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FIREFIGHTERFIREFIGHTER FUNDINGFUNDING Dispatch upgrade Feds giving local departments $187K City gets funds to improve emergency communications for turnout gear STAFF REPORT equipment, including a new dispatching A $19,242 Homeland Security grant will console. U.S Congressman Ed enhance communication capabilities Currently, the dispatch center inside Whitfield and Sen. Jim between emergency dispatchers and police, Marion City Hall, has limited capabilities. Bunning announced last week firemen and emergency workers. Because there is just one communications that Marion and Crittenden The City of Marion originally applied for a console, only one person at a time can County fire departments will $66,510 grant to improve its equipment and answer calls or dispatch various agencies receive a $187,597 grant from dispatch antenna. The dispatch antenna is during an emergency. A new console and the Department of Homeland mounted on an old roadsign post, and the related equipment will allow two dispatchers building that houses some vital equipment Security. The money will be to work simultaneously – something that is housed in an enclosed truck bed that has used to pay for turnout gear could be a very valuable time-saving tool in suffered damage from weather over the the event of a serious event that requires and other safety and opera- years. communication with multiple agencies, tions equipment. The grant was not enough to make those Bryant said. two replacements; however, City The remainder of the grant will purchase Paula Miniard works the day shift at central dispatching inside Administrator Mark Bryant said Marion will two police car radios, handheld radios and Marion City Hall. Central dispatching handles all 911 emergencies, Weather Alert be able to purchase some much needed accessories. fire, ambulance and law enforcement dispatches. radios available Magistrate Dan Wood says anyone interested in buying a weather alert radio like the ones sold in the county last Risk year, can place an order at Crossing the courthouse. Contact the judge-executive’s office at 965-5251 to place an order before the spring storm sea- Rocket son. ready? Governor’s reps Creek Community gets will be in Marion BY ALLISON EVANS Eddie Spraggs and Virginia PRESS ASST. EDITOR graded on its Gray, representatives of Gov. City of Marion and Crittenden County Ernie Fletcher, will visit sever- School district officials are surveying al communities in western foot traffic on West Elm Street and the preparedness Kentucky soon to address pedestrian bridge behind Crittenden questions and concerns from County High School. It's the first step in BY ALLISON EVANS PRESS ASST. EDITOR constituents. They will be in applying for a Safe Routes to School Results of a 16-site Homeland Marion at the Crittenden Program that could result in up to Security assessment will not be County Courthouse at 10:30 $275,000 to replace the metal bridge available for two months, but some a.m., Feb. 28. and construct sidewalks along three of Marion’s strengths and weak- blocks of West Elm. nesses were identified during a pub- Some estimate that up to 150 people lic review Friday. EMT basic class – including students and members of Marion is among 90 percent of the community – use the bridge each Kentucky communities to undergo offered at Ed-Tech day, many of whom walk down West an assessment conducted by the Marion Ed-Tech Center will Elm to school. Located at the end of Department of Criminal Justice and its representatives, who have police, offer a basic EMT certification West Elm Street, the four-foot-wide fire and military backgrounds. course beginning March 1. bridge was fashioned from metal grating Vulnerability assessments are Classes will be held on material in the mid 1980s by high Tuesdays and Thursdays conducted at no cost to the city, but school industrial arts students. It is the participating communities earn up from 5:30 p.m., until 9:30 only bridge across a small creek known p.m., for 20 weeks. Cost is to $10,000 to use to begin correct- in the school community as Rocket ing deficiencies identified in a $800. The course is approved Creek. It’s a small branch or tributary of detailed report. for EMS and firefighters. To Crooked Creek which drains a large The assessment also gives register, call 965-9294. portion of the county. City Attorney Bart Frazer, Mayor Mickey Alexander and school Marion and Crittenden County "When the weather is nice more peo- Transportation Director Al Starnes take a look at the old metal bridge con- some leverage on future state and federal grant applications. necting Elm Street to the school campus. By my Valentine! See BRIDGE/page 5A Locations reviewed last week were the courthouse, city hall, fire Don’t miss a department, Ed-Tech Center, hospi- tal, water plant, three local indus- chance to say it... tries, health department, each Valentines greetings will be school, National Guard Armory, accepted through Friday for Grand jury indicts 4 state highway garage and city-coun- publication in the Feb. 15 ty park. Press. Text-only love lines are The purpose of the assessment is STAFF REPORT $6. Photos with text are $10. phernalia, second offense. Police say chase that led officers from Marion to identify preparedness, policies A Crittenden County Grand Jury that a child under age 18 was in the into Livingston County on Dec. 30. and weaknesses in infrastructure in Say "I love you" to a pet, indicted four individuals on various vehicle. The indictment says that Ronald G. Ledbetter Sr., 44, of the event of a natural disaster or spouse, grandparent, sibling charges Monday. It also dismissed Boggess “engaged in illegal drug Tanglewood Estates in Benton, Ky., domestic terrorism attack. or newborn. Let everyone charges against three other people. activity” in the presence of the juve- was indicted on a charge of first- Mike Roe, one of the representa- know how you feel by putting A grand jury consists of 12 individ- nile. degree fleeing or evading police, first- tives who helped carry out last it in black and white. uals. It does not determine guilt or Police say Bradley, 39, of Main degree wanton endangerment, com- week's assessment, said the pur- innocence. Instead, the grand jury Street in Salem, was driving the car in plicity to first-degree wanton endan- pose of the program should not be decides whether there is enough evi- which Boggess and the juvenile were germent and first-degree reckless dri- confused with that of helping dence to continue a case in circuit LOCAL MEETINGS passengers. Bradley was indicted on ving. Investigators said Ledbetter was Kentucky communities prepare court. At least nine of the 12 grand charges of DUI, first-degree unlawful in the vehicle when his son fired themselves for a major international TUESDAY NIGHT jurors must vote to indict or the transaction with a minor, possession shots into the home of Randy Cowsert terrorist threat. Such terrorist Crittenden County School Board charges against a defendant are dis- of a police scanner, possession of on U.S. 641 four miles south of threats are remote, he said. But will meet at 6 p.m., Tuesday at the missed. drug paraphernalia, failure