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By DARYL K. TABOR spective facilities is compiled they feel valued and re- student opened fire with a Bible Belt are not immune PRESS EDITOR by the Kentucky Department spected,” said Super- handgun in a common from the threat of deadly vio- Preschool screeing No amount of data can of Education (KDE) in an ex- intendent of Schools area of the facility, lence against school children. predict when or where the tensive database for public Vince Clark. killing two students “It’s hard to get out of your appointments taken next school shooting may record. Numbers for the most Across the region in and injuring 19 more. head,” said Crittenden take place, but the numbers recently completed school recent weeks, school And since that time, County High School Principal Crittenden County School appear to show Crittenden year – 2016-17 – indicate the violence and misbe- there was another Curtis Brown. “Every time a District has scheduled two County schools are doing a local ratio of behavior events havior has been at the shooting at a Los An- school shooting occurs, it’s a Ready Freddy preschool better job of keeping student per student to be significantly fore of concerns and geles school that in- cause for self-reflection and screenings for April. These behavior in check than some lower than all neighboring discussions among jured five. ‘what-ifs’ in our schools.” screenings are for 3- and 4- other nearby districts. districts but one. parents, students and Brown The incident in With hundreds of students year-olds, and registration is Each year, behavioral data “Overall, we have commit- school officials. On Marshall County, gathered in one location, mandatory. for each of Kentucky’s 173 ted to creating a place that Jan. 23, a 15-year-old Mar- though, reminded the nation Parents of participating school districts and their re- kids want to be, a place where shall County High School that even rural schools in the See SAFETY/Page 4 children must bring: - Proof of income. - State birth certificate. - Social Security card. - Insurance/medical card. - Immunization records. Screenings will occur Kemper from noon to 8 p.m. April 9 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 13, 2018, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church benefit in Greenwood Heights. To register for an appointment, call (270) 965-5846. Love Feb. 17 Outdoor fire limits Tolu rallies again to start next Thursday Crittenden County is one help one of its own of three counties in Kentucky Christian STAFF REPORT to report wildland fire activity connection Two small communities on oppo- the last week of Janu- site sides of the Ohio River are com- ary, reminding resi- dating site ing together to support a local dents that winter 17-year-old, blessing his families months are not a who grew up in the two towns. good time for A benefit for Crittenden County burning outdoors. leads local High School junior Drake Kemper In fact, statewide will be held at the Tolu Community burning restrictions Center Feb. 17. A silent auction will take effect next week. couple to begin at 1 p.m., with a live auction to Each year, wildfires follow at 3 p.m. threaten lives and destroy Auction items are being donated homes and structures. marriage from as far away as Golden Eagle, Ill., Through the end of January, where Kemper was visiting when he there have been 27 wildland By MIMI BYRNS was injured in a single-vehicle acci- fires, including one in Critten- STAFF WRITER dent Thanksgiving weekend. Kemper den County last week, that The Internet has changed the and his family – including his father have burned 292 acres. way people communicate, form Daniel and stepmother Hope – were Twelve of those blazes were meaningful relationships and visiting family in Calhoun County, started when burning of de- even fall in love and get mar- Ill., when the teen suffered a brain in- jury and serious spinal cord injury in bris got out of hand. ried. Not even in her wildest the accident. Starting next Thursday dreams did Ann Moore, a first- He spent two months in a St. and running until April 30, grade teacher at Crittenden County Louis hospital and rehabilitation cen- spring forest fire hazard sea- Elementary School, imagine Chris- ter before returning to Tolu last week. son, it is illegal in Kentucky to Ann and Matt Moore tian Mingle would be the way she of Marion met on Christian Mingle, an He is able to walk with a brace on his burn anything within 150 feet left foot and maneuver stairs in the of any woodland or brush- would meet her husband Matt. But, online dating site, and wed in 2013. She is a first-grade teacher at CCES and he works at Siemens Rail Automation. family’s home, but continues occupa- land between the hours of 6 love has its own way of conquering tional and physical therapy three a.m. to 6 p.m. Violations can all, and surprisingly to everyone – days a week to help regain mobility result in fines and/or jail time. even to the ones involved – to work "I did not sign up," she remem- him if she wanted to. She remem- in his left side. He has made tremen- People doing controlled out perfectly. bers. "Fast forward a couple days, bers being very excited and nerv- burns during legal burning "I am a very conservative, old- and I had a notification that some- ous at the same time, wondering See KEMPER/Page 3 hours are asked to notify fashioned girl. So the one had tried to con- whether she should text him or emergency service dispatch at (270) 965-3500 in order to general idea of online tact me. I was not. prevent false alarms. dating was so weird to shocked and still "I went for it and texted him, me," said Moore. amused at the idea of and we hit it off right away," she "Also, you hear of so the site. I was not said. "After a couple of weeks talk- Flu has killed more many bad experi- about to pay for a ing and texting, we finally wanted ences, so I was nerv- dating site so I could- to meet. than 100 in Kentucky ous about that as n't read his message. "Now, I was a nervous wreck One of the deadliest flu well." "I was still curious, about this, excited but nervous! We seasons in Kentucky in re- It all started several though, and had to met in Eddyville at Oasis, and he cent years continues, with years ago. While sit- check the guy out. I drove us to Olive Garden in Padu- the number of deaths eclips- “I think online ing 100. At epidemic level for ting in her dorm room went to his profile cah, which now is one of our fa- the second week, 21 lives at Murray State Uni- dating is a new and saw the cheesiest vorites. On the drive to Paducah it were claimed during the lat- versity, she received a grin that made me was such an odd feeling to be sit- est reporting period of Jan. surprising email in- outlet for people to smile from ear to ear. ting in the car with someone I had 21-27. This season’s H3N2 forming her she had use to get out there I was intrigued, so I never met and only talked to. My virus strain can be extremely just joined Christian read more. He stomach was in knots and my serious, even deadly, for Mingle, an online dat- and meet people sounded like a super hands were damp from nerves. But even generally healthy Ken- tuckians. According to the ing site for meeting a that you normally sweet guy." as the night went on, we talked and Kentucky Department for partner of shared wouldn’t.” A day or so later, talked and had such a great time. Public Health, one lab-con- Christian faith. Think- while studying with a "It was so easy and natural to PROVIDED PHOTO Crittenden County High School jun- firmed case of the flu has ing it was a cleverly — Ann Moore friend, she received converse with him from the begin- ior Drake Kemper, 17, is recovering been reported in each Crit- planned joke by her another message, but ning." from a serious wreck last November. tenden and Livingston coun- roommate, Moore didn't take this this time, Matt put his phone num- Matt, originally from Paducah, ties. A benefit auction is being held at message seriously and continued ber in the subject line, which Tolu Community Center next week with her daily activities. opened the door for Ann to contact See LOVE/Page 14 to help with medical expenses. Public meetings - Crittenden County Election Board will meet at 9 a.m. Friday in the county clerk’s office. Comer rep to visit Winter yielding high energy bills STAFF REPORT Congressman James STAFF REPORT previous billing period. tucky, the amount of energy Comer, R-Tompkinsville, Prolonged and severe cold in That is because the National needed to heat your home goes will have a field representa- December and January has led Weather Service (NWS) measure up dramatically,” PSC Chairman tive in Marion next week. to sharply higher electric bills for that tracks the need for home Michael Schmitt said. “And en- customers across Kentucky, the heating was, in December, about ergy usage is by far the most im- Amelia Wilson will host of- MEMBER Kentucky Public Service Com- 75 percent higher than in No- portant factor in determining Kentucky Press fice hours on behalf of the mission (PSC) says. vember. January heating de- energy costs.” Association Congressman in Crittenden Wilson For many customers – partic- mand was up another 14 percent Schmitt said customers who County to help 1st District residents with ularly those who heat entirely or over December, or roughly dou- are concerned about high electric federal casework issues. primarily with electricity – bills ble that in November. bills should first contact their Wilson will be at the courthouse in received from late December “When you have prolonged pe- utility company for information Marion from 10 to 11 a.m. next Thursday through January have been riods of sub-freezing weather, as Contents ©2018, The Crittenden Press Inc. much larger than those for the we have had this winter in Ken- See ENERGY/Page 14 2 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 8, 2018 Letters to the Editor News&Views The Crittenden Press P.O. Box 191, Marion, KY 42064 Breadwinners tired of breadlines

