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Edmonson Voice Report:
Edmonson County student Reese Childress was among the eight students selected from across the state to display their agriculture science projects at this week’s Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) annual meeting in Louisville. 

Childress, a fifth-grade student at Edmonson 5/6 Center, displayed her science project “Good Science,” which explored the best way to chill ice cream ingredients to obtain a creamy consistency.
 
Childress was awarded $125.00 and a certificate of recognition for her participation at the state level. She is the daughter of Daniel and Chelsea Childress of Wingfield.
 
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.
 
Kentucky Farm Bureau is the state’s largest general farm organization with more than 468,000 member families. For more news and updates from Kentucky Farm Bureau, visit KYFB.com/newsroom.

Several locals have organized an EC Parade of Homes Christmas edition to benefit the Edmonson County FRYSC's Affordable Christmas program on December 3, 2022.

Ticket holders will be able walk through and enjoy the decorations of multiple homes in the county. All ticket sales & sponsorships will go directly to Affordable Christmas.

The event is coordinated by Jordan Cassady and a waiver will be required to be signed for each ticket purchased. Tickets can be purchased at Stacy’s on Main & South Bound Boutique, or by contacting Jordan at (270)246-1175.


Sponsorships will be available through Monday, November 14th.

Darren Doyle, story and photo:
Edmonson County's newest retailer celebrated their new venture with a ribbon cutting with the Edmonson County Chamber of Commerce today.

The Cats' Corner, operated by the Edmonson County High School retail marketing class, is open for business and is giving kids real-life experience in the retail world.

The entire project is run by students and overseen by Mrs. April Hennion, business and marketing teacher, and Mr. Jodi Booth, business teacher.

ECHS senior Cooper Clark, one of the store managers, spoke to a crowd of students, staff, administration, and visitors before the ceremonial ribbon was cut. He discussed how the experience so far has opened their eyes to several aspects of real-world business.

"These are things you can't learn from a book," he said.

The store sells t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and other school spirit items. The shirts are designed and pressed at school by the students.

Mrs. Hennion said Mr. Booth had helped start a store when he was previously at South Warren and she knew of other schools that had seen success with their stores. She said she believed it would be a great project for students at ECHS.

She said she reached out to Houchens Industries, who had donated to help start other school stores and they agreed to provide the storefront for the school, including signage, shelving, and an impressive store counter. She said Gravil Funeral Home also made a generous donation to help get the store started. The store first opened for business on November 18th.

"The students have done everything since," she said. "They've created their own commercials, they design the shirts and we make the shirts here with presses, they decide on the ordering, and they are responsible for all the financials. It's all them. They're running it, and they're awesome."

The store is currently open only during 5th period during lunch on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The store is also hoping to be open during basketball district and homecoming games this year, as well as some volleyball and football games next year.

This is the first of what is expected to be several partnerships with the Edmonson County Chamber of Commerce within Edmonson County Schools, with a goal of pairing students with local businesses for job opportunities.

Edmonson Voice Report:
Tickets for the annual Edmonson County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet are going fast with just a select number of tickets left.

This year's event will be held at the Hidden Homestead event venue in Chalybeate on Thursday, December 8th and is scheduled to begin at 6:30PM for a meet and greet with dinner being served at 7PM.

Chamber board members will recap this year's events and discuss plans for 2023. Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year awards will also be presented.

This year's meal is catered by Walden's Barbecue and will feature a full spread with desserts and drinks. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased online from the Chamber by clicking here. You can also order tickets by calling the Chamber Office at 270-597-4715.

Door prizes will also be given away at the event.

submitted flyer:

Darren Doyle, story: photos courtesy of Kentucky Veterans of the Year:
Edmonson County resident and local veteran and veteran advocate Mike Stoyonovich, Army First SGT. Ret., was named Kentucky Veteran of the Year on November 9th at the Jeffersonian Center in Lexington.

In addition, he received a custom made wooden American Flag and a Proclamation from the Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer declaring "Michael Stoyonovich Day," for November 9, 2022.

