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AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1879 ‘Forty Minutes to Glory’ follows 1978 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2018 $ NEWS Wildcats’ road to championship / Page 10 12 PAGES / VOLUME 136 / NUMBER 31 1STAND USPS 138-260 • MARION • KENTUCKY 24/7 BREAKING AND LOCAL NEWS THE-PRESS.COM Crash into creek claims 2 local lives Accidental drowning likely reason for couple’s death Who done it murder STAFF REPORT ing to rest right-side up in The community is grieving the creek. mystery date nears the loss of an elderly couple The crash went unde- Roger Redbone, the who folks called “salt of the tected for about 24 hours. A owner of a local baseball earth.” motorist called Marion cen- team, has been killed, and Wayne Keeling, 86, and tral dispatching at 6:12 p.m. it’s up to the community to Martha Keeling, 82, both of Sunday and reported finding Marion died in a single-vehi- the car in the creek. figure out who the killer is cle accident last weekend on Special Deputy Billy in Marion’s first-ever mur- Fords Ferry Road. Arflack was the first officer to der mystery contest. On Although the investigation respond. No one was in the March 10, sleuths will be is incomplete and autopsy vehicle, but it was in park, able to visit participating results are not yet available, the ignition key turned off merchants around town investigators believe the two and passenger door open. and find clues to solve the were headed toward Marion There is speculation that the murder. A mystery kit for after visiting family further couple had gotten out of the $10 will help inspectors down the road Saturday vehicle and were swept away PHOTO BY CHRIS EVANS, THE PRESS solve the crime. The killer night when their 2009 by a swift current. WPSD reporter Blake Mansfield and TV photographer Jason Thomason were working will be revealed at a 6 p.m. Chevrolet Impala crossed the Although the water had a piece for WPSD Local 6 Monday at the site where Wayne and Martha Keeling ran off dinner; $25 earns a ticket roadway, went down a steep subsided about 3 feet from a bridge and into Crooked Creek where they perished over the weekend. While they to the live reveal and din- embankment and next to were there, Melinda Brasher and her son Michael Brasher – friends of the elderly cou- ner, and $5 gets entry to Crooked Creek Bridge, com- See FATALITY/Page 12 ple – showed up to place a couple of roses at the scene as a token of their sorrow. the live reveal following the dinner. Reservations are required by calling (270) 965-5015. Arflack confirmed Skilled to U.S. Marshal post Crittenden County na- trades tive Norman E. Arflack was confirmed last Thursday by the U.S Senate as U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of Kentucky. He few in was nominated for the Lex- ington-based post by Presi- dent Donald county Trump last September. Arflack, a By CHRIS EVANS PRESS PUBLISHER retired Ken- tucky Army Plumbers wanted. Arflack Electricians needed. National A number of other skilled Guard brigadier general trades are currently under- who had been serving as manned in Crittenden County, commissioner of the Ken- and it is a particularly acute tucky Department of Veter- issue. Indeed, it bores on a ans Affairs (KDVA), was chronic problem when the aver- born in Crittenden County age electrician is in 1952 and remained here over 55 years old, until he was in the fifth and the number of grade. licensed and active He served 38 years in plumbers is the Kentucky National shorter than a pipe Guard, retiring as a wrench. brigadier general. Concur- Dan Wood, a rent with his National local magistrate Guard service, Arflack and retired electri- Wood cal technologies spent 23 years with Ken- teacher, says there are plenty of tucky State Police. opportunities in these fields. In He also served as fact, there are a great more oppor- deputy adjutant general of tunities than people interested in the Guard, Kentucky Jus- filling them. tice and Public Protection “There is money to be made in Cabinet Secretary and skilled trades,” Wood said. “What commissioner of the Ken- PHOTO BY DARYL K. TABOR, THE PRESS people need to decide is whether tucky Department of Alco- they want to work inside on a holic Beverage Control. computer or outside with their Arflack holds a bache- hands.” lor's degree in law enforce- If you’re the outdoorsy or in- ment from Eastern Kidding around dustrious type, there are options Kentucky University and for good-paying jobs through earned a master's degree trade unions, apprenticeships Elementary school students got a lesson in goat yoga last Thursday evening at CCES for the annual Family Fitness from Shippensburg Univer- and commercial businesses. sity in Pennsylvania. Night. Part of the night aimed at getting students active with their parents included an introduction to a new trend, Wood spent many years teach- incorporating young goats – or kids – into yoga routines. Goat yoga started about two years ago in Oregon and has ing in high school classrooms and swept the country, sending the livestock into fitness centers for an entertaining and smile-inducing time while im- at an area vocational school. Ac- proving the body and mind. Above, a goat is placed on the back of Kylie Bloodworth as Jaylea Bivins (left) and Tallyn cording to his observations, most Public meetings young people are not aware of the - Crittenden Fiscal Tabor look on. All kids participating in Serena Dickerson’s yoga lessons got to share time with the other kids. Court will convene at 8:30 See TRADES/Page 4 a.m. today (Thursday) at the courthouse for its monthly meeting. - Crittenden County Public Library Board of City moves to end commercial Trustees will convene at 5 Rains could shut p.m. today (Thursday) at the library for its monthly traffic on Country Club Drive meeting. ferry, cause areas By DARYL K. TABOR ordinance to do just that ordinance that will carry a PRESS EDITOR was expected this Monday. heavier penalty for violation. to see flooding Marion City Council has It would have immediately City Administrator Adam again taken a detour on its gone into effect upon pas- Ledford explains an ordi- STAFF REPORT way to preserving a crum- sage, protecting the lightly- nance to restrict the size of Multiple rain episodes forecast for the remainder of the bling Country Club Drive. built road used as a vehicles based on the num- week for Crittenden County and most of western Ken- On Monday, the council downtown bypass by heavy ber of axles would have pre- Facebook.com/TheCrittendenPress tucky could bring several inches of rain to already-satu- introduced an ordinance to trucks city officials are sented a municipal Twitter.com/CrittendenPress rated ground and swollen waterways, creating a potential prohibit commercial traffic blaming for destroying the infraction punishable by [email protected] for flooding. from traveling the half-mile road bed. fines. However, violating the 270.965.3191 The initial round was expected in the form of thunder- street that along with Indus- Yet the council agenda newly-introduced ordinance Open weekdays 9 am to 5 pm storms in the early morning hours of Wednesday, with trial Drive connects U.S. 60 on Monday offered both the would constitute a traffic vi- subsequent heavy rains threatening through Saturday West and U.S. 641. But a axle limits and the alterna- olation, which could be MEMBER night, according to the National Weather Service at Pad- month ago, the council was tive ordinance prohibiting punishable by fines and a Kentucky Press prepared to restrict heavy traffic based on intended loss of points on a driver’s Association ucah. Strong storms are possible for Saturday. "The main concern with this week's rainfall will be the through-traffic on the street use rather than physical at- commercial license. by limiting the number of tributes of the vehicle. In the By definition of the ordi- potential for additional flooding of rivers and their tributar- axles on vehicles traveling end, the council put axle nance, “Commercial vehicle ies," an NWS alert read Tuesday morning. "Flooding of the two-lane residential cor- limits on the shelf and ap- means any nongovernmen- See FLOODING/Page 3 ridor. pears intent on discourag- Contents ©2018, The Crittenden Press Inc. A second-reading of an ing heavy vehicles with an See TRAFFIC/Page 12 2 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 22, 2018 Letters to the Editor News&Views The Crittenden Press P.O. Box 191, Marion, KY 42064 Playing victim leads to more victims

Somewhere were 12. some manner. Soon, all gun Does that mean we should Cathi O’Connor in Wash- here to stay, like Facebook along the way, it be- Substance rights activists are in the be even freer with who is al- ington State did. The day be- and fast food. The massacres came someone abuse? Emotional crosshairs of a nation’s ire. lowed legal access to guns? fore last week’s Parkland, are the result of a collective else’s fault. And problems? Can’t And the media generally pro- Does that mean the punish- Fla., massacre, she called social illness for which we are when it’s time to hold a job? vides the ammunition. ment for weapons violations 911 to report that her grand- all to blame. They are not take care of it, Whatever the But are guns really to should not be strengthened? son was threatening to shoot going away by shaming any someone else better problem, you can blame? No. No, on both counts. up a local high school. That political figure, group or ideal. darn well fix it. bet there’s a scape- Are lawmakers even at But in the wake of the horrendous act never hap- In most every mass shoot- “It,” of course, is goat lurking out fault? Nope. next slaying, crying foul pened. ing case, there have been a problem. Any there somewhere. The President? Nah. against the Second Amend- It’s time to take accounta- signs. It’s time for you and I problem. Big prob- We’ve learned to I’ll agree with anyone that ment, gun owners, the NRA bility for violent games, to step up and ask what’s lem. Small problem. play the victim role there is a strange fascination and politicians is merely movies and TV shows we let bothering a friend, a student, A problem is a Daryl K. all too well, no mat- with guns in America. There’s shifting the blame...some- our kids watch, just as Gov. a child, a co-worker. We owe problem. TABOR ter the circum- a glut of weaponry on the thing we do oh so well. Matt Bevin suggests. They them to find the help they Stub your toe on Press editor stance. market, in gun cases and Murder is already illegal, trivialize killing and devalue desperately need and others the table, and five And when a kid safes at homes and hidden in immoral and just about the life. the protection they desper- expletives later, it’s, My 2¢ takes a gun to nightstands and closets. worst thing humans are ca- Generations of Americans ately deserve. We can not af- “Who would put a Worth school to kill fellow But if another gun was pable of. If someone is willing played cops and robbers and ford to be afraid to step in table there?” classmates like is never made, there’d still be to commit such an act, does cowboys and Indians in the and speak up, even against A few pounds too becoming all too plenty of rifles, handguns and it make sense to think tight- back yard with cap guns that one of our precious own. heavy, and we begin to recall commonplace, it’s, “How assault weapons to arm the ening gun laws will end the looked eerily realistic. Sure, It is us who should care the time on the playground a could you let this happen?!” next dozen generations. killings? If not a gun, then its we “killed” one another, but a for our neighbor far more sixth-grade bully made fun of The “you,” in this case, is And that’s the point. The a bomb, a car, a knife, etc. protracted clutch of the chest than any politician or bu- how we waddled as we ran. typically lawmakers and the guns are already out there. The problem lies with us. and careful fall to the ground reaucrat. It’s our problem, Difficulty maintaining rela- President. The outrage – al- They cannot be legislated into It’s up to us to identify people hardly numbed any of us to and it’s time for us to quit tionships? Probably because ways hot on the heels of any oblivion. Neither can the at risk of violent behavior and the violence and gruesome playing the victim in order to Mom and Dad wouldn’t let mass shooting – is typically modification kits that make a notify the property authori- abilities of real firearms. prevent more real ones at the you have a puppy when you directed at gun control in deadly weapon even deadlier. ties – law or medical. I’m afraid mass killings are end of another barrel.