If you’ve ever public assistance what I paid in to the federal tage to live in the U.S. It America rewards irre- sacrifice to get by on their wondered how in akin to socialism to government. In IRS-speak, seems fair. sponsibility. It encourages a own without outside help. the world someone one that gives this was thanks to “non-re- That is until you see deadbeat lifestyle. In Amer- That is why people seem- like Donald Trump money back to the fundable tax credits” for someone who is a freeloader ica, if you can toss aside self- ingly unfit for office and gets elected Presi- people who earn it. things like a mortgage and with more money to show respect and are willing to those described with adjec- dent of the United Everyone knows student loans. These credits from 2017 than you courtesy settle for the status quo, life tives like “cruel” and “heart- States, why conser- it’s tax season. can take a person as far as of a huge – perhaps $15,000 can be pretty simple. Maybe less” now sit in office. vatives have gained Some are hoping to $0 in tax liability. or more – tax “refund” check not easy, but simple. Breadwinners have grown control of Capitol avoid paying more But “refundable tax cred- from the U.S. Treasury. That And that collassal “re- weary of the breadlines. Hill or how Republi- than has already its” are where the money lies. “refund” may send them 10 fund,” that public assistance Abusive public assistance cans have wrested been taken from These come in the form of times what they paid in. bonus for which there is no policies have ruffled the away statehouses Daryl K. their 2017 earn- things like Additional Child, That’s no refund. That’s a accountability? For many of feathers of the working class and governor’s ings. Others hope Earned Income Tax and gift. the freeloaders, it’ll be gone and driven a greater wedge mansions from De- TABOR to get a little back Health Coverage tax credits. Most of us are lucky to in three months, frittered in the neighborhoods of the mocrats, look no Press editor to sock away in These are golden geese for find an investment that pays away on things like smart- heartland than any squab- further than your My 2¢ savings or pay tax filers. With these credits 4 percent, let alone anything phones, new rims and tires bles over race, religion or wallet (or purse). down a few bills. on your Form 1040, you can tenfold. and heaven knows what else. gender equality. Politics comes Worth Then there are rake in more money than To be clear, freeloaders Then, it’s back to passing the If you don’t like the Don- down, essentially, those who look to you paid to the fed. In many are the one who just need a hat. ald Trumps of the world, to buying votes. Not the IRS for a big cases, much, much more! little help to get through a The welfare state politi- there are plenty of reasons to directly, mind you, but indi- payday. Ironically, tax code com- rough patch. They are the cians have created to earn hold your nose. But for those rectly through policy. And When it comes to getting plexity makes it easy for ones who consistently show votes is an affront to those who work to support their the winning policy ebbs and money back from Uncle Sam some to manipulate. up to work late – if they who legitimately need help, family without outside assis- flows. each year, there are tax cred- Someone with college or come in at all – or cannot those who are behind the tance, the stench isn’t so bad Based on election out- its and there are cash cows. vocational school debt, a even hold a job. They beat eight-ball because of age, when your eyes see more comes over the last few A tax refund, as definition mortgage and a steady job the system by having ever- disability, illness or general take-home pay at the end of years, momentum seems to implies, is money back on that allows them to live rela- growing litters of children for misfortune. It also spits in the week and less into the have shifted from policy that what you paid in. For in- tively comfortably, earns the whom they couldn’t care for the eye of the risk-takers – pocket of that coworker who has bought votes through stance, my tax refund this right to get back a bit of without the help of the ac- our entrepreneurs – and didn’t show up for work entitlements and forms of year was about two-fifths of what they pay for the advan- tual taxpayers. those who work hard and again today. Financial bills pass House The Crittenden Press As the 2018 ses- reporting company’s mandate for our schools, is HB 1, which includes com- Published locally since 1879 sion moves into access to his or her though relatively small one. prehensive reforms to our USPS 138-260 February, activity credit information, With the current monetary system of adoption and foster The Crittenden Press management and staff is ramping up and which can’t be done issues facing our schools, I care. For far too long, many legislation is mov- under existing law. do not think additional man- children have been held up Publisher...... Chris Evans ing through the HB 46 did make it dates are appropriate. There- in state care, unable to be Editor...... Daryl K. Tabor General Assembly. to the floor for a fore, I voted no. The bill, placed into loving homes due Staff writers...... Alexa Black, Mimi Byrns Bills on dozens of vote by the full however, did pass the full to financial and bureaucratic Advertising manager...... Allison Evans non-budget mat- House, and I voted House. constraints. HB 1 seeks to Operations manager...... Alaina Barnes ters passed from yes. The bill passed HB 30 would require streamline the placement of committee and and has been sent every-other-year suicide pre- children into supportive fam- The Crittenden Press (USPS 138-260) is published weekly by from the full House to the Senate for its vention training in schools ilies, and is the product of The Crittenden Press Inc., P.O. Box 191, 125 E. Bellville St., over the past week. Rep. Lynn consideration. for both administrators and months of work done by the Marion, KY 42064. Periodicals postage paid at Marion, Ky., and Among these BECHLER Three bills relat- teachers. This training would House Working Group on bills was House Bill ing to education be included in the profes- Adoption of which I was a at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions are $32 to $55 per 84, which passed Kentucky House were debated and sional development educa- member. I have filed legisla- year. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Crittenden the House by a Legislative Review sent to the Senate tion that is already required, tion in the past to address Press, P.O. Box 191, Marion, KY 42064. vote of 88-0 and is last week. HB 55 so schools would bear no ad- this problem, and I am proud now before the R-Marion calls for drug abuse ditional cost. According to a to be a co-sponsor of this bill. Copyright 2018 Senate. HB 84 is a House District 4 prevention curricu- 2014 report by the Centers I look forward to seeing bill I filed that Crittenden • Livingston lum to be developed for Disease Control and Pre- movement on this legislation, Ten years from now, the newspaper you put in the would require coro- Caldwell • Christian (part) by the Office of vention, or CDC, suicide is which will be good for all par- trash today will still be readable in the landfill that was ners and medical Contact Drug Control Policy, the second leading cause of ties involved, most impor- its final destination. Newsprint is a renewable resource. examiners to re- 702 Capitol Ave. with a focus on death among 10- to 14-year- tantly the children who have Recycling bins are located at the county’s convenience lease information Annex Room 316C teaching K-12 stu- olds. It is important, there- been held hostage by our in- center on U.S. 60 east of Marion. on a deceased per- Frankfort, KY 40601 dents about the fore, that those who spend adequate laws. son in their care to (502) 564-8100, ext. 665 dangers of the pre- significant amounts of time As always, thank you for Kentucky Organ [email protected] scription drug epi- with our students are pre- reading my updates and Donor Affiliates demic and its pared to spot signs of suici- thank you for contacting me On Capitol Hill Stay informed Committees (KODA), an organ relation to other dal behavior. HB 30 passed with your concerns and Rep. James Comer (R) There are several ways to and tissue procure- Economic Development dangerous sub- the full House, and I voted thoughtful suggestions. It is 1513 Longworth House Bldg. keep up with the 2017 legisla- ment agency, if & Workforce Investment; stances. This legis- yes. a privilege to represent you in they know that the Transportation; Elections, lation is a step Substance abuse contin- the Kentucky House of Rep- Washington, DC 20515 tive session and share your person intended to Constitutional Amend- toward what hope- ues to be a serious problem resentatives and your input 202.225.3115 thoughts with lawmakers. be an organ or tis- ments & Intergovern- fully will help com- in the Commonwealth, and helps me make decisions mental Affairs Madisonville, Ky. sue donor. This is bat the rising opioid HB 124 would require the that best represent the views 202.222.5881 Legislative Message Line most often known Service epidemic. HB 55 Cabinet for Health and Fam- of the 4th District. (800) 372-7181 when a person has passed, and I voted ily Services to conduct a I may be reached through House: 2013-present TTY Message Line indicated on his or yes. comprehensive review of all the toll-free message line in Sen. Rand Paul (R) (800) 896-0305 her driver’s license HB 132 would current state licensure, qual- Frankfort at (800) 372-7181, 208 Russell Senate Office Bldg. a desire to be an require high school ity standards and programs directly at (502) 564-8100, by Washington, DC 20510 Bill Status Line organ donor. Last year, the students to take a course on that apply to substance visiting the Kentucky Legisla- 202.224.4343 (866) 840-2835 bill made it to the Senate but financial literacy as a re- abuse disorder treatment ture Home page at Legislative Calendar Line wasn’t heard in committee. I quirement for receiving a and recovery services operat- LRC.ky.gov and clicking on Hopkinsville, Ky. am confident that this year diploma. This legislation ad- ing in Kentucky. Under HB the “Email Your Legislator” 270.885.1212 (800) 633-9650 will be different, and I am dresses the need for students 124, the cabinet would be re- link or by mail to the Capitol General Assembly website looking forward to seeing it to understand the ramifica- quired to develop and pub- Annex, Frankfort, KY 40601. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R) LRC.ky.gov become law. tions of debt, be it credit lish administrative (Rep. Lynn Bechler, R-Mar- 361A Russell Senate Bldg. Write any lawmaker Last week, I mentioned card, student loans or multi- regulations for implementing ion, has represented House Washington, DC 20510 HB 46 and indicated that I ple other ways one can get those standards by Jan. 1, District 4 – Crittenden, Liv- Sen./Rep. First Last 202.224.2541 would vote yes if it made it to into financial trouble. While 2019. The bill passed, and I ingston, Caldwell and portion Legislative Offices the full House for a vote. HB HB 132 focuses on personal voted yes. of Christian counties – in the Paducah, Ky. 702 Capitol Ave. 46 would allow a person to finances, which is a good A piece of priority legisla- Kentucky General Assembly 270.442.4554 Frankfort, KY 40601 permanently freeze a credit thing, it is also an unfunded tion that was filed last week since 2013.) LETTERS Governor’s budget proposal train wreck’ Bookmobile in We have com- the first time this One of the bills to earn outside of prison walls. The - SB 12, which would des- pleted the first session with repre- the Senate’s stamp of ap- goal of the legislation is to ignate May 1 of every year as Livingston also third of the 60-day sentation from law- proval is a measure that allow prisoners to learn em- “School Bus Driver Day.” session with very makers from across would change the law for vic- ployable skills so they are - SB 85, which would asset to county little fanfare. How- Western Kentucky – tims of domestic violence less likely to re-offend. SB 37 allow a notary public whose To the editor: ever, we anticipate from Owensboro to seeking a divorce. was introduced at the re- name has changed, for what- I read with interest your the pace will in- Bowling Green and Senate Bill 68 closes a quest of the U.S. Bureau of ever legal purpose, to get recent front-page article crease as we delve as far west as the loophole so that the victim Prisons, which operates five their name change on their about the library bookmobile more deeply into Mississippi River. would not have to pay the at- institutions in Kentucky. certificate without lengthen- (“Bookmobile takes library to substantial issues We discussed eco- torney fees for the abusive This measure, which also ing their term. readers, Jan. 25). We in Ken- looming ahead, nomic opportunities spouse if that spouse has passed the Senate chambers Along with passing legis- tucky are very fortunate to such as the two- for our region with been convicted and incarcer- last session, contains an lation, I met with con- have this service available to year spending plan Sen. Dorsey area chambers of ated for the abuse. The emergency clause that allows stituents from my district, us. and pension re- RIDLEY commerce. But, costs, which would be paid the bill to become effective such as school superintend- I would like to remind form. most importantly, by the state, would be mini- immediately upon approval ents and board members your readers in Livingston Passage of a Kentucky Senate we had a complete mal, but it would be a by the governor. and advocates for important County that we also have a budget is constitu- Legislative Review briefing on the In- tremendous help to victims I am less enthusiastic causes such as United 874K very good bookmobile that tionally required of terstate 69 corridor of brutal attacks who must about another bill that Disabilities Coalition and comes to our communities the General Assem- D-Henderson as well as the I-69 then pay a state-appointed passed last week – without CASA (Court Appointed Spe- twice a month, if weather bly so both cham- Senate District 4 Bridge. I urge you to lawyer to represent their my approval. Currently, Ken- cial Advocates for Children). permits. Like Ms. (Susan) bers are working Crittenden • Caldwell be part of the solu- convicted abuser. tucky law requires an em- My door is always open to Smith in Crittenden County, on their proposals. Henderson • Webster tion and offer com- For some abused spouses ployer to pay an employee hear from my constituents. our bookmobile driver is very The specifics for Livingston • Union ments, questions – usually women – even a who works more than 40 This is just a quick snap- personable and a delightful those plans are not Contact and concerns about modest legal fee could be a hours in a week, no less shot of the work this week. lady. She is always willing to known yet. How- 702 Capitol Ave. the project. (Project hardship or even out of than 1.5 times the hourly There are many other issues find books that interest us ever, one thing that Annex Room 254 can be found online reach, causing them to wage rate. A new exemption being discussed in Frankfort individually, and we look for- is known is that Frankfort, KY 40601 at I69ohioriver- abandon the plan to divorce created by SB 35 will deprive and I encourage you to join war to her visits. Gov. Matt Bevin’s (502) 564-2470 crossing.com, Face- the abusive spouse and, in thousands of employees of in those discussions. I would urge anyone who budget proposal [email protected] book.com/I69ORX some cases, go back to an larger amusement parks, To check the status of a likes to read to take advan- continues to be a or Twitter at abuser. This is just another such as Kentucky Kingdom bill, you may call the toll-free tage of this library outreach, “train wreck.” And Committees @I69ORX.) barrier we can remove for and those working for our Bill Status Line at (866) 840- and I commend our fiscal speaking of train Agriculture; Banking & Back in Frank- victims. state and city swimming 2835. To leave a message for court for their support. wrecks, as we are Insurance; Committee on fort, budget and SB 68 was named pools, parks and golf any legislator, call the Gen- Jackie Myrick trying to draft a Committees; Rules; State pension continue to Jeanette’s Law for Jeanette courses, from receiving over- eral Assembly’s toll-free Mes- Lola, Ky. balanced budget, & Local Government; dominate the head- McCue, a Kentucky abuse time pay. This legislation will sage Line at (800) 372-7181. we are also looking Transportation lines – and our victim who testified that she exempt employees employed You can also e-mail me at (Editor’s note: Livingston into solutions to Service agenda – but lesser- had to pay her ex-husband’s by “amusement or recre- [email protected]. County Public Library is our pension prob- House: 1987-94 publicized bills also divorce costs while he was ational facilities” if the facility (Sen. Dorsey Ridley, D- funded by Livingston Fiscal lems – we did not Senate: 2004-present require our atten- imprisoned for abusing her. does not operate for more Henderson, has represented Court. Crittenden County Pub- like the Governor’s tion. Some of those In addition, I supported a than seven months in a cal- Senate District 4 – Crittenden, lic Library is funded directly suggestions for re- gained passage in measure to reduce recidi- endar year; or the facility’s Livingston, Caldwell, Union, by taxpayers as its own tax- forming pensions the Senate last vism rates. SB 37 would average receipts show sea- Webster and Henderson ing district. LCPL was estab- either. week, while others were vet- allow some nonviolent fed- sonal income. counties – in the Kentucky lished in 2012. CCPL was The Western Kentucky ted and voted out of commit- eral prisoners to get driver’s Other bills to pass the General Assembly since established in 1952.) Legislative Caucus met for tees. licenses so they can work Senate included: 2004.) THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 8, 2018 3

PHOTO BY CHRIS EVANS, THE PRESS Crittenden County High School crowned its basket- Cassie Suggs, seniors Madison O’Dell and Clay 2018 BASKETBALL ball homecoming queen and king Friday night. Stevens, the queen and king, seniors Bailey Priest Senior Lauryn Faulker was chosen as queen and and Dawson Doyle, sophomores Kyron Hicks and senior Tyson Steele was king. Pictured are the roy- Tanner Way, 2017 queen and king Jessi Brewer and HOMECOMING alty and their court (from left) freshmen Leah Bobby Stephens and in front are the flower girl and Fritts and Eli Moss, juniors David Maness and crown bearer Catelynn Maddux and Axel Topp. Lorenzen brings weight loss journey to Crittenden Schools STAFF REPORT backup quarterback during are considered obese accord- Former backup NFL quar- the 2005-7 seasons, earning a ing to the County Health terback, UK record holder and Super Bowl LXII ring with the Rankings & Roadmaps pro- Kentucky Mr. Football Jared team. gram. Lorenzen is coming to Critten- Lorenzen knows the Lorenzen knows the den County next week to com- ultimate feeling of vic- time is now to take bat childhood and adult tory, but he also knows charge of his health, obesity. Lorenzen, 36, will be defeat. At 6-4, Lorenzen and he’s teamed with at Crittenden County Family carried a playing weight celebrity trainer Gun- Fitness Night next Thursday. around 300 pounds, nar Peterson to em- The annual Family Fitness but ballooned to more brace the Now Let’s Get night will be held at the ele- than 500 pounds after Fit project. In his effort mentary school from 6 to 7:30 he left the NFL. It was Lorenzen to impart knowledge of p.m. and is open to the com- this battle off the field healthy living through munity. He will also be at all that led to his greatest losses. physical activity and nutri- three schools the following His lifelong struggle with obe- tion, Lorenzen is touring the day for student assemblies. sity created many challenges Commonwealth, speaking to Nicknamed "Hefty Lefty," to Lorenzen’s physical and students and bringing with PHOTO BY DARYL K. TABOR, THE PRESS Lorenzen holds UK's career mental health. him a specialized mobile gym and single-game passing But he is not alone. A third built by West Coast Customs yardage records and played of Crittenden Countians, as to encourage others to join Conrad’s contributions for the New York Giants as a well as a third of Kentuckians, him on his quest for fitness. Conrad’s Harvest Foods owner Larry Escue was recognized recently for his contributions to Crittenden County Food Bank in 2017. Judge-Executive Perry Newcom said the recognition was for the significant donations and reduced-price goods Conrad’s offered last year to the food bank that serves about 600 people each month. Pictured above are (from left) Newcom, Escue and Crittenden County Food Bank officers Minnie Lou and Fred Brown. Food bank giveaways are the fourth Friday of each month, save November and December. The regular schedule is as follows: Feb. 23, March 23, April 27, May 25, June 22, July 27, Aug. 24. Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 26 and Dec. 21. Distribution is from 8 a.m. to noon at Crittenden County Assistance Center located at 402 N. Walker St.

claimed lumber, and a three- den tragedy or illness. KEMPER person duck hunt from Deer DeBoe said Tolu is a close- Continued from Page 1 Plain Hunting Club in Golden knit community that feels Eagle, Ill. Other unique auc- more like family. dous progress, according to tion items include custom “When one of us is in a sit- family members, since the pork processing, specialty uation such as this, we all very serious accident. desserts and other small just want to do something to “We feel really blessed, it is items will be auctioned dur- help,” she said. “The re- very overwhelming,” step- ing the benefit. sponse has been amazing. mother Hope Kemper said Additionally, about two We would not be able to do about the outpouring of sup- dozen themed gift baskets this without all of the support port from the Kentucky and have been donated from Mar- from people donating and Illinois communities where ion, Tolu and Golden Eagle, coming to the benefit.” they and Drake’s mother Ill. areas for the silent auc- Hope Kemper said her Patti Thomas were raised. tion stepson is a very determined “We experienced a parent’s Hope Kemper says the individual, which is beneficial worst nightmare, but we are family is humbled by the out- during his rehabilitation. so thankful and blessed com- pouring of support from their Kemper had spinal surgery in ing from two small communi- Kentucky and Illinois com- late January, and is hopeful ties, because I really don’t munities and looks forward to return to school, perhaps know how we would have to seeing friends at the bene- as early as mid-March. He gotten through this without fit next weekend. has a follow-up appointment the support.” Ann DeBoe is one of the with his neurosurgeon March The live auction Feb. 17 organizers of the benefit. Tolu 5 to determine whether an includes a Super X4 Win- Community Center and its additional surgery on his chester shotgun, Savage volunteers have rallied neck will be required. AXIS XP bolt action rife with around a number of Tolu res- “I don’t know how anyone scope, a Ruger LCP380, a idents in years past, raising wouldn’t believe in the power custom made high-top table tens of thousands of dollars of prayer, because it works,” and stools made from re- for families experiencing sud- Kemper said. 4 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 8, 2018

