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Parade grand marshal Nominations are sought Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce and Partners Insurance will present the 2019 Marion Christ- mas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 7 and organizers are looking for nominations for this year’s grand marshal. This honor is bestowed upon an individual or group that has consistently made a difference in the community. The recognition aims to honor someone who goes above and beyond the call of duty, often without compensation or personal gain. The deadline to submit a nomination for grand marshal is Fri- day, Nov. 22. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (270) 965-2266 to make a nomination. The deadline to get an entry into the parade is Friday, Nov. 29. Call (270) 965-2239 to enter. The theme is Christmas Lights and Winter Nights. The parade will begin at 5 p.m., on Main Street.

Phillis Hardin aka Gladys Klotz (center) works the room with a can of deordorizer, creating quite a stir among “Boardinghouse” Small business saturday guests Sydney Wynn and Becky Tyner-Belt (Martha Willis). The local actresses are part of the cast that will present this week- end’s Community Arts Foundation play at Fohs Hall. Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce will present its annual Small Business Saturday later this month in conjunction with local mer- Treasures to be had at CAF s chants. The event, aimed at promoting a shop local approach to the holiday ’ shopping season, will include dis- Boardinghouse this weekend counts, giveaways and more. To parti- ciapte, stop by Marion Commons at 10 a.m., on Saturday, Nov. 30 – the STAFF REPORT Saturday following Thanksgiving – and Down on their luck, Dirk Shadow and Tickets for the Show get one of the Chamber’s goodie bags his sister Veronica are looking for a way to make a quick buck. Although dinner tickets required ealier RSVP, Cast&Crew filled with materials that will enhance Based on a tip, they learn of possible you can still pay at the door and see the show. your shopping experience. There will treasures hidden on the grounds of Har- Tammy Heady as Veronica also be a $100 bill in one bag. riet’s boarding house so they seek refuge Whitney Parrish as Ivy there while looking for lost riches. An ec- featured and almost all of them are new- Sydney Wynn as Harriet food bank next week clectic bunch of misfits are also lodging comers to CAF productions. Shanna West as Tweenie there, providing a backdrop of intrigue “Becky Tyner-Belt and Kenny Crider Phillis Hardin as Gladys Klotz are the only two who have ever been in Crittenden County Food Bank will and laughter for this weekend’s Commu- Kenny Crider as Dirk Shadow one of our plays,” said Phyllis Sykes, the have its pre-Thanksgiving food distri- nity Arts Foundation (CAF) production of as Mr. Richards director. This, too, is her first gig as direc- Zak Smith bution next week, on Friday, Nov. 22. “The Boardinghouse” at Fohs Hall. Adam Ledford as Dr. Snifell Saturday night’s 6 p.m., premier is a tor of a CAF production. Becky Tyner-Belt as Martha Willis The Dec. distribution will be held on dinner theater, but tickets for a seat only Sykes said the arts foundation pur- Friday, Dec. 20. may be purchased at the door. It’s too late posely sought out new talent for this play for dinner reservations, but $15 gets you in order to expand its reach into new seg- Director: Phyllis Sykes UPCOMING MEETINGS show-only admission. An encore matinee ments of the community. Lights: Tanner Way, Fred Stubblefield • Marion City Council will meet is at 2 p.m., Sunday. It will be show only This weekend’s productions are family- Sound: James Crider friendly with no foul language or delicate Stagehands: in special session at 5:15 p.m., with no meal. Alana Winn, Alex Kirby Nine local actors and actresses will be subject matter. Thursday (today). • Marion City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m., Monday at Marion City Hall. • Crittenden Fiscal Court will meet in regular session at 8:30 a.m., next Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Crit- tenden County Courthouse. • Crittenden County Board of Ed- ucation will meet at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21 in the high school library.

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Your newspaper advertising can be posted online for a small additional fee. STAFF REPORT wastewater system and sewer plant up about $7 extra per month on average. WaterWater bills will be bills going up next willto required bestandards. going up in city The bump in the fee paid by sewer The month. Elected officials have expressed their customers is necessary to ensure suf- Marion City Council took the final own distress at the second increase ficient revenue required by the Ken- CrittendenUSPS 138-260 / Marion, Press Ky. step recently to raise that environmen- mandated for the project. Local water tucky Infrastructure Authority in order tal assessment fee on city sewer bills. customers have been largely in shock for the city to get a low-interest loan for The increase is being mandated by by increased costs associated with their the project. The last bump, a 70 per- state officials who are providing over- water bills since the construction proj- cent increase over the initial fee estab- sight on the required sewer system up- ect was approved in 2016 and rates lished three years ago, took effect in the grades and determining how the ©2019, The Crittenden Press Inc. and fees began reflecting the necessary summer of 2018. project will be paid for over time. increases to pay for it. The minimum city water and sewer The contents of this newspaper, The fee is mandated by the state to including stories and advertising, are protected by The additional fee approved at a spe- bill for customers beginning next U.S. copyright laws. ensure the City of Marion can pay back cial council meeting last week will be month will be $54.62. the $13 million it will finance to get its 2 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, November 14, 2019 Love for old home now sad situation A question about old heated tile floors – all of sadness for its state of homes was posed by a which might be included disrepair. The front porch local author who was in today’s description of a is falling off, the back doing research for a dream home. Instead, its gutters hanging off, the forthcoming novel. I only shower was in the one-car carport hauled obliged her solicitation, basement for many years off after it collapsed because it isn’t hard to and wasps got in the attic above a slab of concrete retrieve details about and made their way to that gave me the scar I anything you love or are the second floor hall wear today on my right passionate about, an old closet every spring. shin. home being no exception. It’s where I learned to There are no more If you haven’t lived in scrub a shirt for ring- swing sets or pink gera- one, you’ve vis- around-the-col- niums lining the back ited one. You lar and match sidewalk or freshly swept know the un- dark brown indoor/outdoor carpet on mistakeable socks that Dad the back stoop. smell of an old wore with his Thankfully the memo- basement, the khakis and ries made in that old squeaks of that penny loafers. house have lasted longer one particular I can remem- than the mortar between Four Crittenden CountySpeech High School speech finalists team members were finalists in the Mur- board below the ber decorating the front porch bricks. ray High Invitational Speech Tournament Saturday. Pictured (from left) are Quinn laminate kitchen Christmas trees Templeton, fourth place in Prose Interpretation and sixth place in Improvisational floor, the sound and hiding as I Duo; Sara Jones, fifth place in Original Oratory and sixth place in Improvisational of the screen saw the sur- Duo; Hailey Belt, sixth place in Poetry Interpretation; and Aliyah Frutiger, second door slamming prised expres- place in Informative Speaking. shut or the brief sion on Dad’s stick of an face when he overly-painted came home to a bedroom door fresh fir brightly meeting its lit with large col- frame. orful bubble The research lights. It was in Mapleview question got me that house that thinking about the house the old VHS video tapes Burnaservice American Le- my parents took me prove I rolled annoyingly gion hosted a memo- home to after a short stay through the kitchen and rial service in honor of in an incubator upon a foyer on new roller skates Veterans Day Monday premature birth. The jux- amid family gatherings in at Mapleview Ceme- taposition of its grandeur the dining room. We sure tery. Liz Snodgrass in my young eyes and the loved wallpaper back (left) was the guest sad state of repair it lies then, and we had some speaker. in today is nothing short lively yellow floral to hide of depressing. plaster cracks that I can imagine that as a reached those old, tall young couple returning dining room ceilings. to their hometown after I’m sure the author college, my parents got was wanting to hear their first mortgage then about the tradition of lin- saved to buy a porch ing the basement shelves tail. Legal aid will be offered swing where they loved to with home canned relish Senior Center at 10 a.m. watch a storm roll in or and sweet pickles or the stashed away cash in built-in trunk in the up- The Crittenden County Nov. 20 – Menu is sloppy Joe on bun, hashbrown order to re-carpet the two stairs bedroom closet Senior Citizens Center is sets of stairs that met that was perfect for a open weekdays 8 a.m.-2 casserole, baked pork ‘n beans and baked apples near the second-floor game of hide-and-seek. p.m. Lunch is served at landing. Replacing old But what hit me as I re- 11:30 a.m. each day, and is with raisins. Bingo begins at 10:30 a.m. metal green kitchen cab- sponded to her request $3 for those 60 and older inets, one of which still for details about the old and $5 for those under 60. Thanksgiving meal Anyone who plans to at- serves as a cabinet in our home I still love so much Reservations are encour- business’ bathroom, with was the same thing that aged two days in advance tend the Thanksgiving lunch Nov. 27 is encouraged to modern all-wood cabi- hits me every time I pass but are taken up to a week nets was probably a by it today, and that is in advance. make reservations by Nov. 21. major investment for Raffle tickets them as they welcomed a The Crittenden County All menu items are sub- ject to change based on second child into the Senior Center is selling raf- world. fle tickets for a boneless availability. PACS provides milk, cof- But they loved that old fully-cooked ham. Raffle house and its character tickets are $1 each or six for fee, tea and water each day. Aging coordinator Jenny and were proud of the $5. The ham was donated work they did on it bit by by A Cut Above meat market Sosh serves as director of the center. bit. It wasn’t a show- in Marion. Drawing will be place. It didn’t have mar- held Dec. 20. Jerri Beavers of Marion Volunteers are always was named the 2019 Sen- needed at the senior center. ble in the bathroom or Upcoming menu and ac- granite counter tops or tivities include: ior Citizen of the Year at If you would like to volunteer Thursday - Menu is the Crittenden County your time, contact Sosh at breaded pollock, pinto Senior Citizens Center. (270) 965-5229. beans, cole slaw, cornbread and vanilla pudding. tatoes with white gravy, Friday - Menu is chicken peas and carrots, banana parmesan, baked potato pudding and whole grain with margarine and sour biscuit. Ladies exercise with cream, broccoli casserole Full Body Fitness Studio be- and pineapple delight. gins at 9:45 a.m. Bingo will begin at 10:30 Tuesday – Menu is a.m. chimichanga with toppings Monday - Menu is baked and sauce, corn salad, re- Italian chicken, mashed po- fried beans and fruit cock-