Party power Of Kentucky’s 138 state Organ donation bill gets approval legislative seats, Republi- cans hold an 89-47 advan- As the halfway decedent has noted place etiquette and skills able that allows individuals this year with up to 56 hemp tage over Democrats, point of the 2018 on his or her such as initiative, diligence, to obtain a prescription for processors in the mix. Re- maintaining a super major- Regular Session driver’s license a adaptability, reliability, etc. glasses or contacts by using moving hemp from the fed- ity in each chamber. Two passed, the long- desire to be an into their curriculum begin- an app on a cell phone. Un- eral Controlled Substance House seats are vacant. awaited pension organ donor. This ning with the 2019-20 fortunately, the technology Act would allow Kentucky bill was not filed will be known as school year. During floor de- is not capable of recognizing farmers and processors to but much legisla- Courtney’s Law, bate, the point was made a disease such as glaucoma take full advantage of this tion continued to named after Court- that there was no financial that can cause blindness. promising agricultural crop. be addressed in ney Flear, a young implication because most, if HB 191 would allow pre- I voted yes, and HCR 35 the House. “Essen- lady from Princeton not all, school districts had scriptions to be filled online passed the full Kentucky Kentucky Senate tial Skills” educa- who was killed in already implemented this within 24 months of an in- House of Representatives. Republicans - 27 tion for students, Rep. Lynn an automobile acci- into the school curriculum – person eye exam given by a As mentioned earlier, as I Democrats - 11 consumer protec- dent in 2015 and many times by working with licensed optometrist or oph- write this update a pension tion for online eye BECHLER who had noted on the private sector. I ques- thalmologist who has been bill has not been filed, but I care, and removing her driver’s license tioned why the bill was trained to recognize such am optimistic that by the hemp from the def- Kentucky House her desire to be an needed if such education diseases. This was a very time this update goes to inition of mari- Legislative Review organ donor. was already being imple- tough decision for me as I print and is being read, a bill juana are among KODA is the pro- mented. I was also unhappy am a strong proponent of will have been filed. the many meas- R-Marion curement organiza- that there would be another the free market and do not As always, thank you for ures addressed House District 4 tion that handles mandate laid on our teach- favor undue restrictions on reading my updates and this past week. Crittenden • Livingston organ and tissue ers. I would like to see one it. I had the option of not thank you for contacting me Before getting to Caldwell • Christian (part) donation for Ken- mandate removed for every taking a difficult vote, but with your concerns and those proposals, Contact tucky and is feder- new one that must be fol- believe I was sent to Frank- thoughtful suggestions. It is Kentucky House however, I am 702 Capitol Ave. ally designated by lowed. The legislation would fort to make hard decisions. a privilege to represent you Republicans - 62 happy to report Annex Room 316C the federal govern- also require the state to Therefore, I voted yes, and in the Kentucky House of Democrats - 36 that my organ do- Frankfort, KY 40601 ment for that pur- work with a proposed Coun- HB 191 passed the full Ken- Representatives and your nation bill, House (502) 564-8100, ext. 665 pose. At the time of cil on Essential Skills to de- tucky House of Representa- input helps me make deci- Bill 84 has re- [email protected] Courtney’s acci- velop “age appropriate” drug tives. sions that best represent the ceived final ap- dent, however, Ken- prevention and awareness House Concurrent Reso- views of the 4th District. I Stay informed proval by both the Committees tucky law did not standards for K-12 students. lution 35 urges Congress to may be reached through the Kentucky House Economic Development require coroners or Because there was no finan- amend the federal Controlled toll-free message line in Keep up with the 2018 leg- and Senate and & Workforce Investment; medical examiners cial impact and the private Substances Act to remove Frankfort at (800) 372-7181, islative session with: has been sent to Transportation; Elections, to contact such an sector was involved, I ulti- hemp from the definition of directly at (502) 564-8100, the Governor for Constitutional Amend- organization and as mately voted yes, and HB 3 marijuana. Hemp, like mari- by visiting the Kentucky Leg- Legislative Message Line his signature. This ments & Intergovern- a result, KODA was passed the full Kentucky juana, is a variety of the islature Home page at (800) 372-7181 is the third year mental Affairs not contacted. HB House of Representatives. cannabis plant but is non- LRC.ky.gov and clicking on Bill Status Line that I have filed Service 84 changes that HB 191 is a measure that narcotic and has made the “Email Your Legislator” (866) 840-2835 and worked for leg- House: 2013-present and will put into addresses online eye care. strong gains in production link, or by mail to the Capi- General Assembly website islation that would law the requirement Currently, Kentucky does and processing in Kentucky tol Annex –Frankfort, KY LRC.ky.gov require coroners that KODA be con- not have any standards for since first approved for 40601. Write any lawmaker and medical exam- tacted in circum- using online technology to planting via a 2014 pilot (Rep. Lynn Bechler, R-Mar- iners to contact the Ken- stances such as Courtney’s. get a prescription for glasses project. Kentucky removed ion, has represented House Sen./Rep. First Last tucky Organ Donor Affiliates I firmly believe that many or contacts and HB 191 is a many hemp products from District 4 – Crittenden, Liv- Legislative Offices (KODA) should they know lives will be saved as a result move that tries to strike a its definition of illegal sub- ingston, Caldwell and portion 702 Capitol Ave. that a decedent wishes to be of this legislation. balance between consumer stances in 2017 and hemp is of Christian counties – in the Frankfort, KY 40601 an organ donor. It is most HB 3 would require K-12 protection and the free mar- expected to be produced on Kentucky General Assembly often known because the schools to meld basic work- ket. Technology is now avail- up to 6,000 Kentucky acres since 2013.)

Session passes halfway with little to show LETTERS The halfway move would not bill in the 2016 session, and safety and security. The cur- Community point of the 2018 save dollars, but in- I am glad Rep. Bechler spon- rent law states profits from ‘ ’ Letters policy Legislative Session stead, cost more sored it this year. the canteen must go toward important part We encourage our readers to has come and gone money. The Gover- This bill strengthens 2006 the “well-being of the prison- share their opinions on local and the Republican nor’s original pro- legislation that enabled Ken- ers.” In the past, county jail- of fulfilled life issues. Letters should be sub- leaders in the two posal favors a tucky residents to have their ers have generally used mitted by 5 p.m. Friday the chambers have change to a 401(k)- wishes documented through canteen profits to purchase To the editor: week before publication and failed to introduce style plan, but the Kentucky Organ Donor such things as recreational I've said it before, and I'll include the author’s name, a pension bill that many of us fear – Registry. It also strengthens equipment for the inmates. say it again, one of the most address, phone number and the Governor and arguments legislation I passed 25 years HB 92 would allow the jails important things to me as an signature. promised a year have been made to ago that started the Ken- to use the money for metal adult has been community. ago. Nor has there support this fear – tucky Organ Donor Program, detectors or other security By “community” I don't just been any leader- Sen. Dorsey that with no new the Kentucky Circuit Court measures. A senate amend- mean the area in which I live, each other up, that are in it ship in making RIDLEY money from new Clerks’ “Trust for Life.” ment added an emergency but the people in that area – for the long haul, that keep changes to the members being HB 84 was filed in honor clause so the bill would go friends, family, acquain- God in the center of their budget proposed Kentucky Senate contributed to the and memory of the late into effect upon the Gover- tances. They are all my/our marriage, that are just good by the Governor, Legislative Review pension systems, it Courtney Flear, a 19-year- nor’s approval. The bill is community. examples. which – at its an- could be costly in old Princeton woman who headed back to the House On Saturday, I witnessed Then it hit me, there's an- nouncement – D-Henderson the future. was killed in a traffic wreck for a vote on the amend- another act of love by our other community that I'm caused an uproar Senate District 4 Like you, I am in 2015. Although Flear had ment. community. Tolu came to- thankful for. I'm thankful to from citizens, agen- Crittenden • Caldwell waiting to see what signed up to be an organ - SB 97 would expand the gether, yet again, to help out have friends around me that cies and groups Henderson • Webster is proposed in the donor on her driver’s license, ability of additional parties to another family we all love – are in this same season of life across the com- Livingston • Union bill. However, I as- KODA was never contacted challenge the legality of an- the Kempers. as we are. Ones that I can monwealth. Contact sure you that I will upon her death. A provision nexation when the annexed I was thinking as I left look to on the hard days and I have heard 702 Capitol Ave. continue to advo- in HB 84 would allow the bill territory contains no resi- there how special those peo- the good days, and they just talk that a pension Annex Room 254 cate for school- to be cited as Courtney’s Law dents – such as a public ple in that room are and how get it! bill may be here Frankfort, KY 40601 teachers, public in honor of Flear. park. Currently, if there are proud I am to just be able to But at the same time, I'm this week, but I (502) 564-2470 employees, retirees, HB 84 passed by a 30-0 no residents in the proposed say I know them. They didn't thankful for the older, wiser won’t know until [email protected] and taxpayers who vote. It now goes to the gov- annexed territory, no one have to be there; they didn't couples around me and the that day comes. made their contri- ernor for his signature. has any legal recourse to have to come and spend commitment they've had to The Republicans in Committees butions. Other legislation that challenge the annexation. money; they didn't have to one another. Even though the General As- Agriculture; Banking & Though a pen- passed in the Senate last You can stay up-to-date volunteer their time; they did- things may not always be per- sembly are keeping Insurance; Committee on sion bill, nor a week: on legislation by logging onto n't have to spend hours clean- fect they're still there, making the details close to Committees; Rules; State budget bill have - Senate Bill 25 – that I the Legislative Research ing, organizing and working. it work. the vest. I wish I & Local Government; been introduced by opposed – would require a Commission website at But they did…because they Lastly, I'm thankful for the could assure you Transportation the General Assem- county fiscal court or city LRC.ky.gov. The site pro- care about their community; Christian examples of mar- that the bill will be Service bly, we still con- council to approve any pro- vides bill texts, a bill-track- because if the tables were riage that I have had in my one we can all get House: 1987-94 ducted business on posed tax by a special pur- ing service, and committee turned, they know there life. The ones that have given behind – one that Senate: 2004-present the chamber floors. pose government entity – meeting schedules. You may would be those same people me an example of what we will be fair for the Last week, we such as a library, sewer dis- leave a message for any leg- there to help them. No one need to be doing to make it schoolteachers, saw passage of trict or fire department. islator at the General Assem- was there to give because they work – keeping God at the public employees, House Bill 84 that These special purpose agen- bly’s Message Line at (800) wanted something in return. center, relying on him. retirees and the taxpayers – would require coroners or cies are already held ac- 372-7181. You may also They were just there to help! All of that to say this, I'm but I have yet to see any medical examiners to release countable, and adding email me at Then, I was sitting in super thankful for, and hum- pension legislation. And, De- identifying and other rele- another bureaucratic layer [email protected]. church Sunday for our an- bled by my/our community. mocrats have not been in- vant information about a de- accomplishes nothing. SB 25 (Sen. Dorsey Ridley, D- nual marriage conference, They say it takes a village to cluded in drafting the ceased person to Kentucky is a problem looking for a so- Henderson, has represented and Bro. Chris McDonald raise kids, but it also takes a pension plan by the Senate Organ Donor Affiliates, or lution. Unfortunately, it is Senate District 4 – Crittenden, mentioned how important it village to make great mar- majority. KODA, if the person’s wish to now headed for the House Livingston, Caldwell, Union, was to have a strong commu- riages, good families strong I have heard that the Sen- be an organ donor is known for further consideration. Webster and Henderson nity around you, meaning friendships and a life in gen- ate bill may not include the and the body is suitable for - HB 92 would allow jail counties – in the Kentucky make sure you're surround- eral.. move to a 401(k)-like benefit medical transplant or ther- canteen profits to be used for General Assembly since ing yourself with couples you Staci Blackburn plan. The data show the apy. I introduced this same the enhancement of jail 2004.) can look up to, that build Marion, Ky. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 22, 2018 3 Bechler’s organ donation bill 1st headed to governor’s desk STAFF REPORT lives,” said Sen. John That’s what happened people. The Senate gave final pas- Schickel, R-Union, who pre- with Courtney Flear, whose In most cases, an organ sage last week to a measure sented HB 84 on the Senate death inspired HB 84. The donor must die in a hospital designed to facilitate organ floor. 19-year-old Caldwell County setting while on life support donations in Kentucky. The Sen. Dorsey Ridley, D- teenager died in a car wreck for his or her organs to be vi- measure, House Bill 84, was Henderson, said HB 84 in January of 2015. No pro- able for transplant. That is sponsored by Rep. Lynn strengthens legislation curement organizations were not the case, however, with Bechler, R-Marion, and be- passed in 2006 that enabled notified of her death despite heart valves, skin, bone, comes his first bill to pass Kentucky residents to have the fact she was a registered corneas and the large saphe- both chambers of the General their wishes documented organ donor in Kentucky. nous vein. Those can all be Assembly. through the Kentucky Organ Courtney had registered harvested within 24 hours of HB 84 would require coro- Donor Registry. through the Kentucky Circuit death. ners or medical examiners to “This closes a loophole in Court Clerks’ Trust for Life HB 84 passed by a 30-0 release identifying and other the current law,” he said. when she renewed her vote. It now goes the governor relevant information about a “Currently, organ and tissue driver’s license. for his signature. deceased person to Kentucky procurement organizations While her the traumatic Bechler, who has served in Organ Donor Affiliates, or are often not being notified of nature of the wreck meant the House since 2013, said KODA, if the person’s wish to a registered organ donor’s Courtney’s internal organs having his first bill awaiting LRC PUBLIC INFORMATION be an organ donor is known death if the death takes place were not viable for donation, the governor's signature on Rep. Lynn Bechler (left), R-Marion, is congratulated upon and the body is suitable for out of a hospital. This means Ridley said Courtney’s par- such an important matter is the passage in the Senate of House Bill 84 by Sen. C.B. medical transplant or ther- registered organ donors’ ents believe she was a candi- very gratifying. Embry, R-Morgantown, as Sen. John Schickel, R-Union, apy. wishes are not always fol- date for tissue donation that "Absolutely," he said of the looks on. House Bill 84 concerns organ donation and is “This will save a lot of lowed.” could have helped up to 50 honor. "Very satisfying." Bechler’s first bill to pass both chambers. One man’s trash is another student’s treasure Eight elementary, middle-schoolers win prizes in annual regional recycling sculpture contest STAFF REPORT Emerye Pollard went home with $210 for her trash collec- tion last week. Pollard was among eight el- ementary and middle school students taking home prizes for participating in the Re- gional Recycling Corp. trash sculpture contest. The compe- tition asks students to design a piece of artwork using noth- ing but trash as a means to promote recycling rather than throwing away items. “It’s wonderful for youth to have an opportunity to be cre- ative while learning the impor- tance of recycling,” said Leslea Barnes, Crittenden County Extension Agent for 4-H Judge-Executive Perry New- In the upper elementary, Youth Development. “Each com, a Regional Recycling Kadie Wainman took first year I’m impressed by the cre- Corp. board member. place. Kendall Shouse earned ativity of the entries. I encour- Pollard won first in the re- second and Devon Carr third. age more youth to be a part of gion and in Crittenden County Fourth-grade teacher Vic- PHOTO BY DARYL K. TABOR, THE PRESS this contest in the future.” in the lower elementary divi- toria Lee was recognized for Regional Recycling Corp. trash sculpture awards for Crittenden County were delivered Prizes are awarded for first, sion for a fish designed from having the best classroom Friday to eight students and one teacher. Pictured above are fourth-grade teacher Victoria second and third place in bottle caps and aluminum participation in the school dis- Lee, whose class had the highest percentage of participation in the contest; elementary upper and lower elementary, can tabs. She also won best in trict. school student winners Kendall Shouse, Devon Carr, Emerye Pollard and Drake Young; middle and high school as show. Also at the lower ele- At the middle school, Hai- Crittenden County Judge-Executive Perry Newcom and Crittenden County Extension well as at the regional level. mentary school level, Taryn ley McCann earned top prize Agent for 4-H Youth Development Leslea Barnes. Inset (from left) are Barnes, middle Awards were presented Friday McCann earned second place and second went to Allie school student winners Hailey McCann and Allie Beard and Newcom. to students by Barnes and and Drake Young won third. Beard.

