Edmonson County’s 2nd Annual Young & Olde Table-Setting contest was a great success, providing additional funding for enrichment activities at the Edmonson County Senior Center. A total of 3 tables competed for the top prize of $50! First place went to Dennis Priddy, Second Place was Madge Lashley, and Third Place went to Vickie Walker. We would like to thank all of the volunteers who helped make this event a success. Thank you to Elvis Lindsey and his family for helping with the live auction.

Community Action of Southern Kentucky held its 6th annual Charity Golf Classic on Wednesday May 23, 2012 at Rolling Hills Golf Course in Russellville, KY. First place teams won $300/team and were as follows: First flight Chester Bethel, Rick Brown, Blake Jones and Johnny Wilson; Second flight Josh Riordan, Keith Riordan, Phillip Riordan and Jeff Roten; Third flight Garry Robbins, Betty Robbins, Dennis Hinkle and Vilas Hinkle. Second place teams won $200/team and were as follows: First flight Mekalia Cardwell, Scotty Cardwell, Tony Cardwell and Erin Faulkner; Second flight Scott Berry, Nathan Gassaway, Brad Manship and Tim Tucker ; Third flight Dan Everly, Robert Besaw, Bill Merritt and Kirk Patrick. Mitchell Winfield, Closest to the Pin Winner, received $25. Straightest Drive winners were Don Butler and Vilas Hinkle, who also each received $25. The Team Longest Putt winners were Chester Bethel, Rick Brown, Blake Jones and Johnny Wilson, who received a team prize of $200 Gift Certificate. Johnny Wilson also shot a Hole-In-One on number 11 to win a golf cart from Saylor's Golf Carts! A very special thank you goes to all of the individuals and businesses, who provided sponsorships or cash, door prizes, welcome bags or food/drink donations. We would also like to thank Rolling Hills Golf Course for their hospitality in hosting this event, which netted over $11,000 to provide services to children, seniors, families throughout the 10 counties.

The Community Action Board of Directors and staff would like to thank the supporters of the Community Big Shot on April 21st for helping others and changing lives. The 2012 Community Big Shot brought in over $3,600 to help fight poverty in the 10-county area. Thank you to Park Mammoth Resort and Rockcastle Shooting Center staff for your hospitality in hosting this event. Congratulations to the winners Paul Anthony and Norm Matusewicz and Second Place winners sponsored by American Legion Post 23: Randall Deweese and Tony Stitch. A special thanks to Insurors of Kentucky, American Legion Post 23, Butler Funeral Home in Edmonton, TESCO, Holland Excavating, Gamaliel Shooting Supply, Edmonson County, US Foods, Farmers National Bank, Monarch Environmental, Travelsted Liquors, Clark Distributing, Houchens Markets, Chick Fil A, Minit Mart #91, Bowling Green Hot Rods, Greenwood Therapeutic Massage and Active Day for your continued support of Community Action of Southern Kentucky and the annual Community Big Shot event.

In November, Community Action of Southern Kentucky honored 45 staff members who have worked for the Agency for 5, 10, 15, 20 and more than 25 years. Congratulations to all of our "star" employees who have dedicated so many years to helping individuals and families be self-reliant.

Head Starts across the 10 county area are celebrating fall with fall festivals. Many parents volunteer to help the children with fun activities from face painting, games, pumpkin decorating to arts and crafts. It is a fun time for Head Start staff and the whole family!

Nearly 100 Foster Grandparents from 10 counties were honored on October 25th for their years of service at a "Hollywood red carpet" celebration. For more information about the Foster Grandparent Program, click here.

Thanks to a gift from the Turner Family Foundations, Community Action's Allen County Center has exhibits from the history of Allen County and Kentucky that were designed and installed by the Washington D.C. Newseum. This open house was for the public to view the exhibits and to kick off the WKU Folk Life Oral History project!