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Flu vaccination offered locally Crittenden County Health De- up in Crittenden partment on Industrial Drive in STAFF REPORT Marion will be hosting a flu clinic While the country’s eco- from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. nomic recovery continues to 13. The seasonal flu and H1N1 slog ahead, there's reportedly a vaccinations will be combined bounce in housing starts in into one shot for $27. Medicare, Crittenden County; however Medicaid and most insurances there exists no noticeable in- can be billed. crease in home sales over the Inoculations against the in- last five years. fluenza virus are recommended Local contractors and real for most healthy individuals estate professionals say new more than 6 months old. Sea- construction is on the uptick sonal influenza outbreaks can while sales of existing homes happen as early as October and continues somewhat flat. peak in January or later. Sales of already-built resi- dences remain slow according to Marion real estate agent, Ky. fall burn ban Darrin Tabor. He says mid- market homes are slower to takes effect Oct. 1 move this year because financ- Kentucky’s fall forest fire ing is tougher, largely due to hazard season be- buyer demographics. gins next Wednes- A survey of homes sold in day and runs Crittenden County indicates through Dec. 15. that sales of homes in the During the fire under-$100,000 category season, it is ille- comprise between 75 and 85 percent of all transactions for gal to burn any- any given year over the past thing within 150 feet five years. In 2011, the vast of any woodland or brushland majority of homes sold in the between the daytime hours of 6 county were priced below a.m. and 6 p.m. $100,000. County’s musical Ronnie Heady, the county's property valuation administra- Pumpkin Festival tor, says he’s seen little change additions made over the past five years as far heritage honored Just a few weeks away from as home-selling trends. How- STAFF REPORT ever, prior to the start of the the Nov. 4 general election, this The sounds of Bluegrass music and the aroma of Great Recession in 2007, real fresh-from-the-pit barbecue will merge for an enter- year’s Pumpkin Festival Car estate professionals say, home taining and worthwhile cause Saturday during the an- Show will feature political sales were more brisk here. nual Fohs Hall Backyard BBQ at the home of Dale speaking at the staging area on Interestingly, while existing and Janet Kemper on Ky. 1668. the courthouse square from 11 home sales are flat, some say The event will celebrate Crittenden County’s musi- a.m. until noon. There will be a there is renewed interest in cal heritage while raising money for the landmark strick time limit of 5 minutes per new construction. Materials community building where some of the performers candidate in place and no rebut- prices have dropped a bit, first made their musical debuts. tals will be allowed. There will Tabor said, which has helped In addition to performances by local musicians, a be a $25 fee for candidates to spur new home starts. display of memorabilia and booklets of newspaper speak. To register or for more in- Chad Thomas says his com- clippings will serve as a history lesson on local country formation, contact the Critten- pany, T&T Concrete, is booked and bluegrass legends. One interesting piece of mem- den County Chamber of solid with scheduled work PHOTO BY CHRIS EVANS, THE PRESS orabilia is a fiddle used by Cheryl Singleton’s great- Commerce at (270) 965-5015. through the spring, mostly Zach and Chad Thomas of T&T Concrete are booked solid with grandfather, Charles Monroe Davis, who traveled with The car show runs from 10 new construction projects through next spring. Across the See BUILDING/Page 14 county, new homes are going up at an increased rate. See HERITAGE/Page 3 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will all be centered around the courthouse, therefore, all county offices in- side the building will be closed Saturday. CCES adds 5th kindergarten class Woman Furry 5K benefits By JASON TRAVIS students. students involved. two kindergarten screenings STAFF WRITER A letter announcing the The move has caused some prior to the academic year, dies after no-kill shelter Crittenden County Ele- creation of the extra kinder- parents to question why the school officials cannot ac- The Furry 5K Dash mentary School will be adding garten class has been sent school didn’t plan ahead for count for new students who for the Dogs will be a fifth kindergarten class be- home to parents. Approxi- the extra students. may move into the county or collision held at 3 p.m. Oct. 5 ginning in October. The deci- mately four to five stu- Tabor said at the sign-up for kindergarten after STAFF REPORT at Marion-Critten- sion to add the new class was dents from each of the beginning of the the school year begins. Tabor A Marion woman died den County Park. made to address swelling current kindergarten school year, the said kindergarten numbers Saturday afternoon of in- class rolls and to lower the classes will be joining kindergarten classes are often hard to project, un- juries she sustained in a Proceeds will bene- fit the Mary Hall-Rud- student-teacher ratio. the new classroom. were below the 24- like first-grade enrollment motorcycle accident earlier diman Canine Shelter. CCES principal Melissa “This is a great op- student cap. In the projections where numbers that day along a particularly Pre-registration Tabor said kindergarten en- portunity for us to add spring, the school did from kindergarten give a dangerous portion of U.S. has closed, but partic- rollment is up since the school a new classroom and a projected enrollment clearer indication of class size. 641 near Crayne. ipants may register year began, increasing the reduce the student- based on students The elementary school will The crash occurred burden on teachers. Since teacher ratio, which re- that were currently notify parents by telephone less than a mile from the the day of the event Aug. 5, 11 students have en- search tells will result enrolled in preschool. when the decision is made as beginning at 1:30 Tabor victim's home. She and her rolled in kindergarten. in increased student School officials also to which students will be join- husband were riding to- p.m. at the park. The Tabor said state education achievement,” Tabor said. called local daycare facilities ing the new class. Administra- gether on the motorcycle entry fee is $20. officials recommend a cap of The principal said the to inquire about how many 4- tors will then set up a meeting and had just left their There will also be an adoption 24 students per kindergarten school has taken a proactive year-olds would be coming with parents to explain in de- house in the heart of event at the race. classroom. The increase in en- approach to lowering class into kindergarten for the fall tail the procedure for the tran- Crayne, headed toward rollment has grown class sizes sizes by adding the extra semester. However, Tabor sition. All next week, a Marion at 11:23 Saturday to 26 students. The extra classroom while trying to said not every child goes to transition week will occur, Correction class will drop the student- make the transition as daycare. See FATALITY/Page 3 A story in last week’s issue of teacher ratio to around 20 smooth as possible for all the While the school conducted See CLASS/Page 3 The Crittenden Press incorrectly identified Misty Lane’s mother. Her name is Donita James. Time, seeming friend to no one, bested by very special lady Public meetings Time is a friend to no one. preached. It’s just how she picked up her needle and around the kitchen, from a - Crittenden County Public Time robs us of our wits. lived. thread as a seamstress for hearty homegrown country Library Board of Trustees will It steals our strength, our Daryl K. But late Friday night, on Marion Dry Cleaners. But for meal to the most delectable meet at 5 p.m. today (Thursday) speed, our stamina. It turns what would have been her those generations who at one of desserts. Her coconut cake in the library meeting room. youth to a distant memory. Tabor late husband Bill Farmer’s time had their pants was a favorite at family get- Editor of Time marches on…never 101st birthday, Birdie’s time hemmed or dresses altered, togethers. The Crittenden Press pauses…never stops. on earth came to an end. there’s a good chance they Birdie was a big sister to Time’s ceaseless clock Eternity, unlike the time knew Birdie…or at least her eight siblings, a wife of 77 starts ticking the minute we we all seem to fight against work. years, a mother of three are born and is the ultimate My 2¢ Worth while on this earth, is now on Birdie was with a needle boys, a grandmother to six thief of life. her side. and thread what a poet is and great-grandmother to In the end, time always n’t battle time like so many of Younger generations in with words. Her quilts, cer- 10. She was also my aunt. facebook.com/Thecrittendenpress seems to win. us do. She simply made the our community probably tainly, were as beautiful as Birdie inherited the role of twitter.com/crittendenpress But with 96-plus years to most of it. never knew Birdie, for it was any lyrist’s verse. [email protected] her name, Birdie Farmer did- It’s not something she several years since she last She was also pretty handy See TIME/Page 7 270.965.3191 open weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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safety matter nity he had to write his par- guest contributor ents a letter, well aware of the fact that it could have po- tentially been his last. Al- A Soldier’s Life though experiencing many for children interruptions from the oppo- though luckily at a distance. sition, not to mention the en- Charles writes, “Dear Safety first is the mantra of local volunteers hop- cumbering weather mom, you’ll be happy to ing to shed more light on baseball and softball in conditions they were experi- know that I am well and feel- this community. And they are quite literal in the encing, Bud persisted in ing fine. I got the package writing his loved ones and from you and the church meaning of that effort. managed to “stay in one yesterday and I appreciate it. Marion-Crittenden County Park Board of Direc- piece.” I am in the Philippines now, tors is requesting public entities to financially back Needless to say, by Bud’s and I saw a Japanese plane an overhaul of the park's lighting system at multi- description of his surround- get shot down yesterday. I ple fields of competition, chief among them the high ings he found himself in a didn’t really expect to see school softball and baseball fields. After careful serious storm, and one con- that either. study and an awareness campaign, it seems ap- sisting of more than just “The natives here are pointed board members and concerned parties snow. much nicer than they were at from the community are on their way to persuading He writes to his mother the other places I had been and father, “It is 9:30 and I to. They are helping us wash public officials of the need to help finance the light- am sitting in my foxhole. It our clothes, put up tents, dig ing upgrade. has been snowing for five fox holes, etc., and we gave The rehabilitation of the lighting at the playing days and is getting very them a pair of our pants or fields, which also includes a youth league field, is rough out here. We are in shirts. The Japanese took al- not just something to simply cross off of a wish list Germany right now, and most everything from them.
by park board members. Improvements to the sys- maybe we will be in Berlin “I have been trying to
tem are desperately needed to improve the safety before too long. I am in seri- learn their language but so ous combat right now, and it far haven’t had much luck. for youth playing America's pastime as the gloam- ART PROVIDED BY ALEXA BLACK ing turns to night. isn’t the most pleasant place Anyways, I am going to write A newspaper clipping from The Commercial Appeal in Memphis, to be. I could explain further, Bud here soon. I hope he is Tenn., shows Charles and Harry “Bud” Threlkeld in uniform. The lighting infrastructure at the fields of organ- but you wouldn’t be able to doing alright. I love you and ized competition predates the players on the dia- picture the whole truth of miss you all more every day. monds, as well as many of their coaches. Many of how bad it really is. One of All my love, Charles.” ceived my other letters yet. don’t think they will get to do the wooden poles on which light standards are af- these days, I’ll be back in the Less than a week later, Well, right now, I am with it. fixed at the fields in question are in their mid-30s, living room with you, Dad the fighting still hadn’t the 1st Army and still in Ger- “I’ll keep writing you when well past their anticipated life expectancy. Just two and Charles and will have calmed down much for Bud. many, dividing my time be- I can, I love and miss you long-forgotten these unpleas- However, he had acquired a tween writing you a letter both very much. You know, I summers ago, two of the crossarms that hold banks of lights fell to the ground onto the fields of ant things.” brief moment to write his and looking for some Ger- see all of the fighting going play. Luckily, no one was harmed. Around the same time parents once again. man soldiers. They have on over here right now, and I and just a couple days prior, “I just got a letter from stepped up dangerously can’t help but be glad that But it's not just the deteriorating4 infrastructure Charles Threlkeld, Bud’s you dated the 22nd, so I am close now and are trying to this kind of stuff isn’t hap- of the lighting system that calls for an upgrade in brother, had also been seeing sure you are still wondering fix me with a Purple Heart. If pening over in the USA. I am the name of safety. The illumination itself is woe- some “unpleasant” things, al- where I am if you haven’t re- I see them first, though, I just glad you all are safe.” fully inadequate. It produces insufficient footcan- dles to make fielding a pop fly, let alone a screaming liner off an aluminum bat, safe for the youth in uniform. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR In some portions of the playing fields, illumina- tion measures at a mere fraction of the standards Budget Control Act of 2011 Writer: Kirk best passed by Congress requires required for play by both the Kentucky High School USDA to reduce LFP payments Athletic Association and Little League organization. choice for jailer The Press letters policy Letters should be submitted by 5 p.m., Friday the week by 7.3 percent beginning the fol- In short, no new lights would likely mean an end To the editor low day, which is the start of the I am writing this letter in re- before publication. Submissions must include only the to night baseball and softball at Marion-Crittenden author’s name, address, phone number and signature. Phone federal fiscal year. County Park due to the legal liabilities if a child gard to the upcoming election for If you’ve already registered Crittenden County Jailer. My in- numbers and addresses are required, but will not be pub- were to get seriously hurt. No ball under the lights lished. with your FSA office for LFP as- tention is to show my support for sistance or have an appointment affects the players, their parents and the local busi- my friend Robbie Kirk. Letters should be written in good taste and in most cases should not exceed 300 words or be submitted within 30 days scheduled, you are not subject ness who prosper from the patronage before and Robbie is a retired law en- of your last submission. The Crittenden Press reserves the to the payment reduction. If you after games. forcement officer of 26 years. By shear count of visitors, the park is without right to reject or edit letters for clarity, brevity and otherwise at haven’t yet contacted your local During this time, he has dealt our discretion. Original submissions will not be returned. FSA office, please register, re- question the biggest attraction in this county. It with countless criminal defen- Your letters to the editor may be brought into our office or quest an appointment or begin draws not just local residents, but people from out dants. He has been subjected to sent to: Letters, P.O. Box 191, Marion, KY 42064-0191 or an LFP application with your of the county for youth league and high school the games they play and the var- emailed to [email protected]. county FSA office by Tuesday. competition. With proper lighting, high school fields ious methods in which they op- You can also register online at will also qualify to host district and regional tour- erate. I find this qualification to www.fsa.usda.gov/disaster-reg- be a tremendous asset for a contacts within our system that U.S. Department of Agriculture naments, drawing parents and fans from several may well benefit him and, in turn, Secretary Tom Vilsack ensured ister. jailer. LFP compensates for grazing counties for consecutive days. Right now, the fields Robbie is an honest man with Crittenden County. that disaster programs were literally don’t qualify for any ball after dusk. Having already worked within restarted in 60 days, by April 15, losses due to drought or fire. Eli- high morals and integrity. He gible livestock includes alpacas, That's why Crittenden Fiscal Court, Crittenden cares about our community and the system in Kentucky will no nearly 80 percent faster than our County Board of Education, the City of Marion and doubt give him an edge as to predecessors. beef cattle, buffalo, beefalo, the county in which he has lived dairy cattle, deer, elk, emus, Marion Tourism Commission have been ap- his entire life. Robbie does not policies and procedures. It is not Five months later, USDA hard to see that he is more than Farm Service Agency has ap- equine, goats, llamas, poultry, proached to help make the annual payments for a see the office of jailer as just a reindeer, sheep or swine that lighting system upgrade at the park. Public money job, but as a means to serve and capable of running Crittenden proved more than 250,000 appli- County Detention Center and cations seeking assistance, have been or would have been is needed for the public welfare. to positively impact the people of grazing the eligible grazing land Crittenden County. prospering this county through exceeding congressional esti- The money requested of these public stakehold- its operation. mates and more applications are or pastureland. ers in the park would, indeed, come from public He has proven his willingness If you are seeking help from to serve by spearheading the We have no doubt he will expected. To address demand, coffers backed by hard-to-come-by taxpayer dol- work to develop programs to FSA has reassigned field em- other programs like the Live- operations at the Victory Gar- stock Indemnity Program, the lars. And while only a small portion of taxpayers dens, volunteering countless help our county, as he has done ployees, with many working have children or grandchildren who play ball at the as a private citizen with the Vic- overtime and weekends, so that Tree Assistance Program or the hours to make sure all of us can Emergency Assistance for Live- park, surely all can appreciate the value of a public have fresh vegetables at no tory Gardens and another pro- livestock producers get the help gram that supplies meat to the they need and deserve. Agricul- stock, Honeybees and Farm- playground that teaches youth teamwork and dis- cost. Raised Fish Program (ELAP), cipline and keeps them from less-productive en- It has been said, "You can't senior citizens of our area and to ture doesn’t stand still, and nei- the senior center in Crittenden ther does USDA. you’ll need to complete your full deavors. lead, without first serving." Rob- application before Tuesday. The fiscal court has already awarded the park bie Kirk has served our commu- County and others in surround- If you’ve suffered livestock ing counties. forage or feed grazing losses in Contact your local FSA office board $60,000 from a windfall in coal severance nity for many years, and I am for more information. proud to recommend him to Robbie is a fair man who 2011, 2012, 2013 or 2014, the money from the state. That money could be used to loves his family and church and Livestock Forage Disaster Pro- John W. McCauley serve us in a new capacity as USDA Kentucky State make Band-Aid fixes to the current lighting, or it Crittenden County Jailer. cares about people. He already gram (LFP) may offer help. For could be used as a down payment for a moderniza- serves our community with love ranchers who have not con- Executive Director Paulino Impastato Lexington, Ky. tion of the system. With that lump sum used as a Marion, Ky. and pride. tacted FSA by Tuesday, the down payment on a $300,000-plus upgrade by We know he will be able to Iowa-based Musco Lighting, each of the four public do what is required of him to entities could then pitch in to equally share the Family backs Kirk continue to keep our community safe, protected and prospering The roughly $28,000 annual debt service. for county jailer The city, county and the tourism commission through Crittenden County De- To the editor tention Center. have already agreed to $7,000 yearly payments. Crittenden Press We are writing to encourage Please get out and remem- The school board is expected to vote on the matter the voters of Crittenden County ber to vote for Robbie Kirk for USPS 138-260 next month. to vote for Robbie Kirk and elect our next jailer. 125 E. Bellville St. | P.O. Box 191 | Marion, KY 42064 The deal with Musco, which has provided light- him to the position of jailer for Darryl Manning 270.965.3191 | www.the-press.com ing at major sporting events such as the Olympics Crittenden County Detention Marion, Ky. [email protected] and Super Bowl, will include a 25-year service and Center. maintenance guarantee. Musco will ensure the I have known Robbie for sev- Tuesday deadline The Crittenden Press Inc. management and staff lighting continues to meet KHSAA and Little eral years, and my wife has Publisher...... Chris Evans known him since grade school. Editor...... Daryl K. Tabor League standards and will even change the light We have never known him to be for LFP assistance Reporter...... Jason Travis bulbs as necessary. anything but a good person. To the editor Advertising manager...... Allison Evans The cost to refurbish the park's lighting is by no Robbie is a Christian, a family Since late 2011, livestock Graphic design...... Brian R. Hunt means inexpensive, but the safety of our children man and in many ways, a com- producers have endured Operations manager...... Alaina Barnes and the future vitality of our community should not munity servant already. weather disasters such as his- toric droughts, blizzards, floods The Crittenden Press (USPS 138-260) is published weekly by The be purchased on the cheap. His history as a Kentucky Crittenden Press Inc., P.O. Box 191, 125 E. Bellville St., Marion, KY 42064. If we wish to provide enriching activities for a State Police officer shows his and fires, awaiting Congres- sional enactment of a farm bill so Periodicals postage paid at Marion, KY and at additional mailing offices. generation of youth, we as a community at the very dedication to the community Subscriptions $32 to $55 per year. POSTMASTER: Send address changes around him. Also, his experience that disaster assistance pro- least owe them a safe environment in which to par- grams could resume. to The Crittenden Press, P.O. Box 191, Marion, KY 42064. ticipate in the games that help build tomorrow's with the Kentucky State Police will give him an advantage in When the 2014 Farm Bill was Copyright 2014 adults. being our jailer, as he will have enacted into law in February, THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, September 25, 2014 3
PHOTO BY DARYL K. TABOR, THE PRESS Kentucky State Trooper First Class Darron Holliman (center) investigates the scene of a fatal, three-vehicle accident Saturday morning on U.S. 641 near Crayne. Marion resident Jodi Hodge, 39, a passenger on a Harley Davidson motorcycle (foreground) driven by her husband Robert “Bubba” Hodge Jr., 33, died of injuries sustained in the wreck. He and the driver of the truck, Donald Berry, 82, of Salem, were also injured. Also pictured above are Crittenden County Deputy Sheriff Chuck Hoover (left) and Edward McAlister, the driver of the second motorcycle.