Stoyonovich is no stranger to veteran affairs in Edmonson County. He currently serves as DAV Wand B. Doyle Chapter 32 as Commander. He was named DAV Chapter 32 Junior Vice Commander in 2015 and became Adjutant in 2016, where he handled all the administrative duties in the chapter. In 2018 he was encouraged to run for Junior Vice Commander of the State Executive Council and he won. In that same year, he was also appointed as State Service Officer for the KY State DAV.

He was honored as Disabled Veteran of the Year in 2019 by the KY DAV and in 2020, was named Service Officer of the Year.

A Vietnam veteran, he was inducted into the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame in August of this year.

In addition to his military service and serving others through the local DAV and VFW Chapters, Stoyonovich also joined the Edmonson County Planning Commission in 2015, where he now serves as Chairman, he is also a board member of the Edmonson County Chamber of Commerce, the BRADD Steering Committee, a Chamber representative on the County Rec Tax Committee, and he was named a "Citizen of the Year" in 2021 by the Edmonson County Chamber of Commerce.

Darren Doyle, story:
Batter was spilled, icing was dropped, and food coloring got in places it shouldn't have, but a ton of fun was had today in Brownsville as three local teams made up of emergency personnel competed in the first ever Affordable Christmas Baking Challenge, "Sleighed It."

Most importantly, over $3200 was raised to help needy students in Edmonson County, all of which will go to the Affordable Christmas Program, facilitated by Edmonson County Family Resource-Youth Services Centers.

The event was a day-long challenge that started this morning at the EC Extension Office. The teams were made up of two people each; Team Fire was Lannie Deweese and Pete Tarantino--who represented Kyrock and Chalybeate Fire Departments (respectively), Team EMS, who was made up of Neal Meredith and Ashley Ritter, both of Edmonson EMS, and Team Police, made up of Trooper Daniel Priddy, KSP Public Affairs Officer and Jeremy Hodges, Brownsville Chief of Police.

Teams competed against each other to recreate a wonderful custom cake, baked by local baker Tiffany Coots. Teams could win in two different categories: Judge's Choice and by raising money for votes where one dollar equaled one vote.

The entire event was livestreamed on the Edmonson Voice Facebook Page and is now available at the end of this article. The teams faced several challenges along the way, like forgetting ingredients, melting icing, and cakes that...well, weren't so good; however, the teams laughed and joked, playfully harassed each other, but eventually worked together to raise money for local kids.

Team Fire was confident from the beginning with team member Lannie Deweese admitting no baking experience but declared they would win the contest. They won both the Judges' Choice as well as raising the most money for the challenge (over $1400). Judges for the event were PVA Kyle White, Daniel Bolton from Bank of Edmonson County, and Ryan Stice from Stice Insurance Agency. The judges were just as entertaining as the competitors.

Team EMS presented a delicious cake but the icing sagged some and they were slightly penalized for the appearance. Team Police--well, Team Police tried really hard. They played on the underdog role of the competition, admitting that they had no idea what they were doing. They, along with the other teams, were great sports throughout the entire event. Team Police also by far raised the most in toy donations for the event.

The event was coordinated by members of the FRCYSC, led by Sherrell Thompson, who organized most of the challenge.

"I'm not even going to lie--everyone was talking and I was sitting over there and I started crying," she said with a smile. "I love it when the community comes together. I started in the FRC about a year ago but I've bragged on these ladies in years past when I volunteered, but there's no harder working group for the community, and we have community partners that come in. EC really show out for each other--that's just the way it is. I couldn't have dreamed that could have went any better for the first year. I hope it's something we continue to do because I've really, really enjoyed it."

Alicia Edwards thanked everyone who voted, shared the info, or had anything to do with helping the event in any way.

"We could not do anything we do without our community, so, thank you," she said.

Darren Doyle, story:
The annual Edmonson County Lions Club Christmas Parade has been set for Saturday, November 26th at 6PM.

Parade participants will be able to start lining up at Edmonson County High School at 3PM. This year's theme is "A Winter Wonderland."

The Lions Club said that Santa has already committed himself to riding on the Lion Club's float so they request that no one else asks him to be apart of their float or decorations for the parade.

Edmonson Voice Report:
One of Edmonson County newest businesses celebrated a ribbon cutting today with the Edmonson County Chamber of Commerce, a business owned by a very young entrepreneur.

