Video: Music Still Important Part of Life: Inside Look at Edmonson Voice Founder's Recording Studio1/4/2024 Darren Doyle, story and photos: I was hesitant to write this article because some might perceive it as boastful, but several friends have asked me about doing this for several years. And the fact is, if I came across someone else in Edmonson County with the same experience and opportunities, I would definitely want to do an article on them. So, reluctantly, I'm writing this for human interest sake. Coming from a musical family tree, making, sharing, and enjoying music has always been a very central part of my life. Both my Dad and my Mom's sides of the family were (and still are) filled with talented people that passed that enjoyment down to me. My baby brother, Dustin, is the most well known musician in our family, as he sings lead for one of southern gospel's top male quartets, Ernie Haase and Signature Sound. His travels have taken him all over the world. I showed a gift for music at an early age, growing up with a Dad that played guitar, just like his Dad did. My parents sang together and both sides of the family shared music with others, whether it was in church, in the living room, or around the family piano. My office is not your typical one. In the back corner of my recording and production studio sits my desk along all the other items my lovely wife Debbie, won't allow in the house. Most offices are decorated with accolades, framed photos of acclaimed people, or boring framed prints from Home Interior. Not here. The first thing you'll see is a portion of my guitar collection that I've worked on throughout my entire life. Several of them have been passed down from the aforementioned family; most at average value but all with special places in my life. I've got a few framed photos, mostly of my wife and kids, along with a few work related things, but it's mostly an eclectic collection of things only nerds have. There are many folks that I work with through the Edmonson Voice that don't know about my musical background. I was certainly never a celebrity, but music gave me opportunities that most people don't get. Right out of high school, I began singing with a regional gospel quartet called The Crossmen, from Morgantown, KY. This of course, came after I sang with my parents and family in different combinations in church throughout my childhood years. The Crossmen was a crucial point in my life that set the tone going forward. While in the group, in addition to making some of my greatest friends, I was blessed to perform 13 different times on the Grand Ol' Opry in Nashville, TN, where I met some of the greatest artists in country music history. We shared the stage with Porter Waggoner, Grandpa Jones, and Hank Snow, just to name a few. When folks come to visit me for a meeting at my office for the first time, they normally take a second look at the wall of guitars and then they ask me the dumbest question in the world: "Do you play guitar?" I always answer with, "No, I just collect them but I'm thinking about taking lessons," and then I never mention it again. And somehow, people believe that answer every. single. time. After The Crossmen was my first professional gig where I traveled with the late Jeff Stice, another Edmonson County native, in Perfect Heart. Even though this southern gospel quartet peaked before my arrival, it allowed me to travel the rest of the country while earning a paycheck doing so. The hectic touring schedule of 250 concerts per year was enough to prove to me that I needed to stay closer to home, so after a few years I changed gears again and started an alternative country/americana band with some local buddies, called Dry Land Fish. It was fun while it lasted, but as a naive kid from Edmonson County, I quickly learned that lifestyle wasn't for me so I stopped touring altogether and began focusing on recording music. I did that for several years until the industry changed with YouTube and social media. Those platforms allowed artists to be discovered without the need for studio-produced demos and albums, and the small mom and pop recording studios began to fade away, along with mine. However, during that time period, I learned that if I didn't have to hire a bunch of musicians to play on recordings, and do those jobs myself, I didn't have to pay all that labor, and keep it for myself. Those years are when I really concentrated on becoming a better musician and learning how to produce and play on recording sessions. It was common for me to produce entire albums with me playing all the live instruments, including guitars, keyboards, bass, drums, and a few other odds and ends. After a completed album, folks would always ask me, "how do you play all the instruments on a recording?" And I would always reply, "one at a time." If I could play them all at once I probably wouldn't be in the news business, but it's actually very simple. I just chart out everything on paper so I can see where everything is supposed to go, and then I simply record one instrument at a time. Of course, I make plenty of mistakes and have to do multiple takes, but technology has come so far in making music and it's very easy to correct those mistakes. I stopped recording music full time in 2014, just before I started the Edmonson Voice. While that keeps me very busy these days, I still love and appreciate all kinds of good music. A few years ago, I reunited with some of my old Crossmen buddies and formed a new gospel quartet, just to scratch an itch every now and again. You can find United Quartet here and there, but we stay pretty close to home and only sing a few times a year, and that's plenty for a bunch of old guys with jobs, families, and other responsibilities. So, in case you're wondering how one guy can produce an entire song by himself, it's still a fairly simple process; it's one thing at a time. The YouTube video above shows you just how I do it from start to finish. The song is called "One Man Band," and it's a simple instrumental tune where I play all the instruments. I'm not interested in making money off of music and I've certainly grown past the phase of wanting to be a famous musician. I still get to record for all the Edmonson Voice production work, specifically when it comes to creating soundtracks to commercials and video production for WildcatsLive. Honestly, I just love picking up an instrument and making a few decent sounds or humming a tune. It's a great way to relieve some stress or just to take a little break in between phone calls or publishing content. Hopefully, this will shed a little light on all the stuff you'll see as you walk through the studio to my office, but when folks ask me "do you play guitar?" I'm still going to reply with "no, I just collect them, but I'm thinking about taking some lessons."
