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Riley new assistant Police seek help with locating person principal at CCES Sarah Riley, a 17-year Investigators: Trail gone cold County. Police say that Thompson teacher at Crittenden Thompson is described as was wearing a court-ordered County Elementary for woman missing since May a white female, ankle monitor School, has been pro- 5-foot-3 and 120 Call with as part of her STAFF REPORT Marion Assistant Police pounds. She has bond agree- moted to assistant princi- information With no new leads in the Chief Bobby West says hazel eyes and ment, but al- pal at the county’s largest search for a young Marion Thompson, who was living blonde hair. She (270) 965-3500 l e g e d l y school. She woman, local law enforce- on North Weldon Street with has a tattoo of a removed it be- fills the role ment is asking for the public’s her mother, was last seen in star on her lower abdomen fore leaving the area in May. last held by assistance is finding her. Marion on May 16. The last and has a pierced tongue. Police say Thompson’s cell Jenni Gilkey, Megan M. Thompson, 21, contact her family had with Thompson was in a little phone has been silent since who last has been missing since May her was two days later on trouble with the law and in- her disappearance. month was and investigators say the trail May 18. vestigators are not sure if If anyone has information named prin- is cold. They are not sure if Investigators believe she that’s why she initially left that could assist authorities Riley cipal at the she’s encountered foul play, may have gone to Louisville the area. She was free on in finding Thompson, call elementary school follow- or is purposely staying below where she was supposed to bond pending a felony drug Marion Police Department at ing the retirement of the radar. have met a man from Trigg charge in Christian County. (270) 965-3500. Megan M. Thompson Melissa Tabor from that post. Riley, a 1991 graduate of Crittenden County High Clerk begins verifying petiton signatures School, is married to local MPD adds businessman Todd Riley, and the couple has two teenage sons, Paxton and ex-soldier Payton. The family lives in Marion. to force Trooper Holliman STAFF REPROT to retire from KSP Eric Gray is the latest man to put on A retirement reception the City of Marion’s blue. will be held later this Gray, 35, hails from Sturgis but has month for Darron Holli- close ties to Marion. He was a member of the man, a master trooper Kentucky National Guard with Ken- 123rd Armor Regiment tucky State based in Marion and de- Police. ployed in 2002 to Ger- Holliman many in support of ends his ca- Operation Enduring Free- reer with KSP dom. Now, he’s been Post 2 in Gray Holliman hired to help keep the Madisonville, peace in Marion as the city’s newest pa- where Crittenden County trolman. has been his primary as- Gray is a 2000 graduate of Union signment. He is a gradu- County High School. He spent 11 years in ate of Crittenden County the coal mines before finding his way High School and served in into law enforcement. This is his first job the U.S. Navy. as a lawman although he’s been attracted The reception will be to the profession since his days in the military. He spent six years in the Guard. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “I worked closely with the MPs when Wednesday, July 26 at the I was deployed,” he said. Ed-Tech Center on Indus- PHOTO BY DARYL K. TABOR, THE PRESS Gray spent a year in Germany with the trial Drive in Marion. Re- Above, (from left) Melissa Croft, Sandra Herrin and Cindy English, all regular employees of the freshments will be local school system, use their summer as painters for all facilities across the district. A fresh See MPD/Page 10 available for $5 per per- coat of paint is part of an overhaul of the library inside Crittenden County High School to pre- son, and RSVP is re- pare the room for both middle and high school students. The $100,000 renovation will close quested by next Thursday. off a section of the library for the younger students but will also enclose the entire library, with Reservations can be made glass extending from the existing 5-foot high block perimeter wall to the ceiling. The construc- by emailing KSP at tion is necessary to make more classroom space at the middle school for an incoming class of sixth-graders a third larger than the typical class size of about 100 students. Overcrowding is [email protected] or just one reason the board of education wants a tax increase in order to build a new school. [email protected]. Barbecue, Donations will go to- ward the purchase of KSP softball duty weapons. Public meetings Vote could force highlight - Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce weekend meets at 8 a.m. today 2nd school tax bill STAFF REPORT (Thursday) inside the Mar- ion Welcome Center. It's hard to find two things more By DARYL K. TABOR cate 500 names on the petition, a petition took two weeks – 10 - Marion City Council summer than barbecue and softball, PRESS EDITOR number she feels will suffice even business days – to certify, a vote meets at 6 p.m. Monday and each are at the center of their own The timing of a potential elec- if some names are challenged. could be set for no sooner than events Saturday in Crittenden County. at Marion City Hall. tion to recall a property tax in- "We can quit when we reach Wednesday, Aug. 30 and no later - Crittenden Fiscal In Marion, barbecue is back with the crease levied by Crittenden (408), but I'd rather be on the safe than Saturday, Sept. 9. Boot Scootin' BBQ Competition and Court meets at 8:30 a.m. County Board of Education last side," Byford said Monday. If the popular vote were to ap- Festival around the court next Thursday in the court- month runs the risk of requiring If 1,000 signatures are submit- prove the 6-cent tax increase, square. The competition, house office. a second tax bill mailed to county ted as suggested by some on the that situation should allow judged by a panel of - Crittenden County property owners if the 6-cent tax committee formed to appeal the enough time for countywide local personalities Extension District bump is approved by voters. tax increase, it would mean the election results to be certified be- and sponsored by Board meets at 6 p.m. Recall petitioners planned to clerk and her staff may not need fore the sheriff needs the rates of the Community next Thursday at the Ex- turn over hundreds of pages of to spend much time corroborat- county taxing districts for tax Arts Foundation tension service office on names to County Clerk Carolyn ing questionable information. bills to be printed and mailed, (CAF), will U.S 60 East. Byford on Wednesday, starting If 408 names cannot be au- typically in early October. pit local and the 30-day clock her office has to thenticated, the tax would be- If Byford needs the full 30 days regional bar- verify the names of at least 408 come effective at the end of the to verify at least 408 names, an becue mas- Crittenden County voters. But the 30-day period and would appear election could be held no sooner ters against one mandatory window to have tax on 2017 tax bills this fall. than Friday, Sept. 15, which would another rates to the sheriff's office closes But if Byford is able to certify not allow time for the board of ed- Kim Vince, a CAF board Sept. 15, meaning there are only the petition with the requisite ucation to meet and set a final tax member, said six competitors, includ- Facebook.com/TheCrittendenPress 65 days from today (Thursday) to number of signatures, the board rate before the state requires it to ing four local pit masters, wil be vying Twitter.com/CrittendenPress carry out a process that could of education has 10 days from be submitted to the sheriff. for the crowns of Best Ribs, Best [email protected] take as many as 75 days. certification to contest the peti- Of course, the point could be 270.965.3191 Byford said it would likely take tion or between 35 and 45 days to See BBQ/Page 5 Open weekdays 9 am to 5 pm at least two weeks to authenti- schedule a special election. 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Contents ©2017, The Crittenden Press Inc. 2 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, July 13, 2017 Letters to the Editor News&Views The Crittenden Press P.O. Box 191, Marion, KY 42064 License not same as God-given freedom

Having just come out of a pass it along to our children men. I thank god for our na- erty and the pursuit of happi- sort of freedom, which is li- guilty of this. They need to be season of several patriotic in the bloodstream. It must tion's founding documents ness. Inalienable means “un- cense, often turns into law- held accountable. holidays this might be fought for, pro- that acknowledge and honor able to be taken away from or lessness, and is not true It's high time we took seri- be a good time to tected, and handed our Creator. given away by the possessor.” liberty. True liberty takes into ously that axiom, “Freedom is reflect on and con- on for them to do As I said, these self-evi- We, as human beings, have a account the welfare of the in- not free.” Are you and I will- sider the topic of the same, or one dent truths acknowledge that right to live (including the dividual and society. The ing to pay the price for free- freedom. day we will spend “all men are created equal.” unborn children in the Apostle Paul wrote in Gala- dom? What is that price? “We hold these our sunset years Sadly, our founding fathers womb), to do so freely, and to tians 5:13, “For you, brethren, Someone has said, “The price truths to be self-ev- telling our children dropped the ball on this one pursue happiness responsi- have been called to liberty; of freedom is eternal vigi- ident, that all men and our children's in allowing the institution of bly, not because man or some only do not use liberty as an lance.” I borrow again from are created equal, children what it slavery. This was later cor- government says so, but be- opportunity for the sinful na- the Apostle Paul's writings in that they are en- was once like in the rected. However, it is still a cause these are God-given ture, but through love serve Galatians 5:1. “Stand fast dowed by their Cre- United States where wonderful thing that this natural rights. one another.” therefore in the liberty by ator with certain Mark men were free.” In self-evident truth is officially There are some in our na- Mark Levin writes, “The which Christ has made us inalienable rights, order for that to acknowledged as our Cre- tion who think freedom is individual in the civil society free, and do not be entangled that among these GIRTEN never happen, we ator's intent. being able to do whatever strives, albeit imperfectly, to again with a yoke of Guest columnist are Life, Liberty and need to understand It is sad that some people they want to do at any time, be virtuous – that is, re- bondage.” the pursuit of Hap- Pastor’s what those truths speak of and promote racism even if other's rights are de- strained, ethical and honor- Let's remember, defend, piness....” With Pen are. and social class. Truly, there is nied in the process. They able. He rejects the relativism and live those great words of these and other First of all, those only one race – the human have the attitude that they that blurs the lines between our nation's Declaration of In- words a nation was truths are self-evi- race. All the genetic material are entitled to rights that oth- good and bad, right and dependence: “We hold these born. In fact more than a na- dent. That means they are re- for all human beings came ers don't have. Groups like wrong, just and unjust, and truths to be self-evident, that tion – the greatest experi- alities that any sane, from two common ancestors, “Black Lives Matter,” by their means and ends. In the civil all men are created equal, ment in liberty of all time. reasonable person can recog- Adam and Eve. criminal actions as well as society, the individual has a that they are endowed by What a privilege to be an nize and acknowledge as true Racism is a matter of igno- hateful words and their very duty to respect the inalien- their Creator with certain in- American! But what respon- and factual. rance and hate, unworthy of name, deny the self-evident able rights of others and the alienable Rights, that among sibility goes with that privi- What are these truths that any American holding the truth that “all men are cre- values, customs and tradi- these are Life, Liberty and the lege and blessing of God. “We we hold to be self-evident? self-evident truth that “all ated equal” and show them- tions, tried and tested over pursuit of Happiness....” hold these truths....” Do we? First, that all men are created men are created equal.” selves to be the true racists. time and passed from one And in the words of Leviti- We should hold them first in equal. Notice the use of that Racism is an affront to God, They deny those of a different generation to the next, that cus 25:10, inscribed on the our hearts as most precious, word “created.” At the time of as every person is made in skin color the human dignity establish society's cultural Liberty Bell, “Proclaim liberty and as our guiding principles. the writing of these words in His image, and it is an affront and respect that is due them identity.” throughout the land unto all But we should also hold them the Declaration of Independ- to the dignity of the individ- because of the hate that is in In the last few years, we've the inhabitants thereof.” forth for our fellow citizens, ence (1776), Darwin's theory ual. their hearts. seen a trend toward license (Mark Girten, pastor at coming generations, and the of evolution was not in exis- Another truth we hold to God-given freedom is not and lawlessness in the name Crooked Creek Baptist world. tence. Even if it had been, be self-evident as Americans the same thing as license. The of liberty and justice. This is Church, shares his views pe- President Ronald Reagan however, the founding fa- is that these men, created definition of license is “free- like trying to mix oil and riodically in this newspaper. said, “Freedom is never more thers generally would not equal, are endowed by their dom to behave without re- water. It's not going to work. His opinions are his own and than one generation away have bought into it, being Creator with certain inalien- straint” or “to deviate from Even some of our govern- are not necessarily those of from extinction. We didn't highly educated and godly able rights, such as life, lib- facts or accepted rules.” This ment leaders have been this newspaper.)

