Hickman Courier, 2015-01-29

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Vol. 152 • No. 5 Thursday, January 29, 2015 $1
Defraud of Fulton County Lady thwarted
Charlotte Smith front to pay for the materials $32,000.
Editor in cash. The two individuals The second male subject was
One of the fastest growing also left a paid receipt and not identified, also a white male,
forms of elder abuse is financial documentation that looked very about the same age as Girton.
fraud. Often, unreported, elder real and credible. Fulton Sheriff Bobby Hopper
financial fraud is difficult to “The subjects left the residence is requesting the public’s help
combat. An elderly lady who and proceeded to the bank where and asking if you have been
resides in the Cayce community the check was drafted on,” approached by these subjects or
was almost scammed by two continued the press release. “The have any information regarding
white males and one of the bank notified a family member this incident please contact our
males has been identified as Paul that went to the bank and office at 270-236-2545. The
Girton. confronted the subjects outside Sheriff’s Office has unconfirmed
According to a Fulton County and was able to retrieve the check. reports of these individuals
Sheriff’s Office press release Fulton Police officers responded approaching residences in Obion
dated Wednesday, Jan. 21, but the subjects had left the scene Co., Tenn.
Paul Girton
“at approximately 1 p.m. two before they arrived. They were Editor’s Note: Most states
white males went to an elderly seen leaving in a Silver Dodge now have laws that make elder year, but law enforcement or
Bald Eagle lady’s residence in Cayce and truck with tinted windows; no financial abuse a crime and government officials learn about
approached her about some home license plate information was provide ways to help the senior only 1 in 25 cases.
Tests to determine repairs. The subjects were able to obtained.” and punish the scammer. You can protect yourself or
persuade her that she was in need Girton was identified by the Elder financial abuse is tough your loved ones from financial
of some home improvements on Indiana driver’s license that he to combat, in part because it often elder abuse by becoming familiar
cause of eagle death the roof and chimney area. The presented to cash the check. He goes unreported. Many elderly with the most common scams
amount of the repairs was $3,500; is a white male, 40, with a last victims are often too confused, and learning what to do if you
the subjects had her write them a known address out of Indiana. fearful, or embarrassed by the suspect foul play.
Charles Choate Sgt. Clark said over the last few check for that amount.” Girton is wanted on felony crime to report it. One recent study The family of the elderly wants
Courier Correspondent years, five or six dead eagles have After obtaining the check, charges for numerous related reported by Consumers Digest to remind others to be suspicious
A forensic lab examination been discovered in the 14 county the subjects told her they would charges. One report shows he estimated that there are at least to whomever comes to your door
will seek to determine the cause coverage area, with the cause of return in the spring to complete was able to do the same thing to 5 million cases of this financial without prior notice. “One of the
of death of an eagle found in death ranging from power line the work, taking the check up an 87 year old man in Indiana for abuse in the United States each
Fulton County last week. electrocution, to sickness and See DEFRAUD THWARTED, page 6
Fish and Wildlife Information other natural causes.
Kindergarten
Officer Sgt. Garry Clark said the With the Fulton County finding
eagle was discovered by a rabbit coming very near a nesting area,
hunter on Tuesday, Jan. 20 near Clark added that the birds are readiness in
No. 9 Lake, in the Lower Bottom also very territorial, and often
section of the county. fight amongst themselves. county falls
Upon the finding, Clark said Investigative conclusions
the hunter notified Fulton County from another recent discovery to 42.2%
Fish and Wildlife Officer Greg in Western Kentucky showed a
Youree, who recovered the body dead eagle had received puncture
Last year 49% of Kentucky
of the full grown eagle. wounds to its chest and heart
students entering Kindergarten
According to reports issued by from the talons of a nearby
were designated at “Kindergarten
Officer Youree, the eagle did not nesting eagle.
ready” and Fulton County’s
appear to have been shot, but the Depending on the case load
students were among them. This
cause of death was not known. of the laboratory performing the
year the state’s number increased
The body will now be turned examination, the actual cause of
slightly to 50%, according to a
over to federal officers in early death could take up to six months
recent published report. Fulton
February, with a necropsy to be to receive.
County students, however, have
performed.
dropped below state level at
Benefit for Mathis twins 42.2% with 45 students enrolled
in the district.
“The data from Kindergarten
The community is invited to Tina Mathis.
readiness offers us good baseline
join together to participate in A small silent auction will also FIRST DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S CUP - Fulton County Middle School placed second in the First Dis-
data to know where our students
a benefit for the Mathis Twins be going from during the two- trict Governor’s Cup at the middle school level. Competitors include: (front row, l to r) Caleb Collins,
are academically and then know
on Saturday, Jan. 31. Sadie and hour event. The event is being Caleb Fields, Noah Miller, Daniel Tacker, Taivion Sanders, and Jacob Mathis; (middle row, l to r) Karlie
where they need to go,” stated
Sawyer Mathis, born November organized by Lindsey Bridges, Williams, Aurora Piercefield, Abigail Bittenbender, Abigail Wheeler, Sally Bing, and Katherine Stout;
Fulton County Superintendent
22, 2014 at 24 weeks and three Cayce Carlton, Treva Grissom, and (back row, l to r) Jelynda Elliott, Madison Halstead, Elizabeth McWhirt (sponsor), Kayla Hatcher
Aaron Collins. “We encourage
days are still in NICU at Kosair Tamra Parker, Laura Miller, Julie (sponsor), and Retiazsha Chambers. Not pictured: Delaynee Cermak and Ben Worthington.
our parents to enroll their
Children’s Hospital. Jackson and Ellen Murphy. “The
Fulton County places second in First four year old child into the
This benefit, and a basketball community has been so gener-
preschool program in order
game between Fulton County ous to donate food, paper prod-
to assist students to become
and Lake County held in the ucts and drinks to help with the District Governor’s Cup competition
acclimated to school and ready
Fulton County gym in Hickman, benefit,” stated Murphy. “I am so
for kindergarten. Fulton County
will begin at 5 p.m. Soup, chili, thankful for our community. Ev-
Schools offer full day preschool
sandwiches, desert and drink will eryone has been so generous and The state annual academic home the Future Problem Solving Arts and Humanities: and kindergarten.”
be sold in the school cafeteria for willing to help.” competition, the Governor’s honors. Fulton Independent Madison Halstead, third; and Last year 32 out of 45 present
$6. The benefit will help offset Editor’s Note: The Courier Cup, kicked off this past placed second. Aurora Piercefield, fourth. Kindergarteners attended
medical bills for the care of the published an article on Decem- week at Hickman County Ballard County’s Quick Recall Carlisle County took home preschool in Fulton County. “We
twins. ber 25, 2014, chronicling Kayla High/Middle School. The team won a closely fought battle the Hume Sportsmanship also monitor student progress
The twins are the precious chil- and Justin’s pregnancy and since event consists of two team against Carlisle County. Fulton Award. throughout the year at the
dren of Justin and Kayla Mathis the birth. competitions, Future Problem Independent was third, followed Overall scores placed Ballard preschool level to ensure progress
and the grandchildren of Bob and The twins length of hospital Solving and Quick Recall, by Hickman County, fourth. County first with 42 points, and monitor growth,” added Supt.
Deena Anderson and Kenny and stay has yet to be determined. and six individual academic Fulton County Written Fulton County with 39 points, Collins. “Our preschool teachers
assessments: Mathematics, Assessment winners included the Carlisle County with 19 points, are attending the Kentucky
Change for the Community Language Arts, Composition, following: Fulton Independent with 18 Initiative for Social Skills and
Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics: Jelynda Elliott points, and Hickman County Emotional Development in
applications being accepted Arts and Humanities. Fulton and Jacob Mathis, fifth (tie). with 6 points. Hopkinsville, Ky., each month
County competed against Composition: Katherine Stout, First District winners travelled in order to receive training so
The Change for The Community committee is currently accepting four other school districts: first; and Abigail Bittenbender, to Paducah Middle School for we can enhance students social
applications for funds that will be awarded in February. Ballard, Carlisle, Hickman and second. Region One competition on development skills and thus
If you know of a nonprofit organization in the counties Fulton Independent. Students Science: Noah Miller, third. Tuesday, Jan. 27. improve Kindergarten readiness
that Hickman-Fulton Counties RECC serves, please have a are allowed to compete in a Social Studies: Jacob Mathis, Editor’s Note: The Courier
representative of the organization contact Hickman-Fulton maximum of three events. fourth. appreciates Beth McWhirt for See KINDERGARTEN, page 5
Counties RECC to request an application. The Future Problem Team English/Language Arts: Sally compiling this information and
Applications will be accepted through January 31, 2015 and will and Composition students Bing, first; Abigail Bittenbender, submitting it to the Courier for Merger
be reviewed in February to see who the funds will be disbursed competed on Tuesday, Jan. second; Aurora Piercefield, publication.
to. 13, with Fulton County taking fourth. studies
The Change for the Community program receives its funds by
HFRECC rounding up its members ‘electric bills to the nearest should be
dollars. The change is then added to the Change for the Community
fund to support organizations in the counties that Hickman-Fulton
transparent
Counties RECC serves. Past recipients of the funds were local
senior citizens centers, rescue squads and organizations that
provide food and clothing for people in need in our communities.
Charlotte Smith
Publisher seeks stories For several weeks
now Hickman-
Fulton Counties
from local folks Rural Electric
C o o p e r a t i v e
Corporation (HFRECC) has
Hometown Memories Publish- tory book. She invites anyone been seeking information
ing Company intends to save a over age 60 with yarns about the regarding a possible merger with
big slice of local history before “good old days” in Southwest either Gibson Electric or West
it’s lost forever. Kentucky to write them down Kentucky Electric. The news
FCHS HOMECOMING BASKETBALL COURT 2015 - Those in the FCHS Homecoming Basketball Court
Karen Garvey, Senior Editor at and mail them to her for pos- began circulating following
for 2015 include: (l to r) Freshmen Maid - Olivia Wilson, Sophomore Maid - Shelby Morris, Junior Maid
Hometown Memories Publish- sible publication in the book. The the announcement that Greg
- Brook Coffey, and Seniors vying for Queen are Lucy Kimble, Jessica Mathis and Justus Wilson. The
ing, is asking local folks to share
their memories for a living his- See SEEKING STORIES, page 5 festivities will start at 5:30 on Friday night, Jan. 30. The Pilots will play Community Christian Academy. See MERGER STUDIES, page 5
(Photo by Barbara Atwill.)
