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LIBRARY ADDING HOTSPOTS AS ANOTHER MEANS OF CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY
Student Spotlight:
The Daviess County Public Library is adding hotspots to its wide array of public services. DCPL will receive roughly 100 hotspots along with several Chromebooks and iPads, courtesy of the FCC’s Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF). The ECF is a $7.17 billion program that assists schools and libraries in providing tools and services to communities to enhance virtual learning during the pandemic. Qualifying patrons can complete a survey/application attesting that they would not have internet access without the funding. DCPL will place roughly half of the hotspots in “worthy homes,” with 50 still available for rent. Those interested in renting a hotspot must have a library card and be in good standing to take advantage of the program.
WHEATGRASS OFFERING HEALTHY OPTIONS FOR CHILDREN AT LOW PRICE Wheatgrass Juice Bar recently announced smoothie options for kids for $1.99 — a price point that is designed to be attainable for most families. Business owners Connor Minogue and Jared Bradley simply wanted a healthy snack option that could compete with low prices at fast food chains. “This means anyone from anywhere, from any walk of life, in most any financial situation, can come into the juice bar and get a smoothie for their kid,” Minogue said. “Not only a smoothie, but one that isn’t filled with sugar and syrup.” The juice bar recently changed some menu items, adding the kid’s smoothie option in two different flavor combinations — Cheeky Chimp and Purple Penguin. “Mostly what we did was change the names, add a few killer smoothies and food items, and created a more inviting layout,” Minogue said. “But my most favorite thing we did was change the price of the kid’s drinks. Our kid’s smoothies are now cheaper than a McDonald’s milkshake.”
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Avery O’Bryan is a third grade student at West Louisville Elementary School. Avery is compassionate and kind. She’s a leader in her classroom as she is always willing to help a friend. Avery is also a World Series Champion! Her softball team, Kentucky Chrome, recently claimed the title in Birmingham, Alabama.
OWENSBORO PARENT WRITER FEATURED IN SONIC COMMERCIAL What came first, the grilled cheese or the burger? That debate was the center of a recent Sonic commercial starring former Owensboro Parent writer Jamie Rafferty, her daughter Brynna Rafferty, and her brother Matt Daniel. Jamie said she got the opportunity after responding to an NBC casting call for a reality show. After she applied, Rafferty grabbed her daughter and brother to join her for the filming in the local Sonic to film their audition video. When Sonic called Rafferty and said they could come to the Nashville set to film, they spent 5 hours filming commercials for two products — the banana milkshake and the grilled cheese burger. Once the commercial was released, Rafferty started receiving messages from friends and family all over the country. Although she did not get a speaking part on camera, she said her family got to shine with the chemistry between her brother and daughter.
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- Teacher, Erinn Williams
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Salem Smith is a fourth grade student at Estes Elementary School. We have been blessed to have Salem in our classroom this year. He is one of our many star students. Salem is always participating and being respectful to others.
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- Teachers, Krystal Ray and Will Broady
December 2021 // January 2022 . OWENSBORO PARENT
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