other man on a separate bike. say he is improving daily and FATALITY Trooper Holliman’s prelim- expected to recover from his Continued from Page 1 inary investigation re- injuries. vealed that the Hodges Berry was trans- morning. were near the center ported by Crittenden According to a report by line northbound on EMS to Crittenden Kentucky State Trooper First U.S. 641, riding along- Health Systems where Class Darron Holliman, Jodi side a 2008 Honda he was treated and re- Hodge, 39, died at Deaconess motorcycle driven by leased. His passenger, Hospital in Evansville, Ind., Edward McAlister, 26, Janice Berry, 75, of where she had earlier been of the Frances commu- Salem was not in- transported by an Air Evac nity. McAlister was jured. Medical helicopter following a driving his bike on the Hodge The Berrys were three-vehicle collision in front outside portion of the wearing seatbelts. of Marion Recycling. northbound lane, near the fog None of the three motorcycles The woman was well line, when the accident oc- riders were wearing helmets. known in the community and curred. Crittenden County Sheriff’s had formerly worked at Main The trooper reported that a Department, Crittenden Street Italian Grill. In addition 2003 Ford Ranger driven by County Rescue Squad and the to her husband, she leaves Donald Berry, 82, of Salem Kentucky Transportation two daughters behind. At pulled out of the recycling Cabinet assisted at the scene. press time, funeral arrange- center onto U.S. 641 into the Multiple crashes over the ments were incomplete. path of the two motorcycles. years have occurred along Hodge had been a passen- The Hodges were unable to that same, short stretch of ger on a 2006 Harley David- avoid a collision and struck U.S. 641 near the entrance to son motorcycle driven by her Berry’s vehicle. McAlister the recycling center, including husband, Robert “Bubba” steered his bike off of the three fatalities since May of Hodge Jr., 33, of Marion, who roadway in an attempt to 2005. Another two-vehicle, in- was also injured in the acci- avoid the collision. He was not jury accident happened at the dent. He also was taken to a seriously injured and refused very same location two days regional hospital, where he medical treatment at the before the motorcycle crash. underwent surgery and re- scene. Two people went to the hospi- mained at press time. Robert Hodge was trans- tal following that wreck. The couple had borrowed ported by Crittenden EMS to Saturday’s fatal highway the motorcycle from a friend Deaconess Hospital for treat- crash was the second in the and were riding alongside an- ment of his injuries. Friends county this year.
HERITAGE Continued from Page 1 a medicine show and per- formed at the Crittenden Springs Hotel. While the evening’s acoustic line-up will be head- lined by Marion native Tom Loyd and Bob Watson’s band Too Old to Care, several other well-known natives associated with Bluegrass and country music will perform, including Bill Marvel, Franklin Hamil- ton, Doug Wooley and high school friends Brian Shemwell and Jamey Mills along with their band All Strung Out. Shemwell’s hobby band fuses bluegrass, folk and country with a subtle hit of SUBMITTED PHOTO jazz with guitar, drums, ban- Cheryl Orr Singleton (front) performed with her father and the jos and mandolins. Lonesome Valley Boys band from Marion in the late 1950s and No doubt one of the high- PEOPLES CHOICE 1960s. Pictured above (from left) are Bill Marvel, who will per- lights of the evening will be a form at Saturday’s Fohs Hall benefit; Leon Walker; J.D. Orr; performance by Marvel, who Ray Marvel; and Jimmy Gass. taught himself to play guitar by listening to others as a played with the Kentucky from Bluegrass great Jack child. He was a member of the Wonders, which included fid- Martin of Paducah. Martin Crooked Creek Hillbillies who dler Bernal “Little Jack” Little, played with Bluegrass gui- played on Hopkinsville radio who went on to play with tarist Lester Flatt and station WHOP several times a Porter Wagoner and Dolly Par- Nashville Grass, and he has week prior to World War II. ton between 1969 and 1971. performed at the Grand Old The war caused the break-up Marvel and the Lonesome Opry. of the band, but Marvel’s mu- Valley Boys performed many a “Cutter is an old soul, not sical talent later was enlisted Saturday night at Fohs Hall, your typical 8-year-old,” said by the Lonesome Valley Boys and recorded two records – the his mother Shelley. “He has a in the 1950s and 1960s. His first ever stamped by a country passion for Bluegrass and the CAR SHOW bandmates included Leon music group from Marion, ac- Grand Old Opry. He made his September p .27m. Walker, J.D. Orr, Ray Marvel cording to Crittenden County first visit to the Ryman Sunday a.m. - 2 and Jimmy Gass. He also Historican Brenda Under- and got a backstage tour, so 10 uare down. he really, really likes it. Kind of ouse Sq Cheryl Orr Singleton sang strange for a kid his age.” Courth with her dad and the Lone- Music is in his veins, one 11 A.M. some Valley Boys as a young might argue. That would ex- AKING CLASS girl. Her perspective of local plain why at the age of 5, he L SPE music heritage is a unique asked Santa Claus to bring ITICA Continued from Page 1 • POL ALE one. In addition to helping him a banjo. BOOK S and all students will get to compile history on many great “Jack told him the banjo ARY Crittenden County musicians, was the hardest instrument to LIBR meet the new kindergarten • ORS teacher, who has yet to be some of the music recorded by learn to play, and he tried to END Singleton and her father’s talk him out of it but Cutter & V named publicly. The new FOOD kindergarten class will be fully bands will be played through- wouldn’t have it. He’s playing • implemented the week of Oct. out the evening. Additionally, pretty well for 8 year old," his Presented by 6. her grandson Cutter Single- mother said. “Kids are very resilient,” ton, who turns 8 on Saturday, The Backyard BBQ begins Piney Fork Cumberland Presbyterian Church Tabor said. “It will not take will take a turn at the mic, of- at 6 p.m. Saturday. For more them anytime at all to love an- fering a few songs he has information, call (270) 965- other kindergarten teacher.” learned while taking lessons 3332 or (270) 836-3133. and Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce In the letter to parents, Tabor said the school will fol- low the same procedures and A BUSINESS BUILT ON HONESTY, Door Prizes & Specialty Trophies guidelines as always to create the new classroom. Teacher INTEGRITY AND SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP input, assessment data and Registration 9 a.m. • Car Show Entry Fee: $15 students’ individual needs will all be taken into considera- All Car Show Proceeds Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital tion. 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And the differences in our out- ten by Bob Lonsberry, a vet- thievery. “And success and failure there is no true option for comes, it is divided by the eran of the Army as a “The other guy has it, can manifest themselves in success if there is no true differences in our efforts. military journalist and a for- you want it, Obama will take personal and family income. option for failure. And by the false philosophy mer Journalist of the Year. it for you. “You choose to drop out of “The pursuit of happiness that says one man’s success He was also a recipient of the “Vote Democrat. high school or to skip college means a whole lot less when comes about unavoidably as Meritorious Service Medal, “It is the electoral philoso- and you are apt to have a you face the punitive hand of the result of another man’s the Thomas Jefferson Award phy that gave us Detroit. It is different outcome than government if your pursuit victimization. and the Keith L. Ware the electoral philosophy that someone who gets a diploma brings you more happiness “What the president of- lows: Award. is destroying America. and pushes on with pur- than the other guy. fered was not a solution, but “The Democrats are right, A newsman for more than “It conceals a fundamen- poseful education. You have “Even if the other guy sat a separatism. He fomented there are two Americas. 25 years, Lonsberry has won tal deviation from American your children out of wedlock on his arse and did nothing. division and strife, he pitted “The America that works, in excess of 80 journalism values and common sense and life is apt to take one “Even if the other guy one set of Americans against and the America that does- and broadcasting awards, because it ends up not bene- course, you have them in made a lifetime’s worth of another. n’t. The America that con- including top Associated fiting the people who support wedlock and life is apt to asinine and shortsighted de- “For his own political ben- tributes, and the America Press commentary awards in it, but a betrayal. take another course. cisions. efit. that doesn’t. newspaper, radio and televi- “And it conceals a funda- “Most often in life our des- “Barack Obama and the “That’s what progressives “It’s not the haves and the sion. He is the only person mental deviation from Ameri- tination is determined by the Democrats preach equality of offer. Marxist class warfare have nots, it’s the dos and ever to do this. can values and common course we take. outcome as a right, while wrapped up with a bow. the don’ts. Some people do He has been a newspaper sense. It ends up not being a “My doctor, for example, completely ignoring inequal- “Two Americas, coming their duty as Americans, to reporter, columnist, photo- benefit to the people who makes far more than I do. ity of effort. The simple Law closer each day to proving obey the law and support journalist and editor, as well support it, but a betrayal. There is significant income of the Harvest – as ye sow, so the truth to Lincoln’s maxim themselves and contribute to as a magazine writer and The Democrats have not em- inequality between us. Our shall ye reap – is sometimes that a house divided against society, and others don’t. commentator on radio and powered their followers, they lives have had an inequality applied as, ‘The harder you itself cannot stand.” “That’s the divide in television as well as a televi- have enslaved them – in a of outcome. But, our lives work, the more you get.’ May God bring this truth America. sion reporter and manager. culture of dependence and also have had an inequality “The progressive move- once again to the minds of “It’s not about income in- He is the author of “The entitlement, of victimhood of effort. Whereas my doctor ment would turn that upside our people as it was faith- equality, it’s about civic irre- Early Years,” a collection of and anger instead of ability went to college and then down. fully taught to me and my sponsibility. It’s about a newspaper columns, as well and hope. gave the flower of his young “Those who achieve are to generation by our parents in political party that preaches as “A Various Language,” a “The president’s premise – adulthood to medical school be punished as enemies of examples and the philoso- hatred, greed and victimiza- collection of essays. He has that you reduce income in- and residency, I got a job in society and those who fail phy, “You can do anything tion in order to win elective written “Baghdad Christ- equality by debasing the a restaurant. He made a are to be rewarded as wards you want to do.” office. It’s about a political mas,” “Hopiland Christmas,” successful – seeks to ignore choice, I made a choice. And of society. Entitlement has We and all I knew then party that loves power more “Cumorah Christmas” and and cheat the law of choices our choices led us to differ- replaced effort as the key to were considered poor finan- than it loves its country. “Joseph Avenue Christmas,” and consequences. It seeks ent outcomes. upward mobility in American cially. Some of us did not “That’s not invective, all of which are short novels. to deny the successful the “His outcome pays a lot society. like that and wanted to that’s truth. His latest book, “Santa Mon- consequences of their better than mine. “Or at least it has if make something of ourselves “And it’s about time ica Christmas,” is a memoir choices and spare the un- “Does that mean he Barack Obama gets his way. and our lives. Some did not. someone said it. filled with wonderful stories successful the consequences cheated and Barack Obama “He seeks a lowest com- The desires of both “The politics of envy was all need to read this Christ- of their choices. needs to take away his mon denominator society in groups were lived out and on proud display last week mas season. “Because, by and large, wealth? which the government be- the tale is told. as the president said he What this man has to say, the variability in society is a “No, it means we are both sieges the successful and (Rev. Lucy Tedrick of Mar- would pledge the rest of his reflecting on our present cri- result of different choices free men. productive and fosters equal- ion shares her views regu- term to fighting ‘income in- sis that affects all Ameri- leading to different conse- “And in a free society, free ity through mediocrity. larly in this newspaper. Her equality.’ He notes that some cans, should be heard. quences. Those who choose choices will lead to different “He and his party speak opinions are her own, and people make more than His words, found on wisely and responsibly have outcomes. of two Americas.” And their are not necessarily those of other people, that some peo- Lonesberry.com, are as fol- a far greater likelihood of “It is not inequality grip on power is based on the newspaper.)
