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Owensboro Parent, the FREE guide to raising a family in Owensboro, Kentucky. Featured Articles: Parent Talk, Our Beach Vacation, Parental Control, New Faith in Old Glory, Oh The Places She'll Go, Coach of the Year, Facebook Photos, What Does Talent Look Like, A New Take On Old Classics, and Tick-Free Summer. Contributors: Christina Dalton, Dr. Brian Gannon, Casey Hamilton, Danny May, Jaime Rafferty, Jessica Weafer, Christy Ramey and Lora Wimsatt.TRANSCRIPT
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It’s no secret that I love Independence Day. If the 4th of July celebrations at my house are an indication of the level of my admiration for the holiday, then I’ll let the fireworks speak for themselves. For me, there’s not many things better than celebrating our nation’s revolution from tyranny and asserting our natural and legal rights. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
And as we reflect on this statement of principle we are reminded of the sacrifices made to defend these rights. Simply visit Yellow Creek Baptist Church on “God and Country Day” and watch as those who served in the armed forces stand under their military branch’s flag in front of the church to get a sense of the proud heritage of our nation. And I’m proud to say I come from a line of military men. My grandfather and his brothers were soldiers. My uncle served as did my cousins. My cousin Jake is currently deployed in Afghanistan.
The sacrifices made are sometimes hard to believe. This is the story of my grandad’s brother:
The young Infantryman (Corporal Truman Tanner) was an anti-tank gunner, but functioned chiefly as a rifleman during eight months of combat in Holland and Germany. His proudest accomplishment with the M1 rifle was the single-handed capture of seven armed Nazis one day in Germany.
“It was 4 o’clock in the afternoon and we were mopping up in a town we had just taken,” he declared. “I was poking around in the basement of a house, when I heard some noise behind a partition. I investigated and came face to face with seven Heinies, all carrying rifles. When I told them the house was surrounded they came out meekly with their hands up.
“Actually I was alone there but some buddies heard the commotion and came to my assistance. Brother, was I glad to see them.”
I get goose bumps every time I read that. His courage is what makes our country great. Let’s work hard not to forget these stories. Let’s honor these sacrifices in the way we live and how we treat our fellow Americans. Let us all serve.
Happy Independence Day!
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parent talk [8]
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parental control [12]
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what does talent look like [24]
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june 2013
In honor of Independence Day, we asked you what Fourth of July traditions you share
with your family. Here are a couple of our favorite answers from Facebook.
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Independence Day basically means a week long celebration for our family! My birthday is on the 1st, my cousin’s is on the 2nd, and my Mother’s birthday happens to fall on the 3rd. On the 4th we honor service members, ranging from Navy to Army in both my and my husband’s family. And to top it all, I also worked for years in the firework business, which has greatly increased my knowledge of which ones the kids enjoy and we will always have some for them to watch. So all in all it is a time for celebration, remembrance, and enjoying our friends and family. Whether it’s planned or spur of the moment we always end up at our home with fireworks, everyone bringing a dish, and smiles all around as we have our safe home display.- Monica Watkins
Fourth of July is an annual celebration, that happens every year on the Layman Farm. Every year friends, family, relatives and neighbors show up for the excitement of fun, food and awesome fireworks! There are even strangers who show up to celebrate with us, but it’s okay, the more the merrier is how we feel. We love meeting new people. EVERY year (going on 7 years now) the guys will go the Friday night before, along with their trucks and trailers to pick up the fireworks, usually totaling around
$1,200 worth. The men start out by cooking a case of chickens in the early morning along with two deer hams and four Boston butts. Everyone else (the ladies) will get with me a month in advance, letting me know what side item they want to bring... It’s usually the same every year, so I already have an idea anyway. We usually have at least 100 people and even sometimes more. It’s always so much fun for both children and adults-- from playing on the bouncy house, jungle gym, water balloon fights to playing corn hole or volleyball or just sitting and catching up with friends and family! The night ends with all kids wearing glow bracelets and a necklace (for safety and fun) along with lawn chairs and blankets lined up on the lawn for an eventful show! Being able to share this event every year is a blessing to us. Our freedom is so very important and sharing it with our loved ones is truly amazing. It’s really nice to have everyone come together helping out, so that this event can happen annually. Our children are 6 and 4, and we want to show them that family is very important. No matter how busy life gets, we all know that there is at least that one weekend out of the summer we can set the distractions and work aside for our all-American backyard BBQ! We would love to show Owensboro how we celebrate our 4th of July. - The LaymansPaul, Ginny, Eli and Shelby
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Summer means many things to our family…exponential
growth of freckles, sleeping in as late as we want,
two months of looking at my humid frizzy ponytail, and
occasionally, a summer beach trip.
One particular trip stands above the rest in our memory.
It is lovingly referred to as “The Grandma Trip.” We were
travelling with family friends, minus the Dads. We traded our
hubbies for our mothers, so we had two grandmas, two moms,
and six kids. Yep, we were a party on wheels.
The climax of the trip was our day at Sanibel Island. We
had poured over brochures of the joyful, tanned families and
were convinced our day on the island would be just as photo
worthy. Rest assured, we do have one magnificent photo of the
day, but it is not anything you will ever see in a brochure.
We finally hit the beach – yep, the glorious shores where
we planned to find tons of seashells to fill our plastic buckets.
We set up camp with our blankets, towels, picnic basket, and
rainbow beach umbrella. At the word “GO!” we paired up and
went exploring, swimming, and seashell hunting.
The next few hours of our beach day were calm. One
child we nicknamed the Digger. He was convinced that with
a tiny shovel, he would find a secret pathway to China and
fortune cookies. Another child was the Feeder. She ignored
our warnings as well as the posted signs and threw her food to
the birds. Needless to say, we had every winged creature on
the western coast of Florida sitting with us under our tilted
umbrella.
The sun eventually moved lower into the sky, and the beach
had become fairly empty. As people were exiting, we saw one
person coming in our direction with several large cases. As we
watched her unpack, she was pulling out items quite unlike
ours – her trunks included white tablecloths, folding chairs
and table, and a lot of tulle. All at once, it clicked – she was
setting up a beach wedding!
We were about 40 yards away from this impromptu
wedding, and the Grandmas were thrilled! There was no way
they were going to pass on the chance to see a romantic, sunset
beach wedding. We gathered our crew and returned to our
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own soggy beach towels we now called seats while the invited
wedding guests started to arrive.
As I watched these beautifully bronzed beauties take their
places, I turned my eyes towards my motley crew. We had
been at the beach for hours, so our look was a sharp contrast to
the new arrivals. In place of glowing skin, we had crusty sand
plastered to our newly sunburned skin. Seaweed decorated
our necks instead of the summer necklaces the Beauties wore.
Their hair had been curled and pinned perfectly at a salon. My
hair? It was a perfect mess, with crushed seashells mixed into
my sea salt, windblown, wiry locks.
The wedding was about to begin. The camp setter-upper
now took the role as the Wedding Officiant. Music wafted
out of her CD player as the bride came out of the tall grass
on her daddy’s arm. The beautiful moment changed when a
hurricane strong wind came from nowhere, blowing her dress
and veil. Our Grandmas gasped, us girls held our breath, but
the boys in our group laughed out loud. We were obviously not
going to be the best-behaved wedding guests that day.
The vows were eventually exchanged. It was apparent the
bride and groom put much love into their words, as their guests
were wiping away tears at the exact moment our Feeder child
decided to open the potato chips and share the love with the
birds near us. In 5.23 seconds, there were swarms of seagulls
and their cousins hovering over us. I quickly grabbed the
greasy bag and threw it and the contents, so the wind current
took it and the birds quite a distance.
