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Snow
2012 Year
photos on
in Review
page 8
issue!
Vol. 171, No. 1 | Tuesday, JaNurary 1, 2013
Wilson speaks
about school
safety to Rotary
Charlotte Smith for various scenarios that could be
encountered at any time at either of the
“It hit us all very hard,” schools. Incidents like a spill from a
stated Hickman County Schools turned over anhydrous wagon, a plane
Superintendent Kenny Wilson when crashing into the school, and other
he addressed the Clinton Rotary Club various emergency events.
on Wednesday, Dec. 19 following the There isn’t a plan for an incident
recent tragedy in Connecticut. “Safety such as the shooting at Sandy Hook
is the most important thing we do every Elementary School, but Wilson did say
day for our kids.” that school personnel have met with
While nothing this drastic has local law enforcement personnel from
affected the school children in Hickman both the Clinton Police Department
County, Wilson did recall an incident and the Hickman County Sheriff’s
that happened three years ago when a Department. “We met for an hour
“dusting of snow” became eight inches earlier in the week,” stated Wilson.
of snow and school buses couldn’t run “We plan to meet again and go over a
in the afternoon. “We got caught, as detailed layout of each of the schools.”
LET IT SNOW - (Above) Cheryl,Clay, and Chrys Brummal took advantage of the you could say, with our pants down “There will be an increased presence
snow last week as they built a snowman and snow-woman while visiting their and we did not send the buses home of local law enforcement in our schools
parents, Jim and Sue Brummal. They names them Jim and Sue, in honor of their
that afternoon,” he added. “I guess that on a daily basis,” Wilson further stated.
parents. (Right) Dallas Williford, daughter of Michael and Andrea Williford, enjoys
sliding across the snow on an intertube. See more snow day photos on page 8. is the first time in the history of the They will look to the Hickman County
schools that the buses never ran. We Fiscal Court to help fund a resource
felt it wasn’t safe enough to let them officer.
What’s your New Years Resolution? out on the highways.” Other actions taken by school
This reiterates the fact that before personnel included a hard look at the
those employed at the schools educate pick up and drop off procedures. “We
children, they must first keep them decided to not let adults come in,” he
It’s time for those New Years Reso- voted to make the right choices for for safe not only at school, but also while said. “Teachers come to front doors to
lutions that we know we will stick to! our Nation. I in turn wil need you all transporting them to and from school. pick up the smaller children.”
We asked Hickman Countians through to pray for me to keep this resolution.” Four years ago when Wilson “We have really stepped up our
Facebook to share some of thier res- Toni McDaniel said, “New year’s and Casey Henderson, Assistant efforts,” concluded Wilson. “We will
olutions, and got some interesting re- resolution, Get fit... Walk with Jesus & Superintendent and Director of never let these efforts wane. We want
sponses. run from evil!!” Pupil Personnel arrived in Hickman all of the children to be safe.”
Susan Potts posted, “My new years Deloris Green has a resolution to County they set up an emergency plan
resolution is to find a way to help the “Try to be a better wife , mother, and
needy children in our community! We grandmother and live closer to The
are always hearing of help the children, Lord as I can.”
Hawks to attend UK
save the children from countries out of The Hickman County Gazette has
the United States...I want to help the made a New Years Resolution as well.
children here! wish me luck :).” It is to provide a high quality newspa-
Jackie Bannion wrote, “Mine is to per to the residents of Hickman Coun- College of Dentistry
loose weight from all the holiday foods ty, providing accurate and timely news
I’ve eaten.” coverage.
Virtie Townley said “I’m going to
use more wisdom in how I spend this Corbin M. Hawks of South Fulton, He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs.
precious thing called ‘TIME’!!!” Tenn., was recently accepted to the James Gammon of South Fulton, and
Kathy Bishop shared, “My resolu- University of Kentucky College of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hawks of Fulton.
Stabbing suspect
tion is to spend more time in reading Dentistry in Lexington.
my Bible and much prayer for our Hawks is a 2009 graduate from South
Country friends and leaders we have Fulton High School, and is currently
caught in Columbus in his senior year at the University of
Kentucky.
He will earn his bachelors degree
in Agricultural Biotechnology in May
James Ronnie Grubbs is being Grubbs is charged with first-degree 2013 before beginning the dental
charged with assault after an altercation assault. He was taken to the Ballard school curriculum in August.
thhat led to the stabbing of Danny County Jail. Hawks has maintained a 3.8 grade
Malady. According to Kentucky State point average and has been on the
Police, At 4:29 p.m. troopers were Dean’s List each semester.
dispatched to 32 Front St. in Bardwell in
Hawks has been a member of Delta
response to a disturbance. When police
Tau Delta Social Fraternity where he
arrived, 47-year-old Danny Malady
has served as Academic Chairman for
was being treated by paramedics for a
two terms and is currently serving as
stab wound to the leg.
Vice President of Internal Operations.
Malady was taken to Lourdes hospital
In the 2011-2012 school year, he was
for treatment of critical injuries.
voted “Delt Man of the Year”.
Police later traveled to Hickman
County and found 38-year-old James Hawks is the son of Dr. and Mrs.
Ronnie Grubbs at 710 Cosby Road in Michael L. Hawks of South Fulton. Dr.
Columbus. Hawks also attended the University of
James Ronnie Grubbs
Kentucky College of Dentistry. Corbin M. Hawks
A letter from Clinton Police
Chief Snapper Seaton
Concerned Clinton Residents, the near future to better prepare school crisis situation, parents and community
staff and law enforcement officials in mambers should refrain from rushing
On behalf of the Clinton Police the event that a crisis situation takes the schools to allow law enforcement,
Department, I would like to provide a place. The Hickman County Sheriff, other emergency services, and school
statement concerning our increase of Mark Green, made mention of looking staff the opportunity to carry out our
presence at the elementary and high into funding for a school resource plan of action. Let us pray this never
schools. There has been no threat officer in which his/her responsibility occurs.
whatsoever. Following the recent, would be focused directly on the I thank you in advance for your
horrific tragedy in Connecticut, our school system. Until such an officer is support and cooperation with law
aim is to provide reassurance to this established, the community can expect enforcement and school staff as we
community, parents, children, and our to see a police cruiser on campus of work together to ensure safety within
school’s staff. We are committed to both, elementary and high schools. our school system. As always, my door
making this community, especially our I am sure parents of the elementary is open to any concerns, questions, or
schools, as safe as possible. school have noted a few changes in suggestions.
