Monday, March 16, 2015
Waste tire collection offered this week
Crittenden County residents will have an opportunity to dispose of their waste tires for free this week.
Crittenden Fiscal Court in partnership with the Kentucky Division of Waste Management will be hosting a waste tire collection event Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the County Road Department just east of Marion on U.S. 60.
For further information, see this week's issue of The Crittenden Press or contact Crittenden County Solid Waste Coordinator Sue Padget at (270) 965-5251.
Crittenden Fiscal Court in partnership with the Kentucky Division of Waste Management will be hosting a waste tire collection event Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the County Road Department just east of Marion on U.S. 60.
For further information, see this week's issue of The Crittenden Press or contact Crittenden County Solid Waste Coordinator Sue Padget at (270) 965-5251.
AG warns of scam targeting seniors
Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway and the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Department for Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) is warning consumers of a reported scam targeting Kentucky’s seniors.
DAIL has reported to the Office of the Attorney General that it has received multiple reports of an individual or individuals who falsely identify themselves as a representative of the “Division of Aging” offering a complimentary Life Alert system paid for by the state. The callers are telling consumers all they need to do to receive this service is to verify some personal information.
“Please warn your family, friends and neighbors not to fall prey to this scam targeting our seniors,” said Attorney General Conway. “The Department for Aging and Independent Living is not involved, nor would it call seniors at home to request personal information. If you or someone you know receives such a call, please hang up, and do not provide personal information over the phone to someone you did not call or do not know.”
Kentuckians who have received such a call and have questions or concerns should contact Attorney General Conway’s Office of Consumer Protection at (888) 432-9257.
Consumer Tips
DAIL has reported to the Office of the Attorney General that it has received multiple reports of an individual or individuals who falsely identify themselves as a representative of the “Division of Aging” offering a complimentary Life Alert system paid for by the state. The callers are telling consumers all they need to do to receive this service is to verify some personal information.
“Please warn your family, friends and neighbors not to fall prey to this scam targeting our seniors,” said Attorney General Conway. “The Department for Aging and Independent Living is not involved, nor would it call seniors at home to request personal information. If you or someone you know receives such a call, please hang up, and do not provide personal information over the phone to someone you did not call or do not know.”
Kentuckians who have received such a call and have questions or concerns should contact Attorney General Conway’s Office of Consumer Protection at (888) 432-9257.
Consumer Tips
- Never provide personal information to unsolicited callers. The caller may use the information to either take money from your bank account or steal your identity.
- Beware of callers offering “free” items. Never engage in conversation with these callers. Hang up the phone immediately. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
- Never commit to offers over the phone. Take the time to research any offer by asking friends, family or contacting the Attorney General’s Office of Consumer Protection.
- If you or someone you know has been a victim of identity theft, contact law enforcement and visit http://1.usa.gov/1bchVgT.
- For more identity theft protection tips, visit the Office of the Attorney General’s website at http://1.usa.gov/18TrShi.
- For more information regarding services provided by the Department for Aging and Independent Living, call (502) 564-6930.
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Area deaths
Sallie Ann Fritts, 70, of Marion died March 13, 2015, at Baptist Health Paducah. Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Martha Jane McClure, 82, of Marion died March 13, 2015, at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab Center. Myers Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Larry G. Tabor, 52, of Hobart, Ind., formerly of Salem died March 12, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital in Hobart. Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem is handling arrangements.
Martha Jane McClure, 82, of Marion died March 13, 2015, at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab Center. Myers Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Larry G. Tabor, 52, of Hobart, Ind., formerly of Salem died March 12, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital in Hobart. Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem is handling arrangements.
Friday, March 13, 2015
More highways closed in county
More highways in Crittenden County have been closed by flooding after today's rains, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
Ky. 132 is closed at mile-point 1.79 at the Crittenden-Webster County line. On Ky. 135, water is over the road at mile-point 11.994 at the Hurricane Creek Bridge/Sawmill Hollow. Signs have been posted.
Earlier today, Ky. 91 North near the Cave In Rock Ferry landing was closed. The ferry is also shut down for several days due to the high water. Additionally, Ky. 1917 is closed between mile-points 1.3 and 1.6.