NEWS BRIEFS School safety/behavioral data for 2016-17 academic year Record number of Each year, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) makes available on its website school safety data for not only all 173 districts in the state, but each individual school. School safety is atop the concerns of school officials, students and parents following last week’s mass shooting at Marshall County women candidates High School in Benton. The chart below, using KDE data for respective school districts during the 2016-17 academic year, displays the number of a variety More than 550 candidates school safety-related events districtwide for Crittenden County Schools and school districts in neighboring counties, as well as Marshall County for compari- filed with the Secretary of son. State totals from the most recently completed school year are also shown. Totals may include some data not displayed here. State for various offices on the May 22 Primary Election bal- CRITTENDEN LIVINGSTON CALDWELL LYON WEBSTER UNION MARSHALL KENTUCKY lot, and more SCHOOLS SCHOOLS SCHOOLS SCHOOLS SCHOOLS SCHOOLS SCHOOLS SCHOOLS than a 1,000 c a n d i d a t e s Basic data filed for local Enrollment...... 1,329...... 1,155...... 1,949 ...... 912 ...... 2,263 ...... 2,346 ...... 4,859...... 678,449 offices across Behavior event per student ...... 0.32...... 0.67...... 0.65...... 0.46...... 0.24 ...... 0.57 ...... 0.16 ...... 42.4 K e n t u c k y ' s 120 counties, Behavior events including 26 in First-degree assault...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 1...... 41 C r i t t e n d e n Other assault, violence ...... 0...... 1...... 2...... 1...... 6...... 0...... 5...... 1,823 Barnes County. Weapons...... 1...... 0...... 7...... 0...... 2...... 0...... 3 ...... 403 This year's filing also set a record. Harrassment, bullying...... 26 ...... 26 ...... 53 ...... 27 ...... 31 ...... 73 ...... 100...... 14,876 Nearly 100 women – a Drugs...... 5...... 3...... 5...... 0...... 0...... 5...... 69 ...... 2,828 record number – are running Alcohol ...... 0...... 4...... 0...... 1...... 0...... 3...... 8...... 7,89 for seats in Kentucky's Gen- Tobacco ...... 31 ...... 26 ...... 13...... 8...... 16...... 18...... 8 ...... 6,349 eral Assembly. That number TOTAL EVENTS ...... 430...... 775 ...... 1,268 ...... 422...... 544 ...... 1,344 ...... 788 ...... 287,841 includes one from Salem, Abi- gail Barnes. Discipline resolutions She is one of 53 Emerge Corporal punishment...... 6...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 0 ...... 334 Kentucky trained women to In-school suspension...... 378...... 682 ...... 1,096 ...... 368...... 329...... 390...... 568...... 22,5332 be on the ballot in 2018. Out-of-school suspension ...... 41 ...... 131 ...... 174 ...... 33...... 200 ...... 1,139...... 207...... 62,167 Barnes, a 2017 Emerge Ken- tucky alumna and candidate TOTAL RESOLUTIONS...... 427...... 824...... 1,271...... 409...... 540 ...... 1,546 ...... 568 ...... 297,424 for Kentucky House District 4, Legal sanctions is one of 23 filed to run for the General Assembly. Arrests ...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 1...... 4...... 413 Emerge Kentucky is a non- Charges...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 3...... 1...... 6 ...... 1,146 profit organization that has School resource officer involvement...... 0...... 28...... 4...... 2...... 1...... 1...... 15 ...... 2,664 recruited and trained over 165 TOTAL SANCTIONS...... 0 ...... 29 ...... 5...... 2...... 4...... 3 ...... 30 ...... 4,553 Democratic women to run for public office since 2010. Problem grade level Grade/events reported ...... 9/82...... 8/164...... 9/172 ...... 6/92...... 9/164...... 9/326...... 9/163...... 9/57,630 Invalid boat HINs will not be renewed http://applications.education.ky.gov/src/DataSets.aspx Last year, the Kentucky Department of Transportation implemented boat HIN valida- struggle with varying issues. afraid to dole out punishment, tion programming that SAFETY In Livingston County, 775 he said. printed “INVALID HIN’ mes- Continued from Page 1 behavior events were reported, “Our principals assign con- Crittenden-only data sages on boat receipts. Crit- leading to a per-student ratio sequences to students when tenden County Clerk Carolyn schools can be a powder keg (0.67) double that of Critten- they’ve violated those rules,” for last 4 school years Byford said the message in- for outbursts of emotion and den County. There were also Clark said. “Students under- formed the owner that a valid misconduct. Even the smallest 131 out-of-school suspen- stand there are consequences Each year, the Kentucky Department of Education HIN would be needed to regis- school districts face multiple sions, 90 more than in the for their actions.” (KDE) makes available on its website school safety data ter their boat in 2018. Boat re- instances daily of student dis- three Crittenden County In fact, Crittenden County for not only all 173 districts in the state, but each individ- newals are due in April. order. schools. Elementary School was the Owners with invalid HINs ual school. Listed below are compiled data from the four Last year, there were 430 Lyon County Schools, with only school in the surrounding most recently completed school years – 2016-17, 2015-16, have had a year to clean up or more than 400 fewer students, counties to use corporal pun- behavior events – 0.32 per stu- 2014-15 and 2013-14 – at Crittenden County High and get a new HIN. Per an agree- dent – reported in Crittenden had 27 cases of bullying and ishment last school year. Six ment with Fish and Wildlife County Schools, more than one instance of violence. paddlings were given last year Middle schools. Crittenden County Elementary School and the Coast Guard, KyTC half of which are chalked up to Union and Caldwell coun- and 19 in the last four years. data is for only three years, as 2013-14 statistics were not will enforce the HIN validation disruptions in the classroom. ties struggled with bullying, At the middle and high reported. Drug and tobacco data were combined by KDE before a boat can be registered Twenty-six cases of bullying or with 73 and 53 cases reported, schools, where most of the be- as one category in 2014-15 and 2015-16. Totals may in- in 2018. As a result, only other harassments were cited respectively. Though each dis- havior incidents occur – 509 at boats with a valid HIN will be clude some data not displayed here. in the data, lowest among area trict has a significantly higher each the last four years com- allowed to be registered. districts along with Livingston enrollment, the ratio of harass- pared with 295 at CCES – the A boat owner can perform CCHS CCMS CCES* County. There was only one in- ments and suspensions stakes are higher for a HIN validation check at cident involving a weapon re- was much higher than curbing violence and Behavior events Drive.ky.gov in the “Title/Reg- ported, and it was not a gun; in local schools. misconduct. Additional ister/Renew a Vehicle or Ves- First-degree assault...... 0...... 0...... 0 five drug violations; and zero In Webster County, steps, like random sel" tile, included in the Other assault, violence...... 1...... 0...... 0 alcohol infractions. Tobacco where the lowest ratio searches by canine “Boats” heading. Weapons ...... 2...... 0...... 1 appears to be the biggest prob- (0.24) of behavior events units trained to sniff out Clerks will not be able to Harrassment, bullying...... 30 ...... 49...... 35 occurred based on en- drugs and weapons, are renew your boat decals unless lem with 31 events recorded. rollment, there were taken at the two Alcohol...... 2...... 1...... 0 the HIN has been updated, if “Basically, we try to build a three instances where schools. Drugs only ...... 8...... 1...... 0 needed. Owners will still be positive place for students to criminal charges were “We don’t even know Tobacco only...... 38...... 9...... 1 able to pay taxes or junk a learn and teachers to teach,” Radivonyk filed against students. when those are going to boat without valid HIN. Clark said. “But you can see by Tobacco and drugs...... 19...... 5...... 0 the numbers that we have mis- There were no legal sanctions happen,” middle school Princi- TOTAL EVENTS*...... 509...... 509...... 295 conduct occurring in our in Crittenden County schools. pal Tom Radivonyk said, refer- Farley promoted at schools and classrooms.” Clark said the district takes ring to administrative staff. Discipline resolutions Behavior events measured student safety and well-being Both he and Brown, re- Corporal punishment ...... 0...... 0...... 19 DOC training center by KDE run the gamut, from seriously, employing an arse- sponsible for about 350 ado- In-school suspension...... 413 ...... 433...... 250 Steve Farley of Marion has classroom distractions to nal of preventative measures lescents each, stress that Out-of-school suspension...... 86 ...... 75 ...... 6 been promoted to Instructor I felony assault. In Crittenden alongside punishment. keeping lines of communica- at the Western County, 274 of the 430 events “It starts with positive tion open are paramount in TOTAL RESOLUTIONS* ...... 499...... 509...... 293 Region Train- last year were in the class- Back2School Bash/Sneak-A- school safety and order. Legal sanctions ing Center in room, 40 were in the hallways, Peek events,” the superintend- “Communication is key to Arrests...... 0...... 0...... 0 Eddyville. He 26 in the cafeteria, 25 in the ent said of the pre-acadmeic heading things off,” Radivonyk began his new gym, 17 on buses, 14 year events at all three said. Charges ...... 1...... 0...... 0 duties last on the playground and facilities. No reason has been cited by TOTAL SANCTIONS*...... 1...... 0...... 0 Thursday. the remainder in vari- He also cited recog- authorities as to why the *Totals represent some data not listed. F a r l e y ous other settings. nition at student as- shooter attacked fellow stu- began his cor- “That’s just where semblies, Care and dents at Marshall County High http://applications.education.ky.gov/src/DataSets.aspx Farley rections career students are interacting Connect (CC) time to School, but historically, bully- as an officer at more, in closer proxim- start each day with ing has been a factor in push- this year is, ‘Take care of your- last year occurred at the ninth- the Western Kentucky Correc- ity, for a longer period of teacher-student conver- ing students toward school self, each other and this grade level. tional Complex (WKCC) in time,” explained Brown sations at the two violence. In the last four years, place,’” he said. “Getting our “The transition, absolutely,” 2002. During his officer of the high number of Clark upper schools, Moun- there have been 114 total doc- students and staff to realize said Brown of the reason for tenure, he has worked every classroom incidents. tain Comp Care behav- umented cases of bullying in how important it is to take care the spike in numbers. “It’s not post and every shift, familiar- “We do not have more physical ioral health counseling at all Crittenden County Schools, of each other is a real goal. Yes, unusual for 50 percent of our izing himself with all facets of fights in the classrooms, but schools, extra- and co-curricu- relatively low in comparison to our counseling services offer discipline events to be fresh- the correctional environment. we may have more verbal dis- lar activities, mentoring for other districts. professional help to our stu- men-related.” In October 2003, Farley be- agreements.” teens and more. Radivonyk said that issue is dent with issues, but the over- He said the CC groups at came a member of WKCC There were no reports of as- “Our counselors do an one taken very seriously at his all school culture is vital to the school have helped fresh- CERT, where he remains an sault or other violence locally amazing job building up stu- school, but adds there is a reducing the incidents of bul- men gain perspective and ad- active member. He has served last year. In fact, over the last dents and listening to their clear delineation between bul- lying. vice from upperclassmen who as WKCC’s recreational leader four school years, there has needs,” Clark said. And “school lying and a simple conflict be- “I think our students are have “been there, done that.” since August 2008. Farley has been only one incident re- nurses play a big role in build- tween two students. proactive in reporting it when Radivonyk and Brown rec- held numerous instructor cer- ported involving violence. It oc- ing a positive school culture.” “They are actions against a it happens, and other students ognize the ever-present threat tifications during his career, curred at the high school. But when misbehavior does person where there is no bal- know that, so it lessens the fre- of deadly violence among teens including firearms and taser. Neighboring school districts occur, administrators are not ance of power,” the CCMS quency of bullying incidents.” in today’s schools, but neither principal explained of bullying, Moving from middle school is willing to give in to the ter- adding that it requires a signif- to high school can be particu- ror. icant difference in things like larly difficult for a lot of stu- “As a principal, I absolutely age, size or social class to be dents. In fact, statewide, the run scenarios through my classified as such. number of behavior incidents mind, but don’t give in to the Brown believes his school by grade level is by far the fear or a sense of inevitability,” does a good job of policing itself highest for freshmen. That is Brown said. “We just renew when it comes to bullying. the same at CCHS. Nearly a our pledge to make school “A slogan we’ve focused on fifth of the 430 events reported safety a No. 1 priority.”