to pro- Marion then led police on a chase other risks are very real. middle school library. The grand jury indicted James R. duce an insurance card, failure to through two counties at speeds A good working relationship Boggess and Charles G. Bradley Jr., notify the Kentucky Department of exceeding 100 mph. between city and county fire and on a variety of charges based on evi- District Court docket online Transportation of change of address The son, Ronald G. Ledbetter Jr., police agencies was commended dence collected by police when their www.the-press.com and possession of an open alcoholic 24, was indicted for firing the shots during the presentation. vehicle was stopped at a road check beverage in a vehicle. into Cowsert’s home. Additionally, a school resource offi- on U.S. 641 near Marion on Dec. 14. The grand jury indicted a father The grand jury dismissed charges cer and access control at Crittenden Boggess, 43, of 13th Street in AL 511 and son from Smithland for the of theft against Tracy L. Skees and County High School are two posi- Paducah was indicted on a charge of alleged involvement in a shooting Michael W. Skees. It also dismissed first degree unlawful transaction with near Mott City and a high-speed charges against Derrick W. Spinks. See RISK/page 3A b a minor and possession of drug para- P.M. FLURRIES d P.M. FLURRIES M. CLOUDY Partly Sunny Cold Continues 33/18 35/19 USDA unveils 2007 farm bill proposals THURSDAY FRIDAY Agriculture Secretary Mike with the 2002 farm bill and propose two year process. Each detailed pro- ed for cellulosic ethanol, which will Rain gauge Johanns last week unveiled the U.S. to improve it by bolstering support for posal provides information about why support $2.1 billion in guaranteed Last 7 days ...... 0.06” Department of Agriculture's 2007 emerging priorities and focusing on a a change is needed, the recommend- loans for cellulosic projects and Last 30 days ...... 5.05” farm bill proposals. The more than 65 market-oriented approach." ed solution, and relevant background includes $500 million for a bio-ener- Year-to-date ...... 6.49” (+2.38”) UK Ag Weather Service, Observations at Paducah as of Tuesday proposals correspond to the 2002 USDA began preparations for the information about the impacted pro- gy and bio-based product research farm bill titles with additional special 2007 farm bill in 2005 by conducting gram or policy. initiative. ■ Visit us on the web at focus areas, including specialty 52 Farm Bill Forums across the Highlights of the proposals include Target nearly $5 billion in fund- crops, beginning farmers and ranch- country. More than 4,000 comments (funding reflects 10-year totals): ing to support specialty crop produc- www.the-press.com ers, and socially disadvantaged pro- were recorded or collected during ■ Increase conservation funding ers by increasing nutrition in food For Breaking News ducers. forums and via electronic and stan- by $7.8 billion, simplify and consoli- assistance programs, including Local news and sports "We listened closely to producers dard mail. These comments are sum- date conservation programs, create a school meals, through the purchase updated when it occurs and stakeholders all across the coun- marized in 41 theme papers. USDA new Environmental Quality of fruits and vegetables, funding spe- E-mail us your news tips try and took a reform-minded and fis- economists, led by Dr. Keith Collins, Incentives Program and a Regional cialty crop research, fighting trade [email protected] cally responsible approach to making studied the comments and authored Water Enhancement Program. barriers and expanding export mar- farm policy more equitable, pre- five analysis papers. ■ Provide $1.6 billion in new fund- kets. The Press now dictable and protected from chal- The proposals unveiled last week ing for renewable energy research, s r r TM accepts credit cards lenge," said Johanns. "We started represent the final phase of a nearly development and production, target- See FARM/page 5A 8A THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 8, 2007

AREA NEWS BRIEFS Election finance: Crittenden outpaces neighbors STAFF REPORT giving in Crittenden County is Coast Guard boat safety classes When it comes to donations higher per capita than FEDERAL CONTRIBUTIONS to federal candidates or politi- Caldwell, Webster, Lyon or These figures show county-by-county breakdowns of all contributions of $200 or more to federal Kuttawa flotilla is offering its Boating Skills and Seamanship cal action committees (PACS), Livingston counties. candidates, parties and PACs. The party breakdown shows how much went to Democratic and class to be held at the Lyon County Public Library behind the Crittenden County contributes A majority of Crittenden’s Republican candidates, parties or "leadership PACs." Where party totals don’t add up to county courthouse on three consecutive Saturdays. Dates are Feb. 17, more per capita than most of contributions went to totals, the rest went to third parties or independents. The overall total also includes contributions its neighbors. to corporate, labor and ideological PACs that are not affiliated with either party. Totals are based Feb. 24 and March 3. Classes will start at 8 a.m., and end at 4 Republican candidates or on contribution data from the Federal Election Commission released Jan. 22. Union County is the only GOP-affiliated PACS. p.m. They will cover boat handling, proper equipment for your Total Democrat Republican Population Per Capita bordering county that donates Oddly, Livingston County’s boat, weather, navigation and trailering among other subjects. McCracken County $457,656 $105,000 $296,000 64,698 $7.07 There is no fee for the class, but books are $30. Most insurance more to such political activity. only contributions registered Crittenden Countians in Union County $26,299 $3,450 $6,350 15,592 $1.69 companies give up to a 10 percent discount on boat insurance for with the Federal Election 2006 contributed $13,000 to Commission were to Crittenden County $13,000 $3,000 $9,550 8,984 $1.45 completing the course. The class size is limited, so pre-registra- candidates, political parties or Republican candidates or affil- Caldwell County $7,325 $1,450 $5,375 12,973 $0.56 tion is advised. Contact Darrell Gammon at 365-1358 or Al PACS. That’s an average of iates. Livingston is largely a Webster County $7,807 $1,670 $500 14,161 $0.55 Romero at 388-0255. $1.45 per person. According to Democrat county with a wide Livingston County $4,485 $0 $3,675 9,760 $0.46 a recent Federal Election majority of its voters registered Lyon County $1,050 $500 $550 8,160 $0.13 KSP releases January activities report Commission report, political as Democrats. The Kentucky State Police Post 2 at Madisonville has released its monthly activities report for January. Last month, officers arrested 33 drunken drivers, wrote 1,746 citations, issued 459 UNEMPLOYMENT RATES speeding tickets, issued 330 seatbelt citations and 36 child restraint citations. They also investigated 72 wrecks, answered For Counties in 1,105 criminal complaints, opened 70 criminal cases and made Western Kentucky 139 criminal arrests. There were three fatal crashes reported in the Post 2 District in