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New court holds first meeting, adopts logo
Daniel Richardson Stroud, and Kory Naranjo through the beginning this Thursday, Jan. 8. up of speakers includes local business annual dues, which amount to only
meeting's agenda. After taking care of routine business, owners and business professors from about $5 per month for afamily.
Will all new leadership, the Hickman The first order of business for the Judge Wilson gave a report during Murray State University. During the meeting, the magistrates
County Fiscal Court held their first meeting was to set the court's meeting which he announced that the fiscal Wilson also announced that he would voted to adopt the image below as the
meeting of 2015 on Monday morning, schedule. Naranjo made a motion for court will host a "How to Start a meet with the Hickman County Rescue official logo of Hickman County. The
Jan. 5 at 9 a.m. in the Hickman County the board to meet the second Thursday Business" day onApril 23 at the Young Squad at 1p.m. on Tuesday to discuss image was created by Hickman County
Judge's Office. of each month at 6 p.m. in the county Center. He said that this event will any needs that they have going into High School juniors in 2012 as part of
Judge/Executive Kenny Wilson judge's office. Both remaining educate high school students on the 2015. He also encouraged those present the Chamber Leadership Program.
called the meeting to order and led magistrates approved of his motion, details of starting and operating a small and all in Hickman County to support The meeting went into closed session
the magistrates Henry Cole, Irvin and the board will meet on that day, business in Hickman County. The line- the ambulance service by paying the for the purpose of discussing personnel,
and no action was taken after coming
back into open session.
Year in Review
COUNTYLOGO-TheHickmanCounty
FiscalCourtvotedon Monday morning
to adopt this imageasthe official logo
of HickmanCounty. Thelogowascre-
ated by Hickman County High School
juniors in2012as partof the Chamber
Leadership Program. The four panels
represent agriculture, education, the
Mississippi River,andlocalfamilies.
Parking,
business licenses
discussed at
council meeting
The Clinton City Council had lots
to discuss during their first meeting of
2015, which was held Monday night at
6 p.m. at the Clinton City Hall. Among
the discussion items, occupational
licenses and court square parking
dominated.
Newly-elected Mayor Phyllis
Campbell brought up some
questionable figures on the list of fees
for different businesses. Clinton's
license fee schedule lists different
types of businesses and different fees
listed for each type, ranging from
$25 for a peddler to more than $200
for a manufacturer. Mayor Campbell
mentioned that one city in our area
charges a flat rate for business licenses
at $75. She suggested that lower
occupational license fees might show
that Clinton is willing to work with
businesses, and encourage business to
move to Clinton.
The councilmembers, including
newly-elected councilmember Laura
Poole, discussed the issue and decided
to research the issue further.
at
A look back the year gone by The council also discussed parking
issues around the court square, pointing
out that as vehicles have gotten
larger over time, especially in a rural
agricultural community, downtown
It's hard to believe, but 2014 has in December with aBachelor's Degree Judge Pruitt made his announcement Henley-Roell, Latonia Mason, Thomas streets can be difficult to navigate when
come and gone. Not all of the news in in Agriculture Science of Business at the Hickman County Fiscal Court J. Dickson, Sr., and Chad Barber, who the parking spaces are filled with full-
Hickman County was great last year, Economics with an emphasis on meeting Monday morning, and by won the Democratic primary and was sized vehicles. The council decided to
with the recent announcements of marketing and management. noon the candidate filings in County uncontested in November. try to find aplausible solution that does
Ruby Faye's closure and the upcoming Lock launched a Facebook page Clerk Jimbo Berry's office looked alot There are three magisterial districts in not involve taking parking spaces away
closure of the Clinton Family Care for her department at www.facebook. different than they did at the end of the the county and two of the incumbents, from businesses that already struggle
Clinic on March 31. com/hickmancountyanr, and improved prior week. Ricky Deweese and Harold Jackson, with customer parking.
But there were also great things the agriculture side of the Hickman Hickman County Jailer Chad ran for re-election. Jackson was As another discussion topic,
happening in Hickman County in 2014. County Extension website. Frizzell, who had previously filed contested by Irvin Stroud, while Campbell brought up the idea of
Hickman County High School boasted Mattea married Brett Mitchell, of for election to another term as jailer, Deweese shared the ballot for District changing the scheduled meeting
two district championships (boys Hickman County, on May 23. filled out paperwork to file for judge 1with Democrats Brent Dublin, Henry time from the first Monday of the
basketball and ladies' volleyball), She graduated from Hickman executive as soon as the meeting let Cole, and Republican Rosemary Jones. month to another date that would not
and we threw a killer Spring Chicken County High School in 2011, and was out. Tommy Roberts, magistrate for
Festival, which drew folks all the way one of the first students to take full Joey McGee also filed on Monday District 2, did not seek re-election. Len SEE CLINTON, PAGE8
from Mississippi to see what all the advantage of Falcon Academy, a dual to run for the office, along with former "Jimmy" Lemons, John D. Boaz, Todd
clucking was about. Here is a look at credit program offered at Hickman superintendent of schools Kenny Jackson, and Lloyd Wesley Callison, Homecoming is
some of the top stories from 2014. County High School through local Wilson, who would go on to win Denise McWhorter, Tim Rodgers, and
and area sponsorships at no financial the May 20 Democratic primary and Kory Naranjo, all filed to run for his Friday night
cost to the students or their parents. appear on the ballot uncontested in seat.
January Lock spent only two and a half years November. Incumbent Hickman County Hickman County High School
14- Lock hired in traditional college classes, and Clinton City Administrator Allen Attorney Sue Ellen Morris ran for basketball teams will host rival
as new ag agent. completed the same coursework that Poole also entered the political race re-election against Republican Jason Carlisle County Friday night, which is
(Photo No. 18) takes many students four or five years. on Monday, filing to run for the office Batts. Their contest would not be homecoming.
After a long period with no of Hickman County Jailer. Poole was decided until the November general Homecoming festivities will be held
Agriculture and Natural Resources 28 - 19new candidates serving as city administrator and had election. between the boys game and the girls'
Agent at the Hickman County UK vie for election previously served as Clinton Police Amanda McClure Spillman (D) and game. During halftime of the boys'
Cooperative Extension Office, Mattea Hickman County Judge Executive Chief. Prior to beginning service Gaylon Reynolds (R) entered the race game, the basketball team of 1973 will
Lock was hired and began filling the Greg Pruitt's January 13announcement in Hickman County, Poole worked for the office of property valuation be honored. This team made it to the
position January 1. that would not seek another term as an officer for the Fulton Police administrator (PVA). state semi-finals. Fans will have the
Lock finished degree requirements at as judge executive changed the Department. Later on, several others opportunity to meet with players at a
Murray State University and graduated atmosphere for the upcoming election. joined in the race, including Amy SEE YEAR IN REVIEW, PAGE2 reception after the ceremony.
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February to another county or the Kentucky State Police. build in extra, thinking we’ll have to help pay for qualifying elderly such as Senior Olympics.
4 – Hickman County Middle Several of the citizens present took the whatever happens (with that situation).” When the program is cut on July 1 seniors
School boys are district champs opportunity to address the fiscal court with their Mayor Tommy Kimbro assured council will be allowed to come and go freely and utilize
Photo No. 10 concerns. Most seemed understanding about the members that the document presented is a proposed the center as they wish. All services will still
The Hickman County Junior Falcons beat possible necessity to close the jail, but were very budget and can be adjusted before adoption. The be offered including transportation services and
Carlisle County Thursday night at home to opposed to the thought of taking dispatch out of second reading of the proposed budget, if voted exercise classes. Meals will continue to be served
claim the District One Championship trophy. the county. affirmatively by a majority of the council, will set each day to the public for a minimal fee, and the
Pictured from left are (kneeling) Brett Crawford, the coming year’s budget. building itself can be rented for birthday parties,
J.C. Mulchay, Cade Brockwell, Parker Estes, 29 – Annual Chicken showers, meetings, etc.
Nic Coffey, Carl Shields, Hunter LeBlanc, and Fest a big hit 13 – Riddick named citizen of the year
Kenin Hopson. Standing from left are Coach Jeff Photo Nos. 16 and 17 Frank Riddick was named Citizen of the July
Boaz, Nathan Howell, Sam Gallimore, Camden The torrential downpour held off just long Year Thursday night, May 8, at the 25th Annual 1 – Estes, Todd named new principals
Aldridge, Dalton Jewell, Grant Davis, Jordyn enough for the Fourth Annual Clinton-Hickman Hickman County Business and Industry Kevin Estes and Richard Todd have been named
Naranjo, Nathan Blaylock, Joseph Green, Isaac County Chicken Festival to be a hit. Appreciation Banquet. the new principals at Hickman County Schools.
Madding, and assistant coach Jamie Madding. The introduction of carnival rides to the Riddick, known affectionately to some as “the Kevin Estes was hired as Hickman County High
Chicken Fest brought an exciting addition to this bicycle man” was said to have given thousands of School principal. He has served as principal at
18 – Williams retires from library board year’s event. Musical entertainment was provided bicycles to underprivileged children throughout Ballard County Middle School for the past three
Former Clinton Bank president and longtime to the event by local bands Hope Church Band and the area. years. Prior to becoming principal at BCMS, Estes
Hickman County Memorial Library boardmember The Riverheart Band, as well as The McKendrees “There is no better feeling in the world than to worked for six years as assistant principal for the
Bob Williams has announced his retirement (shown in photo 17), a bluegrass band from give a bike to a child that doesn’t have a bike,” middle school and athletic director for the district.
from the library board after more than 40 years. Benton. the retired farmer said after receiving the award. Prior to his time working in Ballard County,
Williams, who retired from his 36-year career at Chicken Idol entertained spectators on Friday Estes was principal of Fulton County High School,
Clinton Bank in 2006, first became involved with night, with Melissa Jackson claiming the first 20 – Voters choose a clean slate spent seven years as girls’ basketball coach and
the library when he served as treasurer for the place title for the adult category and Ryker Cagle in primary election science teacher at Carlisle County High School
fundraising campaign to build the current library winning the youth category. Wilson, Barber, Cole, Stroud, Naranjo declared prior to going to Fulton County.
building in 1973. Arts and crafts vendor booths stayed buzzing winners in contested primary races For the past 18 years, Estes has lived in Hickman
all day Saturday as a petting zoo sponsored by County and now resides in Fulgham with his wife,
March River Valley Ag Credit kept the little ones and the Hickman County voters chose to wipe the slate Dana, who teaches preschool at Hickman County
4 – Ice storm cripples region young at heart entertained. clean in the May 20 primary, electing Kenny Elementary. Estes has two children, Baylee (14),
Photo No. 1 “We really got a lot of support from our Wilson as Hickman County Judge Executive, Chad and Parker (12).