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Darren Doyle, story and photos: If you haven't already noticed, one of Brownsville's most notable buildings is undergoing a facelift with a brand new mural, thanks to a couple of local organizations. The Edmonson County Arts Guild and the Edmonson County Tourism Commission have teamed up to contract a well known regional artist, Casey Page, from Cardinal House Studios, for the mural that features Edmonson County highlights. The location is the law office of Gary Logsdon, formerly the old Western Auto building, which has been a staple of the Brownsville Square for decades. According to Vanessa Ulm, Tourism Commission Director, the local Arts Guild reached out to Tourism with the idea of some sort of mural. After several discussions and brainstorming sessions, the decision was made to hire Mr. Page for the project. "The two groups collaborated on locations and potential ideas, but then the Art Guild mentioned that they would like to bring in Casey Page, a local muralist, who has done tons of murals of varying degrees in surrounding cities and counties," Ulm said. "Tourism invited the Arts Guild to a tourism meeting, along with Casey Page, to discuss ideas and cost. At that point, we knew that we would like to split the mural cost amongst the two groups." And the cost isn't just spare change. The project total is $10,000. The Tourism Commission posted a rendering of the mural back to the Facebook Page in November, which was met with mixed reactions. Most everyone was in favor of a mural but the color scheme didn't go over with many social media users. Many comments suggested more blues and greens to reflect the river/lake scenario, instead of the reds and yellows, which many claimed looked more like the southwest and not Edmonson County. "The design materialized by Casey Page after initial discussions with both the Art Guild and Tourism Commission on what encompasses our county," Ulm said. "We did not want to do a specific scene, but rather celebrate our county’s natural landscape and highlight the a few of our key offerings--paddling the Green and Nolin Rivers Blueway, KY’s first and only National Water Trail, horseback riding, etc.-- We wanted to do a classic vintage postcard aesthetic like you see on the vintage national park postcards. A few minor changes were recently made late in the process to accommodate some of the suggestions made by the public." Mrs. Phyllis Miller, member of the Edmonson County Arts Guild and retired arts teacher at ECHS, said the Guild is currently raising money for their portion of the cost through fundraising and donations. "We are pleased with what we raised in December but we need about $2,000 for what we owe," she said. "Any donations would be greatly appreciated, as we are still planning events to raise money." Other murals from Casey Page: Ulm said those minor changes were adding more blues and greens as well as featuring Dismal Rock. She said they were fortunate that Page was able to accommodate the changes since he hadn't progressed too far at the time of the change requests.
You can donate to the Edmonson County Arts Guild through Venmo @ecartsguild by clicking here. The mural is expected to be complete by the end of this week, weather permitting. Rain and temperatures at freezing or below would obviously hinder that. Rodger & Darnell Saling recently celebrated 50 years of marriage.
