Have a Family Game Night With fewer events taking place due to the pandemic, many families are finding themselves at home more often, but especially during this holiday season. The colder months do not give us much of a choice but to stay inside. However, there are plenty of fun ways to keep your
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Pops Family Field of Dreams
Photos by Darrin Phegley There are many who grow up playing and enjoying the game of baseball, but how many love it so much they build a field in their own yard? Henderson resident, Randy Sword, has done just that. The field was built for his family and close friends to come together and do
Henderson K-9 Suits Up
Photos by Darrin Phegley At the Henderson Police Department, there are workers that come in all shapes and sizes. Some of those workers do not fit the typical standard for an officer, but they work hard all the same. One of these nontraditional workers is a 3-year-old German Shephard named Kari,
Gingerbread Pancakes
Photos by Jamie Alexander These holiday pancakes are a great way to warm up a chilly winter day! Not only do they taste great, they fill the entire house with the smell of holiday spices. Try topping them with cinnamon syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream or crushed nuts to take them to the next
6 Local Things To Do This Fall
Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch September 14-October 31 Fridays @ 4-9pm | Saturdays @ 10am-9pm | Sundays @ 1-7pm At Cates Farm A must-do on the fall-family-fun itinerary in Henderson. With general admission to Cates Farm, you can pick your own pumpkin, go through a challenging corn
Halloween Popcorn Balls
Photos by Jamie Alexander Popcorn balls are always popular around Halloween. The classic type of popcorn balls include some candy-making work (sugar-melting, thermometers, etc) that not everybody is always interested in. That’s why this “melt everything together and be done with it” version is
Love Bug Pencil Toppers
Photo by Jamie Alexander What You Will Need: ›› Pencils (Valentine colors) ›› Variety of Colored Poms Poms ›› Googly Eyes ›› Colored Pipe Cleaners ›› Hot Glue Gun ›› Valentine’s Day cards (store bought or homemade) What to Do: ›› Cut a pipe cleaner in half ›› Hot
Stay Warm this Winter with a Hearty Soup
Photo by Jamie Alexander There is nothing better than entering your house after a long day out in the cold and smelling your warm dinner that’s almost done cooking in the crockpot. Soup and winter are a classic combination, and this comfort soup will hit the spot perfectly. Grab a bowl and curl
Simple Valentine’s Day Treats for Kids
Photos by Jamie Alexander Since Valentine’s Day can already be a day of indulging in some sweet treats, why not rev up some old classics to fit the theme of the day? With minimal prep and just a few ingredients, these sweet Valentine’s Day treats couldn’t be easier! Kids will love helping out and
Parent Profile: Britney Smith
Photo by Darrin Phegley Tell us a little about your family (kids, pets, etc.) Our little family consist of my six-year-old son, Everett, my husband Andrew (who is an English Teacher with the EVSC), myself and our 3 cats (LouAnn, Toby and Millie.) We just recently moved back to Henderson. I am
Capturing One Moment at a Time
Photos by Chelsie McElfresh Chasing your dreams can be scary. It takes strength and determination, and for Brooke Hallmark and Brylee Cannon, turning their passion for photography into a full-time business came with much more stress than they could have ever imagined due to the pandemic. Their
Once A Teacher, Always A Teacher
Photo by Darrin Phegley While primary teachers are a vital part of a child’s education, there are some members of the school system that often go unrecognized for going above and beyond their duties in their attempt to nurture children and facilitate a positive learning environment. Substitutes
Shelby’s Creations
Photos by Darrin Phegley After seeing how much their dog loved the treats, they decided to start making them for some of their friend’s dogs. It grew from there into what is now known as Shelby’s Creations. “We’ve done greeting cards, lotions and dog treats,” Tammy shared while acknowledging
The Book Nook
All of these books are available for check out at the Henderson County Public Library. Ruby Valentine Saves the Day By: Laurie Friedman Ruby invites everyone to a grand Valentine's Day party at her mountaintop home, but when a blizzard keeps her guests away, she decides to take the
Parental Control
Q: I have four kids ranging in ages from 5 to 14. One of my biggest concerns during this pandemic is staying connected as a family. It feels like we are all stressed out with work, school and other activities and stuck behind our devices all the time. How can I connect with each of my children to
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