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Work closing Ky. 1917, Shopko building to house new business
Ky. 1901 this week STAFF REPORT Two roads in Crittenden oped other area businesses warehousing. larger Liberty group, which the structure and 3.7 acres. Tires, batteries and oil centered on tire recycling, There is no specific time- now recycles about one- Terms of the recent real es- County will be closed for the are coming to the former said Tuesday that his plans line for getting open, Martin third of the tires in the tate deal have not been dis- day this week while a high- Shopko store on Sturgis for the former Shopko facil- said, although work has United States. closed. way crew replaces a cross Road. ity include retail businesses, begun on installation of The 17-year-old former Martin’s tire recycling drain. Local businessman Kent including a new tire store, racks, lifts, compressors and retail store on Sturgis Road company is also currently in Wolf Creek Road/Ky. Martin has finalized pur- quick-lube shop for servic- additional bay doors. sold Aug. 9 of last year negotiations with the Crit- 1917 will be closed chase of the building from ing automobiles and a Deka “Slowly but surely we will through an internet-based tenden County Economic today (Thursday) Kent Withrow and Allied battery store that will handle get it going,” he said. absolute auction. The Development Corp. to pur- between Contracting Group of Madis- everything from watch bat- Martin said business is 36,047-square-foot building chase a small tract of land in Roberts and onville. Withrow’s firm had teries to those for bulldoz- booming at Liberty Tire loca- sold for a high bid of the Industrial Park North Old Providence procured the vacant depart- ers. tions in Marion and Sturgis. $274,000. With a 10-per- where tractor-trailers will be roads at the 0.6-mile ment store late last summer The facility will also serve He started that company cent buyer's premium re- parked to alleviate over- mark. There will be no during an online auction. as a center for online mer- years ago as Martin Tire quired by the selling agent, crowding at the recycling marked detour. Martin, who has devel- chandising, distribution and then joined forces with the the buyer paid $301,400 for yards. On Friday, a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet team will move to Seminary Loop/Ky. 1901 for similar work at mile-point 1.6 be- Council: tween U.S. 60 East and Ky. 654 near the Mattoon com- munity. There will be no Gardens marked detour. Work at both locations will see the respective sites property closed from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the day of cross drain replacement. This sale not work is scheduled on a weather permitting basis. assured Ferry re-opens last By DARYL K. TABOR PRESS EDITOR week after 21 days The aftermath of a public The Cave In Rock Ferry meeting early this week could re-opened last Wednesday give new hope to the Victory after a 21-day closure due Gardens. to a swollen Ohio River. On Monday, Marion Mayor Jared Byford pre-empted a contingent of Local Distinguished citizens at- Street tending Mon- Alumni being sought closing to day evening’s Local education leaders city council commercial meeting to are looking for nominees for protest the the 2018 class of Crittenden traffic City of Mar- County Schools Distin- Page 14 ion’s pro- guished Alumni Awards, posed sale of which will be presented this the Gardens fall. Both living and posthu- property by explaining a de- mous awards will be consid- DARYL K. TABOR/THE PRESS termination to shed the ered. acreage had never formally Nominations may be been made. He apologized for made through April what he called “mass confu- 6, and winners will sion” and “miscommunica- Spring has sprung tion” over the matter and has be determined by educational, since reached out to Gardens professional Spring made its official arrival Tuesday ... with rain changing to light icy precipitation most of the day, though there organizer Robbie Kirk to seek and community was no accumulation. March rains were enough to delay the opening early this week of both high school baseball a solution. service accom- and softball seasons. Both clubs, though, were able to get in exhibition play last week. Above, Lady Rockets hitter “No decision had been plishments. The Jada Hayes digs for first base last Thursday as Henderson County’s catcher makes a play on Hayes’ grounder in front made to sell it,” he told a of the plate at the softball field at Marion-Crittenden County Park. The weather for the remainder of the week should group of about a dozen people selection panel will who showed up for the meet- announce the winners this allow the teams to take the field to begin regular season play. See Sports on Page 11 for more. fall. See GARDENS/Page 14 Anyone may make a nomination, but recipients of the award must have gradu- ated high school in Critten- den County. Applications are available online at Christmas in Marion cancelled after 30 years https://goo.gl/VvSD2K. Any nominee not in- STAFF REPORT that the Community Arts quality show to attend. We called Christmas at Fohs tension Homemakers have ducted will be considered by A signature Marion event Foundation has made the have prided ourselves for Hall for its second year. In chosen to not hold The the committee for three appears to have ended. decision to not host Christ- decades on being a show the third year, it officially be- Shoppe Next Door, a show years after the initial nomi- Christmas in Marion – the mas in Marion in 2018,” read vendors wanted to be a part came Christmas in Marion that featured home-based re- annual arts and crafts event, an arts foundation, or CAF, of and customers continued and continued to be a Home- tail goods and was held in nation is submitted. They not the holiday – has been email to vendors notifying to support.” makers' event until five years conjunction with Christmas will not need to be renomi- cancelled this year by its them of the intentions to dis- This would have been the ago when CAF took over in Marion since 2012. nated until after that three sponsor. It’s not the Grinch continue the handcrafted- 31st year for the Christmas sponsorship. The show has Both shows have been a years is up. who is taking away the show only arts and crafts fair. “The in Marion Arts & Crafts drawn as many as almost shot in the arm to the local that attracted people from 30-year-old show has be- Show. Founded in 1988 by a 1,000 people to the commu- economy each fall. multiple states, but a combi- come a fall staple in our com- local craft group, it was dis- nity. Several factors led CAF to Public meetings nation of factors. munity and gave many local banded and reformed by In reaction to CAF’s deci- - Crittenden Fiscal “It is with a heavy heart and out-of-state vendors a local Homemakers and sion, Crittenden County Ex- See CHRISTMAS/Page 14 Court will meet at 8:30 a.m. next Thursday at the court- house office. - Crittenden County Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 5 p.m. Waste tires accepted free starting Newsprint next Thursday at the library. - Crittenden Health Sys- today; cleanup days April 27-28 delivery issues tems Board of Dirctors will be holding its annual STAFF REPORT offered by Crittenden Fiscal opens its convenience center forcing Press to meeting at 1 p.m. next This week offers residents Court in partnership with the for a couple of days to allow Wednesday in the Educa- an opportunity to dispose of Kentucky Division of Waste no-cost disposal of many items tion Building at CHS. scrap tires at no cost, and next Management, and is open to dragged from the dark corners narrow pages month comes free dumping at any private citizen in the of garages and deep recesses the convenience center. county. However, retailers, re- of attics. The first opportunity STAFF REPORT Waste tire amnesty days in cyclers and scrap yards can- this year comes next month, Starting in April, The Crittenden Press Crittenden County will be not participate. when the convenience center will be narrowing its news coverage. Thursday, Friday and Satur- Common tires accepted – off U.S. 60 East offers free No, that doesn't mean the local news day. Tires should be taken either on or off the rim – are dumping 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. you've come to expect will be any differ- Facebook.com/TheCrittendenPress to Crittenden truck, passenger vehicle, farm Friday, April 27 and 8 a.m. to ent, but the format in which you receive Twitter.com/CrittendenPress County Road De- implement, bicycle, motorcy- noon Saturday, April 28. it will be changing. Beginning with our [email protected] partment at 1901 cle, tractor, ATV and go cart. Only Crittenden County April 5 issue, the newspaper you hold in 270.965.3191 U.S. 60 East in Not accepted will be large over- residents will be allowed to your hands will be 2 inches skinnier. Open weekdays 9 am to 5 pm Marion between 8 the-road tires; tires filled with empty their trucks and trailers Difficulty in acquiring the current a.m. and 3:30 calcium, foam or any other on either day of the program. width newsprint on which you are read- MEMBER p.m. on Thursday material; tires with a bead But free dump days does not ing this – 24 inches – has forced our Kentucky Press and Friday and 8 greater than 1 3/4 inch; sheet mean everything ready for the printer, Quality Web Printing in Elkton, to Association a.m. to noon on rubber; and solid rubber. scrap heap will qualify for the convert all 46 of the publications it prints Saturday. Assis- For questions, contact Crit- semi-annual courtesy. to 22-inch newsprint. The mill that pro- tance will be of- tenden County Solid Waste Neither household trash duces the 24-inch paper is several weeks fered to offload Coordinator Sue Padget at nor chemicals will be part of behind in fulfilling orders, and few print tires. (270) 965-5251. See NEWSPAPER/Page 4 Contents ©2018, The Crittenden Press Inc. The program is Twice a year, the county See DISPOSAL/Page 4 2 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, March 22, 2018 Letters to the Editor News&Views The Crittenden Press P.O. Box 191, Marion, KY 42064 Victory Gardens this Pension bill likely stalled year s public debate ’ Unless there is stein and Leonardo urban area, and one from a ceased person’s body, sex- It’s great to see passion said. a sudden turn of da Vinci. Davis is rural area with the study ual assault or a child. Re- from the general population He’s right! events in the last scheduled to grad- lasting three full school strictions would be lifted in about issues in the commu- For a quick background, few days of the uate from the Uni- years. specific cases, including nity. Being not only the city is consider- session, it is un- versity of Kentucky The companion bill, HB when a recording shows use informed but en- ing selling the likely that a pen- this spring at age 367, would establish the of force by law enforcement gaged is key to acreage on which sion reform bill 20, but was in ‘Kentucky Dyslexia Ready to or shows someone being ar- healthy democ- the Gardens are will move through tears last month Read Trust’ to fund school rested. HB 373 passed the racy, from City Hall located. The Vic- the 2018 General when she testified districts in support of HB House, and I voted yes. The to Capitol Hill. tory Gardens are Assembly regular before the House 187. The trust would gener- bill now resides in the Sen- It seems to operated by their session. There are Education Commit- ate funding and support ate. rarely happen non-profit name- two pieces of pen- Rep. Lynn tee that she can’t dyslexia programs in Ken- HB 348 would create new these days outside sake and tended sion reform that explain why she tucky schools by providing judgeships in parts of the must be balanced was unable read grants and donations state where caseloads are of social media, by the county jail. BECHLER – keeping the con- the first two words through a public private the largest. HB 348 would but when it does Handing out fresh tractual promise Kentucky House on a recent college partnership. Additionally, also direct a review of the occur, it can be summer produce made to our pub- Legislative Review exam. “And the the trust would generate state’s judicial circuits and stirring and invigor- Daryl K. to the community lic employees and worst thing about funding for dyslexia support districts every eight years to R-Marion ating. Perhaps it’s TABOR and giving inmates putting the Com- dyslexia is that you programs by creating a determine if there is a need not so much apa- Press editor rehabilitation has monwealth’s fi- House District 4 can’t describe it – dyslexia-focused “Ready to for more change. It would thy that keeps us been wildly popu- nancial house in Crittenden • Livingston you can’t describe Read” license plate. also alter the make-up of sitting on our My 2¢ lar. No one, really, order. Caldwell • Christian (part) it to people who Both HB 187 and HB 367 courts in areas where case- hands most days Worth wants to see them As this update Contact don’t have it,” she were approved by the full loads are light. HB 348 as it is the true be- disappear, but the was being written 702 Capitol Ave. said. House. would not require any lief that nothing we city no longer Monday, Senate Annex Room 316C Partly as a re- I have been a staunch changes in the makeup of say matters to the decision- needs the property. It has Bill 1, pension re- Frankfort, KY 40601 sult of her testi- opponent of mandates in the courts in House District makers and politicians. found a different home for a form legislation, is (502) 564-8100, ext. 665 mony, two bills general and unfunded man- 4. HB 348 passed, I voted That certainly seems to new sewer plant. in the State & [email protected] addressing dyslexia dates in particular for our yes, and it was sent to the Local Government – House Bill 187 schools, but HB 187 prima- Senate for action. be the case in Washington, While the public engage- Committees and to a degree, in Frankfort. ment over this is fabulous to Committee of the and HB 367 – were rily impacts the Kentucky As always, thank you for Senate. It has Economic Development passed out of com- Department of Education reading my updates and But locally, within the reach see, the downside is that & Workforce Investment; of a phone call, text or arm’s most of it took place from the been sitting there mittee and sent the and local school boards, not thank you for contacting me for a week, and I Transportation; Elections, full House for de- our teachers. Funding for with your concerns and length in the grocery aisle, comfort of one’s keyboard Constitutional Amend- it’s different. Officials seem to and there’ve been a lot of in- don’t believe there bate and subse- HB 367 does not come from thoughtful suggestions. It is is enough time for ments & Intergovern- quent action. local school districts, so I a privilege to represent you listen. But just because they flammatory remarks, even mental Affairs don’t make the decision you name-calling. It’s been a lot the bill to be con- HB 187 would voted yes on both bills. The in the Kentucky House of sidered by both help identify stu- bills now go to the Senate Representatives and your like doesn’t mean they’re not of he-said-she-said. Service chambers. I intend House: 2013-present dents with dyslexia for consideration. input helps me make deci- listening. Seeing people excited is to have a separate early in their HB 373 would specify sions that best represent From time to time, there good, no doubt, but there are article addressing school careers by when footage from body the views of the 4th District. rises an issue that stirs peo- a lot of pressing problems in just the pension requiring the state cameras worn by law en- I may be reached through ple to their feet around here. the community that don’t issue after the session is to provide school districts forcement may be accessed the toll-free message line in It happens about once a seem to get people stirring. over. with a “dyslexia