June 21 2018

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 12 PAGES / VOLUME 136 / NUMBER 49    THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018   24/7 BREAKING AND LOCAL NEWS / THE-PRESS.COM AN INDEPENDENTLY-OWNED, LOCAL NEWSPAPER SINCE 1879 ONE DOLLAR

 Judge reprimands 6 absent jurors

 STAFF REPORT ders to those half-dozen local res-   Don’t report for jury duty and idents last week, compelling them       you could face contempt of court to appear before the judge to ex-    charges. plain themselves.     Simply ignoring a Court news Two women and    juror summons is not Page 2 four men were called   an appropriate re- in and ordered to tell      sponse, Circuit Judge the court why they   Rene Williams told six local citi- failed to appear for recent jury     zens who didn’t show up the last duty. Their responses varied, in-    time they were notified for jury cluding excuses such as having to             duty.        The court sent “show cause” or- See JURY DUTY/Page 2        Cash ing in     Local boys’ musical talents featured   on NBC’s ‘Little Big Shots’ next week  By ALLISON EVANS  STAFF WRITER  Everyone who knows Crit-  tenden County brothers Cutter  and Cash Singleton knows  they’re little big shots.  After next week, they’ll have  the title to back it up it.  The Singleton boys and their  band Classy and Grassy are  frequent performers at local  and regional bluegrass  events and have appeared  several times on RFD-TV.  Now, their talents will be  showcased on the national level  as some of America’s mosts im-  pressive young performers  when they appear on NBC’s “Lit-  tle Big Shots” at 7 p.m.,  June 28. “Little Big   Shots,” hosted by Steve  Harvey, features per-  formances and inter-  views with some of  America’s youngest, most  talented kids. The show’s  host is also executive producer, and Ellen DeGeneres,   who hosts her own daytime talk    show, is also a producer on the   show.    Who knows? Their perform-   ance on “Little Big Shots” might     help them achieve their goal of       performing at the Grand Ole  Opry or Ryman Auditorium in song he sings on the show, but playing at the Grand Ole Opry, Shelley said Cash was discov-  Nashville, Tenn. said it is one he likes and one he but admits he “won’t know until ered on YouTube, where some of   “I was amazed and and the producers selected. it happens.” his performances are archived.  shocked that I had been Older brother Cutter, 11, plays Cutter and Cash Singleton’s Shelley, who is a life safety  called,” said 8-year-old Cash dobro on the segment with a mom Shelley serves as the boys’ code inspector for the Kentucky   Singleton upon learning of his group of musicians from Los An- driver, manager, roadie and pub- Inspector General’s office (their  invitation to the show. “I have geles and has a “ride,” or solo, in licist. It was Shelley who re- dad Jason is a horse trader),  watched the show before, and the middle of Cash’s song. ceived the call last October, quickly planned the trip and off  being on it was one of my Cash said “Little Big Shots” inviting Cash to be part of the they went for a week at a five-star  dreams.” might “help a little, maybe a lot,” show, in Burbank, Calif., the fol-  He is not allowed to say what to help him achieve his goal of lowing Monday. See BIG SHOTS/Page 3    Victory Gardens    ready to produce   STAFF REPORT Jailer Robbie Kirk said the  Free, fresh tomatoes and format allows more people  vegetables will be available a chance to get a handful of  to local residents beginning produce on a regular basis   next week at the Victory for lunch or an evening  Gardens, several plots of meal. The gardens have al-  produce maintained by ready been providing pro-  Crittenden County Deten- duce for use at the jail and tion Center inmates. the senior citizens center. As with last year, distri- Kirk said green tomatoes,  bution will be each week- onions, banana peppers, cu-  day until growing season cumbers and squash will be USPS 138-260 / Marion, Ky. ends. 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Judge revokes probation of several Burglary     suspect   Circuit Court          Grand jury indicts 1  enters plea             of guilty    Grand Jury                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       JURY DUTY                                                                                                           Guill                                                                      Williams                                                                            

     Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Jared Donnie Mike Dwight D’Anna Phyllis Darrin Byford Arflack Byford Sherer Sallin Sykes Tabor North Walker Street Old Shady Grove Road West Bellville Street Fords Ferry Road North Main Street North Walker Street Old Morganfield Road Marion, Ky. Marion, Ky. Marion, Ky. Marion, Ky. Marion, Ky. Marion, Ky. Marion, Ky. 270.965.4444 270.965.3439 270.704.0963 270.965.3575 270.705.4697 270.965.5080 270.704.0041 [email protected]                                   Council seeks revenue, savings to address needs                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         USPS 138-260 Management and staff Publisher...... Chris Evans       Editor ...... Daryl K. Tabor BIG SHOTS         Staff writer ...... Alexa Black          Staff writer...... Mimi Byrns         Advertising manager ...... Allison Evans      Operations manager ...... 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                                                          NEWS BRIEFS Bechler on child welfare council                        Bechler                 SUBMITTED PHOTO           PAVE graduate    Crittenden County's Pathway Academy of Virtual Ed-        ucation, or PAVE, gave recognition to Sam Frazer at last  week’s Crittenden County Board of Education meeting.  Above, Frazer accepts his diploma and congratulations  from Superintendent of Schools Vince Clark for his ac-    complishments. PAVE is a program offered by Critten-  den County Schools for approved students to earn their    high school diploma online, at home or on campus.     Many students have benefited from this ongoing non-      traditional approach to education.        CHRIS EVANS/THE PRESS                                    New Tolu pavilion                 Tolu Volunteer Fire Department is constructing a pavilion across from the fire station.      Work was being done last week by Eddie Tinsley, Larry Tinsley and Charlie Dalton.                                                                       MHS reunion set         for July 3 at Fohs           Gov.’s race not         yet clear in state                                    China ups tariffs             on Ky. products                                                                         Ky. jobless rate              up slightly in May                                                 Library offers aid              with FAFSA filing                              Near record heat continuing                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Bikes race through Marion                                                                                                                             THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, June 21, 2018 5 PSC: Kenergy’s digital metering accurate By DARYL K. TABOR 2017. ing Commission staff at the testing. “While I realize higher bills in the last To close that gap, Kenergy PRESS EDITOR Each AMI meter tested Kenergy’s office,” a five- these results may not be three years. used a PSC-approved A Kentucky Public more than two months page, PSC inspection re- what you or your con- Among those reasons billing method that gradu- Service Commission (PSC) ago met the state’s allow- port from June 5 stated. stituents were expecting, were: ally reduced the lag over investigation into the ac- able tolerance of plus or Testing was conducted given that AMI is the next - Seasonal fluctuations the course of 2017 by curacy of digital meters minus 1 percent accuracy April 9-20 with PSC equip- generation of metering in electric consumption adding several days to used by Kenergy Corp. as outlined by Kentucky ment used by two of the equipment technology, the driven by colder than nor- each billing cycle. has found the utility’s de- Administrative Regula- Commission’s utility accuracy shown in the mal weather in December “Because you still had vices to be measuring the tions. inpsectors with more than study results should come 2016 and again by unusu- concerns following our use of electricity accu- To make the accuracy 13 years experience each. as no surprise.” ally cold temperatures in discussion of the above rately. check, the PSC randomly At each customer’s meter PSC representatives December 2017 and Jan- factors,” Pinson continued The PSC decided to selected 54 digital meters during field testing, a staff met with Bechler earlier uary 2018. in her letter, “the PSC check into the perform- across Crittenden, Cald- member would record the this year after he brought - The exhaustion of the agreed to devise a testing ance of Kenergy’s ad- well, Lyon, Union, Webster reading. He would imme- forward concerns in Janu- Rural Economic Reserve protocol to spot check vanced metering and the nine other west- diately call the second PSC ary from constituents who billing credit in autumn Kenergy’s AMI technol- infrastructure (AMI) based ern Kentucky counties inspector stationed at had been hit with what 2016 that had offset cus- ogy.” on customer concerns Kenergy serves, including Kenergy’s office, compar- they believed to be abnor- tomers’ increasing bills by The testing cost the brought forward by Rep. at least one from each of ing the field reading to in- mally high electric bills about 20 percent. PSC about $18,600 in Lynn Bechler, R-Marion, its substations. The utility formation being over the winter. During - A small rate increase staff time, equipment and and the PSC’s own Con- had no input on selection transmitted electronically that meeting, according to approved by the PSC in travel. Kenergy reported sumer Services Branch. and was not informed by the AMI meter to the Pinson’s letter supplied to September 2016 which an investment of approxi- Since July 2015 when ahead of time of the me- utility’s office. The Crittenden Press by bumped the average mately $9,000 in staff time Kenergy began converting ters that had been se- “The endpoint readings Crittenden County Judge- monthly residential bill by and other resources. The analog meters to AMI, its lected for testing. for each meter matched Executive Perry Newcom, 2.3 percent, or about PSC stated Kenergy coop- customers have expressed “The only assistance what the AMI system was PSC officials touched on $3.60. erated fully with the inves- concerns about the accu- provided by Kenergy per- showing at Kenergy’s office points similar to those - AMI installation, tigation. racy of the new meters. sonnel was help in locat- at the time of the testing,” made in a February 2017 which ended the practice Utilities are required to The last of the approxi- ing the meter to be tested, said PSC Executive Direc- letter to state Sen. Dorsey of customers reading their perform their own system mately 60,000 meters removing and installing tor Gwen R. Pinson in a Ridley. That letter dis- own meters and reduced inspection every two years. converted to AMI was in- the meter for testing at the June 7 letter to Bechler cussed why Kenergy cus- the lag between the meter stalled at the close of customer’s site and assist- explaining the results of tomers had experienced reading date and billing. © 2018, The Crittenden Press Local school district West’s non-traditional path to sees abnormally high number retiring teaching equally as rewarding STAFF REPORT By ALEXA BLACK others to do the same, The number retiring or having already retired from Crit- STAFF WRITER whether they want to tenden County Schools during the 2017-18 school year After 21 years in edu- change career paths or is much higher than usual. In fact, the 19 who have made cation, Carol West has put simply start one. West be- retirement official is about twice the number of a typical the wraps on a teaching lieves that it’s never too year. career. And her story late for the pursuit and Superintendent of Schools Vince Clark said a number stands as an example that that it can be done no of factors have come into play with the decisions by em- it's never too late to make matter age or circum- ployees to retire from the educational system, some of a career move into the stance. which have been felt across Kentucky. classroom. Though West has thor- “I really think it’s a combination of the lack of support West taught English at oughly enjoyed her time from our governor and state leaders around pension re- Crittenden County High as a Crittenden County School for the last six form, plus the fact that we had a lot of folks that were sim- educator, she feels she is years, humanities and ready for retirement. She ply ready to retire,” Clark said recently. “Countless English in the middle will, however, continue to superintendents across the state have stated this was the school for seven and social work as a substitute most exhausting year they’ve had in school leadership.” studies to elementary teacher. Clark said the has been the case here, explaining that school students for three. Retirement for West locally, the protracted school tax debate and concerns re- She also served as the means she will be able to lated to the Great American Eclipse added pressure. school librarian in be- focus more on her chil- “Don’t get me wrong, this was an outstanding school tween. Her retirement was dren and grandchildren, year, but very challenging,” he said. effective June 1. have more involvement at And the challenges may not be over. Her path to teaching in Life in Christ and even do “I’d say there is a decreased level in confidence that Crittenden County was a some traveling when time our pensions will be protected by the governor and cer- bit unconventional, but no permits. tain lawmakers,” Clark added. less admirable. As a child, West believes teaching Below is a list of Crittenden County Schools retirees she spent most of her life is a calling, not just a job, and those who have submitted paperwork to retire during as a foster child in the and feels she has fulfilled the 2017-18 academic year: community she would that goal. Throughout her come to call home. career, she sought to build Todd Merrick...... CCMS teacher...... Nov. 1, 2017 “I had no idea Critten- relationships with stu- den would become my es- dents, and adds that David Perryman ....Maintenance tech...... Nov. 1, 2017 SUBMITTED PHOTO Linda Fortune...... Bus monitor...... March 1, 2018 tablished home, and I was many former pupils keep unsure what my future After 21 years, Carol West has retired as a teacher with in touch with her and up- Eddie Myrick...... Bus driver...... April 1, 2018 held," she said recently. Crittenden County Schools. She had taught at all three date them with their lives. Robert Orr ...... Bus driver...... April 1, 2018 "But I can say I’m glad to levels, last as an English teacher at the high school. They even invite her to Ron Deckert ...... Custodian...... April 1, 2018 call it home now, and I Though her retirement was effective June 1, she plans their family gatherings. Annie Laughlin ...... CCMS secretary...... April 1, 2018 know the profession was to substitute teach in the coming year. Above, West is She believes it helps Carol West...... CCHS teacher...... June 1, 2018 meant for me." pictured with Superintendent of Schools Vince Clark. enhance the educational Brenda O'Neal...... Instructional aid ...... July 1, 2018 While many pursue a experience for students to Janna Croft...... Instructional aid ...... July 1, 2018 career followed by family, 88 Dip in Marion for a pe- phere determined and have a teacher who cares. Janet Wright ...... Cook...... July 1, 2018 West took a non-tradi- riod, but West also served ready to pursue her new- “The kids are my job," Linda Boone...... Cook...... July 1, 2018 tional path and married as a school bus driver for found dream. She took she stresses. "My favorite Barbara Collyer .....Cook...... July 1, 2018 first. She and her hus- the district. It was during courses at various cam- thing was building rela- Marcia Miniard...... Cook...... July 1, 2018 band Wayne West had that time she realized her puses, and eventually fin- tionships with the kids. Al Starnes...... DPP/transportation...... July 1, 2018 three children. It wasn't love for children and ished her degree at When you see the success Angela Starnes .....CCES teacher/AD...... July 1, 2018 until after the family was wanted to be a bigger part Murray State University, from that, it speaks for it- Curtis Brown...... CCHS principal...... July 1, 2018 started that she chose to of their educational far removed from her ini- self. Margie Lanham.....Payroll...... Aug. 1, 2018 pursue a career in educa- process. tial career path as a "However, I’m just the Dixie Watson ...... Special ed instructional aid...... n/a tion. So West stepped back nurse. facilitator, and they’re the The couple owned the into the college atmos- “Once I started working ones that do an amazing with kids, I had no doubt job. I’m proud to have it was my calling," she re- been with them on this calls. "It tugged at my journey for the past 21 School district seeking substitutes heart, and I’ve never re- years. I loved having the gretted it. opportunity to be a part of STAFF REPORT substitutes step in and re-apply with the district. GED. Substitute teachers "During my son’s foot- their educational journey, As Crittenden County provide continuity for our Additionally, the fee for must have an additional ball games and daughter’s and they’ll all forever be in Schools prepare this sum- students. We value them, the first background 64 hours of college credit basketball, I would watch my heart long after I’m mer for the upcom- and we need more check is paid for the dis- to qualify. them, all the while study- gone.” ing school year, the people to take on trict, but subsequent To apply for substitute ing for tests that I was tak- need for substitute this important role background checks due to positions at Crittenden ing. My determination © 2018, The Crittenden Press employees remains. of growing our stu- not working within a six- County Schools, visit crit- kept me focused, and it Personnel Director dents.” month period will be the tenden.kyschools.us and was worth the challenge.” Diana Lusby said Lusby said new responsibility of the em- click on "Employment Op- It took West little under that substitutes play contract details ployee. portunities" on the left four years to complete her an integral role in a have recently been A new child abuse and navigation bar. You may degree. She took a heavy Rocket education. Lusby enacted to stream- neglect check also is re- phone Lusby at (270) 965- class load – 18-20 credit “Our staff plan line the substitute quired of all employees. 3525 for more informa- hours per semester. and deliver quality in- teaching process. “By putting these tion, as well. And she encourages struction, prepare and Because the district de- measures into place, we serve meals, clean and sires to have active substi- are assuring that those in- maintain our buildings tutes readily accessible, dividuals most desiring to and transport our stu- any individuals who have work are easily accessible dents daily,” said Lusby, been approved as substi- within our system,” said “but sometimes sickness, tutes but have not worked Lusby. professional development within a six-month period Individuals interested and other events occur will be removed from the in becoming substitutes that cause them to be call list. In order to work must have a minimum of away. That’s when our again, the individual must a high school diploma or New special education director named STAFF REPORT dents," she said. years. Her daughters, With more than a Orr replaces Terri Emory and Gracie, attend decade of experience as a Wehmeyer, who has re- Crittenden County Elemen- special education teacher signed the position. tary School. in the classroom, A graduate of Other new hires in the Michelle Orr has been North Hardin High school district include: selected as the next School in Radcliff, - Audie Cherry, CCHS director of special ed- Ky., Orr completed agriculture teacher. ucation for Crittenden her undergraduate - Carl Schoensiegal, County Schools. studies at Western CCMS guidance coun- Orr says she in- Kentucky University. selor. tends to increase co- She holds a master's - Melissa Quertermous, teaching and Orr in special education CCHS assistant principal. collaboration, decrease gap and is currently completing - Jeff Hughes, Cross- scores and honor special her Rank 1 from Camp- walk coordinator. education compliance. bellsville University. - Stephanie Martin, “My goal is to increase Orr, her husband Josh FRYSC assistant. student achievement and three children have - Kaitlyn Berry, through a growth mindset resided in Crittenden CCMS/CCHS special ed for both teachers and stu- County for the past 12 instructional assistant. 6 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, June 21, 2018 Deep, angering disgust is mounting To hear or read of anyone bad- The good would be for them to were still effected to a degree, and mouthing this country – which has learn just how fortunate they are lost those years of their lives with been bought with the lives, blood, that first, Jesus died to help us family and friends. And those days sacrifice, suffering, labor, sweat have good places to live. They also were never replaced. and tears of thousands of our peo- need to know that all those others When I was at Pearl Harbor, vis- ple from the Pilgrims, the Revolu- loved them enough to give their iting the site of the sunken ship tion, Civil War and all the wars lives and time for them. that went down with hundreds of since, plus our parents and grand- Loving them enough to pray for our young men entombed therein parents – causes me more indig- them is more than their like- during World War II, the grief was nity and anger than minded do for them or others. so great, and it has been with me anything else. Most of them surely have all these years. So has the shame Yes, our nation enough money to buy a ticket to for any and all who ever complain has problems, and some other country, but they about our veterans. most are caused by would not get to gripe and com- These complainers are planted the very ones bad- plain there. How sad if they think by Satan and his workers. These mouthing it. that would be the only thing they misguided people in our country There are deci- would not get to do. are communists, who, in their dis- sions made by un- Lucy If they don’t like anything about honesty, hide behind a false name. TEDRICK christian people that Guest Columnist America, they will find out they That is why there is so much impose unfair laws Religious and won’t like Hell either. hate against all the conservatives on the rest of us and Political Views When I saw the thousands of in this nation. Their haters are it causes a lot of the little white crosses in the fighting with everything Satan can grief. graveyards around the world, rep- give them because they fear their For anyone to say the awful, resenting our men and women who hold on our nation is slipping. My vulgar, evil things that have been died fighting there for us who constant prayer is for God to wake said by the liberals and left of late, stayed at home, I cried much of the up everyone who cares about their referring to our veterans and the 10 weeks of the trip. I could not families, souls and future of this ones who have given their lives in wait to get back to America. country. We must live for God and battle, makes me wish with all my The deprivation, squalor, filth, pray He will bring us back to heart that we had laws that forced poverty, hopelessness, sickness Christ and sanity. And we must such people out of this nation and and death on the streets of other have and show our love and appre- into North Korea, any of the Mus- other countries made me shudder ciation for all our people who ever lim countries, China or many of to think how many of our best died donned our nation’s uniforms. the places I visited when I went in those ungodly places. You know around the world. They should be that they only wanted so desper- •Rev. Lucy Tedrick, pastor at Marion made to live there until they re- ately to get to come back home, Church of God, shares her views peri- pented, taking a few years of the like I was praying I’d get to do. odically in this newspaper. She can be suffering these aforementioned en- So very many of ours came back reached at (270) 965-3269. Her opin- dured. physically, mentally and spiritually ions are her own and are not necessar- Jesus tells us to love our ene- damaged. ily those of this newspaper. mies and pray for them, and do Yet, all who came back, whether them good. with damage we could see or not, Faith-Based Events & Church Outreach