A meeting between school officials, drop-off/pick-up procedures. It is Sincerely,
The Clinton Police Department, and imperative that traffic in and out of Snapper Seaton
The Hickman County Sherriff’s Office the schools be minimized and closely Police Chief
has already taken place to review safety monitored to provide the safest
procedures and standard protocol for atmosphere possible for our children. It Clinton Police Chief
crisis situations. Drills will take place in was also discussed that, in the event of a Snapper Seaton
Page 2 | Hickman County Gazette Tuesday | January 1 | 2013
2012 Year in Review
January
Kellett announces retirement
Bushor hired as ICF administrator
Hickman County Circuit as a deputy clerk. people of Hickman County.”
Mr. Rollie Bushor, Mayfield, Ky, was named pleased that a person from the area, as well as
Court Clerk Cathy Kellet is “Carolyn gave all of us the
as the new administrator of the Clinton - Mr. Bushor’s long term care experience, is going
not filing to run again for re- opportunity to learn,” said
Hickman County ICF on Friday, following a two to be part of the Clinton - Hickman County ICF
election. Kellet.
month hiring process. Bushor has over 15 years in the future,” said ICF Director Bill Little.
Kellet started working in Kellet plans to spend time
of experience and is licensed at a Kentucky Bushor’s first day to begin work at ICF will
the Clerk’s office in 1978 as a with her family after the end Nursing Home Administrator. He spent 11 be March 7, 2012. “I am proud to have been
deputy clerk. She retired from of her term. “I am ready to years at Mills Manor in Mayfield, Ky. The selected to assume the role as administrator
that position in December of spend time with my son, two hiring process began in November 2011 when at Clinton Hickman ICF. Bill’s shoes will be
2002, took the test, and ran for grandsons, and daughter-in-
the Board of Directors appointed a committee tough to fill as he spent the majority of his
office in 2006. law,” said Kellet smiling.
to begin seeking resumes for the position of life as administrator there giving his heart and
Kellet was then elected as the Even though she will be
administrator at the Clinton - Hickman County soul to the facility and community of Clinton.
Hickman County Circuit Court happy to have free time, Kellet
ICF. I look forward to assuming this role and
Clerk. reflected on her time in office. The position was advertised in area newspapers working with the residents, staff and community
Carolyn Kimbell was the “This has been a very
throughout Western Ky and Western Tn, and leaders to continue to propel ICF as a leader in
Circuit Court Clerk who Kellet rewarding term,” she said. “It Cathy Kellet 15 resumes were received by Dec. of those 15, rehabilitation and long term care,” said Bushor.
worked under during her time has been a pleasure to serve the
three were chosen to be interviewed. “I am very
February
Friends of Columbus forms and has big ideas
Catherine Robilio to help raise funds in order to becoming central to the success
support and sustain possible of National Parks. Because
On Thursday evening the first cultural and social events for the of budget gaps created by the
organizational meeting of the benefit of the community. stagnation of federal funding
‘Friends of Columbus-Belmont’ A lot of people know where levels, groups like the newly
group was held. Columbus-Belmont State Park formed Friends Group, can
The Friends Group is being is and even attend a few events provide security for the future.
formed to support and promote there a year. Currently, Columbus-
Columbus-Belmont State Park. The Park is a great place for Belmont has several areas of
Comprised of community family gatherings, weddings, historic significance including
members and volunteers, reunions, and parties, but it the Civil War and the Trail of
Friends Groups for National is also a wonderful venue for Tears. Also, the National Scenic
Parks are being formed across special events. Byway distinction.
the country. There have been many The Park Maintenance
As times change, suggestions over the years for Staff has recently developed a
organizations must adapt and different types of events that ‘Nature Trail,’ providing a lot of
evolve in order to survive. could be held, but the Park staff possibilities for future growth
The group is not being formed is small and that limits how – like viewing areas and nature
because Columbus-Belmont is much they can do. gardens. The Park is also a great
in hot water. The Park is not in This is where the Friends place for walking and hiking.
FRIENDS OF COLUMBUS-BELMONT PARK - The first organizational meeting of the Friends of
jeopardy of closing. Group might be able to provide The Kentucky Great River
The Friends Group, who some relief. Road Organization is in the Columbus-Belmont Park group was held last Thursday evening. There was a large turnout and the
elected a board of directors During Civil War Days, the process of developing an possibilities for the park are continually evolving and growing. If you are interested in becoming a Friend
Thursday night, provides Park staff works day and night Adventure Tourism Trail, and of Columbus-Belmont State Park, now is the time! Contact Cindy Lynch for more information - cindy.
[email protected]. (photo Catherine Robilio)
an opportunity for public for two or three weeks, but the Park will play a major role.
participation in the Park. this could not be done without The future is there and this is consider becoming a Friend of For more information contact ky.gov or [phone].
The elected board of directors the help of the Civil War Days an ideal opportunity to become the Columbus-Belmont Park. Cindy Lynch: cindy.lynch@
is as follows - President: committee. part of history by helping the
Anita Bugg (Ballard County); If the Friends Group is Park reach new levels.
Vice President: Allen Poole; successful, many more events The community has many
Secretary: Dawn Mathis; and special projects would be talents and skills that can be
Treasurer: Deena Pittman. possible. shared and enjoyed by others
The group will be working These types of groups are – put them to good use and
March
Tractor trailer wrecks
on Ky. Hwy 307 South
At 10:04 a.m. on Tuesday
March 20, the Hickman
County Sheriffs Office
responded to a tractor trailer
accident at the rairload
underpass on Ky Hwy 307
South. Assisting the sheriffs
office were members of the
Hickman County Rescue
Squad and Clinton-Hickman
County EMS.
The road was blocked
for approximately 4
hours. CVE Officer Paul
Sparkman responded to the
accident scene due to the
fact that a tractor trailer was
involved.
According to the
information gathered from
the driver, he was supposed
This accident blocked traffic on Hwy. 307 for four hours.
to be going to Fulton from
Memphis but made a wrong trailer was removed from the inspectors responded to
turn. He also stated that he scene by Buddies Wrecker the scene to make sure the
did not see the signs about the Service from Union City, underpass had not been
low underpass. The driver, Tn. affected by the accident. The
28 year old Steven Taylor Luckily no one was in the truck belonged to Trans
of Memphis, was cited opposite lane, and the driver Carriers form Memphis, Tn.
for several violations. The wasnt injured. Railroad
$5.00
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Editorial / Opinion
April
Accident leaves 1 dead
The Hickman County
Sheriff’s Office was
dispatched to investigate
a motor vehicle collision
Thursday evening, Apr. 5 at
4:05 p.m. The collision was
on US Hwy 51 South just
past State Route 1529.