Hickman County Schools, along with the rest of sponsors this year,” Chicken Festival committee Barber as Jailer, and Henry Cole (district 1), Kory Estes becomes principal effective July 1, and is
the schools in the district, have missed over two co-chair Ken Jewell said Monday. Jewell co-chairs Naranjo (district 2) and Irvin Stroud (district 3) as excited about the opportunity. “I’m excited to be
weeks worth of school days due to the weather. the event committee with Deena Pittman, who magistrates. here,” he said Monday, “I’m impressed with the
Even colleges and universities have been forced also serves as president of the Clinton-Hickman Wilson ran against current Hickman County high school and am looking forward to helping
to close their doors while the weather takes its County Chamber of Commerce. Jailer Chad Frizzell and Joey McGee for his office. take it to new heights.”
course. The addition of Jewell’s son, Alex Jewell, as Wilson received 747 votes compared to Frizzell’s Estes is coming to the high school after Perry
“This is the first time since I have been in office the event’s MC also brought new life to this year’s 444 and McGee’s 134. Collins served as principal for the 2013-2014
that all the schools in Kentucky were closed,” festival. Alex’s candid commentary added a new Chad Barber ran in the highly contested jailer school year and then moved to serve as director of
stated Hickman County Judge Executive Greg flavor to events such as the Chicken Dance and the race against City Administrator Allen Poole, Dale pupil personnel for the district.
Pruitt after the early March ice storm. Chicken Clucking Contest. Courtney, Thomas J. Dickson, Sr., Latonia Mason, Richard Todd will be the new principal of
Snowy and icy roads caused numerous wrecks Annie Smith defended her title as the clucking and Amy Henley-Roell. Barber received 425 votes. Hickman County Elementary School. He is a 1983
within the county including a state salt truck that champion with her latest rendition of “On the Poole received 342 votes, followed by Roell with graduate of Carlisle County High School and a
had overturned on State Route 1529. State Road Road Again,” by Willie Nelson. 251 votes. graduate of Murray State University. He is married
worker Tracy Ladd was driving the truck at the Hickman County Honorary Ambassador Henry Cole edged out incumbent district 1 to Carolyn Slaton Todd and has two children,
time of the wreck. He was plowing the road when Darrell Sims represented Hickman County well. magistrate Ricky Deweese by four votes (143- Nolan and Rachel.
he lost control of the truck. Sims won second place in his age division in the 139) and would have to face Republican challenger Todd comes to the elementary school after Keri
The harsh weather of last winter forced local 5K, and won the Chicken Dance contest with Rosemary Jones in the November general election. Cornwell served as principal for the 2013-2014
schools to stay in session during spring break in Abby Berry as his partner. Stroud also ran a close race, catching 222 votes, school year and then went to Graves County
order to avoid a June graduation. News of the festival brought one couple all the just seven votes more than his opponent, incumbent where she will return to the classroom.
way from Walnut, Miss. Joe and Bette Spencer magistrate Harold Jackson.
HCHS Falcons (shown in photo 16) heard about the festival and Kory Naranjo received 243 votes to leave other 7 – City Administrator Position abolished
are district champs had to come see what it was all about. district two magistrate candidates behind. The race The Clinton City Council voted Monday night,
Photo Nos. 9 and 11 “I’ve been to a lot of festivals,” Spencer said, for this position included Len “Jimmy” Lemons, July 6 to abolish the position of city administrator.
The Fulton City High School gym was packed “but never a Chicken Festival.” Lloyd Callison, John Boaz, Tim Rodgers, and The position was created in 2012 and filled by
to capacity with around 1,000 spectators as the Denise McWhorter. Allen Poole for two years.
Hickman County Falcons claimed the District 1 May These new county officials took office on January Councilmember Phyllis Campbell introduced
title Friday night, February 28, with their 49-45 6 – Jail included in budget for now, 1, 2015. and read the emergency ordinance that abolished
win over the Carlisle County Comets. The stands alternative budgets prepared the position once passed on the first reading. All
were filled long before tipoff and fans of both 26 – HCHS honor council members voted in favor of the ordinance
teams stood crammed in all four corners of the The Hickman County Fiscal Court voted grads announced with the exception of Yvette Thomas, who
gym. Monday, May 5 night to approve the first reading Hickman County High School announced the abstained from the vote.
of a budget that included the funding of the Class of 2014’s 26 honor graduates on Monday, Normally, ordinances require two public
25 – Possible jail Hickman County Detention Center through next May 26. The list included Sydney Harrison as readings before becoming law. KRS 83A.060(7)
closure causes uproar June. Valedictorian (photo no. 7), and Ryan Harpole as allows a legislative body to suspend the
The rumors of the looming closure of The The budget was one of two that were submitted Salutatorian (photo no. 8). requirements of a second reading and publication
Hickman County Detention Center were given to the court for consideration. The other budget, Harrison is the daughter of Rick and JoAnn in emergency situations. Section 4 of the
slightly more attention in late March as several that was not selected, included the closure of the Harrison. Her grandparents are the late Duane and ordinance explains that the ordinance is adopted
emergency management officials published an jail as a detention center but continued operation Betty Caldwell and Elmo and Eloise Harrison. She as an emergency ordinance on the basis that the
“Open Letter to the citizens of Hickman County” of dispatch in the building. is a Governor’s Scholar, an alumna of the Hugh slower passing of an ordinary ordinance would
in an issue of The Hickman County Times. The Options for the budget are still open until the O’Brian Youth Leadership Program, second-year “hinder the immediate termination of the position
letter was signed by Hickman County Sheriff court passes a final budget at their June meeting, president of Beta Club, second-year secretary of of City Administrator and would hinder the
Mark Green, Hickman County Jailer Chad scheduled for June 23. FBLA, vice president of the Science Club, and a timely creation and adoption of the city budget
Frizzell, Hickman County Fire and Rescue Chief The magistrates would meet for a budget member of Falcon Friends, Tag Team, and Gifted for the next fiscal year which accurately reflects
John Turner, Clinton City Administrator Allen workshop on May 29 to go over any adjustments and Talented. the salaries and benefits of city employees.”
Poole, and Paula Boaz, Director of Clinton- that they would like made to the budget. Harpole is the son of Mark and Marcia Harpole. The ordinance was drafted by City Attorney
Hickman County Ambulance Service, Inc., and Ricky Deweese made the motion to approve the His grandparents are Gerrald and Beverly Clay. Leanna Wilkerson, who was asked by a council
stated that it had come to their attention that reading of the budget that included operation of He is a Governor’s Scholar, a Singletary Scholar, member to do so. The ordinance took effect
Hickman County Judge Executive Greg Pruitt the jail, stating that he wanted to watch the inmate a HOBY Ambassador, recipient of the Class of immediately. Pursuant to KRS 83A.060(7), the
had been in contact with other counties about population between now and the budget workshop Kentucky Award, and Kentucky Book Award. City of Clinton has ten days from the effective
the possibility of moving local Emergency 911 in the hopes for an up-tick in the population of He scored 32 on the ACT, served as president of date of the ordinance to publish the ordinance
Dispatch to another location outside Hickman state inmates, and therefore jail income. H-Club, is a member of FBLA, Student Council, in full or in summary in this publication, the
County. Judge Executive Greg Pruitt told the magistrates Beta Club, Science Club, Gifted and Talented, “newspaper of record.”
The letter was not published in The Hickman that the fiscal court began the current fiscal year Falcon Friends, Leadership Program, Student The elimination of the position cut
County Gazette, which has higher circulation in with $730,000 in the General Fund, and are Advisory Council, Superintendent Advisory administrative salaries for the City of Clinton
Hickman County, and the signees of the letter did projected to finish the year on June 30 with around Council. Harpole also played basketball, baseball, $43,500, from $86,500 to $43,000, in the budget
not contact Judge Pruitt about the matter before $560,000 in the account. If the fiscal court adopts and church league softball. proposed by the council.
publishing the letter. and executes the budget that provides for the Honor Graduates include Cayce Brockwell,
In Judge Pruitt’s published response, he stated continuation of the detention center, Judge Pruitt Makenna LeBlanc, Samantha Handley, Lukas 15 – Rotary club celebrates
that neither he, nor the Hickman County Fiscal said the General Fund will likely be down to Rice, Rachel Kimbell, Michael Galuszka, Paul Chandler’s birthday
Court, had reached a decision on whether or not around $82,495 by June 30, 2015. Barnett, Johanna Fuller, Tisan Baird, Jasmine Photo No. 3
to close the jail, much less outsource emergency In the budget that requires the jail to close, but McClain, Allie Thomas, Ashleigh Trevino, Koty Jerrald Chandler received a pleasant surprise
dispatch. for dispatch to remain operational in the building, Shelton, Brittany Turner, Alex Simmons, Zach Wednesday afternoon, July 9, as 15 members of
the amount left in the General Fund at the end of Morris, Jessica Cooley, Mykala Waggoner, the Rotary Club of Clinton surprised him at Arbor
April the fiscal year is $338,055. Breann Jones, James Bolen, Tristen Kellermeyer, Place of Clinton to celebrate his 87th birthday.
15 – Jail decision delayed Though the fiscal court voted to pass the first Dylan Hudson, Harley Hinshaw, and Stefanie Chandler, who served as the club’s secretary
The Hickman County Fiscal Court did not reading of the budget, the magistrates can make Gore. for more than 40 years, suffered a stroke in June,
make a decision Monday night on whether or not any adjustments necessary before they pass the was admitted to Arbor Place of Clinton, and has
to close Hickman County Detention Center, as final budget at their June meeting. June been unable to attend the club’s weekly meetings
previously expected, but approved a maximum After the jail discussion was finished, the court 6 – Community ‘Relays’ at the Hickman County Memorial Library.
salary schedule that accounts for the possibility of went through several items of discussion including despite gloomy weather To celebrate his birthday, which was Thursday,
a future jail closure. the jail population report, the water rate case, Photo No. 2 the club coordinated with administration at
More than 100 concerned residents filled county road paving, and bridge repairs. Unfavorable weather conditions did not stop Arbor Place to have the celebration, which was
the upstairs courtroom of the Hickman County The Hickman County Detention Center the community from participating in the 2014 held in the “50’s room.” Arbor Place provided a
Courthouse to capacity to witness the meeting. population report showed that there are 49 inmates Hickman County Relay for Life on Friday, June bbq lunch for the club, and Administrator Trella
After taking care of some routine agenda items, currently in the jail, 37 of which are state inmates. 6. Wilson gave Rotarians a tour of the facility.
