Owensboro Parent - June 2013

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I’ve never been much of a super hero fan. Growing up, I spent

very little time watching any of the Marvel characters. I never

read comic books or got into super hero video games and I don’t

think you’ll find a single photo of me donning a red cape.

But with my son Ethan, it’s a whole different story. We discovered

Batman and Spider-Man cartoons on Netflix and he is loving

it. At almost 4 years old he’s determined that if he works hard

enough he can posses the same strength and valor of his favorite

good guys.

If you’ve been around little boys you know the barrage of questions

that they ask and my little guy is no different. So that leaves me

in a little bit of a bind, because when it comes to super hero

knowledge I fall short. The other day for instance, dressed in his

batman costume, Ethan asks me “Dad, do you know how to play

batman?” Unsure what he meant, I promptly replied, “Of course,

I know how to play Batman. Let’s do this!” and I proceeded to

let him take the lead as we defeated the “bad guys” and saved his

sisters from harm.

And for me, that’s what’s exciting about being a dad -- discovering

new things with my kids and uncovering what they are passionate

about. And I know one day it’s not going to be about being a super

hero anymore. But whatever it is, sports, music, the arts, I know

I’ll be right there discovering it with him. And if I have to wear a

red cape in the process, it’s fine by me.

Happy Father’s Day!

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Father’s Day is this month and we asked - what does your father mean to

you? What is your best memory of Father’s Day? Here are a few of our favorite

answers from Facebook.

parent talk

My dad is a hard working man who made sure that I had everything I ever needed in life. Don’t get that confused with everything I wanted, haha. He taught me the ways of life, the ways of people, and how to protect myself when things aren’t so smooth. He’s an amazing man, and though he is 500 miles away, he’s with me everytime I cook a mean steak, everytime my grass looks perfect, and even those moments when I’m explaining which leaves come from which trees to my kids. I love him! - Mikado Akido

My father is one of the most patient and caring men I know. He has always been someone I knew I could count on for support when I needed it most. I still to this day fear disappointing him above anything else. I am a big Daddy’s girl. As I got older and interested in boys, he always taught me to find someone who valued my thoughts more than my looks. I always told my family that I wanted to find a man like my Dad and I’ve done just that. While my husband may not be as soft spoken or reserved as my Dad, he still is a man that stands by me and wants much more to hear my opinion then worry about how I look. Now that we have a 2-year-old daughter, I couldn’t be happier that I found him so that she can have a father to look up to and care for her the way I have. - Alyssa Paige Carter

Father’s Day celebrates the life my father figure created for my family. Growing up my family always had everything we needed and more. He raised me to be the woman I am today. He taught me things that you can’t learn in school, he motivated me to be the best I could be and always reminded me that I could make my dreams come true. But he did more than that. He gave his wife life, he gave her security, and he gave our family the chance to succeed. He served in the United States Navy for 23 years. He gave us something to be proud of. REST IN PEACE POPS! Gone, but never forgotten. - Meghan Durbin

My Daddy is my rock. He took my sister and I in as his own. He and my mom married when I was three, after my father passed. He did everything a Daddy should. He taught me how to ride a bike, fish, play ball, and drive. He was there through every milestone and has never left my side. To my family, “step child” is not a part of our vocabulary. He has never treated us any different than he has his biological children. He not only took on us, but raised his own two children, and later took in our spouses and now grandchildren. We are all his. My husband lost his father at an early age and considers my dad his own. He was my brother-in-laws best man, that alone speaks volumes! - Melanie Kinney Chaffin


As the daughter of the best mother in the world, I had

always harbored a little bit of guilt when Mother’s Day

rolled around.

I compared myself to my own mother, and came up woefully

short, and certainly undeserving of the praise and tributes my

children heaped on me on that special day.

Hadn’t my children noticed that the three little

words I said most often were not “I love you,” but

“Clean your room!”?

Didn’t they remember how many times they

had tugged at my sleeve to tell me “something

’portant” and I brushed them away withFor both

students and their parents, this is one of those

vague, faraway occasions that seem to hover

somewhere in the distance, off on the horizon, the

finish line of a race that seems to last forever.

And then all of a sudden, ready or not, there it is,

right in front of you.

You settle into your seat – grateful for a

chairback and not the bench seats – and shuffle through the

program. There may be hundreds of names listed, but only one

matters.

You hope someone behind the scenes has extra safety pins and

bobby pins, you hope the speeches will be short this year, and

you hope your strategic parking place pays off when this is over

and everyone tries to leave at once.

You hope nobody brought an air horn, and if so, you hope

at least that they don’t sit anywhere near you, and you really,

truly, fervently hope their kid is not right before

your kid because you want to hear your kid’s

name and not some loud, rude and annoying

“Haawwwwnnnnk!”

The music starts – “Pomp and

Circumstance” – everyone knows the title

although nobody knows what it really means –

and you see a flutter of banners in the doorway,

a hesitation, an adult hand waving “yes, yes, go,

go now,” and here they come – the class of 2013.

It’s an unending procession of caps

and gowns.

Your husband leans over and

whispers, not very quietly, “How many kids are there, anyway?”

You don’t answer, not taking your eyes off the students as

they shuffle in, one after another, identical in their caps and

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this is yourgraduate

You settle into your seat – grateful for a chairback and not the bench seats –

and shuffle through the program. There may be hundreds

of names listed, but only one matters.


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this is yourgraduate

gowns.

But you know the tilt of his head or the bounce in her walk,

and your heart leaps a little as you see … your child.

How could this be? Who could this be?

Could this poised young adult possibly be the shrieking,

laughing child who tilted crazily down the sidewalk with

training wheels just yesterday?

You blink back unexpected tears. Your heart swells with

pride as your child steps confidently into place, staring straight

ahead, dignified and solemn.

And grown.

But then you see the tassel sway as your child turns to peek

into the stands – confident your eyes are watching – and you

see a flash of a smile, a quick wave of the hand and a silent “Hi,

Mom.”

Everything else melts away – all the years that came before

this moment, and all the years that will come after – and you

know:

This is your child, always.

Lora Wimsatt is a mother, grandmother and writer. She enjoys the everyday

blessings and adventures of life, especially her family.

OP


family life

Q: My son is

almost 3 years

old. His attitude

has been off the

charts lately. He

was so excited

about somewhere

we were going and

he punched me in

the face.

I know that he

knows this is

inappropriate

behavior, but I

don’t know how to

make it stop. I feel

as if I am constantly

saying no and

correcting him. Any

suggestions?

A. First…he must have been super

excited to hit you in the face. Just

to break this problem down, and

we don’t really have to say this, but

hitting is always wrong. Second,

we have to consider that he is a boy

and typically boys are a little more

aggressive than girls, not that it

corrects the situation at all. And

finally, I think we sometimes forget

to share the “rules of the world” so

to speak. After the fact, I’m sure

that you discussed or disciplined

him so that he knows not to hit

you in the face again.

At 3 years old, I

personally think,

we as parents get

so busy that we forget

to go over the rules of

life until something

comes up. I would

suggest when

things are

going well and

nothing is

really going

on is when you

share a rule or two with

your child. You could be

watching TV, pause the

TV and say, “Hey…Did

you know that it’s never

ok to hit anybody for

any reason?” You could

also say, “Did you know that

Mommy keeps the toys

that you don’t pick up

in your room and you

have to earn them back from

me?” Whatever you want your

children to know and the

values that you think are

important try to share

those with them in small doses and

when they have not already broken

that rule. Of course it doesn’t mean

they won’t break it in the future, but

if they do you won’t have to spend

the time lecturing on why they are

in trouble because they will know. I

promise. If they can remember that

on Friday night you said you are going

to take them to McDonalds then they

can remember what you allow and

what you don’t. Good Luck!

Q. I have a 14-year-old daughter

and she is going through a phase or

maybe she’s just a typical teenager.

The mouth on this child is so sassy

and I just want to pull my hair out.

We’ve tried taking things away from

her and nothing works. I feel like I

am always reminding her to do her

homework because I don’t want her

having bad grades. Help!

