Springtime in Crittenden County

You have to be here to experience Springtime in Crittenden County!

This picture was taken last year, a bit further into the season, right here locally. Okay, maybe our zinnias haven't bloomed yet this year, but when I looked into my yard over the past weekend I found dainty yellow jonquils, purple crocuses, and perhaps the prettiest of all, the fragile little pale pink blooms of our cherry trees.

If you have never visited Crittenden County now is the time to do so. Want to see gorgeous scenery? This is the place. Want to explore history? We've got it. Want to retire to a lovely showcase of creation? It's here. Want a place to start your new business or to move your business? We are ready to help you. Just give us a call at 270/965-9294. We're waiting to give you a warm Crittenden County welcome!

Airport Update

Have you seen lights circling in the night sky around Marion?

No, we don't have flying saucers. It is the night landing lights at the newly renovated Marion/Crittenden County Airport!

In a recent interview with an official of the airport board,
this writer found out that the new large hangar is now ready for use. The office building will be constructed next year and
perhaps the most exciting item is that the self-service
fuel system should be functional this summer.

Since many smaller airports no longer provide re-fueling services, this will make our local airport one of the most popular destinations for pilots in this area. This is particularly true in the late evening and night time hours when most re-fueling locations are closed.

Congratulations to the Marion/Crittenden County Airport and the supporting Board of Directors on the May 15, 2007 first anniversary of the re-opening of this field capable of handling corporate jets!

Just For The Fun Of It!

No, we haven't gone to the dogs but occasionally Marley, the dog, does stop in to see that all is well at the EdTech Center!

At the EdTech Center we offer higher education and workforce enhancement classes, but we also offer classes just for the fun of it!

Have you ever wondered how some people take those wonderful photos and yours look like a three year old snapped them? We have a class for you. On three consecutive Thursdays, March 15, 22, and 29, 2007, from 6:30 - 8:00 PM you can attend our Photography I class. Call 270/965-9294 today to register. The cost is only $20 for a lifetime of quality pictures!

Or, have you always secretly thought you'd make a great coach? We have a class to help you find out everything you want to know from coaching a little league team to working with a high school team. Crittenden County High School Rocket Football Coach Al Starnes will be teaching a class called Coaching Sports on two Thursday evenings, March 15 and 22, 2007. The class will meet from 6:30 - 8:30 PM and the cost is only $15. Call 270/965-9294 to register on or before March 8.

CEU's at the EdTech Center

Did you know that master electricians, electrical contractors and HVAC certified individuals MUST have required Continuing Education Units to maintain their license from the Commonwealth of Kentucky?

It's true and the EdTech Center is here to serve you!

We will be holding Electrical Contractor Continuing Education here at the EdTech Center in Marion, KY on Saturday, March 10, 2007. The class will run from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, with lunch provided by Farmers Bank & Trust Co. of Marion, KY. The cost is $94 and must be paid with registration at least one week in advance of the class. For more information or to register, call 270/965-9294.

HVAC Continuing Education class will be held here at the EdTech Center on Saturday, March 17, 2007, from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM with the cost being $94. You must register at least one week in advance by calling the number above.

Electrician and Master Electrician Continuing Education class will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2007, from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM with lunch provided by the Farmers Bank & Trust Co. of Marion. The cost is $66 and must be paid with registration at least one week in advance. Call 270/965-9294.

Come join us and get that mandatory training out of the way close to home!

Cost Cutting for College Courses

When I drove through town this morning the gasoline prices were at $2.29 per gallon. For most people in Crittenden County commuting to a two or four year institution of higher learning is becoming more of a budgetary issue each day.

According to Mapquest, if you live in Marion, you will travel the following mileage commuting to school each day.

Madisonville Community & Technical School: 93 miles round trip
Henderson Community College: 97.5 miles round trip
West Kentucky Community & Technical School: 110.6 miles round trip
Murray State University: 133.6 miles round trip

When you consider that most students go to school five days a week the resulting dollars going into the gas tank can be quite shocking. Why not consider saving money instead!

YES, it is no big secret that many of the beginning college courses offered by Madisonville Community & Technical School can be taken right here at home. The Crittenden County EdTech Center offers many of the beginning courses through both ITV (interactive television), and from certified teachers who teach here on site.

It's never too early to start thinking about the future. Watch for our full slate of classes coming in the Fall session.