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Wandering child leads KDE begins process to fill board of ed seat sheriff to tragic find STAFF REPORT several days and appears in The mailed by the candidate directly The discovery of a 4-year- The Kentucky Department of Crittenden Press this week. to Frankfort, where an appointee Crittenden County old girl walking along U.S. 641 Education (KDE) has begun the Superintendent Vince Clark is will be named by the education Monday morning led au- application process to fill a re- hopeful applicants will match commissioner by Educational thorities to a tragic cent vacancy on the Crittenden Orr's dedication to the position. April 26. The only District 5 find at a Sulphur County Board of Ed- "She had a pas- functions of the Springs Road ucation, and there Board of ed sion for students, local board of edu- home. appears to be a staff and the com- cation are to adver- Kentucky healthy level of in- evaluates Clark munity," Clark said. tise the vacancy and State Police say terest in the seat. Page 16 "To keep moving our make applications a passerby Longtime board school district for- available to stopped to help member Phyllis Orr ward, they have to Orr prospective board the child, and after resigned her post in January, have that compassion and pas- members. The district realizing something was leaving an opening on the five- sion. There are still lots of areas A former educator, Orr had includes voters in terribly wrong, contacted member elected body. Her resig- to continue to grow in." served 14 years on the board Precincts 3, 6 and 12 local authorities shortly after nation has been officially Clark and the board of educa- and was in the middle of her and is an area east of 11 a.m. The sheriff responded accepted by KDE, which is ac- tion will have no say in who fourth term when she resigned U.S. 641 and south of U.S. 60 cepting applications for the post steps in to fill Orr's role. due to health reasons. She had to a residence just over a mile East to Fishtrap Road and con- through the next two weeks. In KDE conducts the search to been unable to attend meetings away from where the girl was tinuing south of Fishtrap, Nunn fact, a notice of vacancy has fill the unexpired terms of school for several months, and the work Switch and Cool Springs roads. found. Inside her home, the been published on the local board members in all 173 dis- sheriff found her 33-year-old board of education's website for tricts. Applications must be See VACANCY/Page 16 father deceased. Also in the home was an 8-month-old child in a crib. State police investigators have determined that the fa- ther of the two children died Boat dock of a self-inflicted gunshot. In- vestigators say that after talk- ing to the young girl, it was apparent she knew what had happened inside the home coming to and had gone for help. “Our hearts bleed when we find a situation like this,” said Trooper Sean Wint, pub- lic affairs officer for Kentucky Dam 50 State Police Post 2. The children were released STAFF REPORT to the custody of their Crittenden County has been awarded a grant mother, who was not at the to build a seasonal boat dock at Riverview Park, residence when the incident the recreation area along the Ohio River formerly occurred. known as the Dam 50 park. Judge-Executive Perry Newcom said he was notified late last week Vet benefits claims of the approval for federal funds awarded through the state. It was the third time the county had ap- help available locally plied for financial assistance for Veterans can get help lo- this project, being denied twice cally filing service-related previous. claims on the second and Pennyrile Area Development fourth Tuesday To me, that is District helped facilitate the grant of each month. application to the Land and Water Joe Lanham, a the last piece Conservation Fund (LWCF). The member of VFW ‘‘ floating dock will cost about Post 12022 in of the puzzle $44,000 to construct on the River. Marion, said Because of variations in the water down there. PHOTO BY EMILY COMBS, THE PRESS service officers levels on the Ohio River, the dock will be at the –Dan Wood will be portable so that it can be post on North College Street magistrate on boat pulled onto shore during times of from 8 a.m. to noon on both dock at Riverview Park high water. days. When in place, the dock would make access to the Ohio River Checkmates You do not have to be a safer and more convenient by giving boaters up member of the post to re- to four temporary mooring spots. Crittenden County hosted a regional chess tournament over the weekend, drawing 163 players ceive the free assistance. “To me, this is the last piece to the puzzle from 16 different schools. “This is not the first time we have hosted Regionals, but it is defi- Lanham said veterans can down there,” said Magistrate Dan Wood, who has get help filing claims any nitely one of the biggest ones we have had in a long time,” said Don Winters, coach of the been among the local leaders instrumental in Blue Knights, Crittenden County’s chess team. Pictured above is local sixth-grader Trey Swag- time by calling him at (270) putting together the grant application. “We have 836-3851. a really nice campground with camper pads and girt (right) contemplating a move against Chase Stevens, a Crittenden County eighth-grader. Also on Tuesday, the VFW For local results from the weekend chess tournament, see Page 2. post serves breakfast begin- See DOCK/Page 4 ning at 7 a.m. Public meetings - Crittenden County Ruling could affect rural water rates Board of Education will con- vene for a special called STAFF REPORT meeting at 6 p.m. today word. Ronnie Slayden, Crit- tract cannot exceed the nancing for expansions to ingston does,” he said, an- tenden-Livingston Water length of those in elected water distribution systems ticipating an appeal, which (Thursday) at the central of- Livingston County Cir- cuit Judge C.A. Woodall III District superintendent, positions who ap- would be almost im- could take another year or fice. has granted summary said the district plans to prove it. Additionally, possible to secure. two just as the original case - Crittenden Fiscal Court judgement in a legal battle appeal the order. Woodall found that “In the end, it may did. will convene for a special between two water districts, Ledbetter Water District the agreement be- take some legislative The contract entered into meeting at 8:30 a.m. Monday effectively voiding Critten- filed a lawsuit in 2015 ask- tween the two dis- cure to solve this, by both boards of directors at the courthouse to adopt a den-Livingston Water Dis- ing Livingston Circuit Court tricts was indeed a but we know it can- in 2000 compels Ledbetter resolution supporting a trict’s 40-year contract to for relief from its long-term franchise, and he not stand like this,” to purchase at least 3 mil- Homeland Security grant ap- sell drinking water to Led- contract signed in 2000. said it had not been Frazer said. lion gallons of water a plication for fire department better. However, Critten- Woodall’s order filed Jan. properly bid 17 years Billy Downs, su- month from Crittenden-Liv- turnout gear. den-Livingston isn’t giving 25 says the contract is un- ago. Frazer perintendent for Led- ingston. The cost is almost - Crittenden County Con- up. enforcible, citing case law Frazer explains better Water District, $8,000 a month. The rate is servation District will hold Bart Frazer, attorney for and providing an analysis that voiding the contract doesn’t expect anything to $2.58 per 1,000 gallons. its regular meeting at 6:30 the two-county water dis- to back up the decision. will have broad conse- change right away. When the two parties en- p.m. next Thursday at the of- trict headquartered in In its original claim, Led- quences for similar water “There are still some tered into the contract, the fice located at 118 E. Bellville Salem, said there is too better’s attorney, Van Sims districts and utilities all things that will be decided rate was $1.83. However, much at stake to let the of Paducah, argued that across Kentucky. He said in court. We’re waiting to St. in Marion. judge’s ruling be the final under Kentucky law, a con- without such contracts, fi- see what Crittenden-Liv- See RULING/Page 4 Newcom: Study does not reflect efforts at shelter

Facebook.com/TheCrittendenPress STAFF REPORT University of Kentucky supposed to be doing," also providing other essen- Shelter Act intended to im- Twitter.com/CrittendenPress The county's animal study. The 2016 survey of Cynthia Gaskill, an associ- tial services.” The 59-page prove the care and control [email protected] shelter in 2016 took in the state’s 92 county shel- ate professor at the UK Vet- study rated shelters on 18 of stray or abandoned pets. 270.965.3191 nearly 65 dogs a month ters was aimed e r i n a r y standards and was scored Crittenden County Judge- Open weekdays 9 am to 5 pm with an average of 60 of at painting an Overpopulation Diagnostic Lab- by students who visited Executive Perry Newcom is those finding a better fate. overall picture oratory, said of each facility in person. aware of the report, but is In fact, only 12 dogs were of animal con- of pets climbing counties’ re- Scores for individual shel- not a fan of its findings. MEMBER euthanized the entire year. trol in the sponsibilities. ters were not reported. “I think we're doing Kentucky Press Page 8 Association But that monumental ef- state to deter- “It’s like a wish However, more than half pretty good,” he said, not- fort was not enough to keep mine the de- list.” of the shelters in the study, ing an increase in adop- Crittenden County Animal gree of compliance with Altogether, 18 facilities including Crittenden tions and sharp decline in Shelter from landing on a Kentucky shelter laws. made the list of "best shel- County's, were reported in euthanizations. “We’ve had list of 26 shelters in Ken- “We gathered informa- ters,” those identified to be the study to be in violation no citations or warnings tucky "needing the most tion like biggest needs, “doing a good job of meet- of three or more parts of the Contents ©2017, The Crittenden Press Inc. help," according to a recent what state laws say they’re ing state requirements and 2004 Kentucky Humane See SHELTER/Page 9 2 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 9, 2017

Crittenden County Blue Knights chess teams in four divisions and a local home- schooled youth won big at a regional chess tournament Saturday in Marion. Clock- wise from far left, the Blue Knights K3 consisted of (from left) Zeke Smith, Zak Smith, Jake Rich, Wyatt Rus- sell, Nai'Zayah Bell and Donte Bell with coach Don Winters; the Blue Knights K5 teams is made of Marley Phelps, Abbey Swinford, Hayden Hildebrand, Kole Williams and Koby Williams with Winters; local home- schooled player Paris Foster with Regional Director Tom Knight of Heath; the Blue Knights K12 teams consists of Clay Stevens, Skyler James, Lauren Gilchrist and Gage Moore with Winters; and the Blue Knights K8 team is comprised of (front) Evan McDowell, Trey Swag- girt, Dennon Wilson, (back) Cole Swinford, Chase Stevens, Dominic Rorer, Gage Russell and Tyler Swaggirt with Winters.

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Blue Knights once again dominate chess boards STAFF REPORT seven other teams for a spot in the Blue Knights, Paris Foster, able. Crittenden earned a sec- each time. This tournament James, Gage Moore, Clay In what turned out to be the state championship. Crit- a local home-schooled player ond-place finish with 13.5 would prove no different. Stevens and Lauren Gilchrist the biggest Quad A Regional tenden took the early lead in in the K3 Division, earned points, earning them a spot in They were crowned Quad A came up just short and placed ever, with 163 players repre- Round 1 and never looked second-place. Brenda Foster, the state tournament as well. Regional Champions, winning second to Hopkinsville High senting 16 different schools, back. They earned first place who started the county's Murray and South Christian 15 out of 16 total team points. School. Hopkinsville finished Crittenden County’s Blue and were crowned Quad A Re- chess team 26 years ago, is will be joining them in March. Calloway Home School fin- with 13 points to Crittenden’s Knights once again showed gional Champs with 15.5 his coach. His father, John Hildebrand and Marley Phelps ished with 11 points, Murray 10. Graves County and their dominance over the points. Murray, Hendron, Foster, was a state champion tied for fourth with 4 points Middle had 10.5 points and PACHEK home school from competition and will be Lone Oak and Heath elemen- also coached by Brenda Fos- each, and Swinford placed Union County Middle Gracey rounded out the top headed to state. The competi- tary schools placed in the top ter. sixth with 3.5 points. rounded out the top four with four. James once again took tion took place in Marion, and four to also go to state. Zak The K5 Blue Knights team The K8 team of Cole Swin- 8.5 points. McDowell, Russell first and the Quad A Regional the top four teams in each Smith was crowned the Quad of Hayden Hildebrand, Abbey ford, Chase Stevens, Gage and Swinford all tied for first Individual Championship with section earned the right to A Regional Champion on the Swinford, Marley Phelps, Russell, Evan McDowell, Den- and were crowned Quad A Co a perfect score for his fourth represent their Quad in the individual side with a perfect Koby Williams and Kole non Wilson, Trey and Tyler Individual Champions with tournament this year. Moore State Team Championship score of 5 out 5 points. Rus- Williams have had their Swaggirt and Dominic Rorer perfect scores of 4 out of 4. placed ninth, Stevens placed March 17-18. sell placed seventh, Nai’Zayah hands full with a powerful came into the regional tourna- Trey Swaggirt placed fifth and 11th and Gilchrist placed The K3 Blue Knights team Bell eighth and Donte Bell Lone Oak Intermediate team ment with a huge reputation Stevens ninth. The K8 team 23rd. of Wyatt Russell, Nai’Zayah ninth, each earning 3.5 all year, and this tournament to uphold. The team has has already set its eye on state Don Winters, a systems Bell, Zak Smith, Jake Rich, points. There were 47 total was no different. Lone Oak placed first in every tourna- after placing second there last engineer with Crittenden Donte Bell, Zeke Smith and players in the K3 section. took the top spot with a 17 out ment it has been to this year, year. County School District, is Alex Hewitt battled against Though not a member of of 20 total team points avail- winning by a large margin The K12 team of Skyler coach of the Blue Knights Info session today on dual credit, early graduation HS courses STAFF REPORT Crittenden County High School will be hosting an in- formational meeting about early graduation and dual enrollment courses from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. today (Thursday) at the high school library. Students in grades 8-11 and their guardians are in- vited to attend. While all stu- dents and guardians from those grades are invited, two groups in p a r t i c u l a r should at- tend: eighth- grade parents and students who are inter- Brown ested in k n o w i n g about these options before beginning their high school careers; sophomore and jun- ior parents and students who will be eligible to take dual enrollment classes in the fall of 2017. “We encourage any stu- dent who desires informa- tion about getting a head start on college to come to this session,” CCHS Princi- pal Curtis Brown said. “It’s a great opportunity to speak with school representatives one on one about either early graduation or dual en- rollment courses.” Details about dual enroll- ment scholarships offered by the district and the Com- monwealth of Kentucky will be shared, as well as infor- mation about applying for Gatton and Craft academies of mathematics and science. CCHS currently has four students enrolled in these advanced academies at Western Kentucky and Morehead State universities, and students who are con- sidering applying for them in their sophomore year need to be aware of deadlines and program requirements at least a year in advance. A representative from West Kentucky Community and Technical College in Pa- ducah will also be present to answer questions regarding dual enrollment courses. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 9, 2017 3 Marion native named Ky. Deputy Chief Justice STAFF REPORT The deputy chief justice cal experience to our court, cancy created by the retire- Court judge from 1999 to lor’s degree with highest A Marion native has been fills in when the chief justice drawing upon her years as a ment of the late Justice 2006. She was reappointed honors from the University named by Chief Justice of recuses in a case or an practicing lawyer and a William E. McAnulty Jr. In to the Court of Appeals in of Louisville, Justice Hughes Kentucky John D. Minton administrative matter. judge on both the Cir- November 2008, the voters 2006 and later elected to the graduated magna cum laude Jr. as deputy chief justice of “Justice Hughes cuit Court and the of Jefferson County elected court, where she was serving from the University of the state Supreme Court. and I have served on Court of Appeals.” her to serve as the justice when she was appointed to Louisville Louis D. Brandeis Justice Lisabeth T. the Supreme Court to- Hughes succeeds from their district. She was the Supreme Court. In School of Law, where she Hughes, the oldest daughter gether for 10 years and Deputy Chief Justice re-elected in November March 2016, President was named Outstanding of the late Trice and Ada Lou I’m pleased she’s taken Mary C. Noble, who re- 2014. Barack Obama nominated Graduate of her law school Hughes, has served as a on the role of deputy Hughes tired in 2016. Prior to taking the Hughes to the U.S. Court of class. Before serving as a Supreme Court justice since chief justice,” Minton Hughes serves the Supreme Court bench, Appeals for the 6th Circuit, judge, she practiced law for 2007 and as a judge for 20 said in a statement. “In ad- 4th Supreme Court District, Hughes served as a Ken- but her nomination expired 15 years, concentrating on years. She was born in Mar- dition to outstanding legal which is Jefferson County. tucky Court of Appeals judge Jan. 3 with the end of the business and commercial lit- ion and grew up in Prince- scholarship, she contributes She was appointed as a jus- from 1997 to 1998 and a 114th Congress. igation, according to state ton. significant legal and practi- tice in 2007 to fill the va- Jefferson County Circuit After earning her bache- news release. Registration receipt needed to renew plates STAFF REPORT Crittenden County Clerk Carolyn Byford is reminding drivers they need to bring in their previous year's registra- tion receipt to avoid an extra charge when renewing plates. Since computers began storing state records, many county clerks, including By- ford, have not charged cus- tomers the $3 set by state statute for renewals not ac- companied by the receipt. The fee is to cover additional office work required to match plates with the correct vehi- cle. Duplicate registration re- ceipts must be printed at the time of renewal if not brought in, and owners must attest the information is correct. A story in last week's issue of the newspaper incorrectly identified the necessary doc- SUBMITTED PHOTOS ument as the renewal card mailed to drivers. The receipt is the letter-size paper given to drivers in the clerk's office CCHS, CCMS speech teams qualify with their plate decal at- tached. It is the same docu- Crittenden County Middle School and High School speech team competed in the Murray Regional Speech Tournament Saturday, each qualifying for the ment asked for by law state tournament to be held March 24-25 and March 10-11, respectively, at the University of Kentucky. Above left, high school team members are (front, enforcement during a traffic from left) Ellie McGowan, Anzie Gobin, Alexis Tabor, Emily Tinsley, (back) Emma Herrin and Ashleigh Dunkerson. Superior ratings were awarded to Mc- stop. Gowan in Original Oratory and Tinsley in Broadcast Announcing. Above right, middle school team members are (front, from left) Quinn Templeton, Leah Byford reminds drivers Fritts, Sara Jones, (middle) Hailey Belt, Aliyah Frutiger, Kara Fulkerson, Laurel Brown, (back) Seth Sarles, Jordan Hardesty, James Crider, Haylee Samuels, they should also bring in Faith Conner, Samantha Tinsley and Raina West. Superior ratings were awarded to the following: Frutiger in Broadcast Announcing and Improvisational their proof of insurance when Duo, Brown in Improvisational Duo, Tinsley in Duo Acting, West in Duo Acting and Fritts in Original Oratory. renewing plates. 4 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 9, 2017