As quickly as the wedding was set up and started, it was
over. Hugs and congratulations were shared and cameras were
clicked. The Wedding Builder/Officiant then transformed
into the Caterer as she opened a cooler and brought forth
food and drinks for the guests to enjoy. Our kids, who knew
how a wedding reception works, stood up and headed for the
refreshment. My friend and I and I knew that was our cue to
grab and go, quickly packing up and ushering our offspring to
the parking lot.
Driving away, we agreed our beach day was definitely
something we would always remember. It was then our
Digger piped up and said, “I wish I had dug a little deeper,
and they could have had their honeymoon in China!” .
Martin views each day as an adventure in her roles as wife, mom, owner of Pigtails and
Cowlicks, and writing coach at Meadow Lands Elementary School.
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family life
Q: I have a 10-year-
old child and I get so
frustrated with all of
the shows on TV. I
feel like I need to
monitor commercials
at this point. How
can I really monitor
what she watches
and make sure it’s age
appropriate?
A: I am in the same boat as you are
these days, as are most parents. You
can lock down the channels and put
codes on the remote but I’ve been
there with you on commercials. My
daughter and I were watching a show
on ABC and a commercial comes
on for the Bachelor and before you
know it, the “B” word comes out at
the end of the commercial. I believe
the censor department has dozed off
because there are words on television
now that I’m pretty sure didn’t used to
be and it still shocks me at times. My
child thinks that using inappropriate
language is at the top of the list of
worst things you can do. But how do
you explain to your own child why
people talk like this on television, at
the store or
out in public
in general? I
wish I had a
better answer
for you, but I
don’t. We are
all in the same
battle and you’re
not alone. I tell
my child that
sometimes people
use inappropriate
language and I
don’t know why.
I know that’s
a terrible
answer, but
it’s the truth. I will say something
I have recently been doing is going
back to the classics. The other night
we watched, Black Beauty and she
loved it and so did I. Perhaps going
back to the good ole classics is the way
to go. You can’t go wrong with Old
Yeller, Where the Red Fern Grows or
Black Beauty. I was surprised that she
loved it and it is a safe alternative.
Q: In the news recently, Heidi
Klum said that she pays her kids to
eat healthy. I try not to “bribe” my
children whenever possible. What
do you think about this?
A: There has been some controversy
over the whole paying your children to
eat healthy. I saw a few things on TV
about this and it said that Heidi Klum
pays her kids $1 if they finish their
smoothies in the morning and I guess
they do not taste the best. It’s not that
big of a deal to me personally. She
does have two or three kids, I think
and that would get pretty expensive
on a daily basis but I think she’s doing
ok and the smoothie payouts probably
aren’t going to break the bank. I think
this is an issue that comes down to
picking your battles. If getting your
children to eat their vegetables is high
on your list and they won’t do it, then
you may have to think about what you
could use or if you want to pay them.
I think that there are lots of vegetable
alternatives these days that you can
use to make sure that your children
get their vegetables. They have those
juice boxes that “hide” the vegetables
in them and lots of other different
food items that you can try before you
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use the almighty dollar. It’s not a big deal if you do but then
they might start to expect to be paid for doing all the things that
they do for you. It’s just something to think about.
Q: I’m sure you’re probably asked this question a lot but what
do you do with a child that will not do anything you say, ever!
I have three children but this one is going to get the best of
me. He is 4 years old and he bosses me around daily. He tells
everyone what to do and we do it. I think I’ve waited too late.
A: First rule to always remember: it’s never too late. Anyone
that is reading this can relate to this question and if they don’t
then they are lying to themselves…LOL! There are always
times when we give in too easy. We let them stay up too late
and before we know it they are the boss of us. It happens. Has
your child ever said, “You’re not the boss of me!” Welcome to
parenthood. I have really seen instances where I think it has
gone on too long and it could be classified as a lost cause, but
there’s always hope. You need to remember that you cannot
control your child’s behavior. I know. I know. Weird statement,
but true. The only thing you can control is your own behavior
and let’s face it, that’s pretty darn hard on any given day. My
recommendation for you is to change your behavior. When the
child wants you to play a game, go outside, or make cookies you
say, “I’m sorry…I only do those nice things for children who are
sweet and kind to the people around them.” Will this make your
home miserable? Yes! Will it make your home a nicer place to
live in the future? Yes! Just give it a try. Good Luck!
Christina Dalton, MSSW, CSW is the Family Resource Center Coordinator
for Daviess County Public Schools.
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old glorynew faith in
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My husband enjoys researching the ancestries of our families, and as far back as he has documented, both of
our families are American. The last names of our families hint at English, Scottish, Irish, and German heritages, but ultimately, we are full-blooded, American mutts. And, I could not be more proud to declare so. The United States of America has a history rich with innovators, adventurers, creators, and debaters. We collectively value integrity, independence, and free-thinking. We are courageous and clever and passionate and imaginative. We are well-meaning and generous and faithful and forgiving. With so much good shouldn’t we also be overwhelmingly patriotic? It is our duty as parents to show our children how blessed we are to call ourselves Americans. Buy an American flag and display it on your home year round, not just on holidays. Teach your children to respect the flag by not letting it touch the ground and by replacing it when it becomes tattered. Stand and participate when the “Pledge of Allegiance” is said or the “National Anthem” is played. Model for your children the respectful behavior appropriate for these times. Introduce your child to a member of the military or a veteran of the armed services. Help your children to honor that person through showing gratitude and appreciating his or her stories.Sing patriotic songs in your home. Teach your children the classics, “This Land is Your Land,” “America the Beautiful,”
“God Bless America,” and help them make up their own. Choose vacation destinations and activities that include a lesson in American history. While on those car trips, bring a map of the United States and as you see different license plates mark them on your map. Celebrate when you’ve found all 50 states. Let your children accompany you when you vote. Let them see the process and talk with them about the importance of this privilege. Decorate your home for patriotic holidays. Make American flags and eagles and Liberty Bells. Tell your children about the history of our country. Recount the stories of our founding fathers and our important documents. Talk about the battles we’ve won and the struggles that we have overcome. Ingrain in them how blessed we are to live in this country. Our children will value what we value. Show them through your actions and your words what it is that you think is important. At our house, we have an American flag hanging on the front porch year round. Each evening, the sunset hits it just right so the stars and stripes glow with a golden aura. Old Glory flies today because of the sacrifices of so many before us. I take it as my responsibility to not let my children take any of that for granted.
God bless America! Happy 4th of July!
Katie Albers is married to Josh and mommy to Lance, age 4, and Mallory, age
2. She is the Media Specialist and Yearbook Advisor at DCMS and Creative
Director of the Albers Family.
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As a little girl, Kendall dreamt of being a writer, authoring
books each Christmas for her mother, usually styled
after the adventures of The Boxcar Children. In high school,
Kendall was again reminded how much she loved writing by
her teacher, Angela Gunter. That rekindled love would serve
her well as an English writing major at DePauw, a tutor at the
campus writing center, as well as a contributing writer for the
school newspaper. Last year she was afforded the opportunity
to teach English to fourth grade students in Taiwan. This latest
venture would eventually inspire her to apply for and pursue
the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship. The Fulbright Program
is a U.S. government sponsored international educational
program that was established in 1946 and assists students
wanting to travel abroad with travel expenses and tuition costs.
The Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) places
U.S. students in other countries in a two-fold effort to educate
and enhance foreign students in their English speaking skills
and knowledge of the U.S., while also increasing the awarded
student’s knowledge of the language and culture of their host
country.
