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This buck’s for you: Vax MARION BEER MONEY FAQs Revenue from the sale of al- coholic beverages in the City of Marion continues on an Requiring members of a certain population to be uptick. The City first began vaccinated is not a novel allowing legal alcohol sales in idea.Etc. It has been going on August 2019 and sales have since the 1800s and al- steadily grown, peaking in though the United States January of this year with Mar- has not made COVID-19 ion earning almost $9,000 in vaccine mandatory, it ap- revenue from its five-percent pears to be inching ever closer to some type of broad tax on booze and liquor li- requirement censes purchased by retailers. to fight a In May, Marion collected p a n d e m i c $6,455 in taxes on booze. In that contin- June, the figure was $6,209 ues ravaging and it was $6,205 in July. the country. Since Marion began collect- The U.S. govern- ing taxes on the sale of alco- ment's top hol, it has collected $128,643. infectious Since January, it has taken in disease ex- $44,365. That is about pert, Dr. Keller $4,000 more than over the Anthony same seven-month period in Fauci, said 2020. last week- end that he Gov. orders masks Sorority wants gazebo & memorial to is hopeful the Food By Chris Evans, Press Editor and Drug Gov. Andy Beshear said remain undisturbed by new justice center Adminis- At The Press Tuesday that masks will be ith its legacy project to the community in tration will Online, listen required in schools. Read jeopardy of being razed alongside the current give full more on page 5 about how approval to our half- that will affect back-to-school courthouse, Zeta Alpha sorority is digging its to the hour podcast W coron- interview with plans in the Crittenden County toes into the ground and is – for now at least – un- local pharma- School District. avirus willing to budge on demands that the downtown vaccine by cist Mike Willingham files to gazebo be left alone. month's Keller, which end and A new $12 million Crittenden County Jus- gazebo. includes more spend campaign funds predicts of his insight tice Center is on the drawing board and con- “It was meant to be a gift to the community. the poten- struction plans are ramping up for sometime We built it and meant for the county to care and thoughts tial move about the Dale Willingham has filed a in late 2022 or 2023. The local woman’s group of it,” she said. will spur a COVID-19 vac- Statement of Spending Intent says its landmark on the courthouse lawn is Over the years, the women’s group has wave of a sacred piece of ground with memorial paver dwindled in size. It’s down to eight members cines. with the Kentucky Registry of vaccine stones surrounding it on all sides. The group now, and most of them are aging, Gilbert said. mandates Election Finance. Although it’s raised about $40,000 in 1998 to build the “We’re just abo ut too old to be maintaining too early to formally file for in the private sector as well gazebo – a replica of another one that sat on it all the time, but we plant flowers and try to as at schools and universi- candidacy in the 2022 Primary the courth ouse square early in the 20th cen- keep it up,” she added. ties. Election, Willingham has taken tury. Zeta Alpha sold the memorial bricks to County officials who are involved with the As of now, the FDA has initial steps to become a can- memorialize individuals, families, groups, Project Development Board, an ad hoc group only didate. It appears he will seek churches and former county schools. Hun- established to oversee construction plans of Johnson vaccines, but the dreds purchased them at costs ranging from the new justice center, say it’s going to be a election to the Fifth Magiste- agency is expected to soon $40 to $75. The group still takes orders for real challenge to save the gazebo and the give full approval to Pfizer. rial District where Greg Rush- new memorial pavers and installs them about bricks, as they are now. The committee met ing is the Republican President Joe Biden has once a year. last week and continued discussions about stated that the United incumbent. Willingham is also “I have orders now, but don’t know what to options for the gazebo, among other plans for States government will not registered with the GOP. Will- do with them until this is straightened out,” the new courthouse. A meeting specifically mandate vaccinations be- ingham is a former Chicago said Sandy Gilbert, a longtime member of aimed at discussing options for the gazebo yond the federal workforce, area policeman who has been Zeta Alpha and its current president. and memorial bricks will be held from 3-4 but he is increasingly urg- She was among the group’s leaders more ing state and local govern- a landowner here for 30-plus than 20 years ago when it paid to build the See GAZEBO/page 9 years. He retired in 2014 and ments and private moved to Crittenden County businesses to consider such mandates. Fauci, who is full time, where he is a part- President Joe Biden's chief time outdoors outfitter and a medical adviser, said "man- certified firearms instructor. City moves to foreclose on dates at the local level need UPCOMING MEETINGS to be done" to help curb the spread of the virus. Crittenden County re- •Marion City Council will seven blighted properties mains among the least vac- meet at 5 p.m., Monday, Aug. cinated communities in 16 at city hall. Kentucky. According to in- •Marion Tourism, Recre- STAFF REPORT formation tracked by public ation and Convention Bureau The City of Marion has taken legal action health officials, just 27.5 will meet at 8:30 a.m., Tues- against seven local property owners with the percent of the county’s pop- ulation has been fully inoc- day, Aug. 17, 2021 at Marion intention of cleaning up blighted properties. ulated against the Welcome Center. All of the homes are currently unoccupied, according to city officials. They are located at coronavirus. Nationwide, •Crittenden County Fiscal 312 Fords Ferry Road, 216 South Weldon, more than 70 percent of the Court will meet at 8:30 a.m., 423 West Elm Street, 505 West Bellville country’s population that Thursday, Aug. 19 at the Street, 504 West Elm Street, 119 Shady Lane qualifies for the vaccine has courthouse. and 230 Jarvis Street. Six of the seven are received at least one shot. •Crittenden County Board owned by Crittenden County residents. One Reluctance to get the vaccine is based on a variety of Education will meet in spe- is owned by an individual from Madisonville. of factors, according to indi- cial session at 5:30 p.m., Over the past couple of weeks, the city has filed liens against each of those properties and viduals The Press has spo- Thursday, Aug. 26 at Rocket formal notices of foreclosure. The lawsuits ken with over the past few Arena. A public hearing about were filed due to delinquent taxes and the weeks. While individuals are the school district’s proposed city’s contention that it has labor, equipment This home on West Elm Street is one of seven questioning whether they tax rates will be held at 5 p.m. and material expenses tied up in those prop- currently facing legal action by the city. need the shot, parents are erties. Despite warnings from the Marion struggling even more about tween $191 and $489 having municipal em- The Code Enforcement officer and the threat of whether to vaccinate their ployees abate nuisances such as weeds, trees fines, property owners have consistently failed children. or tall grass at the homes. Crittenden Press to bring those city lots and homes up to ac- Mike Keller, a pharmacist USPS 138-260 / Marion, Ky. Six of the seven properties are listed among ceptable standards, said Marion City Admin- and parent of four children, city property tax delinquencies, some dating istrator Adam Ledford. So, the city went in says he is confident in the back to 2006. and did what it could to clean up the proper- vaccines that are currently So, the city is moving to foreclose on the ties. available. properties and force their sale at public auc- ©2021, The Crittenden Press Inc. Those efforts were temporary, of course, as “Whether to get it is a tion. The contents of this newspaper, most are already overgrown again much to personal decision,” he said. “The objective is to get these properties into including stories and advertising, are protected the annoyance of neighbors. “But, I would recommend by U.S. copyright laws. According to legal records, the city spent be- See CITY/page 9 See VACCINE/page 3 2 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, August 12, 2021

at 10 a.m., Saturday, Services were Sat- erations in the Pacific. Aug. 14 at Boyd Fu- urday, Aug. 7 at Gil- He performed support Hudson neral Directors with bert Funeral Home Haney operations in Opera- Alexander James Bro. Leroy Driver, Bro. with burial in Deer William Franklin tion Iraqi Freedom and Hudson, 14, of Marion, Haney, 47, died Wed- Harold Rittenbery and Creek Cemetery.! Operation Enduring Lamb died Monday, Aug. 2, Frank Lucas officiat- Memorial contrib- nesday, July 28, 2021. Freedom. After retiring 2021 in Paducah as He was born June 21, Delores Marie Lamb, ing.! Burial will follow utions for the family from the Air Force, he 71, of Marion, died the result of an auto- in New Union (Ditney) may be made at First 1974 in spent 12 years as a mobile accident. Salem and Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021 Cemetery near Lola.! United Bank. maintenance techni- at her home.!! Hudson would have Friends may visit attended cian and mentor at Surviving are her begun his freshman from 5-8 p.m., Friday, Crittenden Roche Diabetes Care husband of 27 years, year at Crittenden Aug. 13 at Boyd Fu- Easley High Incorporated in Indian- James "Jimmy" Lamb; County High School neral Directors and Casey Owen Easley, School. apolis, Ind. three daughters, Che- this fall. He enjoyed Cremation Services. 47, of Marion, died He Surviving are his rie Belt, Rachel (Rene') playing video games on Paid obituary Sunday, joined the wife of 31 years, Jen- Gotiear and Melissa his Xbox and assem- Aug. 8, United nifer; a daughter, Ken- Haverstick; a son, Mi- bling model cars. He 2021 at States Air zie (Dane) Stanfield; a chael Lamb; 10 grand- attended Harvest Knight Baptist Force in son, Barkley (Kim) children; 22 House Church and Eddie Joe Knight, Health Pa- 1993. He Haney; three grand- great-grandchildren; Marion Baptist 44, of Marion, died ducah. earned the sons, Christopher and three sisters, Helen Church. Monday, Aug. 2, 2021 She was rank of Tech- Blake Stanfield, and Thomas, Betty Walker Surviving are his in Paducah.! He was a born May nical Ser- Cole Haney; and two and Shirley Mitchell; father and mother, member of Harvest 5, 1974 to geant as an sisters, Laura Pack and a brother, Ricky Victor Booth and Vic- House Church. Ralph and Aviation and Latoya Story. Sutton. toria Hudson of Mar- Surviving are his Linda Tra- Electrician He was preceded in She was preceded in ion; a brother, Andrew parents, Rebecca and vis Owen in Hender- on F-15, C-5, death by his mother, death by her parents, Booth of Marion; a Robert McDowell of son. She served as an and C-17 aircraft. He Frankie Haney (As- Roscoe and Lucille grandmother, Delores Marion; five sisters, elder at Cumberland was stationed at Nellis bridge); and father, Hargrove Sutton; a Jean Noble of West Ranetta McDowell, Ra- Presbyterian Church in Air Force Base Nevada, Franklin Haney. son, Jimmie Trail Jr.; Liberty; a grandfather, Shawna Tinsley and Sturgis, was active in Mildenhall Air Base Services were Friday, three brothers, Robert Victor Hudson of Hard- RaKara Allen, all of Relay for Life, and led United Kingdom and Aug. 6 at Randall & Sutton, Henry Sutton shell; and several Marion, Stephanie many prayer groups. Elmendorf Air Force Roberts Fishers Mortu- and Jimmy Boy Sut- aunts and uncles. Carter of Paducah and She was a receptionist Base Alaska. He de- ary. Burial was at Fort ton; and three sisters, He was preceded in Crystal Baxley of in the physical therapy ployed to Osan Air Richardson National Peggy Gibson, Melinda death by a grand- South Carolina; two department at Crit- Base the Republic of Cemetery in Anchor- Robertson and Mary mother, Zola May Tay- brothers, Rob McDow- tenden Community South Korea and Thai- age, Alaska. Lou Council. lor. ell of South Carolina Hospital. She enjoyed land in support of op- Services were Tues- Funeral services and Tim McDowell of reading the