PHOTOS BY CHRIS EVANS Winners in the county’s annual trash sculpture contest were named last week. Above left, pictured are elementary-level winners (front, from left) Taylor Haire, Ashley Little, Bailey Muff, Emerye Pollard, Kyndal Shouse and Taryn McCann along with (back) Crit- tenden County Judge-Executive Perry Newcom, Superintendent of Schools Vince Clark, teacher Suzzanne Brown and Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development Leslea Barnes. Above right, middle school winners were (front) Aliyah Frutiger, Hailey McCann and Harlie Morris along with (back) Newcom, Barnes and science teacher Neil Bryant, whose class had the highest participation. Elementary, middle school students earn trash sculpture awards STAFF REPORT mentary, upper elemen- winners,” said Crittenden ceives an additional $50. Aliyah Frutiger; second, Taylor Haire, who was also Each year the Regional tary, middle school and County Cooperative Exten- The county winners ad- Hailey McCann; and third, awarded best overall, mak- Recycling Corporation high school – students can sion Agent for 4-H Youth vance to regionals and can Harli Morris. Seventh- ing her prize $110; second, holds a trash sculpture participate in. The top Development Leslea receive up to an additional grade science teacher Neal Ashley Little; and third, contest. The contest is three winners from each di- Barnes. $150. Bryant was also presented Bailey Muff. open to all school age chil- vision go on to compete in Each division winner at This year 208 students a $50 check as the teacher In the lower elementary dren to encourage kids to the regional contest. the county level receives from Crittenden County with the highest percentage division, Emerye Pollard recycle rather than throw “The Regional Recycling $60 for first, $40 for sec- participated in the contest. of student participation. won first, Kyndal Shouse items away. There are four Corp. is quite generous in ond and $25 for third. In the middle school di- In the upper elementary second and Taryn McCann, age division – lower ele- giving cash awards to our Overall best in show re- vision, first was awarded to division, first place went to third.

proval of the Kentucky Pub- plant at Pinckneyville to Led- Ridley’s legislation would outlaw RULING lic Service Commission. better. It is asking for Continued from Page 1 Crittenden-Livingston has $255,000. filed a counterclaim, asking Crittenden-Livingston headlamps of alternative color the deal included a mecha- the court to make Ledbetter leaders have said the district nism for increases based on reimburse it for constructing is on sound financial footing, STAFF REPORT and how distracting it is,” said - Outline provisions for the costs to produce potable the 8-inch supply line it but losing Ledbetter might Sen. Dorsey Ridley, D- Ridley, a member of the Sen- front, rear, side and under- water, and those increases built in the early 2000s from affect future rates for the rest Henderson, has filed legisla- ate Transportation Commit- carriage lighting of a vehicle. have been subject to the ap- the Crittenden-Livingston of the district’s customers. tion that would make driving tee. “The distraction caused Under SB 92, any person on Kentucky’s highways by the super bright lighting is who violates any of the provi- safer. Senate Bill 92 would re- a real danger to other drivers sions could be fined between strict modifications of and we need to deal $20 and $100 for each of- vehicles with certain with it. This legislation fense. The legislation has the replacement head- would not have any ef- support of law enforcement lights and other lights fect on the original officers and agencies across that emit from beneath equipment installed on the state. the vehicle. cars and trucks by the “The National Safety High- The legislation manufacturer. It will only way Council has endorsed would permit head- affect equipment or legislation such as this,” said lamps to emit only Ridley lighting that is added Henderson County Sheriff Ed white light, except after the vehicle rolls off Brady. “They are pushing to those outlined in the bill such the assembly line.” get it done in all 50 states. We as halogen headlamps that SB 92 would prohibit vehi- want to be one of the first. We have a slight yellow tint or cles from: think we’re going to make others installed by the manu- - Emitting anything other safer roads by doing this.” facturer that meet require- than white light. SB 92 is a safety issue for ments set by the U.S. - Require all headlamps the Kentucky motoring public, Department of Transportation to meet DOT regulations. said Ridley. (DOT). Ridley introduced the - Prohibit headlamps that The bill will be considered bill at a press conference last appear to emit a solid color by the Kentucky General As- week in Henderson. other than white. sembly during the 2017 leg- “I have heard from citizens - Prohibit headlamp cov- islative session, which and from law enforcement ers or film that changes the resumed for its 30-day ses- about the super bright lighting color of the light emitted. sion Tuesday.

the grant is a 50/50 match- value will extend beyond the DOCK ing reimbursement program, use of pleasure craft, allow Continued from Page 1 the county would be respon- for better response to res- sible for half of the boat cues and recoveries on the utility hooks ups. A boat dock's cost. river. dock is something that’s Newcom has called the Riverview Park, located at been missing.” dock an important economic the end of Ky. 387 off Ky. 91 Boaters who launch at the development tool to draw North, was established by nearby concrete ramp may more people to Crittenden the fiscal court in 2008 as a then tie their boats to the County. It would also ad- means to revitalize the prop- dock temporarily while load- dress safety concerns at the erty at the site of the former ing and unloading cargo or riverside park's boat ramp, U.S. Army Corps of Engi- people, Wood said. where there currently is neers Lock and Dam No. 50, The public recreational nothing to moor a watercraft. which was removed in early area entertains campers, The LWCF grant is specifi- 1980. The park is home to fishermen, boaters, groups cally for upgrading outdoor six camp sites that offer elec- making use of the picnic recreation areas and facili- tricity, primitive campting, area and those there to sim- ties. restrooms and picnic tables ply enjoy the vista of one of County Emergency Man- under roof and has become a the nation's biggest and agement Director David tourist attraction to hun- most historic rivers. Because Travis believes the dock's dreds of visitors each year. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 9, 2017 5

Ky. top cattle state east of Mississippi The STAFF REPORT gional Office in Kentucky. “In state are bought by feedlots year. Crittenden Press Kentucky remains the 2015, gross receipts from cat- in other states and become The total number of sheep Published locally since 1879 largest cattle producer east of tle were $927 million, the sec- part of the U.S. beef supply.” in Kentucky on Jan. 1 was USPS 138-260 the Mississippi River accord- ond leading commodity Cows and heifers that estimated at 48,000 head, a ing to the USDA National behind broiler production." have calved were estimated at decrease of 5,000 from the The Crittenden Press Inc. management and staff Agricultural Statistics Service The Kentucky cattle and 1.08 million head, un- previous year’s estimate. All Publisher ...... Chris Evans (NASS), but the number of calf inventory for Jan. 1 was changed from 2016. Beef cow sheep and lamb inventory in Editor...... Daryl K. Tabor sheep and goats is declining. estimated at 2.16 million. inventory was estimated at the United States on Jan. 1 Advertising manager...... Allison Evans Last week, the service re- Total inventory was down 1.02 million head, and milk totaled 5.20 million head, leased its annual reports on 10,000 head from last year. cows were estimated at down 2 percent from 2016. Operations manager ...... Alaina Barnes cattle, goats and sheep, All cattle and calves in the 57,000 head. All meat and other goats in The Crittenden Press (USPS 138-260) is published weekly by The showing little change in beef United States, as of Jan. 1 to- “Milk cow inventory con- Kentucky were estimated at cow numbers, but a contin- taled 93.6 million head. This tinues to reach new lows and 56,000 head, down 3,000 Crittenden Press Inc., P.O. Box 191, 125 E. Bellville St., Marion, KY 42064. ued decline in milk cows in is 2 percent above the 91.9 is down three percent from head from January 2016. Periodicals postage paid at Marion, Ky., and at additional mailing offices. Kentucky. million head the year before. 2016,” Knopf reported. Milk goats at 5,500 head, Subscriptions are $32 to $55 per year. POSTMASTER: Send address “This report shows cattle “As the state with the were up 500 head from the changes to The Crittenden Press, P.O. Box 191, Marion, KY 42064. production remains a vital largest cattle inventory east of Goats and sheep previous year’s estimate. All part of the commonwealth’s the Mississippi, Kentucky’s According to NASS both goat inventory in the United Copyright 2017 agricultural economy,” said role in beef production is sig- sheep and lamb inventories States on January 1, 2017 David Knopf, director of the nificant,” Knopf said. “A ma- and goat inventories de- totaled 2.64 million head, up NASS Eastern Mountain Re- jority of the calves born in the creased in Kentucky from last 1 percent from 2016. LIVESTOCKUSDA L REPORTedbetter weigh-out sale | Feb. 7, 2017

Receipts: 477 Last Week: 913 Last Year: NA 1 500-550 505 120.00 120.00 Bred Cows Medium and Large 2-3 Aged Compared to last week: Feeder cattle traded steady. 1 600-650 645 100.00 100.00 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Slaughter cows and bulls traded mostly steady. 1 750-800 780 93.00 93.00 1 800-1200 1010 510.00 510.00 Sale consisted of 18 stock cattle, 66 slaughter, and Slaughter Cows Breaker 75-80% 4-6 Mos Bred 393 feeders. Feeders consisted of 26% feeder Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Bred Cows Small and Medium 2 Middle-Aged steers, 42% feeder heifers, 17% feeders bulls and 3 1200-1600 1535 50.00-52.00 51.33 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 31% of feeders were over 600 pounds. 1 1200-1600 1240 45.00 45.00 LD 1 800-1200 900 520.00 520.00 Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2 1 1600-2000 1880 50.00 50.00 4-6 Mos Bred Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Slaughter Cows Boner 80-85% Stock Cows and Calves: Cow 9 years old with baby 1 250-300 290 160.00 160.00 calf 900.00. Baby Calves: Beef 120.00 per head. Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 5 300-350 302 160.00 160.00 8 550-600 567 111.00-112.00 111.62 2 800-1200 1172 50.00 50.00 9 350-400 376 150.00-156.00 150.62 8 550-600 581 123.00 123.00 VA Legend: VA-Value Added. Low Dressing-LD. HD-High 2 400-450 440 139.00-143.00 140.98 2 600-650 630 105.00 105.00 7 1200-1600 1292 50.00-58.00 53.07 dressing. BX-Brahman X. 6 450-500 458 139.00-143.00 141.32 17 600-650 603 120.00-121.00 120.70 VA Slaughter Cows Lean 85-90% Chip Stewart, market reporter: (502) 782-4139 17 500-550 522 129.00-137.00 132.84 9 650-700 682 112.00 112.00 VA Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 1 700-800 765 45.00 45.00 24-hour Market News Report: (800) 327-6568 2 550-600 587 130.00 130.00 15 700-750 722 114.00 114.00 VA NAPA Certified 5 550-600 577 162.00 162.00 VA 3 850-900 858 92.00 92.00 1 700-800 765 42.00 42.00 LD Source: Kentucky Department of Agriculture. U.S. De- 7 600-650 626 130.00 130.00 5 850-900 852 106.00 106.00 VA 14 800-1200 1111 43.00-52.00 46.59 partment of Agriculture Market News, Frankfort, Ky AUTO - TRUCK REPAIR CENTER 9 600-650 622 150.00 150.00 VA 1 1150-1200 1170 100.00 100.00 1 800-1200 1140 54.00 54.00 HD ams.usda.gov/mnreports/SVLS150.txt_LS150.txt ASE Certified Master Mechanic 3 650-700 693 111.00 111.00 Groups: 24 head 521 lbs 133.00 red wean 1 800-1200 890 40.00 40.00 LD 4 700-750 746 125.00 125.00 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2-3 4 1200-1600 1312 45.00-52.00 48.68 This report reflects price of majority of cattle with a Accepting RETAIL BUSINESS 17 750-800 764 120.00 120.00 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 1 1200-1600 1230 41.00 41.00 LD USDA grade, weight and sex on sale date. This report All Makes & Models 5 900-950 912 113.00 113.00 1 150-200 180 150.00 150.00 Slaughter Bulls Y.G. 1-2 does not represent all animals at sale. Cars - Trucks - SUVs Feeder Steers Medium and Large 2-3 2 250-300 292 124.00 124.00 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price “We have used Midwest Transport for repairs to our business Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 3 350-400 383 126.00 126.00 2 1000-1500 1362 70.00-75.00 72.33 and personal vehicles and have been very pleased with 7 250-300 276 140.00-145.00 142.84 1 400-450 405 110.00 110.00 2 1000-1500 1350 60.00-61.00 60.54 LD their friendly and knowledgable mechanics and timely service. Marion is fortunate to have them here.” 4 300-350 325 138.00 138.00 4 450-500 471 116.00 116.00 5 1500-3000 1842 70.00-78.00 73.27 Bob & Craig Gilland, Liberty Fuels, Marion, Ky 1 500-550 545 123.00 123.00 2 700-750 702 84.00-90.00 86.99 3 1500-3000 1757 60.00-67.00 64.66 LD 2 550-600 575 119.00-120.00 119.51 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1-2 Bred Cows Medium and Large 1-2 Middle-Aged For all your mechanical or electrical needs 1 600-650 600 114.00 114.00 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2 1 300-350 320 142.00 142.00 Call Jerry or Patrick (913) 209-3315 2 800-1200 1092 740.00-880.00 805.68 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 3 350-400 368 146.00-148.00 147.32 and let our ASE Certified Techs Serve You. 2 200-250 205 177.50 177.50 8 400-450 426 141.00-145.00 144.00 4-6 Mos Bred 3 250-300 263 138.00 138.00 13 450-500 486 130.00-137.00 133.16 3 1200-1600 1432 700.00-1060.00 859.81 4 300-350 318 130.00-138.00 134.11 15 500-550 528 122.00-129.00 125.66 4-6 Mos Bred 8 300-350 319 150.00 150.00 VA 7 550-600 587 117.00-123.00 122.17 2 1200-1600 1285 970.00-1100.00 1037.78 12 350-400 375 128.00-134.00 131.59 4 600-650 631 104.00-108.00 105.76 7-9 Mos Bred 1 350-400 355 145.00 145.00 VA 4 650-700 654 105.00-106.00 105.75 Bred Cows Medium and Large 1-2 Aged 10 400-450 422 123.00-128.00 124.51 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 2-3 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price - KY 13 400-450 417 147.00 147.00 VA Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 4 800-1200 1075 540.00-680.00 589.23 TRANSPORT 3 450-500 455 120.00-121.00 120.33 1 300-350 345 128.00 128.00 4-6 Mos Bred 909 S. Main • Marion, KY 4 500-550 504 115.00-118.00 117.23 2 350-400 350 129.00 129.00 2 1200-1600 1280 630.00-700.00 664.04 Located behind Health Quest Wellness Center 31 500-550 525 125.00-133.00 131.73 VA 7 400-450 416 129.00-136.00 130.55 7-9 Mos Bred Winter Hours: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Local pruning class set for Feb. 18 STAFF REPORT homeowner’s property where year of growth. Raspberries Small fruits like blackber- a live demonstration of prun- can be summer pinched to ries, blueberries and grapes ing grape vines will be con- promote side branch growth, are a sweet treat on warm ducted. The onsite unless they are red raspber- summer days. Growing these demonstration will be de- ries which do not respond crops can be a challenge at pendent on weather. well to this method. Blueberry times, especially during late The program on Feb. 21 canes that are younger tend winter/ early spring pruning will feature different pruning to be more efficient at fruit time. Crittenden County Ex- techniques that will be helpful production. tension is hosting a small to the commercial grower or To register or for more in- fruit pruning class at 2 p.m. the home gardener. Knowing formation, contact Critenden Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Ed- the proper way and what to County Cooperative Exten- Tech Center. prune can increase fruit pro- sion Agent for Agriculture Extension specialist Daniel duction and the overall health and Natural Resources Dee Becker will lead discussion on of the plant. Brasher at (270) 965-5236 or proper pruning of brambles, Pruning of grapes can af- [email protected] to blueberries and grapes. Fol- fect yield and vine register. Registration is re- lowing the inside discussion, strength. Blackberries can be quested by Saturday, Feb. the group will travel to a local pruned depending on that 18. Kentucky slips to 4th in coal production THE HERALD-LEADER 1971 to 1988 and had been western Kentucky. There was a slight uptick the third-biggest producer Jobs were equally anemic. in coal production in Ken- since 1994, but Illinois took As of Dec. 31, estimated tucky in the last three over that spot in 2016, be- employment in the state’s months of 2016, but for the hind Wyoming and West Vir- coal industry was 6,371, year, production and employ- ginia. down 24.2 percent compared ment continued the steep Kentucky’s mines turned to the last quarter of 2015. slide that’s been going on out 42.5 million tons of coal The total for western Ken- since 2011. in 2016, a drop of 30.7 per- tucky was 2,629. Production fell so much cent from 2015, according to In 2011, the state’s esti- that the state dropped to the a report published last week mated annual coal employ- fourth biggest coal producer by the state Energy and En- ment was 18,069, and in the nation. Kentucky led vironment Cabinet. Produc- production topped 109 mil- national coal production from tion dropped 22.4 percent in lion tons.

