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16 PAGES / VOLUME 139 / NUMBER 25 COVID-style basketball starting up THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 , 2020 CrittendenCrittendenRead Rocket Hoops Preview Page 14 PressPress 24/7 BREAKING AND LOCAL NEWS / THE-PRESS.COM AN INDEPENDENTLY-OWNED, LOCAL NEWSPAPER SINCE 1879 ONE DOLLAR City approves extending Alive & Well Dilemma, Four-year-old Lourdes-Love rudd to new development Donohue of Marion was among those who stopped Marion City Council approved a be the court square Satur- Pandemic day to visit with Santa. An plan Monday night during its regu- anonymous email sent per- lar monthly meeting to allow an haps from the North Pole to extension of Rudd Street, which The Press read, “Children New Culture would provide access to a proposed and kids alike enjoyed the new preschool complex. City Ad- When times change at time with Santa at the court- warp speed, there’s sure to ministrator Adam Ledford de- house gazebo. They be- be ways and means left in scribed the extension as “about a lieve! Letters from the kids the exhaust. half of a city block.” The street will showed love & hope are No reason to remind you be built by Audubon Head Start alive and well!” that our culture has been which is proposing to develop a twisted and reformed by new facility on 1.6 acres that lies technology that’s overtaken between Rudd and Chapel Hill the entire globe in only about the last 20 years. Road. Audubon has applied to the That’s faster than the speed Marion Planning Commission for a of light when you consider zoning change of the property from the history of mankind and residential to commercial. Ledford what’s emerged since the said Audubon will pay for construc- turn of the century. We went tion of the street, but it will be ac- from buggy whips to jet cepted into the city street system planes in a flash during the early 20th century. We don’t and maintained by the city. There really need pi- was some discussion about the lots for planes matter, as council members raised nowadays, and questions about adding school bus soon the same and perhaps other heavy traffic to for cars. Our Rudd Street. The measure passed, Ryley Pope and his family, smartphones however, with one dissenting vote. who reside in Louisiana may drive them. No press next week Dying in the wake of this Chris fascinating ad- EVANS The Crittenden Press staff will vancement is Press Editor & Publisher take its traditional holiday break Christmas the way we’ve About Town next week and will not publish a always done newspaper on Thursday, Dec. 31. It things. The has come to our attention that Bell mail for instance is caught many subscribers have had diffi- up in a void – a black hole culty receiving their newspaper via somewhere between Pony From Siemens’ crew Expre ss and George Jetson. mail. This is a widespread issue SPECIAL TO THE PRESS Wash down a de facto gov- across all of western Kentucky due They say the holiday sea- Local Siemens employees Brad Samuel, Chayne Gass, Daisy ernment agency like the to the volume of Christmas mail in son is not about what you Davidson and Jessica Courtney with the bell. United States Postal Service the United States Postal Service get, but what you give. This with a pandemic and you system. Please accept our apology. year, Siemens Mobility em- ning of December, when has had a lifelong passion get a paralyzing kidney We beg for your patience during ployees in Marion have Ryan Pope reached out to for all-things trains, espe- stone right at Christmas- taken this sentiment above Siemens Mobility through a cially train crossings. this time. We’re told that the issues time. and beyond with a truly web inquiry form on behalf His dad noted in his re- Getting to the point... 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Salem; a son, Johnie tenden County Health Rd., Marion, KY 42064 or (Christina) Young of and Rehabilitation Frances Community Deaths Salem; three sisters, Sue Center. Church, c/o Angel 5K Jan. 9 for canines Young Belt of Marion, He was retired from the McDonald, 172 SR 70, A Furry Scurry 5K race will be held at 9 a.m., Jan. 9 at Connie (Dewey) Cowan Kentucky Department of Marion, KY 42064. Marion City-County Park. The event is being coordinated by local runner Chad Bell. Bell will be at the Farmers RobertsLayla Ann Roberts, in- of Marion and Bonnie Correc- A memorial service will Penn of Owensboro; a tions. He be held at a later date. Market in Marion between 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. fant daughter of Jordan 26 to register individuals for the race. and Tiffany Roberts of brother, Stanley Young of was a Myers Funeral Home was Marion; seven grandchil- former in charge of arrange- Deadline to be assured a t-shirt from the race is Dec. Marion, died Tuesday, 28. The event will benefit the local animal shelters. Dec. 15, 2020 at Nortons dren; and 15 great member of ments. Children's Hospital in grandchildren. the Crit- Louisville. He was preceded in tenden In addition to her par- death by his wife of 60 County years, Judy (Appel) Fire and Online Condolences ents she is survived by myersfuneralhomeonline.com KFB honors local group her grandparents, Roger Young; a son, Terry Lee Rescue boydfuneraldirectors.com Crittenden County Farm Bureau’s women’s program Roberts and Larry and Young; a grandson, Squad and Aaron Nolan; six sisters, a member gilbertfunerals.com received the 2020 Gold Star Award of Excellence from Debbie Hearell all of Mar- ion; great-grandmother, JoAnn Long, Mona of Frances Community Kentucky Farm Bureau. The award honors the county Blake, June Norman, Church. He enjoyed fish- Most obituaries in this Women’s Committee for its active participation in Farm Frances Herrin of Mar- newspaper are free. ion; and several aunts, Aretta Stevenson, Wa- ing in his free time. Bureau leadership development programs, state competi- netta Stevenson and Surviving are his wife, Ask your funeral director tions, and educational or promotional initiatives. uncles and cousins. about custom fee-based She was preceded in Edna Middelton; two Gearldine Tabor Shouse; Marty Hill chairs the Crittenden County Farm Bureau brothers, Richard and a daughter, Yuvonne obituaries. death by her grand- Women’s Committee. James Young; and his Shouse; a granddaugh- mother, Debbie Roberts. Graveside services parents. ter, Robyn (Chase) Allen; were Saturday, Dec. 19 Funeral services were a great-grandson, Ian at Mapleview Cemetery. Tuesday, Dec. 22 in the Allen; and a brother, Jim Gilbert Funeral Home chapel of Boyd Funeral (Sandy) Hodge. was in charge of arrange- Directors and Cremation He was preceded in ments. Services with Rev. Steven death by his parents, Memorials may be Kirk officiating. Burial Daniel and LaVerne made to the Kentucky was in White’s Chapel Shouse and brother, Organ Donors Associa- Cemetery in Crittenden Jackie Hodge. tion. County. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Crittenden ShouseDan E. Shouse, 72, of County Fire and Rescue YoungTerry Young, 83, of Frances died Monday, Squad, c/o Don Arflack, Salem, died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2020 at Crit- 261 Old Shady Grove Dec. 19, 2020 at his home. He was the son of the late Johnie Richard and Annie (Rustin) Young, born De- cember 10, 1937 in Crittenden County. Young loved to coon hunt, fish and restore old cars and trucks. He won Best Hot Rod in the Salem Springlake Car Show in 2018 and once raised and trained a Grand World Knight Champion coon dog. Surviving are two daughters, Kristie (Pat) Guess of Marion and Karen (Marty) Nolan of THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, December 24, 2020 3 365 helped by Community Christmas

It's a wrap! many wonderful people in Everyone received the The 46th annual Com- our community, said same level of assistance as munity Christmas program Brandie Ledford, the local last year with an additional is definitely one for the librarian and one of the $25 per family because of a record books, say its organ- program’s many volun- last-minute anonymous do- izers. teers. nation. Last Friday, Marion Bap- Compared to last Christ- There were 42 teens in tist Church’s Family Life mas, the pandemic holiday the program who received Center was completely brought more than twice gift cards from local mer- packed with gifts and items the number of families that chants. In all, there were for families. Piles of toys needed help this year. 365 adults, teens and chil- were packed into boxes and Thanks to the support and dren helped this year. bags. All of it given by so generosity of the commu- “It’s an understatement many generous churches, nity, there will be 159 chil- to say that this was an in- individual sponsors, Stuff dren who have toys to credible effort carried out in the Bus and Stuff the unwrap from under their a short time frame. Things Cruiser events. There were tree this week, 25 seniors ran so smoothly this year grocery store gift cards to- on a fixed income who have because of the hard work of talling $10,475 and teen a box of food and a gift card the staff and volunteers at gift cards totaling $6,300. to Food Giant and 97 Marion Baptist Church and The floor of Marion Baptist Church’s Family Life Center was packed with toys Those were purchased with households with a box full the hardworking commit- and food prepared for beneficiaries of the Community Christmas program. cash donations given by so of good stuff to eat. tee,” Ledford said. City will waive alcohol license renewals in 2021

STAFF REPORT those businesses, said Mulligan’s Pizzeria and Mulligan’s fee is con- In a gesture to a hand- Marion City Administra- La Delicia Fresh Mexican siderably less because it ful of local restaurants tor Adam Ledford. He ex- Grill. qualifies as a golf course, that serve alcohol, Mar- plained that the state is From the local waiver, which under Kentucky ion City Council on Mon- also waiving its liquor li- Game Day and La Delicia law provides for a dis- day agreed to waive the cense renewal for the will save $1,000 and counted license. renewal license fee they coming year. Mulligan’s $300 in the All three will still be re- will owe in 2021. The waiver will affect coming year when they’re quired to pay their typi- It’s a little something only three local busi- scheduled to renew their cal monthly tax on all that might help soften nesses. They are Game annual restaurant liquor alcohol sales. the blow of COVID-19 on Day Pizza and Wings, license.

PrayingBecause of our First forperous and a One Christmas Nation May we all make this miracleGreat Red Dragon China Christmas Miracle, re- Under God. Christmas a day of (See Rev. 12 and 20). gardless of what day of No other nation in his- prayer of confession, Revelation teaches us the year Jesus was born, tory has ever had that asking for forgiveness for that before God destroys my spirit cries out for an- phrase to desribe it. America’s sins and prais- the whole world there will other one for Satan and all of his min- ing God for these be suffering before “the our whole na- ions have been working staunch followers of battle of that Great Day tion. to destroy us ever since Christ for their love, of God Almighty.” 16:14. God’s true the landing of the Chris- backbone and deter- So we all better be followers are tian pilgrims and their mined dedication to give praying that God will give doing the first winter on these us this wonderful nation. us a few more years “to same, crying shores. My prayer to God is get our love ones in.” Lucy for Him to TEDRICK Out of the 102 for Him to please do Song I still sing. have mercy on Guest Columnist colonists, who were will- whatever it takes, to not all of us, even Religious and ing to face the frightening let Satan win. Please Sister Lucy Tedrick is a the poor mis- Political Views unknown for religious keep our religious and local pastor and conser- guided social- and individual freedom, individual freedoms in- vative values columnist. istic young, the 45 died the first winter. tact and America free of hypocrites and haters of The surviving 57 sick, the communism. Christianity. Some hate weary and grieved men My faith knew four America and want to de- and women went before years ago that only God stroy what other men God for strength and put Trump in, and I have and women have given comfort, determined to continually declared that their lives up for during trust Him to help them only God Almighty could the past 400 years, fight- carry on with the mission give us four more years ing to keep us free, pros- He sent them here for. of reprieve from the evil