Inside This Week CHEER TIME - (At left) Cayce
obituaries Jones does a cheer stunt as the
River Stage
Jr. Pilot basketball players are
FCHS Gov Cup Results ............Page 2 School/Local News ...................Page 7 Forecasts being introduced Monday night
Dr. Brian Clardy’s address ........Page 3 8th Grade Night at FCE/MS .....Page 8 Hope (Evans) Counce Ohio River at Cairo, Ill. in Hickman at the start of the dis-
trict tournament. Look for pictures
Cayce UMC Spaghetti Dinner ..Page 4
Spring Countdown from the game on pages 6 and 7
Obits/Police/Sheriff ...................Page 5 Rev. Carl J. Glahn Wednesday, Jan. 28 – 19.3 of this week’s Courier. On Tues-
MS Basketball Action ...............Page 6 59 days day night the Jr. Lady Pilots faced
Thursday, Jan. 29 – 20.0 off against the Jr. Lady Falcons.
Rain Watch The winner went to the champion-
Friday, Jan. 30 – 21.4
ship game on Thursday, Jan. 29
to play the Jr. Lady Comets look to
January 2015 - 1.54 inches Saturday, Jan. 31 – 21.9
next week’s Courier for all the ac-
tion and photos from both nights.
www.kymesonet.org Sunday, Feb. 1 – 21.7 (Photo by Charlotte Smith.)
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The Hickman Courier
The Voice of Hickman and Fulton County
Charlotte Smith - Editor
Barbara Atwill - Business manager
Established in 1859. The oldest newspaper in West Kentucky.
Turning Back The Clock
25 Years Ago
February 1, 1990
Photo by Barbara Atwill
Obituaries: James Edward Byrd, 73; Margaret Kelly Roy, 64;
ACHIEVEMENTS DURING GOVERNOR CUP - First District High School Governor Cup was held at Fulton City on Saturday, Jan. 24. Ful-
Verna Davis Coffey, 88; Elvis W. Swaney, 85; Katherine Maple, 71.
ton County was the overall runner-up, competing with Fulton City, Carlisle County and Hickman County. Students competed in Quick Recall,
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Future Problem Solving and individual events. These students placed: Quick Recall Team placed 2nd - This team was comprised of Dixie
Students in Mrs. Barbara Young’s fifth grade class at the Fulton
Major, Samantha Bing, Preston Baggett, Sean Lucy, Lindy Sipes, Daisy Major, and Jonah Mathews. Future Problem Solving Team placed
County Elementary/Middle School were very excited as they were
1st - Team members were Amy Langford, Dixie Major, Alley McMillian, and Halley Stewart. Preston Baggett placed 4th in Math. Charlie Riffe
working on helping to write a play, which the fourth and fifth grad
placed 3rd in Science. Dixie Major placed 1st in Science. Annagrace Ligons placed 4th in Composition. Lindy Sipes placed 2nd in Language
classes will present later in the season. The play will deal with the
Arts. All these students will compete in the Regional competition during the week of February 9th at McCracken County High School.
life of the late Willie Gaston, who was Hickman’s oldest resident,
111, at the time of his death in August 1989.
Dave Says…
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by Dave Ramsey
Airman Brian K. Wilson has graduated from Air Force basic
training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. He is the son of Mr. Dear Dave, don’t think you should ever live $12,000 in debt, in addition to a where all the money goes.
and Mrs. Charles Wilson of Hickman, and a 1989 graduate of Fulton My mom and dad always told your life in fear, but a reasonable, mortgage payment of $1,124 a Anonymous
County High School, Hickman. me to live below my means, but healthy level of fear can be a month. I’ve been trying to live on
• they never showed me how to terrific motivator. a budget, but I still don’t know See DAVE SAYS, page 5
Shea Lattus celebrated his 2nd birthday Jan. 27 with a party at make it happen. I’ve gotten out The third thing was
Showbiz Pizza in Paducah. Those attending were his parents, Chris of debt and fallen back in several contentment. Marketers try to
and Tatia Lattus, grandparents, Johnny and Donna Lattus, Laura times. I want to get control of sell us on the idea that we’ll be
Lattus, Larry Miller, Tim Wilkerson, Gary Joe and Dolly Wilkerson, my money and stop busting my happier if we just go out and
Ruth King, Dot McKinnis, Tracy and Richard Horton and Amanda budget. How do I keep from buy things. When we have this
King. Not attending but sending gift were: his grandfather, Elmore falling back again? stuff crammed down our throats
Copelen, Kim and Kevin Miller and Joyce Miller. Sandi all day long, rapid-fire, it can By Cory Ramsey
• Dear Sandi, affect our level and perception of
Mrs. Virginia Jones, Mrs. Susie B. Cruce, Mrs. Margaret Williams It sounds like you’ve taken a contentment. The horrifying thing is how A symbol of 1980s status in the
and Mrs. Rebecca Liliker ate dinner one day last week at The Dixie serious look at your situation, One of the practical things our slide rule of decades past yard. With that, we could watch
Barn. and you’re smart enough to I did was to stop going places has to shift every five years. I’ve an early rendition of the Disney
know it’s not working and you where I was tempted to spend been accustomed to calling the Channel. But most time was
50 Years Ago
want to do things differently. money. When you have to go out, year 1980 “30 years ago.” This spent outdoors and away from
February 4, 1965
Well, this is a great time of the make a list of only the things you year, it had to slide a half decade plugged in electronics regardless
Hickman Plant Board Chairman told the City Council Monday year for changes! need and take just enough cash to 1985. But then, memories of the season. We looked at the
night that the electric plant board is in the process of negotiating Years ago when I crashed and with you to make the purchase. from thirty years ago stick bark of trees to discover ants
with the Hickman-Fulton Counties Co-op and TVA for operation of burned financially there were a Spending money on a bunch cleaner than memories made last marching, or guessed the shapes
the local electric system. few strong emotions that spurred of stuff you don’t need, and week. I can’t tell you what I was of puffy clouds rolling along blue
• me towards change. One of those probably don’t really want, isn’t doing while drinking coffee this skies. We ate of cherries, plums,
Bowling singles tournament winners in the Junior Bowl were was disgust. I realized that what going to bring you contentment. morning, but I can remember pecans, and green apples from our
Dennis Coffey, Joe Ann Ross, Vickie Harris and Barbara Forsythe. I was doing was stupid, and that —Dave what the sunshine looked like own backyard. We got muddy in
The Junior Bowl is part of a physical fitness program in the Hickman I was tired of living that way. coming through the front door bare feet in a nearby creek. Our
School. Dale Alexander and Joe Ross are coaches and Kenneth Guess I made a conscious, proactive Dear Dave, windows of a now gone Moscow eyes weren’t glued permanently
is instructor. decision that things were going I’m trying to get out of debt, Avenue home place in 1985. The to touch screen devices. They
• to be different. but it seems like something dust used to slowly settle and didn’t exist yet.
Parke L. Wheeler, RFD 1, recently sold a registered polled Herford The second emotion was fear. unexpected always happens to was visible in the beam. Mom We had one phone. It was a
bull to E.T. Perry of Fulton and one to S.A. Laws of Clinton. I was scared to death that I’d be knock me back down. I’m single, used to babysit local children tan model installed by the phone
• broke for the rest of my life. I make $45,000 a year, and I have and together we’d sit on brown company. A rotary, no less, where
A resolution was read, adopted and recorded during memorial
shag carpet worn from footpaths every number was jostled on the
services for W.B. Amberg in Fulton Circuit Court Tuesday morning,
and watch this dust. Whether dial. Today, nobody memorizes
Jan. 26. Mr. Amberg died in October 1964.
it was pet dander or mites I a phone number, but you had
can’t recall as vividly, perhaps to know all of them, at least the
75 Years Ago
because we didn’t question it pertinent ones, thirty years ago.
February 2, 1940
(thirty years ago). We just found In Hickman, you could get away
J.M. Calvin announces that the local Lions Club will give a dinner
it entertaining on a daily basis. with a local call just knowing
next Tuesday evening to which members of the Lions Club and their
Those were easy days. The life in the last four digits. For a now
wives, members of the Parent-Teacher Association and the Woman’s
front of us seemed endless. We extinct house, our number was
Club are invited. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss plans for
had just begun to log our personal 502-236-3991. Today, hoodlums
feeding the underprivileged children in local schools. The project,
history just a handful of years in Louisville refer to themselves
which will be aided by federal funds, must be sponsored by some
in. It included much play time as “The 502” playing off their
organization.
and imagination. There wasn’t exclusive area code. We were
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an internet outside of what the that before it was a thing.
As a legal step in the procedure to do away with the M&O Depot at
military had, and not much in the The inevitable thought
Cayce, Ky., a public hearing will be held Monday, Feb. 5, at the Ful-
way of personal computers. An becomes, were we better off in
ton County Courthouse before the State Railroad Commissioners.
Atari with a joystick let us blast Reagan’s years and that point in
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pixilated asteroids on occasion, history, or were we blind to grown
The recent continued sub-zero weather is reported to have killed
but it wasn’t something we made up realities like cost of living and
thousands of acres of fruit in the central states and dipped down into
a habit of. taxes and fear from the Soviet
the Texas and Florida citrus groves with telling damage to the fruits
Neither did we spend a whole Union nuking us from the earth?
that are now ready for market, as well as nipping the bus and blooms
lot of time watching TV. We had All we worried about as children
of the next crop.
just three channels. WPSD came was the path dust took through
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in clear out of Paducah, KFVS out the sunshine to the carpet.
For more than a week local persons have been walking on the riv-
of Cape Girardeau, and a couple And now, it’s been 30 years.
er, skating on the river and even bicycling on the river, but Monday Photo by Barbara Atwill
of fuzzy ABC’s out of Illinois
saw the performance of the most unusual feat to date, when Al Bus- GOVERNOR’S SCHOLARS PROGRAM RECIPIENTS - The two
or Jackson. I remember when Reader Information
by moved his family of six children and his household furnishings Fulton County High School students selected to participate in the
we bought a brand new satellite
across the chute from Number 8 Island to Jackson Vaughn’s place Governor’s Scholars Program include juniors AnnaGregory Grissom dish. It wasn’t like what you see The Hickman Courier is
in the Ash Log community by wheelbarrow. The Mississippi at this (right) and Preston Baggett (left). Grissom is the daughter of Denise today the size of a car tire. These published each Thursday in
point is said to be something over a quarter of a mile wide. and Greg Grissom of Hickman. Baggett is the son of Tammie (Jones) were like those that sit outside Hickman, Ky., by Magic Valley
Baggett of Hickman and Michael Baggett of Hickman. network TV studios or NASA. Publishing and delivered as a
125 Years Ago periodical. All mail should be
February 2, 1890 Route Three News addressed to Post Office Box
The first session of Hickman College began Monday, attended by 70, Hickman, KY 42050.
a spark of excitement bordering on sensational.