Several county roads are also closed. See previous posts for that list.
Governor orders flags lowered in honor of Korean War casualty from Mayfield
Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff Saturday in honor of a Kentucky soldier who was captured and died during the Korean War and whose remains were recently identified.
The funeral and interment of Army Pfc. Anthony Massey Jr. will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Oak Rest Cemetery in Mayfield. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in lowering flags in tribute on that day.
According to the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO), Pfc. Massey, 22, of Mayfield, was assigned to Company C, 1/24 Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. While deployed near Anju, North Korea, Pfc. Massey was reported missing on or about Nov. 28, 1950. According to DPMO, Massey was reported as having been captured by enemy forces and died in captivity in March 1951, at prisoner-of-war Camp 5, in Pyoktong, North Korea.
In September 1954, Chinese forces repatriated a box of human remains they claimed to have recovered from POW Camp 5 at Pyoktong, and that they associated to Pfc. Massey. In 1956, a military review board declared Pfc. Massey’s remains as unidentifiable. His remains were buried as “Unknown Remains X-14493” in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Hawaii, known as the “Punchbowl.”
In 2014, due to advances in forensic technology, scientists from the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) determined that the possibility of identifying the remains was likely at that time. The Unknown Remains X-14493 was disinterred for re-analysis and possible identification.
Scientists from JPAC used circumstantial evidence and forensic identification tools, such as a comparison of antemortem and postmortem chest radiographs. The process led to the association of the X-14493 remains to Pfc. Massey to the exclusion of other reasonable candidates.
The funeral and interment of Army Pfc. Anthony Massey Jr. will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Oak Rest Cemetery in Mayfield. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in lowering flags in tribute on that day.
According to the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO), Pfc. Massey, 22, of Mayfield, was assigned to Company C, 1/24 Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. While deployed near Anju, North Korea, Pfc. Massey was reported missing on or about Nov. 28, 1950. According to DPMO, Massey was reported as having been captured by enemy forces and died in captivity in March 1951, at prisoner-of-war Camp 5, in Pyoktong, North Korea.
In September 1954, Chinese forces repatriated a box of human remains they claimed to have recovered from POW Camp 5 at Pyoktong, and that they associated to Pfc. Massey. In 1956, a military review board declared Pfc. Massey’s remains as unidentifiable. His remains were buried as “Unknown Remains X-14493” in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Hawaii, known as the “Punchbowl.”
In 2014, due to advances in forensic technology, scientists from the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) determined that the possibility of identifying the remains was likely at that time. The Unknown Remains X-14493 was disinterred for re-analysis and possible identification.
Scientists from JPAC used circumstantial evidence and forensic identification tools, such as a comparison of antemortem and postmortem chest radiographs. The process led to the association of the X-14493 remains to Pfc. Massey to the exclusion of other reasonable candidates.
Youth baseball, softball, kickball registration
Tomorrow is the final day to register for youth recreational kickball, baseball and softball without penalty.
Anyone registering after tomorrow will have to pay an extra $25.
Sign ups are from 9-11 a.m., at Crittenden County Middle School gym.
Players age 7 and up who are new to the league or who are moving up in age divisions will need to attend the skills assessment. The assessment will take about 10 minutes and can be done at any time between 9-11am.
If for some reason, your child cannot attend the assessment, registration still must reach the Dugout Club by tomorrow in order to avoid the late fee.
For information, call 704-0435.
Anyone registering after tomorrow will have to pay an extra $25.
Sign ups are from 9-11 a.m., at Crittenden County Middle School gym.
Players age 7 and up who are new to the league or who are moving up in age divisions will need to attend the skills assessment. The assessment will take about 10 minutes and can be done at any time between 9-11am.
If for some reason, your child cannot attend the assessment, registration still must reach the Dugout Club by tomorrow in order to avoid the late fee.
For information, call 704-0435.
Weston Road under water
A portion of another road in Crittenden County has been affected by flooding. Weston Road is now under water at the intersection with Baker Hollow Road, reports Judge-Executive Perry Newcom.