PHOTO BY DARYL K. TABOR, THE PRESS McD’s getting facelift Employees with Twyman Construction of Nashville, Tenn. began an exterior remodeling project at Marion McDonald’s this week. The two-week exterior renovation will be followed by interior remodeling, workers say. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 8, 2018 5 Marion businesses flourished in 1894 Thanks to some early edi- wholly on his help, although tions of The Crittenden only the best of experienced Press, we can meet some of and competent men are em- the businessmen from 1894 ployed throughout the plant. and read about the busi- The mill is provided with all nesses they owned. Adding modern machinery, run by a to the history are sometimes 28 hp Allen engine. Helpers pictures and personal infor- have had long experience in mation about these men and the milling business, so their progressive way of every advantage is afforded thinking for the betterment to produce flour that will be of our town. sought at home and abroad, A. Dewey & Co. and such favor is accorded Proprietors of the Mer- to the product wherever it chant Mills at the close of has been shipped. four years of successful The main building is business still enjoy a good 33x42, four stories high, and SUBMITTED PHOTOS patronage, and there is no was erected by Kevil & Lamb J. H. Morse, owner of one of Marion’s mercantile houses, was doubt but that the business in 1887, but it was bought Morse Dewey a prominent businessman and also an inventor. S.D. Hodge of will continue to increase as by the present management Hodge and Co., (above) had a fine reputation as a dealer in it has in years past. four years ago and in the J. H. Orme is a registered on a farm. He started in the most fashionable clothes of the latest styles. In a community where last two years, it has been pharmacist of five years ex- business for himself with a there is so much time de- thoroughly renovated, re- perience, a graduate of Van- capital of brains and energy, voted to the capital invested modeled and refitted with derbilt University, and has which have by their proper in the culture of the two the latest improved machin- been in business here for the $12,000 stock of goods fill- Their store building is use surrounded him with great commercial factors, ery, so it is properly classed past three years. To him is the comforts of life, nor are ing his fine two-story build- 22x80, beautifully finished wheat and corn, or to aid in with the leading milling left the entire charge of the ing, 22x80, with a choice in hard wood and made at- the luxuries debarred. manufacturing them into plants of the state. establishment. While he was poor even for stock in excellent display tractive by tasteful decora- useful productions, there The individual members The druggists’ profession, that time, he was rich in the shape. He has two polite tions and has 10,000 stock must necessarily of this firm are A. while among the most at- possession of energy and clerks who render valued as- in fine display. They carry be found a number Dewey, Dr. John tractive, is at the same time business qualifications. He sistance in waiting on his dry goods, clothing dress of firms whose op- Riley Clark and John one of the most responsible was for six years engaged in numerous customers. goods, boots, shoes and the erations are con- N. Clark. These gen- callings; a druggist must, of the tobacco business at Mr. Morse is also quite an very best of goods that can ducted upon a tlemen represent a necessity, possess much Shady Grove, when on clos- inventor and has patented a be bought in the wholesale scale of such vast commercial element knowledge of the service be ing out there three years ago button exhibitor, ribbon houses of the north and magnitude with of the city foremost painstaking, careful and re- he moved to Marion and case and a rack for kitchen east. trade covering so among the business- liable. opened up this large retail utensils, all of which are Mr. Hodge is a native large a scope of men in all matters of The confidence reposed in house. His business daily in- unique in design, useful and Kentuckian and has been for territory as to call public spirit, enter- the skill and knowledge of a creased, and J. H. Morse ornamental. Marion num- 10 years in the mercantile forth more than or- prise and improve- druggist, in constantly en- commenced taking immense bers Mr. Morse as a progres- business. He received his dinary notice. ment. They are of a sive citizen, and he is an schooling from J. N. Woods, Brenda trusting our lives in his strides in business affairs Prominent by class ever zealous hand, speaks louder than an that has placed him in the honor to the town. the merchant of Marion, who reason of its mag- Underdown and determined in encomium. Among these in ranks as a prominent busi- S. D. Hodge & Co. has sent from behind his From Marion's early his- counters into the active nitude, as well as County Historian preserving to the city Marion none enjoys more ness man. by its far reaching a reputation it so implicitly the full confidence tory, the town has been won- business world, scores of He has put in a large, arms of trade, the Forgotten justly merits. Enter- of the people, and justly, too, carefully selected stock of derfully favored with men of men whose success has business of A. Passages prising and prosper- than Mr. Orme, whose busi- dry goods, boots, shoes, no- capital and advanced ideas, been imminent since they Dewey & Co., ex- ous they have ever ness premises are next door tions, hats, caps and cloth- who have sought the dry opened their business to the tends prominently been and the future north of the Marion Bank. ing and makes a specialty of goods and clothing parade, public, and Mr. Hodge's suc- in view. This firm owns the opens bright for them. The stock of drugs is large ladies’ shoes and dress located within its precincts cess has been exceeding flat- Merchant Mills, one of the This business being lo- and complete, so no one ever goods. In buying his goods and through its tempting tering. finest milling plants of the cated on East Bellville St. calls for anything in the he pays cash, gets the best displays, and made it a mart S. D. Hodge & Co., have entire state and has a daily near the railroad tracks was world of medicine that is not discounts, and so is about to where dry goods are dis- gained a fine reputation as capacity of 100 barrels of spared by the fire of 1905. to be found and of a good sell lower, as he sells for pensed in volumes that dealers in clothing and have would do credit to much just opened up a stock to flour, yet the demand more Moore & Orme Druggists quality, kept fresh and pure. cash only and does not in- than equals the supply. The drug house of Moore This house of business tend that his paying patrons larger cities and brought to which they respectfully in- It goes into the large cities & Orme is a leading estab- burnt in the great fire of shall pay noncollectable its doors a trade that is far- vite attention. These suits and there successfully com- lishment of the city and the 1905, but Mr. Orme rebuilt debts. reaching and steadily grow- are made from the most petes with the best flour proprietors have shown from his drug store in the same The ladies are drawn as ing. fashionable cloth, cut in the made in the world. Provision its incipiency that no pains location. The location was by a magnet by the low In this respect, S. D. latest styles, so you cannot inspectors everywhere re- were to be spared in placing the former home of the Mar- prices and excellent quality Hodge & Co., is placed as fail to be suited, and they mark of its purity and its it in the front rank. ion Cafe and now the home of the goods, at the same one of the leaders for its guarantee to fit you per- merit makes it sales. Their The store-room is beauti- of Bowtanicals Flowers and time looking at the goods, enormous annual sales. fectly. favorite brands are Dew fully finished in oak, and the Gifts. chatting good-naturally over The individual members Moore & Orme, J. H. Drop and Royal Patent. For prescription case is one of of the firm are S. D. Hodge Morse and S. D. Hodge & J. H. Morse Mercantile the caprices of Dame Fash- this grain they pay the farm- the most complete in ap- and R. E. Bigham, both men Co., were all destroyed in the Establishment ion, ordering dress patterns, ers thousands of dollars an- pointment of any we have There are many things for of the latest fabrics, beauti- of superior business qualifi- devastating fire of March nually and always pay the ever seen. which the City of Marion is ful trimmings that match ex- cations and marked execu- 1905 that destroyed all of highest market price for The business is as solid justly famous, and one of its actly and carrying their tive and financial abilities, Marion's main business dis- good grain, as that is all they as oak, but the growth of the prominent features is the parcels away with a satisfied such as are destined to lead trict. have any use for. business has been exactly magnitude of its mercantile air. successfully an important They also do an exchange the opposite of that slow houses, for in this she rivals Mr. Morse carries a mercantile life. business so they can suit all growth timer. Mr. Moore is many larger towns of the who trade with them. largely engaged in other state. To run their plant re- businesses, as he was a Foremost among our solid quires the assistance of sev- practicing physician for 15 business concerns is the eral men all of the time, but years, is an ex-president of mercantile establishment of Mr. Dewey, one of the firm, the Marion bank and is now J. H. Morse. Mr. Morse was is a practical miller himself a candidate for railroad com- born in Caldwell County in and does not have to depend missioner. 1863, and spent his early life 6 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 8, 2018 The Press Online Religion The Crittenden Press www.the-press.com

Church Events He that sows to the flesh, shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that & Outreach sows to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. Galatians 6:7 Methodists hosting Ash Wednesday service Marion United Methodist Church will hold an Ash Wednesday service at 6 p.m., Feb. 14 at its worship cen- ter on North College Street across So fundamental and an- last as long as we do. can change people, who will from the U.S. Post Office. Everyone cientWhat is the established we fact,sow,The damagewe isreap physical, turnand from sin’s more destruction is welcome. we reap exactly what we spiritual and mental. Sin and better all our world. sow, and it multiplies. breaks homes, children, And prayer, prayed in God created that law on bodies, minds and lives, faith, leads God to do the Community signing the third day of Creation. dumping our souls into desperately needed change planned at Maranatha Every seed was to produce s p i r i t u a l in the majority of Ameri- Maranatha Baptist Church, located its own kind. poverty. cans. at 1442 Cedar Grove Rd. in Salem, This is one of the most How sad His words, “Ask and you will host a community singing at 6 evident and ignored facts in when some of shall receive.” p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 17, weather the world. It is as factual as the most edu- So good people call on permitting. Refreshments will be death. cated minds God to send the Holy Spirit served. Most of the grief people flaunt this to convict the world of sin, suffer is because of the eternal truth of Lucy righteousness and judg- seeds they have sown. sowing and TEDRICK ment, yet again. Other outreach programs This fact is on my mind reaping, sow- Guest Columnist Bible history tells us of - Fredonia Unity Baptist Church’s as I watch so many in our ing their deadly Religious and faithful prayers causing God clothes closet is open from 9 a.m. to country do just what it poison. Political Views to change wicked kings, and noon on the second and fourth Sat- wants, acting as if evil acts This evil doing great things because urday of every month. do not have any conse- damage is seen in 98 per- of the prayers of Saints that - First Baptist Church of Fredonia quences. cent of the professors of our come up before Him. food pantry is open from 1 to 3 p.m. The cry that comes from colleges and universities, See these verses in the the third Thursday of each month in a heart that knows the con- spewing their educated spir- Holy Bible: Rev. 5:8; 8:4. Coleman Hall of the church. sequences of reaping is, “Be itual depraved malignity in If we don’t care enough to - The clothes closet at Mexico Bap- not deceived; God is not to the minds of our vulnera- pray for the lost of our na- tist Church is open from 9 to 11:30 mocked: for whatsoever a ble youth. tion, which are the ones los- a.m. each Monday. man sows, that shall he also These youth will soon be- ing our nation, then we - The clothes closet of First Baptist reap. come leaders of the same deserve the final loss, here Church of Fredonia is open from 1 to “He that sows to the mindset, ruling over all of and hereafter. 3 p.m. every Thursday at the flesh, shall of the flesh reap us. To remove God from this church’s Family Life Center. corruption; but he that sows What are we, who have country will destroy it,” said - Cave Springs Baptist Church be- to the Spirit shall of the been changed by God’s mer- Robert Byrd, a former U.S. tween Lola and Joy in Livingston Spirit reap life everlasting.” ciful grace, to do about all senator. County offers food 24 hours a day, 7 Paul in Gal. 6:7. the sin, grief, danger and days week at its outdoor Blessing The law God put in sow- our nation’s future? All we Box in front of the church. ing not only gives us back can do is as Jesus in- •Editor's note: Rev. Lucy exactly what we sowed, but structed us. Tedrick, pastor at Marion Send Church Notes to He also included the multi- “Love your enemies, bless Church of God, shares her [email protected] plication table in it. them that curse you, do views periodically in this news- Sin seeds are perennial good to them that hate you paper. She can be reached at and the damage, suffering and pray for them which de- (270) 965-3269. Her opinions and grief goes on and on, spitefully use you and per- are her own and are not neces- even where we might get for- secute you.” sarily those of this newspaper. giveness for sin, its effects God is the only one that

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Area Local woman seriously injured ScamSTAFF REPORT has sheriff’swas (270) 965-3400. number That is Deaths A Marion woman was Crittenden County Sheriff especially alarming, Agent severely injured in an Wayne Agent wants to alert said, because that is the early-morning traffic acci- the public to a possible phone number to the sher- Paul Stinnett, 72, of Dy- dent inside the city limits scam that could have pi- Stinnett on Sunday. iff’s department at the court- cusburg died Friday, Feb. 2. rated his office phone num- house. He was a logger Tiffany Lanham, 31, ber. “We are not allowing our and a member of was a passenger riding in the rear seat of a 1999 Sat- Agent said he has re- number to be used to solicit Dycusburg Bap- ceived a complaint from a tist Church. urn when it left the road- anything,” the sheriff said. local citizen who took a Survivors in- way in the pre-dawn If you receive a similar clude his wife, darkness and slammed phone call soliciting per- call or any call where the Faye Joyce Stin- into a utility pole on North sonal information. Agent sheriff’s number appears in nett of Dycus- Weldon Street. said the caller was alleging Caller ID, he would like to burg; a son, Joe Paul Lanham was taken via to try to help the local resi- know about it. Stinnett of Dycusburg; two ambulance to Crittenden dent avoid tax penalties. The sheriff said an inves- Hospital and later trans- grandchildren, Mason Stin- The phone number that tigation has been opened ferred to a Paducah hospi- nett and Elizabeth Brown appeared on the Caller ID into this matter. Fitzgerald; and several tal with serious injuries. nieces and nephews. She was still in the hospi- He was preceded in death tal at press time. by his parents, Roy and Another woman in the Rhea Baldwin Stinnett; a vehicle, Kirsten Myers, daughter, Paula Brown; a suffered minor injuries but son, Rusty Stinnett; and two refused treatment, accord- brothers, Bobby Stinnett ing to the police report. and Ken Stinnett. The vehicle allegedly be- Services were Monday, longed to a relative of hers. Feb. 5 at Lakeland Funeral The crash happened Home in Eddyville with Rev. just before 5 a.m. Steven Kirk officiating. Bur- The accident remains A Marion woman was seriously injured while riding in the ial was at Dycusburg Ceme- under investigation by back seat of this vehicle, which crashed early Sunday morn- tery. Marion Police Department. ing into a utility pole in the Marion city limits. Memorials may be made to: Dycusburg Cemetery Fund, c/o Faye Stinnett, 202 Stinnett Rd., Fredonia, KY 42411.

TinsleyMargaret Tinsley, 66, of Salem died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2018 at Ray And Kay Eck- stein Hospice Care in Padu- cah Surviving are three broth- ers Charles R. Williams of Millington, Tenn., Lloyd W. Williams of Lagrange, Ga. and Allen E Williams of Auburndale, Fla.; four daughters Trisch McMurray of Long Island , N.Y., Tanya Dockery of Paducah, Renee Rogers of Lola and Frankie Greenwell of Symsonia; 14 Partners Insurance Agency in Marion has been selected as the Crittenden County Cham- grandchildren; and nine ber of Commerce Business of the Month. Partners is located on East Bellville Street in Mar- great-grandchildren. ion. The agency and its owners have been instrumental in Chamber activities, most notably She was preceded in as coordinating director of the Marion Christmas Parade. Pictured at the award presensa- death by her parents Lloyd tion are (from left) agency employees B.J. Minton and Savannah Oliver, Chamber Presi- and Thelma Williams; three dent Randa Berry, Partners co-owners Denise Byarley and Shelly Davidson, Chamber sisters, Linda Nelson, Lila Williams and Peggy Allen Director Elliot West and Alex Jackson. Ralff; and a granddaughter. Services are at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 7 at Gilbert Fu- neral Home in Marion. Visi- tation is 5-8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Repton Ceme- tery in Crittenden County.