A. I am scared of teenagers….LOL.

No really, I am a little bit. I can

sometimes catch a glimpse of the

teenager I am going to have in the

distant future and I wonder what

I will do. It sounds like to me that

you might be a helicopter parent and

there is nothing wrong with that and

we’ve all been there. A helicopter

parent is the parent that is constantly

reminding and doing things for the

child that they should be doing for

themselves. But don’t feel bad. No

one wants their child to get bad

grades. It’s very difficult to sit back,

not remind and watch them get an

‘F’ on an assignment. I can tell you

though that letting them make as

many mistakes as possible while

they are young is the best thing that

could happen to them. It will make

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them care about their grades. One summer spent in summer

school could save them a lifetime of other mistakes-- big, huge

mistakes. I could write on and on about things I would do for

your daughter to help you but this column is only so long. On

the sassy mouth, I will say that actions speak volumes. Surprises

can come in handy. Just a short example, your daughter has big

plans for Friday night but she has been mouthing off all week.

You say, “I’m going to have to do something about this but I’ll

get back with you…try not to worry.” Days go by and when

Friday night comes, the plans go bye-bye. “I’m really sorry;

I can’t take you to your sleepover tonight. It really drains me

when you speak so disrespectfully to me.” Keep in mind, things

may get worse before they get better. Hang in there!

Q. I have a 10-year-old girl and I am the mom that never lets

her go to sleepovers or run around the neighborhood. My

child gets so mad at me sometimes but I just can’t do it. I see

other parents and they let their kids go wherever they want

and I always wonder how they don’t get hurt or something bad

doesn’t happen to them. I know I’m overprotective, but I don’t

know how to get out of that habit. Am I wrong?

A. Each parent is going to parent differently. You may be

overprotective, while another parent doesn’t watch their child

closely enough. We all see people everywhere we go and we

think to ourselves, I would never do that or if that were my

child, I tell you what! But I think you have to do what is

comfortable for you. And you already know that you are a little

overprotective and that’s probably the first step in changing.

I would recommend taking it slowly. You might try having a

few girls for a sleep over at your house. Society, social media

and the world itself makes it difficult to let our children do the

things that we, as children, probably did. I think that you are

headed in the right direction and I think that by giving your

child a little more independence as she gets older will eventually

get easier for you. It’s a tough thing to do and I don’t think it

matters how old they are, we will always be concerned for their

safety.

Christina Dalton, MSSW, CSW is the Family Resource Center Coordinator

for Daviess County Public Schools.

OP


Q. What motivation did you have to go into pediatrics?

A. I felt like the field of medicine offered me the biggest

opportunity to make the most difference. It’s called the “helper’s

high.” I could make a difference in generations to come.

Q. In your 40+ years of practice is there one constant you

have seen as it relates to parenting?

A. So much has changed, but parents continue to love their

children and children are still being supported by their parents.

Q. Have you seen a shift in parenting since you began

practicing medicine?

A. Yes, for the better. Mothers are much more prepared for

the birth outcomes. Medical care has become superior to the

past. More and more mothers are breastfeeding. Families are

becoming more conscious of nutrition in the home and healthy

food options are being served. There has been an increase

in baby wearing (close to mother in slings), contrary to some

studies, this actually creates independence and is encouraged.

Q. What medical needs have arisen that need to be addressed

in our society today?

A. Nutritional Deficit Disorder – not feeding our family real

foods (we don’t know what is in processed foods, yet we eat them

and feed them to our children) has resulted in learning and

behavioral issues. Many think we have an obesity problem, but

it’s more of a real food problem. Feed the kids real foods and the

obesity problem lessens.

Q. How can families stay healthy both physically and

mentally?

A. Go outside! We should be playing alongside our kids. In

addition, we need to eat our fruits and vegetables and serve them

at mealtime.

Q. If you could leave our readers with one piece of parenting

advice, what would it be?

A. Parenting is a series of reactions – get behind the eyes of your

child. How would I want my mother/father to react? You will

have your answer.

Together with his wife Martha, Dr. Sears has written more than

30 best selling-books and numerous articles on parenting and

childcare issues. He currently serves as a medical and parenting

consultant for Baby Talk and Parenting magazines. For more

information about him and his positive lifestyle and parenting

message please check him out at www.drsears.com.

the doctor

is in

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Known as “America’s Pediatrician” and a best selling

author, Dr. William Sears made a visit to Owensboro to

discuss Top Health Tips for All Ages. While visiting he sat

down with Owensboro Parent Magazine to discuss the

successes and issues that face parents and children today. OP


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In a day in age where we tend to complain that teenagers

have no concept of respect, manners, or traditional values;

there is quite a redeeming quality in this year’s senior

classes. The seniors at Daviess County, Owensboro, and

Apollo High schools all demonstrated that genuine heart

and character outweigh Hollywood looks and social status.

Make no mistake about it, these girls are all popular. “Kelsey

knows everybody,” Peyton is “locally famous,” and Bree has

had a major role in the school play for the last four years. All

three girls have beautiful personalities that will win you over

with one smile or sheepish grin. It is no wonder why their

classmates could not help but crown each one of them Prom

Queen.

Kelsey Dueker is a nineteen year old senior at Daviess

County High School. Kelsey is a beautiful blonde young lady

with a “real outgoing” and “real bubbly” personality that

knows everybody. Not only was Kelsey the manager for the

girls’ basketball team, but she was also named Miss Echoes

by her peers for the high school yearbook. For all of these

reasons it should come as no surprise that Kelsey was voted to

represent this year’s senior class as prom queen. What makes

Kelsey even more amazing is that she has Down syndrome.

However, when speaking to her mother or members of the

senior class, they believe Kelsey received the title of prom

queen for the same reason that has held true for decades…

she is popular and her friends love her. According to senior

Katy Holland, who has been friends with Kelsey both in and

out of school since the first grade, “Everyone loves Kelsey at

Daviess County. (So we decided) she has to be prom queen.

I’m really proud of our senior class.” As far as prom night

went, Kelsey said, “I was shocked.” When asked if she felt

beautiful that evening, she very matter-of-factly said, “I

was beautiful.” When asked to recall how she felt dancing

with 6’ 4” prom king and basketball star, Logan O’Bryan,

Kelsey just giggled, “He was tall for me…I can touch his

shoulders.” Parents are not typically in attendance at DCHS

for prom, so her mom did not know of the final vote until

she received a picture from Kelsey’s teacher showing that she

had won. Next year DCHS staff members Mrs. Miller and

Mrs. Osborne are excited that Kelsey will return to Daviess

County High School for one more year of schooling and then

hopefully enter the SHEP (Supported Higher Education

Program) for highly motivated students with different

abilities at the University of Kentucky. Kelsey has a love for

plants and flowers and wants to go to school in the area of

“floraculture.” With two older siblings that have graduated

high school and gone on to college, Kelsey naturally said, “I

want to go to college.” Concerning the rest of Kelsey’s future

she says, “I want to grow up. I want to be amazing for people

to like me. I appreciate people saying, ‘Kelsey, you’re a good

person the way you are.’” Judging by this year’s senior class

vote, there is no doubt that she has already accomplished her

goal.

Similarly at Owensboro High School, Peyton Van Meter

finds that she too “can’t go anywhere without people

knowing her.” Kelsey and Peyton have quite a bit in common.

Like Kelsey, Peyton is an adorable blonde-headed senior,

nineteen, and also happens to have Down syndrome. She also

has a great sense of humor and the sweetest little sheepish

grin. By choosing Peyton to carry the title of prom queen,

this senior class demonstrated how much they truly love and

appreciate her and her popularity showed. Peyton’s difficulty

with speech has been one of the obstacles she has had to face

during her education, but she very clearly communicated

how she felt about their vote. My “friends voted me prom

queen because I’m nice, I’m thoughtful, and I’m amazing.”