Judge Executive Greg Pruitt informed those present Despite the rain that caused the event to end Rotarians present were Daniel Richardson,
that while he and the fiscal court thought that they 6 – Clinton City earlier than anticipated, the county still managed Phillip McClure, Rick Canty, Bruce Smith, Keith
would have to come to a decision about whether Council split over budget to raise more than $16,000 in donations to go Akin, Sue Ellen Morris, Glenn Reid, Larry Lewis,
or not to close the jail before the first Monday in The City of Clinton’s Ordinance 2014-5, lining towards the American Cancer Society. Karl Buss, Jerrald Chandler, Crystal Janes, Hunter
May, they have recently discovered another option out the proposed budget for the coming fiscal Local teams participating in the fundraiser Whitesell, Jason Batts, Trella Wilson, Mary Jo
that gives them more time to consider the options. year, passed narrowly at Monday night’s regular included Blessed Assurance, Second Baptist Duke, and David Kimbell.
The fiscal court approved their maximum salary meeting. Church of Clinton, Team One Way, Whitner and
schedule with an adjustable salary for the office Voting yea for the first reading were council Laird, Falcon Friends, Hickman County Sheriff’s August
of Hickman County Jailer. The salary for jailer is members Ivan Potter, Phyllis Campbell, and Office, Hickman County EMS, First United 1 – eLearning Center
set at $25,000 per year for a jailer/transportation Jerome Jenkins. Members Betty Morrow and Methodist Church of Clinton, and First Baptist opens in Senior Center
officer or more than $60,000 if the position is full- Howard Dillard voted nay. Council woman Yvette Church of Clinton. Photo No. 6
time with a full service jail. Thomas was absent from the meeting. A ribbon cutting was held August 1 for the
The decision allows the fiscal court to take Question was raised about the amount budgeted 17 – Senior Center to lose Adult Day Care West Kentucky Broadband eLearning Center at
more time to examine the numbers to determine for seven city employees’ health insurance which Program, continue providing other services the Hickman County Senior Citizen’s Center.
whether or not the county will be able to afford runs around $3,100 per month and was allotted for Despite rumors that the Hickman County Murray State University’s new president, Bob
to keep the jail up for one more year. Judge Pruitt the coming year at only $23,000. City treasurer Senior Citizen Center would close come July 1, Davies and the university’s Board of Regents
estimates that the jail will require $696,000 out of Donna Bryan reported that from July 2013 through Director Wendy Stairs and staff clarified that the chairman Harry Lee Waterfield, Jr. attended the
the county’s general fund during the next fiscal April 2014, insurance expenditures were $39,296. center was and will be still going strong. The only opening ceremony, along with other area and
year if it remains open. Then Councilwoman and current mayor Phyllis change is that the Adult Day Care program would state dignitaries. The ribbon cutting marked the
Judge Pruitt also outlined two other options Campbell suggested that the city’s insurance no longer be held at the center, due to funding opening of an eLearning center that will house
for the future of the jail and emergency dispatch, contract could be put out for bids to seek better cuts at the state and regional levels. approximately 20 computers that the public now
which currently runs out of the jail. rates without compromising the type of coverage The senior center would still operate normally haas access to during regular senior center hours
One option allows for the jail to be closed and the city is able to afford employees. and offer a recreational area for seniors age 60 and and after hours on some days.
local emergency dispatch to continue to operate Discussion about the proposed $28,000 for up. The Day Care program, directed locally by The center provides citizens the opportunity
out of the building. This option is estimated to dispatch, which reflects a substantial increase Rhonda Parham, was run on a specific schedule to take advantage of benefits associated with
cost only $440,559, saving some money by not above this year’s budget of $13,000, was explained approved by the PADD office and has its own broadband access, and will eventually offer
operating the jail. by the mayor, saying, “We don’t know what’s regulations and restrictions. As of June 16, there classes on topics ranging from basic computer
Another option, referred to as the last resort, going to happen with the jail and dispatch until were still seven active participants in the Adult
involves closing the jail and outsourcing dispatch after tonight’s fiscal court meeting, so we had to Day Care Program, which provides activities for See Year in review, page 3
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It’s “Christmas”... enough said
ow that Christmas is over and we generation and the one after that, assuming
Nare a week into the new year it may this world is still around that long?
be a good time as any to reflect on Christmas cards are big business for the
Christmas and all the “movements” card companies, the retailers and the postal
to refer to that particular time as only the service. Would “holiday” cards do just as
“holiday season”, “winter break” and so well?
forth. The song that contains “have yourself a
While it is unlikely that Jesus was actually merry little Christmas” wouldn’t be the same
born on Dec. 25 on our calendar, but even with “have yourself a merry little holiday”.
that is no reason to And what if the pc police change “I’m
change references to that Dreamin’ of a White Christmas” to “I’m
particular time of the year Dreaming of a White Holiday”. Ugh!
from “Christmas” to What about “Twas the Night Before
“Holidays”. Christmas”? “Twas the Night Before
Think about it. Forever Holidays?” This also does not make any
we have all (well, the sense.
biggest majority) looked Then there are sayings like someone
forward to Christmas, not moving slow, as in travel, “They’re as slow
simply holidays. as Christmas.” It would be ridiculous to say
I see a lot of movements “They’re as slow as the holidays”. For one,
to “put Christ back in holidays seem to come around faster as more
Letter to the Editor
Christmas” and sayings like “Jesus is the are added.
reason for the season.” I don’t believe And the saying “Christmas comes but once
Dear Editor, broadcast its entertaining and Kentuckians be more informed,
we have the power to take Christ out of a year” wouldn’t be true if we say “Holidays
KET greatly appreciates all of educational program line-up and inspired and empowered.
Christmas although I think I know where come but once a year”.
you who became a KET member continue its many community
that comes from, like when it is shortened to Some things just don’t jive and trying to
by making a contribution during outreach programs. Sincerely,
Xmas. The big question is, what do people change “Christmas time” to “Holiday time”
WinterPledge 2014. If you would still like to give, Carol Major
mean for the X to stand for? is one of those. Leave it alone. After all,
I say this on behalf of you can call 800-866-0366 KET Friends Board Member
What’s the big deal? And why? It has been it is only 51 or so weeks before we get to Kentuckians of all ages who or pledge online at ket.org/ District 1
called “Christmas” for ages. celebrate it again. will benefit from your gift. support. Your support will help
I wonder how it will be in the next Giving helps KET continue to you, your family and fellow
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use to job skills training. 8. “Voters are looking for a change,” Batts said companies is that Thompson Gas is also a full
The computers are refurbished Dell 5760 23 – Farlee announces retirement after the election, “a change from the career service provider, meaning they not only deliver
models from the Commonwealth Office of Photo No. 19 politicians that exist at every level of government gas, but sell and service heating equipment as
Technology. Jonathan Baskin, Coordinator of The Hickman County Board of Education lost to people dedicated to public service who can well.
Regional Outreach at Murray State University, its longest standing staff member to retirement. provide fresh ideas.” Tri-State Gas has been one of the longest
worked with Hickman County Senior Citizen’s Susan Farlee, Finance Officer at the board of Henry Cole defeated Rosemary Jones 325 continually operated family-owned businesses in
Center Director Wendy Stairs and Hickman education, announced that she would retire at the votes to 200 for the office of Hickman County Hickman County, covering a span of more than
County Judge/Executive Greg Pruitt on the end of 2014. Magistrate, District 1. Cole would join Kory 71 years.
project. Farlee first came to work at the Hickman Naranjo and Irvin Stroud on the Hickman County
Baskin said that the program is funded with grant County Board of Education on July 18, 1977 Fiscal Court in January. Naranjo and Stroud were 25 – Senior Center will
money through December 31, and a sustainability after working for three years at Murray State declared winners in the Democratic Primary in not hire new director
plan will be in place by then. He also said the University as the departmental secretary for the May and were not contested in the general election. The board of directors for the Hickman County
program should provide an additional part-time Department of Professional Studies. Amanda Spillman was elected be the next Senior Citizens’ Center decided not to hire a new
job to keep the eLearning center open up to 20 Farlee doesn’t have any set plans for Hickman County PVA, defeating Gaylon Reynolds director last week, after former director Wendy
hours per week after regular senior center hours. retirement. “After working full-time my whole 1,418 votes to 496. Stairs left the senior center.
“My hope is that this will bring more people life, I wouldn’t mind doing something part-time,” Incumbent Hickman County Sheriff Mark Green “Our current staff is going to double up on
in our doors to see what we have to offer here,” she said. held onto his office, as he defeated challenger duties to get everything done,” Phillip McClure,
Stairs said about the project. “This will also be Hickman County Schools Superintendent Eugene Morris 1,610 votes to 229. chairman of the board of directors, said
a great resource for the community as a whole.” Casey Henderson announced Monday, September Kay Ferguson would replace incumbent Wednesday after the board made its decision.
The eLearning center fills the room that was 22 that Kim Wilson had been hired as Farlee’s Richard Frizzell as the next mayor of Columbus in Stairs, who began working as the center’s
left vacant by the closure of the Adult Day Care successor. Henderson said Wilson was the most January. Ferguson won with 51 votes, compared to director on October 7, 2013, resigned from the
program at the center on June 30. qualified applicant for the job as a certified public 26 votes for Frizzell. At least 203 residents voted position on Thursday, Nov. 13.
accountant with more than 25 years of experience in Columbus, with only 77 voting in the mayoral McClure said the decision not to fill the vacancy
19 – Wilkerson wins photo contest in analyzing and auditing school districts across race. was made out of financial considerations.
Photo No. 14 the area. Laura Poole was elected to fill the Clinton City “Our budget is upside down right now,” he
Leanna Wilkerson has been named the winner Council seat vacated by Phyllis Campbell. The said. “We’re spending more money than we’re
of the 2014 Beauty of Hickman County Photo October five other current city council members (Jerome bringing in.”