Power out? FLOODING Both Kentucky Utilities Continued from Page 1 Co. and Kenergy Corp., which serve Crittenden low land and poor drainage County, offer outage centers areas will become likely mid- online to both report and to late-week. We may see follow outages with maps some flooding develop on and estimated restoration roads that typically experi- times. ence water problems during longer duration heavy rain Kenergy Outage Center events." - KenergyCorp.com/ The weather service has al- ready issued a flood warning outage-center for lower Ohio River counties, - Report outage by call: including Crittenden and Liv- (800) 844.4832 ingston, with minor to moder- - Report outage by text: ate flooding expected. KENERGY to 85700* At noon Tuesday, the Ohio River was at 37.8 feet at KU Outage Center Shawneetown, Ill., where the - LGE-KU.com/outages river gauge determines when - Outage updates: Text the Cave In Rock Ferry sus- STATUS to 454358* pends service due to high - Report outage by call: water. Flood stage is 33 feet and ferry operation could be (800) 981-0600 suspended as early as today - Report outage by text: (Thursday). At press time, the OUTAGE to 454358* river was expected to crest next Wednesday at 47.1 feet. *Customers must have The rain is expected to PHOTO BY ALLISON EVANS, THE PRESS their cell number associ- break Sunday, with a forecast Water was high Tuesday morning at the Cave In Rock Ferry landing on the Crittenden County side of the Ohio River, but op- ated with their registered eration was not yet threatened by the rising river. However, forecast rains for the week could shut down ferry operation for of sunny skies and high near online account. 60 degrees. several days beginning as early as today (Thursday). Crest, at press time, was expected at 47.1 feet next Wednesday.

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Ten years from now, the newspaper you put in the trash today will still be readable in the landfill that was its final destination. Newsprint is a renewable resource. Recycling bins are located at the county’s convenience center on U.S. 60 east of Marion. 4 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 22, 2018 Flu nurse: Not all areas reporting influenza numbers By DARYL K. TABOR ham, the test many providers pensive, it remains commonly any testing. PRESS EDITOR 30 new Ky. flu deaths reported use to diagnose the flu is not used in poorer or rural areas. "Influenza testing is not When it comes to reporting KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS children. recognized by the Centers for PCR swabs must often be needed for all patients with flu numbers, there are lab- Thirty more people died Kentucky had 1,023 new Disease Control and Preven- tested offsite and take a day signs and symptoms of in- confirmed cases and then from influenza in Kentucky dur- laboratory-confirmed flu cases tion (CDC) in Atlanta as lab- or more to yield results. The fluenza to make antiviral there are lab-confirmed ing the week ended Feb. 10, from Feb. 4 through 10, a big confirmed. That is because delay can reduce the effec- treatment decisions," the fed- cases. the last one for which figures increase from the 660 con- the rapid influenza diagnostic tiveness of antivirals like eral agency reports on its Over the last few weeks, have been compiled. That was firmed cases in the previous test made from a swab offers Tamiflu. website. "Once influenza ac- The Crittenden Press has re- 10 more deaths than the previ- week. The total for the season a high rate of inaccuracy, "We do know that some tivity has been identified in ported on widespread flu ac- ous week, and nine more than is 6,287. Of that number, 5,125 making them unreportable by areas of the state that, the community or geographic tivity and its rise to an the highest weekly toll of 21, have been Type A and 1,144 federal standards. In fact, the frankly, don't use it," Cun- area, a clinical diagnosis of epidemic statewide. The recorded in two consecutive have been Type B. CDC's website reports "false ningham said of the PCR test. influenza can be made for numbers have come from the weeks in January. The flu is All regions of the state ex- negative results are common, But even if the PCR outpatients with signs and Kentucky Department for now known to have killed 128 cept Lexington and Lake Cum- especially when influenza ac- method is used to confirm symptoms consistent with Public Health (DPH) Weekly people in Kentucky during the berland reported increased flu tivity is high." cases of the flu, it remains up suspected influenza, espe- Influenza Surveillance Report current flu season, four of them activity during the week The method recognized by to the health care provider to cially during periods of peak issued each Friday. In the the CDC and DPH is called report findings to Frankfort. influenza activity in the com- weekly record, scant few lab- polymerase chain reaction Rapid testing results are munity." confirmed cases of influenza also low – Livingston, 1; Cald- the weekly flu report. She (PCR). It is more sensitive and still used by DPH to show One number that is a solid have been reflected locally de- well, 0; Union, 7; Lyon, 1; and said in some areas of the specific for detecting in- trends in the number of in- indicator of the severity of spite a high number of flu- Webster, 14. state, lab confirmations are fluenza. fluenza-like illnesses reported this season's flu activity in like illnesses that have But local physicians say simply not being reported by "Just because it goes to a in a region. Specific numbers Kentucky is the number of yielded mass absences from the flu is present in the com- health care providers or are lab doesn't mean it is 'lab- are not reflected in the weekly lives the disease has claimed. work and school and led munity with more cases unreportable. So the num- confirmed'," she said. surveillance report, but indi- Through Friday, influenza many in the community to being identified than in any bers – 6,287 lab-confirmed The rapid test is simple to cate if flu activity is on the has killed 128 in the com- take special measures to recent flu season. It contin- cases of the flu statewide for perform, and because it can rise in an area. monwealth, including four avoid contracting the virus. ues to be a leading health the 2017-18 flu season as of be laboratory tested in- Still, for that to be an effec- children. In fact, last week's report concern this winter. Friday – are deceiving. house, it produces a result in tive indicator, those lab-con- Flu season typically peaks indicated only one lab-con- Troi Cunningham, in- "I'm sure with what we're about 15 minutes. This al- firmed cases must also be in February, but generally firmed case in Crittenden fluenza surveillance nurse seeing, there are thousands lows physicians to prescribe reported to the state. Fur- runs from October to May. County since flu season with the DPH Division of Epi- and thousands of additional treatment such as antivirals thermore, the CDC reports, Vaccinations are still avail- began in October. Numbers demiology in Frankfort, ex- cases out there," she said. in the same office visit. an accurate diagnosis can be able at Crittenden County in surrounding counties were plains the numbers behind According to Cunning- Because it is also less ex- made by a physician without Health Department.

Farmers urged to insure by deadline Ex-Livingston deputy STAFF REPORT farmers and ranchers and Agency (RMA) urges farmers able for nearly every commod- Last year’s hurricanes, their ability to bounce back to sign up for crop insurance ity, including fruit, vegetable, wildfires and droughts, devas- from adverse conditions,” said before the sales closing dates and organic, with crop specific circuit clerk punished tated parts of the South, Mid- Farm Production and Conser- for eligible 2018 spring crops. plans or the Whole-Farm Rev- STAFF REPORT clerk between Jan. 1, 2013, west, Northern Plains, and vation Acting Deputy Under The sales closing dates for enue Protection policy. Kentucky Attorney Gen- to March 31, 2016. California, and were a stark Secretary Robert Johansson. most spring-planted crops is Sales closing dates vary by eral Andy Beshear on reminder that agriculture is According to the sen- “Crop insurance is central to next Wednesday or March 15. crop, state, and county. More Tuesday announced a for- tencing agreement, Barnes an inherently risky business. a strong farm safety net, and Federal crop insurance information about deadlines Federal crop insurance in- mer Livingston County Cir- admitted to stealing the producers should talk with helps producers recover after are available in the RMA Actu- cuit Court Clerk has been $20,000 from judicial funds demnities for these disasters their agents to purchase their severe weather and manage arial Browser. To discuss sentenced to five years for court costs and violation totaled more than $1 billion in coverage before the sales clos- other business risks. RMA im- dates and options, producers probation for stealing ap- 2017. ing date.” plemented a number of pro- should contact their local fines that are paid to a “The prosperity of the rural To prepare for this year, gram improvements for the agent. Learn more at proximately $20,000 of clerk’s office by taxpayers. economy depends on our the USDA Risk Management 2018 year. Coverage is avail- RMA.usda.gov. public funds. As part of her sentence, Michelle Barnes, 42, of Barnes will be monitored by Smithland, was sentenced the court and be required to Feb. 16 by Franklin Circuit pay back the money. Court Judge Phillip Shep- Auditors with the Admin- County attorneys discuss criminal justice herd. A Franklin County istrative Office of the grand jury indicted Barnes Courts and investigators June 6, 2017, for abuse of with the Office of the Attor- reforms, prison overcrowding at conference public trust. ney General investigated According to prosecu- the case, which was prose- STAFF REPORT ommendations of the Ken- tors agree that prison over- ference had a very personal tors, Barnes illegally took cuted the Attorney Gen- County Attorney Rebecca tucky CJPAC Justice Rein- crowding is an issue but dis- story of the devastating im- Johnson participated in the funds while acting in her of- eral’s Special Prosecutions vestment Group that agree with many of the pact of opioid addiction. ficial capacity as deputy Unit. Kentucky County Attorney’s she believes will lead to recommendations of Charlotte Wethington was the Association Conference held legislation aimed at re- the CJPAC, including driving force behind the pass- last week in Lexington. ducing the criminal the proposed reduc- ing of Casey’s Law that pro- Johnson and other county at- penalties for non-vio- tion in the criminal vided a process for families to torneys participated in fo- lent offenses, including classifications for drug seek court-ordered treatment rums discussing important drug offenses, theft of- offenses. The CJPAC for loved ones suffering from issues prosecutors are facing fenses and flagrant recommendations in- drug addiction. Casey’s Law across the state. Top on the non-support cases. clude a proposal that bears the name of Wething- list of issues is proposed leg- The proposed modifi- Johnson possession of illegal ton’s son who died from a islative reform of the state’s cations are fueled by a drugs, such as heroin, heroin overdose at the age of criminal justice system and desire to reduce prison over- cocaine and methampheta- 23. Before the enactment of the opioid epidemic. crowding. mine will not be considered a Casey’s Law in 2004, court- State Rep. Kimberly Johnson, county attorney felony until the offender is ordered drug treatment was Moser, representing northern since 2006 in Crittenden convicted of a third offense. only possible as a result of Kentucky, spoke of the rec- County, and other prosecu- One attendee at the con- criminal charges.

TRADES Continued from Page 1 availability of employment op- tions in these trades. “And most of them don’t have an idea of what it takes to have that type of career,” Wood said. Shana West, whose family owns and operates H&H Sup- ply which provides the area with electrical and plumbing supplies, says the community is desperate for skilled trades- men. “Plumbers, especially,” West said as she stood behind the counter at the supply store. “We get calls all of the time from people needing a plumber. There are little old ladies with dripping faucets and their water bills are going up. But it’s hard to find some- one to help them.” H&H Supply keeps a list of licensed plumbers and electri- cians under the counter for when people call or come by PHOTO BY CHRIS EVANS, THE PRESS needing help. They have also Randy Dunn, a retired electrician from a job with General Electric, still dabbles in residential started including a list handy- and commercial work. He is one of only a handful of skilled tradesmen in the county. men, who can generally help on small jobs that may not re- quire a licensed plumber. New in providing important pro- a business. get out there and do it and ex- construction or any time a grams that align with busi- “There is a lot of work out perience things you really homeowner undertakes a ren- ness needs across the state. there,” said Randy Dunn. don’t have a good concept,” he ovation, a licensed plumber It’s no secret that those “And there aren’t any young said. “I would recommend get- must oversee the work in who earn a postsecondary people going into these ting your license and then get order to pass inspection. credential are in demand, trades.” in with someone with experi- Although Crittenden earn more and experience less Dunn is a retired electri- ence and work for a while.” County doesn’t have a trade unemployment. The colleges cian from a job with General “There are many people school, there are opportuni- of KCTCS offer hundreds of Electric, but still dabbles a bit who are unemployed or stuck ties in Princeton and Padu- career education programs, in residential and commercial in low-wage jobs that think cah. some of which can be com- work. Honestly, he stays they don’t have the time or The Kentucky Community pleted in four months or less busier than a retired man money to get a college creden- and Technical College System and lead to careers that pay would like. tial,” said KCTCS President (KCTCS) is the largest up to $60,000. Greg Holeman, an electri- Jay K. Box. “But they can provider of workforce educa- Tradesmen need to know cian for many years in this work toward having a better tion in the Commonwealth, math, know how to read plans community, says apprentice- life in a very short time, and preparing 82 percent of the and understand written direc- ships are perhaps the best there are many ways to pay state’s skilled trades workers. tions, diagnose and solve form of learning a trade. for college.” February is Career and Tech- problems, operate tools and “Everything is different To see how KCTCS is bet- nical Education Month, and equipment and in some cases nowadays. You can have all of tering the lives of Kentuck- KCTCS is highlighting its role know how to own and operate the schooling, but until you ians, visit BetterLivesKy.com. THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 22, 2018 5

Advent of cars prompted new road rules The mode of travel in Marion and Crittenden County began to change in 1904, as the first automobile made its appearance in town. Before this, horse- back, wagons, buggies – and if possible trains – were the source of travel for the time. From the archives of The Crittenden Press, we can re- call some of these exciting and dangerous experiences of those days. August 11, 1904. The first sighting of an automobile in Marion.