toolkit” to and used by the public. The Frankfort at (800) 372- year. In 2016, it was the city The Gardens are an all- According to the Mayo help identify and assist stu- use of body cameras is 7181, directly at (502) 564- alcohol vote. Last year, it was around worthy endeavor. It’s Clinic, dyslexia as a learn- dents with dyslexic traits growing, and HB 373 tack- 8100, by visiting the the school tax. And this year, easy to argue for keeping the ing disorder characterized without requiring districts les how the need for footage Kentucky Legislature Home well, it’s clearly the future of public property to harbor by difficulty reading due to to screen every student. The from those cameras should page at LRC.ky.gov and the Victory Gardens that has them, but there is an argu- problems identifying speech toolkit is to be ready by next be addressed by Kentucky clicking on the “Email Your everyone in such a fuss. ment to be made for selling sounds and learning how January with districts re- Open Records laws which Legislator” link or by mail to Anyone at Monday’s Mar- land the city no longer they relate to letters and quired to have policies in provide legal access to pub- the Capitol Annex, Frank- ion City Council meeting needs. words. Despite having nor- place by June 2019 to help lic records. fort, KY 40601. heard Roger Hosick say that But whatever becomes of mal intelligence, it is a com- identify students with HB 373 would allow pub- (Rep. Lynn Bechler, R- in the last 20-30 years, he’s the property, the Gardens mon learning disability in dyslexic traits in kinder- lic agencies like police de- Marion, has represented not witnessed as many peo- and those fresh tomatoes we children and is believed to garten through third grade. partments to restrict access House District 4 – Critten- ple in a dither over any issue. enjoy, when an official deci- affect as many at 60,000 There would be three school to the footage in several den, Livingston, Caldwell “I’ve not heard any fuss sion is made, can we as a Kentucky students. districts selected to serve as ways, including access to and portion of Christian over anything more than community move on to some Clark Davis, 2015 Miss “laboratories of learning,” footage from the inside of counties – in the Kentucky these Victory Gardens,” he other pressing matters? Kentucky, suffers from with one coming from an private homes, medical fa- General Assembly since dyslexia, as did Albert Ein- urban area, one from a sub- cilities and jails or of a de- 2013.) Governor’s remarks not helpful in pension crisis The battle con- tucky’s public edu- Recently, the Senate victed felon for possession require the online compa- cyclists from riding more tinues! A sea of cation, school- president said he doubts SB of a firearm during the com- nies to register with the than two abreast in a high- red t-shirts could teachers and 1 has any serious hope of mission of certain crimes. state attorney general and way lane unless the road- be seen in front of public employees. passing. Still, we must not - SB 152 allows local offi- require them to carry liabil- way is marked for bicycle the Capitol on If you have not back down. As the 2018 cials to raise the salaries of ity insurance. use. March 12 as thou- heard the inter- General Assembly comes to teachers in struggling pub- - SB 137 allows out-of- - SB 6 requires a phar- sands of advocates view, I suggest you a close, we must remain lic schools in order to make court statements from a macist to offer to sell or dis- lined the steps, listen to it for your- committed to finding a solu- the positions more attrac- sexually abused child – con- tribute a drug disposal rallying in solidar- self. tion to resolve the pension tive to job applicants. SB sidered to be hearsay – to product with every prescrip- ity to show their During the in- issue, sooner than later. A 152 would only apply to be admissible in court, tion filled for a drug con- dismay over Sen- terview, the Gover- solution that is fair, up- schools that the state edu- under certain circum- taining an opiate, ate Bill 1. Taxpay- nor went so far as holds the inviolable con- cation department consid- stances. I opposed this benzodiazepine, barbitu- ers, school Sen. Dorsey to call teachers tract, and one that works ers to be in “targeted” or measure, in part, because rate, codeine or ampheta- employees, public RIDLEY “uninformed,” for all Kentucky taxpayers. “comprehensive support the Kentucky Supreme mine. SB 6 would also employees and re- “selfish,” “short What is undoubtedly our and improvement” status. Court and the state bar as- require the pharmacist to tirees continued to Kentucky Senate sighted” and “igno- most important and daunt- Local school districts would sociation are better consult with a patient about demonstrate their Legislative Review rant,” on pension ing task and our constitu- be in charge of developing equipped to address the the importance of the resilience this issues. Folks, this tionally mandated duty, a the incentive packages. The issue. We certainly want to proper disposal of unused, week after SB 1 – D-Henderson type of language is two-year budget still needs incentives would apply to help prosecute individuals expired or unwanted pre- the pension reform Senate District 4 unproductive and approval. The Senate has all teachers within a desig- who have committed these scription drugs. bill – was recom- Crittenden • Caldwell unacceptable. the House version in its nated school but would not heinous acts against chil- With only a few more mitted March 9 to Henderson • Webster These individuals possession and the Senate apply districtwide. dren. I am just not sure it is working days remaining, the Senate State Livingston • Union are well informed Republicans are hashing - House Bill 191 regu- appropriate to do it through the session is quickly wind- and Local Govern- Contact and have sacrificed out their own proposal. The lates online businesses of- the mechanism we are ing down. There is still time, ment Committee. 702 Capitol Ave. plenty for the bet- Senate will begin hearings fering prescription using to change the rules of though, for important There it will lan- Annex Room 254 terment of our chil- on the budget, but it should eyeglasses and contacts to evidence. I am afraid SB measures to become law. I guish as we wait. Frankfort, KY 40601 dren, families, happen fairly soon. Even individuals who take vision 137 will be abused, particu- encourage you to take this Unnecessary (502) 564-2470 communities and though time is short, I feel tests on their computers or larly in child custody cases. opportunity to have your fuel was added to [email protected] state. certain we will approve a smartphones. One provision - HB 33 clarifies how mo- voice heard in this legisla- the fire – in regard I commend the budget in time to have over- would require the person torists interact with bicy- tive session. Citizens can to the pension bill Committees efforts of this ad- ride power for any vetoes by taking the online test for a clists. The legislation would offer feedback to lawmakers – when the Gover- Agriculture; Banking & ministration for the Governor. prescription to be 18 or require drivers to keep vehi- by calling the General As- nor decided to Insurance; Committee on bringing the pen- An important part of the older and have received an cles at least 3 feet away sembly’s toll-free Message take to the air- Committees; Rules; State sion issue to the budget is the state’s road in-person exam within the from bicyclists during an Line at (800) 372-7181. Or waves and pro- & Local Government; forefront and for plan. I have been working last 24 months. The online attempt to pass. If that you can email me directly at claim his Transportation committing to fully with officials from our dis- services would also be re- much space is not available, [email protected]. unfavorable posi- Service fund the actuari- trict to prioritize projects to quired to have doctors li- HB 33 states that the driv- (Sen. Dorsey Ridley, D- tions on the status House: 1987-94 ally required be included in the trans- censed in Kentucky signing ers must use “reasonable Henderson, has represented of the bill. In a Senate: 2004-present amount. However, portation proposals. off on the prescriptions or caution” when passing cy- Senate District 4 – Critten- fiery radio inter- this demeaning Action on the Senate findings of the virtual clists. Another provision al- den, Livingston, Caldwell, view, the Governor rhetoric is any- floor last week included ap- exams. Other provisions of lows a driver to cross a Union, Webster and Hender- made some re- thing but helpful in proval of: HB 191 would hold online yellow line to pass as long son counties – in the Ken- markably mind-boggling solving the challenging task - SB 210 increases the exams to the same stan- as the coast is clear. An tucky General Assembly statements about Ken- before us, and it must stop. penalties imposed on a con- dards as in-person exams, amendment would prohibit since 2004.)
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The The revenue reduction will recalculated. with in a separate proceed- ities Co. (KU), which will lead In the decision, the PSC reduced tax burden in turn be reflected in a credit, the The tax changes also will ing. to a 6 percent reduction in modified a settlement reduces the amount of rev- Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) result in slight reductions in Tuesday’s order and other monthly utility bills. And reached between the two enue that utilities need in Surcredit, that will appear on surcharges that include a records in the case are avail- Atmos Energy customers utilities and the Kentucky In- order to offer their investors KU and LG&E customer capital cost component. They able on the PSC website, could also soon see a bill re- dustrial Utility Customers an opportunity to earn a rea- bills. The TJCA Surcredit will include environmental sur- PSC.ky.gov. The case num- duction for similar reasons. Inc. (KIUC), which had filed a sonable rate of return. take effect April 1, 2018, and charges and demand-side ber is 2018-00034. The other Tuesday’s PSC order for case seeking a tax reduction, KIUC filed cases against will extend through April 30, management surcharges for utilities with pending cases KU and its sister utility, and the Kentucky Office of LG&E and KU, as well as 2019. It will reflect both on- KU and LG&E electric cus- examining tax law impacts Louisville Gas & Electric. Co. Attorney General, which also Duke Energy Kentucky and going tax savings and an ad- tomers, and a gas-line-re- include Atmos Energy Corp. (LG&E), will cut profits by was a party to the case. The Kentucky Power Co., seeking ditional credit for the first placement surcharge An order has been issued in $203.8 million to reflect the settlement called for a total reductions in rates that three months of this year. assessed to LG&E natural the Atmos Energy tax case, reduction in federal corpo- revenue decrease of $176.9 would reflect the lower taxes. The credit expires on April gas customers. with additional tax issues to rate income taxes that took million. The PSC opened similar 30, 2019, because KU and KU and LG&E are the first be addressed in the utility’s effect at the first of the year. The reduction ordered by cases to examine the effect of LG&E have indicated that utilities in Kentucky whose pending base rate case. As a result of the revenue re- the PSC is $26.9 million the tax changes on other in- they intend to file for rate ad- rates have been readjusted The PSC is an independ- duction, KU and LG&E resi- larger because of modifica- vestor-owned utilities. justments that will, among to fully reflect the effect of ent agency attached for ad- dential electric customers tions it made to the manner Most of the tax bill’s im- other things, reflect the the federal corporate income ministrative purposes to the will see their average in which the impact of the pacts fall into two areas: sav- changes in the federal corpo- tax reduction. Energy and Environment monthly bills decrease by a tax reduction was calculated. ings from the immediate rate income tax. The timing The PSC in January is- Cabinet. It regulates more little more than $7 to about The federal tax law en- reduction in the corporate of the filing will be such that sued a final order adjusting than 1,500 gas, water, $112 based on average acted in December reduced tax rate and the effect on de- the new rates would take ef- the rates of Kentucky Power sewer, electric and telecom- monthly usage of 1,179 the corporate income tax rate ferred tax liabilities that util- fect May 1, 2019. Co. But it reflected only the munication utilities operat- kWh. from 35 percent to 21 per- ities carry on their books and If KU and LG&E rates do impact of current tax pay- ing in Kentucky. PSC strengthens mandatory training for water district boards STAFF REPORT ing and operations. The local number of customers as Crit- recent reports for the dual training and by whom it may missioners, including the Newly-appointed water water district, though, is not tenden-Livingston Water Dis- county Crittenden-Livingston be offered. The core curricu- year they began serving are: district commissioners like among those found to be trict, was on the verge of Water District reflected lum includes topics such as - Crittenden County: those for Crittenden-Liv- skirting regulations, accord- becoming insolvent and leav- $837,000 in combined oper- complying with PSC regula- Stephen Hill, Alan Hunt and ingston Water District will ing to a PSC spokesperson. ing its 3,200 customers with- ating income. tory requirements, setting Joe Kaiser. now be required to receive Those problems have out potable water. The PSC Under Kentucky law, rates, infrastructure planning - Livingston County: Ran- training in key areas only raised “urgent concerns found the water district's newly appointed water dis- and maintenance, emergency dell O'Bryan, Bill Barrett through courses offered di- about the level and consis- woes to be a result of “bad trict commissioners are to re- planning and preparedness, and T.L. Maddux. rectly by the Kentucky Public tency of training received by business practices, and inef- ceive 12 hours of training water district finances and "All my commissioners are Service Commission (PSC). water district commission- fective management and within a year of taking office. operations, customer service, up to date on their training," In an order issued last ers,” the PSC said in the leadership.” Once water district commis- ethics and compliance with said water district Superin- Thursday, the PSC cited a order. According to Kentucky De- sioners have completed their state open meetings and open tendent Ronnie Slayden. need for more consistent and Just last week, the PSC partment for Local Govern- first year in office, Kentucky records acts. Crittenden-Livingston rigorous training for new granted an emergency rate ment financial disclosures for law allows them to attend six Crittenden-Livingston Water District intakes water commissioners, noting that a increase of almost 30 percent the last two fiscal years re- hours of training per year in Water District commissioners from the Cumberland River number of water districts re- to the financially troubled ported, the Martin County order to receive higher an- earn only $100 per month. and treats it at the Pinck- cently have been found by the Martin County Water Dis- utility showed more than $1 nual compensation. Three commissioners from neyville water plant. The dis- PSC to be in violation of basic trict. The far eastern Ken- million in operating deficit. A The PSC has the authority each of the counties served trict includes more than 700 statutory requirements gov- tucky utility, which serves sign of more responsible to determine the content of are appointed by their respec- miles of water lines and four erning issues such as financ- approximately the same management, the two most water district commissioner tive fiscal courts. Those com- large water towers.