The couple was united in marriage on December 21, 1973. To their union, they were blessed with 3 children, Shawn Saling, Robin Saling, & Scott Saling; 10 grandchildren; Sam, Tyler, McKenzie, Cole, Kaylee, Jack, Jacob, Austin, Blake, & Noah; and one great-grandchild, Audrey. The couple resides in Bee Spring & plans to celebrate at home with family. Edmonson Voice Report:
Darrell and Marcia Cassady will celebrate 50 years of marriage on December 29, 2023. The couple was married on December 29, 1973 in Louisville, KY. They are both retired from the Edmonson County School system, where they collectively served for 57 years. The Cassadys have 5 children and 14 grandchildren with one more on the way. They both remain devoted to their churches and enjoy traveling and attending their grandchildren's activities. They plan to celebrate with a private family gathering. The couple resides in the Chalybeate community. Bid deadline is January 5, 2024. By: David Embrey, CES Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources/4-H Youth Development Education Per regulations under Kentucky Revised Statute 65A.030, The Edmonson County Extension District Board is required to have an audit engagement of District Board Funds every four years. The period of the audit is July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023. If interested in performing the audit, we invite you to submit a bid. We ask that all bids submitted be a flat rate billing and not a bid calculated at an hourly rate, and that any bid submitted be for "all expenses" including travel. Winning bidder must be aware that they are to adhere to the following: 1. Audit must be completed by April 8, 2024 2. All materials reviewed must remain on site. Copies/scans can be made by auditor for 10 cents per printed page. Bids may be submitted to the address listed below: Edmonson County Extension Service 116 Mohawk Street Brownsville, KY 42210 All bids should be submitted by January 5, 2023. For more information, contact the Edmonson County Extension Office at 116 Mohawk Street, Brownsville, KY or call 270-597-3628. Educational programs of Kentucky Cooperative Extension serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability. UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND KENTUCKY COUNTIES, COOPERATING. paid advertisement
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Got Christmas Spirit? You could be named the winner of the 2023 Edmonson County Tourism Merry and Bright Christmas Decor Contest: Check out the details below: -Remember to make your decorating post public so we can find it and include the hashtag #merryandbrightecky -Enter by December 15th: -Two Categories: Business or Residential The winning resident of our #merryandbrightecky Christmas 2023 Decor Contest will receive a trophy along with a $50 gift certificate* from the winning business! Just hashtag #merryandbrightecky and make your FB POST PUBLIC so we can find it! Enter by Friday, December 15th. *If the nature of the business isn’t conducive to a gift certificate a substitution will be provided. CLICK HERE TO ENTER ON THE Edmonson County Tourism Commission Facebook Page! MAMMOTH CAVE, KY - Mammoth Cave National Park will host a special viewing of the Geminids Meteor Shower on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. CST. The Geminids Meteor Shower is a favorite amongst stargazers and is known for its bright and fast meteors which can be spotted at almost 50 an hour. This family-friendly event is free and open to everyone, from seasoned astronomers to first-time star gazers.
In addition to watching the meteor shower, stargazers will be able to view distant planets and nebulae through telescopes. Expert rangers and astronomy enthusiasts will be on hand to explain observations and share insights about the night sky. Participants should meet in the bus loop of the visitor center, and dress warmly. It is recommended to bring blankets or chairs for a more comfortable viewing experience. Mammoth Cave National Park is recognized as an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark-Sky Association. The park’s exceptional environment is perfect for viewing dazzling night sky displays all year long. For more information about the event, please visit our website or contact us at 270-758-2180. Darren Doyle, story: Those of us from the Atari generation remember all the hits: Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Combat and more, along with the sensation of quickly leaning right or left to get the joystick to do more than it should. However, there were a few games that required switching out the joystick for a different controller, which was the paddle. Paddle games included Circus Atari and Demons to Diamonds, among many others, but the most popular were Breakout and then the new and improved Super Breakout. I recently discovered that through Google, Breakout can be played right on your phone, and it's really easy to access.
