Edmonson Voice Staff
Local Girl Scout Troop 313 got a little damp last night, but there were no complaints as they met at the Chalybeate Fire Department to watch the Air Evac Helicopter land. 

The medical staff on board spoke with the girls about the daily routines of the job and answered their questions about being on board the helicopter. The rescue workers stressed that hard work, education, and a willingness to help people were some of the things that drove them to do the special job.

Edmonson Voice Staff
Photos submitted by Laura Lucas
The residents in and around Rocky Hill are still enjoying the conveniences of a post office in their own community, after almost 100 years. 

According to Assistant Sales and Service Associate Laura Lucas, it was first a general store in 1915, then became a full service post office in the early 1920's. At some point it was converted into a bank then back to a post office.

The facility's operating hours have recently been reduced due to a decline in business activity over the years. With all the cuts that the Postal Service have made, offices like the one in Rocky Hill are in danger of being shut down completely.

​Mrs. Lucas encourages not only the residents of Rocky Hill to stop by, but everyone in the surrounding area to take advantage of their products and services. 

She said the facility is a full service post office where you can send packages, get money orders, and rent boxes. Six month boxes are available for $25 and one year boxes are $50. They also offer special services like certified and registered mail.

The operating hours are Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, and Saturday 10am-12pm. The office is located at 1793 Rocky Hill Road in "downtown" Rocky Hill, 42163. Call 270-749-3213.

​The Old Woodsman 2nd Annual Trapping Class was held this past Saturday at instructor Ronnie Vincent's house. The mission of the class to ensure that the tradition of trapping is learned and passed down. Along with Vincent, the class was taught by Jerry Spainhoward, Marty Voiers, and Brandon Vincent.

They taught the basics of trap setting, location, baits and lures, as well as how to safely and properly set your traps. The men also taught the laws on taking, as per KY Fish and Wildlife regulations. Over 60 people attended the event. 

"It was great to see everyone come out for the class," said instructor Brandon Vincent. "This is an important tradition that's not taught much anymore. We hope this continues to grow, and we're looking for an even bigger crowd next year."

Come join the Blackhawks for a night of food, fun, and fantastic auction items! There will be face painting, inflatables, games of all kinds, and a delicious Ham Dinner from 5pm-7pm, $6 for adults, $4 for kids 10 and under. You don't want to miss this!

Edmonson Voice Staff
There are few left from the "greatest generation," those that saw the Great Depression and lived through WWII, but the ones still here are some of the toughest, best, and hardest working folks God ever created. Edna Jackson, 99 years old took a ride with her eldest daughter, Marilee Ringley to Chalybeate today to her son-in-law and youngest daughter's house to continue a tradition that she's been a part of for over 50 years, helping with the family sweet corn harvest.

If you've been around the Chalybeate community very long, you know that Wavie and Lynn Skaggs have always had a reputation of growing one of the largest and most successful gardens in Edmonson County, and with a total of 50 people (soon to be 51) in the family, it's easy to see the necessity of a garden so large.

Ms. Jackson, known as "Tiny" to some, and "Granny" to others, has obviously slowed down some over the years, but for someone knocking on the door of 100, it's truly an amazing sight.

"We simply had to make her stop for a minute to rest," said daughter Marilee Ringley. "She won't even hardly slow down long enough to eat a bite." 

Mrs. Ringley, 79, and sister, Lynn, 77, were busy cutting as corn flew off the cobs into large pans while their razor-sharp knives wailed away.

"I hate silking corn," said Ms. Jackson with a smirk. "I'd rather cut if off, but I can't stand in one spot for too long. I can sit in a chair and silk, but I still don't like it none."

The simple fact that's she's physically able to do anything is mind-blowing in itself, much less work several hours doing something that few people under the age 50 even know how to do. When asked why she even does it at all, she replied, "Why, Lynn and Wavie ain't able to do all this by theirselves. It's hard work, putting up corn, but I don't reckon I've got anything else to do."

"Sometimes I'm just tired and I wish I could just go on, because I know where I'm going when I die, but I sure still like being around everybody," she said as she took a small sip of Coke through a straw.

Brothers Wavie and Carlton Skaggs traded jabs at each other as each said they'd shucked more ears than the other, all in good fun, of course. 

Ms. Jackson eventually sat back down and picked up her silking brush again. "Don't guess anybody else is going to do it..." 

As we left, she waved and said, "There's plenty here if you run out of something to do." 

Show your support for a local resident who could use some help. Judy Webb, former deputy jailer, has been diagnosed with breast cancer.  She will need help to pay for travel back and forth for her treatments and medical expenses. 


You can help by purchasing a T Shirt to show your support. The black shirts will feature pink lettering and will say "Team Judy" on the front and "With God, all things are possible" on the back. Prices are $12 for kids sizes up to adult XL and $14 for 2X and up. 


To place an order, call 270-246-2698, or contact coordinator Tammy Vincent Meredith on Facebook.

Chalybeate United Baptist Church will hold their annual homecoming service this coming Sunday, September 20th. There will be no Sunday School; service is scheduled to begin at 10AM with a dinner served on the grounds immediately following. Brother Richard Minton is pastor, everyone is invited.

Holly Springs Missionary Baptist Church will hold their 200th Anniversary Homecoming Service in conjunction with hosting the 122nd Annual Edmonson Association of Missionary Baptists Meeting on Sunday September 20, 2015. 

Service is scheduled to begin at 10AM and Bro. Jeff Burden has been asked to preach. All are welcome to attend.

from Julia Branstetter, Edmonson County Extension Office
Edmonson County was well represented at the Kentucky State Fair in August. The fair hosts 4-H projects from across the state in Cloverville. Cloverville consists of 18 divisions where  4-H'ers can showcase their projects. In order to exhibit a 4-H project in Cloverville,  4-H'ers must first compete in their county and be selected as the grand champion in the class. These grand champions advance to the Kentucky State Fair and are exhibited in Cloverville where they are judged on the Danish System.

One 4-H’er excelled in the Food Division that had 375 entries. Emily Davis of Brownsville, daughter of Matt & Jennifer Davis, competed in Class 848 - Baking powder biscuits. Emily won class champion with her delicious homemade biscuits. Her biscuits then competed against the other class winners. Emily received Reserve Champion in the Foods Division. This is the second highest honor she could receive. 

The Pony Express 4H Horse club members  won several top honors at the National Walking Horse Celebration  in Shelbyville, TN for the Creative Contests.

Check out the info and form below.  The organization is also looking for vendors to set up at the event. The cost will be $25. Contact Dottie Collins (270) 784-4530 or Carey Woocock (270) 791-9791.