Bible and day, Aug. 10 at Gilbert were Friday, Aug. 6 at Nevada; and several spending lots of time Funeral Home with bu- Myers Funeral Home nephews, nieces, with Jesus. She was a Senior Menu rial in Rosebud Ceme- with Bro. Daniel Orten aunts, uncles and 1992 graduate of Crit- officiating. cousins. tery.! tenden County High Citizens Center, lo- cole slaw, cornbread and Memorial contrib- He was preceded in School. cated on North Walker pineapple delight. utions may be made to death by his great- Surviving are her Street, is open from 8 Monday, Aug. 23: Graham Farmers Bank and grandparents, Dorothy husband of 27 years, a.m. until 2 p.m., Mon- Sloppy Joe on wheat Floyd Glen Graham, Trust, Co., 201 S. Main and George Metcalf; Woody Easley of Mar- day through Friday. bun, hashbrown casse- 64, of Burna, died St., Marion, KY and grandparents, ion; a daughter, Sadie Ladies exercise with role, baked pork ‘n Wednesday, Aug. 4, 42064. Charles and Ruth Easley and fiance Full Body Fitness Studio beans, baked apples with 2021 at Knight. Adam Sanders of Mar- is held at 9:30 a.m., each raisins. Mercy Services were Mon- ion; a son, Lathen Eas- Health Mullins day, Aug. 9 at Gilbert Monday, and Bingo is Tuesday, Aug. 24: ley of Marion; her held every Wednesday Baked Italian chicken, Lourdes in Delores Evelyn Mul- Funeral Home with bu- mother, Linda Kay Tra- and Friday at 11 a.m. mashed potatoes, white Paducah. lins, 72, of Salem, rial in Crowell Ceme- vis Owen of Marion; a The menu for the next gravy, peas and carrots, Graham passed from this life tery.! brother, Duke (Angie) wee7 days includes the banana pudding and was born Wednes- Memorial contrib- Owen of Marion; and following: whole grain biscuit. Sept. 26, day, Aug. utions may be made to nieces and nephews. Thursday, Aug. 19: Wednesday, Aug. 25: 1956 to 4, 2021 at Crittenden County She was preceded in Beef pot roast, mashed Lasagna, buttered broc- Floyd Eu- Livingston FFA. death by her father, potatoes with brown coli, garlic breadstick gene and Hospital Ralph Owen; her gravy, squash casserole, and Jell-O fruit salad. Shirley Portenberry and grandparents, Carl and wheat roll and peach For more information, Graham in St. Louis, Health- Young Virginia Travis and cobbler. contact director Jenny Mo.! care Serv- Linda Young, 54, of J.W. and Margaret He was employed by ices. Marion, died Monday, Owen. Friday, Aug. 20: Beef Sosh at (270) 965-5229. Miles Propane as a de- Mullins Aug. 2, 2021 in Padu- Services will be at 3 stew with brown rice, livery driver for several was born cah.! She was a p.m., Thursday, Aug. years.! He previously to Thomas and Nora member of Harvest 12 at Cumberland was employed 18 years (Gilland) McFalls May House Church. Presbyterian Church in by Allwood Manufac- 5, 1949.! She enjoyed Surviving are a son, Sturgis. Rev. Victor turing.! He was a Sun- slushes, sweet tea and Texas Young; a grand- and Samantha Hassel day school teacher for her iPad. In previous son, Corbin Young; and Rev. Terra Sisco several years and at- years, she had worked and a brother, Junior will officiate. Burial tended New Life Pente- as a manager at the Autry. will be in Bells Mines costal Church in Pantry in Salem and She died with her Cemetery in Crittenden Burna.! was a member of Mara- daughter, Monica Jew- County. Visitation is Surviving are his natha Baptist Church. ell, and was preceded from 12-3 p.m., Thurs- wife of 43 years, Family was her priority by her parents, Con- day at the church. Theresa Graham of and very dear to her.! ward Jewell and San- Online condolences Burna; three daugh- Surviving are her dra Autry. can be made at ters, Sarah Graham of husband of 55 years, Services were Sat- www.whitsellfuneral- Burna, Heather (Alan) Solomon Mullins of urday, Aug. 7 at Gil- home.com Sanson of Richmond Salem; a daughter, bert Funeral Home and Amy (Chris) Norma (Jim) Ramage with burial in Deer Franklin of Cosby, of Salem; a son, Creek Cemetery.! Tenn.; two grandchil- Tommy Mullins of Memorial contrib- dren, Madison and Burna; three sisters, utions for the family Ethan Sanson; and a Pat (Harold) Rittenbery may be made at First sister, Stella Waller of of Burna, Phyllis United Bank. Wilderness, Mo. (Frank) Lucus of Tay- He was preceded in lor, Mich., and Hazel death by a sister, Betty Sizemore of Ypsilanti, Jewell Johnson; and his par- Mich.; 10 grandchil- Monica Jewell, 23, of ents. dren; and nine great- Marion died Monday, Services were Sun- grandchildren. Aug. 2, 2021 in Padu- day, Aug. 8 in the She was preceded in cah.! She was a chapel of Boyd Funeral death by a daughter, member of Harvest Directors and Crema- Shelly Marie Curnel; a House Church. tion Services with Rev. son, Christopher Paul Surviving are her two Tim Sprouse and Rev. Mullins; two brothers, brothers, Texas Young Tim Fouts officiating. Willard McFalls and and Terry Jewell; and Burial was in Loveless Ricky McFalls; and her her father, Michael Chapel Cemetery. parents. Jewell. Funeral services are She died with her mother, Linda Young. CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, August 12, 2021 3 School district developing FIVE-COUNTY AREA Most info in this graphic current as of Aug. 5. *Updates with Aug. 10 data. Confirmed Currently in Currently Recovered plan for COVID relief funds County Cases Ever Home Isolation Hospitalized Cases Deaths Caldwell 1,388 67 3 1,286 32 Crittenden 827 43 4 756 24 STAFF REPORT spent on sanitation and but School Superintend- The public was invited various purchases re- ent Vince Clark had re- Livingston 972 26 4 919 23 last week to share opin- lated to combatting the sponse data from a Lyon 1,664 26 1 1,615 22 ions on how best to use spread of the virus. district-wide survey Trigg 1,398 50 0 1,332 16 Crittenden County ESSER 2 funds totaling gauging parental opinion Total 6,249 212 12 5,908 117 School District’s $4.1 $1.9 million are intended for the best use of the Source: Pennyrile District Health Department million in federal funds to be spent on recovering ESSER funds. approved through the lost learning caused by The top priority ac- third round of Elemen- the pandemic, and are cording to 274 respon- tary and Secondary being used to hire addi- dents was instructional School Emergency Relief tional employees for re- resources, Clark said. (ESSER III) funding from mediation, among other Other options presented the American Rescue things. in the survey were facili- Although not reflected in figures tion by public health officials, who are Plan Act (ARPA). COVID numbers cool over weekend The process for receiv- ties, technology, school above, which are provided by the Ken- once again overwhelmed with contract The third round of ing all ESSER funds is safety and transporta- tucky Department of Public Health, tracing responsibilities. funds approved as a re- the same, according to tion. Crittenden County has had its 26th Last week, on Wednesday and sult of COVID-19 will be the Kentucky Depart- Clark said the board COVID-related death. Thursday alone there were 18 new available for use through ment of Education. Dis- anticipates spending A middle-aged mother of two is the cases here and those were largely mid- September 2024, accord- tricts submit signed about half of the $4.1 latest victim. Crittenden County’s dle-aged individuals, a majority of ing to information from assurances and spend- ESSER III funds on death rate of known virus carriers has them women. the Kentucky Depart- ing plans and are reim- safety and technology reached 3.1 percent. Local leaders are encouraging people ment of Education. bursed for allowable and the other $2 million Thirty-three cases of COVID-19 were to get vaccinated if they have not. Crit- Crittenden County was expenses. on improvements to the reported in Crittenden County over a tenden remains among the least inoc- approved $413,185 in No one from the public middle school and exist- seven-day period that ended last ulated communities in the state at ESSER 1 funds last came to the July 27 ing high school. Thursday. That is the most in a week’s under 27 percent of its population. school year, which was hearing to share ideas, time since last winter. However, there Members of the U.S. military would were no new cases reported over the be required to have the COVID-19 vac- weekend or early this week. Perhaps cine beginning Sept. 15, under a plan the virus is slowing down, but it’s most announced by the Pentagon early this likely due to a backlog in data collec- week. tremendous amount of of adults in the United data out there,” Keller States get sick from dis- Continued from page 1 said. He speculates that eases that could be pre- VACCINEit.” the vast amount of data vented by vaccines, say Keller and partners is one reason the FDA public health officials. own and operate phar- has been slow to give Some people are hospi- macies in three western final approval to the vac- talized, and some even Kentucky counties. For cines. Going through die. People with diabetes obvious reasons, he has that voluminous amount (both type 1 and type 2) closely tracked the vac- of information takes are at higher risk for se- cines, their efficacy and time. rious problems from cer- side effects. His teenage “It’s tain vaccine-preventable son recently got the vac- my un- diseases. Getting vacci- cine and he believes the derstand- nated is an important risks posed by the virus ing that step in staying healthy, outweigh potential side- 90 per- the Kentucky Depart- effects of inoculation. He cent of ment of Public Health thinks parents are per- the peo- said last week in a state- haps a bit reluctant to ple who ment recognizing Na- have their children im- are get- tional Vaccine Awareness ting Month. munized because, so far, Cook young people rarely have COVID Vaccine side effects shown serious conse- now are unvaccinated are usually mild and go quences even if they test people,” Keller said. away on their own. Se- positive for the virus. Vaccinated people vere side effects are very But when you get who are contracting the rare, Keller said. right down to it, “Nobody virus are far less likely to “When you look at the wants to get a shot,” need intensive care, he benefit versus risk, the Keller said. added. disease is much more He says there is no Charles Cook, a Mar- risky than the vaccine data to support fears ion native with 25 years is,” Keller said, pointing that the vaccine could experience in the phar- out that side effects have create fertility issues. maceutical industry, been largely mild and There were more than says he and his wife have very short-term in most 125,000 pregnant decided to vaccinate people. healthcare workers who their teenage girls. Your local healthcare were among the first re- “I have researched it provider or the Pennyrile cipients of the vaccine and feel comfortable with District Health Depart- last winter. So far, nei- it,” he said. ment in your community ther the mother nor child There is only one vac- can recommend the right has shown safety con- cine currently approved vaccine for you or your cerns. for children age 12-17 child. You can contact “Women who are preg- and that’s the one pro- the Crittenden County nant are at increased duced by Pfizer. Health Department at risk from the virus, and “The virus keeps 270-965-5215. It is GETT YOUR we do have data to sup- changing and I certainly closed on Thursdays. port that,” Keller said. don’t want one of the The Livingston County He said the vaccine variants to attack kids Health Department is has been studied as well hard and catch us all by closed Mondays and as any in history because surprise, I think it will Wednesdays. 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HannahFair Bell, the 19-year-oldPageants daughter of Jennifer and Nick Bell of Marion, was crowned Miss Critten- den County at the Lions Club Fair Pageant last weekend. She is pictured at top left with her court, which includes (from left) Callie Dempsey, fourth runnerup; Callie Brown, third runnerup; Bell, Mag- gie Blazina, second runnerup; and Shea Martin, first runnerup. Brown was also awarded the Brent Croft Humanitarian Award. Pictured above is Shelby Belt who was crowned Miss Teen Critten- den County. In the photo at far left are Miss Pre- Teen pageant winners (from left) Dally Millikan, third runnerup; Sydney Keller, first runnerup; Miss PreTeen Caroline Martin and Braelyn Merrill, sec- ond runnerup. At immediate left is Kathleen Robin- son, winner of the Lady of Crittenden County pageant.

