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Sheriff's Department Now Hiring

Crittenden County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for the position of Deputy. Preference will be given to candidates with current KY Peace Officer Professional Standards certification in good standing or candidates certified in another state in good standing for a lateral transfer. Candidates not certified are still encouraged to apply for the job.

Minimum Qualifications for the job are:

Be 21 years of age at the time of graduation from basic training academy, High School Diploma or GED Equivalent, possess a valid Kentucky operators license or the ability to obtain one. Able to legally possess a firearm within state and federal laws, NO prior felony convictions, NO emergency protective orders or domestic violence orders, Honorable discharge or general discharge from military. Pass phases 1 and 2 of the Kentucky Peace Officers Professional Standards Examinations and successfully complete a 20 week Department of Criminal Justice Basic training academy in Richmond, KY.

Salary is $42,016 for non-certified recruits. (This individual will have to complete the hiring process and complete basic training)

Salary for certified is $43,680-$51,792 depending on experience.
Salary does not include $4,300 yearly KLEFPF incentive.
Benefits Include:
Take Home Fleet
All Equipment Furnished
Overtime
Paid Court Time
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Employee Health Insurance
County Employee Retirement
Deferred Compensation Plan

The Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office is an equal opportunity employer. Applications may be picked up at the Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office. Applications MUST be received in the Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office by 4:00 P.M February 5, 2024.

Area Deaths

Anna Louise "Tootsie" Hamilton, 97, of Marion died Thursday, Dec. 28 at Livingston Hospital. Services are at 10 a.m., Saturday Dec. 30 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 29 and from 9 a.m., until service time at the funeral home on Saturday. .

Gerald Lee Ford, 67, of Marion died Wednesday, Dec. 27 at Baptist Health Paducah. Masonic services are at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 31 with funeral services immediately afterward. Visitation is from 11 a.m., Sunday until service time at the funeral home.

Ann Elizabeth Lawrence, 91, of Hampton died Tuesday, Dec. 26, at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center. Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, Dec. 29 in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services. Visitation is from 11:00 a.m., until the funeral hour on Friday at Boyd's.

No Press this week

Reminder: There is no Dec. 28 issue of The Crittenden Press on newsstands. As customary, we do not have a Press the week following Christmas. We will return next week to our normal schedule. 

Thank you to area retailers who partner with us to sell The Press in their establishments each week. You can find The Press at our office each Wednesday afternoon and at the following locations: Food Giant, H&H Home and Hardware, Liberty Fuels, KB Pharmacy, Glenn's Pharmacy, Crittenden Hospital lobby, Ideal and Five Star in Marion and at Salem Foods, Tambco, Glenn's Pharmacy and Pit Stop in Salem. 

We hope you have a safe and happy New Year!

Area Deaths

Martha Conner, 67, of Marion died Sunday, Dec. 24 at Heart-to-Heart Hospice in Evansville. No service is planned at this time. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  

Magdaline “Peggy” Conyer, 86, died Sunday, Dec. 24, at Livingston Hospital. Services will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 30 at Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services. Visitation is from noon until the hour of the service at Boyd's.

Heath Burton-Gipson, 36, of Henderson died Sunday, Dec. 24 at the Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson. Services will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 30 at Myers Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m., until the service time. Myers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Rent Fohs Hall for your next event

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Once a school, historic Fohs Hall is an ideal location for your next event.

Available as a rental for parties, weddings, receptions and concerts, the building recently received a sound and light upgrade that further 
improved its value as a cultural arts center.

Next week Fohs Hall will host a children's production featuring 
local youth.

Visit the Fohs Hall website, fohshall.org. 

Tracing Ramsey's journey en route to UK QB

Derrick Ramsey’s journey to becoming the first African-American quarterback at Kentucky was not an easy one but it eventually led him to being a Super Bowl champion, college athletics director and even Kentucky government cabinet secretary.

Ramsey shares his story — and the values his parents instilled in him — in his new book: "They Call Me “Mr. Secretary” with Dr. John Huang.

Ramsey grew up in Hastings, Fla., and says he “owes everything to my parents” who taught him that coming from humble beginnings did not negate a path to future success. 

“My mom got pregnant at age 15 but my parents were together for 56 years until my mom passed away,” Ramsey said. “My father always had great advice for me. I still remember him telling me that ‘you either get to the table or whatever scraps fall off is what you get.’”

Ramey learned that if he could “get to the table” he could be part of the decision-making process.

“I never forgot those words. All my life, I’ve been trying to get to the table,” Ramsey said.