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Crittendenfirst County senior Ellie McGowan on Friday earned first place in the FFA Employability Skills competition at Murray State University, earning a superior first rating. She will represent the Pen- nyrile Region at the FFA state convention in June. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, November 14, 2019 3 Armed fugitive caught in Marion with over $10,000 in drugs, cash

in the car. The Toyota 341.6 grams of was registered to an ac- quaintance of Jones, methamphetamine whom authorities are not identifying at this time. found inside car When officers realized STAFF REPORT it was Jones asleep at the More details have wheel, they proceeded emerged about that with caution. Stuffed into armed fugitive who was a crevice between the dri- arrested last week sleep- ver’s seat and the middle ing behind the steering console was the semi-au- wheel of a vehicle parked tomatic Taurus hand- in a random driveway gun. Elsewhere in the car just a few blocks from the was 341.6 grams (or 12.2 city police station. ounces) of meth inside a Josh Jones, 31, of Josh Jones plastic bag. Marion had escaped from they found the largest “That is the most meth a halfway house in amount of methamphet- we have ever seen at one Louisville in July. He had amine ever confiscated time,” O’Neal said. eluded officers in a vehi- by local authorities, He said meth sold on cle chase on Sunday, worth more than the streets fetches about Oct. 27 in the northern $10,000 if sold on the $30 a gram. A suspect part of the county, but streets. found in possession of ditched the car and got Marion Police Chief two or more grams of away on foot. Last Ray O’Neal, Police Officer meth can be charged Wednesday morning Heath Martin and Sher- with trafficking. about 7 a.m., Jones was iff’s Deputy Ray Agent In addition to the Marion Policeman Heath Martin (center) examines a plastic bag full of suspected captured by officers who apprehended Jones, who meth, investigators also carefully closed in on him methamphetamine. Police say it was the largest amount of meth they’d ever confis- was found asleep in the found 2.7 ounces of mar- after a tip led to his loca- cated. Pictured with Martin is Crittenden County Sheriff’s Deputy Ray Agent (left) driver’s seat of a 2019 ijuana, 10 hydrocodone tion. and Police Chief Ray O’Neal. Toyota car parked at a pills, scales, small bag- Inside his vehicle, offi- residence on West Depot gies and more than possession of a handgun, 11. According to the es- and flagrant non-sup- cers found within an Street. The police chief $2,500 in cash. trafficking in metham- cape warrant, Jones is port. The warrant says arm’s reach of the sus- said the homeowner, who Jones has previous phetamine, trafficking in believed to have pulled a his scheduled release pect a loaded 9mm hand- had no connection to charges in Livingston marijuana and other fire alarm and used an date was in 2035. gun with a high-capacity Jones, saw the suspect and Crittenden counties, drug charges. emergency door to exit He was being held clip capable of holding in the vehicle setting in which had led to his in- Jones is also charged the facility. The warrant without bond in the Crit- about 30 rounds of am- his driveway and re- carceration. He is now with second-degree es- says Jones was serving a tenden County Detention munition. Police also say ported it to authorities, facing new charges of cape from Dismas Chari- 31-year sentence for Center. that inside the vehicle but had no idea who was being a convicted felon in ties in Louisville on July drug trafficking, theft City council is exploring floodplain designation to assure disaster relief

STAFF REPORT FEMA. Ledford said the Crit- Katrina did it. City Administrator tenden County School The category 5 hurri- Adam Ledford said it’s a District and Crittenden cane that made landfall governmental process Community Hospital on Florida and Louisiana that will help mitigate have expressed particu- in August 2005 and matters in the event of a lar interest in having the killed 1,200 people con- natural disaster, particu- city adopt an official tinues to have residual larly flooding. floodplain plan and join effects on the way things The city council is the national program. are done to prepare for meeting in special ses- Ledford said that pub- major disasters. sion at 5:15 p.m., on lic and private property The City of Marion is Thursday to hear a pro- in low-lying areas subject currently working on a posal for first reading of to flooding – such as plan to join the the Na- the plan to join the Na- what happened along tional Flood Insurance tional Flood Insurance what’s commonly called Program, which will en- Program. If approved by Rocket Creek near the sure that public and pri- council members this schools and hospital this vate buildings inside the week, the plan would past summer – would be town’s corporate bound- likely be formalized with able to get insurance and No Cash Back aries are covered by in- a second and final read- perhaps qualify for fed- John Campbell is what he calls an “ATM rigger” for banks. He hails from Cincinnati surance and backed by ing at Monday’s regu- eral assistance if neces- and was in Marion last week removing the ATM machine at the former Fifth Third federal disaster assis- larly-scheduled monthly sary as a result of a Bank on North Main Street. The bank closed its branch here about a year ago but tance programs such as meeting. catastrophic disaster. had left the ATM machine as a convenience for local customers. The nearest branch is now in Eddyville. There is some indication that the building is in the process of being sold.

Deputy Ray Agent talks with Johnny Nesbitt, who was driving the pickup.

Mustang ramps up trailer; landsSTAFF REPORT in bed of aboutpickup a 16-foot utility truck trailer. Yes, the Ford Mustang pictured Deputy Ray Agent said the Mustang above climbed on top of a blue Dodge ramped up the trailer into the bed of Ram on Main Street Friday afternoon. the pickup with its front tires coming No one was injured in this traffic to rest on the back of the cab. It had to mishap, and that's the good news. be a frightening experience for all in- A teen driver was behind the wheel of volved, the deputy said. the Mustang, which was unable to stop "I thought I had seen it all, but I as traffic came to a standstill in front guess I hadn't until now," said Scott of First United Bank and Subway Tabor, who operates Tabor's Towing shortly after 4 p.m. and Repair and was able to separate Local businessman Johnny Nesbitt the two in fairly short order. was driving the Dodge pickup, pulling

Sheriff’s department seeks leads in Gator theft on View STAFF REPORT about $8,000. Crittenden County The key was not left in Sheriff’s Department is the ignition, so investiga- investigating the theft of tors say it appears the a 2007 John Deere culprits pushed it out of Gator, stolen from under the carport, down the a carport in the western driveway onto View Road section of the county. then down a hill where it The utility vehicle was was either hot-wired and taken at some point driven off or loaded onto overnight Sunday or a trailer. early Monday morning Anyone who saw suspi- from the Kaiser residence cious activity in that area on View Road, off U.S. 60 early this week is asked West of Marion. to notify local authorities Deputy Ray Agent said at (270) 965-3500. the UTV is valued at THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, November 14, 2019 4 The Press Online Lifestyles The Crittenden Press www.the-press.com

Hodge airman graduate U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Rachel E. Hodge graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. She completed an intensive, eight-week pro- gram that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core val- ues, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Hodge is the daughter of Trey Hodge of Sturgis, Kentucky. She is a 2011 graduate of Union County High School, Mor- ganfield, Kentucky. She earned a master's degree in 2017 from University of Louisville. Calendar – Woman’s Club of Marion will meet at 5 p.m., Thursday (today) at their club building on East Carlisle Street. Brandie Ledford will present the The Crittenden County High School Class of 1969 hadClass its 50-year reunionof 1969at Marion Cumberland Presbyterian Church Sept. 28. Attending program on new services (front from left) are John Lucas, Eddy Rushing, Gary Biggs, David Carter, Ray Brantley, (second row) Karen Boone Wheeler, Kathy McNeely offered at the Crittenden County Public Library in- Hodge, Jeannie Lilly Orr, Jerrold Doom, Janie Wright Keilhorn, Patty Perryman Gilbert, Brenda Conger Asbridge, Barbara Conger Adams, cluding the new catalog, (third row) George Raymond Hollis, Jr., Larry Jones, Judy Quartermous Jones, Susan Phillips, Carolyn Scott Tidwell, Connie Moore Harris, Libby e-Books, new Debbie Nunn Crider, Pam Caudill, Bobbie Swan Falin, Mary Conway Strum, Charlie Hunt, Lawrence Richardson, Charlie McClure, (back) Princh mobile print serv- Richard Orr, Riley Davis, Shelby Belt, John Johnson, Garry Croft and Ricky Aldridge. ice, 3-D printer and the new outreach programs. For further information call (270) 704-0057. – The 15th annual toy and coat drive sponsored by Cash Express will Contests,If you are interested in Appleprograms Pie Contest and andkeep Needles Club. Homemakers If one new this year. Inbox learningTraveling on the Cheap; begin Friday in Marion. learning something new Bread & Candy Sales. A of our current clubs do members will receive Simple Succulents; Meal Coats, toys and non-per- or giving back to your portion of the not meet your needs, monthly educational Kits are They Worth it ishable food items are community, consider homemaker’s dues consider starting your information via email. and more. being accepted through joining the Kentucky supports the Ovarian own club. I would love to Crittenden County If you are interested in Dec. 11 and will be deliv- Extension Homemakers Cancer Screening start a Pinterest club if Homemaker dues are becoming a member of ered prior to Christmas. Association. Clubs Program, where women there is enough interest. $10 per year. Learning the Crittenden County Donations can be made at across Kentucky can have a There are also mailbox opportunities for this Homemakers, contact Cash Express in Marion. are currently screening free of members who receive the year include German the Crittenden County Additionally 8th annual r e c r u i t i n g c h a r g e . educational information Heritage and food; Extension Office at 270- Cram the Cruiser is Dec. members. The Individual clubs in the mail each month, Mindfulness; Hosting a 965-5236. 12. The police cruiser will association is a give back to the and inbox membership is Smarter Potluck; be parked at Cash Ex- v o l u n t e e r community in press between 10 a.m.-5 organization that their own unique p.m. works with the way. For K e n t u c k y example, clubs Cooperative donate hygiene Extension Extension Service items to the to help improve school, cleaning – Martha Smith will be the quality of life Janeen supplies to teaching a gluten free for families and PACS, plant cooking class from 6-8 TRAMBLE K e n t u c k y FCS Agent flowers at the p.m., Thursday (today) at communities Home courthouse for the Extension Annex. t h r o u g h beautification, Gluten free diets have l e a d e r s h i p Notes d e c o r a t e been proven to help with development, Christmas trees digestive problems such service and in various as irritable bowel syn- education. businesses, donate items drome along with other Joining Extension to foster care children, medical conditions such Homemakers is a great support St. Jude’s Ranch as rheumatoid arthritis and way to get involved with and Onieda Missions, multiple sclerosis. Smith and give back to your and donate funds to will share what she has community. Across the project graduation and 4- learned while cooking state, Extension H camp scholarships. gluten free for her family Homemakers contribute E x t e n s i o n including secrets to suc- more than 220,000 Homemaker members cess and tips for grocery hours of volunteer learn new skills, meet shopping. You will make a service for extension- new people, develop life- few items and leave with sponsored activities and long friendships, help recipes. Call the Exten- more than 322,000 others, develop sion Office to register at hours of service for leadership skills and (270) 965-5236. community projects. have fun! There are four – A pepper jelly class Crittenden County ways to join Extension will be held from 6-8 p.m., Homemakers participate Homemakers in our Monday at the Extension in a variety of community county. Join an existing Annex. The cost is $2. service activities and club, create a club, Learn to can the popular volunteer thousands of become a mailbox holiday favorite and leave hours of their time to (member at large) with your own jar. Call the extension, KEHA, the member or become an Extension Office to regis- community and their inbox member. ter by Friday. extended families. This Crittenden County has past year, the Crittenden two traditional clubs. County Homemakers Each meets monthly to have taught manners receive an educational 4-H events lesson to all 4th grade lesson taught by a club students, have sewn and member. Challengers – The 4-H Banquet will donated pillows with a meets at noon and After be held at 1:30 p.m., Sun- prayer attached to the hours meets at 5 p.m., day at the Lions Club Agri- hospitals and nursing both at the County culture Building. homes for patients and Extension Office. – Aerospace Club have hosted the Specialty clubs include meets at 3:15 p.m., each Backroads Quilt Show, the Quilt Club and Hooks Tuesday at the Extension Office. – Robotics Club will meet Thursday (today) Library hosts writing events and Nov. 21st from 3:15-5 A writing workshop advantage of the quiet p.m., at the Crittenden will begin at 6 p.m., Mon- meeting room reserved County Public Library. day at the Crittenden from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Pinterest Club will County Public Library. This Saturday at 9 meet from 3:30-5 p.m., at In observance of Na- a.m. is a potluck break- the Extension Annex, Nov. tional Novel Writing fast for authors, and 20. Month, the library will from 1-3 p.m., Nov. 30, – Rockology will meet open its meeting room celebrate National Novel Thursday (today) from each Saturday in Novem- Writing Month. 3:15-4:30 p.m., at the Ben ber for authors to take E. Clement Mineral Mu- seum