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Local Crittenden County High School FCCLA (Family, Career and Obituary Community Leaders of America) competed in Region 2 STAR events last weekend. Thirteen CCHS students competed in Archives nine categories. Each one captured a first-place award and will advance to state competition in March. Pictured are (front Searchable from left) Jessie Potter, Anzie Gobin, Kalli Champion, (second Database at row) Ellie Smith, Sydney Coomes, Kirsten Deboe, (third row) The-Press.com Sara Jones, Belle Minton, Alaina Cowsert, Jenna Potter, Lili Newcom, (back) Brock Langston and Jaimie Burt. Find electronic files from 2008-2018 Making Pizza Fun Again! OPEN FRIDAY FOR LUNCH! The Crittenden Press Other Hours: Evenings Wednesday - Sunday Obituary Information Taking Orders starting at 4pm Most obituaries in The Crit- tenden Press are published at no charge. However, extended obituaries are available for a small fee. There is no charge for use of a photo. Please ask your funeral director about fee- based obituaries. Obituaries that appear in the paper are also accessible on our Web site. 8 FOR THE LOVE OF PETS | THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 8, 2018 For the love of

Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains Pets unawakened. – Anatole France 2017 Crittenden County Dogs in more homes, but Animal Shelter activity Crittenden County Animal Control Officer Timmy Todd tracks the inflow and outflow of animals at the shelter. At last cats outnumber canines month’s fiscal court meeting, Todd submitted a summary of 2017 activity at the shelter, including purchases and donations of food and cat litter. Livingston and Lyon counties pay a fee STAFF REPORT $227 – is almost equal to what is spent PET HOUSEHOLDS POPULATION to the county for bringing their animals to the shelter. Dogs appear to still be Americans’ on cats, birds and horses combined – Dogs ...... 43,346,000...... 69,926,000 best friend, but by sheer number, the $237. Cats...... 36,117,000 ...... 74,059,000 Dog/puppy statistics count of cats in the United States out- Most Americans also tend to keep Fish ...... 7,738,000...... 57,750,000 weighs canines by more than 4 million just one dog around, with an average of Birds...... 3,671,000 ...... 8,300,000 CATEGORY COUNT animals, according to figures from the 1.6 dogs owned per household. Cat Horses ...... 1,780,000 ...... 4,856,000 Brought in to shelter...... 618 2012 U.S. Pet Ownership & Demo- owners average 2.1, birds 2.3 and Rabbits ...... 1,408,000...... 3,210,000 Crittenden County...... 216 graphics Sourcebook. horses 2.7. Fish aficionados average a Turtles...... 1,320,000 ...... 2,297,000 Livingston County (plus 1 pig, 2 rabbits) ...... 250 America's 69.93 million dogs are whopping 7.5 per home and are the Poultry...... 1,020,000...... 12,591,000 Lyon County...... 78 spread across 43.45 million households third most popular pet. Hamsters ...... 877,000...... 1,146,000 Adopted ...... 181 – or about 36.5 percent of homes – Interestingly, according to the same Guinea Pigs ...... 847,000 ...... 1,362,000 To rescue ...... 336 more than any other animal. Though research from five years earlier, the Lizards...... 726,000...... 1,119,000 Reclaimed by owner...... 86 the number of felines is 74.06 million, number of pets has sharply declined. In Livestock...... 661,000 ...... 5,045,000 DOA (hit by vehicles) ...... 4 they are found in only 36.12 million 2012, there were 2.19 million fewer Snakes...... 555,000...... 1,150,00 Stolen from shelter (after hours) ...... 2 households. That's 30.4 percent of dogs, 7.66 million fewer cats, 18.15 mil- Other rodents...... 391,000...... 868,000 Euthanized* ...... 7 homes. lion fewer fish and bird numbers Other reptiles ...... 365,000...... 732,000 And we spend more on keeping our dropped 2.9 million. Ferrets...... 334,000 ...... 748,000 Cat/kitten statistics dogs healthy than any other pet. The The 2012 pet count from the Source- Gerbils...... 234,000...... 468,000 All others...... 246,000...... 898,000 CATEGORY COUNT average veterinary expense per dog – book is shown at right. Brought in to shelter...... 319 Crittenden County ...... 104 Livingston County...... 158 Lyon County...... 57 Adopted...... 39 Given away for small donation...... 100 Given to farmers as barn cats...... 153 Euthanized* ...... 5 *Only gravely ill animals or those deemed dangerous are euthanized. Dog food; cat food, litter ITEM POUNDS VALUE Dog food, county-purchased...... 5,900 ...... $1,976.50 Dog food, donated...... 7,862...... $2,633.77 Cat food, county-purchased...... 60...... $37.47 Cat food, donated...... 1,514...... $1,498.00 Cat food, 2016 carryover ...... 300...... $187.37 Cat litter, county-purchased...... 5,920...... $1,230.56 Cat litter, donated...... 549...... $137.00 TOTAL SAVINGS from donations...... $4,456.14

- Animal Control Officer: Timmy Todd - Contact: 1901 U.S. 60 East, Marion.; (270) 969-1054 - Hours: Open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon - Online: CrittendenShelter.blogspot.com and on Face- book by searching for “Paws Crossed in Crittenden County Animal Shelter” - Funding: Public funds and private contributions - Adoptions: $65, which serves as a voucher for spaying or neutering at most area veterinarian clinics with excep- tions to some animals that might cost more - Volunteers: Applications are available for prospective volunteers - Greatest needs: Dog food, cat litter, cleaning supplies (towels, bleach, detergent, etc.), and small blankets

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NEWS RELEASE complications found in most often family members and your closeness with your pet. well-being and calm, improves “The sights, sounds, and smells The loss of a pet can bring as relationships. So when a pet friends say things like, ‘Just get Even some friends may be in- sleep and brightens your of nature connect us to eternal, much grief as the loss of some dies, the depth of your grief re- another one.’ Instead of devalu- sensitive, so be careful to avoid mood. circular stories of life and death human friends and family flects your loss of a special re- ing your grief over the loss of “get over it” types of - Be creative. Whether you in ways that go beyond our members. lationship. this important relationship, as people. “Unfortunately, many lean toward writing, scrap- usual thoughts and feelings, This makes sense when you “When we lose a pet, we others may advise, embrace people see animals as if they booking, ceramics, photogra- and this experience brings sol- consider the role our animal lose a relationship unlike any your sorrow. Your grief is im- were non-living objects,” phy or making collages, ace to many people.” companions play in our every- other,” says Ken Dolan-Del Vec- portant, for it will lead you to Dolan-Del Vecchio says. creative projects may con- “It’s important to care for day lives. You cared for your chio, a family therapist and au- healing and teach you impor- - Attend a pet loss support tribute to healing. yourself when you’re grieving pet’s every need and, because thor of "The Pet Loss tant things about what matters group. Pet loss groups provide - Spend time in nature. your pet,” Dolan-Del Vecchio they could not speak, you Companion: Healing Advice most in life.” a concentrated dose of social Nothing quiets the mind and says. “This requires some plan- learned to communicate in From Family Therapists Who Dolan-Del Vecchio offers support. Meeting with others soul like a stroll through a park, ning and acts of will, as grief other ways. Such caring builds Lead Pet Loss Groups." these tips for those grieving the who also grieve and share sim- nature preserve, or by the can diminish energy and moti- intimacy similar to that found “Many of us love our pets loss of a pet: ilar emotions can boost one’s seashore. “The natural world vation. You can lessen your dis- between a parent and their in- the way we love our children. - Share your grief with em- healing greatly. brings special benefits when tress through self-care. Above fant; love without conflict, jeal- But in the immediate after- pathetic friends. Spend time - Keep moving. Exercise is a your heart has been torn by all else, be gentle with your- ousy, or any of the other math of this unique loss, too with people who understand healer. It boosts feelings of grief,” Dolan-Del Vecchio says. self.” What’s in a name? Bella, Max, Lucy favorites for both dogs, cats METRO SERVICES new bundle of fur or feathers, names, Nationwide Insurance Choosing pets’ names can be you may find some help by look- listed a bulldog named McLoven just as challenging for pet own- ing at the most popular pet the Stud Muffin and a kitty called ers as naming children is for par- names. Each year, Veterinary Pet Agent Jack Meower as 2016’s top ents. Many pet owners want a Insurance releases its list of pop- Wacky Pet Names. Kanye Westie name that encompasses the ani- ular pet names. Some of the and Optimus Prime Rib were mal’s personality and rolls off the most popular pet names for some other clever pooch names, tongue. Some names are gender- today are shown below. while Shakespurr and Butch Cat- specific, while others are univer- For those who appreciate a sidy made the list as funny feline sal. If you need help naming that little humor with their pets’ monikers.

Charlie Kiwi Baby Bella Coco Bella Max Mango Max Bailey Oliver Lucy Chloe Charlie Lucy

Mary Hall-Ruddiman Shelter - Contact: 24 Just-A-Mere Road, about 4 miles east of Marion - Online: MaryHallShelter.blogspot.com or on Facebook by just off Ky. 120; (270) 965-2006. searching for “Mary Hall Ruddiman Canine Shelter”. - Hours: Open every day from 1 to 5 p.m. - Funding: Operates through donations and fundraisers. 10 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 8, 2018 The Press Online Sports The Crittenden Press The-Press.com Twitter @CrittendenPress

STAFF REPORT Crittenden has obviously in a three-way coin toss would Crittenden County’s post-sea- struggled with a very young earn the No. 1 seed for postsea- sonFlipping obligations have been up districtin leaves Rockets up in air League Standings team. However, the Rockets have son. the air for more than a week as competed much more closely “But none of that is official,” a three-way tie for first place in District5 mentor Jimmy Croft, with Trigg and Lyon than they he said. “The district will have to 5th District Basketball who has either played or the Fifth District had left every- District did against Livingston this year. vote on it, but there is really no coached in the league since the thing unsettled. Except, that is, In fact, the Rockets have lost to other fair way to do it.” Boys 1970s, didn’t recall such a situ- where the Rockets finished. Trigg by a combined total of just Trigg County coach Peyton Team Overall District ation. Crittenden was winless in the five points in two games. Their Croft suggested a free throw Livingston Central 16-11 4-2 The three-way tie left uncer- league, making them the odd differential against Lyon was 23 shooting contest to break the tie. tain who Crittenden County Trigg County 11-9 4-2 man out in the four-team dis- and Livingston had whitewashed In jest of course. would face in the opening round Lyon County 6-14 4-2 trict. Lyon, Livingston and Trigg Crittenden in two meetings by a Honestly, that would go of the district playoffs. Of counties all tied with identical 4- combined 43 points. against Croft’s Wildcats who Crittenden County 5-14 0-6 course, one win in the district 2 records in the regular-season League officials were sched- have shot 62 percent from the tournament gives a team the round robin. uled to meet in Eddyville on foul line. Ironically, Crittenden Girls right to play in the Second Re- “It’s unprecedented,” said Wednesday of this week to hash has the best free-throw shooting gion Tournament – which is a Livingston Central 13-12 6-0 Crittenden County boys’ basket- out a solution for the tiebreaker. percentage in the league at 66 particular feather for the cap de- Lyon County 16-6 3-3 ball coach Denis Hodge. On Tuesday, Hodge said his best percent. Livingston is next at 65 spite the season’s record. Crittenden County 10-12 3-3 Hodge said longtime Fifth guess was that the odd team out and Lyon at 62. Trigg County 7-14 0-6 Crittenden Scoring Champ’s big Rockets Sunday matinee at Marshall Player Games Points Average the community. Sawyer Towery 16 201 12.6 Marshall County (12-9) is night is just Preston Turley 18 173 9.6 Game opportunity one of the best teams in the Logan Belt 15 93 9.4 First Region. The Rockets cur- rently have the second worst Gabe Mott 18 146 8.1 STAFFoffered REPORT at rare time record in the Second Region. not enough Hunter Boone 16 93 5.8 Crittenden County will play Some things are not about a rare Sunday matinee basket- STAFF REPORT Tyler Boone 17 87 5.1 basketball, coach Hodge said. ball game at Marshall County Lady Rocket senior Tyson Steele 18 31 1.7 “At this point in time, it’s this weekend. Madison Champion had 32 something positive we can give Sean O’Leary 17 18 1.1 The contest will start at 3 points and a dozen re- to their community,” he said. Braxton Winders 16 15 0.9 p.m. It is a game only recently bounds in an overtime loss Marshall County lost three Jayden Carlson 15 11 0.7 scheduled in order to help the to Todd Central Friday at scheduled games due to the Marshals recover from a series Marion. Erik O’Leary 14 9 0.7 immediate impact of the shoot- of missed games due to the It was Crittenden’s ing. tragic shooting at the school homecoming game. Crittenden lost a homecom- last month. That was a career high Lady Rockets ing game to Todd Central Fri- Rocket coach Denis Hodge for Champion. She had Madison Champion 21 297 14.1 day. The Third Region Rebels and Marshall County coach scored 30 earlier this sea- Mauri Collins 21 206 9.8 (13-11) controlled the tempo Terry Birdsong have a unique son against Carlisle from start to finish. Nahla Woodward 21 175 8.3 kinship. They’ve known one County. Shelby Summers 21 130 6.2 other for many years. Birdsong Todd Central 68, Crittenden 50 Chandler Moss 21 81 3.9 played basketball at Marshall Todd Central 55, Crittenden 53, OT Todd Central 21 34 53 68 Matthia Long 18 23 1.3 County and Murray State and Todd Central 12 26 40 47 55 Crittenden 5 19 30 50 later had a coaching stop at Crittenden 10 22 36 47 53 Taylor Guess 11 14 1.3 CRITTENDEN – Towery 11, Mott 8, Belt Webster County. TODD CENTRAL – Robertson 9, Jaelyn Duncan 991.0 4, Turley 4, H.Boone 10, E.O’Leary 2, Hodge said playing on Sun- Peterson 8, Roger, Brumfield 24, S.O’Leary, Winders, Carlson 6, T.Boone day is not something he or the O’Daniel 8, Graves, Reding 2, 5, Steele, FG 21. 3-pointers 5 (H.Boone school district would normally Mims, Artis 4, Weathers. FG 20. 3- 2, Towery 2, Carlson). FT 7-12. Crittenden Rebounding support. However, based on pointers 4 (Brumfield). FT 11-15 TODD CENTRAL – Foster 13, Barrow Lady Rocket junior Shelby Summers the unique situation, it was ap- CRITTENDEN – Collins 10, 12, Calvery 10, Roger 2, Johnson 6, Rockets proved in order to help Mar- blocks out a Todd County opponent dur- Champion 32, Moss 2, Summers Sharp 5, Bell 7, Weather 1, Morrow, Player Games Rebounds Average shall pick up a game to make ing Friday’s game at Rocket Arena. Sum- 1, Woodward 8, Guess, Long. FG S.Johnson, Briggs 4, McCuiston 6, To- mers was still sporting a black eye from a 21. 3-pointers 3 (Collins 2, Cham- Preston Turley 18 131 7.3 up for lost opportunities and liver 2, Nolan. FG 27. 3-pointers 7 (Fos- brutal collision during a game last week pion). FT 8-12. Sawyer Towery 16 70 4.4 as a gesture of good will toward ter 3, Barrow 2, Johnson 2). FT 7-15. at Livingston. Tyler Boone 17 84 4.9 Logan Belt 15 56 3.7 Gabe Mott 18 38 2.1 Hunter Boone 16 28 1.8 Braxton Winders 16 19 1.2 Sean O’Leary 17 17 1.0 Tyson Steele 18 17 0.9 Jayden Carlson 15 6 0.4 Erik O’Leary 14 6 0.4

