and has learned to cook and prepare small meals on her own, with her family’s understanding that there may often be a mess to clean up afterwards.

Parents and siblings should take the time to educate themselves on their child’s disability and the limitations it might cause. Together, the family can then help the child discover their feeling of independence and accomplishment.

Keep in mind that, although obstacles may come daily, together you can figure out a way to navigate over and around them.

Young Life, Lesley has been able to use her love of computers

Joys and Successes

Whether it is counting money, floating in the pool, or simply

Lesley has learned to take pride in each goal she accomplishes in life, no matter small. She works two days a week in the nursery at Walnut Memorial Baptist Church, is a volunteer leader with Apollo Young Life, has worked with the special needs youth group at Owensboro Christian Church, and is the leader of the Capernaum Club. Through

spending time with friends, provide opportunities that

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to upload photos and videos to the group’s website, and has also been able to accomplish small goals, such as spending a night away from home. Lesley’s proudest moment by far, is one that she shared with her twin sister, Ashley. Ashley planned her wedding for August 17, 2013, but, sadly, the girls’ father, Terry, passed away in July of 2012, before he could walk her down the aisle. Ashley said that she didn’t even think twice about having Lesley walk with her, “We shared everything our whole lives–why not share my wedding day?”

Both Lesley and Ashley walked down the aisle that day in beautiful white wedding dresses. Jennifer recalls, “It was absolutely the sweetest day. When we put that dress on her, the disability disappeared.”

Find areas where your child can experience success, even

in the little things, and celebrate them when they occur.

instill confidence and a sense of accomplishment.

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Melody Ann Wallace is a teacher at DCMS who finds new blessings each day in her roles as teacher, wife, mom, and step-mom.

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About the 2015 Color Blast 5K

When?

The Owensboro/Daviess County community is fortunate to have

Participants wear anything and everything white and along the

numerous organizations to help serve and enhance the quality

run/walk route, participants will be “blasted” with a safe and

of life of individuals with special needs, both young and old.

non-toxic colored powder at each mile marker and the finish

There are five local non-profit organizations involved: Puzzle

line. The color fun continues to the after party for music, food,

Pieces, Wendell Foster’s Campus for Developmental Disabilities, Dream Riders of Kentucky, Team Karlie, and Green River Area Down Syndrome Association who are collaborating together to host an event in Downtown Owensboro to honor individuals who have unique qualities and abilities.

What is the Color Blast 5K?

March 21, 2015 @ 8 a.m. at Moreland Park

The objective of the Color Blast 5K Event?

crazy fun, and a group color shower! Families, schools, church groups, friends, and business groups are all encouraged to get involved in this non-competitive 5K event to have fun and support a great cause!

The proceeds raised will directly benefit the six organizations who are contributing a portion to the WHAS Crusade for Children.

The WHAS Crusade for Children, an organization

A 5K run/walk color celebration to recognize the positive impact

based at WHAS TV studios in Louisville, KY, raise and distributes

individuals with special needs have on our lives, to acknowledge

millions of dollars in Kentucky and Indiana each year for special

their abilities, and help spread awareness from families to friends

needs children; last year they raised and distributed over 5

to individuals!

million dollars.

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high school athlete sports spotlight With warmer weather and spring sports underway, Owensboro Parent would like to recognize a male and female athlete from each of the four local high schools for this special sports issue. We asked principals and athletic directors to nominate student athletes who represented their schools well by being good role models both on and off the field. Here is list of who was nominated from each school, and what their principals, athletic directors, and coaches had to say about them:

[ Apollo High School ] Caleb Coomes is a senior on the boys basketball team who averaged 8 points and 6 rebounds a game.

Rebecca Buchannan is a senior midfielder on the girls soccer team.

“I have been coaching basketball for thirty years. I have had several young men win many awards while coaching them. These awards were for athletic, leadership, and academic endeavors. Caleb Coomes is one of the finest young men that I have ever had the pleasure of coaching. All I have ever asked of my players is to come to practice each day and give me their all. Caleb Coomes not only does this on the basketball court, but he also has accomplished this in the classroom. He currently holds a 4.0 grade point average and plans on attending medical school after he graduates from Apollo High School. Caleb has made my new coaching position at Apollo High School a smooth transition because of his leadership on and off the floor. He will be a very successful doctor one day.”

- Steve Barker, AHS Basketball Coach

“Rebecca Buchanan fully embodies everything that a coach would want his athletes to be: she is an excellent student; she is highly involved; she is a standout athlete; and she is incredibly kind and genuinely caring. To possess a combination of these characteristics is simply exceptional; furthermore, these attributes are what make Rebecca such a remarkable leader and a genuine blessing to have coached.”

- Mason Head, AHS Girls Soccer Coach

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[ daviess county High School ] Sophomore Lauren Johnson has been a key softball player since she started shortstop as an 8th grader.

Jed Arend is a junior shortstop for the Daviess County Panthers baseball team.

“Six years ago a small little girl with a huge a smile named Lauren Johnson participated in our summer softball camp. By the end of that camp the Daviess County High School coaching staff knew she had the potential to be a very special softball player. Through her tremendous dedication and work ethic, she has developed into one of the best sophomore softball players in the state. Lauren’s individual abilities on the field are only a small part of what makes up this outstanding young lady. Lauren is one of the most selfless players that I’ve have the pleasure to coach. As much as Lauren strives for individual excellence, it’s her goal to help ensure team success.

Lauren’s family has been very instrumental in developing her into a very humble young lady who has experienced much success at a very young age.”

- John Biggs, DCHS Softball Coach

“From the time that he entered our program as a 7th grader, it was easy to see that Jed was just an outstanding young man who possessed all the values necessary to make him a cornerstone of our program for years to come. He has always been an extremely mature, hard-working young man who was determined to reach his maximum potential while expecting the same of his teammates. His effort inside the school and in the community mirrors the effort that we have grown accustomed to on the baseball field over the past five years. As he steps into a true leadership role in our program, I cannot imagine a better role model for the young players following his path.”

- Brandon Dennis, DCHS Baseball Coach

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[ owensboro High School ] “Dylan Sanford is a quiet leader. What sets him apart from others is his impeccable character. He walks softly through his life demonstrating every how each of us should live our lives. Dylan always does the right thing even when the adults around him don’t know the right thing or struggle with doing what is right – Dylan just does it with no hesitation. He is immensely talented but never shows any ego or that he knows – he is gifted intellectually especially in the areas of Science and Math and is very gifted athlete. Dylan just simply gives 110 percent to everything he does and he just does it. He has more character in his little finger than most of us have in our entire hands.

In all of my years as a high school principal, Dylan Sanford is one of the finest young men I have had the privilege to know.”

“I have known Brooke Anne Bedingfield since she was a little girl. What an honor it has been to watch her grow into the fine young lady that she is. Brooke Anne is very smart and hard working but what truly sets her apart is her courage. She has a keen since of what is right and wrong and is quick to defend anyone who is being mistreated. She will work diligently to right a wrong and she has the courageous heart to fight those battles knowing the wounds and scars that may come from those battles. She is a brave young lady and she will stand tall when most other teenagers would rather shy away.”

“Our future looks very bright with such young leaders amongst us. I can sleep well at night knowing that Dylan and Brooke Anne are our future leaders of our communities.” -Anita Burnette, OHS Principal

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[ owensboro catholic high School ] Molly Thompson is a senior who was a key member and captain of this year’s OCHS regional tournament champion volleyball team. In her three year varsity career, her total stats include 1158 digs, 812 serve receptions, 69 aces, and 38 Kills.

“Molly is a very outgoing young lady with an energetic personality. She encourages and lifts others up, not only by her words, but also by her example. Her enthusiasm is contagious and not only was she an outstanding leader on the volleyball court, but she is an outstanding leader in our school.”