Faith and Freedom Fellowship June 29 The annual Faith and Freedom Fellowship will begin at 7 p.m., June 29. Activities include an outdoor gospel singing featuring the Millikin Family of Oklahoma, homemade ice cream and fire- works at dark. Bring a chair and set on the hill at Faith Church located at 1849 U.S. 60 East halfway between Burna and Salem. For information visit www.faithchurchsalem.com or call (270) 969-0061.

Homecoming at Piney Fork is Sunday Homecoming will be held Sunday at Piney Fork Cumberland Church. Worship service is at 11 a.m., meal at noon and singing at 1:30 p.m. with Divine Mercy. Junior Martin, pastor, invites everyone to attend.

Clothes closet open in Fredonia Fredonia Unity Baptist Church’s clothes closet is open from 9 a.m. to noon on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. MARKETING CENTER Cave Springs blessing box open 24/7 Cave Springs Baptist Church between Lola and Joy in Liv- Letterhead - Laminating - Paper - Birthday Invitations ingston County offers food 24 hours a day, 7 days week at its Rubber Stamps - Brochures - Business Forms - Signature Stamps outdoor Blessing Box in front of the church. Custom Artwork - Logos - Designs - Deposit Stamps - Window Signs Banners - Standing Signs - Photo Repair and Restoration Fredonia clothes closet open Thursdays The Crittenden Press 270-965-3191 The clothes closet of First Baptist Church of Fredonia is open from 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday at the church’s Family Life Cen- ter. Web & Print Advertising (270) 965-3191 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, June 21, 2018 7 Kirby assigned to ministry in Tolu