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Piney Fork celebration; CHURCH ACTIVITIES AND OUTREACH mission accomplished - Miracle Word Church in community singing at 6 p.m., Salem is hosting its annual Saturday, Feb. 18. Refresh- Piney Fork Cumberland Pres- Valentine's Dinner Saturday. ments will be served, everyone byterian Church in eastern Call (270) 836-9048 for dine-in welcome. Crittenden County celebrated reservations, delivery or further - Sugar Grove Cemetery As- Denomination Day Sunday information. sociation will have its annual with other churches of the as- - Maranatha Baptist Church meeting immediately following sociation, commemorating the located at 1442 Cedar Grove morning worship on Sunday, church's founding on Feb. 4, Rd., Salem will be having a Feb. 26. 1810 in Dickson County, Tenn. There are about 800 Cum- berland Presbyterian congre- gations in 19 states and four nWeeklyn STEPPING foreign countries. Piney Fork Church is one of the oldest, STONES having been founded 205 Devotion person. It also involves evil years ago on the same By JOEY DURHAM GUEST COLUMNIST speech against or about grounds where today's church Today’s devotion is “Per- God Himself! It involves stands. ilous Times? Blasphemers!” cursing, speaking in an im- Last summer, Pastor Junior Martin and congre- My text is 2 Timothy 3:1- pious or ungodly way, using gation held a dedication service for their new 2a, where we see, “This profane and contemptuous fellowship hall. Pictured above are elders at that know also, that in the last speech, and saying defama- groundbreaking (from left) Eddy Rushing, days perilous times shall tory things about or against Harold Cannon, Joe Lanham, Pastor Martin, come. For men shall be God and the holy things of Session Clerk Sarah Alexander Ford and Jer- lovers of their own selves, God. The Apostle Paul rold Doom. At right is the completed project. covetous, boasters, proud, said, before he was saved blasphemers…” (KJV) To by God’s grace, that he was blaspheme is another char- “a blasphemer” (I Timothy acteristic of the perilous 1:13). Even though a per- times in which we live. son may claim to be reli- Even people who claim to gious and a part of a know God and go to church church or religious minded Scouts recognize MUMC for hosting troops are blasphemers. This group of people, if they can ought not to be! To blas- blaspheme as their way of pheme means to savagely life, they may be religious, injure another by what one but they NEED to be saved says. It is to use abusive by God’s grace. Blasphem- speech or to make scan- ing in word or act is a sign dalous claims about some- of the perilous, dangerous, one in order to damage his savage, fierce, and injurious or her reputation. It de- times of these last days be- scribes those who slander, fore the return of Jesus defame, vilify, speak evil Christ for His church. words, and make hurtful There is no doubt that blas- statements about others in phemy has no place in the order to do irreparable life of the true, born-again harm to their character or believer, and that those who reputation. Destructive ver- are blasphemers will be left bal abuse and bullying have here on planet earth when even led to the deaths of the church is raptured out many who were victims of by Jesus Christ. Then all such abuse. the blasphemers will see The word “blasphemer” the Anti-Christ who will be reaches further than to just the epitome of all “blasphe- viciously slander another mers!”

Boy Scouts of America Troop 30, Cub Scouts Troop 3030 and Girl Scouts Troop 26 presented a couple of plaques to Mar- ion United Methodist Church leaders on Sunday during the church’s annual Scout Sunday. Recognition from the Scouting organizations was to honor the church’s longtime commitment to hosting and sponsoring Scout organizations. Scout meetings, outings and other activities have been hosted by the church since the 1950s. Additionally, the Scouts presented the church with a new and updated plaque to hang inside the church which lists all of the Eagle Scouts who have come through the local organization. Church Pastor David Combs was also recognized for having achieved the highest level of Scouting Leadership – the Wood Badge – which he earned during leadership events last summer. His attendance at those training sessions was also sponsored by the church. Pictured are (front from left) local Scout leader Clay Stevens, Church Lay Leader Keith Stout (who was also one of the first Scouts in the local program), Rev. Combs, Church Administrative Council Chairperson Patti Merrill, (back) Trace Bonds, Thatcher Parrish, Jacob Hackney, Paul Combs, Jordan Urbanowski and Clay Stevens. Church member Perry Chipps is the first Eagle Scout on record at the local troop. There are now 26. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, February 9, 2017 7

son, Timothy Fraliex Neal; a Decker; two grandchildren, step-daughter, Sarah Kappes Alyssa Everly and Anna and James of Calhoun; a Everly; and two sisters, Be- Area Deaths step-son, Shane Chambers nalee Reddish and Dottie and Anna of Madisonville; a Sherrill. sister, Brenda Fraliex of Services were Tuesday, Buddy Edward Hill, 76, of David Neil Koons, 72, of Hill Koons Marion; two brothers, Jerry Feb. 7 at Morgan’s Funeral Marion died Wednesday, Marion died Monday, Jan. Fraliex and wife Lorelei of Home in Princeton with Rev. Feb. 1, 2017 at his home. 16, 2017 at Baptist Health in Princeton and Roger Fraliex Richie McKinney officiating. Surviving are two sons, Paducah. of Marion; five grandchil- Burial was at Nelson Family James (Elizabeth) Hill of He was retired dren, David, Reno, and Cemetery. Henderson and Travis Hill of from Enola Rail- Austin Chambers, Kurtis Marion; five daughters road in Enola, Kappes and Elizabeth Brene- Tiffany Jones (Don Webb) of Penn., and a man; five great-grandchil- Uniontown, Melanie (Sean) self-employed dren, Remington, Isaiah, King of Evansville, Ind., Kim carpenter. He Robert James, Ansleigh, and HodgeCarolyn Gail Hodge, 76, of (Greg) Littleton of Addison, was a veteran of Lexie; a niece, Stacey Moehl Clarksville, Tenn., died Sat- Texas, Heather (Joe) Hill of the U.S. Navy of New Jersey; two nephews, urday, Feb. 4, 2017 at Cen- Marion and Amber (Robert) during the Viet- Lucas Fraliex of Princeton tennial Hospital in Nashville. McLaughlin of Poole; a nam War era and and Ricky Frasure of Indi- She was born Nov. 10, brother, Robert Hill of Mar- was of the Chris- ana; two great-nieces, Bri- 1940 in Marion to the late ion; two sisters, Betty Petty tian faith. anna and Brooke; and a Claude Arflack and Ruby B. of Cunningham and Mayme Surviving are a great-nephew, Gabriel. Arflack. Jean Cunningham of Indi- daughter, Lisa Services were at 2 p.m., Surviving are anapolis, Ind.; 14 grandchil- Lilly of Shermansdale, Wednesday, Feb. 8 at Mor- her daughter, dren; and 13 Penn.; a grandchild, Ashley gan's Funeral Home in Melinda Gail great-grandchildren. Lilly; a great-grandchild, Professional & Efficient Princeton with Rev. Sean Hodge of He was preceded in death Keela Brianna Grace Baer; Dame officiating. Burial was Clarksville, by his parents, James and niece, Gladys Koons Lan- at Fredonia Cemetery. Tenn.; a son, Tax Preparation Mayme Hill, four sisters; and caster, two additional nieces; David Lee five brothers. and three nephews. Hodge (De- Hill was a member of Piney He was preceded in death siree) of Hendersonville, • Registered Fork Presbyterian Church, by his parents, Robert B. Tenn.; brothers Kenneth Tax Preparer NRA and Gunowners Of and Helen (Rutledge) Koons; ReddJames Arnold Redd, 59, of Arflack (Janice) of Madison, America. He was the former two sisters; and a brother. Marion died Thursday, Feb. Ala., Bruce Arflack (Elaine) president of Henderson Memorial services will be 2, 2017 at his home. of Fort Myers, Texas; Carl • Bank Products County Foster Care Associa- held at a future date at He was a veteran of the Wayne (Patty) Arflack of Available tion and a former employee Chestnut Grove Cemetery in U.S. Marines. Franklin, Tenn.; and six at Reynolds Metal Farms Marysville, Penn. Surviving are three daugh- grandchildren, Mitchell, • Free Direct Deposit and Island Creek Coal Mine. Memorials may be made to ters, Corrissa Redd of Miami, Megan, Travis, Zachary, Services were Saturday, Crittenden County Animal Okla., Marilyn Redd of Bre- Kyra, and Ashlyn; and two Feb. 4 at Gilbert Funeral Shelter in Marion, Ky., or to merton, Wash., Brittany great-grandchildren Emma BRING YOUR W-2s AND OTHER TAX INFORMATION TO: Home. Burial was at Piney any viable cancer charity. Redd of Bremerton, Wash.; and Weston. Fork Cemetery. Hughes Funeral Home of three sons, Nick She was preceded in death Paducah was in charge of Redd of Marion, by her husband U.S. Air NORMA’S TAX SERVICE arrangements. Josh Redd of Force Lt. Col. Larry Gene 2253 U.S. Highway 641 • Marion, Kentucky 42064 B r e m e r t o n , Hodge; son, Larry Wayne Wash., and Hodge, and her parents. (270) 965-5393 or (270) 704-2777 Oma Evelyn Hamilton, 99, Hamilton Brandon Redd She attended Tolu School of Marion died Monday, Jan. of Bremerton, and Marion High School, 30, 2017 at Crittenden Phyllis Ann DeOre, 72, of DeOre Wash; his and was a member of Tolu County Health and Rehabili- Marion died Friday, Feb. 3, mother, Shirley Methodist Church. tation Center. 2017 at her home. Croft Redd of Graveside services were at She was a member of Deer She was a former nurse Salem; three sisters, Shery- 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8 at Creek Baptist Church. aide and enjoyed yard work. lon Mays of Gary, Ind., Be- Mapleview Cemetery in Mar- Surviving are several She attended linda Tabor of Salem and ion. Visitation was from 11 nieces and nephews. New Life Pente- Anita Ralph of Orleans, Ind.; a.m., to 12:45 p.m., at She was preceded in death costal Church two brothers, Robert Redd of Gilbert Funeral Home. by her parents, Rodney and in Burna. Newburg, Ind., and Michael Edna Stephenson; husband, Surviving are Redd of Griffin, Ind.; and 11 Aubrey Hamilton; a brother, her husband, grandchildren. Don Stephenson; a sister, Jerry DeOre of He was preceded in death For Online Condolences Cloyce Hughes; and Marion; a by his father Arnold Paul myersfuneralhomeonline.com nephews, Ronnie and Lowell daughter, Rosie Curnel of Redd. Hughes. Marion; a sister, Hazel Cur- boydfuneraldirectors.com Graveside services with Graveside services were nel of Marion; and a brother, gilbertfunerals.com military rites were at 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3 at Mapleview Paul Curnel of Salem; and Wednesday, Feb. 8 at Cemetery. Myers Funeral nieces and nephews, David White’s Chapel Cemetery Home was in charge of Vasseur, Angel and Charles with Bro. Steve Tinsley offi- Obituaries that appear in the arrangements. Harbert, Kim Cowsert, Mike ciating. newspaper are also accessible on and Regina Tackwell and the Web at The Press Online. Boyd Funeral Directors several more. The Online Archive includes and Cremation Services of She was preceded in death obituaries back to 1999 which Salem was in charge of by a sister, Regina McClure; are organized by year in a arrangements. three brothers, William Cur- searchable database BerryJames Martin “Marty” nel Jr., Russell Curnel and Berry Jr., 54, of Marion died Eddie Curnel; and her par- Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 at ents, William and Sarah Crittenden Hospital. Curnel. Patti Nelson, 60, of Cald- Surviving are Nelson Services were Monday, well County died Friday, Feb. his wife, Cheryl Feb. 6 in the chapel of Boyd 3, 2017 at her home. Ann Berry of Funeral Directors and Cre- She was a homemaker and Marion; a son, mations Services with Rev. member of Donaldson Bap- James Martin Tim Sprouse officiating. TAKINGTAKING ORDERSORDERSFlorida Fruit - Delivered NOWNOW 1st Week March tist Church. Berry III of Burial was at Whites Chapel Surviving are her hus- Evansville, Cemetery. band, Steve Nelson; two Ind.; daugh- daughters, Donna Everly (270) 704-0447 ters, Sheena Rushing and Strawberries $28 Flat and husband, Nathan of High School Savannah Berry, both of Madisonville and Brandi Marion; parents, James $15 Half Flat Baseball Team Harris and husband Tony of Martin and Wanda Doom FraliexElvis Franklin Fraliex, 69, Marion; a son, Robert Nelson Fundraiser Berry Sr. of Marion; broth- of Madisonville died Satur- $4 Quart and wife, Denise of Prince- ers, Jerry Berry and Joseph day, Feb. 4, 2017 at Cypress ton, grandchildren, Kirstie Berry, both of Marion and Grove in Newburgh, Ind. Willis Darnall and husband Jack Berry of Murray; and He was born Anthony, Logan Harris, Cody sister, Barbara Stewart of Oct. 2, 1947 in Harris, Candi Nelson, Trey Leitchfield, Ky. Fredonia to Willis, Racheal Nelson, Abby Services were Friday, Feb. p a r e n t s Foutch, Carley Foutch, 3, 2017 at Myers Funeral R i c h a r d Samantha Salyers, Evan Home in Marion. Burial was Franklin and Foutch, Sarah Everly and at Frances Cemetery. Ella Bell COUNTRY CLUB ESTATE… Fraliex. Caleb Harris; a great-grand- child, Tucker Nelson, four He was a U.S. INVESTMENT MARIONPROPERTY... / 2CRIT BR. 1TE NDEN COUNTY 3 BR, 2.5 COURT COSQUARE...MMERCIALApprox. 2400 SQ Army veteran and sisters, Marilyn Riger, Car- COTTAGE… FT of office/Retail Building space w/ Obituaries BA home in Marion. Nice size lot is BA, fireplace, basement, 2 car attached Restaurants, Banks, Attorney’s, Retail member of the olyn Cawhoun, Carolyn 100 x 300. ob & 2 car detached garages. Backs up to rear parking. Bldg. directly across the Most obituaries in The Crit- United Church of Cawhoun and Peggy Mason, 3 BR, 2 BA home in the the golf course. Nw PRICED RE- street from the Court House & several tenden Press are published at all of Evansville, Julia Asher country. Wood floors, spacious kitch- DUCED $199,900 Jesus Christ of Shops.. Street Parking. Agent Owned. no charge. However, extended Madisonville. He of Princeton and Ora Jane en, storage space in the basement as well. All on 1.41 acres. ct Helm of Paducah; a brother, 13 ACRES...ACREA3 BR, 3 GEBA home w/His obituaries are available for a retired from GE in RENTAL PROPERTY INVEST- Jack Decker of Rockport, COZY...SALEMThis 2 /BR, LIVINGST 1 BA bath cottage,ON small fee. There is no charge for Madisonville. MENT...3 BR, 2 BA 14x70 mobile and Hers garages. Bring you horses would be a great starter home for Survivors include his com- Ky.; and several nieces and home located on quiet street w/all city or other animals. Great garden spot as use of a photo. Please ask your young couple or retirement home when nephews. utilities. Agent Owned. rb well. If you are a hunter then the deer funeral director about fee-based panion of 35 years, Carolyn your ready to downsize, home has She was preceded in TOWN & COUNTRY...3 BR, 1.5 BA and turkey are basically in your back Chambers; two daughters, central heat/air. Small basement for obituaries. Obituaries that ap- brick home. Features: Central heat & yard. Tammy Givens of Salem and death by her parents, Law- additional storage, along w/finished air, city utilities, eat-in kitchen, appli- HOUSE & APPROX. 20 ACRES...If pear in the paper are also ac- son and Dorothy Fraze bonus room in the attic. 1 car attached Sondra Fraliex of Marion; a ances stay w/home, laundry room, you want your privacy then this is the cessible on our Web site. garage w/blacktop driveway all sitting garden space, landscaped, paved place for you. House has 2 bedrooms, SALE PENDING on two lots. jh drive. pa 1 bath, gravel drive, shed. Call for GREAT STARTER HOME...2 BR, 2 BRICK HOME...3 BR, 2 1/2 BA, LG more details. pa Priced at $82,500 BA mobile home in Salem. Metal roof den w/fireplace, kitchen w/breakfast 40 ACRES...Nice hunting tract. Great and siding, gravel drive, Pier founda- area, all appliances stay, Master BR w/ trails to crop area. Ridges, hollows w/ tion, propane fuel, city utilities, central LG master BA & walk in closet. Study creek bottom. Several places for good air, appliances stay with home. cj w/a 1/2 bath. Large attached 2 car stand location. Frontage on Hwy 60, garage, covered back porch overlook- great place to build your home. PRICE ing yard & remaining acreage. Included REDUCED. LAKE VIEWS...LYONth COis beautUNTifulY 5 BR, 3.5 w/the sale of this home is a shop build- 78 +/- ACRES...approx. 18 acres of BA has plenty of room for you family. ing w/3 bays, large work area, front of marketable hardwood timber, approx. Vaulted ceiling in living room, open floor building could be used for commercial/ 44 acres of tillable crop land, w/ plan, master bedroom on main floor w/ Retail use, building according to PVA is master bath, 2 BR upstairs w/bath & loft over 3500 SF. Remaining acreage is balance in draws, pond area. Located area overlooking the living room w/ wooded & is abundant w/ whitetail deer just outside the city limits of Marion.. 9 views of the lake. Downstairs has a & wild turkey rh acres of road frontage that could be family room w/ 2 more BR & bath and a RUSTIC LOG HOME...4 BR, 2 BA log developed into future home sites, or kitchenette area w/walk out to the lake. home. The inside walls are logs & the the entire farm could be divided in to 2 car garage w/Mother In-law suite outside is vinyl with metal roof. Out- mini farm home sites. above that has kitchen, washer/dryer. side storage buildings on 2.38 acres. 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- - 8 FOR THE LOVE OF PETS | THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 9, 2017 For the love of If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than Pets a lot of humans. – James Herriot Pet overpopulation a wide problem