Owner Zach Jacobs, age 18, cut the ceremonial ribbon today with family, friends, and Chamber board members in Brownsville. Jacobs is no stranger to local business, as he has been busy for several years with his dad's local business, Jacob's Home Furnishings. Zach spoke about his new venture today at the event.

"About three or four years ago, B.J. Lindsey (former dumpster business owner) brought us a dumpster here and we told him if he ever wanted to sell it that we would be interested. And then one day a couple years later, he brought another dumpster and we asked him again and later that night he called us and offered it for sale. I went to the bank and gave them my idea and they took it before the board and I got the loan a few weeks later."

Zach said he started rebranding and working to grow the company.

"No matter your age or whatever you have going on, if you try your hardest and put your mind to it, you can do it," he said.

Zach's EZ Dump can be contacted by calling or texting 270-246-0603, or through Facebook at Zach's EZ Dump, LLC.

Chamber President Darren Doyle said this is the 15th new business or organization to join the Chamber in 2022.

"We've been working really hard to bring more value to the Chamber of Commerce in our community and we believe people are seeing even more benefits of becoming a member," he said. "Our county has plenty to offer and we're honored to host yet another ribbon cutting this year."

Tickets are on sale now for the annual Edmonson County Chamber of Commerce Banquet and Awards Dinner, which will be held at the Hidden Homestead on December 8th at 6:30PM. Visit EdmonsonChamber.com to find out more about becoming a member of the Chamber or to purchase your tickets for this year's event, which will honor the 2022 Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year.

270 Yard Cards
3B Inflatables – Jon & Mindy Vincent
A+ Kid Care
Abney & Amstutz Eye
Alex Meredith
Alford’s Pharmacy
Angel White
Ashley Edwards – Adorably Shabby
Ashton Carroll
AutoZone (Bowling Green)
Bare Esthetics – Stephanie Salings
Beautiful Bling (Plunder) – Bridgette Alexander
Bee Spring Lumber – Kelly & Wendy Wood
Blue Holler off Road Park
Bruster’s
Build tha Bone – Craig Culbreth
C & A Plumbing
C & C Firearms – Josh Casey
C&L Pay Lake
Carroll Brother’s Garage - Kenny Carroll
Chaundra Vincent
Country Oven Bakery
Creations by Tracy & Ashlee
Creekside Nursery
D & B Concrete – David & Brandie Lindsey
Diamond Caverns
Gail’s Affordable Cleaning Service
Garner Foundations – Timmy Garner
It’s Adoorable – Renee Webb
JB & Shaska Hines
Jeff Jacobs
 Jennifer Lindsey - Scentsy
Joe & Beth Devers
Joel Edwards
John & Nikki Mattingley
Karinna Snelling LMT
Kassie Lindsey
Kayaks & More – Tony & Kim Polson
Kim Wrye
Kyle White
Kyrock Grill
Laura Hennion
Mammoth Cave Transplants
Margaret Langdon (Jake & Rhett Logsdon)
Mark Wardlow
McReynolds PT
Mickey Johnson
Mutts & Suds – Priscilla Abrams
Nataleigh G Photograph
Nathel Haycraft
National Corvette Museum
O’Reilly’s Auto Parts (Bowling Green)
Pampered Chef – Michelle Meredith  
Patton Funeral Home
Pelican’s Snoballs
Rachel’s Place – Rachel Carroll
Renegade Marine
Rose Webb - Sweet Briar Cakes & Chocolate
Roy Gravil
Samantha Kiernan LMT
Sarah’s Playschool – Sarah Garner
Scott Skaggs Photograph
Shady Hollow Golf Course
Shauna Gravil
Sherry Gibson
Southern Lanes
Southern Peaches Embroidery
Stacy’s on Main
Stephen & Alison Lile
Storehouse Coffee
Subway
Sun Valley Feed Mill
Sunny Days Greenhouse – Tammy Ashley
Sunshine Nails
Tabitha’s Salon & Spa
Tammy Haycraft
Tammy’s Cricut Creation’s – Tammy Poteet
The Cee Bee
The Cotton Mill
The Green Tail Zebra – Jennifer VanMeter
The Hive – Ashley White
The Mint Mart (Godfathers Pizza)
The Shop on 70 – Kenny Mattingly
The Sugar Sisters
Tiffany Coots – Sweets & Treats by Tiffany
Truley Jaggers
Vicki Jones
Warren County Regional Airport
WGGC 95.1
Wildflower soaps – Bethany Crowder
Woosley Outfitters
Zaxby’s