Differences driving apart nation The By BLAKE SANDLIN “beating” the other side. It’s brace respectful debate, hear- ten the values and manners STAFF COMMENTARY our arrogance that’s dividing ing out the differing opinions that we were brought up Crittenden Press Snowflake. Homophobe. us, not our President. of others and taking time to with? What happened to USPS 138-260 Libtard. Why have 21st century rationalize them in our own turning the other cheek The Crittenden Press management and staff Those are just some of the politics become such a con- brain before sounding off on- when others’ opinions differ Publisher...... Chris Evans words I regularly notice test, with one side bragging line? from ours? Editor...... Daryl K. Tabor scrolling through Twitter and to another after an election We have become so quick We must stop being so en- Staff intern...... Blake Sandlin Facebook throughout victory? Politics isn’t a to shoot down the opinions trenched in our differences of Advertising manager...... Allison Evans the day. The toxic contest, with the win- of others, simply because we individual opinions and party Operations manager...... Alaina Barnes opinions of social ner receiving a better lack understanding of their platforms that we fail to see media users have be- life and the loser hav- individual perspective. In- what unites us all. We are all The Crittenden Press (USPS 138-260) is published weekly by come more polarized ing to put up with it. It stead of being quick to call humans. We were all placed The Crittenden Press Inc., P.O. Box 191, 125 E. Bellville St., than ever since last is our job to stand in the man who opposes homo- on this Earth to live a happy, Marion, KY 42064. Periodicals postage paid at Marion, Ky., and year's election, with solidarity with one an- sexuality a “homophobic prosperous life, full of pur- at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions are $32 to $55 per each side sparing to other, with party lines bigot,” take the time to un- pose. Let’s find strength in year. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Crittenden Press, P.O. Box 191, Marion, KY 42064. best the opposition Sandlin diminished, in hopes derstand the underlying that truth and make it our with demeaning per- that our government premise of his beliefs. Before mission every day to build up Copyright 2017 sonal remarks and criticism. can work effectively to pro- judging a kneeling Collin those around us, Democrats Some claim President vide what’s best for all of us. Kaepernick, pause to con- and Republicans alike. LETTERS POLICY Trump is to blame for our The truth is, there are sider the oppression he has (Blake Sandlin, a student Letters should be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday the week before country’s division. This could- myriad controversial issues faced that might’ve shaped at Murray State University publication and include the author’s name, address, phone n’t be further from the truth. facing our country, and of his opinion. from Marshall County, is in number and signature. Contact information will not be pub- We are letting Trump divide course, it’s appropriate to This isn’t a case of party the midst of a 10-week in- lished. Letters should be written in good taste and not exceed ourselves. He isn’t forcing us question the decisions and alliance. It’s not a case of ternship at The Crittenden 300 words or be submitted within 30 days of your last sub- to spout hate to our fellow actions of those in power. But who’s right and who’s wrong. Press. He can be reached at mission. We reserve the right to reject or edit letters. Send Americans, we are taking that why must it be with so much It’s a case of human decency. (270) 965-3191 or bsandlin1 submissions to: Letters, P.O. Box 191, Marion, KY 42064. upon ourselves in hopes of hostility? Can we not em- Have we, as a country, forgot- @murraystate.edu.)

Farms to USDA Ledbetter Livestock report weigh-out results Food Banks from July 11 auction accepting Receipts: 395 3 1200-1600 1387 60.00-65.00 62.98 Bred Cows Medium and Large 2 Young Compared to last week: No trend due to Independence Ky. Crop, soil conditions good 1 1200-1600 1210 74.00 74.00 HD Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price produce Day holiday last week. Slaughter Cows Lean 85-90% 1 700-800 735 510.00 510.00 STAFF REPORT Sale consisted of 17 stock cattle, 57 slaughter, and STAFF REPORT fair to excellent. Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 7-9 Mos Bred This summer, Kentucky 321 feeders. Feeders consisted of 24% feeder steers, The growing season in Meantime, just under 60 1 700-800 720 60.00 60.00 Bred Cows Medium and Large 2 Middle-Aged farmers have an opportunity 34% feeder heifers, 23% feeder bulls and 18% of Kentucky continues with percent of the state’s corn 2 700-800 785 54.00-56.00 55.01 LD Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price to recover losses for their un- feeders were over 600 pounds. mostly good conditions crop has silked and 24 per- 7 800-1200 1087 57.00-63.00 59.42 1 800-1200 1040 680.00 680.00 marketable product while Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2 across the commonwealth 1 800-1200 1175 68.00 68.00 HD cent milked, both far ahead 4-6 Mos Bred helping fight hunger. Through Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price from soil moisture content to of the five-year average. 1 800-1200 950 55.00 55.00 LD the Farms to Food Banks pro- Bred Cows Small and Medium 1-2 Middle-Aged 2 250-300 278 170.00-175.00 172.34 crop progress. 5 1200-1600 1290 58.00-64.00 61.40 gram, the Kentucky Associa- Ninety-seven percent of the 1 300-350 330 166.00 166.00 2 1200-1600 1265 56.00 56.00 LD Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price tion of Food Banks (KAFB) The USDA's weekly crop is in fair to excellent 3 350-400 380 165.00-167.00 166.35 1 1600-2000 1750 56.00 56.00 LD 1 800-1200 800 540.00 540.00 reimburses farmers for the "Crop Progress and Condi- condition. 6 400-450 434 159.00-166.00 164.15 tion" report released Mon- Soybeans are right on Slaughter Bulls Y.G. 1-2 4-6 Mos Bred cost of picking, packaging, 7 400-450 405 178.00 178.00 VA day by the National pace with the five-year trend Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Stock Cows and Calves: Cow 7 years old with calf at and transporting their sur- 14 450-500 484 158.00-166.00 161.92 Agricultural Statistics Serv- 1 1000-1500 1350 83.00 83.00 side 1450.00. plus or No. 2-grade produce to 5 450-500 469 169.00 169.00 VA with 95 percent emerged, 22 a food bank. Eggs from Ken- ice shows topsoil moisture at percent blooming and only 2 4 1500-3000 1688 89.00-92.00 90.24 Baby Calves: 150.00-220.00 per head. 3 500-550 530 155.00-157.00 155.64 1 1500-3000 1720 80.00 80.00 LD tucky farmers are also being 8 550-600 569 142.00-148.00 144.86 93 percent adequate to sur- percent setting pods. Ninety- Bred Cows Medium and Large 1-2 Middle-Aged Legend: VA-Value Added. Low Dressing-LD. HD-High accepted for the first time. 5 600-650 621 145.00 145.00 plus and subsoil at 91 per- six percent of the crop is in “Sometimes, no matter cent. Patures are 97 percent fair to excellent condition. Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price dressing. BX-Brahman X. 7 650-700 659 135.00-143.00 140.65 1 800-1200 1100 800.00 800.00 how carefully farmers plan, 4 700-750 736 130.00-134.00 133.05 they are faced with surplus 4-6 Mos Bred Chip Stewart, market reporter: (502) 782-4139 1 750-800 765 130.00 130.00 4 650-700 650 142.00 142.00 VA 1 750-800 765 110.00 110.00 2 800-1200 1042 790.00-850.00 822.09 product,” said Sarah Vaughn, Feeder Steers Medium and Large 2-3 24-hour Market News Report: (800) 327-6568 1 700-750 735 121.00 121.00 1 800-850 810 104.00 104.00 7-9 Mos Bred Farms to Food Banks Pro- Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 1 850-900 860 100.00 100.00 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 2-3 1 1200-1600 1295 840.00 840.00 gram Coordinator. “Farmers 2 200-250 218 153.00-160.00 156.38 Source: Kentucky Department of Agriculture. U.S. De- Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2-3 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 1-3 Mos Bred may also have product that is 4 400-450 429 148.00-154.00 151.19 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 2 300-350 305 140.00 140.00 6 1200-1600 1362 800.00-1010.00 902.07 partment of Agriculture Market News, Frankfort, Ky rejected by retailers because 1 450-500 490 138.00 138.00 1 250-300 265 130.00 130.00 5 350-400 371 150.00-155.00 152.31 4-6 Mos Bred ams.usda.gov/mnreports/SVLS150.txt_LS150.txt of minor blemishes or size dis- 1 500-550 545 145.00 145.00 2 300-350 302 140.00 140.00 3 400-450 407 149.00-152.00 150.99 Bred Cows Medium and Large 1-2 Aged crepancies. The Farms to 2 550-600 588 130.00-139.00 134.56 Food Banks program works 3 350-400 386 137.00-146.00 139.91 3 450-500 452 140.00-141.00 140.34 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price This report reflects price of majority of cattle with a 2 600-650 620 130.00-131.00 130.51 5 400-450 431 135.00-141.00 138.06 3 500-550 533 130.00-132.00 131.37 USDA grade, weight and sex on sale date. This report with farmers to get Kentucky Feeder Holstein Steers Large 3 1 1200-1600 1230 700.00 700.00 farm products from the field to 1 450-500 485 135.00 135.00 1 550-600 595 129.00 129.00 does not represent all animals at sale. Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 4-6 Mos Bred food banks throughout the 3 500-550 516 135.00-136.00 135.65 2 600-650 635 115.00 115.00 1 300-350 310 74.00 74.00 commonwealth.” 3 550-600 570 120.00-130.00 125.77 1 700-750 725 105.00 105.00 1 400-450 415 70.00 70.00 In 2016, the Farms to Food 2 600-650 642 120.00-129.00 124.48 Feeder Bulls Small and Medium 1 1 500-550 510 75.00 75.00 Banks program distributed 1 700-750 700 110.00 110.00 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2 enough produce to fill half a 1 850-900 850 96.00 96.00 1 550-600 560 114.00 114.00 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price plate full of fruits and vegeta- Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1-2 1 600-650 615 90.00 90.00 3 300-350 323 142.00-150.00 144.52 bles for over 5 million meals. Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 1 700-750 710 100.00 100.00 Struggling families in all 120 10 350-400 381 140.00-146.00 141.89 5 350-400 369 160.00-166.00 162.77 Slaughter Cows Breaker 75-80% Kentucky counties benefitted. 7 400-450 431 143.00-151.00 148.11 5 400-450 421 154.00-159.00 156.40 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price The produce came from 385 7 400-450 407 164.00 164.00 VA 10 450-500 482 149.00-155.00 152.59 1 800-1200 1155 60.00 60.00 Kentucky farmers in 67 coun- 8 450-500 472 141.00-148.00 144.70 4 500-550 524 134.00-140.00 135.78 7 1200-1600 1371 58.00-64.00 60.45 ties who received an average 10 450-500 465 161.00 161.00 VA 5 500-550 529 151.00 151.00 Fancy 1 1200-1600 1450 57.00 57.00 LD payment of $2,000 for the 22 500-550 529 139.00-149.00 144.46 10 550-600 565 130.00-140.00 136.17 Slaughter Cows Boner 80-85% produce they provided. Twelve 6 550-600 567 135.00-138.00 137.14 3 600-650 625 120.00-131.00 125.24 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Kentucky farm families re- 3 600-650 605 134.00-140.00 136.33 3 650-700 675 111.00-115.00 113.31 4 800-1200 1119 62.00-65.00 62.98 ceived over $10,000 in 2016. 2 650-700 675 123.00-126.00 124.47 1 700-750 745 115.00 115.00 2 800-1200 1102 70.00-75.00 72.59 HD THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, July 13, 2017 3 Mission to Haiti reaffirms focus Life in Christ’s youth group stays on point with multiple activities By BLAKE SANDLIN STAFF REPORT Fresh from returning from their mission trip to Haiti, Life in Christ Church’s youth group has even more set on their horizons. The youth group is led by Wayne and Kanley Hadfield, who teach teens grades 6- 12. The church holds youth services on Sunday nights in the sanctuary from 6 to 8 p.m., where it fellowships, plays games, worships and then gathers for a sermon. The Hadfields also have plenty planned outside the confines of the church walls. They will host a cookout and pool party for members of their youth group as well as a lock-in at Crossings at Jonathan Creek later in Sep- tember. Life in Christ’s mission delegation found a new set of horizons after its outreach project at There are plenty of ways Haiti. Those who went to Haiti were (front from left) Chasity Allcock, Emily West, Wayne Had- to get involved at Life in field, Kanley Hadfield, Aliyah Frutiger, Shea Martin, Wesley Fritts, Jesika Duncan, (back) Travis Christ to help serve the Allcock, Noah Rittenberry, Eli Moss, Ben Brown, Alyssa West, Brandy Book, Jaycie Driver, church and the surrounding Alaina Cowsert, Kyonna Ross, Harley Wesley, Gage Campbell and Bobby West. community. The youth group is working to launch a praise and worship team to letries to homeless people. lages. church home – no matter play music during services. Recently, Life in Christ re- Kanley Hadfield said the their religious background – They also offer an adult and turned from a trip to the im- church plans on returning to consider Life in Christ. youth worship dance team. poverished Caribbean nation to Haiti next summer to do “At Life In Christ Church, The church plans to take of Haiti, where it took a even more mission work. we believe it doesn't matter a trip to Nashville, Tenn., on group of 15 teens and some She said the mission trip where you have been, it's Aug. 6 as part of its youth adults to Cap Rouge to aid in was greatly rewarding. about where you are going,” group outreach. There, they building a church and shar- Hadfield urged anyone she said. will provide clothes and toi- ing their faith in nearby vil- who is searching for a Mexico youth centered on