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Crittenden County Lions Club wrapped up its 48th fair last weekend with huge enduro and demolitiion derby events at the fairgrounds. It also hon- ored some of its members whose contributions are vitial to orchestrating what has built into a week’s long summertime event that draws thousands to the fairgrounds. Pictured are (clockwises from top left) fair exhibitor pre- mium winners (front from left) Callie Rich, Aliza Maraman, Caroline Martin, Katrina Scott, Beau Maraman, Grace Vinson, Tessa Potter, (back) Emme Lynch, Maddie Travis and Paul Combs; Raylee Belt received the Lions Club’s first ever $500 scholarship which was presented by Lions Club mem- ber Natalie Parish; Shelby Belt paid $250 at the 4-H ham auction, which was conducted by local entertainer Cutter Singleton and Maddie Travis; Belt and his Jared were named Lions of the Year for 2021 presented by Lions Club President Ronnie Heady, whose wife Tammy was presented the Lions Club Citizen of the Year award for 2020 and Mike Byford was presented Lion of the Year for 2020 (the 2020 awards were not distributed in person last year due to the pandemic); and the families of Virgil Cook and Jack Voss ac- cepted posthumous recognition by the Crittenden County Agriculture Lead- ership Hall of Fame. Their familes are (from left) Chris Cook, Linda Cook, Caroline Cook, presenter Maggie Blazina, Charles Cook and Ashleigh Cook; and Allison Voss Shepherd, Blazina and Michelle Voss Minton. Cook and Voss were the first individuals inducted into the new hall of fame. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, August 12, 2021 5

MARION POLICE activity report Fredonia Data below provided by Marion Police Department compare police activity for the month of July 2021 to the same month in 2020. The chart also includes the previous month’s totals, Veterans year-to-date police activity totals and a five-year monthly average. Memorial JULY JULY JUNE 2021 5 YEAR Pictured is the circu - CATEGORY 2020 2021 YR TOTAL AVG. 2021 lar area with a side - Miles driven/patrolled 3 , 9 8 3 3 , 5 8 4 3 , 9 8 3 1 9,478.7 3,895.7 walk ring and Criminal investigations 1 3 9 1 3 77.0 15.4 walkway. Memorial Domestics 1 2 9 1 2 53.9 10.8 bricks can be pur - Felony Arrests 7 1 7 33.4 6.7 chased to display in - Misdemeanor arrests 1 6 5 1 6 48.8 9.8 side the circle. Non-criminal arrests 6 5 6 37.7 7.5 MPD 270.965.3500 DUI arrests 0 1 0 5.1 1.0 Police Chief Criminal summons served 8 0 8 12.5 2.5 Ray O’Neal Traffic citations 2 2 1 9 2 2 107.7 21.5 Asst. Chief Other citations 24 9 24 57.9 11.6 Bobby West Traffic warnings 4 1 4 7.5 1.5 On Facebook Memorial bricks ordered by Oct. 1 Parking tickets 1 1 1 1.1 0.2 Traffic accidents Marion Police 4 7 4 34.9 7.0 Department Security checks/alarms 3 9 5 0 3 9 330.2 66.0 Marion-KY BwY PiAlMl FbAUeGH N set for opening cerThee mgoal ois nto hy ave the Calls for service 1 8 5 1 6 7 1 8 5 1 ,181.2 236.2 SPECIAL TO THE PRESS first phase of the memo - Our military veterans rial completed by Vet - deserve recognition for eran’s Day 2021. In order the service they have ren - for your brick to be in dered to our country to place at the unveiling preserve and protect our ceremony, your order freedom during times of must by placed by Oct. 1. war and times of peace. Contact a member of One of the most recent the Veterans Memorial endeavors to honor veter - Committee if you need ans from our area is now further information or underway in Fredonia. have questions. Commit - Together with assis - tee members are Todd tance of the City of Fre - Phelps, Denny Brasher, donia, the Fredonia Glen Keel, Rodney Paris, Valley Heritage Society Driveway at entrance of pus as students were headed back to Brenda Fraliex, Linda and Fredonia American the memorial. class. Bennett, Presley Lamm 10 YEARS AGO n Legion Post 103 are and Pam Faughn. Jeremy Shoulders won the club cham - sponsoring a project to This will be a wonder - August 12, 2011 pionship at Marion Country Club with two Coppertop BBQ, Coon n create the Fredonia Val - Dog Inn and Feagan’s ful addition to the com - Marion Police collected $645 in coun - one-over-par rounds of 73. Jason Lacy ley Veterans Memorial, a Furniture. A printable munity and the county. terfeit money from Marion businesses. A and Ryan Perry were close behind in sec - memorial park for veter - version is also available There is no more worthy rash of counterfeit bills was found at local ond- and third-place, respectively. ans and others. n on the Facebook group project than to honor merchants. The fake cash was described The Livingston County Board of Educa - The first phase of the page entitled “Fredonia those who have bravely as feeling real, and in some cases used at tion approved the sale of Hampton Ele - project will consist of a Valley Veterans Memo - served our county in the local stores unknowingly. large monument sur - military and those first n mentary. The school opened in the 1890s. rial.” Email pam - Two Madisonville teenagers were in - Upon its closure, students were moved to rounded by a pad with [email protected] to have a responders and correc - engraved bricks featuring jured when their vehicle crashed into the North Livingston Elementary. form sent to you. Cost is tional officers who work names of individual vet - front of the Dycusburg Grocery store after $50, which can be sent to serve and protect us erans. There wilI be a along with form to Fredo - each day. The bravery of the vehicle failed to negotiate the sharp 50 YEARS AGO second phase later, con - curve where Ky. 295 turns into Ky. 70 nia Valley Heritage Soci - our veterans through sisting of two other areas time is unimaginable and alongside the Cumberland River. ety, P.O. Box 256, n August 11, 1971 of the park which will incomparable. We owe Dr. Jonathan Maddox joined the staff of n Fredonia, KY 42411. An Illinois Central train derailed near honor or memorialize Veterans do not have to them a debt of gratitude Family Practice Clinic. n the Mexico community, spilling logs and first responders such as be from the Fredonia Val - that is hard to put into Local farmers were hopeful that the debris and closing the Ky. 70 for several police, firemen, EMTs, ley, and they can be from mere words. sale of Kentuckiana Livestock Market hours. etc., and correctional of - n any time period through would result in the re-opening of the Mar - Marion Church of God, led by pastor ficers. our country’s history. Pam Faughn, who au - ion facility. Until the sale, the livestock Lucy Tedrick, was under construction on The Fredonia Valley Donations without a thored this article, is presi - Veterans Memorial will market had been closed since October Fords Ferry Road. brick are also being ac - dent of the Fredonia Valley 2010. n be located on a lot in cepted. Heritage Society. Advanced registration for students en - downtown Fredonia do - tering Crittenden County High School was nated by Todd and Karen underway. Principal was Lorenza Davis. Phelps. Dray Heaton Classes were set to begin Aug. 23. 25 YEARS AGO n began work at the site Marion Pee Wee League baseball July 14 by leveling the August 15, 1996 champions included Benny Hamilton, lot, installing an entrance n driveway and parking lot, Gov. Beshear orders A three percent tax on overnight lodging Glenn Fox, Stewart Whitt, Randy Hamil - and constructing a large in Crittenden County cleared its first hur - ton, Damon Holliman, David Hodges, David Cruce, Jeff Nall, Billy Hamilton and sidewalk ring within dle when it was approved by the Critten - which the memorial masks in KY schools; den County Fiscal Court. The taxing Monty McMican. The team was coached by Bob Woodward and Bobby Fox. bricks will be placed. district was created in 1987 but had not n A beautiful large gran - More than 200 youth participated in 4-H been actively pursued. The ordinance ite monument has been local district to respond passed later that year. projects, judged in categories of foods, ordered from Henry and n A new band room was under construc - clothing and home furnishings. Nancy Mc - Henry Monuments to be Master scored highest in foods, Debbie with new plan by Friday tion at Crittenden County High School, installed at the back of Gov. Andy Beshear This move is creating a little chaos on the school cam - Boone in clothing and Saburina McKinney the circular pad. A flag on Tuesday issued an supported in home furnishings. and flag pole will be do - executive order that will by medical nated by Woodmen of the require masks in Ken - organiza - World through Represen - tucky schools. tions, local tative Craig Smiley. The Crittenden County health de - project received a Morgan School Superintendent partment Foundation Grant for the Vince Clark said Tues - leaders, Clark project, and organizers day that the local dis - businesses Board of Ed will set 2022 tax are greatly appreciative. trict will digest the and education leaders. Anyone can participate governor’s order over It is also supported by in this project by order - the next couple of days the Kentucky Chamber, ing an engraved brick in STAFF REPORT from properties that are whether it should begin and release a statement representing 3,800 rate during Aug. 26 meeting memory or in honor of a with its responsive member businesses A tax hearing will be exempt from taxes, such taxing private aircraft veteran. Memorial brick steps by Friday. across the common - held Thursday, Aug. 26 as public buildings and being housed at the Mar - order forms will be avail - at Rocket Arena prior to parks) would generate ion-Crittenden County Clark said it is his wealth,” said Beshear. able at a number of local understanding that the “This is a united front the Crittenden County approximately $38,000 Airport. businesses, including Board of Education in additional school rev - There are 13 planes at governor’s order is for of saving lives, keeping Akridge Farm Supply, 30 days. Crittenden our kids in school and meeting, as education enue in the coming fiscal the airport’s hangars, Fredonia Valley Bank, leaders prepare to adopt year. In 2021, the Crit - and taxing those at the County is scheduled to keeping our economy the school tax rate for tenden County Board of current rate of 48.6 cents return to the classroom and workforce going.” Fiscal Year 2022. Education collected per $100 assessed value for the fall semester on The order includes a During a school board $2.17 million in ad val - would generate almost Friday deadline to Aug. 24. list of exemptions. working session last orem property taxes. $5,000 in school rev - Beshear said that in The CDC now recom - Thursday, the district If the local board enue. response to the highly mends universal indoor discussed estimated rev - raised taxes to the maxi - Just under half of Ken - register for school contagious COVID-19 wearing of face cover - enue that would be gen - mum allowable, the dis - tucky’s 174 school dis - delta variant and recent ings for all teachers, erated from the current trict’s revenue would tricts tax aircraft; Friday, Aug. 13 is the last U.S. Centers for Dis - staff, students (ages tax rate, a compensating increase by $98,323. It however, not all of those day students can register ease Control and Pre - two and older) and visi - rate and rates up to a does not appear the have aircraft housed in online for the new school vention (CDC) tors to schools, regard - four-percent increase, school board is heading