Kendall, the second oldest of four incredibly motivated
children, attributes most of her success to her parents, Tab and
Vicki Quisenberry, whose high expectations have helped pave
the road of success for their children. “Yes, they have high
expectations...but they don’t have the same expectations for all
of us,” Kendall said. “My parents have always pushed me to do
whatever I want to do and be good at it.” Kendall says that her
parents were a big influence on me going to DePauw. At first
Kendall had her sights on Butler University in Indianapolis,
Indiana; but, at her mother’s urging, they made a visit to
DePauw University, a liberal arts college located in Greencastle,
Indiana. Kendall recalls of the visit, “I immediately fell in love
with it.” The positive draws for Kendall being the liberal arts
aspect of the college and the opportunity to continue swimming.
The other aspect that appealed to Kendall was the fact that
DePauw promotes students to travel abroad. Kendall first fell
in love with traveling in high school when she traveled to the
Dominican Republic on a mission trip with First Christian
Church in Owensboro. Kendall has gone out of the country
every year since, visiting Ghana, Haiti, Nicaragua, Taiwan, and
even Paris. “My parents have been very supportive in letting me
do all of these crazy things…[and letting me] find my passions.”
After speaking with a friend at college that was a Fulbright
recipient, Kendall became very intrigued and began attending
informational meetings, and then started the application
process without any expectation to get it. Kendall felt that the
experience of writing personal and grant essays alone was good
practice. She initially thought that she would like to apply for
oh, the places
she’ll go
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At age 22, Kendall Quisenberry has accomplished more than most of us have ever imagined. She is a senior at DePauw University, a Fulbright Scholar, and is about to embark on a teaching venture to her seventh country via
an English Teaching Assistantship.
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the ETA in Africa, yet after her visit to Taiwan she realized her love
for Asia. She then thought it best to apply for the assistantship in
Malaysia. According to her essay application, “With an ETA in
Malaysia, my goal is to teach students the value of language and its
relationship to culture.” In order to achieve this goal Kendall will be
able to draw from her experiences last year in Taiwan. The students
that she was assigned to teach spoke various levels of English, and,
unknowingly, there was no Taiwanese teacher to assist. After trying
several ideas and “asking simple get-to-know-you questions with
little success,” Kendall did what any good teacher would do and
realized that she had to “find a way to make learning exciting.” The
next day she came prepared with her laptop and made a connection
with her students through the transcending lyrics of Justin Bieber
and Taylor Swift. “I wouldn’t say that the language barrier is that
big of a deal, you just have to find a way to relate to them.” This
state of mind should serve Kendall well in Malaysia, and she is
excited about every aspect of it. While personally she hopes to get
to experience a variety of different cultures, she also would like to
make an impact on someone’s life and help them have a passion for
writing.”
Safe travels, Kendall, as you allow your passions to guide you on
the road to success.
Melody Wallace is a teacher at DCMS who finds new blessings each day in her roles as teacher, wife, mom, and stepmom.
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In today’s society, anyone who stays at his or her job 30
consecutive years is an anomaly. Bob Mantooth is someone
who has hit that mark in full stride and seems to have plenty
of innings left in his tenure as head coach of the Apollo Eagles’
Baseball team.
“I just feel so blessed to be able to continue to coach this game
of baseball that I love so much,” says Mantooth, showing it all
across his face. He is very gracious in accepting the Kidcentric
“Coach of the Year” award, but he’s also quick to acknowledge
that he could not have coached all those years without the support
of his wife, Sheree, and all the great people at Apollo. Most
importantly, he says “The Lord has blessed me and put me here
at Apollo for a reason, and all I can say about me is I’ve just been
fortunate.”
Fortunate for sure! But although the Eagle baseball team did
make it to the state tournament again this season, the Kidcentric
“Coach of the Year” recognition was not given based on wins
and losses. No, this award was based on something much more
important than state title runs-- Mantooth’s character as a coach
and the values he passes on to his players.
All those years in the clubhouse have given Mantooth plenty
of time for his coaching style to grow and develop. Starting with
his first head coaching job at Webster County, which he got when
he was 22 and fresh out of college, Mantooth learned early on
that coaching is about much more than just teaching the skills
involved in baseball. He credits his college coach at Murray
State University, John Reagan, with being a great example of
that. “Coach Reagan taught us more than baseball. He taught us
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about being young men. I’ve always tried to apply that into my own
coaching as well.”
Several years down the road, when Mantooth became a father,
he says teaching character and values became even more important
to him. “Being part of a team is about being self-less; there’s self
sacrifice involved, and those are great lessons.”
Now, after playing baseball all the way through college, followed
by 37 years of coaching (7 years at Webster County and 30 years at
AHS), Mantooth still has love for the game. “I still really love the
game of baseball as much as I did when I played it as a kid. The main
thing I love about coaching is the relationships that form with the
young men and the assistant coaches, just the team atmosphere. You
know, each team has its own personality and every year is different. I
love that.”
Kidcentric President Travis Chaney presented coach Mantooth
with the award during Kidcentric’s “Super Sports Sunday” event on
June 23rd, explaining from the podium that “Bob is a baseball icon
in our community for youth baseball. Recently, Bob took the time to
host a free clinic for youth coaches to help our area kids in baseball.
Apollo again won the Regional Tournament and he has won over 900
games in his 30 plus years of high school coaching. He exemplifies
the core beliefs of Kidcentric Sports as Bob is dedicated to developing
young men through baseball.”
According to Kidcentric’s website, those core beliefs are integrity,
sportsmanship, respect, good citizenship, teamwork, personal
responsibility and manners. Based on those values, Kidcentric is on
a mission to make sure organized sports programs for kids remain all
about the kids’ learning, character development, life skills transfer,
and enjoyment. They do this by offering educational opportunities
for coaches, parents, and youth sports leagues to help transfer lessons
learned through sports into everyday life.
One initiative Kidcentric is assisting with is the newly formed Kids
Football League, which has a highly organized board and committee
members representing a broad base of community support. With ties to
the NFL as well as involvement from local high school varsity coaches,
the KFL has distinguished itself with an approach that should be very
appealing to parents because they actually value success off the field more
importantly than success on the field. Like Kidcentric, KFL is all about
character development and setting kids up for success later in life; football
is just a fun way to reach that goal.
Danny May is a husband and father of two boys (3 and almost 5). He is also the Director of Family Life at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
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KFL’s Game Plan for Success
#1: Safety first. The organizers knew that a major reason
for the declining number of football players in recent
years is parental fear of injury.
#2: Character development. Ethics, morals, and
community involvement play a vital role in the KFL
model. That’s why they partnered with Fellowship of
Christian Athletes to instill and encourage a positive,
Christian influence on players and coaches.
#3: Academic accountability. Teachers from each
player’s classrooms will report weekly on behavior,
respect, and attitude in the classroom. There are built in
rewards and consequences for the player’s performance
at school.
