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Have you checked out the Back to School special section in the July 27 printed edition of The Crittenden Press?

It is full of great information whether you're headed back to the classroom or just interested in keeping up with what's going on within your local school district.

Here is a sample of some of the stories in that special section from last week.

Copies are still available at local grocers, pharmacies and convince stores... or from The Press office.

The section includes the School Supply List.

Cpt. White retires from Kentucky State Police

Brent White

Kentucky State Police Capt. Brent White made his retirement official today after almost 20 years of service.

White first joined the state police force in 1998 and was assigned shortly thereafter to Crittenden County where he lived for 13 years.

White’s ties to Marion run deep. His children have gone to school here and his wife, Holly, had been with the Crittenden County School District for 11 years. She recently resigned to take a teaching job in Lyon County.

White, 45, started in law enforcement in Lyon County as a patrolman. He is a graduate of Lyon County High School and the University of Kentucky.

After joining the state police at Post 2, White spent several years as a road trooper before being promoted to sergeant. He was later transferred to Post 1 in Mayfield where he was a detective sergeant in charge of the investigative unit. He was raised to the rank of lieutenant while at Mayfield then in September of 2015 was promoted to captain and became commander of the Post 2 unit.

White said it’s a bitter-sweet time in his career, leaving law enforcement, but he plans to find a new career in the coming months. He currently farms part time.

“The people of Crittenden County were always good to me,” he said. “I will always hold a special place in my heart for Crittenden County.”

Little league football registration is tomorrow

Registration for Junior Pro Football is Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Rocket Arena.

Fifth and sixth graders register at 6 p.m., and third and fourth graders register starting at 6:45 p.m.

Bring your birth certificate.

Equipment assignments will be made at registration.

First practice in T-shirts and shorts is Thursday, Aug. 3. Dr. Johnny Newcom will provide physicals for $20 at practice on Aug. 3 at the park.

Taste of Marion tested by summer intern

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Murray State journalism student Blake Sandlin has spent the summer in Marion reporting for The Crittenden Press. 

While here, he's sampled some of Marion's cuisine and taken some notes on the tastes of the town. 

His commentary piece was published recently in The Crittenden Press. If you missed it, here's a digital version.

City, county meetings Monday

Both city and county government in Crittenden County will hold special meetings Monday.

At 8:30 a.m. at the courthouse, Crittenden Fiscal Court will meet to consider a bid on renovations at the Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum that includes a new roof.

That evening at 5, Marion City Council will meet to act on several items, including two appointments to Marion Crittenden-County Park Board and an ordinance amendment to rezone 508 Chapel Hill Road from manufactured home to residential. There will also be discussion on the deteriorating condition of Country Club Drive.

No driver testing Friday

There will be no written or road test in Crittenden County Friday.

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Area deaths

Verna Louise Robinson, 88, of Marion died Tuesday. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Brenda Kay Cooper, 64, of Frankfort died Wednesday. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Joseph David “Joe” Jackson, 50, of Salem died Tuesday. Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.

What's news this week in Crittenden County...

Twenty-first century learning is not just a catchy phrase used by the local school system, it’s a way of life. In fact, most educators across the nation are on board with the new academic lifestyle. Simply put, 21st century learning incorporates into academics ever-present, ever-changing technologies and the new global mindset. While reading, writing and arithmetic are still the foundation of education, learning has been transformed by the world in which we live. Teachers are different. Students have changed. Last year was a turning point for this new era of education in Crittenden County Schools.

For our entire eight-page Back 2 School section and the following news headlines, pick up a copy of this week's issue of The Crittenden Press:

• Lions land midway just in time for fair
• Chamber survey aimed at commerce
• CCEDC’S survival could hinge on 3-county merger
• Baptist Health clings to EMS despite losses
• White leaving school district for Lyon job
• Merger could impact local Siemens plant
• KSP honors Crittenden natives
• Local KSP trooper retires after 20 years
• KSP Post 2 commander, former Crittenden trooper White retires
• County’s voter swing at 1,100
• Grass can prove hazard for bikers
• Soybean plantings at Ky. record high
• Heat stressing corn, soybeans
• Ky. unemployment up to 5.1 percent
• FORGOTTEN PASSAGES: New Deal programs helped build county
• SPORTS: Pre-season competition kicks off 2017 football practice
• SPORTS: Crittenden hosts all-star events this week
• Teens earn awards at APES seminar

Back to School

• Local schools adapting to 21st century needs
• Eclipse won’t overshadow education in county
• Meet new hires across the school district
• 2017-18 school calendar
• School supply lists
• Bus routes
• Several board-adopted programs promoting student welfare
• CCHS welcome back from Principal Curtis Brown
• CCMS welcome back from Principal Tom Radivonyk
• CCES welcome back from Principal Jenni Gilkey
• Teen dress code relaxed
  Crosswalk back at CCHS after year off
• Bus driver shortage continues in district
• Subs needed for district classrooms
• CCES preschool moved to all-day

Backpack, supply giveaway next week

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Area Death

Joseph D. "Joe" Jackson, 50, of Salem died Tuesday. Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.

PODCAST: Carnival starts tomorrow at county fair

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 about life on the roadwith the carnival that is in town.