-Gates Settle, OCHS Principal

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As a key member and captain of the OCHS boys soccer team, Dylan Payne helped lead last season’s team to their first regional championship in many years.

“Dylan Payne is one of those kids who always seems to be in a good mood and is somebody that others want to be around. He has a calm demeanor that exhibits confidence, leadership, and most important of all, character. He was a very good role model for his soccer team, as evidenced by being named team captain, but he is also an outstanding positive presence in the school.”

-Gates Settle, OCHS Principal

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*Registration information subject to change.

For revisions and additions please contact danny@owensboroliving.com.

Tae Kwon Do/ Martial Arts HIDDEN SAMURAI

Location: 1741 Scherm Road Contact: (270) 925-2688 Fee: $65 per month per child. First week FREE. Teaching “Lil Samurais” focus and discipline, mental and physical Fitness, self-confidence, strength, and flexibility.

Mondays/Thursdays 5:30-6:15 p.m. Family discounts available.

OWENSBORO PARKS AND REC JUNIOR TAE KWON DO Location: Owensboro Parks and Recreation Administrative Center (1530 McJohnson Avenue) Contact: 270-687-8700 Fee: $25 Instructor: Angela Smith, 1st Degree Black Belt This program will help your child develop flexibility, stamina, motor skills, strength, energy, self-confidence, and balance.

Classes are once per week for six weeks for ages 5-8 and 9-12.

Saturdays, April 25 - May 30 Ages 5-8: 8-8:45 a.m. or 9-9:45 a.m.

Ages 9-12: 10-10:45 a.m.

Min/Max: 12/25

Figure Skating

THE EDGE ICE CENTER SKATING SCHOOL Location: 1400 Hickman Avenue Contact: 270-687-8720 Fees: $20 (includes 1 hour of ice time (30 minutes of instruction plus 30 minutes of practice ice), skate rental, 2 free pool passes, and 2 free rink passes.)

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Hockey

THE EDGE ICE CENTER SUMMER HOCKEY Location: 1400 Hickman Avenue Contact: 270-687-8720 Season consists of 10 games Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, June 1-July 29 Ages: 7-17 Times: 7-9 p.m.

Registration: Register through www. owensborohockey.com The Edge also offers Learn to Skate Hockey sessions.

Baseball

OWENSBORO FAMILY YMCA T-BALL Location: All practices and games take place at KWC Contact: (270) 926-9622 Fees: Members - $45, Non-Members $70 Ages 3-5 April 11-May 16 (Registration ends April 1) Practices are Tuesday & Thursday at 5:30 or 6:30 Games are played on Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.

“LI’L SLUGGERS” T-BALL Location: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church (5664 KY-56) Contact: David Rogers 270-771-4150 or da_rodgers@hotmail.com Fees: $40 per child (includes jersey, hat, trophy, team picture) Registration opens June 12 and closes July 5 (or when maximum capacity is reached).

Ages: 3-6 (must be league age by Aug. 1) Our season spans 8 weeks, July 20 – September 12, which includes 6 games and 8 practices.

OWENSBORO PARKS AND REC T-BALL LEAGUE (3-4 LEAGUE & 5-6 LEAGUE) Location: All games will be played at the Owensboro Softball Complex at Jack C. Fisher Park Contact: 270-687-8700 Fee: $45 per child (includes t-shirt and hat) Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 2 Call for parent meeting dates and times.

WESTERN CAL RIPKEN BASEBALL Location: Moreland (1215 Hickman Ave) Contact: Greg Wathen, President, 270929-3870 Boys and girls, ages 4 through 12 Registration is in February.

EASTERN CAL RIPKEN BASEBALL Location: Chautauqua Park (Bluff Avenue/Parrish) Contact: Amy Espinosa, Vice-President, 270-314-3108 Ages: Boys and girls, ages 3 through 12 Registration is in February.

SOUTHERN LITTLE LEAGUE Location: Southern Park (Scherm Road/S. Griffith Avenue) Contact: www.southernlittleleague.org Ages: Boys and girls, ages 5 through 12 Online Registration now available at www. southernlittleleague.org

OWENSBORO DAVIESS COUNTY BABE RUTH BASEBALL Contact: Chris Stallings 270-485-9554 Cost: $65 ODC Babe Ruth is open to all Daviess Co. & Owensboro residents. ODC offers three Divisions of League play (middle school, 13-16 who play for high school teams, and 14-17 prep who don’t play for high school teams). League Tournament, and National all-star competition in each age division.

Cutoff date is April 30, 2015. www.OwensboroParent.com

OWENSBORO PARKS AND REC BASEBALL CLINIC

wanting to improve.

chip.pride@live.com or

2015 Age Groups (Age as of May 1,

Murphy_404@yahoo.com

Location: Owensboro Softball

2016): Rookie (7-8 yrs), Minor (9-10

www.owensborocatholicleague.com

Complex at Jack C. Fisher Park

yrs), Major (11-12 yrs)

Fee: $75 one child, $115 two children

Contact: 270-687-8700

Season begins: August 24

same family, $145 three or more

Fee: $150 per player

Registration Deadline: Friday, August

children from the same family.

Instructor: Kentucky Wesleyan College

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Late fee of $10 per player for those that register after February 21.

Head Baseball Coach Todd Lillpop Time: 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.

THE NEXT LEVEL WOODEN BAT LEAGUE:

Min/Max: 20/40

Location: All games played in a local

Dates: June 15-19 (Monday –Friday)

park

Registration Deadline: June 5

Contact: 270-683-1354 or

OWENSBORO HIGH SCHOOL RED DEVIL BASEBALL CAMP

Ages: 8-14

Divisions: Pee Wee, Rookie Baseball, Minor Baseball, Major Baseball

tnlsportsfacility@gmail.com

Contact: For registration information,

OWENSBORO PARKS & REC FALL BASEBALL LEAGUE

Boys & girls: 8 & Under, 10 & Under, 14

contact Randy Bryant 270-686-1130

& Under, 17 & Under

or email randy.bryant@owensboro.

Location: Owensboro Softball

Registration is in July

kyschools.us

Complex at Jack C. Fisher Park

Each participant gets a wooden bat

July 20th – 23rd

Contact: 270-687-8700

Summer Youth Camp (Elementary Hitting Camp and Middle

Designed for t-ball players moving

OWENSBORO CATHOLIC YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE

up to machine pitch, machine pitch

Contact: info@

break)

moving up to live pitch, or players just

owensborocatholicleague.com,

Fee: $52

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School Hitting Camp during Christmas

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Softball

Registration Deadline: June 5 Instructor: Brescia University Head Softball Coach Traci Smith

Contact: 270-683-1354 or tnlsportsfacility@gmail.com Open try-outs in late fall; team travels regionally in the Winter, Spring & Summer.

6 & Under, 8 & Under, 10 & Under, 12 & Under (Space is limited)

DAVIESS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH FASTPITCH CAMP

OWENSBORO HIGH SCHOOL RED DEVIL YOUTH SOFTBALL CAMP

June 22-25 For grades 2-8 Updates and registration information will be posted on the DCHS softball website.

Contact: Randy Bryant 270-686-1130 or email randy.bryant@owensboro.kyschools.us Defensive Camp and Hitting Camp in November

THE NEXT LEVEL FAST PITCH TRAVEL SOFTBALL TEAM

OWENSBORO PARKS AND REC FAST PITCH SOFTBALL CLINIC Location: Owensboro Softball Complex at Jack C. Fisher Park Contact: (270)687-8700 Fee: $150 per player The Owensboro Parks and Recreation Department is proud to partner with Brescia University Softball Team to offer instructions to area players.

