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Vol. 172, No. 2 | JaNuary 13, 2015 County-widefiredistrictinplanningstages Daniel Richardson explained that volunteers even had to the transition from a voluntary dues- collected $24,327 in fire taxes, while they are already paying a fire district pay out of their pockets at times to put funded operation to a taxing district. the Columbus Volunteer Fire District tax. Three representatives from Hickman diesel fuel in the rescue vehicle. The plan he laid out was for the collected $18,387. He predicts, Hickman County residents outside County Fire and Rescue attended a “We’re having trouble keeping the Clinton City Fire Protection District, through research from the Hickman the Clinton or Columbus city limits meeting of the Hickman County Fiscal lights on,” he explained. the Columbus Volunteer Fire District, County PVA’s office, that merging to a would see a slight increase in Court Thursday night to discuss the Weatherford presented the and Hickman County Fire and Rescue county-wide fire district would raise an their annual property tax bill, but need for a county-wide fire district. magistrates with a plan that he said to merge into one county-wide entity additional $168,526, bringing the total Weatherford explained that in many Curtis Weatherford addressed the would alleviate the financial stress that and levy a one-percent property tax on collected to an estimated $211,240. cases the homeowner’s insurance fiscal court and explained that Hickman the organization is under. He explained residents. Under the plan, Columbus and would decrease more than the bill County Fire and Rescue Squad are that it is the belief of volunteer rescue He explained that in 2014, the Clinton residents would pay no more in a tough position financially. He personnel that the HCFR should make Clinton City Fire Protection District in taxes than they are currently, since See Fire District, page 2 Jail to contract locally with Dr. Smith Daniel Richardson Frustrated with poor service and the lack of physician availability, the Hickman County Detention Center will soon contract with Dr. Bruce Smith in Clinton for medical services. Currently, the detention center contracts with Advanced Correctional Healthcare, based out of Peoria, Ill. Hickman County Detention Center pays Advanced Correctional Healthcare approximately $3,800 per month, according to Hickman County Jailer Chad Barber. This monthly fee includes medical supplies and prescriptions. The jail will only be required to pay Dr. Smith $900 per month for See Jail, page 2 Sheriff’s office requests new cruisers WHAT A NIGHT - Friday night was a big one at Hickman County High School, with homecoming, a ceremony honoring the historic 1973 Falcons, and a big Falcon Daniel Richardson win over district rival Carlisle County. Shown at top is the Hickman County High School 2015 Homecoming Royalty. Shown from left are Montana Lyman, Jacob Stahr. BayleeEstes,TylerLarkins,HannahCurlin,JonathanReynolds,BaileyClark,MaxJewell,TrentCallison,KaylaBoaz,AustinBoaz,AbbyCoffey,EvanJackson,Delaney Boaz,NoahFerguson,AlyssaMoore.Atbottomleft,FalconhoopsterEthanCarterputsupa3-pointeragainstCarlisleCountyintheFalcons’56-54win.Atbottom Hickman County Sheriff Mark right, the players, manager, cheerleaders, and others involved in the historic state tournament run of the 1973 Falcons were honored at halftime of the boys’ game. See Green and Deputy Dennis McDaniel more homecoming photos on page 8. attended Thursday night’s meeting of the Hickman County Fiscal Court and asked the court to consider purchasing Falcons beat Carlisle new vehicles for the sheriff’s department. Green and McDaniel told the magistrates that one of the cruisers before homecoming crowd currently in use is a 2008 model with more than 200,000 miles on it. “This vehicle isn’t safe to put on the road, especially with an inmate,” Daniel Richardson Shields, who had led the Falcons in County led by five at the end of the “We’re improving with each game.” Green said. scoring for the first portion of the third period, and Carlisle fought back The new roles seem to be working The other cruiser is a 2009 model The Hickman County High School season and departed from the team to bring the score within two, but were well, as the Falcons have won three out with 120,000 miles. gym was packed to capacity Friday over the break. Rowdy fans were unable to recapture the lead before of their last four games after starting Green discussed the possibilities of night as members of the community soon silenced as a Hickman County time expired with the Falcons on top the season with six straight losses. buying new versus used vehicles. He gathered to watch the Falcons take team proved they could compete 56-54. Blalock noted that one of the biggest said he had found a 2013 model with on the Carlisle County Comets on successfully with Carlisle’s superior Junior guard Zeke Prince led the things his team needs to improve on is 49,500 miles for $17,500 from the homecoming night, and the Falcons size and deeper experience. Falcons in scoring with 20 points, seven free throws. Kansas Highway Patrol. did not disappoint. Carlisle led by three at the end of the of which came in the fourth quarter to “We missed 17 free throws Friday A new 2015 Dodge Charger could Having beaten the Falcons in a tight first period with a narrow 11-8 score. close out the game strong. Prince has night,” he said. “If not for that, it be purchased from Freedom Dodge at 70-68 game on December 12, Comet Comets and Falcons swapped a few stepped into the lead scoring role over wouldn’t have been such a close the state contract price of $25,300. In fans were full of confidence bordering buckets in the second quarter to go into the past couple of weeks, and has been game.” While unhappy with the team’s either case, equipment would have to on arrogance as they filed into the halftime with Carlisle up 20-18. in double digits for the last five games. performance from behind the free- stadium. One group of students even After the break, the Falcons came “We’ve been adjusting to new roles throw line, Blalock was pleased with See New cruisers, page 2 held up a sign that read “Got Rayshun? out of the locker room, took the lead, over the past few games,” Falcon head NOPE,” referring to senior Rayshun and refused to let it go. Hickman coach Eric Blalock said on Monday. See FalcoNs, page 7 Zito Media County attorney starts new traffic safety program complaints sought On Monday, Hickman County minor offense are responsible, law- fines and court costs were much more to make a living,” said Batts. These Attorney, Jason Batts, announced abiding citizens who provide for their expensive and were sent to Frankfort. penalties can be worse than the fine, the creation of the County Attorney families and help the community,” With the new C.A.T.S. Program, the and include an increase in the cost of Mayor Phyllis Campbell and the Traffic Safety (C.A.T.S.) Program, an Batts said. “The C.A.T.S. program money stays in the community and vehicle insurance, the loss of points on Clinton City council would like to hear alternative punishment for those with will help them avoid the higher fines is a cheaper punishment, which will a person’s driving record, and even the from residents concerning complaints minor-traffic citations. The C.A.T.S. and court costs associated with minor come as welcome news to those on loss of a job if it’s one where the driver against Zito Cable billing and customer Program was implemented by Batts to tickets.” Through the program, those a tight family budget. “The C.A.T.S. is not permitted to have a ticket. “I service. assist first-time or infrequent offenders who qualify based on their criminal Program strikes a good balance remember how expensive car insurance Please submit complaints in written who receive a traffic citation. history will pay $125 and pass an online between a fair penalty for these minor was when my parents had three boys form to the Clinton City Hall at 112 “The majority of people who get driver’s education course, after which offenses while eliminating some of the South Jefferson Street no later than a citation for speeding or some other the charges will be dropped. The prior secondary impacts on people trying See traFFic saFety, page 2 January 23, 2015. Obituaries, Inside We want to hear from you! pg 4 Continued, News................. Page 2 Gene Scott Obituaries........................... .Page 4 If you have a question, comment, or complaint about Judy Rogers Community ..........................Page 5 something you saw in The Hickman County Gazette, we’d love to Classifieds...........................Page6 hear from you! See full obituaries on page 4. Sports.................................. Page 7 Homecoming........................ Page 8 270.653.3381 [email protected] Page 2 | Hickman County Gazette Tuesday | January 13 | 2015 C /n ontinued ews Traffic Safety Nutrition From Pg. 1 program to hold who were young drivers; they C.A.T.S. Program in place, public forum were quick to remind us that there should be a big difference one little speeding ticket could in the impact of minor offenses make a big difference in the on families and our community. The Hickman County premium,” he said. With the Schools Nutrition Program Jail will hold a public forum to From Pg. 1 inform and improve school nutrition and physical activities physician services. While the in his office. in the Hickman County School jail will have to pay separately In addition to routine weekly District during the January for prescriptions, it is still visits to the jail, Dr. Smith will Board of Education meeting, estimated that the detention allow inmates to come into his which will be held on Thursday, center will save a substantial office for certain procedures Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the NEW FISCAL COURT - Hickman County is starting 2015 with a fresh slate of leadership at the county sum each month, in addition to including the draining of a boil, Hickman County Board of level. Shown clockwise, are Hickman County Treasurer Wynita Dillard; County Clerk Jimbo Berry; Hick- receiving higher quality service. laceration repair, or a complete Education Building. man County Judge/Executive Kenny Wilson; and Magistrates Henry Cole, Irvin Stroud, and Kory Naran- “I think this is really going physical. jo. This photo was taken at their January 5 meeting. Hickman County Attorney Jason Batts is not shown. to save them some money,” Dr. “They have a medical Come roll up Smith said Monday. “The whole examination room at the jail but idea is to keep the patients out it’s small,” he said. Diet FREE program kicking off your sleeve of the emergency room.” In these cases, Barber said Dr. Smith explained that the that inmates would be restrained Diet Free is a 8-week Hour from 12:00-1:00 at the Family and Consumer Sciences, emergency room trips often and enter through the back door We need blood donors on facilitated program for those Hickman County Cooperative at (270)653-2231 for more amount to bills more than of the office, so as not to disturb Monday, January 26, from noon who want to learn healthier Extension Office. The DIET information. This program $1,000 for a routine procedure those waiting in the lobby. until six. habits in order to control or FREE series will be held every is sponsored by the Purchase that he could perform on-site or This is National Donor prevent many of our chronic Thursday in February, starting Area Diabetes Connection, a Month, and Hickman County health diseases. February 5 and ending March coalition promoting awareness New Cruisers ranks high in our percentage of Participants will meet for 26. A health lunch sample will of diabetes and its health effects From Pg. 1 donors. 1 hour each week to view a be offered to participants at if left uncontrolled and hosted But we can always use more. video and discuss a different each class. by the Hickman County Demands for blood products habit. A tool kit will be Pre-Registration is required Extension FCS Program. be added to the vehicle at a cost said that Ford Crown Victorias, increase as cancer diagnoses provided free of charge to help by January 29 by calling the Educational programs of of $9,000. which they currently use, are no rise, as accidents occur, as life you in your journey to good Hickman County Extension the University of Kentucky McDaniel explained that the longer available. saving blood is needed. health. DeAnna Leonard, RN, Office at (270) 653-2231 to make Cooperative Extension Service new vehicle would come with a The magistrates asked Green Come to the warm and BSN, LDE of the Purchase your reservation or for more serve all people regardless of 3 year-36,000 mile bumper-to- to put all of the information welcoming Young Center on District Health Department will information. Please contact race, color, age, sex, religion, bumper warranty and a 100,000 on paper and submit to them the 26th and add another act facilitate this class. The series Melissa Goodman, Hickman disability or national origin. mile warranty on the drive train. so that they can make a more of kindness to your community will be offered at the Lunch County Extension Agent for Both Green and McDaniel informed decision at their participation in 2015. said they would like to see the February meeting, scheduled Get Fit Challenge begins Friday county get on a schedule where for Thursday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. Books available they bought a new vehicle every In Hickman County, the fiscal for purchase at Do your New Year’s /Team competition with a Office or on January 12 at 5:00 few years, selling the used ones court owns the vehicles used by Resolutions contain a goal that weekly Friday weigh in and FIT PM and January 15th at 10:00 AM while they would still be of use the sheriff’s office and pays for library includes weight loss, increased challenges. Challenge Point at the GET FIT Informational to smaller agencies. repairs and maintenance and physical activity, toned Cards are earned by attending Meetings. All individuals and The $9,000 equipment cost gas, while the sheriff’s office Winter may be your favorite abs, more water, fruits and learning sessions, virtual one team member who sign would only be a one-time pays the fiscal court $0.41 time to tuck in with a good vegetables? Do you refuse to challenges, and physical activity up must attend a GET FIT expense, since the department per mile that the vehicles are book. make New Year’s Resolutions events. Teams can include up Informational Meeting. Cost is will have to make the transition driven. And do you find yourself but know that you need to to six people and at least 1 $10.00 per person and will be from Ford to Dodge. Green finishing your good book late at make a life change for better member of the team should put in (2) PRIZE POTS with night or when the weather’s too health? If so, then consider work or reside in Hickman Team Winner receive 50%, Fire District bad to get to the library? participating in the GET FIT County. GET FIT Challenge Team 2nd Place 30% and Team From Pg. 1 Be frustrated no more – the Challenge sponsored by the will offer a choice of a new 3rd Place 20%, respectively Top Hickman County Memorial Hickman County Extension online support or face to face Individual Male and Female would increase. The decrease their approval of the merger, Library has 40 square feet of Service. This challenge will class that meets twice a month, will each receive 50% of the in insurance premiums would though this is not something the good books (that’s 10-foot allow individuals and/ or teams which will include opportunities Individual PRIZE POT. If be the result of a lower ISO fiscal court will vote on. shelves, four-feet high!) that a supportive environment to for education, physical activity you would like to participate or rating that would result from Legal authority to merge can be yours for the keeping. reach healthy goals. and recipe tasting. need more information please the pulling of resources and the fire districts is spelled out “Several of our volunteers The GET FIT Challenge is GET FIT Challenge will call 653-2231. improved capabilities from the in KRS 75.020. The statute have taken time to organize the a spinoff of the Biggest Loser begin on January 16th and last Educational programs of new fire district. explains that if the trustees of fiction books by author,” library competition offered in the for 10 weeks ending March the University of Kentucky Weatherford produced a case each fire district involved in director Laura Poole said, “and county the past six years. GET 27th. Preregistration is required Cooperative Extension Service study from a sample property the merger