kicks off at 9 a.m., followed group’s activities, he plans involvement by a worship service begin- to hold the youth camping ning at 10 a.m. and a Sun- trip this weekend. The day night youth service at 6 church has plenty of min- Variety of activities p.m. istries to promote commu- The church also holds a nity involvement like keep participants on Wednesday serv- Centershot archery, the an- ice beginning at 7 nual Wild Game Dinner and summertime journey p.m. the popular Football Fellow- BY BLAKE SANDLIN Robert Kirby ship in the fall. STAFF REPORT serves as the Mexico Baptist’s outreach Community outreach and youth minister at stretches well into the com- camaraderie amongst believ- Mexico Baptist. munity and beyond. Its ers are arguably two key Kirby said the Kirby youth group and church traits when looking for a church has body make several mission church home. Fortunately, plenty of “extracurricular” trips throughout the year. Mexico Baptist Church of- activities to offer outside of Kirby said the church’s fers both for youth looking to the church walls. abundant mission work and get involved this summer. “We do numerous trips in recreation are representative Located on 175 Mexico the summer like Jonathan of the hearts of the members Road off Ky. 70, Mexico Bap- Creek for camp, pool parties, themselves. tist serves as a valuable camping trips at the lake “We have a very loving place to connect with other and whitewater rafting,” and welcoming church fam- believers. The youth group is Kirby said. ily that offers many opportu- open to kids grade six While Kirby has yet to set nities to serve the Lord for all through 12. Sunday school a date for some of his youth ages,” Kirby said.