Yearly subscriptions rates are: in
• Jeff Shell not the last time I read my name heels and wandered/stumbled Fulton, Hickman and Graves
Wheat has been threatened with ruin by the remarkably warm Guest Columnist in The Hickman Courier. over to the Hanks’ front porch. counties in Kentucky and Obion
weather, but the recent cold snap has greatly helped it. We moved to West Hickman in There were other neighbors A knock on the door brought and Weakley counties in Tenn. -
• the summer. I was to start second down the way and I’ll probably her out and in my highest pitch $32.00; Elsewhere in Kentucky -
The whole Courier force has been suffering this week with la grade at Hickman Elementary in mention them as I continue my ‘girly’ voice I asked her if she $48.00; and all other locations
grippe, and it is under many difficulties that the paper is issued. the fall. It was dusty and hot over memories behind the levee in had any tomatoes for sale. $48.00.
• that levee beside Bond Hill. One West Hickman but it was Miss If you knew Miss Hanks you Tax is included on Kentucky
The river has been falling at Hickman slowly for the past week but good thing about being six years Ovie Hanks and her husband Mr. would know that she was not the subscriptions.
remains at a dangerous stage. old, I didn’t have to help move. Floyd Hanks that provided me type to just say yes and bring NO REFUNDS
• It seemed like I just showed up with some cherished memories. some tomatoes out in a little bag,
The contract for bu9ilding and equipping the Missouri, Tennessee at that grey sided house on the Mr. Hanks and my dad became take the money, thank you and let ADVERTISING ERRORS
and Georgia Railroad from Humboldt to Hickman has been award- corner next to the levee where fishing buddies and I would sit you be on your way. No, she was Liability for advertising errors
ed to E.P. Buel and Company of Tarlton, Ohio. Work is to be com- the train passed through headed in wonder at some of the stories a columnist for The Hickman is limited to reprinting that
menced early in the spring. into West Hickman. I had never they would tell. Sometimes just Courier and was not going to portion of the advertisement
Clarification lived in a town before. I was standing across from each other let a stranger come to Route #3 that is in error. All advertise-
used to cows, pigs and wide open at that old wire fence. In later without reporting the visit. After ments are assumed to be
Last week’s Letter to the Edi- clude who wrote the letter. This spaces with no neighbors, close years that old fence was bent about ten minutes of her talking, checked on first insertion. This
tor on the subject of the Hickman information was inadvertently by anyway. down to touch the ground in our me lying and my mom and sister newspaper assumes no liability
- Fulton County RECC contem- left off. The Courier Editor, I met our neighbor to our right. back yards as their grand kids giggling behind the tree in our for errors after the first insertion.
plating a merger was submitted Charlotte Smith, apologizes for Miss Ovie Hanks was a tiny and I became friends and recipes yard; I had to confess who I was. The newspaper is on sale each
and written by Joe Jackson. this error. woman with coke bottle glasses. were shared. Times were easy She took her glasses off and stared Wednesday at these locations:
It is The Courier’s policy to in- She walked over, more like a then, friends made for life and at me. She said, “Why Jeff Shell!” Hickman - E.W. James & Sons, Little
run really, crossing the ditch we would fight like brothers and “You sure make a pretty girl”. General #53, Medcare Pharmacy,
Deed Transfers into our yard, introduced herself sisters as well. We laughed and laughed. My MeMaw’s, Pat’s Red Door Salon, River
and never stopped talking. She One particular day during the mom and my sister Marsha came City Liquors, Senior Citizens Center,
was a talker. Momma said she years we shared as neighbors over and shared a big pitcher of and inside Dollar General
The following Deed Transfers Hickman, property in Fulton Co., Cayce - Cayce Cafe, Cayce
was nosey, as I recall, but I my mom and my sister Marsha sweet tea with her……and made
were recorded in the office Ky., value $3,000, Jan. 16. Junction, and Cayce Oil & Lube
understood why when she told decided to trick Miss Hanks. memories. When I graduated
Fulton - Evans Drug, Pockets,
of Fulton County Clerk Betty Walter E. Goodman and wife
us she was a columnist for The She really couldn’t see very high school Miss Hanks gave me Hunter’s One Stop, Pic Pac, The
Abernathy Friday, Jan. 23 Sally Goodman of Hickman to
Hickman Courier. I had never met well, even with those glasses of a graduation present of a cologne Fulton Leader, and inside Walmart
through Friday, Jan. 23: Charles Austin Goodman and
a columnist before. She went on hers, so they thought it would be that I could not find at Terrell Union City - Skaggs Gro.
Clifford Stonecipher and wife wife Jessica Amberg Goodman, to tell us that she wrote a column a hoot to dress me up as a girl, Garrison’s supermarket. There Jordan - Jordan Store
Barbara Stonecipher of Hickman, property in Fulton County, Ky.,
called the Route Three News makeup and all and send me over was Hi Karate, Canoe and Aqua
Ky. to Billy Dwayne Uzzle, Jr. value $206,500, Jan. 23. 270-236-3412 Phone
that appeared weekly. That was to buy some tomatoes. Back in Velva but no Royal Copenhagen.
and wife Yolonda Faith Uzzle of 270-236-2726 Phone and Fax
also when I learned our address. the day everybody had a garden I found that gift behind the glass E-mail us at [email protected]
Route #3, Hickman, Kentucky. I and my dad and Mr. Hanks would at Rumfelt’s Pharmacy where USPS: 243-200
www.hickmancourier.com think to this day if a letter lands compete for the finest tomatoes in they kept the ‘good stuff’. I POSTMASTER:
Send address changes to:
in Hickman with only your name, the land. Well, I got all dolled up still use that brand of cologne.
The Hickman Courier
it will still find its way to your in a dress with makeup and high Another memory. P.O. Box 70
mailbox. It was also the first, but Hickman, KY 42050-0070
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Photo by Charlotte Smith
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH - Hickman Electric System has been chosen as the Hickman Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month.
Representing Hickman Electric are (l to r) Charles Mudd, Dale Vowell (manager), Adam Prehoda, Kathy Lane, Ricky Newcomb and Merry
FEATURED VETERAN - This week’s featured veteran is Williams.
Irby Hammond who served in the U.S. Army - WWII. The
Carnegie Library is home to the museum which houses Dr. Clardy gives riveting address on the Beloved Community
photos of area veterans. Stop by Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to visit the
museum. Keynote speaker Dr. Brian
Keith Clardy gave the noonday
address following the annual
Senior Spirit Martin Luther King, Jr. March in
Hickman last week. “Dr. Clardy,
a prolifi c speaker is my friend, a
brother and servant of the most
By Charlotte Smith
high,” stated Rev. Kimberly
Traylor of Thomas Chapel CME
The Linus Pauling Institute and stroke, according to Oh and Church in Hickman.
recommends that adults over Brown. Noting that Dr. King stood not
50 should get 6 to 30 mcg of B- In seniors, the neurological only for justice, love and peace
12 daily in fortifi ed cereals or symptoms of B-12 defi ciency may Dr. Clardy focused his address
multivitamins. Seniors who are resemble the cognitive changes on the Beloved Community,
taking medications that interfere of dementia or Alzheimer’s joining together with Rev. Tray-
with B-12 absorption may disease. More clinical research lor, Rev. Nancy Varden, Rev. Jim
require higher doses. If you have is required to confi rm whether Delaney, Rev. Hulon Scates and
a severe vitamin B-12 defi ciency, vitamin B-12 supplements can Rev. Michael Benford.
your doctor may prescribe large improve cognitive function in Dr. Clardy passionately de-
doses of B-12, which may be older adults, according to the scribed why it is important to
given orally or as intramuscular ODS. choose the Beloved Community
injections. If you choose to take a B-12 instead of turning to violence,
Vitamin B-12 is a water- supplement, ask your doctor citing the example Dr. King
soluble vitamin. After the body what amount is right for you. lived so long ago. Photo by Charlotte Smith
uses these vitamins, leftover Editor’s Note: Sources: “Dr. King expressed a righ-
PRAYER CIRCLE - Following the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. march from Johnson Chapel Church to
amounts leave the body through www.livestrong and Health teous indignation at the hostile
Thomas Chapel Church participants gathered inside Thomas Chapel united together in a prayer circle
the urine. The body can store Connection, January 2015. status quo to which God’s people
prior to listening to Dr. Brian Keith Clardy’s noonday address as the keynote speaker.
vitamin B-12 for years in the Weekly activities at the Senior were faced,” Dr. Clardy stated
liver. This vitamin, like the Center include Monday, Feb. 2: with conviction. “Whether it
other B vitamins, is important 10:30 – Anna McCoy – Nutrition, was racisim, war, imperialism or “Violence is tragic bitterness.” decade of the 21st century,” Dr. spirit is fed. Where the body is
for metabolism. It helps in the and 11:30 – Bingo; Tuesday, Feb. poverty. Dr. Clardy reminded those in Clardy stated. “The events last fed and healed. Where our peo-
formation of red blood cells and 3: 10:30 Jody Dallas - Parkway “Dr. King’s epic nonviolent attendance that Dr. King offered year and the last few days have ple are taught and empowered.”
in the maintenance of the central Regional Home Care - Heart resistance coupled the best of the nation a very stark choice. been stained with blood, hatred He also suggest that they use
nervous system. Medication and Blood/Pressures; America’s democratic tradition “The path of violence and hatred violence, and anger.” the pupit to preach and speak
Vitamin B-12 is found naturally Wednesday, Feb. 4: 10:30 with an urgent sense of prophetic can take the nation further down Dr. Clardy reminded everyone out against hatred, systematic
in a wide variety of animal foods. LifeLine Home Care – Lana love to make our nation the best a path of destruction or the path that people could continue along racism, imperialism and wear
Plant foods have no vitamin B-12 Livigni – Exercise, and 11:30 it could be or in his words to of love to create and foster the this horrible path or could choose itself.
unless they are fortifi ed. You can – Bingo; Thursday, Feb. 5: 10:00 make America true to what she Beloved Community, one where to move forward. “To create and “Educate our children to be-
get the recommended amounts of – Corn Hole; and Friday, Feb. 6: professed on paper. American ideals become a real- live in the Beloved Community,” come stakeholders in the making
vitamin B-12 by eating a variety 11:30 – Bingo. “Indeed Dr. King’s vision best ity.” he said. of their own world by showing
of foods, including: Bingo is played every Monday, articulated in what he called The dilemma presented by Dr. “We can stew in our resent over them the wonders of science,
• Shellfi sh is one of the richest Wednesday, and Friday of each the Beloved Community,” con- King gave the nation a clear and the deaths of Michael Brown and the joys of literature, the appre-
food sources of B-12. Clams, week (25¢ a card) on these days tinued Dr. Clardy. “As early as lucid alternative. “Just like Josh- Eric Garner and allow the bitter- ciation of arts and culture, and
mussels and crab provide more immediately following lunch, at 1957 the year after the success- ua clearly made his choice,” Dr. ness to lead us to lash out vio- a realistic and practical study of
than the RDA for B-12. approximately 11:30. ful Montgomery Boycott he said Clardy said. “Dr. King provided a lently or we can work through history.”