Her mother agrees that, “Kids like Peyton for Peyton. If she

didn’t have Down’s, I think she still would be voted prom


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queen.” Peyton’s teacher, Mrs. Lori Walters, confirmed that

“Peyton is the most popular girl in school, so she was a

logical choice.” Peyton also found herself surprised at being

awarded the title of prom queen. After being crowned she

looked at her mom and said, “I won. I’m prom queen. Oh, my

gosh. I won.” Peyton also plans to return for one more year

of high school next year to focus primarily on job and life

skills. About her future, she says, “I want to go to college. I

want to be a worker.” She will first spend the summer as an

“honorary counselor” with Parks and Recreation, and smiles

at the thought.

Although Bree Sapp is also a senior at age nineteen,

unlike the other girls, Bree has soft auburn hair and proudly

wears Apollo blue. Bree finds her fame on stage, under the

bright lights, using her uncanny ability to memorize lines,

including those of her cast members. Although this may not

sound too out of the ordinary, it is quite remarkable for a

child with autism who once struggled with echolalia, a type

of speech in which children echo the words of the speaker

and often speak in third person. Bree also loves to work in the

greenhouse, arrange flowers, and create artwork worthy of the

“People’s Choice Award.” Bree’s mom was “so excited when

she was nominated.” When Bree made it from the final eight

selections to the final four, her mom made sure that she was

in attendance at prom. Having never been to prom herself,

her mother found herself in tears, “When she came down

the steps, I was bawlin’.” A little girl who was once scared

of an electric can opener and the garbage truck was able to

overcome her fear of stairs and be escorted down the staircase

to accept her beautiful jeweled crown. Aside from being

crowned prom queen, Bree’s favorite memories of the night

were taking pictures with the senior girls and being given “a

big umbrella” in the spirit of the prom’s theme Singing in the

Rain. Bree will not be returning to Apollo next year. She will

be learning new skills through Hugh E. Sandefur Industries,

a non-profit corporation that offers vocational arts as well as

training and employment for disabled adults. Bree wants

to get a job, and will hopefully be able to do so via their

satellite program with the Wendell Foster Campus. Of all

the items that the full scale manufacturing facility assembles

and creates, Bree was most excited about making wheelchair

parts. In the meantime, she will enjoy the simple things this

summer like using her new library card at the public library

and listening to her new MP3 player with Monster High ear

buds that she received as a graduation gif

When looking at these three beautiful girls and the


memories that they were each able to experience on prom night,

we also must make sure we look behind the scenes. Each one of

these young ladies is amazing and dynamic in their own right,

but we must not forget that they also happen to have a support

system of teachers, aides, and peer tutors that help them to shine

a little brighter. The teachers and aides that work with these

students treat them more like family members than students,

taking them to ball games, attending their events, and being

there for every personal crisis and triumph. The peer tutoring

programs at our high schools are made up of incredible young

people that help our differently-abled students to read, write,

and do outside activities. The relationships built in the peer

tutoring program also bring out the best in the tutors, as voiced

by Special Education teacher Diane Higdon, “I don’t know who

gets the most out of this program.” It is no wonder these students

felt inspired to vote for the girls who bring a little sunshine to

their lives each day. The character that was demonstrated by all

three senior classes can best be summed up by Mrs. Higdon’s

words, “It does my heart proud to be a part of it. I will have

memories for life.”

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

So often we tend to think that students with disabilities

will not be able to attend and experience college life.

The SHEP program is a grant funded program which

is funded through the U.S. Department of Education.

“The mission of the Supported Higher Education

Project (SHEP) is to promote inclusion of young adults

with intellectual disabilities in all aspects of college life,

integrating academics, socialization, and meaningful

work experiences.”

SHEP is currently serving students ages 18 to 26 at the

following Kentucky Institutions of Higher Education:

The University of KentuckyNorthern Kentucky University

Bluegrass Community and Technical CollegeEastern Kentucky University

Somerset Community and Technical CollegeMurray State University

For more information please visit

http://www.shepky.org/.

a hope & a future

OP


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off the track

Owensboro has produced

its fair share of professional

athletes over the years,

including NFL, NBA, MLB, and

NASCAR stars. But three of the brightest

stars in motorcycle racing also come from

Owensboro: Tommy, Nicky, and Roger Lee

Hayden. If you’ve ever walked through the

SpeedZeum at the museum or watched

the MTV movie “The Kentucky Kid” you

know exactly what I mean.

So I have to admit that I was a little star struck when I

introduced myself to Earl Hayden, the patriarch of the Hayden

racing family, and his son Tommy for this interview. But I came

away with one word in my mind: humility.

“You ought to be talking to my wife, Rose,” Earl told me right

off. “She’s the real story. She gave up a lot of stuff so that our

boys could go off racing their motorcycles.” It didn’t take me

long to realize comments like that are in typical Earl Hayden

fashion. It’s in his nature to downplay himself, shy away from

the spotlight, and give credit to someone else. In fact, Earl was

hesitant to even do this interview because he didn’t want to be

put on a pedestal. “I don’t want this article to sound like I’m

bragging or like we’re something special. Every parent thinks

their kids are the greatest, so I’m no different than anybody

else,” he said.


Right. Except for the fact that Earl’s kids

are three of the most famous and successful

motorcycle racers in the world. We sat in

Earl and Rose’s garage, which has become

a store room full of Roger, Nicky, and

Tommy’s racing memorabilia. Pictures,

trophies, and plaques line the walls above a

row of motorcycles ranging from the mini-

bike they all learned to ride on, to Tommy’s

2004 AMA championship ride and Nicky’s

2006 world championship MotoGP bike.

Just a few feet away, where we took the

photo for this month’s cover of Owensboro

Parent, the home-made dirt track wound

around the back lot; the site of countless

laps all five Hayden kids honing their craft

as kids; Earl’s stopwatch in hand.

The Haydens might be world famous, but

they are Owensboro through and through.

All five of the Hayden kids graduated from

Owensboro Catholic High School and

attended Precious Blood Catholic Church

growing up. Four out of the five still live

in Owensboro (with the exception of Jenny,

who lives in Utah because her husband is a

doctor and got a job at a hospital in Ogden.)

In fact, it’s not unusual to find them at a

Friday night football game cheering on

the Aces. Daughter Kathleen keeps things

running smoothly at the family business,

3rd Chance Auto.

It’s that kind of hometown pride that

Owensboro Parent wanted to capture in this

Father’s Day special feature by sitting down

with Earl and Tommy Hayden to talk about

raising kids in Owensboro, family values,

and racing.

O.P. - Earl, how do you stay in touch with

your kids and grandkids when they’re

literally scattered all over the world

sometimes?

E.H. – Well with these new phones these

days it’s really nice because we can do Face

Time with Jenny and our granddaughter

Kyla Jo out in Utah. So we get to see them

all the time even though we’re not actually

with them. But like with Nicky, if he’s

racing in another country we use a program

called Viber, which is like Skype, that

works no matter where he’s at. It’s gotten

harder to get everybody together. Really

the only time is like at weddings. With

their racing schedules, the boys might be in

three different countries on the same race

day. Another thing we try to do is rotate

who travels with the boys. Rose and our

daughters try to go to a different country

each year. So that’s nice because the boys

have family with them and Rose and the

girls get to see the world. About the only

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time they all three race at the same track on

the same day is Laguna, California, so that

race is almost like a holiday for us because

we can all be there.

O.P. – Tommy, obviously you travel a lot

with your job. How do you balance being

gone so much and still spending time with

your kids?

Tommy – Yeah, things change when you

have kids. Immediately. It’s definitely not

easy to leave and be gone. I used to get to

the track a day or two ahead to practice or

whatever. But now I get there at the last

possible second and I leave as soon as I can.

I build my schedule differently now. I used

to train in California all winter because the

weather’s so much nicer. But now I do my

winter training here. And my wife and kids

go with me a lot. Probably four or five races

a year. When they come along I always

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drive so we can make stops along the way and find things to do on

the way there and on the way back to make it more like a mini-

vacation. Zoos or parks or whatever. I’d say it’s a trade-off. It stinks

that I’m gone a lot during the season, but then they get to have some

experiences they may not have if I wasn’t racing.