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Religion The Crittenden Press CrittendenPress.Blogspot.com Soldiers and poetry Church Events & News On April 22nd, 1915 mistice Day (or Remem- still there. n Allied soldiers in their brance Day) occurred in O! say does that Community The clothes closet at Joy in Livingston County trenches in Flan- June 1954 to star-spangled banner yet Outreach Programs Mexico Baptist Church is offers food 24 hours a day, ders (a part of include those wave n Fredonia Unity Baptist open from 9 to 11:30 a.m. 7 days week at its outdoor Belgium) watched who served in O’er the land of the Church’s clothes closet is each Monday. Blessing Box in front of the as a mysterious WWII and Ko- free and the home of the open from 9 a.m. to noon n The clothes closet of church. cloud rolled down rea. brave?” on the second and fourth First Baptist Church of Does your congregation the hill toward There are There are few things Saturday of every month. Fredonia is open from 1 have something planned? them. It was 150 other poems in life that spur our n tons of chlorine set to music imaginations more than First Baptist Church of to 3 p.m. every Thursday. Let us know. We post gas that would that grew out conflict and overcoming Fredonia food pantry is It is located at the back of church notes here at no kill nearly every- of war that difficulties. Poetry is- es open from 1 to 3 p.m. the the church’s Family Life charge. one in the target have had tre- pecially powerful as a third Thursday of each Center Email to thepress@the- area. It was the mendous in- means of communicating month in Coleman Hall of n Cave Springs Baptist press.com or call (270) opening of the Sean fluence on our violence and victory (or the church. Church between Lola and 965-3191. Second Battle of NIESTRATH society. Walt defeat – see, “Charge of Ypres which pro- Faith-based columnist Whitman is the Light Brigade”). I be- duced around perhaps the lieve this is true because 114,000 casual- Guest most notable poetry peels away all un- ties. A Canadian Columnist Civil War poet. necessary words while Suicide the end to all hope medic tended to And there is pushing our imagination the sick, injured Julia Ward into places that we do not Question: What do I and dying. He no- Howe’s “Bat- normally inhabit. tell a teen who is thinking ticed the poppies growing tle Hymn of the Republic” It may seem a strange about committing suicide? P. H. Ask the Pastor in the fields, oblivious to that is full of Biblical im- pivot, but it is worth not- the violence and death all agery. Here are the first ing that many of the po- Answer: Tell him not to By Bob Hardison around. and, less well-known, ems in the Bible were commit suicide because it On Dec. 8 of that year third verses. written by a veteran of is a permanent solution to Punch Magazine pub- “Mine eyes have seen many wars and battles. your temporary problems. “Why didn’t I do more to Almighty is with us; the lished his poem “In the glory of the coming of When we read the Psalms When you take your life, it help him? If only he would God of Jacob is our fortress the Lord; written by David, we are Flanders Fields.” In it is all over and your prob- have told me how badly he (Psalm 46:1, 11). He is all he speaks for fallen sol- He is trampling out the reading the words of one lems can’t be resolved. was hurting, together we powerful. Put your trust in diers who pass the torch vintage where the grapes who knew what it was could have found a way to his sovereign power and to others to carry on the of wrath are stored; like to be pursued. He As long as you are living fight. It is the reason that He hath loosed the fate- knew what it was like to things can be worked on work through it.” He will bring you through many nations commem- ful lightning of His terri- be unjustly accused and and over time by making Talk to your parent, a whatever storm you are orate Nov. 11 each year ble swift sword: attacked. He knew what some right choices your cir- friend, a teacher, a pastor, facing. with poppies. His truth is marching it was like to face enemy cumstances will get better. somebody about what is Send your questions to: In Flanders fields the on.” lines and defeat their he- As long as you are alive, going on in your life. Likely, [email protected] poppies blow “I have read a fiery roes. No fewer than eight there is hope you can re- one of them can help you Between the crosses, gospel writ in burnished Psalms give us a specific solve things. see a path through your context. row on row, rows of steel: You may think taking troubles and will walk with That mark our place; ‘As ye deal with my “To the choirmaster: your life will alleviate your you as you work through and in the sky contemners*, so with you with stringed instru- them. The larks, still bravely my grace shall deal’; ments. A Maskil of David, problems, but if you do singing, fly Let the Hero, born of when the Ziphites went you will cause lasting heart You can turn to God for Scarce heard amid the woman, crush the ser- and told Saul, “David is break for those who love help. He is a loving God guns below. pent with his heel, in hiding among us.” you. They’ll live with the who wants to help you. We are the Dead. Short Since God is marching Save me, O God, by thy sorrow of missing you for “God is our refuge and days ago on.” name, the rest of their lives. They strength, an ever-present We lived, felt dawn, saw A third poem that we and vindicate me by will always be thinking, help in trouble. The LORD sunset glow, all know is “The Defense thy might. Loved and were loved, of Fort McHenry,” writ- Hear my prayer, O God; and now we lie, ten by Francis Scott Key give ear to the words of In Flanders fields. during the War of 1812 my mouth. Take up our quarrel as the British were at- For insolent men have with the foe: tempting to take Balti- risen against me, To you from failing more. It would eventually ruthless men seek my hands we throw become our national an- life; The torch; be yours to them. they do not set God be- hold it high. “O! say can you see by fore them.” (Psalm 54:1- If ye break faith with us the dawn’s early light 3, RSV). who die What so proudly we Poems have life be- We shall not sleep, hailed at the twilight’s yond their context. They though poppies grow last gleaming? connect us to our past. In Flanders fields. Whose broad stripes They give us courage to It is a haunting poem and bright stars through live today. They form our that demands those who the perilous fight, character we take into follow remember with O’er the ramparts we the future. Be thankful their actions as well as watched were so gallantly for those veterans and with their hearts. It is streaming? the poets who wrote significant this week be- And the rockets’ red about them who have cause it has become so glare, the bombs bursting given us stories worth connected to what we now in air, telling. call Veterans Day. The Gave proof through the *Those holding her in name change from Ar- night that our flag was contempt. 6 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, November 14, 2019

