Front row-Freshmen: Macy Allen, Claire Burklow, Emma Hayes, and not pictured Joann Hurst. Second row-Sophomores: Lilly Miller, Paige Wolfe, Maham Shabaz, and Macy Cassady Third row- Seniors: Adri Harp, Rachel Cowles, Lauren Ballance, Madison Harrison Fourth row- Juniors: Kaylee Cook, Kaylee Russell, Heather Todd, Hannah Lamastus. Edmonson Voice Staff Report:
ECHS has announced the candidates for the upcoming 2020 Basketball Homecoming scheduled for this Friday night. Freshmen: Macy Allen, Claire Burklow, Emma Hayes, and Joann Hurst. Sophomores: Lilly Miller, Paige Wolfe, Maham Shabaz, and Macy Cassady. Juniors: Kaylee Cook, Kaylee Russell, Heather Todd, and Hannah Lamastus. Seniors: Adri Harp, Rachel Cowles, Lauren Ballance, and Madison Harrison, The game is scheduled against Whitesville-Trinity in a G/B double header with girls tip beginning at 5:30pm.
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Mark Wardlow Speaks To Community Darren Doyle, story:
Santa’s Helping Hands, INC. discussed local amounts and impacts for 2019 with The Edmonson Voice and took some time to reflect on another record breaking year. Founding member Mark Wardlow said credit goes to the Edmonson County community. "We credit our local community for attending at our annual golf tournament and for the huge crowd that gathered at our 15th SHH annual auction," he said. "Combine this with the benefit at Check’s Pool Room and some unexpected large donations from outside the county, and we had our best year ever. We want to be very transparent and let everyone know where this money goes." Wardlow wanted to discuss the details of this year's charity. "Most people think this is a Christmas-time charity only but that is far from the case. We are here to assist those in need throughout the year. We only have a couple of big rules: first, you have to live in Edmonson County, and second, we never give out cash to assist anyone. Starting Jan 1st to Dec 31st we spent $3,041.85 assisting families with house fires, sickness and long term hospital travel, & food. We spent this money on clothes, shoes, and toys for house fire victims, and gas cards, restaurant cards, and food gift certificates for others. The biggest part of our budget was spent during the holiday season." "The total amount spent during the holidays was $46,286.27 for a yearly total of $49,328.12. The people and programs we assist are as follows: FRC at all our schools, Lifeskills, Community Action, Edmonson Health Center, Active Day and our Head Start Program. We assisted over 300 children and 75 elderly this year. There are a lot of very good non-profit charities in this country, but I doubt you will find very many where the board members don’t receive some type of compensation for their time, gas, food, etc… we never have and we never will. When we have board meeting at restaurants we pay for our own food, not one cent comes out of the charity funds unless its is for the charity." Wardlow said he's always happy to let the community know what's going on with the charity. "Please know that our books are always open. SHH has lasted 15 years because of this community, the local support and volunteers, without this help we wouldn’t have last but a few years. We are hoping that 2020 brings us the same good fortune that 2019 did. We cannot thank everyone enough for their continued support and involvement with Santa’s Helping Hands. We plan to help our community members in need for many years to come." To find out more about Santa's Helping Hands, contact Mark Wardlow at 270-991-2972. By Julia Wilson, Edmonson County Extension Office:
Many people have made losing weight and/or becoming healthier one of their New Year’s resolutions, and some may try to do so through a fad diet that promises quick and dramatic weight loss results. While intending to become a healthier version of yourself is good, fad dieting can lead to its own set of health problems including dehydration, weakness, fatigue, headaches, nausea, constipation and nutrient deficiencies. This is because most fad diets are based on consuming a limited number of foods or eliminating a certain food or food group entirely from your diet. This is not only boring, but it is not sustainable and can lead to the serious health side effects mentioned above. You can easily identify whether a diet is a fad diet or one supported by research, because a fad diet will almost never include a physical activity component. Research shows that most adults should engage in between 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise (e.g. brisk walking) or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous intensity exercise (e.g. cycling) each week to show the positive health benefits from movement. Before starting or stopping any diet, you should approach your doctor or dietitian to make sure the program is safe for you, particularly if you have a health condition that is impacted by diet, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Also, ask yourself if the diet you are starting is something you can sustain for the rest of your life. Remember, if the diet and its effects seem too good to be true, they probably are. Research continues to show that the best way to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle is by being physically active and eating a variety of foods. These foods include: A variety of vegetables in all different colors Fruits, preferably the whole fruit Grains with whole grains comprising at least half of your consumption Low-fat dairy Proteins including seafood, lean meats, legumes, nuts and seeds More information on eating healthy and incorporating more physical activity into your day is available at the Edmonson County Extension office. Sources: Heather Norman-Burgdolf, UK extension specialist, 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. By Julia Wilson, Edmonson County Extension Office:
4-H Camp may be one of the first jobs many of our employees ever have. Working at camp is a job that is not only fun, but very rewarding. At the end of the season, our workers leave with a skill set that can help them in the future, no matter what their future career field may be. As they help campers navigate through many different activities, our employees fine tune their leadership skills. They become encouragers who help dissolve campers’ fears of trying new things or being away from home for the first time. In the process, they gain confidence in themselves and their ability to lead others. Employees learn responsibility during camp, as they are in charge of helping campers safely participate in each activity and ensuring that everyone has a good week. Our camp employees have the opportunity to become better listeners as they mentor our campers. They can provide comfort or a lift to someone who is having a bad day. They also learn how to quickly and critically address a variety of issues that can occur during camp. We are currently taking applications for a number of 4-H Camp staff positions for summer 2020. Links to applications for a variety of positions and more information are available online at www.4hcampjobs.com. You can also contact the Edmonson County Extension office for more information. Source: Darrell Stillwell, principal extension specialist General Assembly Convenes for 2020 Session by Rep. Michael Meredith:
I joined legislators from throughout Kentucky in Frankfort this week as House and Senate members convened the 2020 Regular Session. I am always reminded that it is a privilege to serve this district and our communities, an honor and responsibility that I take very seriously. I hope to continue communicating with you through these legislative updates, but also invite you to reach out to me directly through the contact information at the end of this update. We saw more than 300 bills filed this week, and while some were pre-filed over the past few months, there are many new proposals that I will be reviewing in the days to come. While a thousand bills may eventually be filed, only a fraction will move through the legislative process to become a law. Many times the final version of a bill is often quite different from how it was introduced. That is the result of the input that legislative committees provide to ensure the final product is strong and accomplishes its goal without unintended consequences. I cannot stress enough that the top priority for the House is crafting the biennial budget. We will spend a considerable amount of time meeting with stakeholders, and ensuring that the needs of every level of state government are addressed. Our state has many needs, including funding our state pension obligations, addressing the skyrocketing costs associated with incarceration and funding our public education system. We have a challenging road ahead, but I know that my colleagues in the House Majority Caucus and I are in agreement that we want to be good stewards of your taxpayer dollars. Rest assured, we will do our best to ensure that the needs of the families and people across the Commonwealth are met. Since the Kentucky Constitution states that the budget must start in the House Chamber, the Senate has more flexibility in what they give their time and energy to during the early days of the session. You may have seen recent announcements regarding what they plan to highlight. When we come back next week, legislative committees will start to hear testimony and consider bills, but also we will hear from Governor Andy Beshear on Tuesday, January 14. The Governor will give his first State of the Commonwealth Address, a speech aimed at laying out his priorities for the future, and his assessments of how he believes Kentucky state government is operating today. I look forward to this speech and hope it gives us some idea of how he intends to fund the promises he made throughout the campaign. Unfortunately, I fear it may rely on funding we do not have. As I have mentioned so many times, our commitment to funding programs like education and workforce development remains strong. However, we must also address the skyrocketing costs of our jails and prisons and Medicaid, as well as the $43 billion unfunded liability in our public pensions. It will be difficult to continue moving Kentucky forward while paying off the debts of the past, but this budget will provide us an opportunity to map a responsible path. I hope to hear from you on any issues that are important to you. It is crucial for me to understand your views so that I may better represent you in Frankfort. I can be reached during the week from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. (EST) through the toll-free message line at 1-800-372-7181. You can also contact me via e-mail at Michael.Meredith@lrc.ky.gov. You can also keep track of committee meetings and potential legislation through the Kentucky Legislature Home Page at www.lrc.ky.gov. by: Senator Steve Meredith
