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12 PAGES / VOLUME 138 / NUMBER 26 Old Garage Should Soon Go to School THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2019 CrittendenCrittendenRead More Inside on Page 2 PressPress 24/7 BREAKING AND LOCAL NEWS / THE-PRESS.COM AN INDEPENDENTLY-OWNED, LOCAL NEWSPAPER SINCE 1879 ONE DOLLAR in your schools... The Snow days Plan County may As a reminder as winter closes in on Crittenden County, local schools once again will use non-traditional instruction (NTI) days to help bridge start fixing any education gaps when classes cannot be in session due to in- clement weather, widespread sick- ness or other reasons. Known its own roads locally as Rocket Way Snow Days, up to 10 can be taken by the school STAFF REPORT district. NTI allows students on If your chip and seal road snow days to learn from home with in rural Crittenden County take-home packets or work down- has fallen into poor repair loaded to their assigned Chrome- don’t feel alone. The county books. It continues the learning says it hasn’t been able to get any chip and seal work process and helps reduce the num- done over the past couple of ber of days that may need to be years because it cannot at- tacked on to the end of the school tract a contractor. calendar. The Press and The Press Thousands of dollars are Online will keep you posted when piled up in the county’s road NTI is activated on snow days. fund to be spent on chip and seal, but it’s not being spent. The matter is prompting county leaders to look at al- ternatives, including exploring costs of buying its own milling equipment and doing the job itself. During its regular monthly meeting last week, Critten- den County Fiscal Court approved a plan to request sealed bids for an asphalt chipper or milling machine. The equipment can be fitted onto the front of a backhoe bucket. It would grind up New Year’s Hayride Christmas in Marion damaged areas of roadway and re-use the aggregate and If you’re looking for a way to ring in St. Nick was all ears when he visited Marion earlier this month to hear Christmas wishes from a few dozen children, including (from left on Santa’s knee) Linley Cople- residual sealing oil in the the New Year, make plans to visit land, 8; Aubry Odom, 7; and Braeden Copeland, 11, behind the jolly old elf. rubble to repair the road by Fohs Hall for the The Old Kentucky grading and rolling the reju- Hayride’s community appreciation pro- venated material. gram. Admission will be free. The Road Department Fore- He sees you when you re drinking! man Audi Maraman told event begins at 7 p.m., and might go county magistrates that ad- on until 2020. Billed as an Old Fash- STAFF REPORT with a safety campaign are being posted at gas ditional cement-like slurry ioned Country Music Pickin' Party, it It’s the first holiday that runs through New stations and bars and could be added at trouble season with legal alcohol ’ will be an interactive event. Local mu- Year’s Day. restaurants in more than spots to help make sure the sales in Marion and local Drunken driving-re- 60 cities in the state. sicians are encouraged to bring their road stays together. law enforcement, along lated crashes are 100 “While we always pa- Judge-Executive Perry instruments and join in. Or, just come with the Kentucky Office percent preventable. trol for impaired drivers, Newcom said costs vary on to listen and visit with your friends and of Highway Safety and Drivers should make a there will be extra offi- new milling units from neighbors. There will be picking and Kentucky State Police are plan for a sober ride and cers on the road as mo- around $150,000 to more reminding motorists to singing by the Hayride house band avoid getting behind the torists travel to and from than $200,000 depending on be responsible behind wheel. their Christmas and New and many others. This will be a family brand and accessories. the wheel as the “Drive Images of Santa with Year’s celebrations,” said “Even if we go with the event with storytelling and music to Sober or Get Pulled Over” the slogan, “He sees you Marion Police Chief Ray Cadillac version that’s about close out 2019. increases enforcement when you’re drinking,” O’Neal. CORRECTION See ROADS/page 8 An article in the Dec. 12 edition in- correctly stated that county businesses must submit net profits reports Dog 30 days after their fiscal year ends. Actually, those reports are due the 15ht day of the 4th month following the close of the company’s fiscal year. Gone? YouTube Join more than 270 subscribers @CrittendenPress No-Kill Shelter Got some down time over the holidays, thumb through the archived videos at our YouTube Channel, and subscribe to the on Brink of Closure channel. It’s free! The-Press.com Without New Plan Join more than 4,000 daily viewers STAFF REPORT What’s it going to take to Although there will be no keep saving the lives of shel- newspaper next week, we ter dogs and cats in Critten- will keep you posted with den County? breaking news online at That’s a question those The-Press.com charged with overseeing the Mary Hall-Ruddiman no-kill animal shelter will be Facebook wrestling with after the first Kennae Fenton (pictured) is one of three part-time employees at Mary Hall-Ruddiman no-kill Join our nearly of the year. animal shelter east of Marion on Just-A-Mere Road. The facility just celebrated its ninth an- 5,800 followers The non-profit organiza- niversay, but without a new plan, there’s little chance it will see a 10th year. @CrittendenPress tion is running out of money fast, and options are limited Marion that have been there shelter will be strangled by will find the support to do Keeping up with what’s happening your local as to what will happen to the for three years or more. The operating costs sometime something,” Beavers said. dogs and cats living there schools is easy with Crittenden County Super- shelter doesn’t let just any- this summer. The options are indeed once the cookie jar is empty. one have a dog or cat. A The no-kill stipulation limited, said Melissa Guill, intendent Vince Clark’s monthly Rocket Report The shelter, which cele- videos broadcast on our Facebook Page and prospective owner has to fill means the road will be quite the county’s circuit court brated its ninth anniversary out an application and narrow en route to develop- clerk and former director for printed in the newspaper. last week, was established there’s something akin to a ing a strategy for keeping the the shelter. Guill was on the The with funding from the late background check done on shelter open. The original board in the early years. Hall-Ruddiman, who be- them. pot of money is projected to “We moved into the build- Crittenden Press queathed more than “We want to make sure the be gone by July. The shelter ing on Dec. 6, 2010,” she re- USPS 138-260 / Marion, Ky. $250,000 to the county. She animals are going to good cannot operate on donations called. passed away in 2007, en- homes,” said Kristi Beavers, or the fees it gets from Guill said the shelter’s dowing the idea of a shelter who manages the shelter. adopting out animals. The oversight board has been for dogs and cats that would For Beavers, it’s a part- cash flow will not come close terrific stewards of the never be put to sleep, even if time job and something she to paying its expenses, money Hall-Ruddiman left to ©2019, The Crittenden Press Inc. no one adopted them. Ever. loves, but the noose is get- which are about $6,000 or the community. Most knew The contents of this newspaper, Today, there are a handful ting tighter and without an- more a month. it wouldn’t last forever, in- including stories and advertising, are protected by of dogs living at the shelter other major influx of money, “There are enough animal U.S. copyright laws. on Just-A-Mere Road east of or an alternative plan, the lovers in this town that we See SHELTER/page 3 2 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, December 26, 2019 Methamphetamine included in most felony indictments STAFF REPORT Force. $3,359.50. of methamphetamine. The Crittenden County •Joshua Lee Jones, 31, Grand Jury Indictments •Justin Edward Rose, •Marc Duane Whitaker, Grand Jury indicted a of Marion was indicted in 28, of Marion was in- 34, of Marion was in- number of individuals two separate cases that in its original container, ounces) of meth. Police dicted on a felony charge dicted on a felony count earlier this month. included multiple two counts of possession say it was the largest of first-degree possession of first-degree, first-of- A grand jury does not felonies, including a of drug paraphernalia, meth bust in the history of a controlled substance fense possession of a determine guilt or inno- Class B, Class C and failure of non-owner op- of Marion. (methamphetamine), controlled substance cence. It merely decides three Class D felonies. erator to maintain re- Jones was also sus- greater than two ounces, (methamphetamine) and whether sufficient evi- The most serious was the quired insurance and pected of being the per- and misdemeanor pos- misdemeanor possession dence exists to continue Class B felony for first- possession of marijuana. son driving a vehicle that session of drug para- of drug paraphernalia. prosecution of a case in degree trafficking in a The case includes traffic eluded a deputy in a ve- phernalia. Court records Court records say circuit court. controlled substance, violations for disregard- hicle chase on Oct. 27 in indicate that Assistant Whitaker was arrested Among those indicted second offense. Other ing a stop sign, speeding northern Crittenden Police Chief Bobby West after a complaint was this month were: felonies were for being a 26 mph above speed limit County. encountered the defen- made on the morning of •Jeffrey Marshall convicted felon in posses- and reckless driving. Court records say that dant walking on Second Nov. 15 from a local retail Gernigin, 29, of Marion sion of a handgun, traf- Jones was arrested in Jones had escaped from Street in Marion early on business. The complaint was indicted for first-de- ficking in marijuana, the early morning of Nov. a halfway house, Dismas the morning of Oct. 19. alleges that Whitaker ap- gree trafficking in a con- trafficking in a controlled 6 when police found him Charities, in Louisville on West's police report says peared intoxicated at the trolled substance substance within 1,000 asleep behind the wheel July 11. the officer knew there store. Based on a de- (methamphetamine), a feet of a school and first- of a vehicle parked in a •Jason M. Mullinix, 29, was an outstanding war- scription of the vehicle Class D felony. Court degree fleeing or evading driveway in town. Inside of Princeton was indicted rant for Rose's arrest in Whitaker allegedly left records allege that Gerni- police (motor vehicle). the vehicle investigators for felony flagrant non- another case, so he ap- the store in, he was gin on March 27 sold There were additional found a large amount of support. Court records proached him to serve found on Watson Street. meth to a cooperating misdemeanors cited in cash, a loaded semi-au- allege that he is behind the warrant. When Rose Further investigation led witness for the Pennyrile the indicted for having a tomatic Taurus handgun on child support pay- was searched, the officer to drugs and a pipe being Area Narcotics Task controlled substance not and 341.6 grams (or 12.2 ments in the amount of allegedly found two bags found in the vehicle. New state transportation garage