Ages: 8-14 Dates: June 15-19 (Monday –Friday) Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Min/Max: 20/40

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OWENSBORO CATHOLIC YOUTH SOFTBALL LEAGUE Contact: info@ owensborocatholicleague.com, chip.pride@live.com or Murphy_404@yahoo.com www.owensborocatholicleague.com Fee: $75 one child, $115 two children same family, $145 three or more children from the same family.

Late fee of $10 per player for those that register after February 21.

Divisions: 8U Softball, 10U Softball, 13U Softball

Player evaluations for Softball -03/07/2015 @ OCHS 8:30 – 2:00

Soccer

OWENSBORO UNITED SOCCER CLUB Location: Thompson-Berry Soccer Complex (1 Carter Road/60W) Fees: $30 for U4, $50 for U6 and $70 for U7-U12.

U4 and U6 play games on Saturdays U7 to U12 Academy practices on Mondays and Thursdays and plays matches on Saturdays.

Online registration is NOW open via the link at www.owensborounited.com or pick up a form at Legend’s.

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EAST COUNTY SOCCER LEAGUE Location: Heritage Christian Field (3585 Thurston Dermont Road) Contact: 270-314-4555 or email benhoak@gmail.com for late registration.

Fee: $30 Ages 5-13 Season begins March 21 First practice is set for Tuesday, March 10, with our first game scheduled for Saturday, March 21. The season will run through May 23 with two weekends off for Spring Break. For those new to ECSL, we have three divisions of players based on age. Each division will play one game every Saturday morning on the field at Heritage Christian School. The lower division will practice before their game on Saturday, and the two upper divisions will practice on Tuesday evenings with an optional scrimmage on Thursday evenings.

(Practices are also at Heritage. The lower division will also practice on Tuesdays the first two weeks of the season until games begin.) Players must turn 5 before practice begins on March 10 and may not turn 14 before the end of the season on May 23.

Registration Deadline February 18 www.facebook.com/eastcountysoccer

OWENSBORO PARKS AND REC CHALLENGER SPORTS BRITISH SOCCER CAMP Location: Thompson Berry Park Contact: 270-687-8700 June 15-19 Camp includes FREE ball & T-shirt Register on-line at www.challengersports. com

BRESCIA UNIVERSITY MEN’S SOCCER CAMPS AND CLINICS Location: Brescia University Soccer Complex at KAMUF Park (5400 Todd Bridge Road) Contact: Jon Evan 270-686-2116 or by e-mail at jon.evan@brescia.edu. For Team Camp info, 904-370-3275 or by e-mail at owtfit@aol.com.

OWTFIT Team Camp: Thursday through Sunday format with matches on Sunday.

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OWTFIT Goalkeeper Training Program: July, 24-25 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. to conclude with a Keeper War Tournament on Sunday, July 26.

OWTFIT Men’s Soccer College Prep (ID) Clinic: The clinic is open to high school players (grades 9-12) and older interested in playing at the collegiate level.

Sunday, July 19, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

SPORTSTUTOR TRAINING Location: 1316 Alsop Lane Contact: ty@sportstutor.net Phone : 270-570-0303 At SportsTutor, the mission is to develop subtle, expressive, creative players through solid understanding and execution of fundamental techniques with objective evaluation. Dates to be announced.

IPLAY SOCCER CAMP Location: OHS Soccer Complex Bittle Road July 7-9 (6:30 - 8:00 p.m.)

Boys and girls, completed Kindergarden through 5th grade Sign-up at www.fbcowb.org/iPlay

DAVIESS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BOY’S AND GIRL’S SOCCER CAMP Location: Deer Park Soccer Complex Contact: David.sandifer@daviess. kyschools.us Fees: $60 per camper (Players will receive a ball and t-shirt as part of camp.)

July 27-July 31 (8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.)

Ages 4-12 years Sign-up and registration through July 27; registration form can be downloaded.

OWENSBORO HIGH SCHOOL RED DEVIL YOUTH SOCCER CAMPS Contact: Randy Bryant 270-686-1130 or email randy.bryant@owensboro. kyschools.us Boys Soccer Spring Skills Camp April 20th – 23rd Summer Youth Camp June 15th – 18th Girls Soccer Spring Skills Camp April 20th – 23rd Summer Youth Camp June 15th – 18th

Football

DAVIESS COUNTY YOUTH FOOTBALL Location: At Waymond Morris Park (5200 Todd Bridge Road) Contact: Chris Stallings (270) 485-9554 Fees: Register online at www.

ODCYOUTHSPORTS.COM (and then hit ODC Youth Football) March 1st to June 1 for ONLY $20 Dollars! Regular cost $30.

Open to all residents of Owensboro and Daviess County ages 4-12.

Flag League: 5 & 6 yrs old Rookie League: 7,8,9 yrs old JV League: 9,10,11 yrs old Varsity: (middle school) 11,12,13 yr old before Aug 1st.

KIDS FOOTBALL LEAGUE (KFL) Location: TBA Contact: Todd Humphreys at 270-929-1236 Online registration begins March 7 at www.kidsfootballleague.com.

Live registrations will be July 11-12 and 18-19

KWC YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP (IN COOPERATION WITH KFL) Contact: Coach Brent Holsclaw at 270-302-8373 Fees: $80.00 for each participant. $70.00 if registered before June 1.

Monday July 6 through Thursday July 9, 2015 Times 9 a.m.to 12 p.m.

NON-CONTACT Fundamental Camp All participants will receive Camp T-Shirt and season pass to all KWC Football Home Games.

DCHS YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP Location: Daviess County High School Contact: Matt Brannon (270)852-7300 or matt.brannon@daviess.kyschools.us July 13 – 15 (8 – 11 a.m.)

Ages K-8: Group 1 will be K-4th grade & Group 2 will be 5th-8th grade Register by calling DCHS

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APOLLO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL CAMP Contact: Daniel Crume 270-852-7100 or daniel.crume@daviess.kyschools.us Fees: $40 per camper ($20 for each additional child from the same immediate family) June 15-18, 2015 Grades K - 8 Registration will be at the front office of AHS

OWENSBORO HIGH SCHOOL RED DEVILS SUMMER YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP Contact: Randy Bryant 270-686-1130 or email randy.bryant@owensboro. kyschools.us June 8 – 11

Kindergarten League Location: Settle Memorial Contact: Aimee Keith 270-684-4226 Boys 1st – 6th grade league Location: Bellvue Contact: 270-685-5103 1st – 8th grade Location: Owensboro Christian Contact: Josh Lambert 270-852-2612 Registration opens in September.

Practice starts after Thanksgiving through December. Games are January and February.

4-HIM BASKETBALL Location: Lewis Lane Baptist Church (2600 Lewis Lane) Contact: 270-684-4266 or david@ lewislanebc.org Boys and girls ages 5yr-5th grade

Basketball

THE NEXT LEVEL BASKETBALL ACADEMY

Fees: $65

Contact: 270-683-1354 or

UPWARD BASKETBALL

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tnlsportsfacility@gmail.com Fees: $75 per person (subject to change) Seasonal leagues (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) 8-10 weeks long, 2 nights a week Boys and girls, 1-8th grades (2-3rd grade division, 4-5th grade division, middle school division)

APOLLO HIGH SCHOOL EAGLE BOY’S BASKETBALL CAMP Contact: Steve Barker 270-852-7100 steve.barker@daviess.kyschools.us Fees: $50.00 per camper (2nd child $40, 3rd Child $30) June 1-2-3, 2015 (8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)

Ages / Grade 3rd – 7th

OWENSBORO HIGH SCHOOL RED DEVILS CAMP Contact: Randy Bryant 270-686-1130 or email randy.bryant@owensboro. kyschools.us Boys Basketball Summer Youth Camp June 15th – 18th

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(Also Fall Break Skills Camp) Girls Basketball Summer Youth Camp June 8th – 11th (Also Fall Break Skills Camp and Black Friday Camp)

Swimming

OWENSBORO PARKS & REC LEARN TO SWIM CLASSES Location: Cravens and Combest pool Contact: 270-687-8700 Fee: $40 (Includes 45 minutes of instruction, 15 minutes of free swim, 2 free Edge Ice Center passes and free swimming on Saturdays at either pool location.)

