Former EMT Raymond Randolph “Randy” Rushing, 63, of Dycusburg died Friday. Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville is in charge of arrangements.
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Monday, December 30, 2019
Celebrate New Year's Eve at Mulligan's
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Call (270) 704-0600 to purchase tickets in advance, or stop by Mulligans to buy your tickets today.
In addition to pizza, appetizers, burgers and other menu specials, Mulligans has a pool table, golf simulator, numerous big screen televisions and an electronic dart board in addition to a full-service bar.
Police investigating burglaries in Marion
Marion Police Chief Ray O’Neal is encouraging city residents to keep an outdoor light on at night and be sure vehicle doors are locked following a spate of burglaries over the past few days.
A couple of parked vehicles were burglarized before midnight Sunday night and there have been a number of other similar reports over the past week, the chief said.
“Leaving an outside light on deters criminals about as well as anything,” he said. “And make sure vehicles are locked.”
About $400 in cash, cellular phone accessories, a purse and other items have been taken from unlocked parked vehicles along streets and driveways. There is also evidence that the burglars were inside of at least one garage.
Most of the nefarious activity has been around North Weldon, East Carlisle and North College streets, but there was at least one more on Old Morganfield Road where they took a flashlight from a parked truck.
The chief says these appear to be crimes of convenience where the burglars are not physically breaking into anything, simply taking from unlocked vehicles.
He encourages residents to also make sure outbuildings and garages are locked up at night.
Some home security video has captured images of the believed burglars and police are currently working on leads provided by the video.
If you see anything suspicious or have information about any of the burglaries, call Marion Police Department at 270.965.3500.
Babies of 2019
Did you bring home a bundle of joy in 2019? Share a picture with our readers! Photos for Babies of 2019 will be accepted by email through Jan. 6.
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UPDATED: Wind stopping ferry today
UPDATE: The ferry will re-open tonight (Monday) at 6pm.
ORIGINAL POST
Cave in Rock Ferry will close at about 10am today due to high winds.
ORIGINAL POST
Cave in Rock Ferry will close at about 10am today due to high winds.
The ferry will evaluate the situation in the afternoon to determine it service can resume about dark.
Hayride hails New Year with free event
The Old Kentucky Hayride, a musical movement taking the community by storm, will be on stage on New Year’s Eve at Fohs Hall with a pickin’ party that’s open to anyone and admission will be free.
Billed as an Old Fashioned Country Music Pickin', it will be a community appreciation event. “
Can you remember when folks got together at each others homes and just played music and sang? Well, that's how we plan to bring in the New Year and we want you to do it with us!” organizers said in a post on the Hayride’s social media site.
Shelley Singleton, who helps organize and promote the events, says everyone should “Bring your guitar or just come to listen and visit with your friends and neighbors. Sit around, pick and sing with the Hayride house band and many others. Come as you are to this casual, family friendly night of fun. We'll reminisce, tell stories, play music, and have a great time! And stay as late as you want."
The event begins at 7pm and will feature the Hayride house band and much more.
Saturday, December 28, 2019
Follow holiday basketball here
Crittenden County's basketball teams dropped their first games in holiday tournament play on Friday.
The girls fell to Grayson County at the Allen County-Scottsville Tournament and the boys lost to Clarksville Academy at the Stewart County Tournament in Dover, Tenn.
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The girls fell to Grayson County at the Allen County-Scottsville Tournament and the boys lost to Clarksville Academy at the Stewart County Tournament in Dover, Tenn.
Stay up to date on Rocket and Lady Rocket basketball on our Sports Link. Go now.
Friday, December 27, 2019
Area Deaths
Patty J. Wheeler, 88, of Marion died Thursday. Gilbert Funeral Home was is charge of arrangements.
Steven Joe Rigdon, 64, of Marion died Thursday. Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.
Edna Kinnis, 88, of Marion died Thursday. Gilbert Funeral Home was is charge of arrangements.
Steven Joe Rigdon, 64, of Marion died Thursday. Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.
Edna Kinnis, 88, of Marion died Thursday. Gilbert Funeral Home was is charge of arrangements.
Free Deer Hunting Weekend
Hunters age 15 and under can hunt deer with modern firearms Saturday and Sunday and they do not need a license or deer permit.
This is a free hunting weekend aimed at introducing new hunters to the sport.