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Sunday, October 5, 2014 • 3:00 p.m. Marion/Crittenden County Park Pre-Register by Sept. 22: $20 Race Day Registration Begins at 1:30 p.m. Registration Forms Available at The Crittenden Press All proceeds benefit the Mary Hall Ruddiman Canine Shelter THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, September 25, 2014 5 Early corn yields good, prices down Livestock report STAFF REPORT Early numbers are out for this year’s USDA Ledbetter auction results fall harvest, and it’s a mixed bag for farm- Sept. 25, 2013 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2-3 ers – lower corn prices are being fore- Receipts: 483 head. Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price casted despite good yields. Compared to last week: Feeders steers and heifers 2 600-700 650 177.00-194.00 184.91 University of Kentucky Crittenden traded mostly steady. Slaughter cows and bulls 1 700-800 735 180.00 180.00 County Cooperative Ag Extension Agent traded steady. Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 1-2 Meredith Hall said some farmers in the Feeder Steers Medium and Large 1-2 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price county are already harvesting corn be- Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 10 300-400 339 260.00-320.00 296.04 tween 150 to 210 bushels per acre. How- 1 100-200 180 305.00 305.00 39 400-500 456 250.00-273.00 259.28 ever, December futures for corn at the 3 200-300 283 300.00-320.00 306.48 26 500-600 554 226.00-250.00 233.72 close of Tuesday’s Chicago Board of 7 300-400 361 290.00-330.00 306.57 7 600-700 622 205.00-218.00 212.66 4 700-800 708 191.00 191.00 Trade were $3.25 a bushel, down from 8 400-500 421 273.00-283.00 279.40 23 500-600 542 240.00-258.00 245.43 2 800-900 865 155.00-157.00 155.99 $4.38 a bushel from this time last year. 1 900-1000 915 155.00 155.00 Hall said the price drop is due to a 34 600-700 653 221.00-234.00 227.42 5 700-800 734 213.00-223.00 218.55 Feeder Bulls Medium and Large 2-3 surplus. She added that prices were al- 11 800-900 816 202.00-204.00 203.53 Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 3 300-400 ready starting to drop last year and this Feeder Steers Medium and Large 2-3 387 245.00-255.00 250.06 9 400-500 484 234.00-248.00 238.67 year’s surplus is obviously affecting Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 11 500-600 569 200.00-222.00 216.09 prices. 1 200-300 295 240.00 240.00 3 600-700 685 189.00-199.00 192.69 Corn futures are expected to be traded 7 300-400 357 250.00-284.00 274.86 1 700-800 730 160.00 160.00 5 400-500 443 200.00-245.00 234.16 at $2.99 per bushel in October and will Slaughter Cows: continue to drop until January, when fu- 6 500-600 580 226.00-235.00 231.81 %Lean Weight AD HD LD tures are expected to rise to $3.35 per 1 600-700 605 219.00 219.00 Breaker 75-80 1300-1800 102-111 92-98 bushel. 1 700-800 720 211.00 211.00 Boner 80-85 1160-1600 103-113 115-120 94-102 Meantime, Hall said soybean prices 1 800-900 840 190.00 190.00 Lean 85-90 1010-1400 94-102 82-92 are estimated to be around $9.62 per Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2 Slaughter Bulls: Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price bushel in the region. PHOTO BY DARYL K. TABOR, THE PRESS YG: Weight Avg-Dress Lo-Dress 1 100-200 195 330.00 330.00 As of Friday, the Extension agent said A combine with Parish and Hooks Farms offloads its corn harvest into a wagon early #1-2 1520-1925 120.00-130.00 110.00-119.00 2 200-300 285 255.00-275.00 265.00 Stock Cows: Cows 5 to 10 years old and 5 to 7 months she wasn’t aware of any soybean harvests Friday afternoon at the Parish Home Farm off Ky. 70 between Frances and Dycusburg. 10 300-400 372 250.00-268.00 259.19 Corn yields are good this year, but futures are down considerably from last year. bred 1275.00-1800.00per head. in the county. 17 400-500 434 243.00-260.00 250.15 Stock Cow/Calf Pairs: Cows 8 years old with calves at 46 500-600 544 215.00-231.00 223.31 side 1910.00. 20 600-700 641 209.00-215.00 211.51 13 700-800 744 190.00-201.00 195.32 Chip Stewart, market specialist NEWS BRIEFS Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2-3 www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/sv_ls150.txt Head Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price day. Livingston County Sher- Baptist Church Fellowship Also at the meeting, the 2 300-400 385 241.00-245.00 243.00 This report reflects price of majority of cattle with a Fiscal court joins iff’s Office had been investigat- Hall. school board approved the ac- 12 400-500 486 231.00-237.00 233.46 USDA grade, weight and sex on sale date. This report deal for park lights ing scrap metal thefts in the Anyone is invited to either tive shooter response course 9 500-600 520 164.00-206.00 181.39 does not represent all animals at sale. area and received information of the receptions to wish the for the Marion Police Depart- Last Thursday, Crittenden that marijuana was recently two outgoing postmasters well ment and Crittenden County Fiscal Court approved a meas- harvested nearby. County offi- in their respective retirement. Sheriff's Department with ure to contribute to the annual cers notified state police and Jackson Knob Firearms Train- debt service of a proposed assisted them in locating and Local board of ed ing Center for the cost of BELLVILLE MANOR APARTMENTS lighting system upgrade at recovering the marijuana. $2,400. The purpose of the 819 Terrace Drive • Marion, Kentucky Marion-Crittenden County Trooper Gerick Sullivan is OKs working budget course is to provide training for Accepting applications for one and two bedroom apartments: Park sought by the park’s continuing the investigation. local authorities in the dis- board of directors. Crittenden County Board of total electric, newly redecorated, rent based on your income to Anyone with information trict's schools in the event of qualifying person. Apartments immediately available. At the meeting, the court about the marijuana growth Education at a special-called an emergency situation. agreed unanimously to pay up operation is asked to contact meeting Monday night ap- DISABLED • NEAR ELDERLY • ELDERLY • FAMILY to $7,000 a year for 10 years Livingston County Sheriff’s De- proved an $11.33 million Ky. plans Vietnam on debt service of a planned partment at (270) 928-2122 or working budget for the 2014- OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. $300,000-plus lighting up- the Kentucky State Police by 15 school year. The general War remembrance grade for a youth league field calling Post 1 in Mayfield at fund accounts for $7.74 mil- Tuesday & Thursday SECTION 8 and the high school baseball (800) 222-5555. Informants lion of the budget. It is backed Vietnam War-era veterans Phone (270) 965-5960 and softball fields. Magistrates by local taxes and state SEEK and their families will partici- HOUSING EQUAL HOUSING may also contact the KSP mar- TDD: 711 OPPORTUNITY had months ago approved ijuana and drug hotline at funds and taxes. pate today (Thursday) in Ken- $60,000 in coal severance (800) 367-3847 or text a tip to Board members stressed tucky's first major event money to the park board for a 67283 and remain anony- that the working budget is just commemorating the 50th an- lighting fix. That money will be mous. that, one that is a work in niversary of the war. used as a down payment on progress. By law the board has The Kentucky Department the state-of-the-art system to approve such a budget by of Veterans Affairs has from Musco Lighting of Iowa if Receptions set for Sept. 30. planned an event for today at the plan fully materializes. School board members said the Kentucky Vietnam Veter- Park board officials contend exiting postmasters they are committed to stream- ans Memorial in Frankfort. the illumination at the fields in Two area postmasters will lining the process to make The names of Kentucky's question is woefully inade- be retiring at the end of this budgetary issues more under- 1,103 fallen soldiers in Viet- quate and presents a safety month and the public is in- standable and transparent to nam are carved into the base risk for players. The board now vited to help celebrate their the public and to find ways to of the memorial, including six has equal commitments on the long careers with the U.S. continue to sharpen the with Crittenden County ties – debt service from the fiscal Postal Service. budget process each month. Spc. James K. Hughes, Pfc. court, Marion City Council and Tuesday will be the last day The public is invited to at- Bobby J. Jennings, Spc. Marion Tourism Commission. for Rose Ann Bebout at Crayne tended monthly board working Charles L. Doom, Pfc. Johnny A fourth and final public en- Post Office and Gail Bannister sessions, where elements of W. Lindsey, Spc. Leon Beard tity, Crittenden County Board at Dycusburg Post Office. the budget are discussed and and Maj. Billy Joe Williams. of Education, is expected to Bebout has put in almost explained in detail. The event is part of the na- vote on contributing $7,000 to 32 years with the postal serv- The next school board tional 50th Anniversary Viet- ATTENTION the debt service at its regular ice, mostly at Crayne, but she working session is tentatively nam War Commemoration, October meeting. has also served at several scheduled for 6 p.m. Oct. 23 at which runs from 2013 to LAND OWNERS other offices on temporary as- the central office. 2025. Kentucky land is in demand. Realize full market value signments. An all-day recep- in the sale of your recreational property. Whitetail 15 pounds of pot tion, complete with Properties offers a diverse platform of selling refreshments, is planned for options including conventional listings and found in Livingston professional auction services. It’s no mistake that her Monday at the post office. land sellers across the Midwest have entrusted their Kentucky State Police re- Meantime, a reception for land sale to us. Whitetail Properties has an extensive covered more than 15 pounds Bannister, who has put in 30 AUCTION network and client base t hat reaches the entire na- of marijuana from an aban- years at Dycusburg Post Of- Estate Auction of Bruce Oliver tion and includes Farmers, Sportsmen, Investors and doned house on Dunlap Road fice, will be held at 2 p.m. Sun- Hunting Professionals. in Livingston County on Sun- day at Dycusburg Missionary October 4th – 9:00 a.m. 2961 S.R. 1668 (Crittenden Springs Rd) Marion, KY FOR mORE DETAiLS pLEASE CONTACT KENTUCKY LAND SpECiALiST, GUNS, KNIVES, RE-LOADING EQUIPMENT AND COLLECTIBLES Large Anvil w/stand, Nascar Afghan, Nascar Trading cards, Auto & Gun mARK WiLLiAmS (270) 836-0819 books, Old golf clubs, Pocket Knives – Nascar collectible – Case – Buck – Sharade, Straight blade knives, folding knives, bone handle knives and several others. Primers, Loads, Shells, Powder, Wads, Lyman Turret Press, Lyman Auto KENTUCKY LAND FOR SALE Primer Feed, Lyman 55 Powder Measurer, (New) Lyman 500 Powder Scale, (New) Lyman Universal Scale, assorted shell holders, Bushnell CRITTENDEN CO, KY - 135 ACRES - $244,900 - Out- Range Finder, Bore sights, Spotting Scope, Glenfield Model 60 22L. R., standing habitat in a premier whitetail county. A well main- Parker Hale 300 Mag, Browning A5 12 Gauge, Browning A5 12 Gauge, tained 3 bed, 2 bath trailer provides more than ample Browning Lightning Broadway Trap Over/Under, Browning BT99 12 living quarters with a 20 x 24 outbuilding for storage of all Gauge, Remington 870 – 3” Mag, Remington 870 TB Trap 12 Gauge, Glenfield Model 60 22 L.R., Revelation Model 120 22 L.R., 03A3 Springfield your hunting gear. Full military 30-06, Ithaca Model 49 R 22 L.R., Hunter Firearms (Western six shooter 22 Mag or 22 Cal) Hunter Firearms (Western six shooter – 22 Cal.), CRITTENDEN CO, KY - 58 ACRES - An excellent combina- Ruger Viqueir 45 Cal., Browning BPS 12 Gauge Model 22, Beretta USA tion property with income and outstanding hunting possi- Model 21A – 22 L.R., Browning A5 12 Gauge, Browning Sitori 28 Gauge bilities. Easy accessPENDING to utilities with building sites. 2-3/4 Over/Under, Browning A – Bolt Cal. 223 – Remington Scope, Brown- ing A Bolt Cal. 22-250 , Browning Bar II,, Henry Repeating Arms – Brooklyn, NY Caliber 22 L.R, Henry Repeating Arms Brooklyn, NY Cal. 22 Mag., CRITTENDEN CO, KY - 181 ACRES - $371,000 - Excellent Remington Limited Edition Dale Earnhardt Sr. – Model 597 22 Long Rifle, habitat and trophy management. With tillable ground for Remington Limited Edition – Dale Earnhardt Jr. – Model 597 – 22 Long food and income withSOLD a great hunting cabin and stellar Rifle, Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk 44 Mag., Ruger 357 Mag. New views make this a farm that does not hit the market very Model Blackhawk, Ruger Super Redhawk 44 Mag., Smith & Wesson 357 Mag. Model 586, Gun Cases, and much, much more. often. TOOLS AND SHOP EQUIPMENT Air chisel, Air sander, Air grinder, Air impact wrenches, Makita circular CALDWELL CO, KY - 93 ACRES - $148,000 - This farm of- saw, Makita ½” drill, Makita grinders, Makita hammer drill, Makita radial fers a ton of quality hunting and recreational potential. alarm saw, Vices, Three stack Crafstman tool box, Black & Decker Property is all woodedSOLD with just a couple of small openings Cordless drills, Sandblaster, Bench grinder, Drill press, 25 Gallon parts washer, Single stage upright air compressor, Husqvarna chain saw, En- for food plots. gine cherry picker, boom pole, Pipeline welder on trailer, Milwaukee cut- off saw, Cutting torch, Oxygen/Acetylene tanks, Craftsman, S & K, CRITTENDEN CO, KY - 134 ACRES - $186,900 - High qual- AUCTION Williams, SnapOn, and ProTo Socket sets – ¼”, 3/8” & ½” drives, several ity hunting tract comprised of food, cover & water. Great Estate Auction of Jimmy & Beatrice Croft ProTo, Craftsmen, Williams, and Matco tools, chains and boomers, nu- internal trail system for excellent access and NO road merous hammers (sledge, framing, blacksmith), drill bits, wood drill bits, frontage. September 27th – 10:00 a.m. several grease guns, battery chargers, jigsaws, supersaws, sawzall, cases 216 Farris Street, Salem, KY of oil, hyd. Fluid, and transmission fluid, ropes, pulleys, all size steel rigid pipe wrenches, ladders, miscellaneous cutters, snips, and screwdrivers, CALDWELL CO, KY - 103 ACRES - $237,200 - The genet- ANTIQUES AND GLASSWARE assorted nuts, bolts, washers, zip ties, and hand tools, shop vac, air hose, ics of this property is the right mix for a great hunting Vintage cake stands, Milk glass pieces, Carnival glass pieces, Depression shelves, file cabinets, welding rods of all kind, wire strippers, elec. wiring, property with income to boot. glass pieces – yellow, pink, clear, and blue. Old Kerosene lamps, antique 12 volt elec. wire stand (all colors – several rows), 48” chain wrench, 48” butter dishes, Vintage Hull pieces, Sevan candy dish, Ruby Red Pitcher, aluminum pipe wrench, car ramps, Dodge aluminum truck wheels, shov- Hand painted bowls, compost stand, numerous crocks, stoneware els, rakes, tap & dye sets, several pieces of Dodge & Chrysler auto parts, CALDWELL CO, KY - 118 ACRES - $195,000 - Outstanding bowls and stoneware pitchers as well as several miscellaneous stone miscellaneous tool boxes, assorted buckets and many , many habitat that is built for deer hunting! A great mixture of and glass pieces, blue Avon bottles, Pepsi glasses, several glass figurines, items/tools too numerous to mention. open timber, dense cover, water, and food. candleholders, glass canisters, and decanters. TRACTOR, TRAILERS, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD 4000 Ford Tractor w/Canopy, Caroni Finishing Mower, Howse Bushog, CRITTENDEN CO, KY - 523 ACRES - Price Reduced to Sofas, loveseat, ladder back chairs, wooden chairs, wingback chair, 3Pt. Cultivator, Homemade Enclosed Trailer, Black Fiberglass Camper Howard piano, bedroom suite, computer desk, office desk, file cabinets, Shell for 2500 Shortbed Dodge, 5th Wheel Hitch, (2) Fuel Tanks on Stands, $834,185 - This super hunting tract combines the best of miscellaneous chest of drawers, refrigerator, electric stove, lots of pots, 8000 Watt Generator, Yard trailer, Receiver hitch and balls, Wheelbar- multiple habitats forSOLD excellent deer and turkey hunting. A pans and cookware, Corning ware pieces, Corelle dishes, linens, small row. small cabin also resides on the property. TV, metal cabinet, pictures, picture frames, wooden shelf, Dell desktop HOUSEHOLD, CAMPING, HUNTING AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS computer, ironing board, exercise bike, hats, books, small fan, crock Ventless heaters, vacuum, Glowarm Heater, Camera, Camper LP Tanks, CRITTENDEN CO, KY - 250 ACRES - Price Reduced. pots, flatware, Tupperware, platters, cooking utensils and much more. Coleman lanterns, Coleman cook stoves, Treadmill, Quilt Print, Wooden TOOL AND MISCELLANEOUS doors, Weber grills, Dishes, Quilt stand, Dog feeder, Pottery bowls, Ce- $1,750/ACRE - 3 ponds,SOLD hardwood timber, overgrown Brooms, leaf blower, shop vac, small screw and bolt bins, tool organizer, ramic and plastic planters, Small TV, VHS movies some Disney, Golf balls, fields and pasture. trash can, gas can, several concrete yard decorations, 2 horse trailer LP grill gas tanks, large tent, Decoys – duck & geese (some Herder), Deer with front compartment, many items too numerous to mention. stands, Coolers and several more items.
