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I discovered this week's special guest a few months ago, at Henderson's Sandy Lee Watkins Songwriters Festival, and couldn't help falling in love with her sound!! She is Sarah Beth Brewer, the pride of Dawson Springs, KY, who has been wowing audiences for several years along with her guitar-playing brother Jacob Patton. Sarah Beth and Jacob have already been privileged to open for 90s country sensation Deana Carter at the Victory Theater in Evansville, and they've also played a pre-show party for Zach Top at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville. Grab a comfy chair as we enjoy the story of their career pursuits before diving head-first into music, and the fuel for their commitment to singing and playing. We'll also hear of upcoming opportunities for you to see Sarah Beth and Jacob in person, and hear a couple of their marvelous masterpieces (one of which hasn't even been released at this point!). Sarah Beth's pure and polished voice is simply irresistible! So enjoy the show, and make sure you keep tabs on her and her brother by liking/following her Facebook page found here: https://www.facebook.com/people/Sarah-Beth-Brewer/100088784006214/.

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This week, I'm proud to spotlight an "Exceptional Educator" who has equipped countless youngsters to maximize their creative potential . . .and she continues to do so!! She is Mrs. Kim McGrew-Liggett, who devoted two-plus decades of faithful service to the Audubon State Park Museum as Art Administrator. Kim has also spent over 20 years instructing students in Henderson County's Gifted and Talented Art Program. Tune in as she describes how she discovered her knack and passion for art as a child, and reflects on her former duties at the Audubon Museum (including the organization of festivals for kiddos with special needs). She also details the skills she teaches as part of the gifted program, the art expo which annually showcases students' creations, and the process of enrollment. Even if you're not stationed in Henderson County, you're most likely in close proximity to a similar program. So lend Kim your ears, and find out what it's all about! And, feel free to email her with any inquiries regarding our discussion at [email protected].

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Deaconess Hospital has been committed to caring for Henderson-area residents for decades, and its foundation has played a vital part in its sustained success...so, I proudly feature an admirable asset to the foundation on this week's episode!! She is Melissa Clements, who serves as Deaconess Foundation's Kentucky Development Officer. Melissa will reflect on her previous employment background, including nine years of leadership at Henderson's United Way, and describe how she ultimately transitioned to Deaconess. She'll also discuss the mission of the foundation, scholarships it awards to Deaconess nurses, highly anticipated fundraisers, and other simple means by which we can contribute to the cause through our time and resources. Even if you're not located in the Deaconess service area, listening to Melissa will most certainly inspire you to support your local medical establishments. So lend her your ears, and find out how her efforts are benefitting the hospital and its patients! Learn more about the work of Deaconess Foundation by visiting the web page linked here: https://www.deaconess.com/For-You/Donors-and-Volunteers. And, don't hesitate to contact Melissa with inquiries regarding our conversation via email at [email protected], or by phone at 270-724-1179.

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If you're a steady viewer of WBKO-TV in Bowling Green, you're no stranger to this week's guest!! He is meteorologist Shane Holinde, who spent over two decades serving as BKO's evening weather man. For the past two years, Shane has served as Outreach Manager of Mesonet, a network of automated weather monitoring stations providing data to media outlets and other entities. Holinde shares the fascinating story of how he was drawn to weather as a youngster, and reflects on a few of the most significant weather systems he covered on the set, including the tornado outbreak of December 2021. He also sheds light on Mesonet's primary purpose, the useful information it provides, and the presentations he frequently delivers to students in classrooms across the Commonwealth. It's absolutely impossible to listen to Shane without learning a great deal, and enjoying every minute! To find out more about Kentucky's Mesonet system, simply visit the website linked here: https://www.kymesonet.org/. And, don't hesitate to email Shane with any inquiries at [email protected].

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This week, it brings me great pleasure to feature an icon who has rightfully earned nicknames such as "The Unofficial Mayor of Louisville" and "The City's Coach"!! He is the legendary Scotty Davenport, who spent 20 seasons serving as head men's basketball coach of the Bellarmine Knights. Coach Davenport admirably guided the Knights to a Division II national championship in 2011, and an Atlantic Sun Conference title in 2022. But even before these, he served as an assistant at U of L under both Denny Crum and Rick Patino, and also won a state title in 1988 at Louisville's Ballard High School! Join Scotty as he describes his path to basketball as a child, relives his Ballard state title, and looks back at two household names he was privileged to coach at Ballard: Allan Houston and DeJuan Wheat. He also discusses various aspects of his assistant/head coaching days at the college level, and talks a bit about what's keeping him busy in retirement. After listening to Coach D, I know you'll agree that his passion is simply contagious! Feel free to drop him a line any time at [email protected].

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