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by Greg Hudson:
On Sunday, March 5th, 2017, the Edmonson County Disc Golf Club held the first of three tournaments scheduled for this year at the Chalybeate Springs Sports Complex. Players had much to say about the new design and improvements made to the course since last fall.

Kevin Mills, president of the Edmonson County Disc Golf Club, said the club has been working with the Edmonson County Parks and Recreation department to improve the look and rating of the course and many of the players have said the course is more challenging, which they like very much. One player commented that the hanging basket (a basket that is hanging from two trees) is the only one that he knows of in this area.

Mills stated that the Amateur Championship at Bowling Green on April 21-23 will be played on four different courses in Bowling Green and our course here at Chalybeate Springs Sports Complex. Last year over 550 players participated on our course from 14 different states during the three day event. Mills also said he believes improvements to the course will draw more people to use the park for all it has to offer.
                       
Upcoming Events
What:              Pitch, Hit, and Run Competition for 7 – 14 year old boys and girls
When:             Saturday, 25 March 2017
Where:           Highway 70 Sports Complex, Brownsville
Time:              9:00am Registration
Cost:               Free
 
What:              Spring Cleaning Yard Sale
When:             Saturday, 1 April 2017
Where:           Chalybeate Springs Sports Complex, Chalybeate
Time:               8:00am – 1:00pm
Cost:             $10 per 10X10 booth space. Call Parks and Rec at 270-597-9103 to reserve your                           booth.
 
What:              2nd Annual Parks and Recreation Easter Egg Hunt for 0-12 year old boys and girls
When:             Saturday, 8 April 2017
Where:           Highway 70 Sports Complex, Brownsville
Time:               11:00am
Cost:                Free

Edmonson Voice Staff Report:
A ribbon cutting for Dennis Brothers Flooring and Sports Complex scheduled for this Saturday, March 11 has been postponed, according to the Edmonson County Chamber of Commerce.

A statement from the chamber said, "We were notified during lunch today that the Dennis Brothers wish to cancel their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony that they scheduled yesterday with our Chamber of Commerce that was scheduled for this Saturday, March 11. They have cited that the tremendous amount of rain in past 24 hours has hampered their effort to be ready. They apologize for the inconvenience."

The Chamber also said that the business is now open and will reschedule the ceremony for a date to be announced later.

The facility is located at ​725 Ky Hwy 259 N, Brownsville, KY 42210.

​To become a Chamber of Commerce member visit www.edmonsonchamber.com or call 270-597-2222 for more details.

New Grove Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a gospel singing and dinner in support of their new building project that is in the works. Check out all the details below on how you can enjoy a great evening while supporting a worthy cause.

​Late nights, packed committee meetings, and heated debate marked the fifth week of the 2017 Session. The Senate is quickly passing the remaining Senate bills out and receiving bills from the House for consideration. While there were some contested issues, the Senate conducted itself in a bipartisan fashion. We wasted no time this week and passed over 40 pieces of legislation including:
 

• Senate Bill 9, redistricting of judicial districts in order to better align caseloads with current census data;
• Senate Bill 11, lifting Kentucky’s nuclear ban, allowing the building of nuclear plants to keep Kentucky competitive with the energy portfolios of surrounding states;
• Senate Bill 13, providing the next step in obtaining federal funding to build a veterans nursing home in Bowling Green;
• Senate Bill 81, providing line-of-duty death benefits for National Guard or Reserve members;
• Senate Bill 112, injecting more funding into the State Police Retirement System;
• Senate Bill 136, requiring any active member of the Kentucky National Guard to be given in-state tuition when enrolling in a Kentucky university;
• Senate Bill 188, prohibiting the Kentucky General Assembly from imposing mandates on cities without providing a funding source for said mandate;
• Senate Bill 190, allowing children in foster care to remain in the same school even if they change housing locations;
• Senate Bill 236, permitting a parent or legal guardian to request a background check of the child abuse and neglect registry records when employing a child care provider for his or her minor child;
• Senate Concurrent Resolution 78, designating April 6, 2017, as the World War One Centennial Day throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky;

 
We also passed two notable House bills, aimed at helping Kentucky’s foster children, which are on their way to the Governor to be signed. House Bill 180 eases the process of placing a foster child with relatives, and House Bill 192 allows a minor who is in the custody of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to obtain a driver’s license with the proper application.
 
Additionally, Senate Bill 2, which encourages transparency throughout the Kentucky Retirement Systems, is on its way to be signed by Governor Bevin. Senate Bill 4, establishing medical review panels that will ultimately lower the number of frivolous lawsuits and save taxpayer dollars, is also heading to the Governor’s desk.
 
