A Big Brothers Big Sisters Match Story “It changed my life,” Emily Patton says of having mentors as a kid. Emily is empathetic towards children who need some extra guidance. As fate would have it, she was invited to a Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids event at Echo Lanes by a friend of
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Henderson’s 4H Livestock Club
Taking Their Love for Animals and Teaching the Importance of Hard Work and Responsibility at a Young Age The 4H Livestock Club started four years ago, and now has over 60 children and 68 families that participate. In the Livestock Club, there are beef goats, dairy goats, beef cattle, swine,
Annabel Whitledge Music: Living the Dream
Annabel was born to sing. Turning down her radio to take time to chat with our magazine, she shared of her early introduction to music at age 5. “I sang Joy to the World in my church play and that is where I found my love from just being on stage,” said Whitledge. She never experienced stage fright
Graduation Here We Come!
Graduation is an exciting milestone for every senior. And for some students, the anticipation to say, “I did it,” is more than others could ever imagine. The countdown until you finally walk across the stage to receive your diploma is a feeling like no other. A new chapter awaits. For some,
Striving for Excellence: A Family’s Love for Cheerleading
“We want to win the first ever national title, whether it comes from the high school or middle school.” Erin Williams, HCHS Head Cheerleading Coach Henderson County made history this year as the high school cheerleading team won 5th at Nationals, which is the first time in UCA (Universal
Relatives as Parents
Contrary to what you may think, many kids are not raised by their parents. “We see an increase in relatives raising children in Henderson County and the majority tend to be above 50,” said Melissa Walker, Family Resource Coordinator. Some are grown parents, aunts and uncles who step up to the
Giving Senior Prom New Meaning
High Schoolers Give Senior Citizens a Prom of Their Own How the Idea Originated In 2016, teacher Natalie Martin was on the cleanup crew for senior prom at Henderson County High School. After taking down all the beautiful, well-done decorations, she couldn’t help but think that they were going
Building Beds for Children in Need
The Build-A-Bed project has provided children in our community a warm and comfortable place to sleep at night. The first year I was involved with Build-a-Bed, I helped deliver a bed to a home. I met a young lady; we will call her Susie. Susie was 6 or 7 years old and lived with her grandmother.
Miracles Do Happen
You’ve said, “I Do.” You’re happily married to the love of your life. You have amazing jobs, you’ve taken trips and now you are ready to settle down and start a family. You’re both ready, and the timing is perfect. If only it were that easy for every couple. Jason and Tara Barnes met on July 16,
Kindness is a Virtue: The Wheeler Family’s Journey Through Autism
“I’m kind.” That’s what Jax Wheeler wants you to know about him. Jax, a 21-year-old man with autism, was born and raised in Henderson alongside his brother, Vince, and sister, Olivia. His parents, Terry and Dawn, agree with his assessment. “Jax has a big heart and he cares about people,” said
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