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Darren Doyle, story:
Two local groups stepped up with their own individual campaigns to help a worthy cause this week by collecting and delivering aid to flood victims in Eastern Kentucky.

Brownsville VFW Post 6937 Post Commander Gerald Carroll presented a $2100 Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief check to Department of Kentucky VFW representative Calvin Shaak earlier this week in Louisville.  On Friday afternoon, the VFW will be collecting flood relief supplies and donations at the Edmonson County Public Library. 

In addition to the efforts of the local VFW, Edmonson County High School basketball raised over $1,000 in cash and a trailer full on supplies for flood victims, Coach Brad Johnson said.

"We were blown away by the generosity of the Edmonson County community," said Johnson. "The crew that received us at the Appalachian Healthcare Center was very excited because we were able to take the supplies that were much needed."

ECHS Principal Jonathan Williams, who also made the trip, discussed how proud he was of the team's efforts.

"The people of Eastern Kentucky have suffered tremendously and I couldn't be prouder that our coaching staff, kids, and the people of our county that mobilized so quickly to respond to this disaster," he said. "People in Edmonson County and also around the Commonwealth are very generous when our own are in need and that's been evident. I had the privilege to go with the coaches to deliver the supplies, and the folks working up there were truly thankful. I also want to thank Kyle Cassady for letting us use his covered trailer to haul the supplies at no cost."

School personnel made the drive to Lexington, a central drop off point for relief efforts.

"I think it's great for our boys to see and participate in things like this," Coach Johnson said. "Thank you, and God bless to all."

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Darren Doyle, story:
Edd Williams, local artist and retired teacher has been honored by having one of his paintings featured at the state capitol building for the fall exhibition of the Governor Andy Beshear's Team Kentucky Gallery. All art on display features Kentucky art by Kentucky artists.

This painting is of the Sweeden community in Edmonson County where a cabin in the painting was the home of the Erlandson family, who settled Sweeden when they came here from their home country of Sweden.

"This family started the Sweeden Sunday School in the old schoolhouse until the church in the painting was built," read a statement from the Team Kentucky website. "The man, woman, and children in the painting are the artist’s family, whose ancestors were charter members of the church when it was organized in 1897. Today, a church that was built in 1972 has replaced the old one, and the Erandson cabin is gone; however, the community is still home to around 250 people."

Mr. Williams said it is an honor for his painting to be chosen as one of the entries on display in the capitol.

"I love my community and our county and am pleased to have a little of our history displayed for others across the state to see and read about," he added. "I’ve been doing art work for most of my life, but I have focused more on painting in the last 20 years. I have my studio in the old Lane’s Store building in Sweeden which has been in the community for well over 100 years. I love the challenge of painting and hope to complete many more pieces from places around Edmonson County.”
 
Exhibits run in six-month cycles and the first exhibit debuted on July 1, 2021. The current exhibit was put on display on July 1st and will run from now until until December 31​​, 2022. The entire digital gallery can be viewed here.

Local friends and family are coming together with hopes of not only raising money for a loved one's illness, they are seeking a possible donor for a much needed bone marrow transplant for Robin Gibson from the Mammoth Cave community.

Robin, age 54, is a mother, aunt, sister, cousin, daughter, and friend. She is a local native, born and raised with five sisters, in Edmonson/Grayson County Kentucky. She has spent the last 25 years working at a store built by her father (Dennie Gipson), the Second Chance Consignment and Variety on Nolin Dam Road.

"The shop has been a place where Robin serves her community," as stated in Robin's bio that is currently being shared by her friends. "She offers goods at reasonable prices, she gives to families in need, and donates to local causes. Robin is known by many for her hard work. kind heart, and giving soul. In 2013, the shop caught fire and partially burned down. Robin could have walked away but instead she kept her commitment to the community and rebuilt."

"Despite all the good in her heart, unfortunately Robin was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome in 2021, a bone marrow failure disorder. It stops normal production of bone marrow and causes red blood cells to destroy white blood cells. The news was heavy and what happened next, no one saw coming. Less than a year later, Robin was also diagnosed with Neoplasms and learned it caused cancer in her spleen. In efforts to keep the cancer from spreading. she is in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant."

According to those who are currently organizing an upcoming fundraising event, she has been on the transplant list for almost 2 months and still waiting for a match. "Statistically only 30% of people ever find a match," the bio said. "We have partnered with DKMS and will be hosting Match Party in hopes of giving Robin her very own second chance. A Match Party tent will be set up for testing from 9am till close. DKMS will perform a simple cheek swab at no cost to you or you may request a kit free of charge from the DKMS website."