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Owen re- and as director of In addition to being an as- stage [at graduation]. Be- Systems and a board member ments in the nursing profes- ceived her associate’s nursing of Wellington sistant and associate profes- cause I know they have of the American Red Cross. sion. degree in nursing Park of Paducah. sor at West Kentucky worked hard, their family has “As a nurse, I think we’ve Owen has been named one from Paducah Com- As nurse educator Community and Technical sacrificed and they’ve been always been taught that part of four grand marshals for munity College and at Livingston Hospital, College, Owen has also dedicated to their education of our duty is supporting our Murray State University’s her bachelor of sci- Owen knew she worked in administration. for the last two years,” she community,” Owen said. homecoming parade sched- ence in nursing degree wanted to pursue a She was the Director of Ac- said. The night before Murray uled Oct. 11, as the univer- from Murray State full-time teaching ca- cessible College Education Owen and her husband, State University’s homecom- sity celebrates 50 years of its University. She ob- reer. In 2004, Owen and Associate VP of Academic Brett, have two children. In ing parade, a School of Nurs- nursing program on campus. tained a Master of Sci- Owen was chosen as West Affairs at WKCTC. 2012, their daughter, Mariah ing reunion will be held from Marsha Woodall, originally ence in nursing Kentucky Community In July 2013, she was Hamby, graduated from Mur- 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 10 at Mason from Princeton, Shari Ghol- through the University of and Technical College’s named associate dean of aca- ray State University with a Hall. According to the univer- son and Peggy Bozarth have Phoenix, where she later re- teacher of the year by stu- demic affairs and director of Bachelor of Science degree in sity’s alumni office, Murray also been named as grand ceived her Ed.D. dents. She was nominated nursing at Henderson Com- nursing. Their son, Aaron, is State has 21 school of nurs- marshals. Prior to working in higher again the following year. munity College. Owen also a freshman at Transylvania ing alumni from Crittenden Originally from Salem, education as a professor and “It was great to be chosen. teaches a nursing assistant University. County. NEWS BRIEFS SENIOR CENTER CALENDAR Crittenden County Senior Citi- pork on wheat bun, au gratin po- Main Street repairs zens Center is open weekdays 8 tatoes, cucumber salad, oatmeal off to good start a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at cookie and pears. Birthday cake 11:30 a.m. each day and is $3 for will also be served. Work started Monday those age 60 and older. Milk, cof- - Monday: Ladies exercise evening on repairing a bumpy fee or tea are available each day. with Full Body Fitness is from stretch of South Main Street Every day, the center at 210 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Menu is near its intersection with N. Walker St. in Marion offers bil- chicken and dumplings, buttered Depot Street. liards, card games, Wii games spinach, baby carrots, baked ap- According to Marion City and use of exercise equipment. ples and cornbread. Administrator Mark Bryant, Call the center at (270) 965-5229 - Tuesday: Nutrition Listen the first night’s work went for further information. with Sue Parrent begins at 10:30 smoothly. At press time Tues- Upcoming activities and menu a.m. Menu is meatballs with day, there was no further up- include: gravy, baked potato, lima beans date available, but weather - Today: Senior health fair is at and dreamsicle gelatin. permitting, the project is 9 a.m. Menu is franks and kraut, - Wednesday: Menu is baked scheduled to be completed by mashed potatoes, black-eyed chicken, broccoli soup, stewed the end of this week. peas, cornbread and fruit cobbler. potatoes, glazed pears and Ambulance struck - Friday: Menu is barbecue whole wheat roll. in Caldwell wreck A Tuesday morning injury accident on Ky. 91 in Cald- well involved a Marion PHOTO BY DARYL K. TABOR, THE PRESS woman colliding with an am- bulance. Lloyd Road reopens to traffic According to Kentucky State Police, Connie Beverly, Lloyd Road near Crayne reopened to through-traffic Saturday as work on the intersection with the 58, of Marion was operating a new U.S. 641 continued. At press time, paving had not been completed and Kentucky Transportation 2006 Chevy Cobalt north- Cabinet spokesperson Keith Todd said traffic will be somewhat restricted while paving takes place. bound on the highway, while As of today (Thursday), it’s been 953 days since ceremonial ground was first broken on the U.S. Jonathon Chewning, 27, of 641 relocation project. The new road is expected to be paved next year. Princeton was operating a 2006 Ford ambulance headed in the opposite direc- vehicle by Princeton Fire and through Oct. 17 for baked tion. The ambulance was Rescue. goods and jellies from Smithland chamber transporting Amber Woolsey, She suffered a broken jaw Schlabach's Amish Bakery in meeting planned 17, of Fredonia, who was in- and multiple other injuries, Guthrie. jured in a wreck earlier that according to the report. The band is selling four dif- The Smithland Area morning. ferent types of bread: white, Chamber of Commerce will Trooper Luis Palmer’s re- sourdough, wheat and raisin meet today (Thursday) at 8 port says as Beverly topped a GED practice test for $5 each; five different types a.m. at the Levee Restaurant hill about 6 miles north of free through Oct. 3 of sweet rolls: cinnamon, in Smithland. Princeton just before 8:30 pecan caramel, apple filled, Octoberfest, set for Oct. 4, a.m., a vehicle in front of her There’s never been a better cherry filled and caramel nut is being planned. The Cham- came to a stop. Unable to time to start thinking about for $9 each; and five different ber is also planning a meeting avoid rear-ending the vehicle, obtaining a GED. Through types of jellies: unsweetened with speakers from American she swerved into oncoming Oct. 3, individuals can take apple butter, apple butter, Municipal Power, the major traffic, striking the ambu- the official GED Ready prac- blackberry, strawberry and contractor for the Smithland lance. tice test for free. The test is grape for $9 each. Dam power project. Beverly, who was wearing being offered at the Crittenden All orders must be prepaid Anyone is invited to at- a seatbelt, was taken by am- County Adult Education Cen- and will not be placed if pay- tend, as it is an area Cham- bulance to Caldwell Medical ter located on East Bellville ment is not received before an ber of Commerce. Center for treatment. There Street in Marion. order is made. were no passengers in her ve- Taking the GED Ready test To place an order, see any hicle. has many advantages. Indi- band member, parent or con- Arts, crafts contest Chewning and two other viduals will learn if they are tact Carol Hodge at (270) 704- ambulance personnel, Jen- ready to pass the official GED 9052 or Stephanie Goin at held for area teens nifer Becket, 57, and Jason test while learning the skills (270) 704-1640. Woman’s Club First Dis- Key, 43, both of Princeton, needed to score higher on the trict of Kentucky is sponsor- were also transported by am- actual GED test. A personal- Program offers tour ing an arts and crafts contest bulance to the hospital in ized study plan is also avail- for students in high school. Princeton. Chewning was able that gives individuals the of Marion cemetery Categories include pottery, wearing a seatbelt, however, exact pages and chapters to ceramics, crochet, knitting, Becket and Key were in the study in their books. An exciting season of pro- gramming that encourages an weaving, sculpture, needle- back of the medical vehicle Missy Myers, coordinator work and basket weaving. attending Woolsey. and instructor at the Critten- appreciation of the arts begins from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday Ribbons and certificates will Woolsey was transported den County Adult Education be awarded to three winners to Caldwell Medical Center by Center, said individuals only as Fohs Hall Community Arts Foundation presents Maple- per category. ambulance and then flown to need to call the center’s office This contest is open to all and schedule a time to come view Moments, a historic Deaconess Hospital in Evans- students in the First District, in and take the Ready test. All cemetery tour. ville, Ind., for treatment of in- which covers most of western four sections of the Ready test Fohs Hall Community Arts juries sustained in her Kentucky, including Critten- will be free. Foundation president Fred previous wreck. den County. According to Caldwell To schedule a time, contact Stubblefield said the tour is Pre-registration is required County Sheriff’s Department, the Crittenden County Adult designed to be a tribute to for participation by Oct 3. Woolsey was initially injured Education Center at (270) some of the more recognized For more information and around 7:30 a.m. in a single- 965-9435. individuals who helped im- rules on this contest, contact vehicle accident. Deputy pact the history of Crittenden Tony Noel’s report states County. Woman’s Club of Marion Woolsey was operating an Crittenden band Parking will be provided at President Rebecca Zahrte at SUV on Ky. 91 when her ve- hosting fundraiser the cemetery. Guides will es- [email protected] or hicle dropped off the right cort individuals upon arriving (270) 965-5236. Information shoulder. She then overcor- Crittenden County’s mid- at the cemetery. Admission is is also available at the high rected and crossed the other dle and high school band will free, but donations will be ac- school through art teacher lane of traffic and hit and be taking orders Monday cepted. Steven Baker. rolled up and back down an earthen embankment. She had to be extricated from the THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, September 25, 2014 7
OBITUARIES In Loving Memory of Bobby Neil Patton Farmer Hodge –––– September 26, 1965 - February 23, 2014 –––– Margie "Birdie" Farmer, 96, Jodi Hodge, 39, of Marion of Henderson, formerly of died Sept. 20, 2014, at Dea- The moment that you died my heart was torn in two, one side filled with Marion, died Sept. 19, 2014, coness Hospital in Evansville, heartache, the other died with you. I often lie awake at night, when the world at St. Anthony's Hospice Lucy Ind. At press time, arrange- is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane, with tears upon my cheeks. King Care Center in Hender- ments were incomplete at Remembering you is easy, I do it every day, but missing you is heartache that never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain. son. Boyd Funeral Directors in Until the joyous day arrives, that we will meet again. She was Salem. born May 9, Son, Blake Patton; Sisters, Brenda Duncan, 1918, in Crit- Sandy Green, Bonnie Fralick and families t e n d e n County. She Hearell was a retired Donald J. Hearell, 79, of seamstress Morton, Ill., a native of Tolu, from Marion died Sept. 16, 2014, at his Dry Cleaners. residence. PHOTO BY JASON TRAVIS, THE PRESS Farmer is He was survived by Farmer born May 2, School helps teacher three sons, Maurice D. 1935 in Tolu. Farmer of Sturgis, Steve He married Crittenden County Middle School students Rhett Parish, Farmer of Henderson and Lois Pribble Gabe Mott and Sammy Greenwell present eighth-grade social Mike Farmer of Henderson; a Taylor on studies teacher Neville Palmer with a check backed by money brother, Tom Teer of Marion; July 2, 1983, raised during the school's "Iced T Challenge." Students raised two sisters, Helen Cullen of in East Peo- more than $2,300 for Palmer, who was recently diagnosed Marion and Betty Tabor of ria, Ill. with cancer. The money will go toward a care fund for the Hearell is Palmer family. Meanwhile, a community yard sale to benefit Marion; six grandchildren; Hearell and 10 great-grandchildren. survived by the Palmer family will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 9 at She was preceded in death three stepdaughters, Linda Marion United Methodist Church basement, with sale items by her parents, Thomas and and husband Mike Mabrey of donated by Crittenden County schools employees. CCMS Gussie Teer; her husband of Creve Coeur, Ill., Shelia and dedicated a special "This is teaching" documentary short to 77 years, William O. Farmer; husband Jerry Lee of Wash- Palmer as he continues his career while undergoing cancer four brothers; and a sister. ington, Ill., and Patty Johns of treatment. The 4-minute documentary can be found at Funeral services were Mon- East Peoria; a stepson, Dennis http://alturl.com/qqcwe. day at Gilbert Funeral Home and wife Aleta Walker of Geor- in Marion with Rev. Heath gia; 10 grandchildren; 16 Farmer officiating. Burial was great-grandchildren; and a in Mapleview Cemetery in brother, Harry and wife Linda Marion. Hearell of Marion. He was preceded in death New senior center Donations may be made to: St. Anthony's Hospice, 2410 by his parents, Roy E. and S. Green St. Henderson, KY Nellie Henderson Hearell; two 42420. brothers, Doug Hearell and director enjoying job Roy Hearell Jr.; a sister, Bar- bara Hearell; two stepsons, By JASON TRAVIS Thursday of each month. Willard “Bub” Taylor and Greg STAFF WRITER Those attending are asked to Brown Greer. It seems appropriate Jenny bring one side dish and con- Local funeral arrange- Funeral services were Sat- Sosh spent her first official tribute $5 at the door. Money SPECIAL CALLED ments have been finalized for urday at Deiters Funeral days as the new director of the donated goes toward Pennyrile James Vance Brown, 84, of Home and Crematory in Crittenden County Allied Community Ser- MEETING OF Valparaiso, Ind., formerly of Washington, Ill. Interment will Senior Citizens Center vice’s home-delivered CRAYNE CEMETERY Marion. Brown died Sept. 7, be at Fondulac Cemetery in at the Pennyrile Senior meals program in Crit- 2014, at Valparaiso Care and East Peoria. Games in Hopkinsville. tenden County. ASSOCIATION Rehabilitation Center. Memorial contributions After all, the center en- Sosh, who began as A graveside funeral service may be made to a charity of courages seniors to live director Sept. 16, pre- will take place at 10 a.m. Sat- the donor’s choice. healthy and active viously worked part- To Vote On Changes In The By-Laws, urday at Asbridge Cemetery in A memorial website can be lifestyles. time at the center. She Crittenden County. found at DeitersFuneral- Sosh said the cool inherits the director’s Article II - Directors Myers Funeral Home in Home.com, where online con- autumn weather was position from Kim Marion is handling arrange- dolences may be sent to the nice and all partici- West, who resigned to Article XI - Perpetual Care Funds ments. family. pants seemed to have a Sosh spend more time with great time at the annual her family. Games. Competition is open to Sosh, who lives in the Dy- Meeting will be seniors 50 and older in the cusburg community, said Local GOP gears up for election nine-county Pennyrile Region. she’s looking to add a few October 4 at 10 a.m. STAFF REPORT Subsequent meetings will be at Senior centers in each county more programs to the senior In the Crayne Community Church Crittenden County’s Repub- the same time on Oct. 7 at provide transportation to and center calendar, but overall, lican committee continues to Grace Baptist Church and Oct. from the games. she thinks the center is oper- Fellowship Hall gear up for the Nov. 4 election 14 at Tolu Community Center. This year, three individuals ating very smoothly. with the third in a series of town Meantime, the county from Crittenden County par- “I'm looking forward to hall-type meetings set for next GOP’s downtown headquarters ticipated at the senior games: being here,” Sosh said. “I think All Interested persons week. The meetings allow vot- on Main Street across from the Margaret Gilland, Glenda the center will continue to do PLEASE ATTEND. ers to visit with local GOP can- courthouse will be manned Chandler and Sarah Ford. great things and move forward didates and discuss key issues. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Gillland won big in her age well.” The next meeting will be Thursdays and 2 to 6 p.m. on group – first place in the corn- from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Fridays throughout the month hole toss, second place in both at the courthouse in Marion. of October. shuffleboard and croquet and third place in the disc throw. Meantime, Chandler won first place in the 1-mile walk and third place in cornhole What you wouldn’t find her wish- toss in her age group. TIME ing for another day. In fact, if And Ford took second place “Family Owned” Continued from Page 1 she viewed time as her in the 1-mile walk and first enemy at all, it was only be- place in the softball throw for means to you. matriarch of a tight-knit fam- cause it held on too long. her age group. ily, which now stands with For many of those left to The games are held to en- As a family owned and operated yet another big hole to navi- miss Birdie, though, it may courage seniors to live healthy gate as time slowly wipes seem time won out once and stay fit for life. funeral home, we have deep roots in away the generations. again. As director, Sosh said the our community with a long history In our family, she was the But I can see it didn’t beat center will continue to offer fa- last of that greatest of all her. That’s not how she’d miliar programming to help of personal service. The services we generations. Raised from the have it. By embracing time keep seniors fit and healthy. perform are because we care about humblest of beginnings, she and making the most of it Serena Dickerson of Full Body feared not to begin her own each day of her life, she Fitness Studio will continue the families we serve. family amid The Great De- found a way to defeat time at Monday morning exercise pression. And from a book of it’s own game. classes at the center. In addi- ration stamps during the Time may lead to the in- tion, Sosh encourages seniors GILBERT FUNERAL HOME bleak days of the Second evitable, but it doesn’t have to take advantage of the exer- World War until her last mo- to be the victor. cise room the center offers. 117 W. Bellville, Marion, Kentucky ments, she did not forgot the What a great reminder of The center will also con- (270) 965-3171 • Obituary Line (270) 965-9835 importance of never wasting that stands Birdie Farmer’s tinue its fellowship night, held a drop…of anything, includ- life. at 5 p.m. on the second ing that thief that took her YOUR GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME from us – time. Hers was a life well lived– an example to everyone. Birdie Farmer was some- thing special to all who knew her. That special thing is a White Chapel little different to each of us who now remember how she Church &Cemetery touched our lives. She would probably take will have its annual meeting up argument with being deemed anything special. September 28 • 2 p.m. But that case has been made All donations will be appreciated by the life she led. As her life came to a close,
Thank In Loving Memory of You Jim Hollis I would like to say October 1, 1934 - September 24, 2011 thank you to all my family and friends who came to see me in the Another year has come hospital and after I came and gone and precious home after my surgery. Thank you for all the memories linger on. food brought to us and for the phone calls and Loved by family, cards. Thanks also to all the missed by all. churches that had me on their prayer list. It was a Gone but not forgotten. great comfort to me.