While your typical gamer may not be blown away by anything here, for me, it was a nice trip back to the 80s where my family and I enjoyed lots of fun times. To access the game on a smart phone, follow these steps:
From a phone, you simply use your finger to swipe the paddle at the bottom. It can be a little challenging placing your finger in the right spot so that you can see both the ball and the paddle. Additionally, before the comments roll in like "what does this have to do with Edmonson County?" or "this isn't news," just relax. This is one of Google's Easter eggs that I discovered this morning that I thought some may enjoy. I leave you with a bad Atari joke: What do you get when you play too much Atari? The burning asteroids. On Friday, December 8th, four different individuals were honored by Brownsville VFW Post 6937 with community service awards for their community service. The awards were presented by Post Commander Edwin Vincent following a catered dinner at the Heritage Center in Brownsville. The Teacher of the Year was presented to South Edmonson Elementary School Guidance Counselor Shannon Lowe. Shannon was nominated by Post member Ray Durbin who noted that Shannon is a beloved member of the faculty, has earned her Master’s Degree, and volunteers extensively with youth league sports, as well as the 4H. EMT of the Year recipient Anthony Derek Esters, who was nominated by EMS Director Keith Sanders, is a licensed paramedic who volunteers to work additional shifts when needed to ensure that our ambulances are adequately staffed, and also serves as a volunteer firefighter with Kyrock Volunteer Fire Department. Police Officer of the Year was awarded to Austin Meredith, who was nominated by Brownsville Police Chief Jeremy Hodges. Austin is credited with over 70 narcotics arrests, and is highly visible throughout his shifts, whether providing additional security for High School ball games or participating in traffic enforcement. "He is well known in the community and well respected, treating others the way he would like to be treated," a statement from the VFW said. "On the evening of March 30, 2023, Officer Meredith was involved with a criminal pursuit that ranged far and wide across the county in which for thirty-five minutes he was almost run over, shot at to the point of his cruiser becoming inoperable due to gunfire damage, and instead of giving up, he radioed a nearby county deputy to pick him up and together they continued the pursuit, under fire, until its conclusion. Of note, in 2021, then Deputy Meredith was decorated with the Medal Of Valor in a separate deadly force encounter. In awarding the certificate, Post Commander Edwin Vincent described Officer Meredith as a 'bulldog'." The VFW Department of Kentucky established this year, a new award simply titled Member of the Year. "At our last Post meeting, the membership unanimously voted to award this title to 92 year-old Morris Blanton," the VFW stated. "Morris served in Germany as part of the Army of Occupation following the War. Morris is an indefatigable member of our Burial Honors detail, participating in literally hundreds of dignified veteran interments. Morris is also a cheerful participant in virtually every other Post service activity." The VFW also added, "To all of the above honorees, thank you for your accomplishments and your service to our community. We are proud to have you as friends and neighbors." Edmonson Voice Report: With Christmas quickly approaching, Kindergarten students from South Edmonson Elementary and have written letters to Santa. In case these letters get lost in the mail, The Edmonson Voice has received copies of the letters for publishing, as Santa is a daily reader of the Edmonson Voice. Mrs. Jessica Madison's Class: Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want roller skates! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Alexis Phillips. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a cotton candy maker! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Avery Meredith. Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. This Christmas, I really want an army guy in a jet plane! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Brantley Belcher. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a Dodge remote control car! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Carson Hines. Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. This Christmas, I really want a GI Joe that shoots bullets! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Chas Montgomery. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a guitar! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Connor Riddle. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a laptop! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Cora Decker. Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. This Christmas, I really want a sewing machine and a robot. Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Ella Ruth Lowe. Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. This Christmas, I really want a Playstation 5! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Elliott Parrigan. Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. This Christmas, I really want a remote control rocketship and Power Ranger figures! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Gavin Thompson. Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. This Christmas, I really want a Batman that is up to my waist that opens up and is a giant bat cave! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, JG Newkirk. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a Sonic loopty loop and a gorilla hot wheels track! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Jaxon Webb. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a teddy bear! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Kaylie Feltner. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a watch! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Lucas Kiser. Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. This Christmas, I really want a big, giant dollhouse that is bigger than my daddy! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Lyla Jane Massey. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a stuffed animal (Max from Grinch)! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Palmer Green. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a Hello Kitty bus, Food Truck, Coco Guitar and Minnie Mouse Kitchen! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Tinsley Skaggs. Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. This Christmas, I really want a record player! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Kane Johnson. Mrs. Amber Priddy's Class: Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. I have been so great this year. This Christmas, I really want a doll and a scooter! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Dylan Livingston. Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. I have been good this year! This Christmas, I really want a car! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Keeston Cardwell. Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. I have been good this year! This Christmas, I really wanta toy unicorn that can shoot out a rainbow from its horn and a toy cat that winds up! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Emerson Poynter. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. I have been good this year! This Christmas, I really want a red bike! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Jack Meiners. Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. I have been good this year! This Christmas, I really want a dog! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Jacey Arnold. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. I have been good this year! This Christmas, I really want a new cat and a monster truck! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Noah Hansen. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. I have been good this year! This Christmas, I really want toy baby lizards! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Avery Hadley. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. I have been good this year! This Christmas, I really want a baby doll! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Charlee Cowles. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. I have been good this year! This Christmas, I really want some kid tools! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Larry Oberhausen. Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. I have been so good this year! This Christmas, I really want a remote control spider, a unicorn toy, magic mixie, and LOL fairy! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Olivia Vibbert. Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. I have been good this year. This Christmas, I really want skateboard! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Jakobi Bower. Dear Santa, I am 5 1/2 years old. I have been good this year! This Christmas, I really want a Wednesday doll! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Penny Jeanne Coleman. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. I have been good this year! This Christmas, I really want a Mickey Mouse car and princess shoes! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Molly Taylor. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. I have been good this year! This Christmas, I really want a Warriors jersey and basketball! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Carson Johnson. Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. I have been good this year! This Christmas, I really want a squishmellow and princess shoes! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Chloe Markle. Dear Santa, I am 5years old. I have been good this year! This Christmas, I really want a bike! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Easton Dyer. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. I have been great this year! This Christmas, I really want a set of Ninja Turtles! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Raylan Vincent. Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. I have been nice this year! This Christmas, I really want a toy animal zoo! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Brooklyn Basham. Mrs. Gena York's Class: Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. This Christmas, I really want a little school play set! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Abel Roof. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a LoL doll! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Brelynn Duvall. Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. This Christmas, I really want a remote control spider! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Bryson Arnold. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a dog that we build its house and write his name on the board and then the dog comes out. Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Emma Watt. Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. This Christmas, I really want a Monster High doll! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Emmalynn Wilson. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a Super Mario Bros Wonder Game! Merry Christmas Santa!Love, Everly Pate. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a toy four wheel drive, with a remote control and I can fit in it, or a Spidey toy! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Gavin Gregory. Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. This Christmas, I really want a piano! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Jaxtyn Stewart. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a baby doll! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Jocelynn Vincent. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want candy!!!! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Jonah Rutherford. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a Barbie Dream House! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Lennox Cowles. Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. This Christmas, I really want a make-up and hair doll head! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Lily Evans. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want some Pokemon stuff. Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Lincoln Blome. Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. This Christmas, I really want a dentist toy set! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Raegan Garrett. Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. This Christmas, I really want a pink Hot Wheel car! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Serenity Cowles. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want some Ninja Turtles!! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Wyatt Swisher. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a toy laser gun and a walkie talkie! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Finley Jurisich. Mrs. Stephanie Bullard's Class:
Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a motorcycle with a track and an airplane! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Alyssa. Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. This Christmas, I really want a toy unicorn! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Olivia. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a scooter! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Brier. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want superheroes! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Elisha. Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. This Christmas, I really want a stuffed animal turtle! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Esther. Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. This Christmas, I really want a police car and a Hulk toy! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Kaizer. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a real cat! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Gwenna. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want farming toys! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Jimmy. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want LOL dolls and Bratz dolls! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Kaeliana. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a pony! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Kinley. Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. This Christmas, I really want Lol dolls! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Maylie. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want Five Nights at Freddy toys! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Noah. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want Playdoh toys! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Maddie. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a dirt bike! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Raylan. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a marker board and a doll! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Trinity. Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a dirt bike! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Xander. Edmonson Voice Report: Mrs. Lois Willis will celebrate her 105th birthday on Thursday, December 7th. Lois grew up in Chalybeate, the 12th of 15 children born to Adolphus and Mary Alice Kinser. Her parents donated the land for Kinser Cemetery and South Edmonson Elementary School is located on what was once known as the Kinser Farm. Lois remembers playing in the creek behind Chalybeate United Baptist Church. The family also kept their milk cold in the creek and did their laundry there. Mrs. Willis has outlived all of her siblings and her husband, Harold Willis. She has two sons, Danny and Mike, and lots of nieces and nephews.
