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©MMVII 75 CENTS Printed in Marion, Ky., on recycled paper and soy ink THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2007 An home-owned newspaper since 1879 USPS 138-260 • MARION, KY 42064 VOLUME 128, NUMBER 18 - 20 PAGES Rural burglaries take strange twist STAFF REPORT in the Mexico community. Later, Troy Investigators believe that all or Three more burglaries have been Lynn, the owner of a vehicle at the Hindsight most of the cases are related, and reported in rural Crittenden County, residence, reported that a mirror had In September, they're tracking down a variety of and this time the culprits are getting been removed and stolen from his New York police leads. While copper wire and fuel more bizarre. They're stealing side- vehicle. busted an auto have been the primary target in most view mirrors off cars. Oddly, another mirror was stolen glass shop owner in connection with the of the thefts, Sheriff Agent said that a Crittenden County Sheriff Wayne off of a vehicle in the Sheridan com- theft of sideview mirrors from Shea variety of other items have also been Agent says his department now has munity a few days earlier. That bur- Stadium and U.S. Open parking lots. reported stolen. Most of the burglar- more than 20 open burglary cases, glary occurred at the Bobby Ray res- More than 900 mirrors were recovered. ies have been during the middle of and he thinks the latest three are idence. The thieves also got a the night from unattended barns or Clocks ‘fall’ back related to theh others. tachometer and radio out of the car. A home in the Sheridan communi- tool sheds. one hour Sunday One woman got a look at the bur- Agent said that the burglars were ty was also burglarized. The house Anyone with information should glars last Wednesday as she was probably going to take more at the was unoccupied, but owner Bobby call the sheriff's department at 965- You canʼt stop time, but you returning home from church. Two Mexico residence but were frightened Brown told the sheriff that a rifle was 3400 days or Tipline 24 hours a day can turn it back at 2 a.m., men were leaving a shed on Mill Road off. taken on Oct. 22. at 965-3000. Sunday when daylight-saving time ends and standard time begins. If it seems later than usual, it is. The federal Energy Policy Act of 2005 established a longer “summer time” period Strange love: Womanless bliss beginning in 2007. The act added a month to summer time by starting three weeks earlier No staph and ending one week later, the first change in daylight-saving since 1986. Now used around the world in as many as 70 nations, the time change was concerns first used as an energy-saving method during World War I. Women hosting voting day lunch here... yet The annual Woman's Club of By DARYL K. TABOR Marion Election Day Lunch will MANAGING EDITOR be served from 11 a.m., to 2 A potentially deadly, antibiotic-resistant staph p.m., Tuesday at the club build- infection that has closed three Kentucky school ing on Carlisle Street. Tickets districts and claimed the lives of two students in are available from any club New York City and Virginia has Crittenden school member or at the door until officials on alert, though no cases of the “super- food runs out. Members are bug” have been reported here yet. asked to have food at the club “I have not been made aware of any MRSA by 10 a.m., election day. cases here and will rely upon our health nurses and administrative staff to keep me in the loop should we have a problem locally,” Election results Superintendent John Belt said Monday. posted online While Belt said MRSA, or While The Crittenden Press methicillin-resistant will not be posting Tuesdayʼs Staphylococcus aureus, has been election results on our Web site reported in neighboring districts, due to a lack of local races, the one local health expert said there Kentucky Secretary of Stateʼs is absolutely no sign of an epidem- site will have results posted live ic locally. Tuesday night. Results can be Gay Porter at Crittenden Health Belt found at elect.ky.gov/results. Systems said through 10 months of 2007, 36 cases or MRSA have been treated at PHOTO BY DARYL K. TABOR the hospital, right on pace for last year’s total of Gubernatorial Crowding the basement of Fohs Hall Tuesday evening, players and behind-the-scenes 44. crew for tonightʼs (Thursday) production of “The Womanless Wedding” make their final “There’s no outbreak or increase in the number candidate Q&A preparations for a full dress rehearsal. Meantime, the blushing