in the NBA with the Conservation tee yesterday. The divi- Memphis Grizzlies. sion intends to file a re- Area Deaths cost-shares may vised regulation with the Burna Legion state, however, that would set the cap at get cash boost $20,000 for all conserva- RossMary Helen (Hansen) JenningsLynda Jennings, 75, of hosting yearly tion practices. Ross, 98, died Thursday, Salem died Wednesday, State conservation cost The increase in the Oct. 31, 2019. Nov. 6, 2019 at Salem T-giving meal share funds available for $7,500 cap – which She was born in the Springlake Health and farm soil and water con- Akers said applies to Crittenden County com- Rehabilitation Center. American Legion Post servation projects in around 53 percent of all munity of She had retired from 217 in Burna will host its Kentucky could soon get state conservation cost- Mexico in clerical work in the med- annual Thanksgiving a boost. sharing applications – Dinner Sunday at the le- 1921. Ross ical field. She was a care- Current regulation would be the first in 25 Blake Sandlin, who is cur- gion hall at 1360 U.S. 60 lived in giver and enjoyed governing the Kentucky years, she said. rently working full time at west of Burna. Projects covered by Salem for working with flowers. Soil Erosion and Water WPSD Channel 6, was in The event from 11:30 Quality Cost Share Pro- conservation cost-shar- more than Surviving are her Marion Friday to cover a.m., until 1:30 p.m. the gram limits farmers to a ing in addition to manure 25 years be- daughter, Melissa Ann the Rockets’ football legion hall is located be- 75 percent cost share up storage structure con- fore moving to the Crit- (James) Manhart of game. side the Livingston to $7,500 per project, struction are fencing, tenden County Health Hampton; son, Kevin County Middle School. with a higher cap of water well protection, and Rehabilitation Cen- (Christina) Hall of Cibolo, Former Press For a donation of $8 for $20,000 for animal waste cropland and forest ero- ter in 2014. Her brother, Texas; sister, Mary Ruth adults and $5 for chil- projects such as manure sion control, pasture Rev. Julius Hansen, was Ferguson of Marston, intern gets big dren, the meal provides storage structures, Ken- renovation, and more. a long-time minister in Mo.; three brothers, all the traditional tucky Division of Conser- Cost-share funds come local communities. Jimmy Swilley and Gary Thanksgiving fare, in- vation Director Paulette from Kentucky’s share of recognition cluding drink and Her lifelong passion Don Swilley, both of Akers told the Tobacco the 1998 national to- dessert. bacco master settlement was the tender loving Portageville, Mo., and Blake Sandlin of Settlement Agreement This is the primary Fund Oversight Commit- agreement. care of children. She was Steve Swilley of Conrad, Calvert City, a former fundraiser of the Ameri- a foster parent providing Mo.; and three grandchil- Crittenden Press sum- can Legion Auxiliary and temporary care for chil- dren, Christen Manhart, mer intern who is now a all proceeds go to the dren in need. She was a Chase Manhart and sports reporter for WPSD military, veterans, youth home daycare owner in Daniel Hall. Local 6, recently finished and community mem- Kentucky and Florida She was preceded in among top finalists for a bers. giving children a nurtur- death by her first hus- prestigious journalism award. Sandlin won a ing home away from band, Larry Hall; her sec- fifth place Associated Comer s staff to home. She taught chil- ond husband, William H. Collegiate Press Pace- dren’s Sunday School Jennings; two brothers, maker Award for Sports be here’ Nov. 21 throughout her life, en- Larry Swilley and Jerry Feature Story of the Year. joying her classes at Swilley; a grandchild, Sandlin is a senior at Congressman James Unity General Baptist Zachary Austin Manhart; Murray State University Comer’s field representa- Church in Crayne. and her parents, Royce and former editor-in- tive, Corey Elder, will be She traveled between Vires and Ruth Attberry chief of The Murray State at the Crittenden County Washington, Florida, Swilley. News. Courthouse from 11 a.m., until noon on Kentucky and all states Services were Satur- The award, which is the Pulitzer Prize in colle- Thursday, Nov. 21. in between, many times day, Nov. 9 in the chapel The congressman’s aid traveling by bus to better of Boyd Funeral Direc- giate journalism, was given out at the National will be available to visit see the scenery. Her two tors and Cremation Serv- College Media Conven- with constituants with trips to Jerusalem were a ices with Rev. James tion Nov. 2 in Washing- regard to federal issues highlight of her life and Oates officiating. Burial ton D.C.” they might want to pres- strengthened her Chris- was at Good Hope Ceme- Sandlin’s story: “Mak- ent. Elder will be in the tian faith. tery. ing Morant: Ja Morant’s fiscal court room of the Surviving are her chil- ascent from small town courthouse next to the dren, Voyce Ann Hanson kid to big stage star,” can judge-executive’s office. of Washington state, be found by searching No appointment is neces- Timothy Joseph Ross online. The story chroni- sary to meet with the congressman’s liason. (Tammy) and Tyler Dean NielsenDavid A. Nielsen, 85, of cles Morant’s small town Ross of Florida; grand- Marion died Sunday, life in Dalzell, S.C., the children, David J. Han- Nov. 10, 2019 at Murray- hours spent perfecting his game with his father, son (Kelly), Timothy Calloway Hospital. Survivors include his Tee, how he would per- Joseph Ross Jr., and form Michael Jackson Kyndal Ryan Ross; and wife, Patricia Nielsen of Marion; and brother, Roy songs to entertain his great-grandchildren, family at a young age Nielsen of Duncanville, Sam, Charlie, Elizabeth and the story behind how and Ben Hanson. Texas. the former Racer was ac- She was preceded in He was preceded in cidentally discovered by death by her husband of death by his daughter, a Murray State assistant 61 years, Loyd Lee Ross; Robin Garrett, grandson; coach. a son, Kevin Lee Ross; Anthony Orange; and Sandlin interviewed grandsons, Derek James parents, George and Ar- several of Ja’s family Hanson and Jacob nella Nielsen. members and former coaches to be Nathaniel Ross. Private family services will be held at a later able to write about the Mary Helen was loved personal side of the No. 2 by all who knew her. We date. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion was in overall NBA draft pick, a were awed by her com- side many people don’t passion, strength and charge of arrangements. often see. Morant is now dedication to children and her Christian faith. She will be forever missed. Paid Obituary