agree to the merger, has also grouped the non-fiction FIT offers 10 weeks of Weigh by January 15th. Registration serve all people regardless of near Fulgham. This property they can file a joint petition to books into several specific in, Online Support or Face to Packets are available at the race, color, age, sex, religion, currently requires annual the county clerk’s office. Notice sections, including inspirational, Face Support Class, Individual Hickman County Extension disability or national origin. property taxes of $389.34. If a of the petition would then be cookbooks, and how-tos.” county-wide fire district were placed in this newspaper. And the library board is adopted and the one-percent tax On the day fixed in the notice, offering these books for Financial aid workshops at HCHS levied, this resident’s annual tax if no written objection has been sale – for a mere 50 cents bill would increase to $431.34 – received, the county judge/ for paperbacks and $1 for Two more financial aid guidance office to schedule an this needs to be done as soon an increase of $42 per year. executive shall enter an order hardbacks. Amazon can hardly workshops for parents of seniors appointment. as possible because the state The study says that if merging the fire protection beat those prices, and you don’t will be held during the month of These will be times for grant money will run out the merger occurs, the fire districts. have to wait for delivery either! January in the front computer lab parents to fill out the FAFSA quickly, possibly by the end of departments would undergo Prior to the day fixed in the Regular library hours are of the high school – Thursday, which could qualify their child January if not sooner. Former a water tanker shuttle test to notice, if 51 percent of the Tuesday through Friday, January 15th from 2:00 p.m. for grant money and low- graduates enrolled in college lower the fire ISO protection property owners in the proposed 2:00 until 4:30 and Saturday – 6:00 p.m. and Thursday, interest loans. Parents will need must also fill out a FAFSA each class. Currently the county fire district can remonstrate by mornings 9:30 until 12:30. The January 29th from 3:00 – 6:00 to bring their 2013 income tax year and are invited to attend classification is a class 9. written petition to the county for-sale shelves are directly in p.m. Originally these were return and/or 2014 W2 forms these workshops as well if they Weatherford believes that the clerk regarding their objection front as you walk in the door. set up as come-and-go events; (and the student’s if they have need assistance in filling out new fire district would pass the to the merger. If this happens, Don’t run out of something however, in an effort to better them) in order to fill out the the FAFSA. If you have any test necessary to be decreased there is to be a public hearing. to read -- come find good-reads help parents, appointments are FAFSA. Every senior, except questions, please feel free to to a class 7. After the public hearing, the of your very own at our county being scheduled in 30-minute for those enlisting in the military, contact the guidance office at The resident in the study county judge may still enter an library. intervals. Please contact the should fill out a FAFSA, and the high school (270-653-4044). currently pays $782.22 order granting the merger of the in annual premiums for districts into one fire protection homeowners insurance. If the district if he determines that ISO classification decreased failure to merge the territory from 9 to 7, the insurance will “retard the functioning of District Court Report premiums would be $704.97, or the volunteer fire department $77.36 less than before, more districts and materially affect than offsetting the increase in adversely the owners and the The following cases were at request of county attorney. $500 fine. Improper Equipment. Suspended/Revoked Operators property tax. inhabitants of the territory heard before the Hon. Hunter Improper Equipment. Dismiss Pleaded guilty. $25 fine. No License. Possess Open Alcohol Weatherford also pointed sought to be merged.” B. Whitesell II during Hickman on proof at request of county Person Shall Have More Than Beverage Container in Motor out that moving to a county- After the meeting, County District Court on attorney. One Operators License. Pleaded Vehicle. Failure of Owner to wide fire district would save Weatherford said that the fire 01/12/15. This is not an official Todd B. Lemons. Other guilty. $100 fine. Maintain Required Insurance/ the fiscal court $8,000 per year, departments would have an docket. Hearing. Notice of Non- Chassidy R. Trull. Leaving Sec. or >. Convicted Felon since the fiscal court pays for attorney draft a petition to Amanda Burkeen. Fraudulent Compliance. Found in contempt. Scene of Accident/Failure to in Possession of a Handgun. the rescue squad’s insurance, a merge and submit it to County use of Credit Card U/$10,000. 15 days Report 1/23/15. May Render Aid or Assistance. Giving Officer False Name courtesy that would no longer Clerk Jimbo Berry. He expected (37 counts). Probable Cause purge on proof of compliance. Pleaded guilty. $250 fine. No or Address. Probable Cause be necessary. the petition to be filed within Found. Bound to Grand Jury on Cynthia S. Larkins. Review Operators/Moped License. Found. Bound to Grand Jury All three magistrates and the next couple of weeks. 1/15/15 at 9:30 a.m. Diversion. In compliance. Pleaded guilty. $100 fine. 1/15/15. Hickman County Judge/ Leon N. Harris. Speeding Joshua P. Crawford. Criminal Failure of Non-Owner Crystal (Griffen) Jimerson. Executive verbally expressed 13 Mph. Over Limit. County Trespass- 1st Degree. Pretrial Operator to Maintain Required Preliminary Hearing. Receiving Attorney Safety Program. conference set for 1/11/16 at Insurance, 1st. Pleaded guilty. Stolen Property (Firearm). Thomas D. Melton. Rear 9:30 a.m. Anticipate dismissal if $500 fine/$450 conditionally Receiving Stolen Property License Not Illuminated. compliant. Deferred prosecution discharged two years. U/$10,000. Probable cause Operating Vehicle With Expired one year. Cushena D. Vinson Operate found. Bound to Grand Jury Operators License. No/Expired Tanner R. Cider. Pretrial MV u/Influ of Alc/Drugs 1/15/15. Registration Plates. No/Expired Conference. Speeding 19 mph. w/.08, Aggravator, 1st off. Robert K. Thornton. Kentucky Registration Receipt. over. Show cause 1/26/15. Improper Parking Firelane/ Preliminary Hearing. Assault- FTA. Crystal Crumble. Pretrial Block Traveled portion of 2nd Degree- Other. Probable Abbigail Elizabeth Miller. Conference. Operate MV u/ highway. Possess Open Alcohol Cause found. Bound to Grand Speeding 17 Mph. Over Limit. Influ. of Alc/Drugs w/.08, Beverage Container in a Motor Jury 1/15/15. FTA. Aggravator, 1st. Possess Open Vehicle. Excessive Windshield/ Blake R. Passino. Speeding Alcohol Beverage Container in Window Tinting. Jury Trial set 17 mph. Over Limit. County a Motor Vehicle. Possession of for 2/25/15 at 9:30 a.m. Failure Attorney Safety Program. Marijuana. Drug Paraphernalia- to Produce Insurance Card. Tye Prince. No/Expired Buy Possess. License to be in Dismiss on proof shown. The Hickman Tuesday except the last week in December by Magic Valley Publishing Co, 308 S. Washington Registration Plates. County Possession. Failure to Produce Thomas E. Allen. Attorney Safety Program. Insurance Card. Tampering Wanton Endangerment- 1st County Gazette St., Clinton, KY 42031. Periodicals Postage Paid at Clinton, KY 42031-0200. Michael T. Rushing. No/ With Physical Evidence. Pretrial Degree. Amend to Wanton Expired Registration Plates. Conference set for 3/23/15. Jury Endangerment 2nd. Criminal POSTMASTER: Send address change to: The Hickman County Gazette, PO Box 200, Clinton, Failure of Owner to Maintain Trial set for 3/25/15. Abuse- Third Degree- Child Required Insurance/Security Crystal Renee Jimerson. 