A party of tourists, four in number, passed through the city in an automobile, en route from Nashville to the SUBMITTED PHOTOS World's Fair at St. Louis. John M. Wilson, Marion’s Ford agent, received his first vehi- This was the first horseless cles in 1912. Wilson (above right) sits behind the wheel of the carriage ever seen in Marion ford Touring Car as he displayed vehicles on Main Street. At and the sudden appearance left is a picture from a festive day in Marion as a parade of sev- of this rubber-tired contrac- the bad roads. don't-care-if-I-do-kill-you too careless and reckless in eral of the new automobiles made their way through down- tion coming up Main Street In July of 1911, Dr. I. H. automobile drivers. passing, scaring horses. The town Marion. Spectators were asked to stay on the sidewalks created a stir among our Clement's new Ford automo- July 14, 1921 Gist of Some foregoing hints are based on for safety, as one couldn’t be sure where the machines might population. bile arrived. It is a beauty Laws Governing Motor real laws, the violation of get out of control. It was county court day and runs as smoothly as it's Vehicles which may be punished by a and the streets were already possible for a car to run; also It is a great wonder to us fine not exceeding $100. county this year took place frightened and ran in front of thronged with people, which J. W. Wilson sold J. B. Croft when we think of how few Automobile drivers: Re- near Repton on Sunday af- the car or whether those in added more to the excite- of Tolu a new Ford car. It is accidents to individuals have member to reduce your ternoon. Two people were the car were responsible and ment. The small boys yelled the first one to go to Tolu occurred in this county and speed. By request of a num- severely injured when a car accidently ran into them. and started in pursuit of the and will revolutionize travel especially in the town of ber of the citizens of the struck the buggy in which Mr. Crisp was knocked automobile, the whole there. Marion since the automo- county, I kindly call atten- they were riding. unconscious and received crowd, big and little In January of biles had come into use. tion of those who may Butler Crisp and Miss many bad bruises. Miss alike, following and 1912, J. W. Wilson, Our county court showed thoughtlessly or carelessly Edith Crisp, his daughter, Crisp was also rendered un- yelling. the local Ford auto- very few damage suits while drive an automobile at a were returning from church conscious and in addition to The horse jockey mobile agent, re- the police courts show not a greater speed than is rea- services about one o'clock minor cuts and bruises, her left his plug and ceived his first 1912 great many prosecutions for sonable and proper on the Sunday, when it is thought jaw bone was broken in joined in the chase. consignment con- cut outs, tail lights, speed- roadways in the county. the buggy in which they three places in front and on The druggists, sisting of a car load ing, etc. No passenger automobile were riding was stuck by a each side. She was taken to salesmen and hotel of Ford machines of This record is commend- while operating on a road- motor car, knocking Mr. Evansville for treatment in a men, all made a various types, one a able and speaks well as to way outside of a city or town, Crisp and his daughter from hospital. She is thought to rush for the street. four-door passenger the law abiding spirit and should travel thereon at a the buggy and rendering be in a serious condition. The merchant left of the latest 1912 general good fellowship that rate of speed exceeding 30 them both unconscious. There were no witnesses his counter and model, one a run- the citizens of Crittenden mph, if so it shall be prime The driver of the car is not to the accident, but those made for the door. Brenda about, and one for County bear toward each evidence of unreasonable known as the occupants of who reached the injured per- The grocery men Underdown delivery purposes other and to the rest of the and improper driving. the buggy did not see the sons soon afterward found left their bars of County Historian and general utility world. Yet, there are some Warning To The Drivers machine. They do not know them unconscious and soap unwrapped use, such as ex- who will grow careless of the Of Buggies, Wagons, Etc.: whether the horse became bleeding from their wounds. and leaped into the Forgotten press, ice, laundry, other fellows’ welfare and When a faster driven vehicle street. One lady Passages groceries, milk or drive recklessly around a overtakes you and gives a cried out "What a any other public short turn in the road and signal to be allowed to pass, strange street car." utilities. dash without warning upon thou shalt pull to the right A boy yelled, "There goes one The cars made quite a a team of horses and buggy side of the road immediately BELLVILLE MANOR APARTMENTS of them threshers without pretty sight as they moved or a horseback rider and and permit it to pass. Don't 819 Terrace Drive • Marion, Kentucky any engine." up Depot Street after being frighten said horse or team stay in the middle of the The Press news gatherer unloaded and were dis- beyond control of its rider or road too long. Accepting applications for one and two bedroom apartments: walked down the steps into played on Main Street and driver. ––– total electric, newly redecorated, rent based on your income to the street and was promptly afterward put in Tucker's If it does not end in acci- Buggies for sure were in qualifying person. run over by a gentleman who furniture store, a part of dent or injury it leaves a jeopardy of these new ever DISABLED • NEAR ELDERLY • ELDERLY • FAMILY was going at a fast gait try- which Wilson has rented for “bad taste” in the mouth of increasing automobiles. In ing to join the procession. the coming season. the rider or driver and September of 1925 a bad ac- That's one of them autum- ––– maybe a bad feeling that he cident happened. One of the OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. bleboles said a small boy, as Reading about the his- cannot overcome for an hour most serious accidents that Tuesday & Thursday the auto disappeared in the tory of the early automobiles or two. has occurred between an Phone (270) 965-5960 SECTION 8 outskirts of the city. and how they changed the Now, the laws governing automobile and a buggy oc- HOUSING EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Several years later in May way of living for people in the operation of automobiles curred on the roads of the TDD: 711 of 1911, The Press tells us our town is interesting and and other motor vehicles are that motoring in Crittenden fun. The cars sure made a many and varied, far too is getting more popular each difference to the county much so for this article, but day, and all that stands in when they became more nu- I want to give the gist of the the way of universal use of merous. Reckless driving most common passages. automobiles is the desperate was 30 mph, but if the driver • Thou shalt not run with roads, and not the cost as wasn't able to control his ve- the cutout open. many would think, for com- hicle, it would be danger- •Thou shalt not run with- pared with horseflesh and ous. out a tail light and two head the expense of keeping ––– lights. same, automobiles are not By 1920, the automobile •On coming up behind a high and are certainly a age had become so common pedestrian or horseback most delightful mode of that city governors decided it rider or occupant of a slower transportation. With the ad- was time for some laws con- vehicle, thou shalt sound vent of better roads, the use cerning motor vehicles and the horn or other warning of the automobile will grow also the fast disappearing device. into popular favor all over days of the buggy. How were •Thou shalt not drive rap- Crittenden County. they to solve the automobile idly around the corners of Also in May of 1911, an problem? The agitation had these Crittenden County article entitled "An Early been caused by reckless crooked roads without Jaunt," John Eskew, with driving of these machines, sounding your horn and his chauffeur, Mr. Estes, by men or boys who had at staying close to the right took J. B. Kevil, S. M. and various times utterly disre- hand side of the road. Robert Jenkins to the John garded the safety of men, •Thou shalt always keep Nunn Farm on the Morgan- women and children who thy brake in good repair. field Road for breakfast. traveled in buggies and •Treat your neighbor as Leaving Marion at 3:42 the other vehicles upon the pub- you would have him treat run was made in one hour lic highways. The time had you and we will all love an- and seven minutes, and the come when something other better. indicator showed the exact needed to be done. Women There have been com- distance as 11 miles. The who lived in the country plaints recently of the auto- machine behaved splendidly were afraid to leave home in mobile drivers having not on the entire route and a buggy, even with the old given fair warning on short climbed Baker Hill (Baker reliable family horse doing turns in the roads or driving Hill was located on Ky. 365) service in the shafts. They up behind a buggy and at- with ease. The trip was had no assurance that they tempting to pass without pleasant notwithstanding would not meet one of those giving a warning and being 6 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 22, 2018 The Press Online Religion The Crittenden Press www.the-press.com

This is another very sad at heart. world and lose his own What better help can a caseBeware I experienced at the eternal old As I regret- damagesoul?” of false womandoctrine be than to help men hospital some years ago. fully walked It is of eternal importance get to Heaven? This happened not long away, I also that we all do, as Paul said, Preaching done for the after I came here to try to felt sorry for “Study to show thyself ap- love of the one who gave His help my dear family and all that poor proved unto God, a work- life for all of us is hard on ei- others I could, in any way I m i s g u i d e d man that needs not to be ther a man or woman. could, but especially for woman. Lucy ashamed, rightly dividing For a woman to call her- their soul. A person told me My heart TEDRICK the word of truth.” self, instead of God calling of an elderly man who was ached even Guest Columnist Deborah preached 40 her would soon realize she very sick and in the hospi- worse when Religious and years in the book of Judges. had been an idiot. tal. the dear man Political Views On the Day of Pentecost In 1st Cor. 11:5 Paul gave He said the man had passed away there were 120 men and some instructions to women gone to the Church of God that night. women filled with the Holy who were praying and in the past but was not a Later, a person told me Spirit and all 120 preached, preaching. Paul said in 1st Christian and asked for me that the wife was a member prophesied. Acts 2;18. Tim. 2:11 and 1st Cor. to please stop by and pray of a church that taught a Please read it! 14:34-35 for their unlearned for him. woman was not allowed to What is prophesy? women, in both pagan cities, When I went to see this preach. “The testimony of Jesus to learn at home. man in the hospital, I told That was the first time I is the spirit of prophesy.” When all is said and him who I was and that I had ever heard of that doc- Rev. 19:10. That is what done, I can trust God to not Making Pizza Fun Again! had come to talk with him tine, and was very shocked. preaching is. send a woman to hell for giv- and pray for him. That is when I got busy Philip had four daughters ing her life trying to keep Immediately his wife writing an article on women who preached. Act 21:9 people out of it. Open Evenings Wednesday - Sunday screamed out for me to get preaching in the Bible. Paul reiterated more than Taking Orders starting at 4pm out of there. She said no We all have only one soul. once that “there is neither woman preacher was going Any who trifles with an- male nor female; for you are •Rev. Lucy Tedrick, pastor at to talk to him. other’s soul will have an all one in Christ Jesus.” Gal. Marion Church of God, shares There were a few other awful price to pay come 3:28 her views periodically in this words about how a woman judgment. God made woman to be a newspaper. She can be reached has no business preaching, Jesus made the worth of help mate to man. at (270) 965-3269. Her opinions and how awful I was to dis- just one soul very plain in The first woman not only are her own and are not neces- obey the Bible. asking the question, “For dragged the first man down, sarily those of this newspaper. The sorrow I felt for the what shall it profit a man if but caused one son to kill poor sick man made me sick he shall gain the whole the other son.