O.P. – Earl, what’s the best part about raising kids in Owensboro?

E.H. – The family atmosphere. The way people are here.

Owensboro has it all. And it’s a slower pace than bigger cities. It

really is a great place to raise a family. I think our kids all recognize

that and that’s why they’ve mostly stayed. All our kids still call

Owensboro their hometown, even Jenny, and I think they would

come back in a heartbeat if her husband could find a job at the new

hospital or someplace.

O.P. – Tommy, what did you like about growing up in Owensboro?

T.H. –You know, you don’t really think about it much until you

get older or travel a little bit and see other places. But now looking

back, Owensboro is just a good atmosphere. And good people. I

really liked our property, and being able to ride anytime we wanted

to.

O.P. - You all could live anywhere, yet you still live in Owensboro.

What keeps you here?

T.H. – Owensboro really is a great place to raise kids. For me it’s

never been an option. It’s always felt like home here and it’s always

been my home.

E.H. - I know one thing the boys love about Owensboro is that it’s

just comfortable for them here. They can come home and just be

themselves here. See their old friends or whatever.

T.H. – Yeah, I’ve always had a close-knit group friends here in

Owensboro. I’ve been a lot of places racing, and we have a second

“If I’m gonna pass on anything

I hope it’s respect. I’ve always said

‘Keep your word good and pay

your bills.’ I think that goes a long

way. And faith. You gotta have

faith in God.”

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house in California, but I’ve always

considered Owensboro home and I always

will. No matter where I’m at, I’m always

excited to get to come back home here.

OP – Earl, how do grandkids compare

with kids?

E.H. – Oh, I can’t get enough of these

grandkids! We just love to see them. Rose

and I, we love to babysit. They’ll thank us

for watching the grandkids but we think we

should thank them! You know, when you’re

raising kids, you’re so busy. You work all

the time. But now, with these grandkids, we

have more time so we don’t miss a practice

or a game hardly.

O.P. - Tommy, what surprises you most

about being a dad?

T.H. – Definitely seeing all the stuff my

parents did or talked about when we were

growing up. Now I appreciate it more as a

dad. Like the things they sacrificed for us

so we could race. Now I see it in the simple

things. I might go across town to watch my

daughter play a softball game, but they went

across the country with all of us. Lots of

times.

O.P – Earl, what values do you and Rose

hope to pass on to this third generation?

E.H. – If I’m gonna pass on anything I

hope it’s respect. I’ve always said “Keep

your word good and pay your bills.” I

think that goes a long way. And faith. You

gotta have faith in God. And that’s another

thing about Owensboro is there’s so many

churches here. You can find what you like

and go there. We’ve always tried to stress

that importance.

T.H. - I guess for me it would just be the

good standard values like we learned.

I really hope my daughters can find

something they like early on like I did and

pursue it. I hope they can find a job that

they’re as passionate about too.

O.P – Okay, so I gotta ask… have the girls

shown any interest in racing?

T.H. – Oh no! None whatsoever. And that’s

fine with me. Olivia likes to ride 4-wheelers

but that’s about it. Klaudia Rose hasn’t yet.

Of all of them, maybe Vera because she likes

to pretend she’s riding things, but I think

it’s more about ponies than motorcycles.

She’s only 1 ½ so we’ll see.

From just being around the Hayden family

a short while for this interview, it’s obvious

that their roots in Owensboro run deep and

their family ties are strong. Which leads

me to believe that the Hayden’s greatest

successes and blessing in life are actually off

the track.

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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It was a sparkling, spring day and the whole family was in

the backyard. My son had been playing hard all morning

so when he lay down on the porch steps, I figured it was nap

time. I watched as he began to twist and turn on the step,

wrapping his red cape, the one I’d cut from a t-shirt, around

his body. Then he sat up and said, “The spell is broken! Now

I’m the prince!” I immediately realized that his behavior

was not fatigue, but a reenactment of the transformation

scene from Beauty and the Beast. He turned to me and said,

“Belle, it’s me!” Right on cue I replied, “It is you!” And I

plopped a kiss on his cheek. Off he ran back to his castle,

our new cedar play set, where his enchanted rose, a plastic

flower underneath a clear bucket, and his little sister, playing

the role of Mrs. Potts, awaited. I smiled, thinking once again

that the investment of a play set is perfect for fueling the

imagination.

However, when I drive the streets of Owensboro, I see lots

of play sets in backyards and I almost never see kids playing

on them. Just like any new toy, the excitement of a play set

will be short-lived if you simply use it to climb and swing.

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Reinvigorate your children’s excitement for this expensive

piece of equipment with just a little bit of creativity.

raceway flag standHost a neighborhood race day. Have runners race around a

backyard course and assign one lucky kid to be at the top of

the play set waving construction paper flags. Color-code the

flags so that when a blue flag is waving the participants have

to hop or while pink is flying everyone has to crawl.

eagle’s nest lookoutGather a few small toys and hide them around the yard. Have

the kids sit atop the play set with binoculars and try to find

the toys by sight. For an added twist, one kid can be on the

ground while the child in the play set gives directions on

where to find the hidden toys.

picnic in a caveUsing push pins, attach old sheets or table cloths on all sides

of the play set enclosing the bottom level. Prepare a picnic

lunch for the kids and allow them to eat in the “cave.” In the

fall, when darkness creeps in earlier, let the kids use their

flashlights for an even spookier dining experience.

sky high art museumBring out the sidewalk chalk and let the kids draw on the

walls and floors of the play set. Generally, chalk will rinse

off with water and any residue can be lightly sanded away

if a new inspiration hits. Once the museum is finished,

encourage the kids to show off their masterpieces through a

museum tour.

enchanted castle / hero lairDress up the kids in all their princess and superhero finery,

and let their clothes inspire them to enjoy the play set. Help

them to put together a bucket of yard-proof accessories and

then sit back and watch them set up a little fantasy world in

your backyard.

Get creative with your family and see if your kids don’t take

an interest in that old play set once again.

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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Shakespeare once said, “all the world’s a

stage...” No, he didn’t say a science lab or

math room. He said stage.

“The arts, theater specifically, is the ability

to think and create,” said Grae Greer, TWO play

director. “Science may heal us and keep us alive,

but the arts is why we want to live. We need to

instill that early.”

And next month you can enstill the

importance of the arts for your children, when

TWO presents Wiley & the Hairy Man.

Wiley is a spine-tingling tale of a boy and

his worst fears in the swamp. Eventually these

fears are overcome by Wiley himself. Wiley & the

Hairy Man centers around a young fatherless boy,

his conjure-woman mother, his faithful dog, the

Hairy Man who haunts Wiley’s days and dreams

and the swamp.

The cast and crew are made up of

approximately 30 local children between the ages

of 6 and 14. Two local high school students are

the lighting designer and the stage manager. To

further educate children about the arts, TWO

hosts Summer Drama camp starting in June,

which runs for three weeks. There are different

camps, each focused around an age appropriate

area such as Intro to Theatre, Acting and Design,

Puppetry & Puppet Making, and Playwriting/

Storytelling.

If your child missed out on the current

performance, do not worry. The next TWO youth

show will be William Shakespeare’s Much Ado

About Nothing. Youth between the ages of 13 and

18 can audition at the Trinity Center on June 2,

from 2 – 4 p.m. and June 3, from 6 – 8 p.m.

Because arts can be so important to a child’s

development, TWO youth shows may be the

perfect outlet for your child to explore the arts,

specifically theatre. As “The Longest Running

Show in Town,” TWO has impacted thousands of

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Friday, June 217 p.m.

Saturday, June 22 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Sunday, June 23 2 p.m.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $6

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adults and youth in the Owensboro area.