January. Three people were killed as a result of the crashes. Single fatality accidents occurred in Christian, DECEMBERDECEMBER 20062006 Crittenden and Webster counties. Two victims were not wearing a seatbelt and one victim was wearing a seatbelt. Last year, only COUNTY LABOR FORCE EMPLOYMENTUNEMPLOYMENT DEC. 06 NOV. 06 DEC. 05 one person died in traffic accidents during January. Statewide 2,061,379 1,960,118 101,261 4.9% 5.2% 6.2% BALLARD 4,266 4,035 231 5.4% 5.9% 7.3% New microchip means big changes CALLOWAY 17,871 17,017 854 4.8% 4.6% 5.6% Intel, the world’s largest microchip maker, has overhauled the CARLISLE 2,357 2,224 133 5.6% 5.7% 7.0% basic building block of the information age, paving the way for a FULTON 3,054 2,841 213 7.0% 7.7% 8.1% new generation of faster and more energy-efficient processors, GRAVES 16,054 15,090 964 6.0% 6.2% 9.3% the New York Times reported last week. Company researchers HICKMAN 2,064 1,946 118 5.7% 6.4% 6.6% said the advance represented the most significant change in the MCCRACKEN 31,812 30,370 1,442 4.5% 4.7% 6.3% materials used to manufacture silicon chips since Intel pioneered MARSHALL 14,641 13,838 803 5.5% 5.5% 7.0% the modern integrated-circuit transistor more than four decades CALDWELL 6,429 6,135 294 4.6% 4.9% 5.9% ago. The microprocessor chips, which Intel plans to begin making CHRISTIAN 28,281 26,659 1,622 5.7% 6.2% 7.0% in the second half of this year, are designed for computers but CRITTENDEN 4,157 3,925 232 5.6% 5.7% 6.1% they could also have applications in consumer devices. Their HOPKINS 23,374 22,178 1,196 5.1% 5.3% 5.9% combination of processing power and energy efficiency could LIVINGSTON 5,030 4,708 322 6.4% 5.9% 6.5% make it possible, for example, for cellphones to play video at LYON 3,145 2,961 184 5.9% 6.1% 8.1% length — a demanding digital task — with less battery drain. TODD 5,492 5,133 359 6.5% 7.0% 9.1% Something special Former Princeton publisher dies at 84 TRIGG 6,878 6,450 428 6.2% 5.9% 6.5% HENDERSON 23,841 22,756 1,085 4.6% 4.1% 5.7% for your valentine... Lowell Hobby, former publisher of the Caldwell County Times, MCLEAN 4,903 4,577 326 6.6% 6.2% 7.8% died Jan. 28 in Princeton. Hobby, 84, retired on April 30, 1992. At UNION 7,342 6,991 351 4.8% 5.0% 5.9% that point, the Hopkinsville New Era purchased the newspaper WEBSTER 6,915 6,585 330 4.8% 4.3% 4.8% and merged it with the Princeton Leader, creating The Times Source: Kentucky Workforce Development Cabinet Leader of Princeton. Hobby started his career in the newspaper Bowtanicals business as a sportswriter in 1941 at age 18. The weekly paper had been established just 16 years before by the late Homer FLORIST & GIFT SHOP Nichols. Jobless The-Press.Com 218 S. Main Street, Marion, KY Posts Weather-Related (270) 965-2056 or 1-800-568-7816 Crittenden man injured in Ky. 295 wreck Closings & Delays A Crittenden County man was injured in a single-vehicle acci- rate falls dent about 10 a.m., last Thursday three miles south of Dycusburg on Ky. 295. According to Kentucky State Police, Wilbur Dekema, in state 89, was northbound when he lost control of his vehicle, ran off the right side of the highway and hit a tree. Lyon County rescue Unemployment rates fell squad freed Dekema from his 2003 Chevrolet Impala and he was in Crittenden and 113 other Kentucky counties between taken by ambulance to Caldwell Hospital for treatment. The police December 2005 and report said that when first responders got to Dekema, he was December 2006, rose in complaining of chest pains, which may have been a contributing three counties and stayed factor in the accident. the same in three counties, according to the Kentucky Princeton woman in national contest Office of Employment and Rachelle Phillips of Princeton competed on a national stage last Training. week in the Miss America contest, televised live on CMT from the Crittenden unemploy- Aladdin Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Phillips, 24, was wearing ment, on a steady decline for the past year, was at 5.6 a dress, designed by Kayne, supplied by Ziobro’s Weddings and percent in December, a full Formals in Princeton, according the Princeton Times Leader half of one percent lower newspaper. Phillips is the daughter of Randall and Debra Phillips than the previous year. of Princeton. She was crowned Miss Kentucky in Lexington on In December 2006, two July 22. Phillips did not earn a spot in the pageant’s top 10. counties had a jobless rate Lauren Nelson, Miss Oklahoma, was crowned Miss America. at or above 10 percent com- pared to five counties that CRITTENDEN COUNTY HOMES room. Located W. Main St., Salem with landscaped front courtyard. Economic pointers showing strength recorded double-digit rates $35,000. in December 2005. JUST WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR ... A 3 bed- VINYL SIDED…frame build home. Features: 2 bedrooms, eat-in Employers across the nation added 111,000 jobs last month, a kitchen, extra den or dining area and vinyl replacement windows. Woodford County record- room brick that features: 2 baths, large living room, kitchen pullback from the pace of previous months but still enough to sus- Plus a small storage building and black top drive. ed the lowest jobless rate in with room eat-in family dining area, laundry-mud room, plus SALEM…this corner lot listing located East Main and College tain the recent trend of steady strength in the labor markets, the patio doors leadingto an extra large covered deck. This home the commonwealth at 3.5 Streets has a three bedroom, 1 bath home with Livingston Co. stone government reported late last week. The national unemployment has replacement windows, an attached garage with multi percent. Other counties with exterior. Convenient location within walking distance to Bank, gro- rate moved up slightly to 4.6 percent in January, from 4.5 percent storage cabinets, an attached carport and 2 storage build- low unemployment rates cery, churches, beauty shop, etc. Would also make excellent com- in December. In its monthly report, the Labor Department also ings. Conveniently located near Crittenden County School. were Fayette and Oldham mercial / office property. Call today for details. said that job growth was stronger last year than its preliminary fig- counties, 3.6 percent each; CHECK THIS ONE OUT... Investors take a look at this nine-room COUNTRY LIVING…if you like the country life you will enjoy this ures had shown. That extended a pattern of upward revisions in Scott County, 3.7 percent; fixer upper house that was formerly used as a duplex. Features 2 home. Features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, large kitchen with appliances, 2006, bringing to just over 400,000 the number of jobs that the Boone and Madison coun- kitchens, 2 baths, laundry room, floored attic and partial basement. dining room, living room, full basement with lots of storage shelves. government overlooked in its initial statistics but counted later. ties, 3.8 percent; and Situated on nice lot in Marion and located 2 blocks from Main St. Laundry area in basement includes the washer & dryer. All this on The New York Times reported that architecture firms, doctor’s Bourbon, Gallatin, GROWING PAINS?