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AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1879 THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017 $ NEWS 12 PAGES / VOLUME 135 / NUMBER 49 1STAND USPS 138-260 • MARION • KENTUCKY 24/7 BREAKING AND LOCAL NEWS THE-PRESS.COM Architect: CCMS renovation more costly By DARYL K. TABOR “...It would be more expen- ities planning committee, one would build a new high school forgo the burden on property STAFF WRITER sive to renovate than to build question has been whether to and renovate the vacated owners to erect a new school As the petition to recall a new,” said Craig Thomas, an renovate the 1948 structure to school for middle-schoolers. It over modernizing CCMS. school tax increase makes its architect with RBS Design address shortcomings or sim- would also tear down the por- “I’ve lived in this county way around the county col- Group in Owensboro, to Su- ply build a new school. That tion of CCMS built just after soon be 90 years,” said Beverly lecting signatures, the archi- perintendent of Schools Vince committee ultimately recom- World War II and renovate the Herrin to the board at the June Victory Gardens set tect selected by the school Clark in a June 6 letter. mended the board of educa- eighth-grade wing for a new 1 tax hearing. “I’m for you re- district to design a new facility Since discussion of a plan tion approve a property tax central office. pairing the school, but I’m weekday schedule said calls to simply renovate a to replace an aging Crittenden increase to fund new con- Few opponents to the so- sure against building a new The Victory Gardens 69-year-old middle school are tended by Crittenden County Middle School began struction. After months of de- called “recallable nickel” con- one. A building should last 100 County Detention Center re- misplaced. last summer with a local facil- bate and sharing information, struction tax have argued years.” turn Monday with a new the board voted June 1 to ap- junior high students do not But in Thomas’ letter to format. Jailer Robbie Kirk prove a 6-cent increase to the need an updated building. But Clark to help explain why said the gardens this year : To downlaod the letter from the school architect regarding school levy. many have urged the five- will move to distribution on CCMS renovations, visit https://goo.gl/UGRvBW. The $8 million overall plan member board of education to See SCHOOL/Page 12 a daily basis during the week. Giveaways will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each weekday starting Monday. Kirk said the change is to Turning off technology fireworks 411 better serve those in the community looking for free, fresh pro- City law duce. In the past, give- aways have prohibits been one day per week, creat- early, late ing what Kirk called a Kirk “madhouse” fireworks and leaving many vegeta- STAFF REPORT bles to spoil awaiting distri- Independence Day is still 19 bution. Produce will be days, but fireworks in Marion and picked fresh each day. in other areas have been selling for “That way, people can a couple of come throughout the week when it suits them,” the weeks now. Marion jailer said. “The whole That means premise was for a place for the snap, fireworks people to come on a daily crackle and ordinance basis for fresh vegetables.” boom of the pyrotechnics Shooting fireworks Next week, only squash is illegal inside the are already and onions will be available, city outside of: but in a couple of weeks, filling the air. cucumbers and peppers But inside June 27-July 5 noon to 10 p.m. will be in. And it shouldn’t the City of be much longer before Marion, resi- fourth of July tomatoes, potatoes, okra dents are noon to 11 p.m. and green beans are ready. urged to fol- “The selection will only low the municipal ordinance on increase as the weeks pass,” use of fireworks. The law inside Kirk said. the city restricts the use of fire- Churches and other con- works to between the hours of tributors help fund the gar- noon and 10 p.m. June 27 through dens each year, but the plots PHOTO BY BLAKE SANDLIN, THE PRESS Michael Tanner records his thoughts Monday evening in an untraditional way for today’s youth, with pencil July 5, save the Fourth of July when are tended by inmates and and paper. Crawford is one of dozens of children enjoying a technology-free week at the Hurricane Youth Camp staff at the jail. Kirk said the near Tolu. Not a lot has changed since the non-denominational, biblical-based camp meeting started in 1888. See MARION/Page 3 prisoners have pride in their newfound skills