Lady Rockets Nahla Woodward 21 172 8.2 Madison Champion 21 135 6.4 Shelby Summers 21 87 4.1 Chandler Moss 21 113 5.4 Mauri Collins 21 51 2.4 Jaelyn Duncan 9 16 1.8 Taylor Guess 11 17 1.5 Matthia Long 18 25 1.4

Youth basketball is in full swing at local gyms. The 3-4 grade Lady Rockets played Livingston Upcoming Games on Saturday at Marion. Pictured above is Crittenden’s Anna Boone running the point and at Friday left is Chloe Hunt (3) grabbing a rebound as teammate Bristyn Rushing comes in to help. Rockets at St. Mary Lady Rockets at St. Mary Saturday Lady Rockets at Union County Brown earns fishing berth in Nation, Sunday Rockets at Marshall County STAFFangling REPORT toward bid inwill beBassmasters paired with another boat-operating Tuesday A local angler has fished his way into fisherman. Rockets host Hopkins Central the national regional finals of the BASS A lifelong hunter and fisherman, Lady Rockets host Hopkins Central Nation fishing series. Brown is new to tournament fishing. He Jason Brown will be among the field joined a bass fishing club in Kuttawa a competing March 7-9 at Toledo Bend couple of years ago and just last year Hunting Seasons Reservoir on the Texas-Louisiana border started angling on the circuit. with a chance to earn a berth in next fall’s “I grew up like everyone else, pond- Raccoon Hunt Oct. 1 - Feb. 28 BASS Nation National Championship and hopping with the old man,” he said. “I’m Fox Nov. 13 - Feb. 28 maybe even a spot in the Bassmasters not a pro by any means. This is a fishing Squirrel Nov. 13 - Feb. 28 Classic. tournament series for the working man.” Rabbit & Quail Nov. 13 - Feb. 10 Brown, 35, finished fourth in the BASS If Brown scores high enough in the re- Nation Kentucky State championship in Raccoon Trap Nov. 13 - Feb. 28 gional event and gets a chance to fish in November at Nolin Lake. He qualified for the national event in October, he says, Canada Goose Nov. 23 - Feb. 15 the national-regional tournament as a there are three slots reserved for the top Bobcat Nov. 25 - Feb. 28 non-boater, meaning he will not take his fishermen to move on to the professional Red Fox Nov. 13 - Feb. 28 Angler Jason Brown with a coule of nice bass. own watercraft to the event. Instead, he Bassmasters Classic. Grey Fox Nov. 13 - Feb. 28 Coyote Year Round Groundhog Year Round Coyote Nighttime Feb. 1 - May 31 Youth Turkey April 7-8 Youth Spring Turkey April 14 - May 6 Hunt Last Saturday and Sunday was Youth Diamond Club meets Waterfowl Weekend Crittenden County High School Dia- and some local gun- mond Club will meet at 6 p.m., Thursday ners made a big day at Rocket Arena Conference Room. of it. Pictured here are (from left) Gabe Keller, Turner Sharp, Baseball, softball change Tucker Sharp and Coleman Stone who The assessment date and deadline to bagged a nice har- register for youth baseball and softball vest of ducks in a Dustin Collins and Wyatt Williams has been changed to Saturday, March flooded field. Dads won the Hodge’s Coyote contest 10 at Crittenden County Middle School Philip Sharp and last weekend. There were 23 teams gymnasium. Assessments are for play- Nick Stone went in the event. Collins and Williams ers new to the league or moving up a di- along to fetch the bagged two coyotes to capture first vision. For more information, Call Tanner ducks. place in the annual event spon- Tabor at (859) 333-9751. sored by Hodges and Marion Tourism Commission. CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 8, 2018 11 Olympics ‘icing on cake’ for UK cheerleaders Kelsey LaCroix thought the opening ceremony, but Patterson's advice “I remember my first time about what it would be like from what we know we will It’s not going to happen, when we were invited. They to participate in be staying in the but John Calipari’s players took me out to the floor be- the Olympics when Olympic Village,” should pay attention to fore the game and I thought, she was a young LaCroix said. “We some advice from former ‘Oh dear God. No way we gymnast. will be there for the Wildcat Patrick Patterson can do this. I don’t know She assumed closing ceremony about the 2018 draft. how this happened and we any chance to par- and hope we get to Patterson was on UK’s got here.’ Just the sea of ticipate in the participate in that. 2010 team that lost in the blue and enormous roar of Olympics ended But we don’t have Elite Eight. He’s now in his the crowd is overwhelming. when she made the a lot of details. eighth year in the NBA and Our first trip the crowd decision to stick “I know it would after the Cats lost at Mis- roared and scared a couple with cheerleading be really cool to souri Saturday, he posted of the girls so bad that they over gymnastics at meet some of the this on Twitter: “I would be cried on the floor.” age 11. athletes and be utterly thrilled if everyone of If you don’t get to see That decision Larry around them and these kids came back (to them Feb. 17, you will get worked out well, Vaught in the same venue. UK) next year.” another chance if you go to though, as she re- UK Sports Columnist It’s just an honor Depending on which the SEC Tournament in St. cently helped Ken- to be going. I think mock draft you select, Ken- Louis. For the first time, the tucky win a third Vaught’s it will be an amaz- tucky has three players — Firecrackers will perform — straight national ing experience.” Kevin Knox, Shai Gilgeous- probably on Saturday dur- cheer title. But Views Her parents are Alexander and Hamidou Di- ing the semifinal games. now she’s going to just as excited that allo — projected as potential “We’ve never performed in the Olympics — she has the oppor- first-round picks in the St. Louis and we’ve never along with other members of tunity to be part of the 2018 draft. done the SEC Tournament,” UK’s national cheerleading Olympics. Most assume Knox will go Kelly said. “The girls are re- team. “The Olympics are always to the NBA despite his up ally excited about doing They will participate in an in some crazy place that is and down season. Gilgeous- something new.” exhibition cheer competition far away that is really expen- Alexander was not seen as a at the Olympics in South sive,” LaCroix said. “I hoped one-and-done player, but Quote of the Week Korea next month. Teams one day in the future I his play at times has “It meant a lot to me that from Great Britain, Russia, would get to go, but I never boosted his stock. Diallo al- the President of the United Germany, Norway, Australia dreamed of this. My parents most went to the NBA last States wanted to honor me. and Canada will also be know they will keep us in year without ever playing at It was very humbling. We there as part of a push to safe and nice places.” Kentucky and there seems got some time with him. It hopefully one day make There’s also one other little doubt he wants to go was very special,” UK fan cheerleading an Olympic personal reason this means even though one NBA scout Matthew Bradford, who is sport. so much to LaCroix. told me his “average defense blind and disabled after “That’s some of the top “My grandpa was in the and lack of outside shoot- being injured in Iraq in cheerleading powers around Korean War. My dad is really ing” would not appeal to his 2007, on being the guest of the world,” UK cheer coach excited about that,” LaCroix team despite Diallo’s athleti- President Donald Trump at Jomo Thompson said. said. “It’s going to be cool cism. “An average defender the State of the Union ad- “Cheerleading is exploding following in my grandpa’s his size who can’t score out- dress last week. everywhere. To be chosen footsteps. That just makes side doesn’t play for our from so many great college all this even more meaning- team,” the scout said. Quote of the Week 2 teams to represent the ful for me.” Believe it or not, one re- “All athletes require some United States and have that cent mock draft has Jarred PHOTO BY JEFF HOUCHIN type of mental discipline but UK on our chest is just awe- Ole Miss wisdom Vanderbilt in the first round Senior cheerleader Kelsey LaCroix is excited about represent- gymnastics is different. If some.” Mississippi coach Andy even though he’s been hurt ing UK and the United States in the Winter Olympic Games. you mess up, you are on the Kentucky will have 10 Kennedy is in his 12th year for most of the last three spot and in the moment. male cheerleaders, eight fe- in the SEC and is a coach seasons and has lacked any You have to let it leave your male cheerleaders, one ath- I’ve always respected for not scoring flow since his return participating in the offsea- modified practice and we’re mind and forget about it letic trainer and Thompson being afraid to share his to play in January. son conditioning program. just trying to work her back until you watch film and get in South Korea. opinion whether it is popular Patterson stayed at UK “I feel like just keeping in. It’s a situation where she to nitpick what you did “Nationals is the big thing or not. until his junior year and my head strong, keeping my hasn’t been able to get a lot wrong. It does take a lot of for us and we focused on When he says this is the turned that into a long, pro- vision tight and just keeping of reps, but she’s progress- mental toughness,” UK gym- that for so long,” LaCroix, a best the league has ever ductive NBA career. that focus on what I need to ing and getting better. So, nast Sydney Dukes on if senior from Illinois, said. been, I pay attention. do, what the goal is for me we hope we can get her on gymnastics requires more “The Olympics is a chance to “I think the most bids Wilson in 'heaven' and this team, for the guys the court soon,” Kentucky mental toughness than celebrate what we have done that the SEC has ever gotten After spending six out there so we can get the coach Matthew Mitchell other sports. and help make cheerleading (to the NCAA Tournament) is months in junior college, job done,” Wilson said. said. even bigger. It’s kind of like six, that’s going to get shat- quarterback Terry Wilson Quote of the Week 3 the icing on the cake.” tered I think,” Kennedy said. feels like he is in “heaven” at Hardin returns soon Firecrackers are back “I didn’t know Alabama Kentucky had been cho- “I think winning the Big Kentucky after enrolling in Senior Jessica Hardin Kentucky fans in Rupp was as skilled as it has sen to represent the United 12/SEC Challenge brought school in January. gave Kentucky a needed Arena will be in for a treat shown. They are a really States before it won its 23rd some validity and fuel to the A one-time Oregon boost last season when she again Feb. 17 when the Cats good team and can be really, national title. However, fire as to how good the signee, Wilson will be com- joined the team when coach entertain Alabama because really good. Alabama has so LaCroix said the Olympic in- league is. peting with Gunnar Hoak — Matthew Mitchell had a the Firecrackers, a perform- many athletes. They can re- vitation did add a little pres- “Think about this, the and others — for the start- number of players transfer. ance jump rope team of ally defend you and they sure at nationals. teams that typically play ing job. She was on campus as a fourth through eighth have three very good wins “We wanted to win na- Wednesday night in the SEC “You have got to come in student, tried out and made graders from Kings Local over Auburn, Oklahoma and tionals first to prove to Tournament are the teams and get the respect (of the the team. School district in Ohio, will Florida,” ESPN analyst Seth everyone that us getting the that finished in the bottom players). You have to be a She played well early be- be back with their high en- Greenberg on Alabama, a opportunity to go to the four. The top has always guy they can trust. You fore a midseason concussion ergy halftime show. team UK will host Feb. 17. Olympics was legitimate and been good in the SEC. The can’t start off making the limited her opportunity. This “Rupp Arena is their fa- (Larry Vaught, a former was a big deal for us,” she middle has gotten a lot wrong decisions,” Wilson year the former 12th Region vorite hands-down. Probably sports writer at The Advo- said. “It definitely increased stronger, and the back has said. Player of the Year from 99 percent of the girls would cate-Messenger in Danville, the pressure on us. What if been a little bit of a fall off. He threw for 2,133 yards Wayne County was expected say Rupp is their favorite Ky., now covers UK sports on we had not won nationals? Well now, there is no fall off. and 26 scores and ran for to play a bigger role on UK’s place by far,” said coach VaughtsViews.com blog and Some might have thought “All four of the teams that 518 yards and five touch- young team. Instead, a leg Lynn Kelly. “If you are at his weekly column appears we didn’t deserve to go to were playing in last year's downs at Garden City Com- injury has limited her to just Rupp Arena all the time, the in many newspapers across the Olympics. But we did Wednesday night in munity College in Kansas in 10 games, including only vastness is lost on you. Kentucky.) win and I think that shows Nashville have all gotten a 2017. one one-minute appearance we are very deserving to rep- lot better. So I think top to He’s already been throw- in SEC play. resent the United States.” bottom, this is the best that ing and working out with “She was out for a while LaCroix has no idea what the league has ever been.” UK’s receivers while also as far as games go, but she’s BELLVILLE MANOR APARTMENTS the international competi- The bottom four teams in tion will be like. A select the SEC tourney last year 819 Terrace Drive • Marion, Kentucky Team USA — UK cheer- were Auburn, Mississippi Accepting applications for one and two bedroom apartments: leader Whitney Agee and State, LSU and Missouri. total electric, newly redecorated, rent based on your income to Dallas Pringle made this Auburn leads the SEC this qualifying person. year’s team — competes in year. Missouri and Missis- DISABLED • NEAR ELDERLY • ELDERLY • FAMILY the World Championships sippi State were tied for each spring but that doesn’t sixth place in the league tell LaCroix how good the after 10 games and LSU had OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. other countries might be. already doubled its league Tuesday & Thursday “In the past they have win total from last year after Phone (270) 965-5960 SECTION 8 been good,” the UK senior 10 games. HOUSING EQUAL HOUSING TDD: 711 OPPORTUNITY said. “We are going to give Look at Alabama. It beat our best performance to rep- nationally ranked Oklahoma resent USA. We are going to and then lost at home to incorporate a few more skills Missouri. But the Tide and things into our routine. bounced back by winning at It won’t be harder, just dif- Florida. ferent.” Another sign of the The cheer team took a few league’s strength? After Ken- days off after nationals to tucky lost at Missouri Satur- give their “bodies a break” day, coach John Calipari from the intense practices said his team could lose all they had leading into the na- eight remaining games — tional championships. They and no one thought it an will be in South Korea from outlandish statement. No, I Feb. 18-25. The Olympics don’t think that will happen start Feb. 10 and end Feb. but there are no gimmes left 25. for UK — or any other SEC “We will not be there for team. 12 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 8, 2018 The Press Online Lifestyles The Crittenden Press www.the-press.com

