Alford's Pharmacy has announced that they will be offering free countywide prescription delivery beginning Monday, August 14, 2017. In addition, they're hosting a fun contest that will give you the chance to name their new delivery vehicle. If you're name is chosen, you win a $25 gas card! Check out all the details in the flyer below.

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky., August 10, 2017 – Mammoth Cave National Park will host a rededication of two Great War Monuments 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 30, 2017.  Local veterans’ organizations are assisting with the ceremony.
 
“Two monuments were placed inside Mammoth Cave in the 1920s to honor the soldiers who died in the World War I, or as it was known at the time, the Great War,” said Superintendent Barclay Trimble.  “The horrors of the Great War stunned the world, and the common hope was that there would never be another like it.  The American Legion and American War Mothers selected Mammoth Cave as timeless place to recognize the soldiers who died during that devastating conflict.”
 
On August 30, 1922, as part of the American Legion Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, a monument was placed inside Mammoth Cave to honor the fallen of the Great War.  Inside the monument, thirty-five states each placed a list of the fallen soldiers from their respective states.  In 1929, a second monument was placed by the America War Mothers to also honor the fallen of the Great War. 
 
The monuments were temporarily removed from the park for restoration and are now ready to be returned to their original location in the Rotunda, inside the Historic Entrance of Mammoth Cave.
 
The rededication ceremony will begin at 9:00 a.m. in front of the Visitor Center as the flag is posted for the day.  Then the Barren County High School JROTC will lead the attendees to the Historic Entrance and into the cave.  At the Rotunda, the monuments will be rededicated, and the program will conclude with the playing of “Taps” by the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 20.

Prepare to tease your bangs and feather your mullets, and if you weren't a child of the 80's you have no idea what we're talking about...It's the ECHS Class of 1987 30 Year Reunion! Check out all the details below or click here to see more on our VOICE Community Calendar.

Justice Priddy, age 11, of  Brownsville has won the national title of Miss PreTeen U.S. 

She is the daughter of Jeff & Vonnie Priddy and granddaughter of Charles & Nelda Vincent also of Brownsville. She is in the 6th grade at Edmonson County 5/6 center.

She was crowned July 30, 2017 at the Amerifest U.S. National Pageant held at the Sevierville Convention Center  in Sevierville, Tn. She competed against girls from all over the country in areas of interview, formal wear, and on stage question.  She won a round crown, supreme trophy, monogrammed sash, custom photography session, $1,500 savings bond and a satin/ velvet monogrammed robe.
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Over the next year she will make appearances, volunteer, and work to promote a national platform with the AmeriFest pageants motto "It's More Than Just" a crown.  Priddy won her bid to nationals through the Miss Kentucky Festival Sate Pageant, held each November in Lexington. She was also crowned Miss Pre Teen Allen County at the Allen County Fair and will compete in the County Fair State Pageant in October.

So much fun in one place! The annual NolinFest celebration with music, food, car show, fireworks, and more! Click the flyer to check out more details on their Facebook page.

Darren Doyle story, Scott Lindsey, photos:
The Washington Meredith Masonic Lodge held it's annual award presentations on Friday, August 4, 2017 in Brownsville. The Lodge presented two ECHS graduates with a $500 scholarship each during the ceremony.

Both Alyssa Brooks, daughter of Brad and LuWanda Brooks of Windyville, and Cierra Woodcock, daughter of Jason and Carey Woodcock of Bee Spring accepted the scholarships at the lodge during the family event. 

The Lodge also gave a generous $1000 donation to Santa's Secret Hands during the presentation. The funds were raised during their recent fish fry, held on the square. SSH directors Mark and Lorrie Wardlow accepted the check on behalf of the organization.

The Lodge participates in several local charity causes each year and is currently working on a bicycle donation project for each local elementary school as a reward for perfect attendance.

Edmonson Voice Staff Report: 
Our office was flooded over the last couple of days with everything from "there's a man rolling a huge globe" to "somebody's playing with a giant ball in the road!" Well, no matter what you thought it was, everything was ok, as it was actually a man named Erik Bendl, also known as the "World Guy."

Bendl is from Louisville and he pushes his giant globe along the highways to raise awareness for diabetes. He doesn't meet a stranger and he shares his story with everyone who'll take a moment to listen.

He came through the northern part of the county on Thursday where he stopped at Bee Spring Restaurant to have a meal and from there he headed south towards Smiths Grove where he ended up this morning, stopping at Kyrock Elementary, various places in Brownsville, and Chalybeate Food Mart on Saturday.

Mr. Bendl is attempting to walk to Hopkinsville, over the route of the solar eclipse viewing area. He made many stops and shared dozens of photos of his Edmonson County stops and new friends on his Facebook Page, where you can view by clicking here.  You can also view more photos and videos on his official World Guy Page by clicking here.

Don't miss this great opportunity from Kepple Auction Company on some beautiful property! Nearly 500 acres in six tracts, row crop, timber, creeks, ponds, barns, brick home, and more! Click the flyer for more info.

Edmonson Voice Staff Report:
Landstar System, Inc., a worldwide, asset-light provider of integrated transportation management solutions delivering safe, specialized transportation services, has recognized Terry Hill of Brownsville, Kentucky as a "One Million Mile Safe Driver."

During his career with Landstar as an independent truck owner/operator, Hill has driven over one million consecutive miles without a preventable accident. Hill is one of 124 men and women who make up the 2016 Class of Landstar Million Mile Safe Drivers recently honored at an awards ceremony held earlier this month in Nashville, Tennessee, for their outstanding safety records and professionalism behind the wheel.

