Rodger & Darnell Saling recently celebrated 50 years of marriage.

The couple was united in marriage on December 21, 1973. To their union, they were blessed with 3 children, Shawn Saling, Robin Saling, & Scott Saling; 10 grandchildren; Sam, Tyler, McKenzie, Cole, Kaylee, Jack, Jacob, Austin, Blake, & Noah; and one great-grandchild, Audrey.

The couple resides in Bee Spring & plans to celebrate at home with family.

Edmonson Voice Report:
Darrell and Marcia Cassady will celebrate 50 years of marriage on December 29, 2023.

The couple was married on December 29, 1973 in Louisville, KY. They are both retired from the Edmonson County School system, where they collectively served for 57 years.

The Cassadys have 5 children and 14 grandchildren with one more on the way.

They both remain devoted to their churches and enjoy traveling and attending their grandchildren's activities.

They plan to celebrate with a private family gathering.

The couple resides in the Chalybeate community.

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Got Christmas Spirit? You could be named the winner of the 2023 Edmonson County Tourism Merry and Bright Christmas Decor Contest:

Check out the details below:

-Remember to make your decorating post public so we can find it and include the hashtag #merryandbrightecky
-Enter by December 15th:
-Two Categories: Business or Residential

The winning resident of our #merryandbrightecky Christmas 2023 Decor Contest will receive a trophy along with a $50 gift certificate* from the winning business!

Just hashtag #merryandbrightecky and make your FB POST PUBLIC so we can find it! Enter by Friday, December 15th.

*If the nature of the business isn’t conducive to a gift certificate a substitution will be provided.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER ON THE Edmonson County Tourism Commission Facebook Page!

Darren Doyle, story:
Those of us from the Atari generation remember all the hits: Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Combat and more, along with the sensation of quickly leaning right or left to get the joystick to do more than it should. However, there were a few games that required switching out the joystick for a different controller, which was the paddle.

Paddle games included Circus Atari and Demons to Diamonds, among many others, but the most popular were Breakout and then the new and improved Super Breakout. 

I recently discovered that through Google, Breakout can be played right on your phone, and it's really easy to access.

While your typical gamer may not be blown away by anything here, for me, it was a nice trip back to the 80s where my family and I enjoyed lots of fun times.

To access the game on a smart phone, follow these steps:

1. Search "Atari Breakout" on your Google app or from the Google homepage on your phone browser
2. Tap the first link in the search results, which should be the elgooG Google Mirror website (which is from Google)
3. The game will load on the screen

From a phone, you simply use your finger to swipe the paddle at the bottom. It can be a little challenging placing your finger in the right spot so that you can see both the ball and the paddle.

Additionally, before the comments roll in like "what does this have to do with Edmonson County?" or "this isn't news," just relax. This is one of Google's Easter eggs that I discovered this morning that I thought some may enjoy.

I leave you with a bad Atari joke: What do you get when you play too much Atari? The burning asteroids.

On Friday, December 8th, four different individuals were honored by Brownsville VFW Post 6937 with community service awards for their community service.  The awards were presented by Post Commander Edwin Vincent following a catered dinner at the Heritage Center in Brownsville.
 
The Teacher of the Year was presented to South Edmonson Elementary School Guidance Counselor Shannon Lowe.  Shannon was nominated by Post member Ray Durbin who noted that Shannon is a beloved member of the faculty, has earned her Master’s Degree, and volunteers extensively with youth league sports, as well as the 4H.
 

EMT of the Year recipient Anthony Derek Esters, who was nominated by EMS Director Keith Sanders, is a licensed paramedic who volunteers to work additional shifts when needed to ensure that our ambulances are adequately staffed, and also serves as a volunteer firefighter with Kyrock Volunteer Fire Department.
 

Police Officer of the Year was awarded to Austin Meredith, who was nominated by Brownsville Police Chief Jeremy Hodges.  Austin is credited with over 70 narcotics arrests, and is highly visible throughout his shifts, whether providing additional security for High School ball games or participating in traffic enforcement. 

"He is well known in the community and well respected, treating others the way he would like to be treated," a statement from the VFW said. "On the evening of March 30, 2023, Officer Meredith was involved with a criminal pursuit that ranged far and wide across the county in which for thirty-five minutes he was almost run over, shot at to the point of his cruiser becoming inoperable due to gunfire damage, and instead of giving up, he radioed a nearby county deputy to pick him up and together they continued the pursuit, under fire, until its conclusion.  Of note, in 2021, then Deputy Meredith was decorated with the Medal Of Valor in a separate deadly force encounter.  In awarding the certificate, Post Commander Edwin Vincent described Officer Meredith as a 'bulldog'."

 
The VFW Department of Kentucky established this year, a new award simply titled Member of the Year. 

"At our last Post meeting, the membership unanimously voted to award this title to 92 year-old Morris Blanton," the VFW stated. "Morris served in Germany as part of the Army of Occupation following the War.  Morris is an indefatigable member of our Burial Honors detail, participating in literally hundreds of dignified veteran interments.  Morris is also a cheerful participant in virtually every other Post service activity."
 
The VFW also added, "To all of the above honorees, thank you for your accomplishments and your service to our community.  We are proud to have you as friends and neighbors."

Mrs. Amber Priddy's Class:
Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. I have been so great this year. This Christmas, I really want a doll and a scooter! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Dylan Livingston.

Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. I have been good this year! This Christmas, I really want a car! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Keeston Cardwell.

Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. I have been good this year! This Christmas, I really wanta toy unicorn that can shoot out a rainbow from its horn and a toy cat that winds up!  Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Emerson Poynter.

Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. I have been good this year! This Christmas, I really want a red bike!  Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Jack Meiners.

Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. I have been good this year! This Christmas, I really want a dog!  Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Jacey Arnold.

Dear Santa, 
I am 5 years old. I have been good this year! This Christmas, I really want a new cat and a monster truck! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Noah Hansen.

Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. I have been good this year! This Christmas, I really want toy baby lizards! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Avery Hadley.

Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. I have been good this year! This Christmas, I really want a baby doll!  Merry Christmas Santa!
Love, Charlee Cowles.

Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. I have been good this year! This Christmas, I really want some kid tools!  Merry Christmas Santa! Love,  Larry Oberhausen.

Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. I have been so good this year! This Christmas, I really want a remote control spider, a unicorn toy, magic mixie, and LOL fairy!  Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Olivia Vibbert.

Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. I have been good this year. This Christmas, I really want skateboard! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Jakobi Bower.

Dear Santa, I am 5 1/2 years old. I have been good this year! This Christmas, I really want a Wednesday doll! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Penny Jeanne Coleman.

Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. I have been good this year! This Christmas, I really want a Mickey Mouse car and princess shoes! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Molly Taylor.

Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. I have been good this year! This Christmas, I really want a Warriors jersey and basketball!  
Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Carson Johnson.

Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. I have been good this year! This Christmas, I really want a squishmellow and princess shoes!  
Merry Christmas Santa! Love,  Chloe Markle.

Dear Santa, I am 5years old. I have been good this year! This Christmas, I really want a bike! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Easton Dyer.

Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. I have been great this year! This Christmas, I really want a set of Ninja Turtles! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Raylan Vincent.

Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. I have been nice this year! This Christmas, I really want a toy animal zoo! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Brooklyn Basham.

Mrs. Stephanie Bullard's Class:
Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a motorcycle with a track and an airplane! Merry Christmas Santa!
Love, Alyssa.

Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. This Christmas, I really want a toy unicorn! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Olivia.

Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a scooter! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Brier.

Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want superheroes! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Elisha.

Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. This Christmas, I really want a stuffed animal turtle! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Esther.

Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. This Christmas, I really want a police car and a Hulk toy! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Kaizer.

Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a real cat! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Gwenna.

Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want farming toys! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Jimmy.

Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want LOL dolls and Bratz dolls! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Kaeliana.

Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a pony! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Kinley.

Dear Santa, I am 6 years old. This Christmas, I really want Lol dolls! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Maylie.

Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want Five Nights at Freddy toys! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Noah.

Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want Playdoh toys! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Maddie.

Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a dirt bike! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Raylan.

Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a marker board and a doll! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Trinity.

Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. This Christmas, I really want a dirt bike! Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Xander.

Edmonson Voice Report:
Mrs. Lois Willis will celebrate her 105th birthday on Thursday, December 7th. Lois grew up in Chalybeate, the 12th of 15 children born to Adolphus and Mary Alice Kinser. Her parents donated the land for Kinser Cemetery and South Edmonson Elementary School is located on what was once known as the Kinser Farm.

Lois remembers playing in the creek behind Chalybeate United Baptist Church. The family also kept their milk cold in the creek and did their laundry there. Mrs. Willis has outlived all of her siblings and her husband, Harold Willis. She has two sons, Danny and Mike, and lots of nieces and nephews.

She currently resides in Bowling Green, where a private gathering is being planned by her family.

BOWLING GREEN, KY – Today, Arts of Southern Kentucky announced that Color Me Badd, Kid ‘n Play, and Tone Lōc will perform at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 7:30pm as part of the “I Love the 90’s” tour. A “house party” vibe will be in effect when 90’s icons Kid ‘n Play take the stage along with chart-topping soul group Color Me Badd, and “Wild Thing” rapper Tone Lōc. Tickets ($55-$150) go on sale Friday, December 8, and will be available online at www.theskypac.com, by calling (270) 904-1880, or in person at 601 College Street in downtown Bowling Green.

ABOUT COLOR ME BADD – Best known for hit singles “I Want to Sex You Up,” “Adore Mi Amor,” and “All 4 Love,” Color Me Badd has sold more than 12 million records. They have been nominated for multiple Grammy, Soul Train, and American Music Awards.

ABOUT KID ‘n PLAY – Iconic stars of the House Party films, Kid ‘n Play posted a pair of Billboard No. 1 Rap Singles (“Funhouse” and “Ain’t Gonna Hurt Nobody”). They also had their own animated television show and comic book series.

ABOUT TONE LŌC – Tone Lōc’s unmistakable voice has produced a Billboard No. 1 album (Lō-ced After Dark) and two Billboard Top 5 hits. “Wild Thing” reached No. 2 and was twice certified Platinum, and “Funky Cold Medina” reached No. 3 and was certified Platinum. Tone Lōc also appeared on the silver screen with Jim Carrey in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and Al Pacino in Heat.

More information on the “I Love the ‘90s” tour available here.

ABOUT ARTS OF SOUTHERN KENTUCKY - In 2020, with the assistance of the Warren County Fiscal Court and Judge Michael O. Buchanon, Orchestra Kentucky assumed management of the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC). The new organization, which also includes BG Onstage and the Ramsey Theatre Company, is titled Arts of Southern Kentucky, and is led administratively and artistically by Jeffrey Reed. The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center is a premier performing arts venue located in downtown Bowling Green, KY.

The facility includes the Rita and Jim Scott Concert Hall, a 1,700-seat state-of-the-art auditorium; the Goodwin Gallery, the primary art exhibition space; the Renshaw Education Center which houses the Carol Wedge Studio Theater - a flexible 2,600 sq. ft. space for intimate productions and gatherings; several multi-functional rehearsal halls/classrooms; and the Denny and Carol Wedge Children’s Art Gallery.