Two vehicles were
involved in the collision
sending five people to the
hospital. A blue Ford Ranger
was North Bound on Hwy 51
and a white Chevy Malibu THURSDAY’S WRECK - Two vehicles were involved in a motor
was South bound. vehicle collision Thursday evening at 4:05 P.M. The collision was
on US Hwy 51 South just past State Route 1529. Above, a white
The Malibu was driven by
Chevy Malibu that was headed was South bound on 51.
Mr. Carl Patton of Clinton.
Mr. Patton had two was Lisa Powell of South County Ambulance Service
passengers Elton and Fulton. Both Mr. Gilliland assisted on scene as well as
Samantha Freeman of Fulton. and Miss Powell were transporting to the hospital.
Mr. Patton was giving the ejected from the vehicle. Tri Cities EMS
couple a ride to their van that Miss Powell was taken to also responded to transport
had run out of gas just past Parkway Regional E.R. and due to the number of
where the collision happend. then air lifted to Memphis people injured in the
Mr. Patton and his trauma unit. Mr. Gilliland collision.
passengers were treated was taken to Parkway The Hickman County
Looking ahead to be so naïve to think that they won’t?
and released from Parkway Regional E.R. where he later Sheriff’s Office was assited All in all I do not wish to be pessimistic. Sure,
Regional E.R. for minor died of injuries sustained in by Troopers Mike Cook there has been a lot of bad stuff to happen. But
injuries. the collision. and Richie Wright of the If as much occurs in 2013 as it did in 2012 we there has also been a lot of good stuff.
The truck was driven by The Hickman County Kentucky State Police. are looking at a busy year. School shootings: Like most, our hearts go out
Because we have early deadlines to allow our to the families of those who were victims of the
Mr. Andrew Gilliland of Fire and Rescue Squad
printing plant and newspaper staffs to enjoy a Sandy Hook shootings. I cannot imagine anything
Mayfield and his passenger and the Clinton Hickman much-deserved four-day weekend this column is worse.
being penned Friday morning. By the time it is in The storms: these things happen. Storms are
May our readers’ hands maybe we will have plunged going to hit somewhere, it is just part of nature.
off the “fiscal cliff” and maybe something will I hate it for the victims. And I am thankful for a
have happened to avoid such a plunge. And maybe merciful God and a benevolent nation.
legislators will have simply filed an extension and On the bright side:
gone on their merry way. Our high school athletic teams have enjoyed
Honestly, I really do not understand all the some successes. The Tennessee football program
The rumors are true, Arbor
details of such a “fiscal cliff”, nor do I really try faces an uncertain, but optimistic future under a
to understand all those details. After all, isn’t new coaching regime. All we can do there is wait
that what a large part of our tax dollars go for? and see.
Place to re-open It is times like these when our politicians (really The economy seems to be rebounding.
probably more like their accountants) crunch Interest rates have been very low and from
numbers and earn their keep. So why should I reports I see, they look to remain low for 2013.
worry? Historically, the economy seems to go in cycles.
Catherine Robilio
Back to all that occurred in 2012. It has been down so many years that it is likely to
With the shootings at the elementary school in trend back up. If it doesn’t, well, it doesn’t.
“It’s been a long time coming,” said Connecticut, gun control issues, a presidential Consumers spent billions of dollars on
Hickman County Judge/Executive Greg election, a hurricane by the name of Sandy, and Christmas. Where did that money come from?
Pruitt. “The rumors are true.” what seems like many more catastrophes than Savings or more consumer debt?
normal, really, a lot happened in 2012. While not setting any records, people seemed
Officials at Diversicare, a known leader
One thing did not happen. The world did not to buy what they wanted. Retailers report tons of
in the long-term care, residential care, and
end Dec. 21. merchandise moved out the door. Much of it was
senior’s housing industries, have signed a Gun control: big-ticket items.
lease and taken over the Arbor Place facility, I disagree with those who say that we need Where did all the “stuff” go?
hoping to bring patients and residents in by more gun control. I am not any kind of a hunter Where do we put it all?
June. and when it comes down to it I probably could not I am optimistic about 2013. Why should I be
When it was announced in April 2011 that hit the broad side of a barn, but I am against any anything else? The little bit that I contribute is
Trella Wilson, Arbor Place Administrator more restrictions on gun ownership. miniscule.
Medicare/Medicaid termination was the
After all, take the guns away from the good So that said, back to the future. Namely 2013.
will be Administrator. Wilson grew up in
driving force behind the closure of Arbor guys/gals and only the bad guys/gals will have My family takes this time to wish each and every
Hickman County, graduated from Hickman
Place, Hickman County lost 104 jobs and 80 them. They will get them somehow. Who are we one a very happy and prosperous New Year.
County High School, and she is ready to
residents.
The devastating effects of the facility’s “give a little back to the community.”
closure have been seen across the county “I was really excited when we finally
over the past year. got the call,” Wilson said. “The company
(Diversicare) is very stable.”
A prime example of the effect of Arbor
Wilson stated that her goal is to help bring
Place’s closing has had on the county is the
back quality employees to the facility.
financial troubles that the Clinton-Hickman
County Ambulance Service has been facing. “I consider this a new beginning,” she said.
According to Diversicare’s website, their Officials at Diversicare have already spoken
with Clinton Mayor Tommy Kimbro and also
mission is “to provide opportunities for
sponsored a scholarship for a HCHS 2012
residents, who are mainly older adults, to live
senior.
as independently as possible, for as long as
“Let’s become their partner and make this
they are able, in an environment that provides
The 7 lies of the New Years that will suddenly make us do taken only by default because
the highest quality of healthy emotional, work - we need the beds and the jobs,” Pruitt
Resolution what we aren’t ready to do. It’s we made no choice.
said.
social and spiritual support.” just one that we get to use once Sometime soon, I’m
Trella Wilson, a Hickman County native, I can’t believe it’s 2013! Can a year to make us feel better for certain I will tell you about
you? At the top of a new year, a little while. At least that is my “return” and why that is my
most of us feel like we have a experience. The truth is that watchword and what it means,
June fresh start; a new beginning or a humanly we don’t make changes but for now I am asking if
do-over. We play it out as New unless we are forced due to some you have any of those lies/
Year Resolutions. Actually, it’s event or circumstance. That is a resolutions on your to-do-list
more like lies. For kicks and shame, but if hard things were for 2013? I confess the absolute
grins, here is a list of the most easy we would have no need conviction that overcame me
common (what I call) 7 Lies of of courage and no need to trust when I couldn’t get into some
City Council creates city New Year’s Resolutions: in others or find faith in God to of my holiday clothes! I didn’t
1. Lose weight and help us. Those are good things. need the voice of God to tell me
exercise. Instead of resolutions, I always the solution to the problem.