For more information about Kidcentric or KFL, contact
Travis Chaney at [email protected] or
visit www.kidcentric-sports.com
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It can come in many shapes, sizes, heights and abilities. But one thing is for sure: musical talent has come in the way of a
bright and beautiful, yet shy young lady, Alexis (Lexie) Roby. Does Lexie come from a musical family? She says that most of the Roby’s play music, but not professionally. In her words, it’s “more like back porch pickin!” With that rich musical heritage, she realized from a very young age that she loved music. She says, “When I was a little girl I’d make up tunes and hum songs. I wrote my first song when I was 11 called ‘Sitting Here.’ I’ve been writing ever since!” She began going to mandolin and piano lessons when she was 7 or 8 with her Aunt Mandy and Uncle Isaac. Mandy’s only
one year older than Lexie and she always looked up to her aunt. “So whatever she did, I wanted to do,” Lexie says. As they grew older, Isaac and Mandy got into sports and music wasn’t their priority. Lexie doesn’t play piano as much anymore, but you will always find her with her mandolin close in hand. She says, “I’ve never had writing or singing lessons. God just kinda put those in me, I guess!” Her first live performance with an audience was at the legendary local Goldie’s Opry House, with her band Blackberry Jam when she 13. She admits, she has always been a little shy, this was as a big step in her young life and she was extremely nervous. However, once she felt the warmth of the stage lights, saw the audience affectionately looking at her and head the
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music begin everything just fell into place. That’s when Lexie knew music is what she wanted to do. It’s what she was meant to do. Blackberry Jam has been playing for six years and because she’s just a teenager herself she cannot believe it’s been that long! Band members include Quinton Pence who plays guitar and sings harmony, Emily Wills plays fiddle and also sings harmony, and Lexie who plays mandolin and sings lead. The band recently added new member JD Estes who sings harmony and plays bass, but is helpful in that he can pick up just about any instrument the band needs. The group can be heard playing country/bluegrass music on most weekends across Owensboro and Daviess County. In addition Lexie joined NAOS, a contemporary Christian music group three years ago through her church, Yellow Creek Baptist. When asked about her musical influences, Lexie enthusiastically responds with Allison Krauss and The Isaacs, which are only fitting because both are country/bluegrass artists. Lexie’s life continues to become more exciting with the release of a CD. The title of the album is Simply Complicated, based off of one of the songs on the CD. There are 12 songs that are all originals written by, none other than Lexie herself. One song, “Jesus In Me,” was co-written and recorded by Blackberry Jam. Randy Lanham and High Hopes Music helped
record and create the CD. Lexie says, “I hope to relate and witness to people through my music and that these songs will inspire and show people a faith with Jesus Christ.” What does Lexie see in her future? She will be a senior in high school next year and this question comes to her frequently. She says, “I plan to take a career in music, I’m just not sure what part of music yet. I’m just waiting for the good Lord to show me His will for my life! There are thousands of musicians trying to get famous, and if that’s where God wants me to be I believe he will put me there. I’ve already come a long way in putting my music out there, so I don’t plan on quitting anytime soon!” When asked what advice she would give to other talented hopefuls she exclaims, “Go for it! God doesn’t give us talents and dreams to have us sit in the corner and wait for someone to find us. They’re all waiting for you to make a move! As long as you keep trying, God will keep opening doors. “ Lexie’s talents reach beyond music. She is a beautiful young lady with a heart for people, a strong faith and the ability to succeed in all that she does. What does talent look like? Lexie Roby! For more information about Lexie: www.alexisroby.com or www.blackberryjamband.net
Jaime Rafferty enjoys writing, as a hobby. She lives is Owensboro with her
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Have you ever thought about homeschooling
your children, but you are worried about
what resources there are to help you? Even with
a background in education, the thought of trying
to teach my children at home and ensure they
learn all the skills they need seems like a daunting
task. How could I possibly organize my schedule
to make the best use of the time allocated? What
materials would I use? Where would I buy the
materials? Are there state mandates that govern
what I can and can’t do?
According to the Kentucky Department of
Education, the Kentucky constitution allows
parents to choose their child’s formal education
whether it is in public or private school, or
homeschool. If a parent chooses to homeschool
their child, they are completely responsible
for selecting the curriculum and educational
materials that will be the most helpful in
educating their child. The state does not provide
any financial assistance for parents who choose
this option. Here in Daviess County, we have
an ever-growing population of homeschooled
students and they have a new ally to help them
with all of the above concerns and more- Classical
Conversations.
After homeschooling her own children, Leigh
Bortins, an aerospace engineer, realized that more
children needed to be able to sharpen their skills
in critical thinking and communication, so she
founded Classical Conversations. According to
their website, the mission of the organization
is to “combine the classical method of learning
with a biblical worldview” by allowing families
“to meet in communities where parents train
parents to implement home-centered education
well. Bortins believes that a “classical, Christian
education allows our children to pursue the
biblical qualities of knowledge, understanding
and wisdom.
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in town, Classical Conversations is there to help all of them. The
quickly growing organization, which has been in Owensboro for five
years, offers several different programs and levels depending on the
age and abilities of a child. For younger students, ages 4 through
grade 6, the “Foundations” curriculum is taught. The Challenge
program is divided into 6 different sections and is designed for
students ages 12 and older. Weekly sessions meet at two different
locations in town on Wednesday nights. Owensboro West meets
at Bellevue Church, and Owensboro East meets at Pleasant Valley
Community church.
When they meet once a week, tutors work with students on new
concepts and curriculum in such subjects as history, math, science,
Latin, English grammar, geography and Scripture. Then they send a
structured guide home with students to work on during the coming
week. The following week they use the newly acquired skills and
materials for debates, discussions, writing, researching, labs and oral
presentations, according to Krista Velez, the director and a tutor in
the Challenge I program of Classical Conversations.
Tutors are certified through Classical Conversations and must
have experience homeschooling their own child. They consider it
their job to not only work with the children, but to also guide and
serve as a role model for the parents whose job it is to teach the
students at home. To maintain quality instruction and be able to
serve each child’s individual needs, enrollment in the programs
is limited. For example, the Challenge program is based on the
Discipleship model with 1 tutor and 12 students.
In an ever-changing world, it is nice to know that we parents have
a choice in our child’s education. While homeschooling may not be
the best situation for all, it is even more assuring to know that if we
choose that option, there is a quality resource available to assist us in
providing the best quality education we can.
Casey Hamilton is the mother of two blessings, a daughter and son (ages 10 and
6). She is the Education Coordinator and an instructor at Owensboro Community
& Technical College.
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Additional Information
If you have questions or want more information about
Classical Conversations, please check out their website at
www.classicalconversations.com, or you may call
Krista Velez at (270)993-2526.
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If you earn a degree in Computerized Manufacturing and
Machining, chances are you won’t spend long looking for a job.
“The job prospects are reminiscent of what nursing has been in the
past several years,” said Howard Burton of Ken-Tron Manufacturing.
“Even in the down times, people with those abilities are never out of
work.”
It’s hard to imagine what life would be like without machinists.
These skilled workers use precision equipment to create the parts,
jigs and molds needed for everything that’s manufactured. That
includes cars, heavy machinery and even your shoes.
“Machining has so many varieties that you can always find a job,”
said Brock Hart, who graduated from Owensboro Community and
Technical College in May. “I would definitely recommend it.”
If you have an eye for detail, OCTC’s Computerized
Manufacturing & Machining could be your path to a lucrative career.
Find out more during an open house from 10 a.m. - noon and 4 - 6
p.m. on July 11 in the Advanced Technology Center on OCTC’s main
campus.
“It’s a great program,” Hart said. “I really liked the teachers, and
I loved the shop. It’s the nicest shop I’ve been in.”
OCTC students build special skills including precision
measurement and shop-related blueprint reading as they create their
own projects. Graduates may go to work in machine shops or a variety
of industries.
“It’s really an exciting time to be in manufacturing.” Burton said.
“The modern manufacturing facility is clean. It’s computerized. It’s
high tech.”
OCTC works closely with industry in the Owensboro region to
meet the demand for skilled workers to fill new jobs and replace
retirees, according to Danny Moseley, Computerized Manufacturing
& Machining program coordinator. Graduates of the program are in
such high demand that many have jobs before they graduate. Hart
landed a job at McHenry Brass more than a year before he completed
his associate degree.
“We get calls from all over,” Moseley said.
The average annual salary is $40,650 for a machinist in Kentucky,
according to Kentucky Labor Market Information. Wages vary
according to experience and area of specialization.
For more information about OCTC’s Computerized Manufacturing & Machinging,
contact Danny Moseley at [email protected] or 270-686-4441
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August means it is back to school time. School supplies, clothes, physicals…..check! But what about “Can your child see?”