HisSTAFF REPORT preaching beginsO.T. Lowery,Sunday according to local his- Although he’s half the age of the torian Brenda Underdown. Much of average worshiper Tolu Methodist, the lumber used to build the church Bro. Alex Kirby hopes to be a had been salvaged from a chapel at bedrock of spiritual faith that this Camp Breckenridge, a World War II small rivertown can bank on. prison camp in Morganfield. Kirby, 24, who is still working on Kirby grew up in the Methodist his Master of Divinity degree, has church in Marion where he is a been appointed minister at Tolu member along with much of his Methodist Church. It’s his first ap- family. His uncle, Robert Kirby, is a pointment by the Kentucky Confer- minister of youth at Mexico Baptist ence of the United Methodist Church. Church. Although most of his ministry Called to the ministry in 2013, work to date has been with the Kirby says he was working at the homeless in Lexington and youth at Methodist Church’s Camp Loucon his home church and at Camp in central Kentucky when the Lord Loucon, Kirby says he’s ready and spoke to him. excited to lead a faithful congrega- “At first, I didn’t know if I was tion and believes his ministry can be being called to be a youth minster or of service to the greater community what because I always enjoyed of Tolu. He says the tiny town con- working with youth,” Kirby said. tinues to prove it is a vibrant village “Then I realized I was called to pas- with activities and events year toral work and that’s where I need round. to be.” “God has built a solid foundation Tolu Methodist was founded in with the church in Tolu,” he said, 1908 and the current church and “and I want this church to be some- sanctuary was built and first dedi- thing Tolu can rely on.” cated in 1948 on land donated by Kirby will be in the pulpit for the the Lowery brothers, sons of Dr. first time on Sunday. Lifelong local Methodist Alex Kirby has his first assignment as a young minister and it’s not too far from home at Tolu Methodist Church, which was founded more than 100 years ago.

great-great grandchildren, Jordan will follow at Dyer Hill Cemetery. joyed race car driving and working as a Hardesty, Macibelle Hardesty and Friends may visit from 5-8 p.m., Friday, truck driver. Area Deaths Collin Hardesty. at Dyer Hill Baptist Church. Boyd Fu- Surviving are his wife of 55 years, She was preceded in death by her neral Directors and Cremations Serv- Claudia Robinson Lower of Burn; sons, parents, Ezra and Bertha Moran; hus- ices of Salem is in charge of Charles Avery Lower Jr. (Ann) of Dick- band, Lynn Brown; son, Bobby Brown; arrangements. Memorial donations be son, Tenn., and Paul Andrew Lower RichardsonJack Russell Richardson, 77, of Mar- two infant sons; two brothers, Robert made to Mary Hall Ruddiman Animal (Robin) of New York; daughters, Patricia ion, formerly of Albany, Ga., died Moran and Billy Moran; and a sister, Shelter, 24 Just-A-Mere Road, Marion, Bashor (Cory) and Deborah Lower, both Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Critten- Martha McClure. KY 42064. of Burna; a brother, Robert V. Lower of den County Health and Rehabilitation Services are at 11 a.m., Saturday Fulton, N.Y.; 11 grandchildren; 14 Center in Marion. June 23 at Gilbert Funeral Home in great-grandchildren; and two great- He was retired from Jason Industries. Marion. Visitation is from 10 a.m., until great-grandchildren. Surviving are his long time compan- service time at the funeral home. Burial He was preceded in death by his ion Mary Rose Clark of Marion; a will be at Frances Cemetery. LowerCharles Avery Lower Sr., 80, of Burna brother, Carl Lower; and his parents, daughter Tammy Boettcher of Ashville, died Monday, June 18, 2018 at Liv- Van Avery Lower and Flossie Stacy N.C.; two sons Jack S. Richardson of ingston Hospital. He was a veteran of Lower. Atlanta, Ga., and Steve (Jamie) the U.S. Air Force and enjoyed crochet- Boyd Funeral Directors and Crema- Richardson of Albany, Ga.; a grand- ing, watching Western movies, cooking tion Services is in charge of arrange- and gardening. In the past he had en- daughter Erika Richardson; and two BinkleyDorothy Binkley, 89, of Marion died ments. great-granddaughters, Hadley and Tee- Monday, June 18, 2018 at her home. gan Richardson. Surviving are two daughters, Virginia Preceding him in death were his par- Hubbard (Gilford) of Vine Grove, Ky., ents, Manie Lee Richardson and Lela and Gloria Tidwell of Marion; a son, May Avery Richardson; and brothers, Glenn Binkley (Jane) of Henderson, 10 Lee Richardson, Dempsey Richardson grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and David Richardson. and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Services were Saturday, June 16 at She was preceded in death by her Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial husband, Roy Binkley; her parents, was at Love Cemetery. James and Maryettia Brannam; two brothers, James and Robert Brannam; a sister, Meddie J. Roberts; a daughter, Mary Ellen; and a great-granddaughter , Catherine A. Tidwell. Drennan,Kenneth C. Drennan, 101 Services are at noon Thursday, June 101, of Marion died Sat- 21 at Freedom Church. Friends may urday, June 16 at Salem call from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday June 20 Springlake Care Center in at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial will be Salem. at Freedom Cemetery. Surviving are a daughter, Madeline (Joe) Hen- derson; a son-in-law, Jerry “Bud” Travis; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and RamageRandel Lee Ramage, 80, three great-great-grandchildren. of Burna died on Father’s He was preceded in death by his wife, Day, June 17, 2018 at Geneva Drennan; two daughters, Mar- Baptist Health in Padu- cia Davidson and Marilyn Travis; a son, cah. Kenneth C. Drennan II; two brothers, He was born Feb. 8, 1938 in Barlow, Charles and Winford Drennan; and two Ky. He grew up in Burna and spent the sisters, Lois Drennan, Margretta majority of his life there. In 1963, he Vaughn. married Stephanie Ann Henry of Mar- Services were Tuesday, June 19 at ion. The Ramage family enjoyed camp- Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial was at ing at Kentucky Lake, water skiing on Sugar Grove Cemetery. the Cumberland River and vacations in Florida. Ramage was a third generation Star Route Mail Contractor for the U.S. BrownPauline Brown, 95, of Marion died Postal Service, transporting the mail at Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Salem night between post offices in the region. Springlake Care Center. He is survived by a son, Aron Lee Ra- She was a devoted Christian. Among mage (Janis Lynne Piwonka) of Mem- various jobs during her life the most re- phis, Tenn. warding to her was working at the Crit- He was preceded in death by his wife tenden Hospital where she developed of 49 years, Stephanie Ann Ramage; a many lifelong friendships. son, Logan Edward Ramage; a sister, Surviving are a daughter, Sandra Kay Bobbie Nell Massey; brothers Don L. Owen (Coy) of Burna; two grandchil- Ramage and Elvie Wayne Ramage; and dren, Shelia Brasher (Cal) and Rachel his parents, Doris Boyd Ramage and Birman (Chip); six great-grandchildren, Norbin Edward Ramage. Jennifer Hardesty, Jada Alexander, Services will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, C.J. Birman, Katelyn Birman, Abigail June 23 at Dyer Hill Baptist Church Birman and Drew Birman; and three with Bro. Jim Greer officiating. Burial 8 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, June 21, 2018 The Press Online Lifestyles The Crittenden Press www.the-press.com