Kemper benefit planned Feb. 17 After two months off due A benefit fundraiser for to weather cancellations, Crittenden County teenager K3,Crittenden County’s K8, Blue K12 chess teams win 1st Drake Kemper will be held Knights were back in action at the Tolu Community Cen- Saturday. It was worth the ter Feb. 17 Kemper suf- wait, as three Crittenen fered a spinal cord injury teams brought home first- Nov. 26 near St. Louis and place team trophies. hopes to return to Crittenden Regional competition is County this week. The high three weeks away, and the school junior is the son of Blue Knights have their Patti Thomas and Daniel sights set on the Regional and Hope Kemper of Tolu. title. The benefit will begin at 1 p.m. Raffle tickets may be K3 competition The K3 team of Wyatt purchased and auction Russell, Zak Smith, Jake items will be on display until Rich, Charlie Ledford, Alex the auction begins at 3 p.m. Hewitt, Zeke Smith and Eli Up for auction are a Super Lovell opened the tourna- X4 Winchester shotgun, ment with a clean sweep in Savage AXIS 6.5 Creed- round 1 with everyone win- moor bolt action rifle with ning their game. They K8 team members are (front from left) Isaac Sarles and Den- Bushnell scope, a 40-inch K3 team members are (front from left) Eli Lovell, Wyatt Rus- jumped out early on rival non Wilson, (back) coach Don Winters, Gage Russell, Trey high top table with four sell, Zeke Smith, Zak Smith, (back) coach Don Winters, Alex Murray Elementary, but Swaggirt, Tyler Swaggirt and Abbey Swinford. stools custom made of re- Hewitt, Charlie Ledford and Jake Rich. would then fall behind by a claimed lumber, along with half a point in round two. other full member teams, Wilson placed 3rd with 3 numerous themed baskets Murray led by half a point but would not be denied a points, Russell placed 4th and specialty desserts. To through round 4. Going into trophy yet again by earning with 3 points, Trey Swaggirt donate a basket or item for round 4 the Blue Knights fourth place. In what is the placed 7th with 2.5 points, the raffle, call Ann DeBoe at were down 1.5 points and largest section player wise, Tyler Swaggirt placed 9th (270) 965-2294 or Darla needed to win critical the three-person team con- with 2.5 points, Swinford Lapradd at (270) 965-0874 matchups in the final round. tinues to place well, with placed 12th with 2 points, for pick-up. Finger foods and At the end of the fourth Hildebrand placing 12th and Sarles placed 17th with a whole smoked hog will be round, the Blue Knights with 3 points, Bell placing 1.5 points. served. There is no cost to proved too much for their 14th with 3 points and Her- attend. K12 competition Murray competitors, as all nandez 33rd with 2 points. The undefeated K12 team WKCTC names four top players won their K8 competition of Clay Stevens, Skyler match and boosted Critten- The K8 team of Gage Rus- James, Lauren Gilchrist, den to a 16-14 victory for sell, Dennon Wilson, Trey Cole Swinford, Chase fall dean’s List first place. Swaggirt, Tyler Swaggirt, Stevens, James Crider and The following students Individually Rich placed Isaac Sarles and Abbey Dominic Rorer have proven have earned recognition for 2nd with 4.5 points, Zak Swinford also made a clean they are the team to beat as their academic work by Smith placed 5th with 4 sweep in round 1 with each they crushed the competi- being named to the West points, Russell placed 6th player winning their game. tion and took first place by Kentucky Community and with 4 points, Hewitt placed Fierce rival Lone Oak Middle more than 4.5 points. Indi- K12 members are (front from left) James Crider, Cole Swin- Technical College dean’s list 7th with 3.5 points, Lovell School would not go away vidually Swinford placed 2nd ford, Skyler James, Clay Stevens, coach Don Winters (back) for the Fall 2017 semester. placed 12th with 3 points, that easy, as they took a full with 3.5 points, James Lauren Gilchrist, Chase Stevens and Dominic Rorer. To be named to the dean’s Ledford placed 13th with 3 point lead after round 2. placed 3rd with 3 points, list, a student must be a full- points, and Zeke Smith Going into round 4, the Blue Gilchrist placed 4th with 3 “I am very proud of the thing better.” time WKCTC student earn- placed 14th with 3 points. Knights were up by ½ a points, Clay Stevens placed how the kids played despite The Blue Knights host Re- not having a tournament in gionals on Feb. 24, where ing at least a 3.5 grade point K5 competition point and would be able to 5th with 3 points, Chase average (GPA) and suc- The K5 team of Hayden keep that ½ point lead at the Stevens placed 10th with 2.5 two months,” said Coach the top four teams in each cessfully completing 12 Hildebrand, Nai’Zayah Bell end and walk away with the points, Rorer placed 15th Don Winters. “They picked section will advance to the hours or more of course and Cameron Hernandez first-place trophy with 11 with 2 points and Crider up right where they left off, state team championship on work numbered 100 or fought hard against the total points. Individually placed 17th with 1.5 points. and I couldn’t ask for any- March 24. above for the academic term. Crittenden County resi- dents named to the dean’s list at WKCTC are Layken Belt, Jessica Brewer, Mor- gan Cinkovich, Devin Collins, Hannah Berry, Mon- ica Hodge, Sylvana Hunt, Library hosting Jerusha Jacobs, Kelley Sizemore, Lindsay Size- more, Tiffany Stewart, Magan Sunderland, Zachary FebruarySeveral special events con- Cards events to swap with your friends. Tinsley and Colby Watson. tinue through February at the The event runs from 1 to 3 p.m. Livingston County resi- Crittenden County Public LI- Brown Bag Book Club dis- dents named to the dean’s brary, including the following: cusses of “Daughter of Fortune” list are Tonya Salyer and – February is Library by Isabel Allende at 11:30 a.m. Macie Young of Salem; Lover’s Month at Crittenden Feb. 28. At Crittenden County Sarah Barlow and Matthew County Public Library. Director Public Library. Edmonds of Hampton; Brandie Ledford urges patrons Emma Colwell and James to go on a blind date with a Woltman of Burna; Jacob book, check out the Presidential Cunningham, Paige Dudley, valentines and view the amaz- Nicholas Lampley, William ing Super Bowl of Books! Newton and Madison Denfip – A computer class, Clean of Smithland; Jesse Garri- out Your Computer, at 1 p.m. son, Jason Hargrove, Kayla Monday. Participants must bring Gish, Kara Mckinley, Jansen their own device. Mitchell, Cynthia Pace and – Teens are invited to Crit- Alyssa Toney of Ledbetter; tenden County Public Library and Chaney Adams, Fer- Feb. 16 for the 80s Retro nando Molina and Julie Movie Marathon from 6 to 10 Lasters of Grand Rivers. p.m. Vote on the library’s Face- Fredonia resident Macey CHRIS EVANS/THE PRESS book page for your favorite Baker of Fredonia was also John Hughes films from the named to the dean’s list. 1980s. This is a teen-only event Crittenden County Pep Band membersPep cheer section on the Rockets during Friday night’s homecom- for middle and high school-age ing festivities. From left are Nate Haire, alto saxophone; Dennon Wilson, tenor drums; Kenny students. Calendar Perry, drum set; Carsen Easley, trumpet; Trevor Eifler, trumpet; and Caleb Estes, sousaphone. – On Random Act of Kind- – Crittenden County ness Day, Feb. 17, fines at the Genealogy Society will library will be waived in ex- meet at 10 a.m., Saturday change for canned goods to be Health begins at 10:30 a.m. PACS provides milk, coffee, tea or in the meeting room at the donated to the local food bank. Senior Menu – Monday: Menu is Frank- water each day. Crittenden County Public Li- In order to qualify for fine furter with sauerkraut, mashed Aging Coordinator Jenny brary. The program will be Crittenden County Senior Citi- amnesty, food items cannot be potatoes, black-eyed peas, peach Sosh is director of the center. Planning for the New Year in zens Center is open weekdays 8 outdated. cobbler, cornbread and mar- The center is a service of Pen- Genealogy Research, My a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at – Feb. 24 is National Trad- garine. Ladies exercise with Full nyrile Allied Community Services. New Year’s Resolutions. 11:30 a.m. each day and is $3 for ing Card Day, and Crittenden Body Fitness Studio begins at Every day, the center at 210 N. – Crittenden County Ele- those 60 and older or $5 for those County Public Library invites 9:45 a.m. Walker St. in Marion offers bil- mentary School will host its under 60. Reservations are re- you to bring your Pokemon, – Tuesday: Menu is spaghetti liards, card games, Wii games annual Family Fitness quested by 9 a.m. Upcoming ac- Yuh-Gi-Oh!, Magic or other with meat sauce, broccoli salad, and the use of exercise equip- Night at 6 p.m. Thursday, tivities and menu include: cards to exchange or make garlic breadstick, apple crisp. ment. Call (270) 965-5229 for Feb. 15 at the school. Many – Thursday (today): Menu is one-of-a-kind Artist Trading – Feb. 14: Menu is oven fried more information. stations, including GoNoo- baked catfish, navy beans, cole chicken, new buttered potatoes, dle, free play/gymnastics, slaw, ambrosia fruit salad, corn- buttered broccoli, wheat roll and Zumba and yoga will be fea- bread and margarine. Tai Chi will pears. Bingo begins at 10:30 a.m. tured. Attendees also will be offered at 10 a.m. Assistance with tax preparation learn more about healthy – Friday: Menu is Mexican will also be provided. eating and can participate in lasagna, buttered broccoli, garlic All menu items are subject to an obstacle course. Former breadstick and Jell-O cake. Bingo change based on availability. UK football quarterback sponsored by Lifeline Home Jared Lorenzen will be on hand to promote his Get Fit tour.