BechlerWhen the Kentucky will General chair Assem- legislature’s subcommittee only constitutional obliga- bly convenes in early 2 021, Rep. Lynn tion – crafting budgets for the state’s Bechler of Marion will serve as chair- executive, judicial and legislative man of the Budget Review Subcommit- branches. The committee also levies tee on Economic Development, Public state taxes and sets state tax policy. Protection, Tourism and Energy. Members also deal with audits per- He will also serve as a member of the formed for state purposes. Appropriations and Revenue, Economic The legislature is schedu led to con- Development and Workforce Invest- vene the 2021 Regular Session on Jan. ment committee, Small Business and 5. While the state budget will dominate Information Technology committee, the agenda, legislators are also ex- Program Review and Investigation com- pected to devote time to legislation to mittee and Child Welfare Oversight and help strengthen the economy Advisory committee. Rep. Bechler serves the state’s 4th Members of the House Appropria- House District, which includes Cald- tions and Revenue Committee and its well, Crittenden, Livingston and a por- budget review subcommittees fulfill the tion of Christian County. 4 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, December 24, 2020

agency within the Edu- County will hold onto cation and Workforce Development Cabinet (EWDC). The preliminary No- health clinic property vember 2020 jobless STAFF REPORT (RHG), which owns Crit- rate was down 1.7 per- Crittenden County will tenden Community Hos- centage points from not be selling 2.13 acres pital. RHG is working on AREA students on October 2020 and up it owns on Gum Street a deal to purchase the 1.3 percentage points where Family Practice clinic, tying it more msu dean’s list Clinic is located. It had from the 4.3 percent closely with the hospital approved a plan to do so next door. recorded for the state Several area students at its November fiscal It was originally be- were named to the Above, Marion Po- one year ago. court meeting, but new lieved that RHG would Murray State University lice Cpt. Bobby The U.S. seasonally developments prompted need to own the property Dean’s List for the fall West accepts toys adjusted jobless rate local leaders to pivot on on which the clinic sits in the matter. semester. To earn a from the Cash Ex- for November 2020 order to secure USDA fi- press Cram the was 6.7 percent, down Judge-Executive Perry nancing for the proposed spot on the Dean’s List Newcom explains that Cruiser. At right from 6.9 percent in purchase. That was a students must be a the current property found to not be true, so are members of October 2020, accord- full-time undergradu- lease, which was entered the county will retain its the Kentucky Motorcycle Association, who held a Toy ate enrolled in 12 or ing to the U.S. Depart- into in 1983 and expires ownership and longterm Run, the proceeds from which were donated to Cram more hours in graded ment of Labor. in 2082, can be assigned lease. the Cruiser. Pictured are Corbin Gibson, Tony Crowell, courses and have at- Labor force statistics, to Rural Health Group Jayden Gibson, Tony Eckman, Whyatt Gibson, Theresa including the unem- tained a term grade Childers, David Owen and Lorie Curtis. point average of a 3.50 ployment rate, are or above. based upon estimates Students recognized for Following are stu- Administration Pro- Dickerson, Certificate from the Current Popu- dents on the list from gram; Hunter Dakota in the Computer & In- lation Survey of house- Crittenden County and Jones, Certificate in the formation Technologies holds. The survey is nearby communities. Diesel Technology Pro- Program; Lauren designed to measure work on mock legislation From Marion: Logan gram; Dillan Wayne Driskill Harper, Certifi- trends in the number Even though COVID- individuals with varying Belt, Hannah Berry, West, Certificate in the cate in the Computer & of people working, and 19 kept them from com- disabilities. The delega- Madison Champion, Electrical Technology Information Technolo- includes jobs in agri- peting in person, five tion’s proposed amend- Emma Rose Colwell, Program; Jennifer Leigh gies Program; Amanda culture and individuals CCHS seniors recently ment would actually competed in the Ken- require all new and cur- Gavin Dickerson, John Chewning, Certificate Hope Spinney, Certifi- who are self-employed. in the Interdisciplinary cate in the Computer & tucky Youth Assembly rent law enforcement of- Claude Duvall, Lauren KU is ranked high (KYA) conference and ficers to receive a Early Childhood Educa- Information Technolo- Gilchrist, Ethan Hunt, earned multiple acco- minimum of four hours Jesse Imboden, Jared tion Program; Chloe gies Program; Emily by its customers lades for their efforts. of training, biennially, on Lundy, Amanda Lynch, Grace Maxfield, Certifi- Brooke Padon, Certifi- KYA is a student-led, how to deal with various Matt Lynn, Brianna cate in the Medical cate in the Culinary For the fifth year in a mock Congress that al- physical, cognitive and Martin, Carissa Powell, Laboratory Technology Arts Program; Devin row, residential cus- lows thousands of Ken- emotional disabilities. tucky students to Sponsor-teacher Dayton Simpkins, Ellie Program; Kyndal Paige Britten Porter, Certifi- tomers of KU have Traylor, Certificate in cate in the Diesel Tech- experience the process of Howard Suggs said the Smith and Sam ranked the company creating a bill, submit- team received passing the Nursing Assistant nology Program; Brady Winders. first in customer satis- ting it before Congress, votes on their bill in both From Fredonia: Cady Program; and Erik Michael Birk, Certificate faction among its utility and attempting to get it chambers. They went on Stribling, Ellie Mc- Robert O’Leary, Certifi- in the Electrical Tech- peers in the Midwest passed through both to successfully defend Gowan, Abril Ruval- cate in the Welding nology Program; Ethan mid-size region. The Houses and signed by the bill before the gover- caba-Cuevas and Technology Program. Craig Dossett, Certifi- honor was awarded by the governor. The largest nor, who signed it into student governm ent pro- law. Hannah York. Caldwell County: Clay cate in the Electrical global data and analyt- Baker Cosby, Associate Technology Program; gram in the country, KYA “This is a difficult From Salem: Emmalea ics company J.D. Power is typically a three-day process and requires a in Applied Science De- Adrianna Paige Beller, Barnes, Tabitha Paden as part of the com- annual conference held lot of planning and re- and Josey Tolley. gree in the Computer & Certificate in the Med- pany’s recently re- in Louisville and Lexing- searching to successfully From Sturgi s: Information Technolo- ical Laboratory Tech- leased 2020 Electric ton, where students are debate the bills in the GraciLou Ackerman, gies Program with high nology Program; Ashley Utility Residential Cus- on the floor of the House chambers,” said Suggs. Ashley Conway, Tyler distinction; Mary E. Funkhouser, Certificate tomer Satisfaction and Senate chambers to In addition to earning a have the most realistic team award of “Out- Fuesler, Abby James, Morse, Associate in in the Medical Labora- Study. The award Applied Science Degree tory Technology Pro- experience possible. This standing Delegation,” Carson O’Guin, Caro- comes fresh off the year, due to COVID-19, it McDaniel won Outstand- line O’Guin, Mallory in the Diagnostic Med- gram; Magdalia A. heels of last month’s was virtual. ing Delegate honors. White and Alexis ical Sonography Pro- Boggs of Smithland, announcement that KU Seniors Kenlee Mc- Crider acted as commit- Wright. gram with high Certificate in the Nurs- also ranked highest in Daniel, Lili Newcom, tee chair for the begin- distinction; Daniel ing Assistant Program; business customer sat- James Crider, Seth Sar- ning of the conference. Area students on James Moll, Associate Jordan L. Smith, Certifi- isfaction among peers les and Kate Keller com- Due to his participation prised the high school and success in this role, in Applied Science De- cate in the Nursing As- in the Midwest mid- campbellsville lists gree in the Industrial sistant Program; Kaylee team and worked to- he was appointed as pro- size segment. gether to amend existing tempore of the Common- Maintenance Technol- Morgan Workman, Cer- bill, KRS 210.364. Part of wealth Senate in one of Seven area students ogy Program; Mary H. tificate in the Nursing Ambulance is added were named to the the original bill required the chambers. His duties Cook, Associate in Ap- Assistant Program; and to local ems fleet specific law enforcement included running bills Campbellsville Univer- plied Science Degree in Dylan Downs, Certifi- teams to receive a certain through various delega- sity President’s and the Nursing Program; cate in the Visual Com- number of training hours tion committees as they Dean’s lists for the fall Caitlin Shaffer, Associ- munication Program. Magistrates approved that can include topics presented and voted on term. On the Presi- ate in Applied Science reimbursing ComCare, such as how to deal with bills. dent’s List were Mandy Degree in the Physical Wells on Ole Miss which operates the White of Morganfield Therapist Assistant local ambulance serv- and Heather Murphy of Dean’s List for fall ice, $40,000 for the Program; Grace Row- so packages are being de- Princeton. On the purchase of an ambu- land, Associate in Arts Paige Addison Wells ferred to the Postal Serv- Dean’s List were lance. The rig is a 2010 ice, which cannot refuse Degree with high dis- of Morganfield was re- Kaylee Graham of Mar- Ford with a new en- MAILContinued from page 1 to accept them. This is tinction; Cynthia Lynn cently named to the ion, Hannah Bennett of Oliver, Certificate in the gine. The county re- ing the holiday season, particularly an issue for University of Missis- but that number has ex- rural areas, where less Morganfield, Emily Business Administra- ceived a $20,000 state sippi's Fall 2020 Honor ceeded 40 million some dense deliveries are un- Hibbs of Morganfield, tion Program; Hannah grant that will go to- Hannah Greenfield of Roll lists. Wells was ward the purchase. The days, according to USPS. profitable for the private Faith Burdon, Certifi- services but a required Princeton and Ashley named to the Dean's other half of it will Mail processing plants cate in the Computer & Honor Roll, which is re- and local post offices are service for USPS. Unfor- Stuart of Princeton. come from the county’s tunately, that pushes a Information Technolo- served for students challenged to keep up Community Healthcare glut of package volume WKCTC announces gies Program; Michael who earn a semester with the volume. Ryan McDowell, Certifi- Fund, money held in into the areas where GPA of 3.50-3.74. In The delay in mail is not many of our newspapers degree earners cate in the Computer & escrow from the sale of just a western Kentucky order to be eligible for the hospital to Rural are also trying to reach Information Technolo- problem, nor the result of subscribers,” Wesner honor roll designation, Health Group in 2018. failures by printers, mail West Kentucky Com- gies Program; Darek a student must have said. munity and Technical Benjamin Potash, Cer- preparers or your local Mailing experts who completed at least 12 Kenned on board post offices. The issues College recognized tificate in the Culinary work for the National graded hours for the are in overwhelmed dis- Newspaper Association more than 840 candi- Arts Program; Samuel semester and may not Crittenden County tribution centers like the dates for graduation David Grace, Certificate say service should im- be on academic proba- Fiscal Court has reap- one in Evansville (as a re- prove after the holiday during a virtual Fall in the Electrical Tech- tion during the semes- pointed Paul Kennedy minder, the Paducah dis- package season ends, tribution center was 2020 Commencement nology Program; ter. to another four-year but as vaccine deliveries program aired on the William Drake Mc- closed a few years ago are ramping up for the term on the Marion- and the workload passed college's Facebook Connell, Certificate in TEACHERS WILL BE Crittenden County Air- private couriers, USPS along to Evansville). might still be the deliv- page and YouTube the Electrical Technol- port Board, which has “These problems are channel on Friday. ogy Program; Sym- AMONG FIRST TO OPT erer of last resort for six members. happening partly be- packages displaced by The college's in-per- phony Ann Cansler, FOR COVID VACCINE cause of COVID-19-re- Big power for free the priority vaccine pack- son commencement is Certificate in