God bless you, Sandy Green 8 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, September 25, 2014 The Press Online Lifestyles The Crittenden Press www.the-press.com Vitamin D has numerous health benefits Vitamin D has gotten a older adults by as much as tain skin diseases may not D by adding foods to our fied foods. lot of media coverage lately 20 percent. be able to get adequate diets that naturally contain Vitamin D supplements as various studies have tied A lack of vitamin D can amounts of vitamin D, as vitamin D or are fortified are also available for those normal levels of vitamin D cause your bones to soften they need to limit their with the vitamin. deficient in the vitamin. to certain health benefits and increases your risk of skin’s exposure to the sun. Fatty fish such as salmon, Check with your doctor be- and lack of the vitamin to bone fractures. People with dark skin, older cod and tuna naturally con- fore adding any kind of sup- certain diseases. Our exposed skin pro- adults and overweight indi- tain high levels of vitamin D. plement to your diet. While many of these cur- duces vitamin D from sun viduals may not be able to The vitamin is also found in (Nancy Hunt is the Family rent studies provide con- exposure. Our bodies do not produce adequate amounts egg yolks in smaller quanti- and Consumer Sciences flicting messages, it is need a lot of sun exposure to of vitamin D with sun expo- ties. Foods fortified with vi- Agent at the University of generally understood that vitamin also regulates the help us reach our recom- sure alone. Winter sunlight tamin D include most milk, Kentucky Cooperative Ex- vitamin D is needed for opti- amount of calcium in our mended daily amount. is also not strong enough for some orange juices, yogurt, tension Service for Critten- mal health. It helps us ab- blood, helps strengthen our About 15 minutes in the sun any of us to get adequate cheese, cereal, bread and den County. For more sorb calcium and immune system and helps three times a week is amounts of vitamin D. We soy drinks. A reference to vi- information on programming, phosphorus, so we can have regulate cell growth. It also enough. can get our daily-recom- tamin D is usually only contact the Extension Service strong bones and teeth. The decreases the risk of falls in Individuals who have cer- mended amount of vitamin found on food labels of forti- at (270) 965-5236.)
Marion Woman’s Club plans local events STAFF REPORT Rodney Cude, of the Ohio River Baptist Association, was the guest speaker at the Sept. 11 meeting of the Woman’s Club of Marion. The meeting observed the 94th anniversary of the local club and included a passage from the past presented by Rebecca Zahrte, club presi- dent, who passed out year- books to members and encouraged guests to fill out a membership application by Oct. 3. At each club meeting this year, members can bring an item to be donated locally. Members received informa- tion on Flower Power, the club’s fundraiser which con- tinues through Oct. 18. The local club will host the SUBMITTED PHOTO First District Fall Conference on Oct. 23 in Marion. Mem- bers interested in entering Homemakers raffle quilt items in the Arts & Crafts 60th Anniversary contest held in conjunction Marvin and Grace Moore Business Forms in Crittenden County Extension Homemakers display the quilt it raffled at its September advisory with the Fall Conference need Roberts will celebrate their Marion for 32 years. council meeting held at the Clement Mineral Museum. The quilt squares were pieced by Joanne to pre-register with Zahrte be- fore Oct. 2. 60th wedding anniversary Mrs. Roberts was em- Winn and her late mother Dorothy Booker. Winn is a member of the Challengers Club. This is The next club meeting is at Oct. 8. ployed by Potter and Brum- the third quilt Winn has donated to the county association. The queen size quilt has a winter 5:30 p.m., Oct. 7. Reservation Roberts and the former field. pattern. Vivian Workman finished the quilt by adding the binding and quilting. Tickets are $1 Grace Evelyn Henley were The couple have two chil- deadline for the Fall Confer- each and can be purchased from Extension Homemaker members or the County Extension ence is Oct. 17. married at the home of the dren, Roger Lee Roberts Service. The winner will be drawn Oct. 18 at Christmas in Marion and the Shoppe Next Door late Rev. David Winders. and wife Debbie, and the The club will be holding its event to be held at the Crittenden County Middle School Multi-Purpose Room. Homemakers Attendants were the late late Jeffery Dale Roberts. annual Election Day Lunch James C. Travis and Norma They have three grand- will also be selling tickets at Saturday’s Pumpkin Festival. Members of the Advisory Council from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. Jean Walker. children, Jared, Chad and include: (seated) Barbara Myers, Micki Crider, Sarah Ford and Kathy Bechler; (standing) Jerrell 4. Sandra Belt and Linda A veteran of the Korean Jordan Roberts and one James, Darl Henley, Brandi Potter, Barbara Gilland, Algie Richards, Pat Carter, Sharon Giltz, Schumann will co-chair the War, Roberts worked at great-grandchild. Dot Boone, Kay Long and Sue Parrent. event. Tickets will be available from all club members.
Lucas receives First Dollar presentation
STAFF REPORT Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce re- cently made its First Dollar presentation to Wendy Lucas, a career agent for TransAmerica, which offers financial services, retire- ment, investment and an- nuities. Lucas graduated from Crittenden County High School in 2007 and at- tended Madisonville Com- munity College on an endowment scholarship. "I always want to be here and do what I can for my community," Lucas said. A Crittenden County na- tive, Lucas describes herself as homegrown and said that it's important because her clients won't be working with a transplant from out- side the community. Lucas works out of her home, telecommuting from the company’s district office in Paducah. She can sched- ule appointments at an in- PHOTO BY JASON TRAVIS, THE PRESS dividual’s home or where SUBMITTED PHOTO they are most comfortable. Attending a First Dollar presentation to Wendy Lucas, a local TransAmerica agent, are (from For more information, left) Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Susan Alexander, Chamber contact Lucas at (270) 704- A visit to Mexico members Randa Berry and Tammy Wallace and President Robin Curnel, along with Lucas and 2296. Martha Devine and Judy McDowell visit Tulum, Mexico in Marion Mayor Mickey Alexander. July. While there they explored the Mayan ruins and learned about regional culture.
Community CALENDAR host its annual fish fry at 5 p.m., Oct. 4. Bro. Wayne Thursday, Sept. 25 Monday, Sept. 29 Classes will be held from noon Dogs will be held at 3 p.m. at Church Winters and the congregation n The Pennyrile Chapter of n The Quilt Club will meet at to 4 p.m., at the Ed-Tech Cen- Marion City-County Park. A pet invite everyone to attend. n Marion Second Baptist Kentucky Public Retirees will 9:30 a.m., at the Extension ter. Pre-register with the Crit- adoption event will also occur. notes Church will hold revival serv- hold its regular fourth Thurs- Service. Members are encour- tenden County Health Proceeds benefit the Mary Hall ices at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. n day monthly meeting at the aged to bring their latest proj- Department at (270) 965-5215 Ruddiman Shelter. Barnett Chapel Oct. 12, and at 7 p.m., nightly Church’s Vacation Bible Oct. 13-15. Country Cupboard in Madis- ect to share. For information or the Crittenden County Ex- Wednesday, Oct. 8 School, fish fry and hay ride n Mexico Baptist onville. The noon program call (270) 965-5236. tension Service at (270) 965- n A community yard sale to for Saturday has been can- Church’s clothes closet is speaker will be Will Cox, for- Wednesday, Oct. 1 5236. Classes are free and benefit the Neville Palmer care celled due to remodeling. open 9-11 a.m., each Mon- n Sullivan Baptist Church day. mer mayor of Madisonville and n Crittenden County Exten- open to anyone who has or fund will be held from 4 p.m. to will celebrate Homecoming candidate for the Kentucky sion Homemaker Advisory cares for someone who has 7 p.m., Oct. 8 and 8 a.m. to 2 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sun- (Editor’s note: Keep the Senate. Council will meet at 9:30 a.m., Type 2 Diabetes. Different in- p.m., Oct. 9 at Marion United day. A potluck meal follows community aware of your the service. Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Extension Service. formation will be covered at Methodist Church’s basement. church’s activities and cele- n Emmaus Church will brations. Email Church n Crittenden County Chamber n This is the deadline to enter each session. Classes will be Sale items will be donated by celebrate its Homecoming Notes to The Crittenden of Commerce’s Pumpkin Festi- Farmers Day Apple Pie Baking taught by Kelly Dawes, certi- Crittenden County School em- Sunday. Services begin at 11 Press at pressnews@the- Contest. Rules and entry forms a.m., with a barbecue meal press.com. Type Church val Car Show will be held from fied diabetes educator, with the ployees. served at noon. Services, are available at Farmers Bank Notes in the subject line. 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This year Pennyrile District Health De- On-going events singing and worship will con- Items need to be received by the show will also feature an- and the Crittenden County Ex- partment. n All veterans are invited for tinue in the afternoon. 5 p.m., on Monday for the tique tractors. To register for tension Service. Sunday, Oct. 5 coffee and breakfast at 7:30 n Hurricane Church will current week’s publication.) booth space, contact the Thursday, Oct. 2 and 9 n A Furry 5K Dash for the a.m. each Tuesday at the VFW Chamber at (270) 965-5015. n Diabetes Awareness building in Marion. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, September 25, 2014 9 Robot promotes student learning at Crosswalk By JASON TRAVIS “He can walk, dance and The robot was developed STAFF WRITER talk. He can do all kinds of with open source software. Imagine speaking 22 lan- wonderful things, and I Students can learn to write guages and being able to think the kids will be really their own programs in help students with different receptive to it,” Burks said. which it can respond. That areas of their education. Standing at 23 inches outcome benefits many That’s the goal of Cross- tall, ALEC consists of hard- students at CCHS, like sen- walk Learning Center’s ware and software compo- ior Brayden McKinney. newest addition. Its name nents. The machine is fitted McKinney is a self-taught is ALEC, an acronym for with touch sensors, two programmer who was re- Academic Learners Excel at cameras, directional micro- cently featured by a gaming Crosswalk. phones for hearing and a news website for a video ALEC is a Nao, au- dedicated operating sys- game project he developed. tonomous, programmable tem. He and fellow senior Noah humanoid robot developed ALEC learns new com- Hadfield have been down- by a French company. “He” mands by connecting a loading software to ALEC recently arrived at Critten- cable to a computer and for it to respond to different den County High School’s downloading data via the commands. 21st Century Learning manufacturer’s website. It Burks wants ALEC to be Center and is already moti- can walk, react to touch, able to interact with the vating students to learn talk, interpret its sur- whole after-school program more about science and roundings and change eye at Crosswalk. He will also technology. color. Most importantly, it play a big role in the new Crosswalk Site Coordina- can engage students to robotics club to be formed tor Cheryl Burks learned learn. this year. about the robot and In addition to teaching Students interested in thought it would be a great new languages he can also joining the club can inquire PHOTO BY JASON TRAVIS, THE PRESS resource for the learning be used as an educational by visiting the Crosswalk Noah Hadfield (left) and Brayden McKinney download data from a website to ALEC, Critten- center’s programming to tool for students with spe- Learning Center classroom den County High School Crosswalk Learning Center’s new educational robot. ALEC stands engage students to learn in cial needs. at the high school. for Academic Learners Excel at Crosswalk. Bridgeway Learning Center at the middle school a fun and innovative way. also has a similar robot.
Salem barbecue cook-off winners awarded
A perfect fall day complimented the great music and good food at the Salem Fall Jamboree and Barbecue Cook-off held last Saturday. Barbecue teams cooked and competed throughout the day while those attending the event enjoyed FohsFohs an assortment of food provided by local churches and or- ganizations. By late afternoon, winners of the barbecue cook-off were announced as the Big Boys BBQ Team (top left photo) of Ricky Dunkerson and Terry Croft won Grand HallHall Built in 1926, Fohs Hall is HISTORIC Marion’s most recognizable landmark. Champion honors and received the best ribs award. Green ELEGANT Mountain Grillers (top right) won for best chicken. Team & members include Tony and Vicki Lasher, Joy Slayden, Marion’s most historic landmark has undergone Becca and Dustin Curry. At left, the team of Kendall Teitloff, major renovations to make it the premiere Dustin Conner and Melburn Connor won for best pulled special event and reception venue in the region. pork. They were also named runner-up in the overall com- petition. Wedding • RE-SANDED Receptions • HARDWOOD FLOORS ••• SUBMITTED PHOTOS Banquets ••• • NEWLY PAINTED Anniversary & • AUDITORIUM Birthday Parties ••• Organizational • STAGE RESTORATION Meetings • & CURTAIN Elementary school students • BATHROOM UPGRADES *Rental rates for 2014: *Does not include extra fees for set ups, food surcharges, etc. video chat with congressman Auditorium ...... $200 STAFF REPORT day and commemorates the Upstairs...... $125 Congressman Ed Whit- 227th anniversary of the Basement ...... $125 Handicap field (R-Hopkinsville), Chair- signing of the U.S. Constitu- Nunn Room (parlor) ...... $100 accessible man of the House tion on Sept. 17, 1787. For further information call Shyral Estes at 704-1068. Subcommittee on Energy “It was a pleasure to You can also e-mail [email protected]. and Power, held an online speak with the students at Ad paid for by Marion Tourism Commission discussion with fifth-grade Crittenden County Elemen- students at Crittenden tary about the importance of County Elementary School government and the United from his Washington office States Constitution,” said last Thursday. Whitfield. “Our youth are Students had the oppor- our future, and we must tunity to ask the congress- continue with our commit- HOMECOMING man questions they ment to education, and pr epared as he shared facts preparing them for the years about the U.S. government to come. Constitution Week and his typical day in our provides the opportunity to October 5, 2014 nation’s capital. Whitfield reflect upon what the SUBMITTED PHOTO held the video conference as framers of our Constitution part of Constitution Week, intended and the importance OLD FASHION REUNION Fohs Hall hosts artists which lasted through Tues- of our great nation.” Sunday School 10 a.m. • Worship 11 a.m. Fohs Hall Community Arts Foundation will present an art Meal To Follow show Friday through Sunday at the basement of Fohs Hall. Earlier this month, local Boy Scouts from Troop 30 donated • Bring Old Pictures to Share their time to assist Fohs Hall with a much-needed painting project in the basement for the show. Walls and partitions were painted in preparation for the upcoming art show. Pic- • Share Your Stories about tured are Jordan Urbanowski, Michael Kirk and Jacob Hack- • Sulphur Springs Baptist ney painting one of the partitions. The three-day event will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m, Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Satur- day; and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., on Sunday. Scheduled artists include • Share A Testimony painter Tammy Brasher of Fredonia, her son Jeremy Brasher, a photographer, and local artist Nicky Porter. • Pot Luck Meal • Games: - Cornhole - Horse Shoes - Hopscotch Lola Baptist Church Lola, Kentucky Special Music by Ginger Boone Sunday, September 28 Bring Lawn Chairs Singing by SULPHUR SPRINGS GOSPELAIRES from Buena Vista, TN BAPTIST CHURCH Meal & Singing After 11 a.m. Service 528 Mexico Rd., Marion, KY 42064 “EVERYONE WELCOME” Join Us For Worship, Praise & Fellowship 10 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, September 25, 2014 Busy Bee block a hive of activity Continental Fire Insurance Modern, new Co. Bennett, Kevil & Co. will write fire insurance for the Milwaukee Mechanics. businesses Nos. 6 and 7 are occu- pied by twin brothers, Joe emerged B. and James W. Cham- pion and W.H. Clark, at- torneys-at-law. from ashes Attorneys Champion and Champion, who were Before the charred and Offices 3 and 4 have temporarily working from blackened ruins from the been taken by dentist Dr. an office in the Carnahan devastating March 25, Frederick W. Nunn, who building on the corner of 1905, fire could be cleaned moved in this week and is Main and Salem streets, up, Marion was already now pretty well straight- are now in their new quar- making plans to rebuild a ened up. The front office of ters. They are large and new and modern town. his suite is beautifully fin- commodious offices, being By June 1905, Marion ished – the walls being of a supplied with steam heat was rebuilding from the delicate pink and the drop and all modern improve- ashes and many new near the ceiling blends ments. buildings were under con- from the pink to a delicate Attorney W.H. Clark has struction. turquoise green, which also installed several new This article is about the covers the ceiling. This articles of furniture to his rebuilding of Bank Street color scheme is finished off office fixtures, including a (now East Carlisle Street) with strips of dark ma- handsome new bookcase. SUBMITTED PHOTOS and what a busy place it hogany beading. The floor Dr. G.E. Shively, mayor- The picture of Carlisle Street shown above was made in was; in fact, a beehive of is varnished and has an oil elect, has engaged and oc- 2003, before the remodeling was done and a new front ap- activity. finish. Dark green shades cupied No. 9. He has plied. You can see the offices that were located on the street *** and full-length cream lace furnished it neatly and level and also those upstairs. The building to the right was One of the first offices curtains are at the win- beautifully. The floor is known as the post office building. Besides the post office, ready for business belongs dows. The window seat will covered with a handsome it had several office spaces that were used. The advertise- to a dentist, Dr. Frederick be upholstered in plush drugget, the windows with ment (at left) appeared in The Crittenden Press in 1911. It Nunn. From the descrip- with hangings to match. dark green shades and lit- names the businesses that were located in the Busy Bee tion of the décor of his of- This office contains a tle sash curtains. The Block, which was located next to the post office building. fices, they were places of leather upholstered couch, walls are decorated with grandeur. From the library table dressing pictures tastily arranged. The new post office business the best around, archives of the Crittenden stand and chairs. A large leather upholstered Record-Press, let’s follow The operating room building (where Marion and they were glad to be couch, table desk and Dry Cleaners operated for back in business after their progress. opens to the left and con- chairs complete the