The current state highway maintenance garage (pictured above right) has been located behind the school for more than 60 years. The bay inside the building on Old Salem Road is too low for crews to take salt trucks and other equipment inside to make proper cleaning easier, but the new, taller building (pictured at left) will allow for indoors cleaning. Kenny Rogers, an employee with the contractor building the new facility, was working on a front window a few days ago (above left). When highway department leaves its current location, plans are for the school to get the property

STAFF REPORT operational with phone lines, Development Corporation ceeds from the deal to pay sewer plant on part of the orig- Work at Crittenden County’s data services and other neces- (CCEDC), which owns the in- down a state economic devel- inal industrial park complex. new state highway department sities. dustrial park, deeded the new opment loan it took out in The highway department will maintenance and salt storage Eventually, the highway highway garage property to the 2005 to buy about 150 acres occupy about 15 acres in the facility is progressing on crew and equipment that cares state in 2011 based on the on the edge of town formerly park. schedule and should be com- for Crittenden County’s 184 state’s plans to build the new owned by Tyson Foods, where School Superintendent Vince pleted by the end of January. miles of state highways will maintenance facility there. it had built a controversial Clark said last week that the The $1.85 million facility is move from its current facility However, the project was de- chicken broiler operation. The school district has not been being built in Industrial Park on Old Salem Road to the new layed a number of times, draw- local economic development advised as to when it will be North on Pippi Hardin Boule- site. ing it out until now. group paid $300,000 for the able to officially purchase the vard off U.S. 60 East just north In a three-way real estate Once the highway depart- property where it developed the old garage site next to its cam- of town. DK Construction of deal agreed upon about a ment leaves its current garage industrial park. It still owes pus. Calvert City is the contractor. decade ago, Crittenden County next to the school, CCEDC will about $200,000 on the land. Once the school system Although construction School District will end up with get title to it. Then, the school The economic development gains title to the land, Clark should be done at some point current highway garage prop- district plans to buy the prop- corporation has not been able said there are no immediate next month, it could be a bit erty on Old Salem Road, which erty from the economic devel- to find a suitable manufactur- plans, but eventually the longer before the highway de- is next to the high school cam- opment group for a previously ing tenant for the remainder of area – which is right next to partment occupies it. The facil- pus. agreed upon sum of $60,000. the property, but the City of the football field – might be de- ity will have to be made fully Crittenden County Economic The CCEDC will use pro- Marion will soon build its new veloped as an athletic facility. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, December 26, 2019 3

Continued from page 1 Be cautious when cludingSHELTER Perry Newcom, the Crittenden County Judge-Executive. The county operates its own it comes to rentals, shelter. This year it was budgeted to spend al- most $70,000. Newcom says he doesn’t think it’s vacations online a wise use of taxpayer money, but it’s the law. The place seems like a ing up for credit monitor- “We are statutorily re- dream come true: the ing that comes with responsible,” he said, but right space, the right lo- curring monthly charges. for dogs only. The cation, the right price. “While an advertised county’s shelter also But is it really for rent? rental that meets your takes in abandoned cats, Or will the renter or trav- needs at a great price but it really doesn’t have eler arrive to find their might be tempting, it just to. money gone with may be a scam,” says Re- The county shelter nowhere to stay? anna Smith-Hamblin, runs about 140 dogs An in-depth investiga- President/CEO of BBB through its doors every tive study by Better Busi- serving Louisville, south- year. The no-kill Hall- ness Bureau (BBB) finds ern Indiana, and western Ruddiman shelter adopts The Mary Hall-Ruddiman Shelter is located off Ky. 120 about three miles east of Mar- that fraud is widespread Kentucky. “Consumers out about 100 a year. ion on Just-A-Mere Road. in the online rental home shouldn’t rush into pay- Guill says there are and vacation rental mar- ing upfront fees for probably only a couple of only other option, she county’s shelter as a which are bound by strict ket, with 43% of online renting housing sight- realistic options for the says, is merging with the “low-kill” operation. They provisions in Ruddiman- shoppers encountering a unseen. Instead, take no-kill shelter when it county-operated shelter. say dogs and cats that Hall’s last will and testa- fake listing and more time to verify the details runs out of money. One Beavers agrees that are very sick or vicious ment. than 5 million con- of listings.” of those is to rely solely joining forces might be are about the only ones Newcom said the sumers losing money to BBB Scam Tracker has on volunteers, donations feasible. After all, many that get euthanized county would be open to such scams. received more than 1,300 and fees. Right now, the of the people who provide there. The county puts exploring options for The investigative study reports of rental fraud no-kill shelter has three financial support and down an average of about bringing the two shelters “Is That Rental Listing from 2016 to 2019, while part-time paid employ- volunteer aid are helping one animal a month. together, but he’s quick Real? A BBB Study of the FBI’s Internet Crime ees. Finding reliable help at both places now. But, that’s still not to point out that eutha- Rental Scams Involving Complaint Center (IC3) might prove difficult, Newcom and Beavers going to fly with the no- nization cannot be taken Apartments, Houses and reports more than $37 Guill admits. Perhaps the both describe the kill shelter’s by-laws, off the table. Vacation Properties,” million from January 1, notes that 85 percent of 2019, through October consumers encountering 20, 2019, in losses asso- fake rental listings do not ciated with complaints fall for them. However, that mention the word Livingston set to join Crittenden, others these figures suggest “rent.” How long that the volume of rental Many consumers look scams lurking on the infor rental listings on free ternet is staggering. Read classified listing sites like should a in area economic development group the full study here. Craigslist in the U.S. and According to the study, Kijiji in Canada, as well STAFF REPORT ingston's joining the Livingston's decision to rental scams can take as Facebook Market- Livingston County is group during last week's associate with the Part- KENTUCKYsermon TODAY be? several forms, but per- place. They also check joining the Lake Barkley meeting of the Critten- nership will be beneficial haps most commonly, websites such as Apart- How long should a ser- Partnership, a multi- den County Economic for the entire area. He fraudsters simply copy ments.com, Zillow, Tru- mon be? county economic devel- Development Corpora- said commerce doesn't the photo and descrip- lia, Realtor.com and The major branches of opment organization tion (CCEDC). The know county lines. tion of a property, post it Homes.com. Fake list- Christianity in the U.S. formed last year. The CCEDC is a member of "This will make our online with their own ings turn up frequently have sharply different tradi- group was originally or- the Partnership. Partnership and area contact information and on these sites, despite tions, with sermons at his- ganized by economic de- "Livingston Fiscal stronger," Capps said. try to get a deposit and the companies’ efforts to torically black Protestant velopment, government Court voted (Tuesday, Livingston Fiscal first month’s rent from keep scam listings off churches lasting — on av- and private entities from Dec. 17) to join," Daven- Court's annual member- the victim. The fraudster their sites and warn con- erage — nearly four times Caldwell, Lyon and Crit- port told the Crittenden ship to the Partnership may communicate only sumers about potential as long as Roman Catholic tenden counties. group. will be $10,000. by email or text message fraud. The study finds sermons. Amanda Davenport, Tim Capps of Par 4 Davenport said the and may claim to be out that while the most fraud That’s among the find- executive director of the Plastics, who is presi- Partnership hopes to at- of the country and un- reports come from the ings of an analysis by the Lake Barkley Partner- dent of the CCEDC and tract more Livingston in- available to show the largest metropolitan Pew Research Center — ship, discussed Liv- the Partnership, said vestors. billed as the first of its kind property. Once the victim areas, no geographic — of 49,719 sermons deliv- sends money, the fraud- area in North America ered in April and May that ster disappears. appears to be safe from were shared online by In less common types it. 6,431 churches. Pew de- of fraud, victims may be Rental fraud often is scribed its research as “the enticed to buy an online committed by foriegn most exhaustive attempt to directory of homes sup- criminal gangs that par- date to catalogue and ana- posedly for rent, or they ticipate in other types of lyze American religious ser- may be tricked into sign- fraud. mons.” According to Pew, the median length of the sermons was 37 minutes. Catholic sermons were the shortest, at a median of just 14 minutes, compared with 25 minutes for sermons in mainline Protestant congregations and 39 minutes in evangelical Protestant congregations. Historically black Protestant churches had by far the longest sermons, at a median of 54 minutes. Pew said sermons at the black churches lasted longer than mainline Protestant sermons even though, on average, they had roughly the same number of words. A possible ex- planation, Pew said, is that the preachers at black churches allow more time during their sermons for musical interludes, re- sponses from worshippers in the pews and dramatic pauses in their oratory. Numerous prominent pastors have pondered the question of a sermon’s length. “I’ve asked and been asked that question a hundred times,” the Rev. Her- shael York, a professor of Christian preaching at the Southern Baptist Theologi- cal Seminary, wrote in 2016. “Today, after 35 years in ministry, I have a definitive answer: You can preach as long as you hold their attention.” The question came up in a 2018 episode of “Ask Pastor John,” a Q-and-A forum hosted by the Rev. John Piper, chancellor of Bethlehem College & Sem- inary in Minneapolis. He said he generally needs at least 40 minutes, sometimes more than 50, to deeply explore his themes. “If I look around the nation, there are many hun- dreds, maybe thousands, of growing churches where pastors preach rich, Christ- exalting, God-centered, Bible-saturated, textually rooted, intellectually challenging, emotionally moving, life-altering sermons for 50 or more minutes, and very few people get frustrated that they are too long,”The Piper Associated said. Press contributed to this article 4 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, December 26, 2019 The Press Online Lifestyles The Crittenden Press www.the-press.com