Big Rivers WMA in Crittenden and Union counties is open to hunting during this season. No check in is required, but deer harvested must be checked on the KDFWR Telecheck system.
Hunters must wear orange, check in their harvest and otherwise abide by all statewide hunting regulations.
This is a free hunting weekend aimed at introducing new hunters to the sport.
Big Rivers WMA in Crittenden and Union counties is open to hunting during this season. No check in is required, but deer harvested must be checked on the KDFWR Telecheck system.
Hunters must wear orange, check in their harvest and otherwise abide by all statewide hunting regulations.
Mulligans ringing in New Year
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Call (270) 704-0600 to purchase tickets in advance, or stop by Mulligans to buy your tickets today.
In addition to pizza, appetizers, burgers and other menu specials, Mulligans has a pool table, golf simulator, numerous big screen televisions and an electronic dart board in addition to a full-service bar.
Thursday, December 26, 2019
Jail earns Chamber's monthly recognition
Crittenden County Detention Center was selected as the Chamber of Commerce Organization of the Month for December. The recognition is sponsored by Ed Jones, Mickey Alexander, broker. Pictured are Chamber and Detention Center employees and represenatives (seated from left) Melissa Kirk, Susan Gilland, Whitney Parish, Athena Hayes, (standing from left) Amy Samuels, Elizabeth Floyd, Natalie Parish, Charlie Day, Jan Cox, Jeffery Wyatt, Dylan Tabor, Jailer Robbie Kirk, Judge-Executive Perry Newcom, Kevin Maxfield, Steve Watson, Brandi Binkley, Shelly Davidson, Jessie Collins, Madison Qualls and Kelsey Berry. The jail was recognized because of its work release program that benefits many in the community.
Chamber retiring monthly awards
Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce has retired its Business or Orgnaization of the Month program in favor of something less frequent.
The group made the decision at this month’s regular meeting, citing a desire to make the honor a bit more substative.
“We want to really make it a big deal,” said Chamber President Elizabeth Floyd.
She said the idea is to create a bigger splash for those who are honored.
Crittenden County Detention Center was singled out with the Chamber’s final monthly recognition for December. Mickey Alexander and Ed Jones, the local financial consulting firm, has been sponsoring the monthly awards.
Floyd said the jail administration, employees and its work-release program saved the community and taxpayers money with the work they provide in the community. She said guards and inmates are a big help, too, when it comes to helping the Chamber of Commerce prepare for and clean up after activities such as the Pumpkin Festival, held downtown each fall.
“Jailer Kirk sent over a team of men to help with chairs and tables that had to be moved from the basement of the courthouse. Since it was mainly Chamber women that worked the festival, that really helped us out tremendously,” Floyd said.
“Beginning with the first quarter of 2020, we will be starting the Chamber Spotlight,” Floyd added, pointing out the honor’s new moniker.
The Chamber of Commerce serves a variety of roles in the community from supporting local retail industry to organizing and hosting community events and festivals. It meets at 9 a.m., on the first Tuesday of each month at Marion City Hall. The Chamber’s office is located inside city hall.
Chamber retiring monthly awards
Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce has retired its Business or Orgnaization of the Month program in favor of something less frequent.
The group made the decision at this month’s regular meeting, citing a desire to make the honor a bit more substative.
“We want to really make it a big deal,” said Chamber President Elizabeth Floyd.
She said the idea is to create a bigger splash for those who are honored.
Crittenden County Detention Center was singled out with the Chamber’s final monthly recognition for December. Mickey Alexander and Ed Jones, the local financial consulting firm, has been sponsoring the monthly awards.
Floyd said the jail administration, employees and its work-release program saved the community and taxpayers money with the work they provide in the community. She said guards and inmates are a big help, too, when it comes to helping the Chamber of Commerce prepare for and clean up after activities such as the Pumpkin Festival, held downtown each fall.
“Jailer Kirk sent over a team of men to help with chairs and tables that had to be moved from the basement of the courthouse. Since it was mainly Chamber women that worked the festival, that really helped us out tremendously,” Floyd said.
“Beginning with the first quarter of 2020, we will be starting the Chamber Spotlight,” Floyd added, pointing out the honor’s new moniker.
The Chamber of Commerce serves a variety of roles in the community from supporting local retail industry to organizing and hosting community events and festivals. It meets at 9 a.m., on the first Tuesday of each month at Marion City Hall. The Chamber’s office is located inside city hall.