Ages: 5 and above Dates: 4 sessions through June/July, Monday-Friday Min/Max: 4/20 ***Preschool aquatics and Parent/Tot free swims also available.

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OWENSBORO MARLINS Locations: Owensboro Health Healthpark (1006 Ford Avenue) Contact: Patsy Duke at 270 302-6469 or pduke@gmail.com.

Owensboro Marlins is a USA Swimming year round competitive swim team offering high quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities. Children are welcome to join at any time during the season, but please be aware that the other children will have been practicing since September.

Registration forms can be found on the website www.owensboromarlins.com under “contact us” tab.

VELOCITY SWIM CLUB Location: Hines Center (1 Wellness Place, near Philpot) Contact: Leslie Angermeier at 812-2049595 Velocity offers a guided age-group youth program for children 5 and up, divided into 7 groups from the beginning swimmer to

the most competitive and skilled swimmer.

Registration can be found online at www. velocityswimclubky.com.

OWENSBORO FAMILY YMCA PROGRESSIVE GROUP SWIM LESSONS (AGES 3 AND UP) Location: 900 Kentucky Parkway Contact: 270-926-9622 Fees: Members - $30 Non-Members $60 March 10 – April 2 Registration ends March 6 April 14 – May 7 Registration ends April 10 May 12 – June 4 Registration ends May 8 Class times are either 4:30-5:15 p.m. or 5:30-6:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays

OWENSBORO HIGH SCHOOL RED DEVIL SWIMMING CAMP Contact: Randy Bryant 270-686-1130 or email randy.bryant@owensboro. kyschools.us Devilfish Swim Camp April 14, 16, 21, 23

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Bowling

DIAMOND LANES YOUTH BOWLING LEAGUES Location: Diamond Lanes South (410 Carlton Dr) and Diamond Lanes Midtown (1901 Triplett St) Contact: 270-685-2695 or request league information at www. diamondlanes.net Ages 3-20 Boys and girls play together Leagues start in May and September at both our locations.

Wrestling

OWENSBORO FAMILY YMCA YOUTH WRESTLING Location: 900 Kentucky Parkway Contact: 270-926-9622 Fees: Members $80 / Non-Members $100 Grades 2-5 February 17 – April 23 Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m.- 7 p.m.

Golf

THE FIRST TEE OF OWENSBORO Location: Ben Hawes Golf Course Contact: Charles Whelan, PGA 270302-8402 Cost: Annual Fee: $50, Session Fee: $40 (Approx. 7 week classes) Ages: 5-18 Summer Session: June 15 – July 28

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Fall Session: August 17 –September 29 Call for times.

OWENSBORO PARKS & REC JUNIOR GOLF CAMPS INTRO TO GOLF Location: Session 1 - Hillcrest Golf Course Session 2 – Ben Hawes Golf Course Contact: 270-687-8700 Fee: $40 per person, includes range balls, gifts and prizes Instructors: Dale Rouse – 17th year as Golf Instructor and former golf coach Dates: Session 1- June 8-12 Session 2 June 15-19; Call for times.

Registration Deadline May 29 & June 5

Tennis

OWENSBORO DAVIESS COUNTY TENNIS ASSOCIATION’S NEWLY CONSTRUCTED CENTRE COURT Contact: www.owensborotennis.org or call 270-240-4213 Centre Court features 6 indoor plus 9 outdoor tennis courts and will be opening in March. Located off Bittel Road, adjacent to Shifley Park, the tennis facility offers programs, lessons and camps for everyone—age 4 to adults.

CENTRE COURT pros will be adding and expanding program offerings throughout the spring, summer and fall. Adult programs range from private lessons to group clinics to specialized cardio

workouts. Below is a sampling of junior programs available. Tennis is a lifetime sport—so get in the game!

Junior Tennis Group Lessons: The yearround Tennis Professionals at Centre Court develop a strategic, progressive approach to tennis that gets kids playing quickly and having fun! The program begins with kids learning to play and spans to high school and tournament players who hope to play college tennis.

Smashers: This class is held on a 36-ft. court incorporating mini-nets. The focus is hand-eye coordination, balance and agility. Using small tennis rackets and soft red tennis balls, pros play games with kids to help them learn how to track a moving ball and respond to it using a racquet.

Using kid-sized nets and courts, players learn how to rally (hit the ball over the net again and again).

Hot Shots: Players at this level use a slightly bigger court (60-ft.) and smaller orange ball. Players will learn basic tennis strokes and strategies. They will gain more stroke consistency with faster drills and how to direct shots away from their opponents. Included is a 5-10 min. fitness training that helps players control large muscle groups for better coordination, agility and balance.

Junior Development: This offers a quick overview of basic strokes and strategies.

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development is emphasized including use of angles, spin, depth, control and moving the opponent. Young players develop an understanding of the opponent’s strengths and weaknesses and learn to incorporate these tactics in attacking and defending their position. Game and match play are part of every lesson.

High Performance: High Performance players should have extensive match play or tournament experience and participation requires permission from the Director of Tennis. High Performance clinic runs Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The cost is $30 per clinic for members and $40 for non-members.

These clinics run year ‘round, except during tennis season (March to May).

Cheerleading

UPWARDS CHEERLEADING Fees: $70 Registration opens in September.

Practice starts after Thanksgiving through December. Games are January and February.

Kindergarten League Location: Settle Memorial Contact: Aimee Keith 270-684-4226 1st – 6th grade league Location: Bellvue Contact: Dan Bitters 270-685-5103 1st – 8th grade Location: Owensboro Christian Contact: Josh Lambert 270-852-2612

DAVIESS COUNTY YOUTH FOOTBALL CHEERLEADING Contact: Sarah Price at 270-929-0681.

CHEER ZONE Contact: cheerzoneinc@hotmail.com Competitive all-star traveling teams for ages 5 years - 18 years. Tryouts are in late April/early May for each season. The season runs from May to late March. Dates will be posted early April at www.cheerzone.com

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DAVIESS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL CHEER CLINIC July 21-24 For Ages: 3 -12 Years Sign up on first day of clinic or Make checks payable to: DCHS Cheer Mail To: Tammy Morgan, DCHS Cheer Coach 4532 Bridle Ridge Ct. Owensboro, Ky. 42303

OWENSBORO HIGH SCHOOL RED DEVIL CHEER CAMP Contact: Randy Bryant 270-686-1130 or email randy.bryant@owensboro. kyschools.us July 14 – 17

Gymnastics

OWENSBORO GYMNAST Contact: 270-926-3491 Monthly gymnastic sessions for a variety of skill levels and ages. These sessions are offered year round and you can sign up any time. The sessions last for 1 month; meeting once weekly for 1 hour. (*all classes meet during the week in the afternoon and evening) Pre-School: age 2 (potty-trained) to 6 years; for beginners, learning structured gymnastics with lots of fun.

Recreational Gymnastics: age 6 to high school; for those looking to gain experience in floor gymnastics, balance beam, vault and bars.

Tumbling: age 8 to high school; for those interested in floor gymnastics.

Dance

intensive from June 23rd thru July 23rd, includes Training the Stars of Tomorrow and Workshops with Contemporary Technique.

OWENSBORO DANCE THEATRE, INC. Contact: www.owensborodancetheatre. org, call or email 270-684-9580 or odt1982@gmail.com.