the Inter- lated personnel ages. normally held at the disciplinary Early absences, but mostly be- From this vantage Teachers will be pro- cause of record numbers Carson Center for the Childhood Education vided an opportunity to Crittenden County has point, there is no obvious Performing Arts and Program; Danielle recently received four of packages in the mail,” indication that this prob- get a COVID-19 vac- NNA Chairman Brett had been scheduled for Rayne Oliver, Certifi- large-capacity genera- lem will ever solve itself. cine during the state’s Wesner said. It might go into remission Dec. 19. The ceremony cate in the Nursing As- educator distribution tors that could be used “Private couriers, like was canceled due to sistant Program; Jacob to electrify critical gov- for a time, but these period, which will likely United Parcel Service, growing pains in the In- COVID-19. Ryan Scheidler, Certifi- occur in January. ernment buildings in can decline to accept formation Age will not Following are those cate in the Welding the case of a natural packages. We are receiv- subside until we grow up The local school dis- ing rep orts in the mailing who earned degrees or Technology Program; trict surveyed its fac- disaster, much like the and deal with the prob- certificates. Graduates and Bailey Michelle ice storm in 2009. The industry that the private lem or die. ulty and staff to networks are overloaded are listed by the county Brasher, Associate in ascertain the number generators, a couple of of residence. Applied Science Degree of employees who want which are 31kW and on Crittenden County: in the Business Admin- to take the vaccination. trailers, were free. They The [email protected] Jason Tyler Smith, As- istration Program. About 50 say they will. were U.S. Army surplus sociate in Applied Sci- Livingston County: Those school employ- items from Fort Stew- ence Degree in the Anna Gail Ginn, Associ- ees will be first in line art, Ga. The county Crittenden Press Criminal Justice Pro- ate in Arts Degree; only had to pay for to receive an inocula- USPS 138-260 Copyright 2020 gram; Rachael Marie Madison Cullipher, As- tion when they become them to be shipped Haley, Associate in Ap- sociate in Science De- available. here, a cost of $1,650. 125 E. Bellville St. | P.O. 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Livingston • Union House District 4 (Brenda Underdown is Crittenden County’s historian Contact Crittenden • Livingston and serves on the board of the historical and genealogi- 702 Capitol Ave. Caldwell • Christian (part) cal societies in the county. She is also active in maintain- Annex Room 255 Contact ing Crittenden County Historical Museum.) Frankfort, KY 40601 702 Capitol Ave. (Perry Newcom was elected judge-executive of Critten- (502) 564-8100, ext. 655 Annex Room 424C den County in 2010. His column appears periodically in [email protected] Frankfort, KY 40601 this newspaper. He can be reached at (270) 965-5251.) (Daryl K. Tabor is editor of The Crittenden Press. His THE CRITTENDENCommittees PRESS, Marion, Kentucky(502) 564-8100, 42064, ext. ursday, 665 December 24, 2020 5 [email protected] column appears in this newspaper periodically. He can be Agriculture reached at (270) 965-3191 or [email protected].) Transportation Committees (Chris Evans is the publisher and editor of The Critten- Banking & Insurance Ag & Small Business, den Press. He is also author of the book, “South of the State & Local Gov’t Linda Rev. Lucy Mark Perry vice-chair Mouth of Sandy,” which is available from online book- Service Economic Development stores. His column appears periodically. He can be DEFEW TEDRICK GIRTEN NEWCOMBusy Bee Streetreached at (270)and 965-3191.) the Bee Hive Block House: 1987-94 Labor & Industry Guest columnist Guest columnist Guest columnist CrittendenBefore County the charred and dark mahogany beading. Wilborn, who is the Wall Their advertisements blackened ruins fromSenate: the 2004-present he floor is arnished and (Don Gatewood is a resident of rural Crittenden Street Agent for the Re- read: Hot or cold baths Judge-Executive Service County. He is a retired U.S. Navy commander and former Defew’s Religious and Pastor’s devastating March 25, of oil finish.House: 2013-present ark green cord-Press. at any hour of the day at Views Political Views Pen Judge’s0 fire could be cleaned shades and full-length police officer. His opinions are his own and are not neces- A party who kept count our shop. Price. 25 Cents. Journalup, Marion was cream lace cur- sarily those of the newspaper.) one day recently estimated Good bath, clean shave already making tains are at the (Rev. Lucy Tedrick, pastor at Marion Church of God, that not less than 1,000 and smooth haircut make plans to rebuilt windows. The shares her views periodically in this newspaper. She people entered the build- one look gentlemanly and a new and mod- window seat can be reached at (270) 965-3269. Her opinions are her ings at the various shops intelligent. ern Marion. will be uphol- own and are not necessarily those of this newspaper.) and places of business This street was nick- By June 1905 stered in plush (Mark Girten, pastor at Crooked Creek Baptist on this street during the named the Busy Bee Church, shares his views periodically in this newspaper. Marion was re- with hangings 2 hours and they were Street for several years af- He can be reached at (270) 601-0965. His opinions are building from to match. This hunting everything from a ter this article appeared in his own and are not necessarily those of this newspa- the ashes and office contains copy of The Crittenden Re- the paper. Marion was an per.) many new build- a leather uphol- cord-Press to a set of teeth exciting, busy and grow- (Linda Defew is from Livingston County and periodi- ings were under stered couch, on a good plate, sometimes ing town during this time cally writes a column for this newspaper. Her stories construction. library table, there are a dozen at one in history. have been published in numerous magazines and books, This article dressing stand The Crittenden Press time in r. unns office (Brenda Underdown is Brenda and recently, she had her first book published, "Murder is about the re- andRegina chairs. employees in their new and equally as many in chair of Crittenden Coun- in Little Heaven." She can be contacted at Justice Bill building of Bank Underdown The operating offices to start the weekly McConnell’s barber shop. ty Historical Society and MERRICK [email protected].) Street (now East County Historian room opens to news are (from left) Bob On account of the hus- a member of Crittenden CUNNINGHAM CCPL director (Regina Merrick if director of Crittenden County Public Wilborn, Mrs. Mae Wilborn, tle and bustle around this County Genealogical Soci- Kentucky Supreme Court Carlisle Street) the left and con- Library on West Carlisle Street in Marion. The library can Forgotten @ Your Elmer Franklin, Cleveland street and all the activity ety. Much more local histo- and what a busy tains a beautiful be reached at (270) 965-3354.) Benchmarks place it was, in Passages newLibrary cabinet, the Stone and Seldon Hughes. going on it, was given the ry can be found at OurFor- At right is an fact, a beehive of operating chair name Busy Bee Street and gottenPassages.blogspot. advertisment for Barber activity. and a table. The man McConnell’s business the Jenkins building was com). One of the color scheme in in his newly finished shop known as “The Beehive first offices ready for busi- this room is dark and light on the Busy Bee Street. building.” ness was that of dentist blue. The walls are of dark These businessmen and Dr. Frederick Nunn. From blue, the drop between the one of the Bank Street their shops were indeed the description of the dé- walls and ceiling are of a Dr. G. E. Shively, mayor barbers and suffered in out to make their places of cor of his offices they were dull orange and the ceiling elect, has engaged and oc- the fire of arch 2 has business the best around, a place of grandeur. From light blue finished in the cupied number 9. He has moved back into his new and they were glad to be the archives of The Crit- same way as number . furnished it neatly and shop in the Jenkins build- back in business after tenden Record Press, let’s Partitioned off in one beautifully. he floor is ing. Mr. Foster runs two having only temporary follow the progress. corner of the operating covered with a handsome chairs and has added to quarters to work in after ––– room is a small laboratory, drugget, the windows with his new shop a bathtub the fire. June 29, 1905 which contains the work- dark green shades and and appliances for hot and The barber shops were The block containing ing materials and tools. little sash curtains. The cold baths. open from a.m. until ames ames offices is Dr. Nunn has recent- walls are decorated with is wall fitures are ery p.m. and on aturday almost completed, that is ly added to his outfit a pictures tastily arranged. pretty and most modern night they were open until the brick work. Prepara- somnoforme inhaler with A large leather uphol- patterns, besides, he has 12 p.m. tions are now being made which arrangement he is stered couch, table desk an elegant mug case with for laying the foundation enabled to extract teeth and chairs complete the fountain attached, a shin- of the Hotel Crittenden, without pain. This ar- furnishing. ing chair, and his lobby which will be adjoining rangement fits oer the he new offices of he chairs are very comfort- ames ames offices on mouth and nose and the Crittenden Record Press able and are similar to the Bank Street. (James and patient falls asleep in less has its quarters in this late office pattern. ames offices were locat- than 20 seconds after building facing Bank Across the alley the new ed where Emily Shelby’s inhaling the liquid. Dr. Street. The Press force Haynes and Taylor’s Drug beauty shop is today, and Nunn invites the public to consisting of Robert E. Wil- Store was completed in the the Hotel Crittenden was call and see him in his new born, foreman; Mrs. May post office building. n what a lot of remember as office. Wilborn, Elmer Franklin, their opening day they had the Crittenden Hotel.) ffice umber has Cleveland Stone, also Val- over 500 ladies come in Dec. 8, 1905 been occupied by Z. A. entine Threlkeld on ‘press and register for a nice box The new Jenkins build- Bennett and J. B. Kevil. days.’ of Freeman’s face powder ing was finished and They have purchased the At McConnell’s Parlor or a bottle of delicate per- ready for occupants. (The agency of the farm depart- Barber Shop in suite No. fume. Curtis Asher presid- Jenkins building was lo- ment of the Continental 2. Walter McConnell, Win- ed over the soda fountain, cated directly behind the Fire Insurance Company. fred Sleamaker and Ed and he was kept busing all Marion Bank, it went to Bennett, Kevil & Co. will Shelby are there to please day and night serving ice the alley.) There were 12 write fire insurance for the their customers. cream, Coco Cola, phos- offices on the second floor Milwaukee Mechanics. At the Marion Saddlery phates and other goodies, of the Jenkins building; Numbers 6 and 7 are & Harness Co., Dave he new ost ffice they are being occupied occupied by twin brothers Moore is the man in charge building (where Marion very quickly. This build- Joe B. & James W. Cham- and in the room adjoining, Dry Cleaners operated ing is equipped with steam pion and W. H. Clark, at- M. L. Rison does repair for many years) was also heat and electric lights torneys-at-law. work on shoes. completed and open for throughout which makes Attorneys Champion In the story above Dr. business. In the postal it comfortable, commodi- & Champion who were George W. Stone, oculist, building offices were iss ous and up to date. temporarily working from has a suite. Mary Cameron, Mrs. Hen- ffices and hae an office in the arnahan H. F. Foster, who was rie Lamb and Miss Leaffa been taken by dentist Dr. building on the corner of Frederick W. Nunn who Main and Salem Streets, moved in this week and is are now in their new quar- now pretty well straight- ters. They are large and ened up. he front office commodious offices being of his suite is beautiful- supplied with steam heat ly finished the walls be- and all modern improve- ing of a delicate pink and ments. the drop near the ceiling Attorney W. H. Clark blends from the pink to a has also installed several delicate turquoise green, new articles of furniture which covers the ceiling. to his office fitures in- his color scheme is fin- cluding a handsome new ished off with strips of bookcase. 6 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, ursday, December 24, 2020