Majority opposed to same-sex marriage in Ky.
Bucking the national trend, a majority of Kentuckians continues to
oppose same-sex marriage, according to the latest Bluegrass Poll.
Fifty-seven percent of registered voters told pollsters they opposed
allowing gays and lesbians to marry in Kentucky, up slightly from two
Bluegrass Polls last year. Thirty-three percent favored it, down
slightly from last year, and 10 percent were not sure.
For the full story, visit The Herald-Leader online.
For the full story, visit The Herald-Leader online.
Poll: Local option sales tax still popular
Though a bill to allow local option sales taxes appears dead in the
legislature, a Bluegrass Poll released Thursday shows the plan continues
to garner strong public support. The poll, conducted by SurveyUSA,
showed 63 percent of Kentuckians in favor of amending the state
constitution to give voters the right to approve or reject specific
local taxes to pay for projects, 23 percent opposed and 14 percent
unsure. It has majority support in every demographic breakdown measured
by the pollsters.
For the full story, visit The Courier Journal online.
For the full story, visit The Courier Journal online.
Racer Nation makes plea to join Big Dance
Racer Nation is making its most impassioned plea yet to the NCAA Tournament selection committee with a 3-minute video posted yesterday on YouTube.
Shot by Murray State University students, the video includes an original hip-hop song, "The Racers Are for Real," with scenes from the basketball team's spectacular season that includes a perfect 16-0 Ohio Valley Conference record and a 25-game winning streak. The music video also contains original scenes, including Racer mascot Dunker and university President Dr. Robert Davies crowd-surfing.
The video can be viewed by clicking here.
Murray State lost its chance for an automatic bid in March Madness by falling 1 point short in the OVC championship last Saturday to Belmont.
The selection committee for the Big Dance meets Sunday to finalize the pairings for the tournaments 68-team field. The selection show airs at 5 p.m. on CBS.
Water over state highways, county roads
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The Cave In Rock Ferry closed Thursday evening due to flooding along the Ohio River.
Water is over the road in several spots along the approach to the ferry landing at the
end of Ky. 91 North. The ferry is expected to be closed more than a week.
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In Crittenden County, numerous county roads were already closed this morning due to flooding, but earlier this morning, Keith Todd, spokesman for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KyTC), reported two state highways with water over the road.
Ky. 1917 has water over the road between the 1.3 and 1.6 mile-points. Signs are posted.
Additionally, Ky. 91 North is closed at mile-point 10.5 near the Cave In Rock Ferry landing. The ferry is also closed due to the still-rising waters of the Ohio River. The ferry is expected to be closed at least a week and probably several days longer.
County roads closed at this time include:
- Blackford Church Road
- Cool Springs Road
- Elizabethtown Ferry Road
- Enon Church Road
- Phin Croft Road
- Providence Road
- Irma-White Road
Also in Livingston County, KyTC reports both Ky. 137/River Road and Ky. 1436 closed due to flooding. River Road is closed from the intersection at Ky. 763 to the 15 mile-marker. Ky. 1436 is closed at the Ky. 137 intersection.
One week ago today!
It was minus 9 degrees at daybreak that day.
Just a little reminder that rain isn't so bad!
Pictured is Ric Carder of Marion cleaning off some sidewalks on the northeast side of town. Thanks Ric!
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Bluegrass Poll offers insight to political races
Bluegrass Poll: Heiner leads GOP governor
field, Conway likely nomination for Dems
THE (LOUISVILE) COURIER-JOURNAL
Hal Heiner leads the Republican field for governor in 2015 and Attorney General Jack Conway appears to have the Democratic nomination in hand, according to the latest Bluegrass Poll.
According to a poll of 520 Republicans who said they are certain to vote in the May 19 primary, Heiner leads with 28 percent of the vote.
Louisville businessman Matt Bevin and state Agriculture Commissioner James Comer are tied for second at 20 percent of the vote, and former state Supreme Court Justice Will T. Scott has 8 percent. One-quarter of all voters remain undecided.
Meantime, Conway appears to be coasting to an easy victory in the Democratic primary. The poll of 640 Democrats who said they are certain to vote said they'd choose Conway over former state engineer Geoff Young by a margin of 61 percent to 12 percent. The other 27 percent said they aren't sure.