“Community theater is ‘home’ to many people regardless of race,

sex, age, religion or social status,” said Emmy Woosely, assistant

director of Wiley. “People from all walks of life can come together

to create a piece of art that not only cast and crew, but also the

community as a whole can be proud of. For many people community

theater is the first type of theater they get to experience, and this

impact reflects on their love of the arts forever. Theatre Workshop

of Owensboro also invites people to enjoy the beauty and unique

architectural features of two local historical treasures, the Trinity

Center and the Opryhouse on Frederica in which performances are

held.”

Theatre Workshop of Owensboro has seen countless young people

come to auditions as shy and bashful children, according to Teresa

Wills, TWO Youth Activity Chair. “But we watched them blossom

during the rehearsal process and through their participation in the

production of the plays,” Teresa said.

At Theatre Workshop, kids have a chance to interact with peers

from different schools and backgrounds perhaps unlike their own,

and enjoy the acceptance that comes with making friends with

similar interests. Teresa says many of the children that have been

involved in TWO’s drama clubs and camps have gone on to careers in

theater and the ones that have chosen different paths have benefited

from their experiences during the youth productions.

“The arts, especially theater, encourage children to use creativity

and teamwork to create a final product,” Emmy said. “The arts allow

children to see the beauty in the world in which they live. The arts

are also an incredible place to build self confidence, I’ll never forget

when we cast Body, as the dog in Wiley-- He (and his mother) were

beaming with pride...that is a feeling you can not get from a book.” OP

Helpful Hint!

Theatre Workshop offers rolling yearlong memberships for

patrons. Memberships come in two forms. The “Individual

Membership” ($50) gives the patron two half-price tickets

per production. The “Family Membership” ($100) gives the

patron FOUR half-price tickets per production. Along with

that, both of these memberships give patrons discounts

on drama camp, drama club, concerts, special events,

coupons to local downtown restaurants, and up to date

information on new shows in the season.


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Brandon Lee’s career goals will lead him to a major university,

but he built his higher education foundation at Owensboro

Community and Technical College.

Lee has plans for medical school. He took all of his prerequisites

at OCTC.

“Coming here and doing well gave me the confidence to do more,”

Lee said.

Lee went to a four-year college right out of high school, but left

his freshman year and entered the workforce. After six years in the

restaurant business, he found himself on unemployment. He received

a letter informing him that he could qualify for financial assistance

for college.

“When I got that letter, it was a big deal,” Lee said. “I knew I had

to go to school.”

He visited OCTC and was surprised at how easy it was to enroll.

Given his first college experience, he wasn’t very confident about

prospects for academic success.

“I was just trying to get back in and see what I can do,” he said.

He excelled academically and became of one of two students

representing OCTC on the KCTCS All-Academic Team. Lee

became involved in student groups and served as president of the

internationally recognized Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

He said the faculty and staff at OCTC fostered his success.

“The class size is smaller. If I have a question, I can ask it right

there and talk face to face with my professor,” Lee said. “That’s the

advantage of being at a community college.”

Students who want to become doctors, dentists or pharmacists

can start at OCTC and save thousands on their education through the

Cornerstone Program. Cornerstone is designed for students looking

for a rigorous curriculum to help them meet their goals without

massive student loan debt.

OCTC is a tremendous value for recent high school graduates,

college students who return home after starting at a 4-year university

and others who want careers in these high-demand fields.

“Students can transfer with confidence to work toward bachelor’s

degrees and eventually doctorates of medicine, dentistry or

pharmacy,” said Scott Williams, OCTC vice president of academic

affairs.

Registration is going on now! Go to www.octc.kctcs.edu or

contact Sydney Stauter at [email protected] or 270-852-8967

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Child abuse and neglect takes a tremendous toll on children in Kentucky. Every year there is the tragic news of children who

die directly due to the actions or inactions of those who are supposed to offer love, support and care. Officials in Kentucky investigate over 30,000 cases of abuse each year, and countless more go unreported. The impact of child abuse and neglect is not just felt by the individual child, but in future generations as these children often become parents who model the parenting they received growing up. Combating abuse and neglect is not just vital for the individual child, but it’s paramount to breaking the cycle that can haunt and damage families for generations. Sunrise Children’s Services has been on the front lines of that effort since 1869. Born from the need to care for children left orphaned, hungry or alone after the Civil War, Sunrise has grown and changed dramatically over time, but our mission of being a refuge for children in need has remained constant. Sunrise currently cares for over 600 children each day through our statewide network of foster homes, residential centers and community-based services. While our priority is still to provide a place of safety for hurting children, our efforts have expanded to include proactive measures designed to help identify and prevent abuse from occurring in the first place. Sunrise counseling services for children, teens and parents have proven beneficial in helping improve family relationships. Our Youth Support Center in London is a program for at-risk teens who receive intensive after-school counseling and assistance to steer them away from bad choices. Most of these young people come from families where substance abuse, crime or other destructive behavior is evident. Of course, Sunrise also provides the direct help and support to children who have been removed from their families because of abuse, neglect or other domestic crisis. We operate four residential centers for adolescent girls, located at Morehead, Mayfield, Dixon

and Elizabethtown. We offer similar services for boys at our Spring Meadows Center in Mt. Washington, the Crossroads Center in Elizabethtown and the Cumberland Adventure Program in Bronston, Ky. In June, Sunrise will assume operation of the Oak Meadow Ranch in Hopkinsville, which will also serve boys in the same age range.At these centers, the young people benefit from a safe environment and are given positive structure for their lives. They receive counseling as needed and an emphasis is made on catching them up academically. In addition, the young people are given opportunities for special events and outings to places like ball games, amusement parks and other educational and recreational activities that many have never experienced. At our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility in Danville, Sunrise offers help to boys 6-18 who suffer from severe emotional or behavioral problems. The boys here get similar treatment to those in our other residential programs, with even more intensive focus on counseling and therapy. Sunrise foster care extends from border to border in Kentucky. Foster parents find unparalleled training and support among the benefits of partnering with Sunrise as they open their homes to children in need of a safe and supportive family. Sometimes, the foster children can be returned to their homes in a short time. On other occasions, foster parents make long-term commitments to the children, and there have been numerous instances where Sunrise foster parents have adopted the child if and when the biological family’s parental rights are terminated, becoming a forever family. Since 1869, Sunrise has been a leading advocate for children across Kentucky, and we continue that work in 2013. As a leading non-profit children’s agency, our efforts have been successful largely in part to the continued support and donations of individuals, churches, corporations and others who share in our desire to make a difference in children’s lives.

To learn how to become a foster parent or learn how to support the work of Sunrise,

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


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We all know that local fresh fruits and vegetables are a crucial part of a healthy diet. They pack a wallop of nutrients,

vitamins, antioxidants and fiber, and when compared to their canned or frozen counterparts, the taste simply can’t be beat. “When you buy locally grown, you’re getting the produce at its peak form,” says Kevin Trunnell, Owner and Grower at Trunnell’s Farm Market in Utica, Kentucky. At Trunnell’s Farm Market, We believe the key word in describing the health benefit of locally grown is “Fresh.” The produce at Trunnell’s Farm Market is local and fresher than produce that has been shipped in from other states. Fresher produce means it is more flavorful and more nutritious to eat. Nutritionists tell us to “eat the rainbow” - incorporate a full spectrum of colors in our fruit and vegetable diets. Conversely, parents are still pondering: How do we get our kids to eat more vegetables? According to Mr. Trunnell, healthy eating habits are best established early. Children are more likely to eat foods if they are involved in the selection and the preparation, and farm markets, like Trunnell’s Farm Market, are an excellent place to inspire their interest. Plus, local food tastes better, and kids are simply more likely to eat foods that taste great.

Trunnell’s Tips to Get Kids to Eat More VeggiesGet them involvedKids are more invested in a meal if they help with its preparation. Allowing them to clean carrots, snap beans, mix the dressing and set the table gives kids a sense of pride and makes them more enthusiastic and

cooperative at meal time.Enforce the “one bite rule”Research has consistently shown that kids who have initially rejected a vegetable must be exposed to it at least 8-10 times for the vegetable to be accepted. Many parents have had success with the “one bite rule,” requiring the child to try at least one mouthful of a rejected vegetable whenever it is served. After enough exposures the vegetable will become more familiar to the child and usually they will begin to rate it more favorably.

