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NEWS Dog owner charged County says ‘no’ RIVER TOWNS HOSTING after attack on boy to additional tax By DARYL K. TABOR JULY 4 CELEBRATIONS STAFF REPORT PRESS EDITOR Two area Ohio River com- attack. He was arrested last week A third mixed breed pit bull dog and charged with two counts of Magistrates last week OK’d a new $8.94 million munities will be celebrating has been taken from the owner of second-degree wan- county budget that includes no new taxes despite America’s inde- the animals that attacked a 5-year- ton endangerment a request by a local environmental pendence with old boy last week in southern Crit- after his dogs al- protection agency for 2.5 cents per fireworks. tenden County. legedly attacked a $100 of real estate. First up is Crittenden County Sheriff's neighborhood child “I’m not saying it’s not worthy, but Carrsville. Deputy Ray Agent and Animal riding an ATV on his a big majority of people don’t use it,” On Satur- Control Officer Timmy Todd went grandmother’s prop- Crittenden County Judge-Executive day, the Liv- to the residence on Sulphur erty across the road Perry Newcom said of Crittenden Springs Road Monday morning Tabor from the dog owner’s ingston Newcom County Conservation District’s re- where they found a third dog be- home. County com- quest for a millage tax. longing to Larry Tabor running free Tabor, who was arrested last The levy at the rate requested would generate munity is host- on Tabor’s property. Wednesday, two days after the al- ing a Fourth of about $74,000 in the coming fiscal year for the The dog was captured and taken leged dog attack, was released from quasi-governmental agency’s work to protect local July celebration to the county’s animal shelter. Crittenden County Detention Cen- beginning at 5 p.m. with food, Tabor, 60, is facing misde- See COUNTY/Page 2 local music and fireworks at meanor charges in the alleged dog See ATTACK/Page 13 dusk. The historical museum will also be open. On Saturday, July 6, Tolu will host its usual Independence Day bash at the community Future center with food, live music, The doctor is out games and one of the area’s largest fireworks displays at of new dusk. all public offices to U.S. 641 close next thursday All public offices will be rests in closed next Thursday for the July 4 holiday. That includes all city, county, state and fed- capital eral offices, including the ani- mal shelter, convenience center, library, senior center Commentary and Extension service. The mail, also, will not run next Throughout world history, Thursday. Crittenden-Liv- the spawn and development ingston Water District will be of civilization has always been predicated upon the closed July 4-5. availability of safe, reliable The Crittenden Press will and sustainable travel. also be closed next Thursday Moving people and goods in observance of Independ- is almost as integral to the ence Day. The newspaper will human be on newsstands as usual condition next Wednesday, but home as food, delivery for subscribers will be water and delayed due to the postal hol- shelter. Av- enues of iday. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS travel may Dr. Greg Maddux has served Marion and the broader community for 40 years as a family not merit physician. He is retiring from full-time medicine this week. as a suste- CORRECTION nance of Due to an editing error, a life, but story in last week's issue re- they’re un- flected the incorrect rate of Chris doubtedly a Crittenden Fiscal Court's occu- Maddux hangs component pational and net profits tax. EVANS of prosper- The county tax on wages of Press publisher ity. local workers and profits of Ancient About civilizations businesses is 0.5 percent. Town flourished up stethoscope along the Silk Road, Rome became an empire be- PUBLIC MEETINGS By CHRIS EVANS Maddux changed course munity that might not have PRESS PUBLISHER cause of its roads, Christian- and countless members of been available otherwise,” ity spread throughout the At first, he dreamed of - Crittenden County Public the supreme species are Dr. James said as the two Middle East and to the West- caring for wild animals. Library Board of Trustees significantly grateful. local physicians sat to- ern World because of a vast Dr. Greg Maddux grew will meet at 5 p.m. today Maddux has served Mar- gether in their office last network of roads, rivers, seas up loving to hunt and fish (Thursday) at the library. ion and the broader com- week and reminisced about and oceans. Early American and could identify with a - Crittenden Fiscal Court munity for 40 years as a doctoring in a rural com- settlers used well-worn ani- career decorated with being family physician. He is re- munity. mal trails, streams and rivers will meet in special session at afield, studying, examining tiring this week. A reception “It’s difficult to get a well- to Manifest Destiny. Railways 8:30 a.m. Friday at the court- and tending to different in his honor was held Sun- trained doctor to come to a were built to expedite the house to approve end-of-fis- species of animals and their day at Family Practice rural area. It takes an act of process. cal-year bills, set meeting habitats. He wanted to be a Clinic, the health care cen- God, really,” said James. Today, we can likely not wildlife biologist. dates for 2019-20, approve an ter he and current partner Maddux grew up in name a successful city which Somewhere along the amended administrative code Dr. Gary James started to- Salem, as did his medical is geographically removed way – during his under- and approve a budget for the gether. partner. They knew one an- from an interstate, harbor or graduate studies as a biol- soil conservation district. “(Dr. Maddux) has put in other, Maddux being the airport. Often, our booming ogy and chemistry major at many long hours and pro- areas have at least two of the Murray State University – vided a service to the com- See MADDUX/Page 3 inside See U.S. 641/Page 2 Deaths...... 5 Defew’s Views...... 12 Forgotten Passages...... 12 MCC gen ed classes return to Ed-Tech Center Sports...... 14 STAFF REPORT any degree program and can and we expect to continue with Classifieds...... 15 After a long absence, Madis- be transferred easily to other increased offerings in the fu- onville Community College is colleges and universities. Some ture.” returning to Marion this fall to of the 11 classes offered on An on-site registration event offer a full slate of classes at weeknight evenings include is scheduled for 1-3:30 p.m. Marion Ed-Tech Center. A local history, college algebra, Eng- Wednesday, July 10 at the registration event will be held lish and psychology. All classes Crittenden County Library on next month. will be basic 100-level courses West Carlisle Street. Students Facebook.com/TheCrittendenPress While vocational courses said Dr. Jay Parrent, MCC Vice or below. will be able to apply and regis- Twitter.com/CrittendenPress from MCC are regularly taught President, Quality Assurance Dr. Scott Cook, MCC ter for the fall semester. at the facility on Industrial and Administration. “It has Provost, is excited about the “The application and regis- Drive, it has been several years been quite some time though.” The possibilities. tration process is simple and since general education Post-secondary students “We are thrilled to serve the students should be able to get Crittenden Press classes were held there. will have access to a wide community with this class started easily,” Cook said. “Fi- USPS 138-260 / Marion, Ky. “I’m not sure when the col- range of general education schedule,” he said. “There is a lege last taught courses there,” courses that will work for most good mix of courses available, See MCC/Page 6

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Murder mystery ented actors and actresses who I liked one from Paige wife for 19 years, and in my Americans to getting there first. portrayed the many characters. Gilbert, who read a scripture spare time, I write letters to edi- When we’re inspired we can ac- another success This is a fun event, but it from Ecclesiastes 7:10, which tors. I was inspired by Abraham complish anything. takes a lot of work and the reads, "Don't always be asking, Lincoln, because that's how he But the greatest spirit to To the editor: Chamber’s Murder Mystery 'Where are the good old days? first got his voice out there. have in your new adventure is I would like to take this op- Committee did an outstanding Wise folks don't ask questions So I may have put but a the one God gives, for what portunity to thank the commu- job. like that.’" drop in this mass ocean in may seem impossible to us is nity for its support of the Elizabeth Floyd We can look back fondly, but these last 33 years, but I don't not for Him. Trust Him daily no second annual Downtown Mur- Chamber President the prize of life is ahead. There focus on it. I can tell with these matter, because in your jour- der Mystery. Marion, Ky. will be good days and bad days addresses the future is bright neys ahead, faith will help you Crittenden County Chamber and God wants us to see both, with these young people. Re- steer. And as Thomas Jefferson of Commerce, Community Arts Writer inspired because He's prepared us for gardless of how things seem in once said ,"We steer our ship Foundation and Marion both. This reminder stretches the world, I have confidence with hope, leaving fear astern." Tourism collaborated to orches- by Class of 2019 to us as adults, too, because we that every drop each of them I'm feeling the class of 2019 trate and promote this event. forget. makes will add to the hopes of will do just that. The local business commu- To the editor: I graduated 33 years ago, tomorrow. Bob DeLacy Jr. nity was outstanding in its par- Reading the June 6 edition, I and I look back fondly. I had Ronald Reagan used to say Marengo, Ill. ticipation of this event. We enjoyed the valedictory ad- fun, but wished I had studied we are on a rendezvous with want to thank our merchants dresses. They always sound history as much as I do now. destiny. And we are because (Editor’s note: The writer is a and others who helped make better than other addresses be- But my dad put me to work lest we forget, we will rise to the regular reader of The Crittenden this a fun program for our com- cause they look to the future right away in security, and I challenges of today because we, Press just outside of Chicago. A munity. Thank you, too, to the with hope, shining a light on had no time to think about as Americans, always do what’s co-worker originally from Crit- community working to solve the their progress in school and what was next. I've been there hard. JFK, who challenged us tenden County brings the news- mystery and to the very tal- steering for their goals ahead. since. I'm married to a great to get to the moon in 1961, led paper to the job each weekend.) Public library shooting for moon next month STAFF REPORT Monday in the library perspective, I also have Crittenden County meeting room. Ledford is canned interviews with the Public Library is shooting inviting everyone in the 11 moonwalkers (out of for the moon with its July community, adult or 12) who I interviewed in programming, and a local youth, to the free show. 1994, when I worked on connection with special in- The entire multi-part the 25th.” sight into NASA’s documentary airs on Ledford said Yehling is lunar program is a KET and other PBS working with the National part of it all. channels a week Geographic Channel to For almost a later, July 8-10. offer a special treat to month, the facility’s Author Bob Summer Reading en- Summer Reading Yehling, a former rollees. The author is in Program has focused Crittenden County contact with National Ge- on a Universe of Sto- High School track ographic to allow the li- ries, with events and Yehling coach and noted au- brary to screen its THE CRITTENDEN PRESS reading tied to the thor who has lived in upcoming documentary A large tree felled by a Sunday evening storm in the Frances community blocked Ky. 70 theme in celebration of the the community in the past "Apollo: Missions to the for period until it could be removed from the roadway. The storm system led to tornado golden anniversary of the and plans to retire here Moon" and receive care warnings and dumped heavy rain across the county. No injuries were reported. Apollo moon landing. But beginning this year, has packages from NatGeo. more events next month signed on to share with He's hopeful of even more. offer a deeper look at what children in Summer Read- "My longshot is that I'll is considered by many as ing some of his experi- be asking astronauts and Storms levy damage on county man’s greatest accom- ences. He was an editor of chief people in the space STAFF REPORT were blocked for a period where it was erected. plishment, the July 20, a 1994 NASA publication program, then and now, if A storm system that Sunday, but by Monday, The Kentucky Mesonet 1969, moon landing. celebrating the anniver- anyone will be willing to do blew across western Ken- all passages were open as weather monitoring sta- First up is a special pre- sary of the moon landing a Skype or Zoom call-in to tucky Sunday felled trees, normal. tion at Repton clocked view of the PBS documen- and part of a 50th an- the kids as we get close to led to localized flash flood- “It hit a couple of sustained winds Sunday tary “Chasing the Moon.” niversary tribute with In- July 20," Yehling said. ing, knocked out power to homes pretty hard on Ky. at 36.9 mph, but more se- “KET has graciously novation & Tech Today. Yehling is trying to set hundreds and damaged 135,” he said. vere winds were endured given us permission to “I can't tell you how up a Skype connection properties throughout the In that area near Tolu, elsewhere. The station has preview the third part of amazing it's been to get to with Poppy Northcutt, the county. Tornado warning winds picked up a metal also measured more than the show before it airs on work on both the 25th and first female to work at sirens were activated in double carport at one 5.5 inches of rain since television,” said Library 50th, especially as I was NASA's Mission Control the county, too. There property, damaging the ve- June 16, but some areas Directory Brandie Ledford. one of those space-crazed who is featured promi- were no reports of injuries. hicles parked beneath and of the county, including The final installment of 10-year-old boys looking nently in the upcoming Crittenden County the nearby home and cut- Marion, received that the three-part documen- up at the moon in 1969,” NatGeo Apollo documen- Judge-Executive Perry ting power lines before de- much rainfall Friday, Sat- tary, “The Giant Leap,” will he told The Crittenden tary airing at 8 a.m. July 7 Newcom said several roads positing it well away from urday and Sunday alone. be screened at 2 p.m. Press. “Besides my own on the NatGeo Channel.