Area Deaths
Alice Marie Blazina, 72, of Marion died Wednesday. Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Billie Earl O’Dell, 87, of Paducah died Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. Hughes Funeral Home of Paducah was in charge of arrangements.
Billie Earl O’Dell, 87, of Paducah died Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. Hughes Funeral Home of Paducah was in charge of arrangements.
County tax forms due Dec. 31
Business owners, farmers and contractors in Crittenden County should have received a letter and business license application and renewal form through the U.S. Mail earlier this month.
Crittenden County Treasurer Yvette Martin said 580 were mailed in early December.
The county is working diligently to make sure business licenses are renewed at the proper time.
In the past, as many as half of the county’s business owners did not complete and return the license renewal form and pay as required by ordinance at the beginning of each calendar year.
It has simply been an oversight for some businesses that operate on fiscal years, Martin said. Others have failed to complete the renewal form or apply for a county business license if they’ve never had one.
All county business licenses expire on Dec. 31. They are payable by Jan. 31 at the county judge-executive’s office. The fee is $25, which will be credited to the business if it owes... for the rest of this article see the Dec. 12, 2019 printed edition of The Crittenden Press. You can subscribe here to get the full e-Edition.
Crittenden County Treasurer Yvette Martin said 580 were mailed in early December.
The county is working diligently to make sure business licenses are renewed at the proper time.
In the past, as many as half of the county’s business owners did not complete and return the license renewal form and pay as required by ordinance at the beginning of each calendar year.
It has simply been an oversight for some businesses that operate on fiscal years, Martin said. Others have failed to complete the renewal form or apply for a county business license if they’ve never had one.
All county business licenses expire on Dec. 31. They are payable by Jan. 31 at the county judge-executive’s office. The fee is $25, which will be credited to the business if it owes... for the rest of this article see the Dec. 12, 2019 printed edition of The Crittenden Press. You can subscribe here to get the full e-Edition.
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
No-Kill Shelter on Brink of Closure
That’s a question those charged with overseeing the Mary Hall-Ruddiman no-kill animal shelter will be wrestling with after the first of the year.
The non-profit organization is running out of money fast, and options are limited as to what will happen to the dogs and cats living there once the cookie jar is empty.
The shelter, which celebrated its ninth anniversary last week, was established with funding from the late Hall-Ruddiman, who bequeathed more than $250,000 to the county. She passed away in 2007, endowing the idea of a shelter for dogs and cats that would never be put to sleep, even if no one adopted them. Ever.
Today, there are a handful of dogs... For the rest of this article, please subscribe online or see the printed edition of this week's Crittenden Press.
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Monday, December 23, 2019
Area Death
Donald Ray Atwell, 74, of Marion died Sunday. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, December 22, 2019
Ferry closing again today at dusk
Cave in Rock Ferry will close at dusk today (Sunday) due to a large amount of drift debris coming down the Ohio River.
The closing time will be about 4:30pm.
The ferry will re-open on a normal schedule Monday mornings it did today and evaluate the situation in the afternoon.
The closing time will be about 4:30pm.
The ferry will re-open on a normal schedule Monday mornings it did today and evaluate the situation in the afternoon.
Area Death
Emery Joel DeWitt, 81, of Marion died Friday. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Saturday, December 21, 2019
Ferry closing today for drift
Cave in Rock Ferry will close at dusk today (Saturday) due to a large amount of drift coming down the Ohio River.
The closing time will be about 4:30pm.
The ferry will re-open on a normal schedule Sunday morning.
The closing time will be about 4:30pm.
The ferry will re-open on a normal schedule Sunday morning.
Back in jail 24 years after being ordered out of KY
A convicted felon who was court-ordered out of Kentucky in 1995 is back behind bars in Marion, charged with leading police on a high-speed chase, possession of methamphetamine and other crimes.
John Allen Kinnis, 48, of Marion was indicted this month by the Crittenden County Grand Jury on felony charges of first-degree fleeing or evading police and first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine). Additionally, he was indicted on a variety of misdemeanor charges.
Court records indicate that Kinnis eluded police in a high-speed automobile chase several weeks ago and was eventually arrested a few days later in Crittenden County.
