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Edmonson Voice Report:
Work has begun on the top structure of the Edmonson County Courthouse, which is called the cupola. 

The Edmonson County Judge Executive's Office told the Edmonson Voice that the cupola is being disassembled and removed by Dixie Restoration. A new structure is scheduled to be built by Campbellsville Industries and then installed by Dixie Restoration.

County officials said the old structure leaks and can no longer be repaired. The project is supposed to be complete by the end of 2020.

Submitted by Kentucky Farm Bureau:
Corey Culbreth has been appointed as a new agent with Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Mutual Insurance Company at Edmonson County Farm Bureau. Culbreth’s appointment was announced in Louisville by Chuck Osborne, Vice President of Agency Support & Marketing for KFB Insurance.
 
Culbreth is an Edmonson County native. He attended Southern Kentucky Community College, and he has worked for State Farm for the past five years.
 
In his new position, Culbreth will call on the residents of Edmonson County to offer a wide variety of insurance coverage through KFB Insurance. He will work with Agency Manager, Tom Vincent, and the staff at the Edmonson County Farm Bureau office, located at 105 Park Pl., Brownsville, KY 42210, and can be reached by phone at (270) 597-2127.
 
Culbreth joins a well-established network of approximately 400 Kentucky Farm Bureau agents statewide. The company, founded in 1943, has offices in all of the commonwealth's 120 counties. Farm Bureau markets a wide variety of insurance lines, from homeowner’s and automobile coverage to life and health insurance and retirement planning. 
 
The insurance services are affiliated with Edmonson County Farm Bureau, one of the largest membership organizations in the county. Farm Bureau members have access to a variety of membership services, including discount buying programs, college scholarships, farm marketing, and leadership development activities.
 
To learn more about the Edmonson County office of Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance, visit https://tomvincent.kyfb.com/​

Darren Doyle, story and photos:
It was another successful day for one of the county's most supported benefit organizations, Santa's Helping Hands, in their annual charity golf scramble.

Over $6,500 was raised at the event on Saturday, September 19th, which was held at Shady Hollow Golf Course.

The local charity has several events throughout the year in addition to the golf scramble, which include multiple big-ticket prize raffles and the annual auction held each November. The funds go to purchase Christmas gifts for underprivileged seniors and children in Edmonson County, necessities for those in need, and sometimes relief for disasters in the county. All board members and workers in the organization are 100% volunteers and no one receives any compensation for their work.

Co-founder and board member Mark Wardlow said he was once again humbled by this year's event.

"I know I say this after every event we have, but we're so thankful for another successful day," he said. "We had beautiful weather and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves for a great day of golf and raising money for those in our county that need it the most. We're also thankful for our sponsors and volunteers that help make this possible every year."

This year's title sponsors were Rafferty's, Alford's Pharmacy, and A Plus Family Healthcare. Other main sponsors were Shady Hollow Golf Club, the Edmonson Voice, Jacob's Furniture, and Stile Homes.

The 2020 Santa's Helping Hands Charity Auction is still being organized and is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 7th at the Community Center.

Edmonson Voice Report:
On Thursday, three Warren RECC crews left Kentucky, bound for Baldwin EMC in Summerdale, AL. The crews will help repair damage and restore power in areas hit by Hurricane Sally, according to a release from WRECC
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Warren RECC joins several Kentucky electric cooperatives heading to the southeast, and numbers are expected to grow as the storm damage is assessed.

"As always, the first priority of Warren RECC is to ensure our members have safe, reliable power," the release said. "Warren RECC will have ample crews available for all local needs, including routine maintenance and emergencies."

Dewayne McDonald, President and CEO of Warren RECC said that mutual aid among cooperatives is an important part of their business model.

“We are proud of our employees who are willing and eager to help in times of need and we wish them the best as they leave their homes and head into a major storm,” he said.
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Warren RECC also said that crews will remain in Alabama as long as they are needed, with relief crews available if necessary.

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Darren Doyle, story and photos:
Edmonson County welcomed another grand opening today as "Po' Boys General Store and Bait Shop" celebrated their ribbon cutting with the help of the Edmonson County Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber Board Member Megan Hance said it was a great day for the ceremony.

"We weren't sure how today would go because of the pandemic, but we had a great crowd today and beautiful weather," she said. "We're always excited to welcome new businesses to our area and we're glad for the great turnout of people who helped us celebrate today."