Religion The Crittenden Press CrittendenPress.Blogspot.com For some, Christmas can be depressing An upside-down world Question: With all the soothing and will lift your spir- pression may be caused by We celebrate the birth them away from family bidden fruit and Cain presents, parties, family its. some other physical or clini- of Christ near to the members in hospitals, murdered his brother dinners and good tidings Call a friend, pastor, or a cal disorder. darkest day of the year in or care facilities (which Abel. We have, from that of the birth of our Savior, doctor for help. on’t hesi- Send your questions to: why am I down emotion- tate to ask for help. Your de- [email protected] the Northern creates its own day to this, chased the ally? What can I do to get Hemisphere. set of issues). next shiny thing and over the winter blues? The light of the But remem- taken out (by sword or Answer: Many Amer- world shining ber . . . this law or doctrine) those icans, especially women, in the dark- is Christmas. who get in our way of get what doctors call Sea- ness. This This is the such pursuits. sonal Affective Disorder or year, for many, time of year After Jesus is intro- SAD. Those suffering from the celebration we remember duced in Matthew 1-4, SAD crave sweets that will be either that God be- he ascends a hill and make folks lethargic. They sleep more and wake up changed, mut- came one of sits down to speak. feeling tired. They are eas- ed, or nearly us. He entered What he says at the be- ily fatigued and moody. non-existent. the mess. He ginning of that famous Here are some things How we cele- Sean walked the sermon has the power to you can do to get through brate this year earth. His ar- put the world back the the winter blahs: will be deter- NIESTRATH rival prompted way it was intended. Get out in the light mined a great Faith-based columnist an infanticide These verses are from more. Increased expo- deal by how Guest in the region a king that will create sure to light helps over- we, or mem- of Bethlehem. a world in which I want come depression. Columnist Get up and do some- bers of our His life began to live. I can speak from thing. You will avoid neg- family, have on the run and personal experience that ative thoughts by doing responded to he grew up in they do not always pro- things. the pandemic that has a provincial town of little duce happiness. They Think of others and already made “2020” a importance. He entered do however produce reach out to them. Visit, byword. a world in which people a different view of the call, and text others. Make If the world was con- were one bad harvest world and moments of a specific date to be with fusing and disordered in away from starvation. He surprising unspeakable others. You need others 2019, then we may need walked with people who joy. I have taken liberty and they need you. Eat right. Limit how a new vocabulary for had lost family members with translation here to much candy, cookies 2020. Early conflicting to diseases which they better reflect its mean- and sweets you devour. and confusing informa- did not understand. He ing. If acted upon they Since you are less active tion concerning reaction touched people others will turn the world up- in the winter eat smaller to the pandemic caused were afraid to touch. It side-down – check that; amounts of starchy foods. one set of problems. The was a world turned up- rightside-up. From Mat- Keep your focus on the political structure of our side-down by disease, thew 5:3-11: “the reason for the sea- nation being 50 states ethnic violence, fear, and Honored are the poor son” and enjoy Christmas and the various respons- greed. Sound familiar? in spirit, for theirs is the music. Celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ coming es causing another. The What is more, he fully kingdom of heaven. into the world. Music is policies that have fa- identified with a group Honored are those vored one type of busi- of people that was con- who mourn, for they ness (or size) over anoth- sidered unimportant shall be comforted. er have had catastrophic and troublesome. They Honored are the meek, impact on so many of were called stiff-necked for they shall inherit the our friends and neigh- early and often. I have earth. bors while enriching oth- heard of people who Honored are those ers. Families are being claim to be Christian who hunger and thirst stressed by taking in in- who want nothing to do for righteousness, for formation from different- with church because they shall be satisfied. ly skewed news sources they have been hurt by Honored are the mer- talking past each other it or because it is full of ciful, for they shall ob- because there is no com- hypocrites or just isn’t tain mercy. mon base or language it friendly. To which, on a Honored are the pure seems. Churches suing grumpy day, I might re- in heart, for they shall the state and winning ply, “Good thing Jesus see God. (seems both appropri- didn’t feel that way.” Honored are the peace- ate and somehow wrong In Matthew’s account makers, for they shall be to me). Accusations fly- he showed up, with the called sons of God. ing. A contentious elec- people, to be baptized by Honored are those tion. Our world has been John’s baptism of repen- who are persecuted for turned upside-down this tance. Most Christians righteousness’ sake, for year. are of the opinion (I be- theirs is the kingdom of And yet . . . here we lieve the right one) that heaven. are at Christmas. It is Jesus didn’t need to be Honored are you when likely to be more emo- because he had no sin. men revile you and per- tional than most. Some Then why? It was more secute you and utter all of us are deeply hurt be- than example – he was kinds of evil against you cause we have lost loved fully identifying with a falsely on my account. ones to COVID, or to the people that needed to re- Merry Christmas! impacts caused by the pent and so he needed to Dr. Sean Niestrath is a response. Others are be baptized. minister in Madisonville, scoffing that it is fake or Truth is, the world has Ky. He holds a doctoral “not that bad.” Yet oth- been upside-down since degree in ministry. You ers are angry at the re- the serpent convinced may contact him at sean. sponse which has kept Adam and Eve to eat for- [email protected]. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, December 24, 2020 7 50 YEARS AGO Duncans opening tire, repair shop nDecember 24, 1970 STAFF REPORT Brenda Louise Croft won first place in The Duncans will be a Cooper tire Junior Duncan and his son Nic Dun- dealer, offering oil and lube jobs and the 1970 Soil Conservation Essay Con- can say they will be maintaining the general mechanic work. test. The second place winner was Laura generational tradition of customer serv- Junior Duncan operated a mechanic Phillips and the third place winner was Re- ice that’s always been found at the cor- service on West Mount Park for 18 becca Lee Tyner. ner of Main and Gum streets when they n tenden Health Systems Christmas Party. years starting in 1997, but has recently Students in the second and fourth open their lube, tire and mechanic shop been working for the county road main- Those students were Reta Baker, Jennifer grades presented a special musical pro- Monday, Jan. 4 where Tabor’s Towing tenance crew. His son has been work- duction for Christmas featuring Frosty the Moore, Chrystal Stone, Shawn Vandeven- and Repair was located. ing in the coal mines, but decided it Snowman at Fohs Hall. der and Kristy Walker. Six members per- There had been a filling station and was time to be closer to home and n Three Crittenden County High School formed for the Marion Woman’s Club repair center associated with the Tabor spend more time with his family. students attended a four-day workshop annual Christmas dinner. Those students family at that location for generations “He grew up under my feet at the and now a new family has bought the held at Hopkinsville Community College. were Jessica Berry, Robbie Davenport, other shop,” said his father. “So he shop. It stopped selling fuel years ago. The workshop was sponsored by the State Chrystal Stone, Shawn Vandevender, Vel- knows what it’s all about.” Department of Education to educate high vet Vassuer and Beverly Valle. Seven school students about drug use and its members performed for the December meeting of the Crittenden County Literacy dangers. Attending from CCHS was dug with a machine and worked seven days a Teresa Hardin, Suzanne Ricketts and Council. Those students were Reta Baker, Carey Bebout, Robbie Davenport, Jennifer the cost is about seven week and a whole lot of George Neel. times greater. those were 16-hour Moor e, Tabitha Sanders, Chrystal Stone Continued from page 1 PERRY Also in the early years days,” said the sheriff. “I and Kristy Walker. family business. In fact, 25 YEARS AGO the Gilberts have been of his career, funeral don’t know how he did undertaking since that’s homes ran the commu- it.” what it was called. Their nity ambulance service. “There is no telling how nDecember 28, 1995 10 YEARS AGO funeral roots are five gen- So Perry studied and many miles I have driven Shanna Karl Moore of Marion was erations deep. earned his EMT license. all over the country to crowned Miss Green River Valley 1995- Being an undertaker is For years, he drove the pick up or carry bodies 96. As Miss Green River Valley, Moore re- nDecember 23, 2010 ambulance for Hunt’s somewhere for a burial,” The Kentucky State Police Professional not for everyone, explains ceived a $400 scholarship from Cal-Maine Brad Gilbert, who grew Funeral Home. Ambu- Perry recalls. Association District 2 conducted the an- Foods, a $1,000 scholarship from Ken- up in a funeral parlor lances were little more It’s a bit ironic that a tucky Wesleyan College and a $500 schol- nual “Shop with a Trooper” program. and knew from a young than station wagons at man who truly enjoys arship from Murray State University. The Thirty-four children including nine from age that this would be first, then Hunt’s up- people and neighborly pageant was a preliminary to the Miss Crittenden County, and their families met his calling. But Perry is graded. conversation would serve Kentucky America pageant. at the Fire and Rescue Training Center in different, he chose the “Wilbur bought a new two professions that have n one and it was the first some very unique cus- Sixteen walkers participated in the Jin- Princeton for refreshments before heading profession, which Gilbert to Walmart to shop. says is not unheard of, van-styled ambulance tomers. gle Bell Walk for the March of Dimes. n yet it’s fairly rare. around here,” Perry said. “Funerals are for the Walkers collected $416.50 in pledges from Athletes of the Week were sophomore Bobby Knox and senior Summer Court- “It’s not for everybody,” Years later, the Gilberts living,” Perry explains. area residents for the charity. The event purchased Hunt’s Fu- “You want to do a good ney. Gilbert explains, but was sponsored by the Crittenden County n Perry has taken to it like neral Home and then job for the families be- High School chapter of the Future Home- Cynthia Montalta of Marion was among Tucker Funeral Home. cause it’s probably the more than 40 nursing students who partici- a natural and the funeral makers of America. home recently honored They got Perry along with worst time of their lives n pated in a pinning ceremony at West Ken- Representatives of the Crittenden him for 50 years of serv- the acquisition. when they have to come County High School Chorus participated in tucky Community and Technical College. ice. “When he was a police- up here to the funeral three special performances for area or- Montalta received an associate’s degree “He loves people,” man, Don would work home.” in practical nursing. the evening shift then He estimates having ganizations, in addition to the annual n Gilbert said. “He knows come to the funeral home produced about 5,000 Choral Christmas Concert. They per- John A. Belt, a graduate of Crittenden so many people from his and sleep on the couch funerals, and agrees that formed portions of the musical “The Best County High School, received a bachelor’s time at the funeral home for a few hours,” said he’s probably met a good Time of the Year.” Five members per- degree in management from Park Univer- and as a policeman. I bet he’s met everyone in the Keith Gilbert. “Then he’d portion of the county’s formed at Mr. Bill’s restaurant for the Crit- sity at Parkville, Mo. entire county in one ca- get up and go to work for population over his ca- pacity or the other. And us, going to pick up a reer. He’s seen their trou- that’s a great resource for body somewhere or bles as a lawman and ployees swung into ac- ceived the Christmas Bell the funeral home.” working in the back.” had to bury several tion, thanks to a dedi- and the rest of Ryley’s Until four years ago, Sheriff Wayne Agent friends. Continued from page 1 cated group in Marion. Christmas package last Perry worked almost said Perry’s dependabil- “You see that grief on SIEMENSwas old enough to walk, As one employee noted week. The whole family round the clock. He was ity and professionalism the family and you want he has been obsessed to the team, “You all have expressed a most sincere employed by the sheriff’s as a lawman was impec- to do what you can to with anything train re- the chance to be the gratitude to all members department until a dia- cable. make it just a little easier lated. As he’s matured, North Pole - Marion, Ky. of Mobility who helped to betes issue tagged him “Most of the time he for them,” he said. his focus has moved division!” make this happen. pretty hard. After several away from the trains, Moved by Ryley’s story, Randy Pope, Ryley’s days in the hospital, he and has inexplicably Marion employees added grandfather, touchingly decided to cut back a bit shifted toward the cross- special touches to the wrote to Mobility, “It is and spend more time ings themselves…partic- Christmas package, in- refreshing to know that with his family. So he ularly the crossing bells. cluding a Siemens shirt in a seemingly uncaring quit his job in law en- I am blown away by his and hat, a signed Christ- corporate world, Siemens forcement, after serving dedication to learning mas card from team and leaders like you are 44 years as a city cop about these signals,” ex- members, and a stub still interested in making and deputy at different plained Pope. mast with a plate for a small difference to times. “With autism, often- Ryley to mount his those having ‘special’ There’s no debating his times children become crossing bell on – along needs and requests. willingness to work. That fixated on one particular with the c rossing bell it- Thank you all for making gritty fiber formed at an subject, and it becomes self. The team put to- our world a little early age. At 19 he the driving force for what gether Ryley’s gift in brighter.” started digging graves for motivates them. Ryley’s record time so that he Needless to say, the the late Wilbur Hunt, an- focus is, without a doubt, would be able to receive Pope family is excitedly other longtime local fu- railroad crossing bells.” it on Christmas morning. looking forward to neral director. Back then, Inspired by Ryley’s To further fuel Ryley’s Christmas morning, it was done by hand. passion, his father was interest in train cross- when they will give Ryley “I would usually try to determined to get his son ings Siemens put to- his Christmas Bell and get some help, but some- a crossing bell for Christ- gether a personalized other Siemens gifts. times I dug them by my- mas. He believed it was package with a set of rail- Thanks to the employ- self,” Perry says. “We’d truly the greatest gift he road crossbucks (signs) ees in Marion, one little dig the grave, set the could give his son. De- and a Siemens hard boy’s Christmas dream tent, everything.” spite his extensive hat/vest, and an invita- will come to life. And by the way, they’re search, Pope had been tion to attend one of “After such a difficult not really six feet deep, unable to find one for Siemens Mobility’s year, it is inspiring to see he explains. It’s more like sale. In reaching out to Touch-A-Truck training the power of human five and a half feet and Mobility, he hoped to get events in the future. kindness and the willing- 40 inches by 94 inches. s ome advice on where to In a heartwarming ness of our people to fur- Everyone knows the gen- find a crossing bell and if email to Ryley’s dad, one ther one young man’s eral size of the hole it they were available for employee wrote, “Ryley passion, and how our takes for a burial, yet few sale to the public. He has touched us all… we products do, indeed, would care to quarry one wrote, “New or used, it consider him to be part touch people – in ways with a shovel, but that’s doesn’t matter… I just of our team now.” we never expected,” exactly how Perry got his want one for him.” The Pope family, who Siemens said in a news start. The pay was $50. Although Pope was lives in Louisiana, re- release. Nowadays, graves are only asking someone to point him in the direction of a crossing bell for sale, the team at Siemens Mo- bility was touched by the Pope family’s story and became determined to make Ryley’s Christmas dream come true. Em- THE CRITTENDEN PRESS | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2020 | PAGE 8