Twenty-four years ago, Kinnis was ordered to leave Kentucky by then Crittenden Circuit Judge Tommy Chandler, when those types of options were available to judges. A jury had convicted Kinnis in 1995 of burglarizing the home of an elderly Dycusburg woman. His 10-year prison sentence was ... for the rest of this article, see the Dec. 19, 2019 full edition of The Crittenden Press, available in print form or digitally here with a subscription to the newspaper's eEdition.
John Allen Kinnis, 48, of Marion was indicted this month by the Crittenden County Grand Jury on felony charges of first-degree fleeing or evading police and first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine). Additionally, he was indicted on a variety of misdemeanor charges.
Court records indicate that Kinnis eluded police in a high-speed automobile chase several weeks ago and was eventually arrested a few days later in Crittenden County.
Twenty-four years ago, Kinnis was ordered to leave Kentucky by then Crittenden Circuit Judge Tommy Chandler, when those types of options were available to judges. A jury had convicted Kinnis in 1995 of burglarizing the home of an elderly Dycusburg woman. His 10-year prison sentence was ... for the rest of this article, see the Dec. 19, 2019 full edition of The Crittenden Press, available in print form or digitally here with a subscription to the newspaper's eEdition.
Friday, December 20, 2019
Communion Christmas Eve at Methodist Church
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Blessing of the sacraments will begin at 4:30 p.m., with come-and-go communion from 5-7 p.m.
The community is invited to attend open communion as celebrated in the Methodist faith. The event has been a Christmas tradition for many years at the church.
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Area deaths
Debra Sue Fletcher, 57, of Marion died Wednesday. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sharon Jean Giltz, 81, of Marion died Thursday. Myers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sharon Jean Giltz, 81, of Marion died Thursday. Myers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WoodmenLife offers financial solutions
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Rogers is available at his Marion office to discuss life insurance policies that will prevent your family from experiencing financial burden after your death.
To learn more, contact Grant Rogers.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Area Death
Andy Lee Walton, 58, of Marion died Monday. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Flu confirmed in Crittenden and Livingston
In Crittenden and Livingston counties, clinics have reported a handful of confirmed cases of influenza, but healthcare professionals here say there is no widespread outbreak.
Over the past couple of weeks a few cases have been confirmed in Marion and others in Livingston County.
Flu shots are available at almost every local pharmacy and clinic in Crittenden and Livingston counties. Health departments are also a great resource for flu shots. Crittenden County’s health department off Industrial Drive is offering vaccinations by appointment, usually same day. Cost is $25 for adults and $19 for those 18 and under.
It's also important to practice good hygiene to avoid the flu, such as covering your cough and making sure you are washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds – or the time it takes to sing "Happy Birthday" twice.
Over the past couple of weeks a few cases have been confirmed in Marion and others in Livingston County.
Flu shots are available at almost every local pharmacy and clinic in Crittenden and Livingston counties. Health departments are also a great resource for flu shots. Crittenden County’s health department off Industrial Drive is offering vaccinations by appointment, usually same day. Cost is $25 for adults and $19 for those 18 and under.
It's also important to practice good hygiene to avoid the flu, such as covering your cough and making sure you are washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds – or the time it takes to sing "Happy Birthday" twice.
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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
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Monday, December 16, 2019
Area Death
Alvin A. “Mac” McDonald, 93, of Carrsville died Monday. Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Stuff the Bus Wednesday
Stuff the Bus is Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., at the Crittenden County High School and Middle School campus.
You may donate non-perishable food items, personal care items such as lotions, perfumes, makeup, deodorants, earbuds, hats, caps, toboggans, athletic crew socks or other small items for teens.
This is sponsored by the CCMS 4-H Step Up to Leadership Club and CCHS Student Council and 4-H Leadership Club.
These items were very much appreciated by families last year that would not otherwise be able to afford them for teens.
You may donate non-perishable food items, personal care items such as lotions, perfumes, makeup, deodorants, earbuds, hats, caps, toboggans, athletic crew socks or other small items for teens.
This is sponsored by the CCMS 4-H Step Up to Leadership Club and CCHS Student Council and 4-H Leadership Club.
These items were very much appreciated by families last year that would not otherwise be able to afford them for teens.
Sunday, December 15, 2019
Elves needed for Community Christmas
The Inter-Agency Council still needs volunteer elves to help with Community Christmas set up on Thursday, Dec. 19 at Marion Baptist Church Family Life Center from 9 a.m., until 4 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to arrange tables and spaces for donated items, help unload vehicles and bag, box and label gifts for distribution through the Community Christmas program.