the years, but magistrates per-acre rate based on soil court, the local agency has cally through any other years since he has utilized COUNTY gave $10,000 from the classification, with the tax- the third lowest operating method but a millage tax the services of the local Continued from Page 1 county’s general fund for able value ranging from budget of all conservation or general fund appropria- conservation district. the fiscal year that ends $159 to $593. That means districts in Ken- tion. In 2018, 73 of Upon approving the water and land resources. Sunday. That amounts to the average homeowner, tucky, limiting the Kentucky’s 120 2019-20 budget that be- While the conservation about $1.10 per county even on a half-acre city lot, amount and quality county conservation gins Monday, magistrates district’s array of services resident. would pay taxes equal in of service it can pro- districts were funded left the conservation dis- are open to any A millage tax, though, amount to that owed on a vide. through a millage tax trict appropriation at landowner, it is primarily would put the burden on 126-acre farm with the “This would put of varying rates. $10,000, but suggested used by property owners owners of real estate only. best soil or a 472-acre us right at the bot- In the end, magis- more money could be with large tracts of land Based on the median farm with the lowest clas- tom of the top third,” trates unanimously shifted at some point over from farms to forested home value in Crittenden sification. Duvall said of the Perryman agreed after studying the next 12 months. acreage. That represents a County of about $75,000, Magistrate Todd Perry- power of the tax levy the conservation dis- Because they denied small number of people on the average homeowner man said that is a chief at May’s regular fiscal trict’s expenses and rev- the conservation district’s the county tax roll, partic- would pay about $19 more concern with approving a court meeting. enue over the last few request, magistrates will ularly inside the City of on their county tax bill millage tax. Conservation districts years that a 2.5-cent mill- have to adjust the agency’s Marion, where a third of with the addition of the “Not a single person I’ve have few avenues for rev- age tax was more than proposed budget before the county’s population conservation district’s re- spoken to is in favor of enue outside of income necessary. However, most the new fiscal year begins lives on an average lot quested millage tax. this,” he said at the June from services they provide. agreed on a need greater Monday. A special year- smaller than an acre. Farmers are among the 13 fiscal court meeting. State and federal funding than $10,000. end fiscal court meeting Crittenden County biggest users of conserva- According to Larry Du- had all but dried up, and “I would like us to in- has been scheduled for Conservation District is tion district services across vall, the Crittenden Paulette Akers, Director of crease that to $20,000,” 8:30 a.m. Friday to do that currently funded through the state. But farmland is County Conservation Dis- the Kentucky Division of said Magistrate Dan Wood. as well as pay fiscal year- an annual allocation from not taxed at full value like trict board member who Conservation, said she is Wood owns a home and end bills and approve a Crittenden Fiscal Court. a home. brought the tax levy re- unaware of conservation small farm around Shady new county administrative Funding has varied over Instead, it is taxed at a quest before the fiscal districts being funded lo- Grove, but said it has been code.

from Burna and Sturgis simple rule of calculus as granted to them by wise The U.S. 641 to Marion and beyond. It its guide. That being the framers of our federal Continued from Page 1 would bolster the econ- shortest distance be- and state constitutions omy, improve trade and tween two points is, well, who knew that to build a Crittenden Press three major modes of recreational travel and be a straight line. You’ve grand empire, it would USPS 138-260 transportation. a longterm salve for heard that before. require tools for action Management and staff Here in Marion, we staving off the wilting of a Through empirical rea- capable of usurping local have lost our railroad. It once blossoming rural soning, one can clearly clan leaders. Publisher...... Chris Evans was pulled up several area that has been left deduct from the current Sure, we get it. Every- Editor ...... Daryl K. Tabor years ago. Our town is behind in more ways state of road-building in one is looking out for his Advertising manager ...... Allison Evans too far removed from ei- than one. the commonwealth’s un- own. No blame is being Operations manager ...... Alaina Barnes ther of its bordering What has become defined provincial area of cast from this vantage The Crittenden Press (USPS 138-260) is published rivers to find much ad- quite clear to those who Crittenden, Caldwell and point other than that vantage in them. Our see well enough to con- Lyon counties is this: No squarely upon the weekly by The Crittenden Press Inc., P.O. Box 191, 125 E. roads are very poor by nect the dots is that a one is in charge. No one supreme power in this Bellville St., Marion, KY 42064. Periodicals postage paid modern standards. road from Fredonia to the can agree. And, no one case, which resides in at Marion, Ky., and at additional mailing offices. Through a concerted interstate in Lyon County has the guts to solve it. Frankfort. Subscriptions are $32 to $55 per year. POSTMASTER: effort over the past 20 or is never going to happen. Since this highway The regional issues at Send address changes to The Crittenden Press, P.O. Box so years, our community There are too many politi- was conceived many play with regard to the 191, Marion, KY 42064. leaders have been able to cal factors involved. It will years ago, the players completion of U.S. 641 to attract state funding to never be built if the state have changed, political Interstate 24 are irrecon- Copyright 2019 build a 5-mile spur from continues to drag its feet parties have switched cilable. Mediation is the Marion to Fredonia. It’s and allow an ever-chang- and agendas have be- only answer, and the What’s your opinion? the only modern highway ing climate of political come a dynamic moving moderator must have a Letters to the Editor should be submitted by 5 p.m. in the county that meets pressure to dictate its target. The only thing firm hand with the intes- Friday for publication in the next week’s issue. For veri- federal transportation course. that has been static is tinal fortitude to solve the standards. Would Claudius or Au- that the problem persists. matter with one goal in fication purposes, letters include the writer's home and When this road – aka gustus have allowed per- Delay after delay after mind, that’s to finish the e-mail addresses (if applicable), telephone number and new U.S. 641 – was con- sonal patronage to dictate delay can be set at the job so the new highway – signature. Phone numbers and addresses are required, ceived more than two the direction of the em- feet of those at the top of currently in an abbrevi- but will not be published. Letters should be written in decades ago, it was part pire’s transportation sys- the political and bureau- ated form from Marion to good taste, and in most cases, should not exceed 300 of a larger plan to im- tem? History says not. cratic system. That is be- Fredonia – is completed words or be submitted within 30 days of the same prove the socioeconomic Rome built its trans- cause only they have the as originally envisioned. author’s last submission. Materials from other publica- condition of the broader portation system in authority to execute the The ball is in Frank- tions submitted as letters will not be printed. community that stretches straight lines, using a power of eminent domain fort. Play it. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, June 27, 2019 3

payment, and it is still MADDUX among his treasures. One Continued from Page 1 Christmas morning was interrupted when a pa- senior of the two by a year. tient went into labor. The While at Murray State, Maddux children were Maddux met his wife, very young, so the gift un- Karen. She, too, was a wrapping session was chemistry student, and postponed for the doc to after the aspiring doctor go deliver a baby. got into medical school, “Then I went home and she brought home the we started Christmas bacon. morning all over again,” he “She worked at an envi- said. ronmental lab in While the medical pro- Louisville. And she got laid fession is indeed a lucra- off my last year of medical tive career, it’s changing school,” Dr. Maddux said, rapidly, Maddux says. In- recalling that times were surance providers are now lean back then. dictating how doctors care But after his residency for their patients. The at a large hospital in Spar- margins for health care tanburg, S.C., Maddux providers have been came home in 1979 at the trimmed substantially, behest of Dr. Stephen particularly in cases Burkhart. where federal entitlement “He was my doctor programs are the payers. when I was a kid,” Mad- Maddux helped recruit dux said with a fond smile. his nephew, Dr. Jonathan About a year later, in THE CRITTENDEN PRESS Maddux, to the practice a 1980, doctors Burkhart, Above, newspaper clippings from The Crittenden Press were used for decoration Sunday at a retirement reception few years ago. Now, he’ll Maddux and James for Dr. Greg Maddux. Below, Maddux (left) shakes hands withwell-wishers as Dr. Gary James, his partner in med- keep trying to find his own formed Family Practice icine at Family Practice Clinic, looks on. replacement so there will Clinic next to the hospital. be three physicians, which The investment was a June, it will be 40 years, than 20 years ago by co- pulled a fast one them.” rowed into their camp. makes handling the heavy big one for a young doctor and that seemed like a workers. She told Maddux After taking a drink, “Does there happen to load much easier. In fact, just getting started. good round number,” he to keep it for a while and Maddux rolled out of his be a doctor here?” it was the clinic and hospital “I remember seeing 17 said of the decision to re- enjoy it like she did. seat and onto the floor, asked. have been on the recruit- patients my first day,” tire at this point. “I’m “He will know everyone feinting a seizure. Fortunately, Maddux ing trail for several years. Maddux said. “I thought ready to do something in the pictures,” she said. “He turned the tables had taken along his med- All of the doctors currently that was quite few.” else.” Ricky Brown, a local in- on them,” James said with ical kit for just such emer- associated with the clinic It wasn’t long, however, Maddux has also re- surance agent, has known a chuckle. gencies. Everything was are “homegrown,” so to that their practice took off cently announced that Maddux for many years. Maddux recalls a num- made OK. speak. There have been like a rapid heartbeat. At he’s been diagnosed with Finding someone who ber of instances when he There was another time discussions with young one time several years ago, what he calls a low-grade cares for the community was called upon for med- when he was putting his students in medical school it wasn’t uncommon for form of lymphoma. That, like Maddux has will be ical treatment well beyond boat into the Ohio River at and even some costly re- Maddux to see 75-100 pa- he said, had no bearing on tough, Brown admits. the walls where his shingle Elizabethtown Landing. cruiting attempts, but for tients a day. That’s ta- his retirement plans. Al- “He was more than a hangs. Some of the most He noticed a small fishing now Dr. James and pered off quite a bit now, though he will take radia- doctor. He could check memorable were minor vessel trolling up the river. “young” Dr. Maddux will thanks to help from nurse tion treatments later this you out from head to toe, wounds that involved The driver was sitting on a be carrying the mantle. practitioners on staff. Still, year, Maddux said there is and you could talk to him hooks. pedestal seat, operating Fortunately, “old” Dr. the hours are long, and an argument to be made like a psychiatrist,” Brown On a vacation fishing the trolling motor and to Maddux, as he’s some- the stress can be numb- for not even treating his said. “For his patients, the expedition to Canada, in his ear he was holding a times known despite his ing. Tending to the health condition, which was trust has come from the middle of nowhere, 30 cell phone. As the boat still youthful looks, plans of a small town where found by accident during knowing he really cares.” miles from civilization on glided closer, it became to be available from time you’re related to many and an unrelated diagnostic There are a couple of the Boundary Waters, the clear that the driver was to time, and perhaps see a friends with the rest, procedure. humorous stories that doctor was summoned. not on the phone; he was few patients a day or so a there’s a tighter strain that “I have zero symptoms,” document a behind-the- “This is one of those holding his ear where a week. perhaps doesn’t exist in he said. scenes climate at the trips where you go for days Rapala treble hook was “He’s been a good giver larger markets. There’s been an out- clinic. Certainly, it wasn’t without seeing anyone ex- buried. to the community,” added For the first 20 years, pouring of encouraging always fun and games, cept the guys in your fish- “I took that one out, Brown, “and that goes Maddux and the others words and social media but James recalled a time ing party,” Maddux too,” Maddux said. both ways. The commu- delivered babies at Crit- tributes since Maddux in when some women – med- recalls. Then there was a time nity has been good to him tenden Hospital. There May made public his in- ical assistants – working Maddux and some when Maddux delivered a and his practice. But he’s were a number of times tentions to retire. The there liked to stir up a buddies were on a remote child for an Amish not just a taker. He’s a when he’d be called in for newspaper’s online post laugh. They put Xylocaine, lakeshore when a canoe woman. A quilt was his giver, too!” an after-hours delivery. about Maddux’s an- a numbing agent, on the “I couldn’t do it now,” nouncement received lip of his soft drink can as he said. “I’d be here all thousands of views and a practical joke. James night then have to come in dozens of comments from said part of his tongue to work all the next day.” well-wishers. went numb when he took Being on call around A steady stream of a sip, and for a moment he the clock, working friends, colleagues and thought he was having a through lunch to dictate former patients paid their stroke. He quickly realized patient care files and respects to Maddux dur- it was a ruse and unbe- rarely being able to get too ing Sunday’s reception. knownst to the jokesters, far from the hospital is the One of them was Pat he told Maddux about the life of a general practi- Carter. She actually incident. A few days later, tioner in western Ken- worked in the insurance Maddux was the intended tucky. In the health care department at the clinic victim of the same realm, Maddux has been for almost a dozen years scheme. on the front lines, and he before retiring in the mid- “He knew what was admits to being a little bat- 1990s. She brought a going on,” said James, tle weary at the age of 69. photo album prepared for “when they tried to pull “I’m ready. At the end of her own retirement more the same thing on him, he

KyTC data-driven list offers suggestions for Highway Plan STAFF REPORT 74 committed projects Tennessee state line. The Kentucky Trans- that are highly ranked This would be a $119.28 portation Cabinet (KyTC) enacted projects from the million project that has released a data-dri- 2018 Recommended scores 53.8 on a scale of ven list of projects that Highway Plan. None of 1-100. are candidates for state the committed projects - Reconstruction of transportation funding, are local. the Pennyrile Parkway to using initial results from The 123 projects will meet interstate stan- the State Highway Invest- receive priority considera- dards from I-24 in Chris- ment Formula for Tomor- tion as KyTC develops the tian County to the I-69 row (SHIFT). The results Recommended Highway interchange in Hopkins will be a key component Plan, a six-year outline County. This would be a in developing the upcom- for transportation spend- $37.9 million project ing 2020 Highway Plan. ing, presented to the scoring 48.0. The statewide list in- 2020 General Assembly Of the 49 projects, a cludes 49 high-ranking to guide decision-making. vast majority are near projects – none in Critten- Two high-ranking proj- population centers in den County – under con- ects of interest to western central and northern sideration for funding – Kentucky travelers in- Kentucky. Scores range interstates and highways clude: from 73.2 down to 11.0. that move people and - A major widening of For more about SHIFT goods from one Kentucky Interstate 24 to improve 2020 and to view the region to another and to congestion from U.S. statewide projects list, visit other states – as well as 41A to the Kentucky- https://bit.ly/2XCkGUu. 4 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, June 27, 2019