Home in Marion with Bro. Mike Jacobs officiating. Burial was at Tyner’s Chapel Area Deathsa.m., until the funeral hour, Cemetery. at the funeral home. Michael Dwayne Turner, Turner59, of Burna died July 10, 2017 at Livingston Hospital For Online Condolences and Healthcare Services in myersfuneralhomeonline.com Salem. John Wesley Hunter Sr., He was of Baptist faith Hunter63, of Marion died Friday boydfuneraldirectors.com and attended Hampton Bap- July 7, 2017 at Salem gilbertfunerals.com tist Church. Springlake Health and Re- Surviving are a sister, habilitation Center. Debbie Harris of Smithland; Surviving are his wife, Obituary policy a nephew, Matthew Harris; a Marilyn Hunter of Kuttawa; Most obituaries in The Crit- great niece; a great nephew; a son, John Hunter Jr. of and several cousins. Marion; a daughter, Marie tenden Press are published at He was preceded in death Hunter of Marion; three no charge. However, ex- by his parents, Ollie H. and grandchildren; a sister, tended obituaries are avail- Maudie B. McCoin Turner. Hazel Fulks of Harvel, Ill.; able for a small fee. There is Services are at 1 p.m., and several nieces and no charge for use of a photo. Friday, July 14 in the chapel nephews. of Boyd Funeral Directors He was preceded in death Please ask your funeral direc- and Cremation Services in by his parents, Riley and tor about fee-based obituar- Salem. Maudie Rushing Hunter; a ies. Obituaries that appear in Burial will follow at brother; and two sisters. the paper are also accessible Hampton Cemetery. Services were Wednesday, on our Web site. Friends may call from 11 July 12 at Myers Funeral 4 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, July 13, 2017 1922 review promotes local businesses In 1922, The Crittenden thoroughly abreast of the Press was trying to help pro- times relative to the latest mote local businesses and let scientific ideas on embalm- the public know ing. Courteous and what they had to efficient to a offer. The headline marked degree, he read, Common has won the confi- Sense Business Re- dence and heartfelt view. From the commendation of archives of The many clients who Crittenden Press, have found great Dec. 22, 1922. satisfaction in These editorials being relieved of have been compiled troublesome details with the purpose of in the time of sor- showing the people Brenda row. of this section of the state what Underdown J.N. Boston & some of their home County Historian Sons industries have to Located in Mar- offer. Shop at home Forgotten ion is a modern and help your Passages and up to date hometown grow. building material company that has W.O. Tucker Furniture Co. aided greatly in the develop- A furniture store, when ment of Crittenden County. one stops to deliberate, fur- Their buying power enables nishes the essentials that go this concern to go into the to make a home out of a largest markets and secure house. The making of a large quantities, which are home, I must admit, necessi- offered at reasonable prices. tates favorable relation be- Their millwork is unexcelled tween man and wife. But a and their business is built perfect home only comes upon years of good service. with husband and wife being By reason of their im- PHOTO COURTESY OF BRENNAN CRUCE agreeable and also enough proved and modern facilities Owned by J.N. Boston and his children, the place to go for all your building needs and materials was J.N. Boston & Sons. It furniture in the house to and the large number of em- was one of Marion’s well-known stores for many years. Inset, W.W. Runyan stands in front of his newly opened car dealership make it comfortable and ployees they maintain, they and garage. This building is located behind Marion’s new fire station. Runyan established the automobile agency selling Star, beautiful. are able to execute all classes Jewett, Hudson and Essex automobiles. From this fact then we of work and to furnish unex- turn to the man who offers to celled service with prompt- with the public, the company I find that the Marion Secondly the people like it the public this necessary ness and dispatch. has not only increased its pa- Marion Milling Co. Milling Co. has left not a and came from afar, to have part of the home and place By reason of the tremen- tronage but also held the In making my business stone unturned to produce in him make repairs on their more prestige on his busi- dous buying power this local trade of old customers for survey of the bigger indus- "SWAN" their famous brand car. And when the car is re- ness. concern is able to enter the years. tries of Crittenden County I of flour, both of the qualities paired, the work is the very Mr. Tucker, who conducts world’s largest markets and Mr. J.N. Boston and his find this concern occupying a that have been discussed in best. If you want your car a furniture store bearing his secure vast quantities at two sons are thoroughly con- prominent position in its line this paragraph. This is a tri- made safe as a bank, take it name, is another business- prices so low that they offer versant with every feature of of products. umph in the modern milling in and have it looked over by man who realizes that only the public astounding values the business and the large It is only when one real- industry and the proprietors Big Frank. as long as he gives a real in lumber and building sup- establishment, which they izes the fact that bread is the of this mill in the rendering service to the public will his of this service to the people of W.W. Runyan & Co. establishment function in a this community are deserv- W. W. Runyan and Co. successful manner. ing of any amount of praise. opened their garage on North This is an important fact The men who operate this Main Main Street in the for the people of this section concern know that the suc- building formerly occupied of the state to know, because cess of their business is by H. V. Stone. The building a knowledge of what basis he based upon the service they has been remodeled and is depending on for success give their patrons and it is thoroughly equipped for their insures them of having at with this view in mind that business. The well-known their disposal a furniture they are over striving to build business ability of the firm is store that is fully stocked this business on and again a guarantee of good service to with goods of a high stan- the interests in this business the public. dard at a reasonable price. are well aware of the fact that Mr. Newton Moore, who An inspection of the store plies of every description. The manage. These popular men staff of life, that the quality of a letting down in the quality for several years has been by the writer of this article tremendous power of such have won the everlasting the contents of this food is of their products will enable known as one of the best au- disclosed many unexpected large buying cannot be too friendship and patronage of given much consideration, other concerns in the field to tomobile mechanics in these things. They are too numer- emphatically stated. It gives hundreds of customers. but with this knowledge of soon have their business. parts of the state, and who is ous to mention but the out- this local concern a prestige Able and efficient, but at the important part bread So it seems to the writer well and favorable known by standing general impression and an advantage, which ac- the same time genial and ac- plays in the health of our that the housewives who are the automobile owners of this was that it is modern, offers crues to the benefit of all its commodating they have be- people it seems to me that not already using Swan section, will be chief me- a variety of products and that customers. come the prominent men in rare discrimination should be would do extremely well to chanic of the repair depart- prices were indeed reason- Shingles, doors, casings, their line in this section and given when it comes to the investigate the quality of this ment. able when the quality of good sidings, roofing and a few of deserve the success that they purchasing of flour and other home product. If found good, – – – was considered. the builders materials in- have achieved and the com- breadstuffs. which I believe will be the These were only a few of Mr. Tucker has left noth- cluded in the stock of this mendation that is being given A flour for example that case, then use and boost it the businesses in Marion in ing undone to secure many large concern, suffice to say them by the public. has a look of fluff will not with a vengeance. this time period. articles in his store that will that they have absolutely The industrial end of this make as light a bread as the (Brenda Underdown is make practical and appropri- everything that there is in the concern has had an unusual careful housewife demands F.O. Butler Garage chair of Crittenden County ate gifts for the holiday buy- lumber and building material growth. It has handled the and on the other hand a flour F. O. Butler is very large, Historical Society and a mem- ers. line and that their mill work contracts of practically all the that is lacking in the proper but that's not the reason he ber of Crittenden County Ge- Mr. Tucker also conducts is of a class unsurpassed by buildings for the West Ken- bleaching process is not runs a garage. The reason he nealogical Society. Much more an undertaking establish- any of the kind in the coun- tucky Coal Co., the Morgan- white consequently a dark does – so we are told, is be- local history can be found at ment. During the time he has try. field National Bank and bread is the result from its cause he gives service OurForgottenPassages. been identified with the pro- Throughout this part of practically every big building use. whether it's hot or it's cold. blogspot.com.) fessional life of the commu- the country it has come to be and residence in that city. It nity he has kept in touch known as headquarters for is evident that complete sat- with all that is new in the all of these many things and isfaction has been rendered way of equipment but he is by fair and honest dealings by this branch. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, July 13, 2017 5 Report: GOP health care plans would cost local jobs FROM STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS more than a half-million dol- cuts. Kentucky falls into both Health care in Crittenden lars within the first year of en- Impact of ACA rollback on local hospitals categories. County and local jobs will actment. Both versions of the A report from the Chartis Center for Rural Health estimates the potential impact of rolling back Kentucky is one of the 31 take a hit if Congress rolls legislation were crafted by the the Affordable Care Act in favor of new Republican versions of a health care act. Below are the es- states that expanded Medi- back the Affordable Care Act majority Republican Party in timated losses in the first year to Crittenden Health Systems and Livingston Hospital and Health- caid under Obamacare to (ACA), reports an analysis each chamber. care Services and the local economies. The Chartis Group is a national health care advisory firm. those who earn up to 138 per- from the Chartis Center for The House-approved cent of the federal poverty Rural Health, part of a na- American Health Care Act House-approved AHCA Senate-proposed BCRA line. Around 470,000 Ken- tional health care advisory (AHCA), the firm says, would tuckians gained health insur- firm. lead to the loss of a half-dozen HOSPITAL POTENTIAL GDP HOSPITAL POTENTIAL GDP ance through the expansion. The report says 41 percent jobs at CHS and hospital rev- HOSPITAL REVENUE LOSS JOB LOSS IMPACT REVENUE LOSS JOB LOSS IMPACT About 1.4 million people are of the nation's 2,200 rural enue decrease of $164,207. Crittenden Hospital...... $164,207 ...... 6...... $618,985...... $152,000...... 5...... $572,969 covered by Medicaid in Ken- hospitals, including Critten- Meantime, the proposed Sen- tucky. Livingston Hosptial ...... $464,279...... 14...... $1,543,314 ...... $429,765...... 13 ...... $1,428,584 den Health Systems (CHS), ate Better Care Reconciliation The Congressional Budget already lose money and any Act (BCRA) would lead to five Kentucky...... $89,962,694 ...... 749...... $83,617,683...... $24,692,847...... 693.....$77,401,500 Office estimates that by 2026, revenue loss "will further jobs being cut in local health Medicaid spending under the weaken their tenuous finan- care and a loss of $152,000 to Senate bill would be 26 per- cial position." It estimates the hospital in Marion. leader for the Chartis center the Senate bill. LHHS in Year 1 and BCRA cent less than projected that the proposed cuts to CHS is already struggling. and senior vice president at The report breaks down would tally a loss of 13 jobs under current law; the House Medicaid would push the per- At it's annual meeting in iVantage Health Analytics, the projected revenue and job and $429,765. bill would reduce it by 24 per- centage of rural hospitals op- March, the board of directors said in a news release. losses for the 66 rural Ken- The report notes that cent. erating in the red up to 48 reported a loss of $244,000 Statewide, the analysis of tucky hospitals analyzed in states such as Kentucky, (Kentucky Health News, an percent. Further, it says hos- from Oct. 1, 2015 to Sept. 30, the House and Senate bills the study. which chose to expand Medi- independent news service of pitals will be forced to cut em- 2016. estimates between 2,278 and It found that Livingston caid under the ACA, would the Institute for Rural Journal- ployees and costs to adjust to "Both pieces of legislation 2,461 rural health care jobs Hospital and Healthcare Serv- see cuts nearly double those ism and Community Issues, the decreasing revenue. make significant cuts to Med- Kentucky would be lost. In ices (LHHS) would suffer more of states that didn't expand contributed to this story. It is Locally, The Chartis Group icaid, which will have far Kentucky, the projections say than CHS. Each version Medicaid; and that states based in the School of Journal- reports that both the House reaching implications for the rural hospitals would lose would cost the local economy with larger Medicaid pro- ism and Media at the Univer- and Senate proposals to re- neediest communities and the $90 million annually if the around $1.5 million the first grams and larger rural popu- sity of Kentucky, with support place ACA, or Obamacare, providers who serve them," House bill is enacted, and an year. The AHCA would cut 14 lations would see a greater from the Foundation for a would cost the local economy Michael Topchik, national annual $83 million loss under jobs and $464,279 from impact from the proposed Healthy Kentucky.)