2. Stop smoking; drink look for a watchword. Last year The middle of December I
administrator position less (you get the idea). it was a verse of scripture about began a new way of living. To
3. Eat healthy. “great and unsearchable things” date, I am 8 lbs. down and 61/2
4. Spend less and save from Jeremiah. This year it is inches smaller. I felt so good
more (money). a word—return. Funny how the other night on my way to
Charlotte Smith the newly established non- Mayor Tommy Kimbro 5. Get organized (control my mind was far away from a the grocery that I almost cried.
the chaos at work, home, etc.) watchword when I received this It has been too long since I felt
elected position of the with approval from the
6. Spend more time with one! Love it when things like so alive!! God is good all the
When the Clinton City Office of City Administrator City Council. The position
the family. that happen. time, and ladies and gentlemen
Council meets on July 2, could be appointed by of City Administrator was
7. Have more satisfaction As you know, courage is my “we have lift-off”! The message
established during a special
and success at work. personal battle cry and God is my is to get going. Turn the “I need
Subscribe to the Gazette called meeting of the Council Does that sound familiar? commander. As I say so long to to”, “I should haves” into “I
on Saturday, June 16 when Maybe we should call this list 2012, it is with thankfulness for did”!
Emergency Ordinance 06- Hopes for the New Year! Hope a wonderful year in every way
653-3381 03-2012 was approved. is a happier word than lies. But, that counts. My family is well, In the dawning moments of a
The responsibilities of the why do we do this over and my friendships are deep, and new year, think of what is within
City Administrator (CA) will over? my faith in God is stronger for your power to accomplish.
be to enforce City Code of Truth is, most of the time, every challenge faced. Perfect? There is much we cannot
we don’t make serious plans to There is always ample room for control, but we can control who
Ordinances, direct Ordinance
succeed. We set ourselves up for growth, but without doubt, I am and/or what we allow in regard
compliance actions to
the defeating attitude of failure. blessed. to choices for ourselves. The
include enforcement actions
In a perverse way it allows us to You may be asking, how reward is over the top when we
taken by the Clinton Police continue along on our familiar, are these things connected; make good, healthy decisions.
Department and advise the uncomfortable path only to wind lies posing as resolutions, Happy New Year! Bring it
Mayor in policy formation up at the same place next year watchwords, battle cries of 2013! Until next week . . . in
on the overall problems of according to Time magazine. courage, and blessings? All of courage, my friend.
the city. The CA will also Been there; done most of that. these are about direction. Where
be available to the Mayor Interesting how many of our will we go in the coming year? All comment, opinions, and
and City Council at all City good intentions are about our How will we get there? What questions are desired. Please
health. will be required of us in 2013 email me at bethamonett@
Council meetings and may
Years ago I stopped making and are we prepared for what gmail.com and/or friend me on
attend community and city
resolutions because I realized comes. Now, that is something Facebook at www.facebook.
boards, commissions, and
that my list included all the to think about regarding our new com/bethamonett. You can
things I needed to do, but wasn’t year of, as yet, unwritten history. never have too many friends!
ready to commit. The beginning We will all find our paths. Some
of the year isn’t a magic bullet we will choose; some will be
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Community
News
Area SENIOR CHATTER Sec ond Baptist News
Obituary
with Tammie By Cynthia Walton
Virginia Davis It is so cold lately! or buy a whole year for a Friday, Jan. 4 - 10:30 a.m.- “Thunder Roars While Emma Griffi n.
Especially since our heating discount price of $200! It is Finish the lyrics. Jesus Snores” was Bro. Happy anniversary this
Virginia Nell Wright Davis, unit has a mind of its own! so exciting to see more and 1 p.m. - Ready set go. Dustin Cunningham’s week to Dick and Melissa
73, of Clinton, Ky. died at Our Adult Day Care room more people joining our work Monday, Jan. 7 - 10:30 a.m. message from Mark 4:25-41 Burpo and Jimmy and Wanda
5:55 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, was a chilling 50+ degrees out facility. We invite you to -Morning stretch. Sunday morning. Two joined Cox.
2012 at Lourdes Hospital in this morning! It looks like we bring a friend. The fi rst time Tuesday, Jan. 8 - 10:30 a.m. the church, one by letter and On our prayer list were
Paducah. are going to have to replace is free and each additional Scrap booking one by baptism. We will have Bro. Dustin and Amanda,
She was of the Baptist that unit soon. I can’t let my time during your fi rst month 12 noon-Birthday celebration three baptized next Sunday Johnny and Johnna Riggs,
faith. She was a member little seniors get sick! is $3. Once you join, the fee 1 p.m. - January Bingo night. Josh Harpole, John Hill,
of the Eastern Star and the We are going to put on a is only $20 per month and Our menu for Jan. 2- 8 is as On Sunday night Bro. Tom Dorothy Brady (hospital),
Business & Professional corn hole tournament in our we will be offering aerobics follows: Hoskins preached on “The Mildred Morrison, Josephine
Women’s Club and worked building soon. We are leaving in the beginning of January. Wednesday, Jan. 2 - beef Way to Approach God” from Shadwick, Austin Upshaw,
as a Registered Nurse. a sign up sheet in our foyer if If you want to add aerobics stew, confetti slaw, oat bran Luke 18: 9-14. He also sang Helen Holmes, Jean
Surviving are one son, you are interested. Also, we to your workout the cost will muffi n, margarine, strawberry and played his guitar. He is Anderson, Jackie Ballard,
George Davis of Clinton; and will let you more details next be $30 for unlimited usage dessert and skim milk.