METRO SERVICES January and September, and mals recover more quickly from Companion animal overpop- By the numbers might come back into “heat” surgery than they would if Mary Hall-Ruddiman Shelter ulation is a problem that contin- Numbers tell the story at every 14 to 21 days until they spayed or neutered later in life. - Contact: 24 Just-A-Mere Road, about 4 miles east of Mar- ues to tax the resources of have bred or daylight decreases The Canadian Federation of the two local animal shelters ion just off Ky. 120; (270) 965-2006. communities throughout North in 2016. considerably. Cats can give birth Humane Societies offers that America, including locally. Each 60 days after they have bred. spaying or neutering is the re- - Hours: Open every day from 1 to 5 p.m. year, millions of animals are eu- With regard to when to spay sponsibility of all pet owners. - Online: MaryHallShelter.blogspot.com or on Facebook by Mary Hall-Ruddiman thanized in animal shelters be- or neuter animals, experts ad- But for some owners, the cost of searching for “Mary Hall Ruddiman Canine Shelter”. - About 120 adoptions cause there are simply not vise taking a “the earlier the bet- spaying or neutering can be a - Funding: Non-profit, no-kill shelter operating through pri- through shelter, 84 of which enough people to adopt them. ter” approach. The North Shore deterrent. Several municipali- were dogs trained through vate donations and fundraisers only. One of the easiest ways to Animal League America’s ties, humane societies and SPCAs - Adoptions: $75 for cats includes spay or neuter, shots, prevent pet overpopulation is to prison programs. SpayUSA says that, for many now offer low-cost spay/neuter worming, flea and tick treatment and feline leukemia and FIV spay and neuter animals. Cats years, veterinarians were taught programs or clinics to address can reproduce at very fast rates. County animal shelter that cats and dogs had to be one this issue. One such organization testing; $100 for non-trained dogs or $175 for trained animals According to the Cat Rescue, - 134 dogs adopted year old to be spayed or is the Beat the Heat Alliance, Inc., and all are spayed or neutered, up to date on shots, wormed, Adoption & Foster Team of Cen- through shelter. neutered. But it is now known which offers spay/neuter access, heartworm tested and kept on monthly flea, tick and heart- tral Oregon, two uncontrolled - 501 dogs to rescues. that kittens and pups can be assistance and education in worm preventatives. Adoptions are half off the entire month of breeding cats can create the fol- - 88 dogs reclaimed. spayed or neutered at the age of northeastern Tennessee. The February. Application for adoption is required to ensure ani- lowing situation if they have two - 12 dogs euthanized. two months (or two pounds). group also sponsors the Beat the mals get the best home possible. litters a year at a survival rate of - 10 dogs DOA. The American Veterinary Med- Heat annual event. - Volunteers: Inquire through the shelter. 2.8 kittens per litter: 12 cats in ical Association has endorsed By controlling the rate of re- the first year, 66 cats in the sec- this practice, which is referred to production, communities can - Greatest needs: Dog and cat food, cat litter, cleaning ond year, and 2,201 cats in the between 4 and 12 months of age. as “early age neutering.” When help alleviate the strain that is supplies (bleach, Lysol, paper towels, detergents, etc.), old third year. Cats reach puberty Female cats reproduce between spayed or neutered early, ani- posed by pet overpopulation. towels, blankets, collars, leashes and shampoo.

Food favors Parasites common in dogs, cats highly treatable can hurt pets METRO SERVICES According to The Compan- and checkups they need to re- contaminated soil or passed to fecal matter and will require METRO SERVICES Cats and dogs are beloved ion Animal Parasite Council, an main healthy. a puppy from mother’s milk. treatment. Roundworms may The revenue of the pet care in- members of the family, and independent council of veteri- be passed to humans and con- dustry is testament to the lengths when they aren’t feeling well, it narians, veterinary parasitolo- Heartworms Tapeworms tracted through contact with people will go to ensure their can put a damper on all family gists and other animal health Heartworm is a potentially Tapeworm is transmitted to feces or soil where feces has pets are comfortable and receiv- activities. Parasites can be a care professionals, there are a fatal disease. Although it can af- dogs (and cats) that ingest fleas. been left standing. ing a high level of care. Well- problem for companion ani- number of intestinal worms fect both cats and dogs, it’s rare They’re noticed when end seg- meaning pet owners may mals. Fortunately for family that can infect dogs and cats, in cats. Heartworms are trans- ments of the worm are seen in Ear mites pamper their pets, and many be- pets, parasites are highly treat- and they vary according to the mitted through mosquitoes. stool or in the fur under the tails Ear mites are transmitted lieve giving treats of human food able. species. These include hook- Microscopic worms infiltrate of dogs and cats. These seg- through social interaction with is the ultimate indulgence for It is quite common for pets worms, whipworms, tape- the animal’s bloodstream and ments contain the eggs of new other infected animals, which their animals. However, these in- to become affected by external worms, and roundworms. migrate to other areas of the worms. can include grooming, sleeping dividuals may be unwittingly ex- or internal parasites in their Heartworms affect the heart, body. Dogs can get hundreds of and playing together. They are posing their beloved pets to lifetimes. Fleas and ticks are ex- lungs and blood vessels. worms in their bodies, and Roundworms common in cats, but dogs can health problems by feeding them amples of external parasites Worms are quite prolific and heartworms can greatly affect Roundworms are the most get them as well. Inflammation the wrong foods, such as: that feed on animals, and these can produce more than 100,000 the their overall health and common parasitic worm found around the ears and scratching - Alcohol. same parasites may serve as in- eggs per day. These eggs are ex- quality of life. Cats may only get inside dogs. They are contracted of the ears or shaking of the - Chocolate. termediate hosts for other par- creted through feces and can af- a handful of worms, and these in different ways, but dogs usu- head are symptoms of ear - Dairy products. asites that will develop fect other animals in the area. worms do not live to adulthood. ally get them as puppies when mites. - Fat trimmings, raw meat, internally. The internal para- Some pet parasites also can their mother passes on round- Only a veterinarian can ac- raw eggs and raw fish. sites commonly seen in cats cause health problems in hu- Hookworms worm larvae through the curately diagnose the various - Grapes and raisins. and dogs manifest themselves mans. Therefore, it is best for Another parasite more com- uterus. Larvated eggs also can parasites that dogs or cats can - Macadamia nuts. as worms in various parts of the pet owners to educate them- mon in dogs than cats, hook- be eaten from the environment contract. Vets also will be able - Sweetened candy. body. The areas most affected selves about parasites and worms fasten to the walls of the or if a pet eats a small mammal to develop the proper course of Foods that people consume include the intestinal tract and make sure that pets get their small intestines and suck blood. infected by roundworms. treatment to kill the parasites should not be shared with pets the circulatory system. immunizations, medications They can be contracted from Roundworms may be seen in and prevent reinfection. unless they have been recom- mended by a veterinarian.