Contest. The out-of-state panel of four judges 14 – Barber sworn in as jailer Jenkins, Ivan Potter, Betty Morrow, Howard The center took a big cut in revenue this year
deliberated over the entries for some time before Photo No. 15 Dillard, and Yvette Thomas) will hold on to their when the Adult Day Care program was cut in
putting Wilkerson’s photo in the top spot. Hickman County Jailer Chad Barber was sworn seats, as Eric Lewis received the fewest votes in July. Several senior centers across the state faced
The photo features Wilkerson’s daughter Richli, into office Friday morning, Oct. 10 by Hickman the seven-candidate pool. the same situation this year. McClure said that the
at the Clinton First United Methodist Church at County Judge/Executive Greg Pruitt. Barber took In other contested races, Hickman County center received $43,000 last year for Adult Day
Bette Chandler’s memorial ceremony. The Clinton office Thursday morning, Oct. 16, as then Hickman voters voted in favor of Republican Senator Mitch Care. That funding is gone now.
Post Office can be seen in the background. County Jailer Chad Frizzell had announced his McConnell, who defeated challenger Allison
Wilkerson received an 8x10 framed print of the resignation effective October 15, 77 days before Grimes statewide. Hickman County had 1,156 December
photo, while a duplicate print is on display at the his term was set to expire. votes for McConnell, 707 for Grimes, and 63 for 16 – Local clinic to close
Hickman County Gazette. In an address to Hickman County citizens David Patterson. with PRH on March 31
The staff of the Hickman County Gazette would through his personal Facebook page, Frizzell Hickman County also voted with the district in Parkway Regional Hospital’s inpatient and
like to thank all those who participated in our stated that he has accepted a position with the the U.S. Congressional race between incumbent emergency services, as well as two clinics
photo contest this year. Kentucky Court of Justice Pretrial Services. Representative Ed Whitfield and Charles Hatchett. associated with the hospital in Clinton and
“I look forward to passing the torch to Jailer- Hickman County had 1,340 votes for Whitfield, Hickman, will cease operations on March 31,
26 – Ice Bucket Challenge Elect Barber at midnight on October 16 and compared to only 546 for Hatchett. 2015.
soaks local healthcare facilities look forward to a much-needed break from local Community Health Services, which owns
Photo Nos. 4 and 5 politics,” he said in the announcement. Frizzell 20 – Hunt gets 10-year sentence Parkway Regional and three clinics associated
The nationwide sensation of the Ice Bucket was originally elected to the office of Hickman for role in Moore death with the hospital in Fulton, Hickman, and Clinton,
Challenge found its way to Hickman County County Jailer in 2006, and again in 2010. He ran Kendrick Hunt was tried in Hickman County in released a statement last week that explained that
Monday, Aug. 25 as 19 staff members of Clinton- for the office of Hickman County Judge/Executive November for his role in the 2011 beating death of challenges and changes of recent years have led
Hickman County ICF were doused in ice-water by in the May 20 democratic primary against Joey Derek Moore. The other two involved in Moore’s to the decision to adjust its model of operation.
their co-workers (photo no. 4). McGee and Judge/Executive-elect Kenny Wilson. death, Jeremy Irons and Connell Mounday, pled “As Parkway Regional Hospital surveyed the
While the challenge traditionally raises money Barber won the May 20 primary by a margin guilty to the crime and were sentenced to 15 years operating environment and how the community
for the ALS Association, ICF decided to keep of 83 votes in a six candidate pool that included in prison. was using the hospital, the decision was made to
their donation local. Prior to being drenched Allen Poole, Dale Courtney, Thomas Dickson, Sr., In Hunts trial, the prosecution sought the end inpatient and emergency department services
in ice-water, ICF Administrator Rollie Bushor Latonia Mason, and Amy Henley-Roell. Barber death penalty for Hunt, but the evidence was and focus resources on outpatient services,” the
announced that ICF will make a $200 contribution could face lean times at the Hickman County not there, according to those familiar with the statement said.
to the Hickman County Ambulance Service. Detention Center as revenue-generating state case. A Hickman County Jury convicted Hunt of The release was unclear as to what services, if
In tradition with the challenge, Bushor inmate population has been dangerously low for complicity to unlawful imprisonment and wanton any, will remain available at the Fulton hospital,
challenged Arbor Place of Clinton and Hutson, the past year. endangerment. The Jury recommended a 10-year but did say that Hillview Clinic will be relocated
Inc. to match or beat their contribution. prison sentence for Hunt, which was the sentence to South Fulton.
The Ice Bucket Challenge has proven to raise 21 – HCHS Volleyball he received from the Hon. Tim Langford on The statement also failed to mention the fate
millions of dollars nationwide to benefit the ALS squad are district champs Thursday, November 20. of the physician clinics in Clinton and Hickman.
Society. Photo No. 12 Hunt is currently serving his sentence at According to people familiar with the matter,
Arbor Place of Clinton (photo no. 5) responded The Hickman County Lady Falcons jumped out Roederer Correctional Complex in LaGrange, and the clinics in Hickman and Clinton are also
to the challenge the following day as several of to big leads in all three sets Tuesday night, Oct. 21, will be eligible for parole on April 23 of 2015, scheduled to close on March 31. Patrons of these
their staff were doused by co-workers. against the Fulton City Lady Bulldogs to secure according to his profile on the Kentucky Online clinics will have to either follow their doctors to
their victory in the District 1 Championship Game. Offender Lookup website. the South Fulton facility, or find another outlet for
September healthcare.
9 – New lights illuminate November 25 – Tri-State Gas
Washington Street 4 – Voters elect more new leaders sold to Thompson Gas 23 – Ruby Fayes announces closure
Photo No. 20 Fifty-three percent of Hickman County residents Tri-State Gas has been sold to Thompson Gas, Ruby Faye’s Bar-B-Que served its final meal on
Nine street lights are now in place along turned out to vote Tuesday, Nov. 4 and on absentee headquartered in Hagerstown, Md. The sale was Sunday, Dec. 28. Gordon Samples, owner of the
Washington Street in Clinton after Kentucky ballots as they elected new leadership for Clinton, finalized on November 12. restaurant, released a statement to media Tuesday,
Utilities technicians spent the latter part of last Columbus, and Hickman County. Tri-State Gas was founded in March of 1946 Dec. 16 that announced the looming closure of the
week and Monday setting them up. Phyllis Campbell would be the next mayor of by the late Carl Sr. and Janet Sarten. When Carl establishment.
The lights were furnished by KU and were Clinton after beating incumbent Tommy Kimbro Sr. died in 1981, the company was passed down “Having worked seven years of 100-hour weeks
turned on Monday night. and former mayor Fred Cox in Tuesday’s election. to his three sons, David, Carl, and Steve. Steve and over two years without a day off, it is time to
Crewmembers Devin Williamson, Tommy Campbell received 165 votes, compared to 103 and David bought Carl out immediately, and slow down while I can still enjoy life,” Samples
Bingham, and Steve Lenier spent about an hour on votes for Kimbro and 90 for Cox. David bought Steve’s portion of the company in said in the statement.
each light post before moving on. The first light Jason Batts would become Hickman County February 1988, becoming the sole owner of Tri- Samples also said that while he has not yet sold
put in place was in front of the Yates Building; Attorney on January 1 after defeating incumbent State Gas. the property where Ruby Faye’s is located south
the crew then went up Beeler hill towards Greg’s Sue Ellen Morris 1,271 votes to 659. Batts’ victory David Sarten was eight years old when the of Clinton, he plans to do so in the near future.
Supermarket before putting the last poles in place marks the first time in history that Hickman company was founded, and began working full- Rumors have circulated for the past few weeks
on the north side of Clinton on Monday, September Countians have put a Republican in a local office. time with the company at the age of 15. Now, 60 about the possible expansion of neighboring
years later, Sarten is retiring. Burgess Brother’s Grain Company onto the
The Hickman Tuesday except the last week in December by “We’ve served many families in the area for restaurant’s current location.
Magic Valley Publishing Co, 308 S. Washington three generations, and some for four generations,” Samples says that he has no immediate plans to
County Gazette St., Clinton, KY 42031. Periodicals Postage Paid Sarten said Monday. He doesn’t have any definite open another restaurant, but will explore several
at Clinton, KY 42031-0200. plans to fill his extra time during retirement, but options after resting for a while.
POSTMASTER: Send address change to: The said the first thing he’s going to do is enjoy this “We plan to pursue providing our private recipe
Hickman County Gazette, PO Box 200, Clinton, Christmas. dressings and sauces through the online store we
PO Box 200, Clinton KY 42031-0200 KY 42031-0200. Sarten had only good things to say about are launching called Ruby Faye’s Country Store,”
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Established in 1843 as a merger of newspapers Counties. were,” he said, “and I think they’ll take care of with his renewed interest in beekeeping.
published in Hickman County. The first of $32 - all others & out of state the customers the same way we have.” He also
which, Columbus Enterprise, was established at All inserts are supplements to The Hickman found it interesting that Thompson Gas and
Columbus, KY., in 1843. The Hickman County County Gazette. Tri-State Gas were established the same year –
Gazette (USPS 243-160) is published every [email protected] 1946. He said another similarity between the two
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Community News
CHRISTMAS!
Second Baptist Church News
Area Obituaries
Christmas is supposed to be a taste so well and after you have
By Teresa Walton Pearson joyful time and I wish for all our spent all your money?
readers it has been so, but often, Let me suggest doing what
I am told, that Christmas is a the shepherds did after they had
lonely time seen the Christ child. First, “they
Linda
Phillip December 28 Schooley, Alan Tankersley, for many, made known abroad the saying
McClure John Hill gave the Sunday Dorothy Hoskins, Bud Martin, and a time which was told them concerning
Edwards
School devotion from 1 Peter Anthony Poe, Monty Clark, when people this child” (Luke 2:17). They
2: 1-2 He said the number one Jimmy Johnson, Jessie Lee are prone to went everywhere witnessing of
Phillip G. Edwards, 90 of Linda McClure, 74, of New Year’s resolution is to Davis, Ovidean Liberty, take their Christ. Second, they went back
Owensboro, Ky. and formerly Hickman County, Ky. died at loose weight. He said it takes Dorothy Rogers, Edna Roper, life.. Since to their work of tending sheep.
of Mayfield, Ky. passed away 6:55 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, a decision and then dedication. Billy Lamb, Rocky James, Christmas “And the shepherds returned”
Tuesday, December 30, 2014 2014 at her home. John said the same is true for Megan Grubbs, Mike and Sherry is mainly (v20). Finally, they returned
at the Owensboro Regional She was a former PNC Bank Christians, it takes a decision Jones, Paul and Jackie Ballard, over and a “glorifying and praising God”
Medical Center in Owensboro. adjuster. and then dedication to follow Emma Barkley, Tabitha French, new year (v20). They worshipped. There is
He was a Truck driver. She is survived by her mother, Jesus. Suzanne Bell, Bernice Malone, is upon us, nothing better for after Christmas
He is survived by his step son, Violet Marie Harrison Hunt of Julie Cagle sang “Jesus - Chelsea Johnson, Mercedes what should blues than witnessing, working
Gary Weatherford of Dearborn, Warren, Mich.; one daughter, Something about that name” Rosas, JL Feezor, BIll Carter, one do after Christmas? and worshipping. Feeling down?