Senate OKs state budget with no new taxes BELLVILLE MANOR APARTMENTS By TOM LATEK age health insurance be cal- than anticipated – $8.6 mil- to our accounting people.” 819 Terrace Drive • Marion, Kentucky KENTUCKY TODAY culated the same way as the lion over the next two years – The judicial branch bill Accepting applications for one and two bedroom apartments: The Kentucky Senate ap- current year, with any short- that will go toward salary in- won 26-12 approval. total electric, newly redecorated, rent based on your income to proved its version of the state falls made up by the trust creases for judges and circuit Senate President Robert qualifying person. budget for the executive, leg- fund, which stands at nearly clerks. The committee also Stivers, R-Manchester, said DISABLED • NEAR ELDERLY • ELDERLY • FAMILY islative and Judicial branches $1 billion. left in House language allow- they are preparing for negoti- of government Tuesday “This ensures that retired ing the Supreme Court to ations with the House in a evening, clearing the way for teacher health benefits will raise fees to fund pay in- conference committee. OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. a conference committee to be not be affected by this creases for non-elected court “It will take a little time to named to iron out the differ- budget,” said McDaniel, personnel. get a compare and contrast Tuesday & Thursday SECTION 8 ences between the two cham- whose statement drew ap- “What we are doing is try- document, so individuals can Phone (270) 965-5960 HOUSING EQUAL HOUSING bers. plause from teachers in the ing to focus on investing in look at it,” he told reporters TDD: 711 OPPORTUNITY Most of the discussion cen- committee room. the obligations that we cur- after the Senate adjourned on tered on House Bill 200, the The Senate also funded rently have and address Tuesday. “That’ll probably executive branch budget - transportation expenses at things like the pay issues in- take a day or two. Hopefully easily the largest - and its ac- local school districts which side the court and others, we’ll be able to go into confer- companying revenue meas- was uncovered in Gov. Matt rather than focus on renova- ence on Friday.” ure, HB 366. Bevin’s plan. tions and new construction,” Friday and Monday are re- The Senate rejected the McDaniel said much of McDaniel said. cess days built into the leg- House’s plan to create new state government would have But Supreme Court Jus- islative calendar so taxes on tobacco products the 6.25 percent spending cut tice Daniel J. Venters ex- lawmakers can work without and prescription opiates to that Bevin recommended and pressed concerns about the using one of the 60-legislative boost school spending that he said that includes the changes made to the House days established by the Con- was expected to create $500 state’s universities. version. “The Senate has in- stitution. million in tax increases. The HB 200 passed 26-11, creased to $12 million, a fund “This allows us to form a chamber had little appetite for largely along party lines, while transfer from the judicial conference committee to start a piecemeal tax plan, accord- HB 366 drew more Republi- branch,” he said, noting it is working on the budget,” ing to Senate Budget Commit- can defectors, winning ap- twice the amount proposed in Stivers said. “Individuals tee Chairman Christian proval, 23-15. Sen. Dorsey the House version. would be able to go through McDaniel, R-Taylor Mill. Ridley, D-Henderson, voted “The loss of that money the bills, have communica- Another provision man- against both measures. over and above what the tions between the House, the dates schools control en- The legislative branch House set it at, will seriously Senate and the Governor, to trances electronically instead budget, HB 204, saw the Sen- hamper the ability of our see what things are out there of having a greeter, which has ate remove any legislative court system to give raises to that we really need to pass in been an option until now. pension funding, moving it to our most needy employees, the last few days.” The Senate also encouraged the Kentucky Employee Re- deputy clerks throughout the The last scheduled day for the hiring of more school re- tirement System, which has Commonwealth, many of the 2018 session is Friday, source officers by offering in- the largest unfunded liability. whom are earning insufficient April 13, but lawmakers still centives to schools to bring on It drew little comment and wages,” Venters said. have one day they can use, retired officers and active KSP cleared the chamber, 35-3. “Even though we can raise due to a snow day taken back troopers. They would exempt Ridley voted to support the court filing fees to help com- in January. The last day they schools from having to make measure. pensate that, our ability to could meet under the Ken- contributions to the retire- Changes to the judicial fund pay raises is going to be tucky Constitution is Satur- ment system for them. branch budget included the severely hampered, according day, April 14. The bill cuts funding from removal of money to renovate the House version to operate the Supreme Court chambers the Access to Justice pro- and capital projects, such as gram, which aids the poor, new courthouses. veterans and the elderly. Since required contribu- It adds language requiring tions to the County Employee retired teachers’ single cover- Retirement System are less 4 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, March 22, 2018 Jobless rate down from January 2018 Unemployment rates fell in all but one county (Carter) be- tween January 2017 and January 2018, according to the Ken- tucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics. The January 2018 unemployment rate in Crittenden County was 5.3 percent, down a full point from January 2017 but up 1.3 points from December 2017. Woodford County recorded the lowest October jobless rate in the Commonwealth at 2.9 percent. Magoffin County recorded the state’s highest unemployment rate at 15.2 per- cent. Below are the jobless rates for select counties from the state’s lowest in June to the highest, with rates for Critten- den and surrounding counties included between. Because of their relatively low sample size, county unemployment rates are not seasonally adjusted like monthly state and na- tional rates.
JAN. DEC. JAN. AREA 2018 2017 2017 U.S...... 4.5 Kentucky ...... 4.3 ...... 3.8...... 5.9 SUBMITTED PHOTO Pennyrile Region...... 5.0 ...... 4.4...... 6.8 COUNTIES Woodford (1) ...... 2.9 ...... 2.6...... 3.6 Students visit Westlake Webster ...... 4.5 ...... 4.1...... 6.5 Caldwell...... 4.6 ...... 3.7...... 6.2 Eighteen Crittenden County High School chemistry students traveled to Westlake Chemical Corporation in Calvert City for a field Union...... 4.9 ...... 4.6 ...... 7.1 trip. Students were introduced to some of the various processes at the chemical plant along with the job opportunities in the Crittenden...... 5.3 ...... 4.0 ...... 6.3 area. They learned about the chemical reactions and separation methods and the importance of education and hard work. Students Lyon ...... 5.3 ...... 4.3...... 8.4 attended a presentation on techniques of interviewing and qualities employers find desirable. They were then allowed to take a Livingston...... 7.5 ...... 6.6...... 9.7 guided tour through the chemical plant and into the chemistry laboratory to see the instrumentation used for quality control Magoffin (120)...... 15.2...... 12.4...... 21.2 measures and the processes involved. Those in attendance were (pictured above) Dylan Peek, Charity Wolosonowich, Zac Clay- brooke, Chloe Maxfield, Caitlyn Lynch, Sabreyn Pleasant, Julia Davidson, Shea Martin, Paige Gilbert, Shelby Summers, Briley Brown, Labor force statistics include non-military workers and unemployed Ken- tuckians who are actively seeking work. They do not include unemployed Ken- Kenlee Perryman, Devin Porter, Devin Ford, Hunter Holeman, Branen Lamey, Cassandra Newcom and Kayley Cook. tuckians who have not looked for employment within the past four weeks. PAVE graduates 1st student STAFF REPORT high school campus. The Students who enroll in ties for kids, regardless of Crittenden County program offers alternative PAVE are offered many of the their circumstances.” Schools last Thursday hon- learning environments for same classes they would Materials for the program ored its first Pathway Acad- students who have been un- take in the school. Sean are provided by Edgenuity, emy graduate in two years – successful in the tra- Thompson, program an online curriculum. If stu- Anthony Harris. He is the ditional classroom facilitator, works to dents are struggling with first graduate of the newly- environment. It is also set up a schedule sim- particular content, students structured Pathway Acad- believed to potentially ilar to the school day are eligible to get help from emy of Virtual Education, or enhance the overall and helps students Crittenden County High PAVE. learning experience for pace themselves ac- School teachers at Cross- PAVE is one of many al- those students. cordingly. walk Learning Center, an ternative programs available Spaces are limited Thompson checks after-school program for high for students. With PAVE and and students must in with enrolled stu- school students. other programs, Superin- qualify for this free Thompson dents on a weekly tendent of Schools Vince program. basis. He describes Thompson stresses par- Clark said the district is Students who enroll in the program as challenging ent involvement and regu- doing all it can with its re- PAVE must have reliable in- and says that students must larly communicates with sources to help and assist ternet and computer access be self-directed and dedi- parents through email. students get their diploma. and commit to several hours cated to earning their To learn more about the PAVE is offered to support a day of work. There is also a diploma. PAVE program, contact Su- ALEXA BLACK/THE PRESS students who would like to 28-day probationary period, “All we ask for is open pervisor of Instruction Diana Crittenden County Superintendent of Schools Vince Clark earn their high school and students may be with- communication and hard Lusby at (270) 965-3525 or (right) last Thursday honored Anthony Harris, the district’s diploma while working on- drawn if specified require- work,” said Thompson. “This by email at Diana.Lusby@ first Pathway Academy graduate in two years. line, either at home or on the ments are not completed. program allows opportuni- crittenden.kyschools.us.
THE CRITTENDEN PRESS Due to a shortage of available 24-inch newsprint, The Crittenden Press beginning next month will move to narrower page widths. The newspaper will move to the same size newsprint on which The Early Bird Shoppers’ Guide and News is currently printed. Aross the industry, the width of newspapers has shrunk over the decades. The above illustration shows last week’s issue of The Early Bird in comparison with an issue of The Crittenden Press from 1968.
never borrow 24-inch paper tenden Press was printed on NEWSPAPER because no one uses it ex- 28-inch newsprint, with a Continued from Page 1 cept us." printable area of 13.5 inches The new width is typical per page. Today, the print- ers use the wider newsprint. for most newspapers today. able area is just more than "I’ve been in the process of The Early Bird is already 11 inches. Starting next asking everyone to consider printed on the narrower month, it will be 10 inches. switching to a 22-inch web, newsprint. Other newspa- The reduction in width but suddenly, it’s a neces- pers in the area, including will alter the appearance of sity," said Mike Finch, owner The Paducah Sun and most the paper slightly, but of Quality Web Printing. "We weeklies from surrounding should not affect the amount can almost always borrow communities, also currently of news inside each issue. 22-inch paper because it’s print on the slimmer paper. You will notice that the the standard size. We can Fifty years ago, The Crit- columns of text will be slightly narrow, as will ads. "We chose to stay with the wider newsprint as long as sorbents. Other common possible because that's what DISPOSAL items disposed of may be our readers were accus- Continued from Page 1 lumber, plastics and recylca- tomed to, and frankly, we bles. like it better, too," said Press the program. While daily Meantime, for those Editor Daryl K. Tabor. "But garbage can be dumped, reg- cleaning up the yard, plant circumstances in the indus- ular charges will apply. Paint materials are taken at no try have forced us to make and oil will be accepted, but charge at the community the conversion. After a few both must be dried with an brush dump off Bridwell weeks, we will all be comfort- agent like cat litter or oil ab- Loop 24/7. able with the change."
THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, March 22, 2018 5 Crittenden had its share of white lightening In the early and mid Judges of Kentucky to meet his premises searched. In a other gallon container was 1920s many of the headlines this challenge and I will help barn near the house, the of- broken and the contents in the local paper were about in as much as I can. He ficers discovered a still cov- lost. The still is said to have the illegal making of moon- asked the judges and com- ered with sorghum fodder, been well equipped for the shine or the selling of "white monwealth attorneys, which they took possession business. mule." "Which shall be supreme in of and brought to the court- W. H. Hardesty, justice of The hills and hollows of this state – the law or the house in Marion. the peace in the Tolu dis- Crittenden County must blind tiger?" So Crittenden The owner of the farm de- trict, raided and found on a have had their share of hid- was hard pressed to nied all knowledge farm near Tolu a still that den stills and selling of white fight the many blind of the still being on had been in recent opera- lightening made in the dark tigers in the county. his premises. He tion. The still was of 40 gal- of night. Here are some of said it was evidently lon capacity and with it was Moonshining has deep the interesting arti- brought there by found 350 gallons of mash. roots in American history. It cles that were in someone unknown In the Cookseyville area, was a way of life to support The Crittenden to him on the night Sheriff Taylor raided the families; it was their drink, Press about stills before while he was King farm and discovered medicine and currency. found in all areas of away from home fox one gallon of whiskey and Did you ever think where our county. hunting. 100 gallons of mash. The it got the name moonshine; ––– The still is of discovery was made in the it was because the men did In early 1921, about 15-gallon ca- woods on the back of the most of the work at night by The Press reports Brenda pacity, is in good farm, and the mash and the light of the moon. The that Crittenden Underdown condition and whiskey was covered with a white lightening was well County has ac- County Historian seems to have been SUBMITTED PHOTO quantity of cedar brush. No liked for its high alcohol con- quired the distinc- recently used. It is This photo shows a typical still used to make “white lighten- arrests were made because it tent and tax-free prices. tion of having a Forgotten of copper through- ing” during Prohibition. Crittenden County had more than its wasn't known who had As early as 1894 Con- "real" moonshine Passages out. The still is now fair share of these hidden in the hills and hollows. made the still at the time. gress had increased the still. at the courthouse Most of the time, stills whiskey tax to $1.10 per gal- Dame Rumor and many visitors back room of the residence. was then that the constable were established on some- lon, a stiff tax. While the in- these days is not stingy with have called to see it. Besides the still, which and his assistant made a one else's property. It was crease was intended to up the information that there is Another still was found by was of about 40-gallon ca- dash for the still, and the op- easier that way to not be as- the government's revenue, it plenty of the poison com- J. U. G. Claghorn while he pacity and the best equipped erators of the still opened sociated with the crime ended up creating a boom in monly known as “white was out squirrel hunting yet found in this county, the fire as they ran off. There when the stills were located. untaxed liquor. mule” in certain section of Monday. He stopped at a officials also found in the were about 15 or 20 shots You could always put the Whether or not this had this county. Seemingly it is supposedly unoccupied room seven barrels of mash exchanged between the offi- blame on someone else. any affect on Crittenden not very difficult to obtain in cabin on the John Nation and eight gallons of white cers and distillers as they (Brenda Underdown is County's moonshine busi- Marion. farm near Fords Ferry. Look- mule whiskey, all of which ran away. chair of Crittenden County ness, or it was just made for Some of the boys of Tolu ing through a window, he they confiscated except a When Adamson and his Historical Society and a the pure excitement of mak- were hunting a few days ago discovered a family in the small amount of the whiskey assistant arrived, the still member of Crittenden County ing the white lightening, it is and found a fully equipped cabin and a man working which, together with the was in full operation. They Genealogical Society. Much still interesting to read about still in the woods on the farm around a still. still, they brought here and found three gallons of moon- more local history can be this time in our history. of Mr. John L. Franklin. Returning to town he re- turned it over to the author- shine and brought two gal- found at OurForgottenPas- From the archives of The Someone had taken, without ported what he saw to the ities. lons to town as stated, the sages.blogspot.com.) Crittenden Press we can Mr. Franklin's knowledge or authorities, and with a war- Out in the Bells Mines read of this illegal activity consent, a tank belonging to rant Deputy Sheriff P. R. area Constable Bob Adams that took place in our area, him and used it in building Taylor went to the cabin, captured a large moonshine it's a colorful part of our past the still, which has a 16-gal- took charge of the still and still, together with two gal- history that many of us lon capacity. arrested the man under a lons of "white mule" which might not really know about, Mr. Franklin immediately warrant charging him with was brought to Marion and and there are probably some notified the United States having in his possession an delivered to the county au- that might remember the revenue authorities of his illicit still. thorities. time when this activity was find, and in order to preserve The man gave his name The parties who were op- just a part of life. the still moved it into his cel- and stated that he came erating the still were un- In 1921 Kentucky Gov. lar where it will be safely from Illinois. He will be known and escaped after a Edwin P. Morrow addressed kept until an investigation placed in jail to await the ac- running fight in which sev- the Association of Circuit has been made. tion of the grand jury at the eral shots were exchanged, Judges and Commonwealth The tank was about one- next term of Circuit Court. one of which passed through Attorneys, stating that half full of meal, which evi- The captured still is of cop- the constable's hat. moonshining and bootleg- denced the fact that it had per and of about 10-gallon The still was located in ging were rampant in Ken- been tested and used. capacity. what is known as Heath's tucky, and the violations of In November of 1922 on In November 1923 offi- Hollow near Bells Mines, the liquor laws were such as suspicion derived from pre- cials captured a moonshine and Constable Adamson was to challenge all the forces of vious information, Sheriff J. still near Mexico. A big haul assisted in its capture by his law and order. T. Wright, Deputy P. R. Tay- was made Friday morning deputy, Charlie Bob Illicit manufacture and lor and former County Attor- when Deputy Sheriff P. E. Sanders. sale of liquor has grown to ney John A. Moore went Taylor, Jailer J. C. Spees The constable and deputy an appalling extent, he said, Saturday to a home located and County Judge E. Jeffrey went near where the still and the use of liquor is in- two miles from Piney Fork Travis, with a search war- was located before daylight creasing alarmingly. Church with a warrant to rant, went to a home a few in order that they might find There is today a challenge search the premises. miles southeast of Mexico, out who was operating it and being thrown out to the Upon arriving there, the this county, and after at the break of day a sentinel forces of law and order in man of the house readily searching the premises, lo- on the opposite hill saw Kentucky. I ask the Circuit gave his permission to have cated a moonshine still in a them and fired two shots, it
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Moses told the children of to love God with all we have, fails.” 1st Cor. 13:4-8. are commanded to do, people IsraelTo to truly love God with allloveand in 1st Cor.is 13. to knowWhat a wonderful God’s truth, see it‘agape’ and we bring reproach their heart, soul, mind and This chapter uses the Eng- true love never fails. on God. strength. lish word Regardless of what we Christ loves as we are Jesus put it this way, charity as a face, love will always win, be- commanded, and if we have “Thou shalt love the Lord thy translation cause God is love. Christ in us, we love that God with thy heart, and with for Greek God requires us to love way, too. all thy soul, and with all thy word “agape” Him, and each other with Paul said, “God made mind. This is the first and love. “agape” love. known the mystery which is great Commandment. And Let’s look Do we truly love God or Christ in us, the hope of the second is like unto it, at it to Lucy just use Him? glory.” Col.1:27. thou shall love thy neighbor measure our TEDRICK Do we love Him for what Paul also said, “If we have as thy self.” Matt. 22:37-39. true heart Guest Columnist we can get out of Him, to not the Spirit of Christ, we The question we all must toward God Religious and miss hell and gain Heaven? are none of His.” Rom. 8:9. answer is, do we love God and our fel- Political Views If so, that is not the love he is Jesus’s love for God and with all we are and have? lowman. looking for. His fellowman was manifest The word love is used for “Charity suffers long and Everyone resents being in his beating and hanging many different emotions. is kind; charity envies not, used under the pretense of for the very worst of us. The love we are to have for vaunts not itself, is not love. God and our fellowman is the puffed up, does not behave it- If we love God with all our •Rev. Lucy Tedrick, pastor at Greek word Agape, in English self unseemly, seeks not its heart, soul, mind and Marion Church of God, shares her the word for love or charity. own, is not easily provoked, strength, others see it in us. views periodically in this news- This is not the love for thinks no evil, rejoices not in We work at trying to help, paper. She can be reached at spouse, family members, iniquity, but rejoices in the not hurt God or man. (270) 965-3269. Her opinions are friends, etc. truth, bears all things, be- When we claim to be a her own and are not necessarily This word signifies sacrifi- lieves all things, endures all Christian, and do not love those of this newspaper. cial acts, as in the command things. Charity ‘Agape’ never God and our fellowman as we
Local Faith-Based Events House Bill would create & Church Outreach Day of Prayer for all Sunrise service planned at Frances Easter Sunrise service will begin at 6 a.m. April 1 at Frances Community students in Kentucky Church. Bro. Harold “Hank” Casey will be the guest speaker. A breakfast and An annual day of prayer be student-initiated and con- Easter egg hunt will follow. for Kentucky’s students ducted, and always before would become part of state the start of the school day,” law under a bill passed last Huff said. Easter egg hunting at Salem Baptist week in the House. The Kentucky event would Salem Baptist Church will host an Easter egg hunt at 2 p.m., Saturday, House Bill 40 sponsor be part of a global prayer ini- March 24 at the Salem Baptist Christian Life Center in Salem. Rep. Regina Huff, R- tiative that Huff said would Williamsburg, said the an- be held the same day. nual prayer event has been The idea for HB 40 was Clothes closet open in Fredonia Fredonia Unity Baptist Church’s clothes closet is open from 9 a.m. to noon proclaimed by Kentucky’s raised by students in Huff’s on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. governor the past two years. district and others who she HB 40 would designate the said “want to know that we Pantry is available at First Baptist last Wednesday of September are all united in this effort First Baptist Church of Fredonia food pantry is open from 1 to 3 p.m. the each year as “A Day of Prayer and that, on that particular third Thursday of each month in Coleman Hall of the church. for Kentucky’s Students” by day each year, we will be law, and require the governor united with them.” to issue an annual proclama- “Given all that our stu- tion for the event. dents are facing … Our stu- Now Combining Huff said that HB 40 is re- dents need to know that we spectful of all faiths by ask- are standing with them,” she Forces to Serve You! ing that Kentuckians spend said. “We all need to embrace the day praying, meditating this and be united in an ef- or reflecting “in accordance fort of support in each indi- with their own faith and con- vidual’s manner of prayer for sciences.” Students would be our schools, students and allowed to participate in the administrators.” event at school before the HB 40 passed on a vote of start of the instructional day. 83-5 and now goes to the “Their event at school will Senate for its consideration. 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Family Court Judge other appointees will help of judicial commitment and The Kentucky CASA Net- Brandi Rogers was ap- engage judicial officers in ad- expertise serving on this work is the state Court-Ap- pointed to a national dressing child welfare leadership council,” said Na- pointed Special Advocate judicial leadership and court systems’ tional CASA CEO Tara Perry. Association with a mission to council and two Ken- challenges and also Rogers, who practiced law support and strengthen local tuckians received na- provide guidance on and served as the attorney CASA programs that support tional awards for strategies to for Crittenden County Board trained community volun- outstanding work on strengthen judicial of Education prior to being teers appointed by judges to behalf of abused and support at a national, elected to the bench, is a res- represent the best interests neglected children last state and local level. ident of Marion. of dependent, abused and week at the National This will provide input Also in Boston, Melynda neglected children in Ken- Court Appointed Spe- Rogers and recommendations Jamison, executive director tucky. cial Advocate (CASA) to National CASA on of CASA of Lexington, was Crittenden County is Association 2018 Awards of ways to engage the judiciary, named the 2018 Kappa served by the CASA Program Excellence event held in bring the judicial officers’ Alpha Theta Program Direc- of Hopkins, Webster and Boston. voice to National CASA’s tor of the Year. Andrea Crittenden Counties. Four Rogers, 5th Judicial Cir- work and assist in the design Bruns, state director for the volunteers have been ap- cuit Family Court Judge for and development of a new Kentucky CASA Network, is pointed advocates in Critten- Crittenden, Webster and Judicial Involvement Initia- the first-ever recipient of the den County – Phyllis O’Neal, Union counties, was named tive. National CASA Association Alanna Welch, Elliot West to a new Judicial Leadership “We are very appreciative State Director of the Year and Lavanda Holloman. OBITUARIES Moodie Morrow Boyce Moodie III, 83, of Ralph H. Morrow, 93, of Smithland died Wednesday, Marion died Sunday, March March 14, 2018, at Baptist 18, 2018, at Crittenden Health Paducah. County Health and Rehabili- Moodie was well known for tation Center. his involvement in the west- Survivors include his ern Kentucky cousin, Carolyn Crass of Mur- and southern ray. I l l i n o i s He was preceded in death fluorspar in- by his wife, Annis Lorene dustry, in Morrow. which he was Services were at 1 p.m. a fourth gener- March 21 at Gilbert Funeral ation operator. Home in Marion. Burial was He worked ex- at Rosebud Cemetery. Moodie tensively in mineral explo- ration in the United States, Lowe North Korea, China and Rus- Andy “Billy” Lowe, 60, of sia. He was a graduate of Mc- Princeton died Thursday, Callie Military Academy. He March 15, 2018, at his home. was also a sportsman who en- He was an joyed duck hunting, traveling auto body and was a University of Ken- technician and tucky basketball fan. a member of Surviving are his wife of 22 Creswell Bap- years, Kathleen Vick Moodie tist Church. of Smithland; sons, Brian Surviving Thompson Moodie (Vickie Y.) are his wife, of Grand Rivers and Frank Diane Lowe of Boyce “Bo” Moodie, IV (Terri) Lowe P r i n c e t o n ; of Bayou; a daughter, Natalie son, Marc Gayle Bash (Dan) of Marshall Lowe of Marion; daughter, ALEXA BLACK/THE PRESS County; a step-daughter, Stacy Cooper of Murray; four Shannon Rushing (Mike) of granddaughters; a brother, Burna; a brother, Harry Wayne Coleman of Frances; Cowsert honored Moodie (Anne) of Nashville, and a sister, Cathy Fugate of Mortons Gap. Crittenden County Superintendent of Schools Vince Clark Tenn.; grandchildren, Brian McDonald of Sharpe, Erin He was preceded in death (right) at last Thursday’s board of education meeting pre- Marie Moodie of Franklin, by his father, Clifford Lowe; sented the Rocket Way Employee of the Month to middle Tenn., Teris Swanson (Caleb) and his mother, Mary Cole- school social studies teacher Ryan Cowsert. Clark said of Ledbetter, Magdalyn man. Cowsert has been a great addition to the school staff, and Sanders (Amon) of Overland Services were Monday, described him as an exceptional planner that engages and Park, Kan.; step-grandchil- March 19 at Myers Funeral empowers his students through minds-on lessons. dren, Eric Bash of Paris, Home in Marion with burial at Tenn., Andrew Bash of May- Frances Cemetery. field, Jessie Smith (Justin) of Burna, and Emma Rushing of Burna; great grandchil- dren, Gabriella Sanders, Rey- Obituary policy County 9th in Trust gan Sanders and Jase Smith; Most obituaries in The and nieces, Julie Cunning- Crittenden Press are pub- ham and Kate Sullivan. lished at no charge. However, for Life contributions He was preceded in death extended obituaries are avail- by his parents, Frank Boyce able for a small fee. Please STAFF REPORT receives donations from at Moodie Jr. and Marie Watts ask your funeral director For February, Crittenden least three of every five li- Moodie. about fee-based obituaries. County again ranked in the censee. Services were Sunday, There is no charge for use top 10 in the state in dona- Donation percentage and March 18 in the chapel of of a photo. tions to Trust for Life, Ken- statewide rank for the previ- Boyd Funeral Directors and Obituaries that appear in tucky's organ donor registry. ous 12 months are as fol- Cremation Services with Bro. the paper are also accessible Statewide, 56 percent of peo- lows: Ed Clement officiating. Burial on the Web for free at The ple are registered as organ - January 2018: 64.1 was at Smithland Cemetery. Press Online dating back to donors. percent, 11th. 1999. They are updated each Last month, 120 of 176 - December 2017: 66.2 month at The-Press.com. people issued a driver's li- percent, 11th. Ellingham cense by Crittenden Circuit - November 2017: 67.3 Jacqueline Ellingham, 70, Clerk Melissa Guill's office percent, seventh. of Marion died Monday, donated $1 to the Trust for - October 2017: 62.3 per- March 5, 2018 at Livingston Life, which celebrated its cent, 12th. Hospital. 