Laura Anne Turner donated a 27 x 41 one sheet poster from the 1921 movie “A Sailor Made Man”  to Community Action. The poster was found along with other posters and movie stills in the walls of the old Crystal Theater in Downtown Scottsville. This is a very rare poster (valued at approximately $6,500) from what was actually Harold Lloyd's first feature film, which grossed $485,000. The success of this film as a feature led Lloyd to abandon making 2-reel shorts. This magnificent and un-restored poster features Lloyd with his leading lady and soon-to-be wife, Mildred Davis. They remained married until her death in 1969.

Cheryl Allen, CEO of Community Action of Southern KY said, “We were so blessed to have the donation of this poster. When we received the verbal appraisal, we immediately began the process to get the poster to auction in order to benefit the Allen County-Scottsville Community. Thanks to the tremendous contributions of the Laura Goad Turner Charitable Foundation and their challenge for us to raise $250,000 to be matched for additional preschool services, the Scottsville community will have a one-stop facility to help all ages become self-reliant. We have collected over $85,000 so far. I encourage everyone to help us meet this challenge grant before June 30, 2010.”

The poster is being auctioned on March 19, 2010 in Heritage Auctions, Inc.’s Signature Movie Poster Auction. The minimum bid is set at $4,500. If you would like to bid on this item, please go to www.ha.comand register as a bidder.  The poster is in the Featured Movie Poster Auctions.

If you would like more information on Community Action and the progress in reaching the challenge grant visit www.casoky.org or contact Charity Johnson at 270-782-3162 or charity.johnson@casoky.org.

Cave City: March 24, 2010, 9am to 11am at E. P. Tarry Community Center contact Debra Daugherty at 270 651-6288

Morgantown: March 24, 2010, 8:30am to 10:30am at 4th District Fire Department, 8696 Brownsville Road contact Debbie Goff at 270-526-5268

Scottsville: March 25, 2010, 1pm to 3pm at Scottsville Methodist Church contact Ricky Garrison at 270-237-3691

If you are 60 or older you can receive these meals at no cost. Please bring age verification to pick up these meals.

The public is invited to sample a dazzling variety of kinds of chili, all made fresh by local cooks.  Chili toppings, drinks, and deserts will also be available.  A $5 donation is suggested at the door. 

Individuals interested in entering the Chili Cook-off may call Robert Chinn at 270-782-3162 or e-mail chili@casoky.org for additional information including an entry form. There is no fee for entering the chili cook-off.  Contestants can enter judging divisions including restaurant, volunteer groups, or home cooks.

The Foster Grandparent Program matches older adults with special or exceptional needs children in schools, Head Start Programs and other approved facilities.  A tax free stipend, transportation reimbursement, and monthly trainings are provided for volunteers who qualify.  The program is part of Community Action of Southern Kentucky, a non-profit agency providing opportunities for individuals and families to be self-reliant throughout the 10-county BRADD area.  The program receives an annual grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service. In kind contributions, fundraising activities, and United Way of Southern Kentucky also provide vital support for the program.

To find out more about the program, please visit the Foster Grandparent Program page and contact us at rchinn@casoky.org or 270-782-3162.

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Click here to download the registration form to enter the Chili Cook Off!

Job Development Specialists will work one on one with participants to develop self confidence, fill out job applications, prepare for interviews, build a resume, dress for the interview and discover the skills they possess. The Specialists will help participants to identify and address each participant’s strengths and areas of growth. They will work closely together to identify barriers to employment, and encourage the changes necessary to make employment a reality. This personal training will also provide referrals to address any needs identified that may be outside the employment arena, so that any and all employment barriers can be leveled.

“As enrollees in this program gain job interviews with local employers, financial assistance will be available for items such as appropriate interview clothing, and other job related needs in preparation for job interviews” noted Leslie Talley, Director of Community Services.

If you are interested in enrolling in this program and improving employment skills, contact your local Community Services office or see the Program Flyer below.

Download: Informational Program Flyer for Job Development Specialist in your county.

Buckhead Café is located at 760 Campbell Lane in Buckhead Square in Bowling Green Kentucky.  Buckhead Café is a fast-casual concept featuring a wide variety of menu items prepared with the freshest ingredients in an open kitchen.  Find out more by visiting them online at www.buckheadcafe.net.

Download: Event flier for you, your friends and family!