About 75% of the school day is spent in visual activities, mainly reading and writing, and 80% of what a child learns is through the sense of sight. The Kentucky General Assembly identified problems with vision as one of the major factors in limiting a child’s ability to learn and succeed in schools. So therefore, Kentucky law (KRS 156.160.8 [g]) was passed in 2000 requiring proof of a vision examination by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. This form has to be submitted to the school no later than January 1 of the first year that a child is enrolled in a Kentucky public school, public preschool, or Head Start. So when should children have a comprehensive eye exam by an Optometrist? The American Academy of Pediatrics has recently begun recommending annual eye examinations for all children, which the American Optometric Association (AOA) has recommended as well. The AOA says a child should first visit an optometrist for an initial comprehensive eye exam at 6-12 months of age. The optometrist will check for symptoms of eye disease, crossed-eyes, lazy eye, opacities that would hinder light from reaching the back of the eye and developmental problems. The child should have another eye examination at age three. The doctor will check eye health, eye movement skills, focusing abilities and whether or not common vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism are present. Up to 13 % of kids 0-5 years of age have some type of vision condition. The child should then have another eye examination at age 5. At this time up to 25% of kids have some type of vision condition compared to 13% at age 3. All parents are encouraged to have their children’s eyes examined for amblyopia and other problems that may not be obvious to you or even you child’s teachers. After age 5, children should have yearly eye examinations to maintain good binocularity
and 3D vision while their depth perception is developing. One survey of more than 7,000 children 6-11 years of age showed that 9.2% had an eye muscle imbalance, a disease condition, or other abnormality in one or both eyes. Another recent study found that 15% of those students entering high school had nearsightedness. So what if your child doesn’t mention any problems? What are some signs to look for? If your child loses place while reading, avoids close work, holds books closer than normal, tends to rub their eyes, has frequent headaches, turns or tilts the head, squints, uses a finger to maintain place while reading, omits or confuses small words when reading aloud and/or consistently performs below academic potential, then they could be suffering from an undiagnosed vision issue. Most children don’t know what “normal” vision is and just assume how they see is how the world should look. So let’s make our children’s future brighter by making sure they don’t miss out on the important things today.
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Why did you choose WKU-O?I chose to go to WKU-O because WKU is a great university, but is too far for me to drive every day. So I chose to go to WKU-O for its close proximity and the fact that it has a great reputation as a great satellite school.
Why did you choose your major?I chose to go into social studies/education because I have always had an interest in history and I enjoy working with young people. So to me, it was like putting two and two together.
What does WKU-O, or having a campus in Owensboro, mean to you?It means a lot. It saves me time by being closer to my home than the main campus.
What are your career goals after graduation?After graduation I plan to become a high school teacher, while
continuing to get my master’s degree.
What is your most memorable WKU-O experience?Classes. I feel as though the classes at WKU-O are as good as being at main campus. I think the professors are excellent and know how to teach their content to their students.
How do you balance family and school?I balance family and school by trying to finish my school work as soon as I get it. This way I have more time to spend with my family.
What advice do you have for other students?My advice to other students would be to put yourself into school completely. This will help in the long run as it will keep you interested and you will feel accomplished afterwards. OP
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Tim Gates is a attending WKU-O to become a high school social studies teacher. He is from
Madisonville and commutes to both WKU-O and the main campus to complete his degree. Tim
is a full-time student that will graduate in May 2014.
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Why worry about ticks?
There are about a dozen infections that ticks may carry to
humans, but the majority of these illnesses in the USA are from
Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, or RMSF.
Both infections are treatable if caught early, but also preventable
by taking a few simple steps. People hear lots of stories about
Lyme disease, but almost all cases occur in the Northeast US,
Minnesota, and Wisconsin. It rarely occurs in Kentucky. In
order to get Lyme disease, the tick must stay attached for 48
hours, and the typical rash will occur within 30 days. The
rash looks like a bull’s-eye, with a pink center surrounded by
a white ring then an outer pink ring. If the doctor strongly
suspects Lyme, he will often treat the patient even without
any test results to prove the infection. This accounts for the
many people who believe they had Lyme disease, even when
the testing turns up negative. It is true that undiagnosed
Lyme disease may progress to serious complications, especially
arthritis, but this is very rare in our part of the country without
a history of travel to the northeast. Almost all cases happen
between May and September, so going north for Christmas is
not an issue!
So what is a spotted fever?
RMSF is so named because it was first described in Idaho, but
most cases occur in Tennessee, Arkansas, North Carolina, and
Missouri, with fewer than 10 cases in Kentucky every year, mostly
in the summer. Children between ages 5-9 are the most likely
to become infected by ticks, probably because of their outdoor
activities in summer. The tick must be attached for at least 6 hours
to spread the infection, and the fever will start within a week of
the bite. The main symptoms are the high fever with sudden
onset, bad headache, and the typical rash, although there are also
“spotless” fevers. The rash, when present, starts as flat pink dots
that start on hands and feet and spread toward the center of the
body, then turns into dark purple dots, which do not turn white
when touched. Once again, we test for this, but we usually treat
based on symptoms and presence of tick bite, without waiting for
test results.
What can I do to keep my kids safe?
Ticks love wooded areas and shaded, moist areas. If you cannot
avoid a tick-infested area, at least use bug spray containing DEET
(like Off or Cutter) and wear a light-colored shirt and pants that
cover the ankles. Most importantly, check the whole family once
you come inside to see if any ticks are on the skin. The tick
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As summer begins, we see visions of children playing out in the grass, walks in the park, and family camping trips. All these fun summer activities also share a common visitor: ticks. Parents worry, understandably, about infections their children may get from ticks. How do we prevent tick bites and recognize the signs of a more serious problem?
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should be removed carefully with tweezers, taking care to get the
entire head out. Do not use alcohol, Vaseline, or any other method
to “smother” the tick, because these increase the chances the tick
will inject infected material into the person. The skin should be
cleaned after removal, however, and this would be the time to use
that rubbing alcohol. It is helpful to keep the tick, if possible,
because examining the tick will help if the child does get a fever
later.
Are there any other dangers from tick bites?
The most common reaction is just a local irritant rash, possibly from
a mild allergy to the tick’s bite, even if the tick is not infected. This
may trigger an itchy, red bump at the bite location, but no symptoms
in the rest of the body. If the bump is scratched, it may get infected
locally, causing a crusted scabby lesion on a red base, also called
impetigo. This type of infected scab will often respond to topical
antibiotic ointments, like Neosporin or Bactroban.
The take-home message for the summer is to have fun outside,
but with some simple precautions. Don’t worry too much about
infections, because they are not very likely. But check for ticks after
you return indoors!
Nobody likes ticks, but at our house, the toddlers are more scared of ants, spiders,
and mosquitoes! It would help if they would learn to keep the doors shut…
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Are you looking for a fun dining experience for your whole
family? GattiTown in Evansville, Indiana, is the answer!
GattiTown’s All-You-Care-To-Eat-&-Drink Buffet includes
unlimited delicious pizzas, pastas, salads, desserts and more! You
will find Gatti’s famous pizza, soup, steamed vegetables, baked
potato bar, taco bar, a salad bar with over 50+ items ~ chopped
FRESH daily, hot pastas like SpaGatti and macaroni & cheese,
breadsticks, and tasty desserts. And, GattiTown takes pizza
seriously—fresh hand-rolled dough, all-natural pizza sauce, and
they top it all off with smoked provolone cheese (not mozzarella),
and a variety of Hormel meats and fresh toppings.
The dining rooms have big-screen TVs where you can relax and
enjoy your buffet. GattiTown has a variety of dining areas including
a sports room to catch your favorite team; a fun flicks room with
family entertainment, and the Café for casual dinners. The Cafe’
is a quiet atmosphere if you need to get some work done. Our
customers also can enjoy free Wi-Fi.