Ramsey left his home in Florida to play his final two high school seasons in Camden, N.J., before coming to Kentucky to play for coach Fran Curci. He led Kentucky to its first bowl bid in 25 years in 1976 and then in 1977 the Cats were unbeaten in SEC play and won 10 games — something UK didn’t do again for 41 years.

At Kentucky he ran 446 times for 1,764 yards and 25 touchdowns and completed 130 of 273 passes for 1,653 yards and 14 scores.  He went on to play tight end in 122 NFL games in 10 seasons with Oakland, New England and Detroit with 38 starts. He caught 188 passes for 2,364 yards and — 12.6

Merry Christmas: Follow Santa Here

Follow Santa's Travels

The Crittenden Press full edition will not be published on the last week of 2023 as we have closed for the holidays. 

We wish everyone a blessed and special Christmas season as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

Meanwhile, we pray for a childlike holiday season for all and in that spirt you can find at this SANTA NORAD LINK a satellite tracker of Santa's movements on Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning. 

This week in-person deadline for voter party changes

Voters have already started to look ahead at the 2024 election that includes President of the United States.

Though Kentucky's primary is not until May 21, 2024, those wishing to change their party affiliation need to do so by Dec. 31 in order to vote in the spring election. Anyone switching parties after that date will be ineligible to vote in May.

Changing political parties is easy. It can be done online 24/7 at GoVote.ky.gov or in the county clerk's office during regular business hours.

However, in-person updates to voter registrations must be done before the close of business on Thursday, Dec. 28 due to New Year holiday closing.

On the ballot next year are partisan races for circuit clerk, Commonwealth's attorney, statehouse legislative seats, Congress and, of course, President.

Area Death

Jerry "Bud" Travis, 81, of Marion died Friday, Dec. 22 at Salem Springlake. Services are at 1pm Tuesday, Dec. 26 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion. Visitation is at 10am until funeral hour Tuesday.

Job Corps has job openings

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The Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center is hiring! Minimum wage is $16.20, plus sign-on bonus for most positions.

Pay for Residential Advisor positions for nights and overnights is $16.45 per hour plus a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

The Job Corps Center offers a benefits package and opportunities for advancement. 

Area Death

Nancy Barnes Lapp, 82, of Marion died Dec. 20 at Crittenden Community Hospital. Memorial services are scheduled for a later date. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Temporary creek crossing completed

A temporary creek crossing near the Marion Water Plant has been completed after about a day's work by J&J Excavating.

The rock and culvert crossing was built next to the Crooked Creek Bridge on Chapel Hill Road near Marion City Limits to facilitate heavy-loaded trucks that will be hauling rip rap and other material to Lake George, where repairs will be made to the crippled levee.

For further details on the Lake George project and what's ahead for the city's raw water reservoir, see this week's full edition of The Crittenden Press.

Webster County inmate remains on the loose

Crowley

UPDATE: Crowley has been captured and returned to the Webster County Detention Center.

ORIGINAL POST

Kentucky State Police say one of two men who escaped from the Webster County Detention Center early Sunday remains at large.

Jodie E. Crowley, 48, of Sebree, and Tony B. Elders, 44, of Morganfield, escaped and shortly thereafter, Elders was apprehended.

Still on the loose, Crowley is described as 5’10” tall, weighing 160 pounds, with blue eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing an orange coat, blue jeans and a black toboggan.

Crowley has multiple tattoos on his arms, legs, chest, back and neck. He has a significant identifier of “TINA” tattooed on the right side of his neck.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Crowley is asked to contact the Kentucky State Police, Post 2 at (270) 676-3313.  Citizens may also report tips confidentially through the KSP website.

Christmas dreams found in Santa letters

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Thankfully Santa reads The Crittenden Press, because all of the wishes for a magical Christmas have been sent express mail to the North Pole.

Letters to Santa from Crittenden County Elementary School students are published in this week's issue of The Crittenden Press. 

This is a sample of Christmas joy as seen though the eyes of students in Cassie Polk's first grade.

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If you still have a problem, or need your password

call our office at 965-3191 or email thepress@the-press.com

Online and eEdition Press subscribers will encounter an error message and perhaps a screen asking for your credentials while logging in online to this week's paper.

We changed servers this morning and thought all of the bugs were out of the system.

We apologize for the delay. We are working on the matter and should have it rectified soon.

Thank you for your patience. 

Consider an AirEvac membership

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When seconds count, Air Evac Lifeteam is here to help.

If you do not have a membership with Air Evac Lifetime, now is a good time to join.

AirMedCare Network has coverage in 38 states with more than 320 bases.

For more information about membership, contact Pam Truitt at (270) 969-1950.