No driver’s tests Friday Marion native writes about hometown There will be no written secondly to have with death of his father, chasing and catching me or road tests administered By ALEXA BLACK STAFF WRITER something I could read the influence of his my whole life.” to perspective drivers in Crittenden County about myself when I got stepfather, moments Brown delves into Crittenden County Friday, native Patrick Brown has old and spent with his darker moments in his according to Crittenden recently published his forgetful,” grandparents, and his life and explains how he Circuit Clerk Melissa Guill. book “A Kid From Brown said, siblings with whom he overcame them, and how Western Kentucky.” jokingly. shares some of the many turned out Extension Brown’s publisher Brown’s colorful stories in the positively based on his describes the work as father, book. He also hopes it outlook and decisions. – Sue Parrent will do a religious, historical and Earnest offers just as much However, “A Kid From nutrition class at the even a self-help book, all Marvin entertainment value as it Western Kentucky” is not Senior Citizens Center at told with Brown’s unique Brown, was does insight for readers. all about struggle and 10:30 a.m., Thursday sense of humor. Brown is a “The book talks about triumph, as Brown (today) at the Crittenden president of Aquatic Crittenden Brown a variety of topics, like recounts bizarre and County Senior Citizens Management Inc., in County native and a the inspiration that humorous moments Center. Atlanta. He is also a Kentucky State Trooper helped me overcome within his life that some – The Quilt Club will minster, a calling he said near Morganfield. many challenges, habits may find unbelievable, meet at 9:30 a.m., Monday certainly has an Unfortunately, his father and addictions,” Brown but stories he felt he at the Extension Office. influence in his writing. suffered a heart attack said. “Things I got into should share. Brown – There will be an Ex- them ended up well. I felt The book’s undertones and died in the line of while skipping school to wanted to include as tension Homemakers Ad- like writing this book was are religious, but it duty when Brown was hang out at Cotton many friends and stories visory Council Meeting a God idea. And if it delves into the history of just 21 months old. Patch, a small from the early years to June 28. Everyone plan- wasn’t a God idea, it was Crittenden County in the Years later, his mother community near Matoon, paint the picture as ning to attend is asked to at least a God-approved 1960s and 1970s, remarried former and even shaking hands accurately as possible, meet at the Extension Of- idea.” specifically the Crittenden County with the president of the yet without offending fice at 10:15 a.m., to car- “A Kid From Western transitions Brown went Judge-Executive Bud United States. I also talk anyone. pool to Pagliai’s Pizza in Kentucky” can be through during his Hunt, and the two raised about Jim Crow in “I wanted to tell about Princeton. purchased for $10 at childhood and teen Brown and his siblings. Marion, Ky., in the the interesting stories in Amazon, Barnes & Noble, years. Brown wanted to write 1960s, and how music my life, and be as or contact Patrick Brown “I wanted to write this a book not only talking and the guitar changed transparent about myself at [email protected] book, firstly because I about himself, but my life. Most when doing it. Some are for an autographed KCTCS tuition wanted to share my detailing his mother’s importantly, a lifetime of pleasant, some were not, version, at the same bumped for ‘18 stories with others, and struggles after dealing God’s pursuit. He’s been but I can tell you most of price. Though it was a mod- est bump of only $7, Ken- and bean soup, hot spiced tucky Community and Senior Menu beats, buttered spinach, pear Technical College System Crittenden County Senior crisp and cornbread. Ladies (KCTCS) regents voted Program promotes literacy Citizens Center is open week- exercise with Full Body Fit- Friday to increase the days 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is ness Studio begins at 9:45 credit hour rate to $169 for served at 11:30 a.m. each a.m. in-state students starting day and is $3 for those 60 and – Tuesday: Menu is with the 2018-19 aca- for youth, teens and adults older or $5 for those under 60. tomato chicken parmesan demic year. Reservations are requested with noodles, cucumber The increase will affect STAFF REPORT by 9 a.m. Upcoming activities salad, whole wheat roll and the entire system, includ- Registration for the and menu include: peach cobbler. Tai Chi will be ing West Kentucky Com- 2018 Libraries Rock! – Thursday (today): Menu offered at 10 a.m. munity and Technical Summer Reading is hashbrown ham casserole, June 27: Menu is meat College in Paducah and Program at Crittenden lima beans, wheat roll and balls with brown gravy, Madisonville, Henderson County Public Library ambrosia fruit salad. A nutri- mashed potatoes, black-eyed and Hopkinsville commu- (CCPL) is still underway. tion lesson presented by Sue peas, whole grain biscuit and nity colleges. However, a It’s not too late to make Parrent will begin at 10:30 pears. Bingo will begin at new scholarship program your summer even more a.m. 10:30 a.m. will help offset some of the fun by registering – Friday: Menu is baked All menu items are subject increase. yourself or your kids. chicken with cornbread to change based on availabil- The two-year option re- The children’s dressing, giblet gravy, ity. PACS provides milk, cof- mains just more than half program is for kids up to mashed potatoes, green fee, tea or water each day. the cost of least expensive age 12, and the teen and beans and banana pudding. Aging Coordinator Jenny public university in Ken- adult program is for Bingo begins at 10:30 a.m. Sosh is director of the center. tucky for undergraduates. those age 13 and up. – Monday: Menu is ham For a full-time student tak- Since the program ing up to 18 credit hours at began the first week of Kentucky State University June, children have (KSU) in Frankfort, the enjoyed puppet concerts cost is $325 per hour. with The Beatles, an After a 3 percent tuition opera program presented increase approved earlier by Michelle Crider and this year, Murray State Ellen Merrick and a visit University (MSU) remains from Crittenden County one of the most affordable High School marching four-year options for stu- band. They have explored dent. The credit hour cost sounds using popular is $379 at Murray for any music apps and created COURTESY OF CCPL full-time student enrolling their own musical From left, Eli Lovell, Jayden Clarida and Whyatt Clarida after 2016, ranking the uni- instruments using every- play with a basic circuitry device called Makey-Makey. versity as third lowest in day items like food Whyatt is “playing” a guitar that has pennies attached the state behind KSU and cartons, balloons and to it. Alligator clips are fastened to the pennies, and Eastern Kentucky Univer- paper tubes. Check when he touches the pennies, a sound is made. sity ($375). online for the schedule of Meantime, the general events or grab a library undergraduate cost as it program guide for register to start tracking County Park trail at 8 stand today is $442 per upcoming programs by books, eBooks, a.m. as well as Movie credit hour at Western Classy & Grassy and audiobooks and movies Mondays that start July Kentucky University Steel Appeal, the to win one of three 9 at 2 p.m. Because of (WKU), $477 at the Uni- Campbellsville University themed gift baskets – copyright, the full listing versity of Kentucky and Steel Drum Band. movie, book and music. of movies and times is $462 at the University of Children are also The library program available in the library Louisville. WKU's board of tracking their reading to for older kids and adults only. regents meets Friday to prevent summer slide of follows PBS’s Great Libraries Rock! decide on a proposed 4 reading skills. For every American Read encourages the percent tuition rate in- hour of reading, they programming that exploration of music, crease. earn tickets that can be debuted on PBS May 22 reading for fun and Along with the KCTCS entered into drawings for and concludes in lifelong learning for all tuition increase last week, great prizes donated by September when the six- ages. A library card is not regents also created a the Friends of the part special airs on KET. required to participate, new scholarship program. Library. Those prizes Go to and there is no cost to According to Kentucky include a bike, book gift https://goo.gl/JnMUxs attend programs. Visit Today, the 15 to Finish cards, movie packages to for more information. CrittendenLibrary.org to scholarship will pay $500 Capitol Cinemas in Vote for your favorite register online or stop by to students who success- Princeton and one of two book on the list both the library to pick up fully complete 15 credit ukulele packages that online and at CCPL and your how-to packet. You hours in a semester and include the instrument, participate in library can participate from re-enroll for 15 hours the instruction book, tuner programs including the home or plan to attend a next semester. Beginning and a carrying case. Fit Lit Walking Book great program at the this fall, students could Adults and teens can Club that begins July 6 library. start earning $1,500 in at Marion-Crittenden scholarships on their way to an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree and up to $2,000 if they are pursuing an Asso- ciate of Applied Science Eagles donate to Cumberland degree, which may take an additional semester. River Homes’ sensory room Thanks to Scott Fraternal Order of Eagles Submit calendar Templeton, president of banquet and to receive the Fraternal Order of the donation. items Eagles of Kentucky, and “We were amazed at Community calendar is his wife Judy, the donations that were Cumberland River presented to various designed for individuals, Homes in Salem was organizations that non-profit organizations chosen to receive a night, and we and government entities $5,000 donation from the were amazed at the work Fraternal Order of Eagles that the FOE puts into to publicize meetings and to go toward a Sensory raising money to be events. Call (270) 965- Room to benefit donated to non-profit individuals with autism. organizations,” Sandy 3191 or email press- Sandy Barnes, her Barnes said. “CRH would [email protected] or husband Phillip and son like to thank the FOE for stop by 125 E. Bellville St. Shannon traveled to its generosity, and we Louisville June 16 to commend them on the Sandy Barnes accepts a in Mairon. represent Cumberland work that they do for $5,000 donation from the River Homes at the non-profit organizations.” Fraternal Order of Eagles. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, June 21, 2018 9