one of the preachers for our Sherry Jones, Wilma King,
one brother, Jim Wright. week. If you want us to put of our work out facility and Thursday, Jan. 3 - Spaghetti
Watch Night service along Ruth Jewell, Estelle Curlin,
She was preceded in death your name down just call us aerobics two times a week. & meat sauce, tossed salad,
with our pastor and Bro. Sue Alexander, Teresa
by two brothers, George at [phone]. We still have open spots whole wheat roll, pineapple
Steve Hardy. Pearson, Thomas Dublin,
Wright II and Richard I am proud to announce to rent our building for the chunks, walnuts, margarine
Wright. Her parents were that Johnny Hobbs won our holiday! Our building rental and skim milk. We will be having a baby Janice Glasco, Charlie
George Blackwell and Louise billiards tournament. He won is $50 with a $25 cleaning Friday, Jan. 4 - Baked shower for Sister Amanda Cannon (surgery next
Harkey Wright. the 8-Ball and the Short Rack fee. The cleaning fee is ham, navy beans, greens, Cunningham next Sunday Mon.), Harold and Emma
Graveside services were Bank. Congratulations on a returned if you leave the cornbread, pineapple delight afternoon, Jan. 6 at 2 p.m. It’s Griffi n, Dorothy Hoskins,
at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3 job well done Johnny! building in good condition. and skim milk. a girl and she is registered at our country, men & women
at Columbus Cemetery with Our Christmas pie We appreciate your support. Monday, Jan. 7 - Herb baked Babies R Us, Etc and Wal- in the military, the lost, each
Rev. Kenneth Yarbrough fundraiser went well. Thank The following is our chicken, oven browned Mart. All her friends and other, our church and elderly
you to our community activity schedule: potatoes, carrots, peas, whole family are invited to join us. and shut ins.
offi ciating.
for your support with this Wednesday, Jan. 2- 10:30 wheat roll, pumpkin mousse, Happy birthday in January Have a blessed week and
fundraiser and all of our a.m. - A cup of tea/tea pot almonds and skim milk. to Johnny Riggs, Bro. Tom a happy and prosperous
others. collection. Tuesday, Jan. 8 - Baked Hoskins, Fred Cox, Lisa New Year from all of us at
Richard Porter Did I hear you say New 1 p.m. - Card games 1 p.m.- pork chops, corn, baby lima Adams, Betty LeClere, Jerry Second.
Year’s Resolution? If you All around the house Jingo. beans, cornbread, mandarin Johnson, Brent Dublin and
Richard C. (Dick) need to shed a few pounds Thursday, Jan. 3 - 10:30 oranges and skim milk.
Porter, 79, of after the holidays just come by a.m. -Winter Bingo. Have a wonderful week. If
Montgomery, Ala., formerly the senior center’s new work 12:30 p.m. - Arbor Place you want to come visit us
New Hope Missionary
of Clinton, Ky. died Friday, out facility. A membership outing/BP Clinic. your are always welcome.
Dec. 28, 2012 for is $20 unlimited a month 6 p.m. - Card play. Baptist Church News
He was a retired veteran of
the USAF.
by Wanda Powell
Surviving are his wife of January is National
The Wilderness Voice
34 years, Juliette L Porter;
Volunteer Blood
one son, Ray (Cherrie) On December 22, the some Christmas carols for
By Pastor Tom Hoskins
Porter; three daughters, Donor Month youth group of New Hope those who missed going to
Donna Jackson, Kelly Missionary Baptist Church the nursing home.
Porter and Sheryl Label; went caroling at the nursing Bro. Randy preached from
one brother, Jack (Dixie) “LET IT ALONE THIS us days and strength, will He (SPM Wire) No matter home in Fulton. We got to Galatians 4:4, “But when
Porter; brother-in-law, YEAR ALSO” (Luke 13:8). fi nd what He is looking for. what your fi nancial situation sing for Teresa Ferguson the fullness of the time was
George (Susan) Lauby; The dresser of the vineyard Should He even grant us this is like, there’s one way and the other residents at the come, God sent forth his
nursing home. Son, made of a woman, made
you can give back to your
fi ve grandchildren and four (gardener) pleaded thus with year when greater and more The youth group also went under the law.” God gave us
great-grandchildren. community that won’t cost
the owner to spare the barren noble men and women have caroling at Bro. Elvis and the greatest gift of all, Jesus
Memorial service with full fi g tree another year. If it fails passed from us, when little you a penny. Ermie’s house, Bro. Carlton Christ.
military honors were at 10 to produce then cut it down. children have been snatched According to the American and Anne Francis’s house, At 5 p.m. Sunday night,
a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 Red Cross, more than 44,000 Bro. Randy and Kathy the youth group and adults
We are at the onset of a new away by insane killers and
at Brookside Funeral Home, blood donations are needed McClure’s house and Tom participated in the Nativity
year; are there barren spots dreaded disease?
with Rev. Winston Brooks and Joyce Gargus’s house. play. Our hearts were
daily. While it’s always the
offi ciating. in our lives bereft of fruit for Did the fi g tree bear fruit Our hearts were touched touched by the play. Always
right time to give blood,
the Master: Should our Lord that year? We are not told, by the beautiful Christmas remember Jesus is the reason
Peggy spare us another year, will but being in control of our January is National Volunteer music. for the Christmas season.
we produce fruit worthy for destiny we have a choice. Blood Donor Month, a On Dec. 23, David Remember those who are
great reminder to make an Ferguson read the devotion: in nursing homes (Teresa
Armbruster the Master’s use? At the end May God give us grace to
appointment. “Now when Jesus was born Ferguson and Mary Burpo.
of this year, should He grant make the right choices this
Mary Allene “Peggy” in the days of Herod the King, Birthday wishes go out
As the new year begins,
Hopkins Armbruster, 81, of year. behold there came wise men to Wanda Crawell, Myrna
consider making regular
Clinton, Ky. died at 12:27 from the east to Jerusalem Morrison, Joyce Gargus and
a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 blood donations a part of (Matthew 2:1). Wanda Powell.
at Jackson Purchase Medical your 2013 schedule. The youth group sang May God bless everyone.
Art Council will meet January
Center in Mayfi eld. One donation can help
She was a member of New 21 at the Young Center
save the lives of up to three
Harmony Baptist Church.
She was a teacher’s aide at people. To fi nd out where
Fulgham Elementary School, you can give blood and to
The Hickman County That is a change from the
deputy clerk in both county Arts Council will meet on 4th Monday to accommodate schedule your appointment,
and circuit court offi ces and a
Monday, Jan. 21 at 5 p.m. at members who have another go to www.redcrossblood.org
seamstress.