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maintenanceSTAFF REPORT A contracting group has been in the area the last couple of weeks doing routine mainte- nance and upgrades to the Mediacom distribu- tion system. The crews have been quite conspicuous in Marion and along Mott City Road and U.S. 641. Mediacom notified the City of Marion that it would be doing the work in town, but no other in- formation was immedi- ately available on the project. Mediacom is a local cable television and in- ternet provider. (Sen. Dorsey Ridley, a Henderson Democrat, has served in the Kentucky Senate since 2004 representing District 4, which is comprised of Crittenden, Livingston, Caldwell, Webster, Union and Henderson counties.) (Rep. Lynn Bechler, a Marion Republican, has served in the Kentucky House of Representatives since 2013 representing House District 4, which is comprised of Crit- tenden, Livingston, Caldwell and a portion of Christian County.) (Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Bill Cunningham is a former judge and practicing attorney in western Ken- Daryl K. Chris Don Allison Sen. Dorsey Ridley Rep. Lynn Bechler tucky. He is a resident of Lyon County and author of sev- eral books. His column appears in this newspaper TABOR EVANS GATEWOOD EVANS Senate Notes House Notes periodically.) Press editor Press publisher Guest columnist Staff writer D-Henderson Rep. Lynn (Allison Evans is the advertising manager and an edi- My 2¢ About Politically Write Senate District 4 torial contributor at The Crittenden Press. The newspaper Worth Town Speaking Now Crittenden • Caldwell BECHLER has been in her family for more than a half-century. She Henderson • Webster can be reached at (270) 965-3191 or by e-mail at alli- R-Marion [email protected].) Livingston • Union House District 4 (Brenda Underdown is Crittenden County’s historian Contact Crittenden • Livingston and serves on the board of the historical and genealogi- 702 Capitol Ave. Caldwell • Christian (part) cal societies in the county. She is also active in maintain- Annex Room 255 Contact ing Crittenden County Historical Museum.) Frankfort, KY 40601 702 Capitol Ave. (Perry Newcom was elected judge-executive of Critten- (502) 564-8100, ext. 655 Annex Room 424C den County in 2010. His column appears periodically in [email protected] Frankfort, KY 40601 this newspaper. He can be reached at (270) 965-5251.) (Daryl K. Tabor is editor of The Crittenden Press. His THE CRITTENDENCommittees PRESS, Marion, Kentucky(502) 564-8100, 42064, ext. Thursday, 665 November 14, 2019 7 [email protected] column appears in this newspaper periodically. He can be Agriculture reached at (270) 965-3191 or [email protected].) Transportation Committees (Chris Evans is the publisher and editor of The Critten- Banking & Insurance Ag & Small Business, den Press. He is also author of the book, “South of the State & Local Gov’t Linda Rev. Lucy Mark Perry vice-chair Mouth of Sandy,” which is available from online book- Service Economic Development stores. His column appears periodically. He can be DEFEW TEDRICK GIRTEN NEWCOM reached at (270) 965-3191.) Guest columnist Guest columnist EventsHouse: 1987-94 ofLabor & IndustryDistrict 3 brought crowds Guest columnist Crittenden County Senate: 2004-present (Don Gatewood is a resident of rural Crittenden Judge-ExecutiveSo much a part of our was a grandService success, County. He is a retired U.S. Navy commander and former night tired but happy. Defew’s Religious and Pastor’s House: 2013-present Political Views Pen Judge’shistory are events that while the field day at police officer. His opinions are his own and are not neces- ––– Views were held at Post Oak was sarily those of the newspaper.) Declamatory contest Journalthe one-room something that (Rev. Lucy Tedrick, pastor at Marion Church of God, in District 3 school houses is not beaten shares her views periodically in this newspaper. She The Declamatory Con- located around every week. can be reached at (270) 965-3269. Her opinions are her test of Educational, Di- our country- Division own and are not necessarily those of this newspaper.) vision No.3 was held at side. These No. 3 is doing (Mark Girten, pastor at Crooked Creek Baptist Belle’s Mines Church school activi- something to- Church, shares his views periodically in this newspaper. Friday evening, Nov. ties were a vi- ward libraries, He can be reached at (270) 601-0965. His opinions are 27. After the house was tal part of our and on Friday his own and are not necessarily those of this newspa- called to order by the communities night, Nov. per.) president, Mr. E. E. Phil- and everyone 13, a Double (Linda Defew is from Livingston County and periodi- lips, Miss Bertha Rankin looked forward Hoodoo Day cally writes a column for this newspaper. Her stories at the organ played as to attending was held at have been published in numerous magazines and books, the contestants marched these fun ac- Brenda Weston.Regina and recently, she had her first book published, "Murder in. Justice Bill tivities. In the Underdown MERRICKMiss Ber- in Little Heaven." She can be contacted at “Harvest Song” was early 1900s County Historian tha Rankin [email protected].) well rendered by Wal- CUNNINGHAM there was 81 undoubtedCCPL director - (Regina Merrick if director of Crittenden County Public nut Grove school, after Kentucky Supreme Court little rural Forgotten ly@ Yourcarried the Library on West Carlisle Street in Marion. The library can which, Master Rivers Benchmarks schools scat- left hind foot be reached at (270) 965-3354.) Sarlls in an interesting tered across Passages ofLibrary more than way recited “An Awful our county. one graveyard The old Weston school house as it sat empty after the school had been discontin- Dream.” On this look rabbit, for at ued in the 1950s. It was the place for many good times and happy memories, not Master Earnest Hina of back in history we will this time she gave a box just for school days, but for community gatherings too. Green’s Chapel recited a visit School District No. supper at her school at poem about, “When Dad 3 in the northern section Weston. $45.65 for the cake. The Was A Kid.” Earnest was of the county in the year At 7:30 the house was sum, plus $13.40 real- encored, then he told us 1914 and see what some called to order and a ized from the sale of sup- that of the two calls one of their activities includ- delightful program was per boxes, made the to- from his mother, one ed and the folks that rendered consisting of tal sum of $59.05, all to from his father. Herman made them happen. songs, monologues and go for the benefit of the Writtenverry, of Apple- ––– dialogues by the chil- school at Weston. gate delivered “What the At Walnut Grove (later dren. Also including in At the close of the ex- Clock Saw.” His speech named Bells Mines) we the entertainment was ercises, Miss Rankin showed that he had find Prof. Elijah E. Phil- some excellent music by thanked the people for been been well trained lips doing things not by the Fords Ferry String their support, more es- and had good freedom of halves. At Green Chapel Band. pecially those from Illi- speech. is Miss Edith Davis, act- The house would not nois, and invited them “At School and At ing as chief promoter of hold the people although back at any future time. Home,” was recited knowledge. it is a large one. It was We want to thank them by Lillian Barnes of At Dempsey we find crowded to the lim- for the part they played Green’s Chapel, “The Miss Nellie Nunn telling it and the old saying, and hoped that they will Roy Brewer of Memphis, Tenn., shared this wonder- Wrong Train,” by Jerry the children how to get “there’s always room for never have cause to re- ful picture of his grandfather’s string band in the ear- Dell Rankin of Weston, an education and setting one more,” was for once gret the Double Hoodoo ly 1900s. It was a popular group to entertain at many “Too Late for the Train” a good example of pure, found to be untrue. Night of Friday, Nov. 13, school gatherings. Band members who lived in the by Zemma Dempsey of upright, honesty and in- The supper boxes were 1914 or their future vis- Weston area of Crittenden County are (from left) Wil- Dempsey school, “Day dustry before her pupils. sold by J. B. Hughes, its to Weston. liam, Buck, Roy and John Nolan Brewer. Dreams” by Doss Nation At Baker we find Jo- who proved himself to be ––– of Post Oak and “They seph P. Samuels as an an excellent auctioneer. At Post Oak, Miss Ina and a beauty contest us, we formed a jolly Put no Flowers on Pap’s instructor of sufficient The result of this sale Vaughn is succeeding in was held in order to see crowd. Such songs as Grave,” by Mary Quar- ability. was $13.40, but to the impressing both parents which girl should be de- “America,” “The Star termous of Hoods Creek. At Applegate Miss Mae surprise of all the sale and pupils as to her abil- clared the winner of the Spangled Banner” and Master Doss Nation Drury is doing a leading was not to end here, for ity to overcome the hard- cake. The young ladies “Canning the Kaiser” from Post Oak won the act in the education line. the energetic little teach- est of educational prob- who participated in the were sung amid much gold metal for his rec- At Gladstone is Prof. er had determined to lems. contest were as follows: laughing and talking. itation, and Zemma Fred McDowell, doing spring a surprise upon Quite a number of Miss Nancy Wynn of We reached our desti- Dempsey won the silver good work for the com- the audience. This she people attended the box Union County, Miss An- nation after a hard climb medal. munity. did, but very agreeable, supper at Post Oak Fri- nie Boston of Marion and and found ourselves on A good time was had At Moores, Prof. Albert by announcing that day night, and it proved Miss Anna Howerton, a top of the pinnacle view- by all. A. Fritts is holding the there was an enormous to be one of the most en- well-known young lady ing old Crittenden with a (Brenda Underdown is fort and doing the work fine cake to go with the joyable and entertaining of her neighborhood. new interest. chair of Crittenden Coun- of a veteran. most beautiful girl. To affairs which have ever The affair attracted a After dinner several ty Historical Society and While at Oakland The- determine who this was, been held at that place. lot of attention from the games were played with a member of Crittenden odore, F. Newcom is to was indeed a task. The In addition to the folks of crowd and it certainly much pleasure and along County Genealogical So- be found imparting his people were to cast votes, the immediate neighbor- proved to be an interest- late in the evening we ciety. Much more local great knowledge to the which would cost them a hood, a number of peo- ing contest. When time began to grow tired and history can be found at young with untiring en- penny a vote. ple gathered from other was finally called and started for home. We OurForgottenPassages. ergy. The candidates were communities, including the contest brought to a reached home late that blogspot.com). At Seminary Springs Misses Mamye Garrett several prominent young close, it was announced we find Chester C. New- of Weston; Anna Brewer ladies and gentlemen for that Miss Annice Boston com doing whatever he of Fords Ferry; and Miss Marion. was victorious having can for the upbuilding of Scott of Cave In Rock. The program was short won the contest by a nar- the education cause. The contest was lively but interesting and the row margarine over her While at Heath we find and interesting. The bat- crowd showed their ap- nearest competitor, Miss the invincible Miss Wan- tle for the “Maid Beauty” proval of the recitation by Anna Howerton. Miss da Marvel doing a work waged for one hour and the enthusiastic manner Boston is a nice look- of which all of her dis- 15 minutes between Miss in which they cheered ing and attractive young trict should be proud. Garrett and Miss Scott, the reciters. lady. At Going Springs, Miss both candidates having There were 14 box- ––– Addie Maynard is to be many friends, who ad- es of nice food which Opossum Ridge found drilling the young mired them and worked were sold to the highest has picnic in the way which they for their success. “Old bidders and a tidy little On Friday, Oct. 15, the should go and at Weston Kentucky” has long been sum of money was real- Opossum Ridge School we behold Miss Bertha noted for beautiful wom- ized which all will go for loaded into a new wagon Rankin doing a work en, but for once lost her the improvement of the and took plenty of dinner that well stand as did reputation and the prize school. and started to the pinna- “the house built on the went to Miss Scott from As a fitting climax to cle for a picnic. rock.” Cave In Rock. Therefore the entertainment, a With two trusty mules, The Teachers Associa- Miss Rankin received beautiful and delicious a competent driver and tion at Seminary Springs the handsome sum of cake was brought forth Old Glory floating over Very little is understood of the sacrifice of the body We have been talking This took approximately 30 the body, but it is sin that is about Jesus coming in the years. When most religious our true sickness. You can flesh. It is not written that people talk about Jesus’ suf- see this if you watch people He came in sinful flesh. It fering and death, they usu- who are angry, offended, is written “in the likeness ally think of the crucifixion anxious, etc. They are sick of sinful flesh.” Had Jesus of Calvary. But the suffer- and the only cure for them lived according to the flesh, ing and death that we have is to suffer in the flesh, and He would have had a sinful received and understand- die with Christ. flesh. However, God gave ing of here, is that which Him light and condemned we will also share in, if we sin in the flesh. Jesus was sonable (spiritual) service. obey Him. “Therefore since faithful in the new cove- Many people are busy Christ suffered in the flesh, nant, and sacrificed Him- serving God. They want arm yourselves also with self in an eternal Spirit. to do something for Him the same mind, for he who This was the new death that who did so much for them. has suffered in the flesh has destroyed the power of the They organize many things ceased from sin, that he no devil. It was in that human that are great in the eyes of longer should live the rest body that Jesus had His de- other people. Large congre- of his time in the flesh for velopment, His education gations and great revivals the lusts of men, but for the and it was there that He be- are to them proof that God will of God.” (1 Peter 4:1-2) came the forerunner for us, is with them and they are We see here that there who are to be “conformed servants of the Lord. Of- is reference to “the flesh,” to the image of His Son.” ten they really do sacrifice and people are not used to “Though He was a Son, yet a great deal. But if victory that. Yet, it was the flesh He learned obedience by over sin is not proclaimed, that was the veil and hin- the things which He suf- such events can only, at dered people from entering fered. And having been per- best, serve as a means to into the Holiest. fected, He became the au- an end and not the the ul- When sufferings come, thor of eternal salvation to timate itself. It is accepting sin in the flesh starts to pro- all who obey Him.” He first the part for the whole, and test. Then the person asks, had to learn to be obedient, the lesser for the greater. Be- “Why did this have to hap- and those who want to fol- cause very little, or nothing, pen? What is the reason for low Him on the new way, is understood of the sacri- all of this? Jesus didn’t ask also have to go through the fice of the body. such question, because He same process of learning to We read in Isaiah 53 understood to sacrifice His be obedient. what kind of tribulation own will. He “who Him- In Romans 12:1 we read, Jesus had to endure. “Yet it self bore our sin in His own “I beseech you therefore, pleased the Lord to bruise body on the tree, that we brethren, by the mercies Him: He has put Him to having sin, might live for of God, that you present grief.” The verses describe righteousness, by whose your bodies a living sacri- the battle Jesus waged in stripes we were healed.” fice, holy acceptable unto order to destroy the lusts (1 Peter 2:24). Many people God, which is your rea- and desires of the flesh. take this to mean healing of 8 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, November 14, 2019

Levi Piper (far left photo) snags a re- bound during a re- cent Crittenden County Middle School basketball game against Reid- land. Teammate Chase Conyer is in the background. At right, Lady Rcoket middle schooler Riley Smith battles for a loose ball in a game last week against Caldwell County. See scor- ing summaries from recent CCMS basketball action on main sports page.