their counties. School year. guidance, he will re - less of vaccination which is the most al - in that direction, but for - boards in Union and Go to this link to register quire the following via status. The CDC rec - lowed by Kentucky law. mal action will be taken Marshall counties, both https://kycde6.infinitecam - an executive order: ommends that all peo - All individuals – all ple ages two and older The current rate is during the special meet - of which have airports, pus.org/campus/portal/crit - 48.6 cents per $100 of ing following the Aug. 26 tax aircraft. The board teachers, staff, stu - who are not fully vacci - tenden.jsp dents and visitors – nated should wear a assessed value of real es - tax hearing. only discussed the mat - If you need assistance, tate and personal prop - must cover their nose face covering while in - As has other local tax - ter and will render its phone your school's office erty. Adopting the and mouth with a face doors in child care set - ing districts, the board of final decision at the or the school district central current rate, plus exon - education weighed in on meeting later this month. covering when indoors tings. The CDC also erations (revenue lost office at 270-965-3525. in all public and private recommends that fully preschool, Head Start, vaccinated people wear elementary, middle and a face covering in pub - high schools (preschool lic indoor settings in through grade 12) in areas of substantial or School board discusses quaratine rules Kentucky, including high COVID-19 trans - but not limited to inside mission. STAFF REPORT at press time how the local school someone who was less than three of vehicles used for The surge of hospital - COVID-19 quarantine timelines district would respond. feet from someone who tested pos - transportation such as izations of children with are being defined and protocol es - No formal action on the quaran - itive for 15 cumulative minutes or school buses, regard - COVID-19 is causing tablished in the Crittenden County tine plan was taken at last week’s more, masked or unmasked. less of vaccination sta - children’s hospitals to School District. Healthy-at-School meeting, but the following guide - •Close contacts will quarantine tus; and become overwhelmed, Coordinator Tiffany Blazina lines were proposed: 10 days if they do not take a test. All staff, visitors and with recent CDC data shared guidance from the Pen - •Students and staff will be re - •Vaccinated individuals who children ages two and showing an average of nyrile District Health Department quired to quarantine, whether vac - were close contacts but have no older who are able to 225 children with with the Crittenden County Board cinated or not, if they test positive symptoms are exempt. wear a face covering COVID-19 admitted to of Education during its meeting for COVID-19. •Individuals who can demon - must cover their nose U.S. hospitals every day Thursday, Aug. 5. •Vaccinated individuals who strate proof of antibodies within and mouth with a face over the past week. The Blazina said classrooms will be show symptoms or are close con - last 90 days of possible exposure covering when indoors American Academy of arranged to keep students three tacts will be required to quarantine are exempt from quarantine. in all child care settings Pediatrics reports that feet apart, a distance reduced from five days and released upon testing COVID testing will not be admin - in Kentucky, regardless more than 93,000 chil - six feet last school year. negative. istered in the school district. of vaccination status. dren and teenagers Late last month, the board of ed - •Unvaccinated individuals who Also, at its Aug. 26 meeting, the “We are in the midst were infected with ucation voted to make masks op - were close contacts must quaran - board will consider granting staff of the fastest surge that COVID-19 from July 29 tional for students and staff. But tine seven days and test negative 10 paid quarantine days above the we have ever seen dur - to Aug. 5. on Tuesday, the governor said they before returning to school. normal 10 sick days they are al - ing COVID right now. would be required. It was unclear •A close contact is defined as lowed during the school year. (Sen. Dorsey Ridley, a Henderson Democrat, has served in the Kentucky Senate since 2004 representing District 4, which is comprised of Crittenden, Livingston, Caldwell, Webster, Union and Henderson counties.) (Rep. Lynn Bechler, a Marion Republican, has served in the Kentucky House of Representatives since 2013 representing House District 4, which is comprised of Crit- tenden, Livingston, Caldwell and a portion of Christian County.) (Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Bill Cunningham is a former judge and practicing attorney in western Ken- Daryl K. Chris Don Allison Sen. Dorsey Ridley Rep. Lynn Bechler tucky. He is a resident of Lyon County and author of sev- eral books. His column appears in this newspaper TABOR EVANS GATEWOOD EVANS Senate Notes House Notes periodically.) Press editor Press publisher Guest columnist Staž writer D-Henderson Rep. Lynn (Allison Evans is the advertising manager and an edi- My 2¢ About Politically Write Senate District 4 torial contributor at The Crittenden Press. The newspaper Worth Town Speaking Now Crittenden • Caldwell BECHLER has been in her family for more than a half-century. She Henderson • Webster can be reached at (270) 965-3191 or by e-mail at alli- R-Marion [email protected].) Livingston • Union House District 4 (Brenda Underdown is Crittenden County’s historian Contact Crittenden • Livingston and serves on the board of the historical and genealogi- 702 Capitol Ave. Caldwell • Christian (part) cal societies in the county. She is also active in maintain- Annex Room 255 Contact ing Crittenden County Historical Museum.) Frankfort, KY 40601 702 Capitol Ave. (Perry Newcom was elected judge-executive of Critten- (502) 564-8100, ext. 655 Annex Room 424C den County in 2010. His column appears periodically in [email protected] Frankfort, KY 40601 this newspaper. He can be reached at (270) 965-5251.) (Daryl K. Tabor is editor of The Crittenden Press. His Committees (502) 564-8100, ext. 665 [email protected] column appears in this newspaper periodically. He can be 6 Agriculture reached at (270) 965-3191 or [email protected].)THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, ursday, August 12, 2021 Transportation Committees (Chris Evans is the publisher and editor of The Critten- Banking & Insurance Ag & Small Business, den Press. He is also author of the book, “South of the State & Local Gov’t Linda Rev. Lucy Mark Perry vice-chair Mouth of Sandy,” which is available from online book- TEDRICK GIRTEN Service Economic Development stores. His column appears periodically. He can be DEFEW NEWCOMFarmersHouse: 1987-94 FestivalLabor & Industry reachedand at (270) 965-3191.)Appreciation Day of 1983 Guest columnist Guest columnist Guest columnist Crittenden County It’s nice to seeSenate: good 2004-present ry’s done a good job of (Don Gatewood is a resident of rural Crittenden when you come in here would go with the pop- Judge-Executive Service County. He is a retired U.S. Navy commander and former Defew’s Religious and Pastor’s things from the past adapting House:grain 2013-present farming and the wind’s blowing.” corn. Views Political Views Pen Judge’sbrought back to life, to the kind of ground in police officer. His opinions are his own and are not neces-A rocky stream that sel- Working on the Farm Journalsuch as the re- his area, Judy sarily those of the newspaper.) dom freezes provides Festival committee for cent Crittenden said. He just (Rev. Lucy Tedrick, pastor at Marion Church of God, winter water for the cat- the Chamber was Den- County Agri- does a good job shares her views periodically in this newspaper. She tle. nis Woodall, Curt Judy, culture Lead- consistently. can be reached at (270) 965-3269. Her opinions are her In addition to rais- Bernard Wood and Har- ership Hall of Parrish said own and are not necessarily those of this newspaper.) ing most of his replace- vey Mitchell. Fame. Even the no-till (Mark Girten, pastor at Crooked Creek Baptist ment animals, Workman ––– though the ti- method can Church, shares his views periodically in this newspaper.also raises virtually all Reviving these past tle of the event build ground if He can be reached at (270) 601-0965. His opinions are of their feed, as well as stories of our local ag- Tedhis Workman own and wasare not awarded necessarily the honorthose ofas this Livestock newspa- has changed, it’s done right. Farmer of the Year for his livestock management pro- some grain for sale. His riculture people, their its purpose is While it won’t per.) 500 acres of ground plus hard work and love of gram.(Linda Defew is from Livingston County and periodi- still to honor build if you use rental farms provide their farms and livestock cally writes a column for this newspaper. Her stories local people in the plow on it. pasture and hay, and is a wonderful part of the have been published in numerous magazines and books, the agriculture He follows soil he also raises about 120 history of our county. Brenda and recently, she had her first book published, "Murder field. testRegina recom- acres of corn for feed, as (Brenda Underdown is in Little Heaven." She can be contacted at Justice Bill This is an Underdown mendations for well as wheat and soy- chair of Crittenden Coun- MERRICK [email protected].) article from County Historian his row crops, beans. ty Historical Society and CUNNINGHAM CCPL director (Regina Merrick if director of Crittenden County Public 39 years ago pouring 150 But raising cattle is a member of Crittenden Kentucky Supreme Court Library on West Carlisle Street in Marion. The library can about some of Forgotten pounds@ Your of ni- like anything else, he County Genealogical So- be reached at (270) 965-3354.) Benchmarks our Crittenden Passages trogenLibrary per acre said. If you don’t try to ciety. Much more local County folks. In into his corn do a decent job with it, history can be found at 1982 the Crit- rows. When it you’re not going to do OurForgottenPassages. tenden County Chamber comes time to drill soy- any good with it. blogspot.com). of Commerce started an beans into his wheat ––– event it named Farmers stubble, he draws plant- Award Ceremonies: Festival and Apprecia- er rows into 19 inches, The night of Oct. 29, tion Day. As a part of which serves to improve 1982 was the award cer- the day’s celebration, stabilizability of the emonies in front of the county farmers were corp as well as increase courthouse. honored by the Chamber yields. As part of the eve- for their contribution to Parrish has on-farm Larry Parrish of the Frances community was awarded ning’s promotion, re- the community through storage for 20,000 of the the first grain producing Farmer of the Year award in tailers remained open agriculture and their approximately 50,000 1982. until 9 p.m, with some farming operations. bushels of corn he grows. extending their hours to farrows six or seven a Missouri farm. The first two farmers The remainder, along 10 p.m, if need be. sows at 60-day intervals. Although Workman to receive this award with wheat and beans, is Popcorn grown in Some of the hogs never doesn’t pen his cattle were grain farmer Lar- sold on the cash market. Crittenden County that leave the confinement often, he’s with them al- ry Parrish and livestock For assistance in year was popped and oor until they are sold, most every day, and they producer Ted Workman. planting and harvesting, given away near the while others are fed out come running to see if From the archives of The Parrish turns mainly to courthouse. Free Cokes at a farm he owns in the he’s brought feed or hay Crittenden Press, let’s his family – particularly Cave Springs neighbor- when his truck enters take a look back at some his wife, Margaret, who hood. He normally keeps the field. highlights of their sto- is often to be found driv- a herd of between 20 and That’s something he ries. ing a tractor or combine. 