submitted by TJ Massey:
Chalybeate Volunteer Fire Department held its 2022 annual meeting last Monday night, at 6:00 PM at the fire house. Just before the meeting Chalybeate was called out to a grass/field fire on Sarah Smith Rd at 5:27 PM, so some community members got to see the firefighters respond from the fire house. All firefighters returned from the scene just in time for the meeting to begin.

There were just over 50 community members who attended the meeting, so the turnout was great. Pizza, sliders, drinks and desserts were donated and offered by the firefighters to show gratitude to the community for showing up.

The meeting was called to order by current board chairman Joe Durbin. All old business was covered, and then moved into the new board election. Due to Covid and other unforeseen circumstances, a board election had not been held since 2018. Therefore, CFVD had five seats up for election and had two firefighters appointed to the board by the firefighters. After all the nominations and voting, the following new board was established:

Ken Byrd - Chairman
Timmy Davis - Vice Chairman
Tammi Willhite - Treasurer
Allison Holland - Secretary (only returning old board member)
Daniel Priddy - Member
Sean Martin - Firefighter representative
TJ Massey - Firefighter representative

The firefighters said they would like to thank the old board for its long-standing service to the community, those members being Joe Durbin, Danny Goins, Clifford Ray, Travis Madison, Robin Vincent, and Scott Skaggs.

The next board meeting will be held Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 at 6:00 PM.

District 1 Magistrate Mark Meeks has submitted the following message:

Edmonson Voice Report:
Local emergency personnel will compete in a livestreamed baking challenge this Friday, for a great local cause. "Sleighed It," is a baking showdown to raise money for the Affordable Christmas Program, and a competition more about heart than skill.

"Sleighed It," is a Battle of the Badges--a baking challenge between three teams of two from Police, EMS, and Fire to raise money for the Affordable Christmas Program, a program that helps local, low-income families shop for their children at a store set up by the Edmonson County Family Resource Center. Our bakers are local volunteers with little to no experience.

The teams will compete for the "Sleighed It Grand Champion" bragging rights. They must re-create a cake from a local professional baker in a limited amount of time. They will have no idea what they are baking until the day of the competition. To add a little extra fun, there will also be a couple of surprise challenges. Winners of these challenges will get a “leg up” during certain parts of the competition. The first challenge is already underway. The team with the most money raised going into the competition gets an advantage in the first half of the showdown, but they won’t know until the day of the bake-off what the advantage is.

Affordable Christmas is a private shopping experience in which many local families depend on each year. For $5 per child, families are able to purchase three $10 gifts ,two $20 gifts, and one $30 gift. They also receive an outfit, a coat, pajamas and underwear. This averages out to be around $200 per child. Each family also gets a food basket and hygiene items.This year, 81 families and 202 children will be served, which is 60 more children than last year.

The baking challenge, which will be livestreamed on the Edmonson Voice Facebook Page, will begin at 9 am on Friday, November 18, 2022 at the UK Cooperative Extension Center, and will move to the Community Center at 12 pm for the decorating portion. The community is invited to watch the decorating portion in person. Each team will be required to re-create a cake from a local professional baker in a limited amount of time.

At 2 pm, the cakes will be on display at the Community Center for you to view and vote for your favorite cake. If you attend in person, there will be donation boxes set up. If you are voting online, there will be photos of the cakes posted on the Edmonson Voice Facebook page, and you can cast your donation vote via Venmo (@ECfriends), and simply comment which team you are dedicating your vote to. One dollar is equivalent to one vote. For example, if you donate $20, you are casting 20 votes for your favorite cake. All donations will go directly to the Affordable Christmas Program.

At 4 pm, the final tally will be added and the bakers raising the most money win the competition and the 1st Annual coveted “Sleighed It” Trophy.