Open House at Adult Learning Center, Lindsey Wilson College 2012-11-15 - 108 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener . A nice crowd with lots of dignitaries visited the Somerset Community College Adair County Adult Learning Center, 108 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY on the campus of Lindsey Wilson College today. The center held open house this afternoon, Thursday, November 15, 2012, from 3pm-6pmCT. Above, LeAnna Bennett, Assistant Director, Christine Williams, coordinator for ESL - English as a Second Language - and Andrew Wiley, Math Instructor at the Center, are three of seven member of the staff. Sandy Claunch, Somerset, KY, is the Director of the School. The center is a major player in Adair County's effort to earn full "Work Ready Community" designation, preparing students to obtain GED diplomas. Their goal is 63 graduates a year over the next 3 years. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Collecting for Ronald McDonald House Wish List 2012 2012-11-15 - JAIS, 202 Gen. John Adair School, Columbia, KY - Photo by Jennifer Mann. Noah Newell, Hunter Hadley and Billy Salmon, Above, from left helping Brenda Mann, Adair County Schools Assistant Superintendent, collect items to be donated to the Ronald McDonald House Wish List Drive, today, Thursday, November 15, 2012. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Teddy R. Ray: Metcalfe Co., KY Vietnam Veteran 2012-11-15 - Edmonton, KY - Photo from Carla Smith. At CM's request, Carla Smith, Teddy R. Ray's daughter, Carla Smith, sent the following to go with a favorite Teddy Ray reply to Geniece Marcum about his heroism: Teddy R. Ray, Edmonton KY, was a Third-Class Electrician's Mate in the US Navy during 2 Tours of Duty in Vietnam. He was part of the crew of an SH3-A Helicopter that flew on rescue missions for downed flight personnel. The following are his service awards from 1967: Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, 4 Air Medals. National Defence Medal, US Vietnam Service Medal. Vietnam Service Medal. And, she wrote, "Thank you for recognizing his sacrifice for our country," but the thanks should all go to the Ray family, Teddy R. Ray's service and the pride the area can take in his heroism. - GM. Click ReadMore for Teddy Ray's own take on his heroism, a favorite story told to Geniece Marcum. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Mary's House Report Nov. 15, 2012: Terry McGuffin 2012-11-15 - 550 Beechtop Road, Columbia, KY - Photo by Fran Neat. Cleaning the floors is a necessity! - Mary's House Project at 550 Beach Top Road, Columbia, KY, is coming closer to completion each day. To prepare for Monday's floor crew coming in, Terry McGuffin, worked vacuuming floors and cleaning outlet boxes Saturday while others had the pleasure of painting walls! - Fran Neat Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Mary's House Report Nov. 15, 2012: Ronnie McGuffin 2012-11-15 - 550 Beechtop Road, Columbia, KY - Photo by Fran Neat. Bright colors make the scene Saturday! Change is happening for Mary's House Project located at 550 Beach Top Rd., Columbia, KY. Mary and Ronnie, the oldest teen, worked hard all day rolling paint on the walls. However, Ronnie is pictured taking time to help clean up the floors. He seems to be enjoying himself. - Fran Neat Photo taken Saturday, November 10, 2012 Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Mary's House Report Nov. 15, 2012: Jim & Georgeanne Flowers 2012-11-15 - 550 Beechtop Road, Columbia, KY - Photo by Fran Neat. All Work and No Play? That's not the case with Jim Flowers and wife, Georganne, as Jim jokingly pretended to roll paint on her hair. Armed with supplies, they entered the door at Mary's House Saturday carrying a large plastic tote full of paint rollers, brushes, rags, and other supplies- ready to work and spend the day. - Fran Neat Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Colmon Eldridge on DPI with John Chowning 2012-11-15 - WLCU Broadcast Studios, 203 West Broadway, Campbellsville, KY - Photo by Ashley Wilson. CU photo. Campbellsville University's John Chowning, vice president for church and external relations and executive assistant to the president of CU, right, interviews Colmon Elridge III, executive assistant to Gov. Steve Beshear and Young Democrats of America Executive Vice President, on his "Dialogue on Public Issues" show on Campbellsville University's WLCU-TV. The show will air Sunday, November 18, 2012, at 8amET; Monday, November 19 at 1:30pmET and 6:30pmET; Tuesday, November 20 at 1:30pmET and 6:30pmET; Wednesday, November 21 at 1:30pmET and 6:30pmET; Thursday, November 22 at 8pmET and Friday, November 23 at 8pmET. The show is aired on Campbellsville's cable channel 10 and WLCU FM 88.7 at 8amET Sunday, November 18, 2012. Joan C. McKinney Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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