Photo by Whit Phelps Photography “You are doing great, and I am proud of you!” said Jennifer Heistand, to her daughters on their business accomplishments. Madison (17) and Mollie (11) Heistand are two sisters from Henderson who know a thing or two about farm life - caring for and tending to
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Pumpkin Picassos
Photo by Jamie Plain Create a fun and colorful pumpkin craft with pipe cleaners and pony beads. This activity is perfect for kids and can be a great addition to your fall or Halloween decorations. Here's how to make it: Materials You'll Need: ›› orange, green and brown pipe cleaners ›› orange
Graveyard Dirt Cups
Photo by Jamie Plain This Halloween, give your kids a treat that’s both spooky and delicious with these graveyard pudding cups! Made with chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos, and gummy worms, these cups are sure to be a hit. To make them even more festive, decorate them with tombstones made from
Parent Profile: Wes Overton
Tell us a little about yourself (family, kids, pets, etc) My name is Wes Overton. I am the middle child of three. My brother is two years older, and my sister is four years younger. I grew up on my father’s first-generation farm in Zion where my brother and I raised vegetables to sell with my
11 Local Things To Do This Season
“SUNSHINE LOLLIPOPS AND RAINBOWS EVERYTHING” Exhibit dates: July 18-September 24, Artist Reception: July 25 John James Audubon Museum Don’t miss this exciting, fun, and vibrant exhibit. Just like the song “Sunshine Lollipops and Rainbows Everything. This event is free to the public. For further
3 Ways Parents Can Encourage Social Emotional Learning in Children
Most parents would agree the quality of their children’s education plays a key role in their overall development. While parents are optimistic about the future of education, they also recognize children have educational needs beyond what is considered the standard. A Harris Poll survey on behalf of
From Holy Name School to Yale University
Shaurya Jadhav grew up in Henderson. He attended Holy Name School through 8th grade, and now he is headed to Yale this fall. Shaurya is the son of Dr. Pushkaraj Jadhav, who is the NICU doctor at Deaconess Henderson Hospital. Shaurya graduated from Reitz Memorial High School in Evansville. He
How to Get Your Child into a School-Ready Routine
Are your kids in a summertime routine? Are they going to bed at 1 am? Eating junk food at all hours of the day? Out of the habit of doing any type of schoolwork? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, then it’s time to get ready for back to school! The back-to-school time of the year is
The Book Nook
Back to School, Splat! By: Rob Scotton How can there be homework when it’s only the first day of school? Splat must pick only “one” of all of his fun summer adventures to share with his classmates at show-and-tell. But in the end, Splat may find that the best part of his summer wasn’t an
Eating Healthy on a Budget
With the economic situation in the world being what it is, it’s important to find ways of eating healthy on a budget. It’s possible to purchase foods that are good for you and your budget; you merely have to plan ahead to get the best food you can for the money you have available. Having a plan
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