 
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Former Rohrer’s Drive-in razed The building that onced housed a popular hang- out for local teens in the 1950s and 60s was razed last week to make way for a new devel- opment. Rohrer’s Drive-In, shown at right cour- tesy of Brenda Underdown, once occupied the building at the corner of West Gum and Moore streets that most recently served as Palmer’s Laundry, though the property had been vacant for many years. Belt Construction began tearing down the block structure last Thursday. Mark Williams, owner of the property and a real es- tate agent with Whitetail Properties, said he plans to build a warehouse to store equipment and a new Whitetail Properties office. Guill studies court security at conference STAFF REPORT der and other traits that full of important lessons. local circuit clerk’s office or Crittenden Circuit affect how a person views The conference also gave at DonateLifeKy.org. Clerk Melissa Guill partic- and makes decisions re- the circuit clerks a great A session on court se- ipated in sessions on im- garding others. opportunity to share curity covered best prac- plicit bias, organ donation Palmer is a certified ideas and for the ex- tices for circuit clerks to and court security to pro- diversity trainer. perienced circuit follow in helping keep judi- tect the public at the 2019 “Many of the cir- clerks to spend time cial centers safe for the Circuit Court Clerks cuit clerks had been with those who were public, elected officials and Spring Conference May looking forward to elected in November.” court employees. 12-14 in Lexington. learning from Pas- Shelley Snyder, Chief Justice of Ken- Rev. Edward L. Palmer tor Palmer after executive director of tucky John D. Minton Jr. Sr. presented the session hearing about his Guill the Kentucky Circuit and Director Laurie K. on implicit bias to help the engaging program Court Clerks’ Trust Dudgeon of the Adminis- circuit clerks identify and from judges and others for Life, noted that efforts trative Office of the Courts address personal and sys- who had participated be- of circuit clerks in making met with the circuit clerks temic biases. Implicit bias fore, and the session didn’t people aware of the organ for a question-and-answer refers to stereotypes and disappoint,” said Knox donor and tissue registry session. The conference attitudes about race, gen- Circuit Clerk Greg Helton, when they get a driver’s li- also included sessions on who is the 2018-19 presi- cense or ID has led to case appeals, court tech- dent of the Kentucky Asso- more than 2 million being nology and new legislation Mills co-chair ciation of Circuit Court registered in Kentucky. from the 2019 Kentucky of task force Clerks. “The program was Citizens can register at the General Assembly. on Alzheimer’s STAFF REPORT Sen. Robby Mills, R- Henderson, has been ap- pointed by the Kentucky Senate Ma- jority Cau- cus as co-chairman of the Alzheimer’s and Demen- tia Workforce Assessment Mills Task Force. The group studies the state's health care work- force needs as well as its long-term care services and supports infrastruc- ture, including long-term care facilities that are used to provide care to individ- uals diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia. The task force will submit its findings to the General Assembly no later than Nov. 29. It will take place Tuesday in Frankfort. Mills represents Crit- tenden, Livingston, Cald- well, Webster, Union and Henderson counties. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, June 27, 2019 5

AREA DEATHS Jail takes in $219,000 Crittenden County Detention Center is still on track to Cobb Schumann Preston Maloney be self-sufficient for the first fiscal year in its history. Ac- cording to Jailer Robbie Kirk, who presented the May jail Irvin D. Cobb, 84, of Linda W. Schumann, Ralph W. Preston Jr., Russell Eugene "Gene" report to Crittenden Fiscal Court last week, the lockup the Cedar Grove commu- 71, of Marion died Tues- 95, of Spartanburg, S.C., Maloney, 65, of Princeton took in almost $219,000 last month by housing and trans- nity of Livingston County day, June 25, 2019, in died Thursday, June 20, died Friday, June 21, died Thursday, June 20, Marion. Arrangements 2019, at Summit Hills As- 2019, at his home. porting inmates. The detention center, including the 39- 2019, at Livingston Hos- were incomplete at press sisted Living in Spartan- He was the owner and bed restricted custody center, has 172 regular beds. Below pital and Healthcare time Tuesday at Gilbert burg. operator of Handshakes is Kirk’s May report to Crittenden Fiscal Court. Services in Salem. Funeral Home in Marion. He was Custom De- He worked for born Jan. tail and Inmate count as of June 20 Dunkerson Paving for 20, 1924. A Window Tint State inmates...... 120 over 20 years and was of U. S. Army in Princeton Federal inmates...... 63 the Pente- Durkot veteran, he and was a Other counties...... 13 costal faith. Dorothy E. Durkot, 94, was a retired DirecTV in- He was a of Burna died Friday, metallurgi- dependent Crittenden County ...... 16 veteran of June 21, 2019, at the cal engineer Preston contractor. Total inmates...... 212 the U.S. Linda E. White Hospice sales execu- He was a Maloney Weekenders/work release ...... 4 Army, serv- House in Evansville, Ind. tive with The member of Out to court ...... 0 ing during She was a member of Timken Co. He Christ Tabernacle in Actual total inmate bed count ...... 216 the Korean Dyer Hill loved his family, Princeton and was in- War. Cobb B a p t i s t golfing and volved at Four Rivers May housing income Cobb is sur- Church in woodworking. He Harley Davidson and Pa- vived by two Livingston was a member of ducah. State housing ...... $116,083.36 daughters, Linda County and American Legion Post 28 Maloney is survived by Housing days...... 3,704 Cobb and fiancé the Ameri- in Spartanburg and at- his wife, Holly Maloney; Daily housing rate...... $31.34 Trent Gass of can Legion tended St. Christopher’s his father and step- Federal housing...... $82,446.00 Burna and Leslie Auxiliary. Episcopal Church in mother, Russell and Elsie Housing days ...... 1,963 Cobb and fiancé Durkot is Durkot Spartanburg. Maloney, of Jackson, Daily housing rate...... $42.00 Chris Andreae of Harris- survived by Preston is survived by Mich.; three daughters, Federal transport payments...... $7,145.90 burg, Ill.; a son, Irvin D. a son, Jack Gulley of three children, Thomas Nicole, Racheal, and Other county housing ...... $12,352.00 Cobb Jr. of Gilbertsville; Glenn (Terry) Preston of Tasha; a stepson, Ran- Burna; two step-daugh- Housing days ...... 386 two grandchildren, Na- ters, Gretchen (Tom) Sel- Burlington, N.C., David T. dall H. Webb of Murray; a then and Kelsey Andreae wood of Naples, Fla., and (Rosalyn) Preston of Char- sister, Joyce Ann Ralston Daily housing rate...... $32.00 of Harrisburg; and sev- Dee Durkot; a brother, lottesville, Va., and April of Owensboro; three Weekend/work release...... $896.00 eral nieces and nephews. J.O. (Anna Sue) Jennings A. Preston (Kyran Dowl- brothers, Michael Mal- Housing days...... 28 He was preceded in of Salem; two sisters, ing) of Spartanburg; five oney of eastern Ken- Daily housing rate...... $32.00 death by his wife, Wanda Rachel Atwell of South grandchildren, Elaine Pre- tucky, Robin Maloney of Total housing...... $218,923.26 Lois Reed Cobb; a sister, Carolina and Mildred Sue ston (Chris) Gibbs, John Hopkinsville and Ken- Lydia Cobb; a brother, Robinson of Calvert City; Foster Preston, Kara Ellen neth Maloney of Prince- May Crittenden inmate expense James Rudell Cobb; a Dowling, Shannon Joan ton; and many and several grandchil- Cost to house local violators...... $13,664.00 daughter-in-law, Sharon dren, great grandchildren Dowling and Alyssa Pre- grandchildren. Housing days...... 427 Marshall Cobb; five in- and great-great grand- ston Dowling; a sister, Ida He was preceded in fant brothers and sisters; children. Bess Cross; and a death by his mother and Daily housing rate...... $32.00 and his parents, Beck- She was preceded in brother, Clark Preston. stepfather, Joyce and Average daily population...... 13.78 ham and Inza Evelyn death by her husband, He was preceded in Carl Mullins; a son, Myrick Cobb. George Durkot; a daugh- death by his wife, Lou Jason E. Maloney; and Graveside services ter, Doris Copeland; two Ellen Trimble Preston; his stepson, Jeremiah J. were Monday at Cedar sisters Berteen and Mina parents, Ralph W. Preston Webb. Grove Cemetery in Gainey; three brothers, Sr. and Irma Arlington A memorial service Burna. Claude R. Jennings, Preston; and a brother, was held Wednesday at Boyd Funeral Direc- William H. Jennings and Tom Preston. Christ Tabernacle, with tors and Cremation Serv- Carl C. Jennings; Baby Funeral services were Bro. Troy Jent officiating. ices of Salem was in Boy Jennings; a grand- Sunday at Floyd’s North Morgan's Funeral Home charge of arrangements. son, John Gulley; and Church Street Chapel in in Princeton was in her parents, William Jen- Spartanburg, with Rev. charge of arrangements. nings and Gertrude Deborah D. Apoldo pre- In lieu of flowers, Johnson Jennings. siding and with military charitable donations can Lanham Funeral services will rites by American Legion be made in Maloney's Rick Lanham, 59, of be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Post 28. A graveside serv- memory to Christ Taber- the Weston area of Crit- Boyd Funeral Directors ice was Wednesday at nacle, 1839 U.S. 62, tenden County died and Cremation Services Bethel Cemetery in Princeton, KY 42445. Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in Salem. Visitation will Salem, with Rev. E.J. at the Ray and Kay Hos- be from 11 a.m. until fu- Saint officiating. pice Center at Mercy neral hour at the funeral In lieu of flowers, me- Health in Paducah. home. Interment will fol- morials may be made to He worked at Martin low at Dyer Hill Cemetery Spartanburg Regional Tire in Marion. He was in Livingston County. Hospice, P.O. Box 430, an avid UK fan and a fan Drayton, SC 29333; St. of the St. Louis Cardinals Christopher’s Episcopal and his grandson’s base- Church, 400 Dupree Dr., ball team, the Iron Pigs. PAID OBITUARY Spartanburg, SC 29307; He was member of the or American Legion Post Elks and enjoyed playing Tharp 28, P.O. Box 391, Spar- cards. Eddie Dean Tharp, tanburg, SC 29304. Lanham is survived by 63, of Cedar Grove in his wife of 17 years, Dar- Livingston County, lene Lanham of the We- succumbed to a Burnham ston community in lengthy battle with liver Crittenden County; two cancer in Toone, a Lilda Burnham, 78, of daughters, Kayla Lan- town in Hardeman Murray, died Friday, June ham of New York and C o u n t y , 21, 2019, at her home. Breanna Lanham of Tenn., on She was born in Sulli- Murfreesboro, Tenn.; June 12, van on Feb. 21, 1941. She four sons, Cecil Kenwor- 2 0 1 9 , earned degrees from both thy of Indianapolis, Ind., with his Bethel Col- Ryan Kenworthy of Mar- family by lege in Hop- ion, Chad Lanham of his side. kinsville and Sturgis and Josh Lan- T h a r p M u r r a y ham of Sturgis; two was born Tharp State Uni- brothers, Joe Lanham Feb. 12, versity. She and Jerry Lanham, both 1956, in Salem and taught spe- of Marion; a sister, Jean- was a certified welder cial educa- Burnham nie Harris of Marion; and and experienced car- tion for four grandsons. penter by trade. many years Funeral services were He is survived by his in Kentucky. After retiring Friday at Whitsell Fu- former wife, Ruth Ann from the Crittenden neral Home in Sturgis, Tharp, of Toone;, two County School System, with Rev. Curtis Franklin daughters, Angela she found her second call- officiating and speakers Hughes of Bolivar, ing. Raised in Christian Kent Martin and Sherry Tenn., and Peggy Ileene faith and following the Collins. Burial was in Tharp, of Toone; two footsteps of her father, Arthur Cemetery in Lon- sons, Preston Dean she became an ordained don, Ky. Tharp of Jackson, minister in Yuma, Ariz. Tenn., and Eddie Dean There she was able to Tharp Jr. of East Peo- teach once again. She and ria, Ill.; a sister, Debra her husband attended Free meals Jean Tharp-Dickinson Murray Family Church. of Troy, Mo.; two broth- Burnham is survived at schools ers, Jerry Lynn Stal- by her husband, Mike lions of Burna and Burnham of Murray; two Gregory Dale Stallions sons, Perry (Mitzi) Morris to continue of Marion; seven grand- of Charlotte, N.C., and STAFF REPORT children, Dayton Darren (Rondell) Morris of Crittenden County stu- Gabriel Tharp, Peyton Herrin, Ill.; a daughter, dents will continue getting Brook Tharp and Mad- Kate Burnham of Florida; free breakfast and lunch for den Tharp of Jackson, four grandchildren, Bob another four years. Tristen Tharp of Boli- Burnham, Hunter Morris, Through the USDA var, Jarvis Poplar of Ivie Morris and Dawson Community Eligibility Provi- Toone and Lannie Morris, as well as, her for- sion, Crittenden County Chism of Toone; a mer husband, Everett Schools has been offering niece, Shannon Marie Morris. free meals to all students Smouthers of Paris, She was preceded in since the 2016-17 aca- Tenn.; and six death by her parents, A.A. demic year based on the nephews, Shawn David and Edith Brown Gibson; high percentage of stu- Dickinson of St Louis, three brothers, Loiste Gib- dents eligible for free and Mo., Joshua David son, Lendel Gibson and reduced-cost service – Dickinson of Bend, Lestus Gibson; and a sis- 52.39 percent districtwide. Ore., Jedediah Joel ter, Lorene Gibson. “We’re very excited Dickinson of St Louis, Burial will be in Cadiz about another four-year Jerry Lynn Stallions Jr, at a later date. Imes Fu- guarantee of free breakfast of Paris, Stephen Allen neral Home & Crematory and lunch for our students,” Stallions of Norfolk, in Murray is in charge of Chris Cook, board of edu- Va., and Michael Lynn arrangements. cation chairman, said at the Stallions of Marion. June 11 meeting. “It’s really Tharp was preceded needed.” in death by his father, Food Services Director Roy Edward Stallions Emily Wheeler said of Cedar Grove; his 175,865 lunches and mother, Ileene Tharp- 117,682 breakfasts, all free, Stallions of Salem; and were served in the just- a neice, Jessica Ileene completed school year. Dickinson of Troy. The federal government Memorial services reimburses the school dis- are to be announced at trict for meals served. a later date. 6 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, June 27, 2019 Three indicted by grand jury STAFF REPORT stolen property (over controlled substance (opi- A Marion woman ac- Grand Jury $10,000), being a con- ates), first offense; having cused of hindering local victed felon in possession a controlled substance law enforcement from ap- Court records say that of a handgun and second- not in its original con- prehending a fugitive last Bivins was present when degree hindering prosecu- tainer; illegal possession winter has been indicted Deputy Chuck Hoover tion or apprehension. of a legend drug; posses- on three felony charges. tried to arrest Fitzgerald Also indicted were sion of marijuana; and April Bivins, 40, of was the day after Christmas at Richard E. Sutton and possession of drug para- one of three individuals a home in the rural east- Marcus Lichtefield. phernalia. indicted on June 13 by ern part of the county. His Sutton, 61, of Provi- He was arrested June the Crittenden County arrest report says Fitzger- dence, is charged with 7 in Marion when local Grand Jury during its reg- ald took off running, but drug trafficking in a case authorities stopped a ve- ular monthly session at Bivins stayed behind. In- involving methampheta- hicle he was driving to the county courthouse. side the car where Bivins mines and heroin. Local serve an outstanding war- Bivins is alleged to was allegedly sitting the authorities say it’s the rant. have hindered the appre- deputy found a .22 caliber first heroin discovered by Lichtefield, 31, of Mor- hension of Brian Fitzger- handgun. She also was in police in this community, ganfield was indicted on ald for several weeks last possession of a set of although they concede three counts of third-de- winter while he was at keys, one of which fit a that it’s almost certainly gree burglary. He was ar- large despite attempts by stolen Polaris RZR side- been here for some time. rested on the morning of multiple police agencies by-side that officers found Sutton was indicted on May 20 at the Big Rivers searching for him. The po- nearby. charges of first-degree Wildlife Management Area lice report and indictment Fitzgerald was arrested trafficking in a controlled and State Forest in north- says that Bivins rendered on Jan. 8 in Florida, substance, first offense; ern Crittenden County. aid to Fitzgerald during where he remains jailed first-degree possession of Investigators say he at- his flight from the law in on charges there. a controlled substance tempted to burglarize the form of “transporta- Bivins is indicted on (heroin), first offense; first- three buildings at the tion, food and shelter.” felony charges of receiving degree possession of a WMA. Local couple survives 4-fatality crash STAFF REPORT transferred to an Evan- passengers, Jorge Chavez, The deceased victims A local couple was in- sille, Ind., hospital. Miguel Brico and were reportedly all employ- jured in a two-vehicle, According to Kentucky Christina Chavez, all of ees of the Fiesta Acapulco quadruple fatality Satur- State Police, the couple Madisonville, were pro- Mexican restaurant in day morning on Ky. 109 was southbound on the nounced dead at the scene Sturgis. The City of Sturgis North in Webster County. highway in a 2005 Dodge by the Webster County Facebook page said the Charles Barron, 54, Dakota when 2004 Pon- coroner. The ages of all restaurant was closing and his wife, Linda Bar- tiac Grand Prix driven by three passengers are un- early Saturday because of ron, who live just north of Eduardo Lopez, 23, of known. The police report the tragedy. Mattoon in Crittenden Madisonville hydroplaned made no indication as to Through Monday, there County, received non-life- into oncoming traffic and whether seatbelts were had been 320 highway fa- threatenting injuries in the collided with the pickup used by any of the victims. talities in Kentucky in collision and were taken to truck. The accident oc- The investigation is on- 2019, with 45.2 percent of Baptist Health in Madis- cured around 9:20 a.m. going by Trooper Trevor the victims not using onville. They were later Lopez and his three High. proper restraints.

