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GCMS Dance Team

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 1:42


Throw It Down Big Fella

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 1:07


Ryland Holt vs St Thomas More

Ross w/Grandpa Fred Punke

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2018 28:22


EXPRESSIONS SALON WITH SARA BIELFELDT PART DEUX

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 13:19


SARA BIELFELDT SITS WITH DAVE TO DISCUSS ALL THE GREAT CHANGES...AND GREAT THINGS WHICH HAVE STAYED THE SAME ABOUT EXPRESSIONS IN GIBSON CITY.  NEW LOCATION, UPDATE ABOUT SERVICES, AND PLENTY ABOUT HER FAMILY ARE INCLUDED IN THIS GREAT EPISODE.  THE BLUEHAVANA PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY GRINNELL MUTUAL INSURANCE. 

STALKING SPRINGFIELD (SO TO SPEAK!)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2017 7:40


Darrin recaps our great family day visiting Springfield IL.  While not a first visit for any of us, we saw some great things and enjoyed learning new details about history together.  Pictured is our crew with a portrait of Mr Les Arends, longtime Congressman from Melvin IL.  Enjoy the great podcast!

The Drowsy Chaperone

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2017 8:49


Dave visits with Darrin Brown about night one of the GCMS Spring Musical performance of The Drowsy Chaperone.  A clever story framed by narration from Gideon Kerber, the guys talk about night one, the shows characters, and what fans can look forward to on night two of this great GCMS performance.  Directed by Miss Amanda Broaddus and supported by a great cast of pit band players, production crew, and sound techs.  Enjoy this great podcast!

He Will Always Be Coach To Me....Jack Cowgill

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2016 13:05


Dave shares fond memories and stories of 3 interesting games coached by Jack Cowgill.  

Daily Dose of Darrin...White Sox Baseball

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2015 3:32


The Chicago White Sox have had a lot to talk about in their last few games, and Darrin and Dave will highlight what good will come out of it for the rest of the year.

Daily Dose of Darrin....Tracy Abrams

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2015 1:48


July 28, 2015...Darrin gives an update on the recent injury of Illini PG Tracy Abrams.  After tearing his ACL in 2014, Tracy suffered an Achilles tear which will sideline him for the 2015-2016 season.  Enjoy the Dose!

Nerium International with Chad and Jenny Acree

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2015 7:42


Chad and Jenny Acree, brand partners with Nerium International, were hosted by Dave in the latest BlueHavana Podcast.  A fast growing company with products geared toward personal improvement inside and out, Chad and Jenny discuss their experience with Nerium.  First, Jenny tells what got them to Nerium, and their expectations before their first meeting.  Next, the Acrees describe a trio of Nerium products, and the exciting benefits of each.  Devoted to team, charity, and personal growth, Chad and Jenny describe their personal Nerium experience.  Finally, they tell us how best to reach out to learn more about Nerium.  Enjoy this great episode! Follow Chad and Jenny on Facebook Chad and Jenny's Nerium Webpage

Class of 1990 25th Anniversary Reunion

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2015 4:28


Time keeps marching on!  The GCHS Class of 1990 will hold it's 25th reunion on Saturday July 18 in Gibson City.  The group will start at the high school, where GCMS Principal Chris Garard will give us a tour of the largely remodeled building.  After that, our group will meet at Railside Golf Course, where Traci Brucker and her staff will host us in a reserved section in the main dining room. It will be great catching up with everyone.  Anyone with questions may contact Dave at bluehavanadave@gmail.com.  See you on the 18th! Hear all about the event in the latest BlueHavana Podcast.

HOIC vs SVC All Star Game 2015

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2015 8:28


Ross Brown interviews WGCY General Manager Gary McCullough about the HOIC vs SVC All Star Games taking place Saturday March 21 at GCMS High School.  Gary talks about the history of this event, spanning multiple conference alignments and venues.  Then he and Ross cover specifics about the girls and boys all star games and what to expect this year.  The always popular dunk contest will be part of the festivities again.  Thanks to Gary for joining the BlueHavana Podcast, and enjoy this great episode!