fur- June 29, 1905 tains a beautiful new cabi- many years) was also com- having only temporary nishing. pleted and open for busi- quarters to work in after The block containing net, the operating chair The new office of The ness. In the postal the fire. James & James offices is and a table. The color Crittenden Record-Press building offices were Miss The barbershops were almost completed, that is scheme in this room is has its quarters in this Mary Cameron, Mrs. Hen- open from 8 a.m. until 8 the brickwork. Prepara- dark and light blue. The chairs and has added to building facing Bank rie Lamb and Miss Leaffa p.m., and on Saturday tions are now being made walls are dark blue, the his new shop a bathtub Street. The Press force Wilborn, who is the Wall night, they were open until for laying the foundation of drop between the walls and appliances for hot and consists of Robert E. Street agent for The 12 a.m. the Hotel Crittenden, and ceiling are of a dull or- cold baths. Wilborn, foreman; Mrs. Record-Press. Their advertisements which will be adjoining ange and the ceiling light His wall fixtures are May Wilborn; Elmer A party who kept count read: Hot or cold baths at James & James offices on blue finished in the same very pretty and most mod- Franklin; Cleveland Stone; one day recently estimated any hour of the day at our Bank Street. (James and way as No. 3. ern patterns; besides that, and Valentine Threlkeld, over 1,000 people entered shop. Price: 25 cents. James offices were located Partitioned off in one he has an elegant mug on “press days.” the buildings at the vari- Good bath, clean shave where Emily Shelby’s corner of the operating case with a fountain at- At McConnell’s Parlor ous shops and places of and smooth haircut make beauty shop was located room is a small laboratory, tached, a shining chair, Barber Shop in Suite No. business on this street one look gentlemanly and for many years, and what which contains the work- and the lobby chairs are 2, Walter McConnell, Win- during 24 hours; and they intelligent. used to be the Crittenden ing materials and tools. very comfortable and simi- fred Sleamaker and Ed were hunting everything This street was nick- Hotel.) Dr. Nunn has recently lar to the late office pat- Shelby are there to please from a copy of The Critten- named the Busy Bee Street Dec. 8, 1905 added a somnoforme in- their customers. tern. Across the alley, the den Record-Press to a set for several years after this The new Jenkins build- haler with which arrange- At the Marion Saddlery new Haynes and Taylor’s of teeth on a good plate. article appeared in the ing was finished and ready ment he is enabled to & Harness Co., Dave Drug Store was completed Sometimes there are a paper. Marion was an ex- for occupants. (The Jenk- extract teeth without pain. Moore is the man in in the post office building. dozen at one time in Dr. citing, busy and growing ins building was located This arrangement fits over charge and in the room On their opening day, they Nunn's office and equally town during this time in directly behind the Marion the mouth and nose and adjoining, M.L. Rison does had over 500 ladies come as many in McConnell's history and Carlisle Street Bank, it went to the alley.) the patient falls asleep in repair work on shoes. in and register for a box of barber shop. was one of the busiest. There were 12 offices on less than 20 seconds after In the story above, Dr. Freeman’s face powder or On account of the hus- (Brenda Underdown is the second floor of the inhaling the liquid. Dr. George W. Stone, oculist, a bottle of delicate per- tle and bustle around this Crittenden County's histo- Jenkins building. They are Nunn invites the public to has a suite. fume. street and all its activity, it rian and serves on the being occupied very call and see him in his H.F. Foster, who was Curtis Asher presided was given the name Busy board of the historical and quickly. This building is new office. one of the Bank Street over the soda fountain, Bee Street, and the Jenk- genealogical societies in equipped with steam heat Office No. 5 has been barbers and suffered in and he was kept busy all ins building was known as the county. She is also ac- and electric lights occupied by Z.A. Bennett the fire of March 28, has day and night serving ice “The Beehive building.” tive in maintaining Critten- throughout, which makes and J.B. Kevil. They have moved back into his new cream, Coca-Cola, phos- These businessmen and den County Historical it comfortable, commodi- purchased the agency of shop in the Jenkins build- the farm department of the phates and other goodies. their shops were indeed Museum.) ous and up to date. ing. Mr. Foster runs two out to make their places of
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PHOTO BY JASON TRAVIS, THE PRESS Crittenden County Judge-Executive Perry Newcom signs a proclamation recognizing National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. Attending the signing from the local Adult Educa- tion Center were (from left) Cindy Davidson, instructor, Missy Myers, adult education coordi- nator/instructor, Newcom and Ralph Hendrix, instructor. Adult Education Week recognized STAFF REPORT vance coincides with Na- Research indicates the On Monday, Crittenden tional Adult Education and most effective way to im- County Judge-Executive Family Literacy Week set by prove the academic success Perry Newcom signed a congress. of a child is by improving proclamation in recognition According to the Adult the educational level of the of National Adult Education Education Act of 2000, parent. The Crittenden and Family Literacy Week. adult illiteracy is a funda- County Adult Education The proclamation coincides mental barrier to every Center, located on East with the state's observance major challenge facing the Bellville Street, can assist of adult education. Repre- state. That includes early adults in obtaining a Na- sentatives from Crittenden childhood education, edu- tional Career Readiness County's Adult Education cation reform and economic Certificate, earn a GED Center attended the sign- development efforts. This diploma and become more ing. week's recognition provides college and career ready. To Local adult education an opportunity to highlight learn more about the serv- centers have sponsored various opportunities ices the center provides call community events and ac- across the state to help (270) 965-9435. tivities to raise awareness serve more adults. of free, academic skill- building services available to qualified adults. Approx- AUTO DETAILING • WASH/WAX imately 950 adult residents of Crittenden County do (270) 965-7004 not have a high school or GED diploma. Higher edu- cation has economic bene- fits. According to research, • Steam Cleaning persons with a GED or high school diploma earn an av- • Window Tinting erage of $9,300 more per Commercial/Residential & Automotive year than a high school • Boats, Vehicles & RVs dropout. 930 S. Main St., Marion, KY (Across from Siemens) The local and state obser- Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • Monday-Friday THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, September 18, 2014 11 The Press Online The Crittenden Press The-Press.com Sports Twitter @CrittendenPress HOMECOMING PREP CALENDAR FOOTBALL FRIDAY Rockets v. Trojans Rocket sports events Seth Birdwell THURSDAY at Rocket Stadium tries to bring Golf vs. O’boro at Breckinridge down Union The Series: FRIDAY County quar- The Rockets Football hosts Webster County terback Davis hold a 26-13- SATURDAY Joiner while 1 advantage Junior Pro football hosts Caldwell in the series, teammates MS football at Trojan Bowl which dates Ethan Hunt MONDAY back to 1972. Crittenden has (24) and Alex JV football at Webster County won the last five, and since 1983 Cosby (11) CCHS holds a 24-6 edge in the Soccer at Webster County move in to series. Volleyball at Webster County help. See TUESDAY CCHS Injury Report more action The Rockets are bruised a bit. MS football hosts James Madison photos at the Lane Wallace will likely play this Rocket Foot- week, but he’s still having shoul- ball blog or der problems. Dylan Hollis’ The Press chronic back issues have flared VOLLEYBALL up again and Alex Cosby has Online. The Crittenden County High bruised ribs. School Lady Rocket volleyball team will be selling pork chop WC Coach with Credentials The Trojans have a new skipper, sandwiches Saturday at Conrad’s PHOTO BY MEREDITH EVANS one with a prestigious work his- Food Store parking lot. This is a tory. Mike Whitaker has been fundraising activity for the squad. head coach at several schools, Sales will start at 9 a.m., and end including Leslie County where around 3 p.m. his quarterback was Tim Couch, who went on to be a No. 1 draft Union’s No. 1 rushers bowl over Rockets pick in the NFL. Since starting out in coaching in 1988 at Madi- STAFF REPORT HOMECOMING that Union has a good foot- Myers tacked on another son Central, Whitaker has skip- Union County's rushing ball team and said his club TD on the contest's final pered 64 players who went on to juggernaut rolled over the EVENTS was overmatched. play. By then, Union had play collage football. He’s Rockets 42-12 in virtually "It wasn't because of effort subbed for many of its coached at Powell County, All American Homecoming trouble-free fashion Friday or because we didn't try," he starters. Corbin and Christian County. Out night, rocking Crittenden THURSDAY said. "We need to reme mber The Rockets will host of college, Whitaker himself County's previously un- Homecoming Parade on that in certain positions we Webster County (1-3) this signed a pro football contract scarred record in front of a Main Street, lineup 4 p.m., are still young and inexperi- week in the annual home- with New England Patriots, but big crowd. parade 5 p.m. enced, but the kids played coming game. his NFL career was short lived. Rocket coach Al Starnes Powderpuff, 6:30 p.m., at hard." He played collegiate football at said that despite the loss, Rocket Stadium, $2 admis- Crittenden managed to SCORE BY QUARTERS UK and Eastern Kentucky. he was proud of the team's sion get on the board for the first Union County 21 7 7 7 Whitaker has never had a losing effort the second half when record as a head coach. He has FRIDAY time about halfway through Crittenden County 0 0 0 12 things could have gone family in Hopkinsville. One of the Coronation ceremony, 6:30 the final period when re- downhill in a hurry. ceiver Noah Dickerson SCORING PLAYS primary reasons he accepted the p.m., at Rocket Stadium; "We had basically two op- picked up 53 yards on a re- U-Isaiah Skinner 3 run (Tim Pike job at Webster County was to be tions and we talked about Kickoff 7 p.m.; Post-Game verse to the Union seven- kick) 8:23, 1st close to them, according to a them at halftime," the coach Dance, $3 admission. yard line. Myers scored two U-Davis Joiner 19 run (Pike kick) pre-season article in the Provi- said. "We could hang our plays later. Both teams’ 6:18, 1st dence newspaper. heads and go in the tank starters played until late in U-Skinner 8 run (Pike kick) :33, 1st Webster’s Worksheet ever, that Crittenden pinned U-Robert Smith 48 run (Pike kick) Cory Prado, 18, of Marion bagged with a running clock or we Union behind the line. Most the game. Webster 40, Hopkins Cent. 28 could bow our necks, dig 2:01, 2nd this nice 10-pointer opening after- of the night, the Braves Starnes praised Dicker- Muhlenberg 44, Webster 6 down deep and compete. U-Joiner 27 run (Pike kick) :01, 3rd Union Co. 50, Webster 20 noon of archery season. It field were charging ahead. son’s play on offense and And I felt like that's what we defense, where he had a C-Maeson Myers 3 run (kick failed) Ballard Memorial 50, Webster 8 dressed 185. Read more about Union's powerful, option 5:38, 4th did in the second half." ground attack featured touchdown-saving tackle Prado’s hunt in a special Critten- Union County scored four U-Smith 68 run (Pike kick) 4:01, 4th Another good quarterback three backs with more than and caused a fumble in the Third-year starter Dillon Baty den County hunting publication times in the first half, but C-Myers 5 run, :00 100 yards apiece. Union end zone for a touchback. triggers the Webster offense. He due out early next month. just twice in the last two pe- County – which has the "Noah never quit. His was TEAM TOTALS can throw and runs very well and riods and Crittenden state's top rushing offense the type of effort we have to First Downs: Crittenden 17, Union 22 under Whitaker’s tutelage, he is matched the Braves touch- through the first four weeks get all the time at every po- Rushing: Crittenden 48-261, Union improving weekly. down for touchdown. The OUTDOORS of the season – was un- sition," the coach said. 39-493 Rockets scored on their daunted against CCHS, Dickerson was the defen- Passing: Crittenden 4-12-1, 25 yds., For More, See the Rocket Blog Hunting seasons final two drives with sopho- posting nearly 500 yards on sive player of the game, as Union 5-10-0, 88 yds. Sports at The Press Online Bullfrog May 16 - Oct. 31 more running back Maeson the turf. selected by the coaches, Total Yards: Crittenden 286, Union Pre-Game Podcast Thursdays Myers getting both touch- and Travis McKinney was ------Squirrel Aug. 16 - Nov. 7 "Union County's linemen 581 down carries. for the third straight game Penalties: Crittenden 5-52, Union 15- did a good job against ours," Defense Dove Sept. 1 - Oct. 26 Myers was selected as the named lineman of the week. 140 Starnes said. "They con- Beavers solo, assist; Belt assist; Early Goose Sept. 1-15 Pizza Hut Offensive Player of Starnes said McKinney's Fumbles/Lost: Crittenden 2-0, Union trolled the line of scrim- Birdwell 4 solos, 5 assists, fumble re- the Game after rushing for play has been very consis- 1-1 Crow Sept. 1 - Nov. 7 mage, they penetrated and covery; Castiller 2 solos, assist, TFL; 78 yards and catching a tent. Deer Archery Sept. 6 - Jan. 19 knocked us back instead of Coleman solo, 3 assists, TFL; Cosby couple of passes for six INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS the other way around. We "Travis plays hard. We solo; Dickerson 6 solos, 4 assists, Turkey Archery Sept. 6 - Jan. 19 yards. Rushing have to find a way to get just need to challenge the caused fumble; Fitzgerald 2 solos, Wood duck, teal Sept. 17-21 Myers' playing time at Crittenden: Myers 17-78, Nick that resolved or we will be in rest of our linemen to play assist, fumble recovery; N.Greenwell running back was increased Castiller 5-39, Noah Dickerson 3-57, Teal Sept. 22-25 for a long season." at the level that he plays," 2 solos, 3 assists; Hicks solo; Hollis Lane Wallace 16-74, Dylan Hollis 4- Deer Crossbow Oct. 1-19 because starter Lane Wal- Union (2-1) has been the coach said. 3 solos, 4 assists; E.Hunt 3 solos, 3 21, Team 2-(-11). Union: R.Smith 10- lace was injured during pre- The matchup became assists, caused fumble; McConnell Turkey Crossbow Oct. 1-19 quite successful over the 197, Dontae Smith 8-112, Skinner game warmups and was somewhat tainted in the assist; T.McKinney 2 solos, 3 assists, Raccoon, Opossum Oct. 1 - Feb. 28 past two seasons with a 10-66, Joiner 8-124, Takquez Avery plagued by a chronic shoul- second half as Union was TFL; Myers 7 assists, TFL; Robinson very talented corps of ath- 1-(-6). Deer Youth Rifle Oct. 11-12 der problem most of the marked with 10 penalties. 2 assists; Wallace 5 solos, 2 assists, letes. In the past two years, Passing Deer Muzzleloader Oct. 18-19 game. Several times, he ran Most of them were personal 4 TFL. the Braves have lost only to Crittenden: Castiller 4-11-1, 25 yds., off the field complaining fouls or unsportsmanlike Pizza Hut Players of the Game Turkey Shotgun Oct. 25-31 Caldwell County and Dickerson 0-1-1. Union: Joiner 5-10- that his arm was numb. Defense Noah Dickerson, Offense Deer Rifle Nov. 8-23 Owensboro Catholic, two of sanctions. The Braves were 0, 88 yds. Still, Wallace rushed for 74 Maeson Myers, Lineman Travis the premier clubs in the en- penalized 140 yards in the Receiving Deer Crossbow Nov. 8 - Dec. 31 yards and had five solo McKinney. tire western end of the state game. Crittenden was pe- Crittenden: Myers 2-6, Wallace 1-19, Turkey Crossbow Nov. 8 - Dec. 31 tackles, four of them behind Records or beyond. nalized for about a third as Hollis 1-0. Union: James Robison 3- the line of scrimmage. Crittenden 2-1, Union 2-1 Squirrel Nov. 10 - Feb. 28 Starnes acknowledges many yards. 54, D.Smith 2-34. Rabbit Nov. 10 - Feb. 10 It wasn't too often, how- Quail Nov. 10 - Feb. 10 Bobcat Nov. 22 - Feb. 28 FALL SPORTS ROUNDUP Dove Nov. 27 - Dec. 7 Turkey Shotgun Dec. 6-12 Deer Muzzleloader Dec. 13-21 Soccer girls find Dove Dec. 20 - Jan. 11 Deer Free Youth Dec. 27-28 Crow Jan. 4 - Feb. 28 groove in district; Groundhog Year Round Coyote Daytime Year Round Turtles Year Round golf fourth in PAC Proposed Waterfowl Seasons BY KATIE DAVIES (Require legislative approval) SCHOOL SPORTS REPORTER It’s been an up and down ride for the Lady Rockets soccer Duck Nov. 27 - Jan. 25 team over the past week. The girls continue to roll in district West Goose Zone Nov. 27 - Jan. 31 play with another win over a league opponent, but they lost Pennyrile Goose Nov. 27 - Jan. 31 sharply in three non-district matchups. Adria Kirk White-Front Goose Nov. 27 - Jan. 31 Last Thursday, Crittenden beat Lyon 3-0 to remain in first Snow Goose Nov. 27 - Jan. 31 place in the Fifth District. The Rocket girls are 3-0 in dis- trict action after recording their first shutout victory since Kirk scores Snow Goose Feb. 1-6 PHOTO BY SHEILA TRUITT 2007. Additionally, this is the first time since 2007 that the Crittenden’s Katherine Hutchinson returns a shot while Diana Snow Goose Feb. 9 - March 31 team has won four games in a single season. Bradford (8) and Emily Roman (4) ready for a backup shot. The high marks East Youth Waterfowl Nov. 1-2 Kali Travis scored two goals against Lyon, one on an assist girls’ volleyball team lost in straight sets last Thursday at Hop- West Youth Waterfowl Feb. 7-8 by RaKara McDowell, a center midfielder, who also scored a in Karate goal with an assist from Travis. kinsville and played Livingston Tuesday night. Results of the Marie Riley and Macye Shoulders were players of the game, game at Smithland were not available at press time. Crittenden County’s as selected by the coaching staff. They shared time at goalie Aria Kirk was among during the blanking of Lyon. the students from Alli- CONFERENCE The Lady Rockets lost 9-0 to University Heights in the All beat Caldwell by shooting a 167. Caldwell shot 208. son’s Karate in Prince- Cameron McDaniel led th e way with a 37, Reid Baker shot a Pennyrile Athletic Conference A Classic second round last week. Coach Ken Geary said the ton who received high team did well by earning a second-round berth after knock- 41, Cole Foster a 43 and Colby Watson a 46. (Standings through Saturday) marks at the Bowling ing off Dawson Springs the previous weekend. The golfers were at Providence last Thursday in the Pen- FOOTBALL Green Classic held Crittenden lost 8-0 to Fort Campbell last week, too. Coach nyrile Athletic Conference Tournament. The Rockets came Sept. 6 at South War- Team WL in fourth with a 185. Union won with a 156, Hopkins Cen- Geary said the team played well, but couldn’t overcome a su- ren High School. Kirk Union County 20 tral shot 164 and Webster County was at 173. Individually, perior opponent. McDowell was player of the game. finished fourth in spar- Crittenden County 11 Paducah Tilghman scored a shutout over the Lady Rock- McDaniel and Baker had 44s, Foster shot a 48, Watson a 49 ring and was a finalist Webster County 11ets on Monday at Marion. and Will Tolley fired a 56. Hopkins Central 02 In high school golf action over the past week, Crittenden Lauren Gilchrist was third with a 50 in the girls’ division. in weapons and forms.