After you’ve had your fill of the buffet, take a stroll along the
Midway/Game Room. With over 6,000 sq. ft. of FUN, your family
is sure to have a great time! Take a ride on our bumper cars,
and then test your skill at the fantastic arcade with everything
imaginable! GattiTown’s arcade has over 100 high-tech games
including virtual reality games, Frog Hopper, skeeball, Route 66
mini-bowling, and games of skill. Many of the games offer chances
to win prizes too! (Be sure to check out the arcade on Thursdays for
25-cent games.)
You can even have birthday parties at GattiTown! Various
packages are available to fit any budget. With each package, you
will receive a private room for 1.5 hours, party invitations and
thank you cards, a buffet for each child, a free buffet pass for each
child for the next visit, a goodie bag for each child, and one free
adult buffet. We have a Gold, Silver, and Weekdays package. Pick
what works best for you, and GattiTown will do the rest.
Be sure to check out GattiTown for a new, fun family adventure!
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FRIDAY11AM - 10PM
SATURDAY10AM - 10PM
SUNDAY11AM - 7PM
For information, events and coupons for Gattitown Evansville, call (812) 473-3800, or
learn more online: www.gattitownevansville.com
Midway open 1 hour after buffet closes
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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 [email protected].
july 2013calendar
MONDAY, JULY 1FREE 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, JULY 2U-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, JULY 3FAMILY FREEDOM FIREWORKS FESTIVAL
Fireworks and family fun at Panther Creek
Park. Vendors open at 5 p.m., fireworks
begin at 9:15 p.m.; 5160 Wayne Bridge
Road; (270) 685-6142.
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.
FREE FANCY NANCY’S SPLENDIFEROUS
CHRISTMAS IN JULY It won’t be snowing
outside, but it will be Christmas in the library.
Dress in your best and join us for a tea party
and ornament-making, and of course, some
Fancy Nancy stories. Ages 12 and younger;
2 p.m. and 3 p.m.; Daviess County Public
Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
THURSDAY, JULY 4A CELEBRATION OF THE AMERICAN SPIRIT
View the fireworks from beautiful Mitch
McConnell Plaza on the Ohio River as the
City of Owensboro celebrates the Fourth
of July with music from the Owensboro
Symphony Orchestra and concludes with
fireworks shot off from a barge in the
Ohio River. Gates open at 6 pm, followed
by speeches, Color Guard, and fireworks
accompanied by patriotic music at 9 p.m.;
(270) 687-8700.
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.
BLUEGRASS JAM On the first Thursday of
each month, head to the Bluegrass Museum
to jam with other musicians. Jamming is for
musicians of all levels and begins at 7 p.m.
For more information, contact the Museum
at (270) 926-7891 or visit their their website
at www.bluegrassmuseum.org.
FRIDAY, JULY 5FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5 Friday After 5 is
a summer-long series of FREE outdoor
concerts held every Friday on the BB&T
Plaza at RiverPark Center overlooking the
Ohio River. Main Stage - V-Groove (party
band); Courtyard - Wild Mountain Thyme;
Overlook Stage - The Funk; Street Fair - Red,
White & Blue Night.; (270) 687-2787 or
fridayafter5.com.
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 – 9 p.m.; (270)
685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 6FREE SATURDAY MORNING LIVE!
Visit the library every Saturday morning
from 10:00—12:00 for self guided fun and
educational activities; Daviess County Public
Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org
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DOWNTOWN OWENSBORO CRUISE-IN
Head Downtown every 1st Saturday from
April to October and enjoy classic cars! Free
admission and fun for the whole family!
SUNDAY, JULY 7FREE SUNDAY MOVIES ON THE RIVER
RiverPark Center’s FREE outdoor movie
series continues with “The Lorax.” You can
bring your own chair or use one of the
chairs provided. No coolers or pets, please.
Concessions are available. Cartoons before
each feature film. Movies begin at dusk.
(270) 687-2787 or www.riverparkcenter.org
MONDAY, JULY 8FREE 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, JULY 9MINI CAMP – BE A NATURALIST Create
and conduct your own experiments
to learn more about local birds. What
kind of food is most preferred? Do fake
cats scare birds? Set up nature cams to
record wildlife behavior. Turn your favorite
wildlife into art. For ages 8 -12 years old;
Owensboro Science & History Museum,
122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.
owensboromuseum.org
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.
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN Join the members
of the Junior League of Owensboro for
some exercise fun, and prepare your own
colorful veggie treat! The first 20 kids who
participate will receive Kids In The Kitchen
T-Shirts and helpful summer recipes to all;
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.; Owensboro Science &
History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270)
687-2732 or www.owensboromuseum.org
WALK, TALK & LUNCH IN THE GARDEN
“What’s The Buzz? All About Bees” Enjoy
lunch and a great program at Western KY
Botanical Garden; 25 Carter Road; 11:30
a.m. - 1 p.m.; 270-852-8925 or www.wkbg.org.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10U-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.
FREE SNICKERDOODLE KIDS ART Bring
out your inner artist with SnickerDoodle
Kids for a custom art and paint program.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED; Daviess County
Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
SOLAR BEADS Design a solar bead bracelet
that changes color in the sun! 11 a.m. –
12 p.m; Owensboro Science & History
Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732
or www.owensboromuseum.org
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THURSDAY, JULY 11ADVENTURES IN MORSE CODE Send
coded messages to your friends using
Morse Code! Also visit with members of our
local Amateur Radio Club and learn about
amateur radio… perhaps even start work on
getting your own license; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.;
Owensboro Science & History Museum,
122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.
owensboromuseum.org
PRODUCT PANDEMONIUM Learn about
different grocery items and the natural
ingredients they contain; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.;
Owensboro Science & History Museum,
122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.
owensboromuseum.org
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.
FRIDAY, JULY 12FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5 Main Stage - Black
Widow Show Band (show/dance band);
Courtyard - Jim Beckner; Gospel on the
River - Conquerors Quartet, Deena Ashley,
Firm Foundation; Overlook Stage - Bourbon
Barrel Band; Street Fair - Tri-State Art Festival;
(270) 687-2787 or fridayafter5.com.
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 – 9 p.m.; (270)
685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 13LANHAM BROTHERS JAMOBOREE This
family-fun and interactive show will feature
Bluegrass, Country, Clogging and Comedy.
Showtime is 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. CST. The
Jamboree will be held in the Good Time
Theater at Diamond Lake Resort. Tickets
are general admission at the door and are
$10 per person, $5 for ages 6-12 years
and 5 years and under are free. Discounts
offered for groups of 15 or more people.
Group tickets may be purchased by calling
270.314.4331. 7301 Hobbs Road www.
lanhambrothersjamboree.com
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, JULY 15FREE 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, JULY 16BORN TO BE WILD Reptiles and amphibians
are born to be wild! Discover the difference
between feral and domestic. Meet a variety
of snakes and turtles and learn who is
born to be wild! Owensboro Science &
History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; 11
a.m. – 12 p.m.; (270) 687-2732 or www.
owensboromuseum.org
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HERE COMES THE SUN See
the sun without looking at
the sun. Make a solar cooker
and test how it works. Use
solar cells instead of batteries
to create energy; 11 a.m. – 12
p.m.; Owensboro Science &
History Museum, 122 E. 2nd
Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.
owensboromuseum.org
MAKE A MOON PHASE Create a
device that helps you know the
moon’s phases. Do an activity
to understand the motion of the
moon; 2 – 3 p.m.; Owensboro
Science & History Museum, 122
E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or
www.owensboromuseum.org
LEGO BLOCK PARTY Build, play,
and learn with LEGO! Seating is
limited. Registration is required;
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.; Daviess
County Public Library, 2020
Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
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, JULY 17SCA ARMOR ALL Join members
of the Society for Creative
Anachronism and learn
about the armor they wear in
tournaments and mock battles!