Mich.; and two granddaughters, Joy Herzog of Harleysville, Bro. Dustin’s message was Mike Basch, Shawn Turner, After the family and friends are I challenge you to follow the
Krisstine Weatherford of Penna.; one sister, Margerie taken from Matthew 2: 7-12. Josephine Shadwick, Helen gone, after the rich food doesn’t shepherds program.
Redford, Mich. and Amber Kern of Henderson, Nev. and “Wise men still seek Him” He Holmes, Josh Harpole, Austin
Weatherford of Dearborn one brother, James Hunt of said in verse 11 They worshiped Upshaw, Mildred Morrison,
Heights, Mich. Henderson, Nev. Him, and they gave Him gifts. Eloise Harrison, James Gray,
He was preceded in death She was preceded in death In verse 12 they went home a Our Troops and Our Country. SENIOR CHATTER
by his wife, Madeline Barnelle by her father, Marshall Hunt; different way. Bro. Dustin said At Second Baptist we believe
Wooten Edwards; one sister and 1st husband James Constanty, when you get saved and meet that “everybody is somebody

two brothers. His parents were 2nd husband, James McClure; Jesus you will go home different and Jesus is everything.” by Rhonda
Donald Rowland and Lonie and two sons, James Kevin too. We should be wise men, Visitors are always welcome at
Willoby Edwards; Helkowski and Timothy seek Him, worship Him, give Second Baptist Church. Sunday
Funeral Services were at 1 Helkowski. yourself to Him, and then go a School starts at 10am. Worship
p.m. Saturday, January 3, at Memorial Services will be different way. service is at 11am. Sunday night As we celebrate a New Year, walnuts, skim milk
the Brown Funeral Home in held at a later date. Please pray for: Teen Garrison, worship service is at 6 pm. what better wish can be given Friday, Jan. 9 - Beef stew,
Clinton. Rev. Stan Walden Brown Funeral Home Dorothy and Bud Brady, Kay Wednesday night 7 pm. Pastor that you may never lose an confetti slaw, oat bran muffin,
officiated, with burial the Shiloh in Clinton are in charge of Jones, Thomas Dublin, Jim Bro. Dustin Cunningham. old friend but gain many new! strawberry dessert, skim milk
Cemetery. arrangements. We invite you to join us at the Monday, Jan. 12 - Salmon
January 4 the question is “Is it well with Center for a warm inviting Croquettes , rigatoni & tomatoes,
Brent Dublin gave the your soul?” family atmosphere. We provide buttered broccoli, whole wheat
Thomas Laura
Sunday School devotion from Sunday night Janice Glasco many useful services to the roll, chocolate pudding , skim
Deuteronomy 34 and Joshua 23. sang and Brandon Hann.on senior community, such as milk
Quillen Stephens
He asked What kept Moses out of signed to “If It Wasn’t For The transportation, escort service, Activities
the Promised Land? The answer Lighthouse” and Ryker Cagle telephone reassurance, health Monday - Friday 10:30 Daily
Thomas Wayne “little Laura Catherine Bard Stephens, is Sin. verse 5 says, So Moses the sang “Long Black Train.” education, on site and home Walking
hambone” Quillen, 69, of 92, of Water Valley, Ky., died servant of the LORD died there in Bro. Dustin had props set up to delivered meals and much more. Tuesday Jan. 6 - 10:00 Lana
Bardwell, Ky. died at 4:45 p.m. at 10:05 a.m. Saturday, Jan. the land of Moab. use in his message, he had 6 cups We like to keep you happy , Livigini LPN Lifeline Home
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 at 3, 2015 at Jackson Purchase Joshua was next inline after of different sizes and shapes on the healthy and informed! Care - Blood pressure clinic &
Baptist Health in Paducah. Medical Center in Mayfield. Moses but God didn’t just hand remembrance table and then a cup Menu health education
He was a pilot for Ingram She was a member of Water them the land, they had to fight off to one side and a huge garbage Monday, Jan.5 - BBQ pork 12:00 Laura Snyder, Book
Barge for 36 years and of the Valley Baptist Church where for it. Verse 6 - 8 says, “Be ye can on the other. His message was sandwich, black bean & corn mobile librarian- Winter
Baptist faith. she was the church organist therefore very courageous to keep from Mark 9: 36 - 41 He said we relish, orange , chocolate Program
Surviving are his wife, Judy and Sunday school teacher. and to do all that is written in the drink from many different cups in pudding, skim milk Wednesday Jan. 7- 10:00
Payne Quillen; his mother, She was retired from Reelfoot book of the law of Moses, that ye our lives. There was cup of Agony, Tuesday, Jan. 6 - Baked ham, Around the house jingo
Jenice Perry Quillen of Bank in Fulton and was a past turn not aside therefrom to the cup of anger, cup of bitterness, navy beans, cornbread, pineapple 12:00 Activity of choice
Arlington, Ky.; three daughters, member of the Eastern Star and right hand or to the left; That ye cup of unconfessed sin, cup of delight, skim milk Thursday Jan 8. - 10:00 Coffee
Teresa Patterson of Burkley, a member of the Daughters of come not among these nations, salvation, cup of blessing, and on Wednesday, Jan. 7- Turkey roast Corne12:00 Fran Potter RN.
Ky., Angie West of Bardwell the American Revolution. these that remain among you; each side the cup of separation , cornbread dressing, giblet Regional Home Care
and Tina Quillen of Arlington; Surviving are two sons, neither make mention of the name and the cup of hell which of gravy, green beans ,almonds Friday Jan. 9 -10:00 Bean Bag
two sons, Roy Quillen of Fulton, Charles (Annie) Stephens of of their gods, nor cause to swear course was the huge garbage can. ,pumpkin custard, cranberry Toss
Ky. and Wayne Quillen, Jr. of South Fulton, Tenn. and Tony by them, neither serve them, nor It was a wonderful message and sauce, skim milk 12:00 Local Shopping
Arlington; three sisters, Martha (Patrisha) Stephens of Fulgham, bow yourselves unto them: But this illustration really brought the Thursday, Jan. 8 - Spaghetti & Write it on your heart that every
Copeland of Water Valley, Ky., Ky.; seven grandchildren, Greg cleave unto the LORD your God, message home to each of us. We meat sauce, tossed salad, whole day is the best day of the year!
Ginger Luedeke of Union City, (Kerri) Stephens of Owensboro, as ye have done unto this day.” had two new members join the wheat roll, pineapple chunks, Have a blessed week!
Tenn. and Laura Byassee of Ky., Laurie (Jimmy) Thorpe of Brent said “Choose this day whom church.
Burkley; 12 grandchildren; and Fulton, Ky., James Stephens you will serve.” Please pray for: Teen Garrison,
two great-grandchildren. of South Fulton, Stacy (Keith) Heather Kensley sang “The Dorothy and Bud Brady, Kay Jones,
He was preceded in death Howell of Fulgham, Toni Ann Anchor Holds” Tanner Dublin Thomas Dublin, Jim Schooley,
by his father, Thomas Spencer (Randy) McDaniel of Water signed to “It Is Well With My Alan Tankersley, Dorothy Beelerton Buzz
Quillen; and one daughter, Valley and Stephen and Gary Soul” and Doug Fisette sang and Hoskins, Bud Martin, Anthony
Melissa Quillen. Webb, both of Jacksonville, Fla.; played a song he wrote titled Poe, Jimmy Johnson, Jessie Lee
Services were at 11 a.m. 23 great grandchildren; and four “Noah, Someone’s Knocking At Davis, Ovidean Liberty, Deloris
Saturday, Jan. 3 at Milner & Orr great-great grandchildren. The Door.” Spurlin, Dorothy Rogers, Edna
By Tammy Byrd
Funeral Home in Bardwell. Rev. She was preceded in death by her Bro. Dustin’s message was Roper, Billy Lamb, Rocky James,
Howard Copeland officiated, husband, Murrel Stephens; one taken from Mark 8: 34 - 38. And Megan Grubbs, Mike and Sherry
with burial in Burkley daughter, Leila Maxine Webb; when he had called the people unto Jones, Paul and Jackie Ballard, I hope that everyone is prepared I got in.” Easy to do the same
Cemetery. one brother; and a great-great him with his disciples also, he said Emma Barkley, Tabitha French, for the cold temperatures we are with our faith. It’s tempting to
granddaughter, Paris Jackson. unto them, Whosoever will come Suzanne Bell, Bernice Malone, to have this week, just hoping stay where we got in and never
Her parents were Dr. Charles after me, let him deny himself, Chelsea Johnson, Mercedes Rosas, they don’t last long. move. Pick a time in the not to
Re-Certification Blanchard and Leila L. Bard. and take up his cross, and follow JL Feezor, BIll Carter, Mike Happy birthday wishes to distant past and ask yourself a
Pesticide Training Services were at 1 p.m. Monday, me. For whosoever will save his Basch, Shawn Turner, Josephine Bill Morgan and Tim Blalock few questions. How does your
Jan. 5 at Hornbeak Funeral life shall lose it; but whosoever Shadwick, Helen Holmes, Josh on the 5th, David Sublette prayer life today compare with
will be held at
Chapel in Fulton, with burial in shall lose his life for my sake and Harpole, Austin Upshaw, Mildred and Joey Hannon on the 6th, then? How about your giving?
Hickman Co. Water Valley Cemetery. the gospel’s, the same shall save Morrison, Eloise Harrison, and all Marsha Jordan, Jeanna Kimbell Have both the amount and joy
it. For what shall it profit a man, of the people out of our churches and Tina Etherton on the 7th, increased? How about your
Extension Office
if he shall gain the whole world, and schools sick. Richard Cagle on the 8th, church loyalty? Can you tell
and lose his own soul? Or what At Second Baptist we believe Lisa Hutchins, Dale Batts and you’ve grown? What about
shall a man give in exchange for that “everybody is somebody and Kelsie Humphreys on the 10th, Bible study? Are you finding
The Hickman County his soul? Whosoever therefore Jesus is everything.” Denise McWhorter and Helen yourself more in God’s Word?