She currently resides in Bowling Green, where a private gathering is being planned by her family. BOWLING GREEN, KY – Today, Arts of Southern Kentucky announced that Color Me Badd, Kid ‘n Play, and Tone Lōc will perform at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 7:30pm as part of the “I Love the 90’s” tour. A “house party” vibe will be in effect when 90’s icons Kid ‘n Play take the stage along with chart-topping soul group Color Me Badd, and “Wild Thing” rapper Tone Lōc. Tickets ($55-$150) go on sale Friday, December 8, and will be available online at www.theskypac.com, by calling (270) 904-1880, or in person at 601 College Street in downtown Bowling Green.
ABOUT COLOR ME BADD – Best known for hit singles “I Want to Sex You Up,” “Adore Mi Amor,” and “All 4 Love,” Color Me Badd has sold more than 12 million records. They have been nominated for multiple Grammy, Soul Train, and American Music Awards. ABOUT KID ‘n PLAY – Iconic stars of the House Party films, Kid ‘n Play posted a pair of Billboard No. 1 Rap Singles (“Funhouse” and “Ain’t Gonna Hurt Nobody”). They also had their own animated television show and comic book series. ABOUT TONE LŌC – Tone Lōc’s unmistakable voice has produced a Billboard No. 1 album (Lō-ced After Dark) and two Billboard Top 5 hits. “Wild Thing” reached No. 2 and was twice certified Platinum, and “Funky Cold Medina” reached No. 3 and was certified Platinum. Tone Lōc also appeared on the silver screen with Jim Carrey in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and Al Pacino in Heat. More information on the “I Love the ‘90s” tour available here. ABOUT ARTS OF SOUTHERN KENTUCKY - In 2020, with the assistance of the Warren County Fiscal Court and Judge Michael O. Buchanon, Orchestra Kentucky assumed management of the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC). The new organization, which also includes BG Onstage and the Ramsey Theatre Company, is titled Arts of Southern Kentucky, and is led administratively and artistically by Jeffrey Reed. The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center is a premier performing arts venue located in downtown Bowling Green, KY. The facility includes the Rita and Jim Scott Concert Hall, a 1,700-seat state-of-the-art auditorium; the Goodwin Gallery, the primary art exhibition space; the Renshaw Education Center which houses the Carol Wedge Studio Theater - a flexible 2,600 sq. ft. space for intimate productions and gatherings; several multi-functional rehearsal halls/classrooms; and the Denny and Carol Wedge Children’s Art Gallery. Edmonson County Bus Garage is now accepting applications for the following position: Bus Mechanic. Beginning compensation for this position is dependent upon years of experience in same field with years of experience increment increases. Benefits will be offered for all full-time positions. Requirements include possession of a high school diploma or GED Certificate, CDL with P & S endorsement (may be obtained during training) and 25 hours of classroom training and bus driving times as required by the Kentucky Department of Education and Transportation. The Edmonson County Bus Garage will provide all necessary training and applicant will be compensated as per signed agreement. Any interested party, as soon as possible, should go online to the Edmonson County Schools website and fill out an application BY CLICKING HERE. You will need to set up an account if you haven’t already done so and follow the steps to apply. If you are a current school system employee, you can apply through the existing employee portal on the same website. You will choose bus mechanic as the position for which you choose to apply. If you need any assistance in this process, feel free to call the Edmonson County Bus Garage at 270-597-2172 between the hours of 6:30 AM and 3:30 PM. The Edmonson County Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sex or disability in employment or the provision of service. paid advertisement
Project by Daphne Bolton Featured In Kentucky Farm Bureau’s “Science in Agriculture” Exhibit11/30/2023 Edmonson Voice Report:
Edmonson County student Daphne Bolton was among the nine students selected from across the state to display their agriculture science projects at this week’s Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) annual meeting in Louisville. Bolton, a sixth-grade student at Edmonson County 5/6 Center, displayed the project “How to Cure a Country Ham.” Bolton was awarded $125.00 and a certificate of recognition for participating at the state level. The Science in Agriculture program was developed by KFB to encourage teachers to incorporate agricultural themes into their classroom instruction. Projects are evaluated on categories such as creativity, skill, clarity and thoroughness, agricultural accuracy and scientific