12/Under. Failure to Notify PO Box 200, Clinton KY 42031-0200 KY 42031-0200. USPS 243-160 1st. Operating on Suspended/ Operating on Suspended/ Address Change to Dept. Rates: Per Year 270-653-3381 Revoked Operators License. Revoked Operators License. of Transportation. Pretrial $23 - Fulton, Hickman, Carlisle and Graves Pleaded not guilty. Pretrial Pleaded guilty. $100 fine, 30 Conference set for 1/26/15. Established in 1843 as a merger of newspapers Counties. conference set for 3/16/15. days, conditionally discharged Crystal R. Griffin. Preliminary published in Hickman County. The first of $32 - all others & out of state Alan Wayne Scott. Driving two years. Failure of Owner to Hearing. Op MV Under/ which, Columbus Enterprise, was established at All inserts are supplements to The Hickman Too Slow for Traffic Conditions/ Maintain Required Insurance/ Influence of Alcohol/Drugs, Columbus, KY., in 1843. The Hickman County County Gazette. Minimum. Dismiss on proof Security 1st. Pleaded guilty. etc. .08 1st off. Operating on Gazette (USPS 243-160) is published every [email protected] Tuesday | January 13 | 2015 Hickman County Gazette | Page 3 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. hose younger than 45 or so have Day to honor the entire movement but all Tonly heard about Martin Luther changed it to Martin Luther King, Jr Day. King, Jr. King became a Baptist Preacher in Those older were alive when the Montgomery, Ala in 1954. He gained famed civil rights leader was assassinated in national prominence in 1956 when he 1968 and that same year Rep. John Conyers convinced the bus lines in Montgomery to (D-Mich) introduced desegregate their bus runs. legislation to make his He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in birthday (Jan. 15) a 1964. Federal holiday. I remember the day (April 4, 1968) when The proposal ran he was shot and killed as he stood on the into some opposition balcony of the Lorraine Motel (since 1991 in Congress and 15 a civil-rights museum) in Memphis. It years later (1983) it was was all over the television news. He was designated as the third there campaigning for striking sanitation Monday in January. This workers and was supposed go from there year that means it falls on to Washington, D.C. to be a part of a Poor the upcoming Monday, People’s march. Jan. 19. Most larger cities have a major The stated reasoning for moving it to the thoroughfare named after King and many third Monday was because Jan. 15 fell too have at least one public school named in his New Leadership, new ideas close to Christmas and New Year’s Day. We honor. all know those people that we pay to work in Ever so often a person comes along who Congress love long weekends and prefer to makes a major impact on people’s lives. Dr. e are now a couple of weeks Now, it seems that drivers will be able to have federal holidays on Mondays. King made a positive impact and I believe he Winto the 2015 and are beginning repent of their sins and have the black spot Some states started out with Civil Rights will always be remembered. •• to get a look at what the newly removed from their record. And it looks like From Extension elected leadership means for more money will stay in Hickman County as Design Council and Hickman County. And what have I seen so opposed to going to Frankfurt with so much far? Fresh ideas. more of our money. Hats off to Mr. Batts for District Board Having new people in the C.A.T.S. program. January Meeting leadership positions across One thing that is not new, but is now being To Dates Set county government has pursued in a serious manner, is the county- Hickman County Cooperative its ups and downs. The wide fire district (more info on page 1). This Extension Service announces men and women who led is something that seemingly should have the following meeting dates. the county until now did been done years ago. The fact is that some The Hickman County Extension a fine job, and when I people didn’t like it and some people still Council meeting will be held at commend the new crop of won’t like it, especially those who enjoy the the Extension Meeting Room leadership, I don’t mean low ISO ratings that come from living in the on January 14, 2015 at 12:00. any offense to the former. city without paying city or fire district taxes. The Hickman County Extension The idea is that they are That’s just too bad for the people that live We've got District Board will be meeting on January 23, 2015 at 12:00 at not necessarily better or way out there and depend on voluntary dues the Hickman County Extension worse, but different. They to protect their homes from the flames. you covered. Office. All meetings are open are less experienced, and I’m sure some The truth is that there is never going to to the public. Please contact administrative mistakes will be made. But be a solution that makes everyone happy. Melissa Goodman, Hickman that lack of experience also means they are Unless someone wins a lottery and creates a Specializing in business printing needs: County Extension Agent not entrenched in the way things have always multi-million trust for Hickman County Fire Business Cards • Copying • Color Copying • Brochures for Family and Consumer been done. In addition to new ideas, the and Rescue (unlikely), a tax will have to be Sciences, at 653-2231 for more Binding • Reports • Letterhead • Signs • Flyers • Posters new leadership is also embracing concepts levied. The voluntary dues system is great in information. Educational And Much Much More! that were brought up before but never been concept, the problem is that no one seems to programs of the University brought to fruition. Here are a few of the pay them.... of Kentucky Cooperative things I’m referring to: A county-wide taxing fire district is the Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, Though he actually took office in October, inevitable future. The only question left to age, sex, religion, disability or Hickman County Jailer Chad Barber is answer is how long to wait. How long do national origin. among the crop of newly elected officials. we want to suffer unnecessarily high home- Barber had a bad experience with the owners insurance premiums and watch company that the jail has been contracting our volunteer rescue personnel struggle to Call 270-653-3381 with for healthcare: Advanced Correctional extinguish our flames with faulty equipment? Healthcare. He began to look at other How long do we want to watch those options, and discovered that he could volunteers take money out of their pocket - contract locally with Dr. Bruce Smith for food off their table - to put gas in the public the same (actually better) services for $900 emergency response vehicle so they can go per month, instead of the $3,800 per month save someone else’s life or property? that was paid to Advanced. The jail will have Maybe if the volunteers decided they to pick up the tab on perscriptions, but the didn’t want to volunteer anymore, attitudes savings are still substantial - up to $35,000 would change. But that isn’t going to happen, or more for the year. The biggest savings, because that’s not the kind of people they though, will be on the emergency room trips are. Now the idea of them falling on hard that will no longer be necessary. Dr. Smith’s times financially and not having the money contract is expected to drastically reduce in their own personal bank account to fuel the frequency of trips to the ER for inmates, the truck... that’s a real possibility. which will save thousands more. All three magistrates and Judge Wilson Another new idea, as seen on page 1, is have verbalized their approval of the merged the creation of a driving school program county-wide district. Hats off to them for to lighten the load for the day-to-day law that, and my hat is off to the volunteers abiding citizens that got caught going 10 who spent the time to do the research they miles per hour over the speed limit while presented to the fiscal court Thursday night. changing the radio station or deep in thought. Umbrella Policy? ear Dave, umbrella policy for as little as $200 a year. D I follow you on Twitter, and I There’s no problem if you don’t have any was wondering if you recommend money. 