• Meat (salmon), poultry Bingo winners last week were the nonviolent resistor must of- choice, peacefully - to the nation our democratic processes.” Everyone’s opinion counts.
(chicken and turkey), eggs, milk Wednesday, Jan. 21: Glenda ten express his protest through - to just like I choose and others Dr. Clardy suggested that they “Our conversation should not be
and other dairy foods (cheese) Cochrum, Mary Helen McCauley, non-cooperation or boycotts but choose to serve the Lord.” register to vote, doing so in large pigeon holed, we are not thugs,”
• Some breakfast cereals and Doris Lattus, cover all Roberta non-cooperation or boycotts are Dr. Clardy noted that Dr. King numbers, even after the election he said. “We are not ghetto. We
nutritional yeasts Duncan; and Friday, Jan. 23: Julia not ends themselves they are and Joshua drew similar conclu- and stay active in the political are not criminal. We most con-
To fi nd out if vitamin B-12 has Davis, Pat Turnbow, Doris Lattus merely the means to waken the sions to wager for an ideal so- process. stantly assert this. We do not
been added to a food product, and coverall Glenda Cochrum. sense of moral shame in the op- ciety and the adoration of a just “Be proactive in our destiny,” need Hollywood to do this.”
check the nutrition fact panel on Rook winners last week were ponent - the end is redemption God than travel down the path of he continued. “We can accept With precedented challenges
the label. Shirley Shaw, Julia Davis, Robert and reconciliation. oblivion of selfi shness and a de- things as the new normal crime ahead Dr. Clardy believes “we
A lack of vitamin B-12 may White, Helen Drewry, Lana “The aftermath of nonviolence structive way of life. and dysfunction in our commu- are the ones we have been wait-
lead to anemia, a blood disorder Edwards, Josephine Warren, is the creation of the Beloved “It has as much meaning to nity and live out ugly and nasty ing for.” “Our people, world, and
that causes persistent fatigue, Vonciel Leyhue, Maria Jackson, Community,” noted Dr. Clardy. us now as it did in the second stereotypes or we can go back to nation have a decision to make,”
shortness of breath and weakness. and Judy Milner. what we know works.” he said. “Either be objects of
A B-12 defi ciency may also cause The following items will be What works is family, faith, history or subjects of it. We can
tingling, numbness and pain in served at the Senior Center next hard work and a sense of de- either write this chapter of our
your hands and feet, irritability, week: cency. story or be an after thought.”
by Tom Hoskins
memory loss, depression and Monday, Feb. 2 Addressing the point further, “Please be aware that if we
an increased risk of heart attack Baked ham, baked potato, Dr. Clardy added “There is noth- choose the former, we will have
CLOSING CHURCHES the worse. The Roman Catholic
blackeyed peas, cornbread, ing cute or endearing about being squandered the work of our an-
Hickman strawberry/bananas, and skim An article in the Wall Street leaders expect as many as 1065 ratchet or mean spirited. There is cestors and show the God of our
Journal painted a somber picture of their 1600 churches to close
Duplicate milk. of European Churches. Churches in the next 10 years, and 700 of nothing admirable about selling ancestors the utmost disdain,”
Tuesday, Feb. 3 death to our people and profi t- Dr. Clardy said as he began to
Bridge are closing by the hundreds Holland’s Protestant churches
Beef stroganoff, buttered ing from it and calling it ‘Bling’. close. “By choosing the later
refl ecting the rapid weakening expect to close in the next four
Club noodles, green beans, whole- There is nothing respectable we become stockholders in the
of the faith. The hardest hit are years.
wheat roll, pineapple chuck, and about living a life of co-depen- life of our people, in our world
Christian churches. Orthodox American churches struggle
Hickman Duplicate Bridge skim milk. dency or entitlement. and how that story can be con-
Judaism has held steady while like a drowning man now, but
Club winners for Tuesday, Jan. Wednesday, Feb. 4 “Our ancestors would hang cluded.
Islam has grown. The Church of the future looks more dismal.
20 were as follows: Nancy Pork roast, baked sweet potato, their heads in shame if they knew “On MLK Day and the dark
England closes about 20 churches Although 5000 new churches were
Richards and Dianna Nerren, buttered spinach, and skim milk. we celebrated social dysfunc- days ahead, choose wisely.”
a year; some 200 Danish churches added between 2000 and 2010,
fi rst place; and Margie Evans and Thursday, Feb. 5 tion through reality television, Rev. Varden, Rev. Delany, and
are nonviable while Germany the churchgoers are a graying
Carol Howell and Betty Amberg Beef pot roast, mashed potatoes music that degrades our people Rev. Scates all reiterated what
has closed 515 churches in the population and churchgoers as a
and Jo Grissom, tied for second/ and pointless entertainment,” he Dr. Clardy noted about the Be-
third place. See SENIOR SPIRIT, page 6 last decade. The Netherlands are whole are declining. During the said. “It doesn’t have to be this loved Community.
above period of new church starts
way. We have a choice, we can “Hickman as a community can
the actual church attendance in
uplift the traditional family and learn how to be that,” stated Rev.
America fell 3% and the situation
celebrate monogamous and en- Varden.
in the U.S. is expected to be as
dearing love.” “We need to celebrate what is
bad as that in Europe in 30 years
Dr. Clardy reminded everyone inside, not just the outside,” add-
or less. The trend is set and only
that they have a choice. “We can ed Rev. Delaney. “That would be
a mighty visitation from God can
use our music to chide, encour- the greatest honor to MLK.”
change it.
age and prophesy, using our dol- “There is no color with Jesus,”
Of 2014 lanWd?h aWt e ihs avhea ptuprenneidn gf roimn Gooudr lnairtsy .to create jobs in our commu- swaaidy Rweivth. SHciamte.s .C “oImt ies tjougste tohneer
and become corrupt nationally.
“Use our churches and houses and be one. Stop talking church
I believe sodomy, same sex
We will spotlight Babies born in 2014 of worship as places were the and actually do church.”
marriage, may be the last straw
for our land. Our president,
in our February 5, 2015 issue the highest offi ce of the land,
Happy
supports a Supreme Court ruling
to make it the law of the land. Bir thday
Our president, the highest offi ce
If you would like to include your baby, send of the land supports a Supreme The Hickman Courier wishes Simmons, Mark Nichols, Kara
Court ruling to make it the law all these good folks a very happy Denise Choate Readenour, Terry
us a picture, along with their name, parents
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they believed not in God, and Chris Stroud, Larry Hamil II, Perry, David Hogg, Helen
trusted not in his salvation” Adam Whitten, Johnna Kay Harvey, Mason Thomas Gaskins,
(verse 22). They were consumed Morgan, Andrea Henry, Amanda and Ashlee Babbs.
with their lust (verse 30). How Henry, Mandy Moss Cagle, February 6 – Ellen Joyner.
long do we have? Only God Terri Weatherly, Greg Wilson, February 7 – Robert L.
knows that. But anyone who can De’Ayria Lynnae Kinney, Leroy Harrison, Benita Darnell, Amy
read or be read to can know this Smith, and Alice Royer Malooly. Lockard Roberts, Barbara Stone,
for sure, “Be not deceived; God February 3 – Jerry Lyman, and Glynn Thompson.
is not mocked; for whatsoever a Todd Eddington, John Morgan, February 8 – Mike Hayden,
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Hickman Police Department News Fulton Co. Sheriff’s Department News
Bluff Briefs
Men’s Bible Study The Hickman Police Department Hills. The Fulton County Sheriff’s citation, speeding 78/55 mph
First Church of God will be starting a Men’s Bible study beginning reports these arrests, citations, • Traffi c stop on 7th St. Department reports these arrests zone.
the fi rst Friday in March, 6:30 p.m. in the evening. This is for all investigations and fi re calls for • Traffi c stop at the bank. and citations for Friday, Jan. 16 • Curtis E. Brown of Fulton,
men regardless of church background. If anyone has suggestions as Hickman and Cayce Volunteer • Traffi c stop on St. Rt. 1099 through Saturday, Jan. 24: black male, arrested, disorderly
to what might be a topic for study suggestions will be accepted on the Fire Departments for Monday, Bypass. Friday, Jan. 16: conduct, 1st degree, terroristic
church’s Facebook site. Jan. 19 – Sunday, Jan. 25: • Traffi c stop on St. Rt. 94. • Hailey L. Pierson of Union threatening, 3rd degree, assault,
Mathis Twins Benefi t Saturday Monday, Jan. 19: Friday, Jan. 23: City, white female, arrested, 4th degree (domestic violence)
On Saturday, Jan. 31 there will be a benefi t for the Mathis Twins • Assisted Tri-City EMS on • Responded to a call on Myatt bench warrant failure to appear minor injury.