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25 years ago 10 years ago Thursday, Dec. 22 Thursday, Dec. 24 • Jim and June Norman • Community Christmas saved Barbara Brown's drive collected nearly Christmas cheer when they $40,000 in cash and gifts to found and returned her lost help those needing assis- purse that included many tance with Christmas. valued items and a special • Angie Dooms and Al- Christmas bonus. freda Wheeler arranged the • Crittenden County vol- furniture in the new Pen- unteers raised about nyrile Area Crittenden $10,000 for the needy at County Health Department Christmas that assisted 629 that opened in Marion's In- people including 286 chil- dustrial Park South next to Burdon top 40 dren. the Ed-Tech Center. Dooms Crittenden County gradu- • Crittenden ended a was director of nursing and ate Jonathan Burdon was five-year drought when they Wheeler was the clerical su- named to the inaugural dropped the Cardinals 66- pervisor. class of Murray State Uni- 59 at the Rocket Gym. The • David Wigginton retired versity’s #Top22Under40. win marked the end to Liv- after 46 years in the insur- Burdon, a 2010 MSU grad- ingston's 15-straight district ance business and handed PHOTO BY EMMIE SMITH uate, is founder and CEO contests dating back to Feb- over the keys to Tom Potter. of SDA Media, a media ruary 1993. The win also Potter became only the third Stuffing the bus holding group that owns ended a 12-game winless State Farm agent in Critten- Crittenden County students did their part to stuff the bus with Community Christmas some of the largest social drought for the Rockets in den County. Wigginton was gifts for teenagers during the annual charitable giving campaign. Pictured loading media channels, including the heated series. Chris recognized for his many some of the 846 items collected are high school students (from left) Ryleigh Tabor, @BestVines. In 2010, he Brantley finished the game honors and for building his Kenlee McDaniel and Raina West. was a Semi-Finalist for with 21 points and Heath client list from 750 policies America's Best Young En- Hutchinson scored 19. to around 4,500 at its peak. trepreneur for Business Week magazine. At MSU, Senior Center Ladies exercise with Full sweet potato, peas and Burdon was active in the Body Fitness Studio begins pearl onions, cornbread, Student Government As- The Crittenden County at 9:45 a.m. apple crisp and margarine sociation, the BCM and Senior Citizens Center is Thursday, Jan. 2. – Bingo begins at 10:30 a.m. the Murray Speech and open weekdays 8 a.m.-2 Menu is hamburger on Monday, Jan. 6 – Menu Debate Union. WKCTCWest Kentucky awards Com- in the degrees Collision Repair p.m. Lunch is served at whole wheat bun with let- is vegetable soup, ham- munity and Technical Technology Program; 11:30 a.m. each day, and is tuce, tomato and onion, burger with lettuce, tomato College recognized more Grant Wooten, Certificate $3 for those 60 and older pork ‘n beans, baked potato and onion, crackers and than 175 candidates for in the Computer & Infor- and $5 for those under 60. with sour cream and Man- oatmeal raisin cookie. Davies on list at graduation Dec. 16. Stu- mation Technologies Pro- Reservations are encour- darin oranges. Ladies exercise with Full dents with one asterisk gram; Emily Padon, aged two days in advance Friday, Jan. 3 – Menu is Body Fitness Studio begins Georgia school before their name gradu- Certificate in the Culi- but are taken up to a week southwest pork roast, baked at 9:45 a.m. ated with distinction with nary Arts Program; Devin in advance. Katie Davies of Marion a grade point average of Porter, Certificate in the The center is closed has been named to the 3.4-3.5 while students Diesel Technology Pro- Dec. 25-26, Dec. 31 and President’s with two asterisks gradu- gram; Braxton Bebout, Jan. 1. List at Em- ated with high distinction Certificate in the Electri- Upcoming menu and ac- manuel Col- with a grade point aver- cal Technology Program; tivities include: lege in age of 3.6-4.0. Brady Birk, Certificate in Friday - Menu is sloppy F r a n k l i n Crittenden residents the Electrical Technology Joe on whole wheat bun, Springs, Ga., *Ashley Croft, Associ- Program; Hope Shue- hashbrown casserole, for the fall se- ate in Applied Science craft, Certificate in the baked pork ‘n beans, baked mester of Degree in the Interdisci- Interdisciplinary Early apples and raisins. 2019. plinary Early Childhood Childhood Education Monday - Menu is baked Davies is Davies Education Program; Program; Kevin Hurley, potato soup, chicken drum- a criminal Rochelle Bates, Associate Certificate in the Nursing stick, seasoned peas, corn- justice major and last sum- in Applied Science De- Assistant Program. bread and pear crisp. mer served as an intern for gree in General Occupa- the Paducah Police Depart- tional/Technical Studies; ment. Michaela Hill, Associate She was a decorated in Applied Science De- competitive archer while in gree in the Nursing Pro- high school at Crittenden gram; Cody Gipson, County and was a national Associate in Arts Degree; champion collegiate archer. Landry McKinney, Asso- Davies is a CCHS grad- ciate in Arts Degree; uate of 2015. Regan Frazer, Associate in Science Degree; Brit- tany McKinney, Certifi- cate in the Business Graham on Administration; Jimmy Rose, Certificate in the president’s list Collision Repair Technol- ogy Program; Baileah Kaylee Graham, a junior Barnes, Certificate in the from Marion, was named to Nursing Assistant Pro- the President’s List for the gram; Lydia Burdon, Cer- fall semester at Camp- tificate in the Nursing bellsville University. Gra- Assistant Program; Is- ham is a 2017 graduate of abella Ferrell, Certificate Crittenden County High in the Nursing Assistant School. Program; Laken Givens, Certificate in the Nursing Assistant Program; Amber Hewitt, Certifi- cate in the Nursing Assis- Calendar tant Program • The Extension Dis- Livingston residents trict Board will meet on *Tara Ramage, Associ- Monday, Jan. 13 at noon at ate in Applied Science the Extension office. Degree in the Surgical Technology Program; Gavin Nolan, Certificate