ODT is the only 501c3 dance company in Western Kentucky. ODT presents Wiggle, Giggle, and Pretend and Spa la la, weeklong camps for students 3-11 years old, July 6-10th & 13-17th.

MUSICK STUDIOS Location: 411 East 2nd Street Contact: 270-688-8908 Hip-Hop, Ballet, Lyrical Hip-Hop, Boys Street, and Step.

Ages 2/3 through Adults.

The dance season runs from August to May, culminating in an all-studio Showcase at the RiverPark Center Open registration runs May through July.

Registration forms are found on website at www.musickstudios.com.

Volleyball

OWENSBORO HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL CAMPS Contact: Randy Bryant 270-686-1130 or email randy.bryant@owensboro. kyschools.us February Onsite After School Camp March Onsite After School Camp June 1st – 4th Summer Skills Camp

JOHNSONS DANCE STUDIO

Multi Sports Training

Location: 2705 Breckenridge Street Contact: www.johnsonsdancestudio. com. call or email 270- 684-9580 or johnsonsdance@gmail.com.

Offers classes from 2 years old to adults in the genres of ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, and hip hop. “Nurturing the Creative Spirit”, the theme for summer

Location: The Next Level Indoor Sports Facility, 105 Carlton Drive Contact: 270-683-1354 or tnlsportsfacility@gmail.com 6 week course offered year round (meets

THE NEXT LEVEL SPEED & AGILITY: STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

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twice a week) Pre and post testing included Ages: 8-18 Boys and girls Individual and/or groups pricing available

GREEN RIVER TRI Contact: Jan Ward (270)315-9898 or Karen Hobelmann (410)961-4432 or email greenrivertriclub@gmail.com Parent/athlete meeting on Wednesday, March 18 at 6:30 pm at Legend’s (325 Park Plaza D) Green River Tri is a kids’ triathlon team/club Ages: 7-16.

Looking for a unique way to engage your child in the areas

of physical fitness and social acuity? How about giving them the opportunity to learn a skill whose benefits will last a lifetime?

If so, then look no further than Musick Studios. Since 2008, when LeAnne Musick founded her dance studio in Downtown Owensboro, to being recognized as the Owensboro Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year in 2015, that’s exactly what Musick Studios has provided for countless students.

Having witnessed firsthand the difference that dance can

make in a child’s life, Musick stresses that dance is more than just a physical activity, but also provides a level of mental strength and stability. By learning and perfecting their skills in the dance studio, students are encouraged and empowered in other areas of life, as well. Says Musick, “I want our city to know that I truly care about

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all of the kids in Owensboro, and I would like to make a difference

Salvation Army gym located at 2nd Street & South Ewing Rd Speed, agility, strength, power, endurance, quickness, explosiveness, coordination, stability, acceleration, jumping, core strength, and stability Age groups, training session schedules, and other information can be found on the DSP Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/dynastysportsperformancetraining For more information, email dynastyspt@gmail.com or contact Damarcus at 904-400-8096.

in their life some way and somehow.”

Musick Studios offers one-hour classes for students from 4

years of age to adults. Classes are held Monday through Friday from 4:00-7:00 p.m., offering the following dance styles: hiphop; lyrical; step; boys street; and ballet. You can be added to the registration wait list by calling 270-688-8908. Also visit their website, www.MusickStudios.com, for more information on classes, registration, and scheduling.

Horseback Riding

PLEASANT VALLEY STABLES Location: 4762 Pleasant Valley Road Philpot, KY42366 Contact: 270-244-0040 or www.pleasantvalleystables.com Fees: $45 per one hour lesson $35 per half-hour lesson

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owensboro dermatology: a strategy for sun safety As providers and parents, we know that playing outdoors is

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an extremely important activity for all children. With all the distractions of televisions, computers and video games, some

Cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses.

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Select clothes made with a tight weave; they protect

fresh air and sun are extremely important for the overall health,

better than clothes with a looser weave. (Not sure which

well-being and development of your growing child.

is which? Hold it up to see how much light shines through.

The less light, the better.)

As skin experts, we always take certain general

precautions for our families and recommend you do the

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same! Here’s advice for those who want to get the most out of sporting life, without risking sun damage and skin cancer.

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sunny ones, as 70-80% of UV rays go through clouds.

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Seek the shade. Outdoors, it’s best to engage in sports and other activities before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. If possible, urge coaches and teaches to follow this schedule.

Remember that overcast days are not much safer than Keep newborns out of the sun. Find shade under a tree, a an umbrella, or the stroller canopy.

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Examine your child’s skin regularly, and go for a professional examination if you see any changing moles.

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Do not allow your children to burn.

Remember, melanoma can run in families. If a close relative

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Apply sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher everyday,

has had melanoma, a child should be taken to a dermatologist

summer, spring, winter and fall, not matter what your skin

once or twice a year, starting at age ten, or earlier if he/she

color.

has any moles. Make sure everyone knows how to protect

Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to the entire body

his or her skin and eyes. And always remember to set a good

30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours

example to practicing sun safety yourself.

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and after swimming, sweating, or drying off with a towel.

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pediatric dentistry of owensboro: an athlete’s guide to dental emergencies Your child’s risk for dental injuries can be greatly reduced

the tooth in a container of milk, saliva or water. Get to

by following a few simple rules. First, make sure your

the pediatric dental office immediately.

children wear helmets when skating or riding bicycles, scooters, and skateboards. Second, always wear

Fractured or chipped tooth: Contact your pediatric

mouthguards and facemasks when playing contact

dentist immediately. Quick action can save the tooth,

sports.

prevent infection and reduce the need for more extensive dental treatment. If you can find the broken fragment,

In the event of a dental injury, you should contact your

place it in milk or water and bring it with you to the dental

pediatric dentist immediately. Listed below, we have

office.

provided a guide for handling dental injuries.

Severe blow to the head with possible jaw fracture: You should seek immediate medical attention. A head injury

Knocked out baby tooth: Contact your pediatric dentist

can be life threatening. Remember a medical team may

as soon as possible. The tooth should not be reimplanted

reach you faster than you can get to the hospital.

because of subsequent damage to the developing permanent tooth.

Finally, be prepared. The success of dental treatment after trauma is often dependent on timely action. When

Knocked out permanent tooth: Find the tooth and gently

your child needs urgent dental treatment, your pediatric

rinse with water. Do not scrub or use soap. If possible,

dentist stands ready to help. Please keep the emergency

replace the tooth in the socket immediately. If not, place

number available and convenient.

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heritage christian school? a christian worldview All of us have a worldview, which simply means we view the world in a certain way. While some see a random arrangement of forces and events that have no purpose, at Heritage Christian School, we gladly hold to a distinctly Christian worldview. This means we view the world – including education – through the eyes of the Creator who made it all and sustains it all.

Our teachers approach every subject from the biblical perspective that all truth is God’s truth – for example, math works because God established certain absolutes that never change. It’s not that we simply begin each day with prayer and a brief devotion, or that we have chapel every week, although we do those things. What makes our education Christian is that we acknowledge the Lordship of Christ in every facet of the educational process.

a solid, proven curriculum As a Christian school, we draw most of our curriculum materials from Christian publishers as well as the best materials from other sources. Every spring our students take nationally standardized achievement tests (currently, Terra Nova 3rd Edition published by McGraw Hill). Scores from these tests are reported in national percentiles, with 50 being the national average and 80 marking the top 20% of students nationwide.

The chart below shows the average total battery score (Reading, Language and Math) over the last 19 years for each grade at HCS. We’re very grateful to God for such a good academic record!

Grade First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Eighth

National % 87.3 80.7 82.3 79 80.3 80.5 83.4 87.4

In addition to our basic curriculum, we offer several extracurricular activities to round out our program. www.OwensboroParent.com

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Accelerated Reader Pizza Hut Book It Program Scripps National Spelling Bee Middle School Electives every Monday Boys Basketball (Middle School) Co-Ed Cross Country Elementary Music and Art Classes Library Keyboarding

a loving, disciplined environment The right environment is critical to the learning process.