bride, Joe Myers as Tiny of cases,” Porter said. While Democratic candidate Oats, goes over preparations upstairs at Fohs Hall with the flamboyant wedding planner. However, at least one Crittenden County stu- Steve Beshear did not respond dent has recently been treated this year for a to the Kentucky Candidate Judy Winn (shown at center) and Ethel Tucker are this yearʼs co-directors for the 7:30 p.m., event at Fohs Hall. Attorney and producer Alan Stout (near right) will also double as staph infection, according to an e-mail to The Information Survey found in this Press from a relative, but it does not appear to weekʼs issue of The Crittenden a player in the hilarious comedy. Admission is $10 and proceeds go to repair the auditori- have been the “superbug” concerning health offi- Press, a Q&A with Gov. Ernie um roof of the historic building. Oatsʼ wedding announcement can be found on Page 1B. cials across the nation. Fletcher, as well as AP cover- Of the total cases of staph infection Porter has age of the race, may just tracked so far this year, fewer than 10 have been help you decide your vote for next Tuesday. 10B diagnosed in children under 18. “Staph is normally found on the skin of the human body,” Porter said. Low turnout expected Fact is, the bacteria live on the skin of 20 to 30 Local meetings percent of healthy people without the person even UPCOMING knowing. It becomes a problem when it enters the • The Chamber of Commerce bloodstream, usually through a cut or abrasion of Board of Directors will meet at for statewide election some sort. 7 a.m., Nov. 6 at the Welcome “It’s very dangerous when it gets in the blood- FROM STAFF AND AP REPORTS Farmer – are firmly entrenched in Center. stream,” Porter cautioned. • Crittenden Fiscal Court will With no local races on the ballot Frankfort. and a lackluster race for the gover- Should Fletcher reverse his “There was a news item on the KSBA Web page meet at 9 a.m.,, Nov. 6 to dis- this morning about the prevalence of this bacteria cuss the budget. nor’s mansion, election enthusiasts deficit and win another term, other among our society,” Belt said of the Kentucky are anticipating a low turnout for GOP candidates could benefit. School Board Association’s Web site. “It can be a Tuesday’s general election. Meanwhile, a victory for Beshear serious problem if not treated.” “It’s an off election year and might boost Democrats seeking one Staph infection typically manifests itself as an Rain there’s a big gap in the of the handful of statewide Statewide races abscess or pus-filled surface infection. Once gauge polls,” political pundit and offices that will be decided. prominent local Republican “If you've got a truly con- See MRSA/page 10A Reported by UK Gordon Guess noted of the tested race and a legitimate on Nov. 6 ballot Agriculture Weather Service as gubernatorial race. “That, candidate and the coattails Elections for all of Kentuckyʼs of Wednesday at Paducah. generally, spells a low are long, it could affect (can- statewide constitutional offices 7 days 30 days 2007 turnout.” didates),” outgoing Attorney will be held Tuesday, with polls The county’s top election General Greg Stumbo, a open from 6 a.m., to 6 p.m., 66 82 92 official, County Clerk Democrat, said. across the state. Voters unable Peabody to Carolyn Byford, fears a poor Candidates for less-pub- to make it to the polls next 0 5 33 week can vote absentee at the showing at the polls, too, licized statewide offices tend ”below average:”” 6.29” Guess county clerkʼs office in the though she stopped short of to rely on name identifica- courthouse during regular busi- put $3 billion a predicted number. Guess thinks tion, Stumbo said. So, if a guber- ness hours through Monday. turnout will be about 40 percent natorial candidate in one party can The clerksʼ office now closes at Forecast across the commonwealth. post a huge margin, that could Reported by the National 11:30 a.m., Saturday. plant nearby Gov. Ernie Fletcher and chal- transcend to other candidates in Weather Service. For answers to questions lenger Steve Beshear have the most the same party, Stumbo said. about your polling location or FROM STAFF AND AP REPORTS Thursday Friday high-profile race on Kentucky’s bal- Kentucky allows voters to cast a absentee voting, call the clerkʼs The world’s largest private coal company is lot, and their fortunes on election straight-ticket ballot. So, with a office at 965-3403. coming to coal-rich western Kentucky. Right now, it’s just a matter of which of our neighbors day could have ramifications for single