25th anniversary earlier this - September 2017: 64.5 Survivors include her son, year. The 68.2 percent was percent, eighth. Joey Cooke of Mount Hope, good enough for ninth - August 2017: 63.9 per- Ontario; a daughter, Toby among the state's 120 circuit cent, 14th. Staven of St. Petersburg, Fla.; clerk's offices. Only Ballard - July 2017: 69.8 per- sisters, Susan Cates of Mar- County ranked higher than cent, sixth. ion and Penny Jankovic of Guill's office in western Ken- - June 2017: 62 percent, Crown Point, Ind.; brothers, tucky. 17th. Danny (Joy) Cooke of Florida Eight names from Crit- - May 2017: 66 percent, and Theodore (Patty) Cooke of tenden County were also 11th. Washington State; niece, Jen- added to the state's organ - April 2017: 67.6 per- nifer (D'Wayne) Day of Smith- donation registry, putting cent, 11th. land; and nine grandchildren. the county at 49th in the - March 2017: 71 per- She was preceded in death state for total number regis- cent, fifth. by her parents, William and tered. But only 52.5 percent - February 2017: 70 per- Kathleen Cooke and a of county residents with an cent, fifth. brother, Joseph Cooke. ID or driver's license have Through Trust for Life, Gilbert Funeral Home in joined the registry. Kentucky has 1.8 million Marion was in charge of Guill's office consistently registered organ donors. arrangements. 8 NATIONAL AG WEEK / THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, March 22, 2018 NATIONAL AG WEEK March 18-24 CELEBRATING AMERICAN AGRIBUSINESS
What is Ag Week? Crop reports affect grain prices It's a week to recognize and celebrate the abun- dance provided by agriculture. Every year, producers, STAFF REPORT stayed the same four times. agricultural associations, corporations, universities, gov- USDA’s National Agricul- Wheat trends saw the ernment agencies and countless others across America tural Statistics Service Market movements price drop 84 times from join together to recognize the contributions of agricul- (NASS) released the annual The USDA Crop Reports study released March 9, shows com- 1987 to 2017 and increase ture. Price Reactions following modity price reactions following the Crop Production and Grain 74 times. It was unaffected USDA Crop Reports study Stocks reports. It indicates prices fell more often than not for 10 times. When is Ag Week? March 9, showing commod- corn, soybeans and wheat, but not significantly more. Below, the Are you surprised to read ity price reactions following that prices don’t always National Ag Week is celebrated this week, March 18- green figures indicates a price increase, red signifies the number the Crop Production and drop? of times the price fell and blue represents no change. 24, 2018 – and was highlighted by National Ag Day on Grain Stocks reports. “It’s not uncommon to Tuesday. Since the mid-1980’s hear farmers say the crop NASS has tracked market reports negatively impact price movement for corn, prices, when in fact, it’s just What is Ag Week all about? soybeans, wheat, and cot- about even across the board Ag Week is about recognizing – and celebrating – the ton, calculating commodity with the number of times contribution of agriculture in our everyday lives. The Na- prices one day after and one prices have gone up or tional Ag Day program encourages every American to: week after reports, including down,” Knopf said. the number of times prices It can be useful to under- - Understand how food and fiber products are pro- increased, remained un- stand the relative changes duced. changed, and decreased. For over time, and farmers can - Value the essential role of agriculture in maintain- each of those fluctuations, decide to sell crops or live- ing a strong economy. we’ve noted the value of how stock or keep until after re- - Appreciate the role agriculture plays in providing much it changed. The recent Wheat Corn Soybeans ports come out. safe, abundant and affordable products. report shows mixed reac- “NASS reports, of course, tions across time. 1987-2017 1985-2017 1985-2017 are not solely responsible for “Many different sources changes to prices,” Knopf Why celebrate agriculture? of information move com- 74 68 79 said. “Price reactions might Agriculture provides almost everything we eat, use modity markets, such as be a reaction to what people and wear on a daily basis. But too few people truly un- weather, domestic supply +7.9¢/bushel +7.8¢/bushel +15.4¢/bushel thought was going to be in derstand this contribution. This is particularly the case and world supply,” said the report. Another example in our schools, where students may only be exposed to David Knopf, director of the of price reactions not neces- NASS Eastern Mountain Re- 84 78 81 sarily responding to reports: agriculture if they enroll in related vocational training. gional Office in Kentucky. With the forecasts for grains By building awareness, the Agriculture Council of “NASS reports are two –7.5¢/bushel –7.3¢/bushel –16¢/bushel in August, if there’s a America is encouraging young people to consider career sources of domestic supply weather event in the preced- opportunities in agriculture. data, and it’s important to 10 18 4 ing day or two, it’s possible Each American farmer feeds more than 165 people ... see what happens following the market reacts to that a dramatic increase from 25 people in the 1960s. Quite the reports. event, rather than the actual simply, American agriculture is doing more – and doing it From 1985 to 2017, corn numbers coming out in the prices fell 78 times following main unchanged 18 times. beans following the reports crop report.” better. As the world population soars, there is an even production reports, in- Over the same period, the was similar – value fell 81 To view the report, visit greater demand for the food and fiber produced in the creased 68 times and re- price change trend for soy- times, increased 79 and https://goo.gl/3hKD8p. United States.
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Ground broken on grain, forage center THE TIMES LEADER Germinating through The effort got a direct for additional researchers Shovels dug into the conversations between west- boost Thursday with an an- and support staff, a testa- earth Thursday afternoon ern Kentucky farmers and nouncement by Kentucky ment to the mission of the outside the UK Research UK specialists, including Agriculture Commissioner University and its outreach, and Education Center in local soils professor emeri- Ryan Quarles that $100,000 both locally and beyond. Princeton, at a formal tus Lloyd Murdock, the idea would be donated to the “This strengthens our ca- ground-breaking kicking off for the project took root over project through donations to pacity and our commitment the center’s conversion to the past few years, gaining the department’s “Ag Tag” li- to be not just the University the UK Grain and Forage support with a $15 million cense plate program. ‘of’ Kentucky, but the Uni- Center of Excellence. funding commitment from Quarles also noted the versity ‘for’ Kentucky,” said But those on hand, from the Kentucky Agricultural historic importance of agri- UK President Dr. Eli Capi- the University of Kentucky, Development Board in 2016. culture to Kentucky and louto. the Kentucky Department of The project was the Caldwell County, where the The center’s conversion Agriculture and other state largest ever approved by the research center was estab- to the Grain and Forage and local organizations, board, noted Warren Beeler, lished in 1925, at the front Center of Excellence is ex- were quick to note that executive director of the end of a period of national pected to be complete by the soil –not dirt –was being Governor’s Office of Agricul- economic hardship. summer of 2019. moved. tural Policy. “It was agriculture that Site work and building Soil – one of the key fac- “In 20 years, we’re going got Kentucky out and con- renovations have already tors in the grain crop pro- to look back and be so tinues to lead us forward,” begun, as have several re- duction process that UK proud we were sitting here he said. search projects involving the specialists will continue to when this happened,” he The local center’s re- local facility and UK’s main research and improve in said. search into crop farming, campus in Lexington. their new, state-of-the-art UK has five years to raise particularly no-till produc- facility when the $30 million an additional $15 million to tion, has had ramifications project is complete. match the state commit- around the world in the “It’s a joyous day for the ment. decades since. University of Kentucky, and Nearly half that money That fact makes the I think a joyous day for Ken- has been raised so far, said prospect of the new, mod- tucky agriculture as well,” Nancy Cox, dean of the UK ernized center, with ex- said Dr. Chad Lee, the cen- College of Agriculture, Food panded laboratory and ter’s director. and Environment. classroom space and room 2017 Ag census still counting despite deadline having passed NEWS RELEASE sponding online saves time For more information Farmers and ranchers by skipping sections that do about the 2017 Census of still have time to be counted not apply and automatically Agriculture, visit AgCensus. in the 2017 Census of Agri- calculating totals. The online usda.gov. For questions or culture, according to the questionnaire is accessible assistance filling out the U.S. Department of Agricul- on desktops, laptops, and Census, call toll-free (888) ture's (USDA) National Agri- mobile devices. 424-7828. cultural Statistics Service (NASS). Although the first deadline has passed, NASS will continue to accept Cen- sus information through the spring to get a complete and accurate picture of American agriculture that represents all farmers and ranchers. "We thank everyone who has completed their Census to date. We currently have a return rate of just over 40 percent of the 3 million Cen- sus questionnaires mailed last fall," said NASS Admin- istrator Hubert Hamer. "A lot is at stake if producers are not represented in this data. Census data have and will continue to influence important decisions for American agriculture. The data will affect every opera- tion and every farming com- munity at some point, whether it be through farm policy, disaster relief, insur- ance or loan programs, in- frastructure improvements, or agribusiness setup. There is accuracy and strength in numbers, which is why NASS is committed to giving producers every opportunity to respond." Federal law mandates that everyone who received the 2017 Census of Agricul- ture questionnaire complete it and return it even if not currently farming. NASS will continue to follow-up with producers through the spring with mailings, phone calls, and personal visits. To avoid these additional con- tacts, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to complete their Census either online at AgCounts.usda.gov or by mail as soon as possible. Re- 10 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, March 22, 2018 The Press Online Lifestyles The Crittenden Press www.the-press.com Birth- STAFF REPORT Below are credit classes more. The presenter Sue dening but have difficulty the Extension annex at 1588 ClassesIf you plan to sign up for thatbegin will be offered through forParrent. Community The class will be at because of arthritis Christmas or other U.S. 60 East, Marion. Highfil assistance through the Crit- May. Pre-registration is re- 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at mobility issues? Join the - Sun Safety: The presen- tenden County Community quired to attend by calling the Extension office at 1534 class to learn tips and tricks ter for this 1:30 p.m. April Dominique and Jesse Christmas Program, you are Crittenden County Coopera- U.S. 60 East, Marion. to make gardening easier on 19 class will be Joan Lang Highfil of Lexington required to complete three tive Extension Service at - Meal Planning: Parrent you and your body. The pre- with the Kentucky Cancer announce the birth of a educational/enrichment (270) 965-5236. will present this class at 2 senter will be Extension Program. The class takes daugher, Thisbe Martine, classes by September 2018. - Eating Better on a p.m. April 12 at the Exten- Agent for Agriculture and place at the Extension office. Feb. 27 at Baptist Health This requirement will allow Budget: In this class, you sion office. Natural Resources Dee There will be other classes Lexington. your children's wish list to will learn to stretch food re- - Gardening with Limited Heimgartner. This class will offered through September. Thisbe weighed 7 pounds, be put on the community’s sources, couponing and Mobility: Do you enjoy gar- be at 5:30 p.m. April 12 at 13 ounces and was 19 1/2 Christmas Angel Tree. inches long. Maternal grandparents are Debra and Allan LaPlante of Marion. Paternal grandparents are Shelia and 9:45 a.m. Hugh Highfil of the Mexico Senior Menu – Tuesday: Menu is spaghetti community. Crittenden County Senior Citi- with meat sauce, broccoli salad, Maternal great- zens Center is open weekdays 8 garlic breadstick and apple crisp. grandparents are Edith a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at – March 28: Menu is oven Whitney Hall of Long Lake, 11:30 a.m. each day and is $3 for fried chicken, new buttered pota- NY and the late Richard those 60 and older or $5 for those toes, buttered brocoli, wheat roll Sherman Hall and the late under 60. Reservations are re- and pears. Bingo begins at 10:30 George Cecil LaPlant and quested by 9 a.m. Upcoming ac- a.m. Else Jackson LaPlant of East tivities and menu include: All menu items are subject to Prarie, Mo. – Thursday (today): Menu is change based on availability. Paternal great- baked catfish, navy beans, cole PACS provides milk, coffee, tea grandparents are the late slaw, ambrosia fruit salad, corn- or water each day. Aging Coordi- Cecil Wilson Highfil and bread and margarine. Bible trivia nator Jenny Sosh is director of the Virgina Lou “Pert” Highfil of will begin at 10:30 a.m. center. The center is a service of the Mexico community and – Friday: Menu is Mexican Pennyrile Allied Community Serv- the late Jesse Lee Adams lasagna, buttered broccoli, garlic ices. and Ida Lee Adams of breadstick and Jell-O cake. Bingo Every day, the center at 210 N. Farmington. begins at 10:30 a.m. Walker St. in Marion offers bil- – Monday: Menu is frankfurter liards, card games, Wii games with sauerkraut, mashed pota- and the use of exercise equip- toes, black-eyed peas, peach ment. Tai Chi and Walk with Ease Museum opens cobbler, cornbread and mar- classes are available. Call (270) garine. Ladies exercise with Full 965-5229 for more information. season April 4 Body Fitness Studio begins at
Crittenden County Histor- SUBMITTED PHOTO ical Museum will open for The Woman’s Club of Marion elected officers for 2018-2020 at its annual meeting March 10. the season Wednesday, They are (from left) treasurer Carolyn Belt, corresponding secretary Roberta Shewmaker, April 4. The museum will be recording secretary Brandie Ledford, vice-president Melanie Walker and president Nancy Hunt. open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Officers were installed by Paula Robinson, GFWC Kentucky First District Governor. Wednesday through Satur- day. Admission, as always, is free.
