South Central Rural Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc. (SCRTC) is partnering with the Edmonson County Public Library for a free cyber security "lunch and learn" event.

According to SCRTC, cyber security is one of the main threats in society today, and that threat can pop up anywhere at any time. 

“There are some simple yet very effective measures that can be put into place to help protect against cyber security attacks,” Said SCRTC System Administrator Matt Burnett.

Burnett will lead the class on Wednesday, April 29th at the Edmonson County Public Library. This Cyber Security class will be held 11 am to 12:30 pm and will include a complimentary lunch. Registrations are required and are open to the public by contacting the library via phone. Participants are welcome to bring their laptops or simply come and learn. Lunch will be provided with registration.

“The Edmonson County Public Library is a vibrant and healthy library with excellent community outreach,” said SCRTC Marketing Director, Christian Kaumanns. “We are proud of this partnership.”

SCRTC offers phone, television, high-speed broadband internet, and Wi-Fi solutions to both business and residential customers throughout Edmonson and surrounding counties. For information on SCRTC services, visit SCRTC.com or call 270-678-2111.
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To sign up for the Cyber Security class on Wednesday, April 29th, contact the Edmonson County Public Library at 270-597-2146.

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Peytin Manor, story and photos:
Four ECHS students have been named to two separate prestigious Kentucky Governor's School Programs.

Edmonson County High School juniors, Mackenzie Wilkerson and Averie Hill were selected for the Governor’s Scholar Program (GSP). ECHS junior, Haley Shields has been named as an alternate for the program. The Kentucky Governor's Scholar Program is a prestigious, free five-week program for rising high school seniors. The program is divided into three major groups: a main focus area where students will go more in depth into a topic, general studies, and leadership seminars. 

To join the program, students must be nominated by their high school and compete statewide in a highly selective process similar to college admissions. Applications include academics, test scores, activities, service, work experience, teacher and community recommendations, and an original writing piece.

Applications are available through schools or online in the fall. Students first compete at the school or district level, and only selected nominees advance to the state level. Each year, over 2,000 apply, and about 1,000 are chosen.

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Mackenzie is the daughter of Clayton and Ashley Wilkerson and plans to pursue a major in biology after high school. She was also selected for the Governor's School of Entrepreneurs and the Commonwealth Honors Academy at Murray State University, and chose to attend the Governor’s Scholar Program.

Averie is the daughter of Chris and Wendy Hill and plans to pursue a major in marketing after high school. She was accepted into both GSP and the Commonwealth Honors Academy at Murray State University, but chose to attend the three-week program at MSU. Through her acceptance into the academy, Averie will receive a full-tuition scholarship to Murray State University.

Haley is the daughter of Jonathan and Stacy Shields and plans to pursue a major in biology after high school. As an alternate, she has been placed into a highly competitive pool of potential candidates across the state. 
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Edmonson Voice Report:​
Edmonson County VFW Post 6937 elected a new group of officers last night in Brownsville.

Long serving Post Commander Edwin Vincent (pictured far right) is stepping down after fifteen years of service from a variety of leadership positions.

Incoming Commander is Freeman Ramey, Junior Vice Commander is Ray Durbin, Quartermaster is Gerald Carroll, Second Year Trustee is Ryan Grieb, Surgeon is Robert McCrady, Third Year Trustee is Floyd Houston, and the Chaplin is Randall Wilson. 

Edwin Vincent will become the Judge Advocate, and not pictured is Senior Vice Commander Bobby Burrell. Freeman Ramey, the incoming Commander is a retired Marine Corps Beirut veteran.
 
"The VFW is our nation’s largest organization of combat veterans, chartered by Congress to remember our fallen, take care of the survivors, and do good works in the communities," the VFW said in a released statement. "Here in Edmonson, our Post is known for its work performing veteran burial honors, flag training in the schools, and other patriotic activities.  We meet on the third Monday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Brownsville library."

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Darren Doyle, story:
Miss Ivy Skaggs, a fourth grade student at South Edmonson Elementary, is one of ten national finalists that will compete in the upcoming National Cornbread Festival 4-H Cookoff.

The event is set to take place on Sunday, April 26th at 11:45 in South Pittsburgh, Tennessee. 

Ivy will compete against the other nine contestants with her very own recipe, "Ivy's Kentucky Cornbread." The 4-H Cook-Off is open to all 4th-grade 4-H youth. Finalists compete to take home a $500 first place prize, sponsored by Lodge Cast Iron.

Recipes will be judged by a qualified panel using the following criteria: taste: 1–30 points, creativity: 1–30 points, appropriate use of product: 1–15 points, and ease of preparation: 1–15 points.

The Edmonson County Public Library invites the community to join them for a day of fun, shopping, and family-friendly activities at their Spring Festival Vendor Market on Saturday, April 18 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Attendees can enjoy a free petting zoo and rides, face painting, crafts with ECPL, some character sightings and the opportunity to shop from a wide selection of local vendors and small businesses. In addition, the Edmonson County Cattlemen’s Association will be selling their signature lunches.

Admission to the event is completely free, and all are encouraged to attend.

Event Details:
What: Spring Festival Vendor Market
When: Saturday, April 18, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Edmonson County Public Library
Cost: Free and open to the public

For more information, please contact the library at 270-597-2146 or visit their social media pages for updates.