move a voter can vote for all Governor other candidates running for candidates running under one will be landing a $3 billion coal 10% R - Ernie Fletcher/Rudolph* statewide office. political party. If straight-ticket vot- conversion plant that would cre- D - Steve Beshear/Mongiardo a Kentucky newspaper polls have ers turn out in large number ate 1,200 construction jobs and bPartly sunny Sunny 500 permanent jobs, many of 62/34 62/34 shown Fletcher trailing Beshear by because of the governor's race, that Attorney General 15 to 20 percentage points. Some could hurt other candidates. R - Stan Lee them highly-skilled, highly-edu- believe such a substantial margin Guess wouldn’t offer a predic- D - Jack Conway cated positions. Visit us online 24-7 at “Buddy, there’s a great oppor- could have a trickle-down effect on tion on statewide results, but Secretary of State www.The-Press.com other Republicans. believes the governor will win tunity,” state Sen. Dorsey Ridley R - Trey Grayson* For breaking news, local news “We feel very confident that Crittenden County. said this summer, before a special and sports updated as it occurs D - Bruce Hendrickson Steve Beshear and Daniel “Fletcher probably will get Crit- session was called by Gov. Ernie Fletcher to pass tax incentives to E-mail us your news tips Mongiardo will win and could win tenden County,” he said. “We’ve got State Auditor Ridley lure Peabody. Three of the coun- [email protected] by a healthy margin,” state a Republican courthouse.” R - Linda Greenwell ties listed as potential sites for the new plant lie Democratic Party chairman All but one of the elected court- D - Crit Luallen* in Ridley’s district. We accept Jonathan Miller said. “And, if that's house offices is filled by s r r TM State Treasurer Peabody Energy and ConocoPhillips settled on the case, that will certainly help the Republicans. R - Melinda Wheeler western Kentucky as the location for the facility The rest of the ticket.” But if there is one thing to D - Todd Hollenbach that would convert coal into a cleaner-burning Crittenden Press Fletcher’s job maybe in jeopardy, remember in the realm of politics, synthetic natural gas. The search for a specific but Guess believes the remaining never expect the expected, Guess Ag Commissioner R - Richie Farmer* location has been narrowed to bordering Union Republican incumbents – Secretary warned. or Webster counties, or nearby Henderson, of State Trey Grayson and “There’ll be a couple of surpris- D - David L. Williams Agriculture Commissioner Richie es.” *Incumbent See COAL/page 10A THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, November 1, 2007 3A HOMESTEAD AUCTION REALTY Sunday wreck injures 3 308 N. MAIN ST., MARION, KY 42064 DIANA HERRIN - PRINCIPAL BROKER • 270-704-1027 Woman flown DARRIN TABOR - BROKER • 270-704-0041 to Nashville MELISSA TABOR - SALES ASSOCIATE • 270-853-9208 for treatment 270-965-9999 STAFF REPORT SEE PICTURES AND DETAILED LISTING AT A Marion woman was www.homesteadauctionrealty.com severely injured Sunday and two Princeton residents were OR THE “HOMESTEADER” MAGAZINE taken to the hospital follow- JUST LISTED-JUST SOLD - 3 BR, 2 BA LOCATED ON 1 ACRE OUT IN ing a two-vehicle accident at THE COUNTRY. $44,000.00. FM NEWLY REDONE - 4 BR, 2 BA MOBILE HOME IN TOWN. CH&A. OWNER- the intersection of Ky. 70 AGENT. $54,900.00. DT and U.S. 641 at Mott City. LANDLORDS LOOK - INVESTMENT PROPERTY OR JUST STARTING The wreck happened shortly OUT - 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH MOBLE HOME. MOBILE HOME ONLY. $8,750.00. KT after noon. IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES - MUST BE MOVED, 2/3 BR, 1.5 BA Audrey Labuda, 72, had HOME. AMISH BUILT. AB just left Mexico Baptist FIXXER UPPER - 4 BR, 2 BA, LARGE LOT IN WAVERLY. PRICE REDUCED FROM $28,000.00 TO $19,900.00. FM Church where she is a mem- CONVENIENT LOCATION - 2 BR, 1 BA HOME WITH NEW ROOF, CH&A, ber of the choir. About a mile PORCH AND SOME WINDOWS, CLOSE TO TOWN! PRICE REDUCED from the church, she appar- $42,500.00 - $39,900.00. MR HISTORIC HOME - LISTED ON THE KY REGISTRY OF HISTORIC ently pulled out of Ky. 70 PLACES. BUILT IN THE 1860S. HAS 6 FIREPLACES AND 5 BR. NEW IN and onto U.S. 641 into the 2003; WINDOWS, HEAT AND AIR, ROOF, SHEETROCK, AND INSULA- path of a Ford F-250 pickup TION. $139,900.00. 