…..This vinyl siding 2 story family home has 4 3.80 acres. bedrooms, 2 baths, foyer w/open stair case, living room, formal din- offices and restaurants hired with confidence last month, helping Jessamine and Warren YOU MUST SEE THIS…3SO bedroom,LD 2 bath brick home situated on counties, 3.9 percent each. ing room enhanced with beautiful fireplace mantle, modern kitchen large lot. to offset cutbacks on factory floors and at residential home sites. with major appliances, TV/entertainment room; partial basement, It also reported that consumer confidence rose in January to the Jackson County recorded 3 ACRE… 3 bedroom,SAL 2 Ebath, P HomeEN withD centralING heat & air. the state’s highest unem- plus more. Located on large deep lot on West Bellville St. Marion WALK TO TOWN ... from this large older 7 room, 2 bath home with highest level in two years, citing a University of Michigan con- ployment rate – 12.2 per- AN OLDER HOME WITH DIGNITY…describes this 12 room, 2 story vinyl siding.SO LD sumer sentiment index. cent. It was followed by Clay brick home. Features: screened in front porch with beveled glass County, 10.3 percent; Wolfe door entry to living rm/w fireplace, formal dining room w/built in buf- fet & beveled mirror,SA butler’sLE pantryPE &N retroD kitchen,ING master bedroom LOTS / SMALL TRACTS / FARMLAND Oil industry reaping record profits County, 9.9 percent; with dressing room or nursery, 2 bathrooms plus another bedroom. 7 BEAUTIFUL LOTS located in Hickory Hills Subdivision. Call for Magoffin County, 9.7 per- Big oil companies have recorded some of the largest annual All this is on the first floor. The second floor has 5 rooms, bath and more information. cent; and McCreary County, profits in U.S. history. The nation's three biggest oil companies, 2 large walk in closets. 1.29 +/- ACRE lot locatedSO BlueridgeLD Rd., Smithland. Exxon Mobil, Chevron and ConocoPhillips, together showed a 9.3 percent. GOLFER’S FANTASY…Enter down the private drive to this land- 5 +/- ACRES… located in Salem. All city utilities available. Call fourth-quarter profit of $72 billion on revenue of $771 billion. Unemployment statistics scaped estate that joins Marion’s County Club Golf Course. This today for more info. Exxon Mobil set a new standard for corporate profit, outpacing its are based on estimates and magnificent two story home includes 4 to 6 bedrooms, open grand 12.44 ACRES...with approx.SO L9.5D acres of lake known as Chipps own 2005 record with annual profit in 2006 rising 10 percent to are compiled to measure staircase, 2 master suites, 4 bathrooms, kitchen w/appliances, 2 Lake. trends rather than actually $39.5 billion, according to MarketWatch. Revenue for the year laundries, study, great room with gas log fireplace, recreation room 12.9 ACRES… located in Crittenden County on Hwy 120 and Just A to count people working. Mere Rd. Great building site with county water available. Owner will rose 2 percent to $377.6 billion – flowing in at a rate of more than plus bonus kitchen, enclosed glass solarium & private deck over- looking the beautiful greens. In addition this lovely home has a large divide. a billion dollars a day. walk-out heated basement, an attached oversized double car garage 55 +/- ACRES…located on Hwy 60 in Crittenden County. All open plus many additional amenities. Fulfill you dreams by calling for an fields with some fencing andSO a pond.LD Also features a 3 bedroom, 2 Bears’ championship gear goes to Africa Teen evades appointment today. bath brick ranch style home with a 76 x 45 Morton building. Owner In some parts of the world, the Chicago Bears will be the reign- 533 E. DEPOT ST….commercial building. Was being used as a doc- will sell ground away from home. Call today for more details. ing Super Bowl champions. Every player on the winning Super tor’s office. Features large multi purpose room, offices, 2 baths, and 61.15 ACRES… located in Crittenden County on Hwy 723 and Lewis local police Croft Rd. Features a barn, metal building and 2 ponds with gently Bowl team Sunday – along with coaches, executives, family a lot of parking space. Also has apartment with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Many possibilities. PRICE REDUCED. rolling fields great for building sites. County water available. STAFF REPORT members and ball boys – were outfitted in colorful T-shirts and REDUCED TO $103,000. A 19-year-old Crittenden TAKE A LOOK…3 bedroom, 1 bath, situated on deep lot in Marion. caps proclaiming them champions. Of course the real spoils of GREAT BUSINESS POTENTIAL...Investors take a look at this com- 225 SECLUDED ACRES…located in Crittenden County with approx. County man led police on a SOLD victory went to the Indianapolis Colts. The other set of champi- mercial property 70 open acres. 56 acresS in OCRP.L D Excellent deer & turkey hunting. vehicle chase last Thursday onship gear – 288 T-shirts and caps made for the Bears – were IN LIVINGSTON COUNTY 262 +/- ACRES…Features: 2 bedroom house, detached garage, 1 hidden behind a locked door at Dolphin Stadium. By order of the night that ended near barn, 2 grain bins, 2 ponds,S OCRP,L Dapprox. 195 open, balance in Crayne.  National Football League, those items are never to appear on woods, and a creek that runs thru property. Great location for Brian Fitzgerald was television or on eBay. They are never even to be seen on VALENTINE SPECIAL….JUST REDUCED…4 bedroom, 2 bath hunters. stopped in town by doublewide situated on lot in Burna. Price to sell at $29,900. Call American soil. Instead, they were shipped Monday morning to a Policeman Marty Hodge. us today for more information. COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES warehouse in Sewickley, Pa., near Pittsburgh, where they will Fitzgerald sped away when  START YOUR OWN BUSINESS…from this 30 x 50 garage. become property of World Vision, a relief organization that will Hodge approached his pick- 419 E. MAIN ST….3-4 bedroom home. Convenient to grocery, Features (3) 10’ x 12’ overhead doors, office space, propane package the clothing in wooden boxes and send it to a develop- up. Hodge pursued the vehi- bank, post office. Features: hardwood floors, large living room heat, exterior lighting, concrete floors, city water. Call for more ing nation, usually in Africa. That way, the NFL can help one of its cle onto Reiters View Road with fireplace, eat in kitchen, basement, shed on nice lot in Salem. details. COMMERCIAL OFFICE…formally used as dentist office. Many charities and avoid traumatizing one of its teams. The gear, where Fitzgerald ran off the CHECK THIS ONE OUT…two bedroom, 1 bath brick, extra large liv- possibilities! according to the New York Times, is flown, along with school and road and through a fence. ing & dining room, eat-in kitchen with stove & refrigerator, utility medical supplies, into a major city. It is then driven to one of the Fitzgerald exited the truck villages where World Vision staff members work. They distribute and escaped on foot. the shirts and caps at a community center, about two per family. The officer later dialed the teen’s cell phone number and advised him to give up. Fitzgerald did so the next For Breaking News See The Press Online morning, turning himself in www.the-press.com to police. He was charged with evading police and Or Call Us With News Tips @ 965-3191 menacing. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 8, 2007 7B Fohs Hall: Understanding her past Historic building Brenda THIS WEEK IN UNDERDOWN has been great Area HISTORY History & From The Crittenden public servant Genealogy Press Archives Local news articles from This is part II of our history this week in 1957... about Julius Fohs and the Forgotten Passages wonderful gift that he gave to ■ Nancy Corley, a former student of those gifts in a way which Marion. Marion High school, ranked among the would bring glory and honor We all know about Fohs in one way or another to the 10 highest girls in the state in prelimi- Hall and hopefully everyone donor. But not so with Fohs nary judging in the American has at one time or another Hall. Homemaker of Tomorrow contest. been lucky enough to be a We feel safe in saying that, ■ The Kentucky Theatre was showing part of this beloved building. there are communities not a "Thunderstorm" starring Linda Whether we realized it at the hundred miles from here in time or not, having been a Christian and Carlos Thompson. Also which there are scores of part of this storied building playing was "Gun Brothers" starring people, who do not know that was a unique treasure. You Buster Crabbe and Ann Robinson. such a town as Marion exits, might have been involved as a ■ Mrs. P. R. Taylor hosted a luncheon Marion does not now, never student, teacher, staff worker, in honor of the 80th birthday of her has, and possible never will or you may have been in a make any city–like preten- mother, Mrs. Walter Enoch, more com- music recital there, a 4-H play sion. monly known as “Miss Rosa.” or one of many other events. Marion is a country town, Local news articles from this Maybe we take this building Marion has always been a Fohs Hall shortly after its completion in 1926. The building has served as a school and now a week in 1982... for granted since “it's always country town. Marion per- community center. ■ been there.” "We can't afford to beat 'em too haps will always be a country This past week Fohs Hall, often," joked former superintendent town. But she has no cause that this meaningful word old Marion. Hall came into existence. Inc., had its annual meeting, Charles Cambell, following a tire-slash- for regret even at that. implies of his childhood. Julius Fohs might have On October 22, 1926, at and Saturday the annual ing at a basketball game between the Marion, though small in pop- And good fortune came his erected a magnificent build- the dedication, Julius Fohs, Fohs Hall Ball will be held ulation and though very lim- way. But his good fortune ing in New York City where with out any "ifs" or "ands," Rockets and Livingston Central there. ited in financial assets as was deserved. This good for- his home is now located and without any "strings" or "pro- Cardinals. The damage had roughly Let's take a look back and cities go, is big and strong, tune was the result of study where the metropolitan visions" will present Fohs cost about $125. The Rockets had won learn more about this gener- and powerful, and durable in of application to the tasks at presses would have sung his Hall, the only building of its the game. ous person, Julius Fohs, and that "other thing" which hand and of hard work. And praises as a philanthropist. kind in America, to the ■ Melinda G. Easley and Cindy J. share the pride and joy of an makes for better citizenship as good fortune came Julius He might have erected, as a Marion School Board as his McDowell of Marion, made the dean's earlier Marion when she and for better living, and did not forget, as perhaps gift to the city a public build- gift of love to the community received this building. list at EKU. Marion can count herself many of us would have done, ing in Lexington or in of his childhood, to be used, ■ I think many of the things Four new directors were elected to many times blessed that she his old home, his old friends, Frankfort, where his ability as the stories say "forever written about Marion in 1926 the Marion Country Club Board of has always placed a premium his old community which as a geologist was highly after" for the furthering of are still what makes us love Governors at the shareholder's annual on that thing which we can- had encouraged him and prized, either of which cities those worth-while things to live here and be a part of not describe, which we can- helped him in days gone by. would have seen that his which really make life worth meeting. Elected to three-year terms the community in 2007. not explain but which makes The more good fortune name thru their papers was living. were Joe McDaniel, Herb Tucker and Dwayne Croft. From archives of The Crittenden us glad that we have known smiled, the more the Marion placed on the roll of Press, October 22, 1926 even a little bit about the boy thought of Marion and of Kentucky most distinguished Fohs Hall Dedication Day Marion spirit, if you want to home and of the days of long citizens. has often been spoken of call it that, which makes ago. But Julius Fohs did not during the last few weeks as Marion the biggest little town About two years ago place that building in New FORGOTTEN Marion's great day. When the in Kentucky. Julius Fohs came to Marion, York City. He did not locate climax of “Home Coming Many years ago, when presumable to pay a brief that edifice in Lexington, nor PASSAGES Week at Marion” is reached Julius Fohs was a school boy visit to a few of his many in Frankfort, the capital of tomorrow afternoon with the in Marion and when his par- friends here. He found the Blue Grass State, but he BY BRENDA UNDERDOWN dedication of Fohs Hall, ents were citizens and mighty Marion changed in many came back home to Marion Marion will occupy a place good ones, too, of the com- ways. There were new busi- back to the town of his child- Crittenden County unique in the history of the munity, he heard Charles ness houses, new firms, new hood, back where old friends History & Genealogy state of Kentucky. Evans and James F. Price businesses, new clubs, new greeted him sincerely and and other forward looking organizations, but in them all joyously, back where they Volume 1 - Hardback Even before Julius Fohs Call to order (270) 965-2082 was born other great and and influential Marion boost- he found the same old neigh- still called him Julius, and email: [email protected] influential men had con- ers, refer often to those borly lovable Marion spirit. inquired about his own fami- Or send $30.00 to tributed enormous sums of things which have to do with “The spirit that helps when ly and about his father and Brenda Underdown money and beautiful build- the ideal community. another's down mother and talked about the 139 Oak Hill Drive ings to various cities in the We are only surmising That loves its neighbor and days of yesteryear. Marion, KY 42064 land. But, with possibly a now, but it’s possible back loves its town, On this visit to Marion very, very few exceptions there in those days Julius That knows how to scatter Julius Fohs found out what these sums of money and Fohs said to himself that if in The darkest frown.” was Marion's greatest need, these