Applicants must live in one of the ten counties served (see locations), have a high school diploma or equivalent, show proof of household income within federal poverty guidelines, and complete an application form.  Applications are due by April 12, 2010.

For more information contact one of our local Community Services Office or click here.

Download: Scholarship Application

Dr. Dorothy Edwards will discuss Child Abuse and Child Neglect Prevention and the “GREEN DOT Campaign”.  Lunch will be provided by the CCC Network. Space is limited to 100 participants, so SIGN UP TODAY!

Please RSVP by March 9, 2010 at 4:30pm by emailing awebb@casoky.org., by faxing 270.783.8901 or by calling 270.783.4484 ext. 228. 

Download/Registration: Click here for event flyer

Under the terms of the grant local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be a non-profit or unit of government, 2) have an accounting system and have the ability to be their own fiscal agent,  3) practice nondiscrimination, 4) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 5) if they are a private voluntary organization, they must have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply.

The Local Board comprised of the area Judge Executives and community/business representatives will determine how the funds awarded are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds available under this phase of the program.

Public or private agencies interested in applying for EFSP funds must contact Community Action of Southern Kentucky, 921 Beauty Avenue, P.O. Box 90014, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42102, (270)782-3162, for an application. The deadline for applications is February 22, 2010 at 4 p.m.

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Allen county Jaycees

India Whitney, Jerry Whitney, and Jennifer Whitney

Karen and John Cantine

Barren County

Southside Baptist Church

Cedar Grove Baptist Church

American Materials Inc.

Park City Charities

High Clearance Off Road

Glasgow City Police Department

Sue Muse

Kay Bush

Sara Wheeler

Becky Lee and the Underwood Family

Cave City

Southside Bapt.

Cave City Chamber of Commerce

Jr. Lions Club of Barren Co.

Great Clips Hair

Butler County

Salem Baptist Church at Logansport.

Dr. Richard Wan

Edmonson County 

Santa Secret Hands

Lions Club

Skip Miller (Santa)

Staff of both Little Treasures # 2 and Edmonson Head Start

Hart County

Hart County High School BETA club

Munfordville Church of God

Charles London family

Steven Miller family

Lion’s club donated food baskets for 4 families

Hart Co. Parent group made fruit baskets for all the families.

Logan County

Logan County Sheriff's Dept.

Logan County Ambulance Service Employees

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Cedar Grove Baptist Church

Russellville First Christian

Logan Memorial Hospital ER Staff

Lowe Family

BB&T

Dairy Queen

Logan Library

Zibert Family

Bevil Family

Com-Care

Metcalfe County

Family Resource Center

Bowling Park

Salvation Army

Tracy’s Church

Gamaliel Head Start

Gamaliel Homemakers

Edmonton State Bank

Dr. Crystal Comer Hagan & daughter Jordan

Cathy & Ronnie Stinson

Dr. Jerry Bean & Staff

Dr. Rebecca Greer & Staff

Dr. John Page & Staff

Dr. Kimberly Eakle Geralds Hume & Staff

Dr. Timothy Hume & Staff

Dr’s Ross, Birge, Stephens & Staff

Tompkinsville

Tobacco Barn

Susannah Rich

Wes Stephen’s Office

Edmonton State Bank

Dr. Michael Carter

Wal-Mart

Red Hill Holiness Church

Dr. Kim Eakle-Hume

Harrison’s

Bluegrass Cellular

Pure Drugs

Reena Adams

Hagan & Stone

Denim & Duds

Teresa Sheffield, Monroe County Clerk

Joyce Emberton, Monroe Circuit Clerk

Louis Lee Carter and PVA Office

Shelter Insurance

Betty Jo’s Hair Salon

Rodney’s Jewelry

South Central Bank of Monroe County

Dr. Cynthia Burroughs

Harlan Library Staff

Dr. Rebecca Greer

Strode Funeral Home

Creative Images

Ritter Lumber Company

EHS

Delta Sigma Theta
Probation and Parole Office
Commonwealth Attorney's Office
Sigma Kappa
Phi Mu
The Murphys
Wal-mart

Little Scholars

NPHC

Pan Oston

RDC

B.G. Fire Department

B.G./W.C Jaycees

Greenview Regional Hospital; Food Service Dept.

Renee Valentine

Please check out the latest edition of Community Action's Community Crusader, Winter 2010.