Legislature considering bill to prohibit Church Events discrimination against religious groups & Outreach By MARTIN COTHRAN always held. These are be- lieves in traditional mar- FAMILY FOUNDATION OF KY Homecoming March 4 liefs that had been held by riage or to impose fines, or Sturgis General Baptist Church, lo- In recent years we have many of those who would fire or demote anyone with cated at 903 N. Johnson St., in Stur- seen a lot of words devoted now use the force of gov- these traditional beliefs. gis will have homecoming services to tolerance and diversity. ernment to stamp them In 2013, Kentucky Unfortunately, there is an March 4. A potluck will follow the out. passed the Religious Free- morning worship as well as a per- increasing tendency among Kentucky state lawmak- dom Restoration Act, which those who champion such formance by the Liberty Boys from ers were presented recently made it harder for state Benton at 1:30 p.m. values to dispense with with a bill that would en- government to discriminate them when they are re- sure that those who talk against religious individuals quired to practice them about tolerance and diver- in the state. But it did not Other outreach programs themselves. sity practice it themselves specifically address reli- - Fredonia Unity Baptist Church’s This is particularly true toward religious organiza- gious organizations. clothes closet is open from 9 a.m. to when it comes to beliefs tions that adhere to tradi- Clearly, the right to free noon on the second and fourth Sat- about marriage. After the tional religious viewpoints religious exercise enshrined urday of every month. U.S. Supreme Court's rul- on the definition of mar- within the First Amend- - First Baptist Church of Fredonia ing in Obergefell v. Hodges, riage. After all, true toler- ment of the U.S. Constitu- food pantry is open from 1 to 3 p.m. in which the Court nullified ance is a two-way street. tion should be enough to the third Thursday of each month in the marriage laws of all 50 House Bill 372, the Pas- protect individuals and or- Coleman Hall of the church. states and took away the tors, Churches and Schools ganizations. Unfortunately, - The clothes closet at Mexico Bap- long-held right of states to Protection Act, introduced groups like the ACLU, tist Church is open from 9 to 11:30 define marriage, some ad- by Rep. Jason Petrie (R-Elk- which once defended the a.m. each Monday. vocates of same-sex mar- ton), would prohibit dis- First Amendment, have - The clothes closet of First Baptist riage took this as a green crimination against abandoned the parts of that Church of Fredonia is open from 1 to light to discriminate against religious organizations on Amendment which don't fit 3 p.m. every Thursday at the religious organizations. the basis of their sincerely- with their ideological com- church’s Family Life Center. Religious charities, held beliefs regarding mar- mitments. - Cave Springs Baptist Church be- adoption and foster care riage. We need to make sure tween Lola and Joy in Livingston agencies, and schools have It would prevent state that religious organizations County offers food 24 hours a day, 7 all suddenly become vul- government from using the in Kentucky continue to days week at its outdoor Blessing nerable to discrimination, tax system, state grants or enjoy this important consti- Box in front of the church. not by doing anything new, contracts, or licenses and tutional right, and we be- but by simply adhering to certifications against a reli- lieve that HB372 takes a Send Church Notes to beliefs to which they have gious organization that be- step in that direction. [email protected] THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, February 22, 2018 7

BeltJames “Herschel” Belt, 81, Southside BaptistArea Church, Deaths of Marion died Thursday, member of Masonic Lodge Feb.15, 2018 at his home. and a member of VFW. He was a member, deacon Survivors include two and co-founder of Unity daughters, Debbie Brantley LindseyRoger Dale Lindsey, 38, of General Baptist Church, Cash and husband Ronnie Marion died Wednesday, board member of the West of Princeton, Iris “Jeannie” Jan. 24, 2018 at Vanderbilt Kentucky Association of Jenkins and husband Mark University Medical Center. General Baptist of Princeton; a son, Joe Survivors include his Churches, a Brantley and wife Stacy of mother, Evelyn Gail Lindsey United States Princeton; five grandchil- of Marion; a companion, Army veteran and dren, Dustin Cash, Brittany Stephanie Cope of Marion he served as a McGregor and husband and several uncles, aunts tank driver for the Clayton, Heather Woodruff and cousins. 2nd Armored Divi- and husband Nick, Taylor A memorial visitation was sion under the command of Brantley, Meagan Crocker held Sunday, Feb. 17 at Gen. George Patton IV who and husband Stephen; and Gilbert Funeral Home in was responsible for naming four great-grandchildren. Marion. the unit “Hell On Wheels.” He was preceded in death Survivors include his wife, by his wife, Iris Ann Sheffer Lorna Sue Belt of Marion; Brantley; parents, Golda children, Randy (Latisha) Mae Quertermous Brantley KeelingMartha Evelyn Keeling, 82 Belt of Marion and Angie and Alvis Barnett Brantley; of Marion died Saturday, (Matt) Prowell of Fredonia; two sisters, Wausecka Feb. 17, 2018 as the result brother, Bobby L. Belt of Fitzgerald and Peggy Grimes; of an automobile accident on Marion; grandchildren, and a great-grandson, Kai- Fords Ferry Road in Critten- Bristyn Prowell and Colin dyn Cash Johnson. den County. Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce recently recognized the Crittenden County UK Ex- and Devin Belt; and great- Graveside services were She was a homemaker and tension Service as its business or organization of the month for February. Pictured are (from granddaughter, Kendall Thursday, Feb. 15 at Cedar attended Marion First left) Extension agents and staff Kristi Harris, Sue Parrent and Dee Brasher Heimgartner, Cham- Buell. Hill Cemetery with Bro. Russ Cumberland Presbyterian ber President Randa Berry and Extension agent Leslea Barnes. He was preceded in death Davidson officiating. Church. by his father, James Ruie Memorials may be mailed Surviving are her daugh- “Doc” Belt and mother, Ollie to, West Kentucky Veterans ter, Mona Manley of Marion; Chamber recognizes Extension Service Mae Williams; infant daugh- Center, 926 Veterans Dr., grandson, Josh Manley of ter, Y'Vonne Gay Belt; three Dunmor, Ky.; granddaugh- Hanson, KY 42413. Crittenden County Exten- and professional staff who management and home lawn sisters; and two brothers. ters, Samantha Lyman of sion Service was recently organize educational experi- and garden information. Services are were Sunday, Elizabethtown, and Mandy recognized as the Chamber ences. Sue Parrent is the EFNEP, Feb. 18, 2018 at Unity Gen- Dodson of Marion; great- of Commerce’s business or Youth participate in or- Nutrition Education special- Peggy Ann Brosnihan, 66, eral Baptist Church in Brosnihan grandsons, Hunter, Colton organization of the month. ganized 4-H clubs, special ist. She is the staff veteran, Crayne. Burial was at Dunn of Marion died Sunday, Feb. and Drew; a sister, Maudie The UK Extension Serv- interest and project groups, having served in Extension Springs Cemetery. Gilbert 18, 2018 at her home. Summers of Marion; and ices provides a variety of 4-H school enrichment pro- for more than 10 years. Funeral Home was in charge She was a member of Ed- brother, Wayne Hunt of services for the community. grams, 4-H camp and other Parrent works with fami- of arrangements. dyville Assembly of God. Sturgis. Leslea Barnes is the 4-H special activities. lies who have children in the Memorials may be made to Survivors include her She was preceded in death Youth Development Agent. Dee Brasher Heimgartner home ages 18 and younger the West Kentucky Associa- mother, Barbara Burlingame by her parents, Elbert and She has been with Extension is the Agriculture and Natu- in learning nutritional edu- tion of General Baptist of Marion; a son, Shawn Mary Sutton Hunt. for three years. Some of the ral Resource agent. She has cation. current clubs are middle been with the service for over “I help families learn how Churches. Szczublewski; and a sister, Services are at 1 p.m., and high school leadership two years. She can help to budget for their groceries, Kathy Girdler of Marion. Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 at She was preceded in death clubs, Cloverbuds, cooking, farmers, ranchers and and be able to feed their Myers Funeral Home. Burial dog, geology, Cloverbuds landowners with soil sam- families nutritious meals on by her husband, John R. will be at Pleasant Hill and Pinterest. The 4-H and pling, hay sampling and that budget,” she said. “I Brosnihan; her father, Ken- Cemetery. Visitation will Youth Development program weed identification. Heim- teach families the impor- WatkinsDurwood Thomas neth Burlingame; and a begin at 10 a.m., Thursday. creates opportunities and gartner can also provide tance of eating according to “Tommy” Watkins Jr., 65, of brother, James Burlingame. supportive environments for non-formal education in the ‘My Plate’ to round out their Henderson died Wednesday, Gilbert Funeral Home in youth and adults to become areas of agricultural produc- diets.” Feb. 14, 2018 at Carteret Marion was in charge of capable, competent and car- tion, homeowner plantings, She also teaches youth Health Care in Morehead arrangements. ing citizens. and natural resource utiliza- groups in the school system Wayne Keeling, 86 of Mar- City. Keeling The emphasis is on tion. Specific programs in- and community. ion died Saturday, Feb. 17, He was a veteran "hands-on" learning that fo- clude information on food Kristi Harris is the staff 2018 as the result of an au- of the United cuses on the youth's area of production, farm business support specialist. She tomobile accident States Army and interest. Programs are con- management, marketing and joined Extension three on Fords Ferry United States Na- RadcliffeDonald Wayne ducted with the help of par- processing agricultural months ago. Road in Crittenden tional Guard. He Radcliffe, 77, of ents, adult volunteer leaders products, natural resource County. was retired from Paducah died He was a retired Revco and Walmart distribu- Monday, Feb. 19, postal employee, a tion centers and was a mem- 2018 at Baptist Korean War veteran and at- ber of Fuller Chapel Health Paducah. tended Marion First Cum- Christian Church. He spent the berland Presbyterian Surviving are his parents, early part of his life as an Church. Durwood Thomas Watkins employee of Nilo Barge line. Surviving are her daugh- Sr. and Clarice Coghill He owned a farm in Critten- ter, Mona Manley of Marion; Watkins of Henderson; his den County where he would grandson, Josh Manley of wife, Cheryl Vaughn hunt and enjoy the beautiful Dunmor, Ky.; granddaugh- Watkins; a sister, Sharon W. scenery. He was a member ters, Samantha Lyman of Clark of Henderson; and a of Salem Masonic Lodge #81. Elizabethtown, and Mandy niece, Chastity Nicole Clark Survivors include his wife Dodson of Marion; great- of Orlando, Fla. of 43 years, Patricia Lee Rad- grandsons, Hunter, Colton He was preceded in death cliffe of Paducah; a daughter and Drew; a brother, Jimmy by a sister, Michelle Watkins. Kim Dupree (Steve) of Padu- Keeling of Peoria, Ill.; and a A private service will be cah; two granddaughters, sister, Janice Faye Reutter of held at a later date. J.M. Brandy Holley (Brian) of Mt. Evansville. White Funeral Home in Hen- Sterling and Aimee Thorn He was preceded in death derson was in charge of (Aaron) of Benton; five great by his parents, James Earl arrangements. grandchildren, Liza Holley, and Wilma Long Keeling. Memorials may be made to Chandler McCoy, Landen Services are at 1 p.m., Fuller Chapel Christian Thorn, Jack Holley and An- Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 at Church, c/o Christy Pulley, niston Thorn; a sister, Pam Myers Funeral Home. Burial 771 Edwards Road, Hender- Clardy (Joe) of Benton; two will be at Pleasant Hill son, NC 27537. nieces, and a nephew. He was preceded by his Cemetery. Visitation will parents, Ethel and Hal Rad- begin at 10 a.m., Thursday. cliffe; three brothers, Terry, Eddie and Harold Radcliffe; BrantleyHollis Gene Brantley, 85, and a sister, Shelby Radcliffe For Online Condolences of Princeton died Wednes- Barnes. day, Feb. 14, 2018 Services were Wednesday, myersfuneralhomeonline.com at West Kentucky Feb. 21 at the chapel of Boyd boydfuneraldirectors.com Veteran's Center in Funeral Directors and Cre- gilbertfunerals.com Hanson. mation Services in Salem. He was a retired Burial was at Hampton trucker and previ- Cemetery. Local Obituary ous owner of Memorials may be made to Archives Brantley Furniture in Salem Masonic Lodge #81, Princeton. He was a U.S. c/o Boyd Funeral Directors, Searchable Army veteran of the Korean P O Box 26, Salem, KY War, a Teamster, member of 42078. Database at The-Press.com 8 THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 22, 2018 The Press Online Lifestyles The Crittenden Press www.the-press.com