buildings have been the days to come good for- Julius Fohs was glad that Marion's most extravagant Brown Physical Therapy Service contributed to the large tune should come his way he Marion was after all, in all wish, Marion's most cher- cities. The donors in most would not be unmindful of those lofty, noble, worth- ished dream. PTs: Gary Brown and Carolyn Brown cases at least have placed the town and the home in all while things in life – the same And then back to his home 70 years combined experience on fashionable Fifth Avenue in New York City Mr. Fohs Specializing in: went. PRRT (Primal Reflex Release Technique) In a few weeks it was The latest innovative pain relief treatment. reported that his Marion agent had purchased the site Works especially well for: of the old Fohs home here. Fibromyalgia, Headaches, Muscular Pain, Then some time later proper- Joint Pain, Low Back Pain, Neck Pain and More. ty adjoining was purchased. Clinic locations in Salem 988-7213 Then soon there was the sound of hammer and trowel Reidland 898-0804, Draffenville 527-2448 and then slowly but very Please call about free information on PRRT. beautifully and majesty Fohs

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT CRITTENDEN FICAL COURT FY ENDING JUNE 30, 2005 To the People of Kentucky Honorable Ernie Fletcher, Governor John R. Farris, Secretary Finance and Administration Cabinet Honorable Fred Brown, Crittenden County Judge/Executive Members of the Crittenden County Fiscal Court

Independent Auditor’s Report

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, the aggre- gate discretely presented component unit, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of Crittenden County, Kentucky, as of and for the year ended June 30, 2005, which collectively comprise the County’s basic financial statements, as list- ed in the table of contents. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Crittenden County Fiscal Court. Our respon- sibility is to express opinions on these financial statements based on our audit. We did not audit the financial statements of the Crittenden County Hospital, Inc., a discretely presented component unit. Those financial statements were audited by other auditors whose report thereon has been furnished to us, and in our opinion, insofar as it relates to the amounts included for the Crittenden County Hospital, Inc., is based on the report of the other auditors. Those A city maintenance crew works to repair a water line on East Bellville Street Tuesday. financial statements reflect 100% of assets and revenues of the discretely presented component unit opinion. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, the stan- dards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, and the Audit Guide for Fiscal Court Audits issued by the Auditor of Public Accounts, Commonwealth of Kentucky. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are Water repairs shut down city free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by man- STAFF REPORT on underground water lines. North Walker Street and East agement, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis Downtown businesses and The old city water lines are Bellville Street. for our opinions. residents were without water very susceptible to breaking Bryant said the water out- As described in Note 1, Crittenden County, Kentucky, prepares its financial statements on a prescribed basis of accounting that demonstrates compliance with the modified cash basis, which is a comprehensive basis of accounting other than accounting prin- for short periods on Monday during such conditions. ages came at inopportune ciples generally accepted in the United States of America. The financial statements of Crittenden County Hospital, Inc., a dis- and Tuesday as City of City Administrator Mark times as restaurants tried to cretely presented component unit, have been prepared under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of Marion maintenance crews Bryant said crews spent prepare noontime meals. He America, which is inconsistent with the basis of accounting Crittenden County, Kentucky, uses to prepare its financial statements fought Mother Nature and an most of the early part of this said the city appreciates in that certain assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses are made to the financial statements of the Crittenden County Hospital, aging water system. week trying to repair four everyone’s patience during Inc. that are not recognized under the modified cash basis used in preparing the financial statements of the County. When the ground freezes In our opinion, based on our audit and the report of the other auditors, except for the effects of such adjustments, if any, as water line breaks. The two such situations. might have been determined to be necessary had the Crittenden County Hospital, Inc.’s financial statements been prepared using and thaws, it creates havoc worst problems were on the same basis of accounting as Crittenden County, Kentucky, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all mate- rial respects, the financial position of the discretely presented component unit of Crittenden County, Kentucky, as of June 30, 2005, and the changes in financial position, where applicable, thereof for the year then ended in conformity with the basis of accounting described in Note 1. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective finan- cial position of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund infor- A colorful approach mation of Crittenden County, Kentucky, as of June 30, 2005, and the respective changes in financial position and cash flows, where applicable, thereof for the year then ended in conformity with the basis of accounting described in Note 1. to marketing your The county has not presented the management’s discussion and analysis that the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has determined is necessary supplementary information, although not required to be part of, the basic financial state- business - designed to ments. The budgetary comparison information is not a required part of the basic financial statements but is supplementary infor- mation required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. We have applied certain limited procedures, which consist- FULL COLOR your specifications. ed principally of inquiries of management regarding the methods of measurement and presentation of the budgetary comparison information However, we did not audit the information and express no opinion on it. Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that collectively comprise Crittenden BUSINESS CARDS County, Kentucky’s basic financial statements. The accompanying supplementary information, are presented for additional analy- sis and are not a required part of the basic financial statements Starting at $62 In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated June 13, 2006 on our consideration of Crittenden County, Kentucky's internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions for 500 of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accor- dance with Government Auditing Standards and should be considered in assessing the results of our audit.