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For a hamster and a kitten and how Truck. I will lev you chocolate Mrs. Claus? Thani you for my have been good this year. I Christmas I want logos. is cupid and doner is he funney? Dear Santa, How is the dear. I milk and cookies. Luke bike you gave me last year! I Love Peyton have been good. I listen I wuld d d d d d d d d d help vacum the floor. or Love, Cree d d d d d d d d d would like you to bring me a Christmas I watn a brbezz d d d d d d d d d like a lekthkisctr. I will leave you Dear Santa, How are the elves? jet and a clothes. Give my elf Dear Santa,How are your milk and cookes. Love Cameron and spiret. Dear Santa, d d d d d d d d d I am good. I share my toys a big hug! Love, Bryan Love, Jayleigh ow do the reindor fly? I reindeer? I am good helping my with my sister. I would like to d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d have been good this year. I mom. I would like a real horse. Dear Santa, How are the rein- have a mer maid set this year. I Dear Santa, How is the North Dear Santa, help clean the dishwasher. I would like a bam and a fenee deer? I help my MaMaw. I would love you Santa. Love, Ella Pole? thank you for my toy How far is the North Pole? For Christmas I want an for my horse. I will leve you like a horse to ride. I want a d d d d d d d d d you got me last year! I would I have been good this year. o . yummy cuukies. new back pack. Have a grate Dear Santa, Do you wear a like you to bring me some Love Brooke christmas. I love you Jayleigh I help with the grden. For Love, Collin d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d mask at the North Pole? I help sokes and some water Give Christmas I want a cat. d d d d d d d d d mom do dishes. I want a Nin- my elf a big hug. Love, Macie Mrs. Tabor 1st Grade Dear Santa, Are you rdye to Dear Santa,How is Mrs. Claus? I tendo Switch. Can I have a cart Love, Jace d d d d d d d d d Dear Santa, How are you you delver preints? I help my mom Dear Santa, Santa? how are the Reindeer? decorate the christmas tree. ow do the reindeer fly? I I have been good. I have been I would like a LOL doll and a have been good this year. I helping at School. I want for horse. I will leve you yummy cookies. Annslee help my dad fi my car. I christmas is a phon. iphon11. I d d d d d d d d d want a paw patrl set for want a case with a snowman Christmas. on my case plz. Be careful on Dear Santa, How are the elves. I Love, Trace your trip. Love, Tia hehp my Grandma. I clen up my d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d room. I would like a little Bm Dear Santa, Dear Santa, How are the elfs? bike and a Nitendo swich. Bee How far is the North Pole? I I help my mom clean. I have crfel on your trip. Love Landry have been good this year. I been good. I want a new Play d d d d d d d d d help with the garden. For Stashon and Asseon cred in Christmas I want sudr. the Desrt. I love you nana. Dear Santa,How are you and Love, Merry Christmas, Asher mrs. clus! I have been good this Allyson d d d d d d d d d Dear Santa, How do you get the pres? I have dens good. I clean my room. For Christmas I want a fon. Love, Addison d d d d d d d d d Dear Santa, ow do the reindeer fly? I have been good this year. I help my mom cook. For Christmas I want a cop cr. Love, Waylon d d d d d d d d d Dear Santa, I have been this year. ow do the elves fly? I clean my room. For Christmas I want a brbe. Love, Sophia d d d d d d d d d Dear Santa, ow do the reindeer fly? I have been good this year. I help my mom cook. For Christmas I want a huvrbord. Love, Kolton d d d d d d d d d Dear Santa, How far is the North Pole? I have good this year. I help my mom cook. For Christmas I want a dog, a cat, and clip on rigs. Love, Jenna d d d d d d d d d Dear Santa, ow does your sleigh fly? I have been good this year. I clean my room. For Christ- mas I want a durt bike. 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d d d d d d d d d ing? I would like you to being good. For Christmas I want a d d d d d d d d d Dear Santa, How are you me a buny and a Shoes. Give remote control car. Be safe! Dear Santa, Is Christmas and Rudolph and Mrs Claus? my elf a big hug! Love Ryder Love, Phillip Magick rill. This year I have been Thank you for my traktor. I d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d ok. I helpt my sister Birdie. would like you to bring me a Mrs. Ann 1st Grade Dear Santa, How meme rander For Christmas I want a drone traktor and a saddle. Give my Dear Santa, What Was Your Dear Santa, and elvs do you have? This year and play doh sets! I hope that elf a big hug! First Karante Lesin? This year How do you eat all of those cookies? I have Been rele good. I give christmas coms back. Love, Cutler I have been Supr Good! I lisdin givst. For christmas I want a Love, Parker d d d d d d d d d to my mom! For Christmas This year I have been ok. red bike and a dancing Singing d d d d d d d d d Dear Santa, How are the I Want a lot tent and a Show tree. Merry christmas! Love, Dear Santa, How meney elfs rander! Thank you for The yourslfe Dres and a kid four- I’ve helpt a little. Kaylynn Little do you has? This year I have Sccdr. I would like you to willr. I love Rudolph the famize For Christmas I want a tv and a d d d d d d d d d been good in silee mad. I been bring me a Pawrwe and a ranger! Dear Santa, How many elvs do nis in help my mom in dad kay. peruv ScoX. Give my elf a big Love Carix new bike. Love Knox you have? This year I have For christmas I want some hug. Love, Elijah d d d d d d d d d been really good. I help my roblox games and a gravedigger d d d d d d d d d Dear Santa, How old are you? family. For christmas I want a remote control monster truck. Dear Santa, how is the North This year I hav been good. I real iPhone and a new iPad. Merry christmas! Pole? Thank you for my big klean my room. For christmas Be safe. Love Paige Ho Ho Ho Love, Jared kitchen you got me last year. I want a 2 seater go cart and do you have? This year I have d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d Give my elf a big. Love, Payzli a bunch of Nerf guns. Have a been good. I hug my mom When Dear Santa, How are elves rell? Dear Santa, How old are your Dear Santa, How old are d d d d d d d d d Merry christmas! she is upset. for christmas I This year I have been here sile. elfc? This year I have been you? This year I have been a Dear Santa, How are the Elf Love Easton want a dirt bike an iPhone 12 For Christmas I want oyos5 rileae good. I have never got litl good. I helped my sistrd doing? Thank you for my biek. d d d d d d d d d and bike. Among Us pep. Lov Jordy a red dojoe. For Christmas I Kennedy. For Christmas I want I would like you to bring me Dear Santa, How many presenst Love Bentley d d d d d d d d d want a Descendants bag and a an LOL doll and slime. I hope a big Black weineobig and a do you give kids? This year I d d d d d d d d d ear anta ow do elves fliy? dance floor that hooks up to you have a safe time fuying. levr jakit. Give my elf a big think I have been good because Dear Santa, Do your rander et This year I have been a little bit the tv. Love, Adrial Love Cadie hug! Love, Will I tell my sister sorry and for- randerfood? this year I have d d d d d d d d d give her. for christmas I want been a litbit good. For Christ- Dear Santa, What will you give a dirt bike a slimekit and LOL mas I want a gas powered dirt me for Chrismis. Thak you dolls. Love, Emma bike 4 wheeler and Motorcycle. for the dugios. I want a ginte d d d d d d d d d Be carefull Merry Christmas! kala. Give my elf a big hug. Dear Santa, How many elves Love, Jaxon Jonah d d d d d d d d d Dear Santa, How do your randirs fly? Thank you for my bik. I would like you to bring me a nrfegun and a perurSox. Give my elf a big hug! Love, Zavian d d d d d d d d d Dear Santa, How is Rudolph doing? Thank you for my truck gave me last year. I would like you to bring me a modrsicl and a shirt. I hope you have a safe trip! Love, Jace R. d d d d d d d d d Dear Santa, Is my elf good? Thak you for the perthuo wuzy! I would like you to bring me a baby bunny and a TJ Scwo shrt. Plez give my elf sacsul pawer. Addy d d d d d d d d d Dear Santa, How is Rudolph. Thank you for the kitchen set. I would like you to bring me a ril ginepig and JoJO masckis. ples get my Elf a gift. Aria d d d d d d d d d Dear Santa, How are the radi- ens? Thank you for my Vandd tabl. I would like you to bring me a cid bat a niss cid and a Shat. I hope you have a safe trip! Give me elf a big hug. Love, Emma Shae d d d d d d d d d Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? Is my elf being glad. I would like you to bring me a clothes and a saddle. Give my elf a big hug! Love Raelynn d d d d d d d d d Dear Santa, How is rudolf do- 10 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, ursday, December 24, 2020