as garden- ers, taking ownership of their assigned plot or job. Access to the gardens is Fireworks off the former Shopko park- Campers turn to face ing lot on Sturgis Road. at Tolu set Public meetings time over FaceTime for July 1 - Crittenden County Board of Assessment Ap- STAFF REPORT peals will meet at 9 a.m. By BLAKE SANDLIN friends in a remote location free and listening to what’s going on and The annual fireworks display at Monday in the county clerk’s STAFF WRITER from the distraction of digital de- participating in activities,” Gardner Tolu will be the Saturday ahead of office. Children between the ages of 8 vices. said. Indpendence Day. Whether you - Crittenden County and 18 spend nearly eight hours Mandy Gardner is a Opinion: High She said kids know choose to make it an all-day affair Board of Education will daily on digital devices, according to co-director of the camp what to expect when or arrive at sunset, there’s a little convene for its monthly a study by the Kaiser Foundation. and is in her 20th year Tech killing us they sign up for camp, something for everyone. meeting at 6 p.m. Monday in But not this week at Hurricane Youth serving. The decision to Page 2 and there has been a Slated for July 1, the event draws the Rocket Arena conference Camp near Tolu. enact the rule years general consensus in thousands to the river community room. That’s because directors ban all ago, Gardner said, was to rid response to the rule. to watch one of the largest Fourth - Marion City Council will electronic devices for campers and campers of outside distractions so “Mostly, they’ve all been pretty of July celebrations in the region. meet at 6 p.m. Monday in- counselors alike. Hurricane Camp they could focus on building rela- positive about it,” Gardner said. Fireworks begin at dusk, but the side Marion City Hall. Meeting is in its 129th year and its tionships with those around them. “They don’t care to give their phone gathering starts much earlier in the - Marion Tourism Com- accompanying youth camp offers “We just take (phones) away so up. They know that at any time they day, allowing for several hours of mission will meet at 6 p.m. young people in third through that they ... can actually focus on can call their parents if they need socializing, fun and entertainment Tuesday at Marion Welcome eighth grade the chance to grow having fun here and doing what Center. See TOLU/Page 3 closer to God and fellowship with we’re doing: learning about the Lord See HURRICANE/Page 3 - Crittenden Fiscal Court will meet at 8:30 a.m. Tues- day at the courthouse. Due to scheduling conflicts of court members, the meeting has been moved from its County fair will be without carnival again usual third Thursday of the month. STAFF REPORT year, the carnival promoter Lions treasurer and fair co- Main events during the Crittenden County pageant. - Salem City Commission The Crittenden County didn't show, leaving Lions chair. "This is not a problem week will include six beauty - Wednesday, Aug. 2: No will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday Lions Club Fair will start Sat- Club officials just in our com- pageants, including Miss event. at Salem City Hall. urday, July 29 with a car scrambling at munity but Crittenden County and rodeo - Thursday, Aug. 3: No show and truck and tractor the last minute Crittenden many across the style horse racing. No night- event. pulls and will culminate Sat- to come up with County fair Midwest." time events are scheduled for - Friday, Aug. 4: Jackpot urday with the crowd-pleas- an alternative. July 29-Aug. 5 Though the Wednesday and Thursday of barrel and pole show and ing demolition derby. In Inflatables, absence of the the fair. horse racing. between, fairgoers may no- games and even a mechani- tilt-a-whirl and Ferris wheel The main event schedule - Saturday, Aug. 5: Demo- Facebook.com/TheCrittendenPress tice a few holes. cal bull were brought in to fill were disappointing to some, for the fair follows: lition Derby. Twitter.com/CrittendenPress The eight-day event will the void. Parish said last year's Plan B - Saturday, July 29: Truck All main events start at 7 [email protected] offer much of the same local This year, the club opted seemed to work out well and and tractor pulls, car show. p.m., except Sunday's pag- 270.965.3191 residents have come to love early on to go with inflatables even received compliments. - Sunday, July 30: eants, which start at 3 p.m. Open weekdays 9 am to 5 pm and expect – events, 4-H ex- and other side entertainment She said large carnivals like Mrs./Ms., Little Mr.