Livingston grandparent support Feb. 28 Challengers enjoy Grandparents Raising Submitted by Sarah Ford ship. Grandchildren (GRG) is an internationalThe Challengers Exten- The Pennyrilelesson Area Home- educational support network sion Homemakers Club held makers Annual Spring Sem- for grandparents and rela- its regular meeting Feb. inar will be held March 23 in tives raising school-age chil- 14. Hostessess Micki Crider Christian County. The dren in Livingston County. and Roberta Shewmaker theme will be “Kentucky The group’s next meeting is served a delicious Valentine Proud,” and deadline to reg- at 10 a.m., Feb. 28 at the theme lunch. President ister is March 9. Livingston County Coopera- Micki Crider called the busi- The lesson for February tive Extension Office in ness meeting to order and “Downsizing and Organizing Smithland. Lunch is pro- led the group in the Pledge of Your Home” was given by vided. Discussion topic will Allegiance. Crider and Shewmaker. be Self-Care and Family Shewmaker gave the in- As part of the KEHA edu- Wellness Care. Meetings spirational. Members an- cational program counties are held the last Wednesday swered roll call by sharing are asked to have an inter- of the month. For more infor- memories of their visit to a national program in Febru- mation, call (270) 928-2168. site relating to the life of ary or March, either Abraham Lincoln. countywide or in club meet- Garden series Challengers members ings. Janet Stevens pre- were in charge of the Jan. sented a very interesting starts March 13 26, Birthday Party for Crit- program to the Challengers tenden County Convalescent members on her trip to The Crittenden County Center residents. Elaine Shi- Chichen Itza, Mexico. She Extension Service will offer nall, Nancy Lanham and told of her visit to the ar- a class called Grow Your Sarah Ford served cake and chaeologcal sites of the Maya Own Bouquet at 5:30 p.m., ice cream provided by club civilizations built in 700 AD. March 13 at the Extension members. and shared pictures of the annex on U.S. 60 East. Par- President Crider gave in- temples and surrounding ticipants will learn the quali- Rocket Role ModelsJanuary selected for the Rocket character trait Role of tolerance Models at Crittenden Elementary in formation on the KEHA Cre- areas. The anceient Mayas ties to look for when making January are (front from left) Annabelle Allsbury, Aubrey Walker, Hallea Vilt, (second row) Beau ative Writing Contests open are noted for their celestial selections for a cut flower Maraman, Layla Hackney, Kaelyn Worley, Isabella Walston, Kanyon Piper, Brayden Duncan, to members and members at observations and recordings garden. For more informa- Abigail Champion, Sadie Green, Miley Hayes, (third row) Addie Morries, Braden Patton, Taryn large. Poetry, memoirs and on which they based their tion, call (270) 965-5236. McCann, Kasyn Drury, Kadence Hackney, JC Baker, Dalton Murray, Aalina Henry, Peyton Pier- short story entries are religious and civic calen- son, (fourt row) Emme Lynch, Makayla Harris, Allie Day, Layla Winn, Kendyl Drury and Braiden due to the State Chairman dar. Brasher by March 1. Pennyrile Area Challengers’ next meeting Friends bid adieu Cultural Arts Day is Friday will be March 14, noon at March 9. Members and the Extension Annex. Vis- to former librarian members at large are en- tors are always couraged to enter items. welcome. For further infor- The Friends of the Li- Club members voted to mations of Extension activ- brary and the Trustees of donate to the Crittenden ities call (270) 965-5236. the Critten- County 4-H Camp scholar- den County 529The Kentucky plan Education offers tax-freetheir growth preferred institution Library will Savings Plan Trust (KESPT) and refer to the KESPT Plan say farewell is encouraging families to re- Disclosure Booklet.) to former di- view their education savings Contest has Parents can open a Ken- r e c t o r strategy this tax season and tucky 529 account by visit- 9:45 a.m. Regina Mer- consider the tax-free growth $1,000Kentucky families award are in- ing kysaves.com and Senior Menu – Tuesday: Menu is beef pot rick at a re- opportunity offered by Ken- vited to participate in the an- clicking the “Open an Ac- Crittenden County Senior Citi- roast, mashed potatoes with ception and tucky’s 529 savings plan. nual Dream Out Loud count” button. While on the zens Center is open weekdays 8 brown gravy, squash casserole, open house Merrick Not only can earnings Challenge for a chance to win website, they can also invite a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at wheat roll and peach cobbler. in her honor grow tax free in a KESPT ac- a $1,000 savings plan ac- family and friends to make 11:30 a.m. each day and is $3 for – Feb. 28: Menu is BBQ pork at 6 p.m., Thursday (today). count, but withdrawals are count and $500 for their secure contributions with those 60 and older or $5 for those on bun, au gratin potatoes, cu- A library board of trustees also tax-free when used to school. Students in grades KESPT’s eGifting feature. under 60. Reservations are re- cumber salad and oatmeal raisin meeting begins at 5 p.m. pay for qualified education Pre-K through 6 may enter Funds may be transferred to quested by 9 a.m. Upcoming ac- cookie. Bingo begins at 10:30 expenses. Dream Out Loud by submit- another eligible family mem- tivities and menu include: a.m. Assistance with tax prepara- Riding club has “Families have many fi- ting an original drawing, ber if the beneficiary receives – Thursday (today): Menu is tion will also be provided. nancial responsibilities, so poem, essay or video an- a scholarship or doesn’t tomato chicken parmesan with All menu items are subject to fundraiser we encourage parents to swering the question: “How need to withdraw the full noodles, cucumber salad, whole change based on availability. start saving while their chil- will I change the world after I amount saved. wheat roll and peach cobbler. PACS provides milk, coffee, tea Fredonia Valley Riding dren are young,” said David go to college?” New parents also have an Bible trivia will be offered at 10 or water each day. Aging Coordi- Club will host a chili supper Lawhorn, KESPT program Parents can learn more by incentive to help them start a.m. A nutrition lesson will begin nator Jenny Sosh is director of the potluck and silent auction manager. “Families who v i s i t i n g saving. Parents of babies at 10 a.m. with Sue Parrent, and center. The center is a service of fundraiser at 5 p.m., Feb. 24 make saving a priority often www.kysaves.com/DreamOut born in Kentucky within the Tai Chi also will begin at 10 a.m. Pennyrile Allied Community Serv- at Fredonia Cumberland feel more prepared for edu- Loud. Dream Out Loud runs prior 12 months may enter – Friday: Menu is hot turkey ices. Presbyterian Church Activi- cation expenses as their through March 19. No pur- for a chance to win a KESPT sandwich, mashed potatoes, Every day, the center at 210 N. ties Building. Proceeds ben- children get older, and they chase necessary. Void where 529 plan account in the giblet gravy, buttered spinach and Walker St. in Marion offers bil- efit Fredonia Valley Riding have more time to take ad- prohibited amount of $529. The dead- tropical fruit. Birthday cake will be liards, card games, Wii games Club event funding and vantage of tax-free growth line to enter is Sept. 30, served to celebrate all February and the use of exercise equip- maintenance. For more in- based financial aid for bene- opportunity.” 2018, and a winner is ran- birthdays. Bingo sponsored by ment. Call (270) 965-5229 for formation, call Bill Clift at ficiaries of Kentucky resi- KESPT offers other ad- domly drawn every calendar Lifeline Home Health begins at more information. (270) 625-1503. dents who plan to attend vantages for Kentucky resi- college. (However, other fed- quarter. For official rules, 10:30 a.m. dents, too. An account can eral and institutional aid prize details and to enter, – Monday: Menu is chicken be started with as little as programs may take the 529 families can visit parmesan, baked potato with $25 and can be used at any plan account balance into www.kysaves.com/baby. No margarine and sour cream, broc- Calendar qualified institution in the consideration when deter- purchase necessary. Void coli casserole and pineapple de- nation. Additionally, KESPT mining eligibility, so account where prohibited. light. Ladies exercise with Full TRUE – Saturday is National savings are not included in owners should check with Body Fitness Studio begins at Trading Card Day, and Crit- determining Kentucky need- VALUE tenden County Public Li- Bridal Registry brary invites you to bring your Pokemon, Yuh-Gi-Oh!, Magic or other cards to ex- OPEN change or make one-of-a- kind Artist Trading Cards to YOUR swap with your friends. The BY FAYE GIBSON Texas (1966-1969). event runs from 1 to 3 p.m. Thompson Burna Veteran of Month AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY He received jet mechanic – Brown Bag Book UNIT 217 training at the Naval Air BRIDAL Club discusses “Daughter James T. “Teddy” Thomp- Technical Training Center in of Fortune” by Isabel Allende son was honored Feb. 9 as Millington, Tenn. (ADJ B REGISTRY at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 28 at Crit- Veteran of the Month by the School). tenden County Public Li- American Legion Auxiliary, In 1973 he went to Lake TODAY! brary. Logan E. Clark Unit 217 of Hurst, N.J., for search and – February is Library Burna for his outstanding rescue schooling and re- Hundreds of brand Lover’s Month at Critten- service to our country. mained there until 1976. name household den County Public Library. Thompson grew up in the Between 1976 - 79 he was Director Brandie Ledford Hampton area of Livingston in Norfolk, Va., in search products available. urges patrons to go on a County. He was born on and rescue before he was blind date with a book, Nov. 21, 1942 to Evelyn sent to Jacksonville in 1979. check out the Presidential Maurine and James T. He retired in 1981 as US ® Thompson. He was the mid- valentines and view the Navy - E7 Chief, and with 21 223 Sturgis Road amazing Super Bowl of dle child with two sisters. years of military service, he Marion, Kentucky Books! His family moved to Evans- returned home to Hampton. (270) 965-5425 ville in 1948 and lived there Those years of service to until International Harvester our country contained a lot Extension closed. They returned to Liv- of history and adventure. ingston County He served while docking at SUBMITTED PHOTO – Quilt Club will meet at but later moved European ports of France, Faye Gibson presents James. T. “Teddy” Thompson a certifi- 9:30 a.m., Monday a.m. at to California. Spain, Portugal, Greece, cate recognizing him Veteran of the Month at the Burna legion. the Crittenden County Ex- In June of Norway and Turkey. He also plane. However the plane do construction projects, tension Office. 1960, Thomp- was stationed on St. John in was not as lucky. It had electrical projects and what- – The Cultural Arts son joined the the U.S. Virgin Islands and landed in 40 feet of mud. ever he sees that needs to be Contest is March 9 at the U.S. Navy. at Puerto Rico. Then came the adventure of done. He has become one of Christian County Extension He met his He served on the USS rescuing this aircraft from our go-to veterans that the Office. Members are urged wife while sta- John F. Kennedy aircraft Thompson the mud, which was accom- Post and Auxiliary can al- to consider participating in tioned in Jack- carrier and on the Butte am- 1960 plished over the following ways count on. this event. sonville, Fla. munition ship; however, month. To retrieve it from It is with much apprecia- – Leader Lesson “Gar- He and Phyllis most of his time was spent the mud, they had to manu- tion that James T. Thomp- dening in Small Spaces” will Jean Meece were married on on United States coastal facture a means through the son was chosen as Veteran be at 10 a.m., March 7 at 10 Dec. 21, 1963. Jean was bases. use of crane, ladder and hel- of the Month. Thompson a.m. at the Extension Office. originally from Somerset, Ky. While interviewing him for icopter. was presented a certificate of They had two daughters. some of his history, I asked Thompson may have re- appreciation from the Amer- Margret Beth was born in for him to tell me of one of Submit your calendar item tired from the military, but ican Legion Auxiliary. Beeville, Texas and lives in his rescues. While stationed he has not slowed down. In a statement, the legion Community calendar is de- Chicago. Their second in Florida, he and the crew Since joining Logan E. Clark said it appreciates the many signed for individuals, non- daughter, Jennifer Lee, was were training over the coast American Legion Post 217, years Thompson has spent born in New Jersey. She also of Florida when they re- profit organizations and he has been a tireless volun- serving the country. served in the Navy for six ceived notice of an A-7 air- government entities to publicize teer. He helps with flag fold- “We also appreciate your years and currently works craft going down in the ing detail for deceased wife and family for the sacri- meetings and events. The Crit- for the Veterans Administra- swamps. He and the crew veterans, color guard in pa- fice they too gave over these tenden Press reserves the right tion in Clemens, N.C. left immediately for Moody rades and other ceremonies, years of your military serv- Thompson began his ca- Air Force Base in Valdosta, edit or reject any announce- Memorial Day services, ice. It is committed people reer in the Navy with basic Ga., to rescue the pilot from ment. To submit your item, call monthly breakfast, parking like you that make our coun- training in Chicago. From the one-person aircraft. at events, ground mainte- try still the best country in (270) 965-3191, email press- 1960 to 1966 he was sta- They spotted the pilot walk- nance and serves during the the world. Thank you and [email protected] or stop by tioned in Jacksonville, Fla. ing where he had para- annual Thanksgiving meal. God bless you,” Gibson said. He then went to Beeville, chuted safely from the our office at 125 E. Bellville. He has volunteered to paint, THE CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 22, 2018 9 The Press Online Sports The Crittenden Press The-Press.com Twitter @CrittendenPress