20545 MARION RD., FREDONIA, KY. TM BEAUTIFUL BUILDING LOT - LARGE LOT, MINUTES FROM TOWN, ALL truck pulling a stock trailer UTILITIES AVAILABLE. $6,850.00. CS that had just been emptied SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME - 3 OR 4 BR, 2 BA HOME, STOVE & REFRIG- of cattle. ERATOR, FENCED BACK YARD, CLOSE TO TOWN. PRICE REDUCED $38,500.00 TO $34,000.00. MR The truck was driven by JUST LIKE NEW! - 3 ACRES WITH 3 BR, 2 BA MODULAR HOME. ALL Lawrence Oliver, 49, of APPLIANCES STAY. 132 HILLVIEW ROAD, PROVIDENCE, KY. PHOTO BY DARYL K. TABOR Princeton. His wife, Melissa, $65,000.00. PD JUST BEAUTIFUL! - 4 BR, 3.5 BA HOME ON ALMOST 2 ACRES, WELL was a passenger in the pick- A two-vehicle accident on U.S. KEPT BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED, FANTASTIC PATIO AND LAWN. up. A dog also riding in the 641 Sunday left a Marion MUST SEE THIS! 110 AUTUMN LANE, MARION. $329,000.00. SR truck appeared to have not CONVENIENT LOCATION - 3BR, 1 BA HOME IN TOWN, NEWLY REMOD- woman and a Princeton couple ELED AND WAITING FOR YOU! $49,900.00. JH been injured. injured after they slammed into FOR YOUR FAMILY - 3BR, 1 BA BRICK HOME. VERY SPACIOUS, CAR- Labuda, an employee at one another in front of Cole PET/WOOD FLOORS AND TRIM. KNOTTY PINE KITCHEN W/LOTS OF Family Practice Clinic, was CABINETS. $65,900.00. BY Lumber Company in Mott City. COUNTRY MANOR IN THE CITY - 3/4 BR, 2 BA, NEWLY REMODELED taken by PHI Air Ambulance The driverʼs door and roof of KITCHEN, STAINED GLASS WINDOWS, HARDWOOD FLOORS. from a nearby field to Audrey Labudaʼs Kia sedan had $129,000.00. DM Vanderbilt Medical Center in to be removed to get her out for LOTS OF EXTRAS! - 2 BR, 1 BA, HOUSE WITH EXTRA WORKSHOP WIRED FOR ELECTRIC. PRICE REDUCED AGAIN!! $48,500.00. CF Nashville. She suffered mul- treatment, while a Ford pickup RIGHT IN TOWN! - 3 BR, 1 BA HOME WITH BASEMENT. $29,900.00 RD tiple broken bones and head pulling a stock trailer came to ON THE EDGE OF TOWN - 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, 2 CAR DET. GARAGE, and neck injuries. The rest against the lumber compa- GREAT LOCATION. RO PRICE REDUCED!!! MOTIVATED SELLER!! SHOW PLACE - BEAUTI- Crittenden County Rescue nyʼs building. A driver and pas- FUL 4 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH HOME - LOTS OF CHARACTER, WELL Squad had to extricate her senger in the truck were taken MAINTAINED, FENCED LANDSCAPED LOT WITH CUSTOM BUILT from the silver Kia sedan she to Crittenden Hospital for treat- GAZEEBO, SCREENED PORCH, 2.5 CAR GARAGE. GREAT LOCATION. ment, while Labuda, of Marion $169,000.00. DW was driving. PERFECT FOR YOUR DOUBLEWIDE - LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 WILL SELL IN Several of Labuda’s fellow was airlifted (right) to Vanderbilt ANY COMBINATION, COUNTY WATER & ELECTRIC AVAILABLE. RM Medical Center. PRICE REDUCED! POTENTIAL! POTENTIAL! POTENTIAL! - NICE churchgoers were on hand LARGE LOT IN ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOOD, KITCHEN, 2 CAR as emergency workers at the on Tuesday, but a rescue ambulance to Crittenden said he had not completed GARAGE COULD BE CONVERTED TO APARTMENT! PRICE REDUCED scene, offering assistance worker at the scene said the Hospital with unknown the accident report as of $42,500.00. MOTIVATED SELLER. MH WHAT A VIEW - BRIARWOOD SUBDIVISION-GREAT LOT. KJ while still dressed in their woman was listed in stable injuries, but they did not Tuesday and had not deter- church clothes. condition as of Tuesday appear to be life-threatening. mined the cause of the COMMERCIAL Vanderbilt would not Deputy Billy Woolsey, who wreck. 4-PLEX - NEWLY REMODELED, SEPARATE HEAT, AIR AND ELECTRIC evening. METERS FOR EACH APARTMENT, OR COULD EASILY BE MADE INTO release Labuda’s condition The Olivers were taken by investigated at the scene, LARGE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE. $89,900.00. PY PERFECT FOR BUSINESS - 3 LOTS ON MAIN STREET $19,900.00. JH BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY - COMMERCIAL BUILDING HEAT & AIR CONDITIONED, COUNTY WATER & SEPTIC. $39,900.00. DP ATTENTION LANDLORDS! - GREAT RENTAL OR LIVE IN 1 AND RENT 2 (WITH A LITTLE WORK). MOBILE AND 2-1 BEDROOM COTTAGES! Little EDC gives health $45,000.00. RM RENT 1 BR APARTMENT LOACATED IN TOWN - CALL FOR MORE DETAILS recalls department home GOING!! STAFF REPORT dozen or more people. JUST LISTED: 8+- AC - WITH 1 BR, 2 BA HOME. ATT. 3 CAR GARAGE Local plans to build a new There is currently no EASILY CONVERTED TO LIVING SPACE, WOULD ALSO MAKE EXCEL- Wagoner LENT HUNTING CABIN. $48,900.00. LP Crittenden County Health timetable for the start of Department have received a construction; however, the GONE!! land grant of sorts. IMMACULATE AND MOVE-IN READY - 3BR, 2BA HOME. CH&A, SPA- years