the U.S. through 1865: Ex-Press sports editor MCC Monday, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Continued from Page 1 - MAT 100, College Al- now Messenger editor gebra Workshop: Monday STAFF REPORT According the Madis- nancial aid is still available and Wednesday, 7-8:15 A former Crittenden onville newspaper, Garrett as well as some scholar- p.m. Press sports editor has rejoined the paper in Janu- ships.” MAT 150, College Alge- been named editor of a ary following time spent as The following classes bra: Monday and western Kentucky media relations di- will begin at the Ed-Tech Wednesday, 5:30-6:45 daily newspaper. rector for the former Center the week of Aug. p.m. Jon Garrett, 49, a Trover Foundation 19: - PSY 110, General 21-year resident of and as general man- BIO 112, Introduction Psychology: Tuesday and Madisonville and the ager for a golf to Biology: Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30-6:45 p.m. paper’s former man- course in Provi- Thursday, 7-8:15 p.m. - RDG 20, Improved aging editor, was dence. He also was - CIT 105, Introduction College Reading: Monday named earlier this a former magistrate to Computers: Monday and Wednesday, 8:30- month by Paxton Garrett in Hopkins County. and Wednesday, 5:30- 9:45 p.m. Media Group as the “At heart, I’ve al- 6:45 p.m. - RDG 100, Reading newspaper's editor. Garrett ways considered myself a - ENG 100, English Workshop: Monday and worked at The Crittenden journalist,” Garrett said. Workshop: Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30-9:45 Press in the 1990s. “The transition back into Thursday, 7-7:50 p.m. p.m. “Jon is a talented jour- the newspaper business - ENG 101, Writing I: For more information on nalist with deep roots in has been relatively smooth Tuesday and Thursday, how to enroll, contact the Hopkins and Webster from my end. In the last few 5:30-6:45 p.m. MCC Enrollment Center at counties,” said Messenger months, I’ve confirmed - FYE 105, Achieving (270-824) 8657 or email Publisher Rick Welch in a what I already knew – I’ve Academic Success: Tues- Aimee Wilkerson, MCC Di- story announcing Garrett's missed writing and report- day and Thursday, 8:30- rector of Enrollment Man- promotion. ing.” 9:45 p.m. agement, at aimee. - HIS 108, History of [email protected]. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, June 27, 2019 7

STAFF REPORT An attempt to contactLewis says waterfowl gobbled up 50 acres GooseLonnie Lewis is no Farm:the wildlife biologist was spring chicken when it unsuccessful. comes to farming. He’s Lewis said the birds been doing it his entire were flocked on what’s life and to be quite hon- known as Big Sinks, a est, he thought he’d seen reservoir just north of just about everything. Hwy. 146, less than two That is until a gaggle of miles from the Ohio geese robbed him of River. about 50 acres of soy- The geese only ate the beans. crops where they could Lewis, 78, farms a few walk off the sink. Where thousands acres in the bank was high, there southern Illinois. He was no damage. owns the Cave In Rock “That’s because they Ferry, too, but farming is couldn’t fly. They swam his passion. He grows to the edge and walked row crops in Hardin out of the water into the County, Ill., just a short field,” Lewis said. boat ride from Crittenden The geese fed in cycles, County. Lewis said. About a dozen “I’ve been farming since at a time would walk into 1962,” Lewis said, “and I the field and eat for a pe- have never seen or heard riod. They’d return to the of anything like this.” water and another small He will take you on a group would go ashore. tour of the farm where he Lewis has farmed that believes a few hundred particular field for the geese stayed long enough past 30 years and geese to molt and dine on his have never been a prob- think crop insurance will freshly emerging crops. lem. help. “They ate it right down Lewis said wildlife en- “They ate about to the dirt,” Lewis said. thusiasts are doing $35,000 worth of soy- Lewis said a biologist things that encourage beans,” Lewis said. with the Illinois Depart- more geese to nest and Randy Conway, a Ken- ment of Natural Re- summer in southern Illi- tucky Department of Fish sources told him the nois, mostly for sporting and Wildlife Resources geese were likely unable reasons. conservation officer in to fly while they were The crop he planted in Crittenden County, says molting. In the summer, early May is starting to he has not received any waterfowl go through a inch back out of the dirt similar complaints in natural process that re- after the beans were Kentucky. places all of their flight eaten down to a nub. “I get lots of complaints feathers. Adult Canada Lewis said he doesn’t about the deer, but I have geese take about one know if they will bounce not heard anything on month to grow new feath- back enough to be har- waterfowl,” Conway said Lonnie Lewis says the geese came from Big Sink in the background of the bottom ers. last week. vestable, and he doesn’t photograph and ate 50 acres of soybeans in almost a straight line.

WintersSTAFF REPORT attends safetycently. conference Transportation Wayne Winters, Crittenden County safety was the primary School District’s transportation direc- focus of discussion during tor, has spent a good bit of time this multiple presentations. summer working to improve the safety “KAPT is an organiza- and well-being for students who ride tion that across the state buses and other school vehicles. of Kentucky helps trans- The Kentucky Association for Pupil portation directors and Winters Transportation (KAPT) held its annual their staff to ensure that summer conference at the Sloan Con- they’re using all the resources they vention Center in Bowling Green re- have for their position,” said Winters. Local officals and course developers posed for a picture at Tuesday’s grand open- ing of the disc course. Pictured are (from left) Kevin Maxfield, Michele Edwards, Dwight Sherer, Jared Byford, Mike Hamilton, Phillis Hardin, Phylis Sykes, D’Anna Browning, Darrick Myers, H.B. Clark, Tanner Tabor, Dave Belt and Perry Newcom.

DiscSTAFF REPORT golf officiallyH.B. Clark, opens a noted A crowd of about disc golf specialist 40 disc golf enthusi- from Bowling Green, asts and local officials designed the course. assembled for Tues- He was at the ribbon- day’s formal dedi- cutting and talked cated ceremony and about the unique grand opening of the characteristics of this new disc golf course particular layout, at Marion-Crittenden which will challenge County Park. even the most sea- Signage is installed at Marion- Many of those who soned disc throwers. Crittenden County Park’s new attended the event The 18-hole course disc golf course. It officially took the opportunity is free and open to the opened this week. Play is free afterwards to play a public. The first tee and open to the public during round. box is located near daylight hours. Scorecards are While some details the pavilion near Old available in a weatherproof box to make the course Morganfield Road. better have yet to be at the first tee. completed, it’s largely done, said Michele Edwards, director of the Marion Tourism Commission. The tourism agency was largely re- sponsible for develop- ing the course that stretches across the park and onto the nearby public prop- erty known as the Victory Gardens. The Crittenden Press Thursday, June 27, 2019 | Page 8