(Sadie and Sawyer) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Fulton County High Station Ln. St. 2 counts, fugitive from justice • Christopher L. Sutton of
School during the Fulton County/Lake County game. Soup, chili, • Responded to a call on Marr • Responded to a call on Holly (Obion County, Tenn.) Dyersburg, Tenn., white male,
sandwhiches, desert and drink for $6 will be sold in the cafeteria. A St. St. • Jackie Gargus of Water arrested, assault, 4th degree
small silent auction will also be held. • Responded to an animal • Responded to a call at Little Valley, Ky., white male, arrested, (domestic violence) minor injury
Sons name omitted complaint on Clay St. General. bench warrant failure to appear 2 (4 counts), alcohol intoxication
Bubba Dale Edwards name was inadvertently omitted from the • Investigated some found • Traffi c stop on 7th St. counts, bench warrant probation in a public place, 1st and 2nd
listing of R.A. Edwards in the Chamber of Commerce’s Veterans property. – Morris Mitchum cited for violation. offense, disorderly conduct, 1st
Salute. • Special detail on Holly St. disregarding stop sign and • Luis B. Benitez of Mayfi eld, degree, terroristic threatening,
• Responded to a call at the operating on a suspended/revoked Ky., Hispanic male, citation, 3rd degree (2 counts), resisting
Kindergarten police department. license. speeding 7-/55 mph zone, arrest, criminal mischief, 1st
from page 1 Tuesday, Jan. 20: Saturday, Jan. 24: instructional permit violations. degree.
• Investigated a suspicious • Hickman Vol. Fire Dept. • Mary Price of Hickman, • Kala L. Tubbs of South
scores. Teachers and administra- dents person on Myron Cory Dr. responded to a fi re alarm at the white female, arrested, failure to Fulton, white female, citation,
tors are studying Brigance data Fulton County - 42.2 - 45 stu- • Investigated a suspicious Board of Education. appear. speeding 71/55 mph zone.
and identifying weaknesses and dents person on St. Rt. 1463. • Responded to a loud music • Mary Price of Hickman, • Stacy Staggs of South Fulton,
then plan accordingly to improve Fulton Ind. - 53.8 - 42 students • Followed up on a call on Clay complaint on 7th St. white female, arrested, contempt white male, citation, speeding
academic achievement.” Graves Co. - 64.4 - 48 students St. • Traffi c stop on Moscow of court (failed drug screen). 92/70 mph zone.
The report released by the Ken- Hickman Co. - 59.5 - 44 stu- • Traffi c stop on Moscow Ave. – Jeffery Wiley arrested for • Mary Price of Hickman, Monday, Jan. 19:
tucky Department of Education dents Ave. – Gene Baggett arrested for driving under the infl uence.
white female, arrested, contempt • Sherri R. Holloway of South
shows data from the Kindergar- Marshall Co. 59.8 - 151 students driving under the infl uence. • Traffi c stop on Cedar St.
of court (failure to report to the Fulton, Tenn., white female,
ten entry screener survey, which - fi ve elementary schools Wednesday, Jan. 21: • Responded to a possible
Fulton Co. Detention Center). citation, no other state registration
is administered to all students Mayfi eld Ind. - 48.3 - 181 stu- • Responded to a call at the reckless driver on 7th St.
during the fi rst month of school. dents post offi ce. • Traffi c stop on Union City Saturday, Jan. 17: receipt, failure of owner to
Girls scored higher than boys, McCracken Co. - 60.8 - 489 stu- • Responded to a call on Hwy. • Mallori D. Powell of Rives, maintain required insurance, 1st
55.6 to 44.6 percent. Asian stu- dents Allison St. • Traffi c stop on St. Rt. 125. Tenn., white female, citation, offense.
dents scored higher at 64 percent, Paducah Ind. - 45.8 - 240 stu- • Responded to a call on • Responded to a call on speeding 71/55 mph zone. Wednesday, Jan. 21:
with White kids at 52 percent, dents Tommy Joe Rd. Moscow Ave. • Jonathan L. Ward of Union • Kevon Pierce of Hickman,
African-Americans at 46 per- Trigg Co. - 50.0 - 138 students • Followed up on a call on Clay Editor’s Note: This information City, white male, citation, black male, arrested, Fulton
cent, and Hispanics at 29 percent. Webster Co. - 42.2 - 171 stu- St. was submitted in its entirety by speeding 72/55 mph zone, failure County Grand Jury Indictment
All of those ratings rose slightly dents • Responded to a call on Myatt a representative of the City of of non-owner to maintain required (Case 14-CR-00025).
from last year. “While we are moving in the St. Hickman Police Department. Any insurance/sec., 1st offense. • Kevon Pierce of Hickman,
Here are the scores and how right direction, this data rein- • Traffi c stop on St. Rt. 309. corrections, changes, or deletions • Adam G. Dowland of
many students were enrolled for forces the importance of quality Thursday, Jan. 22: contact the Police Department at Tiptonville, Tenn., white male, See SHERIFF’S NEWS, page 7
some western Kentucky school early learning opportunities for • Responded to a call at Indian 270-236-2520.
districts, including Fulton Coun- all children,” Gov. Steve Beshear Merger Studies
from page 1
ty: said. “Our youngest learners start Seeking Stories
Ballard Co. - 47.7 - 182 students out with a sound foundation on from page 1
Grissom, President and CEO, amount,” stated Vowell. “We
Calloway Co. - 47.3 - 246 stu- which to build. When they don’t,
dents they often struggle to catch up hardcover coffee table book will lives.” would be leaving the local co-op would need to look at this from
Caldwell County - 56.6 - 143 with their peers only to graduate contain tales of bygone years Especially wanted for the book after 14 years. the perspective of 10 or 20 years
from people who actually lived are stories that involve humor, HFRECC is seeking additional down the road, not just what is
students unprepared for college, career or
them. odd, unusual, frightening or mys- information regarding the good for us now.”
Carlisle County - 67.2 - 58 stu- to be a productive member of so-
To encourage participation, terious events, romance stories possible merger from their Vowell has been with HES
ciety.”
Garvey is offering a $250.00 (“How I Met My Spouse”), lo- member owners through a survey for 26 years (seven as manager)
This is the second year that the
award for the most appealing cal myths and legends and ghost they mailed out. and his dad was employed at
Kindergarten Readiness Screener
story. There will also be two tales. The deadline for story sub- Dale Vowell is a HFRECC HFRECC so he has a defi nite
has been given statewide to all
$100.00 runner-up awards and a mission is April 15, 2015. member owner and the manager vested interest in the future
incoming kindergarten students.
FOR SALE cash award for best picture. Garvey requests that anyone of Hickman Electric System and of both HES and HFRECC in
Teachers administered the BRIG-
“I’m not looking for geneal- interested in submitting material he has many questions regarding Hickman and Fulton counties.
ANCE K Screener to 49,089
Health Forces Sale! 5 nice homes ogy,” says Garvey. “What we for the book phone her toll free, at the studies being performed. “I “What could a merger do to
Kindergarten students in all 173
on 19+ acres. Mostly fenced want to save are true stories about [phone] for instructions or already completed and fi lled out your customer service?” asked
school districts at the beginning
30x40 shop, fruit trees, great things that once were common- visit the web site at www.home- my survey,” he said, which he Vowell. “If people retire and are
of the 2014-15 school year. Stu-
rentals near Camden. Appraised place but are virtually unknown townmemoriesonline.com. thought was kind of vague. not replaced could it possibly
dents are asked their name and
$322,000, Sell $269,000 Firm. to today’s generation. The con- ABOUT HOMETOWN Vowell is not opposed to increase the time a member
age, to recite the alphabet and
Well Worth Seeing. Call 224- tributor’s descendants will love MEMORIES PUBLISHING: HFRECC seeking information owner is waiting for their power
count to 30, among other tasks.
678-5834 or 224-829-2884. them for it. Life today is not what Hometown Memories, LLC is a regarding the possibility of a to come back on?”
The common kindergarten
it used to be,” continues Garvey. North Carolina Company that is merger with another co-op. “If Both HES and HRECC service
screener, as outlined in 704 KAR
LOOKING TO BUY For example, any golden-ager dedicated to providing books that they are looking at it they just mainly residential customers.
5:070, provides teachers with key
could tell an interesting tale about preserve the spirit, character, and need to be transparent,” he said. “Adding a commercial load
information early in the school
“Junk Man” things like wringer washing ma- memory of a time that will never “Tell the member owners what is would benefi t both of us,” Vowell
Looking to buy ATVs, old cars year that they can use to guide in- chines, downtown cowboy mov- be seen again. The people who ap- going to happen and make sure said.
and trucks, not running that’s just struction and close learning gaps ies on Saturday, radio drama pear in them are from all walks of in the long run it is good for the Currently, HFRECC has a
been sitting around for a while. I before they have a chance to wid- programs, feed sack dresses or life. Their experiences are so un- customers.” vested interest in economic
pay cash and will come to you!! en. The screener is aligned with old fashioned outhouses. Garvey usual and varied that it is impossi- Hickman Electric System development to Fulton and
Anything: Mowers, scrap metal, both Kentucky’s school readi- explains, “Stories like these are ble to categorize them. You’ll fi nd (HES), a “muni” (municipality) Hickman counties, if they merge
old farm equipment, motors, ness defi nition and Kentucky’s not only great fun to read, espe- humor, adventure, romance, hard- electric system has been in with another co-op could it affect
Early Childhood Standards. cially for old-timers, but they’re ship, and even a few ghost stories
transmissions, etc. Call ME!! existence since 1964 and is the focus of bringing industries,
Kentucky’s Common Kinder- usually left out of the offi cial his- in a Hometown Memories book.
731-446-1651. owned by the City of Hickman. more jobs to Fulton and Hickman
garten Entry Screener provides tory books. I hope some of these The company has produced over
As of Monday the “muni” counties?
a quick and accurate assessment books will still be around in 200 80 titles and there are currently
NOTICE electric system has not For HFRECC to merge with
of a child’s development in fi ve years so that people will know over 100,000 copies of their liv-
been approached about a another co-op, which would be
areas: Academic/Cognitive, Lan- that old-timers were more than a ing history books in circulation.
Notice is hereby given that the possible merger by HFRECC a fi rst for TVA, a two-thirds vote
guage Development, Physical name or a faded picture. But that Source: Hometown Memories,
undersigned has duly qualifi ed representatives. “We both receive would have to happen from both
Development, Self-Help and So- we were real people with real LLC
as Executor for the Estate of Re- our power from TVA,” noted HFRECC and the electric entity
cial-Emotional Development.
becca Sue Blasdel, deceased. All Vowell. they are merging with.