STAFF REPORT its intention to seek the Bills renaming post of- post offices retain their GroupTo honor the legacy wants of to name PO for James commemoration. A letter fices are among the most geographical designa- Ollie M. James and to will be sent to Congress- common types of legisla- tions in the USPS ad- commemorate Marion man James Comer re- tion to gain passage. dressing system, and Post Office’s 100 years, questing legislation be Renaming the post of- there is no change in the Crittenden County His- drafted to designate Mar- fice would have no direct way renamed post offices torical Society is in the ion Post Office as the impact on users of the are identified in the process of requesting the “Ollie M. James Post Of- post office. USPS’s listings of post of- facility be named for fice.” According to the pub- fices. The tangible effect James (1871-1918), who An act renaming a lication “Naming Post Of- of naming a post office is was instrumental as a post office requires una- fices Through the installation of a dedi- member of Congress in nimity of a state’s con- Legislation” from the catory plaque in ‘a promi- getting the building ap- gressional delegation for Congressional Research nent place in the facility’s proved. the movement of naming Service, “The practical ef- lobby.’” The historical society bills to the floor of the fect of legislation renam- It could be several has notified Marion Post- House or Senate. Both ing a post office is less weeks before the fate of The Crittenden County HIstorical Society is working to master Rhonda Hunt and chambers must then ap- than might be imagined.  the historical  society’s  re- name Marion Post Office in honor of the late Sen. Ollie the U.S. Postal Service of prove it. For operational  reasons, quest  is known.  M. James.                        Marion Post Office celebrates    centennial  birthday      Most of us don’t think        much about one of our        regular occurrences of       daily life, the delivery of the mail. It’s something       we take for granted, but     miss it when it doesn’t          appear each day. Here is        some interesting history of our postal service and     when it was first started.      In 1789, Congress au-        thorized the postal serv-    ice. A post office was     established in Marion in ever since, although at        1843, and at the time different locations.        was called Oxford. It is Early post offices        believed this was the post It is not known for       office of the former Liv- sure where the first post    ingston County (Critten- office was located. Marble        den County was formed first built a building that         from Livingston County stood on the site where       1842) that was at Oxford Bowtanicals Florist and      Academy. This was lo- Gift Shop is today, so it is   cated near the former quite likely that a corner       Piney Creek Baptist of Marble’s store served       

Church site on Flynn’s as Oxford Post Office      Ferry Road (now Ky. until Smith succeeded    Marble in 1844. 1077). Early his- Clockwise from  top left,  Marion  Postmaster  Rhonda  Hunt looks through blueprints of the current Marion Post tory states that This original Office. Additional photos  show the 100-year-old  building in various stages of construction. the academy Marble building         burned in the was named Ox- George M.  Crider was tells us  that Marion  Post In July of 1917, con- the main lobby floor for 1905 fire and ford from its postmaster during  this Office  had become  too struction was well under- the postal inspector. It is was then occu- teacher, or time.   small and cramped  for way with the foundation located in an obscure pied by Woods teachers, who     the immense   volume  of in place. The building place so that any time and Orme Finding a new home were from Ox- As the  mail  volume business  that  passed was completed in June of the inspector may come Drugs. ford, N.Y. grew, a new building was through it each day. The 1918 and was ready to into the building and go Another From other needed, so began  the cancellations   here  enti- open for business. to a section on the upper known location history recorded, plans for a new  post of- tled  the community to a One hundred years level to view the goings of the Marion Oxford Academy fice.   free day  delivery  under  later, the facility still on of the post office staff Brenda Post Office was must have been In 1904, a  new  post the  law, and rural routes stands as Marion Post below without being in 1859 when at the former Underdown office building  was  being  and the number  of star Office. known when they are George Perkins site of the Brown County Historian built. Jennings & routes supplied from there. And yes, Hunt was postmaster Historic building Academy that Braswell were the  con- Marion’s   post office grew  Rhonda Hunt, the cur- says it is still used today. (1859-January closed in 1824. Forgotten tractors  for  the  new beyond  the  capacity  of  rent Marion postmaster, Also included in the orig- 1861). This As you can building, which  would  the room then used. kindly took me on a tour inal construction were Passages building was imagine, history house the post office on Around that time, a of the 100-year-old build- two very large bank-type known as the in this time pe- the ground floor and petition was presented to ing and showed me some vaults which are still in Wilson building. It was riod is hard to locate. rooms for offices on the Congressman Ollie M. of its early history. use today for postal sup- west of the courthouse Since the new town of second floor. It was to be James, D-Marion, asking There is a full base- plies. and on about the present Marion was not on a located on Carlisle Street him to present a bill in ment, and at one time, Although some of the site of the Ambassadors main mail stage road and would add much to Congress before he several offices were lo- main lobby has changed, of Christ Church on the until after its initial in- the looks as well as the stepped up to the U.S. cated there. We have no such as the addition of corner. When Perkins corporation in 1842 (it value of Carlisle Street. Senate. The wish was for history of what these of- many more post office was postmaster, and he was reincorporated in This new post office the government to build fices were, but there is a boxes across the front used the house as his 1851), its mail was sent building was completed a federal building here. door on the ground floor and plus postal lockers home, post office and eastward to be mailed in August of 1904. The “James will do so and that once led the people for parcels and packages also a bookstore. from the post office at newness of the building assured his petitioner to this section of the that are too large for the On July 1, 1904, the Oxford Academy on hadn’t worn off before the that he would leave no building. Restrooms are small post office boxes, Post Office Department Flynn’s Ferry Road. devastating Marion fire of stone unturned to ac- also located here, a lux- much is still the same as passed a ruling that was When the new post of- 1905 destroyed it. Dur- complish the wishes of ury for that time period. it was 100 years ago. The certainly a step forward fice was established at ing the fire, employees his home city,” the news- Other items from the wood trim around the and was a convenience to Marion on April 29, were able to save the paper reported. past are still in evidence. walls, tile floor, windows those who lived on or 1843, Sumner Marble mail, but the furniture Although it took sev- Stacks of original and inside front wooden near any of the “star was the postmaster. The and fixtures were a total eral years, a notice in blueprints and sample door are a testimony to routes,” or contracted de- mail was postmarked Ox- loss. 1917 was sent from Sen. pictures of light fixtures good craftsmanship and livery routes, in the Com- ford until April 14, 1846, According to The Crit- James to S.M. Jenkins and other items used in quality products used in monwealth of Kentucky. when the named was tenden Press, the post of- that bids for the con- the building and furnish- its beginning. It was the beginning of changed to Marion, al- fice was rebuilt soon after struction of Marion’s new ing phases are still lo- It was definitely a new the first rural free deliv- most two years after the the fire and was open federal building would be cated there. In the near structure to be proud of ery mail route. After July town’s incorporation. again in August of 1905. opened on March 15, future, Hunt wants to or- in 1918, and 100 years 1, any citizen living on or Other postmasters dur- This building stands 1917. ganize these pieces of the later, it is still a beautiful near a star route had the ing this time were James today and still looks like Thank to Crittenden past and put them in building and one all of us right to erect a box for M. Smith (July 12, 1844) the pictures of it that County's own U.S. Sena- order. She was as thrilled can be proud of. the receipt and dispatch and Milo L. Smith (Dec. were taken in 1905. Mar- tor, Marion was to have as I was to see these old Although there have of all his mail each and 16, 1845). ion Dry Cleaners was lo- her new post office build- pieces of the past still in been several female offi- every day the mail was The post office was cated here for many ing at last. The location good condition. Hunt and cers-in-charge through carried. Some of these discontinued on Jan. 21, years, and today, the was chosen – not too far her husband, Mike, have the years, Hunt is only routes were daily and 1862, during the Confed- building is owned by from the old building – at already put in many the second woman to fill some were two or three erate occupancy. It was Frank Pierce. the corner of Carlisle and hours cleaning and or- the postmaster position. times per week. At this re-established on April 2, College streets across ganizing the basement The first was Barbara time, centering from Mar- Growing pains 1862, under David N. In 1912, an article in from the Marion Graded area. Gard, appointed in Sep- ion were five Star routes Stinson, and has been in The Crittenden Press School. There is also a door in tember 1980. continuous operation supplying 20 post offices. Library hosts Classy & Grassy JamesSTAFF REPORT Democrats’Young James studied rising starthe U.S. in House early of Repre- collapsing 1900s at his post in The man responsible law in his father's office sentative to serve in the the U.S. Senate, cut As part of its summer for getting Marion’s new at Marion and was ad- 58th Congress, and was short a most brilliant ca- reading program, Critten- post office in 1917 is one mitted to the bar in re-elected to the same reer. His death was from of the city’s most notable 1891. He then went into position in four subse- an incurable kidney dis- den County Public Library sons. partnership with his fa- quent Congresses. He ease. He is buried in the will host Classy & Grassy Ollie M. James was ther, and the firm of won the nomination for Mapleview Cemetery and bluegrass band at 10:30 born July 27, 1871, in a James and James was U.S. Senator in the 1911 is honored with an a.m., Tuesday. The band double-log cabin about 2 soon one of the best Democratic Primary, and obelisk, the tallest mon- features Marion residents miles southeast of the known and highest re- was elected to the Senate ument in the cemetery. Cash and Cutter Single- village of Sheridan in spected law combina- by the Kentucky Legisla- ton and Brennan Cruce. Crittenden County. He tions in Kentucky. ture for a six-year term was the son of Lemuel H. James first won beginning March 4, and Elizabeth Braley statewide attention when 1913. James. His father, L.H. he was one of the suc- James was elected James, was a noted cessful attorneys in Sen. Ollie M. James Permanent Chairman of lawyer in Marion. William Goebel's bid for He also gained recog- the 1916 Democratic Na- James received a thor- Governor of Kentucky. nition with the National tional Convention. He ough and excellent edu- James soon gained Democratic Party was considered the cation in the common high esteem among Ken- through his brilliant sec- party's outstanding ora- school and the Marion tucky Democrats. He was onding speech to William tor, and many thought Academy. He was chosen selected to go to the 1896 Jennings Bryan's nomi- him to be the favorite for as a Kentucky House of National Convention at nation. He was elected the Democrats’ 1920 Representatives page in Chicago, and to the same chairman of the Ken- presidential nomination. 1887, and was clerk of in Denver in 1908. He tucky Democratic Party's His death on Aug. 28, the Cloak Room for the was elected chairman of convention in 1900. 1918, at John-Hopkins Kentucky Senate of the Kentucky Delegation James was elected to Hospital in Baltimore, 1889. both times. where he was taken after 10 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, June 21, 2018 The Press Online Sports The Crittenden Press