local health board is ready to CIOUS ROOMS AND BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING! $89,500.00. JC The Crittenden County hire an architect to design GOTTA SEE THIS ONE - 3 BR, 2 BA 2002 MODULAR HOME ON 3/4 OF By DARYL K. TABOR Economic Development the new building. AN ACRE. PRICED TO SELL AT $49,900.00. OR CHARMING AND SECLUDED - 4 BR, 3 BA SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME. 2 MANAGING EDITOR Corporation (CCEDC) has The CCEDC also elected Two days after the death of CAR DETACHED GARAGE. JW agreed to give the Crittenden officers during its meeting country music legend Porter County Health Board a place last week. The officers for Wagoner, Crayne’s “Little” for the proposed $1 million fiscal year 2007-08 will be GOING - GOING - GONE!!! Jack Little recalled the man health department. Gareth Hardin, chairman; known for his rhinestone LET US CONDUCT YOUR AUCTION! The CCEDC voted last Ricky Brown, vice chairman; suits as a decent man and Billy Stone - Auctioneer SUBMITTED PHOTO week to deed about three and Dr. Johnny Newcom, good employer. Jack Little (right) of Crayne is 270-952-2940 acres of property between treasurer. CP “He was a real nice guy... a pictured in May with country the Marion Ed-Tech Center good boss,” Little, 73, said of music legend Porter Wagoner, and Safetran to the county. for whose band Little played the man who gave him a job The county will then use the with his band in 1959. “He’d for 14 years. Wagoner, 80, died Sunday in Nashville. property as its contribution do anything for you.” to the project, thereby fulfill- Join Our 2008 Christmas Club Wagoner, 80, died Sunday Broad Street in Nashville, ing its requirement for the in Nashville of lung cancer. friend Pete Drake asked him if matching grant funds that Little played with he could fill in on a three-day will be used to pay for a large and Make It Merry & Bright! Wagoner’s house band, The road trip with Wagoner. After portion of the project. Wagonmasters, on the leg- only the second show, The new health depart- end’s long-running “The Wagoner gave Little a perma- ment will offer various new Porter Wagoner Show.” He nent job. services and will employ a also toured with the band, “It was all an experience,” first on fiddle and finally on the 1951 Crittenden County drums, logging some 130,000 High School graduate miles per year. With the band, recalled. Little, playing music since Wagoner was known for a childhood, saw the 48 con- string of country hits in the tiguous states, all Canadian '60s, perennial appearances provinces and Germany. at the Grand Ole Opry in his “It’s all I’ve ever done,” he trademark rhinestone suits, said Tuesday. In fact, he has and for launching the career a gig this weekend. of Dolly Parton. Little last saw Wagoner in The Missouri-born May, when the Grand Ole Wagoner signed with RCA Opry hosted a 50th anniver- Records in 1955 and joined sary celebration for Wagoner the Opry in 1957, “the great- and his bandmates. The est place in the world to have Crittenden County native a career in country music,” he spent 14 years with Wagoner said in 1997. His showman- before striking out on his own ship, suits and pompadoured in 1973, playing the regional hair made him famous. OUR 2008 Executive Inn circuit. (Editor’s note: The He joined Wagoner at 17 Associated Press contributed CHRISTMAS CLUB To Get Your Check, when over a cup of coffee on to this story.) Check The Convenient Club Plans Christmas Club Join • $5, $10, $20 WEEKLY Coupon Booklets 210 S. Main St. PAYMENT $ $ $ one of 5 10 20 • Earn 0.75% APY Interest On Your Marion, KY 42064 these Christmas Club Account. 965-0089 AMOUNT plans • Added Bonus of 0.10% APY (total OF CLUB $ $ $ Toll Free: 888-965-0089 250 500 1000 now! of 0.85% APY) if automatically deducted each week out of 24 Hour Emergency Service and deposited in Oct. 2008 into a Peoples Bank Checking account. *Annual percentage yield

