Abbey of Gethsemani, Photo Credit: Steve Shaffer/KET
KET’s new special, Our Kentucky, reveals the natural splendor, manmade masterpieces and diverse wildlife of the Commonwealth in vivid high-definition. Narrated by Nick Clooney, the program premieres Saturday, Feb. 28 at 8/7 p.m. CT on KET1 and KET HD and Sunday, March 1 at 7/6 p.m. CT on KET1 as part of TeleFund 2009, KET’s major annual on-air fundraising event.
Our Kentucky begins in the east, with the vibrant colors and soaring heights of Red River Gorge and Cumberland Gap, the powerful whitewater rapids of Breaks Interstate Park and the pristine scenery of Bad Branch Falls State Nature Preserve.
Then, it’s up to Northern Kentucky, where the City of Augusta reveals why Dr. Thomas Clark included it on his list of 11 places every Kentuckian should visit; the Newport Aquarium brings the splendor of the deep seas to the Commonwealth; and St . Mary’s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption and Mother of God Church, both in Covington, inspire and amaze.
Next, the program moves to Central Kentucky, presenting the picturesque horse farms of the Bluegrass region, historic Shakertown, the peaceful Lexington Cemetery and other notable sites in and around Lexington, Louisville and Frankfort.
Big South Fork River Photo Credit: Steve Shaffer/KET
In Southern Kentucky, viewers take in the fascinating scenery of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area; plunge into Kentucky’s “Little Niagara,” Cumberland Falls; and explore the depths of Mammoth Cave.
Finally, Our Kentucky completes its journey in the west, capturing the diverse animal life at the Land Between the Lakes and Ballard Wildlife Management Area and taking in the view at John James Audubon State Park, where the famous ornithologist studied Henderson’s birds.
“What’s so exciting about this program is that it is the first time many of these incredible Kentucky landmarks have been captured in high-definition,” said KET producer Paul Smith. “KET has spent many years capturing the beauty of Kentucky, but never quite like this.”
Our Kentucky is a KET production, produced by Rob Elliott, Erin Lowry and Smith. More information about KET programming and education services, as well as how to support KET, can be found at www.ket.org.
Credit: Steve Shaffer/KET
More places featured in Our Kentucky:
Eastern Kentucky Highlights
Bell County — Chained Rock
Floyd County — Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
Johnson County — Mountain HomePlace
Letcher County — High Rock, Kingdom Come State Park
Powell County — Natural Bridge
Northern Kentucky Highlights
Kenton County — Covington, MainStrasse Village, Devou Park
Mason County — Maysville
Central Kentucky Highlights
Boyle County — Danville
Fayette County — Ashland: The Henry Clay Estate
Franklin County — Frankfort Cemetery, Capitol building
Jefferson County — Locust Grove, Wolf Pen Branch Mill, Iroquois Park, Churchill Downs
Jessamine County — Arch Bridge
Mercer County — Harrodsburg
Nelson County — My Old Kentucky Home, Abbey of Gethsemani
Oldham County — Yew Dell Gardens
Woodford County — Woodford Reserve
Southern Kentucky Highlights
Christian County — Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
Western Kentucky Highlights
Livingston County — Lighthouse Landing
McCracken County — Paducah
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“If It Happened to My Family”
Why my vote is for JIM RUNDLES for Sheriff of Livingston County, Ky.
• As I watch the news in the comfort of my home, I shudder at the thought of the horrid violent attacks taking place on our families. One channel reports young girls being kidnapped, sold, and forced into prostitution. A report in Kentucky of a husband shooting his wife because he didn’t like the way she cooked his eggs. This crime continued until the gunman shot five other people dead before he turned the gun on himself. Another channel has a mother on a talk show for help for her fourteen year old daughter addicted to illegal drugs.
What if this was my daughter? One doesn’t know exactly how they would react to such a horrible
Situation. But, I do know my thoughts would be, did I fail to let her know how much I love her and how much she is worth? I’m sure at some point I would question the legal system as to why the criminal who kidnapped her or sold her the drugs was on the streets to begin with. At some time and point I would have to open my eyes and decide if I had been proactive enough as a member of my community to voice my opinion and make my vote count in the election of our law officers, our protectors.
I can say that I wouldn’t vote for someone because I have known them all my life or because they had lived here since they were in diapers, or because they are just my good friend. Ignore the candidate’s names and parties, look and listen to their qualifications and experience. Am I putting the other candidates down by saying this, No of course not. There are good people running for this office. But the above reasons are not good enough reasons to put an individual in charge of keeping our people safe.
Why did I decide to vote for Jim Rundles for sheriff? Because he is skilled in law enforcement and has the education to train and implement programs to protect my family. In making this statement I am saying that Mr. Rundles is intelligent and willing to utilize resources available to him due to his experience and contacts with other law enforcement. Drug and family programs aren’t a cure all, but if parents and the community get involved we can warn our youth of the dangers. He has worked undercover, drug enforcement, and patrol. He will not turn a deaf ear. People who know Mr. Rundles are not going to speak poorly of him. I came to know Jim Rundles when my children grew up with his children and went to school with them in Livingston County. His morals are self-evident. He will be a consistent sheriff and will not discriminate against anyone. Mr. Rundles has training to handle crisis and trauma.
His compassion and kindness and his commitment to a clean moral life enabled Mr. Rundles to be the chaplain of the police force. We need an individual as our sheriff who has this compassion, but at the same time will uphold the law and not be bought.
I have never Jim Rundles to deal with a situation without being honest, sincere and competent to utilize his knowledge and skills. He has the insight to lead our deputies for the good of their safety and ours. We need change. He will be there not just for me, but for you for all areas of the county.
None of the candidates have a magic pill to cure the crime in our county, but with the right person in office, we can continually chip it away. This I am willing to promise you, Mr. Rundles will accept this job with true concern and commitment to you.
I don’t ask that you just take my word that Jim Rundles is the best candidate for sheriff of Livingston County. Take the initiative be concerned for our safety, the safety of our children. Talk with Mr. Rundles and let him answer your questions and concerns. I feel sure you then will give him your vote. Protect the people in our county. Vote Jim Rundles for sheriff in the upcoming election. Check the write in box and write RUNDLES beside it.
Sincerely,
Donna Whited
Resident of Livingston County