Pitchers Only Youth baseball clinic Rocket football installing technology to focus on pitching There will be a two-day adding in-game playback to sideline ©The Crittenden Press Youth Baseball Pitchers’ and on the road. Greater technology is coming to the Thompson said the coaching staff saw Clinic for boys ages 8-12 on Crittenden County football sideline this it being used last year by teams of all Thursday, June 28 and fall along with a new head coach. classes in state championship games. Thursday, July 5 at Marion- The Rockets will deploy a new elec- He’d seen it once before being used by Crittenden County Park. Cost tronic camera system that will give them Mayfield. video replay capabilities in real time on is $25 per player. This clinic “When we saw it, we knew we had to the sidelines. It will be used as a coaching have it,” Thompson explains. “When our will be limited to the first 12 tool, said new skipper Sean Thompson. guys come off the field, now we can show paid registrations. It will be Game video will be captured on two them what’s going on and coach them up held from 9 a.m., until noon. cameras – one on top of the pressbox and between each series.” Lunch will be included. Call the other 30 feet high on an endzone tri- Longtime videographers Ronnie Myers, pod that will be positioned behind the goal Chris Evans at (270) 704- Dwight Sherer and Frank Pierce will man- post and fence near Rocket Arena. The age the system from the pressbox. The 0435 for more information or video footage will be delivered over a end zone camera can pan with the play register at The Crittenden closed Wifi signal to an iPad on the Crit- Rocket football coach Sean Thompson has thanks to a control toggle in the pressbox. Press. tenden sideline. Coaches will use the been setting up the program that will run An iPad captures the sideline view footage hand-held electronic tablets to review the sideline video program this fall. from the pressbox. game footage with players as they come off Thompson said the end zone camera the field. on what we think we’ve seen in the first will be cropped on the trenches from Thompson said other teams have been half, we will know what happened and tackle to tackle while the sideline camera doing it and Crittenden is getting on board make adjustments between each series or will follow the ball. to provide the latest in sophisticated in- between each play if we need to,” said The system will also be used during structional tools to its players. Thompson. practice sessions. “Instead of the coaches huddling up at The new system is Hudl Sideline. It sets Such sideline video systems are per- halftime and making adjustments based up in minutes and will be used at home fectly fine, according to KHSAA policy.