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operation of Marion Fire De- Goal-setting forum partment. to guide city’s future A goal-setting session Kentucky Bike Rally today (Thursday) should give Marion City Council members underway in Sturgis a solid guide for the munici- Motorcycles rumbling pality’s future. The public through town on the third meeting is set for 5-8 p.m. at weekend July means it's time Marion Fire Department. for the Kentucky Bike Rally in City Administrator Adam Sturgis. The annual festival Ledford said council members for motorcycle enthusiasts will review the city’s accom- started in 1993 as the Little plishments, concerns, oppor- Sturgis Rally and ran through tunities with input from the 2010, drawing as many as body itself, department heads 20,000. With attendance and the public. Results of a falling and a trademark in- survey to the general public fringement suit from organiz- will also be taken into consid- ers of the nation's largest eration. motorcycle rally in Sturgis, The analysis will be used to S.D., the event almost died. set goals for the future and ul- But the event was kept alive timately lead to a five-year as the Kentucky Bike Rally, capital improvements plan. and it has been held under that name since 2011. Gates to the rally opened at Friday last day to 10 a.m. Wednesday, and the opt out of fire dues event runs through Saturday with live bands, motorcycle Rural property owners in competitions and other con- Crittenden County have until tests. Entry ranges from $10 Friday to opt out of the an- to $70, and no one under 21 PHOTO BY DARYL K. TABOR, THE PRESS nual $30 fire dues that will is allowed. appear on their 2017 tax bills this fall. Property owners may opt out by contacting the No driver testing courthouse office of Critten- Friday in Crittenden Summer Read wrap den County Judge-Executive. Based on the fire district in There will be no driver’s Another year of Summer Reading wrapped up Tuesday at Crittenden County Public Library. Above, Youth Services Librarian which a property lies, the testing in Crittenden County money from fire dues goes to- Friday due to a continued Kathleen Guess prepared to draw for prizes as the children await their name to be called. “The theme this year was Build a ward the operation of the re- shortage of license examiners, Better World, so we did lots and lots of building,” Guess said. “We built suspension bridges, marble runs, tested the strength spective volunteer fire said Circuit Clerk Melissa of spaghetti, watched a real Rube Goldberg machine in action and read lots of books.” To earn prizes, the youth could earn department. Signing the opt- Guill. tickets for the time they spent reading or by earning Wonder Cards through CampWonderopolis, an online reading tool. out agreement, does not mean Guill reminds those who They could use the tickets as a chance to win one of the prizes. Twenty-five children read 144 hours this summer. a fire will go unchallenged by already have a license that organized departments; it Frankfort no longer mails re- simply allows the signer to newal reminder cards to driv- avoid the fee on their tax bill. ers, saving the state about All costs of fighting the fire or $250,000 annually. other issues that arise due to But operating on an ex- Work requirement would lower Ky. Medicaid roll a fire, however, will be the re- pired license can be costly for sponsibility of the property Kentucky’s 3.6 million drivers. KENTuCKY HEALTH NEWS ered by the expansion. Bevin The proposed changes to The state is not required to owner. The fine is $250, plus $143 for Gov. Matt Bevin has pro- has said the state can't afford the work and volunteer re- seek comment on the pro- There are no dues on court costs. Guill urges driv- posed modifications to the to pay for this expansion of quirement would now require posed changes, but is offer- county tax bills for fire protec- ers to be aware of when their state's Medicaid waiver re- benefits to "able-bodied" Ken- Kentuckians who qualify for ing a 30-day comment period tion inside the City of Marion, operator’s license expires. quest, with stronger work and tuckians. The waiver, which expanded Medicaid to work or that ends Aug. 2. Send writ- as city property taxes pay for volunteer requirements and a is expected to be approved, is participate in community ten comments to Commis- six-month disqualification for meant to not only save the service activities 20 hours a sioner Stephen Miller, those who fail to report state money, but also encour- week. Participants who have Department of Medicaid Serv- changes in their work and age personal responsibility never been enrolled in the ices, 275 E. Main Street, employment status. through premiums and work program are given a three- Frankfort KY 40621; or send Kentucky submitted its requirements. month grace period before comments via e-mail to original proposal to the fed- The updated proposal esti- these requirements kick in, [email protected]. eral Centers for Medicare and mates the changes would but enrolled participants are Medicaid Services about 10 save taxpayers an additional immediately responsible for months ago requesting $27 million over the next five this requirement. The original changes to its Medicaid pro- years, bringing the state's proposal called for five hours gram under a waiver from the total savings to $358 million a week in the second quarter, Medicaid rules. The proposal by 2021. It also estimates that 10 in the third quarter, 15 in focuses on “able-bodied 9,000 fewer Kentuckians will the fourth and 20 hours after adults” who qualify for Medi- be on Medicaid than if the one year. caid under the 2014 expan- changes weren't imple- The proposal still exempts sion of the program. mented, bringing this total to children under 19, pregnant Kentucky has 1.4 million 95,000 fewer people on Medi- women, primary caregivers, people on Medicaid, with caid than would otherwise be people who are medically frail around 470,000 of them cov- the case. and full-time students.

Cutter and Cash Singleton, Organizers hope to restore BBQ Brennan Cruce and Kate the fields at the former school Continued from Page 1 Ward and children's water ac- to their glory of 40 years ago. tivities on the court square. Funds raised will go toward Chicken, Best Pork and Best up the road in Tolu, an all- this goal. They also hope to Sauce. day softball tournament has memorialize members of the The competition starts at been organized to revive the Tolu community who have 11 a.m., but sales begin an game and the fields in the meant so much to its sur- hour earlier. The festival will Ohio River community. It will vival. also feature other food ven- take place at Tolu Community First pitch of the double dors, craft vendors, a perform- Center with concession and t- elimination tournament is ance beginning at 12:30 p.m. shirt sales throughout the 9:15 a.m. Four men's teams by Classy & Grassy featuring day. will be competing.

sues can make a petition sig- the cost of a second mailing of TAX nature difficult to verify. Com- tax bills for the 6-cent levy. Continued from Page 1 mon disqualifications are Above an estimated $15,000 individuals not registered to cost of a special election, the moot if voters reject the tax. vote in the county, addresses mailing would likely cost the If the process becomes pro- that do not match voter school district $5,000. An- tracted, board of education records or multiple names other option would be assess- Chairman Chris Cook said the clearly entered in a single in- ing the tax increase on 2018 five-member body would sim- dividual’s handwriting. At- tax bills, but that would hinge ply look at the best choices as taching a signature to the on several factors Cook said. the process unfolds. incorrect voting precinct The board plans an $8 mil- “We will take one step at a would also disqualify a name. lion project that would see a time and evaluate the options If the tax is not approved new high school built and at each step,” Cook said. before the sheriff’s deadline, move middle-schoolers to the Byford said a number of is- the board would have to bear current high school. 6 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, July 13, 2017 The Press Online Religion The Crittenden Press www.the-press.com

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BY FELTY YODER into harmony of faith, not a mere outward compli- - Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church will host a Free TracingA person may not be able to telltracks the with God. He of discipleshipance, but the service of love. Movie Night on Sunday, July 30 at the church. The movie, Joshua, exact time or place, or trace all cir- who is trying The law of God is an expression of will begin at 5 p.m. followed by free snacks and drinks. Everyone is cumstances in the process of conver- to become His very nature, it is an embodiment of welcome and please tell your friends about it, too. sion, but this does not prove him to be holy by his the great principle of love, and hence is - Piney Fork Cumberland Presbyterian Church will host Bright unconverted. own works by the foundation of His government in Life Farms’ choir 6 p.m, this Sunday. Jesus said to Nicodemus, “The wind keeping the heaven and earth. When the heart is - New Union General Baptist Church in Lola will be having Vaca- blows where it listeth and thou hearest law is at- renewed in the likeness of God, divine tion Bible School from 1-5 p.m., Saturday July 22. Registration be- the sound thereof, but canst not tell tempting the love is implanted in the soul, and the gins at 12:30 p.m., with a cookout to follow. For more information whence it cometh, and whither it goest; impossible. All that man can do with- law of God will be carried out in life. call (270) 704-2614. so is everyone that is born of the out Christ is polluted with sin. It is the When love is implanted in the heart, -Enon General Baptist Church will have Homecoming and cele- Spirit.” grace of Christ through faith that can and man is renewed after the image of brate its 170th anniversary on Sunday, July 23. Sunday school be- The wind, which is invisible, has ef- make us holy. Him who created him, the new gins at 10 a.m., worship at 11 a.m., followed by a noon meal and fects that are clearly seen and felt. The opposite error is no less dan- covenant promise is fulfilled. singing by the Stone Family . Everyone is welcome. Call (270) 667- Likewise the spirit of God has regener- gerous. To believe in Christ releases “I will put my laws into their hearts, 9689 for more information. ating power the human eye can not man from keeping the law of God, and and in their minds will I write them.” - Fredonia Unity Baptist Church’s clothes closet is open from 9 see, but works upon the human heart since by faith we become partakers of (Heb. 10:16) a.m. to noon on the second and fourth Saturday. and begets a new life in the soul in the the grace of Christ, our works have When the law is written in the heart, - First Baptist Church of Fredonia food pantry is open from 1 to 3 image of God. “If any man be in Christ, nothing to do with our redemption. it shapes a life of obedience; the service p.m. the third Thursday of each month in Coleman Hall. he is a new creature; old things are The scripture says, “This is the love and allegiance of love, and a true sign - Cave Springs Baptist Church between Lola and Joy in Liv- passed away; behold all things are be- of God, that we keep His command- of discipleship. ingston County offers food 24 hours a day, 7 days week at its out- come new.” (2 Cor. 5:17) ments.” The condition of eternal life is now door Blessings Box in front of the church. Those who become new creatures in “He that saith I know Him, and just what it has always been. The same Christ Jesus will bring forth fruits of keepeth not His commandments is a it was in Paradise before the fall of our Send Your Church Notes to [email protected] or call 270-965-3191 the Spirit. “Love, joy, peace, long suf- liar, and the truth is not in him.” (1 first parents; obedience to the law of fering, gentleness, goodness, etc.” John 5:3, 2:4) righteousness. (Galations 5:22-23). Grace will not release man from obe- There are two errors the children of dience, it is faith that makes us par- (Editor's note: Felty Yoder, of the Salem area, God need to guard against. Particularly takers of the grace of Christ, which shares his views periodically in this newspaper. His those who have just come to trust in enables us to render obedience. We do opinions are his own and are not necessarily those of God’s grace. The first is that of looking not earn salvation by our obedience; this newspaper.) to their own works, trusting to any- for salvation is the free gift of God, to be thing they can do to bring themselves received by faith. Obedience is the fruit

All of God-called minis- and “Without And he swore with his ever, God wiped all the tears tersPay try to do attention:everything God the Spirit ofGreat Judgmenthand raised to Heaven, that Morningfrom their eyes; shows them to do to chal- Christ, you time was no longer to be. The gambler was there lenge people to make are none of Refrain: And, oh, what a and the drunkard, and the arrangements for the in- His.” weeping and wailing, as the man that had sold them the evitable. Following lost were told of their fate; drink, We know we all will die is The Great They cried for the rocks With the people who gave and leave everything we pos- J u d g m e n t and the mountains, they him the license, together in sess behind, except our life Morning by Rev. Lucy prayed, but their prayer was hell they did sink. lived here before others to B.H. Shad- TEDRICK too late. The moral man came to Guest columnist see and mimic, be it good or duck 1894. The rich man was there, the judgment, but self-right- bad. It’s being Religious and but his money had melted eous rags would not do; Political Views Sometimes, those gone on r e p r i n t e d and vanished away; The men who had cruci- before us who lived when here with A pauper he stood in the fied Jesus had passed off as Christianity was honored, hopes that it judgment, his debts were too moral men, too; and God was feared, could will reach someone. heavy to pay; The soul that had put off put it all together in such a The great man was there, salvation, “Not tonight; I’ll get simple, riveting, short mes- I dreamed that the great but his greatness, when saved by and by, sage. judgment morning had death came, was left far be- No time now to think of re- May God use this to dawned and the trumpet had hind! ligion!” at last they had cause all of us to pause, and blown; I dreamed that the The angel that opened the found time to die.” do as Peter warned us: nations had gathered to judg- records, not a trace of his “Brethren, give diligence to ment before the white throne; greatness could find. Editor's note: Rev. Lucy Tedrick make your calling and elec- From the throne came a The widow was there with shares her views periodically in this tion sure,” remembering bright, shining angel, and he the orphans, God heard and newspaper. Her opinions are her God’s words: “Without holi- stood on the land and the remembered their cries; own and are not necessarily those ness, no man shall see God” sea, No sorrow in heaven for- of this newspaper.