Looking ahead for Conway, he'll be in a struggle in the November election but he still maintains leads against all GOP candidates.
Bluegrass Poll: Kentuckians remain
unsure of a Rand Paul presidential run
THE (LEXINGTON) HERALD-LEADER
For the past year, Kentuckians have been divided over whether U.S. Sen. Rand Paul should run for re-election to his Senate seat, the White House, both offices or neither office.
According to the latest Bluegrass Poll, that division remains, even as Paul nears a final decision about whether to pursue the Republican presidential nomination.
The poll found that just under a quarter of Kentucky's registered voters appear to support what many observers think is Paul's most likely course of action: running for both offices simultaneously in 2016.
According to the poll, 19 percent said he should run for president, 19 percent said he should run for his Senate seat, 23 percent said both, 30 percent said neither, and 9 percent said they were not sure.
field, Conway likely nomination for Dems
THE (LOUISVILE) COURIER-JOURNAL
Hal Heiner leads the Republican field for governor in 2015 and Attorney General Jack Conway appears to have the Democratic nomination in hand, according to the latest Bluegrass Poll.
According to a poll of 520 Republicans who said they are certain to vote in the May 19 primary, Heiner leads with 28 percent of the vote.
Louisville businessman Matt Bevin and state Agriculture Commissioner James Comer are tied for second at 20 percent of the vote, and former state Supreme Court Justice Will T. Scott has 8 percent. One-quarter of all voters remain undecided.
Meantime, Conway appears to be coasting to an easy victory in the Democratic primary. The poll of 640 Democrats who said they are certain to vote said they'd choose Conway over former state engineer Geoff Young by a margin of 61 percent to 12 percent. The other 27 percent said they aren't sure.
Looking ahead for Conway, he'll be in a struggle in the November election but he still maintains leads against all GOP candidates.
- He leads Comer by a margin of 40-38.
- He leads Heiner by a margin of 41-38.
- He leads Bevin by a margin of 42-36.
- And he leads Scott by a margin of 43-24.
Bluegrass Poll: Kentuckians remain
unsure of a Rand Paul presidential run
THE (LEXINGTON) HERALD-LEADER
For the past year, Kentuckians have been divided over whether U.S. Sen. Rand Paul should run for re-election to his Senate seat, the White House, both offices or neither office.
According to the latest Bluegrass Poll, that division remains, even as Paul nears a final decision about whether to pursue the Republican presidential nomination.
The poll found that just under a quarter of Kentucky's registered voters appear to support what many observers think is Paul's most likely course of action: running for both offices simultaneously in 2016.
According to the poll, 19 percent said he should run for president, 19 percent said he should run for his Senate seat, 23 percent said both, 30 percent said neither, and 9 percent said they were not sure.
High water closes ferry
The Cave In Rock Ferry is now closed until further notice due to rising water in the Ohio River. It ceased operation at 6 p.m. tonight. It is expected to be closed at least a week and probably much longer.
Updates on ferry operation can be found here.
"The Ohio River is rising a bit faster than anticipated," Kentucky Transportation Cabinet spokesman Keith Todd.
The ferry was expected to be open at least until nightfall, but due to water over the approach to the Kentucky landing at several locations, the ferry shut down earlier.
Updates on ferry operation can be found here.
Bill honoring first responders OK'D
THE (ELIZABETHTOWN) NEWS-ENTERPRISE
Kentucky emergency response personnel soon could be added to those honored by flying the United States flag at half-staff when members are killed in the line of duty.
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Dennis Parrett adding first responders to the list of honorees was approved Wednesday at the state House and is headed to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.
In the event of such a tragedy, Senate Bill 161 would authorize and request that the governor issue a proclamation calling upon state officials to display the U.S. flag at half-staff on all state buildings. The flag would be flown from sunrise to sunset for not less than one day.
Area deaths
Viola Katherine James, 84, of Marion died today at Crittenden Health Systems in Marion. Myers Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Johnnie A. Engler, 87, of Burna, formerly of Evansville, Ind., died today. He was a veteran of World War II. Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem is in charge of arrangements.