While every teacher lends his or her own personality to their classroom, we strive to maintain both a structured and flexible setting in which our students can excel. Having clearly defined standards of behavior means that our teachers have more time to teach and our students are less hindered as they learn. Knowing that our standards mean something and will be consistently and lovingly applied lends a great deal of stability to our program.

qualified, experienced faculty We look for teachers who are godly – whose lives consistently display the truth we seek to set before our students. We also look for gifted teachers – those who are equipped by God with those abilities and graces that suit them for classroom instruction. We also desire teachers with a college degree. By God’s goodness, our present faculty averages 17 years each at Heritage Christian School.

beginning 32nd year of operation Heritage Christian School was born in the fall of 1984 out of a desire to create a learning environment marked by academic excellence, Christian character development and loving discipline. We began with 12 kindergarten students and added one grade per year until we reached the eighth grade.

Our present enrollment of just under 200 students in pre-school through the eighth grade has come gradually over the years by the blessing of God. OP

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the education foundation

“Education is the foundation upon which we build our future.” - Christine Gregoire And early childhood education is the foundation upon which a child’s entire academic career is built.

We are fortunate in our community to have strong school districts that provide quality programs in the area of early childhood education.

Those early years are essential in giving a child a good start along the road to lifelong learning!

Preschool is much more than “babysitting.” Dedicated professionals work closely with young children to develop curiosity, self-expression and creativity; develop problem-solving skills; increase the child’s attention span; introduce concepts to build a foundation for reading and math; and improve language development and communication skills.

In addition, a quality preschool program provides opportunities for a child to develop social skills, such as sharing and helping; and builds self-esteem, self-confidence, independence and responsibility.

Most of all, children who attend preschool will begin kindergarten with an advantage that continues, year after year, throughout the child’s educational experience.

Preschool and kindergarten registration are open weekdays, March 20 through April 2, at all public elementary schools in Owensboro and

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Children must be 5 years old by Oct. 1, 2015, to register for kindergarten (birthday must be on or before Oct. 1, 2010). Parents have the option of waiting until the child is 6 by Oct. 1, 2015, to enroll in kindergarten.

Children must be 4 years old by Aug. 1, 2015, to qualify for the 4-year-old income eligibility program (birthday must be on or before Aug. 1, 2011).

Children must be 3 years old by Aug. 1, 2015, to qualify for the Head Start program (birthday must be on or before Aug. 1, 2012).

Children with a delay or disability may enter preschool upon their third birthday.

Preschool is offered in morning and afternoon sessions, Monday through Thursday each week. (Fee-based preschool programs are available for children who do not meet income or delay/disability eligibility requirements.)

Free bus transportation is provided. Breakfast and lunch are also available. For more information, call Daviess County Public Schools at (270) 852-7000; Owensboro Public Schools/Hager Preschool at (270) 686-1125; or visit your neighborhood elementary school.

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learning for the love of

“The greatest sign of success for a teacher… is to be able to say, ‘the children are now working as if I did not exist.’” – Dr. Maria Montessori

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magine a group of students working side-by-side in a classroom, all engaged in different tasks, all completely engrossed in their work, interested in what they are learning and receiving individual instruction from the teacher. There is little misbehavior, no chaos, and quiet contentment. This is a Montessori classroom.

At Owensboro’s very own Maximilian Montessori Academy (MMA), this is what happens each day. MMA is an excellent educational option for the community, and is dedicated to helping each child reach his or her potential by teaching not only academics, but also morals, character, and basic life skills.

Dr. Maria Montessori was a pioneer in education, and founded a method of instruction that facilitates independent exploration and allows for individual mastery of concepts. In her studies, Maria Montessori observed that given developmentally-appropriate materials and the freedom to follow their interests, children will teach themselves. The goal of Montessori education is to encourage a child’s natural capacity for learning, with the teacher serving as a guide.

In a Montessori classroom, students are valued as unique individuals; they develop a sense of order, concentration skills, and become self-monitors; they are part of a close community and get to know one another; and they are taught to self-correct and learn from their errors. Students learn innovation and critical-thinking skills, essential for surviving in the current workplace.

How is Montessori different from traditional learning?

The Montessori method emphasizes learning through all five senses, not just through listening, watching, or reading. Children in a Montessori setting learn at their own individual pace. The Montessori classroom contains specially designed, manipulative materials for all areas of learning. Students learn by receiving individual lessons from the teacher and by making discoveries with the materials, which cultivates concentration, self-discipline, and a love of learning.

How do the Montessori materials help the students?

When children see Montessori materials, they are drawn to explore them with their senses. Materials are multi-faceted and can be used repeatedly at different levels of development. Montessori materials use real objects and actions to translate abstract ideas into concrete form.

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What happens in a Montessori classroom?

Upon entering a Montessori classroom, the first thing one sees is children hard at work, completely engrossed in various learning activities. Some are working on bead frames, some are working on group projects, while others are quietly reading. Brightly-colored materials are found throughout the classrooms, as well as students’ original artwork and even a guinea pig or two. The Montessori classroom is inviting and interactive.

Is there structure in a Montessori classroom?

There is a balance of freedom and responsibility. Basic classroom rules dictate that a student is free to choose activities, but is responsible to balance choice and time to cover the curriculum. Each student has a plan or goal for the day. Students may choose the order in which they complete their work, as long as it is all completed by the end of the day.

Why do the classes have mixed ages?

One of the hallmarks of the Montessori method is that children of mixed ages work together in the same class. Age groupings are based on developmental planes. Because the work is individual, children progress at their own pace; there is cooperation rather than competition between students. Younger children learn from the older children and older children naturally become classroom leaders.

What ages of children does MMA serve?

MMA teaches students from preschool through high school.

Does MMA have summer programs?

Yes. MMA provides an eight-week summer program that allows students to have fun while they learn. During these weeks, we will inspire children to learn to cook, to perform science experiments, to become artists, to be more efficient in math, and to grow a garden.

Each week of our summer program is dedicated to a different topic.

The schedule is flexible, so children can sign up for all eight weeks or just one. We want each child to have a fun summer while learning at the same time!

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budget friendly

spring break

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Whether you want to explore a new city or lounge on the beach, you can beat the winter blues with some budget-friendly spring break planning.

While much of the country is still knee deep in snow and frigid temperatures, there is no better time to plan a spring break escape! Many popular destinations book up months in advance or hike prices for snowbirds desperate for some warmth and sunshine, but a great spring break vacation can be planned quickly and doesn’t need to burden your wallet.

Budget for relaxation now Establish a budget now to avoid spending that could set you back. For those who need a little assistance setting aside some extra cash, there are personal finance tools that make it easy to estimate how much an upcoming trip might cost and help you cut back so you can afford your vacation. They can also tell you how much you need to save each month to reach your travel budget and encourage you to stick to a savings program so you can lounge comfortably on the beach.

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Rethink the hotel When searching for a place to rest your head, broaden the hotel search to include vacation rentals, private homes or hostels.

These options are often more affordable than hotels, especially if you are traveling with a large group or need to split costs. They also have the added benefit of a kitchen, so you don’t have to eat every meal on your trip at a restaurant.

Check resort special offer pages

Theme parks are a popular spring break destination. Plan early and shop for bargains on special offer pages at the resort of your choice. Just make sure the date of your visit isn’t blacked out (many resorts don’t offer discounted rates during popular travel times). If you belong to an automobile club, ask the place where you are staying if they accept the club discount.