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d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d d so many houses with tons of Santa I would love if u Dear Santa, My Name is Dear Santa, Are your reindeer presents, I hope you have a. brought me aremote control Brooklyn Riley. How was ready for their flight? I have Safe trip back to the North lizard, a new bed and a bunch your year? I hope you had a been nice this year. I have Pole. Love, Brandon of trucks and cars. I will great year! Is your Reindeer been so nice to my brothers d d d d d d d d d leave u some cookies and ready to fly? Thank you for and sister. I would like to get Dear Santa, Do the elves milk for when you come. my favorite Barbie last year. some year old toys. Some deliver the presents some- Thank u and love u santa. I still love playing with her. I fortnite toys and nerf guns. times? Thank you santa for Dallen feel like this year I have been Love, Jerrod the gifts last year. I’ve been d d d d d d d d d very nice because I have been d d d d d d d d d nice by picking up toys. I Dear Santa, has your elves helping my mom around the Dear Santa, How are you and would like a electric scooter been good? Thank you for house and also I have been the reindeer doing? I was and everything on my list. I my gifts last year. I’ve nicer to my sister this year wondering if I could get a new hoe you like the cookies. Love, been really good because I and helping with her chores racing outfit for christmas. Lucian help my mom clean up. Im too. This year I would like I need it to wear when I go d d d d d d d d d really wanting a pop it, a a Woody from Toy Story to to my four wheeler races to Dear Santa, how are you hoverboard, a barbie dream go with my Little Bo, also I be safe in. I hope you get the and your Elves doing? Thank camper, touch screen laptop, would like a Spa Barbie with cookies we leave out for you. you for the monster truck lol toy. I hope you enjoy the face mask for her. I will Love, Brayson and legos. I’ve been trying to your cookies and be careful sit out some cookies this d d d d d d d d d be nice. I help my mom and on your trip. Love, Allison year for you and I hope you Dear Santa, How old is your dad by cleaning up my toys d d d d d d d d d enjoy them. Have a safe trip. reindeers? Thank you for all and not fighting with my Dear HoHo, How are Mrs. With Love, Brooklyn Rayne the cool presents. I have sister sometimes. I really Claus and your reindeer? d d d d d d d d d really been good this years. I would love to have some Toy I’ve been pretty good this Dear Santa, This is makinnah have helped my mom, my dad, Soldiers, Cars and Dinosaurs. year. Sometimes I was tramel. I loved everything i my brother, my mama, my My sister and I will leave you sassy, but Ma’am said I am got last year. You are doing nanny and my papaw. I would out some cookies and milk. getting better. I am going to such a good job delivering really like to have to have Please be careful on your trip. school at home and I miss presents. I have been very skateboard, a nerf gun and Love, Atley my friends. Ma’am says I am good this year. I have been Xbox. I know you travel to a lot of help to her. I would mommys little helper just like a new Baby Doll, a little like your elfs help you. This sister for the baby that year for christmas I really you brought me when I was want a horse. I hope you can 3 years old. I still love her deliver it to me. and I take care of her and Thanks and love, Makinnah I would like a new mermaid d d d d d d d d d doll too if you don’t care. I Dear Santa, How do your will leave you a snack by the elves make the toys? Thank fireplace again. Bec careful you for the little army guy, I and don’t get Covid. Love liked it a lot. I have been nice you, from Paezley this year. I have been nice to d d d d d d d d d my cat, my dad, my brother, Dear Santa, Did you know my mama, my mom and the my favorite color is green? rest of my family. I would What is yours? Thank you like to have a gameboy for for the Nintendo switch Christmas. I hope you enjoy game last year. I love it so the cookies and milk I will much. I think I have bee nice set out for you. Love, Aiden because I help my mom and Carroll dad sometimes. I want more d d d d d d d d d army men for Christmas. I Dear Santa, For Christmas missed you. But thank you this yer I wan ta horse set for the presents. Don’t wreck so I can play rodeo. I also your sleigh. I love you. would like a baby doll and Love, Stevin maybe a toy truck that has d d d d d d d d d a horse trailer with it for Dear Santa, How are you my horses. I hope you have doing? Are you and all the a safe flight to everyone’s elves staying healthy? I have house this year. Callie tried to be good this year. I d d d d d d d d d know I have been naughty a Dear saint nickn I want toys couple times. This year for and I want everyone to be christmas I would like a toy happy merry christmas Saint kitten, some new books to Nick. Kayleigh read and a smart watch. I d d d d d d d d d hope you enjoy the cookies Dear Santa, I want a skate- and milk and the reindeer like board for christmas please. the carrots. Love, Aaliyah Brinik

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Zion Church Rd, 004.00 Purchaser may pay cash and all liens, claims, rights, Custom Built Vinyl Win- Council Chambers in City Marion, Ky. (2t-26-c) DUE TO COVID 19 RE- or said property will be sold title and interest of any and dows, we install for new con- Hall, 217 South Main Street, Marion, KY. STRICTIONS THIS MAS- upon payment of 10% de- all parties to this action. The wanted struction and replacements. For further information con- TER COMMISSIONER posit, wit the balance upon purchaser will be prepared to Aquila A. Yoder, Jr., 294 Mt. Wanted to buy: Farms and SALE WILL TAKE PLACE credit of 30 days, the pur- promptly comply with these Zion Church Rd., Marion, tact the City of Marion at timberland. Call (270) 748- OUTSIDE OF THE CRIT- chaser shall execute a good terms or the said property will KY 42064. (52t-28-p) 270-965-2266. (2t-25-c) 2808. 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(24t-36-p) all legal highways and ease- judgment, but a lien shall be Small house in Critten- JO ELLEN SOBOTKA COURT (3t-25-c) ments. retained on said property to den County. 3 BR, 1 bath, legal notices ROGER SOBOTKA THE DESCRIPTION OF THE further secure the payment of $375/mo. (270) 965-4163. DORIS GENNELL HODGE- PROPERTY CONVEYED the purchase price. At his op- (1t-25-c) ab Notice is hereby given that LYNN HEREIN WAS PROVIDED tion, the purchaser may pay on December 16, 2020 Judy ROBERT DON HODGE 3 BR, 2 bath mobile home, TO THE DRAFTSMAN BY Ann Croft of 2782 Claud Belt BETTY HODGE central heat and air, stove THE PLAINTIFF AND THE Road, Salem, Ky. 42078 EBBA JACQUELINE WAR- and refrigerator, trash pick- DRAFTSMAN DOES NOT was appointed executrix DEN up, yard maintenance, CERTIFY THE ACCURACY with will annexed of William BENNETT RAY HODGE $500/mo. (270) 704-3234. OF THE SAME NOR ANY Raymond Croft, deceased, FREDA HODGE (tfc-je) EXISTING EASEMENTS. whose address was 2782 JAMES DOUGLAS HODGE The current year’s property 1 BR efficiency apartment. Claud Belt Road, Salem, Ky. BEVERLY D. HODGE taxes will be paid by the pur- Stove, refrigerator and all 42078. Hon. Rebecca John- TEDDY RANDELL HODGE utilities included, electricity, son, P.O. Box 415, Marion, DORTHEA HODGE water, garbage pickup and Ky., attoney. KITTY RAUCH maintenance. $500 month All persons having claims EARL HODGE plus deposit. (270) 704- against said estate are SHARON HOGGARD 3234. (tfc-je) hereby notified to present THOMAS RANDALL the same properly proven as agriculture HODGE required by law to the exec- VIRGINIA HAMERLINCK utrix with will annexed on or Square bales of hay for WALTER HODGE before the 16th day of June, sale, clover and greass, 678 DARLA SUE ECKROTH 2021 and all claims not so SR 1668, Marion, $4/bale, PLAINTIFF proven and presented by Joe Heady, (270) 704-5011. VS. that date shall be forever (1t-25-p) BILLY DUKE HODGE barred. GERALDINE WINN employment All persons indebted to the UNKNOWN SPOUSES & estate of the above-named HEIRS OF Reliable workers needed! decedent, will please call Full-time, 1st & 2nd shift ELBERT HODGE AND and settle said debts imme- KITTIE HODGE positions available now! diately. Strong Solid Company with DEFENDANTS Crittenden District Court NOTICE OF SALE a Bright Future! Good start- Melissa Guill, Clerk (1t-25-c) ing wage $10 & up based By virtue of a Judgment and on skill & experience. Must Notice of Public Hearing Order of Sale rendered by pass background & drug Zoning Map Amendment the Crittenden Circuit Court screen. Apply at Liberty A request for a Zoning Map on the November 25, 2020, Tire Recycling, 2071 US 60 Amendment for the prop- I will on Friday, January 8, West, Marion KY or email erty located at 733 Chapel 2020 beginning at the hour of resume to hmaloney@liber- Hill Road, Marion, KY has 10:00 A.M. in the City of Mar- tytire.com. Call for more info been filed with the Marion ion, Crittenden County, Ken- 270-965-3613. Equal Op- Planning Commission. A tucky, proceed to offer for sale portunity Employer. (6-tfc) request to rezone the prop- to the highest and best bidder erty/properties from Resi- the following described real services dential-1 to Commercial-2 property located in Crittenden will be considered. County, Kentucky, to-wit: Experienced caregiver THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, December 24, 2020 13

