Editorâs Note: As a part of the 80th Anniversary celebration of the Annie Gardner Foundation in Mayfield and Graves County, the foundation will be sharing installments each month that tell the story of the Gardner Legacy in our community. This is the fourth installment of that story.
Ever giving during his lifetime, Ed Gardner shared his wealth and his time with friends, strangers, and good causes, but vehemently shunned all publicity about his generosity. Though he never ran for public office, he was quietly political and had friends in state government in Frankfort. Upon Gardnerâs passing, Congressman Gregory hailed him as a loyal friend and declared that numerous people had been beneficiaries of his help without ever knowing the benefactor. Additionally, respected Mayfield business leader, W.F. Foster, spoke of Gardnerâs high regard in the countryâs financial circles.
Mayfield, KY. (May 24, 2021) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police, Post 1 arrested a man on outstanding warrants and other charges Monday morning. At approximately 9:05 a.m., a Trooper observed Andrew K. Saxton, 34 of Mayfield, Kentucky walking South on N 17th Street in Mayfield. The Trooper recognized Saxton and had prior knowledge he had outstanding arrest warrants. The Trooper made contact with Saxton and attempted to place him in custody. After an altercation, Saxton was arrested.
During a search of Saxton’s person and a backpack he was carrying, Troopers located a revolver handgun, suspected methamphetamine, and other drug paraphernalia. Saxton was transported to the McCracken County Regional Jail.
A local mother has stepped out of the court system and into a new life with no intentions of looking back.
Courtney Windsor graduated from Drug Court via teleconferencing app on Wednesday after spending almost two years in the program.
âIt feels really good. I feel like Iâve accomplished something, that Iâve really learned a lot,â Windsor said.
She described her experience working with Drug Court organizers as âabsolutely amazing,â and full of âgood people,â like Graves County Circuit Court Judge Timothy Stark.
For Windsor, Stark was different from other judges she had met in the past. Aside from being very kind and honest, she said Stark would share moments from his personal life. Furthermore, he provided âgood adviceâ and was a listener.
U.S. Rep. James Comer honored Graves County Circuit Court Judge Timothy Stark on the House floor. Stark is retiring at the end of the month. A life-long Graves County native, Judge Stark is well respected in his community and has a knowledge of the law that is second to none, Comer said. He has led on issues of extreme importance, including introducing a drug court program which has helped countless individuals get their lives back on track.
Stark has served as circuit court judge for 16 years.Â
U.S. Rep. James Comer Over the years he has served as a mentor to many young people in the legal profession, including my chief of staff, Caroline Cash. There is no doubt that Judge Stark s leadership in the judicial arena will be missed. I salute him for his years of service and wish him nothing but the best in a well earned retirement, Comer said.Â