Understand their valuesKids usually see the world differently than adults do, and as a result they usually have very different values. They really could care less about eating healthy. So, telling them a food is healthy is unlikely to get you very far. However, most kids feel limited by their size and wish to be bigger and stronger. Explaining that broccoli “helps you grow” is therefore more effective than, “it’s healthy” or “because I said so.”

Keep at itSome kids will be more difficult than others, and will require more effort and patience. It’s important to realize, however, that the habits they develop at a young age will remain with them long into adulthood. Continue to set a good example, create fun, positive experiences around food, let them help in the kitchen, enforce the one bite rule and do anything else you can to keep exposing them to the healthy local food choices. Your persistence will pay off. OP

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When to start

Before about age 6, children should be learning basic physical

skills like running, throwing, and catching. They do not yet

understand competition and rules, so being active and developing

skills are more important than team activities. By first grade,

many children have more social skills, interest in working

together, and longer attention spans, so they can follow rules and

accept constructive criticism. Children should not get overly

involved in win-lose sports until they understand that their self-

worth will not be determined by winning or losing. Early on, they

should focus on having fun and improving skills.

Finally, by 10-12 years old, competition becomes more of a focus,

but playing time is still more important. Many kids at this age

would rather have more playing time on a losing team than

less on a winning team. Their personal experience still trumps

winning for the team.

Which sport?

For younger children, swimming lessons or tumbling are great

options, because they teach basic skills and muscle control, which

are useful building blocks for other activities. They should also

focus on hand-eye coordination and mastering the fear of getting

hit by a ball, so playing a casual game of catch with parents is a

great way to stay active outdoors.

As they get older, there is often a tension between the child’s own

interests, the parent’s desires for their children’s choice of sports,

the child’s physical strengths and weaknesses, and the financial

requirements of the sport. As much as possible, choosing at least

two activities that develop different skills would be helpful, such

as swimming and football.

If your child is fast but not so strong, football may not be as wise

of a choice as perhaps soccer; those with better balance might

be well-suited to the ice skates of hockey. Another aspect of

choosing a sport is letting the child try different ones until he

feels a special connection to one or another, while leaving several

options open in the early years.

Specializing

Sports medicine experts recognize that if children specialize at

too young an age, they are more at risk of injury. Certainly by

high school many highly-competitive teens only have time for

one sport, because of the level at which they are competing. But

it would be dangerous for a 9 or 10-year-old to specialize and

play only one sport 10 months a year. This is the reason Little

League has limits on pitch counts; too much throwing can lead to

tendinitis of the pitching arm. Cross-training can help exercise

other muscle group that may not get as much of a work out in the

child’s primary sport.

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to play or not to play?

Specializing and overly-intense workouts may also lead to

burnout, making a child less likely to stick with a sport in the

long term.

What if my child wants to quit?

Clearly children should learn the importance of finishing what

they start, so I would not recommend stopping mid-season

unless there is a really good reason. But the first step is always

to have an open, honest discussion about the child’s true reason

for wanting to quit. Often it has more to do with the coach or

playing time, which may be remedied by speaking with the coach

or waiting until next season, especially if the child likes the sport

but just is not performing as well as the other kids. Parents can

use the off-season to help the child with the basic skills for her

chosen sport. A child’s desire to quit should also prompt an

inward look to see if the child is really in the sport because of the

parents’ reasons and not her own.

This summer get your kids as active as you can, even if it’s just

sending them out the door to run in the yard. Organized sports

teach lots of life lessons, but free play is also very important,

especially for younger children. Go outside and have fun with

your family!

With a teenager in his home that aspires to professional sports, Dr. Gannon is

living the cross-training discussion every day at this point.

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Summer is all about being outside, and for a lot of families that

means sports. Participation in a sporting activity can teach

your child to be physically active, giving him or her a head start on

lifelong fitness. And what better way can a child learn to be a part

of a team than to participate in a sport?

With your encouragement and support, chances are a few sports

will spark your child’s interest. Your child is likely to show natural

preferences for certain sports or activities. Start there, being careful

to keep your child’s maturity and skill level in mind. Then fan the

flame by taking your child to local sporting events and sharing your

own sports interests with your child.

Super Sports Sunday is a great FREE event for children to

learn about sports and get the chance to participate in a a variety

of different sports activities. Fun activities include Punt, Pass &

Kick, Pitch, Hit & Run, Golf, Tennis, Soccer, Volleyball, Disc Golf,

Obstacle Course and much more! Super Sports Sunday will host

sports clinics, photos with your child’s favorite mascots and a guest

speaker. Prizes will be awarded to those children who place in the

competitions.

This event is hosted by Kidcentric Sports. an organization

that focuses on making sure the sports experience is all about the

kids – their learning, character development, life skills transfer and

enjoyment.

The primary function of Kidcentric Sports is to implement

educational opportunities for coaches, parents and youth leagues

on how to transfer life skills to sports and sports lessons to life

based on core values like integrity, sportsmanship, respect, good

citizenship, teamwork, personal responsibility and manners.

This FREE event is being held at Moreland Park on June 9th,

2013 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Bring your children for a fun, family-

centered, day of sports.

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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].

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SATURDAY, JUNE 1VILLAGE AT THE CREEK ARTS SERIES

“SONGWRITERS IN THE VILLAGE” will feature

local musicians jamming and telling stories

by the campfire; Pioneer Village, Yellow

Creek Park; For more information contact

Sean Dysinger at 926-1100.

FREE BABYROO A baby care fair for

expecting families; 9 a.m. to 12 noon; Lewis

Lane Christian Life Center, 2600 Lewis Lane;

For more information call (270) 685-4589.

OWENSBORO DANCE THEATRE’S 30TH

ANNIVERSARY GALA The Owensboro Dance

Theatre celebrates their 30th Anniversary

with a Gala at RiverPark Center; 7-10 p.m.;

http://www.owensborodancetheatre.org.

SEAARK BOATS OWNERS INVITATIONAL

CATFISH TOURNAMENT The 3rd Annual

SeaArk Boats Owners Invitational Catfish

Tournament will have fishermen competing

from all over for the title of 1st place.

Fishermen will also be competing to win the

title of Big Fish (awarded to the person who

catches the largest catfish). Winners will be

awarded cash prizes and all contestants

will be entered in to a drawing for a brand

new SeaArk Procat 200. Bring your family to

watch these fishermen bring in their biggest

catches when they weight in throughout

the day. Children can even watch the fish be

sent back to the water with our Fish Slide.

There will be food, t-shirts for sale, boats to

look at and a great atmosphere. For more

information you can visit our website www.

seaarkboats.com or visit our Facebook

page SeaArk Boats. *Note: To enter the

tournament you must be a SeaArk Boat

owner.

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!

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, JUNE 2FREE SUNDAY MOVIES ON THE RIVER

RiverPark Center’s FREE outdoor movie

series begins this year with “Disney’s The

Lion King”. 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

riverparkcenter.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 3FREE GET INTO CHARACTER Can you guess

the names of the popular characters that

we have on our board? Make your guesses,

and return your entry form into the 2nd

floor desk to receive a gift and be entered

into a grand prize drawing! Ages 12 and

younger; Daviess County Public Library,

2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.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,


TUESDAY, JUNE 4KIDS IN THE KITCHEN Join the members

of the Junior League of Owensboro for

some exercise fun, and then in preparing

a delicious summer treat….Fruit Kabobs!

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

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.

FREE GET INTO CHARACTER See event

description on Monday, June 3.

MINI CAMP – BE A NATURALIST Learn what

a naturalist does by becoming a Naturalist

for 2 days! Learn how to observe flora and

fauna like a true scientist. Create a true

nature journal using your photographs,

drawings and specimens. Preserve plant

specimens for your journal. Activities will

be both outside and inside. For ages 8-12

years old; 12:30 p.m.; Owensboro Science

& History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270)

687-2732 or www.owensboromuseum.org

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5MINI CAMP – BE A NATURALIST LSee event

description on Tuesday, June 4.