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Road 4-pagetRip guide to summer travel and car care F-Series still Travel through Tenn. top America vehicle buy getting safer Monday STAFF REPORT In 2018, Ford’s F-Series truck was the top selling vehicle in the United States ... STAFF REPORT - Watch a video or movie on a cell again. That marked the 42nd consecutive Kentucky motorists traveling to phone or mobile device. year America’s No. 2 automaker had the Music City or through Tennessee en - Record or broadcast video on a most popular model. route to southern shores will want to cell phone or mobile device. According to the website Motor1.com, put down the cell phone when they Fines start at $50 for first-time of- Ford sold almost 910,000 units of its full-size cross into the Volunteer State. fenders. They increase to $100 for pickup last year, nearly 372,500 more than Starting Monday, law enforcement third offenses or higher or if the vio- second place on the list. But Ford was not in Tennessee will begin to crack down lation results in a crash. If the offense the only manufacturer to benefit from a on cell phone use by motorists. Al- takes place in a work zone where thirsty truck market. All three U.S. automak- ready illegal to text and drive, even workers are present or in an active ers put a truck model among the top three holding the phone while behind the school zone, the fine is $200. sellers of 2018, accounting for 1,977,468 wheel in Tennessee will be a violation Cell phones and other handheld total purchases. of the law starting July 1. It could devices can still be used in hands-free SUVs were also big sellers, accounting lead to a fine as high much as $200 mode, but not if videos are displayed. for four of the top 10 spots, or 1,517,768 ve- and the loss of 3 points on a driver's There were around 391,000 people hicles. Passenger cars placed 7-9 on the list license. injured and 3,166 killed in 2017 due with 1,008,513 units sold. The law is the state's most recent to distracted driving in the United Of the top 10 sellers, U.S. automakers – attempt to reduce distracted driving States, according to the National Ford Motor Co., General Motors and Fiat wrecks on Tennessee roads. Accord- Highway Traffic Safety Administra- Chrysler – accounted for 2,276,937 new au- ing to HandsFreeTN.com, a website tion. The Kentucky Office of Highway tomobiles put on America’s highways. For- dedicated to educating the public on Safety, from 2014, reports more than eign companies – Toyota, Nissan and the new law, there are 76 crashes gerous,” Lt. Bill Miller of the Ten- 53,500 crashes in the Bluegrass Honda, all Japanese automakers – ac- each day in the state that involved nessee Highway Patrol told Nashville State resulting in more than 14,000 counted for almost as many vehicles in drivers whose attention is split. Public Radio. injuries and 169 fatalities due to dis- 2018 as domestic makes, comprising 49.4 Forty-seven states, including Ken- In Tennessee, holding a cell phone tracted driving. percent, or 2,226,812, of the top 10 sellers. tucky and Tennessee, as well as the will become a primary offense, mean- Kentucky and Tennessee both District of Columbia, already make it ing authorities can pull over a driver make it illegal for motorists under 18 RANK/MODEL UNITS SOLD illegal to text and drive. Only 15 solely for utilizing a handheld device and school bus drivers to use hand- 1. Ford F-Series trucks...... 909,330 states and the District of Columbia while behind the wheel. Specifically, held devices while driving, as do 38 2. Dodge Ram trucks ...... 536,980 have a complete ban on manually the law will make it unlawful to: and 21 other states, respectively. 3. Chevrolet Silverado...... 531,158 using handheld devices while driving. - Hold a cell phone or mobile de- But for the average motorist, Ken- 4. Toyota RAV4...... 427,168 Kentucky and Tennessee are not vice with any part of their body. tucky lacks a wider restriction on use 5. Nissan Rogue ...... 412,110 among those today. But that changes - Write, send or read any text- of hand-held devices beyond texting. 6. Honda CR-V...... 379,021 Monday in the Volunteer State. based communication. A bill introduced in the Kentucky 7. Toyota Camry ...... 343,439 “You need to put the phone down - Reach for a cell phone or mobile House of Representatives in the 2019 8. Honda Civic ...... 325,760 and drive, because anything that device in a manner that requires the session of the General Assembly was 9. Toyota Corolla...... 303,732 you’re doing within that vehicle that driver to no longer be in a seated introduced to the House Transporta- 10. Chevrolet Equinox...... 299,469 distracts you or takes away from safe driving position or properly re- tion Committee, bid did not make it operation of your vehicle is really dan- strained by a seat belt. to the floor for a vote. Summer travel in Paducah mall area to snarl

STAFF REPORT entire interchange starting July The Kentucky Transporta- 8 we can shorten the total time tion Cabinet (KyTC) is advising of closure from about eight motorists and businesses of a weeks to five.” planned five-week closure of Work will take place between U.S. 60 and its connecting James-Sanders Boulevard and ramps at the Interstate 24 Coleman Road, but ac- Paducah Exit 4 inter- cess will be maintained to change starting Monday, businesses on each side July 8. The closure of of the interchange. U.S. 60 and connecting During the work, traf- ramps will allow for con- fic will be detoured to the struction of final connect- I-24 Paducah Exit 3 in- ing points for a new terchange. Traffic seeking double crossover dia- Poat to connect to U.S. 60 mond (DCD) interchange East to get to businesses to increase road capacity and near Exit 4 and into Paducah improve safety. will detour via Charter Oak Mainline I-24 traffic through Drive and Coleman Road. Mo- the interchange will remain torists seeking to connect to open, but ramps and U.S. 60 U.S. 60 West and businesses through the interchange will near the west side of the Exit 4 close with a marked detour via interchange will detour via Ky. the I-24 Paducah Exit 3 inter- 998/Olivet Church Road and YOUTUBE SCREENSHOT change. New Holt Road to reconnect A YouTube video screenshot displays the eventual traffic flow along U.S. 60 at Interstate 24 Exit 4 in Pad- “We’ve been working with with U.S. 60 near Kentucky ucah, showing the double crossover diamond interchange. Work will close the exit and U.S. 60 for five city and county government of- Oaks Mall. weeks beginning July 8. The I-24 Exit 4 offramp extends from the bottom left. ficials, as well as the Paducah “While the Paducah Exit 3 Tourism and Visitors Bureau, interchange will become the congestion at Exit 3 where Exit 4 interchange each day. In an effort to further reduce traf- in an effort to make the closure primary detour for traffic that cross-country motorists travel- comparison, Ky. 305 carries fic along the marked detour. as painless as possible for both would normally use Exit 4, we ing I-24 will be directed.” about 5,000 vehicles through Jim Smith Contracting of businesses and travelers,” are encouraging local motorists U.S. 60 and ramps at the the Exit 3 interchange in an av- Grand Rivers is the prime con- KyTC District 1 Chief Engineer to use other alternate routes, Paducah Exit 4 Interchange are erage day. tractor on this $9.8 million Kyle Poat said. “We’ve deter- like the U.S. 45/U.S. 62 Padu- required to reopen by Aug. 12. KyTC will put up message DCD project. The target com- mined, along with the project cah Exit 7 interchange,” Poat Approximately 28,500 vehi- boards to alert drivers along I- pletion date is Nov. 20 of this contractor, that by closing the said. “This will help reduce cles travel U.S. 60 through the 24 and U.S. 60 to the detour in year. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, June 27, 2019 | SUMMER ROAD TRIP 9 Good tires equal safe driving

METRO SERVICES Learn about tire aging Making driving more Check the owner’s safe can come down to manual for specific rec- ensuring that the vehicle ommendations concern- is in good working ing replacing the spare order –starting from the tire for the vehicle. Some ground up. manufacturers state The National Highway after six years, while Traffic Safety Administra- others say 10 years is tion warns that an aver- the maximum service life age of 200 people die for tires. While most tire each year in tire-related centers will use newly crashes. In 2016, 733 manufactured tires people across the United when replacing tires, you States lost their lives in can double check the accidents in which tire age of any tire by looking malfunction was a con- METRO SERVICES at the sidewall for the tributing factor. Roughly Taking tire maintenance seriously can greatly reduce tire identification num- 70 percent of single vehi- the chances of blowouts, accidents and fatalities. ber, offers NHTSA. The cle accidents are tire-re- last four digits are the lated. Taking tire under-inflated may see Check tire tread week and year of manu- maintenance seriously its life expectancy re- Tires rely on good tread facture. can greatly reduce the duced by 20 percent. depth to maintain traction chances of blowouts, ac- Tires that are not and shed water during Keep up maintenance cidents and fatalities. properly inflated also can wet conditions. AAA rec- Wheel alignment, tire have a high rolling resist- ommends checking tread rotation and tire balanc- Maintain right pressure ance. In such instance, with a visual inspection ing are all key to mini- Caring for tires not the engine must expend and with the “quarter mizing wear and only improves safety, but more effort to move the test.” Insert a quarter into extending the life and also it extends the life of vehicle – thus eating up a tread groove with the safety of tires. Each ve- the tires, saving drivers fuel. top of Washington’s head hicle has specific recom- money as a result. Miche- Pressure should be facing down. If the top of mendations, and drivers lin Tires says that simply checked at ambient tem- his head is not visible, the should consult their checking the tires’ infla- perature before driving, tires have at least 4⁄32” of manuals to find those tion pressure can make a states AAA. The recom- tread and are acceptable specifics. significant difference in mended inflation pres- for continued use. If the Tire function is an im- how long tires last. For sure can be found in the top of Washington’s head portant part of maintain- example, a tire that is drivers manual or on the shows, tires need to be re- ing vehicle safety and consistently 20 percent tire. placed. performance. Putting off car care? Stop stalling

PRNEWSWIRE council's Car Care Guide in the Overdue for an oil change or a glovebox and performing the most brake inspection? Whatever the common routine maintenance pro- service, by postponing necessary cedures to keep your vehicle per- maintenance, you may be causing forming at its best. extensive damage to your vehicle - Check all fluids, including en- and increasing the chance of a gine oil, power steering, brake, breakdown. With National Car Care transmission, windshield washer Month in April upon us, the non- solvent and antifreeze/coolant. profit Car Care Council suggests you - Check the brake system annu- METRO SERVICES stop stalling and get your vehicle ally and have the brake linings, ro- serviced today. tors and drums inspected at each oil defrosting. "Many people don't realize the change. - Check the wipers and lighting so consequences of putting off needed - Check the tires, including tire that you can see and be seen. Check vehicle maintenance. Not only can pressure and tread. Uneven wear in- that all interior and exterior lighting neglecting vehicle service cause dicates a need for wheel alignment. is working properly and replace safety issues if ignored, but it can Tires should also be checked for worn wiper blades so you can see lead to costly repairs down the road," bulges and bald spots. clearly when driving during precipi- said Rich White, executive director, - Check the hoses and belts to tation. Car Care Council. "With nearly 80 make sure they are not cracked, "Be sure to fully inspect your ve- percent of vehicles needing service, brittle, frayed, loose or showing signs hicle annually, including performing a new part and/or repair, chances of excessive wear. a tune-up and wheel alignment," are your vehicle could use some - Check the heating, ventilating said White. "If you suspect there is a extra attention." and air conditioning (HVAC) system problem, don't stall and address it The Car Care Council recom- as proper heating and cooling per- quickly before minor repairs become mends following a vehicle service formance is critical for interior com- more complicated, expensive re- schedule, keeping a free copy of the fort and safety reasons, such as pairs." performance. 10 SUMMER ROAD TRIP | THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, June 27, 2019

Americans traveling more despite 8-year high gas price jump

GASBUDDY.COM dicting the national aver- taking a road trip this The largest seasonal age at $2.83 per gallon on summer are covering more surge in gas prices since Memorial Day, 14 cents ground. Forty two percent 2011 isn’t slowing down lower than Memorial Day will be driving more than travel plans this summer last year, helping mo- 500 miles round trip, com- as more Americans are torists spend $287 million pared to 31 percent in hitting the road than stay- less from Thursday to 2018. ing home, according to Monday. - More time away. GasBuddy’s 2019 Sum- “For many Americans, Seven percent more people mer Travel survey. this spring has pinched plan to take trips longer According to the annual pocketbooks at a dizzying than one week this sum- survey, nearly 75 percent rate, but that still won’t mer compared to last year, of Americans said they will hold back many from hit- while weekend trips and take a road trip this sum- ting the road for the 90 day trips are down 7 per- mer, a 16 percent increase days or so of prime sum- cent. from last year, while 38 mer weather. While the - Overpaying for gaso- percent cited high gas rise in prices has been line No. 1 road trip fear. prices for impacting their steep this spring, perhaps With higher gas prices this summer travel decisions, the most important factor summer, the number one nearly the same as 2018’s is that in many places, gas road trip fear is overpaying gas price sentiment. prices are still well below at the pump, followed by The increase in mo- their all-time highs and the car breaking down and torists’ desire to hit the perhaps even more impor- needing to use a restroom road comes as the national tantly, over 50 percent of but unsure of which gas average has gently fallen the nation’s gas stations stations have clean facili- after advancing 67 cents are selling at $2.99 per ties. per gallon from New Year’s gallon or less, and that's a Day to a peak on May 4, key ingredient in the - Convenience, price the second largest sea- recipe for many Americans and curb appeal. When sonal rise ever behind a to hit the road again this deciding where to stop, 93-cent per gallon surge in summer,” said Patrick De- travelers continue to care 2011 and ahead of last Haan, head of petroleum about convenience and year’s 49-cent per gallon analysis at GasBuddy. price. The top 3 factors rise. Gas prices are ex- when choosing a pit stop pected to fall slightly Survey highlights include: (1) convenient lo- ahead of the holiday week- - Trips farther from cation, (2) gas prices and end, with GasBuddy pre- home. Americans who are (3) curb appeal. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, June 27, 2019 | SUMMER ROAD TRIP 11 3 ways to cut vehicle ownership costs

METRO SERVICES ments. But over the years many behind the wheels of their own When buying a new vehicle, drivers have equated the matu- car, consider downsizing to a many consumers are fixated on rity dates on their auto loans small vehicle. Small vehicles sticker prices. And that’s un- with a time to buy a new car, are typically less expensive to derstandable, as the automo- essentially starting the process purchase, and they won’t cost tive resource Kelley Blue Book all over again. By resolving to as much to insure or fill up at noted that, in March 2018, the keep their cars once their loans the gas station. average transaction price for are paid off, drivers are making 3. Skip the bells and whis- light vehicles purchased in the a long-term commitment to tles. Today’s drivers may want United States was more than their vehicles and saving some their cars to be mobile offices $35,000. money along the way. Even and entertainment centers out- But as any veteran vehicle keeping a car that required a fitted with all the latest gadgets owner knows, the costs of own- $400 monthly loan payment for and accessories. Though such ing a car or truck go beyond one year after paying the loan accessories might be nice, they sticker price. Maintenance, in- off can save drivers nearly aren’t necessary to get you from surance and fuel are some of $5,000 in loan payments, and point A to point B. When buy- the additional expenses that even more if drivers reduce ing a new car, buy the base are part of owning a vehicle. their insurance coverage once model or one step up from the And while it can be hard to get the vehicle is officially theirs. base model, which could save dealers to lower a sticker price, 2. Downsize your vehicle. you thousands of dollars right drivers can take other steps to METRO SERVICES Parents cart kids around town off the bat. reduce the cost of owning a ve- While it can be hard to get dealers to lower a sticker price, drivers in minivans or SUVs that have Driving is a necessity that hicle. can take other steps to reduce the cost of owning a vehicle. the capacity to hold sports gear, does not come cheap. But there 1. Make a long-term commit- musical instruments, etc. But if are many ways for motorists to ment. Many drivers finance from the bank. When loans the loans off early, only then the kids are out of the house or reduce the costs of vehicle own- their auto purchases with loans reach maturity, or if drivers pay are they free from monthly pay- still under your roof but now ership. Potholes can be big pitfall Small windshield