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build plants in the state to casters, said the average vices to accommodate the COAL transform coal, grain and salary for the jobs created influx of labor. Much of the YOU CAN BE READY Continued from Page 1A other products into cleaner- would be substantial. expanded regional tax base burning alternative fuels. “They will be high-paying would go to address an TO RETIRE OR NOT. READY IS BETTER. Muhlenberg or Ohio counties. Construction of the plant jobs,” he said, adding that the increased burden for schools, St. Louis-based Peabody alone would generate a pro- average income could be roads and other government To see why it makes sense to get Energy executive Rick Bowen jected $229 million in revenue $54,000 as a conservative services, no matter the loca- ready for retirement now, call me said Monday the project would for the area. Permanent jobs estimate. Many of those jobs tion of the plant, Mathis propel Kentucky to “the would be either onsite or in will be in engineering. explained. today. nation's leading edge” in coal mines. Greg Harkenrider “The new money injected “Most communities would Mickey Alexander developing alternative fuels. told The Press in August that into the economy would have welcome $60,000 jobs,” he 123 East Bellville St. The plant would consume mil- such a plant could create a tremendous impact,” Gilbert reasoned. “It’s something we Marion, KY 42064 lions of tons of coal and create 4,050 dynamic jobs. That L. Mathis, professor of eco- don’t have a lot of (in western (270) 965-0944 hundreds of jobs, but first would include construction, nomics at Murray State Kentucky).” www.edwardjones.com must undergo a $60 million facility and mining workers University, told The Press If located in Webster or Member SIPC feasibility study, he said. and “ripple effect” jobs created before Peabody’s announce- Union counties, the professor Bowen's announcement by an increased need for ser- ment. said Crittenden County would comes on the heels of this vices. But, there are drawbacks, most likely benefit as a bed- summer’s legislation providing Harkenrider, one of the such as pollution concerns room community from the incentives to companies that state’s chief economic fore- and a need for expanded ser- new housing needed to accommodate workers. If the project moves ahead, the plant would become oper- Jones’ 88 Dip ational in about 2012, Bowen Greenwell said. It would transform 2.5 million tons of Kentucky coal is turning back time visits Marion into 50 billion to 70 billion Linda Greenwell, Republican can- cubic feet of natural gas each starting November 3 didate for state auditor in year, he said. Tuesdayʼs general election, visit- The product would compete by offering... ed Marion last Wednesday on a in the marketplace with other campaign stop to the area. At left, natural gas supplies. Greenwell visits with Crittenden Bowen said the project County Judge-Executive Fred would benefit the environment CCUURRBB SSEERRVVIICCEE Brown about Murray State by applying ConocoPhillips University educational opportun- technology to cut out more More convenient than a drive-tru! ties. Greenwell will face than 90 percent of carbon Democratic incumbent Crit dioxide emissions. Scientists Hereʼs all you have to do. Luallen in the election. Greenwell say that CO2 is a major con- came within a percentage point of • Cruise on in & stay in the comfort of you car beating Luallen. Greenwell, Gov. tributor to climate change. • Turn on your lights The announcement came Ernie Fletcher and other GOP • Weʼll be right out without a doubt candidates will be in town today just eight days before (Thursday) to visit with voters. Kentucky voters go to the polls READY TO SERVE YOU They will appear at 5 p.m., at the on Tuesday to choose either high school multi-purpose room. Fletcher or Democratic chal- 113 Sturgis Rd. • Marion, KY lenger Steve Beshear to be their governor for the next 270-965-4538 four years. Curb service available 4 p.m. to Closing those cases could not be KSBA’s Web site as early as (Editor’s note: Managing Monday - Friday and all day on Saturday traced back to a hospital or Friday. MRSA Editor Daryl K. Tabor con- Delivery available daily from 5 p.m. to closing Continued from Page 1A other health care facility, so The best preventative mea- tributed to this story.) contracting an infection is sure? detected it is treated with rare outside of those opera- “Good basic hygiene,” antibiotics that kill the bacte- tions. Porter said Tuesday. ria. The boils and pus can be Porter said the infection is Transmission of the bacte- FEATURE OF THE WEEK highly contagious and easily often times mistaken for a ria is most common in places WANT THE CONVENIENCE spread to other parts of body spider bite or even a pimple. where people are in close …of town living without pay- or other individuals. Those The “superbug” has shown proximity of others, such as ing city taxes, this 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath brick home is locat- with weakened immune sys- a heightened resistance to schools, even locker rooms, ed less than half mile from city limits on Hwy 120. Home has