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Cards announcing the The homes must have Bachelors," it was ––– "First Annual Christmas been a beautiful sight supposed, would capture December 19, 1912 – Ball" were welcome with all the live colorful the prizes, but Brilliant Social visitors at the home of all greenery decorations and Rev. W. H. Function those who enjoy tripping the ladies and gentlemen Miley was The holiday the light fantastic and in their finest attire. awarded the festivities were invited the recipient and Let's visit some of these fist premium given a delightful friend to the opera house holiday parties and see and his introduction last on Christmas night. what was going on all workmanship S a t u r d a y One hundred This vintage holiday postcard that was sent to friends those years ago. The first with the needle afternoon when invitations were issued and relatives in the early 1900s. event is from 1897, and was a marvel of the first of the and a splendid band what a fun way to spend beauty and season’s affairs from Smithland engaged, New Year's Eve. perfection. was given by Mrs. and the occasion was did she portray the engaged in each person character that the prize being expected to draw ––– Mr. O. M. Brenda Wm. Barnett and swell in the extreme. Jan. 7, 1897 James was her two lovely The opera house was was awarded to her, for something to represent a A Cob-Web Party For unanimously Underdown daughters, Mrs. decorated beautifully and the best representation. book. County Historian Miss Frances Blue, a The guests were New Year's Eve awarded the Jack Thomas and tastefully. At midnight One of the most happy booby prize; his Miss Esther the gay dancers repaired Japanese Maiden from mated for the luncheon Forgotten Flowery Kingdom, Mable by slips containing the events of the holiday use of the Barnett, who to the New Marion Hotel, festivities was a party needle is not as Passages entertained at where a feast fit for the Yandell a Catholic Nunn, names of poets with the given by Mrs. Robert W. skillful in cards at the gods and been prepared Myra Dixon, a Puritan companionship, which and Mrs. John W. Wilson puncturing the fabric of beautiful Barnett home by the host Baird and his Maid, Nannie Rochester, contained the name of at the residence of the the loom as is his tongue on South Main Street. assistants. a Dutch Girl, Susie some of his works, and former, Wednesday in pricking goldbug Mrs. Barnett wore a After the courses were Boston, the Queen of these were distributed by evening of last week. bubbles. A lunch of handsome gown of brown served the dance was Hearts, Maude Flanary, little Miss Robbie Moore. The spacious rooms of delicacies was served. silk charmeuse, resumed and continued the Winter Girl, Madeline The beautiful interior the Wilson home were ––– daughters, Mrs. Thomas until the wee small hours Jenkins, Miss Bo-Peep. of the residence was tastily decorated for a January 7, 1904 wore a blue crepe meteor when carriages were Douglas Clement, a made more attractive by cob-web party. Myrtle, The Ladies Club gave and Miss Esther Barnett called and whirled the Colored Dude, Emmett the decorations which evergreens and mistletoe a banquet on the evening wore blue silk guests to their various Rodgers, A Spanish were of fresh evergreens contributed the ground- Jan. 7 and invited their charmeuse, and they homes just as the streaks Senorita, Mr. Wilkey, a and poinsettias for the work of the floral husbands. The home of received their guests with of dawn were appearing young lady of the period, holidays. decorations and ex-Senator Deboe was charming hospitality, for in the east. Herbet Rodgers, a Circus A lobster cactus was cunningly woven thrown open to the club which the family is justly ––– Clown, Maurie Nunn a placed in the center of octagonal frames of and a cordial welcome so well known. January 1912 – farmer, Robert Jenkins a the table. The repast was delicate wire and thread given to all. The interior of the new Masquerade Party bridegroom and Mrs. M. served in courses were draped everywhere. The amusement of the home was decorated in Miss Madaline M. Wilson the Old Maid consisting of lemon and A tangled skein of evening were a "peanut holly with ropes of smilax Jenkins entertained the of leap year. orange sherbet, cakes, thread covered the stair contest" and a "zoo." and a profusion of red young people with a ––– fruits, coffee and almond case in the hallway and An elegant dinner was carnations. The color masquerade party at her Mrs. Robert L. Moore macaroons and lettuce directly the threads served at 8:30. The tables scheme was green and home the other evening entertained the "As You leaves which contained separated, each wending were resplendent with red and it was carried out from eight until eleven Like It Club" and a few conundrums which were its devious way to some silver and cut glass. The in the refreshments, o'clock. it was very much others at her home on much enjoyed. nook or corner of the cloth and napkins hand which were furnished by enjoyed by the Wilson Avenue. She was ––– house, and at the end of embroidered were made an Evansville caterer. participants and assisted in receiving by The Marion of each was the name of a in Germany, being a Among those who spectators as well. Those her sister, Mrs. Frank yesteryear had citizens young lady. The present from the German graced the occasion with who took part and the Dodge and Mrs. Sydney that were always ready gentlemen were required Ambassador to Mrs. their presence were characters represented M. Jenkins. Mrs. Albert for a good party or to follow these threads to Deboe. Mesdames C. S. Nunn, J. where as follows: Miss H. Cardin of View, special occasion to get the hiding place of the The following ladies S. Henry, S. Gugenheim, Katherine Yandell, an presided at the punch together and have a good name and when he had and gentlemen were J. I. Clement, C. P. Indian Girl, and so well bowl. time. A literary contest was

The Blue Knights victory over Murray who Bluehosted their home Knights chess could only manage chess a sweeps home tournament tournament Dec. 7 which respectable 13 points. brought in just over 100 Individually, Charlie players from the Ledford and Eli Lovell surrounding areas. tied for first place with The K3 team of Luke 4.5 points, Jake Rich Binkley, Brooklyn Lovell, placed seventh with 3 Zane Smith and Roane points, Alex Hewitt Topp started off slow in placed 10th with 3 round one by only points, Wyatt Cartwright winning two of the four placed 12th with 3 possible points giving points, and Zeke Smith Murray a commanding placed 16th with 3 lead; however, in round points. two they took back the The K12 team of lead by half a point. Skyler James, Evan They finished the day McDowell, Isaac Sarles, with 9.5 points, earning Trey Swaggirt, Tyler them first place over Swaggirt and Dennon Murray by half a point. Wilson kept their Individually Roane Topp undefeated home-win placed first with 4 out of streak alive. 4 points, Luke Binkley They were tied for first placed fourth with 3 place with Murray High points, Brooklyn Lovell after two rounds then placed eighth with 2 Murray led by one after points, and Zane Smith three rounds. However in 19th with half a point. round 4 the Blue Knights The K5 team of Wyatt ended up with 1st place Above, K3 chess team members (from left) with coach Cartwright, Alex Hewitt, with 9.5 total points. Don Winters are Zane Smith, Luke Binkley, Roane Topp Charlie Ledford, Eli Individually Dennon and Brooklyn Lovell. At right, the K5 team includes Lovell, Jake Rich and Wilson placed fourth (from left) Jake Rich, Eli Lovell, Charlie Ledford, Zeke Zeke Smith has had their with 3 points, Trey Smith and Wyatt Cartwright. hands full with a Swaggirt sixth with 2.5 powerful Murray points, Skyler James Elementary team all year. placed ninth with 2 They stared off round one points, Evan McDowell tied with Murray by both 12th with 2 points, Isaac earning the full 4 points. Sarles 13th with 2 In round two, the Blue points, and Tyler Knights jumped out in Swaggirt 16th with 1 front by earning another point. Foster third 4 points while Murray “I’m very happy with earned 2.5, making the how well everyone Zoe Foster, a home score 8-6.5. preformed to earn first in school student compet- Murray came back every section,” Coach ing in the Crittenden and tied the score at 10 Don Winters said. “This County chess tourna- apiece after round 3, but will give us the ment Dec. 7, placed third the Blue Knights kicked momentum we need in the K3 division. it in gear and were not be heading to Regionals denied first place on their which will be hosted at home turf. the Crittenden The Blue Knights Elementary Feb. 15.” finished the day with 15 total points and the clear

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Religion The Crittenden Press CrittendenPress.Blogspot.com Get into practice of going first There are times when than jumping into the said to have a powerful ers well. It can be dif- waiting for someone else refreshing water. influence. ficult when there is a is considered polite, but Nearly everything I Here are three exam- long history with others for most of life have learned ples. Be the first to - at – including (or especial- it is better to go in life is be- tempt reconciliation. Do ly) family, but the gold- first. It takes cause some- your part, even if the en rule still applies. We courage, experi- one else did other parties decide not read it in Matthew 7:12, ence, and char- it first while to jump in the waters of “So whatever you wish acter to go first I either forgiveness and peace. that others would do to most of the time. watched or Be sure and check to you, do so to them; for Good leaders participated. make sure it is safe to this is the law and the know this. It happens jump, but don’t expect prophets.” I like to jump in sports, in others to follow. There is But knowing what off rocks into the work, in the this from Matthew 5:23- needs to be done is only water. It may be arts, and 24 (RSV), “So if you are the first part. These are a creek, a lake, in learning offering your gift at the not things that happen a pond, a riv- Sean how to get altar, and there remem- easily or quickly. Such er, or the ocean. NIESTRATH along with ber that your brother actions require prepara- The water may Faith-based columnist others. has something against tion and study (I mean be clear and We have you, leave your gift there more than academics still as crystal or Guest a God that before the altar and go; here). It requires know- murky and swift Columnist has always first be reconciled to ing how to use the tools – doesn’t mat- gone first. your brother, and then at hand. Abraham Lin- ter – it’s fun. But The obvious come and offer your coln is reported to have there are some example is gift.” said something like, “If places where I refused to creation, however that Be first to examine you give me six hours go first. I wanted some- was accomplished, or we yourself before judg- to cut down a tree, I one who had done it be- would not be here. But ing others. Learning to will spend the first four fore to go first so I could he also has gone first in do this will make ev- sharpening the axe.” see where to land, and to mercy, forgiveness, res- eryone’s life at family Think about all the make sure the water was cue, love, and sacrifice. gatherings more pleas- times you have gone safe enough. There have He speaks first. He acts ant. Be first to acknowl- first. Then think about been other times when I first. edge mistakes. This is those parts of life in went first for the same This is an especial- risky, but the results which going first is a reason, to demonstrate ly good time of year to are often worth the risk. little harder. Determine to the others it was safe step into the practice of One of the best ways to a course, sharpen the enough. going first. But just as learn the hearts of those axe, get ready, jump in, It is the nature of go- those who lead know, around you is to admit and go first in the good ing first to assure others it takes some prepara- to mistakes. When one things. that the water is safe. tion. The first thing is does that, it will reveal Have a blessed Christ- However, there will be to know what to go first much about those who mas. May God keep our those who will still not in. We can take a few ex- hear it. In rather strong lights shining. Also, believe it. I recall more amples from the Sermon language we read in Happy Hanukah. than one occasion when on the Mount. It is pow- Matthew 7:5, “You hyp- Dr. Sean Niestrath is a fear overcame everything erful teaching whether ocrite, first take the log minister in Madisonville, else and people chose one decides to believe in out of your own eye, and Ky. He holds a doctoral climbing down (sure- God through Christ or then you will see clearly degree in ministry. You ly in some cases more not. There are enough to take the speck out of may contact him at sean. dangerous and certainly pieces of it referenced in your brother’s eye.” [email protected]. not as enjoyable) rather our society that it can be Be first to treat oth- Live purposefully for God one day at a time