Beware of holiday season scams

Christmas is coming, but so are fraudsters. As Kentuckians prepare for the holiday season, the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) wants to alert citizens about an increase in securities-related scams. Consumers are advised to be vigilant when thinking about investing or moving investments around, especially around the holidays and into the new year when bad actors take advantage of generous, holly spirits.

“We have seen an increase in reports from Kentucky consumers of both advance payment scams and high-yield investment program scams,” said Chad Harlan, assistant director of DFI’s securities division. “The best way to protect yourself and your money is to do your homework before investing. In many cases, your money cannot be returned after the fact. This is why it’s important to thoroughly

KY 120 reopens at Crittenden-Webster Line

Montezuma Bridge across the Tradewater River at the Crittenden and Webster County line has reopened to through traffic.

KY 120 had been closed at the bridge since Oct. 23 for replacement of one of the two overflow bridges at the river.

Work was completed today at 4 p.m., about one month ahead of schedule.

Is Reed Sheppard an NBA first-rounder?

The Reed Sheppard bandwagon has certainly filled up since Kentucky’s season started to the point where the UK freshman is now being projected as a potential first-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

However, one national analyst who was on the Sheppard bandwagon even before UK played three games in Canada in July was Krysten Peek, a writer for YahooSports and Rivals.

She watched Sheppard play in the HoopHall Classic in Springfield, Mass., in January and not only liked what she saw on the court but what she heard from him off the court.

“I was telling him he had a fantastic game (13 points, 13 rebounds, three blocks and two steals) and was doing what he’s doing at Kentucky now,” said Peek. “I asked him about joining the ranks of some of the nation’s best players (D.J. Wagner, Rob Dillingham, Justin Edwards) in his class in a Kentucky backcourt and how he would fit.

“I won’t forget what he told me. He said, ‘I will do whatever I am asked to do. If I need to dish out assists, hit 3-pointers, grab water during timeouts … I will do whatever as long as we win.’

“Some kids say what they think you want to hear in an interview but you could tell this  kid believes in his soul in doing what it takes to win and if that was getting water, he would get water. I knew then he was a winner and would be just fine at Kentucky. I actually thought then he could be the most

Part of KY could see wintry weather Monday

GO TO snowky.ky.gov for weather resources | snow maps | highway updates

Kentuckians are encouraged to stay weather-aware and practice safe driving behaviors as part of the state braces for winter weather late Monday morning through evening that may impact travel.   

"Kentuckians please be weather aware today," said Gov. Andy Beshear."We need all our families to stay safe on the roadways as snow showers and gusty winds could bring dangerous conditions.”

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for portions of central Kentucky and predicts the combination of falling temperatures, 25-30 mph winds, and brief bursts of snow will create poor driving conditions, especially when temperatures drop below freezing. Snowfall accumulations are predicted to be light and measurable snow is possible along and east of Interstate 75 in the afternoon.  

Snow squalls – sudden, brief but intense bursts of snow coupled with gusty winds- happen rapidly and

Chamber breakfast Wednesday morning

 Prospective members and current members of the Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce will gather for breakfast between 7:30-8:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 20 at A Brunch of Sandwiches. 

A Brunch of Sandwiches, chosen as the Chamber's 2023 Up and Coming Business of the Year, is located inside the former Conrad's Food Store building at 515 S. Main St., Marion.  

The dutch treat breakfast is an opportunity to learn more about the chamber, its plans for 2024 and to pay dues for the upcoming calendar year.

Nursing openings in Marion, Salem

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Are you considering a career move in the new year?

Openings for a number of positions exist at Crittenden County Health & Rehab in Marion and Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Salem.

The facilities, owned by Atrium Centers, LLC, have openings for RNs, CNAs, LPNAs and KMAs.

Apply online at indeed.com or stop by either location.

Clerk's office will be closed for upgrades

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Local residents who need to do business in the Crittenden County Clerk's Office should be aware of upcoming closures.

Transactions will be processed through Dec. 22 and two more days in December (Dec. 27-28). After that, the office will be closed through Jan. 9 for computer system upgrades.

See attached calendar for detailed information.

US Postal Service Holiday Mailing Timeline

According to the United States Postal Service here are key recommended holiday shipping and mailing dates for expected delivery within the U.S. by Dec. 25:

• Dec. 16: USPS Ground Advantage (5-day); First Class Mail (5-Day)

•Dec. 20: Priority Mail (3-Day); USPS Ground Advantage (2-Day); First-Class Mail (2-Day); and Priority Mail Express (2-Day)

•Dec. 21: Priority Mail Express (1-Day); and Priority Mail (2-Day)

For complete recommended holiday shipping and mailing information, visit https://about.usps.com/holidaynews/ online.

