Lex. Hearing & Speech Center
Feeling Very Presidential
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During one of President Clinton’s State of the Union addresses, his teleprompter suddenly went blank.

Can you imagine if that happened to George W. Bush?

But Clinton was unfazed and never missed a beat. When the speech reappeared, he smoothly transitioned back to the prepared text.

Few people noticed. Clinton is that good as a public speaker -- the best of his generation.

Central Kentuckians will get a chance to hear him when Clinton, who has worn a hearing aid since 1997, delivers the keynote address at the Lexington Hearing & Speech Center’s 50th anniversary fundraiser.

After Clinton’s appearance Aug. 13 in Jessamine County, the Center may lose its reputation as the best-kept secret in town.

The Center started a half-century ago with six students and one part-time teacher. The Center now occupies three houses on Ashland Avenue and offers a full range of services to the community.

The preschool for students 3-5 includes four classes with a teacher and teacher assistant in each, for a student-teacher ratio of 5-1.

Students with hearing issues, and speech and language delays share the classroom with so-called typical children.

LHSC also offers three audiologists and an audiology clinic that serves community members -- of all ages. Last year, LHSC served 48 counties, helping clients from Madisonville to Pikeville.

After nearly 50 years in the same houses, LHSC needs an upgrade -- which is the purpose of the fundraiser.

What an opportunity! Hear a former U.S. President while supporting one of Central Kentucky’s educational treasures -- a good deal all the way around.