Question: I have been Doing so, you will receive coasting through life. I don’t guidance, inspiration, and want to just get through it. I Ask the Pastor strength to meet daily chal- want to make a difference! lenges. Also, you must put How can I have a more By Bob Hardison God first in your activities meaningful life in 2020? by regularly worshiping Him Answer: Looking at do- individually and with others. ing something for an entire just one day is doable. Jesus was thinking of liv- By putting God first in year is overwhelming. In- For a Christian, living ing one day at a time, when your life, He will help you stead of making challeng- each day of this coming he instructed: “Seek first to be sensitive to the small ing resolutions, I suggest year well is not enough. (God’s) kingdom and his opportunities to make the another approach. This He wants to live each day righteousness” (Matt. 6:33). lives of others better. As New Year is made of 365 purposefully for God. To A primary way of putting you serve them, your good days. Each day is a fresh do so, you must turn from God first in your daily life is works will bring glory to God Church Events & News beginning. Why not try to carelessness, laziness and to have a Quiet Devotional (Matt. 5:16). Does Your Congregation Have Something Planned? live purposefully one day at self-centeredness lest you Time each day wherein you Send your questions to: Let us know. We post church notes here at no charge. a time. Doing something for squander it. read God’s Word and pray. [email protected] Email to [email protected] or call (270) 965-3191 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, December 26, 2019 7 The Press Online Classifieds The Crittenden Press CrittendenPress.Blogspot.com

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Cave Springs which acts as an adhe- fectively use a new sive for a fine layer of milling device to basically Bridge work Continued from page 1 rock that’s poured on top chew up damaged chip ROADS$41,000 a year pay- of it. and seal roads and spit ment,” Newcom said, The county thinks it them back out with a lit- to begin soon pointing out amortization might be able to cost-ef- tle extra grooming. options for repaying a loan. “It could pay for it- County meetings change, self in about two and a half years.” magistrates make buys Newcom said the county’s road patching STAFF REPORT equipment currently Crittenden County being used, and in ill re- Fiscal Court met in reg- pair, would no longer be ular session last Thurs- needed if it decides to day and accepted a bid buy a milling machine. to replace a bridge over Magistrates expressed Olive Branch Creek on a bit of disgust that the Cave Springs Road. county cannot find any- The weight limit was one to come do chip and lowered to four tons a seal work. The fiscal few weeks ago because court advertised for bids the bridge was found to for such contract work be in ill repair during and received only one re- an inspection. sponse. That sole bid Four bids were re- came from Crown Paving, ceived and M&G Con- Public Speakers which is the only con- Crittenden County Middle School speech team mem- struction of Marion was tractor to respond to re- awarded the job at a bers competed at the Calloway County Lakewood quests for bids in the cost of $42,501. The Across the Border Swing Tournament Dec.14. The fol- past few years. state will pay for 80 lowing students won awards (front from left) Gracie Carl Brown of Crown percent of the project. Orr, first place in Humorous Interpretation; Dixie Paving said his company Crittenden County Hunter, second place in Dramatic Interpretation; (back) has been overbooked for Road Department Fore- Marley Phelps, fifth place in Poetry Interpretation; Aria chip and seal jobs the man Audi Maraman Kirk, sixth place in Prose Interpretation; and Austin past couple of years and said once work begins it Martin, Humorous Interpretation. that’s why it hasn’t been will likely take about able to fulfill any work in three weeks to complete Crittenden County. and the road will be “It’s no fault of the closed at the construc- county’s,” Brown said. tion site for the dura- His company is about tion of the project. the only paving company Installation should be around that is willing to completed at some do chip and seal jobs. point this winter. Judge Newcom said •The fiscal court has the county generally has decided to hold two of around $85,000 annu- its regular monthly ally to repair, replace or meetings in 2020 at build chip and seal nighttime to accommo- roads. date public participa- “What happens if we tion. don’t spend that money,” The court regularly asked Magistrate Dave meets at 8:30 a.m., on Belt. the third Thursday of Newcom said it stays in each month at the the bank until it’s used. courthouse. In April Chip and seal roads and August of 2020, the FOP Contributes to Christmas The local Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 81 raised al- are quite common in court meeting will start rural areas as a less ex- most $2,000 to help area families at Christmas. The at 5 p.m., on the third pensive and fairly long- Thursday of the month. group said it appreciated all those who helped in the lasting alternative to •The court approved effort. The FOP helped sponsor three families as part asphalt, or even con- purchase of a 2020 of Community Christmas. Pictured here is FOP Treas- crete. To build a chip and Dodge Tradesman crew urer Jan Cox making a cash contribution at Farmers seal road, a contractor cab 4x4 pickup for the Bank with help from bank teller Julie Weatherspoon. lays down a coating of oil Emergency Manage- ment Department. The county will be responsible for half of the truck’s cost. The state will pay the balance. An automobile dealership in Sikeston, Mo., had the low bid at $34,600 and it was approved for acceptance by magistrates. •County Deputy Chuck Hoover was reappointed as the Crit- tenden County Emergency Manage- ment Director for a three-year term. •Timmy Todd was reappointed as the county animal control officer for one year. •County leaders asked Rebecca John- son, the county attorney, to explore options for perhaps terminating a contract it has for uniforms for county employees. Judge New- com said it costs the county about $80 a day or $1,500 a month to outfit 10 employees, most of them at the road department. The fiscal court discussed the idea of buying uniforms itself and having the jail launder them. The county’s contract with Aramark, the current uniform provider, does not expire for another two years. •Magistrates opened bids for operational services. The following providers were awarded bids: Smith Tree Serv- ice for tree removal, Liberty Fuels for oil and lubricants, Crown Paving for chip and seal and Rogers Group for aggregate and asphalt. No bids were received for snow and debris removal. •County Jailer Robbie Kirk asked the fiscal court to help it replace some aging or non- functional equipment in the Crittenden County Detention Center’s kitchen. Kirk said the stove and oven, mixer, slicer, steam table and refrigerated prep table all need replacing. Total cost for the stainless steel equipment will be $25,183. Kirk said the jail will reallocate some its discretionary funds so that the county’s ac- tual costs will be negli- gible. The purchase was approved. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, December 26, 2019 9 Saturday s UK vs UofL showdown has broader stage