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Stay near vacation hot spots When choosing a getaway, consider locations that are in close proximity to bigger, popular destinations. These adjoining spots are usually just as beautiful as their more well-known neighbors but can be more affordable and less crowded. For example, Daytona Beach, Fla., is a popular spring break destination, but 50 miles north of Daytona is St. Augustine, which has a great family-friendly beach.

Volunteer More people are skipping the beaches on spring break and budgeting in time to help those in need – a movement known as “voluntourism.” New Orleans is a popular destination for voluntourists of all ages because visitors can combine the sightseeing the Big Easy has to offer with community service in areas still recovering from Hurricane Katrina. Voluntourism

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programs do charge fees to cover the meals for participants, but it’s often significantly less than what you’d pay for more traditional spring break trips. If you itemize taxes, you may be able to write-off expenses for your charitable travel.

Enjoy the great outdoors National parks in the United States and Canada fill up in the summer. Campsites are usually tough to secure, and prices are at their peak, but spring is a good time to see some of the greatest natural treasures without huge crowds. Parks within a day’s drive of larger urban areas may still get crowded during spring break, but most don’t approach peak attendance until summer.

Don’t let planning a relaxing spring break getaway leave you stressed. Follow these tips to enjoy a well-deserved, and walletfriendly, vacation.

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the kids eat free list

Mondays

Bob Evans – free kids meals with the

Catfish Willy’s - $1.99 kids meal with the

purchase of adult meal for kids 12 and

purchase of adult meal

younger; kids get a special treat of icing their own cookie

Grandy’s - 99¢ kids meals with the purchase of regular adult meal

purchase Red Lobster – free kids meal with coupon available on website or Facebook page

of adult meal entrée purchase from 3 – 9 p.m. for kids 10

Pizza Hut – 1 free child buffet with the

years and younger

purchase of adult buffet from 5 – 8 p.m. at

TGI Fridays – free kids meal with the purchase of adult entrée for kids 12 years and younger

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s – free kids meal with the purchase of adult entrée from 4 – 8 p.m. for kids 12 years and younger

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Fazoli’s - 99¢ kids meals with the purchase

Shoney’s – 2 free kids meals per adult

Tuesdays

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Denny’s – 2 free kids meals per adult meal

the South Frederica location.

Red Lobster – free kids meal with coupon available on website or Facebook page Salsarita’s – free kids meal with the purchase of $5 or more adult entrée; dine in only

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Wednesday

Saturday

Ole South Barbecue – 2 free kids meals per

Maloney’s – free kids meals from

adult meal purchase for kids 12 and younger

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Red Lobster – free kids meal with coupon

Texas Roadhouse – 2 free kids meals per

available on website or Facebook page

adult entrée from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Thursday

Sunday

Bee Bop’s – free kids meal with the purchase of

Briarpatch – 1 free kids meal per adult

adult meal after 5 p.m. for kids 12 and younger

entrée for kids 10 and younger

Captain D’s – 2 free kids meals with adult

Maloney’s – free kids meals from

meal purchase; dine in only

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Red Lobster – free kids meal with coupon

Salsarita’s – free kids meal with the purchase

available on website or Facebook page

of $5 or more adult entrée; dine in only

Ryan’s - 99¢ kids buffet for children 11 years

Texas Roadhouse – 2 free kids meals per

and younger

adult entrée from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

*The Kids Eat Free list is subject to change. Please contact restaurants to ensure their participation.

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march 2015 Informing parents about fun, local events is a priority for Owensboro Parent. Our magazine compiles events from across the city and county. So when your family is looking for something to do, check out the Owensboro Parent calendar, where you will find information on local events, including event descriptions, locations, dates, times and price.

Want to include your event? Contact the editor at ashley@owensboroparent.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 1 JIM HENSON’S DINOSAUR TRAIN LIVE “Buddy’s Big Adventure” DINOSAUR TRAIN embraces and celebrates the fascination that preschoolers have with both dinosaurs and trains. The series encourages basic scientific thinking skills as the audience learns about life science, natural history and paleontology.

Come join Buddy, Tiny, Shiny, Don and all of their friends and family in this upbeat interactive, multi-media live trip back to the Mesozoic! DINOSAUR TRAIN LIVE! takes the whole family back in time to an age when dinosaurs roamed the earth….and rode in trains! Through interactivity, music and laughter DINOSAUR TRAIN – LIVE! will have kids up and dancing in the aisles!” From 2– 4 p.m.; RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess Street; (270) 687-2787.

MONDAY, MARCH 2 FREE STORYTIME WEE READ for ages 2 and

younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3 U-BOUNCE TODDLER TUESDAY; All must wear socks; Children 5 and under get in for $5 all night; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must wear socks; $7 per child, children under 2 are free, unless they are the only child, adults

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always free; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 5 FREE STORYTIME WEE READ for ages 2 and younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

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.

FREE SATURDAY MORNING LIVE!

FRIDAY, MARCH 6 HOME & GARDEN SHOW This is the second year for the Home Builders Association Home & Garden Show at the Owensboro Convention Center for our annual Home & Garden Show. This state-of-the-art facility has excellent accessibility and outstanding design for our show. We are looking forward to shaking-off the cold of winter and helping homeowners plan their spring and summer projects as your business heats up! 5- 9 p.m.; Owensboro Convention Center, 501 West 2nd Street; (270) 687-8800.

FREE SPOTLIGHT SERIES FEATURING MAKENNA

& BROCK This is a Free Concert event hosted by the Owensboro Convention Center. Come by and enjoy great music from up-andcoming artists! Cash bars will be available.

Happy Hour Specials are from 5:00pm to 7:00pm and the concert starts at 7 p.m.!

Visit the library every Saturday morning from 10:00—12:00 for self guided fun and educational activities with a focus on literacy and school readiness; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org HOME & GARDEN SHOW See event description on Friday, March 6.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 PRESERVATION STATION See event description on Saturday, March 7.

HOME & GARDEN Show See event description on Friday, March 6.

MONDAY, MARCH 9 FREE STORYTIME WEE READ for ages 2 and

younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7

TUESDAY, MARCH 10

PRESERVATION STATION Preservation Station Market Days are held the first full weekend of every month. Sat. 10 a.m. - 5p.m. and Sunday Noon to 5 p.m. with over 80 vendors of

U-BOUNCE TODDLER TUESDAY; All must wear socks; Children 5 and under get in for $5 all night; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 13

U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must wear socks; $7 per child, children under 2 are free, unless they are the only child, adults always free; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.

POP A BALLOON EVENT AT NICK T. ARNOLD JEWELERS Purchase a $5 balloon all proceeds go to Two Rivers Buddy Ball. A gemstone in every balloon with one lucky balloon having a genuine diamond.

TEEN TECH WEEK – Meme your shirt! Calling all teens! To celebrate Teen Tech week, we are going create memes – and then print them onto iron-on transfers for t-shirts! Bring your personal laptop! Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14

THURSDAY, MARCH 12

JASMINE’S ARABIAN TEA Presented by Owensboro Dance Theatre; 10 – 11:30 a.m.; RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess Street; (270) 687-2787.

FREE STORYTIME WEE READ for ages 2 and

younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

CARE NET PREGNANCY CENTER 10TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISING DINNER Care Net Pregnancy Center will celebrate 10 years serving men & women in Owensboro & the surrounding counties. This year’s keynote speaker at our annual fundraising dinner is Cal Thomas.

Mr. Thomas is one of the most widely read & highly regarded voices on the American political scene. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Owensboro Convention Center, 501 West 2nd Street; (270) 687-8800.