Respectfully submitted, The Crittenden Press Krista L. Romaine, CPA Romaine & Associates, PLLC 125 E. Bellville Street., Marion, KY 42064 • 270-965-3191 Audit fieldwork completed - June 13, 2006 4B THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 8, 2007 SPORTS

BASKETBALL Basketball schedule Upcoming CCHS games: Storm Friday Boys & girls at Caldwell Tuesday Rockets at Webster Tuesday Lady Rockets host Dawson Little league tourney surge There will be a little league basketball tournament in Marion Friday night and Saturday. Play is for boys in grades 3-6. Games Rockets fall will be played at Crittenden County Middle School. Proceeds below .500 with benefit the local baseball boost- ers. Caldwell next 5th graders win again BY CHRIS HARDESTY PRESS SPORTS WRITER The Crittenden County fifth- With 6-foot-5 forward Jacob Crittenden County’s Cody Holzer makes a pass on the perimeter as the grade basketball team beat Courtney sidelined with foul trouble 5th District Standings Rockets tried a patient offensive approach against Hopkins Central’s zone. Heath 58-8 in Paducah Athletic much of the night, visiting Hopkins BOYS Central took full advantage of the sit- Club League action. Crittenden Team Overall District game away early in the last half. cally," he said. uation by outrebounding the The visitors were also much more The Rockets have never been finished the PAC League 8-0 and Crittenden 8-9 4-2 will play in the post-season tour- Rockets 35-19 Tuesday en route to a aggressive in taking the ball to the more than one game below .500 this dominating 70-55 win. Livingston 8-12 3-3 nament starting Feb. 15. The basket than were the Rockets. The season, but that will be firmly tested The game started out to be a nip- Trigg 7-14 3-3 Storm shot 19-of-27 at the free tomorrow night when they travel to boys will also participate in a and-tuck affair as there were two ties throw line. Conversely, the Rockets Princeton to face 15-3 Caldwell tournament at Marion this week- Lyon 3-16 2-4 and numerous lead changes in the were only 11-of-17. County. Sharpshooting guard Matt end (see information above). first quarter. Trailing 6-4, Rocket for- "We did not attack too much," Fraliex is currently second in the Against Heath, scoring was as ward Adam Hardin connected for his GIRLS Rocket coach Rob Towery said after state in scoring, averaging 32.8 follows: Aaron Owen 10, only trey of the contest to put his Lyon 16-6 6-0 the setback. points per outing. Caldwell is ranked Brenden Phillips 10, Jett Crider team up 7-6. Livingston 14-10 4-2 With such a steep hill to climb, among the top three teams in the 8, Jake Hodge 7, Travis Gilbert But when Courtney, who finished Crittenden 4-16 1-5 the Rockets came out with some full- Second Region. with only three points and three 4, Taylor Champion 4, Tristan Trigg 4-17 1-5 court pressure in the fourth quarter Cullen 4, Devin Belt 4, Paxton rebounds, picked up his second foul to try and make a game of it, but the Hopkins Central 70, Crittenden 55 James 4, and Landon Young 3. at the 2:53 mark of the opening Storm handled it well. Hopkins Hopkins Central 12 31 52 70 frame, a big, athletic Storm frontline Crittenden 12 21 34 55 Storm went on a 14-0 run to take a Central (13-13) only recorded seven began to have its way on the back- Hopkins Central - Evans 14, Stefford 14, Bell 4, 26-12 lead. Crittenden (8-9) did not turnovers the entire contest. boards. Coble 7, Arnold 5, Alvarez 6, Heley 3, Croft 2, score again until Gaige Courtney Despite only having one practice Making the situation even more Bowman 4, Jones 9, Faulk 2, Guinel. FG. 24. 3- nailed a short jumper with 2:52 over the last week due to school not challenging was the fact that no pointers 1 (Coble). FT. 19-27. Fouls 19. OUTDOORS remaining in the first half. being in session, Towery refused to other Crittenden player managed Crittenden - Courtney, G. 19, Cosby 11, Markham Trailing by 10 entering the second use that as an excuse. Rather, he Hunting seasons more than three rebounds for the 5, Hardin 9, Holzer 6, Courtney, J. 3, Stout, Highfil, half, things progressively got worse credited Hopkins Central with out- Rabbit & Quail Nov. 13 - Feb. 10 entire game. Jackson, Deboe. FG. 12. 3-pointers 6 (Cosby, for Crittenden as the Storm contin- playing his club. Squirrel Nov. 13 - Feb. 28 After settling for a 12-all deadlock Markham, Hardin, G. Courtney, Holzer 2). FT. 11- ued to stretch the lead and put the "I thought we were more mentally Trapping Season Nov. 13 - Feb. 28 at the end of the first quarter, the out of it tonight than we were physi- 17. Fouls 20. Crow Nov. 13 - Feb. 28 Goose Pennyroyal Dec. 13 - Jan. 31 Coyote, Groundhog Year Round

Deer hunter meeting Girls fall to Madisonville An organizational meeting to BY CHRIS HARDESTY While Crittenden's (4-16) season start a Crittenden County pro- PRESS SPORTS WRITER has been trying at times, the Lady gram for Quality Deer The young, inexperienced Lady Rocket skipper hopes her team will Management will be held at 6 Rockets’ run of stiff competition con- continue to exhibit a good work ethic p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the tinued Saturday night without much heading into the final days of the Crittenden County Public success as they fell to visiting regular season. Madisonville 83-46. Library. The meeting was post- "We've got to keep our confidence. After an early deadlock at 4-all, poned last week due to snow. We've just got to try and get a little the Lady Maroons (9-12) took imme- Anyone interested in deer man- bit tougher," she said. diate control, running off 25 unan- Ali Shewcraft led the Lady Rocket agement or conservation should swered points to claim a 29-4 advan- cause with 21 points. attend the meeting. It will be of tage and remove any suspense about interest to hunters and landown- the outcome. Madisonville 83, Crittenden 46 ers. As if the deficit was not enough to Madisonville 30 48 67 83 contend with, the hosts committed Crittenden 6 20 31 46 Small game finale 34 turnovers and were outrebound- Madisonville - Foster 22, Jackson 11, Oakley 11, Rabbit and quail seasons end ed by a wide margin. Tedder 10, Peterson 12, Hardy 3, McReynolds 6, Saturday, signaling the last of The Lady Maroons had plenty of Jobe 1, Elliot 4, Clayton 2, Taylor 1, Hopson. FG. most of the mainstream hunting scoring options, placing five players 31. 