More jolly elves are needed to help with Community Christmas Distribution Day on Friday, Dec. 20 from 9 a.m., until noon at Marion Baptist Church Family Life Center.
Volunteers are needed to arrange tables and spaces for donated items, help unload vehicles and bag, box and label gifts for distribution through the Community Christmas program.
More jolly elves are needed to help with Community Christmas Distribution Day on Friday, Dec. 20 from 9 a.m., until noon at Marion Baptist Church Family Life Center.
Volunteers are needed to act as runners to retrieve gifts and food boxes from the gym and help people to their cars with the items. Elf hats optional for those volunteering for this work.
Friday, December 13, 2019
Hodge will coach No. 700 Saturday
Lady Rockets basketball coach Shannon Hodge has been coaching the Lady Rockets for 27 seasons.
Saturday night she will lead her team against University Heights at Rocket Arena.
When that contest tips off, it will signal the 700th game that Hodge has coached the Crittenden County High School girls' team.
Coach Hodge's Lady Rockets have been among the winningest girls' programs in the region this decade. Since 2010, Crittenden has averaged 15 wins per season.
This decade, Coach Hodge guided the Lady Rockets to three district tournament titles – in 2011, 2017 and 2018 – and in 2011 the Lady Rockets won the school's only basketball regional championship and played in the KHSAA Sweet 16.
Saturday night she will lead her team against University Heights at Rocket Arena.
When that contest tips off, it will signal the 700th game that Hodge has coached the Crittenden County High School girls' team.
Coach Hodge's Lady Rockets have been among the winningest girls' programs in the region this decade. Since 2010, Crittenden has averaged 15 wins per season.
This decade, Coach Hodge guided the Lady Rockets to three district tournament titles – in 2011, 2017 and 2018 – and in 2011 the Lady Rockets won the school's only basketball regional championship and played in the KHSAA Sweet 16.
Gas station in Livingston County robbed
Kentucky State Police are investigating an armed robbery in Livingston County and are asking for the public's help with finding the culprits.
The robbery occurred at about 12:10 p.m., at the BP gas station off Exit 31 of Interstate 24 near Grand Rivers.
Troopers viewed video surveillance at the store and observed an unknown white male enter the gas station, robbing the store at knife point. The male subject is described as heavyset with dark hair and dark facial hair. He was wearing an orange shirt under a black jacket, a black and orange toboggan with a surgical mask covering his face. Video surveillance shows the subject leave in a silver SUV, possibly in the company of an unknown female.
There were no reported injuries as a result of the incident.
Through their investigation, state police received information that the suspects could be Timothy Smith, 34, and Brittni Smith, 31, of Evansville, Ind.
They are also believed to have robbed a store in Adair County and stole two vehicles in Taylor County. Police say the suspects could be in a silver Chevrolet Equinox SUV.
The investigation continues at this time by Trooper John Gordon. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentucky State Police Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555. Citizens may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app. The app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free of charge through Apple and Google Play stores.
Area Death
Rebecca Lee Blackburn, 93, of Fredonia, died. Morgan's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Game warden: Everyone must check deer
With the final segment of blackpowder season opening on Saturday, the county game warden has a message for hunters: No matter who you are, where you live or where you take a deer, bobcat, turkey or other big game animals in Kentucky, those animals must be checked in via the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Telecheck phone system.
Randy Conway, conservation officer in Crittenden County, says there has been some confusion as to whom must check big game animals on the Telecheck system.
Kentucky's last muzzleloader season, a nine-day segment, opens Saturday and runs through the following weekend, Dec. 22.
“Everyone has to check in their deer,” Conway said, “no matter if you’re a private landowner hunting on your own land or hunting on a management area that doesn’t require a physical game harvest check at its office.”
Conway said the biggest confusion exists on the Big Rivers Wildlife Management Area which skirts the Crittenden-Union County Line. Successful hunters, youth or adult, are not required to check their deer or turkey at the WMA office. However, they must be called and checked in on the KDFWR Telecheck system.
Additionally, Conway said landowners are sometimes unclear on the fact that they, too, must check in all deer harvested by themselves on their own property. Also, any dependents or tenants living on their property must also check in all deer and turkeys.