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SHELTER Continued from Page 1 and have been relicensed every year (by the state)." The county's current budget has set aside more than $25,500, not including Animal Control Officer Timmy Todd's salary, for operation of Crittenden County Animal Shelter. That does not include donations of food, supplies and cash to the facility. The local shelter took in 766 dogs, including puppies, in the 2016 calendar year. Todd did not have an exact count on the number of cats, but said it easily ex- ceeded 500. The shelter serves three counties – Crittenden, Todd Livingston and Lyon. Liv- ingston and Lyon bring their own animals to the shelter and subsidize its operation. The shelter was not de- signed to take in the 100 ani- mals per month it averages. But Todd and numerous vol- SUBMITTED PHOTO Crittenden County’s animal control officer and volunteers with unteers have hustled to de- the local animal shelter have maintained a relationship with crease euthanizations and Love of Labs, Indiana to see that the shelter’s Labrador re- find new homes for the ani- trievers get a good home through the animal rescue that spe- mals through adoption and cializes in finding homes for the breed. Love of Labs will utilize rescue. In fact, 501 dogs made their way out through trans- a volunteer’s plane to pick up the animals at Marion-Critten- fers to rescues like the Mary den County Airport and fly them back to Indianapolis. Above, Hall-Ruddiman Canine Shel- a volunteer makes friends with a local Lab ready for flight. ter in Marion and Love of Labs, Indiana, which flies in and beyond the effort made at counties where there were multiple times a year to relo- most shelters, noting that he just great people. (Todd) is a cate dogs to their facility that simply did not have the re- marvelous man and doing all specializes in the adoption of sources to meet all the re- kinds of great things. He was Labrador retrievers. Another quirements of state law, just doing the best he could 134 dogs were adopted and which was a problem cited at with what he had." 88 were reclaimed the shelters across But Newcom doesn't think by their owners. The Make your the state rated de- the county's taxpayers would shelter also main- ficient. The study be willing to foot the bill to ad- tains a presence on dog legal shows the biggest dress some shortcomings at the internet to help A $5 annual collective problems the shelter suggested by animals find new license is required at Kentucky shel- Gaskill, like heating and air- homes. for all dogs in the ters are adequate conditioning, which he said Of the dozen dogs county. They can housing for the was pointed out to him as one from the shelter de- be obtained at the number of animals of the deficiencies at Critten- stroyed, all were ei- county shelter. taken in, a lack of den County Animal Shelter. ther too sick to treat quarantine areas "I've had animals all my or deemed danger- and the size and life, and I guarantee you, ous. Todd said when he quality of cat holding areas. none of them have had (cen- started a few years ago, eu- Ventilation and cleanliness tral) heating and air, and thanasias numbered about were also issues cited. they've all made it just fine," 70. "In some cases, the people said Newcom, who added that Gaskill said notes from the were doing as much as they he has accommodated his student who graded the local could with what they had," own pets with fans or heating ANIMAL HOSPITAL facility indicate Todd and a Gaskill explained of shelter pads in extreme conditions. band of volunteers go above workers. "This was one of the Gaskill counters that the intent of the study was not to LARGE & SMALL ANIMALS • MEDICINE & SURGERY single out shelters, but rather Celebrating 44 Years In Practice Crittenden County Animal Shelter to show lawmakers that there is a great need among some Serving Crittenden, Webster & Surrounding Counties - Contact: 1901 U.S. 60 East, Marion.; (270) 969-1054. county-operated facilities, es- - Hours: Open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday pecially in poor rural areas from 8 a.m. to noon. like Crittenden County. She Dr. George F. Steedly, DVM - Online: CrittendenShelter.blogspot.com and on Facebook said that initially after state by searching for “Paws Crossed in Crittenden County Animal laws were stiffened following Special interest in Shelter”. the preceding survey of shel- . - Funding: Public funds and private contributions. ters in 1996, Frankfort made ear care and orthopedics - Adoptions: $65 which serves as a voucher for spaying or money available to help coun- 430 U.S. Hwy. 41A N., Providence, KY neutering at most area veterinarys clinic with exceptions to ties with upgrades. The 2016 some animals that might cost more. study indicates the state may Office: 270-667-2033 - Volunteers: Applications are available for prospective again need to step up. "That money ran out very Home: 270-667-7195 volunteers. , Miranda Wheatley, eft to Right: Aubrey Marvel quickly," Gaskill said. "The L dly, Wendy Rush, - Greatest needs: Dog food, cat litter, cleaning supplies da Stevens, Dr. George Stee Hours: Mon., Tue., Wed. & Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. counties themselves don't Aman arley ee Doster, and Meredith H (towels, bleach, detergent, etc.), and small blankets. have it." Br Thurs. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Sat. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 10 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 9, 2017 The Press Online Lifestyles The Crittenden Press www.the-press.com