Kentucky’s game played well at times this ing some negative t for her. against Louisville Satur- month but Nwora is an things until I got to know “Sometimes he just day is going to be a much older, more experienced him as a person. I was puts things in perspec- bigger national story this and’ stronger player. wondering, ‘Do we want tive for me. Sometimes I year than it has been re- For Kentucky, the to recruit him?’ Thank feel like I am dealing with cently because the Cardi- biggest factor is at point God we did. a lot and I know he is on nals are relevant again in guard where DeCourcy “He’s one of the nicest a bigger scale. He’s under the national title picture. says the Cats have “one guys ever. Did he have an a tiny microscope where Louisville was No. 1 be- significant advantage” attitude? Of course he he can’t really do any- fore losing to Texas Tech over Louisville. did because we told him thing without everybody and Kentucky was No. 1 “Louisville has three he would get the ball. He knowing,” Edmond said. before losing to Evans- bodies they can throw at learned his freshman “It’s not really the same ville. Both are on most Ashton Hagans to give year how to change that for me or at least not every college basketball him different defensive and it was a big learning anywhere close to the analyst’s potential Final challenges, but none has curve. We are very thank- same level. I think some- Four list. yet proven to be a high- ful for how he pushed times it humbles me Former UK All-Ameri- level Division I point our team. when I see his work ethic can Mike Pratt calls guard,” the Sporting “Some people shut it with him being in the Louisville a News basketball writer down if they get upset. gym all the time. I think “ b e n c h m a r k said. “Hagans can help Not him. He’s an ultimate for me it was frustrating game” for Ken- deal with the Nwora competitor. He may tell to see how much he was tucky. threat by making it diffi- you how he is feeling but in the gym and it wasn’t “To me, it’s cult for the Cardinals' when it comes to compe- transferring to the court more about playmakers to get him tition, he plays. He could for him when I was not in Larry seeing where Vaught the ball.” play defensive back and the gym as much as him you are defi- UK Sports Columnist DeCourcy has been a would compete. He never and things were coming cient going into Vaught’s Hagans fan for quite once let us down on the easy for me. conference play Views some time and that ad- field and he’s just a spe- “I think there was a and what you miration has only grown cial, special guy for so sense of regret and hum- still need to correct,” said this year. many reasons.” bleness to where if he Pratt, the UK Radio Net- “Ashton has been really ------was working that hard, work color analyst. smart with his offense. It was during her soph- there’s no reason I can’t “Louisville is the type of His game against Georgia omore season when UK do that too. So he has team you are going to Tech was a terrific illus- volleyball star met bas- pushed me to open up have to go through in tration of how great his ketball player Nick my eyes and look to hard March to get to a Final decision-making has be- Photo by Jeff Houchin Photo Richards at a party. Ed- work more than just my Four and the Cards right come,” DeCourcy said. Point guard Ashton Hagans is the player that Louisville mond said she just kind given talent. He made me now have as good a “He turned the ball over might not have an answer for in Saturday's game. of “hung out” with the a better player just be- chance to get to the Final six times, so it was not a freshman before he fi- cause I started trying to Four as anyone.” perfect game, but he movement to put his tile player after moving nally asked, “Do you work as hard as he has Kentucky coach John missed only two shots, power in position that full-time from receiver to want to date?” for the last two years.” Calipari joked after his scored 21 points and Richards can't contend quarterback in game six Now they have been ------team’s win over Georgia passed for seven assists. with it. and leading UK to a 5-2 dating for two years. Kentucky’s 2020 foot- Tech that a team like “Georgia Tech had no “How fast does he get finish. The put UK into “He is definitely the shy ball signing class could Louisville might be 20 answer for him. He's got to the block? How the Dec. 31st Belk Bowl one and I am definitely be the best talent-wise points better than his to be great against quickly does he hit the against Virginia Tech in the outgoing one in the that coach Mark Stoops team. Then he told his Louisville.” lane after setting ball what will be Bowden’s relationship,” Edmond has signed at UK and postgame radio show au- Georgia Tech coach screens. How does Ken- final game before he said. what should really bode dience the margin might Josh Pastner called Ha- tucky choose to defend heads to the NFL. Yet when it came time well for the future is the be 30 points. gans a “stud” and future those ball screens in the Bowden was regarded for her volleyball senior talent and depth in the Sporting News senior first-round NBA draft first place? Kentucky as one of the best, if not day, there was Richards offensive and defensive writer Mike DeCourcy pick after that game and has used Nick so well the best, athletes ever to walking out with her and lines. thinks 6-7 Louisville jun- Hagans will need to con- and so wisely. This will come out of Youngstown, her parents and being in- “I think it's a really ior forward Jordan trol the flow on both ends be an important chal- Ohio — a hotbed for foot- troduced as Edmond’s good class if you're look- Nwora could be a of the court against lenge for him.” ball. Yet his academics boyfriend. ing at the O-line and D- matchup nightmare for Louisville. ------and other issues scared “It was not hard to get line. Offensive line with the Wildcats. The X-factor for Ken- Not only is Lynn Bow- some teams. Not Ken- him to do it like I thought five guys and five quality “It's easy to forget what tucky could be 7-foot den perhaps the most tucky. it might be. I was like, ‘I players there. And then a magnificent job P.J. center Nick Richards, the versatile football player “He’s a very misunder- want you to be out there defensive line we have Washington did on player Calipari says ever at Kentucky, but re- stood kid,” Marrow said. and I need you to be out three, if you put Sam Nwora in last year's game could be the nation’s best cruiting coordinator “He’s probably my fa- there’ and he was like (Anaele) in that group, because you look back at center. His production Vince Marrow says there vorite guy off the field, okay with it. It was not who is a really big guy, the box (score) and Jor- has been much more is one other intangible he too, but sometimes peo- even a question,” Ed- much like a Josh Allen, dan had 17 points, which consistent this season has that is normally ple can judge you by mond said. you have four along the was more or less his av- but Louisville has both overlooked. what they hear and your “It was kind of weird to front right there,” Stoops erage,” DeCourcy said. size and strength to “He is the smartest tattoos. be honest. I thought he said. “It’s really a strong “But it took 7-of-17 throw at him. player we have ever had “He’s probably the would be like, ‘No I don’t class with our front guys. shooting to get there, and “I think the biggest at UK,” Marrow said. “He cleanest guy you could want to go out there.’ But Stoops said UK went he made only one 3- problem is strength. was definitely a team have on your team. He he was willing to go out into the recruiting class pointer. P.J. had four Steven Enoch is 6-10, guy, too. Both Benny doesn’t hang out. He there for me and I really knowing it needed to bol- blocks in that game. His 255 (pounds). That's Snell and Josh Allen got doesn’t go to bars. The appreciated it. It was not ster numbers in the of- defense was massive. going to be the most im- a lot of credit last year night he rushed for over the best situation for him fensive line and did with “Kentucky doesn't have portant challenge for but Lynn wants to win 200 yards against because he does not like R.J. Adams, Deondre Bu- anyone like that now. Nick,” DeCourcy said. for this state and this Louisville a lot of guys being out in public if he ford, Josh Jones, John Can EJ Montgomery “Can he make it more university. He put us on were celebrating but he does not have to be.” Young and Jeremy Flax. keep up? Is Keion Brooks about his own movement his back. That’s why he’s was staying home with Edmond was an all- “Really big, long, ath- ready to deal with one of and length than Steven playing in the Belk Bowl. his son.” American and two-time letic guys,” Stoops said. college basketball's best makes it a game of power But he’s also smart Bowden even forced SEC Player of the Year No surprise that offen- players? Honestly, I'm and force? enough to figure out how Marrow to change his while Richards struggled sive line coach John not sure either of those is “Enoch is not confined to make it all work.” thinking. for consistency his first Schlarman played a huge ideal for Kentucky, so it to playing on the base- Bowden earned first- “I literally learned that two seasons. However, role in getting both depth may be about how much line. He's a very good team All-American hon- you don’t judge a book by Edmond said having and quality based on help the Wildcats are shooter and moves well, ors and won the Paul its cover,” Marrow said. “I Richards to talk to and what UK’s line has done able to give against him.” so it's not just about Hornung Award given to got caught early in the just watch was a blessing the last four years. Montgomery has yet to posting up and trying to the nation’s most versa- recruiting process think- show he can stop an elite bully Richards. It's about scorer. Brooks has how he can leverage that

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PaducahTickets are now on saleon around.Jan. 17-19 for the Kentucky Outdoor Single-day tickets are Life/Field & Stream Expo $10 for adults in advance presented by Suzuki and $4 for youth, (ages KingQuad at the Padu- 13-17). Kids ages 12- cah-McCracken County under are free, but will Convention and Expo need a ticket, which can Center, on Jan. 17-19 in be obtained online or at Paducah. Tickets can be the box office. Adult 2- purchased online at Day tickets are also avail- www.fieldandstream- able in advance and your expo.com. can get a sspecial family The 2020 edition of the four-pack Expo will mark the first The event will include time the event has been vendor exhibits, archery held in Paducah. The ranges for kids and nu- western Kentucky area is merous door prize give- a hotbed of whitetail deer aways. hunting and features Ticket prices will be some of the best fishing higher priced at the door.