Crittenden County Lions Club has been able to negotiate a deal to bring carnival rides back to the county fair this summer.

At the last minute, a contract was struck with Playland Amusement and its workers began assembling rides yesterday.

Listen to our podcast with carnival worker Kathy who provides some interesting insight into travel and other aspects of life on the road with an amusement company.

Carnival bracelets will be available nightly at the fair for $10. The carnival will also be open Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Enjoy the Crittenden County Fair

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Trooper Holliman retirement reception

Longtime lawman Darron Holliman is retiring from the Kentucky State Police and he will be honored Wednesday with a reception at Marion Ed-Tech Center.

The public is invited to stop by and fellowship with Trooper Holliman and others from 11 a.m., until 1 p.m.

Any donations made will go toward the purchase of his service weapons.

Holliman has served the community as a deputy, a sheriff and a state trooper.

Dentist setting up practice in Marion

In case you missed this story in last week's newspaper:

Marion is starting to smile at the prospects of a dentist coming to town.

It has been two years since Dr. Steve Crider retired, leaving Marion without local dental care for the first time in ages. Not too long ago, in the late 1980s, Marion had three full-time dental practices.

While details are still being firmed up, it appears that Dr. Rebecca Werner, DMD of Shelbyville, Ky., will be setting up practice here. She will host a Meet the Dentist event from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday.

Werner will join orthodontist Dr. Matthew Milliner of Paducah in the Health Quest Wellness Center on South Main Street, where Milliner practices on a part-time basis in the dentistry office that was once Crider’s.

Initially, plans are to see patients one day a week, on Thursdays, but her hours will extend into the evening.

Werner already has an active practice in Shelbyville, which is midway between Louisville and Frankfort. She also has a mobile dental service she offers through Senior Well, seeing residents at Crittenden Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Werner has been serving the nursing home in Marion for more than a year. It was through that local relationship that Werner discovered the need for family dentistry in Marion.

Werner earned her dentistry degree from the University of Louisville and has been practicing for about 20 years. Her office will accept private insurance, Medicaid and private pay.

For more on this article, see the July 21 printed edition of The Crittenden Press.

LHHS has immediate job opening

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Courthouse remains cooling center

Crittenden County Courthouse will remain a cooling center through Sunday night, according to Judge-Executive Perry Newcom. The building was opened Thursday to those in the community who may not have air-conditioning at their home during the heat wave. The heat index is expected to remain in triple digits tomorrow.

To access the courthouse for a cooling center, enter from the West Carlisle Street doors.

Giant estate auction today in Marion

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A giant public auction, perhaps the largest of its kind ever in this community, is kicking off this morning on US 641 just south of Marion.

The Mickey and Jo Nelson estate auction has numerous antique pieces and other fine items. You won't want to miss this one.

Let's all find peace, purpose and patience

By BLAKE SANDLIN
STAFF COMMENTARY

Snowflake. Homophobe. Libtard.

Those are just some of the words I regularly notice scrolling through Twitter and Facebook throughout the day. The toxic opinions of social media users have become more polarized than ever since last year's election, with each side sparing to best the opposition with demeaning personal remarks and criticism.

Some claim President Trump is to blame for our country’s division. This couldn’t be further from the truth. We are letting Trump divide ourselves. He isn’t forcing us to spout hate to our fellow Americans, we are taking that upon ourselves in hopes of “beating” the other side.  It’s our arrogance that’s dividing us, not our President.

Why have 21st century politics become such a contest, with one side bragging to another after an election victory? Politics isn’t a contest, with the winner receiving a better life and the loser having to put up with it. It is our job to stand in solidarity with one another, with party lines diminished, in hopes that our government can work effectively to provide what’s best for all of us.

The truth is, there are myriad controversial issues facing our country, and of course, it’s appropriate to question the decisions and actions of those in power. But why must it be with so much hostility? Can we not embrace respectful debate, hearing out the differing opinions of others and taking time to rationalize them in our own brain before sounding off online?

We have become so quick to shoot down the opinions of others, simply because we lack understanding of their individual perspective. Instead of being quick to call the man who opposes homosexuality a “homophobic bigot,” take the time to understand the underlying premise of his beliefs. Before judging a kneeling Collin Kaepernick, pause to consider the oppression he has faced that might’ve shaped his opinion.

This isn’t a case of party alliance. It’s not a case of who’s right and who’s wrong. It’s a case of human decency. Have we, as a country, forgotten the values and manners that we were brought up with? What happened to turning the other cheek when others’ opinions differ from ours?

We must stop being so entrenched in our differences of individual opinions and party platforms that we fail to see what unites us all. We are all humans. We were all placed on this Earth to live a happy, prosperous life, full of purpose. Let’s find strength in that truth and make it our mission every day to build up those around us, Democrats and Republicans alike.

(Blake Sandlin, a student at Murray State University from Marshall County, is in the midst of a 10-week internship at The Crittenden Press. He can be reached at (270) 965-3191 or bsandlin1
@murraystate.edubsandlin1
@murraystate.edu.)

Area death

Ruth Slayden Chittenden of Hampton died Friday. Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services in Salem is in charge of arrangements.