30 sows, raising his own likes for them to do, ––– Additionally, he hires replacement gilts. since when he wants to Oct. 1982 – Larry some seasonal help. Workman also has a change them from pas- Parrish - A year to sur- Despite the current definite preference in ture to pasture, they vive. The Frances area depressed prices, Par- color for cattle: They simply follow the truck grain farmer to be hon- rish sees a good future should be black. Al- where he wants them to ored Friday evening by for grain producers. though using Hereford go. the Crittenden County We have little equip- bulls to produce the In the winter, when Chamber of Commerce ment, as a lot of peo- market preferred black- the weather turns cold as one of the county’s ple know, he said. With white face cross for and snow falls and rain top grain producers said a 100 h.p. tractor as calves, Workman keeps makes the fields muddy, it wouldn’t be a year for his largest, Parrish ex- a nearly entirely Angus Workman pulls the cattle even survival if yields plained, “no-till equip- heard of about 150 cows. out of the pastures and hadn’t been good. ment doesn’t take a lot of Just recently he pur- lets them run in a wood- Parrish depends upon four-wheel drive tractors chased large, long polled lot. Entering the wooded the approximately 1,000 and stuff like that.” Hereford bulls from Allie valley, he said, “is just acres of corn, wheat and I’m honored to be Kirk of Crayne and from like going into a building soybeans he raises as picked for the award, his major source of in- but I don’t figure I’ve come, and this year he’s done anything to deserve selling his corn for only it, we’ve just been trying a little more than $2 a to survive, Parrish said. bushel. ––– This year he is raising Ted Workman’s Man- 400 acres of yellow corn agement Skills. Work- and 300 acres of wheat, man’s management followed by double crop skills have earned the soybeans. livestock producer, who Almost 98 percent of maintains a cattle and his crop is planted us- hog operation in the ing no-till or minimum Sugar Grove-Tribune tillage methods, he said, community, recognition and this year his best as one of the county’s fields are producing outstanding farmers. yields such as 160 bush- County Extension els of corn per acre and Agent Curt Judy, who 40 bushels of beans. was on a committee to Parrish, who turned select a top grain and to farming full-time af- livestock farmer to be ter working for 16 years honored, said Workman at Marion’s Potter and does a good job of man- Brumfield plant, says he agement very consistent- is “sold” on no-till crop- ly. He turns out a quali- ping on the 465 acres of ty product. land he owns and others In a farrow-to-finish that he rents. facility near his home on Good land manage- the Shady Grove Road, ment, according to Workman, who turned County Extension Agent to farming full-time Curt Judy, was one of about 10 years ago after the reasons Parrish was working at Evansville’s selected to receive the Chrysler Corp. and Mar- Chamber award. Lar- ion Tire and Recapping,

Birthday for pets Kirklin Burgess’s birthday wish benefitted animals at the Crittenden County Animal Shelter. Burgess, who turned 9 on Aug. 2, asked for nothing for himself this year; instead, he requested that donations of cat litter, cat and dog food, treats and toys be made to the an- imal shelter. His parents, Kayla and Jeffrey Polanec, say Burgess encourages more people to donate to the shelter. “He also wants to encourage people to foster the cats and dogs to give them a better place instead of being in the shelter until they can be adopted,” his mother said. “He has a heart of gold and tries to do so much.” THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, ursday, August 12, 2021 7

Religion The Crittenden Press CrittendenPress.Blogspot.com Church Events & News n There will be an Ex- are encouraged to attend. n First Baptist Church Sowing doubt n tension District Board The Clothes Closet of of Fredonia food pantry The first few chapters the deceiver has been at lar, religious, political, or meeting at noon on Tues- the First Baptist Church in is open from 1 to 3 p.m. of Genesis have been war with our relationship personal. day, Aug. 24 at the Exten- Fredonia is open to serve the third Thursday of each dragged through all sorts with God. For he cannot What do we do with sion Annex. the area with free clothes. month in Coleman Hall of of modern arguments defeat the creator of the doubt? Eve took hers to n Old Salem Baptist For the time being, the the church. and philosophies. How universe, nor can he tru- heart and saw the mer- Church Homecoming will Clothes Closet is operat- n The clothes closet at one interprets them has ly harm us – he must at- it in it. The Serpent had be at 11 a.m., Sunday, ed outdoors from 1-3 p.m. Mexico Baptist Church is become, for some, a lit- tack where he can – our a point – it was good for Aug. 15 followed by noon each Thursday. Please open from 9 to 11:30 a.m. mus test of trusting rela- food, it was beautiful to meal and singing by The observe social distancing. each Monday. faith. For me, tionships. look at, and it did have Masseys in the afternoon. The Clothes Closet will be n Cave Springs Baptist personally, I Every kid the potential to make one No Sunday school. closed in case of rain. Church between Lola and cannot seem has had the wise. What could possi- n The annual meeting of n Fredonia Unity Baptist Joy in Livingston County to get past the serpent expe- bly be the harm in that? the Hurricane Camp Board Church’s clothes closet is offers food 24 hours a day, first verse with- rience. That That is the nature of will be held Thursday, Aug. open from 9 a.m. to noon 7 days week at its outdoor out wondering moment when temptation with doubt. 19 at 6 pm in the Dining on the second and fourth Blessing Box in front of if God started a friend or sib- It removes us from the Hall. All interested parties Saturday of every month. the church. with nothing ling asks us to realm of faith and puts or began by go somewhere us into the realm of seek- shaping what or do some- ing – acquisitiveness, was already thing we have wanting more than is of- Live in anticipation of Jesus’ return there. Most been explicitly fered, and seeking an ad- English trans- Sean instructed not vantage over another hu- Question: Ever since I more from now. Since we lations assume to do. There man being. These things have been in church, I’ve ASK don’t know when esus is NIESTRATH heard sermons telling of coming again, we should the first with- Faith-based columnist is a mixture are not of faith, they are the out even giving of fear and of doubt. Doubting our- esus’As return.k t Theh e corona P aPASTORstor live for Jesus all the time, the second a excitement. selves, doubting God, virus pandemic has caused and we will be ready and Guest By Bob Hardison By Bob Hardison chance. Columnist What lies on doubting that we will me to think it may be emi- excited to meet Him. We nent. Will Jesus be coming should live for Him and I am saying the other side have enough. on what day your Lord will soon? serve others as if His com- this because of that is clear- And we live everyday come” (Matt. 24:42). Answer: During His ing were today. there are many ly some sort now with this world. His coming could be to- earthly ministry, He referred Send your questions to: ways to understand of knowledge. “You will The good world created day or a thousand years or those early chapters. be more like an adult.” by God that is now full to Himself as the Son of [email protected] Whether one believes “You will be like the cool of that which is good Man. “At that time the sign they are “literal” (you de- kids.” “You will know for food, beautiful to of the Son of Man will ap- cide what that means), something they don’t.” the eyes, and can make pear in the sky and all the or historical, or some- We don’t know why that us wise. We seek these nations of the earth will thing else matters. It place or that action is things – we worship these mourn. They will see the does however matter less forbidden we just know things – we sell our soul Son of Man coming on the than many think when that it is. We learn ear- for these things. We do clouds of the sky with pow- seeking the truth of what ly to trust our own im- it without limitation and er and great glory” (Matt. is found there. Having mature decision-making excluding the giver of 24:30, 31). said that, here are some process rather than the all good things from the When will it happen? thoughts on doubt from wisdom of our parents. conversation. Interest- What are the details? “No the temptation scene in And so, we go, or we do ing, then, how we eat so one knows about that day the Garden of Eden (Gen- – and we gain knowledge much that is not “good for or hour,” exclaimed Je- esis 3:1-7). There are still and wisdom . . . that we food,” create that which sus, “not even the angels “serpents” among us. wish we never had. It be- is difficult to see, and act in heaven, nor the Son, Doubt. It doesn’t take comes part of us, but we in ways that are anything but only the Father” (Matt. much. It only needs a are forever changed. Our but wise. Maybe bringing 24:3. Here’s what we little hint. The question relationships with those God back into the conver- know for sure: Jesus died. needs only to be ver- who convinced us and sation would help. Jesus rose from the dead. balized and our minds those whom we failed to Dr. Sean Niestrath is a Jesus ascended to heaven, quickly jump to refute it. heed is fractured. minister in Madisonville, and Jesus is coming again. And when we begin that This is the challenge of Ky. He holds a doctoral Living for Jesus means living with anticipation of process, we have already dealing with doubt. We degree in ministry. You given away the game. The only carry on the con- His return. He admonished, may contact him at sean. serpent knew this. The versation with the one “Keep watch (be alert), be- simple asking the ques- who raises the question. [email protected]. cause you do not know tion with just enough of Sometimes that accus- a twist of phrase and lift- er is ourselves. Carrying ing of the voice near the doubt, from whatever end is enough to move source, on one’s own us from the sure and causes us to seek all steady ground of faith sorts of answers – all of to the shifting sands of which have something seeking knowledge and to do with making our- wisdom, which leads to selves god. Was this not fear. It need not even be the response of the ser- a doubting of God. More pent, “You will not die, like, “Did I hear that cor- you will be like god”? rectly?” “Is that what he The problem of making really said?” “He couldn’t ourselves god is that we have meant that?” are no better than the Even repeating the “gods’ of the Canaanites, known consequences Amorites, Egyptians, cannot move us back to Babylonians, Greeks, or where we started. In the Romans. From that one repeating the original has little question of doubt already been altered, and there grows an entire the history revised to jus- worldview that is based tify our actions. 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Kickoff Event s at Each School First signs of relief begin