Calendar – Crittenden County New friend recalls path to U.S. citizenship Friends of the Library will meet at 6 p.m. today We were lucky. When my became my mom’s compan- thoughts of another emo- pendent on my husband and nervous. Although, he made (Thursday) at the library. mother needed someone to ion and best friend and we tional event — my entry into his mother. a very long speech, it was – National Active and stay with after her onset of do love her. She came to this country from Germany. “At the restaurant where welcoming. Retired Federal dementia, we found the per- Kentucky from Germany in “To me, it was very impor- we had our supper, I won- “After all the studying, I Employees Association fect person. It wasn’t easy. 1965, and has tant to be loyal and dered why there was ice in a was asked only three ques- Chapter 1373 will meet at Dad had left Mom financially given her time faithful to God first glass of water. Everything tions: 11:15 a.m., Feb. 15 at sound, but we would not and devotion to and to the pledge I was so different and I spent • How many representatives Crittenden County Public have enough to pay someone many people had made all those most of the night crying of are there from each state? Library. 24/7. In fact, when we tried throughout the years ago to my homesickness. While we • How many states are in – Crittenden County to find a full-time caregiver, years. As I have country. were on our way to Ken- the country? Genealogy Society will it looked hopeless. gotten to know “In, 1963, I met tucky, I had a chance to • Who was the 16th presi- meet at 10 a.m., Saturday in My siblings and I didn’t her, I have be- and married my think of what lay ahead and dent? the meeting room at the know which way to turn. At come fascinated husband who was how my in-law family would “We each received our let- Crittenden County Pubic the same time, my mom, with her life story stationed at Lindsay receive me. I looked out the ter from the residing presi- Library. The program will be fully capable of expressing and have tried to Air Force Base in window at this vast country dent, Richard M. Nixon. on deciphering the old her feelings said, “I want to convince her to Wiesbaden. I was and felt very small. Today, I remember the emo- handwriting of long ago. stay here. This has been my share it with oth- pregnant with our I knew nothing of the people, tion I felt at that ceremony Participants are welcome to home all my life.” ers. With patriot- Linda second child when their lives and traditions, when I raised my hand and bring a document and share We wanted that for her, ism at an all-time DEFEW he ended his service and had many questions. pledged allegiance to what with the group. too, if only we could find a high, this was the Guest columnist in the military. It But it was too late to turn was now my country. I way. My sister and I were perfect time. took a year to pre- back. deemed it an honor. I believe Defew’s pare mountains of “Luckily, the transition all those who disregard what Legion suggests both disabled and my In Sonja’s own discharge papers turned out to be easy for this country stands for and brother worked fulltime. words: “I live Views red for veterans Still, we would do everything with a lady as her and, when the day me. I learned the language disrespectfully conduct we could to honor her companion and came to say goodbye very quickly. In preparation themselves, don’t deserve to The Burna American wishes. caregiver. The 2016 election to my family, I didn’t have to become an American citi- be here. Legion and Auxiliary In our search, one name was an emotional event for time to think twice. Before I zen, I studied and memo- “My life started over that encourages everyone to kept popping up – Sonja me as well as many others. knew it, we left my home- rized events in American day. On our way home, I sat wear red each Friday to Uhlmann Kirby. We learned The morning of the election, land and flew on an aircraft History and learned the laws back in the seat and knew I honor our overseas military that Sonja had been sitting Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, we that had definitely seen bet- of the land and government. had done a good thing. Of personnel. The continued with a family friend’s sister went to cast our vote. Like ter days. My husband and children course, like most people, use of yellow ribbons in until she became so ill she children, we were both so ex- “It was a long nine-hour were American. I was not. there were some things I honor of our military is also had to be hospitalized. I cited, we couldn’t hold back trip to the United States. I With all my heart, I wanted wished I could undo. But, I encouraged to express made a phone call to our tears. was exhausted, but remem- to be a U.S citizen too. After have learned in this life that patriotism. friend to find out more. I “At 86, my patient had ber seeing the statue of Lib- six years, I applied for citi- trials come and go. Since breathed a sigh of relief as light dementia, but was oth- erty and the Empire State zenship. only the strong survive, my she told me that unless erwise fully aware of what building. When we arrived at “At the time, the Federal prayer is that faith in God Extension events Sonja had accepted a job was happening. Her memory McGuire Air Base, my Building in Paducah was not and love of country will re- – 4-H Rockology Club elsewhere, she was available wasn’t what it used to be, mother-in-law was waiting holding regular ceremonies main strong in my heart and will meet at 3:30 p.m., and began to give her the but she knew who she to greet us and take us to a for immigrants and so we will be mine always.” Thursday (today) at the highest of recommendations. wanted to vote for. We had motel. To date, I don’t know went to Bowling Green. I did (Linda Defew is a free- Clement Mineral Museum. She said her reputation as a discussed it many times over why she insisted on driving not take becoming a citizen lance writer from Livingston Youth ages 9-18 are caregiver was above re- the past year. She cried as from New York to Kentucky, of another country lightly. It County who has had numer- welcome. Call (270) 965- proach, a woman who truly we walked out of the build- unless it was to show off her was exciting and as we as- ous works published. Her 5236 for more information. cared. “If you can get Sonja, ing. We both took voting very new Cadillac! I was very sembled in the courtroom, I column appears in this news- – Learn to crochet. Call you’ll love her,” she said. seriously, so grateful for the quiet and shy and couldn’t quickly counted approxi- paper periodically.) (270) 965-5236 to register Shortly thereafter, Sonja privilege. speak a word of English ex- mately 30 people. When the for a Crochet 101 class to be “On our way home, I had cept hello. I was totally de- judge arrived, I became held Feb. 11, Feb. 25 and March 11 from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at the Extension Office Annex. This class is open to adults and children ages 9 Community Christmas andup. Where in the World is The Crittenden Press? – 4-H Eyes in the Skies astronomy club will meet classes scheduled for at the Crittenden County Public Library at 5:30 p.m., Feb. 13. All youth ages 9-18 annual holiday event are welcome to join. – Crochet Corner will If you plan to sign up for learn tips and tricks on meet from noon-1 p.m., Feb. Christmas assistance making sure that your child 15 at the Extension Office. through The Crittenden will be kindergarten ready. This group is open to County Community Christ- Presented by the Crittenden crocheters of any level. mas Program in 2017, you County School District, Please bring a current are required to complete 5:30-6:45 p.m., Feb. 27 and project or call for a supply three educational/enrich- March 20 at Crittenden list (270) 965-5236. ment classes by September. County Elementary School, This requirement will allow 120 Autumn Lane, Marion. your child/children to be Garden Program put on the community’s Learn how to design and Age change for Christmas Angel Trees. plan your garden, start your Below are the classes that own seeds and transplant! kindergarters will be offered for February Presented by Dee Brasher, and March. Other classes Crittenden County ANR, Beginning with the next will be offered through Sep- from 10:30 a.m.-noon at school year, children enter- tember. Some classes re- Crittenden County Public Li- ing kindergarten must be 5 quire pre-registration. brary, 204 W Carlisle St., years old on or before Aug. Crocheting 101 Marion. Pre-register by call- 1. Until now, the cutoff was A beginner class for those ing (270) 965-5236. Oct. 1. The Crittenden Press traveled to Frankfort Jan. 25 for Kentucky’s All A Classic basketball interested in learning to cro- The General Assembly tournament where it competed against other cheerleading squads represented at the tour- My Plate & You chet will be held from noon- Using My Plate will en- changed the law in 2012 nament. The 16-member squad pictured above is coached by Cindy Crabtree. based on the premise that 1 p.m., the first and third sure you get the correct younger students may not Wednesday of each month at amount of nutrition on a be ready for kindergarten. the Crittenden County Ex- daily basis. Join us to learn The change takes effect for tension Office, located at how! Presented by Sue Par- the 2017-18 school year. 1534 U.S. 60 E, Marion. Pre- rent, Crittenden County senter is Becky Zahrte. Pre- EFNEP, at 2 p.m., March 21 CCHS students reap benefits Register and get a supply list at the Crittenden County Senior Menu by calling the Extension Of- Extension Office, 1534 U.S. fice at (270) 965-5236. 60 E, Marion. Pre-Register Crittenden County Senior by calling (270) 965-5236. Citizens Center is open week- of Kentucky Lottery funds Kids Now Plus Healthy days 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is Babies Workshop STAFF REPORT Union County. percent. At the same time, This workshop for preg- served at 11:30 a.m. each day Sen. Dorsey Ridley, D- nant women and moms with - 279 grants and scholar- KEES data indicates more of Submit your calendar item and is $3 for those 60 and Henderson, says higher edu- babies under two months older or $5 for those under 60. ships worth $434,656 in Kentucky’s best and bright- Community calendar is designed for individuals, cation in western Kentucky Webster County. est students are staying in old will be held from 11 Milk, coffee or tea is available a.m.-1 p.m., Thursday non-profit organizations and government enti- once again reaped the re- By statute, 55 percent of Kentucky to attend college. ties to publicize meetings and events. Call (270) each day. Reservations are (today) at the Crittenden wards of the Kentucky Lot- lottery revenue funds the “Not only are more stu- 965-3191, email [email protected] or requested by 9 a.m. Upcom- tery proceeds, including County Health Department, ing activities and menu in- need-based College Access dents advancing their edu- stop by 125 E. Bellville St. Crittenden Counthy where Program and Kentucky Tu- cation after high school, but located at 190 Industrial clude: more than a quarter-million Drive in Marion. Pre-register – Thursday (today): Menu ition Grants, while the re- we are keeping more of our dollars was awarded stu- maining 45 percent goes to students – our best and our by calling (270) 886-0486 or is baked spaghetti with broc- dents last year. emailing: knp@pennyroyal- coli salad, whole wheat garlic the Kentucky Educational brightest – at home rather During the 2016 fiscal Excellence Scholarship, or than losing them to other center.org. Refreshments are breadstick and mandarin or- year, 2,294 grants and provided. A free $20 gift card anges. Craft day begins at 10 KEES, program. This type of states, where they often stay scholarships worth $3.55 balance between need-based to work and raise their fam- to Wal-Mart will be given a.m. Valentine’s Day million were awarded to stu- upon completion of the fundraiser will begin at 5 p.m. and merit-based scholar- ilies,” said Senator Ridley. dents in Senate District 4, ships is unlike any other The senator said an in- class. Presented by Penny- – Friday: Menu is meat- which Ridley represents. royal Regional Prevention balls with gravy, mashed po- program in the country, ac- vestment in education is an In Crittenden County, cording to the senator. investment in the future of Center. tatoes, seasoned peas, 164 grants and scholarships tropical fruit and whole wheat These funds represent a Kentucky. Computer Class valued at $257,849 were part of the $2.4 billion in “To help ensure long term Does your computer con- roll. Bingo begins at 10:30 awarded last year to help fuse you? Learn more about a.m. scholarship grants provided economic growth in the students with the costs of for students in the Common- Commonwealth, we need to basic programming the third – Monday: Menu is tuna pursuing a higher educa- Thursday of each month. and noodles, turnip greens, wealth since 1999 from Ken- invest in the education of tion. tucky Lottery proceeds. our citizens. The young peo- You may bring your own lap- wheat roll with margarine and “Obtaining a post-sec- top or utilize one from the li- brownie. Ladies’ exercise with Across the Commonwealth, ple who are graduating from ondary degree has been 654,249 students have re- colleges, universities and brary. Presenter is Carol Full Body Fitness Studio be- made easier for hundreds of Harrison. Class will be held gins at 9:45 a.m. Tax prepara- ceived a lottery-funded col- other postsecondary schools students from Crittenden lege scholarship or grant are our future leaders. We at the Crittenden County tion available by appointment. County because of the Ken- Public Library, located at – Tuesday: Menu is since 1999. That equates to know that education pays tucky Lottery,” said Ridley. “I one in every five Kentuck- through higher salaries and 204 W Carlisle St., Marion. chicken fajita pasta, buttered cannot think of a better use Pre-register by calling (270) broccoli, garlic breadstick with ians. benefits so the doors this for these funds than educat- “This money has made a money opens ensures better 965-3354. margarin and carrot raisin ing our young people – many salad. Massage therapy by positive impact in our dis- futures for our children and Food & A New You of whom may not have been trict and around the state,” grandchildren,” Senator Rid- Take care of your body Heather will be available. able to attend college with- with better nutrition. Sue – Feb. 15: Menu is beef Ridley noted. ley explained. “I am proud out these grants and schol- Prior to 1999, the Council that these funds are helping Parrent, Crittenden County pot roast with gravy, mashed arships.” EFNEP, will present this potatoes, squash casserole, on Postsecondary Education our students to realize their Other grants awarded in found the number of stu- dreams of achieving suc- class at 2 p.m., Feb. 23 at whole wheat roll and peach the Senate District included: the Crittenden County Ex- cobbler. Bingo begins at 10:30 dents attending college in cessful educations.” - 993 grants and scholar- Kentucky had remained flat Ridley said 95 cents of tension Office, 1534 U.S. 60 a.m. ships worth $1,500,460 in E, Marion. Pre-register by Every day, the center at for several years. Since the every non-loan student aid Henderson County. start of the Kentucky Lot- dollar awarded by the com- calling (270) 965-5236 210 N. Walker St. in Marion - 203 grants and scholar- offers billiards, card games, tery-funded scholarship and monwealth comes from the Born Learning ships worth $294,384 in Liv- grant programs, college at- sale of lottery tickets. Calling all parents who Wii games and the use of ex- ingston County. have children between the ercise equipment. Call (270) tendance in the Common- - 361 grants and scholar- wealth has jumped 40 ages of birth and 5. Have 965-5229 for more informa- ships worth $585,690 in dinner with your family and tion. 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Tumble Extreme competitors are (front from left) Sissy Collins, Alivia Caudill, Mary Perryman, Paige Gilbert holding Molleigh Crumpton and Nora Hollis and (standing) Ames Heading; (back from left) Rianna Maness, Aubrey Hollis, Payton Maness and Riley Summers. Marion tumblers win lots ofTumble first-place Extreme’s Tum- hardwarebling. ble Team participated in the Nora Hollis, first place Airborne Winter Classic in trampoline, first place dou- Paris, Tenn., Jan. 28. ble-mini, first place tum- Results are as follows: bling. Riley Summers, first Payton Maness, first place place trampoline, first place trampoline, first place dou- double-mini, first place tum- ble-Mini, first place tumbling bling. Rianna Maness, first Sissy Collins, first place place trampoline, first place trampoline, first place dou- double-mini, second place ble-mini, first place tum- tumbling. bling. Alivia Caudill, first place Paige Gilbert, second trampoline, first place dou- place trampoline, first place ble-mini, first place tum- double-mini, second place bling. tumbling. Molleigh Crumpton, first Mary Perryman, first place trampoline, first place place trampoline, first place double-mini, first place tum- double-mini, second place bling. tumbling. Ames Heady, third place Aubrey Hollis, second trampoline, second place place trampoline, first place double-mini, third place double-mini, first place tum- tumbling. 12 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 9, 2017 UK gridiron recruit long way from home One of the more unique schools,” Fitzgerald said. “He football recruiting stories has just decided football was his to be Abule Abadi-Fitzgerald ticket to take him further.” and his journey Fitzgerald says from Nigeria to the he doubts Abadi- University of Ken- Fitzgerald knew tucky. anything about Steve Fitzgerald Kentucky or that it has been a high had a good basket- school basketball ball team when coach in Florida for coach Mark Stoops 20 plus years. He and his staff re- once helped a cruited him. friend find a school “All along in the for a Nigerian bas- process he was re- ketball player who Larry ally sort of mature had been in school and had an idea in Miami only to Vaught what he wanted,” have the school UK Sports Columnist Fitzgerald said. shut down. “Not knowing a lot “The next time Vaught’s about college foot- my friend went to Views ball, he just wanted look for kids to the best fit for him. come to the U.S. to The way the pro- play basketball, he found a gram looked nationally really couple and contacted me,” was not a deciding factor to said Fitzgerald. him. He just wanted to be Abule Abadi-Fitzgerald comfortable with the staff was not a basketball player and players and be able to when he came to Florida as a get a good education.” 12-year-old, sixth-grade stu- He played just two sea- dent. He came to Florida with sons (freshman and senior two other Nigerians who in- years) of high school football. tended to play basketball. He had 24 tackles, two sacks “His dad was a politician and 13 quarterback hurries and helped fund camps to last season at Victory Chris- bring kids to the U.S. He tian Academy. Stoops praised wanted Abule to get a better Adabi-Fitzgerald’s potential SUBMITTED PHOTOS education,” Fitzgerald said. and willingness to learn. Above, Abule Abadi-Fitzgerald came to the U.S. From Nigeria when “Abule was with a host family The coaches also im- he was 12 years old and was eventually adopted by Steve Fitzger- but it was not ideal for him. pressed him and his family in ald and his wife. Now he's headed to UK to play football. At right, They all started spending a different way. Former UK standout tight end Jacob Tamme was part of his third more time with us. Because I “We were kind of sur- Super Bowl team and his wife, Allison, couldn't resist a friendly prised that a big state school was a coach, he could not Twitter jab before the NFC title game. live with us even though he would have a strong spiritual was already like part of the component. That made us all family.” feel like it was a special place history,” DeCourcy said. the NBA, too,” DeCourcy while in Houston for the love that! She’s got an edge The Fitzgeralds already because my wife and I sensed “Kentucky went toe to toe said. “At Kentucky he aban- game. about her,” White said. had six biological children when they had prayer, it was and lost on miracle when no- doned the perimeter game She joked that for his first “She’s got an edge that you ranging in age now from 10 genuine. It was not for show. body really thought they had because that was not what Super Bowl trip he bought a need to be successful and I to 21. They were all in favor That put us both at ease,” the talent to stay with Duke. the team needed. He added new suit. For this one, she love that about her. She’s of going through the adoption Fitzgerald said. “That is why they domi- inside play and defense. pulled out the same suit to special and she kicked our process for Abule. The adop- “Then Abule saw the facili- nated the 90s. They were “He was a 100 percent dif- pack, saw a spot on it and rear ends.” tion of their first son from ties and the commitment to never that until that night ferent player after a year at used a Baby Wipe to get it off White says not to worry Nigeria became official in developing him and coach and Kentucky basketball was Kentucky. He came there and sent him on his way. about Epps wearing down, 2012 while Abule’s adoption Stoops saying he wanted him reminded of what it could be with a lot of talent, but left Allison Tamme had a little either, despite the high num- became official in 2013. as part of program. He took and the next five or six years with even more.” fun on Twitter before the Fal- ber of minutes she has to “We can’t remember a all that to heart and that’s were great, and it began that cons beat Green Bay in the play for UK and the different time now that he was not why he will be heading to night. Landon Young NFC championship game to things she has to do on both part of our family,” Fitzgerald Kentucky soon.” “Mashburn, I was there Kentucky freshman offen- reach the Super Bowl. ends of the court. said. “Having kids from an- that night, he was phenome- sive lineman Landon Young “Dear Packers, You ended “I think her body type is other culture, they are so ap- Mashburn, Davis nal. I was there in New Or- enjoys finding ways to make by husband’s season on Oc- built for it. I think a lot of preciative of everything here Veteran Sporting News leans when UK made the other people happy. tober 30th. Today, the Fal- times it’s mental too and it’s because where they came columnist Mike DeCourcy Final Four with him (the next Kentucky football fans cons will end yours. All my preparation. She’s so much from everything was not easy has covered college basket- year). He is an easy choice in certainly were happy with his best, Allison,” she posted on better now than when she or great.” ball for over 20 years and that trio of great Kentucky play last season that helped Twitter. was younger at taking care of He was tall — 6-2 — when knew Kentucky coach John players. UK reach the TaxSlayer Bowl For those of us who know her body and understanding he came to the United States. Calipari long before he got to “Without a doubt Anthony and get a regular-season win her, that jab was a little out what it takes to be able to But he was no basketball Kentucky. Davis is in there. It’s kind of over Louisville. of character. sustain, not only in a game star. DeCourcy is one of the na- tricky because he only played Last week Young helped “I was a little miffed be- but the season,” White said. “He was uncoordinated tion’s most respected jour- one year. But Anthony Davis’ make a different set of folks cause they had caused his “She’s strong as an ox and when he got here. He nalists — that’s why he is in one season was phenomenal. happy when he stopped by season-ending injury,” Alli- she doesn’t put herself at risk couldn’t shoot or dribble,” the United States Basketball At midseason that year we do Cambridge Place Rehab in son Tamme said. “I knew we for injury because she always Fitzgerald said. “A huge part Writers Hall of Fame. an All-American team and Lexington for its Super Bowl were going to win (the NFC has great body control. A lot of what makes him special is During a recent conversa- Anthony was on the second party. He got to meet Lillie title game). Both families of times you’ll see people who he is self-made athlete. By tion, I asked him who he or third team. But I remem- Atwater Owens, a resident at (hers and Jacob’s) were trav- set themselves up for injury seventh grade, he was a good thought were the three best ber writing he would be na- the facility. Her son, Dallas, eling to the game. My mom is because they’re kind of all player. He has huge hands UK players he has seen play. tional player of the year, and was a football star at so soft spoken and kind. She over the place and they don’t and was athletic enough after There were no restrictions. It he was. He was incredible all Lafayette – Young's high said, ‘Allison you cannot do have really good body con- a month or two of getting his could be four-year players or year and was in the tourna- school – and then at Ken- that.’ I am not super outspo- trol. She’s always got control. coordination he could actu- one-and-done guys or any- ment as well.” tucky where he was the ken usually even though con- I think she’s going to make a ally dunk as a sixth-grader.” thing in between. DeCourcy debated going starting safety on the 1977 tractors at our house do call great pro. She’s got the skill Abadi-Fitzgerald is now 6- He said picking two of with Tony Delk for the third team that went 10-1. me Miss Sassy. But I just felt set, the mentality. Now all 6, 240 pounds. He’s scored them — Jamal Mashburn spot. However, he opted for Dallas Owens passed like doing it and also having she has to do is continue to over 1,000 points in his bas- and Anthony Davis — was Karl-Anthony Towns. away in 2013 and his mother a little fun.” focus on all the little things ketball career at three easy. “Karl was such a force at enjoyed having a chance to and I think she could have a schools playing for his “Jamal Mashburn is an the heart of that undefeated talk football with Young Makayla Epps long career.” adopted father. He’s a low- easy choice. Despite that team, and such a surprise to Kentucky senior Makayla post player primarily but can Christian Laettner moment me in his one year,” De- Jacob Tamme Epps is now in fifth place on Quote of the week play on the perimeter at (in the 1992 NCAA Tourna- Courcy said. “I saw him going Having her husband, the all-time UK scoring list Kentucky recruiting coor- times. ment when Laettner’s last- into his junior season of high Jacob Tamme, being a part of with 1,620 points after her dinator Vince Marrow on re- “He got lower level (Divi- second shot beat UK in school playing with John the Super Bowl for the third 23-point outing against Van- cruiting boost from beating sion 1) interest but his size overtime), that was one of (Calipari) on the Dominican time in his career was a lot derbilt. That was her fourth Louisville — “I know when scared off a lot of big-time pivotal minutes in Kentucky national team. I knew he had less stressful for Allison straight game with 20 or our coaches went out in De- great ability, but all he did Tamme this year. more points and 10th of the cember I had a lot of people was play on the perimeter.” Jacob Tamme, a former season. telling me our coaches were DeCourcy thought he Boyle County High School Epps certainly impressed walking in those schools with might eventually be like NBA and University of Kentucky Vanderbilt coach Stephanie a swag. Everyone was talking Atmos continues to all-star Dirk Nowitzki of Dal- standout, had been to the White again. about the Louisville game.” las, a big guy with extraordi- Super Bowl with Indianapolis “She’s special. I think her (Editor’s note: Larry nary perimeter skills. and Denver. This year he ability to play at all three lev- Vaught, a former sports writer upgrade Marion lines “John convinced him that went with Atlanta even els – shoot the 3, get to the at The Advocate-Messenger in playing around the basket though he was on injured re- paint and play in the mid- Danville, Ky., now covers UK STAFF REPORT miles of steel lines in Marion would make him special. He serve after hurting his shoul- range – she’s one of the great sports on VaughtsViews.com Work continues in Marion with PVC since 2012. could do lots of things that der earlier in the season. finishers with contact. She blog and his weekly column to upgrade natural gas serv- This winter and spring, nobody else could do. He has “It is not as stressful this has great body control and appears in many newspapers ice. contractors will be installing been all of that and more in time,” Allison Tamme said she plays with emotion, and I across Kentucky.) During Atmos Energy’s 12,000 feet of pipe on East 2009 rate case, the Kentucky Second Street, Rochester Public Service Commission Ave, Old Shady Grove Road, approved a pipeline replace- Carr Street, North Clay Street, ment program for the utility's Guess Drive, Club Drive, East BELLVILLE MANOR APARTMENTS service territory in Kentucky. Bellville Street from South 819 Terrace Drive • Marion, Kentucky This program enables Atmos Walker Street to east of Shady Accepting applications for one and two bedroom apartments: Energy to replace bare steel Grove Road, Oak Street, total electric, newly redecorated, rent based on your income to and other aging infrastructure. South Walker Street, Depot qualifying person. “Atmos Energy is commit- Street from South Walker DISABLED • NEAR ELDERLY • ELDERLY • FAMILY ted to the safety and reliability Street to just west of Kevil of our system. It is our num- Street, South College Street to ber one priority,” said Mike a half-block from Depot Street OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Coleman, Princeton’s Opera- and North Walker Street. This Tuesday & Thursday tions Supervisor, adding “And project will affect approxi- Phone (270) 965-5960 SECTION 8 mately 120 customers. Each HOUSING EQUAL HOUSING with that we must replace an- OPPORTUNITY other section of pipe.” homeowner will be individually TDD: 711 The nationwide modern- notified. ization of its delivery system is Atmos Energy does not part of a 15-year plan for anticipate any street closures, Atmos Energy that began in but will work with local officials 2011. Aging metal lines are should something change as being replaced with durable the project progresses. The plastic pipes. Both mains and anticipated date of completion service lines to customers are is May 15, notwithstanding being replaced. The utility has any unforeseen complica- already replaced several tions.