Surviving are two the Young Center. meeting on 4th Mondays. or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
daughters, Mary Jane (Sidney)
Howell and Linda Carol
Burton, both of Clinton; six
grandchilren, Carol (Shane)
Byassee, Thomas (Amy)
MUSCOVALLEY-We would like to thank every-
Crump, Jennie Crump, Joyce
one for the love and support that has been shown to
(Kendall) Byassee, Amanda
(Matt) Hicks, all of Clinton our family over the past few months. Your encour-
and Josh (Mallory) Burton agement and prayers continue to be a blessing to The Cooper/Clayton Method To Stop Smoking.
of Union City, Tenn.; and 10
our family.
great-grandchildren. Are you thinking about becoming a nonsmoker?
She was preceded in death May God bless each of you.
Are you ready to make a change?
by her husband, Sam Rennick
Come to the Hickman County Health Center
Armbruster, Jr. one brother, Monica, Daniel, Derek and DJ Muscovalley
James F. Hopkins; and one 307 S Washington St.
grandchild, David Crump. to find out more information about a
Her parents were Vernon and
stop smoking class.
Ollie Hopkins.
Funeral services will be
Introducing
held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Monday, January 7, 6:00 pm
Jan.3 at Brown Funeral Home Gayla Wilmurth Moore
Please call to sign up for the class, contact
in Clinton. Revs Rick Burton
and David Gossum will We are pleased to announce the newest member of our team. Names Hickman County Health Center
offciate, with burial in Clark change, and faces change. But Woodmen of the World’s commitment 370 S Washington St.
to you never will. Call today for a free needs analysis, and receive
Cemetery.Friends may call
your introduction to top-quality service. Clinton, Kentucky 42031
from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday
at the funeral home. Gayla Wilmurth Moore 270-653-6110
Donations may be made to Field Representative
New Harmony Baptist Church 610 S. 6th Street Hickman County
Building Fund, c/o Mickie Mayfield, KY 42066 Health Center
Evans, 691 State Rt. 1475, 270-836-6812 WoodmHano mofe t hOef fLicifee: OInmsuarhaan,c Ne eSborcaisektya
woodmen.org
Clinton KY 42031 or Gideons The Cooper/Clayton Method to Stop Smoking is made available to
International, PO Box 1325, CD008WOW 12/08
Kentuckians through the Kentucky Cancer Program and it partners.
Insurance Protection • Financial Security
Fulton KY 42041.
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U Y E L L N D IN THE
B S F I
T T T
I I I CLASSIFIEDS
Parenting practices and fami ly routines:
for rent
Area
what Kentucky parents think
Clinton Hills Apartments
Announcements
now has available 1 and 3
bedroom units. Rent based on One New Year’s resolution achievement. The Kentucky “Raising a child is
income. Mon. & Thurs. 9 p.m. that should be on every Parent Survey also asked important, challenging work
The Mission House distrib- torical and Genealogical
-12 noon. Call [phone] parent’s list is to talk to their parents about spending time – and it is a job that we
utes CSFP (Cheese) Com- Society Center at Clay and
TDD#711. kids about health related with their kids and how they believe Kentucky parents
modities monthly to Hick- Jefferson open Wednes-
Equal Housing Opportunity issues in 2013. Parents have learn to be good parents. are committed to doing well.
man County residents who day & Saturdays from 1-4
Additional Kentucky The Kentucky Parent Survey
more influence in a child’s
are 60 years or over, meet the p.m. For appointment, call
development than anyone Parent Survey highlights shows that majority of parents
income guidelines, and are LaDonna Latham at 653-4190
Clinton Apartments now else, and discussing their reveal: are engaged in their child’s
pre-registered. Pick up dates or Norma Gene Humphreys
has available 1 bedroom units. views on health helps to About 1 in 3 parents (33%) life – sharing meals, watching
are Thursday & Friday after at 653-6208
Must be elderly, handicapped, shape their child’s behavior. said they had played a sport, television and talking,” noted
the third Tuesday of each • The Hickman Co. Muse-
or disabled. Rent based on in- The Foundation for a Healthy played a physical game or Zepeda, “but parents were
month. um is open every Wednesday
come. Mon. & Thurs. 1-5. Call Kentucky released results exercised with their child on a little less likely to report
Every Monday: from 1 - 4 p.m..
[phone] TDD#711 from its Kentucky Parent 5 days during the preceding playing actively with their
• AA meets at 8 p.m. at First • Hickman Co. Memo-
Equal Housing Opportunity Survey about how often week. kids. Perhaps we should all
United Methodist Church in rial Library Open Tues-
parents talk to their children More than half (54%) resolve to be more physically
Clinton. day through Friday from 2-5
about certain health issues. reported watching television active with our kids and have
First Monday: p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m.
The survey found that: with their child on at least 5 a little more fun in 2013.”
• Masonic Lodge 131 F&AM - 12:30 p.m.
More than half (53%) days during the past week. The Kentucky Parent
Furnished 2 bedroom, 1 meets the first Monday night • Hickman Co. Board of had shared their views on Nearly half (48%) indicated Survey assessed the views
bath house at 311 Blair St., of the month at 7:30 p.m. Education normally meets smoking or tobacco use with they eat meals together as a of parents, step-parents,
Clinton. Rent is $375 + $375 Second Monday: the third Thursday of every their child often or all the family every day (national grandparents, foster parents
• Library Board meets the
deposit. Call Lisa at 210- month time. average is 46%) or other legal guardians of
second Monday at the library
0440. • Clinton City Council Nearly 2 in 3 (62%) of About 2 in 3 (67%) said children in Kentucky.
at 4.
meets first Monday of the parents with older children their child was responsible The Parent Survey was
• The Hickman Co. Arts
month at 6 p.m. at Clinton said they discussed their for completing a household conducted in July and August
Council meets at 4 p.m. on
City Hall and Colum- views on drug use often or all chore on at least 5 days by the Center for Survey
ServiceS the fourth Monday of every bus City Council meets at the time during the past year. during the past week. Research at the University
month at the Young Center.
Just 1 in 5 (21%) of parents Eight in ten parents (80%) of Virginia. More than
6 p.m., the first Monday of
The public is invited to at-
RAY'S BACKHOE the month at Columbus City of older children said they said that they spent at least 1,000 parents and guardians
tend. www.hickmancoarts.
SERVICE had discussed their views on 20 minutes talking with their of children under 18 from
Hall.
com.