Legislation is pending that
persons indebted to said estate Dave Says “We don’t have as many “At this time, we are not
would institute a new quality- from page 2
shall pay any such indebtedness customers as they do,” he added, looking for anyone to merge
based graduated early care and
promptly, and all persons having “We are one of the smaller munis with,” reminded Vowell. “We are
claims against said estate shall education program rating system Dear Anonymous, some vague idea fl oating around on TVA and HFRECC is the not in any trouble whatsoever.”
present the same, properly veri- for all licensed child care, certi- For starters, your house out there and becomes a real game smallest co-op.” Many factors contribute to
fi ed according to law, to the un- fi ed family child-care homes, payment is kind of heavy. I always plan for your money! Vowell also noted that being local utility rates. “When TVA
dersigned, Hon. Richard L. Ma- state-funded preschool and Head recommend that your monthly —Dave small doesn’t always mean you increases their rate, our rate goes
jor, Major & Major, PLLC, 203 Start based on, but not limited mortgage payment be no more * Dave Ramsey is America’s are going to have the highest up, but we haven’t had a local
E Moulton Street, Hickman, KY to: than 25 percent of your take- trusted voice on money and rates. “Even if we do, we might rate increase in a long time.”
42050, or Sarah Johnson, Circuit · Classroom and Instructional home pay. Still, the biggest thing business. He has authored fi ve only be two to three cents higher,” “We now pay wholesale for
Clerk, P.O. Box198, Hickman, Quality is that you’ve got to get control of New York Times best-selling he noted. electricity at the rate we were
· Administrative and Leader- your money instead of letting it books: Financial Peace, More
KY 42050, no later than August If HES were to be approached selling it for as the retail rate 26
ship Practices control you. Than Enough, The Total Money
6, 2015. about a possible merger HES’s years ago when I started,” Vowell
· Staff Qualifi cations and Pro- I want you to sit down every Makeover, EntreLeadership and
Timothy Blasdel board and the City of Hickman remarked.
fessional Development; and month, before the next month Smart Money Smart Kids. The
Executor Commissioners would fi rst More information regarding
· Family and Community En- begins, and write it all down on Dave Ramsey Show is heard by
1113 Hamby Pond Road have to approve it. Then HES’s the status of the studies on the
gagement paper, on purpose. Give every more than 8 million listeners each
Hickman, KY 42050 customers would vote on it. “It is mergers from HFRECC could
single dollar a name, and tell your week on more than 500 radio
possible the merger would need come in mid-February. “Typically
money what to do. Once you’ve stations. Follow Dave on Twitter
THE FULTON SALE to include some money changing other co-op mergers in the past
done this, the idea of “trying to at @DaveRamsey and on the web
hands, maybe not a signifi cant have taken six months to a year
live on a budget” stops being at daveramsey.com.
SASATTUURRDDAAY, YJA, NJAUANR.Y 3 311sSt,T 20 A1T5 a 9t :90:000 AA.M.M. . to complete,” stated Grissom.
Help Wanted
“At this point we don’t have any
LLOOCCAATTIOIONN: B: Bunucnhc hB rBorso. As.u Actuioctni oLnot L, 1o0t 0in7 wFu Hltigohnl,a KnYd. Court Sale more information to release.”
Fulton County
Dr./4150 B0y7p Was Hs, iFguhltlaonn,d K DY.r WivAeT/C4H5 FBOyRp aSsIGs.NS!! Pursuant to a JUDGMENT AND ORDER OF SALE in Civil Action No. 14-
Deputy Coroner
SELLING TRACTOWRAS, TCCOHNS FTROURC TSIOIGN NEQSU!!I!PMENT, TRUCKS, CI-00075, dated December 11, 2014, styled THE CITIZENS BANK, A
TRAILERS, FIELD EQUIPMENT & MORE!! THIS IS AN OPEN SALE!! KENTUCKY BANKING CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. DAVID L. ABSHIRE
If you are interested in this
REPRESENTATIVES WILL BE AT SALE SITE, Monday, January 26th AND ATHENA ABSHIRE AND COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY,
COUNTY OF FULTON, DEFENDANTS, I will on TUESDAY the 3rd day of position call 270-210-5611
through Friday, January 30th, to accept your equipment.
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FEBRUARY 2015, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at the north door of the or email
CAT D5C-XL Series III Crawler Tractor, SN 7PS00768, Fulton County Courthouse in Hickman, Kentucky, sell to the highest [email protected]. Chemical, Hickman, KY
OROPS, 6P Dozer, Sweeps, Rear Screen, Hr. Meter and best bidder the following described real estate located at 1359 is seeking applicants for:
reads 3567; CAT EL200B Hydraulic Excavator, SN Rush Creek Road, Hickman, Kentucky, to wit:
7DF00254, 42” Bucket, TBG Pads; CASE 580L Turbo You will be required to attend Laborers
4x4 Loader Backhoe,
SN JJG0243035, Lying and being in the East part of the S.W. Quarter of Section 1, T 1, training after being hired. Applicants must have
OROPS, 5723 Hrs.; R 4 West and described as follows: Being a portion of a 22 ½ acre
Class A CDL drivers’ license.
CLAKR 25 Wheel tract allotted to Henry Davis in the division of the Ben F. Davis estate
NOTICE
Loader w/Forks; as platted in C. & P. Book 1, pages 207-208, and beginning at the S.E. Apply in person, M - F, 7 - 4.
TAYLOR 10,000 lb.
Corner of the Richard J. and Rubye D. Bransford tract in the north
Forklift; LULL 2015 CITY STICKERS
Telehander; WACKER RD11A Double Drum Smooth line of the Troy and Moscow Road (Rush Creek Road); thence north
Vibratory Roller, SN 5021613, 18 HP Honda; DITCH- with the east line of the Bransford Tract 7.79 chains to a stake; City Stickers for 2015 are now UU
WITCH R30-A Trencher, SN 341344, 4x4, Wisconsin thence east 4.29 chains to a post; thence south 4 chains to the north available at City Hall, 1812 So NNIITTEEDD
Gas, Leveling Blade; Welder-Generator
TRACTORS & EQUIPMENT line of the Troy and Moscow Road; thence in a southwesterly 7th Street, Hickman, Kentucky. MMOONNUUMMEENNTT
direction with the north line of said road to the point of beginning
FIHO R1D58 767 C10a bC aTbra Tcrtaocrt; oFrO, FRrDon 2t 0W00h eTeral cAtsosris wt, L/Booaxd eBrl, a2d0e0; +B/u- rHcrhs . Wonh eNeel wD iEsnc;g Pinuell; and containing 2.52 acres, more or less. All residents of the City of WWOORRKKSS
Type & 3 Pt. Bushhogs; JD 2 Row Planter; JD 535 Hay Baler, Gates; Fencing Hickman are required to
Supplies; Fuel Tanks Being the same real estate conveyed to Athena Abshire and purchase a city sticker for each
TRUCKS & TRAILERS husband David Abshire by deed from Trustee, Trevor Hurst, dated vehicle registered.
1995 FLEETWOOD 38’ Motor Home; 1979 IH Tandem Dump Truck; 2008 GMC April 17, 2002, recorded May 24, 2002, at 9:45 a.m., of record in Deed Monuments
2500 Pickup, 4x4, Crew Cab; 1999 FORD F250 Pickup, 4x4, Dsl., 4 Door; 2009
FORD Ranger, Ext. Cab (needs trans. Work); 4 Wheeler; 2003 CHEVROLET Book 161, Page 30, in the Fulton County Court Clerk’s Office. Anyone who works inside the Markers
Duramax 3500HD w/Western Hauler Bed, Crew Cab; 2004 CHEVROLET 2500HD City limits are also required to Mausoleums
Duramax Pickup, 4x4, 98,000 Miles; 1999 CHEVROLET Z71 1500 Pickup; 2012 This property shall be sold to the highest and best bidder and the purchase a 2015 city sticker.
POLARIS 800 Ranger, 2 Seater; 2004 POLARIS 500 Ranger; 2004 YAMAHA 360 4 sale shall be for cash or in the alternative, the Master will take from the Bronze
Wheeler, 4x4, YAMAHA Golf Cart, Gas; 30’ Tandem Gooseneck Trailer, Dual Pet Markers
Wheels, Dovetail & Ramps; 16’ Trailer (Like New); Several Lawnmowers; FORD purchaser ten percent (10%) of the purchase price, in cash together Standard Vehicle $10.00
7000 Tractor, Row Crop; CASE IH 1020 Bean Head; IH 1063 Corn Head, 6 Row; IH with bonds (for the remainder of the purchase price) with good and 1T Vehicle $14.00
8 Row Air Planter; IH 8 Row Box Planter; 2002 GMC C65 Box Truck, 16' Box w/Lift sufficient surety, bearing interest from the day of the sale and payable 1 ½ T Vehicle $18.75
Gate; Lumber & More!!! to the Master Commissioner within 30 days of the date of the sale. The 2T and over $26.00
“Excellence is our Standard”
This is only a small listing, equipment added daily until sale day! real estate described cannot be divided without materially impairing
Visit www.bunchbrosauctionrealty.com for updated listings! the value; therefore the real estate shall be sold as a whole. City Stickers expire May 1,
Hickman-Fulton representative
Terms:Full settlement day of sale. NO CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS. $50.00 title fee, The purchaser shall be required to assume and pay all taxes assessed 2015, this is the deadline for
per title. NO BUYER’S PREMIUM! against the property for the tax year 2015 and all subsequent years. renewals. Paul Henderson
This sale is to collect a judgment against the subject property and 270-236-3608
against the Defendants in the amount of $54,600.53, together with City of Hickman or 731-536-6035
interest thereon at the rate of 6.000% per annum from October 21, 1812 So 7th Street email: [email protected]
2014 until judgment and at the legal rate thereafter until paid in full. Hickman, KY 42050 1112 N. Hwy. 45W
2-1/2 Miles from Union City
StevJeone H Beunndcehr, sAounc, tAiouncetieorneer Amanda A. Major Donna Haney Mon. - FrVi. I9S Aa. m• M. -A 5S pT.EmR.C; ASRaDt. by appt.