PRNEWSWIRE sion are key safety-related nection between the vehi- of the street. Many pot- Hitting a pothole with systems. Together, they cle and the road. holes appear during winter crack a big issue your car can do a real largely determine a vehi- "If you've hit a pothole, and spring months be- PRNEWSWIRE their windshield, they number on tires, wheels, cle's ride and handling. it can be difficult to know cause of freeze-thaw cy- If your vehicle's wind- should not wait to get it steering and suspension, - Pulling in one direc- if and to what extent your cles, which accelerate the shield has a small chip or fixed. A small chip or crack and alignment. The non- tion, instead of maintain- car has been damaged," process. Potholes can also crack, don't ignore it, fix it. can grow larger, and if an- profit Car Care Council ing a straight path, and said Rich White, executive be prevalent in areas with According to the non-profit other item like a rock, golf urges motorists to watch uneven tire wear, are director, Car Care Council. excessive rainfall and Car Care Council, disre- ball or baseball hits the for three warning signs to symptoms of an alignment "It's a good idea to describe flooding. garding a small crack now windshield, the damage help determine if hitting a problem. Proper wheel the symptoms to a profes- To learn more, view the could lead to bigger prob- can expand quickly, com- pothole has damaged their alignment is important for sional technician who can "Dangers of Potholes" lems later. promis- ing safety and re- vehicle. the lifespan of tires and then check out the vehicle video at YouTube.com/ "Windshield damage quiring full windshield - Loss of control, sway- helps ensure safe han- and make the necessary watch?v=C7cwIAjPAi0. may happen unexpect- replacement. ing when making routine dling. repairs to ensure safety Produced in conjunction edly, and should be fixed "Repairing a small chip turns, bottoming out on - Low tire pressure, and reliability." with AutoNetTV, this Car as soon as possible," said or crack is inexpensive, city streets or bouncing bulges or blisters on the Potholes occur when Care Council video ex- Rich White, executive di- easy and quick to fix, and excessively on rough roads sidewalls, or dents in the water permeates the pave- plains the perils of pot- rector, Car Care Council. the vehicle owner's insur- are indicators that the wheel rim will be visible ment – usually through a holes and how they can "A neglected small chip or ance may even pay for the steering and suspension and should be checked crack – and softens the adversely affect a vehicle's crack can turn into a larger repair," said White. "Ignor- may have been damaged. out as soon as possible, as soil beneath it, creating a handling and perform- one, requiring more costly ing a windshield issue is The steering and suspen- tires are the critical con- depression in the surface ance. windshield replacement. like neglecting teeth In addition, drivers could cleaning and ending up get ticketed and fined if with cavities or gum dis- Open road still luring American drivers the crack obstructs vi- ease. With simple mainte- sion." nance, you can avoid a METRO SERVICES families who planned to that 73 percent of fami- Among families plan- When a vehicle owner much bigger, more expen- The open road is vacation in 2018 were in- lies planning vacations ning getaways in 2018, notices a problem with sive issue." maintaining its allure for tending to travel by car to in 2018 were hoping to 61 percent indicated they vacationing families. Ac- reach their destinations. visit a destination they were choosing destina- cording to AAA Travel, While the open road had not previously vis- tions with attractions which conducted a sur- beckons, familiar roads ited. such as beaches and vey of 1,005 adults living might not be as alluring Rest and relaxation mountains, while 56 per- in the continental United to families as the roads also ranked high on the cent admitted finding a States, 64 percent of less traveled. 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– Quilt Club will meet at 9:30 a.m., Monday at the Extension Office. Come the end of the was served. The young Billy Gene Fritts, Delmar – Are you interested in schoolEighth-grade term years ago in folks of the school memories gave a Myers and J. D. Myers. learning about growing the county schools was a splendid musical pro- Eighth grade gradu- industrial hemp? UK Ex- much anticipated event – gram in the afternoon. A ates are Charles Fritts, tension Specialist Tom eighth grade graduation. good time was enjoyed by Harlan Gilbert, William Keene will discusses pro- As most all of the county all present and a fine Myers, and Rose M. Pier- duction practices, enter- schools did not have a school spirit manifested. son. prise budget worksheets, gymnasium, the smaller ––– Closing program was policies and other issues. schools were able to hold March 5, 1937 – Eighth attended by patrons with The meeting will begin at this special program in Grade Exercises At Dy- morning program being 6 p.m., July 8 at the Ed- their own school build- cusburg under supervision of Tech Building. Call the Ex- ing. A few of the larger Commencement exer- Community Club and tension Office to schools with more stu- cises for Dycusburg Mrs. Claude Pierson. pre-register at (270) 965- dents graduating might eighth grade will begin at Each grade representing 5236 hold their events in the 7:30 p.m. The program a unit appeared during – The annual Critten- local community church, opens with the proces- afternoon hours. A good The Piney Fork graduating class about 1955 included den County Extension such as the case at the sional followed by the in- time was had by all. Mary Ruth Martin, Bruce Guess, Betty Faye Marshall, District Board will meet Crayne Elementary vocation offered ––– Perry Hunt, Martha Lou Ordway, Shirley Belt, John W. at noon, July 8 at the Crit- School. There were two by Rev. Gillette. March 11, 1949 - Alexander and Wayne Worley with teacher Annabell tenden County Extension churches in Crayne dur- County Super- Forest Grove Alexander. Office. ing this time, and they intendent J. L. It was com- would alternate hosting F. Paris will mencement night February 18, 1949 - teachers, Mr. Harpending 4-H events graduation. The teacher present diplo- at Forest Grove Piney Fork School Has and Miss Gladys Graves, would be the one respon- mas to the School Friday Final Day report a successful – The Rifle Team sible for planning the class, of which night, Feb. 18. School closed at Piney school term. Many im- meets at 6 p.m., each event and getting the Opal Daugh- The teachers of Fork on Feb. 25, 1949, provements were added Thursday at the Extension speaker and also there trey is valedic- Forest Grove, with Mrs. Dorothy to both school building Park, located on Ky. 91 was help from our county torian and Colon, Oak Hall, Booker, teacher. Parents and the grounds. North of Marion. music teacher. Parents Ruby Riley Dam 50 and He- Brenda and friends took a basket ––– – 4-H Project Days of the students would salutation. The bron got together dinner and games were March 4, 1949 – Closing are a good time to get also help with decorating class song will Underdown and arranged to played in the morning Day for Lilly Dale School ready for the Crittenden the church with fresh be sung by County Historian have a program and lunch was served at Our school closed last County Lions Club Fair. flowers from their gar- Hazel Mitchell, together at Forest noon. It was voted unan- Friday with a small pro- Create art projects and dens and pretty decora- Dorothy Griffith Forgotten Grove School imously for Mrs. Booker gram. Those present be- they will be entered into tions made from crepe and William Passages with music by to return another year as sides the parents were the county fair. Must paper. Shewcraft and local boys and teacher. Mr. and Mrs. Harry RSVP for classes. Call the There would be a spe- the special mu- girls, with bits of Eighth grade students Haynes and Mr. and Mrs. Extension Office at (270) cial program with a guest sical number by Mrs. entertainment from the that passed their exams J. P. Loyd. 965-5236. Classes are speaker, usually the su- George Graves. Mrs. various schools. There and were presented Students receiving July 9-12 and July 23. perintendent, and each Thomas Campbell and L. was singing, recitations, diplomas were; Martha certificates and awards Some class sizes are lim- eighth grade graduate re- B. Vosier also will appear dialogs and other enter- Jean Alexander and for perfect attendance ited. Call for details. ceived a diploma. Special on the program. tainment. Beauton Corley, Wendell were Eugene Sutton, music would be played ––– The following pupils Ordway and Carlos Leon Sutton, Donna Fay WKCTC Dean’s and the traditional Pomp April 26, 1940 – Frances having successfully Bond. Rushing and Donald Ray and Circumstance March Eighth Grade Commence- passed the eighth grade ––– Rushing. List released would always be played. ment Exercises examination: From Feb. 25, 1949 – Crayne Eighth grade students It was an important time Commencement for Colon, Robert D. Moore School Holds Closing Ex- receiving diplomas were More than 450 stu- in the lives of these eighth grade graduates of and Gerald Merle Belt. ercises Marvin Ordway, Reuben dents were recently young people and their educational district two From Oak Hall, Owen Commencement exer- Parmley and Jimmy Stal- named to the Dean's List families. are to be held at Frances Claghorn. From Dam 50, cises for the eighth grade lions. for the Spring 2019 se- From the archives of Auditorium next Dennis Glenn Belt and was held at Crayne It was a bright-eyed mester at West Kentucky The Crittenden Press are Wednesday evening at Frankie Truitt. From He- school Friday morning, bunch of youngsters Community and Technical some of those happy eight. bron, Margaret Shaffer, Feb. 18, at 10 o'clock. gathered today to have a College. To be named to events that took place Frances graduates are Tommy Carter, Janet Principal speaker of little honor done them for the Dean's List, a student around the county many Tula Bozeman, R. F. Ann Cook, Jean Fox and the hour was County At- their work well done. must be a full-time years ago. Brown, Billy Simpkins, Robert Neal Sliger. From torney D. H. Postleth- They deserve to have WKCTC student earning ––– Billy Davenport, D. E. Forest Grove, Shirley weighte. The subject of some appreciation shown at least a 3.5 grade point February 26, 1927 – Owen, Raymond Rogers, Ann Gill, Ruth Bond, his address was "Value of them. Everyone that was average (GPA) and suc- Dempsey School Term Edwin Mitchell, Clara M. Donald hodge, and Paul Effort." The splendid there had a special day to cessfully completing 12 Closes Greenlee, Mary June Butler, Elizabeth Stewart talks given by these com- remember. hours or more of course Dempsey school Fletcher, Connie Watter- and David Flanary. petent speakers were ––– work numbered 100 or closed Jan. 28 with an- son, Neil Gilland and Mr. Hollis Franklin greatly enjoyed by pupils, I often reminisce above for the academic other successful school Thomas Patton. made a talk to the gradu- teachers and patrons. about the “good old term. The Spring 2019 year. We have had un- County Superintend- ates and to all, which Diplomas were pre- days,” when I was grow- Dean's List recipients are usually good attendance ent J. L. F. Paris will ad- was very much enjoyed. sented by the teacher, ing up, and one of my fa- listed below by their this year. Out of an en- dress the class and Supt. Braxton McDonald Hayden Harpending, to vorite topics that always county of residence. rollment of 14 pupils, 11 present the diplomas to presented the diplomas. the following students: comes to mind are my Crittenden County res- have perfect attendance the graduates. It was a bright-eyed Carol Ruth Perryman, school days at Crayne idents earning recognition records and three were ––– bunch of youngsters valedictorian of the class; School. are Megan LeeAnn Cham- compelled to be absent February 13, 1942 - gathered there to have a salutatorian honors went (Brenda Underdown is bliss, Meredith Conger, only a few days on ac- Brown School Closes For little honor done them for to Clarence Norman Win- chair of Crittenden Ashley Rayann Croft, count of illness. The Year work well done. They de- ters; others were Clement County Historical Society Ethan Thomas Hunt, Mae- About 11 o'clock the Brown School instruc- serve to have some ap- Mae Butler, James Lee and a member of Critten- son Michael Myers, parents and friends of tor Mrs. Fred Gilbert- preciation shown them. Norman and Mildred den County Genealogical Megan Leighann Sherrell the community came closed her school for the The crowd there spoke Vanhooser. Society. Much more local and Kelly Brook Williams. bringing baskets loaded year last Friday. Perfect their thanks to the teach- In the primary and history can be found at with good things to eat. attendance awards went ers for giving the gradu- upper grades, there were OurForgottenPassages.bl After participating in an to Berna Marie Gilbert, ates their chance and 10 pupils who received ogspot.com). old fashioned spelling Betty Jo Fritts, Lois E. their special day. honor certificates for per- bee, a bountiful dinner Fritts, Donald T. Fritts, ––– fect attendance. The Senior Center The Crittenden County Senior Citizens Center is open weekdays 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. each day, and is $3 for those 60 and This is Part 2 of “Mys- baiting it. The workers lite mound about 100 the results, Eddie took a Eddie and I looked at older and $5 for those DNAterious Hill Piques reveals Inter- will take the poison mysterious down feet away. couple ant of friends species back in each other. “Field ants?” under 60. Reservations est,” the first half of to the queen. When she After analyzing all as- our golf cart. The nest I said. are encouraged two days which appeared in last dies, the colony will be pects of the ant hill, we was just a few feet off of “Well, that’s good in advance but are taken week’s Crittenden Press. destroyed too.” asked for her profes- the path, up against a news, I guess,” he said. up to a week in advance. During the next two sional conclusion. “First tree on one side. It cov- “At least, we can quit Volunteers are always As soon as they hung weeks, we waited for the of all, I don’t think they ered a 3- to 4-foot area worrying about them.” needed at the senior cen- up, Eddie called Joe. state office in Louisville are fire ants. They’re too and stood about 20 Not me. Immediately, I ter. If you would like to vol- When Eddie described to send an entomologist. big. But, I’ll take these inches high. On passed went online for more in- unteer your time, contact the ant hill to him, he In the meantime, we at- samples back with me that colony, three more formation. Fire ants or director Jenny Sosh at said it might be tempted to learn and do DNA testing. That smaller hills became ap- field ants, any colony of (270) 965-5229. fire ants, but all we could about will tell us for sure what parent. ants that built fortresses Menu and activities for probably Al- fire ants. All the we’re dealing with.” One man got out to that large were worth my the following seven days leghany mound news was nega- Of course, I was kind take a closer look, got attention. include: builders. “Fire tive. Fire ants of disappointed. Not that back in the cart and As I suspected from Thursday - Menu is ants have never were not only we wanted fire ants. I swiped one crawling on the beginning, I learned meat loaf, mashed pota- located this far dangerous to simply liked the idea of his pantleg. “Ouch!” he the Formica ant was no toes, green beans, wheat north,” he said. adults, but their being involved in a said. “He bit me!” By the ordinary ant. According roll, banana pudding. Of course, he poison could be strange insect sighting. time he got back to the to my research, they were Friday - Menu is needed to see deadly to small Why would fire ants want house, two fingers were native to the U.S. and chicken alfredo, buttered the picture be- animals and to build on our farm and swollen and itching. found from Florida to spinach, garlic breadstick, fore he could Linda young children. how did they get here? Whatever kind of ant it Canada. Oddly enough, Mandarin oranges and say for certain. When disturbed, “Okay,” I said,” If they was, it knew how to de- our ant colony was the margarine. Bingo will As Eddie DEFEW they were likely to aren’t fire ants, what are fend its home. first to be reported in begin at 10:30 a.m. continued his Guest Columnist come out in full- they?” Consequently, we western Kentucky. When Monday – Menu is conversation Defew’s force attack “Well, they aren’t Al- grew concerned about it came to danger, they BBQ chicken, macaroni with Joe, I Views mode. According leghany ants which are the so called “sanctuary” didn’t have a stinger like and cheese, green bean started the to one website, common here. There we had established. the fire ants. But, when casserole, wheat bun and process of several ants have been reports of hy- Would we have to be cau- they pinched with their baked apples with raisins. sending our would attack a leg brid ants, part fire ant tious when we went for a mandibles and sprayed Ladies exercise with Full picture to him or arm, deliver a and part another. Those walk? Could we be sure the wound with formic Body Fitness Studio be- from my cell phone. It painful sting, then, spray particular ants can sur- our dogs wouldn’t get bit acid, a similar effect was gins at 9:45 a.m. was a new phone, so I a chemical on the wound vive our cold winters if they innocently stepped produced. Tuesday – Menu is was slow figuring it out. which would set the body whereas our freezing on a hill? What about For now, we will avoid meat loaf with mashed po- About that time, Eddie on fire! temperatures would be the fawns that were being these growing mounds tatoes, seasoned cab- interrupted me. “Stop, When the state de- very difficult for fire born this time of year? and give them their bage, peach crisp and Linda. He’s already got partment’s assistant ar- ants.” Would the ants continue space. As long as they wheat roll. one from Ray.” rived, Eddie and Ray took One person we talked to multiply and spread to mind their own business July 3 – Menu is Mexi- After taking a minute her back to see the to had commented that other areas of the farm? and keep their mandibles can lasagna, bruttered or two to look over the mound. She took sam- hybrid ants were the Our questions went to themselves, we’ll get broccoli, garlic breadstick picture, Joe told Eddie, ples with tweezers, then equivalent of African bees unanswered until last along just fine. and Jell-O cake. Bingo “Don’t touch it or disturb put them on a sticky in the bee kingdom, even week’s e-mail from the Linda DeFew is a Liv- begins at 10:30 a.m. it. I think it’s fire ants. trap. She observed the more aggressive than the entomologist’s office. ingston County resident The center will be We’ll send somebody out hill and the way the ants fire ant. Nevertheless, we “The ant ID finally and periodic columnist for closed July 4 in obser- to make sure. If they moved about the colony. would have to wait for came in. Formica sub- this newspaper. vance of Independence identify it as a fire ant As we had read online, the DNA analysis. sericea, common name: Day. hill, we will destroy it by there was another satel- While we waited for Field ants.” THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, June 27, 2019 13