FREE IT’S MAGIC! Bring your lawn chairs

and join magician Ron Mayhew in the

Reading Garden (weather permitting) for

a mesmerizing performance that must

be seen to be believed; 2 p.m. and 6

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, JUNE 6ADVENTURES 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

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, JUNE 7FLIGHT 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 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. Terry Lee & the Rockaboogie

Band (Jerry Lee Lewis); Courtyard -

Woodabenz; Overlook Stage - Andy

Brasher; Street Fair - Princess & Prince

Celebration. (270) 687-2787 or fridayafter5.

com.

MAN OF LA MANCHA TWO’s 2013 summer

musical is one of the world’s most popular

shows – the inspiring story of Don Quixote,

champion of the oppressed, and his

faithful companion Sancho. Prepare for

magnificent adventure as our hero battles

evils, rescues maidens, and sets out to

right the world’s wrongs. The beautiful

and compelling storytelling is coupled to

remarkable music, including the songs

Dulcinea, Only Thinking of Him, and, of

course, The Impossible Dream. (270) 683-

5333 www.theatreworkshop.org



SATURDAY, JUNE 8OWENSBORO SOAP BOX DERBY The annual

contest for youth racing, using home-built

cars on a new track at Ben Hawes Park.

Races are run on the Owensboro Lions

Club Gravity Track at Ben Hawes Park. The

winners here go on to compete in the

Akron, Ohio National Championships. For

more information, contact John Austin at

(270) 852-3823.

FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and




LANHAM BROTHERS JAMBOREE 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.

MAN OF LA MANCHA See event description

on Friday, June 7.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9FREE SUPER SPORTS SUNDAY This event

is all about having family fun! Activities

includepunt, pass and kick, pitch, hit and

run, golf, tennis, soccer, volleyball, disc golf,

obstacle course and much more. Enjoy

children’s sports clinics, photos with your

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favorite mascots and a guest

speaker; 2 - 6 p.m.; Moreland

Park;For more information

visit owensboroparent.com/

supersportssunday.

MAN OF LA MANCHA See event

description on Friday, June 7.

MONDAY, JUNE 10FREE 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.

FREE FATHER’S DAY CARD DROP-

IN CRAFT Drop in anytime to

create a Father’s Day card

to take home. Ages 12 and

younger; Daviess County Public

Library, 2020 Frederica St.;

dcplibrary.org.

KIDS KAMP – DIG, PLANT &

GROW Kids can spend the week

at the Western KY Botanical

Garden and learn about plants

and gardening. Call for more

information and reservations;

(270) 852-8925 or www.wkbg.

org

TUESDAY, JUNE 11GREEN SMOOTHIES Meet

Naturalist Richard Ogilvy and

taste a delicious green drink that

is good for you too! 11 a.m. –

12 p.m.; 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



IN CRAFT See event description

on Monday, June 10.


GROW See event description on

Monday, June 10.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12SOLAR ART Create Amazing

Artwork using the power of

the sun and learn sun safety

from the pros at Owensboro

Dermatology! Free samples of

sunscreen for all! 11 a.m. – 12

p.m.; Owensboro Science &

History Museum, 122 E. 2nd

Street; (270) 687-2732 or www.

owensboromuseum.org

FREE SUPERHERO TRAINING

CAMP Come hear some super

stories and learn what it takes

to be a superhero. Suit up with

the masks, wrist bands, and

capes we’ll make during our

camp. Ages 12 and younger; 2

p.m. and 3 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



IN CRAFT See event description

on Monday, June 10.


GROW See event description on

Monday, June 10.

THURSDAY, JUNE 13STORYLAB FEATURING LIFE IN

A ROTTEN LOG, BY MALCOLM

PENNEY! Hear Science Educator

Kim Ray read the book, then

discover all kinds of science

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fun! After the story, participants will

investigate a variety of living insects, and

identify them using bug charts! 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. Of course, Museum Members

can participate free of charge! 10 – 11 a.m.;


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

owensboromuseum.org

ADVENTURES IN MORSE CODE Send coded







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

owensboromuseum.org

GOOD VIBRATIONS Join KWC Music

Professor Dr. Diane Earle for a day of

good vibrations! Have fun using various

instruments and learn how musical

sounds are produced! 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.;


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

owensboromuseum.org

OPEN LAB – CAN YOU FLINK IT? This 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 Can You

Flink It?: See what objects float and sink,

then figure out a way to make them“flink”…

by floating and sinking just under the

water’s surface! 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.;


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

owensboromuseum.org





FREE FATHER’S DAY CARD DROP-IN CRAFT

See event description on Monday, June 10.

KIDS KAMP – DIG, PLANT & GROW See event


FRIDAY, JUNE 14STUDIO 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










Ohio River. Main Stage - Caribou (Top 40);

Courtyard - Josh Merrit Band; Overlook

Stage - Fat Box; Street Fair - Father’s Day

Weekend; (270) 687-2787 or fridayafter5.

com.


on Friday, June 7.

FREE FATHER’S DAY CARD DROP-IN CRAFT See

event description on Monday, June 10.

KIDS KAMP – DIG, PLANT & GROW See event


SATURDAY, JUNE 15FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and




FREE FATHER’S DAY CARD DROP-IN CRAFT See



on Friday, June 7.

SUNDAY, JUNE 16FREE FATHER’S DAY CARD DROP-IN CRAFT See



on Friday, June 7.

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MONDAY, JUNE 17FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and




DRAMA CAMP 2013 Presented by DCHS

Drama Club Camp activities will include

acting, improvisation, pantomime, stage

makeup and theatrical design. Benefits

of attending the camp include live

performances by campers, small groups,

over 15 years of camp experience, and

experienced camp counselors; Cost $75 per

child (includes t-shirt and all camp fees) for

ages entering 1st through 9th grades

Breakfast will be provided through the

summer food service program.

Register by online at: www.

daviesscountydrama.wordpress.com or by

phone: 270-302-5814; Registration will also

be taken at the door on Monday, June 17

from 7:30 -8:30 a.m.

TUESDAY, JUNE 18KIDS IN THE KITCHEN Join the members

of the Junior League of Owensboro for

some exercise fun, and then in preparing

a delicious summer treat….Fruit Kabobs!

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.;


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

owensboromuseum.org

MINI CAMP – BE A NATURALIST Become a

Naturalist for 2 days as we practice science

like a naturalist. In this session we will dissect

owl pellets to learn about the owl and it’s

environment. We will learn about other birds

in our area, how to attract them and create

the best environment for them. We will use

time-lapse photography to observe and

learn more about local wildlife. (If you were

in session one, you will have a chance to

add to your nature journal. New participants

will create journals but as much time will

not be spent journaling as in Session One.)

For ages 8-12 years old; 12:30 – 2 p.m.;


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

owensboromuseum.org



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


WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19TORTOISE AND THE HARE Listen as Todd

Reynolds reads the tale of the Tortoise

and the Hare, and then meet the heroes

of the story! 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.;


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

owensboromuseum.org

FREE A DAY ON THE FARM Join Trunnell’s

Farms in the Reading Garden (weather

permitting) to learn about life on a farm.

Then stop by the planting table to create

a Grass Head you can take home. Ages 12

and younger; 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.; Daviess

County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.;

dcplibrary.org.




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THURSDAY, JUNE 20FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and




JOHN LENNON EDUCATIONAL TOUR BUS

The Owensboro Music Center presents

the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus.

Imagine...a studio on wheels. This is an

opportunity for students and musicians to

tour a state-of-the-art mobile recording

studio inspired by John Lennon;

Owensboro Riverfront, Smothers Park;

http://www.lennonbus.org.