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Dr. Batts Special Speaker for Diabetes Group January 16 at 10 a.m. Special nutrition guidelines, and special speaker, Dr. Tonia Batts, Speaker: Dr. Tonia Batts- learn how to incorporate the February 20 @ 10:00, March Diabetes & Your Vision information you have learned 20 @ 10:00, April 17 @ 10:00, Have you or a loved one into your day to day life. May 15 @ 10:00. Register recently been told by your These discussion classes January 14 by calling 270-653- doctor that for health reasons will be held once a month and 2231. you need to reduce, monitor, we will be covering different If you would like to or control your carbohydrate topics each month. Although participate or need more intake but don’t know how? it is encouraged, participants do information please call 653- Then join us for our class not need to attend all classes 2231. Educational programs series: Taking Ownership of but we do ask that you register of the University of Kentucky Your Diabetes. During this for the classes you will be Cooperative Extension Service series you will be introduced attending so we can plan for serve all people regardless of to basic diabetes information, food and handouts. Classes are race, color, age, sex, religion, terminology, monitoring tools, held January 16 at 10:00 with disability or national origin. Page 4 The Hickman County Gazette Tuesday | January 13 | 2015 Community News NEW YEAR! Area Second Baptist Church News Obituaries As we launch into the new high alert that we have a message By Teresa Walton Pearson year we may be concerned about to proclaim, the gospel of Jesus those extra pounds we gained Christ. Christ came, died for Gene Scott Judy Rogers eating those our sin, arose from the grave, Christmas ascended into heaven and is January 11 getting saved. goodies, the returning for those who belong Gene Scott, 77, of Clinton, Judy Albritten Rogers, 89, Sunday Night Janice Glasco new year’s to Him. We have a mission to Ky. died Sunday, January 4, of Clinton, Ky. died at 2:45 On Wednesday night one got and Hilda Cannon sang “Lord resolution pursue. As much as possible 2015 at Arbor Place in Clinton. p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 saved and joined the church, Don’t Move Tthat Mountain” we made, we must go into all the world He was a member of Mount at Jackson Purchase Medical then on Sunday two more got Julie Cagle sang “I Call It Home” i n c o m e and preach the gospel making Sinai Missionary Baptist Church Center in Mayfield. saved and four joined the church, and Julie and Courtney Cagle taxes we’ll disciples (Mark 16:15). We also and had worked at the former She was a member of First next Sunday night three will sang “He Knows My Name” soon be have a mandate to fulfill, that is, J.T. Mathis and Son Lumber Christian Church of Clinton, be baptized. God is moving in Bro. Dustin’s continued his “I facing, and to follow Jesus and be obedient Company and Fields Ashby worked at Thomas Jewelry Store Second Baptist Church - Come Believe” series with “I believe in a host of to all He says for us to do-just be Lumber Company. for 18 years and managed the See! Salvation” John 3: 12 - 21 Verse other things. Christian. Surviving are his wife of 57 Oakhill Country Club Pro shop John Hill gave the Sunday 14 - 15 says Jesus must be lifted However, Let’s challenge ourselves to years, Christine Thomas Scott; for 15 years. She was a member School devotion from John 34:14 up. Verse 16 says Whosoever. if we are put these three things at the top four daughters, Wilma Thomas of Clinton Eastern Star Chapter “Love One Another” He read a Verse 17 says you have a free Christians in deed as well as of our agenda for 2015. If so, we of Omaha, Nebr., Joyce Thomas OES 539. quote from the book “Unfiltered” will, “might be saved” it is up declaration, we should be on will have a blessed year indeed. of Fulton, Ky., Wanda Lewis of Surviving are two sons, he has been reading where the to you. You must be drawn by Arlington and Christina Scott Daniel H. Rogers of Clinton and author said “If we want things the Holy Spirit, believe, confess of Clinton; four sons, Norman Harry Lee Rogers of Arlington, in this country fixed we have to sins, and turn to Jesus. Verse 18 Wayne Scott of Clinton, Stevie Ky.; three granddaughters, love one another like the Bible says if you don’t believe you are Glenn Scott of Columbus, Larry Jessica Tucker of Mayfield, says.” John said helping others, condemned to hell. Beelerton Buzz Joe Scott of Arlington and Teri Gilliland of Cadiz, Ky. and forgiving and loving others Please pray for: Teen Garrison, Vickie Lynn Scott of Arlington; Crystal Sanderson of Hickory, doesn’t come natural we have to Dorothy and Bud Brady, Kay 16 grandchildren; 14 great- Ky.; and two great grandsons, work at it sometimes. Jones, Thomas Dublin, Jim grandchildren; and several Dylan and Brendan Tucker of Darren Warren and his Schooley, Cynthia Walton, Alan nieces and nephews. Mayfield. daughter Abree sang “Through Tankersley, Dorothy Hoskins, By Tammy Byrd He was preceded in death She was preceded in death the Fire” Bud & Mary Jane Martin, Monty by one son, Richard Scott; six by her husband, W. Howard Bro. Dustin’s message was Clark, Jimmy Johnson, Deloris sisters; and five brothers. His Rogers; and one brother, Barnes from Luke 14: 16 - 23. He started Spurlin, Dorothy Rogers, parents were John and Oma Sue Albritten. Her parents were an “I Believe” series The first Edna Roper, Billy Lamb, Cotton Scott. Aldophus and Lula Barnes one was titled “I believe in an Rocky James, Emma Barkley, Sixty eight days until Spring!!! enjoyed visiting with Maggie’s Services were at 1 p.m. Albritten. Invitation” He said some people JL Feezor, BIll Carter, Pat But until then, happy birthday brother, Mac Conn along with Saturday, Jan. 10 at Hornbeak Services will be at 11 a.m. don’t like having an invitation Shadwick, Josephine Shadwick, wishes to Donald Pruitt on the several nieces and nephews. Funeral Chapel in Fulton, with Tuesday, Jan. 13 at Brown after the sermon, but he said it Helen Holmes, Josh Harpole, 16th; Joe Beard, Nancy Conn, Luke 17:6 says in red letters,” burial in Mount Sinai Cemetery Funeral Home in Clinton. Rev. is biblical. Verse 18 says they Austin Upshaw, Mildred Dylan Kimbro, Jimbo Berry, If you have the faith of a grain in Oakton. Ken Jewell will officiate, with all with one consent began to Morrison, Eloise Harrison, and and Bentley Jackson on the of a mustard seed”. This caused burial in Salem Cemetery in make excuse, then verse 23 says the Rogers family. 17th; Casey Archey on the 19th, me to look up information on a Lynn Grove, Ky. “compel them to come in.” Bro. At Second Baptist we believe and to Bro. Keven Keeling on mustard seed. It is a t-tiny seed. Donations may be made to Dustin said you don’t have to that “everybody is somebody the 21st. It’s size is 1 to 2 millimeters Hickman County Ambulance have an invitation to get saved, and Jesus is everything.” The Tri County Homemakers which is about 1/64th of an inch. Service, c/o Paula Boaz, PO you can do that anytime that Visitors are always welcome at will meet on Wed, Jan 21 at 9:00 A seed can produce trees up to Box 83, Clinton KY 42031 the Lord is drawing you, but Second Baptist Church. Sunday at the Fulton City Hall and then 20’ tall and 20 ‘ wide. It can or Hickman County Library, an invitation is to compel. He School starts at 10am. Worship on to the Opera House in Martin grow in arid, dry climates and 209 Mayfield Rd., Clinton KY ended with saying the second service is at 11am. Sunday night for lunch. The lesson will be on can thrive in clay or sandy soil. 42031. best place to be is to know you worship service is at 6 pm. scarfs, the many different ways The tree is drought tolerant and are lost, because the best place Wednesday night 7 pm. Pastor to wear them. New members are has many uses, the leaves being to be comes next and that is Bro. Dustin Cunningham. welcomed to attend. You may made into mustard and having call Linda Lawrence for more edible salts. Let’s compare this Project Grad information. to us, as Christians, having the Hickman Visitors at the Mt. Zion faith of a mustard seed. We know raffle church were Tanner and Adison that our faith can be tested in the Co. Board of Hicks, grandchildren of Nell “dry times”, in the most difficult Education will Wanda Hicks. Alison Fowler of circumstances. Even when In Memory 2014 Project Grad is selling raffle and her three children surprised we get knocked down we can hold Special tickets for a T-shirt quilt. her grandmother, Helen Bostick overcome and can come back Tickets are $5.00, also they still at Wesley Church this Sunday. stronger than before. It seems Session on have cookbooks. Contact Perry Over the week-end a birthday to me that just a tiny bit of faith January Daniel Adams – 84 – June15 January 15 Collins for information, celebration was held at Susan can go a long, long ways and it Virginia Bruer – 79 – Jan. 1 Frances Noonan – 78 – June 18 Bostick