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Calendar – Crittenden County Friends of the Library will Anniversary meet at 6 p.m., July 20 in Grimes earns the meeting room at the Crittenden County Public Library. The Kentucky Depart- tant Shift Su- – The 61-year class majorment of Corrections promotion pro- pervisor. reunion of the Crittenden moted Capt. Tim Grimes of In June of County High School Marion to major effective 2013 he was Class of 1956 has been July 1. assigned the scheduled for Sept. 2 at the Major Grimes began his duties of In- Marion Cumberland career in corrections at stitutional Presbyterian Church Western Kentucky Correc- Internal Af- Fellowship Hall, 224 W. tional Complex in January of fairs Officer Bellville St., Marion. Doors 2001. Major Grimes is cur- where he has open at 11 a.m. with a noon rently assigned as the Inter- performed in- Grimes catered meal, cost $20 per nal Affairs Officer. He was vestigation person. Please mail promoted to sergeant in into criminal activities in- payment in advance, make June of 2006. In July of volving both staff and in- check to "Class of 1956" 2008 through June 2016 he mates, working along with mail to Sarah Ford, 220 S. was assigned the additional state and local law enforce- Weldon St. Marion, KY duties of the Institutional ment officials. In March of 42064. Deadline is Aug. James Wheelers D. and Patty Witnesses celebrate were Odwayne 70Browning. years Armorer. 2014, Major Grimes was 15. Wheeler will celebrate their and Helen Bird. Due to health concerns, In October of 2011, Major promoted to captain before – Livingston County 70th wedding anniversary The couple has one no reception will be held but Grimes was assigned duties earning the rank of Major Middle School SBDM will July 21. daughter, Dona Browning of cards will be appreciated of the Security Threat Coor- this month. meet at 3:30 p.m., July 19 The former Patty Hughes Kodak, Tenn.; three grand- from friends and relatives. dinator/Assistant Internal in the Cardinal Room and James D. Wheeler were children, Don Crawford of Cards may be mailed to Affairs Officer. In August of Annex. married July 21, 1947 at the Kodak, Darren Crawford of 305 West Depot St., Marion, 2012, he was promoted to – The 20-year class courthouse in Morganfield. Marion and the late Michael KY 42064. Lieutenant and was as- reunion for the Crittenden signed the duties of Assis- County High School TRUE Class of 1997 will be held VALUE at 6 p.m., Sept. 9 at Drake Creek Golf Club, located at Bridal Registry 1 Torrey Pines Dr. in Ledbetter. Cost is $30 per person. Please mail If you are a practitioner of roundings look day together. I can sigh of a loved one when OPEN payment to Lee Anna Beyoga or meditation, aware, one of and appreciate sound like? hear thelittle call of birds, thingsthey feel like today at this Porter Boone c/o CCHS the mantras you may hear Coffee or sweet my cat’s collar jingling moment in time they have all YOUR Class of '97, P.O. Box 75, frequently is being present. tea? as she runs through they will ever need or desire. Crayne, KY 42033. Being present means being These are just a the yard, the slow but My challenge for you is to Deadline Aug. 1. BRIDAL aware of the moment, being few examples of steady increase of be aware of the moment. Extension grounded in the here and the things that traffic as people are Each one is a gift and we are REGISTRY now, not letting your mind when not being heading on to work never guaranteed the next. – A free Diabetes Self- float to the millions of little present, we usu- for the day. I work on Enjoy your life and be pres- Management Class will be things that need to be done ally take for being aware of the ent. Many blessings! TODAY! held from noon-4 p.m., July in the day or what your granted. moment and what is Becky Zahrte, a resident Hundreds of brand 17 for anyone wishing to plans are for next week, Part of my med- Rebecca taking place in it. of Crittenden County, is a become better informed month, etc. itation routine is ZAHRTE Often because of wife and mother of two. Her name household about diabetes. Class will In our lives, we are so ex- enjoying a cup of Guest columnist our busy lifestyles, we goal is to enrich other's lives products available. be from Noon-4PM at the tremely busy that we often coffee on my front miss some of the as much as they have en- Extension Office. Please forget to really look at what porch and reading A Simple greatest gifts we could riched her own. Her column plan on making it to both is going on in front of us. my daily devo- Perspective ever receive – the joy appears periodically in this dates. Space is limited, Are you enjoying reading tional. I look for- of laughter from our newspaper. ® please register by July 13th this newspaper at your office ward to being children, the look of 223 Sturgis Road by calling 270-965-5236. or at the kitchen table, front present in the presence of love and admiration from Marion, Kentucky – A Bulletin Board porch? What do your sur- my Savior as we begin each our spouse, the contented (270) 965-5425 Making Class, open to all 4-H youth ages 9-18 and Cloverbuds ages 5-8 accompanied by a parent, will be held from 10 a.m.- noon, July 19 at the Extension Annex. Cost of Legion meets class is $15. Register by PokerThe Kentucky Motorcyclerun benefitsCounty making stops Happy in ity pair of athletic Feet shoes. A July 14 by calling (270) Association, District 14 will Providence and Sebree then happy student becomes a 965-5236. July 14, dues be sponsoring two Poker make a large loop through better learner, thus the – Acrylic Canvas Runs during the upcoming Henderson County, making name “Happy Feet Equals Painting, open to all 4-H payable now Kentucky Bike Rally to ben- a stop in Smith Mills, then Learning Feet.” A new pair of youth ages 9-18 and American Legion Post efit Happy Feet Equals return back to the Kentucky shoes can help build self-es- Cloverbuds ages 5-8 217 and Auxiliary in Burna Learning Feet, a non-profit Bike Rally. Saturday’s ride teem and reduce teasing and accompanied by a parent, will meet at 6:30 p.m., at organization that provides will take riders from the bullying. will be held from 1-3 p.m., the post Friday. A meal will shoes to selected income eli- Kentucky Bike Rally through Created in 2009, Happy July 19 at the Extension be served to all in gible students pre-K through Union County then cross Feet is a incorporated as a Annex. Cost is $5. attendance, and a 12th grade. KMA District 14 over into Illinois through the 501c3. Register by July 14 by business meeting will covers Henderson, Union, Shawnee National Forest, re- The KMA is a volunteer calling (270) 965-5236. follow. Webster, and Crittenden turning to Kentucky across organization dedicated to – Woodworking Tool Membership dues for County. Proceeds from the the ferry and come back to protecting the rights of Ken- Box Tray, open to all 4-H 2018 are also payable. Poker Runs will be used to the rally through Crittenden tucky motorcyclists. In addi- youth ages 9-18 and Annual dues remain benefit all four counties of County. tion to lobbying for laws Cloverbuds ages 5-8 $30 for post members and the Happy Feet organization Cash prizes will be pertaining to motorcyclists, accompanied by a parent, $20 for auxiliary members. covered by District 14. The awarded for the best hand the KMA holds charity will be held from 9 a.m.- Juniors members – those dates for the two Poker Runs and worst hand as well as a events to support the coun- noon, July 20 at the under age 18 – in the are Friday, July 14 and Sat- drawing for a door prize after ties in which they reside Extension Annex. Fee is auxiliary pay only $10 per urday, July 15. each ride. such as Poker Runs for $10. Call to register by year. Registration for both rides This will be the fourth Happy Feet, the Union July 13 (270) 965-5236. The legion and auxiliary will begin at 9 a.m., at Gate year the KMA has conducted County Backpack Program, – Red Work or Chicken rely on membership in 2 of the Union County Fair- Poker Runs to benefit Happy and the Henderson County Scratch Embroidery, open order to support programs grounds with the first bike Feet Equals Learning Feet. Backpack program and Cell to all 4-H youth ages 9-18 and to offer benefits for all out at 9:30 a.m. and all Happy Feet has attempted to Phones for Soldiers Collec- and Cloverbuds ages 5-8 veterans and military bikes back by 1 p.m. Fri- improve a child’s perspective tion, the Veteran’s Christ- accompanied by a parent, families. day’s ride will be taking about attending school by mas Angel Tree, and many will be held from 1-4 p.m., backroads through Webster providing them with a qual- cancer benefit rides. July 20 at the Extension Annex. Fee is $5. Register by calling (270) 965-5236 by July 14.