Asked who he thought with recruits but Ken- guy that's driving that, if the way he carries him- summer as a time to get I admit I lie. It’s not edu- wouldWow, be a likely coach- couldtucky has such Stoops a family he's the straw thatreally stirs self,” Bilas go said. toextra Florida national publicity. cational.State? It costs ing target at Florida State feel that the coaches the drink, you might say, “He’s obviously a great “It’s not money. It’s not $250,000 to go to Spain, after the Seminoles fired check in a lot more,” hey, that's going to be a player. Like he’ll be a top- taking them out of Italy, Croatia, wherever Willie Taggart, ESPN col- Young said. “The coaches big thing for us especially five pick (in the 2020 school. Most of us are you want to go. lege football analyst Kirk a lot of times don’t even in November and Decem- NBA draft). He’s pro- practicing our teams in “Let’s go to two sites Herbstreit said an “obvi- talk about Kentucky foot- ber.” jected to be the No. 1 pick the summer, and then it and kids are sleeping on ous” choice would be ball. They ask about how Blue Ribbon College overall, but conserva- eliminates this European the bus. They get up, K e n t u c k y school is going, your fam- Basketball Yearbook edi- tively he’ll be a top-five stuff where people are ‘Can I just stay on the coach Mark ily, how practice went tor Chris Dortch, who pick, and he’s super going … you know, we’re bus?’ ‘Yeah, stay on the Stoops. and just a variety of also writes for NBA.com, skilled, and he can really all taking foreign tours bus.’ I mean, let’s just do He noted things.” isn’t surprised at what at his size do just about because it’s educational,” this stuff here.Why? how Stoops That goes along with Sestina has done based everything out there.” Calipari said with an ob- Everybody gets to play in had been a what Stoops had to say on what he did at Buck- However, the NCAA has vious twinge of sarcasm. August.” Larry successful de- Vaught about things that are im- nell against higher level now ruled Wiseman inel- “Did I say that? So I lied. fensive coordi- UK Sports Columnist portant to him as a head opponents last year. igible because current nator at Vaught’s coach. “He can post inside. He Memphis coach Penny Views Florida State “Certainly support, can shoot from 3. He can Hardaway helped provide before coming quality of life. You know, handle himself at this moving expenses for to Kentucky where he what you’re doing. level and has shown Wiseman’s family when has now taken UK to There’s things that are that,” Dortch said. “He he came to Memphis to three straight bowl important to me, that didn’t well in his play high school basket- games, including 2018 what people perceive is career until last season ball when Hardaway was when the Cats went 10-3 an easier or better job when he had what I the coach. A court in- with a Citrus Bowl win and things that we al- called a free agent year junction let Wiseman over Penn State. ways as coaches end up for him. He upped his ca- play again in Memphis’ Stoops tried to down- having great perspective reer rebounding from 2.5 second game but winning play the speculation last with my family of looking (per game) to 6.5. an eligibility appeal week. Recruiting coordi- at things and doing “I do a lot of stuff for against the NCAA is not nator Vince Marrow and what’s right for you and NBA.com profiling play- going to be an easy task Stoops spent hours on your family,” Stoops said. ers. All the scouts talk for Wiseman and Mem- the phone talking to play------about having a motor phis. ers verbally committed in Nate Sestina’s decision and work ethic, and Ses------UK’s 2020 recruiting to join Kentucky as a tina has both. That’s why Nothing against the class along with other graduate transfer from he can help.” Champions Classic but players the Cats are still Bucknell has turned out Dortch also said there Kentucky coach John recruiting. to be much more of a is one other obvious huge Calipari has an idea he Louisville Christian God-send than most re- upside with Sestina. thinks would be much Academy offensive line- alized at the time. He had “In the Cal era the con- better for college basket- man John Young is one a double-double in his sistent weakness has ball — playing exhibition of those 2020 commits Rupp Arena debut after been outside shooting,” games against good op- who has never budged in playing well in his first Dortch said. “Good ponents in August. his commitment to UK UK game in New York shooters do not care “You play Michigan and won’t now because against then No. 1 Michi- about the longer (3-point) State in an exhibition he’s convinced Stoops gan State. line this year. He’s one of game and it’d be televised will be at UK when he With both Nick those kids I think. and everyone in the gets there. Richards and EJ Mont- “But I just love how he country could play two “I wasn’t worried at all. gomery already missing gets good post position, games, three games, I was on the phone with games due to injuries, stays active, moves well, whatever it is, with four coach Stoops and he did Sestina’s inside play has can pass it a little bit and or five practice days. tell me he was not leav- been needed and yet his he is a smart kid, which Kind of like spring foot- ing,” Young said before best value may come also really works in his ball. And you do it in Au- UK's 17-13 loss to Ten- from the leadership he’s favor.” gust,” Calipari said. nessee last week. “I com- providing to younger ------“That is the best way to mitted to Kentucky and teammates. Remember when it promote – in a dead things are just like they “I think Nate's energy is seemed almost certain month – to promote col- were. I was not worried infectious with this that Kentucky coach lege basketball. And you when I first heard the ru- group. Have you seen a John Calipari would add do it late July, early Au- mors and I’m not worried group of young people James Wiseman to the gust when you have a now. that don't really know UK basketball roster? In- chance to really have “I know no matter what what to do,” Kentucky stead, Penny Hardaway people see your teams. I am committed to Ken- assistant coach Joel Jus- got the head coaching job You could have double- tucky. I trust coach tus said. “When you get at Memphis and per- headers, tripleheaders. Stoops and what he tells to this level, guys have to suaded Wiseman, who You can do whatever you me I believe. I think he talk. Transition defense. had played AAU for want.” stays at Kentucky and They have to be engaged Hardaway, to stay home This is not a new idea will be my coach at Ken- not only themselves, but in Memphis and join the from Calipari. He’s been tucky.” they have to be engaged Tigers. on the bandwagon for Young did say he had with their teammates. ESPN analyst Jay Bilas to use talked with other 2020 “And Nate is a guy believed that Wiseman, a commits about the that's a connector on the freshman, was ready to

Florida State speculation. floor because he talks. make a big impact on the “But once we heard He's a guy that is not college basketball season from Stoops himself (that only going to be in the and he had 28 points and he was not leaving UK) it right place himself but 14 rebounds in his colle- eased everyone’s mind,” he's going to make sure, giate debut. Young said. one, two, three other “Wiseman is a great MARION / CRITTENDEN COUNTY That seems to be the guys are in the right talent and a super young CRAYNE RANCH Convenient access to major and Breakfast w/rental property. case, too, with Michigan place every time down man. I was in Memphis a HOME...Open Floor plan in this roads to Paducah, Eddyville, lineman Justin Rogers, ACREAGE the floor. few weeks ago and got a ranch conveniently located just Princeton and Henderson. the highest rated commit “Now, what you hope is chance to speak with south of Marion, in Crayne KY. PRIVATE LOCATION...close to 11 ACRES...building lot in in UK's 2020 class. Many that you can find a group him, and I was blown Home has stainless appliances town, 3.5 acres 3 BR, 2 BA thought he might flip of guys that are con- away by the caliber of Grandview Est. Agent owned. including a gas stove. Large home. Central HTG/AC, metal after his early commit- nected. And if Nate's the young man that he is and HOUSE & 40 +/- ment to UK but Young master BR w/master bath & roof, 1350 SF, 3 car garage. SOLD ACRES...Beautiful 4 BR, 4 BA, said Rogers is “as solid as walk in closet. Large 24 foot CUSTOM BUILT Large open kitchen w/granite he can be” with Ken- above ground pool, single car HOME...on Golf Course & Cul countertops, all appliances attached garage, and detached de sac. home has private Mas- tucky. He likely will play included. Master BR in the carport. Storage shed in the ter Bedroom Suite on the main defense at Kentucky but basement w/walkout to patio & back yard with plenty of play level, w/2 large BR downstairs. could also play offense. pool area. 1 BR on the main “He is 100 percent room for the children. Gorgeous Custom Kitchen w/ floor w/2 other BR upstairs, committed,” Young said. BRICK COTTAGE HOME ON Granite counter tops & Break- “He's a monster, too. He's CORNER LOT...Two story Brick fast nook w/access to Screen enclosed sunroom, 2 car at- a different type of animal home on approx 1.8 acres, Porch overlooking the golf tached garage, 3 car detached on the football field. Off corner lot at entrance to Green- course & the fountain in the garage. ah the field he is a funny wood Heights subdivision, 2 car pond. Lots of storage down- COMMERCIAL guy. He likes to joke detached garage. Convenient stairs & a laundry room that has around but on the field, location to shopping, schools, additional storage & hanging UNIQUE BUSINESS OPPOR- he gets serious and the jobs. SALE PENDING room for all your laundry needs. TUNITY...right on Main St., lights come on like he is GREAT STARTER COLEMAN RD...3 BR, 2.5 BA have your business downstairs flipping a switch and HOME...This home recently ranch home on a lot & half. 1 and your residence up stairs. turning mean on the remodeled in past 6 years, car attached, 2 car detached. 4100 SF, 5 bedrooms field.” close to middle and high school LARGE HISTORIC Young also said it was and downtown court square. HOME...with possibilities of Bed not unusual for UK coaches to call him and Check our website for more info and our other commits. He talks +RPH´9LVXDOµ7RXUV##EHOWUHDOW\FRP to Stoops, Marrow, offen- -LP'H)UHLWDV-Sales Associate  - sive coordinator Eddie 5D\PRQG%HOW²2ZQHU3ULQFLSOH Gran or offensive line %URNHU$XFWLRQHHU  - coach John Schlarman almost every day. (&DUOLVOH670$5,21.< “I think a lot of schools 2)),&(  -)$;  - are in contact weekly THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, November 14, 2019 9 The Press Online Sports The Crittenden Press The-Press.com Twitter @CrittendenPress

BASKETBALL CCMS SUMMARIES GIRLS 8th - CCMS 26, Union 24 CCMS Scoring: Hannah Long 2, Perk-ulating excitement Riley Smith 20, Elliot Evans 2, Bristyn Rushing 2. Class A

7th - Union 26, CCMS 25, 2OT Football Playoffs CCMS Scoring: Elliot Evans 4, WEST SECTION Chloe Hunt 2, Bristyn Rushing 4, Russellville at Crittenden Co. Elle McDaniel 3, Andrea Federico Bethlehem at (Lou.) Holy Cross 5, Georgia Holeman 7. Eminence at KY Country Day Ludlow at Newport Catholic 8th-Caldwell 36, Crittenden 34 EAST SECTION CCMS Scoring: Riley Smith 21, Bishop Brossart at Nicholas Co. Jaelyn Tapp 2, Elliot Evans 5, An- Raceland at Paintvile drea Federico 4, Anna Boone 2. Hazard at Pikeville Lynn Camp at Williamsburg 7th-Caldwell 32, Crittenden 17 CCMS Scoring: Elliot Evans 2, Last Week’s Scores Chloe Hunt 3, Elle McDaniel 4, An- Playoffs First Round drea Federico 3, Georgia Holeman Crittenden 46, Caverna 0 5. Russellville 32, Fulton Co. 27 BOYS Holy Cross 49, Fort Knox 7 7th-Lyon 37, Crittenden 33 Bethlehem 48, Campbellsville 38 CCMS Scoring: Brady Belt 10, KY Country Day 50, Berea 0 Avery Thompson 2, Chase Conyer Eminence 34, Frankfort 14 7, Kaiden Travis 8, Tyree McLean Newport Catholic 52, Dayton 14 6. Ludlow 43, Bellevue 20 Nicholas Co. 46, Bracken Co. 0 8th-Lyon 61, Crittenden 42 Bishop Brossart 36, Paris 0 CCMS Scoring: Travis Champion Paintsville 67, Betsy Layne 0 17, Casey Cates 7, Micah Newcom Noah Perkins (85) – known as the Perk-uplator – and Dalton Wood (38) and Coleman Stone (55) converge on this Caverna ballcarrier during Friday’s Crittenden County victory in the opening Pikeville, bye 5, Tyler Belt 6, Levi Piper 1, Turner Hazard 36, Phelps 8 Sharp 2, Chase Conyer 4. round of the Class A playoffs at Rocket Stadium. The Rockets host Russellville this week for the First District Class A championship. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. The winner advances to the one of the Williamsburg 48, Harlan 8 state’s four regional title games. A new paring system will determine the third-round matchups. Lynn Camp 40, Pineville 34 Rockets turn sophomore QB loose to axe Caverna