McConnell says $25 million will help combat Asian carp

U.S. Senate Majority Invasive Asian Carp are Leader Mitch McConnell a grave threat to west (R-KY) announced last Kentucky’s pristine wa- week a record $25 mil- ters which impacts the lion has been secured to region’s anglers, boaters help fight the Asian Carp and local businesses. infestation in western “With increased federal Kentucky and through- resources, we’re fortifying out the region. The fed- our treasured west Ken- eral funding will include tucky waters against in- $2.5 million for contract vasive Asian Carp,” said fishing. Majority Leader Mc- The House of Repre- Connell. “Along with local sentatives passed the leaders, especially Judge- measure last week and Executive Wade White the Senate was expected (Lyon County), I’m using to approve the govern- my leadership role to ment funding bills, send- raise the alarm to the ing them to President highest levels of the fed- Trump for his signature. eral government..” 10 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, December 26, 2019 The Press Online Sports The Crittenden Press The-Press.com Twitter @CrittendenPress

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Ladyat Allen Rockets Co.-Scottsville vs Grayson Tourn. County Crittenden gets SATURDAY to 1-2 in district Rockets vs McEwen, Tenn. STAFF REPORT at Stewart County, Tenn. Tourn. Crittenden County won a Lady Rockets vs Bullitt Central third straight game Friday, at Allen Co.-Scottsville Tourn. beating winless Livingston Central 58-29 Friday at SUNDAY Rocket Arena. Lady Rockets vs. Allen Co.-Scottsville The Crittenden boys trailed at Allen Co.-Scottsville Tourn. 10-9 at one point in the opening period before reeling off a MONDAY 24-0 run and taking a com- Rockets host Henderson County manding 42-15 lead at the THURSDAY, JAN. 2 half. Rockets at McCracken County Junior Preston Turley FRIDAY, JAN. 3 scored a dozen points during the run and Livingston wilted CCHS hosts varsity DH vs Lyon amid a furious rally that put TUESDAY, JAN. 7 the Rockets comfortably Rockets at Webster County ahead. Lady Rockets at Dawson Springs “We picked up the pace and went to a half-court trap,” said Rocket coach Denis SPRING SPORTS Hodge. “That probably sur- prised them because we’ve Baseball, softball slates never run a half-court before.” Crittenden County High The Cardinals centered School’s baseball and softball their box-and-one defense on Rocket point guard Gabe teams have released their spring Mott, who’s becoming accus- Crittenden County’s Preston Turley had a dozen points in the second period as Crittenden reeled schedules. The baseball sched- tomed to drawing such atten- off a big run to take command in a Fifth District win over Livingston Central Friday. ule will feature at least 32 tion. Meantime, Turley and games, including a doubleheader others were able to find the at defending Second Region basket. Erik O’Leary had all balance offensively. We’re get- back in action late this week Johnson, Goodaker 4, Schulte. FG 11. 11 of his points during the ting better.” in a holiday tournament at champion Hopkinsville and other 3-pointers 2 (Ramage, Barnes). FT 5- first two periods and Hayden With the win, Crittenden Dover, Tenn. 13. challenging matchups against Adamson knocked down a improves to 5-3 overall and 1- CRITTENDEN - Morgeson 8, O’Leary Henderson County, Calloway three during the big run. 2 in district play. Crittenden 58, Livingston 29 11, Winders 2, Mott 7, Guess 3, David- County, Union County and an All “We’re showing that we’re The Rockets played Satur- Livingston Central 10 15 21 29 son 7, Dobyns, M.Carlson 2, Adamson A Classic opening-round not one dimensional,” Hodge day at Owensboro against Crittenden Co. 15 42 49 58 3, Turley 15, McGowan. FG 25. 3-point- said. “We are showing good Whitesville Trinity and will be ers 6 (Mott 2, O’Leary, Adamson, matchup against Lyon County. LIVINGSTON - J.Barnes 3, Casey 6, Wring 4, Garrett 2, Ramage 6, Zaim 4, Guess). FT 2-5. The boys will also be playing in the Warren County Invitational Tournament over spring break. The Lady Rocket softball schedule will feature at least 35 games including matchups against Mar- Girls on 4-game streak shall County, Tilghman, Webster Woodward assertive ‘O’ in win over LCHS County, Henderson County and STAFF REPORT period. a Military Honor Game at home Nahla Woodward scored The loss was Liv- against Fort Campbell. The girls eight points in the first pe- ingston’s worst of the sea- will also play in the Murray riod as Crittenden County son. The Lady Cardinals built a solid lead that it Spring Break Tournament. Com- (2-4) are now 0-3 in district would never relinquish in play. plete schedules can be found at beating Livingston Central “(Woodward) asserted The Press Online under the 60-25. herself offensive early in sports tab. The Lady Rockets have the game,” coach Shannon won four in a row and will Hodge said. take a few days off before Livingston dressed just BASEBALL heading to Allen-County six players for the contest. Scottsville for a holiday Crittenden played 12 and HS Umpires needed tournament Friday all of them scored. Second Region Pennyrile Um- through Sunday. pires Association is looking for Woodward, a junior post player, had 11 points in the Crittenden 60, Livingston 25 Livingston Central 8 13 18 25 umpires for the 2020 high school first half and CCHS point baseball season. Anyone inter- Crittenden Co. 16 32 47 60 guard Taylor Guess LIVINGSTON - Downey 5, Salazar ested should contact Matt Bell at matched it as the Lady 2, Davidson 4, Wring 10, Querter- [email protected] or Rockets pulled ahead, tak- mous 2, Dropeza 2. FG 9. 3-point- by phone at 270-871-6956. ing command of the Fifth ers none. FT 7-24. District matchup 32-13 by CRITTENDEN - Guess 16, Boone halftime. 8, Moss 4, Woodward 11, Duncan OUTDOORS Crittenden was able to 4, Long 3, Easley 2, Perryman 4, use its entire bench, get- Driskill 2, Hatfield 2, Conyer 2, Crittenden County’s junior center Nahla Woodward calls for the ball as Hunting Seasons ting those reserves plenty Hutchings 2. FG 23. 3-pointers she posts up inside against Livingston Central’s Kerah Davidson dur- Bow Deer Sept. 7 - Jan. 20 of playing time as early as (Boone 2, Guess). FT 10-15. ing Friday’s Lady Rocket win at home. midway through the third Bow Turkey Sept. 7 - Jan. 20 Crossbow Deer Sept. 21 - Jan. 20 Raccoon Oct. 1 - Feb. 29 Crossbow Turkey Nov. 9 - Dec. 31 Raccoon (trapping) Nov. 11 - Feb. 29 Squirrel Nov. 11 - Feb. 29 Quail Nov. 11 - Feb. 10 Rabbit Nov. 11 - Feb. 10 Red/Gray Fox Nov. 11 - Feb. 29 Beaver Nov. 11 - Feb. 29 Canada Goose Nov. 28 - Feb. 15 Duck Dec. 7 - Jan. 31 Dove Dec. 21 - Jan. 12 Free Youth Deer Hunt Dec. 28-29 Youth Waterfowl Feb. 1-2 Boone is Coyote Year Round Groundhog Year Round First Team Free youth deer hunt All WKC Hunters age 15 and under can Crittenden County junior Tyler Boone hunt deer with modern firearms has been named as Saturday and Sunday and they an All Western Ken- do not need a license or deer tucky Conference permit. This is a free hunting First Team player. weekend aimed at introducing The announce- ment was made last new hunters to the sport. week during the an- Hunters must wear orange, nual Western Ken- check in their harvest and other- tucky Conference wise abide by all statewide hunt- awards banquet. ing regulations. Crittenden County had 11 players named to the All WKC team. Those Big Rivers Youth Hunt names, including Youth hunters can participate Boone, were re- in the free hunting weekend Sat- leased a few weeks urday and Sunday (Dec. 28 and ago. The conference makes its First Team 29) on the Big Rivers Wildlife selections and keeps Management Area in Crittenden those a secret until its and Union counties. Hunters age banquet. 15 under do not need to have a Boone was se- license for the free hunting week- lected as a line- backer. He had 76 end. No check in is required. All Little Dribblers performed at a recent high school basketball game. Pictured at top from left are Carly Crider, tackles this season, other statewide regulations must Sydney Keller, Makinnah Tramel, Annslee Hurst and Ellie Binkley. Directly above on the left is Mela Kate but missed more be followed. See the Kentucky Penn and at right is Melina Keller. Little Dribblers is a program where young basketall players get their start. than four games be- Hunting Guide for more details. It is sponsored by the Lady Rockets basketball program. cause of injuries. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, December 26, 2019 11