GCMS FFA Week 2015

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2015 8:41


Dave and Ross Brown visit with GCMS FFA officers Lacie Butler and Skylynn Fleming.  They discuss events taking place each day during FFA Week, leading up to the scholarship auction at GCMS HS on Saturday, February 28.  Ross gives a recap of his performance during the pie eating contest.  Then the girls talk about what got them interested in FFA, and favorite experiences they've had while part of the group.  Thanks to Lacie and Skylynn for the great conversation!  Enjoy! 

GCMS Boys Basketball with Ryan Tompkins

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2014 9:04


Ross Brown talks with GCMS Boys Basketball head coach Ryan Tompkins.  They cover the team roster, the GCMS Thanksgiving Tourney, and the new look at GCMS' gym this year.  Enjoy the terrific discussion!

GCMS Veterans Day Ceremony with Ryan Tompkins

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2014 13:20


Ross Brown interviews GCMS teacher and Veterans Day committee member Ryan Tompkins.  In this podcast, Ryan details the celebration to be held Tuesday November 11 at GCMS High School, honoring and welcoming area veterans to our schools.  Now a great annual tradition, Ryan tells how students and faculty from all three GCMS schools will be involved in the day.  Thanks to Ryan, and thanks to all who have served!  Enjoy the podcast.

GCMS Football 2014...10 Questions with Mitchell McNutt

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2014 2:45


Ross Brown continues his 10 Questions segment for WGCY Radio 106.3 during GCMS Football.  This week's guest, just ahead of the Falcons playoff game vs Clifton Central, is Mitchell McNutt.

GCMS Football 2014...10 Questions with Nick Meunier

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2014 4:15


Ross Brown continues his weekly segment for WGCY Radio...10 Questions with Nick Meunier.  A standout running back and defensive back for the Falcons, Nick shares the sidelines with dad Mike, an assistant coach for GCMS.  Nick and Ross discuss family, football, and more.  Enjoy!

10 Questions with Keegan Allen

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2014 3:31


Ross Brown continues his weekly interview segment for WGCY Radio during the GCMS Falcons football season of 2014.  This week's guest is Keegan Allen.  Enjoy the Interview.

The Winemaker with Mr Frank Titus

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2014 18:20


Dave has a great conversation with Mr Frank Titus, former director of bands at Gibson City and GCMS High School.  A longtime passion of Mr Titus is winemaking, and Mr Titus brought in three samples of his craft and describes them in this podcast.  After taking a trip down band instructor memory lane, Mr Titus then talks family, and the joy of seeing his two daughters develop into young women, and finally the joy of being a grandfather.  Enjoy the terrific discussion!  

GCMS Football 2014...10 Questions w/ TJ Roesch

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2014 2:20


Ross Brown continues his Ten Questions segment for WGCY Radio 106.3 during the GCMS Falcons 2014 football season.  This week's guest is TJ Roesch.  

GCMS Football 2014...10 Questions with Zach Johnson

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2014 3:16


Ross continues his 10 Questions segment for WGCY Radio during the GCMS Football season.  This weeks guest is Zach Johnson, recorded just ahead of the Blue Ridge/Ridgeview Homecoming game.  Enjoy!

Illini Ushering with Ted Swanson

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2014 13:46


Ross has a great Illini related chat with Gibson City resident Ted Swanson.  Ted currently serves as a board member of Gibson Area Hospital, and is an active member of the GC Lions Club.  This, after retiring after a great career with the US Postal Service.  Ted tells about what got him started ushering, how he became a supervisor, and some of his favorite moments at U of I events.  Then he reflects fondly on the years seeing Chief Illiniwek.  Ted's truly gentlemanly attitude comes out in full force in this podcast.  Enjoy! 

GCMS Football 2014....10 Questions with Devin List

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2014 3:52


GCMS Football 2014...10 ?s with Tristan Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2014 2:49


Ross Brown continues his 10 Questions With segment for WGCY radio during the 2014 GCMS Football season.  This week's guest is Tristan Smith.

GCMS Football 2014... 10 Questions with Key-Shawn Girkin

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2014 3:41


Ross Brown with Key-Shawn Girkin.  

10 Questions with Brendon Workman

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2014 2:25


Ross continues his 10 question segment in week 2 of GCMS football.  This week's interview is with Brendon Workman.  Enjoy!