SEPTIC SYSTEMS birth control with their child child each day during the throughout the state were
Every Wednesday: • Hickman Co. Fiscal
INSTALLED often or all the time during week prior to the survey. interviewed by phone. The
• 7 a.m.- Community Prayer Court will meet Monday,
CERTIFIED INSTALLER the past year. The main places where survey has a margin of error
Service at First United Meth- Jan. 14, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.
“This is a New Year’s Kentucky parents turn for of ±3%.
ALSO BACKHOE WORK
odist Church. • Hickman Co. Art Coun-
resolution that parents can information on parenting are Overall, the Kentucky
GRAVEL & DIRT HAULING
Every Wednesday and cil will meet Monday, Jan. 21 keep,” said Susan Zepeda the mass media (30%); their parent survey provides a
AND DRIVEWAY WORK Saturday:. at 5 p.m. in the Young Center President/CEO of the parents, family, and friends snapshot of parental views on
FREE ESTIMATES • The Hickman Co. His- in Clinton Foundation for a Healthy (27%); and the internet a number of issues including
677-4641 OR 254-0401
Kentucky. “Talk to your (21%) health care, school and
Reelfoot National Wildlife
children about your views When asked where they home life. The final parent
on dating and substance use would look for information survey will be released in
Refuge Turkey Quota Hunt
and maintaining a healthy to keep their child healthy late January and will include
lifestyle.” or to help him if he is sick, data from parents on the high
driverS
The U.S. Fish and address, phone number, Studies show that parental the main places named were school dropout age issue
wanted Wildlife Service announces unit of choice (Long Point monitoring and engagement health professionals (47%); The first survey report was
application procedures for or Grassy Island). Each can deter children from the internet (25%); and their released in September. All
2013 turkey quota hunt to be application can have up to 4 unhealthy behaviors and parents, family, and friends reports, released to date, are
Union City: CDL-A drivers held at the Reelfoot National hunters-1 hunter on the front help improve their academic (17%). available on our website:
Hire on today for Short Haul, Wildlife Refuge on April 5- of the post card, and up to http://www.healthy-ky.org
Regional and OTR. Also 7 on/ 7th, 2013. Applications will 3 additional hunters on the
7 off and part time available. be accepted at the Reelfoot back. To check if you have This New Year, resolve
Home every weekend. Call National Wildlife Refuge filled out your card correctly,
866-215-3659 office or postmarked within please refer to our website
to get more sleep
the month of January, 2013. below and click on the ‘quota
In February, a drawing will hunt’ link.
be conducted to randomly The submission of (StatePoint) There are insomnia. According to the • Avoid caffeine and
select 50 permittees (25 for multiple cards and illegible many popular New Year’s National Sleep Foundation, alcohol before bed.
for Sale
the Long Point Unit, 25 for or incomplete name or resolutions that quickly come if you have trouble falling
• Exercise regularly. Just
the Grassy Island Unit). A address will disqualify the and go: eating healthy, losing asleep at night or staying
don’t exercise rigorously
26” Schwinn adult tricycle permit fee of $12.50 per applicant(s). Federal and weight, managing stress asleep, or you wake up in the
near bedtime and check with
with backet on back. Good hunter is payable upon State hunting regulations and saving money. In 2013, morning feeling unrefreshed,
your doctor before starting
c6o0n5d5ition. $250. Call 653- nthoet ifiqucaottiao nh uonft . sTeole acptipolny ffoorr a(1p)p lyb. e aTrdheed b atgu rlkimeyi t iws hoicnhe wchhayn gneo ty foouc’ulls eonnj ooyn est ihcekailntgh yinosuo mmnaiya. be suffering from an exercise regimen.
to... getting more sleep. Insomnia can affect people • Don’t clock-watch. If you
the drawing applicants must; counts as a bonus turkey. If
According to the National in different ways. Some awaken in the middle of the
1.) Submit a stamped, a juvenile is participating,
Sleep Foundation, the average sufferers have trouble initially night and stay in bed, don’t
self addressed, U.S. Postal both the juvenile and their American sleeps about six getting to sleep, while others lie there staring at the clock.
Service Postcard. Place supervising adult must hours and 55 minutes per wake up in the middle of And don’t watch TV or use
the postcard in an envelope apply together on the same night during the week, and
the night and have difficulty your laptop or cell phone,
and mail to the following postcard in order to be 15 percent of adults sleep falling back asleep. because these technologies
address: eligible for a refuge permit. less than six hours per night. To help you get better sleep
stimulate the brain, making it
Hwy. 58, Wingo, Ky. Reelfoot National Wildlife If selected, the juvenile must “Lack of sleep can take this year, Dr. Thorpy suggests tougher to fall back to sleep.
Refuge be under direct supervision a significant toll on your these simple tips:
376-5565 If these tips don’t help,
4343 Hwy 157 of the adult during the hunt. overall health and interfere • Set and stick to a sleep
Building Materials For All Union City, TN 38261 Please contact the refuge with some of your daily schedule. Establish a regular speak with your healthcare
Your Farm & Home activities,” said Dr. Michael bedtime and wake time. professional to help
Needs Attn: Refuge Ranger office at (731) 538-2481, Thorpy, director of the Sleep- • Set aside time at night to determine if you are suffering
2.) Type or CLEARLY print or check out our website at
Wake Disorders Center at the “wind down.” Spend some from insomnia and require
the following information on fws.gov/reelfoot for further
Montefiore Medical Center quiet time before bedtime. treatment.
the back of the U.S. Postal information about refuge in New York. Such activities as watching More information
Service Postcard: Name, hunts. Almost everybody has TV, using the computer or regarding insomnia is
trouble sleeping now and working right before bedtime, available at the National
Hickman County
then, but many Americans or in the bedroom, can make Sleep Foundation website at
Gazette
experience significant it harder to fall asleep. www.sleepfoundation.org.
308 So. Washington problems getting to sleep or
PO Box 200 continually wake up in the
Clinton KY 42031 middle of the night and can’t
Phone: fall back asleep.
270-653-3381 Such problems may
Fax:
be clinical symptoms of
270-653-3322
www.hickmancounty
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July
Poole named as Clinton City Administrator
Daniel Richardson some speculation from the that is badly needed,” Kimbro work full-time and accomplish governs the city. Clinton’s new
public. said, “This will not impact your much more than the part-time City Administrator’s role will be
After weeks of questions Bill Bone addressed the tax bill, and there will not be mayor and council members primarily to attend all meetings
and debates, the City Council council with concerns about a further erosion of services.” are able to. According to the of municipal parties, and pursue
of Clinton officially named why the decision was made and Since Poole was already a council, our community is grants to improve the well being
how it would affect the tax bills city employee, the marginal far to often ignored by state of the community.