Ind., and Bradley (Heather Green) Giltz of Sturgis; sisters, Beverly Area Deaths (James) Ollie, Linda Krueger, Sue(Robert) Gallardo, Loretta (Donald) Huddleston; brothers, Keith (Wanda) Fulton and Rick WaltonAndy Lee Walton, 58, of Marion (Wendy) Fulton; grandchildren, died Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 at Zorine Black, Spencer Lemmons, Skyline Medical Center in Mary Giltz, Anna Giltz, Brantley Nashville, Tenn. Green, Melissa Blew and Jillian Survivors include his wife, Shiral Uselton; great-grandchildren, Walton; son, Brad Walton; daugh- Makenzie, Keira, Lincoln and ter, Brenda Walton Lineberry and Asher; and nieces and nephews. a sister, Betty L. Stone all of Mar- She was preceded in death by ion; six grandchildren; and several her husband, Philip Giltz; parents, Russell and Virginia Hampe Ful- nieces, nephews and great nieces ton; daughter, Sherri Graves; sis- and great nephews. ters, Darlene Fulton and Christine He was preceded in death by his Van Der Giessen. parents, Andy and Catherine Wal- Services were Saturday, Dec. 21 ton; brothers, Roger, Luther and at Myers Funeral Home. Burial Henry Walton. was at Mexico Cemetery. Services were Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Burial was at Hurricane Cemetery. Doris Brasher, 88, ofBrasher Fredonia died Tuesday, Dec. 17, Crittenden County Detention Center was selected as the Chamber of Commerce Organization 2019 at Barkley of the Month for December. The recognition is sponsored by Ed Jones, Mickey Alexander, Plantation Assisted broker. Pictured are Chamber and Detention Center employees and represenatives (seated FletcherDebra Sue Fletcher, 57, of Mar- Living in Trigg ion died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 County. She was re- from left) Melissa Kirk, Susan Gilland, Whitney Parish, Athena Hayes, (standing from left) at Crittenden Community Hospi- tired from Arvin Industries in Amy Samuels, Elizabeth Floyd, Natalie Parish, Charlie Day, Jan Cox, Jeffery Wyatt, Dylan tal. Princeton. Doris was a member of Tabor, Jailer Robbie Kirk, Judge-Executive Perry Newcom, Kevin Maxfield, Steve Watson, Survivors include her husband, Fredonia First Baptist Church Brandi Binkley, Shelly Davidson, Jessie Collins, Madison Qualls and Kelsey Berry. The jail Rickie Fletcher of Marion; children, where she sang in the choir, was a was recognized because of its work release program that benefits many in the community. Richard Fletcher of Winchester, Sunday school teacher and an ac- Ky., Mitchel Fletcher of Eddyville tive member of the WMU. Doris was an avid cook and loved her and Melissa and Amanda Fletcher, family. both of Marion; brothers, Billy Pe- Surviving are her daughter, Kim Chamber makes last monthly presenation ters and Kenneth and Eugene Far- Brown and husband Barry of ley; sister, Sandra Fletcher; and Princeton; sisters, June Wring of Crittenden County Cham- cember. Mickey Alexander Since it was mainly Cham- grandchildren, Joshua, Carissa, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Rosalie Martin ber of Commerce has retired and Ed Jones, the local fiber women that worked the Julian and Gabrielle Fletcher and and husband Jim of Fredonia and its Business or Orgnaization nancial consulting firm, has festival, that really helped Joseph LaMonica, Jr. Shirley Franklin of Princeton; a of the Month program in been sponsoring the us out tremendously,” Floyd She was preceded by her par- brother, Ronnie Oliver and wife favor of something less fre- monthly awards. said. ents, Alvin Neal and Jewell Peters; Shelia of Mayfield; grandchildren, quent. Floyd said the jail admin- “Beginning with the first a brother and four sisters. Aaron Brown and wife Jennifer of The group made the deci- istration, employees and its quarter of 2020, we will be Services are scheduled were Sat- Marion and Chelsey Farless and sion at this month’s regular work-release program saved starting the Chamber Spot- urday, Dec. 21 at Gilbert Funeral husband Clay of Princeton; great- meeting, citing a desire to the community and taxpay- light,” Floyd added, pointing grandchildren, Mitchell, Barrett, Home in Marion. Burial was at make the honor a bit more ers money with the work out the honor’s new Parker and Birdie Brown and Lily Mapleview Cemetery. substative. they provide in the commu- moniker. and Hazel Farless; and several “We want to really make it nity. She said guards and The Chamber of Com- nieces and nephews. a big deal,” said Chamber inmates are a big help, too, merce serves a variety of She was preceded in death by President Elizabeth Floyd. when it comes to helping roles in the community her husband, Leon Brasher; par- She said the idea is to cre- the Chamber of Commerce from supporting local retail Sharon Jean Giltz age 81, of ents Rev. Leon Oliver and Zola ate a bigger splash for those prepare for and clean up industry to organizing and MarionGiltz died Thursday, Dec. 19, Simpkins Oliver; sister, Sue Baker who are honored. after activities such as the hosting community events 2019 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein and a brother, Kenneth Oliver. “We are thinking about a Pumpkin Festival, held and festivals. It meets at 9 Hospice Center in Paducah. Services were Friday, Dec. 20 at reception or something like downtown each fall. a.m., on the first Tuesday of She was a homemaker and had Morgan's Funeral Home with Rev. that,” she explained. “Jailer Kirk sent over a each month at Marion City been active in the Crittenden Aaron Brown officiating, assisted Crittenden County Deten- team of men to help with Hall. The Chamber’s office County Extension Homemakers. by Rev. Pressley Lamm. Burial was tion Center was singled out chairs and tables that had is located inside city hall. Surviving are her daughter, Kim- at the Fredonia cemetery in Fredo- with the Chamber’s final to be moved from the base- berly Giltz Black of Marion; sons, nia. monthly recognition for De- ment of the courthouse. Jeffrey (Colleen) Giltz of Hobart, Paid obituary 12 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, December 26, 2019

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Glamping!Glamping! Margaret Ann pimped up; readySTAFF REPORT forturquoise, spring Miniard has whichcamping isn’t that much doesn’t scream that this “It has baby moons as “Dam 50 (Riverview Before she met Paula some nostalgia tied to her between two jobs – refur- is a cool camping rig, chrome wheels,” she Park) is probably where Miniard three years ago, glamper, including her bishing the camper to then maybe the coordi- said. “I’m so proud of I’ll take it first, it’s quiet she was a plain Jane. dad’s old radio, her par- mirror her fun-loving nating flamingo dishes them because they were and not too far for me to Now she’s a glamped up ents’ camp coffee pot and personality. The rejuve- and wine cups inside will on cars in 1950s and pull it, and it’s so relax- Margaret Ann. other items with close nation work itself was a get the message across. 60s.” ing,” she said. Glamorized camper, family connections. bit therapeutic, and she’s Her favorite details When it comes to She can hardly wait for that is its new catch “My girls like it, but my had several friends help about the camper are the pulling it, Miniard admits spring! phrase, “Glamping.” grandson at first said he her along the way. rims on the tires. it’s a work in progress. “You have to name wasn’t going to stay in it “It’s been fun, I need to your glamper,” explains since it’s pink,” Miniard put up some trim, get Miniard, whose 1977 said. “But after he saw it, some different floor cov- Mallard is now named he said he would stay.” ering, finish the bath- Margaret Ann after her Miniard spent years room, and some piddly late mother, Margaret tent camping and en- things,” said Miniard Ann Holloman. It was her joyed it. She isn’t afraid She has already re- mom, and her late father to rough it, but said she upholstered the cushions Paul Holloman, who began to look for some- on the kitchen benches, taught her to love camp- thing that offered a few hung new curtains, re- ing years ago. more comforts of home, placed the ceiling, Though the interior mainly so that her painted the stove and has gone through a friends would camp with hood and put up a new transformation from her. backsplash in the brown and boring to vi- For two years, Miniard kitchen area. brant pink and spent her spare time – If the pink exterior Local lumber mill approved for economic development funds

STAFF REPORT If all goes as planned, Marion Hardwoods will be getting several thousands dollars in local economic development assistance to help it ex- pand and add new jobs. Marion Hardwoods is the sawmill on the west end of town off U.S. 60 Marion Hardwoods buys lumber from local loggers to where Turner and cut for furniture, flooring and other products. Conyer was once located. It saws grade lumber for ment assistance funds case in the new deal. The flooring, cabinets and are coming through the money is tied to the pur- furniture. Marion Hard- county from the state. It chase of equipment, not woods has been in busi- is money that was previ- the jobs it will add. ness in Marion since ously earmarked for an Newcom said he had 2013. expansion at the been approached by the Crittenden County Siemens plant in Marion. sawmill company about Judge-Executive Perry Newcom said the eco- assistance and it just so Newcom briefed mem- nomic assistance funds happened that every- bers of the Crittenden were actually paid out to thing fell into place for it County Economic Devel- Siemens several years to qualify for the state opment Corporation and ago, but had to be re- funding, which will be Crittenden County Fiscal turned to the state be- $125,000. Court last week on the cause the money was tied Roger Moser, who is news. to jobs creation. He said president of Altenburg Newcom explains that Siemens originally quali- Hardwood which man- the Kentucky Cabinet for fied for the economic de- ages the Marion mill, Economic Development velopment assistance, said the new equipment has approved the plan, but due to a downturn in will improve the yard’s but a formal announce- its business, layoffs were yield and allow it make ment with more details performed by the com- lumber products that it will be coming later and pany. cannot produce at this will likely include a cere- “Because the money point. monial groundbreaking was tied to those jobs, it “Basically what we do type event at the site. had to be paid back,” now is flat saw. This will Plans are to put under Newcom explains. allow us to quarter saw,” roof about 3,000 more That will not be the he said. square feet at the log and mill yard and add a new $450,000 saw that will allow the company to produce a value-added white oak production process. Newcom said the company plans to hire about five or six new employees as part of the expansion. It currently has more than a dozen or so work- ers, he said. The economic develop-