First Da y of Classes Mandatory Online to surface for sewer bills Monda , A u . 24 Re istration throu h A u . 13 STAFF REPORT money and the anticipa- KINDERGARTEN MIDDLE SCHOOL Preschool HIGH SCHOOL ELEMENTRY SCHOOL The first sign of relief tion of other grant funds for water and sew er cus- may help stave off that MONDAAYY MONDAAYYY,, AUGUST 16 TUESDAAYYY,, AUGUST 17 WEDNESDAAYY THURSDAAYY tomers showed up at city additional environmental AUGUST 16 7th &8th 4-5pm Noon or 6 pm AUGUST 18 AUGUST 19 hall a few days back. fee increase next year. 5-6 pm 6th grade 5:30-6:30 pm Parent Orientation Only 4-6 pm Last name: A-L 5-6 pm It was a check for al- Ledford said last week No Students Last name: M-Z 6:30-7:30 most $370,000 and that he’s working in that’s just half of it. The earnest to find more free balance will be received money and there is rea- in July 2022 and all of son to believe additional Kentucky guard county for the group’s where he resides with the money will go toward help is on the way. Most scaling back on assistance. his wife Sara and son the City of Marion’s new of the grant programs PADUCAH EXAMINES Case. sewer treatment plant. he’s working on remain drill due to money Marion’s downtown Earlier this spring, in the early stages and SAFETY IN LIGHT OF when the city approved it’s too soon to speculate Kentucky National the latest hike in its envi- how much might be com- getting new shops ronmental fee on local Guard is scaling back SERIOUS CRASHES ing this way. water and sewer cus- Between loan forgive- some training activities There are some tomers, it agreed to ness from the Kentucky this month, due in part amine voting districts In light of a number across the county and changes coming to the spend any money re- Infrastructure Authority to expenses incurred of a serious automobile retail landscape in ceived from pandemic re- and potential aid from determine whether lief funds on its loan to while deployed to the crashes in recent Marion. the Delta Regional Au- changes are needed build the $13.6 million U.S. Capitol following weeks, Paducah leaders Signature Boutique thority and other pan- the Jan. 6 insurrection, based upon population met last week to begin sewer plant that is now demic relief funds, city has been sold. under construction on according to a report shifts. addressing safety con- leaders are optimistic The boutique on the northeast edge of that some relief for water by Kentucky Today By statute, county cerns on highways and voting districts must be Main Street in down- town. and sewer customers is news service. I-24 in McCracken City Administrator “compact, contiguous, town across from the in the offing. The county Kentucky Army Na- County. courthouse has been Adam Ledford said the has been allocated more and the population of first of two installments tional Guard Lt. Col. Five individuals from owned and operated by than $300,000 toward each district shall be as of relief funds from the water and sewer infra- Steven Martin told Crittenden County died Tammy Owen for the Kentucky Today that nearly equal as is rea- in a wreck on U.S. 60 at American Rescue Plan structure projects. The past seven years. Owen Act (ARPA) is in hand. deployment numbered sonably possible.” the Clarks River Bridge city is hoping to share posted on social media When it gets the second some of that with the around 700 Guards- Three citizens over last week and there age 21 who reside in last week that the deci- half next year, the city Crittenden-Livingston men, between January have been several will have received different districts will sion to sell the busi- Water District. and May. Nationwide, other fatal crashes this ness was a difficult $735,702.53. It’s still too early to be selected to conduct It is not likely that this the Capitol mission summer. one. She plans to con- know how significant all the reapportionment will provide any immedi- of these efforts to lower numbered 26,000 The speed limit has tinue operating an on- troops and cost $521 process with help from been reduced in the ate relief to city water costs for sewer cus- line store. and sewer customers million since every the PADD. westbound lanes of In- tomers could be, or In the Signature who have been up in when help might arrive. state and territory sup- By contracting with terstate 24 in Mc- the development dis- building will be a arms over the rising sur- The good news is that plied National Guard Cracken County from charges on their bills – all trict, the county will be clothing shop under the recent ARPA money members. 65 to 55 mph, starting new ownership. Bill part of a payback plan for was more than originally able to access its Geo- the sewer plant and other The Guard says other just east of the Lourdes Wheeler and his anticipated. graphic Information sewer collection system “The original estimate factors have also af- Hospital exit and ex- daughter Ashley have fected is financial posi- System (GIS), a com- tending to the Ohio work done in the past was that the city would purchased the inven- couple of years. tion, some that had puter platform that an- River Bridge. State and get $530,000,” Ledford tory and will be re- The recent 51.5-per- said. been anticipated and alyzes and displays local officials in Padu- geographically refer- opening in the near cent increase in the envi- In the end, Marion re- others that were un- cah say the speed limit ronmental fee is only half enced information such future under another ceived about $200,000 seen. will be strictly en- name and with some of the hike approved ear- more. as populations. lier spring. An equal in- “The effects of the forced. new wrinkles. Other n earby cities re- Crittenden County crease is set to go into ceived ARPA funding. funding shortage,” ac- Also, a bit further cording to Martin, “is Clerk Daryl Tabor, effect July 1, 2022. There Salem got $187,227.36 south on Main Street, is some hope, city offi- that we will do a re- whose office will be in and Smithland charge of overseeing Kris and Erin Driver of cials say, that the recent $74,580.19. Eddyville re- duced drill for the ma- Fredonia have pur- influx of COVID relief ceived $659,050.66. jority of the the redistricting work, said a cursory exami- chased the former Guardsmen in Ken- Homestyle Laundry tucky for August. nation of the data indi- cates very little shift in building at the corner County aims to save on payment That’s actually a na- of Old Piney Road. tional response as the population of the county’s six districts. They are remodeling well.” withSTAFF REPORT detention center refinancing The county can opt to the two toned, brick bonds go to market. The Kentucky will soon and mortar structure Crittenden County is savings will be significant reduce its districts to refinancing its long-term send a deployment of with intentions of enough to cover costs as- guardsmen to the as few as three or up debt on the Crittenden sociated with the refi- opening a business County Detention Center southwest border and the number to as many nancing and still save the centered around a for a second time. The county somewhere close other deployments are as eight districts. There appears to be no inter- healthy choices plat- move should save the to a quarter of a million scheduled overseas. county around est in changing the Corey Payne and form Herbalife, a dollars. Based on costs associ- his family global, multi-level $200,000, perhaps more. The remaining balance number of districts The jail opened in late ated with those mis- marketing corporation on the debt is $5.8 mil- here. 2007, costing $7.6 mil- lion. The term matures in sions, the Guard could that develops and sells see further drill reduc- “The city may have PAYNE GRADUATES lion to build. The county 2038. dietary supplements. issued 30-year bonds to tions in September. lost a bit, but overall Compass Financial of Erin Driver began pay for the facility. A few Lexington will handle the Kentucky guardsmen the county really hasn’t VETERINARY SCHOOL changed much (in pop- using and selling years ago it refinance at refinancing. who have a question on a substantial savings. ulation),” Tabor said. Former Crittenden Herbalife products in When the county built their August training February. With this new Now, magistrates have the jail it also borrowed “The map may not County resident Corey approved a second refi- requirement should storefront, Erin says more money to equip the change at all.” Payne recently gradu- nancing effort without facility. About $700,000 contact their Readiness the business will be NCO. The scaledown The process of data ated from Texas A&M adding to the term of the remains on that debt. centered around selling payback and reducing in- will not affect every gathering may begin Veterinary and Bio- The detention center healthy meal replace- terest. operated at significant single soldier. Some later this year, but the medical Sciences Medi- local committee will cine Program. Payne ment shakes and teas The current interest losses until recently. units, particularly those rate is 3.45 percent and not be established until graduated cum laude that are packed with Over the past four years deploying soon, will protein and vitamins. there are 17 years re- it has operated in the May of 2022. Reappor- and was an honor maining on the bonds. continue to conduct Plans are to be open black. tionment will not affect graduate, receiving the Judge-Executive Perry Before the new jail was their drill and training around the middle of as usual. the 2022 election American College of Newcom says the county built about 14 years ago, October. can refinance for 2.5 per- Kentucky currently cycle. It was supposed Veterinary Surgeons the coun ty was spending to have been this year, Student Proficiency LYON HAS NEW SITE cent, perhaps better de- about $300,000 on its has around 8,000 pending on rates when smaller, now closed jail. Guardsmen statewide, but the state delayed Award. 