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The 18th Annual Santa's Helping Hands Charity Auction is scheduled for Saturday, November 5, 2022 at ECHS with what could be the largest list of items yet that include authentic signed sports memorabilia, lower level, UK men's basketball tickets, living room suite, camping/outdoor gear, a vacation, Case knives, tools, and more.

Darren Doyle, story and photo:
The quick actions of ECHS Principal Jonathan Williams and Walden's BBQ were credited for not only feeding a crowd of people at Friday night's home football game, but for also helping out the local band boosters with income on which they heavily rely.

The Edmonson County Band Boosters have been in charge of the concession stand at ECHS home football games for several years and it's a main source of income for their program. According to David Stewart, president of the ECHS Band Boosters, the band unknowingly had a cooler become inoperable sometime during the week and they lost all the meat inventory they had prepared for Friday night's game. This was discovered at the game that night with no backup option.

"Within a moment's notice, and without hesitation, Mr. Williams rushed out to the grocery store and replaced everything without question," Stewart said. "He then went to Walden’s where they chipped in a HUGE way by donating BBQ for the program."

Stewart also credited several others for the band's growing this year.

"Due to the direct support and efforts from Directors Patrick Sweazy and Stephanie Beach, the EC Community and local businesses, Mr. Alexander, and the administration from all of our schools the Edmonson County Wildcat Band’s presence is growing and will continue to do so."

Edmonson County High School recognized four students in September for Students of the Month.

Students are chosen by staff at ECHS each month. Students can be selected by being leaders, showing significant progress in class, or for going out of their way to help others.

September Students of the Month were Adrian Soria (9th), Ben Raymer (10th), Makenzie Treece (11th not pictured), and Donavyn Hunt (12th).

Edmonson Voice Report:
The annual Edmonson County Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble has been set for Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Shady Hollow Golf Course.

Teams are only $250 each, which include a mulligan, skirt, and throw per team player at no additional cost.

Prize money is $750 to first place, $500 to second, and $300 to third place finishers, plus hundreds in closest to pin and longest drive contests in Rafferty's gift cards, C&C Firearms gift certificates, and high-end Perma Chill Coolers.

The event is presented by Lake Forest Recruiting Firm.

You can sign up and pay your team fee on the Chamber website. For team info, Contact Mark Wardlow (on flyer) or Coordinator Kayla Childress for more info, 270-597-4715.

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Edmonson Voice Report:
The Edmonson County Chamber of Commerce held their "Fall Cookout on the Square," on Saturday, September 24th.

The Chamber provided meals for anyone stopping by that included hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chips, soft drinks and homemade chocolate chip cookies.

Chamber board members grilled, prepared, and served the food at the event that saw dozens of people throughout the event.

Newly hired Chamber Coordinator Kayla Childress served nearly all the dishes on Saturday in her first official event, and many locals enjoyed speaking with her.

"We were grateful to have the opportunity to serve so many people on Saturday," she said. "The Chamber is really focused on serving our local business community right now, and this was something extra we wanted to."

The event was free and sponsored in part by Rafferty's, Patton Funeral Home, Bank of Edmonson County, Edmonson County Tourism, A Plus Family Healthcare, and Alford's Pharmacy.

Chamber Vice President Josh Casey of C&C Firearms said not only did the Chamber members enjoy providing the meal, but they were also able to purchase nearly all of the supplies used at the event from Chamber members and local businesses.

"The goal of the Chamber is provide support for our local business community and this was just a way to say thanks to not only our Chamber members, but also our community members as well," he said.

The unused food items were donated to Genesis Healthcare Edmonson Center and the Edmonson County Senior Food Pantry.

Childress is currently putting the final touches on the annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble, which will offer over $2,000 in cash and prizes. To sign up or to find out more, visit edmonsonchamber.com.

Edmonson County Youth League Football will travel to Ohio County on Saturday, September 24th for a Childhood Cancer Awareness night.

All proceeds will go to families that are dealing with childhood cancer.

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Madison Doyle, story, Darren Doyle, photo:
Mrs. Kayla Childress has been named the new Edmonson County Chamber of Commerce Coordinator.

Mrs. Childress is a 2011 graduate of Edmonson County High and said community involvement was her main purpose in applying for the job.

"I wanted to be more of a part of our county and serve those around me," she told the Edmonson Voice.

Kayla was hired by the Chamber Board today and she jumped right into the job at today's board meeting.

Kayla is already learning the ropes of the Chamber and has started working on upcoming events like the Chamber Fall Cookout on the Square on September 24th, the Chamber Luncheon on October 13th with Santa's Helping Hands, and the Annual Chamber Golf Scramble on October 15th.

Chamber Board President Darren Doyle said Kayla was the unanimous choice from the board.

"Kayla has a very laid-back personality that I think our community will find easy to talk to," Doyle said. "She loves her community very much and this is a great way for her to be more part of it. We look forward to working with Kayla as she helps continue to move the Chamber forward."

She lives in Brownsville with her husband, Kyle, and son Cullen.