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POP A BALLOON EVENT AT NICK T. ARNOLD JEWELERS Purchase a $5 balloon all proceeds go to Two Rivers Buddy Ball. A gemstone in every balloon with one lucky balloon having a genuine diamond.

for generations. Aladdin on Stage astounds audiences with its 8 professional dancers and choreographers, impactful imagery, flying characters, video projection backdrops, and professionally designed costumes. Those who have attended In Concert the past five years will be treated to new technology including a flying magic carpet and silk dancers. Join Aladdin and Princess Jasmine on a Magic Carpet ride through one of the most beloved stories in all of literature, a classic ‘rags to riches’ tale featuring a young hero who has to learn an important lesson; an exotic setting; a good healthy dose of magic; a beautiful heroine; and an evil villain. 7 – 9 p.m.; RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess Street; (270) 687-2787.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15 IN CONCERT FEATURING “ALADDIN ON STAGE” Owensboro Dance Theatre’s In Concert featuring Aladdin on Stage, on March 14th, 2015 at 7:00pm. In Concert begins with a vibrant first act featuring pieces from professional guest choreographers utilizing dance forms such as ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and contemporary. Guest choreographers present premiere pieces specially made for ODT’s Company. The second act is a classic story for children of all ages. The author of Aladdin remains unknown; passed down orally

FREE SATURDAY MORNING LIVE!

Visit the library every Saturday morning from 10:00—12:00 for self guided fun and educational activities with a focus on literacy and school readiness; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org

MONDAY, MARCH 16 FREE STORYTIME WEE READ for ages 2 and

younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

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calendar DCPL MEAL PLANNING CLASS Melissa Webb from the Extension Office will be teaching us about how many calories we should be eating on a daily basis and how much we should eat from each food group. Let’s break down our plates and see what they should look like!

6-7 p.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org

TUESDAY, MARCH 17

St. Patrick’s Day

U-BOUNCE TODDLER TUESDAY; All must wear socks; Children 5 and under get in for $5 all night; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.

LEGO BLOCK PARTY Build, play, and learn with LEGO! 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must wear socks; $7 per child, children under 2 are free, unless they are the only child, adults always free; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19 STOMP Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with energizing beats at STOMP, the inventive and

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invigorating stage show that’s dance, music and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm. 7 – 10 p.m.; RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess Street; (270) 687-2787.

fil-A celebrate their new Frozen Lemonade!

Kids can meet their favorite Frozen characters Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Hans and Olaf and have their picture taken as well as get their faces painted and make a snowman craft; 4 - 8 p.m.

FREE STORYTIME WEE READ for ages 2 and

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younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 20 DOM FLEMONS IN CONCERT In partnership with the Daviess County Public Library, the RiverPark Center presents Dom Flemons the “American Songster” on March 20 at 7:00 pm. Flemons pulls from traditions of old-time folk music to create new sounds. Having performed music professionally since 2005, he has played live for over one million people just within the past three years. As part of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, which he co-founded with Rhiannon Giddens and Justin Robinson, he has played at a variety of festivals spanning from the Newport Folk Festival to Bonnaroo, in addition to renowned venues such as the Grand Ole Opry. 7 p.m.; RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess Street; (270) 687-2787.

FROSTED NIGHT AT CHICK-FIL-A Help Chick-

COLOR BLAST 5K Our Owensboro/Daviess County community is fortunate to have numerous organizations to help serve and enhance the quality of life of individuals with special needs, both young and old. We are proud to present a large scale celebratory fundraising event on March 21, 2015 to support Ability Awareness in our community (March is Disability Awareness month). There are five local non-profit organizations involved: Puzzle Pieces, Wendell Foster’s Campus for Developmental Disabilities, Dream Riders of Kentucky, Team Karlie, and Green River Area Down Syndrome Association who are collaborating together to host an event in Downtown Owensboro to honor individuals who have unique qualities and abilities. Participants wear anything and everything WHITE and along the run/walk route, participants will be “BLASTED” with a safe and non-toxic COLORED POWDER at each mile marker and the finish line. The color fun continues to the After Party for music, food, crazy fun, and a group color shower!

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calendar groups, friends, and business groups to get involved in this non-competitive 5K event to have fun and support a great cause! Don’t miss the opportunity to have fun with us! The proceeds raised will directly benefit the six organizations who are contributing a portion to the WHAS Crusade for Children. The WHAS Crusade for Children, an organization based at WHAS TV studios in Louisville, KY, raise and distributes millions of dollars in Kentucky and Indiana each year for special needs children; last year they raised and distributed over 5 million dollars.

HARRY POTTER EVENT featuring Snack Mt & The Boys Who Live Harry Potter-themed band Snack Mountain & The Boys Who Live will play in costume. This event will feature other Harry Potter activities for kids and adults.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 22 OWENSBORO HEALTH WE2015 WOMEN’S EXPO See event description on Saturday, March 21.

MONDAY, MARCH 23 FREE STORYTIME WEE READ for ages 2 and

FREE SATURDAY MORNING LIVE!

Visit the library every Saturday morning from 10:00—12:00 for self guided fun and educational activities with a focus on literacy and school readiness; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org OWENSBORO HEALTH WE2015 WOMEN’S EXPO Owensboro Health WE2015 Women’s Expo is a two-day event focusing on celebrating all aspects of a woman’s life. Nearly one hundred exhibitor booths, special guests, and informative and entertaining stage presentations offer something for everyone.

Dates will be March 21st from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday March 22nd from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tickets will be $6 a person, ages 6-12 $2 a person, and Under 5 free.

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younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

DCPL MEAL PLANNING CLASS Melissa Webb from the Extension Office will be teaching us about how many calories we should be eating on a daily basis and how much we should eat from each food group. Let’s break down our plates and see what they should look like!

6-7 p.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must wear socks; $7 per child, children under 2 are free, unless they are the only child, adults always free; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 26 FREE STORYTIME WEE READ for ages 2 and

younger and Circle Time for ages 3-5; 10 – 10:30 a.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 THE TOT, THE TEEN AND THE WARDROBE SPRING AND SUMMER CONSIGNMENT SALE It’s back! This huge consignment sale has served Owensboro for 10 years. The Public Sale opens Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a Half Off Sale on Sunday March 29th from 12-3 p.m. Over 45,000 items from 300 consignors including items for babies, tots, kids, teens, and adults, furniture and home décor, music, games, books, movies, sports equipment, toys, and more! For more information visit www.ttwky.com, find us on Facebook, or call 270-316-2732 or 270-993-7532.

THE CHOCOLATE WALK The Chocolate Walk will feature a variety of chocolate desserts and sweets from local bakeries, candy confectioners and restaurants. Chocolate Walk participants will stroll through downtown Owensboro and sample sweets from our participating vendors. Proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Kentucky.

OWENSBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA THE MUSIC OF JAMES BOND at RiverPark Center; 7:30 – 10 p.m.; RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess Street.

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FREE SATURDAY MORNING LIVE!

Visit the library every Saturday morning from 10:00—12:00 for self guided fun and educational activities with a focus on literacy and school readiness; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org

SUNDAY, MARCH 29 THE TOT, THE TEEN AND THE WARDROBE SPRING AND SUMMER CONSIGNMENT SALE See event description on Saturday, March 28.

MONDAY, MARCH 30 FREE STORYTIME WEE READ for ages 2 and

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2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.

DCPL Meal Planning Class Melissa Webb from the Extension Office will be teaching us about how many calories we should be eating on a daily basis and how much we should eat from each food group. Let’s break down our plates and see what they should look like! 6-7 p.m.; Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org

TUESDAY, MARCH 31 U-BOUNCE TODDLER TUESDAY; All must wear socks; Children 5 and under get in for $5 all night; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.

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U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All must wear socks; $7 per child, children under 2 are free, unless they are the only child, adults always free; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.

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PRESERVATION STATION Preservation Station Market Days are held the first full weekend of every month. Sat. 10 a.m. - 5p.m. and Sunday Noon to 5 p.m. with over 80 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 270-9937532, go to www.visitpreservationstation. com, or find us on Facebook.

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