Hayes home in Jackson, is the One in whom we have our William Byrd – 91 – Jan. 4 Mamie Stout – 93 – June 24 JOY to meet Tenn. in honor of her mother, faith in. Larry Wilson – 67 – Jan. 13 July The Hickman County Board Helen Bostick, and other family Our prayer concerns include January 19 Marye Lou Connaughton – Jan. 14 Larry Evans – 70 – July 4 of Education will meet in honorees, Dale Batts, and Annette Smith, Harold Jackson, Cecil Burgess – 93 – Jan. 15 Barbara Mullins – 81 – July 9 Special Session at 5:00 p.m. son, Craig Batts. Other family those still sick from the flu, the Lonnie Jones – 72 – Jan. 16 John Poffenberger – 64 – July 13 on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, in ATTENTION - FOLKS members from out of town nursing home residents, our Mike Yates – 62 – Jan. 22 Samuel Miner – 60 – July 13 the Board of Education office WHO LIKE JOY!!! We will attended including Helen’s son, nation and its leaders, our school Charles Trainer – 73 – Jan. 24 Mary Stroud – 75 – July 13 located at 416 Waterfield Drive, have our regular JOY meeting John Bostick of Fla. children and teachers, newly Charles Hardison – 74 - Jan. 24 Mary Cargill – 81 – July15 Clinton, KY, for the purpose on Tuesday (remember we The Conn family get-together elected county officials, and our Robert Hall – 62 – Jan. 25 Elinor Tyler – 76 – July 16 of issuing the oath of office have changed from Mondays after Christmas was held at the men and women in the military. Robert Lee Scott – 82 – Jan 26 Edith Adams – 92 – July 21 to Martie Templeton, board to Tuesdays), January 19, 2015 home of Dan Conn in Slaughters, In closing, faith is not a pill Helen Westbrooks – 87 – Jan. 28 Thomas Burgess – 89 – July 23 member elect, and to conduct at the Young Center. This will Ky. Maggie Conn Brockwell you take but a muscle you use. Madison Harris – 17 – Jan. 29 Janess Aldridge – 66 – July 28 the annual superintendent be potluck; however, the meat and husband, Ronnie along with Have a blessed week! February August evaluation. will be furnished. We will have Nancy Conn attended. They Russell Mitchell – 70 – Feb. 2 John Brame – 42 – August 20, 2014 about 12 visitors with us so keep Graves Todd – 89 – Feb. 4 Laverne Berry – 91 – August 7 Thomas Tarr – 75 – Feb 7 Ouida Dunevant – 92 – August 8 Re-Certification that in mind as you fill your pot Ann Willett – 94 – Feb. 8 Virginia Hollingsworth – 79 – August 9 Pesticide Training with your delicious side dishes Measure passed by the House as part William Fitzpatrick – Feb. 8 Edna Williams – August 12 and desserts. Who are the will be held at Mary Virginia Scott – 71 – Feb. 9 Beulah Spencer – 92 – August 13 visitors??? The Carlisle Kitchen of its rules package (H. Res. 5) for William Paul Woods – 90 – Feb. 11 Bailey Hayes – 71 – August 13 Hickman Co. Band will be with us. It has Teresa Curtis – 73 – Feb. 11 Shelia Ping – 56 – August 23 been several months since they the next two years to safeguard Social Extension Office Gertrude Hailey – 89 - Feb. 11 Stephen Smith – 84 – August 24 have been with us so I am sure Phyllis Joan Sweeney – 65 – Feb. 13 Jimmy Maynard – 67 – August 25 you don’t want to miss this one. Security Jessie Berryhill – 76 – Feb. 15 September The Hickman County I would be nice if you called the JoAnn Poynor – 76 – Feb. 21 Mary Garrison – 91 – September 2 Extension Office will be having church office and let us know if Richard OʼMar – 56 – Feb. 24 Carolyn Little – September 6 Re-Certification Pesticide you are planning on coming and On the first day of the 114th the criteria defining eligibility March Carl Drysdale – September 8 Trainings. The dates are are you bringing a guest. This Congress, the House passed an for DI benefits. In fact, now Diane Skelton – 63 – Mar. 9 Mary Cannon – 88 – September 8 Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at helps us with the set-up. important measure to safeguard retired Senator Tom Coburn Terry Jones – 47 – Mar. 14 Alline Grogan – 65 – September 15 10:00 am and Thursday, January Remember Tuesday, January Social Security as part of its of Oklahoma and his staff James Seeet – 90 – March 14 James Greer – 77 – September 17 15 at 6:00 pm. Please check 19 - JOY - noon potluck! Put rules package. conducted serious oversight and Larry Cunningham – 66 – March 17 Mary Ruth Spraggs - 95 - September 18 to see if your pesticide cards it on your calendar and come!!! The rule, offered by the investigations into SSDI abuse, Bobby Cash – 82 – March 17 James “Buck” Menees– 93– September 24 are up to date. Please call the We look forward to your Chairman of the Subcommittee exposing levels of corruption, Frances Bencini – 86 – March 18 Faye Pyle – 98 – September 26 Extension Office at 270-653- presence after the busy Advent on Social Security Sam Johnson cronyism between lawyers and Amos Carter – 94 – March 18 October Jack Porter – 88 – March 19 Jane Goodwin – 72 – October 1 2231 with any questions. and Christmas season. (TX-03), prohibits the transfer bureaucrats, waste and fraud. Orene Downing – 76 – March 23 Asilee Ross – 99 – October 2 of funds from Social Security’s AMAC applauds the House Dana Mullins – 66 – March 26 Anna Rogers – 87 – October 4 retirement program (OASI) to for taking this bold first step John Durden – 73 – March 27 Estelle Hale – 98 – October 5 the Social Security disability toward greater entitlement James Sams – 80 – March 31 Melinda Stroud – 86 – October12 program (SSDI) unless Congress accountability. Not only does April Nathan Freeman – 83 – October 17 enacts legislation to address and this measure protect Social Carolyn Burpo - 65 – April 2 Carlon Cantrell – 72 – October 20 improve the program’s long- Security, but it encourages Veronica Bobo – 61 – April 4 Tommy Baker – 77 – October21 term finances. further legislative action that David Howell – 70 – April 4 Wray Barclay – 88 – October 22 For far too long, lawmakers will help us keep our promise Bette Chandler – 80 – April 7 Rev. Larry Byassee – 71 – October 26 and other parties have used to America’s seniors that Social Martha Spencer – 83 – April 8 Shirley Byassee – 68 – October 26 OASI as a slush fund to bailout Security will be there for them. Amelia Samuels – 89 – April 9 November DI, which is expected to become It also ensures that SSDI exists Floy Hopkins – 85 – April 10 Leroy Floyd – 81 – November 1 insolvent in 2016. Over the years, for the truly disabled, rather Lara Rogers – 91 – April 14 Steven Byrd – 57 – November 3 individuals enduring financial than another convenient handout Gwendolyn Olive – 52 – April 18 Lola Hite – 92 – November 3 hardship have been increasingly program at the Federal level. Juanita Kimbell Larsen – 90 – April 19 Joan Willoughby – 81 – November 6 allowed to rely upon SSDI AMAC looks forward Pat Johnson – April 22 Ernie Brown – 66 – November 9 at the expense of those truly to working with the Social Madeline Samuel – 88 – April 23 Mary Davis – 94 – November 11 Nelson “Corky” Hill – 84 – April 23 Agnes Walker – 98 – November 12 disabled. The real problem is a Security Subcommittee and the Warren Hogancamp – 86 – April 29 Martha Bostick – 77 – November 13 considerable lack of accountable 114th Congress to see that this May Wayne Hurd – 94 – November 18 Frances Craddock celebrated her 90th birthday Saturday and appropriate controls over promise is kept. Mary Holland – 85 – May 4 Janice Deberry – 57 – November 20 with family and friends at the Young Center. H.L. Collier – 92 – May 5 Gerald Phelps – 76 - November 21 Elwanda Humphreys – 90 – May 10 Stanley Carr Jr. - 31 - November 28 Martha Wilson – 81 – May 14 December The Hickman Tuesday exceptthelastweek in Decemberby Sylvia Wilson – 78 – May 15 Russell Hickman – 75 –December 5 MagicValley PublishingCo, 308 S. Washington James “Jimmy” Whitlock – 85 – May 18 Sue McWhorter – 85 – December 6 County Gazette St.,Clinton, KY 42031. PeriodicalsPostagePaid Zachary Nelson – 20 – May 19 Marjorie Bone – 85 – December 6 atClinton, KY 42031-0200. Aaron Jones – 22 – May 20 John McDonald – 93 – December 7 JoAnna Farabough – 91 – May 22 Sister Annalita Lancaster – 91 – December 9 HickmanCounty Gazette, PO Box 200, Clinton, Bruce Ward – 58 – May 23 Dorothy Whitlock – 71 – December 11 POBox 200, Clinton KY 42031-0200 KY 42031-0200. Ruth Ann Woods – 62 – May 24 Steve Denton – 58 – December 14 USPS 243-160 Rates:PerYear Nellene Ward – 95 – May 26 Joyce Thompson – 95 – December 18 270-653-3381 $23 - Fulton,Hickman,CarlisleandGraves Shirley Turnbow – 77 – May 26 Laura Crumble – 68 – December 19 Established in 1843 as a mergerofnewspapers Counties. Margaret Conner – 71 – May 31 Dolly Turner – 95 – December 19 published in $32 - allothers & outofstate June Linda McClure – 74 – December 25 Get all the news in The which,Columbus Enterprise, was establishedat Pep Clark – 82 – June 6 Phillip Edwards – 90 – December 30 Hickman County Gazette County Gazette. Rebecca Mott – 61 – June 11 Thomas Quillen – 69 – December 31 Gazette (USPS 243-160) ispublishedevery [email protected] Page 5 | Hickman County Gazette Tuesday | December 23 | 2014 MMaajjoorr && MMaajjoorr ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW 203 Moulton Street Hickman, KY 42050 Richard L. Major Jr. Amanda A. Major This is an advertisement 1630 E. 