partial finished basement, detached 2 car garage, very tems are most susceptible, treatment, which has alarmed Porter advised. She said fre- though anyone can become nice 16 x 30 metal shop building, a barn all on approx 2.5 school districts and even jails quent hand washing of hand, acres. Basement with bath/shower and would be very infected. across the state. KSBA and preferably with alcohol-based easy to use one of the rooms downstairs as extra bedroom A government report has the Kentucky Department for sanitizers, and absolutely no if needed. Call us to set up a showing, $105,000. estimated MRSA may sicken Public Health, in fact, are sharing of towels, wash cloths It’s harvest time... a time for reaping... and you, too, could reap the bene- more than 90,000 Americans inviting schools to join in a or other garments is wise, as fits from the sale of your property... We have buyers looking for homes each year. Approximately live question and answer ses- is covering any cut or break in 18,650 persons died in 2005 sion on the subject this today the skin. and land. Let us bring in the buyer with showings at your convenience. during a hospital stay related (Thursday) at 1 p.m. A link to (Editor’s note: The - - - Call one of our REALTORS today without obligation - - - to these serious MRSA infec- a podcast of the hour-long Associated Press contributed garage/workshop w/heat & air plus other amenities. Located tions. Only 14 percent of session will be posted on to this story.) on 3 beautiful lots in Salem Heights. 310 S. WALKER… beautiful brick home w/ family room, CHILDREN WANTED…in this 4 bdrm., 1? story family home that formal dining room, 2 baths, 2 car garage plus 34 x 36 enters into living rm. w/grand open staircase. The nice colonial building w/loft all located on large lot. column front porch house has vinyl exterior with replacement STARTING OUT OR SLOWING DOWN…this is right for windows and concrete double drive with large 30’ x 40’ building. you. Nice 2 bedroom mobile home w/deck, porch and Situated on beautiful corner acre lot in Salem. portable 10’ x 16’ storage building. Must be moved. Only $17,000. 1.27 ACRE LOT SALE PENDING AFFORDABLE AND CONVENIENT… loca- …located in Marion. Many possibilities. Call today. Owner/Agent. VOTE tion to center of Marion. This home would be a nice starter home or 27.994 ACRES…located in Crittenden County. 3-5 acres open, bal- an addition to your rental investments. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 ance in woods. bath. Call for appointment. Price Reduced. $23,900. LAKE AREA LOT...located south of Eddy Creek Marina on Hwy 93. SOLD LAKE FRONT HOME…A Crittenden County rarity Perfect for mobile home or build your dream home. Utilities already DEMOCRATIC is this 3 bedroom 2 bath landscaped beauty situated on on property. Call for more information. 7 BEAUTIFUL LOTS approx. 5 acres overlooking Lake George. This private, located in Hickory Hills Subdivision. Call for wildlife retreat setting offers hardwood floor, vaulted ceil- more information. PRICE REDUCED. GREENWOOD HEIGHTS ing great room w/wood burning brick fireplace, an island …looking at building your dream kitchen w/major appliances & laundry room including home? Here are the lots for you. Priced to sell at $8,000. Call washer/dryer. The ornate oak spindle staircase leads to a for more information. loft/study, large master bedroom suite plus bath w/garden SALE PENDING APPROX. ONE HALF ACRE…lot fronting whirlpool tub & shower. Property also has an unattached the Ohio River & Crooked Creek. 2? car garage, a stocked pond, fruit trees, county water Steve Beshear SALE PENDING 45 ACRES HUNTING RETREAT…approx. plus many other amenities. Priced @ $ 249,500. SOLD ECONOMICAL & AFFORDABLE... is this 3 bed- 5 acres open balance in woods. Located on Old Fords Ferry Rd. room, 2 bath split plan home. Located on nice corner lot with Governor unattached garage & large storage building. FIXER UPPER…investors take a look at this 3 bedroom, 1 1800 KENTUCKY AVE, PADUCAH, KY… Paducah Midtown bath house located in Marion. Priced at $14,500. office location for sale, access to this building can be from 533 E. DEPOT ST….commercial building. Was being used as a doc- Kentucky Ave or thru the alley off 18th St. Building could be tor’s office. Features large multi purpose room, offices, 2 baths, and used as professional office with the many rooms available. a lot of parking space. Also has apartment with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 Adjacent property also available. Call today to set an