Senior Menu The Center for Gifted Brady Kirk, a Marion res- teachers. KirkStudies at attends Western Ken- ident AP institute and employee of the AP at Institute WKU consultants Crittenden County Senior tucky University hosted its Union County School Dis- are experienced Advanced Citizens Center is open week- 30th annual Advanced trict, attended the seminar. Placement teachers who days 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is P l a c e m e n t Kirk teaches AP Literature have demonstrated their served at 11:30 a.m. each day Summer Insti- and Composition along with ability to help other teachers and is $3 for those 60 and tute June 23- English 1. prepare to teach AP classes. older or $5 for those under 60. 28. Endorsed by the College Many are table readers, Reservations are requested This sum- Board, The Center’s AP Insti- table leaders, test writers by 9 a.m. Upcoming activities mer, 398 tute offered 27 workshops and even text authors for AP and menu include: teachers from for both beginning and expe- exams. – Thursday (today): Menu 70 Kentucky rienced Advanced Placement is hash brown casserole with school dis- ham, lima beans, whole tricts, three Kirk wheat roll and ambrosia. A nu- Kentucky pri- trition lesson with Sue Parrent vate schools, five Kentucky will begin at 10:30 a.m. Diocese, and 17 states par- – Friday: Menu is beef chili ticipated in the week-long with beans, pimiento cheese institute at WKU. on wheat bread and Mandarin oranges. Bingo sponsored by Lifeline Home Health will begin at 10:30 a.m. – Monday: Menu is spaghetti with meat balls, roasted Brussels sprouts, whole wheat garlic bread and fruit cocktail. Ladies exercise with Full Body Fitness Studio begins at 9:45 a.m. – Tuesday: Menu is chicken pot pie, baked potato with sour cream and mar- garine, green beans, whole wheat bread and Mandarin oranges. Legal aid will begin at 10 a.m.. – July 19: Menu is ham and bean soup, hot spiced beets, buttered spinach, corn- bread and pear crisp. Bingo will begin at 10:30 a.m. 8 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, July 13, 2017 The Press Online Sports The Crittenden Press The-Press.com Twitter @CrittendenPress

COACH COUNTING Here is a list of all CCHS coaches and their records. Year..... Record, Coach 1957...... 0-10, Behrendt 1958...... 0-10, Behrendt 1959...... 2-6-1, Behrendt 1960...... 3-7, Huff 1961...... 1-10, Huff 1962...... 1-8-1, Huff 1963...... 8-3-1, Huff 1964...... 4-6, Huff 1965...... 2-8, Huff 1966...... 1-9, Heffington 1967...... 1-9, Biggs 1968...... 1-8, Parker 1969...... 1-8, Daley 1970...... 0-10, McDonald 1971...... 4-6-1, McDonald 1972...... 6-5, McDonald 1973...... 1-10, McDonald 1974...... 2-8-1, Cherry 1975...... 8-3, Cherry 1976...... 2-9, Cherry 1977...... 1-10, Cherry 1978...... 0-11, Bargo Rocket football coach Al Starnes opened the first day of his last pre-season Monday while heir-ap- 1979...... 2-8, Bargo 1980...... 4-7, Bargo parent Sean Thompson waits in the wings as an active participant in the game plan. 1981...... 2-8, Bargo 1982...... 3-8, Bargo 1983...... 5-5, Gates 1984...... 5-6, Gates 1985...... 13-1, Gates 1986...... 7-3, Crum Legacy Looms Large 1987...... 4-6, Pardue 1988...... 8-2, Pardue 1989...... 4-6, Pardue Adam Beavers (top right) and Gavin 1990...... 1-9, Pardue Dickerson at the chalk board figure 1991...... 6-5, Starnes prominantly in this year’s game plan. 1992...... 6-5, Starnes 1993...... 5-6, Starnes STAFF REPORT were not even a glimmer in anyone’s tions get too high or too low. Starnes years and gained valuable information Starnes opens final Rocket season 1994...... 2-8, Starnes Football pre-season practice got eye. Starnes has been the head coach knows he has a good squad returning, and experiences, Starnes said. But underway Monday morning with the 1995...... 4-7, Starnes at Crittenden County much, much headed by starting quarterback this year, it will be conducted by the 1996...... 10-2, Starnes customary conditioning and tradi- longer than anyone else in history – Hunter Boone, a junior who is likely CCHS staff at Rocket Stadium. 1997...... 6-5, Starnes tional Ironman competition on cam- more than four times longer to be to reset all of the school’s passing Starnes said the staff is adequately 1998...... 11-2, Starnes pus at Crittenden County High exact. Beginning his 27th season at records. But, the skipper knows its trained to handle the camp on-site, 1999...... 10-2, Starnes School. the helm, Starnes has won 167 games weaknesses, too. Strength up front and the team will save some money. 2000...... 5-6, Starnes There are 42 players participating and lost 133. His teams have been will be a big question mark. Adam Middle schoolers will also attend the 2001...... 9-3, Starnes in drills and although things appear a largely successful, especially in the Beavers, a senior lineman, and junior camp. The middle school players will 2002...... 10-3, Starnes bit more regimented than in the past, late 1990s and early 2000s. Gavin Dickerson will anchor the de- report to campus at 6 p.m., Thursday 2003...... 5-6, Starnes everything looks somewhat normal for Under Starnes, Crittenden County fense. They will be among the best in for equipment assignment. 2004...... 9-3, Starnes July workouts. has won five district championships the district. In the backfield will be the CCHS practice will continue each 2005...... 9-3, Starnes Yet despite that exterior appear- and a regional title. district’s returning player of the year, weekday morning through July then 2006...... 4-7, Starnes ance, everyone who follows CCHS As the record-setting skipper heads junior Devon Nesbitt. Rocket Camp Week begins July 31 2007...... 4-7, Starnes football knows this season will be off into the sunset this fall, saying bon This week’s workouts started with and will continue through the first 2008...... 10-4, Starnes nothing akin to business as usual. It voyage to a team and school with weightlifting, running and other agili- week of August. There will be 7-on-7 2009...... 10-3, Starnes will be monumental in many rights as which he has become synonymous – ties, chalk-talk sessions and group contests each Thursday at 6 p.m. The 2010...... 7-4, Starnes longtime skipper Al Starnes makes his if not ambilically linked – may safely drills. On Friday and Saturday, there team opens its season Aug. 18 at 2011...... 3-8, Starnes farewell tour of Friday nights. be considered something utterly out will be an in-house offensive camp Stewart County, Tenn. There will be a 2012...... 3-8, Starnes Not a soul on his team was born of the norm. featuring the Tony Franklin System. scrimmage at home on Aug. 11 2013...... 3-7, Starnes when Starnes started coaching Rocket Keeping everything in check will be The team had gone to the Franklin against Calloway County. 2014...... 4-7, Starnes football in 1991. Indeed, these guys Starnes’ main focus, not letting emo- camp at Murray State the last two 2015...... 7-5, Starnes 2016...... 5-7, Starnes

STAFF REPORT a relatively inexpensive sport they are just large invitation- Each reach is a 5K, the therefore she advocated for a Starnes said. School-sponsoredBack after more than a with uniforms and trans-crossals on thecountry weekends,” she equivalent running of 3.1 miles. returnsreturn of the cross to country CrittendenShe said senior Aaron decade of hiatus is the Crit- portation the primary ex- said. There will be no home meets program, which was moth- Lucas has already been re- tenden County High School pense. Boys and girls in grades this season. The first meet balled in about 2000 after ceiving attention from col- cross country team. At this point, it appears 7-12 are eligible to partici- will be Saturday, Aug. 26 at interest waned. leges and freshman Kate Track and field coach An- that meets will be on Satur- pate. There will be a meeting Madisonville. “We have some students Keller is projecting as a po- gela Starnes said the Board days only. for those interested at 6 Starnes said her track who I think can run colle- tential recruit as she ma- of Education has approved “There are not any small p.m., Thursday, July 20 at program includes a number giately and we needed to give tures. And there are others, the resurrection of long-dis- quad type meets any more Rocket Arena. of strong distance runners, them this opportunity,” Starnes said. tance running in the fall. It’s Is it UK, Cal or the kid clearing path to NBA? This year’s NBA draft produced all-star players al- uous. There are coaches who are Frank Mason of Kansas, I think it's three more lottery picks for Ken- ready had talent. great at their jobs, and there are fair to give credit to Bill Self for tucky and coach John Calipari. In WKYT-TV senior coaches who are bad at their jobs. molding him into the type of player eight years at UK, he’s had three marketing consult- Just like everything else.” he is.” No. 1 overall picks, 24 first-round ant Dave Baker, Tom Leach of the UK Radio Net- Peek believes most high draft picks and 31 players drafted over- who is on both on work believes every Calipari draft picks would have been selected all. No other school can match the UK and SEC pick has improved while at UK. He high no matter where they played. those numbers in the same time TV Networks, cred- also says playing at Kentucky gives “Fultz only won nine games at period. its Calipari for the players another unique advantage. Washington, he didn't play in the So who deserves the credit for draft success. “Factor in the way Kentucky postseason tournament and he that? Is it Calipari for what he does “Can you name Larry plays and practices, the access that played in the Pac-12 where games for the players once he gets them for me one player Vaught NBA scouts and team officials have start late so most college basketball to Kentucky? Is is parents, high who’s played for UK Sports Columnist to those practices — plus their re- fans didn't get a chance to see him school coaches, AAU coaches or Cal at Kentucky Vaught’s lationships with Cal — and the play often. Ben Simmons and LSU trainers who spent years helping that was not better Views daily test those players get because were similar (a year earlier). Ben those players hone their skills and when he left here of the talent Cal gathers and I was an elite player on a horrible lay the foundation for the draft than he was when would argue against the notion team and he was still picked num- success? Is it both? he got here? I’d say no,” Baker that the college coach— at least the ber one overall,” Peek said. I reached out to various media said. “He knows the players want one here at Kentucky — gets too Louis King could soon have a UK friends — some local, some na- to go to the NBA. He knows what much credit,” Leach said. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Paul Washington Sr. did his best scholarship after his performance tional — for their thoughts. the NBA guys want and he em- “Karl Anthony-Towns is perhaps to try and convince Kevin Knox Sr. with team USA. “All coaches get too much credit braces the process. In the end that the best example, as he certainly that his son, Kevin, should come to regarding the notion of ‘producing means more of his guys succeed at was not being discussed as the No. UK — and he did. Now P.J. Wash- like Quickly, Reddish and Romeo or developing' pros. They recruit the infamous ‘next level’ and that’s 1 overall pick when he arrived. ington’s father might be working Langford, another high school sen- them. Calipari is a great coach, one not because he’s just a great re- Coaches these players had earlier his magic again. He was in Egypt ior on the team, do. But he would of the best ever. But, Cal nor Coach cruiter.” in their career certainly deserve with his wife, Sherry, watching like to have one. Kansas, Syracuse, K (Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski) Sporting News basketball credit, too, and you can never un- their son, P.J., and Team USA play North Carolina State, Seton Hall, nor (former UCLA coach John) columnist Mike DeCourcy, like derestimate the value of the guid- in the under 19 FIBA World Cup. Connecticut and Maryland are Wooden produced pros,” said ESPN Bilas, knows most of college bas- ance of parents, so it is a team Three major Kentucky recruiting some of the schools that have al- analyst Jay Bilas. ketball’s top coaches and players. effort for those draft picks. But the targets in the 2018 recruiting class ready offered the top 15 player in “Wooden did not produce Ka- He sees teams from coast to coast college coach, at least here at Ken- — Immanuel Quickly, Cam Red- the 2018 recruiting class. reem (Abdul-Jabbar), Krzyzewski play every year. tucky, is a major player in that dish and Louis King — are also on “I think a lot of people are sleep- did not produce Kyrie (Irving)and “I don't think there is any ques- process.” their team. The fathers of all three ing on Louis King. I think he is Cal did not produced KAT (Karl-An- tion that the choice of school for a Krysten Peek, a Rivals.com na- players were also in Egypt. doing really well,” Paul Washington thony Towns). They recruited basketball prospect – and how that tional recruiting writer, doesn’t So was Paul Washington talking said. “I think he’ll get a Kentucky them. Did they assist? Did they player is handled while in the pro- think college coaches should take UK with them? offer, and probably really soon. You help them? Yes, of course. But, gram he chooses – plays an enor- credit for the success of high draft “We had dinner the other night don’t want to sleep on him.” they were all top picks no matter mous part in his development,” picks, especially one-and-done with them all,” Washington said King averaged 6.7 points and where the attended school, or if DeCourcy said. “No coach is going players. from Egypt. “We talk a lot of re- 6.2 rebounds per game in the FIBA they attended school.” to connect with every prospect he “Markelle Fultz was going to be cruiting. We are the only parents World Cup in 19.2 minutes per Bilas says think about which signs. And so much of the player's the No. 1 overall pick whether he here, so we are together a lot. So game. However, he shot just 34 NBA, NFL or Major League Base- development comes down to his de- went to Washington or Kentucky. you know me. Whatever I need to percent, including 16 percent from ball coach “develops” the most all- sire to become special. He's that good of a player,” Peek do for the UK family, I will do it.” 3-point range. stars. “But to suggest that the choice said. “Same can be said for Lonzo King, a 6-8 forward out of New P.J. Washington led Team USA “Sounds a bit silly, doesn't it?” of college and coach plays little or Ball. When you get further into the Jersey, does not have a UK offer in scoring at the FIBA World Cup Bilas said noting that professional no part in the process is disingen- draft and look at a player like with 14 points per game.