Extension Office will be having shall be ashamed of me and of my Visitors are always welcome at Bostick on the 11th, Craig Batts There they are, four good habits
Re-Certification Pesticide words in this adulterous and sinful Second Baptist Church. Sunday (celebrating the BIG 50) on the worth having. Make them a part
Trainings. The dates are generation; of him also shall the School starts at 10am. Worship 12th, Jessica Allen on the 13th, of your day and grow. Don’t
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Son of man be ashamed, when he service is at 11am. Sunday night and to Pat Stephens on the 15th. make the mistake of the little
10:00 am and Thursday, January cometh in the glory of his Father worship service is at 6 pm. Happy anniversary wishes to Joe boy. Don’t stay to close to where
15 at 6:00 pm. Please check with the holy angels. Wednesday night 7 pm. Pastor and Brenda Beard on the 6th. you got in.
to see if your pesticide cards Bro. Dustin said “Today we Bro. Dustin Cunningham. May you all have a wonderful Our prayers concerns include
are up to date. Please call the cater to our body and not our soul, day! our neighboring churches,
Extension Office at 270-653- Congratulations to Sarah several sick folks (the flu
YOU DID IT--AGAIN!
JOY to meet Delvalle (daughter of Janice bug is making its rounds) the
Lawrence Delvalle) for being shut-ins, those in the nursing
Obion Creek January 19 Once again Hickman County school items, utility bills that go recognized for positive character homes, our nation and leaders,
has gone “over the top.” Your up unexpectedly, and food—real traits (obeying the rules) by and our military. Our Christian
Watershed Board
County Service Unit of The necessities of life. In previous her teachers. Congratulations sympathy to the family of
will meet January ATTENTION - FOLKS WHO Salvation Army was hoping to years, over a hundred families also to Abbey Ring and Jessica Barbara Anderson (wife of
LIKE JOY!!! We will have our break $3,000 through the kettles have been helped each year. Barnett. Bro. Max Anderson of Pleasant
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regular JOY meeting on Tuesday again this year, as you did last Some, but not all, are “repeats;” Chad and Amanda Batts Valley), to the family of Treva
(remember we have changed year. On top of all the earlier many are first-time recipients. were visitors (homefolk) at the Kestner of Arizona (sister of
The Obion Creek Watershed from Mondays to Tuesdays), giving, another large check just The other twenty percent goes Wesley Church. Craig Batts Betty Keene and aunt of Monda
Conservancy District, Board of January 19, 2015 at the Young at the end put us over $3,000 around the world for the varied surprised his mom, Dale with a House), and to the family of
Directors, will meet Monday Center. This will be potluck; and close to--$4,000! Every ministries of The Salvation weekend trip to Nashville. One Laura Katherine Stephens
morning Jan.13, 2015 at 7:30 however, the meat will be penny is appreciated, and every Army, including modest salaries of the highlights of the trip was (mother of Tony Stephens and
a.m.., in the USDA Service furnished. We will have about bell ringer and donor. for officers. None is used for tickets to the Grand Ole Opry. Charles Stephens.)
Center, Conference Room, 12 visitors with us so keep that As is always the case, eighty any of our local unit members or Have you heard the story of May God bless and comfort
Clinton, Ky. in mind as you fill your pot with per cent of these gifts will stay volunteer ringers. the little boy who fell out of bed? you during this time of loss.
The public is invited to your delicious side dishes and in the county, to be used to meet Thanks to all, and let’s look When his mother asked him Have a blessed week and throw
desserts. Who are the visitors??? unexpected events, emergency forward to our 20th season in what happened, he answered, “I on that extra log!
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For Your Information
ASSIStAnCE AVAIlABlE fOR AREA VEtERAnS
Veterans and their families A I L A B L E ky.gov or phone [phone] Area Announcements
will be provided counseling Tuesday, Jan. 13 - 9:00 - 2:30, extension 73905 to schedule an
and assistance in filing claims Mayfield, VA Clinic, 1253 appointment.
for state and federal benefits. Paris Rd, By Appointment, Thursday, Jan. 15 - 9:00 -
This is a free service provided walk-ins will be scheduled 2:30, Mayfield, VA Clinic, 1253
by the state of Kentucky. For an appointment. Visit the Paris Rd, By Appointment, The Mission House distributes • 7 a.m.- Community Prayer cal and Genealogical Society
more information please contact Clinic, email ronald.mcclure@ walk-ins will be scheduled CSFP (Cheese) Commodities Service at First United Meth- Center is open Wednesday &
Ron McClure, Regional Field ky.gov or phone [phone] an appointment. Visit the monthly to Hickman County odist Church. Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. For
Representative, Kentucky extension 73905 to schedule an Clinic, email ronald.mcclure@ residents who are 60 years or Every Wednesday and appointment, call LaDonna
Department of Veterans Affairs appointment. ky.gov or phone [phone] over, meet the income guide- Saturday:. Latham at 653-4190 or Norma
(KDVA) at (270) 247-2455 Wednesday, Jan. 14 - 9:00 extension 73905 to schedule an lines, and are pre-registered. • The Hickman Co. Museum Gene Humphreys at 653-6208
ext. 73905, or email ronald. - 2:30, Mayfield, VA Clinic, appointment. Pick up dates are Thursday & is open every Wednesday from • The Willingham Center,
[email protected]. 1253 Paris Rd, By Appointment, Friday, Jan. 16 - N O T Friday after the third Tuesday 1 - 4 p.m.. Carr Street in Fulton, will now
Schedule for week of January walk-ins will be scheduled A V A I L A B L E of each month. • Hickman Co. Memorial be open Mondays, Wednesdays
12 - 16, 2015. an appointment. Visit the Every Monday: Library Open Tuesday through and Fridays from 12 - 3 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 12 - N O T A V Clinic, email ronald.mcclure@ • AA meets at 8 p.m. at First Friday from 2-5 p.m. and Satur- for junior high and high school
United Methodist Church in day, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. agee children. Cost will be $3.
Dance! It’s good for you. Clinton. • Hickman Co. Board of Edu- per afternoon
First Monday: cation normally meets the third • Hickman County Fiscal
• Masonic Lodge 131 F&AM Thursday of every month Court will meet Thursday,
Did you dance up a storm on Disease become more sure- principles behind the dancing meets the first Monday night of • Clinton City Council meets Jan. 8, at 6 p.m.in the County
New Year’s Eve? Good for you, footed after taking up ballroom - people have to move their feet, the month at 7:30 p.m. first Monday of the month at 6 Judge Executive office.
says the Association of Mature dancing. The illness is prevalent turn their bodies and take big Second Monday: p.m. at Clinton City Hall and • JOY group will meet at
American Citizens. Keep it among seniors and so the steps - were carefully chosen • Library Board meets the sec- Columbus City Council noon Tuesday, Jan. 19 at Unit-
up because it’s good for you, researchers concluded that it can to enhance what clinicians are ond Monday at the library at 4. meets at 6 p.m., the first Mon- ed Methodist Church Young
especially if you are a member help even healthy individuals in doing during rehabilitation,” said • The Hickman Co. Arts day of the month at Columbus Center.
of the senior set. old age Professor Ann Ashburn, who Council will meets the fourth City Hall. • Obion Creek Watershed
British investigators at the “Dancing involves turning headed up the study. Monday of each month at 4 • The Mission House is Conservancy District Board of
University of Southampton and stepping to a rhythmical beat The Tango tops the list of p.m. at the Young Center. The open Mondays, Thursdays, Fri- Directors will meet January 13
found that ballroom dancing from the music, which can help dances with benefits, according to public is invited to attend. days and first Saturday of the in the USDA Servicr Center
helped patients with Parkinson’s to improve their mobility. The other scientists. www.hickmancoarts.com. month. Conference Room in Clinton at
Every Wednesday: • The Hickman Co. Histori- 7:30 a.m.
Another year older
George Orwell said happiness In a recent OpEd article in the But, in old age, they have more Traffic Advisory
can exist only in acceptance and New York Times, Brooks wrote: control over the challenges they
apparently you can go through a “I’d rather think that elder will tackle and they get even The Kentucky Transportation where two cross drains were
large chunk of your life achieving happiness is an accomplishment, better at addressing them.” Cabinet (KYTC) plans to replaced back in September.
acceptance, says the Association not a condition that people get So, says AMAC, as the new “January is named after the close KY 924/Kirby Road in This closure point is about 1 mile
of Mature American Citizens. better at living through effort, year gets under way and we Roman god Janus, who was HICKMAN County on Tuesday East of US 51. This is along KY
In fact, according to David by mastering specific skills. consider the fact that we are all always shown as having two and Wednesday, January 6 & 7, 924 between the Shelton Road
Brooks, who writes about I’d like to think that people another year older, take heart heads. He looked back to the 2015. and Murcherson Road.
culture and social science, older get steadily better at handling and consider the real possibility last year and forward to the KY 924/Kirby Road will be There will be no marked
folks are happier folks and that life’s challenges. In middle age, that the coming years will, new one. The Roman New Year closed near the 1 mile marker detour. The roadway at this site
the happiest people of them all they are confronted by stressful indeed, be among the happiest festival was called the Calends, in Hickman County to allow a is expected to reopen sometime
are those between the ages of 82 challenges they can’t control, of our lives. and people decorated their contractor to replace concrete Thursday morning.
and 85. like having teenage children. homes and gave each other
gifts.”
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9 p.m. -12 noon. Call (270) WORK GRAVEL & DIRT Learning Center. This is a 376-5565 to take advantage of the student available to students attending
653-6218 TDD#711. HAULING AND DRIVEWAY part time position with hours aid programs administered by the state’s private colleges.
Equal Housing Opportunity WORK FREE ESTIMATES from 4 p.m. -7pm on Fridays Building Materials For All the Kentucky Higher Education • Go Higher Grant. This program
677-4641 OR 254-0401 & 8 a.m. - 1pm on Saturdays. Your Farm & Home Assistance Authority (KHEAA). provides funding for adult
Applications will be accepted Needs They include the: students who attend college on a
Monday - Friday the hours of Kentucky Educational part-time basis.
8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Deadline Excellence Scholarship (KEES). Except for KEES, students
Clinton Apartments now has for applications will be Kentucky students earn KEES must submit the Free Application
available 1 and 2 bedroom Adams Heating and A/C Monday January 12 ,2015. awards by making good grades for Federal Student Aid, also
units Rent based on income. services all brands; phones in public and private high called the FAFSA, to apply for
Mon. & Thurs. 1-5. Call (270) answered 24 hours. Call schools. They can earn more by these awards. Some also require
653-4593 TDD#711 Gary Adams or Vince Oak- doing well on the ACT. Home- a separate application.