Kenergy offices closed Feb. 16 STAFF REPORT iting at Kenergy Kenergy Corp. will close Corp.com. Kenergy also of- its offices next Thursday for fers a mobile app called My mandatory safety training. Account, which accepts pay- Members of the electric ments. cooperative can pay bills by All Kenergy offices have calling (844) 255-3679 or vis- drop boxes as well. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 2, 2017 13 The Press Online Sports The Crittenden Press The-Press.com Twitter @CrittendenPress

BASKETBALL Upcoming CCHS Games Thompson elevated to associate head coach FRIDAY Lady Rockets host St. Mary Over the past couple of years, it had become Thompson has been instrumental in consolidat- Rockets host St. Mary apparent to many observers close to the football ing the entire football program from flag football SATURDAY It’s clear, Starnes endorsing program that Thompson was the heir apparent and little league to middle and high school under Rockets host Livingston Central to the football reigns. Starnes makes no secret of one umbrella. the fact that he wants the football program that “That continuity is important,” Thompson TUESDAY STAFFThompson REPORT for head job in ’18 he’s built and guided for the better part of three said. Lady Rockets at Hopkins Central Rocket coach Al Starnes has decades to be in the capable hands of someone “For me, this is truly an honor,” Thompson Rockets at Hopkins Central announced the promotion Sean with passion for the game and students. continued. “This is exactly where I want to be.” Thompson to associate head “He is ready to be a head coach,” Starnes said Thompson came to Crittenden County as a coach of the Crittenden County last week when he announced the promotion. middle schooler. Prior to that he was living in football team. “Sean has demonstrated care and concern for Colorado with his mother, whose family had re- Many see this as the defecto OUTDOORS all students, not just football players,” Starnes located to Marion from Florida. One of the main changing of the guard – a move said. “For me that is very important because it’s reasons he came to Marion in the late 1990s was Hunting seasons aimed at making it clear that the way I always approached this job.” because of the football program. Racoon Hunting Oct. 1 - Feb. 28 Thompson gets Starnes’ endorse- Thompson, 30, is a 2004 graduate of Critten- “Rocket football means so much to him,” Squirrel Nov. 14 - Feb. 28 ment to become the next head den County High School. He played four years of Starnes said. “This is all by design as we prepare Fox Hunt/Trap Nov. 14 - Feb. 28 coach. collegiate football as a wide receiver at Camp- to move forward into the future and I can rest Rabbit, Quail Nov. 14 - Feb. 10 Starnes, who will begin his Thompson bellsville. His coaching career began at Union assured that this program will be in good Racoon Trapping Nov. 14 - Feb. 28 27th season next fall, plans on re- Associate County, but he’s been an assistant at Critten- hands.” tiring in June 2018. Head Coach Bobcat Nov. 26 - Feb. 28 den for three years, serving as offensive coordi- When Starnes retires next year, the head foot- “Sean has demonstrated his ability to lead the Canada Goose Nov. 24 - Feb. 15 nator the last two seasons. ball coach’s position, by school district policy, football program and because of my (adminis- Snow Goose Nov. 24 - Feb. 15 Currently director of the Alternative Learning will be posted and open to any applicant. trative) position, I want it to be clear that he is in Crow Jan. 4 - Feb. 28 Center, Thompson has an undergradate degree However, it is entirely clear who the longtime charge in my absence,” said the 54-year-old Coyote Night Feb. 1 - May 31 in business and a master’s in special education. skipper wants as his replacement. Starnes, who has coached in Marion since 1991. Goose Conservation Feb. 16 - March 31 Coyote Year Round Groundhog Year Round Hodge’s coyote contest Hodge’s Outdoor Sports is sponsoring its annual coyote hunt- Kicking ing contest this weekend. Register at the store on Sturgis Road be- fore Friday at 5 p.m. The event is for two-hunter teams and lasts 24 forms hours. Cost is $20 per team. Habit FOOTBALL Perkins gets scholarship Former coach in college Steve Pardue, a former Rocket to play at KY Wesleyan football coach, has been named STAFF REPORT head coach at LaGrange College Up at 4 a.m., each day before in Georgia. LaGrange plays a Di- school, Will Perkins is determined vision III football schedule in the to get stronger and more explosive. USA South Athletic Conference. It Perhaps that is what Kentucky is a private, four-year liberal arts Wesleyan has seen in the Critten- den County High School senior, and sciences college located in Surrounded by family and school officials, Will Perkins on Monday signed a scholarship to play football at Kentucky LaGrange, just east of Atlanta, prompting the Owensboro college to offer Perkins a partial athletic Wesleyan. Pictured are (from left) brother Rowan Perkins, mother Leah Perkins, Will Perkins, father Adam Perkins, which is where Pardue resides. brother Noah Perkins, (back) CCHS Principal Curtis Brown and CCHS head football coach Al Starnes. He coached at Crittenden County scholarship. The 17-year-old was surrounded from 1987-1990 and spent a num- duced to soccer while living in Ger- extra-point kicks in game – 10 at reads about kicking. by family and friends on Monday many. He also lived in Hawaii and Fulton County. He is also among “I want to continue perfecting my ber of years at two different Geor- when he officially signed forms to gia high schools, including Alabama and played on travel soc- the top 10 in consecutive point- craft,” he said. join the Division II football program. cer teams. after attempts without a miss – 33. Wesleyan plays football in the LaGrange High. He was an assis- Perkins had never kicked a foot- tant football coach under Joker “We thought we were setting him He also holds the school record in Great Midwest Athletic Conference. ball before the fall of 2015. Now, it’s up to play soccer in college,” said both categories. Perkins is undecided on his aca- Phillips at the University of Ken- something he studies and thinks his father, Adam, who is now a pilot By the end of his senior season, demic path. He will either work to- tucky and just finished a three- about daily. for the air ambulance service head- Perkins was consistently booting ward a degree in biology in order to year stint as head coach at East Rocket football coach Al Starnes quartered in Marion. his kickoffs to the opposing team’s become a physical therapist or Coweta High School in Georgia. says Perkins is a very hard worker When the family moved to Mar- 10-yard line and got some touch- study music and music therapy. He and he’s not surprised that he’s get- ion from Hopkinsville a couple of backs with balls bouncing into the plays several instruments including ting a chance to further his educa- years ago, Perkins realized there end zone. Coach Starnes says the electric guitar and drums in the tion and play collegiate football. was no high school opportunities Perkins can get stronger and Marion Baptist Church praise MISCELLANEOUS “He only played for us two years, for boys soccer here. So, he went for should be able to kick it through band. but we saw right away that he had the football team. the end zone. Perkins is also a good student. ATV park coming soon a leg and could help us,” Starnes Hopkins County is hoping an In between his first taste of kick- That’s why Perkins is working Part of his scholarship to attend said. ing a ball that wasn’t round and his out twice a day at a local gym. He Wesleyan is for academics, thanks ATV Park at its former Barnsley Perkins joined the CCHS football signing to play college football, goes before and after school. to an ACT score of 26. As for foot- Landfill will open this spring. The team without a thread of experience Perkins became a record-setting “I want to become more explosive ball, it’s all still new and Perkins ATV park will cover about 700 in the sport. In fact, he is still learn- place kicker at Crittenden County. and stronger so I can kick the ball thinks he can continue to improve. acres and is being established ing the game. He is currently No. 2 in the Ken- farther,” he said. “I feel like I am really just getting largely with funds from state The son of a former U.S. Army tucky High School Athletic Associa- He has a personal kicking in- started,” he said. grants. helicopter pilot, Perkins was intro- tion’s all-time recordbook for most structor and watches video and

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Team Overall District Team Overall Dist. Lyon County 13-11 5-1 Tough win vs. Cards Crittenden County 20-6 5-1 Livingston Central 15-10 4-1 Lyon County 17-7 5-1 Crittenden County 6-19 2-3 Livingston Central 8-15 2-4 Trigg County 8-15 0-6 Trigg County 5-16 0-6 givesSTAFF REPORT girls title share Crittenden County’s girls won for the 20th time this season on Monday, escaping a volley of three-pointers led by Livingston Rockets Central sharpshooter Kaylin Campbell. The victory lifts Crittenden into a tie for the first-place honors in limp into Crittenden Sawyer Towery looks for regular season. There will be a an outlet pass against Todd Central. coin toss between CCHS and Lyon County to determine which squad STAFF REPORT CRITTENDEN - Stephens 5, Tolley 4, Dicker- gets the No. 1 seed for postseason. finalIt’s been a tough leg four weeks for The Fifth District Tournament be- Crittenden County’s basketball son 11, Belt 18, Turley 6, Boone, Steele, Nes- bitt. FG 18. 3-pointers 4 (Belt 2, Dickerson 2). gins the week of Feb. 20 at Trigg team as it makes the final turn and County. The top seeded team will heads down the home stretch of the FT 4-6. Fouls 16. Ft. Cambpell 68, Crittenden 66, OT open with homestanding Trigg, season with a 10-game losing skid. CRITTENDEN - Stephens 12, Tolley 13, Dick- which was winless in district play The Rockets haven’t won since erson 11, Belt 11, Turley 4, Boone, Steele 1, this season, and the No. 2 seed beating Trigg County at Marion on Towery 13. FG 22. 3-pointers 5 (Towery 3, Tol- will play Livingston Central. Jan. 13. ley, Belt). FT 20-30. Fouls 13. The Lady Cardinals were more Crittenden County has lost four FT. CAMPBELL - Rodriguez 16, Moon 11, than a handful this week, shoot- straight over the past week, but Buchanan 4, Duff 7, Roberts 12, Johnson 13, ing 50 percent from the floor. played highly contested games Hale 3. FG 26. 3-pointers 5 (Roberts 2, Moon Crittenden had beaten LCHS against Todd Central, Fort Camp- 2, Hale). FT 7-14. Fouls 20. twice already this season and as bell and Caldwell County. The Fal- Todd 69, Crittenden 43 customary in sports, the third win cons (2-20) beat Crittenden in Crittenden County 10 20 34 43 was much tougher. Livingston overtime on post Tuesday. Todd County 18 27 37 69 started off with a 9-1 lead and The Rockets kept it tight through CRITTENDEN - Stephens 20, Tolley 8, Belt 4, every time Crittenden would stage three quarters at Todd Central Fri- H. Boone, Turley, Steele 3, Towery 8, S. a run and chip away at the Lady Livingston’s Kaylin Campbell was dead on from long range Monday night, day, trailing by two before the O'Leary, Nesbitt, E. O'Leary, Carlson, Mott, Cardinal lead, Campbell or one of knocking down six three-pointers and giving Crittenden a tough way in a Rebels used some late CCHS Winders, T. Boone. FG 17. 3-pointers 7 her compadres would find the bot- key district matchup. Applying the pressrue for CCHS is Mauri Collins turnovers to post a 69-43 win that (Stephens 4, Steele 1, Towery 2). FT 2-3. tom of the net with a long-range (11) and Meredith Evans (24). was considerably closer than the Fouls 16. shot. Campbell finished the game win to tie the school record for vic- Wright. FG 19. 3-pointers 9 (Campbell 6, final score indicated. Bobby TODD - Henry 7, Foster 5, Harris 9, Barrow 19, 6-for-9 from three-piont range. tories by a girls’ team. Stephens led the Rockets with 20 McCuiston, Rager, Briggs 3, Fingers 4, Calvery Stafford 2, Williams). FT 6-14. Fouls 16. Her team connected on nine be- CRITTENDEN - Moss 25, Lynch 11, Collins points. Will Tolley and Sawyer Tow- 7, Sharp 4, Dickerson 6, Weathers, Artis 3, To- hind the arc. Hopkinsville 68, Crittenden 57 Crittenden County 12 25 40 57 8, Champion 7, Nesbitt 4, Evans 4. FG 23. 3- ery added eight apiece. Tolley fouled liver 2, Nolan. FG 26. 3-pointers 6 (Henry 1, Fos- Lady Rocket stalwart Cassidy ter 1, Barrow 3, Artis 1). FT 11-24. Fouls 12. Hopkinsville 17 33 55 68 pointers 1 (Moss). FT 12-17. Fouls 13. out early in the final period. Moss stepped up her game in the On Thursday, Dawson Springs Dawson 56, Crittenden 40 CRITTENDEN - Moss 26, Lynch 9, Collins 4, final period and virtually took over Crittenden 67, Todd 35 beat Crittenden 56-40. The Rockets Crittenden County 4 13 27 40 Champion 12, Nesbitt 6, Evans. FG 20. 3- the contest. She scored 14 of her Crittenden County 22 42 59 67 failed to get anyone in double fig- Dawson Springs 6 24 35 56 pointers 2 (Moss). FT 17-24. Fouls 11. CRITTENDEN - Stephens 9, Tolley 7, Dicker- game-high 25 in the final period HOPKINSVILLE - Davis 25, Grubbs 16, Old- Todd Co. Central 9 19 23 35 ures with Stephens scoring nine as Crittenden battled back from CRITTENDEN - Moss 10, Lynch 12, Collins and Preston Turley eight. son 5, Belt 3, H. Boone 2, Turley 8, Steele, ham 14, Foster 6, Stallworth, Brodie 2, Far- Towery, S. O'Leary, Nesbitt, E. O'Leary 3, Mott, what started as a nine-point row 2, Rose, McKnight 3, Murphy. FG 27. 10, Champion 17, Evans, Nesbitt 2, Wood- Caldwell 51, Crittenden 44 T. Boone. FG 13. 3-pointers 3 (Tolley 1, Towery deficit in the fourth quarter. 3-pointers 4 (Foster 2, McKnight, Davis). FT ward 8, Summers 4, Ch.Moss 2, Long 2. FG Caldwell County 9 23 38 51 1, E. O'Leary 1). FT 11-15. Fouls 15. Crittenden easly won on the 10-16. Fouls 20. 30. 3-pointers 1 (Moss). FT 6-8. Fouls 11. Crittenden County 9 15 33 44 DAWSON - Brooks 3, Simpson 17, Hickerson, road Friday at Todd Central as the Crittenden 59, Livingston 55 TODD CENTRAL - Brown 5, O’Daniel 5, CALDWELL - Twyman, Riley 10, Wilkerson 13, Adams 5, Clark 6, Storms, Price, Cunningham girls jumped up 15-1 out of the Livingston Central 12 29 41 55 Conquest 5, Brumfield 5, Rager 6, Reding 2, Boyd 18, Gaither, Davis, Fraliex, Brandon 10. 2, Cotton 8, Jones, Putman 15. FG 20. 3-point- chute. Madison Champion led the Crittenden County 9 17 36 59 Mimms, Weathers 2, Rose 5, Harris. FG 14. FG 20. 3-pointers 1 (Wilkerson). FT 10-13. ers 6 (Brooks 1, Simpson 2, Adams 1, Clark 2). way with 17 points. LIVINGSTON - Campbell 22, Padon 17, 3-pointers 3 (Brown, Conquest, Brumfield). Fouls 12. FT 10-15. Fouls 13. The girls need just one more Wring 2, Adams 1, Stafford 8, Williams 5, FT 4-7. Fouls 9. 14 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 9, 2017 Athletics Hall of Fame to Induct Two on Friday Hart has 3 bowl rings to validate his football accomplishments