Summer sports camping Youth Deer Oct. 14 - Oct. 15 Duck Nov. 23 - Nov. 26 Junior Pro football sign ups Registration for Junior Pro Football is Pictured at right are CCHS soccer Hunting Seasons Muzzleloader Oct. 21 - Oct. 22 Dove Nov. 23 - Dec. 3 Squirrel Aug. 19 - Nov. 10 Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Rocket Arena. Fifth players and coaches bagged up and Crossbow Nov. 11 - Dec. 31 Canada Goose Nov. 23 - Feb. 15 Dove Sept. 1 - Oct. 26 and sixth graders register at 6 p.m., and ready for a trip to Murray State Uni- Rifle Deer Nov. 11 - Nov. 26 Bobcat Nov. 25 - Feb. 28 veristy Monday for a three-day soc- Archery Deer Sept. 2 - Jan. 15 third and fourth graders register starting Fox Nov. 13 - Feb. 28 Duck Dec. 4 - Jan. 28 at 6:45 p.m. Bring your birth certificate. cer camp. The Lady Rockets Canada Goose Sept. 16 - Sept. 30 Squirrel Nov. 13 - Feb. 28 Muzzleloader Dec. 9 - Dec. 17 Equipment assignments will be made at volleyball team is going this week to Wood Duck Sept. 16 - Sept. 20 Rabbit Nov. 13 - Feb. 10 Dove Dec. 23 - Jan. 14 registration. First practice in T-shirts and the Univeristy of Kentucky for a Teal Sept. 16 - Sept. 24 camp. Soccer and volleyball are fall Raccoon Trap Nov. 13 - Feb. 28 Free Youth Deer Dec. 30 - Dec. 31 shorts is Thursday, Aug. 3. Dr. Johnny Raccoon Hunt Oct. 1 - Feb. 28 sports at CCHS. Quail Nov. 13 - Feb. 10 Youth Waterfowl Feb. 3 - Feb. 4 Newcom will provide physicals for $20 at Crossbow Oct. 1 - Oct. 22 practice on Aug. 3 at the park.

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Police activity report Last month’s arrests were particularly heavy for Marion Po- Urbanowski top cop lice Department, at least compared with the first five months of the year. City police made 34 arrests in June, more than a third of the total for the first half of the year. Leading the way was non-criminal arrests, with 21 for June 2017. Below is an activity Marion man finishes at top of police academy class report for the city’s police department, reflecting information STAFF REPORT dures, orientation for new from June 2017 compared with figures from June 2016 as well A Crittenden County na- law enforcement families as 2017 year-to-date numbers. The following data are provided tive graduated at the top of and the mechanics of arrest, by Police Chief Ray O’Neal. the most recent class of restraint and control. cadets to take basic training Basic training is manda- CATEGORY JUNE 2017 JUNE 2016 YTD 2017 in Richmond at the Ken- tory for Kentucky law en- Miles driven/patrolled...... 1,779...... 2,476...... 11,125 tucky Department of Crimi- forcement officers to comply Criminal investigations...... 15...... 22 ...... 85 nal Justice Training with the state’s Peace Officer Domestics...... 5...... 16...... 44 (DOCJT). Professional Standards Act Josh Urbanowski, 26, of 1998. The Department of Felony Arrests ...... 2 ...... 7 ...... 21 was one of 25 law enforce- Criminal Justice Training Misdemeanor arrests...... 8...... 20 ...... 31 ment officers who graduated provides basic training for Non-criminal arrests ...... 21 ...... 9 ...... 36 June 30. He finished with city and county police offi- DUI arrests...... 3 ...... 1...... 5 the top grade-point average cers, sheriffs’ deputies, uni- Criminal summons served...... 5 ...... 2 ...... 28 in Class 483, was elected versity police, airport police Traffic citations...... 14...... 35 ...... 86 Class Leader, received the and others. Traffic warnings ...... 6 ...... 6 ...... 49 Academic Achievement and The Department of Crimi- Other citations ...... 34...... 36...... 126 Recruit of Distinction nal Justice Training is a Parking tickets ...... 1 ...... 0...... 2 awards and gave the com- state agency located on Traffic accidents...... 5...... 10 ...... 31 mencement address. He was Eastern Kentucky Univer- Security checks/alarms ...... 64...... 67...... 345 also recognized with a phys- sity’s campus. The agency is Calls for service...... 186...... 333...... 1,013 ical fitness award. the first in the nation to be Urbanowski has worked accredited under the Com- for Princeton Police Depart- mission on Accreditation for ment since October and Law Enforcement Agencies’ began training in January. public safety training pro- He is married with a daugh- gram designation. DOCJT ter, and the family lives in SUBMITTED PHOTO also earned accreditation Marion. He graduated from Josh Urbanowski (right) is pictured during a fallen officers me- through the International Crittenden County High morial service in May at Eastern Kentucky University. The Crit- Association for Continuing School in 2009 and lives in tenden County High School graduate and Marion resident Education and Training in Marion with his wife and graduated last month at the top of his cadet class at Ken- 2013, making it the nation’s daughter. tucky’s police academy in Richmond. only law enforcement train- DOCJT graduates com- ing academy to achieve dual pleted 23 weeks of training, struction. Major training cedures, vehicle operations, accreditation by two inde- which consisted of 923 areas included homeland se- firearms, investigations, first pendent accrediting organi- hours of recruit-level in- curity, law offenses and pro- aid and CPR, patrol proce- zations.

PHOTOS BY CHRIS EVANS, THE PRESS Tolu Volunteer Fire Department has replaced its 47-year-old pumper (below) with a 1998 Ford that represents the newest fire truck in the county, according to Fire Chief Tony Alexander (center). Pictured with the truck and Alexander are his father Herbert Alexander and John Croft, members of the volunteer unit. Tolu firefighters have new pumper STAFF REPORT The pumper was deliv- Tolu Volunteer Fire De- ered a few weeks ago and it partment is getting a pretty only has 18,000 miles on good come up from its 1970 the rig and 1,200 hours on Chevy pumper truck. the engine. The diesel vehi- The department is retir- cle can carry 1,000 gallons ing the old fire fighter to of water and is capable of make room for a 1998 E- pumping 1,250 gallons per One Ford that Fire Chief minute. The department Tony Alexander says now gave $45,000 for the rig. represents the newest The fire department has a pumper in the entire county. backup pumper, too. It’s a “We’d been using the 1974 model that carries 500 1970 model for about 12 or gallons and a 1,000-gallon- 13 years,” Alexander said. per-minute pump. “When we found this one in There are 18 firemen on Bath City, N.C., it turned the department and it has out to be a very good deal. more equipment including a We’re tickled to death with turnout truck and brush it.” truck.

MPD Continued from Page 1 unit counts it as a learning experience that has helped further his career goals. Other than being away from his family, he said it was a reward opportunity. In the coal mines Gray worked his way up from a pinner to face boss. Gray and his wife have three children. He started in uniform last week in Marion and will be on the streets with a fellow officer until October when he will report to a 23-week training academy at Eastern Kentucky University. Marion Police Assistant Chief Bobby West said Gray’s hiring increases the local police force to six offi- cers. At one time, Marion had eight officers. West said PHOTO BY CHRIS EVANS, THE PRESS Gray’s field training will con- New Marion Police Department Patrolman Eric Gray (center) is pictured with with Mayor Jared tinue until he is a certified Byford (right) and Police Chief Ray O’Neal. Like the police chief, Gray is a former coal miner. He officer early next spring. also served with Marion’s Kentucky Army National Guard unit.