Equal Housing Opportunity. ley at 270-694-6008 or Recycle a natural Christmas schooled and GED students can For complete details about
270-247-7530 for all of your earn KEES awards based on these and other student aid
heating and air needs. tree by donating it to Kentucky their ACT scores. programs, visit www.kheaa.
License #M02951. • College Access Program com and click on the Paying for
nOtICE Fish and Wildlife Grant. This grant can be used College tab.
Office space for rent in the at the state’s public colleges To find links to other useful
Yates Building, Utilities fur- and many of Kentucky’s private education websites, go to www.
nished. Call 270-653-4236 FRANKFORT, Ky. – A natu- Jan. 15, 2015. To find the near- colleges. It is based on need. gotocollege.ky.gov.
or 270-254-0548. nOtICE ral Christmas tree is a holiday est location, visit the Kentucky
season tradition in many house- Fish and Wildlife website at
holds. fw.ky.gov. Click on the “Fish” HICKMAN COUNTY GAZETTE
Notice is hereby given that Cherished are the memories tab and choose “Fishing Home”
Ronald Shadd Byassee has made around it and dreaded from the dropdown menu. A link 308 SOUTH WASHINGTON
duly qualified as executor is the day when it must come for the Christmas tree recycling
PO BOX 200
Houses for rent in Clinton- of the estate of Marjorie H. down, even if the needles are program appears on that page.
2 bedroom house, 319 East Bone, deceased. All persons dropping like confetti on New Fisheries personnel collect the CLINTON KY 42031
Jackson, includes applianc- indebted to said estate Year’s Eve revelers. donated trees and bundle them
es. $400 month + deposit. shall pay all indebtedness A Christmas tree’s usefulness to create fish attractors that will PHONE: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
4 bedroom house, 607 An- promptly, and all persons doesn’t end when the holidays be submerged in lakes across the
E-MAIL:[email protected]
gular St, includes applianc- having claims against said are over. state. These brush reefs provide
es. $400 month + deposit. estate shall present same, They may be recycled for new cover for all fish and nurs- SUBSCRIPTIONS RATES
No pet allowed. Contact Lisa properly certified according mulch or donated to the Ken- ery habitat for young fish. They
270-210-0440. to law, within six (6) months tucky Department of Fish and also attract baitfish and algae, Hickman, Fulton, Carlisle & Graves Counties
of this notice to: Sue Ellen Wildlife Resources to provide providing food for young fish
$23.00
Morris, 110 E. Clay St., more cover for fish – and better and other aquatic organisms.
Clinton KY 42031. opportunities for anglers. New habitat is placed in lakes
All Others
House for rent - 2 bedroom The department is accepting year-round by fisheries person-
house for rent. 517 Bailey Street Cinda Yates natural Christmas trees free of nel. The Global Position System $32.00
in Clinton. Call 270-627-0020. Hickman County Circuit lights, ornaments, tinsel, gar- (GPS) coordinates of these fea-
3.458 French_3.458 Brown Family 12/28/14 2:04 PM Page 1
Court Clerk land and any other decorations tures are plotted on lake maps
at more than 30 drop-off loca- available on the Kentucky Fish
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Enter Underdogs- Exit Superstars: Part 2
Honoring Hickman County’s historic state tournament run of 1973
We continue from where and with 5:10 left in regulation sent onto another overtime. first play of the second quarter, thing in which they played some well-deserved recognition
we concluded in our Dec. 18 play, Wallace Grundy made a Weatherspoon’s aim was good on Cox’s three point play, but over their heads. They were not also. Ricky Weatherspoon has
issue, the “Enter Underdogs three point play to tie the score though, and the Falcons took the Falcons got it back on a outrageously hot from the field, been an important player for
– Exit Superstars” by Philip at 48. Neither team was able to their second state tournament Fitts jumper. The Falcons built nor did they do things they don’t the Falcons all year long and
Jewell, which appeared in the get more than a two point lead victory. Weatherspoon added up a comfortable margin in the normally do, they just played capped the season off with a
March 22, 1973 edition of during the rest of the fourth the other shot to make things second period and led at one good, hustling basketball. great tournament performance.
The Hickman County Gazette. period, But with just 0:19 to look good, fixing the final score time by 9, 26-17. Male drew Anyone who has followed this And who will ever forget those
The Falcons advanced all the play, Isaac Childress made at 67:65. within 5, 30-25 on the last play team over the year knows that two free throws with time
way to the semi-finals of the two more free throws to put Everyone must admire the of the half, an eight footer by they played to their fullest expired on the Maysville game?
State Basketball Tournament. the Falcons ahead 60-58 and it Falcons for refusing to fold Cox. It was a controversial play potential at the tournament, but Derrick Fitts has been the
In the last edition, we shared looked like the Falcons might after being down by such a in that Cox ran over Childress not over it. Putting it simply, team’s sparkplug this year.
Jewell’s story about how the win it there. Maysville was still large margin. Asked how the in making the basket but no they are just a talented group of There is hardly a full-court
Falcons met Clay County composed however, and Mark Falcons came by their second charging foul was called and ballplayers who were not out of press that he cannot break,
and the Falcons took a 61-59 Turner hit from 20 feet to send half success, Sidney Spates the Falcons missed a chance place among the other teams in and although he may not score
victory. Next, on Friday night, the game into 60-60 overtime. said, “We went to Maysville’s at a couple of free tosses and the state tournament. a huge number of points, he
the Falcons took on the highly In the first overtime, Hickman weakness in the second half.” picking up the fourth foul on is one of the Falcon’s most
regarded Maysville. We pick up County took the lead on a What was Maysville’s Cox. After watching this team important players.
Jewell’s story there: long jumper by James Jordan. weakness, Sidney? Hickman County was guilty during the tournaments, I’d like I am especially proud of the
Hickman County got the Maysville came back with two “They couldn’t play Hickman of several early turnovers in to give a few of these players Falcons on one particular point.
game’s first bucket on a Grundy free throws, the teams traded County.” the second half which allowed some awards of my own, which, After winning the regional
eight footer, but Maysville got free throws, and the three- Well, so much for that. Male to close in. The Falcons for lack of a better name, we’ll tournament for the first time in
the next six points. Maysville minute period ended in another So here Hickman County regained their composure and call the Jewell Awards. the school’s history, the players
increased their advantage and tie, 63-63. was, in the semi-finals. The built up another lead of seven The Jewell Award for the could have taken the attitude
led by as much as 11 points In the second overtime, farthest any first region team points, 36-29, on a Childress Clutch Basketball Player of the that they had accomplished
in the first quarter, 18-7. The Fred Walker put Maysville up had gotten since 1959. It was lay in. On the trip down the Year goes to Isaac Childress. all that was necessary and that
Falcons managed to narrow the with a ten foot shot but they a good feeling, but the Falcons floor, Childress fell and hurt his Isaac has made more free they would be making only a
lead to 18-11 on two goals by held the lead only shortly as knew they would be in for the knee, signaling the demise of throws late in the game, many token appearance in the state
Childress and Jordan before the Weatherspoon dropped in a toughest game of the year. They the Falcons. Although Childress in the bonus situation, than tourney. But instead, as any
quarter was over. bomb from 30 feet. Time began would be playing Male High, was out for only the last 2:13 of anyone I’ve seen yet. He always fool can plainly see, they went
Maysville continued to to run down and after Childress the big and powerful team from the third quarter, the momentum went to the line with nerves of to Louisville with a winning
increase its lead during the finally missed a free throw the seventh region. they had gained began to leave steel, and had not he kept his attitude and an attitude to win,
second period as Fred Walker with :49 remaining, Maysville It seemed almost unfair and Male was within 3, 38-35 composure, the Falcons would and they came close to taking
and Mark Turner scored from took the ball with a chance to that the Falcons should have at the third stop. Childress was not have gotten nearly as far as the whole thing.
outside. The Falcons were cold win the game. They called a to play a team the size of back in at the start of the final they did. Even though they really had
from the field during the first time-out with :36 left to plan Male. For example, the front frame and the Falcons pushed The Jewell Award for Gutsy, nothing to lose in the semi-final
half, had trouble penetrating their final strategy. It turned line of Male was a combined their lead to 6, 44-38. It was But Often Unnoticed Play goes game with Male, when the game
Maysville defense, and were out that they were going to go total of 17 inches taller than then that Male put on its victory jointly to Sidney Spates and was over and Male had won,
generally outplayed. They for one shot, to either win it Hickman County’s and 120 drive. For over two minutes Wallace Grundy. It’s not easy the players and cheerleaders
trailed by as much as 17 points or put it into another overtime. pounds heavier. But the Flacons the Falcons failed to score, and to go out there and battle the were as disappointed as if they
and were behind by 16 points, The clock ticked down but wouldn’t concede anything and made several turnovers which boards with guys four, five and had lost the first game, which is
36-20 at half time. before Maysville could get the instant they hit the floor, it let Male score 13 straight points. six inches taller than you and 30 sort of indicative of the attitude
The Falcons began their off their last attempt- a sloppy was clear that they intended to The hustling Falcons had finally pounds heavier, but Spates and the team had.
comeback just as soon as the pass was picked off by Ricky win the game. run out of steam after playing Grundy did it, and did it well. You really can’t say enough
second half started. Ricky Weatherspoon. In the first quarter, the the hard struggles of the two Sometimes such phases of the words of praise about this
Weatherspoon smoked the Weatherspoon drove down Falcons worked in and around previous days. The final score game as this go unheralded, but bunch, but maybe some of the
nets with a 3-footer, and Isaac the court and just before he Male’s defense, matched the of Hickman County’s state nevertheless they are some of spirit they have aroused will
Childress stole the ball, scored a could get a shot, he was fouled. taller Bulldogs basket for basket tournament effort was 60-50 in the most important. carry over into the next few
layup, was fouled, and made the The time ran out at the official’s and held a 16-14 lead at the end favor of Male. I don’t know who is going years, and we’ll come up with
free throw. Childress dropped in whistle and Weatherspoon of the first frame. In that period, I’d like to make some general to get the Coach of the Year another team like this before
another bucket, and the Falcons was left with one of the most the Hickman Countians were comments on the tourney. For award, but just in case Coach long.
had quickly gotten to within 9, pressure-packed situations in able to draw three fouls from one, I heard it said time and Ray doesn’t get it, I’m going to
36-27. The Falcons continued basketball: Standing at the line, Wesley Cox, Male’s big All- again by neutral pressmen give it to him. The Jewell Award Make plans to attend the
to score freely while shutting all by your lonesome, with the American. This looked to be a and observers that the Falcons for the Coach of the Year goes HCHS Homecoming game Jan.
off Maysville, and by the end of fate of the ball game resting boon to the Falcons at the time were the most poised, well- to Dale Ray. As I said earlier, 9, 2015 as the basketball team
the third quarter, they trailed by on your ability to get the ball but it turned out that Cox never disciplined and best coached Hickman County looked by far and cheerleaders and others
only 5, 42-37. through the hoop. It was a was forced to the bench because team in the tournament. to be the best drilled team in the involved in this exciting time of
The Falcons continued to bonus shot, so the first shot had of fouls. I don’t think that the tournament. 1973 are honored!
draw closer in the fourth period to be true or the game would be Male took the lead on the Falcons’ success was a freak The other players are due
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sworn into office on Monday,
December 29. Shown from
left are Sheriff Deputy Den-
nis McDaniel, Sheriff Mark
Green, Coroner Paula Boaz,
Joye Workman, Fulton County
Sheriff’s Deputy Melvin Pierce,
Fulton County Constable Bob-
by Johnson, Hickman County
Jailer Chad Barber, 1st Circuit
Judge Tim Langford, Magistrate
Henry Cole, First District Judge
Hunter Whitesell, Hickman
County Judge/Executive Kenny
Wilson, Magistrate Irvin Stroud,
Magistrate Kory Naranjo, and
Hickman County Attorney Ja-
son Batts.