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PLEASANT UNITED METHODIST Clinton, KY 42031 270-236-3412 NEW BRYANT’S CHAPEL FREEWILL BAPTIST 1738 State Route 1708 E., Clinton, KY, 270-653-2128 Hickman, KY OAKWOOD UNITED METHODIST NEW HARMONY BAPTIST Corner of 239 & 123, Clinton, KY Ronnie Lane Heating & Air 73 Brent Rd.,Clinton, KY, 270-653-2232 RUSH CREEK UNITED METHODIST NEW HOPE BAPTIST Rush Creek Road, Hickman, KY Hwy. 1529 E., Clinton, KY SHILOH UNITED METHODIST Rheem - Rudd - American Standard OAKTON BAPTIST Shiloh Church Rd., off Hwy. 288, Clinton, KY Oakton, KY THOMAS CHAPEL CME METHODIST and more OBION BAPTIST CHURCH 1207 S. 7th St., Hickman, KY, 270-236-9538 Clinton, KY WESLEY UNITED METHODIST Service all brands PLEASANT HILL MB Hwy. 1529, Fulton, KY 903 Moscow Ave., Hickman, KY, 270-236-9233 OTHER Service Center PLEASANT VALLEY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST HOLINESS 1406 Nelson St., Hickman, KY P 270-236-2284 C 270-627-1190 Clinton, KY HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH 206 James H. 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Clay St. Clinton, KY 219 East Fourth Street 270-653-5361 Fulton, KY Hickman, KY 270-236-3412 270-472-2313 Fertilizer, Seed, Chemicals Custom Applications 29 US Highway 51 S 245 Gin Rd. • Clinton, KY Clinton, KY 42031 270-653-2731 270-653-4346 Page 6 The Hickman County Gazette Tuesday|January 13| 2015 For Your Information filing fAfSA early gives students better chance at state grants Area Announcements FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 6, 2015) — Kentucky students planning to attend an in-state college or university this fall should file the 2015-2016 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. Filing early increases a student’s chance of receiving a state need-based grant administered The Mission House distributes • 7 a.m.- Community Prayer cal and Genealogical Society by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). The FAFSA is available at www. CSFP (Cheese) Commodities Service at First United Meth- Center is open Wednesday & fafsa.gov. monthly to Hickman County odist Church. Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. For A student attending a college or university in Kentucky may qualify for a College Access Program residents who are 60 years or Every Wednesday and appointment, call LaDonna (CAP) Grant. To qualify, a student must show financial need and be enrolled at least half-time toward over, meet the income guide- Saturday:. Latham at 653-4190 or Norma an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. lines, and are pre-registered. • The Hickman Co. Museum Gene Humphreys at 653-6208 A student attending a Kentucky private college or university may qualify for a Kentucky Tuition Pick up dates are Thursday & is open every Wednesday from • The Willingham Center, Grant (KTG) in addition to a CAP Grant. To qualify for KTG, a student must show financial need and Friday after the third Tuesday 1 - 4 p.m.. Carr Street in Fulton, will now be enrolled full-time. of each month. • Hickman Co. Memorial be open Mondays, Wednesdays Funding for CAP and KTG is limited, with awards made on a first-come, first-served basis. Award Every Monday: Library Open Tuesday through and Fridays from 12 - 3 p.m. amounts for the 2015-16 academic year will be set in the spring. • AA meets at 8 p.m. at First Friday from 2-5 p.m. and Satur- for junior high and high school For more information about CAP and KTG, view the KHEAA-administered programs under the United Methodist Church in day, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. agee children. Cost will be $3. Paying for College section on www.kheaa.com or email [email protected]. Clinton. • Hickman Co. Board of Edu- per afternoon KHEAA is the state agency that administers the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship First Monday: cation normally meets the third • Hickman County Fiscal (KEES), need-based grants and other programs to help students pay their higher education expenses. • Masonic Lodge 131 F&AM Thursday of every month Court will meet Thursday, To learn how to plan and prepare for higher education, go to www.gotocollege.ky.gov. For more meets the first Monday night of • Clinton City Council meets February 12 at 6 p.m.in the information about Kentucky scholarships and grants, visit www.kheaa.com; write KHEAA, P.O. Box the month at 7:30 p.m. first Monday of the month at 6 County Judge Executive office. 798, Frankfort, KY 40602; or call 800-928-8926, ext. 6-7372. Second Monday: p.m. at Clinton City Hall and • JOY group will meet at • Library Board meets the sec- Columbus City Council noon Tuesday, Jan. 19 at Unit- ond Monday at the library at 4. meets at 6 p.m., the first Mon- ed Methodist Church Young • The Hickman Co. Arts day of the month at Columbus Center. ASSIStAnCE AVAIlABlE fOR AREA VEtERAnS Council will meets the fourth City Hall. • Obion Creek Watershed Monday of each month at 4 • The Mission House is Conservancy District Board of p.m. at the Young Center. The open Mondays, Thursdays, Fri- Directors will meet January 13 Veterans and their families will be provided counseling and assistance in filing claims for state and public is invited to attend. days and first Saturday of the in the USDA Servicr Center federal benefits. This is a free service provided by the state of Kentucky. For more information please www.hickmancoarts.com. month. Conference Room in Clinton at contact Ron McClure, Regional Field Representative, Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) Every Wednesday: • The Hickman Co. Histori- 7:30 a.m. at (270) 247-2455 ext. 73905, or email [email protected]. RETIREMENT PARTY FOR LONGTIME Schedule for week of January 19 - 23, 2015. COUntRYSIDE CEntER Mon, January 19 - N O T A V A I L A B L E Project Grad Tue, January 20 - 9:00 - 2:30, Mayfield, VA Clinic, 1253 Paris Rd, By Appointment, walk-ins will ADMInIStRAtOR be scheduled an appointment. Visit the Clinic, email [email protected] or phone 270-247-2455 paint party “SHARON CAGLE” extension 73905 to schedule an appointment. Wed, January 21 - 9:00 - 2:30, Mayfield, VA Clinic, 1253 Paris Rd, By Appointment, walk-ins will be scheduled an appointment. Visit the Clinic, email [email protected] or phone 270-247-2455 Project Grad is having a paint RETIREMENT CELEBRATION extension 73905 to schedule an appointment. party January 24. Come join in You’re invited to share in the retirement celebration of longtime Thur, January 22 - 9:00 - 2:30, Mayfield, VA Clinic, 1253 Paris Rd, By Appointment, walk-ins will the fun. Buy a ticket, come and Countryside Center Administrator Sharon Cable. be scheduled an appointment. Visit the Clinic, email [email protected] or phone 270-247-2455 pick out what you want to paint. Free Admission and open to the public. extension 73905 to schedule an appointment. Lots to choose from. Paint your Thursday, January 22, 2015 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm Fri, January 23 - N O T A V A I L A B L E item and take it home. Contact at Countryside Center 47 Margo Avenue, Bardwell, KY 42023 For more information, please call 270-628-5424 Classifieds fOR REnt SERVICES nOtICE nOtICE Clinton Hills Apartments RAY'S BACKHOE SER- Notice is hereby given now has available 1, 2, and VICE - SEPTIC SYSTEMS that Christopher L. Byrd has The storage units at Eastside 3 bedroom units. Rent based INSTALLED CERTIFIED IN- duly qualified as Executor of Mini Storage belonging to the on income. Mon. & Thurs. STALLER ALSO BACKHOE the estate of Steven L. Byrd, following people are considered 9 p.m. -12 noon. Call (270) WORK GRAVEL & DIRT deceased. All persons indebted abandoned and will become 653-6218 TDD#711. HAULING AND DRIVEWAY to said estate shall pay all property of Eastside Storage in Equal Housing Opportunity WORK FREE ESTIMATES indebtedness promptly, and all 30 days and will be disposed of 677-4641 OR 254-0401 persons having claims against at that time. said estate shall present same, Sonny Luter-owner properly certified according to Ryan Goodrum law, within six (6) months of Kory Naranjo Clinton Apartments now has this notice to: Sue Ellen Morris, Sheri Gilliland available 1 and 2 bedroom Adams Heating and A/C 636 Hickman road, Clinton KY Russell Luter units Rent based on income. services all brands; phones 42031 Carolyn Cruse Mon. & Thurs. 