GIRLS SOCCER Webster County 20 Union County 21 Hopkins Central 12 Middle school Rockets perfect after four Crittenden County 02 STAFF REPORT ing the matchup and running back Nesbitt 52 run (Dossett pass from Boone) DEFENSE Crittenden County Middle School Gavin Dickerson was the top gainer Dossett 7 pass from Boone (Lamey run) Gibson 2 solos, 3 assists; Dickerson 3 solos, 7 VOLLEYBALL football team won its fourth straight with 85 yards. O’Leary 10 pass from Boone (run failed) assists; Jones solo, assist; Joyce solo, 4 as- Hopkins Central 30game this season last Thursday, Crittenden hosted South Hopkins Dossett 78 kickoff return (Dossett pass from sists, caused fumble; Dossett solo, 7 assists, 2 Webster County 21drilling Webster County 38-8 at Tuesday, but results were not avail- Boone) fumble recoveries; Lamey 6 solos, 3 assists, Union County 12Dixon. able at press time. RUSHING fumble recovery, interception; Boone 2 solos, 4 Lamey 3-26, Nesbitt 8-77, Dickerson 5-85, assists; O'Leary 2 solos; Nesbitt solo, 3 assist; Crittenden County 03 Quarterback Hunter Boone was SCORING PLAYS Dossett 1-2. Riley solo, assist. on target with several passes dur- Lamey 7 run (Dossett pass from Boone) 12 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, September 18, 2014 The Press Online The Crittenden Press The-Press.com Sports Twitter @CrittendenPress Junior Pros complete easy sweep of Webster’s teams STAFF REPORT TWO SETS OF JUNIOR PRO GAMES TACKLES Gabe Mott scored on the first Ben Evans 5 (2 TFL), Braxton Winders 3 Game times for Saturday’s Junior Pro play of the game, setting the tone (TFL), Lathan Easley 1 (fumble recovery), for Crittenden County’s 48-0 shel- football games at Rocket Stadium are Tyler Boone 2 (caused fumble), Brandon lacking of Webster County Satur- slightly changed. The B game is starting Hunt 1, Xander Tabor 3, Caden McCalister day in Junior Pro football action a bit later than orignally scheduled. Kick- 2 (TFL), Tyler Pigg 3, Gabe Mott 1, Dalton at Rocket Stadium. off is at 3 p.m. The others remain on Wood 2 (2 interceptions), Walker Critten- The fifth- and sixth-grade Rock- schedule at 4 p.m., for the third- and don 2 (TFL), Douglas Ford 2, Ethan Curnel ets scored four times in the first fourth-grade game, and 6 p.m., for the 1, Coleman Stone 1, Matthew Goins 1, period and cruised to the easy vic- fifth- and sixth-grade contest, all against Holden Cooksey 1. tory with everyone on the roster Caldwell County Gold. Third & Fourth Graders getting plenty of action. Some of the Junior Pro football players Mott and Tanner Beverly scored SCORING PLAYS will be in action again on Sunday at Seth Guess 2 run (run failed) 1st two touchdowns apiece and North Marshall Middle School at 3110 Preston Morgeson 27 run (Guess run) 1st Caden McCalister and Keifer Mar- State Route 95, Calvert City. Third Morgeson 18 run (pass failed) 1st shal each rushed for one. Dalton PHOTOS BY MEREDITH EVANS graders play at 2 p.m., fourth graders at Morgeson 23 run (Seth Blackburn run) 2nd Junior Pro cheerleaders (from left) Jaylee Champion, Laken Hunt and Genesis Wood intercepted a Webster pass Jack Reddick 23 run (run failed) 3rd and returned it 43 yards for a 3 p.m., and fifth graders at 4 p.m. Calderon helped boost their teams to wins over the first two weeks of the youth ------Webster-Hanor 6 run (run failed) 4th touchdown late in the first half. RUSHING football season. A full slate of games is scheduled for this weekend with con- Ben Evans led the team with tests at Marion Saturday afternoon and three games Sunday at Calvert City. will have perhaps their toughest Preston Morgeson 8-124, Jack Reddick 6- five tackles, including two behind 87, Seth Guess 4-31, Seth Blackburn 4- Below, fourth graders Seth Blackburn and Case Gobin bring a big hit to bear the line of scrimmage. Braxton test of the season on Saturday against Caldwell Gold, which is 2- 15, Kaleb Nesbitt 1-4. on this Webster player, who fumbles the ball in the process. Winders, Xander Tabor and Tyler TACKLES 0 as well on the young season. Pigg had three stops apiece. Briley Berry 1, Seth Blackburn 3 (TFL), The third- and fourth-grade B Crittenden, now 2-0, hosts Zach Counts 7 (TFL, fumble recovery), Caldwell County Gold (0-2) on team won 32-8 over Webster Wesley Fritts 1, Case Gobin 4 (2 sacks), Saturday afternoon. County to remain undefeated Preston Morgeson 6 (TFL), Kaleb Nesbitt The Rockets’ third- and fourth- after two weeks of action. 3, Jack Reddick 2, Tyler Belt 3, Travis grade squad also improved to 2-0 Champion 1, Paul Combs 1, Teague Mil- with a 34-6 victory over Webster. Fifth and Sixth Graders likan 1, Micah Newcom 2 (fumble recov- The Trojans were shutout nearly SCORING PLAYS ery), Levi Piper 3, Peyton Williams 1 Gabe Mott 70 run (Caden McCalister run) the entire game, finally blocking (fumble recovery). 1st the goose egg by posting a touch- Mott 13 run (run failed) 1st Third & Fourth B Game down in the last minute. McCalister 3 run (McCalister pass from Preston Morgeson turned in a SCORING Mott) 1st Tyler Belt 2 touchdowns, conversion recep- career-best offensive performance Tanner Beverly 1 run (run failed) 1st with 124 yards rushing and three tion; Micah Newcom 1 touchdown, 3 pass- Keifer Marshall 49 run (Beverly run) 2nd ing conversions; Travis Champion 1 touchdowns. Jack Reddick ran for Dalton Wood 49 interception return (run a touchdown and Seth Guess touchdown, 1 receiving conversion; Piper 1 failed) 2nd rushing conversion; Peyton Williams 1 re- punched one in on a quarterback Beverly 4 run (run failed) 3rd ceiving conversion. keeper. RUSHING RUSHING Morgeson also had a stellar de- Ga be Mott 2-83, Brandon Hunt 3-15, Xan- Tyler 3-70, Newcom 1-60, Champion 2-40, fensive game at the safety slot. He der Tabor 2-18, Caden McCalister 2-10, Bennett McDaniel 1-20, Levi Piper 2-10. recorded six tackles to finish Tanner Beverly 11-51, Luke Crider 6-18, DEFENSE closely behind his teammate Zach Kiefer Marshall 1-49, Trace Derrington 1- Tunner Sharp 5 solos, Travis Blazina 2 Counts, who had seven. 10, Maddox Carlson 2-25. solos, Gabe Keller 2 solos, Joey Myers 3 The third and fourth graders solos. Jakes Day is Saturday in Livingston County The Shelley Nickell Chapter of There will be turkey calling con- charge to all Jakes members. For the National Wild Turkey Federa- tests for three different age groups others, a donation is requested. tion will host a Jakes Day from 8 with trophies for the winners. A $10 registration fee pays a.m., until noon on Saturday at Games scheduled include BB youth NWTF membership for a the Livingston County Fair- gun, air rifle, .22 rifle, archery year. grounds, one mile east of Smith- and skeet shooting. There will Anyone interested in attending land. also be a class on gun safety and should contact Jim Williams in There will be a variety of activi- good shooting practices for all, in- advance at (270) 388-9406 so an ties, games and contests for cluding parents. appropriate amount of food can youngsters and many giveaways. Lunch will be served free of be available.
The Marion Junior Bobcats baseball team spon- sored an Old Timers Baseball Game Sunday af- ternoon at Marion-Crittenden County Park. The junior ball players umpired, along with celebrity ump Brandi Rogers. Pictured are Junior Bobcats and old timers who participated (front from left) Caden McCalister, Tyler Boone, Ian Ellington, Trace Adams, Ben Evans, Braxton Winders, Erik O’Leary (middle row) Brian Hunt, Shawn Hole- man, Jim Cosby, Josh Tinsley, Chris Evans, Craig Dossett, Denis Hodge, Ronnie Heady, Chad Thomas, Jason Stokes, (back) Jacob McMican, Jeremy Tackett, coach Gordon Guess, Perry Newcom, David Perryman, Chad Perryman, Snap- per Gobin, Tony Belt, Zach Thomas, Aaron Sum- mers, Chad Brothers, Jared Singleton and umpire Rogers.
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The Taking applications for 2 BR house The Earle C. Clements Job Corps CDL, 2 years experience. Dedi- claiming any right, title, or interest in in Marion. References and deposit Academy is seeking Security Offi- cated freight and starting out at notices or to, or lien upon, any such parcel Crittenden Press required. (270) 965-2682. (1t-13- cers. We offer a competitive salary 35¢ mile. Call (270) 639-5690. (4t- of real estate must file an answer to 125 E. Bellville St., P.O. Box 191 p) and benefits package as well as 15-p) Legal Notice such suit in the office of the Circuit Marion, KY 42064 • 965.3191 tuition reimbursement and ad- 3 BR, 2 bath mobile home in town. Pennyrile District Health Depart- Court Clerk of Crittenden County in [email protected] $465 plus deposit. (270) 704- vancement opportunities. Full- NOTICE OF ENFORCEMENT OF Marion, Kentucky, and a copy of time, part-time, and substitute ment is accepting applications for LIEN FOR DELINQUENT LAND 3234. (tfc)je a full time Local Health Nurse I. such answer with the City of Marion, Open weekdays positions available. MTC is an TAXES BY ACTION IN REM Kentucky in accordance with the 3 BR, 1 bath mobile home. In Starting pay $14.77/hour, Grade 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. equal opportunity employer- Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure, country, everything furnished be- M/F/D/V. To view current openings 15. Applications and full listing of Public Notice is hereby given that on sides washer/dryer. $350 month. qualifications may be obtained at the 23rd day of June, 2014, the City on or before the 15th day of July, and qualifications and to apply, 2014, and in such answer shall set (270) 969-0965. (4t-13-p) please visit our website: www.mtc- the Caldwell, Crittenden, Liv- of Marion, of Crittenden County, forth in detail the nature and the Creekside Apartments is taking trains.com “Building Tomorrow’s ingston, Lyon, or Trigg County Kentucky, filed a petition, being Ac- Futures Today” (4t-16-p) Health Centers, Pennyrile District tion Number 14-CI-00072 in the Cir- amount of such interest and any de- applications for 1, 2 and 3 BR fense or objection to the enforce- Advertising deadline apartments. Within walking dis- Health Department, or online at cuit Court of Crittenden County, The Earle C. Clements Job Corps http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/LHD.htm. Kentucky, at Marion, for the enforce- ment of the tax liens, or any tance to grocery store, pharmacy, Academy is seeking a Nurse As- Prepaidis 5 p.m.,ads of 20 wordsMonday or less are $6 Completed application, transcript, ment of liens for delinquent land affirmative relief he or it may be enti- restaurant and dollar stores. Laun- sistant Instructor. We offer a com- for one week, with a 10-cent charge for dry room on-site. Call (270) 965- and copy of current license must taxes against the real estate situated tled to assert with respect thereto. each word over the initial 20. Run the petitive salary and benefits Any person having any right, title, or 5000 or come to the office Monday package as well as tuition reim- be returned to those same health in such city, all as described in said same ad for consecutive issues for only - Friday mornings. Equal Housing centers or HR Manager, PDHD, petition. The object of said suit is to interest in or to, or lien upon, any par- $3 each week. Now, all regular classified bursement and advancement op- cel of such real estate may have the Opportunity. (tfc) portunities. Full-time, part-time, P.O. Box 770, Eddyville, Ky., obtain from the court a judgment en- ads are placed on our Web site, 42038 by COB September 30, forcing the city's tax and other liens city's claims against such parcel dis- www.the-press.com, at no extra charge. and substitute positions avail- 2014. Resume will not substitute against such real estate and order- missed from the action by paying all You can also reach more than one mil- able. MTC is an equal opportunity mobile homes for completed application. EOE. of the sums mentioned therein to the lion readers with one call! Contact the employer-M/F/D/V. To view current ing the sale of such real estate for openings and qualifications and to (2t-13-c) the satisfaction of said liens thereon City of Marion, Kentucky including classified department for more informa- For sale: 2 BR trailer, $8,500. principal, interest, penalties, and tion about placing a 25-word classified in (270) 704-0013 or (270) 704-5995. apply, please visit our website: Thornton Trucking, LLC is looking (except right of redemption in favor of the United States of America if costs then due, at any time prior to 70 newspapers for only $250. (4t-16-p) www.mtctrains.com “Building To- for coal haul drivers for night shift morrow’s Futures Today” (2t-14-p) any), including principal, interest, the enforcement sale of such real es- It is the policy of The Crittenden Press (5 p.m.-5 a.m.), must have CDL Inc., to fully comply with the Fair Housing 1992 mobile home for sale, 14x60, penalties, and costs. Such action is tate by the master commissioner. In 2 BR, 1 bath. Great condition. The Earle C. Clements Job Corps minimum of 2 years, contact Don the event of failure to answer on or Act and to never knowingly publish ad- Academy is seeking a Carpentry brought against the real estate only vertisements that discriminate on the Must be moved. $8,000. More de- Morse at (270) 997-1416. (2t-13-c) and no personal judgment shall be before the date herein fixed as the tails, call (270) 969-0965. (4t-13-p) Instructor. We offer a competitive last day for filing answer in the suit, basis of race, color, religion, national ori- salary and benefits package as Want a second income? Are you a entered therein. The count number gin, sex, disability or family status. If you by any person having the right to an- well as tuition reimbursement and stay at home mom, a college stu- assigned by the city to each parcel believe an advertisement published in this of real estate, a description of each swer, such person shall be forever automotive advancement opportunities. Full- dent, retired or employed full time newspaper is discriminatory, please con- such parcel by street address and barred and foreclosed as to any de- time, part-time, and substitute po- but need extra money? Take the tact the publisher immediately at 1995 Dodge Ram 1500, 4WD, au- sitions available. MTC is an equal the property valuation administrator's fense or objection he might have to 965.3191. tomatic, short wheel base, V8, 5.9 opportunity employer-M/F/D/V. To tax course through H&R Block. Be- tax parcel number (district, block, lot the enforcement of such liens for All phone numbers listed for ads on liter engine, color red. $2,900 or view current openings and qualifi- come a tax professional. For class and sub-lot), a statement of the total delinquent taxes and the judgment of this page are within the 270 area code best offer. Call anytime (270) 965- cations and to apply, please visit information call (618) 997-4541. principal amount of all delinquent city enforcement may be taken by de- unless otherwise noted. 