County seeking bids for services, materials

Crittenden County is seeking bids on a number of services, including snow removal, debris removal, tree cutting services, chip and seal, asphalt paving, aggregate, oil and lubricants. 

Sealed bids will be opened at next week’s fiscal court meeting on Dec. 21. 

For further information on these requests for bid, see the Classified Bid Notice section in this week’s newspaper or clock the MORE link below.

CD rates are hot at First United Bank

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Rates will warm you up at First United Bank. 

And while you're in, enjoy a cup of fresh, hot coffee.

Stop by the Marion office on North Main Street to discuss First United's 

CD rates, or give the staff a call at (270) 965-1230.

Solar meetings planned for today, tomorrow

 RWE Clean Energy, LLC, has scheduled two open houses this week for community members to learn more about its proposed Pleasant Valley Solar project. 

The first open house will be held in Lyon County this evening from 5-7:30 p.m., at the Lyon County Convention Center, on Lee S Jones Park Road, Eddyville. 

The second open house will be held in Caldwell County on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023 from 5-7:30 p.m., at the Fredonia Cumberland Presbyterian (Activities Building), 303 Cassidy Ave.

Both open houses will have the same information and an open, drop-in format, so attendees are welcome to attend one or the other and stop by as their schedule allows. 

Pleasant Valley Solar will be an up to 125 MW solar generation facility and will connect to a Big Rivers Electric Corporation 161 kV transmission line that crosses the project. It is proposed to be located on 1,027 acres on the border of Lyon and Caldwell counties east of the Western Kentucky Correctional Facility. 

This will be adjacent to RWE Clean Energy’s Ashwood Solar project, which is currently under construction. 

If you are unable to attend either meeting in person or have additional questions regarding Pleasant Valley Solar, please contact Paul Griffin at RWE: paul.griffin@rwe.com or (872) 257-4451.

Gift of local history available

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Give the gift of local history this Christmas.

The Crittenden County Historical Society has discounted copies of Satan's Ferryman available, just in time for Christmas. Crittenden County History volumes I and II are also available. Since the museum is closed for the season, copies of the book are available at the welcome center in Marion Commons.

A unique piece of Crittenden County history also can be found at the Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum. For a limited time, free admission to the museum is offered with a $30 purchase in the gift shop.

The Clement museum has jewelry, games for kids and other rare geological finds.

5-Star UK recruit believes in Cal's staff

Five-star center Jayden Quaintance is a top 10 player nationally but that has not been a surprise for his father, Haminn Quaintance.

“I always knew my son would be a very good basketball player,” said Haminn, a former college and professional basketball player. “I started working with him when he was about 7 years old, or maybe younger. 

“This is not all about how good you are. How do you pick things up? How is your work ethic, self discipline? A lot of things determine how good you will be. At a young age not everybody wants to do it. If it was just me pushing him to play basketball, it would not matter but he wanted to do it and that’s why he got better.”

The 6-10, 250-pound Quaintance signed with Kentucky last month. He’s only 16 years old and will not be eligible for the NBA draft until after graduates from Word of God Christian Academy (N.C.) in the spring.

Picking Kentucky was not a hard choice for Jayden Quaintance.

“It was the Big Blue Nation and all that good stuff,” Haminn said. “There is a huge spotlight that comes with being at Kentucky when you are doing well. But more than anything it was the coaching staff. You have to believe in the coaching staff. We also know we have got to do our work and if we do that then the coaches are going to put us in the best situation. They know what needs to be done.”

Haminn played two years at Jacksonville State and two years at Kent State. He started 104 games in four years, including 35 in 2007-08 at Kent State. He was a 54.5 percent (1,048 of 1,922) shooter from the field and averaged 11.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.2 blocks and 1.8 steals per game during his career.

“I played against Duke (2010) and North Carolina (2009) the year they both won a national championship,” Haminn, who went on to play professionally overseas, said. “I was pretty athletic I

U.S. 60 East closed following accident

U.S. 60 East is closed temporarily following a one-vehicle accident about five miles outside of Marion.

The rollover accident occurred around 12:30 p.m. Crittenden EMS, Crittenden County Sheriff's Department and Kentucky State Police are assisting at the accident scene. 

Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area for the time being.

4-H Ham Project entry deadline today

This is the last day to sign up to be part of a ham curing project.

Crittenden County 4-H is offering an opportunity for local youth to learn the age-old art of curing a smoked country ham. Any Crittenden Coutian age 9-18 is eligible to participate in this months-long process that will culminate with an entry and trip to the Kentucky State Fair Ham Contest on Aug. 15. 