Dave Hunt won the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Trail decorating contest in the residential division with 94 votes, and First United Bank won the commercial category. SPECIALUnderdown TO THE PRESS featuredroads cleared.” on KYTC“I waspromotion meeting a car as Hunt donated his $75 prize to Marion Baptist A Kentucky Trans- Less traffic on the road I approached a curve,” Church Food Bank. First United donated its portation Cabinet (KYTC) means plows can clear Underdown recalled. District 1 equipment op- winnings to the Ben Clement Mineral Mu- highways more quickly “There was just a bit erator is among about seum. Pictured are (from left) Hunt, Shawn and efficiently. Under- more than a dusting of two dozen snow plow op- down also wants the snow on the road with a Holeman of Marion Baptist, Chamber Exec- erators featured in a community to remember glaze of ice underneath. utive Director Amy Samuels, Charlie Day Dave Hunt’s display included statewide campaign to that snow plows and The driver lost control and Jessica Lebanion of First United Bank help the public prepare more than 24,000 lights other large trucks can’t and slid right into the and Ed Clement from the museum. for winter weather. stop on a dime. corner of my plow. The Steve Underdown, a “We’re subject to some plow ripped opened the member of the Critten- of the same slick condi- side of his car. He then den County Highway tions as passenger vehi- spun around and went Maintenance Crew, is cles. If you veer over the off the road behind me. Letter to the Editor among “snowfighters” center line when you It happened in seconds, To the editor, goal. The work is accom- strengthened by God’s who share win ter driving meet a snow plow, it’s but it seemed like an I’ve never been more plished through both po- spirit and power, you tips for the 2020-2021 difficult for us to move eternity before I could get thankful for America and litical parties, as now may read Ephesians snow and ice season in a over because of the size my truck stopped and get the millions of service- their hypocritical 6:10-18. series of Facebook of our trucks,” Under- back to check on the men and women who coverups are being re- By the way, my Trump graphics published by down said. “Don’t drive driver. died to protect our free- vealed. God is working sign is still standing in the transportation cabi- like you’re on dry pave- “I was so thankful to dom. I pray for all who through lawyers and my yard, and it’s all dec- net. ment. Drive slower and see the driver crawling are now suffering physi- many leaders to prove orated for Christmas. Among other things, give yourself extra stop- out of the vehicle and cally, mentally and emo- the election fraud. He Legally, the 2021 pres- Underdown advises mo- ping distance when it walking away from it. tionally from the results will use every one of us ident isn’t sworn in until torists to stay off of cell snows. Don’t try to take a Those plows are heavy of war. Their families also by telling the truth we Jan. 20, so keep praying phones – both for talking curve at the same speed and they are hard steel, have carried their pain. know – that’s why I (a 76- and loving – even your and texting – while driv- that you would on dry so they don’t have much Thank you, Kent Mar- year-old woman who enemies who despitefully ing, especially during pavement.” give when something hits tin for the “huge” flags loves God and the Amer- use you and even call snow and ice events. Underdown said driv- them.” you’ve donated to our ica He gave me to live in) you deplorable. With the “Driving on snow and ers tend to use appropri- When Underdown isn’t town. (The smaller ones am standing for the truth spirit of God who is love ice is tough enough with- ate caution during the driving a plow or operat- are also appreciated.) I know. I’m not con- inside of us, we can love out distractions created first few snow and ice ing equipment on various Their presence is so en- cerned for myself but for them but hate what they by a cell phone,” he said. events but then become highway maintenance couraging, especially my three children and do. That’s the grace God Beyond the abbrevi- overconfident. projects around Critten- while President Trump grandchildren and all of gave us. ated social media “Overconfidence is a den County, you’ll find and American values are the future generations. Merry Christmas and graphic, the 13-year vet- bad thing when you’re him on his farm working under such tremendous I believe God wants to happy new year. eran snowfighter has driving on snow. Don’t his herd of black angus attack. save America and only Carol Shelton some additional tips get in a hurry – ever,” he cattle. When he can find Now is the time for us He can break the strong- Marion, Ky. based on his observa- said. “Plow operators time, he enjoys fishing. to pray and speak out hold of the spirit of Satan tions while behind the have to be extra careful “I’m fortunate to have a against the lies being told in these freedom and wheel of a snow plow. because it takes us, as pond on the farm that’s about America and our God haters. “My first suggestion is drivers, two or three pretty good for fishing. President Trump. The so- Only God can break The Crittenden Press that if you don’t have to snow events to get accus- It’s convenient. We fish at cialist-communist party the chains around Amer- accepts and encourages let- be out in the snow, don’t tomed to how a truck Lake George (Marion City in our government has ica, so let’s keep asking ters to the editor on a variety of go,” Underdown said. handles with a plow Lake), occasionally. I been working for years to Him to intervene – trust subjects. Letters should be “Give plow drivers a stuck on the front end.” don’t range very far out,” destroy our values and His love for all of us per- submitted by 5 p.m., Friday the break. We’re out there The veteran snow plow he said. “I also like freedom. They crave all sonally – and prove that week before publication. doing our part working to operator has seen his spending time with my the power, wealth and we love God by loving Submissions must include only make highways safer for share of drivers who have 21-year-old son. He’s you and your family. control over us they can and helping our neigh- the author’s name (no multiple ended up in the ditch. A been working evenings Our trucks are big. We get; and they will speak bors who are in need. names or groups), address, few years ago, a car went and I work days, so we need space to see what out of control and don’t see each other as whatever lies they need Be strong and be of including hometown and phone we’re doing to get the bounced off his plow. much as we’d like.” to in order to attain the good courage. To be number. 14 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, December 24, 2020

LOCAL SPORTS

Boone Winders Yates

McCalister Easley Tabor

Ellington Turley McGowan

The Rocket basketball team gets started in early January. Pictured are (front from left) manager Lance Kayse, Trace Derrington, Hayden Adamson, Ben Dobyns, Tyler Boone, Gabe Mott, Braxton Winders, Preston Turley, Preston Morgeson, Maddox Carlson, videographer Eli Hankins, (back) head coach Denis Hodge, coach Ethan Hill, Tucker Atchison, Jacob Hutchison, Turner Sharp, Gabe Keller, Tanner Beverly, Travis Champion, Tristan Davidson, Seth Guess, Jace Adams, Austin Hankins, Jaxon Hatfield, coach Gaige Courtney and coach Devin Belt. Morgeson Bailey Thompson Coach of Year FOOTBALL All WKC selections Toughness characterizes Rocket lineup

Crittenden County had 11 players STAFF REPORT defenders in the region, the earn All West Kentucky Conference Crittenden County has coach explains, and he’s a Rockets Roster honors and three players made All finished either first or sec- Rocket Results good shooter. Morgeson ond in the Fifth District in No. Name Ht Wt Pos Gr WKC First Team, the most ever UNDER COACH HODGE along with seniors Tyler 1 five of the last seven sea- 1 Preston Morgeson 5-6 ⁄2 150 G 10 from a Rockets’ team. Boone, Braxton Winders sons. The Rockets will put 2011-12 11-20 and Hayden Adamson are 2 Travis Champion 6-0 144 G 9 Seniors Tyler Boone and Braxton on the floor one of its best 2012-13 15-16 among those who will be 3 Braxton Winders 5-10 219 G/F 12 Winders and junior Dylan Yates teams of the previous 2013-14 9-21 starting or in the regular 4 Gabe Mott 6-1 174 G 12 were first-team selections. Boone, decade and will expect rotation. 2014-15 16-12 10 Tanner Beverly 5-10 154 F 11 the school’s all-time tackle leader, nothing less in this COVID- Adamson handles the altered season. 2015-16 5-24 11 Tristan Davidson 5-9 146 G/F 11 was chosen as a linebacker. ball and shoots well. His Basketball season offi- 2016-17 7-24 offseason development has 12 Tyler Boone 6-2 218 F 12 Winders, who averaged more than cially begins in Crittenden 2017-18 7-20 put the 11th grader in con- 14 Hayden Adamson 6-0 162 G 11 30 yards a kick this season, was County on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2018-19 11-19 tention for a starting nod. 15 Ben Dobyns 5-10 196 G/F 12 the first day students are chosen as a punter. Yates, who led 2019-20 16-17 Boone and Winders have 20 Maddox Carlson 6-3 204 F 11 all of Class A football this season in scheduled to return to CAREER TOTAL 97-173 been key cogs in the lineup class from the holiday 22 Trace Derrington 5-11 150 G 11 sacks, was picked as a defensive for three years and their break. The KHSAA post- roles will be much the 23 Seth Guess 5-7 152 G 10 Both are double-digit scor- 1 lineman. poned the start of season ers who have already same. Boone is healthy for 31 Preston Turley 6-5 ⁄2 273 C/F 12 Other all-conference selections for more than a month be- scored more than 1,000 perhaps the first time to were seniors Caden McCalister, cause of a spike in virus points in their careers. Tur- start basketball season and Lathen Easley, Xander Tabor, Pre- cases in November and ley is a big time rebounder, Winders is a versatile CCHS Schedule early December. ston Turley, Ian Ellington and Noah too, and is almost unstop- player who can go in at any While Rocket basketball pable one-on-one. position. Jan. 5 Lyon County McGowan, junior Logan Bailey and coach Denis Hodge con- “He does so much for our Senior Ben Dobyns will Jan. 8 at Livingston Cent. sophomore Preston Morgeson. cedes that the virus may team,” Hodge said, describ- also be a key contributer as Jan. 9 Union County Third-year Rocket skipper Sean indeed shape the whole ing what the hulk ing figure one of the team’s best pure Jan. 12 at Dawson Springs Thompson was chosen Coach of season, he’s ready to talk of almost 6-foot-6 and 275 shooters. about things more athletic Jan 14 All A Classic the Year by conference coaches. pounds will mean for the Junior Maddox Carlson in nature, and that’s his Rockets. is what Hodge calls a clas- Jan. 22 at Madisonville Thompson's Rockets were 7-3 as boys. Mott is equally important sic post player who moves Jan. 23 Whitesville Trinity he guided them to a fourth straight Toughness is a word that to the team’s persona. The very well up and down the Jan. 26 at Trigg County state quarterfinal berth. perhaps most accurately point guard already has a floor. Classmate Trace Der- Jan. 29 Caldwell County characterizes his ball team. rington has brought a great number of collegiate offers. Jan. 30 McLean County A veteran club with plenty “I said when he was a deal of confidence onto the Boone commits to MSU of skill gives Coach Hodge freshman that I was going floor, the coach said, and Feb. 2 at Hopkins Central reason to be optimistic. The to put him in the game at will be counted on as a con- Feb. 5 St. Mary Rocket senior football player longtime skipper is quite point guard and take him tributor this season. Feb. 6 Paducah Tilghman Tyler Boone has announced that confident that a simple ap- out when he graduated,” The Rockets finished Feb. 9 Dawson Springs he will accept an offer from Murray proach can help this team Hodge recalls. runnerup last season to Feb. 12 Hopkinsville State University as a preferred have a winning season. Good news for Mott is Lyon County in the Fifth “For veteran teams the Feb. 13 at Calloway County walk-on with the Racers. Critten- that there’s some help be- District, but beat the Lyons common denominator is hind him. Freshman Travis at Rocket Arena during the Feb. 16 Livingston County den County’s all-time leading tack- that if they don’t turn the Champion is an emerging regular season. The Lyons Feb. 19 Trigg County ler had a host of other colleges and ball over and don’t foul on heir apparent to the posi- are among the top two or Feb. 20 UHA universities courting him through defense, they’re success- tion and Hodge is confident three teams in the region, Feb. 23 at Lyon County the recruiting process, including ful,” Hodge says. enough in the ninth grader according to some polls, Seniors Gabe Mott and Feb. 26 Webster County University of Indianapolis, Centre, that he can give Mott a and Hodge said Trigg and Preston Turley will be the break from time to time. Livingston will also field March 5 at Carlisle County Kentucky Wesleyan, Morehead centerpieces to a club that Sophomore Preston competitive teams. Mar. 8 at Union County State, Bethel, Hanover, Mount St. went 16-17 last season. Morgeson is one of the best Joseph, Rose-Hulman and Wabash.