The first week of the 2020 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly has come to a close. We had a productive week in Frankfort and left with confidence in what the session has in store. It was a pleasure to begin the session on Tuesday with a visit from the 100th Army Band from Fort Knox, who performed an extraordinary rendition of "My Old Kentucky Home" and our National Anthem. As with the early stages of any session of the General Assembly, some procedural measures were in order. The Senate Majority has listened to feedback from our constituents and have prioritized several pieces of legislation that are hopeful of passing this session. Those bills, among others, were assigned to their respective committees this week. Committee hearings begin next week and provide the public an opportunity to hear about the legislation. Bills must be presented at a public committee meeting and passed with a majority vote before heading back to the Senate to be voted on by the entire Senate body. If the bill is approved by the Senate, it heads to the Kentucky House, where the same process occurs. Bills that are passed by both chambers are submitted to the Governor for his approval. The proverbial legislative elephant in the room for the 2020 session is, of course, the General Assembly's duty to pass a balanced two-year budget and two-year road fund plan. As a member of the Senate Appropriations & Revenue Committee, my colleagues and I in the Kentucky Senate Majority are working diligently with members of the Kentucky State House in preparation for this crucial responsibility. There are several bills in which I am in the process of drafting and plan to file soon in hopes to address some of our state’s most pressing issues. I look forward to continued discussions on these matters throughout the coming weeks. If you have any questions or comments about the issues or any other public policy issue, please call me toll-free at 1-800-372-7181 or email me at Stephen.Meredith@LRC.ky.gov. You can also review the Legislature’s work online at www.legislature.ky.gov. Cable TV Competition Airs Tonight Darren Doyle, story and photos:
Edmonson County's favorite K-9 Deputy is anxiously waiting for his return to cable TV, as Tango will be featured on A&E's brand new game show, "America's Top Dog." Deputy Jordan Jones, who handles Tango, described the show which airs tonight at 8pm local time. "It's like American Ninja Warrior for dogs," he said. "The show takes as many real-world scenarios for these types of dogs and puts them into a game show-like atmosphere. It's actually one huge obstacle course." Tango made his television debut on A&E's Live PD in 2017, when the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office was featured on two different episodes of the popular cable TV show. Tango made a positive impression with viewers, which prompted the producers of ATD to contact the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office. The episodes were filmed in June of 2019, where the show flew Deputy Jones and Tango out to northern Los Angeles. Jones said Tango had his own seat on the plane. "The plane ride made him a little sluggish which brought his drive down, but we were able to get him back up for the show," he said. "They gave us 3 hours to train on their course, which was very difficult. It was definitely the most challenging scenario I've ever faced as a K-9 handler." Deputy Jones said Tango competed against K-9s from all over, some from the FBI, and one that had an appraised value at over $100,000. Tango, a six-year old German Shepherd, was purchased for the Edmonson County Sheriff's Office strictly by local fundraising and donations in the amount of $10,000. He joined the Sheriff's Office in September of 2016. Tango had no comment when we asked him his thoughts on the experience. Since he has the ability to remove a grown man's arm, we did not press him for comment. The show airs tonight at 8pm on A&E Network. Edmonson Voice Staff Report:
Local student Brayden Johnson has been awarded the winner of the Grandparent Essay Contest held by the organization AARP. Brayden Johnson wrote his essay about his Grandfather Hulen Sanders. Brayden’s essay will compete against the Third District Retired Teacher’s county winners. If his essay wins Third District it will go to the State competition. “I want to thank Brayden’s teachers Mrs. Kelsey Highbaugh and LaNetta Skaggs for all their help,” said local Retired Teacher President Bobby Joe Duncan. Edmonson Voice Staff Report:
Mammoth Cave National Park will offer free Mammoth Passage cave tours on Monday, January 20 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, an annual celebration of the influential leader’s achievements in the modern civil rights movement. Cave tours will depart from the visitor center at 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, and 2:30 pm. Mammoth Passage tour participants must pick up their free tickets in the visitor center before going on a tour. The ¾-mile, 1¼-hour Mammoth Passage tour is limited to 70 people, and requires a walk down and up a steep path to the Historic Entrance and traversing 160 steps. The tour explores a vast canyon passageway and discusses a 19th-century saltpeter mining operation and the geologic origins of Mammoth Cave. Each year the National Park Service offers several fee free days, such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, to provide the opportunity for the public to visit a new place or return to an old favorite. For more information about Mammoth Cave National Park events, visit the website www.nps.gov/maca. Edmonson Voice Staff Report:
The Edmonson County Chamber of Commerce has announced that their 2020 Membership Drive has begun. Renewal membership forms should be arriving to current members within the week, and the Chamber's site has been updated with this year's form. Individuals or businesses can conveniently join online with a debit or credit card. New members are always welcome and more information can be found on the website or by calling 270-597-2222. The Edmonson Chamber "Shop Local Shop EC" promotion continues and the shop local gift certificates are also still available. Chamber Director Rhonda Clemmons said that sponsors have already committed for first Spring Luncheon and Spring Breakfast of the year, which will be announced soon in addition to other events through out the year. Other Chamber events will include the Annual Cookout on The Square, Annual Golf Scramble, and the formal Dinner Banquet held each December. “Our Chamber is membership sponsored, and we work hard to offer updated information about our community, our businesses, and service providers. Our website serves as a directory for customers to find the resources they are looking for. We also provide telephone assistance, maps, and directory information to customers needing assistance. We want to be a resource for our community,“ said Rhonda Clemmons. Postal Service Presents Postmaster General Hero Award For Helping Resident During Medical Emergency Edmonson Voice Staff Report:
The Postal Service has honored Brownsville Rural Carrier Associate Jacob Bonner as a Postmaster General Hero for his actions aiding a man suffering a medical emergency. According to the USPS, Bonner was delivering mail this past September when he saw a man lying face down on the ground near the mailbox. When Bonner ran to check, he saw the man was non-responsive, not breathing, and had no pulse. Bonner said his military training immediately kicked in. The USPS said that Bonner could see the man’s son in the distance and got his attention while he provided aid and administered CPR. The son called 911 and assisted Bonner in getting the man to his porch and Bonner reportedly stayed until emergency personnel arrived. Later, Bonner said, "Thank goodness my military training just took over. I was doing what anyone would do." Postmaster Sheri Puckett said not many people would have had that training and known what to do in this situation. “It was definitely this customer’s lucky day to have Jacob on the route.” The Postmaster General Hero Award is given to those who perform a heroic act above and beyond the call of duty while on the job. Recipients receive a signed letter from Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan. Bonner received the award during a special ceremony at the Brownsville Post Office. Free of charge and suitable for all ages. 45 minute running time, with time for questions at the end of the presentation. Please note that the show will begin on time, with no late entrance permitted.
2020 PERFORMANCE DATES AND SHOW TIMES: 7 January, Tuesday 7:00 p.m. 9 January, Thursday 7:00 p.m. 12 January, Sunday 2:00 p.m. 14 January, Tuesday 7:00 p.m. 16 January, Thursday 7:00 p.m. 19 January, Sunday 2:00 p.m. 21 January, Tuesday 7:00 p.m. 23 January, Thursday 7:00 p.m. 26 January, Sunday 2:00 p.m. 28 January, Tuesday 7:00 p.m. 30 January, Thursday 7:00 p.m. 2 February, Sunday 2:00 p.m. 4 February, Tuesday 7:00 p.m. 6 February, Thursday 7:00 p.m. 9 February, Sunday 2:00 p.m. 11 February, Tuesday 7:00 p.m. 13 February, Thursday 7:00 p.m. 16 February, Sunday 2:00 p.m. 18 February, Tuesday 7:00 p.m. 20 February, Thursday 7:00 p.m. For information, contact the planetarium at 270-745-4044 or visit https://www.wku.edu/hardinplanetarium/shows/public_show_spaceshipearth.php $10K Grant Will Allow Local Field Trips Edmonson Voice Staff Report:
Congressman Brett Guthrie has announced that the National Park Foundation Open OutDoors for Kids program is awarding a $10,000 grant to Mammoth Cave National Park. The grant will be used to connect 2,000 fourth graders from nearby elementary schools to Mammoth Cave for field trips. “Mammoth Cave is the pride of the Second District,” said Guthrie. “I am proud to announce this grant that will give local students the chance to visit the park. Using this grant money, kids will be able to enjoy STEM activities at the park, go on scenic hikes, and take a ranger-led cave tour. As a member of the House Education and Labor Committee, I know this will be a great opportunity for Second District students.” Two Units Available Now paid advertisement: Two bedroom four-plex apartments for rent--less than a year old! Appliances provided (refrigerator, stove, microwave & dishwasher). Two units are handicap accessible. Units include community picnic area with fire pit and creek surroundings.
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