Inter-agency Honors,Members of the Woman’s plansBechler top served annual as a First changing meeting criteria for mem- Club of Marion were wel- District Chair, club vice- bership and adding non-res- council seeks comed with piano music by president, co-chair of the ident membership for those Regina Merrick at the an- Gala fundraiser and assisted living 50 or more miles from nual meeting brunch March with all of the other club Marion. Membership appli- new members 10 at the club building. fundraisers. cations are available and Crittenden County Inter- Brandie Ledford pre- Thank you gifts were need to be returned by April Agency Council is seeking sented the inspirational. The given to the outgaining offi- 9. Contact Nancy Hunt at more members. The Council finance hostess committee cers: Kathy Bechler, vice- (270) 704-0057 or is comprised of local individ- for the event was Sandra president; Carolyn Belt, [email protected] for an uals from various agencies Belt, Gladys Brown, Melanie recording secretary; Gladys application. who share program informa- Walker, Margaret June Brown, corresponding secre- Applications for the tion and community ideas. Johnson, Rebecca Johnson, tary; Melanie Walker, treas- Woman’s Club Senior Girl “This is a great network- Nancy Lapp, Susan Alexan- urer. Sandra Belt was Scholarship can be picked ing group. We provide a der and Rachel Holley. recognized for her service as up from the guidance coun- platform for agencies and Greetings were given by the club parliamentarian for selor or by contacting Hunt. organizations to share infor- First District Governor Paula the past two years. Presi- The next club meeting is mation and ideas on ways to Robinson, a member of the dent Hunt reappointed Belt 5 p.m., April 12. Family improve our community,” Benton Woman’s Club. She for the upcoming term. Court Judge Brandi Rogers said Council President encouraged the club to pro- On April 20 the club will will present the program. Cheryl Burks. “The people mote membership. She ex- sponsor its annual quilt Hostess committee is Car- who sit around this table are plained the Juniorettes show during the local Back- olyn Belt, chair; Ginger Belt, people who care about Crit- Woman’s Club in Benton, roads Festival. Members are Gladys Brown, Rachel Hol- tenden County.” which is made up of high encouraged to display quilts ley, Rebecca Johnson, Mar- The council has repre- school girls. It takes only and help with the show. garet June Johnson, Linda sentation from the school four girls to organize a Ju- Quilts can be displayed by Schumann and Judy Winn. system, a local church, the niorette club and they utilize anyone. They do not have to The club door prize re- health department and other technology for their meet- be made by the exhibitor. ferred to as “The Make It, community organizations. ings. Spectators will vote on the Bake it or Buy it” was won “There has been a de- Kathy Bechler was show favorite. by Linda Schumann. cline in members over the awarded the 2017 Club The club passed a revi- years, and we would love to Woman of the Year Award. sion of its constitution, see those numbers in- crease, thereby allowing more information to get into the hands of those who are SUBMITTED PHOTO making things happen and helping others,” Burks ex- Cultural arts day plained. Pennyrile Area Cultural Arts Day was held March 9 at the There are leadership op- Christian County Extension Office. Local winners include portunities open at this time. Rose Eldridge, first place hand-quilted quilt and first place “Please consider being a Freshman Orientation hand-appliqued quilt; Sarah Ford, first place heritage layout part of this group,” Burks scrapbooking and third place color photography; Kristi Harris, urges. STAFF REPORT have prior to enrolling in no later than March 30. color photography and black and white photography partici- The council is the spon- plannedTo aid students with pre- for eighth graders pation ribbon. Above, Darl Henley is pictured with a winning sor of the annual Commu- high school gives them the Students will be given infor- scheduling, Crittenden knowledge they need to mation on this process. quilt at the event. She and Crittenden County volunteer Sarah nity Angel Tree Program County High School will host offered during Community make informed decisions, For more information Ford assisted at the event. a freshman orientation from which ultimately leads to a about the event, call the Christmas, which served 5-7 p.m., March 27. 265 residents in 2017. more successful and enjoy- high school office at (270) Freshman Orientation is able high school experience,” 965-2248 or email The council meets quar- an informational event for terly, and the next meeting said Irvan. [email protected] incoming ninth graders. It All freshmen will choose a yschools.us. will take place at 9:30 a.m. will begin at 5 p.m., with a Thursday, April 19 at the CTE pathway to follow meal (chili and nacho bar, throughout their high school Crittenden County Exten- compliments of Texas Road- sion Service office. career. Options include fam- house), followed by informa- ily and consumer science, If you represent an or- tion about CTE (Career and ganization or company and business, aerospace and Technical Education) and agriculture. Students will be would like to join the Coun- other high school course op- cil, contact Burks at Critten- given more information tions. about these pathways prior den County High School at Amanda Irvan, assistant (270) 965-2248 or by email to the event, and adminis- principal at Crittenden tration and staff will be at Cheryl.Burks@critten- County High School, said den.kyschools.us. available that evening to an- the purpose of the event is to swer any questions students complete initial scheduling or parents may have. and provide students and Additionally, all students parents the opportunity to completing registration learn more about the CTE forms the night of the event Calendar classes and meet the teach- will be eligible for door —Trivia Night Pop Cul- ers, as well as the freshman prizes, including Rocket ture Edition will be held at sponsors. sports season pass gift sets. 7 p.m., Friday at the Critten- “We believe that educat- Students who cannot attend den County Public Library. ing our students and their Freshman O are asked to Form your team and get families on choices they complete scheduling online ready to compete for the coveted best trivia team tro- phy. The pop culture theme includes popular movies, tel- ers Spring Seminar will be evision and music. Extension held at 9:30 a.m., Friday at the – A Brown Bag Book Christian County Extension Of- Club discussion of Memory – A food budgeting and fice. There is a $12 registration Keeper’s Daughter by Kim couponing class presented by fee. Keynote speaker is Chad Edwards will be held at Sue Parrent will be held at 2 Smith. 11:30 a.m., March 28 at the p.m., Thursday (today) at the – Lesson leader training on Crittenden County Public Li- Extension Office. Call (270) bird feeders will be at 10 a.m., brary. 965-5236 to register. – Pennyrile Area Homemak- March 30 at the Extension of- fice. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, March 22, 2018 11 The Press Online Sports The Crittenden Press The-Press.com Twitter @CrittendenPress
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Thursday Lady Rockets host Livingston Central Friday Lady Rockets at McLean County Monday Lady Rockets at Hopkins Central Tuesday Rocket baseball team members are (front from left) assistant coach Chris Evans, Ian Ellington, Ben Evans, Kyle Castiller, Cody Belt, Hunter Jones, Pate Lady Rockets at Hopkinsville Robinson, Maddox Carlson, Gabe Mott, Trace Adams, Hunter Holeman, Seth Peek, assistant coach Courtney Omer, (back) assistant coach Devin Belt, TRACK & FIELD Mason Hunt, Caden McCalister, Erik O’Leary, Briley Brown, Payton Riley, Logan Belt, Jayden Carlson, Ethan Dossett, Tyler Boone, Braxton Winders, assistant coach Jamie Brown and head coach Denis Hodge. Tuesday CCHS at Murray All Comers Umpires wanted Hodge pleased with findings on CCHS diamond Crittenden County Dugout Club is seeking umpires for the upcoming softball and baseball STAFF REPORT COMPLETE SCHEDULE Rockets Baseball Roster He is a top contender for work at There is plenty of reason for second base. Castiller, Riley seasons in the summer recre- excitement in the Rocket baseball Find complete CCHS spring sports 5 Trace Adams Fr P, Inf Robinson and Mott are each ca- ational league at Marion-Critten- camp this spring – and the feeling schedules at The Press Online Sports. 4 Logan Belt Sr P, Inf pable middle infielders and could den County Park. Umpiring is a may last a few years. A group of 37 Cody Belt Sr C see time there. The outfield is experienced veterans will get a SEASON TICKETS paid position. Anyone interested 12 Tyler Boone Fr P, 1B being almost completely retooled strong boost from some solid un- should contact Misty Champion 20 Briley Brown Jr P, 1B this season. Jayden Carlson ap- derclassmen as Crittenden Adult season tickets ($30) and student pears to be among the top candi- 23 Jayden Carlson So P, OF at (270) 704-3311. County builds toward what ob- season tickets ($10) are on sale now. dates for an everyday job in 14 Maddox Carlson 8th P, OF servers think could be a very Ask the coach about tickets. centerfield. He tracks the ball well bright future. 15 Kyle Castiller Sr P, OF and has plenty of speed and a Track & Field results Part of the excitement centers in the back of the pen that guar- 10 Ethan Dossett Jr P, Inf strong arm. Junior Hunter Hole- Girls Results on the return antees a seventh-inning save, but 6 Ian Ellington Fr P, OF man is also a prospect for outfield March 13 at Marion of Denis Top Returning Averages the new skipper is optimistic 30 Ben Evans 8th 3B, C play. On any given day, Robinson, Hodge as the about what’s available. 1 Hunter Holeman Jr OF Team Totals: Crittenden 86, Trigg 45 Cody Belt .322 Jones, Castiller or freshman baseball skip- About 15 players have been 7 Mason Hunt Sr OF Winders could be pegged into the 100 hurdles: 1. Jessie Potter (20.95), Payton Riley .259 per. He’s one working regular bullpens during 18 Hunter Jones So P, OF lineup at a corner outfield slot. 2 Ryleigh Tabor (26:90) Logan Belt .213 300 hurdles: 1. Jessie Potter (1:04), 2. of the two the preseason with junior Payton 0 Caden McCalister Fr C, OF Coach Hodge said the team most success- Riley emerging as the team’s No. Ryleigh Tabor (1:13) Top Returning RBIs 24 Gabe Mott Fr Inf has a number of interchangeable ful baseball 1 starter. 100 meters: 1. Grace Driskill (14.40), 3. 2 Erik O’Leary So P, OF parts – multi-talented players – coaches in Ethan Dossett 12 In the offseason, Riley has that will give him great flexibility Addyson Faughn (15.08) 8 Seth Peek So OF Crittenden Cody Belt 9 been honing his skills with former with the lineup. Hodge said the 200 meters: 3. Addyson Faughn 11 Payton Riley Jr P, Inf County’s his- Logan Belt 5 pro baseball player and Paducah- starting nine could hinge largely (32.56) tory, having area pitching coach Kent Wallace. 26 Pate Robinson Jr P, Inf, OF on who’s hot at the plate. 400 meters: 1. Cortne Curnel (1:19), 2. guided the Top Returning Runs Scored He’s picked up a great deal of ve- 3 Braxton Winders Fr Inf, OF “I don’t think I have ever had a Trinity Hayes (1:26), 3. Emma Herrin Rockets to locity and his breaking ball has team where there’s been this Cody Belt 19 (2:06) numerous the kind of snap that could gar- much competition for playing on the hill. 800 meters: 1. Kate Keller (3:00) post-season Logan Belt 9 ner a lot of swings and misses. time,” Hodge said. Cody Belt may even leave the appearances Payton Riley 7 Riley has been clocked at over 80 The Fifth District will be highly 1600 meters: 1. Kate Keller (5:55), 3. catcher’s box and pitch at times in previous stints as head coach. mph and clearly has the strongest competitive this season. The Jaelyn Duncan (8:12) this season. Belt is a highly- Three of the team’s four sen- chance of all Rocket hurlers to Rockets have been runnerup in 3200 meters: 1. Kate Keller (14:43) skilled player with a great deal of iors return as regulars in the throw a ball by batters. the district tournament the past 400 relay: 2. Crittenden (Cortne Curnel, versatility. His talents could also lineup. Cody Belt is back behind Castiller and junior Ethan two seasons, but it won’t be easy Grace Driskill, Jessie Potter, Addyson be put to use elsewhere once the plate for a second straight Dossett will be in the starting ro- getting back to regional post-sea- Faughn) 1:00 freshman catcher Caden McCalis- season, Logan Belt is back at tation as will sophomore Hunter son action. Livingston, a regional ter is ready for varsity action. Mc- 800 relay: 1. Crittenden (Cortne Curnel, shortstop and Kyle Castiller will Jones and perhaps freshman Ian semifinalist a season ago, has al- Calister can pitch, too. Ryleigh Tabor, Addyson Faughn, Ken- be a key figure on the mound. Ellington. Junior Pate Robinson most everyone back. Lyon is Dossett and Logan Belt are top lee Perryman) 2:13; 2. Crittenden (Hai- Castiller’s versatility also makes and sophomore Erik O’Leary highly talented and Trigg has candidates to handle infield ley Mathieu, Natalie Hutchings, Emma him valuable on the infield, in the could be used as starters or in re- some big sluggers returning this chores on the left side. Both were Herrin, Courtney Fulkerson) 2:22 outfield and even behind the lief. season. starters last year at third and 1600 relay: 2. Crittenden (Jessie Pot- plate. From there, Crittenden has a Crittenden beat Hardin shortstop, respectively. Two new- Pitching is unquestionably the mixed bag of players who will un- County, Ill., 22-2 in a scrimmage ter, Cortne Curnel, Grace Driskill, Ken- comers are hoping to get the nod most important part of a baseball doubtedly get some work on the game Saturday, but had its lee Perryman) 12:28 on the right side. Freshman club and Crittenden County has a mound. Junior Briley Brown, home-opener rained out Monday 3200 relay: 2. Crittenden (Kenlee Per- Boone is a wizard with the glove stable full of arms capable of car- sophomore Jayden Carlson and against Graves. Tuesday’s game ryman, Trinity Hayes, Jaelyn Duncan, at first base and classmate Trace rying the team through a long freshmen Tyler Boone, Trace against Dawson Springs was also Kate Keller) 12:28 Adams has impressed the coach- season. The Rockets may not Adams, Gabe Mott and Braxton rained out. Long Jump: 1. Trinity Hayes 12-0, 3. have a lock-down starter or a guy Winders are all available for time ing staff with his fielding and bat. Ryleigh Tabor 10-9 ½ High Jump: 1. Natalie Hutchings 4-14, 2. Grace Driskill 4-2, 3. Jaelyn Duncan 3-10 Track&Field Roster Triple Jump: 1. Kenlee Perryman 28- 9, 2. Trinity Hayes 23-9 12 Beavers, Adam Shot Put: 2. Lauren Gilchrist 19-10 ½, 7 Bozeman, Nathan Rockets & Lady Rockets Track & Field 3. Abby Kirk 16-7 10 Conger, Doug 8 Crider, Luke Discus: 1. Lauren Gilchrist 58-5, 2. 