thought. Darren Doyle, story and photos: Peoples Bank celebrated with employees and community members at a ribbon cutting today, sponsored in part by the Edmonson County Chamber of Commerce. On May 1, 2023, Peoples Bancorp announced that it had completed its acquisition of Limestone Bancorp, Inc. effective as of April 30, 2023. Peoples Bank now has 45 locations in the Commonwealth. While the change in Brownsville was made a couple months back, today was their grand reopening celebration with a food truck, snacks, and a special presentation. Peoples Bank also made a surprise $1,000 donation to the Edmonson County Senior Food Pantry to coordinator Vickie Walker. Walker was shocked when she saw the check and was immediately brought to tears. "I don't know what to say," Walker said, wiping her face. "This means so much. Thank you to Peoples Bank and to the people of Edmonson County that help us." Kevin Eagan, Chief Marketing Officer of Peoples Bank said that while all banks offer similar products and services, Peoples Bank focuses on the community, and of course, people. "People is number one," he said. "Here we have the same four ladies working that have worked here for a long time. They're who the people of Edmonson County interact with. The other is a community commitment. We try to make a difference in communities by helping their local nonprofits like we did today with the Edmonson County Senior Food Pantry. We also encourage our associates to donate their time to local nonprofits and we actually offer paid time off for folks to give those volunteer efforts." Peoples Bank is a Bronze Partner of the Edmonson County Chamber of Commerce.
"We are glad to help celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony with Peoples Bank," said Edmonson County Chamber of Commerce President Darren Doyle. "We welcome them to our community and wish them well." To find out more about Peoples Bank, call them locally at 270-597-2138 or visit pebo.com. You can join the Edmonson County Chamber of Commerce for as little as $75 per year. Visit edmonsonchamber.com for more. From L-R: Kyle Snyder, KEMI Insurance, Tammy Adams, Charles M Moore Insurance, Melinda Campbell, Board Member Charles Adams, Charles M Moore Insurance, Brian Alexander, Superintendent Edmonson County Schools, Callie Beliles, Facilities & Safety Director Edmonson County Schools, Mark Rich, Board Member, Joe Allen, KEMI Insurance, Jeff Floyd, KEMI Insurance, Not pictured but present Alex Ulm, Board Chair. Edmonson Voice Report:
Edmonson County Schools was a 2023 recipient of the Destiny Award for Workplace Safety for the 3rd time, and 2nd consecutive year in a row. This award is given to school districts with a low number of workplace accidents over the course of the year. Our experience mod is 0.65, which is among 7% of the highest achieving school districts in Kentucky. Workplace safety is everyone's responsibility, and it takes 100% of our employees taking this seriously. "We have a very effective process in place for protecting our staff from accidents, and helping them get back to work as soon as safely possible," said Callie Beliles, Facilities and Safety Director of Edmonson County Schools. "I'd like to thank our Board of Education, KEMI, Charles M Moore insurance, and most importantly the administration and staff of Edmonson County Schools in helping achieve this award." Edmonson Voice Report:
Eli Scott Adwell of the Rocky Hill community was named 2023 Youth Rider of the Year from the Tennessee Walking Horse Youth Breeders and Exhibitors. According to a statement from a member of the Edmonson County Saddle Club, Eli earned this prestigious award for participating in horse shows, trail rides, and other activities with his walking horses throughout the year. Eli is a 4th grader at South Edmonson Elementary and is a member of the Edmonson County Saddle Club and Edmonson County Pony Express Horse Club. He is the son of Courtney and Kendall Adwell of Rocky Hill. Edmonson Voice Report:
The Edmonson County Chamber of Commerce annual banquet and awards are scheduled for December 7, 2023 at the Hidden Homestead. Meet and greet will begin at 6PM with dinner served at 7PM. Tickets are $25 each with partnership level members receiving a limited number of complimentary tickets. All comp tickets must be reserved by contacting the Chamber. Tickets are available online through the Chamber by clicking the above flyer. The Chamber will present Business of the Year, Community Servant of the Year, and Citizen of the Year. A locally catered holiday-style meal will be provided with drinks and desserts. The dinner is available to everyone--you do not have to be a chamber member to attend. For more, visit edmonsonchamber.com, call 270-597-4715, or email edmonsoncountychamber@gmail.com. |
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