Allen Poole the position of
City Administrator during their of the citizens of Clinton. Bone cost of appointing him as City bureaucrats. With a full-time The council passed resolution
meeting Monday night. Poole was also concerned about the Administrator will only cost City Administrator, these #2012-17-01 during the
has been serving as Chief of potential “erosion of services” the city less than $5 an hour bureaucrats will have no choice meeting. Under this resolution,
Police in the absence of Snapper that could be a side effect marginally. but to address the concerns of the City Administrator has the
of city budget adjustments. There was also some public our community. authority to act as correspondent
Seaton, who has been deployed
to Afghanistan. With Seaton’s According to Mayor Tommy speculation as to the role of While the City of Clinton with the Department of
return to the United States and Kimbro, the appointment of a a City Administrator. Many now has a fulltime City Homeland Security and apply
to his role as Chief of Police City Administrator will have reasoned that he will only be Administrator, it is still a mayor- for and pursue grants thereunto Allen Poole served temporar-
coming within the next couple minimal negative impact on city doing the mayor’s job. The council governed city, with pertaining. One such grant will ily as Clinton Chief of Police
of months, the city council had finances, and with a little time, council explained that while executive power remaining with be applied for to obtain new before being appointed to the
could drastically improve the the mayor holds a part-time the mayor. This is in contrast to radios for the police department City Administrator Position
some tough decisions to make.
The decision to appoint a City fiscal situation within the city. position and can be paid no municipal governments like that will comply with the new
Administrator was viewed with em“pWloey eea lrweahdoy chanav ed o a a cjiotby mthoe re Ctihtya n A$d3m0i0n isptreart omr owntihll, Fhoulldtosn , wexheecruet itvhee Cpitoyw Mera naagnedr nraadrrioosw a brea ntodoin ogl dla two sb. eT uhped caitteyd’s, scoo mpthleetye ly.must be replaced
Fiscal Court begins to look for extra space
Too much year in review...
Daniel Richardson Center building,” Pruitt said “If we can make that move,” with the road department not enough space
on Monday. Negotiation is Pruitt said, “The County Clerk between elections, but that can
currently underway to allow the can move in here and have this no longer be done due to the
During last week’s Fiscal
Court meeting, as well as UK extension office to move suite of offices (The County nature of the records and their
the prior one, the Hickman into the building beside the high Judge/Executive’s current need for strict temperature Pick up next week’s issue of
County Fiscal Court discussed school (which is bigger and will office) to work with.” regulation.
purchasing the Extension better serve their needs) at no As it stands now, the County “No firm decisions have been The Hickman County Gazette
building for $50,000. Judge/ cost out of pocket. Clerk has very little room to made on the issue,” Pruitt said.
Executive Greg Pruitt made the If the extension office can work with in the courthouse. Nothing is finalized about the to see the recap of August
offer, and then another option move into that building, the “We have a serious problem move and everything is still
came open. County Judge’s office may with lackof space in this in the discussion stage, but through December of 2012
“We were recently informed move into the current extension building,” Pruitt said referring to hopefully a solution will arise
that the high school no longer building, freeing up more space the courthouse. The electronic that is to everyone’s advantage.
has a use for the former Rec inside the courthouse. voting records have been stored
SCHOOL
Four locals obtain degrees from UTM, Mid-Continent
MAYFIELD, KY. – Saturday, December 1st, Baptist College of the Bible, traditional students which provides accredited degrees organization. MCU is regionally accredited and
2012, Dr. Robert Imhoff, President of Mid- through The Baptist College of Arts face-to-face in 29 cities and towns headquartered in Mayfield, Kentucky. If you
Continent University, conferred degrees and Sciences, Bachelor of Science throughout Kentucky and are interested in information about
for approximately 360 students. in Business Management southern Illinois or online. enrolling visit www.midcontinent.
Commencement ceremonies were degrees, Associate of The unique cohort format edu or call 1-888-MCU-GRAD.
held at Graves County High School Science, and Master of allows adults students to
in Mayfield, Kentucky. Amber Science in Human Resource fit a college education into MARTIN, Tenn. - Two Clinton
Crider graduated Magna Cum Management degrees their busy lives. Face-to- Residents were among students who
Laude with an Associates of Science through the accelerated adult face classes are offered one received degrees from the University
degree, and Mary Dionne Keene ADVANTAGE. night a week with one class of Tennessee at Martin during the
graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor Mid-Continent University at a time. Adults can earn an recent fall commencement held in
of Science in Business Management. The offers the traditional college undergraduate or graduate the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center
Mid-Continent University December 2012 experience on the main campus degree. on the UT Martin Campus. The students receiving
graduates represent a diverse group of students, in Mayfield, KY. MCU also offers the Mid-Continent University is a private, undergraduate degrees from Clinton were William
including graduates from the Dr. James W. Cecil accelerated adult ADVANTAGE option non-profit, Southern Baptist affiliated Scott O’Neal, Sheila Ann Johnson.
Falcons dominate
Mayfield Cardinals
Makenna LeBlanc the boys were ready to pull a
win. They played aggressively
On Tuesday, Dec. 18, the and had great defense. The
Falcons hosted the Mayfield Falcons took the lead and ended
Cardinals. The Varsity boys up winning by a 3-point margin.
team was the only team to The final score for the game was
play for the night, and they 51-48. Good job boys!
dominated over the Cardinals! The Falcons will be back in
The game started off with a lead action after Christmas break
for the Cardinals, scoring about with the big Carlisle game,
4 points ahead of the Falcons which will be held at home on
for the first half. After a pep talk Friday, Jan. 4. HCES FANTASTIC FALCONS - Top left: Kenzie Curry, Katie
from their coaches at half time, Abernathy, Sara Archey, and J.B. Johnson. Top: Tyler Hoff, Drew
Cunningham, Hudson Scoggins, Michael Screen. Bottom: Halle
Spillman, Ella Terry, Bailey Basch, Adrian Perry. When students are
good all week, teachers put their names in a bucket and draw once a
week from those names to determine the weeks Fantastic Falcons.
Look in the next issue of The Hickman County Gazette for more
Fantastic Falcons.
Photo by Makenna LeBlanc
REBOUND - Ryan Harpole goes for a rebound against the Mayfield
Cardinals on Tuesday, Dec. 18. The final score for that game was
51-48. Go Falcons!
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