Johnnie A. Engler, 87, of Burna, formerly of Evansville, Ind., died today. He was a veteran of World War II. Boyd Funeral Directors in Salem is in charge of arrangements.
Kentucky lawmakers approve school snow days bill in last-minute flurry of legislation
THE (LEXINGTON) HERALD-LEADER
Kentucky lawmakers approve school snow days bill in last-minute flurry of legislation
Lawmakers worked late into the night Wednesday passing bills before starting a nearly two-week break, but they left several major issues unresolved, including plans to curb heroin addiction and bail out the state's ailing teacher pension fund.
But the House and Senate gave final approval to Senate Bill 119, which includes language allowing school districts to waive some of their mandatory 1,062 instructional hours this year because of snow days, if the districts cannot make up the time by June 5. The bill goes to Beshear for his signature or veto.
The legislation would not likely affect Crittenden County School District, as the district has not missed enough days to push the final day of classes beyond June 5. The school district has missed 11 days this school year.
For more on last-minute legislative action - and inaction - Wednesday, visit The Herald Leader online.
Kentucky lawmakers approve school snow days bill in last-minute flurry of legislation
Lawmakers worked late into the night Wednesday passing bills before starting a nearly two-week break, but they left several major issues unresolved, including plans to curb heroin addiction and bail out the state's ailing teacher pension fund.
But the House and Senate gave final approval to Senate Bill 119, which includes language allowing school districts to waive some of their mandatory 1,062 instructional hours this year because of snow days, if the districts cannot make up the time by June 5. The bill goes to Beshear for his signature or veto.
The legislation would not likely affect Crittenden County School District, as the district has not missed enough days to push the final day of classes beyond June 5. The school district has missed 11 days this school year.
For more on last-minute legislative action - and inaction - Wednesday, visit The Herald Leader online.
Time change can cost more than sleep
Feeling a little draggy or even worse this week? If so, you may be able to blame Sunday's "spring forward."
When daylight saving time kicks into gear, darkening the morning, brightening the evening and - some medical professionals would say - putting folks at increased risk of falling asleep on the job, getting in an accident or even suffering a heart attack, reports The Paducah Sun.
According to the newspaper, University of Michigan researchers found a surge in heart attacks - 25 percent more compared to other days in the year - in the first full workday after the spring forward clock change. Published last year, their study drew on hospital data throughout Michigan between January 2010 and September 2013 - 1,354 days in all. It found an average of 31 cases of acute myocardial infarction each day in Michigan.
Spikes were especially pronounced on the four Mondays after the forward time change. On average, there were eight more episodes on those four Mondays. According to the same study, nearly the opposite is true in the fall. Researchers found about a 21 percent drop in the number of heart attacks on the Tuesday after the "fall-back" time change and the added hour of sleep.
In addition to putting people at increased risk for heart issues, losing an hour of sleep can cause its own pack of problems. Sleep scientists warn that the time shift can induce "microsleeps" or momentary lapses of concentration at critical times.
When daylight saving time kicks into gear, darkening the morning, brightening the evening and - some medical professionals would say - putting folks at increased risk of falling asleep on the job, getting in an accident or even suffering a heart attack, reports The Paducah Sun.
According to the newspaper, University of Michigan researchers found a surge in heart attacks - 25 percent more compared to other days in the year - in the first full workday after the spring forward clock change. Published last year, their study drew on hospital data throughout Michigan between January 2010 and September 2013 - 1,354 days in all. It found an average of 31 cases of acute myocardial infarction each day in Michigan.
Spikes were especially pronounced on the four Mondays after the forward time change. On average, there were eight more episodes on those four Mondays. According to the same study, nearly the opposite is true in the fall. Researchers found about a 21 percent drop in the number of heart attacks on the Tuesday after the "fall-back" time change and the added hour of sleep.
In addition to putting people at increased risk for heart issues, losing an hour of sleep can cause its own pack of problems. Sleep scientists warn that the time shift can induce "microsleeps" or momentary lapses of concentration at critical times.
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