10 Questions with Tyler Hinshaw

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2014 2:34


Ross gets inside the head of GCMS Senior Tyler Hinshaw with 10 Questions ahead of the season opening game vs. LeRoy.  Interview as heard on WGCY Radio...Enjoy!

VIVID STUDIOS INC WITH HOLLY HABERKORN AND KRISTI KERN

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2014 9:57


Dave has a great chat with Holly Haberkorn and Kristi Kern of Vivid Studios Inc.  Weddings, senior pics, and baby photo packages are discussed for starters.  The ladies stress how Vivid photo shoots are FUN and UNIQUE, no two are ever the same. The senior spokesmodel program is discussed, involving several area high schools.  Vivid also is active with promotional shoots for business, and Kristi outlines two such programs with Lincoln College and the I Hotel in Champaign.  Holly gives a favorite shoot she's worked, and tells how best to contact Vivid to arrange a photo shoot of your own.  Find them on the web at www.vsi.co

Gibson City Rotary with Gene Everett

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2014 9:39


Ross sits with Gene Everett, President of the Gibson City Rotary Club.  They talk about the 50th anniversary of the club,  and the various activities GC Rotary have engaged in to support our local community.  Gene gives an update about Anton Sorenson, the Rotary Exchange Student from Denmark living with Mr Everett and wife Sue.  Enjoy the great discussion!

Moyer District Library with Tina Coates

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2014 16:08


Dave has a great conversation with Tina Coates.  A long time employee of Moyer District Library, Tina chronicles her beginnings in library work, and the path that led her to Gibson City working with director Sharon Heavilin.  She gives a favorite book of her own, and then gives listeners an audio tour of the library itself.  Next, Dave asks how things are with the Coates family.  Tina gives updates on hubby Darryl, daughter Anna, and son Haiden.  Enjoy the great discussion!

CrossFit The Edge with Shaun Adkins

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2014 12:08


Dave has a great chat with Shaun Adkins, founder of CrossFit The Edge in Gibson City.  A very dedicated group of people, Dave talks with Shaun about his road to fitness with CrossFit, first in Bloomington-Normal then as he and others built up their own facility.  Workout schedules, program flexibility, and a strong sense of camaraderie are discussed.  Located on the south east side of Gibson City, Crossfit The Edge welcomes new members and offers a free trial period for those interested.  Enjoy the discussion!

Gibson Area Hospital and WIC Program with Kris Cramer

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2014 9:28


Dave and great friend Kris Cramer discuss Gibson Area Hospital and Ford County's WIC Program.  Kris' career has taken her from nights, days, and everywhere in between at GAH.  Now in an outreach position, Kris talks in detail about WIC and the steps taken to help mothers of young children in need.  Then they talk about new grandmotherhood, where Kris drops praise on daughter Cassie and beaming adulation toward little Nora.  Enjoy the great podcast!  

Project Ignition, Drivers Ed, and FCA with Judy Weber Jones

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2014 9:20


Dave has a great time catching up with Judy Weber Jones.  They cover Judy's involvement with Fellowship of Christian Athletes, GCMS schools award winning participation in Project Ignition, and some fun conversation about drivers education.  Very passionate about her involvement in these activities, she shares personal details of each, and a favorite fun story as a driver's ed instructor.  Finally, they recall some fond memories of Judy's early involvement with the MelSib softball team.  Enjoy the great discussion!

GCMS FOOTBALL WITH KYLE BIELFELDT

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2014 9:48


DAVE HAS A GREAT CHAT WITH GCMS HISTORY TEACHER AND FOOTBALL COACH KYLE BIELFELDT.  KYLE EXPLAINS SOME X'S AND O'S, PLAYER SAFETY, AND A LITTLE ABOUT SHARING GAME TAPES WITH THE OPPOSITION.  THEN THEY VISIT ABOUT LIFE IN THE BIELFELDT HOUSE WITH SARA AND LITTLE AVERY.  FINALLY, KYLE GIVES ANSWERS TO A FEW RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS TO FINISH THE PODCAST.  ENJOY!

