For Release: Sept. 24 , 2007
A rural woodcarver and a center focusing on helping children and adults with disabilities live independent lives are two of the features appearing on the next edition of Kentucky Life , airing Saturday, Oct. 13 at 8/7 p.m. CT and Sunday, Oct. 14 at 4:30/3:30 p.m. CT on KET1 and Sunday, Oct. 14 at 7/6 p.m. CT on KET2. The program, hosted by Dave Shuffett and his canine pal Charlie, is taped from the Kentucky Horse Park and also features a look at a new sculpture installed at the Kentucky Department of Transportation in Frankfort.
First, Kentucky Life introduces Troy Jones, a woodcarver who lives in a log cabin he built in Grant County. The setting reflects his artistic interests; most of his pieces depict wildlife and nature. He has achieved national prominence recently with several awards and commissions.
Next, the program visits Redwood, a rehabilitation center located in Fort Mitchell which guides children and adults with multiple or severe disabilities to independence. The facility's mission is to help them reach their highest potential throughout their lives by providing enriching educational, therapeutic and vocational services.
Then, Kentucky Life travels to the state capital to view the large-scale sculpture entitled "Nexus" recently installed at the new transportation cabinet building. It was created by Lexington sculptors Erika Strecker and Tony Higdon, a husband-wife team who work primarily with metal.
Kentucky Life is a KET production, produced by Joy Flynn. Segment producers for this program are Valerie Trimble, Tom Bickel 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.