12 Crider, Ross Abby Kirk 52-7 10 Davidson, Gavin Boys Results 9 Davidson, Tristan March 13 at Marion 8 Derrington, Trace Team totals: Crittenden 100, Trigg 36 11 Ford, Devin 10 Gobin, Riley 110 hurdles: 2. Devin Ford (19.40) 7 Hardesty, Jordan 300 hurdles: 1. Devin Ford (50.80), 2. 11 Johnson, Parker Zack Weathers (57.29) 7 Kayse, Parker 100 meters: 2, Eli Moss (12.03), 3. 11 Lamey, Branen Devon Nesbitt (12.17) 11 Langston, Brock 8 Long, Jordan 200 meters: 2. Devon Nesbitt (25.24), 12 Lucas, Aaron 3. Branen Lamey (25:95) 9 McDonald, Caleb 400 meters: 1. Eli Moss (1:01), 2. Noah 7 Morgeson, Preston Perkins (1:07) 9 Moss, Eli 800 meters: 1. Aaron Lucas (2:29), 2. 11 Nesbitt, Devon 7 Nesbitt, Kaleb Sawyer Towery (2:31) 11 Peek, Dylan 1600 meters: 1. Aaron Lucas (5:11), 2. 10 Peppler, Trevor Preston Morgeson (5:45) 10 Perez, Chris Pictured are this spring’s Crittenden County High School track and field athletes (from left) Jacey Frederick, Ad- 3200 meters: 1. Aaron Lucas (11:25) 9 Perkins, Noah dyson Faughn, Hannah Herrington, Emilee Russelburg, Alyssa Bozeman, Ryleigh Tabor, Ally Newman, Anzie Gobin 400 relay: 2. Crittenden (Eli Moss, 7 Perkins, Rowan 12 Steele, Tyson (second row) Coach Erin Driver, Manager Talissa Jenkins, Skilyn Jenkins, Courtne Curnel, Jessie Potter, Southern Parker Johnson. Branen Lamey, Devin 9 Templeton, Quinn Pate, Hailey Mathieu, Emma Herrin, Lauren Gilchrist, Manager Jesika Duncan, Coach Angela Starnes (back) Coach Nesbitt) 50.59 11 Towery, Sawyer Lee Ann Keller, Courtney Fulkerson, Grace Driskill, Kate Keller, Kenlee Perryman, Trinity Hayes, Natalie Hutchings, 800 relay: 1. Crittenden (Chris Perez, 10 Weathers, Zack Jaelyn Duncan and Abby Kirk. Parker Johnson, Kaleb Nesbitt) 1:49 10 West, Dillan 1600 relay: 1. Crittenden (Branen 8 Bozeman, Alyssa 10 Curnel, Cortne Lamey, Eli Moss, Sawyer Towery, 8 Driskill, Grace Devon Nesbitt) 4:15 9 Duncan, Jaelyn 3200 relay: 1. Crittenden (Sawyer Tow- 8 Faughn, Addyson ery, Chris Perez, Preston Morgeson, 8 Frederick, Jacey Aaron Lucas) 9:24 8 Fulkerson, Courtney 10 Gilchrist, Lauren High Jump: 1. Chris Perez 5-2, 2. 10 Gobin, Anzie Sawyer Towery 5-2 10 Hayes, Trinity Triple Jump: 1. Branen Lamey 34-8, 3. 10 Herrin, Emma Tyson Steele 32-0 ¾ 8 Herrington, Hannah Shot Put: 1. Brock Langston 27-11 ¼ , 10 Hutchings, Natalie 8 Jenkins, Skilyn 2. Adam Beavers 27-6 9 Keller, Kate Discus: 1. Adam Beavers 100-6 ¾ , 2. 9 Kirk, Abigayle Ross Crider 96-5 ½ 9 Mathieu, Hailey 9 Newman, Ally Girls Results 9 Pate, Southern 11 Perryman, Kenlee March 15 at Marion 9 Potter, Jessie 100 hurdles: 1. Jessie Potter (19.65) 7 Russelburg, Emilee 300 hurdles: 1. Jessie Potter (1:00.99), 8 Tabor, Ryleigh 2. Ryleigh Tabor (1:10.57) Head Coach Angela Starnes Pictured are this spring’s Crittenden County High School track and field athletes (from left) Luke Crider, Preston 100 meters: 1. Addyson Faughn Volunteer Coaches Erin Driver, Morgeson, Kaleb Nesbitt, Jordan Hardesty, Aaron Lucas, Nathan Bozeman, Gabe Keller, Rowen Perkins, Parker (14.18), 2. Grace Driskill (14.38), Ally Lee Ann Keller Kayse, (second row) Coach Angela Starnes, Manager Talissa Jenkins, Caleb McDonald, Brock Langston, Ross Crider, Newman (16.11) Managers Jesika Duncan, Talissa Trace Derrington, Jordan Long, Noah Perkins, Trevor Peppler, Doug Conger, Quinn Templeton, Tristan Davidson, 200 meters: 1. Addyson Faughn Jenkins Statisticians Skyler James, (back) Adam Beavers, Parker Johnson, Dillan West, Chris Perez, Sawyer Towery, Branen Lamey, Riley Gobin, Gavin Davidson, Eli Moss, Zack Weathers, Devon Nesbitt, Coach Erin Driver and Coach Lee Ann Keller. Continued on Next Page Rheavynn Tabor 12 CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, March 22, 2018
Perryman, Kate Keller) 12:13 (5:32), 7. Jordan Long (6:19), 9. Track & Field results Long Jump: 1. Trinity Hayes 12- Trevor Peppler (6:52) Continued from previous page 7, 3. Ryleigh Tabor 11-6 3200 meters: 1. Aaron Lucas (32.08), 2. Natalie Hutchings High Jump: 1. Grace Driskill 4-6, (11:24) (32.78) 2. Natalie Hutchings 4-4, 4. Jae- 400 relay: 1. Crittenden (Eli 400 meters: 2. Cortne Curnel lyn Duncan 4-0 Moss, G. Davidson, Branen (1:15.34), 4. Trinity Hayes Triple Jump: 1. Kenlee Perry- Lamey, Devon Nesbitt) 47.65 (1:20.26), 9. Emma Herrin man 29-5, 4. Trinity Hayes 21- 800 relay: 1. Crittenden (Zack (1:36.15) 1½, 5. Southern Pate 21-5 Weathers, Doug Conger, Chris 800 meters: 1. Kate Keller (2:52), Shot Put: 3. Lauren Gilchrist 20- Perez, Parker Johnson) 1:44.58 3. Jaelyn Duncan (3:07), 4. 5¼ , 4. Abby Kirk 19-11 1600 relay: 1. Crittenden (Gavin Southern Pate (3:12), 5. Court- Discus: 2. Lauren Gilchrist 64-1, Davidson, Eli Moss, Sawyer Tow- ney Fulkerson (3:19), 8. Skilyn 3. Abby Kirk 56-5 ¾ ery, Devon Nesbitt) 5:06 Jenkins (3:64) 3200 relay: 1. Crittenden 1600 meters: 1. Kate Keller Boys Results (Sawyer Towery, Gavin Davidson, (5:51), 2. Jaelyn Duncan (7:12), March 15 at Marion Preston Morgeson, Aaron Lucas) 4. Skilyn Jenkins (8:19), 5. Anzie 110 hurdles: 1. Devin Ford 9:45 Gobin (8:20) (20.00) Long Jump: 1. Doug Conger 15- 3200 meters: 1. Kate Keller 300 hurdles: 3. Devin Ford 11, 2. Noah Perkins 14-1 ½ (14:12) (51.36), 4. Zack Weathers (52.19) High Jump: 1. Sawyer Towery 5- 400 relay: 2. Crittenden (Cortne 100 meters: 1. Devon Nesbitt 6, T4. Devin Ford 5-0, T4. Chris Curnel, Addyson Faughn, Grace (11.57), 2. Eli Moss (11.65) Perez 5-0, 6. Trace Davidson 4- Driskill, Jessie Potter) 58.68 200 meters: 3. Devon Nesbitt 10 Crittenden County’s track and field team 800 relay: 2. Crittenden (Cortne (25.07), 5. Branen Lamey Triple Jump: 2. Branen Lamey has warmed up to the new season quite Curnel, Ryleigh Tabor, Addyson (25:65), 7. Doug Conger (27.74) 34-3 nicely despite some cool temperatures for Faughn, Kenlee Perryman) 400 meters: 1. Eli Moss (58.37), Shot Put: 1. Brock Langston 32- competition. Pictured above running 2:08.23 5. Parker Johnson (1:04.74), 7. 1, 2. Adam Beavers 31-5 ¼ , 5. ahead of a Trigg County sprinter are 1600 relay: 1. Crittenden (Cortne Noah Perkins (1:05.74) Riley Gobin 30-0, 6. Dillan West Grace Driskill (center) and Addyson Curnel, Kenlee Perryman, Grace 800 meters: 1. Aaron Lucas 29-0, 8. Ross Crider (28-8) Faughn , who were were first and second Driskill, Jessie Potter) 5:06 (2:23), 2. Sawyer Towery (2:24), Discus: 1. Adam Beavers 95-2, in the 100 meters. At right, Devin Ford 3200 relay: 1. Crittenden (Jaelyn 3. Preston Morgeson (2:25) 2. Ross Crider 94-0 competes in the boys’ hurdles. Duncan, Trinity Hayes, Kenlee 1600 meters: 1. Aaron Lucas (4:54), 2. Preston Morgeson
Kentucky signee Keldon Tubby Smith and his wife, Johnson will be playing in wanted to proveDonna, he along with wassons Saul elite...and did the McDonald’s All-American and Brian carrying huge Game March 28 in Atlanta. trays of turkey, stuffing, po- But that will just be the tatoes, green bean casserole, start of his all-star experi- biscuits and more. ence. SOUTH REGION “Donna tells them where The 6-6 guard has also 9 Kansas State (24-11) to put it in our newsroom been invited to play in the 5 Kentucky (26-10) and we’re all standing there Jordan Brand Classic and 8:37 p.m. today (Thursday) aghast,” Kane recalled. Nike Hoop Summit. Players Atlanta / CBS “Donna simply looks at us who get invited to all three Win advances UK to Saturday and says, ‘Tubby and I were games are the best of the vs. Loyola Chicago or Nevada watching you just now (on best and Johnson’s father, the news) and we couldn’t Mike, says the family feels bear to think of y’all not eat- blessed by the honors. reach the Final Four. player D.J. Jeffries of Missis- ing a proper Thanksgiving “Keldon works really hard “We love when people sippi was a big plus for John dinner. So I asked him what and he deserves all of that,” doubt us. Just gives us Calipari. It gives him an we should do and he said, his father said. “I am just as more fire. It’s great for us to early five-start commitment ‘Let’s take them our dinner.’ proud as I can be of him. I see everybody hating on us in his 2019 class and Jef- And that’s what they did. know playing in the McDon- on Twitter and stuff like fries is also good friends with That’s Tubby Smith.” ald’s game was always one of that,” Kentucky freshman James Wiseman of Mem- South Carolina coach his goals. He always wanted P.J. Washington said. “It’s phis, the top player in the Frank Martin, never one to to be known as one of the great for all of us to be the 2019 class and a UK recruit- mince words, was distraught best players in the nation. underdog for once and just ing priority. when he learned Smith had He loves to get honors so it play with nothing to lose and “He’s a great player. He’s been fired. will show that hard work play for Big Blue Nation.” got a nice jump shot. He’s a “What a sad day in our pays off and that he is one of Kentucky is doing that good all-around player,” Jef- business when such an ac- the best kids in the 2018 re- and could not ask for a bet- fries said. complished coach like Tubby cruiting class.” ter setting than to be in At- They both have played on Smith is asked to step away Johnson lanta where it will play the same AAU team coached from his job after his second transferred Kansas State Thursday. Ne- by former NBA star Penny year and winning 21 games. to Oak Hill vada plays Loyola-Chicago, Hardaway, which could now I’ve met a lot of men in this PHOTO BY VICKY GRAFF Academy in which won at Florida during present a problem for UK business, and few are as Kentucky players hope they can celebrate two wins in Atlanta Mouth of genuine, with high morals the regular season before landing Wiseman. like they got to in Boise last week because that will put the Wilson, Va., knocking out Miami (Fla.) “It’s a blessing for me to and character who coach his this year and Tennessee in NCAA up- play with one of the top butt off,” Martin said. Wildcats into the Final Four. after play- sets. Kentucky fans love players in the country but I ing at Cat-lanta and the Big Blue also think I do my part to Huntington Mist should be all over the push him to get better,” Jef- (W.Va.) city. fries said. “I would love to Prep. He’s Larry Freshman guard Shai play in college with him. I ranked Gilgeous-Alexander has been am trying to get him to lean among the Vaught sensational in postseason that way, but you never nation’s top UK Sports Columnist play. He is the first Division I know for sure what he is 10 players player since assists became thinking. But I know no and is aver- Vaught’s an official statistic in 1983- matter what, I’m coming to aging 22.1 Views 1984 to have at least 19 Kentucky.” points, 6.8 points, six rebounds and six ––– rebounds assists in each of his first Memphis fired former UK and 4.4 assists this season. two NCAA Tournament coach Tubby Smith last “He stayed with a host games. The 6-5 freshman is week after Smith had two family at Huntington that averaging 23 points, 6.5 as- winning seasons but did not was really good for him,” sists, 7 rebounds, and 3.5 reach the NCAA Tournament Mike Johnson said. “After steals per game while shoot- either year. Smith took last season he said, ‘Dad, I ing 60 percent from the field teams to 18 NCAA Tourna- am thinking about going to in NCAA play and is averag- ments – and won the 1998 Oak Hill.’ I told him there ing 19.4 points, 6.9 assists, national title at UK. was not really much to do at 5.3 rebounds and 1.6 steals He’s been a head coach Oak Hill but he loves basket- per game in the last nine since 1991 at Tulsa, Geor- ball and wanted to play a games. I’m not sure any gia, Kentucky, Minnesota, major schedule. player in the country has Texas Tech and Memphis. “He always felt he was been better. Smith is one of the more underrated. He felt if he Here’s another stat for caring coaches I’ve ever been could play a major schedule you to savor: Wenyen around and my buddy. NBC he could show his talent and Gabriel was only the second Sports Philadelphia anchor I think the year at Oak Hill Kentucky player ever to have Amy Fadool Kane can vouch has been really good for him. a double-double coming off for that with this story from “It has never been just the bench in a NCAA Tour- years back when she was about scoring for him. He nament game when he had working at WKYT-TV in Lex- will get down and play de- 16 points and 12 rebounds ington and Smith was fense. If you score on him, against Buffalo. The first one coaching at Kentucky. he will take it personal.” was Heshimu Evans against “Memphis officials didn’t ––– Duke in that historic come- value his talent and commit- When the NCAA Tourna- back win for UK in 1998 — ment, and thought the grass ment pairings came out, I and the Cats won the na- must be greener (somewhere noted on social media that tional title that year. else). They’ll be wrong, too,” there was nothing in the Calipari has had other Kane said. “Here’s a story South Region that should teams work some March that is very telling of who scare UK — which was com- magic. However, he left no Tubby Smith is as a person. ing off a SEC Tournament doubt after the second I could tell you about him MARION / CRITTENDEN COUNTY title. round win over Buffalo what personally honoring his $1 A LITTLE BIT OF COUNTRY...2 BR, 2 TOWN AND COUNTRY...3 BR, 1 and storage building, large garden area and Immediately I had my this team has meant to him. million pledge to build sanity questioned because He said it had been his spaces for Lexington city BA brick home in Sheridan. Kitchen half bath brick ranch home. Close to plenty of room to roam. Wc Virginia, Cincinnati, Ten- “most rewarding season” as children to learn computers comes w/all appliances & has lots of parks and town. Fenced in back yard, nessee and Arizona were the a coach. 