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5 things we’re talking about now

1

Owensboro Air Show

With a turnout of 60,000 people, the 2021 Owensboro Air Show, held from August 13-15, was the biggest event ever hosted at the riverfront. Visitors from across the country reveled at the sights of the U.S Navy Blue Angels, a T-38 Talon and the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team. Guests traveled from across the country to take in the excitement of the show and enjoy a weekend in downtown Owensboro.

2

Owensboro Health Community Grants

Owensboro Health announced nearly $720,000 in investments through their annual grant program that will support 35 projects throughout the region. This year’s amount means OH has invested more than $7 million in area agencies since 2011. The grants provide in-kind and financial support for health, human services and arts projects and programming throughout the region. Funded projects and agencies being supported span a wide array of regional needs, from children in local school districts to aging adults and senior services.

3

OMFA Highlights Local Talent

The Owensboro Museum of Fine Arts is hosting an exhibit titled “The Consummate Craftsman.” Local artist Bill Kolok, a sculptor and retired KWC art professor, will have six of Kolok’s pieces included in the new exhibit. Other participating Owensboro artists include ceramicist Thomas Porter and glass blowing artist Brook Forrest White. OMFA admission is free and open to the public. The exhibit runs through Oct. 24. It includes a virtual tour of more than 75 objects along with the in-person exhibit on the museum’s website.

Photo by JOSH KELLY

4

Healthy Habits Expo

Edge Body Boot Camp hosted its first Healthy Habits Expo in August to encourage people to get healthy and active, while also raising money for Kim Howard, an Owensboro woman who is battling breast cancer. The event included vendors focused on health and wellness, food trucks, and the Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center bloodmobile.

5

DCPS “Kids First” Honorees

Daviess County Public Schools has announced the five recipients of the ninth annual Teacher of the Year, Customer Service and Support Professional awards program. This year’s honorees are: Elementary Teacher of the Year - Sally Tingle – Intermediate teacher, Highland Elementary School; Middle School Teacher of the Year - Jill Pate – Language arts teacher, Burns Middle School; High School Teacher of the Year - Jonathan Leohr – Engineering and computer science teacher, Apollo High School; Support Professional - Sherri Boehman – Secretary, Burns Middle School; Customer Service Award - Wendi Kozel, RN – DCPS district health coordinator.

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