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cent recorded for the state ‘In God We Trust’ in May 2018. Livingston super plan forthcoming The U.S. seasonally ad- to take training justed jobless rate for May Under a new Kentucky 2019 was 3.6 percent, un- Livingston County's su- law that goes into effect changed from its April perintendent of schools today (Thursday), public 2019 level, according to has been ordered to un- schools will be required to the U.S. Department of dergo training to address prominently display the Labor. violations of educational national motto, "In God statutes and We Trust." regulations. In Crittenden County, Summer feeding The Ken- the board of education has tucky Office taken steps to address the wraps up July 12 of Education new law and expects final The Summer Food Accountabil- approval at the July 23 Service Program for chil- ity (OEA) last board meeting. dren in Crittenden County week ruled "Our administrative will continue through July that Super- Zimmerman team will begin conversa- 12, but will take a pause i n t e n d e n t tions when everyone re- for Independence Day next Victor Zimmerman must turns from vacations in week. take four hours of training July," Superintendent of Through on topics of school-based Schools Vince Clark said. the first 10 decision making, open "We will explore our op- days of the meetings laws and consul- tions and have a plan be- program that tation and hiring in fore school starts in offers a light schools. The training must August." w e e k d a y be completed by Oct. 1. The ACLU opposes the lunch at 10 There were a total of law, which was enacted Wheeler locations in nine allegations filed, but following similar measures the county the OEA found four to in other states. and an early evening meal need no resolution be- in Tolu, 1,140 meals had cause there was no viola- Meeting to cover been served, according to tion of law or policy. Three Crittenden County others had been addressed growing hemp Schools Food Service Di- and OEA required no dis- rector Emily Wheeler. One ciplinary action. Are you interested in Among the unfounded learning about growing in- hundred sixty-one meals were served on June 11 allegations of wrongdoing, dustrial hemp? If so, a OEA refused to second- seminar in Marion next alone. “The cost of summer guess Zimmermans' imple- month aims to answer mentation of student questions growers may feeding and delivery to the mobile routes are covered searches with handheld have. metal detectors without University of Kentucky by the (federal) govern- ment reimbursement for board approval just weeks Extension Specialist Tom after the 2018 Marshall Keene will head up a meet- the Summer Food Service Program,” said Wheeler. County High School shoot- ing at 6 p.m. Monday, July ing. 8 at the Marion Ed-Tech “We are reimbursed at cer- Center to discuss produc- tain rates based on how tion practices, enterprise many meals we serve dur- Livingston power budget worksheets, poli- ing the summer months.” cies and issues surround- Last year during June, rates on increase ing industrial hemp. 1,850 lunches were Livingston County resi- "I have had several calls served. Another 1,475 dents will soon see a jump recently about growing in- were distributed in July in their electric bills. dustrial hemp and there through the end of the en- The Kentucky Public seems to be some confu- tire month. Service Commission (PSC) sion (from the process to Meals will be served at has granted Jackson Pur- thinking they can get rich the following locations and chase Energy Corp. a rate quick by throwing seed on times: adjustment that will in- the ground," said Critten- - CCHS multi-purpose crease the monthly resi- den County Extension room, 12-1 p.m. dential customer charge Agent for Agriculture & - Hickory Hills neigh- without changing the per- Natural Resources Dee borhood, 11-11:20 a.m. unit cost of electricity. With Brasher Heimgartner. - Public library, 11:30- the new rates that took ef- For more information, 11:50 a.m. fect last Thursday and will call Crittenden County Ex- - Bellville Manor Apart- appear on the next billing tension Service at (270) ments, 12-12:20 p.m. cycle, the average Jackson 965-5236. - Creekside Apart- Purchase Energy residen- ments, 11-11:20 a.m. tial customer will pay - Market on Main, about $4 more per month. May jobless rate 11:30-11:50 a.m. The increase comes unchanged in Ky. - William’s Mobile through a bump in the Home Park, 12-12:20 p.m. monthly customer charge, Kentucky’s seasonally - Jackson Street, which will increase from adjusted preliminary May 12:30-12:50 p.m. $12.45 to $16.40. For a 2019 unemployment rate - Nesbitt’s Pawn Shop, typical residential cus- was 4 percent, according 12:30-12:50 p.m. tomer using 1,134 kilo- to the Kentucky Center for - Tolu Community Cen- watt-hours (kwh) per Statistics. The unemploy- ter, 3-3:50 p.m. month, the average ment rate for May 2019 monthly bill would rise was unchanged from April from the current $126.73 2019. Antique tractor to $130.68, an increase of “Kentucky’s unemploy- show Saturday $3.95 or 3.12 percent. ment rate remained low in Meantime, small com- May, as most new workers Calling all tractor en- mercial customers will see entering the labor force thusiasts! Tractor Supply the monthly customer appear to be finding jobs,” Co. is hosting an antique charge increase from said University of Ken- tractor show in Princeton $13.86 to $16.40. Jackson tucky’s Center for Busi- this weekend. Purchase Energy had not ness and Economic The show, planned for proposed to raise the Research Associate Direc- 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Satur- monthly customer charge tor Mike Clark, Ph.D. day, will give customers of for small commercial cus- “However, nonfarm em- the Princeton Tractor Sup- tomers, but the PSC ruled ployment growth slowed in ply store a chance to see a that it should be at least May, largely due to re- full line of beautifully re- equal to the monthly duced employment in the stored antique tractors. charge for residential cus- professional and business "Here at Tractor Sup- tomers. services sector and the fi- ply, we're committed to nancial activities sector.” hosting community events The preliminary May that bring the Out Here Trash routes run 2019 jobless rate was lifestyle right to our cus- down 0.4 percentage tomers," said Ronnie as normal July 4 points from the 4.4 per- Brooks, manager of the Despite the July 4 holi- Princeton Tractor Supply day, WCA Waste Corp. will store. "Whether you're a be collecting trash in Crit- tractor enthusiast, nostal- tenden County as usual gic farmer or interested in next Thursday, according ATTACK family-friendly activities to account manager Jeff Continued from Page 1 this time of year, our an- Simms. A year ago, WCA tique tractor show is sure purchased Freedom ter the following day on a to be a fun and informative Waste. cash bond that was set at experience." 10-percent of $5,000. Terms of his release in- cluded a provision pro- hibiting him from having any other vicious dogs. Although initial reports were that the third dog was allegedly not involved in the attack, it appears it was indeed loose and running with the other two that were taken into custody on June 17, the day of the attack. Tabor was scheduled to appear in Crittenden District Court on Wednes- day an arraignment. Elijah Manus, the child victim, was initially treated at Crittenden Community Hospital after the attack then trans- ferred to Vanderbilt Chil- dren’s Hospital in Nashville, Tenn., where he underwent surgery. The boy is now home, but family and friends say he will require additional surgery and treatment. He suffered serious in- juries to his head and face. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, June 27, 2019 14 The Press Online Sports The Crittenden Press The-Press.com Twitter @CrittendenPress