kick) 6:52, 1st C-Caden McCalister 15 pass from Crider Crittenden hosts Russellville Friday (Perkins kick) 5:46, 1st C-Preston Morgeson 1 run (Perkins kick) with berth in Class A regional at stake 3:37, 1st STAFF REPORT It was the first four-passing- C-Morgeson 6 pass from Crider (Perkins No crystal ball needed to fig- TD performance by a Rocket kick) 1:36, 1st ure out how this one was going quarterback this season. C-Xander Tabor 3 run (kick failed) 7:53, to turn out, but it sure looked The maturation process may 2nd a smidgin different than most not be complete, but Crider C-Keifer Marshall 5 run (pass failed) :44, TRACTOR PULLING might have painted it. certainly gained a measure of 3rd There was never much personal trust, and further TEAM TOTALS Belt points champ doubt that seventh-ranked faith from his teammates, as Crittenden County would dis- First Downs: CCHS 12, Caverna 6 Jared Belt of Marion was recog- he helped vault the Rockets Penalties: CCHS 7-80, Caverna 9-90 pose of Caverna (1-10) quite into this week’s post-season nized last weekend as the sea- handily Friday in the opening Rushing: CCHS 19-136, Caverna 20-33 district title game against Rus- Passing: CCHS 15-24-1, 184 yds., Cav- son’s points champion in the round of the Class A playoffs, sellville. The Panthers held off erna 13-29-3, 89 yds. USA Pullers Association events. and indeed the Rockets (9-2) resilient Fulton County to win Total Yards: CCHS 320, Caverna 122 The tractor pullers had their an- did just that, beating the 32-27 on a touchdown in the Fumbles/Lost: CCHS 1-0, Caverna 4-3 nual awards banquet in Ten- Colonels 46-0. waning minutes of the other The manner in which it was nessee. Belt was the points opening-round game at Rus- INDIVIDUAL STASTICS fulfilled was through a distinc- sellville. The Rockets had to Rushing leader in the 10HF Class. tively measured scheme de- come from behind two weeks Crittenden: Tabor 5-63, Marshall 7-52, Eli signed to build a budding ago to beat Russellville 21-14 Moss 2-(-2), Kaleb Nesbitt 3-20, Morgeson quarterback’s confidence. in their regular-season meet- 1-1, Seth Guess 1-1. Caverna: Colton Rocket sophomore Luke Crider OUTDOORS Mission accomplished on ing, and the Panthers will Riley 7-24, Zyier Yates 13-9. that front, too. come back to Marion next Fri- is growing into the QB position Passing Hunting Seasons Sophomore quarterback day seeking revenge. quite well after less than a Crittenden: Crider 10-17-1, 166 yds., Seth Bow Deer Sept. 7 - Jan. 20 Luke Crider, a starter since he A new playoff system forces month at the controls. Guess 5-7-0, 18 yds. Caverna: Yates 13- took the controls at halftime teams to play within their own 29-3, 89 yds. Bow Turkey Sept. 7 - Jan. 20 and guided Crittenden to a Receiving district in the first two rounds caught 13. The Rocket defen- Crossbow Deer Sept. 21 - Jan. 20 comeback win three weeks of postseason. The third round Crittenden: Turley 3-87, Morgeson 4-29, Raccoon Oct. 1 - Feb. 29 previous at Fulton County, sive backs snagged three. McCalister 1-15, Tabor 1-24, Maddox Carl- – with a regional champi- Preston Turley picked off Gun Deer Nov. 9 - Nov. 24 was unleashed against Cav- onship at stake – will be son 1-11, Nesbitt 2-(-1), Trace Derrington one of those, and he also 1-10, Logan Bailey 1-8, Alex Marshall 1-1. Crossbow Turkey Nov. 9 - Dec. 31 erna. Third on the depth chart played by teams paired by a when the season opened, caught Crider’s first touch- Caverna: Harley Hoskins 5-36, Riley 3-12, Raccoon (trapping) Nov. 11 - Feb. 29 new RPI (Rating Percentage down pass. Caden McCalister Crider has nudged his way Index). #44 1-5, Gil Harper 2-10, #13 1-12, Drew also intercepted a pass on de- Rhodes 1-14. Squirrel Nov. 11 - Feb. 29 into the limelight and last Through his three and a half fense and caught a touchdown Defense Quail Nov. 11 - Feb. 10 week he spread those ripening games so far, Crider has been wings with an aerial assault pass from Crider. McCalister T.Guess ; Jones solo; Phillips solo; Rabbit Nov. 11 - Feb. 10 remarkably consistent and de- ranks ninth in the state’s Urbanowski solo, TFL: Easley 2 solos, Red/Gray Fox Nov. 11 - Feb. 29 on the Colonels’ secondary. pendable at QB. He has On the coldest night of the Class A in tackles, averaging sack; McCalister 3 solos, assist, fumble re- Beaver Nov. 11 - Feb. 29 thrown 49 passes, and 31 of almost 10 a game. Isaac Sarles covery, interception; N.Perkins solo, 2 as- football season, the Rockets them have been caught by his Dove Nov. 28 - Dec. 8 had the other interception. sists; Tabor solo, TFL, caused fumble; surprised Caverna and most of teammates. He has passed for Turley solo, interception; Winders 4 solos, Canada Goose Nov. 28 - Feb. 15 its faithful followers by turning Crittenden recovered three nine touchdowns and 419 Caverna fumbles. Those were assist, 3 sacks; Bailey 2 solos, fumble re- Duck Nov. 28 - Dec. 1 Crider loose to throw the yards. covery; Carlson 3 solos, TFL; Derrington 2 Rockets into the second round bottled up by Logan Bailey, Shotgun Turkey Dec. 7-13 Crittenden’s defense was its McCalister and Dalton Wood. solos, fumble recovery; Mundy 2 solos; of postseason. He passed for typical stingy self against Cav- Stone assist; Wood solo, 5 assists, fumble Duck Dec. 7 - Jan. 31 four touchdowns on 10-of-17 Braxton Winders had a couple erna, holding the Colonels to of sacks for the CCHS defense. recovery; Burnes solo; S.Guess 2 solos, Dove Dec. 21 - Jan. 12 efficiency and it could have just 33 yards on the ground sack; Holliman 2 solos, caused fumble; Im- Muzzleloader Deer Dec. 14 - Dec. 22 been much better. Blame it on and forcing six turnovers. The pastato 2 solos, 2 assists, sack; Morgeson Youth Waterfowl Feb. 1-2 numb hands amid the 20- Rockets have the fourth- SCORE BY QUARTERS solo; Nesbitt 3 solos, assist; R.Perkins 2 Coyote Year Round something-degree ice box, but ranked defense in all of Ken- Caverna 0 0 0 0 solos; Sarles solo, interception. five of his incomplete passes Crittenden Co. 34 6 6 0 Players of the Game Groundhog Year Round tucky’s Class A. were simply dropped by re- Caverna, too, went largely to (Chosen by coaching staff) ceivers. His only truly errant the air in its bid for an upset. SCORING PLAYS Defense Braxton Winders. Offense Luke balls were one he threw short Quarterback Zyier Yates put it C-Preston Turley 35 pass from Luke Crider Crider and Preston Turley. Linemen Ian Hunters get almost and another that was picked up 29 times and his receivers (kick failed) 11:20, 1st Ellington and Jagger Hayes. 900 deer first 3 days off by Caverna. C-Turley 4 pass from Crider (Noah Perkins Crittenden County’s deer har- vest through the first three days of rifle season was 865, bringing Course record is established its all-weapons, season-total to 1,469 as of Tuesday morning. STAFFin Lions REPORT disc golf tournament Livingston County rifle hunters Evansville. The first open disc golf Advanced 50+ - Keith bagged 414 in the first three tournament at the Holder (+31) of Evans- days of hunting. park’s new course is ville. being hailed a big suc- Intermediate Women - Deer Harvest Figures cess despite some really Jaima Cartwright (+40) cool temperatures Sat- of Evansville. Crittenden County urday. Recreational - Lance 2007...... 2,927 About 40 throwers Gregory (+6) of Calvert 2008...... 2,707 participated in the event City. more than half of them 2009...... 2,549 Novice - Rodney Travis traveling here from out 2010...... 2,952 (+29) of Marion. of state. The 36-hole Novice Women - 2011 ...... 2,829 event was hosted by the Christina Cinkovich 2012...... 3,010 Lions Club with pro- (+68) of Marion. 2013...... 3,033 ceeds benefitting its eye Juniors - Logan Mar- 2014...... 3,224 glasses program. tin (+13 for 9 holes) of 2015...... 3,359 Here are division win- Marion. 2016...... 3,081 ners: 2017...... 3,451 Advanced - Jonathan Adults played two 2018...... 3,302 Parker (-6) of Union City, rounds of 18 holes each. Crittenden County Middle School cheerleaders (front from left) are G’Anna Tenn., who set a course A total of $5,735 in FOLLOW THE PRESS ON TWITTER Sizemore and Hattie Hatfield, (second row) Aliyah Maraman, Rachel Mundy record with a 57. prizes and giveaways @CrittendenPress for Alerts, Updates and Destiny Reed, (back) Haylee Perrin, Piper Certain, Abbey Swinford, Keira Advanced Women - were presented to par- Chaney, Ari Smith, Marissa Stoltenburg and Kayleigh Weathers. 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Michael Travis and his future hunter, Shane Hunt, are pic- tured with an 11-pointer taken Tyler Boone bagged this nine- Jaxton Duncan took this Karlee Qualls, 6, har- opening afternoon. The Rob Stephens bagged this unique looking pointer on opening day of rifle buck last week with a vested this doe during bucked weighed 204 pounds buck that weighed 209 pounds field season. crossbow. opening weekend. field dressed. dressed and had 10 scoreable points.