On average it takes a business capacity owner (BCO) 10 years to travel a million miles, a distance that would take the typical car driver 67 years to complete. BCO is Landstar’s term for the independent truck owner-operators who provide the company with transportation capacity under exclusive lease arrangements.

“Terry Hill is among the safest and most talented owner-operators in the industry. Brownsville should be very proud of him and this outstanding accomplishment,” said Landstar President and CEO Jim Gattoni.

​In addition to the 124 Million Mile Safe Drivers, Landstar’s Class of 2016 honorees includes 11 new Two Million Mile Safe Drivers, and two new Three Million Milers. The new inductees bring the total number of active Landstar BCOs who have earned the title of Million Mile Safe Driver to 944. Visit www.landstar.com/news for the complete list of Million Mile Safe Drivers. 

Back to School savings is still happening at Mimi's Gift Gallery now through Saturday! Click the flyer to visit Mimi's Facebook page for even more!

You can show your school spirit with brand new ECHS Wildcat and Lady Cat apparel while helping out the Lady Cat Volleyball team. All new original designs by Studio DD Media, these tees, hoodies, and more will let everyone know which team is your favorite! Just print the form below or contact Volleyball Booster Treasurer Tanya Vincent, 270-784-1310.

Edmonson Voice Staff Report:
Ten middle school science teachers from eight states across the country, including Edmonson County resident Jay Hollis who currently teaches at Bowling Green Jr. High, have participated in the prestigious National STEM Scholar Program, a unique professional development and networking program to provide advanced training for the teachers of aspiring middle school scientists nationwide.

In 2016, the National Stem Cell Foundation partnered with the The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky at Western Kentucky University to fund competitive scholarships for science teachers motivating students at the tipping point of life-long science interest – middle school. By “training the trainers,” the program seeks to inspire the next generation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) innovators and pioneers. 

The 2017 National STEM Scholar class was hosted by The Gatton Academy from June 4 - 10, 2017 at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This year’s National STEM Scholars were selected from applicants in 25 states and included:
 
·         Suzanne Banas, Miami, Florida - South Miami Middle Community School
·         Kiki Contreras, Shoreline, Washington – The Evergreen School
·         Katie Donlin, Byron, Minnesota – Byron Middle School
·         Angela Gospodarek, Gorham, Maine – Gorham Middle School
·         Jay Hollis, Bowling Green, Kentucky – Bowling Green Junior High School
·         John Lui, Dousman, Wisconsin - Kettle Moraine Middle School
·         Emily McKernan, Brushton, New York - Brushton-Moira Central School
·         Valerie Pumala, Cameron, Wisconsin - Cameron Middle School
·         Donna Shartzer, Harned, Kentucky - Breckinridge County Middle School
·         Dana Young, Hightstown, New Jersey - Melvin H. Kreps Middle School
 
According to Dr. Paula Grisanti, National Stem Cell Foundation Chairman, “The STEM Scholar program directly influences middle school science teachers who will interact with students and colleagues for many years to come. Building excitement and opportunity insight for children in this age group has been shown to significantly impact ongoing STEM interest and engagement. Research shows that children in middle school who become excited about science are the ones who will pursue STEM courses in high school and major in STEM subjects at the college level. Focusing our efforts and resources on reaching this influential group of teachers will bear fruit now and into the future.”
 
Grisanti added, “The National STEM Scholar experience fosters new ideas and approaches to teaching, expands the experience through peer-to-peer education in the Scholar's home environment, provides a national network of colleagues for career-long interaction and creates access to thought leaders who participate in the program and choose to stay engaged. From its first year, we have seen the potential influence and scale of this collaboration.”

​Dr. Julia Link Roberts, Executive Director of The Gatton Academy, commented, “This partnership will accrue benefits for the National STEM Scholars, the middle school teachers with whom they collaborate and the classrooms of middle school students with whom they engage. The National STEM Scholars Program is an excellent way for teachers to learn new strategies for reaching and encouraging student interest and ongoing enthusiasm for math and science.”
 
During the week-long program, National STEM Scholars engage in hands-on, minds-on science activities; connect with speakers and thought leaders in STEM education; train with skilled science educators and develop a creative Challenge Project for classroom implementation. Each Scholar receives a Chromebook to facilitate ongoing collaboration and a generous stipend for Challenge Project supplies and materials. Mentoring is provided throughout the year by Gatton Academy faculty.
 
In addition, National STEM Scholars will share midpoint progress with their colleagues while attending the National Science Teacher Association (NSTA) annual March conference. The 2018 NSTA conference will be held March 15-18 in Atlanta.
 
All expenses, including travel costs, materials, mentoring and Challenge Project supplies are covered by a grant from the National Stem Cell Foundation. The National STEM Scholars Program is in its second year of a five-year grant provided by the National Stem Cell Foundation.

"I was extremely honored to be selected as a National Stem Cell Foundation Scholar, said Hollis. "The STEM specific training will help provide opportunities to teach my students science in a creative and innovative way.   The grant will help offer new avenues in bringing new science technology and practices into the classroom, making science real and relevant to the students."

Jay currently teaches Biology at Bowling Green High School in the Freshman LEAD Academy.   A 1992 ECHS graduate, he also graduated from WKU in 1996 with a BS in Chemistry, from WKU in 2014 with a BS in Middle Grades Science Education, and from the University of the Cumberlands in 2016 with a Master's of Education as Teacher Leader.   He currently resides in Edmonson County near the Windyville Community with his wife and children.