5BasketballDistrict Tournament League Standings Out of the Blue! FINAL REGULAR SEASON Rocket Arena 5th District Basketball Rockets BOYS Monday’s Semifinal Scores Boys Crittenden 51, Livingston 47 Team Overall District Lyon Co. 46, Trigg Co. 44 Livingston Central 17-13 4-2 pull off Thursday’s Championship Trigg County 11-13 4-2 Crittenden Co. vs. Lyon Co., 7pm Lyon County 7-17 4-2 STAFF REPORT GIRLS Crittenden County 5-19 0-6 5thCrittenden upset County went into Tuesday’s Semifinal Scores the Fifth District Tournament Livingston 31, Trigg County 26 Girls expecting nothing, but playing Crittenden 52, Lyon County 51 for everything. Livingston Central 13-14 6-0 Friday’s Championship Lyon County 18-9 3-3 On Monday night, the team that was the worst all season Crittenden vs. Livingston, 7pm Crittenden County 13-13 3-3 long in league play beat arguably Admission $6 Trigg County 9-16 0-6 the best as the Rockets pulled off an unlikely upset of Livingston shoulders and they began press- Central 51-47 at Rocket Arena. ing, taking quick shots that Crittenden Scoring The victory sparked celebra- wouldn’t go. tion in the Rockets’ camp as the “As good as they are, nobody Rockets Regular Season team will now try to win a dis- wants to go out to a four-seed in Player Games Points Average trict tournament championship the first round,” said Hodge, who Sawyer Towery 22 239 10.9 on Thursday against Lyon had said going into the tourna- County. If they do, it would be ment that Livingston was a huge Preston Turley 24 230 9.6 only the second time since con- Logan Belt 21 192 9.1 favorite with one of its best solidation in 1957. Crittenden teams in many years. Gabe Mott 24 187 7.8 last won the post-season title 20 Indeed, the Cardinals (17-14) Hunter Boone 22 120 5.5 years ago in 1998. had been among the best teams Tyler Boone 23 121 5.3 “It was the game plan. We had in the entire region most of the nothing to lose,” said Rocket season although they entered Tyson Steele 19 31 1.6 junior Sawyer Towery who sank Jayden Carlson 21 23 1.1 the district tournament after los- a three-pointer with 1:20 to play, ing four of their final six games. Erik O’Leary 20 29 1.5 giving his team its first lead of Despite their great season, Sean O’Leary 23 18 0.8 the game. Livingston finished tied for the Braxton Winders 22 18 0.8 Crittenden (6-19) had trailed regular-season district title with by a dozen at one point, but its two others – Lyon and Trigg. By relentless defensive pressure the luck of a coin toss, the Car- Lady Rockets kept the door open. The Rockets dinals drew Crittenden in the Madison Champion 26 392 15.1 paid particular attention to stop- first round – a team with noth- ping Livingston’s Seth Hosick. ing to lose. Mauri Collins 26 254 9.8 Hunter Boone was deployed into Nahla Woodward 26 209 8.0 “I kept preaching to our kids the paint where he kept a strong that we had been in a lot of close Shelby Summers 26 149 5.7 body on Hosick the whole game. games this year. And I know it Chandler Moss 26 108 4.2 The Cardinals senior had been sounds cliche-ish, but we had no Matthia Long 23 25 1.1 averaging 14 points a game, but pressure on us. We wanted to got just one on Monday. win, but no one truly expected Taylor Guess 16 24 1.5 “We put our best guy on their Jaelyn Duncan 12 16 1.3 us to win. Remember, we were best guy,” said Tyler Boone, the guys who didn’t win a dis- Hunter’s younger brother, who trict game all season.” comes off the bench for the With its win, the Rockets also Hunting Seasons Rockets. earn and a berth in next week’s Another key figure in the sur- Second Region Tournament at Raccoon Hunting Oct. 1 - Feb. 28 Rocket guard Sawyer Towery leaps in celebration as time expires and prising victory was Rocket fresh- Henderson County. Fox Nov. 13 - Feb. 28 man Preston Turley. He scored a his team pulls off an unlikely upset in the Fifth District. Squirrel Nov. 13 - Feb. 28 career-high 20 points and Raccoon Trapping Nov. 13 - Feb. 28 grabbed 11 rebounds. effort ever. fense. Fifth District Semifinal “If you really know basketball Livingston got ahead early 7-0 “I told him that if he didn’t Crittenden 51, Livingston 47 Bobcat Nov. 25 - Feb. 28 before Crittenden got on the start shooting we were going Livingston Central 10 24 37 47 Red Fox Nov. 13 - Feb. 28 you watch him every week con- tinue to get better,” Rocket coach board. The Cardinals started the home,” the coach said. Crittenden County 10 19 32 51 Grey Fox Nov. 13 - Feb. 28 Denis Hodge said. second period with a 10-0 run Towery responded with 11 LIVINGSTON – Head 9, Hosick 1, Coyote Year Round Turley was moved out of the that put them ahead 20-12, but second-half points, including a Ringstaff 4, Sherer 8, Dean 14, Vaughn 6, Groundhog Year Round post to face the basket and give the Rockets continued to claw couple of key three-pointers that Mayhugh, Bebout 5, Kitchens. FG 18. 3- him freedom to move around the and peck points. Turley had half came at the most fortuitous pointers 4 (Head 2, Vaughn 2). FT 8-13. Coyote Nighttime Feb. 1 - May 31 CRITTENDEN – Towery 14, Mott 3, Belt baseline. Teammates did a great his points and seven rebounds times. After he put the Rockets Youth Turkey April 7-8 the first half. ahead for good in the closing 12, Turley 20, H.Boone, E.O’Leary, T. job getting him the ball and Tur- Boone 2. FG 16. 3-Pointers 7 (Towery 3, Spring Turkey April 14 - May 6 ley gave them perhaps his best Coach Hodge told Towery in minutes, the pressure of the mo- the second half to pick up the of- ment piled atop Livingston’s Mott, Belt 3). FT 9-17. Baseball, Softball sign ups Rockets Last Won the District Tournament 20 Years Ago Registration deadline for youth base- ball, softball and kickball is Saturday, March 10. Registration forms will be sent home with students at Crittenden County Elementary School in the coming days. You may also get a form at YTG Insur- ance in Marion or at The Crittenden Press. Additionally, an online form is available at http://www.the- press.com/2018YouthBallRegistration.pdf or find a link at The Press Online. Costs vary depending on division and number of children in your family who sign up. Play is available for boys and girls ages 4-15. For more information, call Tanner Tabor (859) 333-9751.

Crittenden County skipper Soccer registration Denis Hodge kept the bit Youth soccer assessments and final registra- tight as his team turned what was supposed to be a Senior Logan Belt (above) scored a dozen tion opportunity will be held at 5:30 p.m., Mon- rubber stamp game for Liv- Rocket Hunter Boone’s post defense against Livingston leader- points for the Rockets, including some key day, March 12 at Marion-Crittenden County ingston into a most unlikely ing scorer Seth Hosick was key to the victory. Hosick was held foul shots down the stretch, and freshman Park soccer complex. Cost is $40 for 4u, 6u and upset. to one point, 13 below his average. Preston Turley scored a career-high 20. 8u and $50 for 10u, 12u and 14u. Registration forms will be sent home with students from school in the coming days. For more informa- tion, contact Shana Geary at (270) 704-1069.

STAFF REPORT finished with 27 – knocked down roles in the outcome – such as Seniors Madison Champion a three-pointer to give Critten- Summers and Guess. Hodge Rocketand Mauri Collins may have girls in- are backden a leadin would 5th never relin- titlesaid Chandler game Moss’s defense deed been at the vanguard of the quish. and tenacity down the stretch Lady Rockets’ exciting one-point Junior Shelby Summers fol- was just as pivotal as those who victory Tuesday in the opening lowed Champion’s blow with an- showed up in the scoring col- round of the Fifth District Bas- other three-pointer from the umn. ketball Tournament at Marion. corner. It was the first of her ca- Those performances were es- However, their deputies fired reer. In fact, the first time she’d pecially critical considering cen- some of the crippling shots as ever attempted one. ter Nahla Woodward was able to Crittenden County dispatched “I was in the corner in front of play only 10 minutes of the con- Lyon County 52-51. the student section and they test due to foul trouble. Champion scored 10 points in were yelling, ‘Shoot it.’ So I did,” Crittenden advances to Fri- the first period to give Crittenden said Summers with a grin. day’s title game at Livingston and early lead, but it disap- That spark of confidence led Central and also earns a spot in peared before halftime. her to score two more baskets next week’s Second Region Tour- Lyon senior Alison Murphy – over the next four minutes and nament at Webster County. who sat out three minutes in the she added an assist to Collins first quarter while Crittenden streaking down the lane with two Fifth District Semifinal started building a nine-point minutes to go. That put Critten- edge – came back with a Crittenden 52, Lyon 51 Caldwell County football coach David den ahead by four – 49-45. Tay- Lyon Co. 11 24 35 51 vengeance in the second period. Barnes honored former Rocket Football lor Guess, just a seventh grader, Crittenden 15 22 35 52 She scored 11 straight points, Lady Rocket senior Madison got in on the scoring, too, mak- coach Al Starnes for his years of service to CRITTENDEN – Collins 11, Champion six off turnovers she created, Champion shows some emotion ing a key buck during Critten- local student-athletes during a KHSAA 27, Moss, Summers 9, Woodward 3, and spearheaded Lyon’s two- in the second half of Tuesday’s den’s fourth-quarter run. presentation last week at Rocket Arena. On Long, Guess 2. FG 19. 3-pointers 5 point halftime lead. game. She scored 27 points. Her Coach Shannon Hodge (Champion 2, Collins, Summers, Wood- behalf of KHSAA Executive Director Julian Crittenden stayed close; how- career high is 32. praised the senior leadership for ward). FT 9-12. Tackett, Barnes presented an athletic as- ever, through Murphy’s on- guiding the club to a fourth LYON – Brown, Bingham 6, Matthews sociation Award of Excellence to the 27- slaught despite being outshot. Lyon made half of its fielders. straight district championship 10, Collins 6, Watts 2, Holloman 10, Mur- year head football coach for Crittenden made 33 percent of The game was tied to start the berth, but she was quick to point phy 17. FG 24. 3-pointers 2 (Bingham). sportsmanship, ethics and integrity. its attempts in the first half while final period but Champion – who out others who played major FT 1-7. 10 CRITTENDEN PRESS, Marion, Kentucky 42064, Thursday, February 22, 2018 Book shares insights on ‘78 NCAA title team Forty years ago Kentucky ting down the nets in 1978,” had a dominating basketball Brunk said. “These guys season that ended were heroes to me with UK beating and a lot of Ken- Duke in the na- tucky fans.” tional champi- This ranks as onship game my favorite UK behind an unbe- team to have cov- lievable 41-point ered in my 43 performance by years covering UK Jack “Goose” sports. It had size, Givens. shooting, speed, He was 18-for- depth, intensity. 27 from the field Coach Joe Hall but also had eight pushed his team rebounds — sec- Larry hard because it ond best on the Vaught wanted to be team — and two pushed that hard. assists in the 94- UK Sports Columnist Brunk wrote an 88 win. But what earlier book on UK many forget is that Vaught’s basketball, “Wild- Rick Robey also Views cat Memories: In- had a fantastic side Stories from game with 20 Kentucky Basket- points on 8-for-11 shooting ball Greats.” Hall, Macy, and 11 rebounds. Tubby Smith, Dan Issel, PHOTOS BY VICKY GRAFF Above, Dorian Baker could give UK the home run hitter at receiver in All-American point guard Patrick Patterson and John Kyle Macy knew how domi- Wall were some of the UK 2018 that it lacked last season. At right, Jack Givens will be back in nant his teammates were. stars featured in that book. Rupp Arena Saturday for the 40th reunion of the 1978 championship He took only three shots — Brunk said there was one team. He scored 41 points in the title game win over Duke. and made them all — but he obvious message that came also had eight assists while across in his interviews with tion and he (Lee) walked off,” nomenal success as soon as next season, don’t forget about everyone at ESPN – playing 38 minutes. coaches, players and man- Brunk said. “He drove home he got to Kentucky. Even the about two players who will particularly SportsCenter – Macy might be a bit bi- agers from that 1978 cham- (Lee was from Lexington) but NIT season was somewhat also be back. knows about my love for ased but he correctly notes pionship team. when he got home his fa- easy to explain because of Senior Dorian Baker was Kentucky, so even if I that UK’s 1978 team often “It was clear the passion ther’s car was blocking the the injury to Nerlens Noel injured before the 2017 sea- wanted to ignore these re- gets overlooked when talking everybody felt for Kentucky,” driveway. His father, a min- and unexpected departure of son started. He was being cent losses, they wouldn't let about teams that should be Brunk said. “It sounds ister, was sitting on the point guard Marquis Teague counted on as UK’s go-to re- me.” remembered. Kentucky fin- corny, but they were repre- porch waiting for him. He to the NBA. ceiver. He should be healthy He got a reminder about ished 30-2 and five players senting the state when they told James he had to follow But this season has been for next season and provide that in South Korea the — Givens (18.1), Robey played. Everybody I talked to through on his commitment perplexing to Calipari and size and experience UK morning after UK got throt- (14.4), Macy also said to UK or he was not coming downright frustrating to UK needs. tled at Texas A&M. (12.9), James how much back in the house. James fans. A team picked in the “Dorian can severely im- “The producers popped Lee (11.3) more mean- went back as he told me and preseason top five nationally pact the game,” UK Radio me on camera before my and Mike ingful of an apologized to the team and and expected to win the Network analyst Freddie Olympics segment just so Phillips (10.2) achievement was let back on the team. Southeastern Conference Maggard said. “Kentucky (ESPN anchor) Elle Duncan — averaged what they “What remains a mystery again has been inconsistent lacked a home run hitter could give me a little grief in double fig- did becomes today is who called his fa- at best. Fans have vented on and didn’t stretch the field about the Cats’ latest loss. ures. with each ther. I asked everybody. No- social media when players last year. Part of it was But that's what happens If that passing body knew. But somebody have seemed to lack effort (quarterback) Stephen John- when you represent BBN on doesn’t im- year.” gave his dad a heads up. I during games or made com- son was injured and did not ESPN's campus,” Eaves said. press you, There was still think it likely was (for- ments that indicated there get the football out there. He was hoping to track consider that also a huge mer UK equipment manager) was a huge disconnect be- “Dorian can steady the down the national champi- all five dou- historical Bill Keightley. Not much got tween what the coach was ship at receiver. He was hav- onship Kentucky cheerlead- ble-figure significance past him.” saying and they were hear- ing a tremendous (presea- ers this week while they are scorers shot to that Brunk shares how Jay ing. son) camp until he was hurt. in South Korea for an 53.6 percent champi- Shidler traveled 150 miles to Calipari has tried to stay He will be back better than Olympic cheerleading exhibi- from the field onship sea- visit his seriously ill mother positive. He even went as far he was. He’s older, wiser and tion. or higher. son. on the eve of the national as to ask fans to blame him, more mature. It’s a (NFL) Robey led the “That was semifinals game against not the players, for this contract year for him.” Quote of the Week way at 63.5 the first Ken- Arkansas and that Scott year’s shortcomings. Then there is offensive “Teams that succeed can percent and tucky na- Courts had to cope with his "If people are being nega- tackle E.J. Price, a transfer make the 3, and that has Phillips was tional father's death days before tive, be negative toward me. from USC who practiced been a nightmare for them at 59.5. At the foul line, they championship team to in- the championship game Don't be negative toward the with the team last year. this year. At times they tease all hit 72 percent or above clude African-Americans on against Duke. kids. Be negative toward me Maggard said he would “defi- you, but the stat sheet does- led by Macy at 89.1. the roster,” Brunk said. “For The book has chapters that I have not figured this nitely” be a factor at one n’t lie after all these games. “If you look at the history James Lee, it was all about from Hall, Givens and former out," Calipari told Tom tackle position. That’s the biggest thing of college basketball, I just making a change in the cul- managers about that memo- Leach on his weekly radio “Kentucky could go back wrong with them,” ESPN an- think we kind of get over- ture and making sure rable season. show. "I cost us a game to a tackle rotation. It could alyst Dick Vitale on what he looked a lot for what we did African-Americans were on The team will be honored against Tennessee, I'll tell flip guys around and (assis- thinks has been UK’s biggest that special season,” said the Kentucky roster. That at Saturday’s game against you right now I did. I got all tant coach John) Schlarman problem this year. Macy. set up future success for so Missouri. There’s a special these young guys and Cal likes to flip players around,” Author Doug Brunk is many African-Americans in opportunity for fans to min- it's your fault we don't have Maggard said. “E.J. is a Quote of the Week 2 trying to help remedy that the Kentucky program.” gle with the players at veteran players. Okay. All highly skilled player. He is “He’s good with the fam- with his new book, “Forty One story Brunk shares Kroger Field in the recruiting the negativity should be all you look for in a tackle. ily, which with me getting Minutes to Glory: Inside the in the book is how Lee al- room from 1-4 p.m. EST Sat- geared toward me, not these Physically, he is a phenom. If into my late 40s and having Kentucky Wildcats' 1978 most quit the team during a urday. Cost is $150 (admits kids." you can block (UK lineback- kids, that’s important to me. Championship Season,” on drill where Hall had players two people) and will include He said the players are ers) Denzil Ware, Josh Allen I want to spend some time the 40th anniversary of that run the steps in Memorial a signed copy of the book, a “looking to me” during the and Josh Paschal, then you with them before they get historic season. Coliseum and Lee was not 1978 commemorative print struggles just like they were can block anybody UK plays out of here. Mark has always “I was attending Wilmore doing it properly. Hall called and an autographed basket- a few years ago when UK and from all I heard, he’s been a family guy and he (Ky.) Elementary School him out. ball to the first 300 partici- was 38-0 before losing at the shown he can do that.” took that after his two older when these guys were cut- “There was a little alterca- pants. Food and beverage Final Four. He also said he brothers and his dad.” new included (there will be a cash had to remember what his Frustrated in South Korea UK assistant coach Michael bar). job was and that fans If you think following Ken- Smith on UK head coach Brunk will also be signing needed to remember that the tucky basketball has been Mark Stoops. books at Your Frame of Mind players are not profession- frustrating at times this Gallery in the Rupp Arena als. year, then you can sympa- Quote of the Week 3 shops starting at 5:30 p.m. "This is someone's child thize with Michael Eaves, a “Why aren't (the referees) EST Saturday. On Sunday I'm coaching. Our fans, you southwest Kentucky native. in here answering your ques- he’ll be at Joseph-Beth got to stay with these guys. If He's an anchor for ESPN's tions? We're gonna bring 19- Books in Lexington at 2 p.m. we had bad kids, I could see SportsCenter and has been to 21-year-olds in here who EST and some team mem- you being mad at them but on site at the Winter don't get paid and you're bers may also attend. On they're not bad kids,” Cali- Olympics in South Korea but gonna ask them questions... Monday he’ll be at Brier pari said. “They're just inex- continuing to faithfully follow because (the referees) don't Books in Lexington from 6- perienced and they're young. the Wildcats win or lose. want to get asked, 'Why did- 7:30 p.m. EST with Givens They deserve you (fans) to be “No matter where I travel n't you call this?'" West Vir- and former student man- with them because they're for work, I am always keep- ginia coach Bob Huggins agers Rob Bolton and Mike representing this state and ing up with the Cats. Mod- after Kansas had a 35-2 ad- Murphy, who all have chap- they're doing it in a very pos- ern technology makes it vantage at the foul line in a ters in the book. Finally on itive way even though on the rather easy to do nowadays comeback win over his team. Tuesday he will be in court we're not where we although right now would be (Larry Vaught, a former Louisville with Givens and need to be." a good time to be a bit re- sports writer at The Advo- Lee from 6-7:30 p.m. EST at moved from what's going on cate-Messenger in Danville, the Filson Historical Society. UK football with the team,” Eaves said Ky., now covers UK sports on With all the focus on before UK beat Alabama. VaughtsViews.com blog and Spoiled for success which freshmen — both red- “This recent rough patch his weekly column appears in John Calipari spoiled shirt freshmen and true has been hard to watch, and many newspapers across Kentucky fans with his phe- freshmen — might help UK to make matters worse, just Kentucky.)