Cost is $70, which includes two hams that will belong to the participant when the project is complete. 

Today is the deadline to register at the Extension office.

Possible hit and run leaves man seriously injured

Authorities are investigating a possible hit and run that occurred overnight on KY 902 near Dycusburg.

At about 5:40 a.m., a passing motorist discovered a man, believed to be in his early 60s, lying on the south side of the highway partly in the ditch. 

The sheriff’s department initially responded and Kentucky State Police were summoned to handle the investigation. 

AirEvac life flighted the victim to a regional hospital with serious injures.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to call Kentucky State Police at 1-800-222-5555.

Grinch roaming Sturgis Road

The Grinch is lurking around Marion today!

Be on the lookout. The Grinch is collecting toys and other Christmas items to distribute to children. Don't be surprised if he hops in your vehicle or makes an appearance when you lease expect it. 

He will be at Ideal on Sturgis Rd., in Marion with Santa Claus this afternoon from 4-6 p.m.

Automobiles registered near end of 2023

Crittenden County Clerk reminds drivers that if you own a car on Jan. 1, you will owe 2024 property taxes on the vehicle, even if it has not yet been titled in your name.

For instance, if you purchase a new automobile on Dec. 26, but don’t title it until mid-January, you will be responsible for next year’s taxes. Likewise, if you sell a car on Jan. 2, you will owe 2024 taxes on it.

Residents should plan appropriately for registering a vehicle as the new year approaches.

“Our office will be closed Dec. 29 to Jan. 10 due to a statewide shutdown and revamp of Kentucky’s motor vehicle registration system,” said Crittenden County Clerk Daryl Tabor.

Consider the gift of history

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Give the gift of local history this Christmas.

The Crittenden County Historical Society has discounted copies of Satan's Ferryman available, just in time for Christmas. Crittenden County History volumes I and II are also available. Since the museum is closed for the season, copies of the book are available at the welcome center in Marion Commons.

A unique piece of Crittenden County history also can be found at the Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum. For a limited time, free admission to the museum is offered with a $30 purchase in the gift shop.

The Clement museum has jewelry, games for kids and other rare geological finds.

County's New Office Complex Dedicated Thursday

A building dedication and open house is being planned for the Crittenden County Office Complex in Industrial Park North. The event will be at 5:30 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 7 and will include a formal blessing of the building with addresses from local leaders and state dignitaries. 

An open house will follow with refreshments.

All local county offices have moved to the new location as Marion prepares to replace its downtown courthouse. A new justice center will be rebuilt downtown. It will be home only to circuit, district and family court.

Reward offered for suspect's arrest

Mitchell Peek

Crittenden County authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating Mitchell Peek, 36, of Marion who is wanted on an indictment warrant from Crittenden County and two warrants out of Lyon County. 

Peek eluded apprehension Friday night following a police chase through two counties that was initiated before 10 p.m., by Sheriff Evan Head on US 60 just east of Moore Hill. Peek was operating a motorcycle and had a female passenger. 

The sheriff attempted to make a traffic stop when Peek was observed allegedly operating the motorcycle in a reckless fashion. The bike sped away and turned onto KY 1668, then westbound onto KY 135. The chase, which never exceeded 55 mph on a foggy night, went through Tolu and into Carrsville in Livingston County before Peek crashed. He fled on foot, but the female was taken into custody.

Peek is believed to be at large in Crittenden, Lyon or Livingston counties. 

Peek is wanted in Crittenden County in connection to a case involving Brian Fitzgerald, who is now in custody and facing a federal indictment. During the Fitzgerald investigation, authorities say evidence was ascertained indicating that Peek was in possession of a handgun (as a convicted felon) and possession of drug paraphernalia. The Crittenden County Grand Jury handed down an indictment against Peek last month in those accusations.

In Lyon County, he’s wanted for various alleged crimes, including fleeing or evading police, possession of methamphetamine, probation violation, tampering with physical evidence and wanton endangerment. 

Peek is described as a white male, 6-foot tall and weighting 210 pounds.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call 270-965-3500. 

The female passenger on the motorcycle, Christina Robison, 30, of Marion was cited for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. She refused treatment follow the crash.

A reward for information leading to his capture is being offered Crittenden County TipLine.

Step Back into Time Saturday at Fohs

Step back in time with the Community Arts Foundation from 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Dec. 2 at Fohs Hall for a Christmas classic.

The literary treasure, “The Night Before Christmas,” will be read and additional activities will include Christmas traditions, decorations and trimmings for a vintage holiday.

Admission is free.