31 Gifts with Danielle Kearfott Brown

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2014 7:57


Dave talks 31 Gifts and some great tales of life with Danielle Kearfott Brown.  31 Gifts provides a wide range of totes, organizers, and other such fare to keep yourself and your household running smooth and in style.  Later, they discuss a couple favorite weddings they mutually attended.  First is Danielle's own wedding, where she tells of an interesting experience with the limo service...and second is Cassie and Nathan Becker's wedding, where they shared a memorable spur of the moment dance.  Enjoy the great conversation!

Expressions Salon with Sara Bielfeldt

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2014 9:53


Dave had a great conversation with Sara Bielfeldt about her Gibson City business, Expressions Salon.  Doubling in size within 2 years, the salon offers several hair & body services, all featuring Surface products.  Sara tells which celebrity she'd most like to style, and talks a bit about life at home with daughter Avery and hubby Kyle.  Enjoy!  NOTE....SINCE RECORDING THIS PODCAST EXPRESSIONS HAS MOVED TO EAST 8TH STREET IN GIBSON CITY ACROSS FROM DOLLAR GENERAL STORE.

Susie's IPG Sendoff

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2014 8:36


July 31, 2014 The collection of offices representing Insurance Providers Group held a day long celebration honoring Susie Forristall's retirement from the insurance business.  This audio is a compilation of well wishers from the day's events.

Precision Aerial Ag Show 2014

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2014 14:22


Soon to be a major part of crop scouting, UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) are set to take over the 400ft and under section of US farm fields.  Dave and Ross visited PAAS 2014 at the IL site of the Farm Progress Show in Decatur to learn more about these units.  Hear their recap from the day, where Ross had a special treat in meeting Mr Max Armstrong.  Special thanks to the staff at Crop Copter for a great day of learning and welcoming us into their tent.  You can find their information at chiefagronomics.com   

40TH ANNUAL ILLINOIS SHRINE GAME

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2014 8:21


Dave talks all things Illinois Shrine Game.  It started with two friends recording a well received podcast about Shriners.  Now it's Dave helping IL Shrine Game Chairman Eric Tjarks with social meida throughout the year.  Dave previews the week that is to come, including player activity, the parade, and game on Sat July 12. Included is commentary about Chairman Eric's life with Shriners.  Enjoy! 

One Earth Energy with Kisha Jennings

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2014 19:22


Dave visits with One Earth Energy Lab Manager Kisha Jennings.  A recently built ethanol facility in east central Illinois, One Earth Energy provides 46 jobs and creates a good deal of economic benefit to the Gibson City Illinois area.  Kisha describes her work and gives a great overview of the the ethanol operations area.  Enjoy!

GCMS FFA Week 2014

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2014 10:25


Dave talks with Jared Davis and Jake Bradford about their time as FFA members at GCMS High School.  They discuss the annual Scholarship Auction, which provides each graduating member $500 toward future learning. Jake and Jared talk a little about life outside of school as well.  Enjoy!

Progressive Insurance with Steve Bellman

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2013 4:59


Hear Dave's quick interview with Steve Bellman of Progressive Insurance.  They talk Snapshot, Flo, and Progressive's position as the #1 insurer of motorcycles in the US.  Enjoy!

Nuncracker...an ACT Theatre Production

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2013 26:48


BHP Pregame Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2013 19:58


Ross and Darrin take a trip around the world of sports.  Included are NFL and NCAA football, including a tough matchup this week for the Illini.

GCMS Veterans Day Celebration

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2013 6:30


Dave visits with KiLee Lidwell-McFerren about the GCMS Veterans Day Celebration.  As Assistant Principal of the elementary school, Mrs McFerren also talks about her transition from Art Teacher at the district to her new role.  She describes GCMS University, a program for new teachers, and her part in helping with this valuable program.  Enjoy the great discussion! 

Darrin Previews WWE's Hell in a Cell PPV

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2013 8:35


BlueHavana Sports Update 10 23 2013

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2013 17:17


Central Illinois Sports Update 10 9 2013

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2013 20:09


BlueHavana Football Update 10 3 2013

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2013 12:48


Central Illinois Sports Update 9 26 2013

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2013 12:07


Ross, Darrin, and Dave Brown cover IHSA, NCAA, and NFL football for this week.

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