3-pointers 1 (Peterson). FT. 18-27. Fouls 20. Crittenden - Shewcraft 21, Cozart 6, Maclin 3, opportunities this winter, other in double figures in the blowout win. "We just got outplayed. Hodge 3, Wallace 4, Brantley 5, Buntin 2, Johnson than squirrel hunting. The Madisonville has a nice basketball 2, Winn, Courtney, Tilley, Keene, Graham. FG. 12. statewide squirrel season ends team," Lady Rocket coach Shannon 3-pointers 4 (Shewcraft 3, Hodge). FT. 10-17. the last day of this month. Lady Rocket Nancy Maclin applies defensive pressure. Hodge said after the game. Fouls 22. LBL turkey deadline Application deadline is Feb. 16 for spring quota turkey hunts at Land Between the Lakes. The CRITTENDEN COUNTY DUGOUT CLUB quota youth hunt is March 31- April 1, and the two regular Third trip’s better Youth Baseball/Softball Registration quota hunts are April 7-8 and Registration form must be received by March 3 with a $40 fee and a copy of birth certificate for the April 12-13. No hunting is per- ing again, and this team thinks player. If you have more than one child that will be registering, please complete another form. The mitted between those dates. Bebout part of Christian they can get there,” Bebout registration fee for the first child is $40; the fee will be discounted by $5 per child for additional chil- County, said. “I don’t think these dren in the household. Late Registration is March 4-24. If you register late, you will be required to The non-quota hunting season, Henderson girls are happy just to say pay the full fee and purchase the uniform from the Dugout Club vendor. Anyone wishing to register which does not require a prior Lyon’s winning County we made it this far. This is a after April 15 will have to be approved by the Dugout Club Board of Directors. application, is one 14-day hunt, and Union team the Second Region NOTICE: April 16-29. Applications are County in needs to keep an eye on.” 1. Signup days: Feb 16th at the Home Basketball game, Rocket Arena. Feb 17th 11am to 2 pm at available at LBL area retail out- the concession stand at park. edge in Classic next Despite her successes in 2. The cutoff for age grouping for Baseball is a player turning a year older before August 1st. For lets, visitor centers or by calling month’s Lyon’s purple and yellow, Softball the date is January 1st. 924-2065. You may also request BY JOEY FOSKO regional Bebout hasn’t lost sight of SPECIAL TO THE PRESS 3. All leagues with the exception of T-ball will have away games. tourna- her roots. She still regards an application online at RICHMOND, Ky. – Kayla 4. With the exception of T-Ball, boys must play baseball and girls must play softball. ment. Crittenden County girls’ 5. Skills Assessment will be on March 3rd at 10 AM at the Crittenden County Ballpark. All new play- www.lbl.org. Bebout’s third visit to the All BEBOUT “I knew coach Shannon Hodge as ers in any league will be required to participate in the skills assessment. A Classic was much more this was a her mentor. 6. All parents/guardians will be required to sign a Code of Conduct. fun than her first two. special group when I got “Coach Hodge was my 7. All coaches will be required to participate in a Coaching Meeting. Date TBA. Bebout, a Crittenden here, and it was the reason I role model and if it wasn't SOFTBALL County native, played for came here,” Bebout said. for her, I may not be coach- GROUPS (check one) Lady Rockets teams that fell Booster club meets “All three of us coaches ing now. She taught me it ❏ Softball ❏ Baseball ❏ T-Ball (girls & boys 3-5. Must turn 4 by Aug. 1) to powerful Bishop Brossart Lady Rockets softball boosters (head coach Malissa just wasn’t all about the in the first round of the LEAGUES (check one) will meet at 4:30 p.m., Thursday Thomas and assistants game, but it’s about teach- small-school state tourna- ❏ Rookie (6-8) ❏ Minor (9-10) ❏ Major (11-12) Heather Simmons and ing kids about life.” (today) at the Middle School ment in 1998 and 1999. As Bebout) came here at the Bebout, who started her ❏ Senior League Baseball (13-15) ❏ Softball (13-17) gym. The meeting will last an assistant with Lyon same time, and we’ve kind coaching career at approximately one hour and the County’s girls’ program, she PERSONAL INFORMATION: of grown up together, the Crittenden, said it was hard main topic is the Spring Break was part of that team’s Player’s Name: ______coaches and players.” to leave the community Tournament. Parents and play- march to the semifinals last Age: ______Date of Birth: ______Bebout even holds out where she grew up, the ers should attend. week. hope for a rematch. The team she played for and the Address: ______Lyon knocked off Second Region and 11th coach she learned the game Phone: ______Kentucky Country Day in Region champions will play from, but the move to Lyon the first round and edged Last team played for: ______Year played:______each other in the first round has been very rewarding. BASEBALL favored Cumberland County SHIRT SIZE (Circle One) of the state tournament on “I truly think it was God's in the quarterfinals before 6/8 10/12 14/16 AS AM AL AXL AXXL March 15 at Western plan, because in the three Little league sign up falling 83-63 to eventual Kentucky University’s years I have been at Lyon Shirt size should be one size larger than normally worn. Little league baseball and soft- champion Lexington Diddle Arena. County, five kids on our PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT: ball registration for boys and Christian in Saturday’s “We’d love the chance to team have been saved,” she (Circle) girls is now underway. Deadline semifinals at Eastern Can you participate by being one or more of the following: see (Lexington Christian) said. to sign up without late penalty is Kentucky University’s Coach Umpire Board Member League Commissioner March 3. Registration form McBrayer Arena. PARENT/GUARDING CONSENT FOR TREATMENT: appears in this week’s Press “We got to stay a little I herby give my consent for any treatment as provided by his/her coach or other adult escort in (on this page). There are vari- longer this time,” Bebout case of an injury or illness while participating in any practice, game or other league activity sanc- ous leagues for boys and girls joked after the Lady Lyons’ tioned by the Crittenden County Dugout Club. I understand that this is to prevent undue delay semifinal loss. “And we in treatment. Furthermore, I agree to allow my child to be taken to a licensed physician and/or ranging in age from 3 to 17. their designee in the case of an emergency. I will list any allergies and/or pre-existing physical Cost is $40 per player. proved to a lot of people that conditions that need to be noted before treatment. we have a pretty good bas- Discounts are available for mul- ketball team. I know some Allergies: ______tiple children in the same people doubted that we’d get Pre-Existing Conditions:______household. Contact Mickey this far, but these kids Myers for more information. believed they could do it.” Mother’s Name ______Now in her third season Father’s Name ______with Lyon, Bebout has Emergency Numbers ______played a role in Lyon’s Player Covered Under Parents’ Insurance: ❏ Yes ❏ No CHEERLEADING emergence as a Second Insurance Co. & Policy Number: ______Copeland spirit leader Region contender. The Lady Jenna Copeland was the Lyons have made back-to- Signature ______back appearances in the All CCHS spirit leader for games A Classic state tournament Return registration form to Dugout Club, PO Box 5, Marion KY 42064 or to a Dugout Club Member by March 4. played last week. and have eyes on challeng-