Financial aid workshops
offered at HCHS
Three financial aid workshops the FAFSA which could qualify state grant money will run out
for parents of seniors will be their child for grant money and quickly, possibly by the end of
held during the month of January low-interest loans. Parents January if not sooner. Former
in the front computer lab of will need to bring their 2013 graduates enrolled in college
the high school – Thursday, income tax return and/or 2014 must also fill out a FAFSA each
January 8th from 3:00 – 7:00 W2 forms (and the student’s if year and are invited to attend
p.m., Thursday, January 15th they have them) in order to fill these workshops as well if they
from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and out the FAFSA. Every senior, need assistance in filling out
Thursday, January 29th from except for those enlisting in the the FAFSA. If you have any
CONSERVATION WRITING CONTEST WINNERS 2014 - 7TH Grade - 1ST place- Katelyn Humphreys,
3:00 – 6:00 p.m. These will be military, should fill out a FAFSA questions, please feel free to
2nd place- Charity Shelton; 8th Grade- 1st place – Bobbi Crumble, 2nd place – Ward Carter; 9th Grade –
come-and-go events and will and this needs to be done as contact the guidance office at 1st place – Jakob Stahr, 2nd place – Taylor Ramage, 10th Grade – 1st Courtney Cagle, 2nd place: Rashida
be times for parents to fill out soon as possible because the the high school. Burdick. Overall District Winner: Jakob Stahr, First Place, Bobbi Crumble, second place.
Clinton
Get Fit Challenge- 10 weeks to change your life!!!
From Pg. 1
Does your New Year’s is a spinoff of the Biggest a month, which will include Meeting. Cost is $10.00 per conflict with meetings of other also like representatives from
Resolution contain a goal Loser competition offered in opportunities for education, person and will be put in (2) municipalities. She mentioned the Purchase Area Development
that includes weight loss, the county the six years. GET physical activity and recipe PRIZE POTS with Team Winner that the Hickman County Fiscal District to attend the meetings.
increased physical activity, FIT offers 10 weeks of Weigh tasting. receive 50%, Team 2nd Place Court had voted that morning Campbell took down some
toned abs, more water, fruits in, Online Support or Face to 30% and Team 3rd Place 20%, to hold their meetings on the potential dates, and will contact
and vegetables? Do you refuse Face Support Class, Individual GET FIT Challenge will respectively Top Individual second Thursday of each month, PADD about their availability.
to make New Year’s Resolution /Team competition with a begin on January 16th and last Male and Female will each and that the Columbus City Hickman County Judge/
but know that you need to weekly Friday weigh in and FIT for 10 weeks ending March receive 50% of the Individual Council was not likely to change Executive Kenny Wilson and
make a life change for better challenges. Challenge Point 27th. Preregistration is required PRIZE POT. If you would from the first Monday. She said District 2 Magistrate Kory
health? If so, then consider Cards are earned by attending by January 15th. Registration like to participate or need more that if the Clinton City Council Naranjo were present at the
participating in the GET FIT learning sessions, virtual Packets are available at the information please call 653- changed their meeting to another meeting, while Magistrate Henry
Challenge sponsored by the challenges, and physical activity Hickman County Extension 2231. Educational programs date, officials representing each Cole attended the meeting of the
Hickman County Extension events. Teams can include up to Office or on January 12 at of the University of Kentucky municipality could attend other Columbus City Council, which
Service. This challenge will six people at least 1 member of 5:00 PM and January 15th at Cooperative Extension Service meetings, encouraging cohesion was being held at the same time.
allow individuals and/ or teams the team should work or reside 10:00 AM at the GET FIT serve all people regardless of between the entities. The council set a date
a supportive environment to in Hickman County. GET FIT Informational Meetings. All race, color, age, sex, religion, Councilmembers disagreed for a round-table discussion
reach healthy goals. Challenge will offer a choice individuals and one team disability or national origin. on whether or not the meeting workshop to be held at the City
of a new online support or face member who sign up must date should be moved, and had Hall on Saturday, January 24,
The GET FIT Challenge to face class that meets twice attend a GET FIT Informational a hard time finding another at 10 a.m. No business will be
time when all stakeholders are conducted at the workshop, but
available. It was brought up ideas will be tossed around for
Leadership class learns about agriculture
that the councilmembers would consideration and research.
Baylee Estes

On December 11, 2014,
the Hickman County High
School Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Group had an
Agriculture theme day.
First, students and sponsors
visited Burgess Brothers. Josh
Burgess spoke to us about the
history of the company and
gave us a tour. He went on to
show us how the trucks were
loaded and unloaded and how
they tested the grain.
The next stop was Kimbell
Farms. Klint Kimbell gave a
tour of the hog barns. He
The Hickman County High School Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership Group enjoyed learning
explained how the business
about local agriculture on their agriculture-themed day on December 11. In this photo, the students are
worked, where the hogs arrive shown with Kenny Humphrey at Humphreys Dairy.
from, where the hogs go after
departing from Kimbell farms. farm, Humphrey spoke about cows and where the milk goes “We all enjoyed seeing how
Finally, the Class visited Cliff the history of the farm and after leaving the dairy farm. the agricultural businesses in
and Kenny Humphrey’s Dairy how the farm operates. He also At the end of the day, one Hickman County operate. It was
Farm. During a tour of the explained how they milked the student spoke for the class. a great day.”
District Court Report
Trent Callison Avery Cloar
Son of Lloyd and Sharon Callison Daughter of Rachel Eason
The following cases were Criminal Abuse- Third Degree- Completion. Dismiss as
Clubs: Skills USA Clubs: Beta Club,
heard before the Hon. Hunter Child 12/Under. Failure to compliant. 1/26/15 for conflict
B. Whitesell II on 01/05/12 in Notify Address Change to Dept. Ledarius Montrel McCloud. Jerrell M. McFarland. Science Club, FCCLA,
Hickman County District Court. of Transportation. Pleaded not Diversion Completion. Dismiss Preliminary Hearing. Assault, Varsity Volleyball, Span-
Accomplishments:
guilty. Preliminary hearing set as compliant. 1st degree. Amend to Assault
ish Club.
Kathy Ann Richardson- for 1/12/15. Sharon K. Riley. Diversion 2nd. Wanton Endangerment- 1st Went on mission trips
Wanton Endangerment- 1st Cushena D. Vinson. Operate Completion. Dismiss as Degree (3 counts). Assault 4th
with New Harmony
Degree (8 counts). Reckless MV u/Influ Of Alc/Drugs w/.08 compliant. Degree Minor Injury. Probable Accomplishments: 4.0
Driving. Speeding 26 Mph. Aggravator, 1st off. Improper Alivia Marie Curnel. Review. cause found. Bound to Grand Baptist Church youth GPA through high school,
Over/Greater. Fleeing or Parking Firelane/Block Traveled Compliance. Jury 1/15/15.
group for 5 years, member of Mount Moriah
Evading Police, 1st Degree. Portion of Hwy. Possess. Open Britton R. McClain. Review. Robert K.
Assault- 3rd Degree- Police/ Alcohol Beverage Container Compliance. Thornton. Preliminary Hearing helped tornado Baptist Church, College
Probation Officer- Ident. Failure in a Motor Vehicle. Failure Duane V. Morgan. Review. continued to 1/12/15. and Career Ready,
victims.
to Wear Seat Belts. Criminal to Produce Insurance Card. Compliance. Distinguished on state
Mischief, 1st Degree (two Excessive Windshield Window Matthew A. Saye. Review.
testing.
counts). Operate MV u/Influ of Tinting. Pleaded not guilty. Compliance.
Future Plans:
Alc/Drugs w/.08, aggravator, Pretrial conference set for Zackary A. Stinson. Review.
1st off. Possess Open Alcohol 1/12/15. Compliance. Might attend a tech- Future Plans: To attend
Beverage Container in a Motor Christian C. Rogers. Speed Nekoda S. Crider. Local nical school to work WKCTC for Health
Vehicle. Poss. Controlled 10 Mph. Over (Limited Access). City Ordinance. Motion of
Substance, 1st Degree, 1st off. Six mo. diversion entered. county attorney- dismiss on as a heavy equipment Science Technology and
(methamphetamine). Drug Valencia S. Warren. Theft By compliance. operator. have a career in phle-
Paraphernalia- Buy/Possess Deception- Include Cold Checks Tanner R. Crider. Speeding botomy.
(three counts). Controlled U/$500 (two counts). Pleaded 19 Mph. Over Limit. Continued
Substance Prescription Not in guilty. 30 days conditionally to 1/12/15 for proof of course.
Original Container, 1st. Pleaded discharged two years. Allan R. Jacobs, Jr. Pretrial
not guilty. Preliminary hearing Michael Carson. Diversion Conference. Continued to
set for 1/12/15. Completion. Dismiss as 1/12/15.
Thomas E. Allen. Wanton compliant. Jeffery D. Martin. Pretrial
Endangerment- 1st Degree. Wayne Gatewood. Diversion Conference. Continued to