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Owensboro
Science & History Museum, 122
E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or
www.owensboromuseum.org
FREE PIRATE PARTY Don’t be a
land lubber this summer. You’ll
fit right in with our pirate crew
by listening to pirate stories,
singing songs, and dressing
in your own handmade pirate
attire; 2 – 4 p.m.; Daviess
County Public Library, 2020
Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
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, JULY 18ADVENTURES IN MORSE CODE
Send coded messages to your
friends using Morse Code! Also
visit with members of our local
Amateur Radio Club and learn
about amateur radio… perhaps
even start work on getting
your own license; 11 a.m. – 12
p.m.; Owensboro Science &
History Museum, 122 E. 2nd
Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.
owensboromuseum.org
STORY LAB – STORY TIME
WITH A TWIST STORYLAB
features Next Time You See a
Seashel, by Emily Morgan. Hear
Science Educator Kim Ray read
the book, then discover all kinds
of science fun! After the story,
discover the amazing story
behind seashells, how they are
made by mollusks, used for
protection and camouflage…
and full of clues about all they’ve
been through! Then; go on a
seashell hunt in the Story Lab’s
miniature homemade beach! It’s
science toy time at its science
best!This is a great activity for
pre-school through elementary
age groups and is included in
the price of admission; 12:30 –
1:30 p.m.; Owensboro Science
& History Museum, 122 E. 2nd
Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.
owensboromuseum.org
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MAKE A FOSSIL OPEN LAB is a chance
to do and enjoy science at your pace
whether you have ten minutes or more
than an hour. In addition to activities that
will be available for every OPEN LAB, each
OPEN LAB will also offer a different feature
activity. Available for each OPEN LAB: *
Citizen Science information and activities
*Science Library: take a break and enjoy
a book of your choice. * Toys exploration
and games. * Investigate ongoing labs such
as growing an alligator or plant growth *
Lab critters Make a Fossil! 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.;
Owensboro Science & History Museum,
122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.
owensboromuseum.org
FREE DOWNTOWN DATE NIGHT
Start your weekend early by heading
to Downtown Owensboro for free live
music and events. Visit one of our great
downtown restaurants for dinner and
then enjoy the riverfront. This week enjoy
the sounds of the Honey Roy Band at
Riverfront Crossing beginning at 7 p.m.
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.
FRIDAY, JULY 19U-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 – 9 p.m.; (270)
685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.
STUDIO SLANT-ASTIC Enjoy exciting art
projects with the creative folks from Studio
Slant all summer long! 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.;
Owensboro Science & History Museum,
122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.
owensboromuseum.org
FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5 Main Stage - Brian
Hart & Slick Willy (dance, southern rock,
country, blues); Courtyard - Linda Smith
Band; Overlook Stage - Certified Bluegrass;
Street Fair - Young Professionals Night;
Class reunions: Owensboro High Class of
1998, Davies County High Class of 1983,
Owensboro Catholic Class of 1973; (270)
687-2787 or fridayafter5.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 20“THE MUSIC MAN” There’s trouble, right
here in River City for this classic musical
by Back Alley Musicals at RiverPark Center.
Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m., Sunday
matinees at 2 p.m.; (270) 687-2787 or
riverparkcenter.com.
TRUNNELL’S SWEET CORN FESTIVAL “A
CORN-TASTIC EVENT!” The Sweet Corn
Festival will kick-off with Trunnell’s Sweet
Corn Festival 5K Corn Run/Walk beginning
at 9 am. The Kids Korny-Korn Fun Run will
begin at 10 am. Farm to Fork Breakfast at
9 am. Everyone can enjoy sinking their
teeth into some of Trunnell’s delicious
samples of Sweet Corn Salsa, Corn Relish,
and Homemade Cornbread. Sit on the
back porch and enjoy live music, roasted
sweet corn, homemade ice cream, roasted
corn nachos, pulled pork BBQ and more;
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10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; 270-733-2222 www.
trunnellsfarmmarket.com
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, JULY 21SUNDAE SUNDAY Celebrate National
Ice Cream Day with the whole family at
Moreland Park with live music, kids activities,
and America’s favorite cool treat, ice cream
sundaes.
“THE MUSIC MAN” There’s trouble, right
here in River City for this classic musical
by Back Alley Musicals at RiverPark Center.
Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m., Sunday
matinees at 2 p.m.; (270) 687-2787 or
riverparkcenter.com.
MONDAY, JULY 22EXPERIENCE BLUEGRASS MUSIC DAY
CAMP FOR KIDS Experience Bluegrass is
a music day camp for children ages 8 to
12. They will learn all about local legion,
Bill Monroe, and how he started Bluegrass
music as they tour the museum and see the
instruments played. They will take what they
learn and turn it into a song to record. Each
child will get their very own copy of the
song on CD. Students will also learn chords
on the mandolin to play and sing Blue
Moon of Kentucky. They will learn an old
time square dance and do some musical
art. Friday there will be a performance with
all the students for family and friends. They
will show off all their new skills! Limited
to 50 kids ages 8-12. Deadline to sign up
is July 19th. For more information or to
sign up, contact 270-314-0008, or e-mail
to [email protected]. http://
www.experiencebluegrass.com
TUESDAY, JULY 23U-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.
STORY LAB – STORY TIME WITH A
SCIENCE TWIST STORYLAB features
Next Time You See a Seashel, by Emily
Morgan! Hear Science Educator Kim Ray
read the book, then discover all kinds of
science fun! After the story, discover the
amazing story behind seashells, how they
are made by mollusks, used for protection
and camouflage…and full of clues about
all they’ve been through! Then; go on a
seashell hunt in the Story Lab’s miniature
homemade beach! It’s science toy time at
its science best!This is a great activity for
pre-school through elementary age groups
and is included in the price of admission;
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.; Owensboro Science &
History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270)
687-2732 or www.owensboromuseum.org
OPEN LAB: MAKE A BARGE OPEN LAB is
a chance to do and enjoy science at your
pace whether you have ten minutes or
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more than an hour. In addition to activities
that will be available for every OPEN LAB,
each OPEN LAB will also offer a different
feature activity. Available for each OPEN
LAB: * Citizen Science information and
activities *Science Library: take a break
and enjoy a book of your choice. * Toys
exploration and games. * Investigate
ongoing labs such as growing an alligator
or plant growth * Lab critters Make a Barge!
Create an aluminum foil barge to hold
the maximum number of pennies; 1:30 –
2:30 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History
Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732
or www.owensboromuseum.org
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN Join the members of
the Junior League of Owensboro for some
exercise fun, and have fun making Apple
Race Cars! The first 20 kids who participate
will receive Kids In The Kitchen T-Shirts
and helpful summer recipes to all; 10:30 –
11:30 a.m.; Owensboro Science & History
Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732
or www.owensboromuseum.org
DAVIESS COUNTY LIONS CLUB FAIR The
2013 Daviess County Lions Club Fair starts
off on Tuesday, July 23 at the Daviess
County Fairgrounds. Come join the fun with
tractor pulls, rides, food, and family fun!
For a complete schedule, check out the
Daviess County Fair website. http://www.
daviesscountyfair.com
EXPERIENCE BLUEGRASS MUSIC DAY
CAMP FOR KIDS EXPERIENCE See event
description on Monday, July 22.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24U-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.
AMAZING AIR Learn about the air around
you by doing fun experiments; 12:30 –
1:30 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History
Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732
or www.owensboromuseum.org
DAVIESS COUNTY LIONS CLUB FAIR See
event description on Tuesday, July 23.