PUT YOUR MUSCLES TO WORK Learn about

the importance of simple machines as you

compare using a mortar and pestle and

a hand grinder to grind wheat into flour;

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Owensboro Science &

History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270)


ADVENTURES IN MORSE CODE Send coded







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

owensboromuseum.org

FRIDAY, JUNE 21BALLOONS IN THE GARDEN As part of the

Dazzling Daylilies Festival, the WKBG brings

back Balloons in the Garden! Tethered

balloons rides are offered at $10 each and

are first come, first served. Other events will

be featured, including food, entertainment

and family fun. Balloon rides offered from

6 - 9 p.m. Lantern Launch at dusk. For

reservations, contact the Balloon Line at

270-993-1234. Regular tethered rides, $10

each Full Balloon Rides, $190 each by

reservation only at 270-933-1234; For more

information, 270-852-8925.

THE DAZZLING DAYLILY FESTIVAL brings

beautiful blooms plus multiple activities

for everyone to enjoy! Balloons Over the

Garden will return on June 21-23, 2013

as well. Check the Western KY Botanical

Garden’s website for a complete schedule.

WKBG open every day from 9 a.m.-3p.m.

www.wkbg.org

WILEY & THE HAIRY MAN A Theatre Workshop

youth show about a spine-tingling tale of

a boy and his worst fears in the swamp.

Eventually these fears are overcome by

Wiley himself. Wiley & the Hairy Man centers

around a young fatherless boy, his conjure-

woman mother, his faithful dog, the Hairy

Man who haunts Wiley’s days and dreams

and the swamp; Friday 7 p.m.; Saturday 2

and 7 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.; Tickets are $10

for adults and $6 for students and half price

for members; theatreworkshop.org.





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Ohio River. Main Stage - Familiar Faces

(dance/party band); Courtyard - Kentucky

Jazz Alliance; Gospel on the River -

Childress Family, Pam & Terry, Living By

Faith; Overlook Stage - Rack ‘em Leon;

Street Fair - Health Fair. (270) 687-2787 or

fridayafter5.com.






MEDIEVAL STORY TIME The Society for

Creative Anachronism dedicates itself to

the study of early European history. Join its

members as the Museum meets the Middle

Ages for medieval story time. 11:30 a.m. –

12:30 p.m.; Owensboro Science & History

Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270) 687-2732

or www.owensboromuseum.org

SATURDAY, JUNE 22BALLOONS IN THE GARDEN As part of the




are first come, first served; 5:30 - 9 a.m.,

early morning balloon rides; 12 - 9 p.m.

there will be food, entertainment and family

fun; 6 - 9 p.m., balloon activities including

the Lantern Launch at dusk. For more

information, contact the WKBG at 270-852-

8925.





OVER THRONE Local speed artist Aaron

Kizer brings his magic for another live art

performance. Joining him will be dubstep

master Marquese Nonstop Scott, with live

music by Nappy Roots. Tickets are $35

and can be purchased through the event

website. www.overthrone.com www.

kizerarts.com

WILEY & THE HAIRY MAN See event


THE DAZZLING DAYLILY FESTIVAL See event


SUNDAY, JUNE 23BALLOONS IN THE GARDEN As part of the




are first come, first served; 5:30 - 9 a.m.,

RESERVED balloon rides only; 12 - 9 p.m.

there will be food, entertainment and family

fun; 6 - 9 p.m., balloon activities including

the Lantern Launch at dusk. For more

information, contact the WKBG at 270-852-

8925.

WILEY & THE HAIRY MAN See event




MONDAY, JUNE 24FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and


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TUESDAY, JUNE 25SOLAR SYSTEM Walk How big is our solar

system? How close are the planets to the

sun and each other? How close is Earth to

the Moon? And how far away are we from

the end of our solar system? Find out these

answers by starting at the sun and walking a

scaled model of the solar system. Find out

some interesting things about your solar

system home along the way. Spacesuits not

required. 10 – 11 a.m.; Owensboro Science

& History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270)


SUMMER CONSTELLATIONS The Stories

behind the summer sky in the StarLab

Portable Planetarium! 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.;


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

owensboromuseum.org



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


WALK, TALK & LUNCH IN THE GARDEN

“The Enchantment of Kate Higdon,

Photographer.” Have lunch at the Western

KY Botanical Garden; 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.;

(270) 852-8925 or www.wkbg.org.

BE A NASA SPACE ARTIST Learn about

your galaxy and make a beautiful picture

at the same time. 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.;


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

owensboromuseum.org



WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26STARLAB MINI MOVIE: IMPACT EARTH Discover

facts about comets, asteroids and meteors.

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Owensboro Science &

History Museum, 122 E. 2nd Street; (270)


STORYLAB – TIME WITH A TWIST features

Life in a Rotten Log, by Malcolm Penney!

Hear Science Educator Kim Ray read the

book, then discover all kinds of science fun!

After the story, participants will investigate

a variety of living insects, and identify them

using bug charts! 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.

Of course, Museum Members can

participate free of charge! 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.;


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

owensboromuseum.org

FREE ELEPHANT & PIGGIE PARTY Come hear

the adventures of Gerald the Elephant and

Piggie. Then make your own Elephant &

Piggie book to take home; Ages 12 and

younger; 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.; Daviess County

Public Library, 2020 Frederica St.; dcplibrary.

org.


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THURSDAY, JUNE 27FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and




ROMP The 10th Annual River of Music

Party brings three days of bluegrass music!

Thursday will bring jamming and storytelling

at the Museum. Thursday, Friday and

Saturday nights bring concerts to Yellow

Creek Park. Headlining this year’s festival is

Merle Haggard, joined by bluegrass legends

The Del McCoury Band and Doyle Lawson

& Quicksilver. Also performing will be

Punch Brothers, Caroline Chocolate Drops,

Leftover Salmon, The SteelDrivers and

many more. For more information about

the festival, visit the festival website at www.

RompFest.com, or by phone at 270-926-

7891.

LA LECHE LEAGUE OF OWENSBORO Monthly

meetings for breastfeeding support &

education. Come and connect with other

breastfeeding mothers in the community,

or speak with our accredited Leader about

questions or concerns. 6:30 pm at Settle

Memorial United Methodist Church - 201

E. 4th Street - Owensboro. Park in the lot

at the corner of 4th and Daviess Sts., and

go into the one-story education building

attached to the lot. Then just follow our

signs to room 105. Contact Michelle at 270-

929-7164 or [email protected]

with questions.



FRIDAY, JUNE 28FREE FRIDAY AFTER 5 Friday After 5 is a




Ohio River. Main Stage - Jimmy Church

Band (dance/show band); Courtyard -

Danielle Wehr; Overlook Stage - Interface;

Street Fair - Date Night; (270) 687-2787 or

fridayafter5.com.








SATURDAY, JUNE 29FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and




DAYLILY PLANT SALE Browse and purchase

the beautiful day lilies at the Western KY

Botanical Garden; (270) 852-8925 or www.

wkbg.org.


A PEACH OF A FESTIVAL This is an event the

whole family will enjoy. The festival starts

off with a delicious Homemade Peaches &

Pancake Breakfast from 10 am-12 pm. After

breakfast, head out into the Peach Orchard

and pick your own peaches. Kids can burn

off extra energy in the Family Fun Acre, have

their face painted, explore the Finger Funny

Game, ride the petal carts and petal trikes,

tackle the Rope Maze & Tile Maze, meet

the animals at the Animal Barnyard, or take

a pony ride. Trunnell’s will host the Itsy-Bitsy

Peach Pageant, Little Mr. & Miss Peach

Pageant, and Miss Peach Pageant starting

at 11 am. Families will have a blast mining

for gems and arrowheads in the Gem Mine

Adventure. Sample everything peach in the

Market, including peach fudge, peach jam

& jelly, peach BBQ sauce and more. Live

music all day, and great food. “Absolutely

Farmtastic Fun!” (270) 733-2222 or www.

trunnellsfarmmarket.com

MONDAY, JULY 1FREE STORYTIME Wee Read for ages 2 and




TUESDAY, JULY 2U-BOUNCE TODDLER TUESDAY; All must


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


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.






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.





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