Lori Bunch, Office Manager Master Commissioner City Clerk
Website: bunchbrosauctionrealty.com
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Ernie Banks died the other day Burrow and family is shamefully
and it made me of another Mr. overdue. University of Kentucky
Cub. Leon Singleton. athletic officials in rapture
Lives in McCreary County of goings-on in Calipari era,
these days, Leon. He and the rest ought pay better attention to the
of us who took to dusty baseball program's rich past.
fields on the hot July days of WESTERN ROLLS
our youth, celebrate that Mr. Western Kentucky's 7-0 start
Cub came our way. Inmy case, in C-USA is the best conference
both of 'em. start since 1969-70 when the Jim
Fare-thee-well, Mister McDaniels-led Hilltoppers were
Cub. Ernie Banks's body was onway to 14-0inthe Ohio Valley
83. But between his ears he was Conference.
15, maybe. Ever smiling, ever Severe tests for the Tops this
grateful for life. Along with week with league road games
smiling Leon Singleton and at Louisiana Tech Thursday and
others who owned his baseball Southern Miss Saturday.
card, he gave us sunny words as What-to- Watch Dept. Ben
Photo byCharles Choate timeless as the best Yogi Berra- Lawson at Western Kentucky.
SPIRITCHEER-The FultonCountyMiddleSchoolcheerleadersperformedacheeranddanceroutineduringhalftimeoftheJr.Pilotsgame ism. Let's play two. Having seen the maturation of
againstCommunityChristianAcademy,whichwasalsoEighthGradeNight. And, we did play two. NazrMohammed atKentucky and
Mr. Cub was responsible for Felton Spencer atLouisville from
Lady Jr. Pilots and Jr. Pilots take two games from Bulldogs, Warriors other wisdoms that separate those walk-and-chew-gum-at-same-
who embrace life sweetly no time to NBA-worthy, Lawson's
Charles Choate and The Jr. Pilots hosted Commu- matter circumstance, from those advances are remarkable.
Charlotte Smith nity Christian Academy, while who pursue it through brangles The gangly Brit is a study
Fulton County Middle School holding "8th Grade Night" cere- and briars of dollars. in team guy learn-grow-advance.
completed a special week last monies in front of a large crowd, Inhis book, Ernie Banks: Mr. In twin wins last week
week posting wins on Tuesday of the final regular home game of Cub and the Summer of '69, Lawson's carefully managed
night, Jan. 20 and Friday night, the season. author Phil Rogers wrote of No. minutes produced 11 points,
Jan. 23 honoring outgoing eighth Jr.Lady Pilots 54 14 whose smile seemed 10 rebounds and nine blocked
grade players and cheerleaders, Community Christian 20 forever... shots.
by posting two wins on the court Coach Merry Williams saw her V"I tried to sign every kid's Native of Hitchin, south
for the Jr. Lady Pilots and the Jr. team race out to aquick 15-0 first autograph. Because in my mind, of Cambridge, England,
Pilots. quarter lead, in advance of the I thought that one day I might Lawson has much to do - time
Jr.Lady Pilots 46 34-point regular season ending have to ask this kid for ajob. at the dinner table and in weight
Jr.Lady Bulldogs 24 win. V"My dad used to take me to room. But his minutes, timing
The Jr.Lady Pilots play sawthe The Jr.Lady's led 27-3 at half- the cotton fields, tell me to pick and circumstance coach Ray
visiting Jr. Lady Bulldogs playa time and 40-14 at the end of the cotton. Ittaught me how to use Harper and staff choose to use
first quarter on the hardwood, third quarter, as all players gath- my hands. I would grab. When their 7-0 sophomore, makes an
down by only one. ered minutes onthe court. I started to play baseball I just intriguing chapter in a special
In the second quarter the Jr. Delaynee Cermack ended her had the natural quick hands. That story.
Lady Pilots were tough on de- regular season Middle School was my extra advantage, my LOmSVILLE
fense, giving up only two points playing days with abig night for slight edge over anybody else. I Rick Pitino did last week one
while scoring 15. Fulton County. had quick hands. I could wait to of the things he has a reputation
The third quarter was about the Cermack led all scorers with the last minute and hit the ball. for doing so artfully, spin.
same as the Jr. Lady Pilots kept 18 points, followed by Alaya Nobody could understand it. But His team's 15-3 record (at the
shooting well, knocking in 14 to Barnett with 9, Karlie Williams I had those quick hands, which I time) is an accomplishment Da
Photo byBarbara Atwill the Jr.Lady Bulldogs 5. 8, Kia Smith 7, Savanna Roberts developed by picking cotton. Coach rates somewhere between
Inthe final stanza of the game 6,Ayana Cox 4and Jamya Pierce V "Ernie Banks grew up Houdini and a space walk. In
PULLING DOWNTHEREBOUND-GraceElder, #5,pullsdownthe the Jr.Lady Pilots were outscored 2. in Dallas, Rogers wrote, and fact, along with growing a beard
reboundduringthe seventhgradegame betweentheJr.Lady Pilots by one point, 6 to 7, winning the Community Christian was led told me once he was having so itwas smoke to take away from
andthe Jr.Lady Bulldogs.Anyya Freemanand BrooklynChambers contest by 22, 46-24. byAlaya Murphy with 13points. much fun riding buses with the Montrezl Harrell's revoked team
areinthe background. Jr.Pilots 33 Kansas City Monarchs that he captaincy and home losses to
Jr.Bulldogs 31 wasn't happy when owner Tom Kentucky and Duke sandwiched
The Jr. Bulldogs stayed ahead Baird sold him and pitcher Bill around a stinging give-away at
throughout the game to defeat Dickey to the Cubs for $20,000 North Carolina.
the Jr. Bulldogs by two, 33-31, in September, 1953." The Cardinals are still a team
avenging a district loss to them V"My life is like amiracle." nobody wants to play and are
back on December 11 losing by Ernie Banks. Baseball fans are back in groove in time for North
14,40-26. grateful he came our way. Carolina then road games at
The low scoring first quarter And, Leon Singleton's way Miami and No.2 Virginia.
had the Jr. Pilots out in front by too. KRZYZEWSKI
two, 6-4. UK GLORY ROAD 1,000 coaching wins.
In the second quarter both For basketball fans in Mike Krzyzewski, with
teams picked up the pace on the Kentucky, a calendar's tum acknowledgement to players
scoring end with the Jr. Pilots to February is the bittersweet. past and mentor Bob Knight,
knocking in 10 points to the Jr. The sweet is obvious: Brag demonstrated again why he is
Bulldogs 9. The half time score rights, record without blemish, among the elite ever in college
was 16-13 with Jr. Pilots on top the team's place at pinnacle of hoops. ESPN allotted good face
by three. Hoops World. Traditionalists time for the coach's wife as
In the second quarter the Jr. analyze the games painstakingly well.
Bulldogs tied the game scoring - assists, fast-break points, and Hoops Mount Rushmore:
nine to the Jr.Pilots six. new favorite, blocked shots. Adolph Rupp, John Wooden,
All tied at 22 to begin the fi- February, here comes the Bob Knight and Coach K.
nal quarter of play, the Jr. Pilots bitter. Attachment to favorite PARTING SHOT
needed to play tough defense players counting down to June. ESPN basketball analyst Dan
to keep the Jr. Bulldogs at bay. Agrowing, ifunspoken dread for Dakich drew the ire of Iowa
Photo byBarbara Atwill They outscored the Jr. Bulldogs the recently institutionalized part coach Fran McCaffrey last week
by two, winning the hard fought of Kentucky basketball, get-me- after Dakich blistered Iowa
SCRAMBLING FORTHE REBOUND - Cailey Prehoda,#21, looksto out hustleaJr. Lady Bulldogas district game 33-31. to-the-NBA. Intwo months, too center Adam Woodbury for
they reachforthe reboundonTuesday,Jan. 21.Also onthe courtforthe Lady Pilotsare NikkiaSmith, Jr.Pilots 45 many favorites will be gone too poking fingers into the eyes of
#2, DelayneeCermack,#4,Alaya Barnett,and KarlieWilliams,#25.TheJr.Lady Pilotswonthe district Community Christian 24 soon. Among them perhaps, SEC two Wisconsin players.
matchup46-24. The Jr. Pilots turned a close freshman player of the week Seeing a replay, Woodbury
ballgame at halftime into a big for last three in a row, Devin should be disciplined,
win to end the regular season. Booker. and McCaffrey should use it
Following a quick 8-2 start The new generation ofWildcat as a teaching moment instead of
for Fulton County, the Warriors fans are (John Calipari) re- berating ateevee guy.
battled back to cut the lead to 15- programmed to "next!" And so it goes.
11with :50 remaining in the first The rest ofuswill cherish those You can reach me at bob.
half. who savored time on the Glory [email protected].
Coach James Bridges team Road instead of perilous pursuit
returned to the floor after the in- after gold at the end of it.
Defraud Thwarted
termission and posted a 16-7 run, BURROW HONOR
which gave the Jr. Pilots a 33-18 OVERDUE from page 1
quarter ending lead. Bob Burrow, two-time All-
The team then outscored the American at Kentucky (1955 law enforcement officers brought
Warriors 12-6 in the final six and 1956) will be honored at that fact to our attention," stated
minutes to seal the win. this year's SEC Tournament at a family member. "Most of the
Cameron Cole and Caleb Kim- Bridgestone Arena in Nashville time when a utility worker from
ble each scored 12points for Ful- March 11-15 as a Conference the gas company or other utilities
ton County, with Adrian Turner Basketball Legend. comes to your residence, they
adding 9, Noah Miller 6, C.J. Sixty years on, this honor for will call first. We don't want
Smith 3and Kahari Smith 3. the public to be afraid, but just
Senior Spirit
mindful toknow what tolook out
Jr. Pilots out of
from page 3 for and to not be too trusting.
Most importantly, the quick
first district
with gravy, baby carrots, whole- thinking of the bank employees
tournament wheat roll, banana, and skim stopped these scammers in their
milk. tracks. The family is not out
The fourth quarter was the Fridll!. Feb, 6 $3,500 and the family is forever
Photo byBarbara Atwill best scoring quarter for the Jr. Fish sandwich on bun, grateful totheir local bank. Living
GRABBING THE LOOSE BALL Pilots on Monday night when macaroni andtomatoes, coleslaw, inasmall community paid offfor
-(Above)Grabbingthe looseball they faced the Jr. Comets in the brownie, and skim milk. this Fulton County family.
during the Jr. Pilots vs Jr. Bull- middle school first district tour-
dogs game onTuesday,Jan. 20 nament in Hickman, scoring 14
is C.J. Smith. The Jr. Pilotswon points. They were knocked out of
thegameby2,33-31. the tournament losing 39-28.
At halftime the score was 24-
GOINGTOTHEAIR -(Atleft)Jr.