More updates and event info will be available on an event Facebook Page, which will be announced soon.

"Our goal is to find Robin's match and raise money to supply the treatment and care she is in desperate need of. Her Match Party/Benefit Fundraiser is planned for Saturday August 20th at the Brownsville Community Center," the group said.

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Jerry and Sandra Alford of Roundhill will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an upcoming event.

The couple was married on August 5, 1972 in Bowling Green, KY.

Everyone is invited to a reception in their honor on Saturday, August 6th at the Heritage Centre in Brownsville from 2PM-5PM.

The couple have four children: Karson (Jennifer), Kylene (Kevin), Kasey (Stephanie), & Kevan (Laura), and 11 grandchildren: Caleb, Laura, Kaden, Ella, Kinsley, Marlee, Amelia, Payton, Julie, Roby, and Isaiah.

Edmonson Voice Report:
The Edmonson County Conservation District gave Jimmie Luttrell  the 2021 Outstanding Cooperator award on June 21, 2022 at the Conservation District meeting. Danny Vincent was given the 2021 Master Conservationist Award at the Conservation Meeting held July 19th, 2022.

The local Outstanding Cooperator recognizes farmers who have continued beyond the Master Conservationist levels. "Their dedication to continuing their conservation efforts are of benefit to everyone," said Barbara Johnson, Administrative Secretary for the Conservation District.

The Master Conservationist Award recognizes farmers who have completed more than 90 percent of their conservation plan to protect the soil, air, and water on their farm, which also protects the environment of their community.

"The Edmonson County Conservation District congratulates both of our award winners, and express our deep appreciation of their continued efforts to using sound conservation practices," Johnson said.

Mount Pleasant Cumberland Presbyterian Church is hosting a Back to School Bash Wednesday, July 27th, 2022, from 6:30- 8 pm. The event will include family fun, door prizes, food, and all students will leave with a backpack of school supplies.

Located at 2263 Big Reedy Rd, Caneyville KY 4272.

Edmonson Voice Report:
While no new records were set this year, the annual Cram the Cruiser for Edmonson County Schools was held on Friday, July 22, 2022 at multiple locations to help provide school supplies for Edmonson County students.

Cram the Cruiser was set up at two different locations, The Dollar General in Chalybeate and The Family Dollar in Brownsville. Additional businesses offered specials throughout the day where donations were either collected for CTC, or a portion of sales were donated directly from the business that included: Stacy's On Main, South Bound Boutique, Ace Hardware, Chalybeate Food Mart Marathon, Creations by Tracy and Ashlee, Pelicans Snoballs, and Kings BBQ and Burgers.

Morgan Esters, Youth Services Center Coordinator, said that around $3K in monetary donations were raised in addition to tons of school supplies, all of which will stay in Edmonson County. Lisa Whobrey, Community Education Director for Edmonson County and coordinator of the event, expressed her gratitude for everyone who helped or donated to the cause.  "We truly have the most amazing community," she said.

Kentucky State Police, Edmonson County Sheriff's Office, Brownsville City Police, Edmonson EMS and Chalybeate Fire Department assisted with the event.

Darren Doyle, story:
The annual "Cram the Cruiser" school supply drive and fundraiser for Edmonson County Schools is returning to the community this Friday, July 22nd in multiple locations.

In addition to the the normal locations, which are Dollar General in Chalybeate and Family Dollar in Brownsville, several other businesses are offering special discounts, promotions, and activities throughout the day.

Chalybeate Food Mart is pairing their annual customer appreciation day with CtC, with specials throughout the day, Stacy’s on Main and Southbound Boutique is donating 10% of all sales on Friday to CTC, Creations by Tracy and Ashlee are also offering a percentage of the sales for Friday and Saturday toward CTC, and ACE Hardware has a special day planned to support CTC which will be Friday, July 29th.   

Lisa Whobrey, Community Education Director for Edmonson County, said that Kentucky State Police, Edmonson County Sheriff's Office, Brownsville City Police, Edmonson EMS and Chalybeate Fire Department will be helping throughout the event.   

"We truly have the most amazing community," she said.

At any location throughout the event, school supplies of all kinds and monetary donations will be accepted and will be dispersed throughout the Edmonson County School District.

The most common items needed are crayons, coloring pencils, notebook paper, two-pocket, three-prong folders, composition notebooks, pencils, pens, backpacks, and pencil boxes or pouches. Hand sanitizer and personal hygiene items are also welcome. Monetary donations will be accepted by either cash or check.