Owner Jody Lashley said the store serves as sort of a hub for the many products and services he offers for lake-goers and folks in the area. 

"We offer bait and tackle, live bait, camping and boating supplies, firewood, all sorts of snacks and cold drinks here at the store," he said. "Also here, we have our woodworking shop. We offer our handyman services around the lake where we do decks, staircases, all sorts of remodeling, you name it. We build and install boat docks and that's going well, of course we have our air boat tours available, we have an ice cream boat that sells ice cream, slushees, and sno-cones, and hopefully within the next week or two, we'll have our boat lift going. That will let people bring in their boat and we can pressure wash the bottom of the boat, fully winterize it, and get it ready for winter." ​

"If you're interested in the lake and the lake area, we have something for you," he said. "Our goal is to cover it all, whatever your needs are."

The store is located at 1091 Moutardier Road, Leitchfield, KY 42754 on the Edmonson/Grayson County Line. You can call their facility at 270-286-9300 or visit their Facebook Page by clicking here.

Edmonson Voice Report:
Preserving Edmonson Pride (PEP) released a statement announcing the recipients of the first two Brownsville properties for their beautification efforts. The PEP Beautification Awards were announced by board chair Shaksa Hines. The two properties announced were St. John Thrift Store and Brownsville Missionary Baptist Church, for recent improvements made to the facilities. There will be a recognition ceremony on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 5:30 pm. in the church parking lot. 

​Preserving Edmonson Pride (PEP), is a non–profit organization, formed to improve the appearance of our community, preserve county history and promote economic development. PEP recently initiated a program to recognize businesses or properties that have made improvements that support awareness to PEP efforts.

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Freezing your harvest
Source: Annhall Norris, UK extension specialist

With much of the year’s fresh produce ready to harvest, it is time to start thinking about what to do with the excess fruits and vegetables from your garden. While you may immediately think of canning these foods, freezing is also a good way to preserve most fresh foods.

Freezing keeps the natural color, flavor and nutritional value of most produce. To freeze foods, you must store them at temperatures at or below zero degrees F to prevent the growth of microorganisms that cause food to spoil and food-borne illness. Ideally, you should freeze produce when it is at its peak of freshness and quality. It is also very important to always wash fruits and vegetables before freezing.

You can freeze many fruits and vegetables. In fact, some of the easiest vegetables to freeze like corn, peas and green beans, are some of the most difficult to properly can.

Some produce cannot be frozen as the freezing process can make them mushy, waterlogged, tough or soggy. These include cabbage, lettuce, cucumbers, radishes and celery. Vegetables with high starch content like potatoes and mature lima beans, do not freeze well either. Shell eggs and milk-based foods also do not freeze well. Spices and herbs should not be frozen as it can cause them to develop an off flavor.

You will need to blanch most vegetables before packaging, as this process slows the enzymes that cause vegetables to continue to mature. If the vegetables are not blanched before they are frozen, the enzymes will cause the produce to lose color and flavor. After blanching, quickly cool the vegetables with cold water or ice water to stop the cooking process.

While sweetening is not necessary to freeze fruit, most will have better flavor and texture if they are packed in sugar or syrup. Depending on your intended use for the fruit, you can pack it in syrup, dry sugar or unsweetened. Fruits packed in syrup are best for desserts while those packed in dry sugar or unsweetened are best used for cooking as they contain less liquid.

Package produce in containers appropriate for freezer storage. Some stores will have containers that say this on their labels, but in general, freezer-safe containers are moisture-vapor resistant, leak-proof, durable, resistant to oil and easy to seal and label. Be mindful of headspace when packaging foods. Loosely packaged vegetables like corn on the cob, asparagus, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cauliflower and hot peppers need no head space. All other vegetables need one-half inch head space. Depending on the type of container you use and whether you use a liquid in your fruits, you will need to leave between one-half inch to 1 inch of headspace in the container.

After packaging, seal, label and freeze immediately.

When you decide to thaw frozen produce, you should handle it like any other perishable product. Thoroughly cook the produce to kill any microorganisms or parasites that may have been present in the food.
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More information on freezing foods is available in University of Kentucky extension publications “Home freezing basics,” “Freezing fresh fruits” and “Freezing vegetables.” They are available online or through your local extension office. Contact the Edmonson County office of the UK Cooperative Extension Service.