1,000 of which are in the requirement due to Payne is a graduate Lyon County Fiscal the Air Guard. the pandemic, largely of Crittenden County Court launched a new because release of U.S. High School and re- county website this effects that blighted and unkept properties have COUNTY WILL REVIEW Census data was late ceived bachelor’s and month that is designed Continued from page 1 on the community as a due to COVID-19. master’s degrees from to be a more intuitive POPULATION SHIFTS Judge-Executive theCITY hands of someone whole and particularly to Murray State University. and interactive tool for nearby property values. Perry Newcom told He is the son of who wants to be respon- FOR ELECTION MAP citizens to access local sible for them,” Ledford The city seldom takes magistrates last week Tommy and Patsy services and informa- said. such drastic action. Over Crittenden County during a discussion Payne of Marion. tion. The new website The decision to fore- the past decade it’s only condemned or foreclosed plans to request assis- about the reapportion- Payne was previously can be found at lyon- close on private property upon a handful of homes tance from the Pen- ment plan that engag- employed by the Uni- countyky.com. is not taken lightly, Led- ford explained, and quite or properties. The last nyrile Area ing PADD will be versity of Kentucky as The site will include greatly beneficial to frankly, it is costly to the time was in 2016. Development District Crittenden County Ag online booking for park It’s unclear how long streamling the process. Extension Agent. He city and its taxpayers. (PADD) to help it con- and convention venues, “But we have a civic re- the process will take. The He said there will be duct a reapportionment has an equine practice voter info and a county sponsibility to require timeline is largely deter- process, which will ex- little if any cost to the in Montgomery, Texas directory. properties to be in a cer- mined by legal parame- tain condition,” Ledford ters and the court’s said, pointing to negative schedule. include the gazebo, al- downtown site. type of resolution. most certainly not one as Based on current pro- “The PDB is dedicated large as the existing posals, the new court- to seeing the courthouse The [email protected] GAZEBOContinued from page 1 structure. The bricks house is going to come project be something p.m., Monday, Aug. 16 at could be reset around almost to the street, that refl ects the commu- the courthouse. the new courthouse or Newcom explained. nity. One of the first de- Crittenden Press Judge-Executive Perry even displayed some- There are almost 1,200 cisions was location of Newcom said architects where inside. bricks in the memorial the new courthouse and USPS 138-260 Copyright 2020 are aware of the gazebo Gilbert said the gazebo patio around the gazebo the community ex- 125 E. Bellville St. | P.O. Box 191 | Marion, KY 42064 and memorial brick issue should be spared during so it’s going to need pressed an overwhelming and have been trying to construction, suggesting plenty of room whether it request for the court- 270.965.3191 | www.the-press.com develop strategies for the old courthouse can stays or goes elsewhere. house to be rebuilt on Chris Evans, editor & publisher keeping part or all of it. be torn down and a new “We’re not open to it the square,” Judge Allison Evans, advertising director One idea is to relocate it one built without dis- going anywhere else,” Rogers said. “I certainly Alaina Barnes, creative design to public property else- turbing the ga zebo or its Gilbert says about the want to see us all work where in the community memorial pavers. gazebo. “It is where it is, together to find a way to Kayla Maxfield, reporter such as the park or the The county judge said that is where we wanted address this concern in The Crittenden Press (USPS 138-260) is published weekly by The Crittenden Marion Ed-Tech Center, the scope of work called it and where it needs to whatever way possible. Press Inc., P.O. Box 191, 125 E. Bellville St., Marion, KY 42064. Periodicals which will house all for in preliminary blue- stay.” The PDB is scheduling a postage paid at Marion, KY and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $32 county offices because prints for the new court- Family Court Judge meeting to discuss this to $55 per year. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Crittenden the justice center will be house do not appear to Brandi Rogers is on the issue as soon as possi- Press, P.O. Box 191, Marion, KY 42064. for judicial activities leave any room for the project development ble.” only. There are other op- gazebo, or just about committee and says its Newsprint is a renewable resource. Recycling bins are located tions, but some may not anything else at the open to finding some at the county’s convenience center on U.S. 60 east of Marion. 10 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, August 12, 2021

Rocket Golfers OUTDOORS Crittenden County Hunting Seasons High School golfers for the 2021 season Here are some of the key hunting are (front from left) opportunities currently in season or Georgia Holeman, coming up: Addie Hatfield, Bull Frog May 21 - Oct. 31 Brylee Conyer, Squirrel Aug. 21 - Nov. 12 (back) Jeremiah Dove Sept. 1 - Oct. 26 Foster, Avery Belt, Deer archery Sept. 4 - Jan. 17 Parker Kayse, Evan Belt, Grayson David- Turkey archery Sept. 4 - Jan. 17 son and Jaxon Hat- Canada goose Sept. 16 - Sept. 30 field. Wood duck Sept. 18 - Sept. 22 Teal Sept. 18 - Sept. 26 Deer crossbow Sept. 18 - Jan. 17 Turkey crossbow Oct. 1 - Oct. 17 Raccoon hunt Oct. 1 - Feb. 28 Competition fierce on CCHS golf team Deer youth Oct. 9-10 Deer muzzleloader Oct. 16-17 Turkey shotgun Oct. 23 - Oct. 29 Six members of the boys’ of her varsity boys’ team by Travis Perry’s 39, who was tournament at the Ballard Deer gun Nov. 13 - Nov. 28 golf team at Crittenden members and take the five medalist, and Caldwell at County Invitational at the County High School will see lowest scorers to the All A 182. country club in LaCenter. Turkey crossbow Nov. 13 - Dec. 31 competition every day, even if Classic Aug. 21 at Princeton Jeremiah Foster shot a 41 Foster led his team with a Squirrel Nov. 15 - Feb. 28 it’s to determine who plays in Country Club. to lead CCHS. Avery Belt three-over-par 75. Kayse shot Raccoon trap Nov. 15 - Feb. 28 the next match. Only five in- On the girls’ s ide, Hatfield’s came in with a 44, Evan Belt his best round of the young Quail Nov. 15 - Feb. 10 dividuals compete in team is comprised of juniors with a 45 and Parker Kayse season, carding an 88 as the Rabbit Nov. 15 - Feb. 10 matches. Addie Hatfield and Brylee with a 47. Jaxon Hatfield Rockets finished fifth out of Leading this year’s roster Conyer and eighth-grader competed and shot a 51, 10 teams. Bobcat trap Nov. 15 - Feb. 28 are juniors Evan Belt and Georgia Holeman. along with Grayson David- Rocco Zakutney of St. Mary Fox hunt/trap Nov. 15 - Feb. 28 Parker Kayse, sophomores Crittenden County golfers son, who carded a 52. was medalist at 68. His team Dove Nov. 25 - Dec. 5 Jeremiah Foster, Avery Belt won their match last Thurs- Crittenden girls competed won the tournament, too, Duck Nov. 25 - Nov. 28 and Jaxon Hatfield and day at Princeton Golf and in individaul competition as with a 295. Canada goose Nov. 25 - Feb. 15 Grayson Davidson, an eighth Country Club, beating Cald- well. Addie Hatfield led CCHS Crittenden’s combined grader. well County and Lyon with a 50 and Brylee Conyer score was 357 as a team as Bobcat hunt Nov. 27 - Feb. 28 Coach Vicki Hatfield, start- County. shot a 55. Belt shot a 95, Davidson 99 Turkey shotgun Dec. 4 - Dec. 10 ing her eighth year as Rocket The Rocket boys shot 177 On Saturday, the Rocket and Hatfield had a personal Duck Dec. 7 - Jan. 31 golf coach, will average scores with Lyon finishing at 205 led golfers played in an 18-hole best 112. Deer muzzleloader Dec. 11-19 Dove Dec. 18 - Jan. 9 Deer youth Jan. 1-2 Coyote Year Round Groundhog Year Round Turtles Year Round Stingrays BASEBALL RecipientsAwards of the annual Marion Carlson reps for KY Stingrays end-of-season awards Crittenden County’s Maddox Carl- are (front from left) Bode Merrill, son has been invited to represent most valuable; Kash Myers, most Kentucky in an invitation-only baseball improved; Lily Barlow, most coura- showcase of uncommitted high school geous; Rhodes Crider, coach’s pick; Holt Crider, best finish; seniors. The Senior Games, pre- Chase Stevens, coach’s pic; No- sented by Prep Baseball Report valea Russell, most improved; (PBR) are this week in Pennsylvania (back) Noah Byford, most valuable with players from Kentucky, Ohio, and closest race; Charlie Ledford, New York, Pennsylvania, Virgina West closest race; Caleb Combs, out- Virgina, Maryland, New Jersey and standing contributor and closest Canada. Carlson was MVP of last race; Nora Hollis, most valuable; spring’s record-setting Rocket base- Grier Crider, most valuable; Paris ball team. Foster, most valuable; and Ali Hol- lis, most valuable. Not pictured are Evan Barnes, closest race and Baseball for boys in Abigail James, spirit award. grades 6-8 forming There will be a meeting at 7 p.m., on Thursday, Aug. 19 at the high school baseball field at Marion City-County Wiffle Ball fundraiser Park for middle school aged boys in- terested in playing competitive base- ball. There will be small-group and setsAlthough new final totals JHF are still record not in, the an- individual workouts throughout the fall nual Jake Hodge Foundation Wiffle Ball Tour- and possibly a few scrimmage games. nament last weekend set a record by raising In the spring, the team will play a full, about $73,000 for scholarships that will be doled out among high school seniors in Crit- competitive schedule. This is not a tenden and surrounding counties. The group school-affiliated program, but it is for has given out nearly $200,000 in scholar- Crittenden County boys in grades 6-8. ships in less than a decade. For additional information, contact The foundation’s fundraising event held in Adam Dayberry 270-836-3971 or Princeton at Little Busch Stadium and Little Fenway Park drew 30 teams and hundreds of Sonny Duncan 270-952-8738. fans. The small replica parks are at the home of Ken and Dr. Katie Parker. GOLF The foundation was formed in 2008 follow- A team made up largely of young Princeton men won the top division of the JHF ing the unexpected death of 12-year-old Jake Wiffle Ball Tournament last weekend. Here, members of the Heat ball team are pic- United Way scramble Hodge, the son of Crittenden County coaches tured with Denis and Shannon Hodge and Ken and Katie Parker and their families, Denis and Shannon Hodge. The United Way of the Coalfield is who host and organize the annual event in Caldwell County. outing a Golf Scramble Sept. 17 at Lakeshore Country Club in Madis- onville. The event kicks off the organi- zation’s new year of fundraising. Anyone interested in playing should call 270-821-3170.

FOOTBALL Middle School Games Here is the Crittenden County Mid- dle School football schedule. *Games begin at 5:30 p.m., except for the Tro- jan Bowl game, which is at 1 p.m. Aug. 16 at Mayfield Aug. 26 at Union County Sept. 2 Webster County Sept. 9 at South Hopkins Sept. 16 at James Madison Sept. 18 vs McLean at Trojan Bowl* Sept. 21 Browning Springs Sept. 28 at Caldwell County Oct. 12 Trigg County Rockets at Calloway The start time for Crittenden County’s football scrimmage at Cal- loway County Friday has been pushed back to 7 p.m., due to concerns about the heat. Admission is free, and no tickets are required for entry. FOLLOW THE PRESS ON TWITTER @CrittendenPress for Alerts, Updates FOLLOW THE ROCKETS at THE PRESS ONLINE www.The-Press.com Sports Tab THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, August 12, 2021 11

Crittenden County High School’s soccer team opened its season Tuesday at St. Mary and hosts Hopkins Central Thursday at Marion-Crittenden County Park for the home opener. Pictured are (from left) Jacey Frederick, Aerie Suggs, Savan- nah Sutton, Dixie Hunter, Emilee Russelburg, Kylie Bloodworth, Mollie Blazina, Kodi Stoner, (middle) Hannah Herrington, Maggie Blazina, Hannah Long, Addy Faughn, Evelynn Mayes, Lyli Wesmoland, Raven Hayes, Joslyn Silcox, Brynn Porter, (back) coach Jessica DeBurgo, Bailey Williams, Tia Stoner, Lizzie Campbell, Leah Long, Ella Geary, Josie Young, Morgan Stewart, Taylor Guess, Ashayla McDowell and coach Ken Geary. Not pictured were Kieresten Smith, Hanna Collins and Lilly Collins.