The Telecheck’s toll-free number is 800-245-4263. It’s in service 24 hours a day while seasons are open.
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Randy Conway, conservation officer in Crittenden County, says there has been some confusion as to whom must check big game animals on the Telecheck system.
Kentucky's last muzzleloader season, a nine-day segment, opens Saturday and runs through the following weekend, Dec. 22.
“Everyone has to check in their deer,” Conway said, “no matter if you’re a private landowner hunting on your own land or hunting on a management area that doesn’t require a physical game harvest check at its office.”
Conway said the biggest confusion exists on the Big Rivers Wildlife Management Area which skirts the Crittenden-Union County Line. Successful hunters, youth or adult, are not required to check their deer or turkey at the WMA office. However, they must be called and checked in on the KDFWR Telecheck system.
Additionally, Conway said landowners are sometimes unclear on the fact that they, too, must check in all deer harvested by themselves on their own property. Also, any dependents or tenants living on their property must also check in all deer and turkeys.
The Telecheck’s toll-free number is 800-245-4263. It’s in service 24 hours a day while seasons are open.
All other harvested animals must be telechecked by midnight on the day the animal is ... for the rest of this article see the Dec. 12, 2019 printed edition of The Crittenden Press. You can Click here to subscribe for as little as $2.95 a month and always get the rest of the story.
Christmas Play this weekend at Fohs
A group of Crittenden County fifth and sixth graders will be performing "A Christmas Carol" Saturday and Sunday at Fohs Hall.
This community performance is under the direction of elementary school arts and humanities teachers and is sponsored by the Community Arts Foundation. Saturday’s performance is a 6 p.m., and Sunday’s is at 2 p.m.
Admission is free, but donations will be accepted to help the CCES library to purchase some new shelving.
Here is a cast of characters for this weekend's performances:
This community performance is under the direction of elementary school arts and humanities teachers and is sponsored by the Community Arts Foundation. Saturday’s performance is a 6 p.m., and Sunday’s is at 2 p.m.
Admission is free, but donations will be accepted to help the CCES library to purchase some new shelving.
Here is a cast of characters for this weekend's performances:
- Aly Yates - Chestnut
- Macie Conger - Figgy (trumpet solo)
- Mollie Blazina - Holly
- Lacey Boone - Mistletoe
- Emme Lynch - Peppermint
- Brooklynn Stinnett - Charles Dickens
- Macibelle Hardesty - Drama Teacher, Bob Cratchit, Lucky
- Kodi Stoner - Scrooge
- Kendall Hoover - Fred, Belle
- Allie Day - Merry, Old Joe
- Hayden Peak - Glee, Moolah
- Nai'Zayah Bell - Ghost of Jacob Marley
- Kylie Bloodworth - Spirit of Christmas Past
- Cheyenne Starkey - Young Ebenezer, Pockets
- Chloe Rushing - Fran, Peter Cratchit
- Amelia Johnson - Fezziwig
- Jaisen Lineberry - Dick Wilkins, Spirit of Christmas Future
- Braelyn Merrill - Spirit of Christmas Present
- Gavin Grimes - Mrs. Cratchit
- Aerie Suggs - Martha Cratchit, Char Woman
- Landon Woodall - Tiny Tim
Fred Stubblefield, Tanner Way and James Crider will handle lights and sound.
The high school art department painted set backdrops and the school ag department provided structures for the backdrops.
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Community Christmas help needed by Monday
Monday is the last chance to make financial contributions at Farmers Bank to help fund both the teen vouchers and food vouchers for families benefiting from Community Christmas.
Community Christmas has been for many years a clearinghouse for those wanted to help others who might be less fortunate. Brandie Ledford, one of the volunteer organizers of Community Christmas, says that families who registered for assistance this holiday season have been very thankful.
Monetary contributions can be taken to Farmers Bank by Monday. Donations may also be placed in envelopes and left the bank’s night deposit or mailed. Mark envelopes with Community Christmas on front.
Community Christmas has been for many years a clearinghouse for those wanted to help others who might be less fortunate. Brandie Ledford, one of the volunteer organizers of Community Christmas, says that families who registered for assistance this holiday season have been very thankful.
Monetary contributions can be taken to Farmers Bank by Monday. Donations may also be placed in envelopes and left the bank’s night deposit or mailed. Mark envelopes with Community Christmas on front.
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
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