Edmonson Voice Report:
The American Red Cross, in partnership with Bank of Edmonson County, is offering home fire safety services to Edmonson County residents. These services include: installing free 10 year smoke alarms, replacing outdated smoke alarms, providing home fire safety information and more.

The services and smoke alarms are being offered completely free of charge.    

The American Red Cross will be in the lobby of the Brownsville Bank of Edmonson County location from July 13th – 20th to schedule a FREE install of a Smoke Alarm in your home to anyone interested. Stop by one of these days to complete a registration form and choose your install date and time. The alarm install days will be July 22nd or 23rd.

Again, you must sign up first before you will receive your alarm. Once you register, you will be contacted to set a date and time for smoke alarm installation on Friday, July 22nd or Saturday, July 23rd.
 
Volunteer teams will be installing 10-year lithium battery powered smoke alarms.  Someone 18 or older must be home at the time of the installation.        
 
The Red Cross responds to nearly 64,000 disasters a year, the majority of which are home fires. Working smoke alarms in a home cut the risk of death by half, and having an escape plan further improves the odds of survival. The Red Cross wants to end these tragedies and save lives, that’s why we launched the Home Fire Campaign in 2014.

To request a free smoke alarm installation, stop by the Brownsville North Main location, fill out a request form (attached below), or call 270-715-1129 and leave a message with your name, address, and daytime phone number, or you can email the information to sckyhomefire@redcross.org.

Darren Doyle, story:
Kyrock Volunteer Fire Department received a grant for 90 cases of water from Anheuser Busch, which was delivered at the firehouse today.

Fire department members were on hand with Anheuser Busch personnel today as the water was delivered into the firehouse.

Mike Clubb, second assistant chief at Kyrock, said he applied for the grant in the spring of this year and they recently discovered they would be awarded the grant.

The water is canned, which Clubb and other members say is better than bottled water for firefighters.

"Plastic bottles absorb smoke and fumes over time," he said. "If we keep bottled water on our trucks, you can taste fumes in the water. Sometimes it seems like you're drinking gasoline. The cans protect the water from the elements."

The grants were through a partnership with Anheuser Busch and the National Volunteer Fire Council, and were given nationwide.

Edmonson Voice Report:
The Edmonson County Lions have received a much-needed restoration of their picnic tables under the shelter at the fairgrounds, thanks to the leadership of a local Eagle Scout candidate and his fellow scouts.

Edmonson County Boy Scout Troop 597, Eagle Scout Candidate Jason Willis decided for his Eagle Scout Project, he wanted to do something for the Edmonson County Lions Club for their support of the scouting program, which was to refurbish the picnic tables.

Willis developed and presented a plan, which was approved by the scout leadership, and then after he raised money and supplies for the project, fellow scouts and scout leaders followed Willis' plan and direction.

During the project, the picnic tables received new pressure treated wood, nuts and bolts, and the metal frames received a fresh coat of rust resistant paint. 

Edmonson County Boy Scout Troop 597 is sponsored by the Edmonson County Lions Club.  Edmonson County Boy Scout Troop 597 meets on Monday nights at 6:00 p.m. at the Edmonson County Lions Club.  Youth interested in joining scouts can attend the meetings to obtain additional information.

You can visit the Troop 597 Facebook Page here.

The Edmonson County Chamber of Commerce is in search of a high-energy, motivated individual to perform the role of a part-time Chamber Coordinator that will be contracted to carry out the following duties:

• Execute policy as set by Board of Directors
• Facilitate regular board meetings, and prepare agenda with input from the Board President
• Prepare appropriate documents related to board meetings
• Recruit new chamber members
• Collect dues
• Schedule and coordinate ribbon cuttings
• Maintain chamber social media
• Participate in the planning and execution of chamber events (luncheons, annual meetings, festivals, etc.)
• Other duties that may be assigned by the Board

 
 
REQUIREMENTS

• Reliable transportation
• Excellent communication
• Attention to detail
• Enthusiasm
• Proficiency with social media
• Neat and professional appearance

PAY:

• Pay is a flat rate of $200 per week with incentive bonus opportunities.
  

 
This is a part-time remote position that will also be furnished with laptop and cell phone.
 
Please email resume to: edmonsoncountychamber@gmail.com

Edmonson Voice Report:
The Edmonson County Board of Education has announced that Mark Rich has been appointed as a new member of the school board. 

Rich will fill the District for vacancy of Mickey Johnson. 

Tonya Jones, Secretary to the Superintendent administered the oath of office to Mark Rich at their most recent board meeting.