11 and the Jr. Pilots were within
PilotCaleb Kimble,#31, goes to
striking distance. In the third
the air for his shot at the basket
quarter they scored only three
on Monday in Hickman. Kimble
points making the deficit 17giv-
scored11pointsinthelosstothe
ing the Jr. Pilots 14. BOOSTER HONOR - rr:=:~:;::;;;;~~~
Jr.Cometsinthedistricttourney.
Pilot athletes Jekiya
CASTLEMAN TIRE
Warren (left) and Joe ~~~:::;
Holman (right) have been
& REPAIR, INC.
named the Fulton County
Booster Club's "Athletes
"Serving The Area Since 1956"
of the Week" for their
1880 State Rt. 121 So.
recentplayinfallsports.
Mayfield • 247-5866
Jekiya is a Freshman
www.castlemantire.com
anda memberofthe high
Monday - Friday· 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
school girls basketball
team. Joe is a Junior and
a member of the high
school boys basketball
team.
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Photos by Charles Choate
ALL-A EFFORT - Fulton County's Leslie Beth Jackson (14) and Jocelyn Mosley (15) battle for a rebound
against Carlisle County's Heaven Hooper (35), as Holly Edging (32) looks on. The Lady Comets held off
a strong comeback attempt by the Lady Pilots to post the AII-A Classic win 42-35.
Carlisle County ends Lady Pilots AII-A run
Charles Choate JekiyaWarrenandAlana Coffey linetopost a 12-7scoringrunto
Courier Correspondent tocuttheleadto22-16. winthegame.
The Fulton County Lady Thedeficitwouldwouldfallto KyLira Williams led Fulton
Pilots played an extra period to its smallestmargin in the fourth Co. in the game with 10points,
advanceto the semi-finalsofthe period, when a shot by Lucy followed by Lucy Kimble 9,
AlI-A Classic, where turnovers Kimble brought Coach Smith's Jekiya Warren 8, Alana Coffey
and a slowstartthenendedtheir teamto withinfivepoints, 30-25 4,LeahWeatherly2,LeslieBeth
chancesatachampionshiprun. with3:16toplay. Jackson 1andJocelynMosley 1.
The Lady Pilots beat Fulton Following turnovers and The Lady Comets were led in
Cityin the openinground game, missed shots by Fulton County the win by Taylor Carrico's 13
but fellto CarlisleCountyin the downthestretch,Carlisleplayers points.
Photo byBarbara Atwill semi-finals. took advantageatthe free throw
"Turnovers and some missed
JOIN THE BAND - Fulton County staff members (in front and on right) Michael Cole and James Bridges free throws really hurt us," said
wore their band uniform best on Monday during Spirit Week at Fulton County. Cole and Bridges went over Coach Leonard Smith following
the 'top' while others wore their favorite band tee or dressed up like their favorite artist. the loss to Carlisle County."We
got off to a bad start, and just
couldn't catch up. We played
themwell,comparedtoourgame
aweekago,butwhenweneeded
abasketwedidn't getit."
Lady Pilots 48
Fulton City 44OT
(at Mayfield High School)
FultonCountyadvancedtothe
semi-finalsof the AlI-AClassic,
butittookovertimetogetthere.
The Lady Pilots gained their
10thwinoftheyear,inthematch-
up against the Lady Bulldogs,
coming with a balanced scoring
attackfromsixplayers.
Jekiya Warren led Fulton
Countywith 11points, followed
byKyLiraWilliamswith9,Lucy
Kimble9,AlanaCoffey8,Leslie
BethJackson7andAnnaGregory
Grissom4.
JacksonalsoledtheLadyPilots
with 10reboundsinthegame.
Erica Kerney led all scorers
in the game with 14 points, as
Fulton City saw their season
recordfallto(3-9).
Carlisle County 42 THAT'S TWO - Leah Weatherly (33) puts in a shot underneath the
Lady Pilots 35 basket for the Lady Pilots, during their AII-A Classic game against
(at Mayfield High School) Carlisle County. The Lady Comets jumped out to a quick 10-0 lead,
The All-A Classic semi-finals and held on to eliminate Fulton County inthe semi-final game.
TRUTH AND CONSEQUENCES canbecalledoneofthose"could
- (Above) The Choice is Yours is have been" games for the Lady
a substance abuse prevention Pilots.
activity designed toshow students Looking for the opportunity
the impact of being involved with to advance to the championship
illicit substances and activities. game, Coach Leonard Smith's
Students were given a scenario team was poised to challenge ""
related to drug use and then the Lady Comets, who beat
faced the consequences of their them handilyjust days before in
choice. Judge Hunter Whitesell Hickman.
(sitting) explains things to Dre' The game did not start as
Smith (center, standing) with planned for Fulton County, as
Fulton County Sheriff Deputy Carlislejumpedouttoaquick10-
o
Michael Baggett (left) and Pastor lead,beforeending thequarter
Jim Wolfgang (right) assisting withan 11-4advantage.
during the event. The event was In the second period, the
held on January 23 at Fulton Lady Pilots battled almost even
County High School with all in scoring, and went into the
freshmen students particiating intermission down by eight
including (at left) JyKerion Isbell points,20-12.
shown isprison orange facing the Holding the Lady Comets
consequences of his actions. scoreless for the first 3:42 of
the third period, the Lady Pilots
made a run at the lead, getting
baskets from KyLira Williams,
Sheriff's News
frompage5
black male, arrested, failure to TOUGH SHOT -Lady Pilots guard Jekiya Warren (25) gets contested
appear(3)counts. on a shot by Carlisle County's Taylor Carrico (20) during the first half
Saturday,Jan.24: of their tournament game in Mayfield. Warren put in eight points on
• Brett M. Whitson of Union the night, but itwas not enough to advance the Lady Pilots past the
City, white male, citation, semi-finals of the AII-A Classic.
speeding70/55mphzone,failure
of owner to maintain required
insurance, 1stoffense.
•JosephP.BlackofUnionCity,
white male, citation, speeding
BLOCKING THE SHOT -Jr. Pilot
78/55mphzone.
Cameron Cole looks to block the
• Delraysha L. Alexander of
shot ofTrey Wilson on Monday in
Hickman, black female,citation,
Hickman during the first district
speeding71/55mphzone,license
tournament for middle school.
to be in possession, failure of
- non-owner to maintain required
insurance, 1stoffense.
•DarrelL.Johnson ofMartin,
Tenn., black male, citation,
speeding73/55mphzone.
Mayfield Shopping Plaza • Ontario Bishop ofHickman,
1102Paris Road, Mayfield, KY black male, arrested, theft
• • • by failure to make required
•Rent Based on Income dispositionofpropertyover$500
•Ground Level Units andunder$10,000.
•Kitchen appliances furnished Editor's Note: Thisinformation
•All electric with central heaUair was submitted in its entirety by
Eligibility restricted to seniors/disabled a representative of the Fulton
Applications available at office Survival •Resilience •Redemption County's Sheriff's Office. Any
For more information call: The Unbelievable True Story corrections,changes,ordeletions
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270-236-7950 PG-13 contact the Sheriff's office at
Fri.&Mon. thru Thurs. 7:00;Sat. 270-236-2545.
Photo byDavis Major
This institution is an equal opportunity &Sun. 1:30,4:15,7:00
BLOCK AND DRIVE - KyLira Williams, #34, sets the block for Ala-
provider and employer AMERICAN SNIPER R Classified Advertising na Coffey, #5, as she dribbles around the Fulton City Lady Bulldog
Fri.&Mon. thru Thurs. 7:00;Sat. defender during the All A Classic last week at Mayfield. The Fulton
&Sun. 1:00,4:00,7:00 Deadline Tuesday, 10a.m.
County Lady Pilots won the game inover time 48-44.
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FCEIMS Eighth Grade Night
EIGHTH GRADE CHEERLEADERS - These Middle School EIGHTHGRADE JR. PILOTS -The MiddleSchool basketballteam
cheerleaders were honored on "8th Grade Night" at Fulton County honoredfourplayersduring"8thGradeNight"ceremoniesonFriday,
HighSchoolonFriday,Jan.23.Thosehonoredincluded(I-r)TaShayah Jan. 23.They were (I-r)C.J. Smith, Noah Miller,Adrian Turner and
Freeman,AbbieWheeler,AlayaBarnettandKanishaWooten. KahariMiller.
Photo byCharles Choate
EIGHTH GRADE JR. LADY PILOTS - These six Jr. Lady Pilot
basketballplayerswerehonoredduring"8thGradeNight"ceremonies
last Friday night, Jan. 23, (front row, I-r)Ayana Cox and Savanna
Steven Roberson
Roberts; (back row, I-r) Giselle Barrientos, Alaya Barnett, Karlie AIexus AIlen
WilliamsandDelayneeCermak. Parent's names: Heather Hicks Parent'snames:Shirley Mason and
Richard Smith
and Karl Allen, Sr.
Brothers and sisters names:
Brothers and sisters names:
Karl Allen, Jr. J Arkeshia Smith
, Sports you play (if any):
Plans after graduation:
Track, Football and Basketball
Attend Murray State for a
Plans after graduation:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Clubs and Activities, Accom- Attend college and stay out of -
plishments, Hobbies, Interests, trouble.
ClubsandActivities,Accomplish-
~ etc.: FFA, HOSA, Spanish Club,
---11111111~- ments,Hobbies,Interests,etc.:SADD,
and secretary for Science Club.
Favorite part of school: Getting to sleep in accounting and 1year; FBLA, 3years; Rookie ofthe Year,Most Improved, All
Tourney team.
seeing friends everyday.
Fondest memory while at Fulton County High School (any Favoritepart ofschool:Going to Mr. Williamson's class two
year): Starting Freshman year here and not knowing anyone. periods straight.
Somethinginterestingaboutyourself:Very good at sports
FondestmemorywhileatFCHS(anyyear):When wewere all
atlunch and someone spilled hot beans in Mike's new shoes.
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Jan. 24 Hattye Sledge of Hickman received some surprise mail in-
Fulton County
forming herthat she hadwon a car,a BMW,worth $65,484. Ifshe Class olZOIS CLASS OF 2015
paidatransferfeeof$20shecouldacceptthe carorthecash lump
sum. The placewhere she was asked to mail her check, complete Board of Education Rick and Mindy Major L~nn and Pat Ma'or
with her account number is the Merchandise Processing Center in
The Netherlands. Sledge wants to make sure no one falls for this.
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