A Quick Look Back... LADY ROCKETS Varsity Yearly Records & Head Coach SOCCER SCHEDULE Soccer Season Outlook 2001 4-10-0 Johnny Crider ROSTER 2002 7-8-0 Karen Nasseri Aug. 10 at St. Mary 2003 4-6-3 Karen Nasseri Aug. 12 Hopkins Central No. Player Gr. New coach highly optimistic 2004 5-7-5 Karen Nasseri Crittenden County’s soccer them just come out of the Aug. 16 Trigg County 7 Maggie Blazina Sr. team is regrouping with a new woodwork during preseason.” 2005 8-6-2 Mandy Perez 14 Leah Long Sr. coach after a tough couple of The top scoring threats this 2006 7-6-1 Michael Gibson Aug. 19 Caldwell County 6 Elizabeth Campbell So. years that included a winless season are juniors Raven 2007 5-13-0 Michael Gibson Aug. 23 at Lyon County 34 Ashayla McDowell So. season in 2019 and a COVID- Hayes and team captain Taylor 2008 0-13-2 Michael Gibson shortened campaign last year. Guess, sophomore Elizabeth Aug. 24 at Webster County 32 Hanna C ollins Jr. 2009 0-12-0 Andy Walker The new skipper is Rhode Is- Campbell and Faughn. Aug. 26 Union County 4 Brynn Porter So. 2010 0-16-0 Ken Geary 16 Addyson Faughn Sr. land native Jessica DeBurgo, On the defensive end, Leah who grew up playing, coaching Long, who is one of the team 2011 3-18-2 Juan Gonzalez Aug. 30 at Mayfield 3 Emilee Russellburg Jr. and refereeing soccer. captains, will be a key figure, 2012 0-14-0 Juan Gonzalez Sept. 2 St. Mary 25 Jacey Frederick Sr. The team features five sen- as will Lyli Wesmoland and 2013 2-18-0 Ken Geary 12 Joslyn Silcox Fr. Sept. 6 Mayfield iors: Maggie Blazina, Addyson Herrington. 2014 6-17-0 Ken Geary 2 Taylor Guess Jr. Sept. 16 at Trigg County Faughn, Jacey Frederick, Han- Keepers will be freshman 2015 6-16-1 Ken Geary 17 Tia Stoner So. nah Herrington and Leah Long. Joslyn Silcox and sophomore 2016 5-12-1 Summer Riley Sept. 20 Webster County 5 Raven Hayes Jr. The first-year coach says her Hannah Long. 2017 4-11-1 Summer Riley Sept. 21 Lyon County 10 Hannah Long So. club is well balance and has “I don’t want to jinx any- 23 Lyli Wesmolan Jr. strong upperclass leadership. thing, but I really have a lot of 2018 1-12-2 Summer Riley Sept. 23 at Union County 15 Hannah Herrington Sr. “We don’t have one star confidence in these girls and 2019 0-18-0 Summer Riley Sept. 28 at Warren Central 33 Bailey Williams So. player. We have several girls I we’re optimistic about the sea- 2020 4-6-1 Summer Riley ______am confident in and some of son,” the coach said. ______

SpeedyHe grew up in Califor- runningMississippi routes.” committed before hereceiver ever Anwar Stewart said. likessee what he isUK going to coachstyle Vince Marrow says nia but didn’t start out Kentucky will be happy got to campus. How smart? Stewart do.” Robinson is “special” and playing football. Instead, for him to score as often “Just nobody knew it said he has used UK sen- Another sophomore, will energize the UK of- Jordan Anthony studied as he can. He verbally until I committed but I ior defensive lineman 302-pound defensive end fense. the game until he was old committed to the Wild- was definitely planning to Josh Paschal to mentor Isaiah Gibson, is another Robinson said it was a enough to play. He even- cats last month after also commit while I was in him. new name to remember. “pretty normal” summer tually moved to Missis- considering Mississippi, Lexington,” he said. “I “He is like Josh’s He had five tackles and a for him spending time sippi but didn’t even play Florida State and Boston trust coach (Mark) shadow. What Josh does, quarterback hurry in with the strength staff football his freshman College. He also had Stoops and his staff to he does,” Stewart said. nine games last year. and not letting the hype year of high school. track offers from national take care of me.” “He is always working “He has the size and stop him from making His sophomore season powers Alabama and His lead recruiter was with and competing ability. He is fast. He has sure he's ready to play he did play but was just LSU. He does plan to run linebacker coach Jon against Josh. That’s what every tangible measure- Sept. 4 when UK opens used on defense. How- track at Kentucky as long Sumrall. you have to do to develop ment you want in a de- the season. ever, the as it does not interfere “Coach (Sumrall) is and improve your skills. fensive lineman,” Stewart “We work really hard speedy An- with football. just Coach. He will al- “He has taken on that said. “Now he just has to during the offseason to thony got a Anthony says he was ways be himself. He will with Josh and Josh is re- put it all together. be able to be ready to go chance to “actually slow” before tell you what is right or ally helping him come “He is one guy that now, so we are really ex- play re- getting really fast in the wrong. He just tells you into his own. He’s a good could be the X-factor for cited to get going,” Robin- ceiver last last year. Of course, a like it is and I like that,” kid with an unbelievable us this year. I am excited son said. year for “slow”100-meter dash to Anthony said. “He just work ethic, so that helps, to see how he starts out ------Tylertown him was 10.9 seconds understood me. Ken- to o. I love that kid. He is and competes. But I re- Anthony White ran for High School Larry before he exploded on the tucky will develop me as one guy I push and coach ally think he could be a 1,758 yards and 11 and had 15 Vaught national scene with his a young man and I will hard because he wants to big surprise.” touchdowns from 1997- catches for UK Sports Columnist 10.21 at the Nike Out- get a great education. A be great and he wants to ------99 and averaged 4.8 700 yards Vaught’s door National Champi- diploma lasts longer than be pushed. I am expect- No one is going to be yards per carry. He still because of Views onship. He did that even ball. Coach (Sumrall) has ing a lot from him.” surprised if Nebraska ranks 13th on UK’s all- his blazing though he had not been been like a father figure Another player to transfer Wan'Dale Robin- time rushing list. During speed. training for about four to me.” watch is sophomore de- son is the X-factor of the those same three years His 100- months and just com- Anthony’s father had a fensive lineman Josaih UK offense. He's on the with Tim Couch and meter dash time of 10.21 peted to see how he “big impact” on his life Hayes of Mississippi. The preseason watch list for Dusty Bonner at quarter- seconds ranks second in might do. before recently passing. 6-3, 310-pound Hayes the Paul Hornung Award back, he caught 194 the world in the under 18 While some schools re- “If not for him, I would played in five games last given to the nation's most passes for 1,520 yards category and his 20.86 in cruited him as a lock- not be playing. His death year but had what Stew- versatile player and and eight scores while the 200 ranks fourth ac- down cornerback gives me motivation. He art called a “really good coach Mark Stoops made averaging 7.8 yards per cording to the Interna- because of his speed, the had been waiting for this offseason” to get ready it clear at Media Day that catch. The o nly UK play- tional Association of 5-11, 165-pound An- moment for me to be for this year. Robinson would be re- ers with more catches are Athletics Federations — thony says Kentucky able to get a great educa- “He is looking good. I turning kicks as well as Craig Yeast (208) and an organization of more talked “exclusively” tion and play on the big watch him work out playing receiver. Derek Abney (197). than 160 countries. about him as a receiver. stage,” Anthony said. every day and he is just a “Wan'Dale brings a dif- White is also ninth on “I am not just a track He says new UK offensive ------powerful, explosive ferent element in the re- UK’s all-time career re- guy. If you watch my film coordinator Liam Coen If you are looking for a young man,” Stewart, a turn game, along with ceiving yardage list with you will see I am a foot- told him out UK wantso t potential breakout star in former UK defensive playing wide receiver,” his 1,520 yards and two ball guy and always will “air it out” and how well the Kentucky defensive end/linebacker and 13- Stoops said. of those ahead of him — be,” said Anthony. “Foot- he fits in with that sys- line this year, pay atten- year CFL veteran, said. That is why Robinson Yeast and Quentin Mc- ball is my first love. I love tem. tion to 6-1, 318-pound “By the end of the year wanted to play at UK Cord — were his UK blocking and bringing ex- “I think teams are tackle redshirt freshman people are going to know once he decided to trans- teammates in the Air citement to the game. I going to have to be ready Octavious Oxendine of and love him. fer. Raid offense. White’s 78 would rather help some- for us with this offense,” North Hardin. “He has a great person- “I mean I’m super ex- catches in 1998 are the body else score by mak- Anthony said. “He wants He played in three ality. He is a momma’s cited. I’m just glad to be fourth best mark at UK ing a block than scoring to just pick you apart games as a true fresh- boy and if I have any is- home,” Robinson, a for- behind James Whalen myself. and get the ball to differ- man in 2020 but a lot sues I call her and she mer Mr. Football at West- (90), Yeast (85) and Ran- “I think I am a versatile ent receivers.” more is being expected will straighten him out. ern Hills High School, dall Cobb (84). player. If you see my film, The Mississippi re- from the four-star recruit Guys just take to him. He said. “Just to be able to Couch, Yeast, Cobb I can break down a de- ceiver announced his who picked UK over Ten- was highly recruited out play in front of these fans and Abney are all in the fense. I can sit in win- commitment during a nessee and others. of high school and has and actually have a UK Athletics Hall of dows. I am a very smart visit with family to Lex- “He’s a very smart kid,” been doing a really good packed house now.” Fame. White is not. guy when it comes to ington but said he was defensive line coach job. I am really excited to Kentucky associate 12 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, August 12, 2021