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Last spring, there were 374 The post-season survey will winter slumber. Winter flocks tions about spring turkey Chad Miles for the show will Weather during the nesting turkeys taken in Crittenden include questions about break up into smaller groups. season answered during a be Zak Danks and pioneer- period in May and June influ- County, with only two of those spring hunting experiences. Innumerable turkey calls and special “Kentucky Afield” TV ing turkey hunter Harold ences reproductive success. having been female. All but “Our harvest totals tell us lifelike decoys reappear at call-in show Saturday. The Knight. Heavy rains in Kentucky and seven were taken by modern that we’re still in a pretty good sporting goods retailers. surrounding states during firearms. The county ranked situation on a statewide level,” Turkey hunters interpret that timeframe last year af- 22nd in harvest numbers. Danks said. “We are hearing these occurrences as signs spots or places to put your de- turkey head target using dif- fected nesting success, which In the fall, 19 birds were from people who tell us they’re that it will not be long before coys, or vantage points to see ferent brands of turkey loads. reflected in a statewide aver- taken, and 13 were female. not seeing as many turkeys as they are easing into their birds.” By patterning a shotgun age of 1.2 poults per hen. A Seven were by archers and they had in the past. Most of spots before dawn, filled with Virtual scouting can save ahead of time, the hunter figure of 2.0 or higher is opti- another seven by firearms. that is from counties that anticipation. precious time for hunters knows the shotgun will shoot mal. Hunters should expect to Five more were harvested with have shown a decrease in har- In Kentucky, hunters still looking to hunt public land. where it is aimed and deliver encounter fewer of the more a crossbow. vest. What’s the reason? It’s have ample time to scout and Topographic maps and satel- an acceptable number of pel- easily fooled jakes as a result The majority of counties difficult to determine on a develop a game plan to in- lite views may reveal access lets to the turkey’s vital area this season. are showing a stable to in- statewide scale when all we’ve crease their odds of success in points, existing trails, open (head and neck). Kentucky annually ranks creasing harvest trend over had to go on is harvest. We the upcoming spring turkey fields, wooded areas, elevation “One thing I’ve learned over first or second among sur- the past decade. Some coun- need information on hunter season. This year, Kentucky’s changes and creeks or fences the past several years is just rounding states in the num- ties are exhibiting lower har- effort on a county level. youth-only season is the where approaching gobblers how good the hunting can be ber of turkeys taken per vest totals. In response, “The information gained weekend of April 7-8. The could hang up. Kentucky of- later in the season,” Danks square mile. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is from these hunter surveys start of the 23-day general fers dozens of wildlife manage- said. “Last year, in particular, Hunters took a record expanding efforts to monitor and logs should help us track statewide season follows on ment areas and other lands I had hunters contacting me number of birds during the the turkey population and re- trends across the state.” April 14. It ends May 6. open for public use. As a re- well after the season ended 2010 spring season and have production. Feedback from Hunters are allowed a limit “Start at the computer then minder, turkey calling is not saying they were still hearing averaged more than 31,000 hunters will play an important of two bearded birds during get out in the field to find allowed from March 1 until turkeys gobble. So don’t get birds over the seven seasons role. the spring season, but no birds,” said Zak Danks, wild the opening of the youth-only discouraged if you don’t have since. A new spring hunting log more than one bearded bird turkey program coordinator season, and from the close of success early on. There’s still Last spring, hunters re- and post-season survey will may be taken in a day. with the Kentucky Depart- that season until the opening time to find turkeys through- ported taking 33,061 birds, soon be available on the de- The 2018 Kentucky Spring ment of Fish and Wildlife Re- of the statewide season. out the season.” which represents a 6 percent partment’s website at Hunting Guide provides infor- sources. “Know some Hunters may still use an owl, In Kentucky, the spring increase over the previous FW.ky.gov. On the homepage, mation about current regula- different approaches you crow or other calls to locate hunting seasons are timed to year and the third highest type “Spring Turkey Hunting” tions, licenses and permits, might take and where you can turkeys while scouting. give gobblers enough time to total on record. Muhlenberg into the search box. The log legal equipment, safety tips move based on gobbling you It is always a good practice breed hens before subjecting County led all counties with serves to collect information and more. Find it online at hear once the season starts. before the season to shoot the birds to hunting pressure. hunters reporting 681 birds about a hunter’s daily hunting TW.ky.gov or wherever li- Think about some good set-up your shotgun at a paper Kentucky Fish and Wildlife taken there. Looking at it dif- effort, number of turkeys censes are sold.
from Kirk and City Adminis- Kirk was not at Monday’s GARDENS trator Adam Ledford. council meeting. Continued from Page 1 “It was a surprise to me,” Neither Ledford nor Byford said Byford, referencing the deny the possibility of the ing to advocate for the city newspaper story and adding land being put up for sale this continuing to host the com- that a misunderstanding ap- year since the city no longer munity garden plots. The gar- pears to have complicated the needs the property for a new dens offer residents a variety issue. sewer plant. Last year, it was of fresh produce throughout But prior to the story, as decided to build the new each growing season, and head of the non-profit group wastewater treatment facility vegetables also supplement Victory Gardens Inc. that in Industrial Park North. the menu at Crittenden oversees operation of the gar- “There’s no hiding the fact County Detention Center, dens, Kirk had already begun it’s a piece of property we which supplies the labor for to remove some fencing on the don’t need,” Byford said of the tending the gardens under the property. And work has yet to land purchased for just more direction of Kirk, who is also begin on preparations for the than $100,000, of which the county jailer. 2018 growing season. In fact, city still owes $35,000. A March 8 story in The Kirk said that based on previ- Several community mem- Crittenden Press publicized ous discussions with Ledford, bers, including Kirk’s wife the city’s proposal to put the the group’s board of directors Vicki, were at Monday’s meet- property up for sale this year. voted to forego spending any ing to speak on behalf of the Since that time, city officials more money on the gardens Gardens. have taken considerable heat thinking the property would “I think the majority of the from a backlash of opposition be put up for sale this au- community ... believe the gar- to the idea. Byford and some tumn. dens (are) such a great thing,” council members said they “I have been told by the city said Whitley Spillman, a were shocked when they read administrator that the prop- member of Life in Christ the story that outlined the erty will sell in 2018,” Kirk Church, which has been a key city’s intentions for the 42 said Tuesday. “That's what contributor to the non-profit acres based on comments I'm going on.” and longtime supporter of the Gardens. “It feeds hundreds of people. It shows inmates PRESS FILE PHOTO they can be productive, that In this 2016 file photo, local residents line up for distribution day at the Victory Gardens. Rule prohibits commercial they can change. We want The Gardens are in jeopardy with the City of Marion considering the sale of its property on them to change. I think the which the plots of produce are planted. traffic on Country Club Drive profit that would be made off the property is minimal com- the council votes to do so. a continuation of Victory Gar- men Darrin Tabor and Dwight STAFF REPORT fic signal. pared to the benefit.” But with no guarantee the dens Inc.’s annual lease of $1 Sherer said they do not favor A measure aimed at preserv- For months, the council has The first public discussion land would be available for over the next five years. That selling the land to anyone so ing the life of Country Club searched for a way to extend of selling the now surplus city the Victory Gardens beyond would give the organization that the city would retain op- Drive was approved 4-2 Mon- the life of Country Club Drive, property came in July 2017 at 2018, Kirk said the non- time to potentially raise the tions for any civic develop- day by Marion City Council. which is rapidly deteriorating a brainstorming session to profit’s directors do not intend money to purchase the ment in the future, including The ordinance will prohibit under heavy traffic like tractor- begin planning the municipal- to throw more money at acreage. any possible expansion of most commercial traffic like trailers and loaded dump ity’s future. In the months preparing the land and getting But any solution faces hur- Marion-Crittenden County tractor-trailers from traveling trucks. Shutting the street to all since, the issue has been on equipment ready for another dles. Kirk said the non-profit Park. the half-mile street that along through traffic was even con- the table. Kirk and Ledford growing season; nor will they cannot agree to a $5,000 an- Byford has put further dis- with Industrial Drive connects sidered. have discussed possible op- continue care of fruit trees nual lease that would cover cussion of the property’s fate U.S. 60 West and U.S. 641. Though approved Monday tions for keeping the land out and blackberry vines planted the city’s annual payment for on the agenda for the April 16 The new rule allows for excep- night, City Administrator Adam of private ownership, a legal a few years ago. And fencing the property. Also, council- city council meeting. on the property placed by the tions for governmental vehi- Ledford said the new ordi- requirement for inmate labor group has already begun to be cles and commercial vehicles to continue working the land. nance will not be enforced until removed so that the treated servicing properties along the signage indicating the new re- At press time, elected city officials and Kirk had yet to lumber can be sold. Fords Ferry wreck being street. striction is placed on U.S. 641 At press time, Kirk said the Councilmen Dwight Sherer talk to one another on the at the intersection with Indus- matter since it was first Victory Gardens, which have and Mike Byford opposed the trial Drive and on U.S. 60 West brought up nine months ago. endured seven years on the investigated by sheriff measure because they believe at the Country Club Drive in- Kirk has spoken with only the acreage, will be off city prop- STAFF REPORT The vehicle was traveling it does nothing more than shift tersection. city administrator. erty by May 1. One person was flown to an northbound when the acci- traffic problems from Country Violation will carry a fine of Ledford maintains the city But Byford hopes to find a area hospital as a result of a dent occurred around 7:56 Club Drive to an already busy $15-500 and could include a has no intention of putting resolution that will keep the neck injury following a one-ve- a.m. and cumbersome U.S. 641/ point reduction on a driver’s li- the property on the market gardens in place. He and Kirk hicle accident on Fords Ferry Kenneth J. Bean, 18, of U.S. 60 intersection at the traf- cense. until this fall and then only if were scheduled to meet Road Thursday morning. Benton was transported via Wednesday. Kirk is looking for Crittenden County Sheriff Air Evac Lifeteam, Two other Wayne Agent received conflict- passengers, Martus Holbrook ing reports initially as to who of Benton, 22, and a 16-year- was driving the silver passen- old Crittenden County girl suf- ger car, which left the roadway fered minor injuries. on the left side of the road, Agent says speed appears CHRISTMAS overturned and landed on its to have contributed to the ac- Continued from Page 1 nose in a ditch about 4 miles cident. No one was ejected cancel the show, according to from Marion. He has not de- from the vehicle, but seat belts board member Kim Vince. termined who was driving the do not appear to have been in “When we moved to the vehicle, which belonged to one use, the sheriff said. school gym, we were able to of the occupants’ grand- No charges have been filed more than double our show mother. in the case. size; however, now that the school's fall break does not fall in line with the show, it makes it very difficult to co- ordinate use of the gym, and some student Vince activities had to be put on hold for our event,” she ex- plained. In 2014, Christmas in Mar- ion and The Shoppe moved their shows to the Crittenden County Middle School gym and multi-purpose room, re- PRESS FILE PHOTO spectively. Until then, Christ- In this 2017 file photo, Penny and Diane Meade of Penny's Crafts in Illinois ply their wares at mas in Marion was held at the Christmas in Marion Arts & Crafts Show. The Community Arts Foundation, the sponsoring historic Fohs Hall in down- organization for the show, has decided to cancel this year’s event. In conjunction, Crittenden town Marion, with The Shoppe County Extension Homemakers’ The Shoppe Next Door has also been shut down. located across the street at the senior citizens center. The sistently said their booth sales always did a great job, but it work with any other potential shows were relocated in order left something to be desired,” was a huge commitment by sponsor to revive the event. to accomodate more vendors. Vince said. just a few people,” Vince “If another group is inter- Sinking sales were also a Lastly, CAF’s limited man- added. ested in hosting a hand- factor in the show’s demise. power made the large show But the 2018 cancellation made arts and craft show, we “Although the number of difficult to pull off each au- does not necessarily mean an will consider giving them our attendees has gone up in re- tumn. end to Christmas in Marion. documents, including vendor cent years, vendors have con- “Our board and volunteers Vince said CAF is willing to contact information,” she said.