STAFF REPORT Berry. Brad Hart has barely enough fin- “We were really good offensively gers to support his athletics hard- that year,” said Hart who was third ware. on the team in receiving as the The 30-year-old former Rocket Rockets won nine games. football and basketball player will As a basketball player, Hart was be enshrined in the Farmers Bank a tenacious 6-foot-1 center known Marion-Crittenden County Athlet- for his blue-collar approach ics Hall of Fame Friday, in just his around the basket. He lettered four second year of eligibility. That years on the court and his teams alone speaks volumes to his com- Hart 2017 Hart 2003 never had a losing record although petitive achievements in athletics their post-season accomplishments at Crittenden County who started and his personal integrity off the were quite unremarkable. Hart and finished a career in Division 1 field. played with all-time leading scorer college football. Hart’s high school career was Tim Hill, but never as an upper- “That says a lot about his char- noteworthy indeed, but his name classman did one of his teams win acter,” Starnes said. surfaces most often in conversa- a game in the district tournament. “Long snapping is just something tions about his three college foot- The Rockets were 17-10 his soph- Brad Hart was a two-year letterman I could always do,” explained Hart, ball bowl rings. He played in the omore season and lost to Hender- at UK as special teams player. now an attorney at a prestigious Music City Bowl and Liberty Bowl son in the regional tournament. law firm in Nashville, Tenn. “I have and was on the roster for another Hart averaged nine points and five with a number of Wildcats who dads call me sometimes wanting Music City Bowl while playing at rebounds as a senior and eight played or are still playing in the advice on things to teach their boys the University of Kentucky. points and four rebounds as a jun- NFL, including Jacob Tamme, Ran- about long snapping. Honestly, I Hart carved out a niche on the ior. dall Cobb and Tim Masthay. don’t have much advice for them Wildcat football team as a walk-on In retrospect, Hart believes he “We played at Alabama and in because it just came natural.” who earned the starting job as the could have pushed a little harder, The Swamp,” Hart said. “All the Many things come natural to team’s long snapper. After his sen- worked a little more in the off- travel experiences I had with the Hart, whose academic and profes- Brad Hart during a pre-game march ior season, Hart was elected the seaons and made himself into a team, flying to games and playing sional successes probably outmea- to Commonwealth Stadium. University of Kentucky Male better player, and perhaps a more in those stadiums, I am not sure I sure anything he accomplished on Scholar Athlete of the Year. both teams were hoping for a dis- versatile collegiate athlete. understood at the time how special a football field or basketball court. Longtime Rocket football coach trict championship. The Hornets “If I could have gotten a little that was.” In high school, he was valedicto- Al Starnes said Hart’s a great ex- routed CCHS and injured six play- faster, a little stronger I might have Now that he’s on the other side of rian of his class in 2005 and was a ample of someone who recognizes ers. Four went to the hospital. Hart been able to play linebacker at schoolboy sports and college de- two-sport athlete. Hart lettered the opportunities athletics can took a big hit in that game as well. some small college,” Hart said. grees, Hart says it’s fun to look four years in football and the teams offer and seizes them by specializ- “I got crushed,” he said. “Some- “But back then I was preoccupied back and size up all those memo- on which he played rank No. 4 on ing in a particular area. how I managed to stay in the with normal high school stuff. I ries. Being elected to the Hall of the all-time list of cumulative wins “Brad was a very good high game.” guess it worked out pretty well, Fame is something he will always by a class with 33. school football player. He played Crittenden went to the spread of- though, because the memories I cherish just like his induction into Hart recalls his sophomore sea- tight end and linebacker on some fense his junior season and Hart made at UK were really special.” the Frank G. Ham Society of Char- son as one of the best in school his- very good teams and was a large was a tight end and enjoyed getting After biding his time as what acter at UK. tory. The Rockets finished 10-3 part of those teams’ successes, but in on the action. He had 258 yards Hart calls “just a walk-on practice “It is a huge deal. I am proud of and he was a lineman. Crittenden so were many other athletes,” receiving and 69 tackles that sea- player” his sophomore season at Marion and proud of where I come beat Fulton and Murray in the Starnes said. “Brad realized he had son. As a senior, Hart was a sec- UK, Hart earned a spot as the full- from,” he said. “And, I am very playoffs that season before losing a special talent and used that to ond-year starter at linebacker and time long snapper as a junior in proud to say I will be going into the to eventual state champion May- his benefit in big time college foot- recorded 115 tackles. On offense, 2007. He lettered two seasons and Hall of Fame. Obviously, Critten- field in the First Region title game. ball.” he had 233 yards receiving on a played in some of the greatest ven- den County is a small school, but Hart recalls a game his junior Starnes said Hart is the only team that featured an up-and-com- ues and against some of the best we have had some great athletes season at Hancock County when player he has coached in 26 years ing young quarterback, Austin players in the country. Hart played come through there.”

Myers was leading scorer on

STAFFlast REPORT districtplayer. tourneyRecognized largely champion for his team really believed we could It’s an unpleasant truth Myers, now 36, still sees contributions to the 1998 do something special,” Myers that Crittenden County is every shot, every second in Fifth District basketball said. able to count on just one fin- his mind. He replays some of championship team – the As history has proven, it ger the number them over and over, hoping last Rocket squad to win the did. of basketball perhaps for a little better title – Myers was a gifted ath- Not only was it the last championships outcome. lete who excelled on a variety team to win a district cham- its boys have Myers was a star on the of stages. pionship, but the 1998 boys won in the last Rocket basketball and base- In 1998, he led the Rock- reeled off a 13-game winning 60 years. ball teams in the mid to late ets in scoring with more streak that hasn’t been du- It is a reality 1990s. He was also a tal- than 17 points a game and plicated. that Kyle Myers ented golfer and played five assists. A shooting “Everywhere we went the has trouble Myers baseball and ran track a few guard, Myers was also an in- stands were full and I will wrapping his seasons. On Friday, Myers credible ball handler, able to never forget the support we mind around. What’s even will be inducted into the score off the dribble and was received,” Myers remembers. more incredible, he says, are Farmers Bank Marion-Crit- deadly accurate from long “Our crowd never sat down, memories of the 1998 Rocket tenden County Athletics Hall range, averaging 36 percent they were always on their basketball team on which he of Fame. from behind the three-point feet and it felt good.” was the most valuable arc. He played a fearless Myers was a record-setting style of basketball that receiver and defensive back translated into success for for the Rocket football team, himself and others. but only played one year – INDUCTION CEREMONY “His competitive instinct his senior season. He says Two former athletes will be enshrined in the Farmers Bank Mar- was his greatest asset,” said not playing football all four ion-Crittenden County Athletics Hall of Fame during a ceremony Allie Turley, a high school years is one of his greatest at halftime of the girls’ basketball game Friday night at Rocket teammate, about Myers. “He regrets. He only played as a Arena. There will be a memory room for the new inductees of the was the kind of guy that 12th-grader because of the wasn’t going to back down Hall of Fame their families, friends and former coaches and encouragement from head from anything.” coach Al Starnes, who Myers teammates. There will be a come-and-go reception in the Rocket The Rockets were 19-8 said is like a second father to Arena meeting room. It will be open from 6 p.m., until the end of that season and Myers still him. the final game. There will be other activities as part of Friday laments a few of those Myers still holds the sin- night’s ballgames, including crowning of a homecoming queen losses, especially one to gle-game record for most re- and king and recognition of Lady Rocket senior Cassidy Moss as eventual regional champion ceiving yards – 174 against the new all-time girls’ scoring leader. Homecoming coronation Union County late in the reg- McLean County. He is begins at 5:30 p.m. ular season and falling to among the top 12 all-time in Madisonville in the opening single-season receiving ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME round of the Second Region yards with 479, is tied for Tournament. the school record for inter- Player, Year Inducted, Sport “I know this is a bold state- ceptions in a game (3) and Andrews, Josh - 2005 - Football ment, but we should have among the school leaders Belt, Bruce - 2001 - Basketball won the region,” Myers re- with six interceptions in a Beverly, David - 2007 - Football calls. “We could have really season. done something and that On the track team, Myers Brasher, Don "Sucky" - 2002 - Basketball Kyle Myers in a photo from The Crittenden Press files during bothers me to this day. We ran the 400 and 1600 me- Bridwell, Lynn "Lefty" - 2009 - Baseball a game against Livingston Central. were as good as anyone in ters and was on relay teams. Brown, Nicky - 2009 - Basketball the region.” He averaged close to par as tournament. “I am just glad to have Champion, Jamie - 2006 - Football Testimony to that was a junior and senior on the Earning a spot in the hall been able to play sports as a Conyer, Roy - 2001 - Football Crittenden’s two-point loss Rocket golf team and nar- of fame has great meaning Rocket. I am proud to be Cozart, Spencer - 2004 - Basketball to Union two weeks before rowly missed earning a state for Myers, who credits his from this community and it Croft, Jimmy - 2013 - Basketball the end of the season on a tournament bid both years coaches, family and commu- has been very good to me,” Daniels, Markeata Brown - 2009 - Basketball pair of foul shots with one with finishes of 78 and 75, nity for believing in him he said. Davidson, Glen "Ace" - 2003 - Basketball Mott, Dennis - 2010 - Football second on the clock. Myers respectively, in regional through thick and thin. Morgan Dooms - 2015 - Basketball Myers, Kyle - 2017 - Basketball, Football is still stinging from the foul Easley, Clinton - 2005 - Football Ordway, Bruce - 2008 - Basketball that put Union’s Darren Elder, Houston "Hound" - 2001 - Football Perryman, Chad - 2011 - Baseball Price at the line to win it. Faith, Leonard - 2008 - Basketball Phillips, James - 2000 - Basketball “I was called for a foul at Franklin, W.A. - 2006 - Basketball Rich, Joey - 2014 - Football half court. I no more than stuck out my hand like this,” Gates, Pat - 2002 - Football Rushing, Woodson "Chuck" - 1999 - Football Shadowen, Lige - 2003 - Basketball he says, walking through Grady, Orville "Soupy" - 1998 - Football and reliving the final sec- Gray, Vanessa - 2011 - Basketball Shewcraft, Jeff - 2004 - Basketball Simmons, Ellis - 2005 - Basketball onds of that game almost 20 Green, Don - 2001 - Basketball years ago. Smith, Bennett - 1999 - Basketball Hart, Brad - 2017 - Football, Basketball “We should have beat Hart, George - 1998 - Basketball Starnes, Al - 2004 - Football Madisonville. It was a really Head, Frank - 1998 - Football Stewart, Wompie - 2007 - Football close game, but I had some Hicklin, Robert "Hickie" - 2002 - Football Summers, Von - 2014 - Football foul troubles,” he said. Highfil, Hugh - 2002 - Basketball Swisher, Bob - 2000 - Football Crittenden lost 65-57 to Tim Hill - 2016 - Basketball, Track Tabor, Charles "Bill" - 2003 - Football the Maroons, but it was a Hinchee, Jeanee - 2007 - Basketball Tabor, Gerald "Hoopy" - 2000 - Basketball three-point game with less Hodge, Denis - 2006 - Football Tabor, Melissa Jones - 2009 - Golf than two minutes to go. Hodge, Shannon Collins - 2008 - Basketball Terry, William "Gander" - 1999 - Football “We had a great team. I got the MVP award, but there Hopper, Jimmy - 2005 - Football Thurman, Greg - 2002 - Basketball were a lot of other players on Hughes, Charles "Turkey" - 1999 - Football Towery, Carlisle - 1998 - Basketball Turley, Curtis - 1999 - Basketball that team who were just as Johnson, Tom - 2001 - Football deserving,” Myers said. “We Van Hooser, Carroll - 1998 - Football Knoth, Curtis "Gig" - 1998 - Football were deep. There were six or Wheeler, Floyd "Rip" - 2010 - Baseball Litchfield, Louis - 2007 - Basketball eight guys who could have Little, Dwight - 1998 - Football Willoughby, James - 2012 - Track led us in scoring any given Little, Ercel - 2003 - Basketball Woodall, Deller E. - 1998 - Football night.” Martin, Turner - 2012 - Basketball Woodall, Jerry - 2004 - Football Indeed, behind Myers in McChesney, James "Burlap" - 2003 - Football Wring, Tommy - 2002 - Basketball the scoring column were Mills, Jim Fred - 1999 - Football 1945 Marion High Football Team - 2008 seven others who averaged Moss, Ronnie - 2003 - Football 1963 CC High Football Team - 2008 right at a half dozen or more Moss, Ronnie - 2005 - Basketball 1985 CC High Football Team - 2000 points a game. Mott, Chad - 2006 - Football 1942 Marion High Football Team - 2015 “In that season, the whole THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 9, 2017 15 The Press Online Classifieds The Crittenden Press CrittendenPress.Blogspot.com

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Large bedrooms with walk-in closets and lights, large living room with new carpet, gas logs in fireplace, large country 16 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 9, 2017 Clark ‘exemplary’ in all facets of evaluation STAFF REPORT "He's one of the best su- ranked. Last month was of the seven areas and "Ac- The evaluation was con- Rachel Yarbrough as super- Vince Clark has little perintendents," said Board Clark's third evaluation by complished" in a seventh, ducted by board members intendent in the spring of room for improvement as Chairman Chris Cook, the local board. which means he meets the Cook, Bill Asbridge, Pam 2014, Clark served as the head of the school district noting Clark's "Exem- "We have seen expectation of the board. Collins and Eric Larue. school system’s supervisor based on a recent evalua- plary" rating in each of steady growth each "Exemplary" Phyllis Orr, who of secondary instruction, tion by his employer. the seven areas meas- year," Cook said. simply means a School district has since re- middle school principal and Last month, Crittenden ured by the board. "Now, it's really get- superintendent signed her seat, a classroom teacher. He has County Board of Education KDE's 11-page ting down to fine-tun- exceeds expec- report card has been in a been an employee of the concluded its annual evalu- evaluation tool rates ing of the items." tations. Page 11 long-term care district since 1991. ation of the superintendent. superintendents' lead- Clark Clark said he ap- "People do facility in Padu- Cook said Clark's posi- Clark received top marks ership in strategy, in- preciates the assess- not realize how cah and did not tive nature and collabora- from the elected body in all struction, culture, human ment, but noted there is fortunate we are to have participate in this year’s tive approach to standards of an evaluation resources, management, still work ahead to bring the someone of this caliber in evaluation. Hiring and eval- decision-making are two of tool the Kentucky Depart- collaboration and influence. district up to its full poten- Crittenden County," Cook uating a superintendent is his strongest traits. ment of Education has es- Under those seven stan- tial. said. "He's leading in every- one of the most important "He really digs deep to in- tablished for judging all 173 dards, there are 44 indica- Last year, Clark fell just thing we need him to lead jobs of an elected board. clude everyone," he said. superintendents in the tors on which short of perfect, achieving in. Everything we need to be Before being selected by "It's a part of who he is." commonwealth. superintendents are an "Exemplary" mark in six doing, we’re doing that." the board to succeed Dr.

"They need to realize VACANCY we're all connected – par- Continued from Page 1 ents, grandparents, farm- ers, business owners...," he commitments of Bill As- explained. bridge sometimes have left The responsibilities of the board setting policy with board members are quite only three members. serious. The board, which The last unexpired term generally convenes twice a filled by KDE for Crittenden month for its regular meet- County Public Schools was ing and a working session, in 2004, when Mark develops policy for the Williams was tapped to fill school district, hires and the unexpired term of Dr. evaluates the superintend- Donald Wight, who resigned ent annually, conducts dis- his seat in December 2003, ciplinary hearings and sets also due to failing health. At tax rates among many other the time, he was the longest duties. Facing a need for serving school board mem- school construction in the ber in Kentucky. district that can be met only Orr's replacement will by a tax increase, the state- serve until the next sched- appointed board member uled general election, which could before their term ends is not until November 2018. be part of what is sure to be The seat serves Educational an unpopular vote to pro- District 5, which includes duce revenue for construc- voting Precincts 3, 6 and tion. 12, which vote at Marion The person selected to fill Baptist and St. William Orr's seat must complete Catholic churches and initial and annual training Shady Grove Volunteer Fire in board of education gover- Department. nance, which is paid by the Clark said he is aware of board of education. The re- multiple qualified individu- quired number of training als interested in the seat. hours depends upon years To be considered, appli- of board experience. SUBMITTED PHOTO cants must live in the dis- Local board members November trict, be at least 24 with a earn $3,000, mileage for Crittenden County Elementary School high school diploma or GED out-of-town conferences and have been a Kentucky and receive $30 per diem for resident for three years. The overnight trips. state's anti-nepotism laws Applications for the seat prohibit applicants who should be completed and Rocket Role Models may be close relatives of postmarked by Feb. 22. board employees. A full list KDE will schedule inter- November Rocket Role Models at Crittenden County Elementary School are (front, from left) Gracie Fowler, Drake of requirements is available views approximately 6-15 Kirk, Roane Topp, Addie Morries, Jade Hughes, Adry Berry, Conner Poindexter, Cooper Robertson, Abby Korzen- in the application packet. working days after that born, (middle) Trevor Sullivan, Maeson Martin, Ashton Brown, Olivia Hinchee, Elliot Evans, Landon Woodall, Taylor Those, though, do not date. All qualified applica- Jones, Emme Lynch, Nai'Zayah Bell, (back) Piper Certain, Chase Conyer, Caleb Whobrey, Cutter Singleton, Car- cover the intangibles that tions received before the in- son Brown, Carly Travis, Aria Kirk and Berta Soria. The November character trait recognized was compassion. are needed to do the job terviews are scheduled will well, Clark suggests. be considered.