TRACK Kentucky coach Mark Stoops let every- was very important for the state of Ken- Wesleyan lands Keller UK wants moreFOOTBALL in-state difference makers one know what the biggest storyline tucky and Kentucky high school football. Crittenden should be from national signing day – KHSAA STATE FINALS “There’s a lot of young talent here. I County senior Kentucky signing seven in-state players. can’t say names but you guys (in the “Kentucky high school football is really media) know even at the (20)22 class track and cross getting good,” said Kentucky recruiting Last weekend’s results who the main guys are. I’ll just take my country runner coordinator Vince Marrow. 1A Paintsville 38, KY Country Day 7 hat off to these coaches because the Kate Keller has He didn’t mean Kentucky high school 2A Beechwood 24, Lex. Christian 23, OT product and how they are being devel- committed to Ken- football had not been good before but 4A Boyle Co. 31, Franklin Co. 28, OT oped and coached is really the reason tucky Wesleyan. that it was getting good at a new level. 3A Ashland Blazer 35, Elizabethtown 14 why we are recruiting them now. So I “It’s getting good to where we 5A Bowling Green 17, Owensboro 7 love this state. The football is great.” Keller has been can recruit our own kids here ------highly successful and sign about seven or eight 6A Trinity 28, Male 0 It’s nice to see former Kentucky star in her high school running career, kids from the state. I think the ------DeMarcus Cousins not only back playing claiming regional and state honors athletes are better,” Marrow Jordan Dingle (tight end) of Bowling with former UK teammate John Wall in Green, La’Vell Wright (running back) and multiple times. She will be among said. “A lot of Power Five Houston but also to see him apparently schools really wanted those Larry Jordan Lovett (safety) of North Hardin, healthy after suffering a ruptured the state’s top distance runners in Vaught guys (Kentucky signed).” UK Sports Columnist and Kaiya Sheron (quarterback) of Som- Achilles tendon and torn ACL the last Class A this spring for her final sea- Stoops said Kentucky high Vaught’s erset. The other addition was Georgia two seasons. son of track and field. school coaches were doing an Views Tech transfer Justice Dingle (linebacker) “I feel incredible. Being away from the “exceptional job” and it’s easy of Bowling Green. game as long as I have been obviously to see that paying off on the field. “It has been a priority to concentrate was a tough task but at the same time I OUTDOORS “It’s so much better from top to bottom on this state. Hopefully some of the work was able to rest my body and get some than it was early on and I think that’s we have done at the college level is care- much needed rest,” Cousins said. “My Hunting Seasons the big sto ryline with this class,” Stoops ing down and inspiring some of the body is in a great place, mind is in a Here are some of the key hunting said. “The past three years we have youngsters at middle school and grade great place. Just ready to play the game school and helping in some small way,” opportunities currently in season or signed difference makers in this state that I love.” and want to continue that. Stoops said. “We are always open to the Cousins did say he felt he had been to coming up soon: Mercer County coach David Buchanan high school coaches, always invite them “hell and back” with his injuries and Deer Archery Sept. 5 - Jan. 18 did not have a Kentucky signee but he is here and have a great relationship with rehab during sprints with the Warriors Turkey Archery Sept. 5 - Jan. 18 president of the Kentucky Football them.” and Lakers. Deer Crossbow Sept. 19 - Jan. 18 Coaches Association. He appreciated Many of the state’s high school “I would be lying if I was telling you the coaches were at Kroger Field last week- Quail, Rabbit Nov. 16 - Feb. 10 Stoops praising the work high school task was not tough,” Cousins said. “I coaches do, especially during this stress- end for the six state championship willed my way through it and learned a Turkey Crossbow Nov. 14 - Dec. 31 ful COVID-19 2020 season. games. lot about myself and life in general. I Squirrel Nov. 16 - Feb. 28 “Kentucky high school coaches do “We work extremely hard to keep the think I have grown in a lot of different Bobcat Trapping Nov. 16 - Feb. 28 work hard and we appreciate coach best talent at home and we want them ways. Fox Hunting Nov. 16 - Feb. 28 Stoops saying that,” Buchanan said. “It here, and I think that’s evident by the “I learned a lot about myself. I went way we’ve been working it the past cou- Fox Trapping Nov. 16 - Feb. 28 means a lot for him to say that. I think through situations that would make a lot the athletic training and individual train- ple of years,” Stoops said. of people give up or quit. I just took it as Canada Goose Nov. 26 - Feb. 15 ing for players is better than it has ever Marrow said he was excited early in my life lesson. I am not the only person Bobcat Hunting Nov. 28 - Feb. 28 been and that is part of coaching. The the season when North Hardin played at going through hard times. When those Duck Dec. 7 - Jan. 31 numbers (running, jumping, etc.) are Douglass. The game not only had four times come just fight through and roll Dove Dec. 19 - Jan. 10 better and that’s because people spend UK commits but another five players with the punches.” with Kentucky offers. Youth Waterfowl Feb. 6-7 more time on training. People are better Cousins said Wall and him had at teaching speed and explosiveness “You see that in Ohio. You see that in planned for a long time to play together Coyote Year Round than ever.” before Georgia. You see it in Texas with multiple and were excited it was finally happen- Groundhog Year Round Kentucky signed four-star offensive committed guys playing against each ing. Turtles Year Round lineman Jager Burton and four-star re- other,” Marrow said. “I know when I first “Obviously there is a chemistry be- FOLLOW THE PRESS ON TWITTER ceiver Dekel Crowdus, both of Frederick got here, you might see one (committed) tween us from our college days,” Cousins @CrittendenPress for Alerts, Updates Douglass, along with three-star players guy (in a game). So that was a game that said. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, December 24, 2020 15 FIVE-COUNTY AREA Some information current as of Dec. 18; Most cases current as of Dec.22 Confirmed Currently in Currently Recovered County Cases Home Isolation Hospitalized Cases Deaths Caldwell 762* 48 2 691 17 Crittenden 363* 34 3 305 6 Livingston 455* 59 6 379 9 Lyon 349* 90 2 244 7 Trigg 590* 101 11 467 2 *Includes new reports this week. Source: Pennyrile District Health Department

Laurie Impastato (right alongside her husband and son) has ideas for dec- orating every season. Built for the Holidays Crittenden Press Facebook Survey Will you take the COVID- 19 vaccine as soon as it's available to you? BYHome KAYLA MAXFIELD changeswould never knowwith the paintedseasons a neutral khaki YES 46.7% THE CRITTENDEN PRESS 56 greenery wasn’t actually so Impastato can match NO, never 25.8% While some might be 31 cut from a tree in the her décor for any season. PROBATLY, later 9.2% on the naughty list for woods behind her home, Around the holidays they 11 UNDECIDED 18.3% failing to decorate for which is near Mattoon in are covered with Christ- Registered nurse Mandy Dodson vaccinates nurse Jes- 22 Christmas, one Marion the heart of Amish coun- mas paintings, pictures sica Head at Livingston Hospital on Tuesday. Survey conducted online Dec. 16-21 woman has made Christ- try. and objects. One of her mas very Nice for her Faux is the way to go, favorite pieces is a family and guests. she says, and even painted Christmas tree Healthcare workers vaccinated sized the virus’ severity Laurie Impastato has though it can take quite that was made from across the United States, transformed her home some time to find exactly stamps using her son’s Livingston Hospital re- Red Zone on Kentucky’s but recognized Kentucky’s into a mirror image of what she has in mind, hand when he was ceived its first shipment of COVID-19 color-coded something out of Home unique success in one as- persistence and patience young. It includes multi- COVID-19 vaccine and map. You can follow the and Garden magazine. pect of the fight against it: always ends up finding colored lights from his began administering it to county’s COVID figures Married with a teenage Kentucky is the only state what she needs to make thumbprints. She has it frontline healthcare work- daily at The Press Online. son, Impastato says her that vision come to life. hung in the living room in the nation where fewer ers Tuesday. On Monday, Gov. Andy nursing career is her Inside the home, Im- and recommends some- intensive care unit beds purpose, but decorating In Crittenden County, the Beshear announced sev- pastato takes a “senti- thing like this for parents are in use now than were is her passion. virus has continued to eral long-term care facili- mental meets who save everything their in use three months ago. At the turn of each sea- farmhouse” approach, children make in elemen- moderate a bit. Over the ties in the commonwealth The governor also is- son, she changes out apparent in an inter- tary art. past week, the county’s in- began administering the sued a notice this week décor to match a theme twined grape vine “Put it in a fancy frame cidence rate – based on Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 that schools should wait and when it comes to wrapped around a six- and hang it every time the state’s formula – fell vaccine. The governor phasing from fall to until Jan. 11 to return to foot pencil tree placed the season comes below the Red Zone highlighted a Washington Christmas, she starts class. Crittenden County beside the fireplace. Em- around,” she said. threshold twice. However, Post report that, currently, right after Thanksgiving. schools are currently broidered stockings are And while everyone has 6 new cases announced on an American dies from While red and green hung behind the spout of their own style, Impas- scheduled to return to Tuesday pushed Critten- COVID-19 every 33 sec- are the headliners of her a wood stove. She be- tato says it is important class on Jan. 5. color scheme inside, with lieves everyone needs a to remember the follow- den back into the so-called onds. The report empha- decorating the exterior tradition to keep ing things when decorat- she took a different ap- throughout the years. ing, whether it be for the proach, using teal and When her son was born, holidays or a dinner Crittenden County LEPC olive. With ribbons on she purchased 18 small party: The Crittenden County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) has reviewed all currently wreaths as well as in picture frames from Pot- •It is okay to mix and existing Kentucky Emergency Response Commission (KyERC) approved TAB Q-7’s. Based on greenery placed in vases tery Barn to place on the match your throw pil- this review, which includes information that was received from covered facilities by March 1 for the previous calendar year, the LEPC finds changes have not occurred to the content of these TAB Q- surrounding her door, tree each year that would lows, whether it is tex- 7’s since the KyERC last approved them. she ties together a seam- keep track of his quick ture, color or size. Athena Hayes, Dec. 22, 2020 less color scheme. Im- transition to adulthood. •When placing décor Crittenden County Chairpeson pastato has also created Impastato le arned of the on tables or walls, re- an archway using faux idea from her late aunt member that odd num- pine cuttings and orna- Pam. bers balance better than ments, though you Her home’s walls are even.

Rocket Way Employees for November

Rocket Way Employees of the Month for November in the Crittenden County school district were honored at a recent school board meeting with Tiffany Blaz- ina making the presentation. Above left is Jessica Hardacre, a special educa- tion teacher, selected because of the social support she provides students; above right is Kay Tolley, a food serv- ices worker, who shows positive atti- tude and dedication. She has been known to put money in student ac- counts without their knowing so they can buy extra lunchroom snacks; and at right is another food service em- ployee, Sheila Miniard, who was recog- nized for her kindness to co-workers and dedication to students in the lunch- room.

To accommodate outdoor dining

STAFFCouncil REPORT approvesthe proposed areafire would lanenear the change parking lot and A Marion restaurant have jutted out into the driving lane. has been given the go- existing parking lot and A stop sign at the cor- ahead to build an outside driving lane in front of ner of the restaurant will dining area. the restaurant at Darben also be relocated by a few Ric Carder, a local con- Plaza. feet. tractor working for La Plans are to relocate Carder said work on Delicia Fresh Mexican the fire lane striping in the outdoor dining area Grill, presented a request front of the entire strip will begin soon. to the city council, ask- mall in order to provide Restrictions on indoor ing for the fire lane to be more uniformity to the dining capacity during moved in order to facili- driving lane. the COVID-19 pandemic tate construction of a Marion Police Chief have prompted many seating area in front of Ray O’Neal suggested restaurants to develop at the eatery that opened adding concrete bollards least temporary outdoor earlier this year. The 27- to the exterior of the din- dining areas. This one, foot long dining area will ing area as an extra layer however, will not be tem- be set off with a wrought of protection for patrons porary once it’s estab- iron fence. who will be physically lished. As presented, part of 16 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, ursday, December 24, 2020