For Release: April 16, 2007
Kentucky Life takes a trip to Metcalfe County to drink in the beauty of Dry Fork Gorge and samples the "special sauce" concocted to benefit Methodist Children's homes on the next program , airing Saturday, May 5 at 8/7 p.m. CT and Sunday, May 6 at 4:30/3:30 p.m . CT on KET1 and Sunday, May 6 at 7/6 p.m. CT on KET2. The program, taped from Levi Jackson State Park in London, also features the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen. Dave Shuffett hosts.
First, Kentucky Life visits Dry Fork Gorge, owned by a Metcalfe County man who has entrusted it to the Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund to ensure that it will always stay protected. Owner Chris Boling and Dr. Richie Kessler of the Nature Conservancy point out its many natural features and what led the Boling family to protect it with the Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund.
Next, Kentucky Life explores of one of the state's oldest and most prominent arts organizations, the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen. Early on, it existed as a traveling exhibit, bringing art to rural parts of the state on a train. In the late 19 60s, its Guild Fair began in Berea, a tradition that continues to this day.
Finally , the program features Kittawa Sprangs Dippin' Sauce, which began as one man's way to give back. Dan Smith, a pastor in Hawesville, Ky., was looking for a way to contribute to the community while providing part-time employment for his adolescent children. His quest resulted in the creation of a mighty tangy sauce. The proceeds from sale of the sauce benefit Methodist Children's homes in the Commonwealth .
Kentucky Life is a KET production, produced by Joy Flynn. Segment p roducers for this program are Brandon Wickey, Barbara Deeb and Tom Thurman. Some Kentucky Life programs are now available for on-demand videostream viewing at www.ket.org/kentuckylife . More about KET programs and educational services, and how to support KET, can be found at www.ket.org.