2004. (1t-13-p) our website: www.mtctrains.com Learn a skill that you will use all of tax bills against each such par cel of fault. Redemption may be made for “Building Tomorrow’s Futures your life. (2t-13-p) real estate, all of which, as to each a period of sixty (60) days after the Today”. (2t-14-p) parcel, is more fully set out and men- master commissioner's enforcement wanted Help Wanted: Experienced tax sale, if the sale price is less than the for sale The Earle C. Clements Job Corps tioned by count in the aforesaid peti- professionals, receptionists and tion, and the name of any taxing parcel's current assessed value as Buying Indian arrowheads and ar- Academy is seeking Academic In- Sale on: Porta/Grace number 1 area/marketing managers. We authority or person of record owning certified by the Department of Rev- tifacts, especially interested in structors. We offer a competitive enue. Each such person having any metal roofing, siding and trim. 40- pipe, pottery and bannerstones. salary and benefits package as have immediate openings for full or holding any tax bill or claiming any year warranty. Available in 16 col- right, title, or interest in or to, or lien right, title, or interest in or to, or any Single pieces to entire collections. well as tuition reimbursement and and part-time positions for the up- lien upon, any such parcel of real es- ors. Energy star rated. Call for low (812) 686-3865. (52t-29/15-p) advancement opportunities. Full- upon, any such parcel of real estate coming tax season. Positions re- tate described in the petition so fail- prices. 1-(270) 365-7495. (13t-25- time, part-time, and substitute po- as set out in the petition, are respec- quire strong computer and people ing to answer or redeem, as p) sitions available. MTC is an equal tively as follows: aforesaid, shall be forever barred services opportunity employer-M/F/D/V. To skills. Applicants must be: At least Glider and glider chair, nothing 230 Walnut Street, Map Number and foreclosed of any right, title, or view current openings and qualifi- 18 years old, have a high school missing, needs painting, $75. Call 070-40-01-007.00, James A. Boyd, interest in or to, or lien upon, or any Caregiver service, lots of experi- cations and to apply, please visit diploma or GED, dependable with Emily Shelby, (270) 965-3486. (tfc) Owner, $339.86 due. Other liens equity of redemption in said real es- ence, will stay day or night or live our website: www.mtctrains.com Glider cover (lined) and glider professional appearance and atti- held by Crittenden County, Kentucky tate. in (270) 875-229 (2t-14-eh) “Building Tomorrow’s Futures chair cover (lined), $50. Call Emily tude, pass a drug test and criminal and James A. Swinford. The total Today” (2t-14-p) City of Marion, Kentucky Shelby, (270) 965-3486. (tfc) background test. Offices located in principal amounts of delinquent employment taxes set out in this notice do not in- Robert B. Frazer Stop scratching and gnawing. Pro- Job opening: Pennyrile Allied the following towns: Rosiclare, Ill., Community Services, Inc. Critten- clude the lawful interest, penalties, mote healing and hair growth. Marion, Providence and Morgan- City Attorney River’s Bend Retirement Commu- den County Senior Service Center and costs which have accrued Stamp out Itchamacallits! Sham- nity is currently looking for a Di- field, Ky. Some classroom work or 200 South Main Street poo with Happy Jack® Itch No has job openings for a driver and against the respective parcels of real etary Cook. Please contact Kim homemaker. Must pass back- training will apply. Accepting re- estate. Any person or taxing author- More, apply Skin Balm®, add Shoulders at 300 Beech St., Kut- Marion, Kentucky 42064 (2t-14-c) ground check and drug test. Appli- sumes until October 31. For more ity owning or holding any tax bill or Tonekote® to diet. Akridge Farm tawa or call at (270) 388-2868 ext Supply (270) 545-3332. www.hap- 212. (1t-13-c) cations can be picked up at the information call (618) 997-454. pyjackinc.com. (4t-13-p) Crittenden Senior Center from 8 Mail resumes to P.O. Box 298, The Earle C. Clements Job Corps a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Fri. at 210 N. Quality handmade leather belts. Academy is seeking Residential Walker St., Marion, Ky. 42064. Johnston City, Ill., 62951. (2t-13-p) Made in the U.S.A. by Yoder's Advisors. We offer a competitive PACS is an EOE. (1t-13-p) Saddlery. Available at Marion Feed salary and benefits package as In Salem is hiring for the following position: Mill, 501 E. Bellville St., Marion. well as tuition reimbursement and M&M Trucking is hiring 3 regional (270) 965-2252. (tfc)ys advancement opportunities. Full- truck drivers, must have Class A FT Cook/Aide – Prior experience in food service and time, part-time, and substitute po- preparation preferred. sitions available. MTC is an equal real estate opportunity employer-M/F/D/V. To If interested, please contact Crissy Carter, RD view current openings and qualifi- For sale on land contract, small 2 cations and to apply, please visit at (270) 988-7254 or [email protected] BR house in Marion with carport. our website: www.mtctrains.com Gas-central heat and air, good “Building Tomorrow’s Futures Visit our website at roof. Must have $5,000 down pay- Today” (4t-16-p) www.lhhs.org /career openings EOE ment, $24,500. (270) 965-2682. (1t-13-p) 3 BR, 1 bath house for sale in Mar- ion. Appliances stay. Updated throughout, very economical house. Move-in ready. No land contracts or renters. $69,500. Call 270-704-0530 (270) 704-3262 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (4tp- 270-994-3143 Thomas G. Shemwell 16) D.V.M. for rent 3841 US Hwy. 60 West, Marion, KY 42064 Large & Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Large house for rent, 3 BR, 2 bath, hardwood floors, dining room, washer and dryer hookup, carport and large yard, garbage pickup. 270-965-2257 $500 plus deposit. (270) 969-1126. HENRYTRUCK & HENRY,DRIVERS INC. 24-Hour Emergency Service 270-965-2777 (1t-13-p) Hiring Experienced Drivers: Trailer for rent, 2 BR, $200/month. 2 Years Experience (4t-16-p) Good Driving Record Pass DOT Drug Screen List with Homestead Today! 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Apply at HENRY & HENRY, INC. 207 Sturgis Rd., Marion, KY or Call 270-965-4514 Beautiful 3 or 4 bedrooms with 2.5 baths, open floor plan with Jack & Jill baths for kids, detached 30 x 50 shop. Zion Cemetery Rd. HOMES • Wonderful home on golf course with attached garage and detached garage, don't miss this. Only $179,900 home is like new
ATTENTION • Remodeled house and large lot in town, walk to courthouse, 3 bed, 2 bath CRITTENDEN COUNTY TAXPAYER NOTICE 313 East Bellville St. $79,900
THE 2014 COUNTY TAX BILLS WILL BE DUE AND PAYABLE • Large 3 bed 1 bath on 1.6 + - ac. In town close to everything, 117 West STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2014. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR BILL Central Ave. $59,900. NEXT WEEK, PLEASE CONTACT THE CRITTENDEN COUNTY • Mobile home with 2 car detached garage. 235 Old Shady Grove Rd. $33,500 SHERIFF’S OFFICE. WHEN MAILING YOUR PAYMENT, PLEASE IN- • 3 br, 2 bath w/ 3 car garage on 3+- acres at 4165 U.S. 60 West, built in ’08, CLUDE A COPY OF THE TAX BILL OR PUT THE TAX BILL NUMBER all appliances stay. $99,000. ON YOUR CHECK. IF YOU WISH A PAID RECEIPT RETURNED TO • U.S. 60 E. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath w/ shop and newly remodeled. $49,900. YOU, PLEASE ENCLOSE A SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVE- • 3 bedrooms, 2 bath home built in 2003. New central unit. This house still looks LOPE PLUS A COPY OF YOUR BILL FOR RETURN. WHEN PAYING new. Ideal for starting out or slowing down. Very little maintenance here $88,900. IN PERSON, PLEASE HAVE YOUR BILL WITH YOU TO ENSURE • 3 Bedrooms, 1 bath brick home, appliances stay on 1 +/- acre. Located on THAT PROPER CREDIT IS GIVEN TO YOUR ACCOUNT AND THAT U.S. Hwy. 60 2 miles west of Salem, KY $79,900 YOU CAN GET A STAMPED RECEIPT. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU • Walk to school, great town home 3 bed 2 bath with large rooms and fenced WILL BE CHARGED A FEE (PER PAGE) FOR A COPY OF YOUR BILL back yard and detachedREDUCED garage $74,900 hm. SHOULD YOU FAIL TO BRING IT IN AND WISH A STAMPED RE- • Buy the shop and give your wife the house 1.5 +or- ac. with 3 bed 1 bath CEIPT. THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE DOES ACCEPT CREDIT AND DEBIT home 48x48 foot shop concrete floor elc. & insulation. This property is rare. CARD PAYMENTS FOR PROPERTY TAXES BUT PLEASE NOTE $129,900 ps. THAT A CONVENIENCE FEE WILL BE CHARGED TO YOU IN • 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Corner Lot, Appliances Stay. Located at 602 Travis ORDER TO USE EITHER CARD. THESE FEES ARE CHARGED BY Street, Marion, KY. $29,900GOING THE CREDIT CARD MACHINE COMPANY THAT WE UTILIZE. THE LOTS SHERIFF’S OFFICE DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY FEES OTHER THAN • 12 acres just outside MarionGOING off us 641 South. YOUR PROPERTY TAX AMOUNT. THIS FEE WILL APPEAR ON • 2 Lots 1+/- Acre Located at 310 Cherry Street Marion, KY. $4,900 YOUR STATEMENT FROM YOUR CARD COMPANY AND WILL BE • 0.35+/- Acre Located At 229 N Weldon Street Marion, KY. $3,500 CHARGED TO YOU AS A “CONVENIENCE FEE” IF YOU CHOOSE TO • Great Lots for Business or Home, Pick one or all Four. Within City Limits, UTILIZE THIS SERVICE. IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A HOMESTEAD starting at $5,000 for one, or $29,800 for all. EXEMPTION PLEASE SEE THE PVA OFFICE BEFORE PAYING YOUR BILL. THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION WILL DISCOUNT YOUR Storage Unit Open 10/30 $125.00 a Month PROPERTY TAX BILL IF YOU QUALIFY. THE COLLECTION DATES ARE AS HOMESTEAD FOLLOWS FOR THE 2014 TAX YEAR AUCTION REALTY 2% DISCOUNT ...... 10/1/2014-11/1/2014 308 N. MAIN ST., MARION, KY 42064 FACE AMOUNT ...... 11/2/2014-12/31/2014 (270) 965-9999 5% PENALTY ...... 1/1/2015-1/31/2015 PRINCIPAL BROKER DARRIN TABOR 10% PENALTY + 10% ADD ON ...... 2/1/2015-4/15/2015 270-704-0041 www.homesteadauctionrealty.com 14 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, September 25, 2014 Tolu Haunted House opens for scares Oct. 3 Autumn nights offer different ‘chill’ to visitors By JASON TRAVIS helps keep the annual tradi- Proceeds from the haunted STAFF WRITER tion alive. house go toward utilities and A definite chill is in the air. “We try to add something upkeep for the center. Todd While cooler weather could be different every year. There are said the center has proven to a factor, the actual cause may a few things we can’t take be a vital part of the commu- be related to preparations for away, such as the spinning nity. During the 2009 ice this year’s haunted house at tunnel,” Todd said. storm, half the community the Tolu Community Center. The tunnel is a drum that gathered there, where they Progress on this year’s attrac- spins as visitors dare to walk were supplied with warm tion is going frightfully well as along a bridge that stretches meals and lodging. The center volunteers work to complete across it. is also rented out for family re- the project in time for its Logan Shewcraft, a junior unions and other special oc- opening in October. at Crittenden County High casions. Timmy Todd, a native of School, is another volunteer. Last year, Tolu’s haunted Tolu, has been associated Shewcraft is helping with the house was rated fifth out of 12 with the haunted house for project after school. haunted houses in western about 15 years. Todd and a “I think it's important be- Kentucky. Organizers hope to group of volunteers are cause it’s a really good way to provide more thrills and chills spending each afternoon and bring the community together this year. weekends working on differ- and for them to be able to Todd said the attraction is ent rooms in the center to add have people come up here and also important because it just enough surprises to keep have a good time," he said. gives youths an activity in visitors on their toes. Admission is $5 for individ- which to participate and visit “We scare everybody that uals 17 and under and $7 for during Halloween. He said the comes through,” Todd said. adults. It will be open at 7 preparation and work is “We try our best.” p.m. every Friday and Satur- worthwhile when listening to Todd is especially apprecia- day night in October through the screams and laughter of tive to Marion True Value for Halloween. One hour before those visiting. donating lumber for building the spookfest begins, individ- “From the very first group materials. He said community uals can enjoy a meal at the to the very last group that PHOTO BY JASON TRAVIS, THE PRESS members lend their support center’s cafeteria, where menu comes through, you realize Tolu Haunted House opens for its annual autumn business Oct. 3. Above, Timmy Todd and Logan for additional materials and items will include hamburg- what you did and it pays off. Shewcraft (foreground), just two of many volunteers who have helped to set up the spookhouse, the commitment of volunteers ers, hot dogs and pies. There’s a lot of enjoyment.” inspect the spinning tunnel, a popular attraction at Tolu’s haunted house. Crittenden juvenile arrested Crittenden County home sales trends Crittenden Coounty Data from Crittenden County Property Valuation Administra- tor Ronnie Heady’s office shows the home sales trends in the in Salem for Marion burglary county over the last five years. STAFF REPORT cation, they received an 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 A Marion juvenile was anonymous call from a citizen Public Library taken into custody last that a suspicious person was ______$200,000-plus...... 2...... 3...... 2...... 2 ...... 0 Wednesday in Livingston walking down Highland Av- $100,000 to $199,000 ...... 13...... 5 ...... 11 ...... 11 ...... 9 County on burglary charges enue in Salem in the same Less than $100,000...... 51...... 79...... 43...... 71 ...... 46 related to a theft from a Mar- general area. Pumpkin Festival ion home. Livingston County Sheriff According to Devin Brewer, Bobby Davidson located the chief deputy of Livingston teen and identified him as the out-of-towners who are mov- County Sheriff's Department, suspect being sought for the BUILDING ing in here. It's wide ranging." the 15-year-old male suspect alleged burglary. The juvenile Continued from Page 1 While new construction was apprehended in Salem. was armed with a 9mm semi- Inside meeting room of library will not be added to the tax The teen was wanted in Crit- automatic pistol. rolls until 2015, the PVA says Book Sale pouring basements for new tenden County on the suspi- The suspect was then homes. Thomas said almost a eight to 10 new homes is nor- cion of burglarizing a home on taken into custody. Tuesday, Sept. 23 - Saturday, Sept. 27 dozen new homes have mal for Crittenden County. Main Street in Marion. As the investigation contin- Mon.-Tue. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Wed & Sat. 9 a.m. - 1p.m. • Thur. & Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. started in the county since "We usually start examin- Sheriff's departments in ued, officers were able to re- May. He says that's fairly un- ing new construction right both Livingston and Critten- cover all of the property that common for fewer than six after the tax bills go out," said den counties and Marion City had been reportedly stolen Hardcovers $1 • Paperback 50¢ months. Heady. Police received a tip that the from the residence in Marion, "The last time I saw it this County tax bills are sched- suspect was hiding at a resi- including six firearms. Some Children’s Books 25¢ each busy was about 2003," uled go out in the coming dence on Mill Street in Salem. The juvenile was lodged in Some Audios and VHS 50¢ Thomas explained. "It's young days, according to Crittenden Officers did not find the sus- McCracken County Regional Proceeds Benefit The Crittenden County Public Library couples, older couples and County Sheriff's Department. pect there, but while at the lo- Detention Center.