appoint- Dr. Daniel Mongiardo baths. Many possibilities. PRICE REDUCED. ment, $139,900. GOLFER’S FANTASY…Enter down the private drive to this 112 S. 5TH ST… PADUCAH, KY … Located in the heart of landscaped estate that joins Marion’s County Club Golf Course. the Paducah Downtown renovation area, & across the street This magnificent two story home includes 4 to 6 bedrooms, open from the Arcade building that will house 10 offices and retail Lt. Governor grand staircase, 2 master suites, 4 bathrooms, kitchen w/appli- stores. This building was home to “Conway’s” barber shop for ances, 2 laundries, study, great room with gas log fireplace, over 50 years & the building dates back over 100 years. recreation room plus bonus kitchen, enclosed glass solarium & Period architectural designs of the building are still very visi- private deck overlooking the beautiful greens. In addition this ble & extremely attractive. Location of building is on the last lovely home has a large walk-out heated basement, an attached two way street crossing Broadway to the riverfront & the oversized double car garage plus many additional amenities. building can be seen as you are traveling down Broadway. Jack Conway Fulfill you dreams by calling for an appointment today. Owner $80,000. says sell. Reduced to $292,500. R E S TORE D HI STO R I C A L C O M M E R C I A L B U I L D I N G… located Main St. in downtown Marion. This renovated build- State Attorney General ing has original ornate tin/medallion ceilings, SOLD GOLFERS / HUNTERS… look at this 2 Bedroom, 1 hardwood/mosaic tile flooring, replacement windows plus Bath home that has been completely remodeled. This would central heat & air. The building has 1 and half baths, 2 stories certainly make a great starter home or with the finished with an open staircase leading to the balcony and second bonus room it could be used as a lodge for hunters during the floor. Excellent for various retail businesses and downtown Crit Luallen upcoming hunting seasons. The property joins the beautiful apartment. Come take a look and began a new business or 18 hole Deer Lakes Golf Course. Features: new Whirlpool transfer your location to this unique building. Call today for refrigerator and stove, new GE washer/dryer, interior has more details. State Auditor new carpet, vinyl flooring, new kitchen cabinets, and is ready 1806 KENTUCKY AVE., PADUCAH, KY…Commercial building for you to move in. Extra wide concrete drive, carport & large For Sale, location is everything and this building is located on the storage building. Plenty of trees to keep you in the shade corner of 19th and Kentucky Ave,. Building has over 2400 sq ft and a great front porch to watch the birds. of space that currently has 1100 sq ft leased to “Man’s World” ATTRACTIVE BRICK RANCH…with attached garage. barber shop. Balance of building approx 1300 sq ft recently has S. Bruce Hendrickson Has 3 bedrooms, one and half baths, central heat & been used as a convenience store. Property has an additional air. Kitchen w/appliances including washer & dryer. storage building in the rear that is over 950 sq ft. This property Located on large corner lot in Salem. Price Reduced is located only 3 blocks from Western Baptist Hospital as well as Secretary of State to $74,500. other Doctor offices, Banks, and several retail/professional build- SOLD LIVINGSTON COUNTY…home. If you want to live in ings. This would be a great investment opportunity, call to set an appointment for showing, $165,000. the country, you will love this cape cod home. Enter the front GREAT LOCATION… in Salem. Commercial building and lot. door and walk into the foyer with open staircase. Features 4 Many possibilities. Call for more information. bedrooms, 2 baths, formal dining, large kitchen with appli- START YOUR OWN BUSINESS…from this 30 x 50 garage. Todd Hollenbach ances, full basement. All this is situated on 3.80 acres. Features (3) 10’ x 12’ overhead doors, office space, propane Priced @ $128,000. heat, exterior lighting, concrete floors, city water. Call for more RELAX ON LARGE BALCONY…overlooking your own pri- details. State Treasurer vate stocked lake. Attractive brick features: 3 bedrooms. 2 baths, family room, kitchen w/built-in appliances; formal Living. & dining room with full glass panels overlooking lake. SAT. NOV. 17, 9 AM – Antiques, furniture, glassware. Owner: Charlie David L. Williams Has 2 car attached garage plus nice double unattached Orr. Location: 310 S. Walker St., Marion, KY. State Agriculture Commissioner

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