MOTOSPORTS Gilland leads series Rocket Football Countdown Marion motorcyclist Colton Gilland captured a trophy in last weekend’s Lincoln Trail Moto- Pre-season practice just around the corner; 7-on-7 games up first sports (LTM) event in Casey, Ill., and moved into STAFF REPORT The team raised $8,000 on its re- Matching the hype and on Schedule first place in the cent Lift-a-Thon, and Thompson said 7 7 height of last season’s rise and it will need it. A traditional fundraising 10-race Fly Se- results of the Rocket football project, working a Bingo parlor at Pa- July 11 at McCracken Co. ries 85cc Senior season will be difficult. ducah, will not be continued. Thomp- July 15 at Trigg Co. division. Gilland, However, second-year skip- son said it costs about $60,000 July 18 home vs. Webster Co. 14, is halfway per Sean Thompson is working annually to run the football program. July 25 at Webster Co. a blueprint to remaster the So far, in June, there have been 50 through the rac- magic. high school student-athletes partici- Pre-Season Schedule ing season “We’re going to be pretty good pating in conditioning workouts. Pre- which starts in March and ends on defense,” Thompson said late season practice officially begins on Aug. 8 Meet the Rockets in October. The teen was poised last week in his office tucked July 15, but players will report back Aug. 9 Joint Practice into the bowels of Rocket Arena. for a championship bid in last to workouts on July 10 following the Calloway Co. at Rocket Stadium Outside were almost 70 young- KHSAA’s Dead Period, which started Aug. 16 Scrimmage at Murray year’s series but after racing into sters lined up across from tack- Tuesday and lasts for two weeks. third place in the points series, ling dummies, participating in The team has gotten a couple of he had a bad accident on the what has become a mega-youth good reports on the injury front. Regular Season Schedule football camp. Jones, one of the two QBs fighting for same LTM track where he raced Aug. 23 at Fort Campbell last weekend. A broken shoulder The coach paused for a sec- the starting job, broke a small bone in ond, raised his eyebrows and his throwing hand in May. It is healing Aug. 30 at Webster County knocked him out of the running in said, “But what people don’t re- well, the coach said, and Jones should Sept. 6 at Ballard Memorial 2018, but left him with a great alize is that we’re going to be be cleared for contact prior to pre-sea- Sept. 13 CALDWELL CO. deal of determination to fight pretty good offensively, too, as son drills. Junior Ian Ellington, who Sept. 20 Bye back this season. On his KTM long as we keep everyone damaged his PCL ligament in his leg Sept. 27 at Union County healthy.” SX bikes, Gilland raced in the 85 last season, has continued to have Oct. 4 TRIGG COUNTY The Rockets lost plenty (e.g. knee pain over the offseason. An MRI senior and 125cc classes last Oct. 11 CAVERNA its star quarterback, running Rocket football coach Sean last week found that there has been Oct. 18 at Fulton County weekend at LTM, finishing sec- back and receivers) but Thomp- Thompson has his team no further damage in the knee – which Oct. 25 RUSSELLVILLE ond overall in the 85 and eighth son says the cupboard is by no pointed full-bore toward the was feared – but the lineman will con- means empty. Replacing three- Nov. 1 TODD CENTRAL overall in the 125 two-stroke coming season. tinue to have medical followups until year starting QB Hunter Boone Nov. 8 Playoffs class. the pain is gone or a diagnosis is is among the challenges the made. COLLEGIATE SPORTS coaching staff faces. Senior Hunter Jones and junior Braxton Skilled position players will be attending four 7-on-7 compe- Winders are both pushing for the job, and there are others on titions this summer. The first event is at McCracken County Locals are honored the fringe who could figure into the mix. where Crittenden made it to the semifinals last year of the tour- Thompson knows that repeating last year’s success will be nament-style contest. There will be others against nearby teams Noah Hadfield and Jake Elling- tough. Crittenden was knocked out of the playoffs 26-21 at with one of the events at Rocket Stadium on July 18 against ton, both of Marion, were among Campbellsville in the state quarterfinals. However, there is not Webster County. There will also be a lineman’s challenge when 21 student-athletes named to a hint of fear or doubt in the tone resonating from Rocket con- Crittenden goes to Webster for a 7-on-7 event July 25. Spalding University’s Spring All- ditioning drills this summer. In fact, there’s barrels of swagger Crittenden will have one scrimmage and one pre-season prac- left in the tank. Academic Team. Both are Crit- tice with a visiting team. The Rockets held as similar “practice” Testimony to the growing support for the football program is style event with Graves County last year. This time, Calloway tenden County High School the amount of money it is generating through fundraisers and County will come to Marion on Aug. 9 for the joint practice ses- graduates involved with the uni- the number of players who have been working out this summer; sion, which will include some game-like action. The Rockets will versity’s track and field team. not to mention the growing attraction that is summer youth go to Murray for a full-blown scrimmage on Aug. 16 and the sea- Hadfield is a junior education camp. son opens at Fort Campbell on Aug. 23. major and son of Wayne and Kanley Hadfield. Ellington is a sophomore business administra- tion major and son of Rommel and Marcie Ellington.

RUNNING Sebree 10K, 5K The annual Sebree Firecracker 10K and 5K runs will be on July 4. The 10K starts at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K at 9 a.m. For info, email [email protected].

YOUTH BASEBALL Youth campers include (front from left) Jordy Byford, Keegan Roberts, Bode Merrill, Bowen Robinson, Christian Penn, Tyson McLean, Oliver Park hosts tourneys Davis, Brady Polk, Cutler Hunt, Barrett Brown, Parker Brown, Conner Poindexter; (second row) Caleb Smith, Jackson Morries, Brennen Clifford, Marion-Crittenden County Park Reece Travis, Brodi Rich, Lathen Caudill, Hayden Hughes, Beau Maraman, Kanyon Piper, Zaidyn White, Darrin Morries, Gavin Davis, Brier will host its annual All Star Base- Brown, Bentley Rushing; (third row) Eli Lovell, Noah Byford, Levi Quertermous, Jake Rich, Mitchell Brown, Asher Tabor, Isaac James, Cabot ball Tournaments starting tomor- Sutton, Coby Larue, Caden Penn, Parker Wood, Colton McLean, Breylen Clifford, Emmitt Ellington, Carson Swedenburg; (fourth row) TJ Gonzales, row and running through Clayton Adler, Jaxton Duncan, Davis Perryman, Seth Lynn, Garyson Hall, Dakota Sosh, Braden Brandsasse, Brayden Poindexter, Avery Thomp- Saturday. Teams from several son, Bryan Chaney, Hunter Phillips, Kaiden Travis, Keegan Pierson, Cam’Ron Belcher, Trae Scott, Zane McBride and Tyree McLean. counties will be involved in age divisions from 8-under, 10-under and 12-under. The Dugout Club, which produces these tourna- ments, will be taking up admis- sion to the games on Friday and Saturday. Anyone going to the park for reasons other than the ballgames will not be charged.

AWARD WINNERS 2nd place Bentley Rushing Pictured at right are winners of 3rd place Brodi Rich the skills competition from Skills Competition Results youth football camp (front from BASKETBALL 9-10 Age Division left) Bode Merrill, Tyson 5-6 Age Division 1st place Avery Thompson McLean, Cutler Hunt; (second Locals are runnerup 1st place Tyson McLean 2nd place Colton McLean row) Brodi Rich, Hayden 2nd place Bode Merrill 3rd place Isaac James The Fredonia Elite, an AAU 3rd place Cutler Hunt Hughes, Bentley Rushing; Basketball team made up of 11-up Age Division (back) Kaiden Travis, Colton 7-8 Age Division 1st place Tyree McLean McLean, Tyree McLean, Isaac players from Crittenden and 1st place Hayden Hughes 2nd place Kaiden Travis James and Avery Thompson. other nearby counties, was run- 3rd place Cam’Ron Belcher nerup in the Under Armour Southeast Shootout in Nashville last weekend. Crittenden players are Preston Turley, Erik O’Leary, Gabe Mott and Preston Morge- son. Other players are Caleb Oliver, Grant Warren and Kade Blackburn. The squad was 3-2 in games last weekend. Hoops coaching moves A couple of coaches with Crit- tenden County ties have new jobs. Ryan Perry is the new Lyon County head basketball coach after serving one year as an as- sistant there. Matt McMain has accepted an assistant coaching Crittenden County High School’s Rocket baseball team held its annual post-season awards ceremony last week. Among those honored were job at Murray High. McMain had (from left) Logan Bailey, JV MVP; Casey Cates, JV Fielding Award and Bullpen Award; Trace Adams, Hustle Award and Most Hits; Braxton been an assistant under Payton Winders, Best JV Batting Average, Best JV On-Base Percentage and JV Fielding Award; Erik O’Leary, co-Most Pitching Wins and JV co-Most RBIs; Briley Brown, co-Most Pitching Wins, Senior Award and Best Teammate Award; Jayden Carlson, Outfield Fielding Award and Most Home Croft at Trigg County. Croft re- Runs; Payton Riley, Most Valuable Player, Most Stolen Bases, Senior Award and No-Hitter Award; Caden McCalister, Best Batting Average, Best cently went to Mayfield as head On-Base Percentage, Most Extra-Base Hits and Catcher’s Fielding Award; Ian Ellington, Best Earned Run Average; Tate Roberts, JV Best Team- coach. All of these coaches are mate and JV co-Most RBIs; Maddox Carlson, Rookie of the Year, Most RBIs and JV Fielding Award; and Ben Evans, Infield Fielding Award, JV CCHS graduates. Most Pitching Wins, JV Best Earned Run Average and JV Fielding Award. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, June 27, 2019 15 The Press Online Classifieds The Crittenden Press CrittendenPress.Blogspot.com agriculture KY 42064 no later than July too! Call 1-833-258-7036 for just $69.99/mo! Get More Channels. Stream Breaking The 6. (2t-51-c) Data FREE Off-Peak Data. 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New Era (Hopkinsville), The Sturgis News, The yard sales (Princeton) Times Leader, The (Providence) Jour- 2-FAMILY GARAGE SALE, nal-Enterprise, The Union rain or shine. 1985 Wel- County Advocate, The Hen- don Rd., Marion, Wheelers. derson Gleaner, The Living- Lots of items, name brand ston Ledger and The (Madi- clothes, purses, bedding, sonville) Messenger and for pictures, glassware. Fri., 8 only $250. Save time and a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 8 a.m.-? money by making one call (1t-51-p) for all! For more informa- FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JULY tion, contact the classified 5-6, 7 a.m.-?, 813 Terrace department at (270) 965- Drive, Marion. Toys, house- 3191 or email us at adver- hold items, decor, tools and [email protected]. kitchen items. (1t-51-p) bid notices for sale THE CRITTENDEN COUN- BEAUTIFUL LEATHER TY LIONS CLUB is re- PONY SADDLE and rack. questing price quotes for It was recently cleaned and annual pest control ser- reconditioned by Amish. vices. Send quotes and $150. Call (270) 704-0674. details of services provided (1t-51-p) to Crittenden County Lions BLACK WOODEN TOD- Club, P.O. Box 168, Marion, DLER’S BED in excellent condition. Bed only used when grandson visited from St. Louis. Includes a new LLC mattress with mattress cover, colorful Disney sheets and Buyer of Standing Timber & Land delightful comforter in bright (270) 988-2796 (270) 871-7537 colors with Mickey Mouse and Friends. $100. Call (270) 704-0674. (1t-51-p) PUBLIC NOTICE 55” CURVED SMART TV, Ordinance 0-19-003 relating to the Annual Budget and Appropriations still in box, $475. Too large for my apartment. Must sell. Be it ordained by the Crittenden County Fiscal Court, Commonwealth of Kentucky: (270) 928-2070 or text (270) The following budget is adopted for the Fiscal Year 2019-20, and the amounts stated are ap- 508-1029. (1t-51-p) propriated for the purpose indicated. GENEraL FUNd TWO CATTLE HEAD 5000 GENERAL GOVERNMENT ...... $551,975.00 CATCHERS, Blue Mole 5100 PROTECTION TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY...... $350,000.00 brand. No chute, just gate. 9000 ADMINISTRATION ...... $393,855.00 Good condition. (270) 836- Total General Fund ...... $1,295,830.00 3298. (3t-01-c)fcf rOad FUNd ‘97 BAJA HAMMER, 21 ft., 6000 TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES AND SERVICES...... $21,000.00 turnkey ready, 380 hours on 6100 ROADS ...... $1,188,700.00 original motor, upholstery 6400 OTHER TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES AND SERVICES ...... $1,229,760.00 great condition. Everything 7000 DEBT SERVICE...... $156,800.00 needed included. Call (270) 9000 ADMINISTRATION...... $1,094,880.00 704-1787. (8t-51-p) Total Road Fund...... $3,691,140.00 real estate JaIL FUNd 5100 PROTECTION TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY...... $2,109,915.00 2 BR MARION home, 1 bath, 7000 DEBT SERVICE...... $567,000.00 1,200-square-foot on 400 9000 ADMINISTRATION ...... $572,425.00 block of West Bellville Street. Total Jail Fund...... $3,249,340.00 Remodeled in 2013. Find LGEa FUNd pictures and more details on 5000 GENERAL GOVERNMENT...... $168,200.00 Zillow.com. Call or text (270) 5100 PROTECTION TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY...... $38,150.00 704-6402. (3t-51-p) 5200 GENERAL HEALTH AND SANITATION ...... $200,800.00 for rent 5300 SOCIAL SERVICES...... $21,660.00 5400 RECREATION AND CULTURE ...... $52,750.00 FOR RENT IN MARION, 8000 CAPITAL PROJECTS ...... $3,500.00 House or apartment. Call 9000 ADMINISTRATION...... $56,310.00 for availability, Mon.-Sat., 8 Total LGEA Fund...... $541,370.00 a.m.-5 p.m. (270) 965-4242. E911 FUNd (6t-5-p) 5100 PROTECTION TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY ...... $55,000.00 2 BR HOUSE, 1 bath, wood 9000 ADMINISTRATION...... $41,750.00 floors, stove, refrigerator, Total E911 Fund...... $96,750.00 $400 plus deposit. (270) E911 WIrELEss FUNd 969-1126. Not pets. (1t-50-p) 5100 PROTECTION TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY ...... $100.00 NEED A PLACE to hold your 9000 ADMINISTRATION...... $68,660.00 family gathering or show- Total E911 Wireless Fund...... $68,760.00 er? Rent the Woman’s Club Adopted by the Crittenden County Fiscal Court this the 20th day of June 2019. building by calling (270) 704- 0057 (2t-51-c) 3 BR, 2 BATH MOBILE ______HOME, central heat and Perry A. Newcom, County Judge/Executive air, stove and refrigerator, trash and yard maintenance. NOTICE OF aVaILaBILITY References and deposit re- All interested persons and organizations in the County are hereby notified that a copy of the quired. $465/mo. (270) 704- County's adopted budget in full is available for public inspection at the office of the County Judge/Ex- 3234. (tfc-je) ecutive during normal business hours. 16 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064. Thursday, June 27, 2019