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Local women win CrittendenAwards County High School held its annual Rockets’ baseball Princeton golf title post-season awards ceremony Phillis Hardin and her and banquet last week at the daughter Stefanie Shoulders Italian Grill in Marion. Among won the Two-Lady Virginia those honored were (from left) Everett Golf Tournament at Tyler Boone, Best ERA 1.59; Princeton Golf and Country Cody Belt, Defenisve Award Club last week. The Marion (.984 field percentage), Most women fired a five-under-par RBIs 19, All Fifth District Team 67 and won by a stroke. and All Second Region Team; Kyle Castiller, Four-Year Senior Hardin said she plays in the Award; Caden McCalister, Best tournament every year and Batting Average .419 and Best this was the first time she’d On Base Percentage .511; Jay- ever won it. den Carlson, Most Runs Scored 25 and All Fifth District Team; Ethan Dossett, Most Stolen KDFWR Hunter Ed Bases 14; and Payton Riley, There will be a KDFWR Most Innings Pitched 37.1. Not Hunter Education Course pictured was Viki Carlson, who received the MVP award as from 8:30 a.m., until 4:30 ©The Crittenden Press p.m., on Saturday, June 30 at treasurer of the booster club. the Crittenden County Gun Club on Ky. 91 North. Those who complete this course will receive a Kentucky “Orange” UK recruit will not reclassify in Texas Card, which is required of all hunters born after Jan. 1, Despite injuring his ankle in much that needs improvement He’s a guy that does a lot of 1975. This is a free class and a pool play win over Puerto but I would say he needs to get things well,” Stoops said. “He’s Rico, Kentucky commit Tyrese will be taught by local instruc- a little stronger and tighten up good on his feet, he has good Maxey certainly made a big im- his ball handling,” Peek said. instincts and drops and lever- tor John Robertson. pression with his play for Team “Tyrese has such a quick re- age, playing pass defense but USA in the FIBA Americas lease in his jump shot, it's he’s also a dynamic pass Championship. very hard to guard him al- rusher. He’s good in the run Hunting Seasons Maxey admitted playing ready. game. Josh really is the whole Coyote Year Round with so many talented players “Since he's such a good package.” Groundhog Year Round was fun and enabled him to shooter he can knock down a Allen is already projected as expand his game in various few 3’s and then get his de- a first-round pick in the 2019 Bullfrog May 18 - Oct. 31 ways. However, he fender up in the air with a fake NFL draft and is on numerous Squirrel May 19 - June 15 said he would have and drive right by them the preseason all-SEC teams. But no trouble going next time down the court. I Stoops also believes senior back to Texas to love his intensity on defense safety Mike Edwards is capable 2-Man Golf Event play his senior sea- and how quick he pushes the of a special season, too. The Heritage Golf Course son at South Gar- ball up the court after a “Mike Edwards has been land High School. Larry turnover or in transition.” around a long time, played a at Marion Country Club will “It doesn’t make Vaught Maxey admits his verbal lot of football and he came host its annual 2-Man Golf it hard to go back at UK Sports Columnist commitment to Kentucky gen- back as well,” he said. “Physi- Scramble on Saturday and all. I like playing Vaught’s erated a lot of social media in- cally he is in great shape.” Views Tyrese Maxey may have been Sunday, July 7-8. Fore more with my friends on terest for him from UK fans. Smith said on the show that the best player on Team USA information, call the pro shop. the high school “It is cool, I enjoy it,” Maxey UK’s defense need to “make a team,” Maxey said. “My senior before he hurt his ankle. He said. “I don’t pay that much at- big jump” but he believes he season is going to be fun and says he would love for his tention to it. I am happy with has the players to do that this I’m excited about it.” Texas high school team to play my decision and commitment.” year. Maxey averaged 22.5 points, in Kentucky next season. (USA What if his team had an op- “We have some experience. 7.0 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.3 Basketball Photo) portunity to play in a showcase We are getting some decent steals and 1.1 blocked shots point range.” event in Kentucky next season depth, so I feel like defensively per game last season while Herro is one of the freshmen like the Marshall County Hoop we need to make a big jump as leading South Garland High guards already on campus. Fest or McCracken County far as being more consistent. School to its first state tourna- Another one is Georgia point Mustang Madness? We’ve shown flashes and done ment berth. In his three-year guard Ashton Hagans, who re- “I don’t feel like it would put good things at times but across prep career of 75 games, he’s classified from the 2019 class any pressure on my team,” the board, I’d like to see con- averaged 21.7 points, 6.1 re- to the 2018 after graduating Maxey said. “We could just go sistency there,” he said. bounds, 3.3 assists, 2.1 steals last week. down and compete and have On offense, he said he’s and 1.4 blocks per game. “Tyrese is a pure shooting fun. One thing we do, we like counting on fifth-year receiver At one time he had talked guard. He's one of those play- to have fun on our team. I Dorian Baker, who missed last about reclassifying to the 2018 ers that can pull up for a 3 in would love for that to happen year with a knee injury, to sup- recruiting class but insists transition and knock it down and for all the Kentucky fans plement what running back State of the Umps that no longer is his plan even with confidence. He's also ex- to get a chance to see me play. Benny Snell can do. Three area umpires were though he could easily pass plosive in the lane and can It would be cool to watch them “Hopefully, he’ll give us chosen to call games at the classes in time to make it hap- surprise people with his dunk- and for them to watch my some playmaking ability at KHSAA State Fast-Pitch Soft- pen. ing. If you have Maxey and Ha- team.” wide receiver because we need “I don't think he'll reclassify. Peek said that attitude is that,” Stoops said. ball Tournament recently in gans on the court at the same This class coming in (at Ken- time, the defense can't really why Kentucky fans are going to ------Owensboro. They were Stacey tucky) is pretty guard heavy help that much on Hagans like Maxey so much when he Matthew Hurt, a five-star Engle of Morganfield, Larry and it just wouldn't make since they'll have to stay home does get to Lexington and why prospect out of Minnesota, got Thompson of Marion and Brian sense to have him forgo his on Maxey because he's a he will be the perfect fit for UK in-home visits from Duke, Thomas of Dawson Springs. senior year and head to Ken- shooter. That's a great offen- on and off the court. North Carolina, Kentucky, tucky when there isn't an im- “Tyrese is a great kid. He Kansas, Indiana, UCLA and Thomas is the City of Marion sive scenario to have if you're mediate need for him on the coach Cal.” loves the game of basketball Memphis earlier this spring. maintenance director. team,” Rivals.com recruiting That’s a scenario Calipari and he puts so much work into He said Kansas told him he writer Krysten Peek said. “I’ve likely will have in the 2019-20 his own game. He has a great would be used as a guard and talked to other players as well season unless Hagans goes attitude and is easy to talk to,” Kentucky told him it needed Hill joins CCHS hoops and the general consensus is from high school junior to a Peek said. “I think he’ll be very players that could shoot well Rocket basketball alumnus he'll stay and finish his senior one-and-done college player. It popular in Kentucky.” from outside, a new point of year. ------emphasis for John Calipari in Ethan Hill will join the Critten- could happen, but doesn’t “Tyrese is an excellent seem likely. During a radio appearance recruiting. den County High School bas- shooter and I know that was Maxey may have trouble on WJOX-FM in Birmingham Kentucky expects a major ketball coaching staff this an area where Kentucky was finding challenges during his last week Kentucky coach recruiting battle with Memphis coming season. Hill gradu- hurting last year. If you had high school season. Most re- Mark Stoops said he expects over James Wiseman, one of ated in 2013 after a playing him and Tyler Herro on the cruiting analysts believe his outside linebacker to not only the nation’s top 2019 court at the same time that be one of the best at his posi- prospects, but Hurt is enam- basketball four seasons at game is ready now to play for a would be a huge offensive major college team. tion in the SEC but also one of ored with Memphis and new CCHS. Coach Denis Hodge threat with both players being “When you look at high level the best in the country. coach Penny Hardaway be- said Hill be a welcomed addi- almost automatic from the 3- guards like Maxey, there isn't “He’s a difference maker. cause of a prior relationship. tion to the staff.    Classifieds 

                                                                                                     TERRY CROFT      Concrete Products & Backhoe Service    Licensed Installer of Water Lines, Sewer Lines,      Septic Tank Systems and Pumping Septic Tanks                    We Also Manufacture:                Concrete Septic Tanks,       Water and Feeder          Troughs, and More.                            Call Us About Our      Storm Shelters                    We Have Top Soil             Shop - (270) 988-3313 Home - (270) 988-3856                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    LLC               Buyer of Standing Timber & Land             (270) 988-2796    (270) 871-7537                                                                                                                                                                         Rogers Group donates 300 tons of rock to Lions                                                                                                                 

CHRIS EVANS/THE PRESS Hurricane hijinx Ice cream and a heavy dose of spiritual learning are among the staples at Hurricane Camp each June. For 130 years the camp has been a bastion of faith and fun for young- sters who stay all week. They have Bible study during the morning, games in the af- ternoon and chapel in the evening. At top, the canteen is open twice a day for ice cream and these boys never missed an opportunity. They are (from left) Caden Hutchi- son, Gavin Penn and Junior Cowsert. Above left, Olivia Cowsert and Blakelee Gardner were on the lookout for boys with shaving cream. Above right, Jaxon Belt has one of the best senses of humor at camp, so he didn’t mind getting doused pretty good during a shaving cream fight with some of the girls.

Ky. participation in summer feeding programs lags behind other states                                                                                                                                                                                    