Boy who inspired thousands dies of cancer

Lane Goodwin

Lane Goodwin, the McLean County teen who inspired many with his "Thumbs Up for Lane" campaign, has died.
 
The 13-year old Calhoun, Ky., boy had been battling a rare form of cancer. His mother said on the family Facebook page that her son died Wednesday.
 
Lane received support from all over the world when word of the campaign spread on the Internet. 

Livingston not issuing licenses tomorrow

Livingston County Circuit Clerk's office will be getting new computers and driver's license cameras installed on Friday. That work means the office will be unable to issue driver's licenses on that day.  Other operations of the Circuit Clerk's office will not be affected and the office will be open all day Friday. The office expects to resume licensing services on Monday. 

Power outage affects schools, hospital

UPDATE 2: Power has now been restored to almost everyone, including CCES. KU still says about five customers will be without electricity until 2:30 p.m.

UPDATE: Power has been restored to some areas, however, KU says 431 customers are still without electricity, including the elementary school. Students were fed sandwiches for lunch. School officials anticipate that the lights will be back on at CCES by noon.

A widespread power outage on the southwest side of Marion this morning has affected homes, businesses, schools and the hospital.

The hospital is operating, however, on a back-up generator.

It appears there is a transformer or substation issue on Chapel Hill Road in Marion. Kentucky Utilities crews are on site working on the problem.

KU says about 1,372 customers are currently without power. The company estimates that electricity will be restored by 11 a.m.

Thursday last chance for Community Christmas

Thursday is the last day to sign up for Community Christmas. Individuals may register at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Greenwood Heights from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Community Christmas organizers say they saw lower turn out than expected on the first registration day earlier this month.

“We have always had our largest number to sign-up on the first day. We would like to think not as many people are needing assistance but we’re afraid for whatever reason households just didn’t sign up on the first day,” said Nancy Hunt, one of the program coordinators.

Individuals wishing to participate in Community Christmas need to bring proof of income for everyone living in their household.  Residents are considered part of a household if they receive mail at that address.  Parents are encouraged to bring wish lists for children 12 and under. The wish lists will be attached to their application.
Wish list items should not exceed $50. Anyone having questions about their income eligibility can call the PACS office at 965-4763.  

Area death

Kathleen Reed, 76, of Marion, Kentucky died Friday at Salem Springklake Heath and Rehabilitation Center. Services are Tuesday at Myers Funeral Home.

SBDM meeting notice

The Crittenden County High School SBDM will meet at 3:30 p.m., Monday in the CCHS teachers conference room.

Victory Garden ends harvest season

The Crittenden County Victory Garden is finished for 2012. There will be no more community vegetable giveaways for this growing season. 

"We have already plowed an additional 12 gardens which will bring our total gardens to 28 for next year," said Robbie Kirk, one of the men spearheading the effort. 

Kirk hopes more churches take part next year with plans to have daily giveaways. 

Pumpkin Festival Schedule: This weekend

TODAY
11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Carnival rides at Farmers Bank parking lot
Carnival Food Available, Farmers Bank parking lot

3 p.m.- 6 p.m. Crittenden County Pumpkin Festival Photography Contest

 Enter at the Woman’s Club of Marion Building.

FRIDAY
All Day Carnival rides & food at Farmers Bank parking lot
All Day Vintage Tractor Show, West Carlisle Street and on vacant lot south of Farmers Bank
Morning Health Fair by Crittenden Health Systems on West Carlisle Street
6 p.m.-7 p.m. – Awards Reception for Photography Contest

SATURDAY
All Day Carnival rides & food at Farmers Bank parking lot
All Day Vintage Tractor Show West Carlisle Street and on vacant lot south of Farmers Bank
8:30 a.m. Fun Run for all ages at Marion Commons
9 a.m. Pet Show at stage area behind courthouse
9 a.m. Hay Maze and Duck Pond in front of Farm Bureau
9 a.m. Booth vendors open on court square
9 a.m. Pumpkin Art Contest at Crittenden County Library

9 a.m. – Photography Contest Exhibits Open for Viewing (Check-out 12-1)

Mid Morning Living Statues by Community Arts Foundation at courthouse
10 a.m. Kenergy electrical display beside of library
11 a.m., to 3 p.m. Top 50 car show at Darben Plaza

The Little Miss and Mr. Contest scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday has been cancelled due to low participation.

1 p.m., to 4 p.m. Band Cantegeus at stage area
1 p.m. What Sounds Good Bake Off upstairs at Main Street Italian Grill
1 p.m. Corn hole contest on West Carlisle Street
2 p.m. Dash for Cash on West Carlisle Street
3 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull on West Carlisle Street

Obituary

T. Rankin Terry, 98, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Marion died Tuesday. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion Oct. 20 with a reception to follow at the Main Street Italian Grill. 

Group seeks vendors for Oct. 20 event

Area Death

Sandy Lynn Carter, 44, of Marion, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 at her home in Marion.

Services are scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 11 at Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home in Cave-In-Rock.

Area Death

Nellie Farley Qualls, 99, of Marion died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012 at Crittenden County Hospital.

Services are scheduled for Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion.

New Arrivals at Ann-Marin in Princeton

Leet, Clark are queen, king on soggy night

Crittenden County High School seniors Devin Clark and Alyssa Leet were crowned homecoming king and queen during coronation ceremonies prior to Friday night's 55th annual Rocket football homecoming game.

The pre-game ceremonies were conducted during a steady downpour as was the game.

Click here to read about the Rockets' disappointing loss to the Murray Tigers. Also, stay tuned for next week's printed edition of The Crittenden Press for complete coverage of homecoming week.

Homecoming festivities continue this week

Crittenden County High School continues football homecoming festivities this week with the annual parade at 5 p.m., Thursday on Main Street.

The annual powder puff football game will be played immediately following the parade at Rocket Stadium.

The football game Friday against Murray will begin at 7:30 p.m., with coronation of a queen before kickoff.

Pictured are Taylor Champion and Cody Caraway in a race against the clock during the annual Banana Split Eating Contest at Dairy Queen Tuesday night.

Freddie Cowan going in Union County Wall of Fame

Union County Public Schools Wall of Fame will induct former University of Kentucky basketball player Freddie Cowan during a ceremony Friday at Morganfield.

Cowan, who graduated from Union County High School in 1977, played for the Wildcats' 1978 national championship team. He was drafted by the Houston Rockets, but chose to play professionally in Japan.

Brenda Cowan, a 1981 Union County graduate, will also be inducted. She died in 2004 in the line of duty while working for the Lexington Fire Department.

Crash at Tradewater Bridge near Sullivan

A tractor-trailer crash at the Union and Crittenden County line could create some traffic problems this afternoon. Right now, state transportation officials say traffic is moving, but at some point the road will be temporarily closed while the semi is recovered. The wreck is near the Tradewater River Bridge near Sullivan.

Junior Pro football cancelled this evening

Due to rain and wet fields, Junior Pro football practice for fifth- and sixth-graders and third-grade B-team is cancelled today. Fourth-grade A-team will watch film as previously scheduled.

Area Death

James Harley Rose, 87, of Cave-In-Rock died Friday at Mt. Vernon Health Care Center. 

Services are scheduled for Sunday at Rose-Gilbert Funeral Home in Cave-in-Rock with interment in Cave Hill Cemetery. 

No Victory Garden work today

Due to weather there will be no Victory Garden harvesting nor distribution this morning.