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Are you interested in becoming a future school counselor (or educator in general)...or do you know someone who is? Even if not, we can all learn plenty from our special guest, while gaining enormous respect for those in her profession! This week, I'm speaking with Donna Jo Bugg, a counselor at Spottsville Elementary School in Henderson County. She'll take us through her commendable background in both classroom instruction and counseling, and also highlight some important things to consider prior to entering the field of education. Tune in for some great stories and valuable life lessons!

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A beer and wine adventure awaits you on this week's program! Our journey begins at Henderson Brewing Company, where brew master Doug Laramie explains why the ambiance of his establishment is just as unique as his one-of-a-kind craft beer. Afterwards, we head to Traveler's Cellar Winery near Bowling Green, where owner Derrick Huff fills us in on the background and beautiful setting of this crown jewel. He also walks us through his wide array of wine specialties available for purchase. To learn more about Henderson Brewing Company, simply click on the following link: http://www.hendersonbrewco.com/. Also, complete details on Traveler's Cellar Winery are readily available by clicking here: https://travelerscellarwinery.com/.

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Your ears will certainly be blessed this week by the great story and music of Mr. Randy Lanham! He is a former Kentucky State Fiddle Champion, has toured and performed with a number of well-known country artists, and currently servs as Education Director of the Owensboro Bluegrass Music Museum. To supplement all this, he even founded a unique and commendable organization known as Volunteer Owensboro. Listen in as Randy and I discuss each of these noteworthy subjects, and stay tuned for a taste of his fabulous fiddle playing to cap off the show. To learn more about Volunteer Owensboro, simply refer to the following link: https://www.volunteerowensboro.com/. And, look no further than the link below for additional info on Mr. Lanham's Project Volunteer television program: https://www.projectvolunteer.org/.

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On this week's show, we honor and salute another "Healthcare Hero" in the Commonwealth. My guest is Mrs. Denise Adams, a Nurse Practitioner with Baptist Health in Eddyville. Denise will inform and entertain us with details of her impressive nursing background, tips for sustaining optimal health and well-being, and advice/encouragement for aspiring medical experts. In addition to Denise's spotlight, we'll learn about a night when occupants of a Kentucky farmhouse told police that their property had been invaded by aliens! Yes...this was their claim! So enjoy the show, and to schedule an appointment with Denise Adams in Eddyville, do not hesitate to contact her office at 270-388-5454.

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Yet another brand new spotlight makes its triumphant debut on this week's show: it's our very first "Preacher Feature"!! And, who better to help us launch this exciting segment than Reverend Becki Curry, who is a retired Superintendent of the Methodist Church's Louisville district and former Assistant to the Bishop. From preaching, to youth leadership, to hospice, Reverend Curry has plentiful experience to speak from in this episode. Tune in as she reflects on her time in these capacities, and offers useful tips for those seeking a successful tenure in ministry. Be entertained, be inspired, and be blessed!!

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If you have a youngster with a love of music and an interest in singing...or know someone who does...this week's episode is an absolute must-hear!! Listen in as I visit with an "Exceptional Educator" by the name of Julie Ann White, who has a wealth of experience in music instruction and choir directing. Mrs. White is the founder/director of a unique group of young and talented singers known as the Kentucky Youth Chorale...and new members are certainly welcome!! Julie will fill us in on the application and audition process, and detail her impressive background in a variety of singing and leadership capacities. Don't miss an instant, and check out the Kentucky Youth Chorale's website to learn more and apply...it's just a click away!: http://www.kentuckyyouthchorale.org/.

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This week, I'm privileged to speak with one of football's all-time greatest...Mr. Sam Ball!! Sam made his mark on the pigskin world as an offensive lineman for the Henderson County Colonels, Kentucky Wildcats, and Baltimore Colts. Tune in as I discuss with Sam the many memories he made on the football field, his two Super Bowl appearances, and his induction into the 2018 Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame. He'll also pass along useful tips for individuals aspiring to become future NFL legends. I know you'll enjoy listening to Mr. Ball as much as I enjoyed visiting with him!!

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On this episode, we debut a new and exciting feature known as the "Healthcare Hero"! Starting this week, we will occasionally spotlight a courageous individual from the medical field, who has commendably impacted the lives of their patients and their co-workers. Our first "Healthcare Hero" is Kimberly Burrow, a Nurse Practitioner at Henderson's Deaconess Hospital. Kimberly will describe how she found her calling to become a nurse, detail her experience in the profession, and offer words of wisdom for those aspiring to pursue a similar career path. Plus, as part of our "Bluegrass Brain Buster", we'll tell you how much it cost to construct the Fort Knox gold depository in 1936! Enjoy the show, and if you'd like additional information about Kimberly Burrow and her staff in Gastroenterology at Deaconess Henderson, simply phone 812-426-9545.

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Basketball fans unite...you'll love this week's guest in an instant! Even if you're not a basketball fan, you'll greatly appreciate his whit, knowledge, and energy. We're speaking of Mr. Joel Utley, who recently began his 61st (sixty-first) season as the radio voice of Kentucky Wesleyan Panther Basketball! At 82 years of age, he has no intention of slowing down...because as he states, it's "not a job"! Joel will speak of the many players, coaches, and moments that have made his time behind the mic so special, as well as his 2016 induction into the Kentucky Athletic Hall Of Fame. To relish his brilliant play-by-play calling, learn more about online streaming for the KWC Panthers by visiting their athletics page here: https://kwcpanthers.com/.

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When it comes to Kentucky, our special guest, Byron Crawford, has seen it, done it, and lived it! He currently serves as the Back-Page Columnist for Kentucky Living Magazine...but you may also remember him as the former Kentucky Columnist for the Louisville Courier Journal, or as the original host of KET's "Kentucky Life". Mr. Crawford will share with us the process by which he mastered the art of storytelling, the types of people/places he covered as a broadcaster/journalist, and where he'd choose to live in the "Bluegrass State" if he had to relocate. Please relish Byron's monthly column in Kentucky Living Magazine by subscribing via the following website: https://www.kentuckyliving.com/.

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