Meet Henderson’s First Female Firefighter, Kayla Hammel Finding the right career path can be difficult, but with the right attitude it can be achieved. Kayla Hammel graduated with top academics from University of Evansville. She had ambition and wanted to make a difference but working 3rd shift
Taking the Initiative
Marriage can be both a challenge and a joy for any couple. But imagine the patience it must take when one hard-driving, goal-oriented professional meets another, they fall in love, get married and then must fit each other’s dreams of accomplishment and influence inside the boundaries of wedded
Parents Night Out at Sandy Lee Watkins Songwriters’ Festival
Many parents feel as though they are stuck in a rut come summertime. There’s so much to do and so many places to be. Kids’ sports are in full swing, there’s yard work to be done, and all those outdoor chores that were put off until better weather still need to be completed. But, parents, don’t let
Reading in the Park
It all began in 2013, when a school principal, librarian, and parks director met at a Henderson Leadership meeting. Aleisha, Danielle, and Mitzi were working on a totally different project, but their side conversations and friendship gave way to an amazing idea where kids could read and play in the
Busy as Bees
Go to the bee, and learn how diligent she is, and what a noble work she produces, whose labors kings and private men use for their use, she is desired and honored by all, and though weak in strength she values wisdom and prevails. — Proverbs 6:8 [Septuagint] For more than a decade, bees have
A Safe Place to Call Home
Brandi Harris was alone, homeless, and emotionally broken when she came to the Father Bradley Shelter. She had gotten behind on her bills and ended up losing her house. She stayed at a hotel for a few weeks until all her funds were depleted, that’s when she finally broke down and called
Believe
Extremely talented and bright North Middle School students gather in Central Academy gymnasium to practice. Some are injured with stubbed toes, mashed fingers, and bruised muscles, but they push through and practice anyway. They refuse to let anything get in the way of achieving their
This is Healthcare
Matthew 25 began as a parish nurse project in 1996 through Zion United Church of Christ in Henderson. "We had four individuals within the congregation who were dying from AIDS, and they had absolutely no support," Cyndee Burton, Matthew 25 Administrator recalls. "I was a parish nurse, so I helped
Lavender Hearts
Mary Hefner didn’t think she had anything to worry about. She recalls, “I felt something hard, like an underwire bra stuck to the inside of my skin. I hadn’t had a mammogram in over five years, but I felt fine.”Mary’s sister, who had cancer 26 years ago, gave her a stern talking to and convinced
ABC’s of Henderson
Summer was full of fun and games for most kids, but it was also a time when some may have slacked in their reading. Studies show that children who don't engage in reading and creative thinking during their summer breaks often return to school to find a slide in their reading ability, known as