EXPERIENCE BLUEGRASS MUSIC DAY
CAMP FOR KIDS See event description on
Monday, July 22.
THURSDAY, JULY 25FREE 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.
ADVENTURES IN MORSE CODE Send
coded messages to your friends using
Morse Code! Also visit with members of our
local Amateur Radio Club and learn about
amateur radio… perhaps even start work on
getting your own license; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.;
Owensboro Science & History Museum,
122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.
owensboromuseum.org
EXPERIENCE BLUEGRASS MUSIC DAY
CAMP FOR KIDS See event description on
Monday, July 22.
DAVIESS COUNTY LIONS CLUB FAIR See
event description on Tuesday, July 23.
FRIDAY, JULY 26U-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 – 9 p.m.; (270)
685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.
FLIGHT SIMULATOR Fly the friendly
virtual skies with a radio controlled
airplane flight simulator! 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.;
Owensboro Science & History Museum,
122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.
owensboromuseum.org
FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5 Main Stage -
Discfunktn’l Groove (disco); Courtyard -
Higher Ground; Gospel on the River - Paul
Moseley, Southland Quartet, Woodsmen
Quartet; Overlook Stage - Foothills; Street
Fair - Disco Party; Class reunions: Apollo
High Class of 1993, Owensboro High Class
of 1988, McLean County High Class of
1993; (270) 687-2787 or fridayafter5.com.
DAVIESS COUNTY LIONS CLUB FAIR See
event description on TUESDAY, JULY 23.EXPERIENCE BLUEGRASS MUSIC DAY
CAMP FOR KIDS See event description on
Monday, July 22.
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SATURDAY, JULY 27FREE 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
BLUEGRASS IN THE VILLAGE
While away the evening in
picturesque Pioneer Village
and enjoy the dulcet tones
of “King’s Highway”. Ticket
price includes seating “up
front” and dinner featuring
Roy Henry’s famous Boogaloo
Barbecue and two sides.
There will be activities for the
kids, including basket weaving
with “Woven Together in
Western Kentucky Basket
Guild”, and more. “Bluegrass in
the Village” is brought to you
through the cooperation of
Friends of Pioneer Village, The
Owensboro Daviess County
Convention and Visitors
Bureau, Daviess County Fiscal
Court, and Owensboro Parent
Magazine. Tickets: $12 for
adults. Kids 12 and under $6.
Tickets are available at the
Owensboro Daviess County
Convention and Visitors Bureau
located at 215 E 2nd St. All
proceeds to benefit the “Village
at the Creek” Art series; 6 – 9
p.m.; For more information
contact Sean Dysinger at
926-1100, or sdysinger@
visitowensboro.com
“THE MUSIC MAN” There’s
trouble, right here in River City
for this classic musical by Back
Alley Musicals at RiverPark
Center. Saturday shows at
7:30 p.m., Sunday matinees
at 2 p.m.; (270) 687-2787 or
riverparkcenter.com.
DAVIESS COUNTY LIONS
CLUB FAIR See event
description on Tuesday, July 23.
SUNDAY, JULY 28“THE MUSIC MAN” There’s
trouble, right here in River City
for this classic musical by Back
Alley Musicals at RiverPark
Center. Saturday shows at
7:30 p.m., Sunday matinees
at 2 p.m.; (270) 687-2787 or
riverparkcenter.com.
MONDAY, JULY 29FREE 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, JULY 30U-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, JULY 31U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE
NIGHT; All must wear socks; $7
per child, children under 2 are
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free, unless they are the only child, adults
always free; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or
ubouncepartyhouse.com.
FREE SCOOBY DOO “RUH ROH!” Scooby
and the gang need your help to solve some
mysteries. Come meet Scooby and watch
him on the big screen; Daviess County
Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.org.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1FREE 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.
ADVENTURES IN MORSE CODE Send
coded messages to your friends using
Morse Code! Also visit with members of our
local Amateur Radio Club and learn about
amateur radio… perhaps even start work on
getting your own license; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.;
Owensboro Science & History Museum,
122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.
owensboromuseum.org
PICTURE A HAPPY ME Discover My
Pyramid, the USDA’s new version of the
food pyramid, and receive a personalized
take home page that reminds us what is
needed for healthy living; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.;
Owensboro Science & History Museum,
122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.
owensboromuseum.org
BLUEGRASS JAM On the first Thursday of
each month, head to the Bluegrass Museum
to jam with other musicians. Jamming is for
musicians of all levels and begins at 7 p.m.
For more information, contact the Museum
at (270) 926-7891 or visit their their website
at www.bluegrassmuseum.org.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2U-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 – 9 p.m.; (270)
685-1255 or ubouncepartyhouse.com.
FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5 Main Stage - After
Midnight (70’s rock); Courtyard - Michael
Bailey; Overlook Stage - King’s Highway;
Street Fair - Family Night; Class reunions:
Hancock County Class of 1978, Owensboro
High Class of 2003; Daviess County Class of
2003, Owensboro High Class of 1973; (270)
687-2787 or fridayafter5.com.
STUDIO SLANT-ASTIC Enjoy exciting art
projects with the creative folks from Studio
Slant all summer long! 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.;
Owensboro Science & History Museum,
122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.
owensboromuseum.org
THE LAND DOWN UNDER An introduction
to Australian history, culture and animals.
Come meet a kangaroo today! 11 a.m. –
12 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History
Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732
or www.owensboromuseum.org
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3FREE SATURDAY MORNING LIVE! Visit the
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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
DOWNTOWN OWENSBORO CRUISE-IN
Head Downtown every 1st Saturday from
April to October and enjoy classic cars! Free
admission and fun for the whole family!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4FREE OWENSBORO PARENT BIRTHDAY
BASH! PRESENTED BY OWENSBORO
DERMATOLOGY You are invited to join the
fun at the 2nd Annual Owensboro Parent
Birthday Bash! presented by Owensboro
Dermatology. This FREE, family event
features train rides along the Owensboro
riverfront, inflatables, vendor booths,
birthday cake, fun activities and much more!
Register at the door to win thousands of
dollars worth of giveaways at the Birthday
Bash! Among the prizes is a 3-night summer
getaway to Gaylord Opryland Resort which
includes lodging for up to 4 people, daily
breakfast, a ride on the Delta Riverboats, VIP
coupon book and more! The Owensboro
Parent Birthday Bash! is the only place to get
your entry form for the 2013 Owensboro
Parent Magazine CoverKids Contest.
Your form grants your child entry into our
Facebook contest and land a spot on the
cover of Owensboro Parent Magazine
Business can participate by having a vendor
booth and/or donating items for door
prizes. The vendor booths will be located
inside the RiverPark center and will be easily
accessible by all guests. The door prizes will
allow for your business to be announced
during the event as we draw the winners.
GATTI-TOWN 5TH ANNUAL BACK TO
SCHOOL CELEBRATION Come and enjoy
free games and attractions all day from
11am to 7pm. Events include Sheriff’s Dept.
ID your Child, “Drunk Goggles” by St. Mary’s,
Face Painting, River City Clowns. Special
guests include Towmater, Spiderman and
Sponge Bob! 316 N. Green River Road in
Evansville, 812-473-3800,
gattitownevansville.com
SUNDAY MOVIES ON THE RIVER – “THE
HUNGER GAMES” RiverPark Center’s FREE
outdoor movie series continues with “The
Hunger Games.” You can bring your own
chair or use one of the chairs provided. No
coolers or pets, please. Concessions are
available. Cartoons before each feature film.
Movies begin at dusk; 8 – 11 p.m.; 270-687-
2787 or www.riverparkcenter.org
MONDAY, AUGUST 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.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6U-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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