SUBMITTED PHOTO Tumble Extreme competes Former Univeristy of Kentucky and New York Giants quarterback Jared Lorenzen (right) visited Crittenden County schools last week as he documents his weight Paris, Tenn. / Jan. 27 loss journey and encourages children to take charge of the choices they make when eating. Pictured with Loren- NAME FLOOR DOUBLE-MINI TRAMPOLINE zen, junior Hunter Boone (left) shows off the backup Nora Hollis ...... 1st ...... 2nd ...... 1st quarterback’s Super Bowl XLII ring with the Giants. Katelyn Tabor ...... 2nd ...... 1st ...... 1st April Dinsmore ...... 2nd...... 2nd...... 5th Allie Hollis...... --...... 2nd ...... 1st Ex-NFL, UK QB visits to Rhianna Maness ...... 1st ...... 1st ...... 1st Payton Maness...... 1st ...... 1st ...... 1st share weight-loss journey Alivia Caudill ...... 1st ...... 1st ...... 1st Aubrey Hollis...... 1st ...... 1st ...... 2nd STAFF REPORT Lorenzen spoke to stu- Sissy Collins...... 1st ...... 2nd ...... 1st Jared Lorenzen last dents at all three schools week shared with Critten- about the dangers of sugar Riley Summers...... 1st ...... 1st ...... 1st den County students his consumption even when Eden Bryant ...... 2nd ...... 1st ...... 1st journey to shed some of his choosing things like juice Molleigh Crumpton ...... 3rd...... 1st ...... 1st 500 pounds put on or Gatorade for athletes. through poor choices in He also encouraged stu- diet; choices that put an dents to stay active 60 Louisville / Feb. 3 end to an NFL career. minutes a day, even some- NAME FLOOR DOUBLE-MINI TRAMPOLINE Lorenzen, nicknamed thing as simple as walking Nora Hollis ...... 1st ...... 2nd ...... 1st Hefty Lefty in his playing or playing with younger April Dinsmore ...... 2nd...... 3rd ...... 4th days when he was around siblings. He was also at 300 pounds, is a record- Family Fitness Night at the Allie Hollis...... -- ...... 1st...... 3rd holder at UK and has a elementary school to inter- Tumble Extreme, a Marion youth gymnastics team, recently Rhianna Maness ...... 1st...... 3rd ...... 7th Super Bowl ring with the act with students and par- competed at a pair of competitions. Pictured are (front, from Payton Maness...... 2nd ...... 4th ...... 4th New York Giants. Health ents. left) Eden Bryant, Molleigh Crumpton, Colton Duncan, (sec- Alivia Caudill1st (High Point Award)2nd...... 4th issues brought on by ex- His journey can be fol- ond row) Sissy Collins, Riley Summers, (third row) Ali Hollis, Aubrey Hollis ...... 3rd...... 2nd ...... 2nd cess weight left NFL teams lowed on Facebook by Rhianna Maness, Payton Maness, Alivia Caudill, Aubrey Hol- Riley Summers...... 1st ...... 1st ...... 1st unwilling to take a risk on searching for “The Jared lis, (back) Nora Hollis, Katelyn Tabor and April Dinsmore. 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tal, self-propelled or towed ve- hicle used to transport pas- sengers or property for compensation and not provid- ing any service or product to a residence located on Country Club Drive.” Any commercial vehicle servicing homes, businesses or the schools on Country Club Drive would be per- mitted to be on the road. Oth- erwise, using the street as a cut-off to avoid a cumbersome Ledford stoplight at the U.S. 60-U.S. 641 junction PHOTOS BY DARYL K. TABOR, THE PRESS would be prohibited for com- mercial use. If enacted next month, the CCES Family ordinance would not affect farmers, as agricultural traffic is not considered commercial. However, logging operations Fitness fun would not be permitted to use the road legally. Above left, Klayton Murray lifts off the ground The ordinance does not put while jumping rope with Cooper Crawford during any size restriction on the ve- Family Fitnesss Night last Thursday at Crittenden hicle itself. Instead, the ordi- County Elementary School. Above right, (from nance affects everything from loaded tractor trailers down to left) students Noah Holland, Kinley Copeland, a pizza delivery car. Brooklyn Vovell and Maddie Jones get moving to But those lightweight vehi- dance music while Cheryl Burks, Crosswalk cles are not the focus of the Learning Center Coordinator, joins in on the fun. law. Ledford said, like speed- At left, (from left) Drake Young, Conner Poindex- ing violations, ticketing would ter, Cameron Nesbitt and Callie Rich make a play be left to individual officers, on a Nerf football thrown by former University of and the city administrator Kentucky and NFL quarterback Jared Lorenzen, does not foresee any tickets written for light vehicles. who was in attendance as part of the Jared Loren- “Do you write a ticket to zen Challenge, a healthy eating awareness cam- someone driving 57 in a 55 paign the former player is just beginning. The mph zone?” Ledford illus- effort will take him to all 120 counties to educate trated. “You can, but it’s not students on the dangers of sugary foods and likely.” other poor eating choices that led to the end of A second reading on the or- his professional football career. Lorenzen has dinance is expected at the March 20 council meeting. If grown to more than 500 pounds after maintain- approved, signs will be placed ing a playing weight just under 300 pounds. at either end of the street indi- cating the new restriction.

PHOTO BY ALLISON EVANS. THE PRESS Tolu raises $31,000 for Kempers Daniel Kemper (left) addresses a crowd of more than 150 people gathered for an auction Saturday at the Tolu Community Center benefitting his son Drake (seated right), who was injured in a serious car accident Thanksgiving weekend last year. Auctioneer Curt Buntin cycled 100 items – including guns, novelty items, themed gift baskets and desserts – that raised an $31,000 for med- ical expenses for the 17-year-old Kemper, the son of Daniel and Hope Kemper of Tolu and Patti Thomas of Alabama, formerly of Marion. The event was organized by Ann DeBoe (pictured above) with assistance from several Tolu residents.

and other animals. They and noticed that it was high “You just couldn’t beat FATALITY were just good people,” said and swift. The bridge is lo- Martha and her husband,” Continued from Page 1 Keith Hart, who attended cated where Bridwell Loop said Faye Conger, who lives church with the couple for intersects with Fords Ferry down then road from where its crest following a heavy many years. Road. the accident happened. Her rainfall Saturday morning, Over the years, Wayne Crittenden County Rescue son is married to the couple’s the creek water still over the was one of the regular loafers Squad launched a small niece. wheel wells when investiga- where Hart works at Marion boat and was able to get to “It’s a said situation all tors arrived Sunday night. Feed Mills. where the Keelings were the way around,” Conger Arflack said it ap- “It just made me found. The squad recovered added. “They had been mar- peared the creek had sick when I heard the bodies and brought them ried a long time and took been much higher. about it this morning,” back to the road. care of one another.” Mud on the dash- Hart said Monday as board, hood and trunk news began to rever- of the vehicle ap- berate through the peared to indicate the community. “We will water had been at miss them. A lot of least that high. that generation who The bodies were lo- M. Keeling worked hard their cated about 300 yards whole lives, we’re downstream, accord- starting to lose them ing to a news release now.” from the Kentucky The Keelings had State Police, who in- gone to their niece’s vestigated the double home Saturday fatality. This was the evening and were first fatal accident in headed back toward the county in 2018. town. After the crash, Wayne Keeling was it appeared to those a former rural mail W. Keeling who were on the scene carrier who was well that the couple had known and loved. Martha gotten out of the car and per- was a genuine person and haps been washed away by loved animals. swift waters that were likely “Wayne was just a won- 5-6 feet deep. derful man, and his wife was Arflack said a game war- an animal lover extraordi- den had told him that he’d naire. She had deer, dogs come by the creek Saturday