The 2017 Session of the Kentucky General Assembly is nearing its end. Friday marked Day 23 of 30 of the session and this was our last full week in the Kentucky Senate Chambers. Sine Die, the last day of session after the concurrence and veto period, is March 30. The next few weeks will be focused on wrapping up committee meetings and passing House bills, and I am honored to represent our district throughout this legislative process.
 
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 [email protected].  You can also review the Legislature’s work online at www.lrc.ky.gov.

Edmonson Voice Staff: photos submitted by Kyrock Elementary
Yes, you read the headline correctly...goats. Today, Kyrock honored last year's 3rd & 4th grade K-Prep students in a ceremony with cupcakes for all friends & families, where Proficient & Distinguished students were recognized for their outstanding achievements.  

Last year, Mrs. Renee Webb (former Curriculum Coordinator of Kyrock) & Mrs. Tracy Burba (Counselor) promised students if they improved their school ranking from Proficient to Distinguished--each of them would kiss a goat.

Well, they kept their word and needless to say, the kids enjoyed watching the Kyrock faculty pucker up and put their goats...er, money where their mouths were.

​Mr. White (Principal) & Mrs. Tammy Poteet (4th grade teacher) were voted by students during Fall Festival this year as additional faculty members to kiss a goat.

by Beth Cook, Mammoth Cave Transplants
In a few short weeks Spring arrives! We have had some absolutely beautiful weather this February, which really gets your inner gardener raring to go! Hopefully you took advantage of those warm temps and went to your garden and landscape to assess the tasks at hand. There is lots to be done in preparation for the new growing season! In early spring there are a few sure things to do, like cleanup tasks and plant maintenance. Use these tips and pay a visit to your garden, tend to what’s already there, and of course plant a few things too! So let’s Spring to the task!

1. Prune those roses! Roses need to be pruned now before they start to leaf out.

2. Cut back Ornamental Grasses. Now is also the time to cut back ornamental grasses to 2–3 inches to allow new growth. If new growth has already started cut back to where the new growth has begun.

3. Cut back and clean Perennials. Cut back and clean up perennial skeletons from last year.

4. Divide Summer Perennials. Dig up and divide perennials such as hostas, daylilies, Shasta daisies , ornamental grasses, and other summer blooming perennials.

5. Prune Dead and Diseased branches. Prune away dead, disease, weak, and crossed branches on trees and shrubs. Also remove suckers from trees.

6. Apply Dormant Oil Spray. Apply dormant oil spray to fruit trees, magnolias, crabapples and shrubs such as euonymus to control scale insects and other overwintering pests. Use this organic pest control method when the buds are swelling but the leaves haven't opened yet. Apply when temperatures are between 40 and 70 degrees F.

7. Re-seed and Repair your lawn. Re-seed and repair bare and damaged patches in your lawn.

8. Plant your Cole crops. Vegetables such as Cabbage, Onions, Peas, Broccoli, Cauliflower, and potatoes can been planted now as well as sowing radish, lettuce seeds and other greens.

9. Plant cool weather Annuals. Plants that can handle the cooler temps like Pansies, Viola’s, Dianthus, and Snapdragons can be planted now to give you some color and curb appeal.

10. Plan and dream! Spend the first days of spring in your yard making plans for the coming year. Enjoy the sunshine and fresh air and savor in the excitement that only spring can bring.

While we are all antsy to get our hands dirty and to start the planting season, it is still too early here in Kentucky to plant some of our many beloved flowers and vegetables. Even though we have had unusually warm temperatures this February, we need to wait until the chance for frost is gone. March is notoriously unpredictable! There may still be chilly nights to come, so don’t get ahead of yourself. We can’t wait to see you this year and as always….Happy Gardening from Mammoth Cave Transplants!

 “The promise of Spring’s arrival is enough to get anyone through the bitter winter.” ~ Jen Selinsky

​The family of Charles D. Gooding would like to express our gratitude and sincerest appreciation for the many acts of kindness during all hospital stays, hospice care, and during the time of the funeral.
 
We thank you for the many kind words, prayers, phone calls, meals, gifts, beautiful flower arrangements, and visiting with the family.
 
Lastly, we would like to thank the CEE BEE family, Jerry Patton for his kind words, Patton Funeral Home, Anthony Madison and staff for the beautiful flowers, and Dr. Kaul and his staff for taking such great care of our family during our time of grief.
 
Love,
Pat, Charla, Tracy, and family