ExpandedTeen crossbow working on season trifecta with puts early-rut Stone whitetail on big buck STAFF REPORT interest in crossbow hunting. A teenager’s dream of scoring a trifecta in It wasn’t long before three does showed 2019 took a monumental step forward on up, feeding near Stone’s hideout. The rut the last weekend before rifle season. was just getting started good so Fifteen-year-old Coleman he knew those females might at- New this year, hunters Stone scored his biggest buck tract some company. 15-under can use a ever, one that bordered on Boone Sure enough, minutes later out and Crockett stature. crossbow throughout archery season. stepped the big buck from a What’s interesting is that it thicket. The whitetail presented nearly didn’t happen, and when a shot at 35 yards and Stone squeezed the it did this Crittenden County teen made all trigger on his Barnett Droptine bow. The the right moves to make sure he finished bolt was right on target, sending the 10- Part 2 of what he hopes will be a three- pointer crashing off into the unknown. Ben Evans took this 10- stanza play. One of the toughest decisions a pointer that scored over Some of Stones neighbors had told him bowhunter makes is how long to wait before 150 on opening morning. about a big buck they’d been seeing. It’s pursuing a wounded animal. Once the shot something hunters hear all the time, but for is made excitement builds on top of adren- some reason this tale resonated with the aline and the urge to rush off toward a young hunter. He knew the clock would be blood trail can be overwhelming. ticking against him because deer rifle sea- “My heart was racing as I took the safety son was just a few days away. If there was off,” Stone said about the seconds before his a trophy whitetail on his hunting property, shot. chances are that it might not survive too The eagerness and anticipation grew even long with lead flying around. greater when the buck high-tailed it out of Stone’s father, Nick, said the boy had sight. made plans to attend a Murray State foot- Fighting back the temptation to go look ball game on Nov. 2. He knew that would be for his trophy right away, Stone pushed the one of the few days left between school and right button. He left the stand and went the his own football practices every weekday af- opposite direction, all the way home. Coleman Stone’s buck had a 24-inch spread. ternoon to give chase against the alleged big “He called and said, ‘Dad, I just smoked a buck. moose,” his father recalls, but still the deal So on that Saturday, seven days before wasn’t done. the G2s and G3s were all nine inches on the rifle season, Stone hurried home from After a sleepless night, Stone awoke be- 26-inch main beams. The long brow tines Murray, grabbed his crossbow and headed fore dawn the next morning and at first light were over five inches long and each had to the stand. began the quest. He found the bolt covered one-inch kickers. Trophies & Hunters A new regulation this year allows hunters in blood and picked up the trail from there. It had already been a magical hunting age 15 and under to hunt with a crossbow “The buck had run about 75 yards from and fishing season for the teen, but he’s Come in All Sizes during the entire archery season. The Ken- where I shot it,” he said. gunning for more. After catching a 10- tucky Department of Fish Wildlife Re- Grasping at the 24-inch wide set of pound bass in April and bagging a trophy Sarah Grau, 8, of Marion sources adopted the change last summer, antlers, he could see the mass that would buck in November, Stone says his sights are bagged her first deer on and added more opportunities for adults to help it reach a green-gross total of 155 on now on a banded goose or duck during the hunt with a crossbow, too. The state wildlife the B&C measuring system. The bases of upcoming waterfowl season to complete the opening day of the rifle 1 department hopes this move increases the 2 season. the symmetrical rack were 5 ⁄ inches and trifecta.

Acronyms Dos and Don’ts If you plan to hunt outside the state of Kentucky for cervids (white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, caribou, or alarming, moose) you must know the requirements of what you can bring back to this state. Hunters can now only bring back the following: n misleading Meat – bone in or deboned n Antlers n Antlers that are attached STAFF REPORT come very sensitive to to a clean skull plate n One of the most alarm- disease in deer.” A clean skull ing acronyms in the out- n In his role as a biologist Finished taxidermy product doorsman’s lexicon is for the Kentucky Depart- n The hide CWD. ment of Fish and Wildlife Those three letters Resources (KDFWR), Hunters shall not import a strike fear in hunters, Sharp and others con- many of whom do not cervid carcass or carcass duct an annual study on parts that have any part of the fully understand why. In about 40 deer from this fact, Chronic Wasting spinal column or head into county. To date, there Kentucky. These require- Disease or CWD is quite has never been a case of Provinces. is unknown, evidence contact and indirectly ments are put into place to often confused with CWD reported in this The disease is cur- suggests that CWD is through environmental help slow the movement of EHD, which is Epizootic area. rently present in six of transmitted through di- contamination from CWD into Kentucky. Hemorrhagic Disease. The KDFWR has devel- seven Kentucky-border- rect animal-to-animal feces, urine, saliva and EHD is a much more oped a CWD Response ing states – Missouri, common disease that af- Plan that will serve to Illinois, Ohio, West Vir- fects whitetail deer. Only guide the department ginia, Virginia and Ten- deer are vulnerable to the and hunters in strategi- nessee. $%62/87($8&7,21 EHD virus, which is cally managing CWD if Since 2002, KDFWR caused by a biting midge the disease were to be has tested more than fly. The disease is much found in Kentucky or 30,000 deer and elk for 6$785'$<1297+$7$0 more prevalent during within close proximity to CWD; all results have drought or very dry con- its borders. been negative. CWD has /2&$7,2186:0DULRQ.< ditions because the fly Additionally, the Ken- not been found in Ken- breeds in mud holes – tucky Fish and Wildlife tucky. 6HOOLQJ$%62/87(WKH5HDO(VWDWH*XQV$QWLTXHV&ROOHFWLEOHV which occurs more read- Commission has adopted CWD belongs to a 0RUHRI-DPHV0LFKDHO5XVKLQJ12%8<(5¶635(0,80 ily around drought- a set if “Best Manage- group of diseases called stricken ponds and ment Practices” for ad- Transmissible Spongi- 5($/(67$7( streams. dressing CWD’s threat. form Encephalopathies 6HOOLQJD%HGURRP%DWK9LQ\O6LGHG+RPHRQ1LFH “There is an EHD out- CWD is a fatal, neuro- (TSE), which includes $FUH/RW/39HQWOHVV (OHFWULF+HDW:LQGRZ8QLWVDQG break every year in Ken- logical disease of white- scrapie in sheep and 3DYHG'ULYH*DO/37DQN IXOO VHOOVZLWK tucky,” said local private tailed deer, mule deer, goats, bovine spongiform SURSHUW\*UHDW,QYHVWPHQW3URSHUW\2SSRUWXQLW\6WDUWHU lands biologist Philip elk, caribou and moose. encephalopathy (com- +RPHRU3OHQW\RIURRPWREXLOG&DOO  RU Sharp. The disease was first rec- monly known as "mad /LVD:LOVRQ  IRUVKRZLQJ Sharp is on the front- ognized as a “wasting cow” disease) in cattle, line when it comes to syndrome” in mule deer and Creutzfeldt-Jakob identifying and tracking in a research facility in disease in humans. It is wildlife diseases. He gets northern Colorado in suspected that the agent calls quite often with re- 1967 and has since responsible for causing gard to carcasses found spread to free-ranging TSEs is an abnormal on farms or emaciated and captive populations protein called a prion. deer that appear on in 26 U.S. states and Although the exact hunters’ trail cameras. three Canadian method of transmission Sharp says it’s impor- tant to separate EHD from CWD, but he un- )25&203/(7(/,67,1*$1'3,&785(69,6,7 derstands how it could ZZZEXQFKEURWKHUVDXFWLRQHHUVFRP easily be confused con- sidering both affect whitetail deer and both 67(9(1-%81&+$XFWLRQHHU are most commonly iden- 32%R[ tified by a three-letter %81&+%527+(56 :LQJR.< acronym. $8&7,21((56 5($/7< “We have had a scat- % ³%HWWHU$XFWLRQVDUH6WHYHQ-%XQFK$XFWLRQV´ 71/,& tered, light outbreak of % -RH%XQFK$XFWLRQHHU/LVD:LOVRQ5(%URNHU EHD in Crittenden %% 3KRQH   (PDLO/'%XQFK#DROFRP County,” Sharp said. “I &HOO  ± )D[   know people have be- :HEVLWHEXQFKEURWKHUVDXFWLRQHHUVFRP THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, November 14, 2019 11 The Press Online Classifieds The Crittenden Press CrittendenPress.Blogspot.com yard sales ion, Ky. 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Marion Main Street, Inc., was recognized by the Chamber of Commerce recently with the group’s Ed Jones Busi- ness/Organization of the Month. Chamber leaders say Marion Main Street was singled out because of its efforts in bringing the Traveling Kentucky Vietnam War Memorial Wall to town earlier this fall. Pictured are (from left) Perry Newcom, county judge-executive; Susan Alexander, Main Street representative; Amy Samuels, Chamber executive director; Michael Parshal, Chamber director; Mickey Alexander, Ed Jones agent; Emily Shelby, Main Street representative; Heather Engler; Madison Qualls, Chamber director; Elizabeth Floyd, Chamber president; Elliot West, Chamber director; Heather Engler, Chamber member; Dee Heimgartner, Chamber director; and Char- lie Day, Chamber member.

Letter to theThe students,Editor from the elemen- tary school through the high School Veterans Day school, had been well prepared by the faculty to lead a wonderful event was best ever program. The music program was To the Editor: performed as well as any profes- We would like to take this op- sionally orchestrated event we had

Three blighted homes POLICE portunity to thank our Crittenden ever attended. The video program County School System adminis- enhanced the overall experience trators, faculty, staff, students, by providing both panoramic and are target of demolition maintenance and transportation close-up views of the entire pro- departments for the well-planned gram for all attendees to enjoy. STAFF REPORT OCTOBER enforcement to remove and executed recognition service This was the best Veterans Day Two more blighted the structures and clean City of Marion PD honoring our veterans on Nov. 11. program we have attended at the homes in Marion are up the lots. From the moment attendees en- school. In closing, we commend scheduled for the wreck- Jeremy Whited of J and tered the school property until the all involved and thank you for a ing ball, so to speak. Activity Report J Excavating in Fredonia time they left, there were greetings fantastic job well done! Unoccupied, aban- was the low bidder for of gratitude and thanks for each Perry and Tina Newcom doned homes at 120 Miles driven/patrolled – 2,976 cleaning up the two prop- veteran’s service. Marion, Ky. Shady Lane and 421 erties. Criminal Investigations – 11 South Walker Street have Recently, a home that Domestics – 11 been or will be razed by sat behind the Imogene Felony Arrests – 1 order of the city. The Stout Market on Main Misd. Arrests – 5 teardowns are part of the was torn down by Marion Non-Criminal Arrests – 8 The Crittenden Press city's efforts led by Code Tourism Commission to DUI Arrests – 0 USPS 138-260 Enforcement Officer Terri make way for a parking Criminal Summons – 2 Hart to clean up un- 125 E. Bellville St. | P.O. Box 191 | Marion, KY 42064 lot. Also in the process of Traffic Citations – 39 sightly Marion proper- 270.965.3191 | www.the-press.com being razed is a home on Traffic Warnings – 13 ties. West Bellville Street. It Publisher Chris Evans - Adveristing Director Allison Evans Other Citations – 16 Hart said signs of was dilapidated when Graphics Alaina Barnes squatters had been Gary Baulos acquired the Parking Tickets – 0 The Crittenden Press (USPS 138-260) is published weekly by The Crittenden Press Inc., P.O. Box 191, 125 found in at least one of property, and he has Traffic Accidents – 10 E. Bellville St., Marion, KY 42064. Periodicals postage paid at Marion, KY and at additional mailing offices. the homes. She is using agreed to tear down the Security Checks/Alarms – 58 Subscriptions $32 to $55 per year. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Crittenden Press, P.O. money budgeted by Mar- structure. Calls for Service/Complaints - 223 Box 191, Marion, KY 42064. ion City Council for code Copyright 2019