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Specifically, KU is seeking Commission approval Maintenance Instructor, Security **STOP STRUGGLING ON THE Officer, Carpentry Instructor, Driv- net. As Low As $14.95/month (for of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the construction of Phase II of the landfill at Brown and to cap and er, Electricity Instructor and Recre- close any remaining surface area of the Brown Main Ash Pond. This construction project is an amendment to Project 36 of ation Advisor. We offer a compet- KU’s 2016 Environmental Compliance Plan that was approved by the Commission in 2016. itive salary, benefits package and advancement opportunities. Full- Additionally, KU is seeking an order approving Amended Project 36 for purposes of recovering the costs of the time, part-time, and substitute po- new pollution control facilities through its Environmental Surcharge tariff. Amended Project 36 is required for KU to comply sitions available. MTC is an equal with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s federal Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System; Disposal of Coal opportunity employer-Minority/Fe- Combustion Residuals from Electric Utilities (“Federal CCR Rule”), and other environmental requirements that apply to KU male/Disabled/Veteran. To view facilities used in the production of energy from coal. The total capital cost of the new pollution control facilities for which KU current openings and qualifications is seeking recovery at this time is estimated to be $14.7 million. O&M costs related to amended Phase II will be similar to and to apply, please visit our web- O&M costs incurred in Phase I and are not distinguishable. If Amended Project 36 is approved, KU plans to continue to site: www.mtcjobs.com. (4t-33-p) recover its Brown CCR Landfill O&M costs through its environmental surcharge as part of Project 29 in KU’s 2011 ECR Plan. HELP WANTED: Disabled male needing live-in caregiver, $9.50/ The impact on KU’s Group 1 customers is estimated to be a 0.05% increase in 2018 with a maximum increase hour. Call Brian (502) 322-6814. of 0.13% in 2020. Group 1 includes Rate Schedules RS, AES, and all Lighting Rates. For a KU residential customer using (5t-33-p) 1,122 kilowatt hours per month (kWh/mo), the initial monthly increase is expected to be $0.06 during 2018, with the maxi- The Earle C. Clements Job Corps mum monthly increase expected to be $0.15 during 2020. AES customers using 21,341 kWh/mo could expect a monthly Academy is seeking employ- increase of $0.97 up to $2.50. Lighting Energy customers using 9,307 kWh/mo could expect a monthly increase of $0.34 up ees. We offer a competitive salary, to $0.87. Traffic Energy customers using 160 kWh/mo and Lighting Service and Restricted Lighting Service customers using benefits package and advance- 61 kWh/mo could expect a monthly increase of $0.01 up to $0.02. ment opportunities. Full-time, part-time, and substitute positions The impact on KU’s Group 2 customers is estimated to be a 0.08% increase in 2018 with a maximum increase available. MTC is an equal oppor- of 0.19% in 2020. Group 2 includes Rate Schedules GS, PS-Secondary (PSS), PS-Primary (PSP), Time of Day Secondary tunity employer-Minority/Female/ (TODS), Time of Day Primary (TODP), Retail Transmission Service (RTS), Fluctuating Load Service (FLS), School Power Disabled/Veteran. To view current Service (SPS), School Time of Day Service (STOD), and Outdoor Sports Lighting Service (ODL). openings and qualifications and to apply, please visit our website: GS customers using 1,805 kWh/mo could expect a monthly increase of $0.13 up to $0.34. www.mtcjobs.com. “Building To- PSS customers using 39,535 kWh/mo could expect a monthly increase of $1.85 up to $4.78. morrow’s Futures Today” (4t-33-p) PSP customers using 82,036 kWh/mo could expect a monthly increase of $3.92 up to $10.14. TODS customers using 245,344 kWh/mo could expect a monthly increase of $8.76 up to $22.67. legal notice TODP customers using 1,241,109 kWh/mo could expect a monthly increase of $35.48 up to $91.81. Notice is hereby given that on RTS customers using 4,160,317 kWh/mo could expect a monthly increase of $106.75 up to $276.26. January 24, 2018 David R. By- FLS customers using 46,076,466 kWh/mo could expect a monthly increase of $1,033.18 up to $2,673.67. ler of 1974 Mt. Zion Church Rd., SPS and ODL customers could expect monthly increases consistent with PSS and PSP customers using the same kWh/mo. Marion, Ky. 42064 was appointed STOD customers could expect monthly increases consistent with TODS customers using the same kWh/mo. administrator of Mervin D. Byler, deceased, whose address was The Environmental Surcharge Application described in this Notice is proposed by KU. However, the Public 1974 Mt. Zion Church Rd., Marion, Service Commission may issue an order modifying or denying KU’s Environmental Surcharge Application. Such action may Ky. 42064. Robert Frazer, attorney. result in an environmental surcharge for customers other than the environmental surcharge described in this Notice. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified to Comments regarding KU’s Amendment to Project 36 of its 2016 Environmental Surcharge Plan and Application present the same properly proven may be submitted to the Public Service Commission through its website or by mail to the Public Service Commission, Post as required by law to the adminis- Office Box 615, Frankfort, Kentucky 40602. trator before the 24th day of July, 2018 and all claims not so proven Any person may submit a timely written request for intervention in Case No. 2017-00483 to the Public Service and presented by that date shall be forever barred. Commission, Post Office Box 615, Frankfort, Kentucky 40602, establishing the grounds for the request including the status All persons indebted to the estate and interest of the party. If the Commission does not receive a written request for intervention within thirty (30) days of initial of the above-named decedent, will publication, the Commission may take final action on the Application. Any person who has been granted intervention may please call and settle said debts obtain copies of the Application and testimony by contacting Kentucky Utilities Company at 220 West Main Street, Louisville, immediately. Kentucky, 40202, Attention: State Regulation and Rates. Crittenden District Court Melissa Guill, Clerk (1t-31-c) A copy of the Application and testimony is available for public inspection on KU’s website (http://www.lge-ku.com), on the Commission’s website (http://www.psc.ky.gov), and in paper medium Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm at On January 24, 2018, an appli- cation was filed with the Federal the office of Kentucky Utilities Company, 100 Quality Street, Lexington, Kentucky or the Commission’s offices located at 211 Communications Commission for Sower Boulevard, Frankfort, Kentucky, after January 26, 2018. 14 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 8, 2018 Kentucky grocery prices continue dip NEWS BRIEFS Weather alters KyTC Rogers Group quarry entrance Cost for 40 basic food items falls more and the intersection with Ky. plan for road work 2123/Glendale Church Road. than $1.50; drop led by sirloin, apples The road will close at ap- Due to a forecast of rain, proximately 7:30 a.m. today. It STAFF REPORT index rose 1.6 percent in the Kentucky Transportation is expected to reopen to traffic Grocery prices have 2017. That index was mixed Cabinet (KyTC) plan to close a by about 2:30 p.m. dropped again, according to according to last December section of Ky.1901/Seminary There will be no marked de- Kentucky Farm Bureau's figures with slight increases Loop Road near the Mattoon tour. Local residents may ac- (KFB) latest Marketbasket for meats, poultry, fish and Community in Crittenden cess Ky. 1668 from the U.S. 60 Survey. During the fourth eggs and small declines in County has been moved to end or via Ky. 2123/Glendale quarter of 2017, the study in- dairy and related products Friday. It was originally slated Church Road or Ky. 135. dicates a drop of almost $4 along with fruits and vegeta- for Wednesday. Approximately 300 vehicles from the same quarter of the bles. Ky. 1901 will be closed to travel this section of Ky. 1668 previous year, continuing a Whether or not U.S. gro- through traffic at mile-point in an average day. trend seen throughout the cery prices fluctuate from one 1.4 near the Mattoon commu- last two years of the survey. quarterly survey to the next, nity to allow a cross drain to Each quarter, 40 basic food Kentuckians and all Ameri- be replaced. This is along Ky. CHS receives three items are price-checked cans continue to enjoy some 1901 about halfway between throughout the state in an ef- of the lowest food prices in the U.S. 60 and Ky. 654 North stars from measure fort to gauge current food- world. Shoppers in the U.S. near the Pleasant View Green- The latest rankings from price trends. Since the end of spend only about 7 percent of house. an online tool that compares 2016, surveyed food items their disposable income on Ky. 1901 will close at ap- hospitals reports Crittenden have dropped by a total of food each year. Those costs proximately 7:30 a.m. Friday. Health Systems in the mid- $3.79, or just more than 3 remain far lower than any The roadway at this site is ex- dle of the pack. percent. other country in the world pected to reopen to traffic Hospital Compare gives During the fourth quarter thanks to many of the agricul- around 2:30 p.m. CHS three out of five stars. of last year, overall surveyed tural efficiencies utilized in There will be no marked de- The acute care hospital in items dropped by $1.52 over America. Today the average tour. However, local residents Marion also received three the previous quarter. The 40 U.S. farmer produces enough will have access from each end stars in a patient satisfaction items cost a total of $114.11 food and fiber to provide for of Ky. 1901. survey and rated above the as compared to $115.63 in about 154 people – a signifi- This project is scheduled national average in all pa- the third quarter and $117.90 cant jump from an average of on a weather permitting basis. tient satisfaction categories. during the time frame of 2016. 19 people per farmer back in Approximately 60 vehicles Hospital Compare, a Cen- Quarterly declines by cate- 1940. travel this section of Ky. 1901 ters for Medicare & Medicaid gory came from fruits and veg- Yet while more food is now Price change from third quarter of 2017 in an average day. Services initiative, rates etables, grains dairy and pork being produced on less land, Apples...... down 56 cents per pound KyTC also plans to close a more than 4,000 health care while slight increase came in the farmer's share of the retail Potatoes...... down 42 cents per 10-pound bag section of Ky. 1668/Critten- facilities, including 130 Vet- den Springs Road in Critten- erans Administration med- the beef and poultry cate- food dollar in America is Eggs, large...... up 10 cents per dozen gories. down. According to the den County today (Thursday), ical centers. Ratings are The declines seen USDA's Food Dollar Series, a Eggs, extra large...... up 18 cents per dozen conditions permitting. determined objectively statewide for these specific farmer earns less than 17 Cut-fryer...... down 21 cents per pound Ky. 1668 will be closed to across 57 measures in seven food costs are in contrast to cents per dollar spent on food, Ribeye steak...... up 78 cents per pound through traffic at mile-point groups. the Consumer Price Index down significantly from the 31 Sirloin steak...... down 65 cents per pound 2.2 to make base repairs. This Hospital Compare can be from last year. The CPI food cents earned in 1980. Beef, overall...... up 34 cents per pound is along Ky. 1668 between the found on Medicare.gov,

LOVE More about online dating AG: ‘Catfishing’ lures online daters Continued from Page 1 Christian Mingle, founded in 2001, is the leading Chris- STAFF REPORT someone they are not. mance or friendship scams, in- had just moved into an apart- tian dating site for single men Those who turn to online According to the Federal cluding someone who: ment and out on his own. He and women looking for a God- dating sites and social media Trade Commission (FTC), re- - Falls in love, or befriends kept feeling a tug from God centered relationship with the to find love and friendship ports of romance scams have quickly. that he should try out Chris- tripled over the past five years opposite sex. It launched a dat- need to be cautious of online - Says they are working tian Mingle. He decided to go and in 2016, $220 million was overseas or serving abroad in ing app in 2014. It has 16 million members. ‘catfishing’ scams, according for it and sign up. He works at to Attorney General Andy lost nationwide to online dating the military. According to the Pew Research Center, 15 percent of all U.S. adults Siemens in Marion but little Beshear. scams. - Asks you to leave the offi- have used online dating sites or mobile dating apps. A 2015 study did he know, that is where his In advance of Valentine’s Beshear said con artists cial dating, or social media site future wife had been living all also found: Day, Beshear issued a Scam open fake profiles using stolen to communicate. of her life. - Online dating has lost much of its stigma, and a majority of Amer- Alert to warn Kentuckians that photos to lure in unsuspecting - Claims they need money "It was a true God thing be- icans now say online dating is a good way to meet people. if an online love interest or new victims and instead of finding for an emergency and says cause my account was cre- - Online dating has jumped among adults under age 25 as well as friend asks for money it is most love, victims are left with an they will pay you back when ated around the same time he those in their late 50s and early 60s. likely a scam. empty bank account and a they come to meet you. joined," Ann said. "He said my - One-third of people who have used online dating have never ac- Last year, Beshear’s office broken heart. To stay ahead of scammers picture kept popping up, and tually gone on a date with someone they met on these sites. received reports from 11 Ken- The FTC and Beshear’s of- Kentuckians can sign up for the he was intrigued. He knew he - One-in-five online daters have asked someone else to help them tuckians who said they lost fice recommend never send- Office of the Attorney General’s wanted to message me, so he with their profile. nearly $300,000 after being ing untraceable methods of Scam Alerts. To enroll, text paid the $24.99 membership." - 5 percent of Americans who are in a marriage or committed rela- “catfished” by an online scam- payment to anyone you just “KYOAG Scam” to GOV311 "We have an inside joke tionship say they met their significant other online. that he paid only $24.99 for mer who used the secrecy of met online, and to watch for or visit AG.ky.gov/scams and his wife," laughs Ann. the internet to pretend to be signs often associated with ro- select text or email alert. She is convinced God has put the pieces together for her that, but boy and was I wrong. to ask Ann to be his wife the to where the spring 'was' and Ann to go first. "We went all out because I and her husband to meet. Be- "God has such an amazing first time he intended to. He it was gone. So he did not pro- "I walked down the last had always wanted the big fore they met, they had both plan for each and every one of remembered Ann telling him pose. He imagined a sweet stretch of corn stalks and saw church wedding. I was so been praying God to send us even though it’s difficult about a spring on her grand- quiet proposal and then going a table with a silky lime green calm on my wedding day and them the right person to waiting sometimes. I think on- father's farm in the woods, back to tell all the family at tablecloth decorated with a at ease because I knew he was spend their life with. Matt line dating is a new outlet for where she used to go many the house. Nope, it didn't hap- vase of gorgeous pink roses the one and I couldn’t wait to chose Christian Mingle be- people to use to get out there times when she was a child. pen. He told me this story and a picture of Matt and I," be his wife." cause he hoped to find a and meet people that you nor- "On Labor Day weekend, later on which we crack up she said. "I turned around Matt and Ann say their Christ-like woman and felt it mally wouldn’t, especially in we were having our normal about now." shocked and Matt was knelt faith in Christ is the founda- was the right thing to do at such a small town. I also be- family cookout at my grand- The actual proposal hap- down. He told me how much I tion of their marriage. that time in his life. lieve it is important to be cau- parents and Matt mentioned pened at the annual ice cream meant to him and asked me to "We both know that Christ "The funny thing is, the tious when online dating and going to see the spring. So we festival where Matt and Ann marry him. comes first in our relation- whole time he had worked in make safe choices when talk- loaded up on the four-wheeler went with another couple. "Of course, I said yes! " ship, always," Ann said. "After Marion, where I have lived my ing to people.” and headed to the woods," After the festival, they all went The families of the couple years of praying for the right whole life," Ann said. "God has As the relationship pro- Ann recalls. "I hadn't been to the corn maze at Locust were thrilled and both fell in spouse God intended for us, a funny way of working things gressed, Matt had been there in years. He planned on Grove Baptist Church in Mur- love with their significant oth- He answered and we are so out. I am a planner and thoughtfully preparing for the proposing at this beautiful ray. ers and welcomed them right grateful. We end every day thought I could plan my life perfect proposal, but the cir- spring on my family's farm. "We had such a good time away. The church wedding praying together, and we out and still at times think cumstances didn't allow him "Well, we headed into the talking, laughing and trying to took place at Marion Baptist never try to take for granted woods and it was all grown find our way to the end of the Church on June 1, 2013. how blessed we are. up. There were thorns every- maze," Ann said. "It was my dream wedding. "We are so happy and can’t where cutting our legs and it When they finally made it My parents made sure every- wait to see what God has in tems switch on resistance (or was a hot mess! We finally got close to the end, everyone told thing was perfect," Ann said. store for us in the future." ENERGY strip) heating, which con- Continued from Page 1 sumes much more electricity than the heat pump. about payment plans or heat- “It’s like heating your house ing assistance. with a large toaster, and your “The PSC consumer serv- usage goes up exponentially as ices staff will do all they can to a result,” Schmitt said. help customers who cannot re- In contrast, natural gas solve issues with their heating systems work essen- providers,” he said. “They also tially the same way no matter can guide people to sources of the temperature. assistance in their communi- Electric consumption this ties.” winter not only rose sharply as Almost all of the hundreds milder weather in November of inquiries about high energy turned colder in December bills the PSC has received and January, but also signifi- since late December have been cantly from last year due to the about electric service. Cus- much colder weather. Novem- tomers who heat with natural ber and December of 2016 and gas have not seen comparable January of 2017 were all increases. warmer than normal. That is because the amount In contrast, while November of electricity needed for heating of 2017 was slightly warmer rises sharply in times of ex- than normal, it was 20 percent treme cold. Even the most effi- colder than the year before. cient heat pumps won’t work December 2017 was slightly very well once the temperature colder than December 2016, drops more than a few degrees while last month was 42 per- below freezing. cent colder, in terms of heating During periods of prolonged demand, than the unusually cold, all-electric heating sys- warm January of 2017. Heating-degree days tell tale Heating-degree days are a way to measure energy consump- tion in the winter. The below chart compares November-January of the last two winters from an average of temperature readings from eight weather stations across Kentucky. The figures below are arrived at by subtracting a day’s average temperature below 65 degrees and adding them for each month. In other words, if a November day’s average temperature was 40 degrees, the heating-degree measure for that day would be 25. The sum of heating-degrees for all 30 days in the month are then added. The numbers in parenthesis are the departure from normal. A plus sign indicates the month was colder than normal.

NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY 2017-18...... 516 (-14)...... 904 (+35)...... 1,034 (+79) 2016-17...... 428 (-95)...... 847 (-15)...... 728 (-226)