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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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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


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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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.


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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bob mantoothcoach of the year


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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


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

husband, Paul and their two children.

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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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{ b y : c a s e y h a m i l t o n } While they aren’t an official part of the other homeschool groups

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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visit online: www.sunrise.org or call: 1-800-456-1386


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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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{ b y : d r . b r i a n g a n n o n }Western Kentucky University in Owensboro has been educating students for over 40 years.

Learn more online: www.wku.edu/owensboro


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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MON - THU11AM - 9PM

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




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.






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


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





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


$5 all night; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or


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





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


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.;


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.;


122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.

owensboromuseum.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.






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






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


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


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.;


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.





FRIDAY, JULY 19U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All





STUDIO SLANT-ASTIC Enjoy exciting art

projects with the creative folks from Studio

Slant all summer long! 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.;


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;


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


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


$5 all night; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or


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



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



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





AMAZING AIR Learn about the air around

you by doing fun experiments; 12:30 –

1:30 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History



DAVIESS COUNTY LIONS CLUB FAIR See

event description on Tuesday, July 23.


CAMP FOR KIDS See event description on

Monday, July 22.

THURSDAY, JULY 25FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and




ADVENTURES IN MORSE CODE Send







122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.

owensboromuseum.org



Monday, July 22.


event description on Tuesday, July 23.

FRIDAY, JULY 26U-BOUNCE OPEN BOUNCE NIGHT; All





FLIGHT SIMULATOR Fly the friendly

virtual skies with a radio controlled

airplane flight simulator! 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.;


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.


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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


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


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


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


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




ADVENTURES IN MORSE CODE Send







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.;


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





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.;


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



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


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




TUESDAY, AUGUST 6U-BOUNCE TODDLER TUESDAY; All must


$5 all night; 5 – 8 p.m.; (270) 685-1255 or


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