1-5. Call (270) answered 24 hours. Call Amber Bradshaw 653-4593 TDD#711 Gary Adams or Vince Oak- Cinda Yates Ben Cooley Equal Housing Opportunity. ley at 270-694-6008 or Hickman County Circuit Court James Neill 270-247-7530 for all of your Clerk Kevin Watts heating and air needs. David Camp License #M02951. Iwanda DeBerry Office space for rent in the Yates Building, Utilities fur- nished. Call 270-653-4236 fOR SAlE Notice is hereby given that Hwy. 58, Wingo, Ky. Chemical, Hickman, KY or 270-254-0548. Robin Prado has duly qualified 376-5565 is seeking applicants for: as Administratrix of the estate of Building Materials For All for Sale - Mahogany desk, Ella Marie Satterfield, deceased. Laborers Your Farm & Home good condition $75.00, All persons indebted to said Applicants must have Home meat slicer, $25.00, estate shall pay all indebtedness Mayfield Shopping Plaza Needs Class A CDL drivers’ license. Nuewave oven, used once promptly, and all persons having 1102 Paris Road, Mayfield, KY Apply in person, M - F, 7 - 4. Houses for rent in Clinton- $50.00. Call 270-653-9827. claims against said estate shall 24 HOUR SHOW INFO 2 bedroom house, 319 East present same, properly certified 270-251-3583 Jackson, includes applianc- according to law, within six (6) www.princessofmayfield.com es. $400 month + deposit. months of this notice to: Jason ABallr gshaoinw Ms tahtainte setsa r–t Abellf osreea 6ts:0 $05 p.5.m0. . HICKMAN COUNTY GAZETTE 4 bedroom house, 607 An- Batts; 201 B, S. Washington St., gular St, includes applianc- for Sale - 19+ acres with Clinton KY 42031. Fri., Jan. 16 – Thurs., Jan. 22 308 SOUTH WASHINGTON es. $400 month + deposit. 5 nice homes, 30x40 shop, PADDINGTON PG PO BOX 200 No pet allowed. Contact Lisa rent four, live in one, barn, Cinda Yates Fri. & Mon. thru Thurs. 7:00; Sat. CLINTON KY 42031 270-210-0440. out buildings, mostly fenced, Hickman County Circuit Court & Sun. 1:45, 4:00, 7:00 PHONE: 653-3381 • Fax: 653-3322 fruit trees. Between Camden Clerk E-MAIL:[email protected] and Big Sandy. $289,000. TAKEN 3 PG-13 SUBSCRIPTIONS RATES 224-678-5834 Fri. & Mon. thru Thurs. 7:00; Sat. Hickman, Fulton, Carlisle & Graves Counties House for rent - 2 bedroom & Sun. 1:45, 4:00, 7:00 $23.00 house for rent. 517 Bailey All Others Street in Clinton. Call 270- $32.00 3.458 French_3.458 Brown Family 12/28/14 2:04 PM Page 1 627-0020. THE ANNUAL GOING GOING GONE FULTON SALE ABSOLUTE AUCTION The French Family Farm For 100 Years! SATURDAY, JANUARY 31ST, 2015AT 9:00A.M. Saturday, January 17th At 10:00 A.M. LOCATION: Bunch Bros.Auction Lot in Fulton, KY. 1007 W Highland Drive/45 Bypass. 526 County Road 1148 Fancy Farm, KY WATCH FOR SIGNS!!! From Fancy Farm, Take Hwy 80 West 2.5 Miles To County Road 1148 “Wilson SELLING TRACTORS, CONSTRUCTION Corner Rd” Turn Left, Proceed .4 Mile - Near The Graves-Carlisle County Line 96 Acres EQUIPMENT, TRUCKS, TRAILERS, FIELD EQUIPMENT & MORE!!! In 2 Tracts Or Combined An Income Producing Property!! This is an OPEN SALE!!! Contact Bunch Bros. Tract 1 - 1.11 Acres Today to consign your equipment to one of With A Very Nice Brick Duplex - Move In Condition thelargest annual equipment auctions in the area. Michelin • Goodyear • Nexen • Cooper Spacious Open Floor Plan, Built In 1985 - Both Units Have 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths Formore information or to consign Central System Gas Pac’s - County Water - Plus De-Attached Garage Workshop “Serving the area since 1956” your equipment early to take advantage of Shown By Appointment Call Cash Auction At 270-623-8466 Advertising campaign contact: ---------------------------- Steven Bunch (270) 748-8080, or Tract 2 - 94.50 Acres Productive F A R M L A N D Roy Bunch (270) 748-5527. Representativeswill be at theAuction site Monday, Jan. 26th With A Nice Lake - Woods - Hunting Through Friday, Jan. 30th to accept your equipment! AUCTION CONDUCTED BY: 10% Down Day Of Auction, Balance In 30 Days - No Buyer’s Premium! BB SRtoeyv eBnu nJc. hB u- nAcuhc t-i oAnuecetiro, nReeearl Estate Broker jamesrcash.com For Details! BB JAMES R. CASH BUNCH BROS. AUCTION Nitrogen & REALTY, INC. WPin.gOo., BKoYx 4 1270588 THEAUCTIONEER & REAL ESTATE BROKER Joe Bunch & Steven Henderson Auctioneers FANCY FARM, KY- 270-623-8466 filter www.castlemantire.com Phone:(270)376-2992 Lori Bunch, OfficeManager Fax:(270)376-2997 “THE SELLING MACHINE” Website: bunchbrosauctionrealty.com Tuesday | January 13 | 2015 Hickman County Gazette | Page 7 S portS Falcons From Pg. 1 the way the Falcons handled defensive pressure that the Comets put on them, and he noted that the team fought for the ball well, winning the turnover battle against Carlisle. The Falcons traveled to Dresden, Tenn. on Monday night, they had previously beaten the Lions 63-53 at home on December 30. They will travel to Murray Tuesday night, and host Fulton City on Thursday evening before heading to the All “A” Classic where they are slotted to play Christian Fellowship and one undetermined team on Saturday. During halftime of the boys’ Photos by Kinsey Lock game, the Hickman County Lady Falcon Chelsea Johnson goes for the ball during Friday night’s game against the Carlisle County Lady Comets. basketball team and classmates of 1973 were honored. The historic 1973 team was the only Lady team from Hickman County to play at Freedom Hall in Louisville, where the KHSAA Falcons state tournament was then hosted. The team went 25-7 on its fall to way to the state semi-finals, and actually lost the District 1 championship game to Carlisle County before beating Carlisle them by four points in Racer Arena to claim the Region 1 Championship. After the homecoming The Falcons then went on Photos by Kinsey Lock festivities Friday night, the Hickman County’s Jacob Crittendon looks for room to shoot during to the state tournament in Lady Falcons faced off against Friday night’s homecoming win over the Carlisle County Comets. Louisville, where they won the Lady Comets. Carlisle their first game against Clay County jumped out to an early County by fighting through two line of 6’8”, 6’7”, and 6’6”, The full roster included Isaac lead and held onto it for the overtimes after being behind by while Hickman County’s tallest Childress, Wallace Grundy, duration of the game. The final 17 points earlier in the game. At player, Paul Rushing, was 6’3”. Paul Rushing, Derrick Fitts, score was 56-31, with the Lady the end of the second overtime Hickman County led Male for Ray Allen, James Jordan, Comets on top. with the score tied at 59, Ricky three-and-a-half quarters. Isaac Joe Spraggs, Sidney Spate, The Lady Falcons traveled to Weatherspoon was fouled and Childress went down in the third Ricky O’Mar, Chuck Amos, Dresden on Monday night, host hit both free throws to win the quarter with a knee injury, and David Rodgers, and Ricky Fulton City on Thursday night, game 61-59. Weatherspoon Male surged ahead to win the Weatherspoon. The Falcons and play a yet-to-be determined ended the game with 16 points. game at the end. were coached by Dale Ray and opponent on Saturday in the Issac Childress led the Falcons Weatherspoon was the Randy Pruitt. Region 1 All “A” Tournament. in scoring with 25 points. first-ever recipient of the Ted After the Falcons’ victory, LAYUP - At right, Hickman The Falcons went on to play Sanford Award, which has been homecoming was celebrated County’s Kaylee Webb puts up a Louisville’s Male High in the given out every year at the state with Kayla Boaz being named shot during Friday night’s loss to Final Four. Male had a front tournament since 1973. as the homecoming queen. the Lady Comets. BUSINESS NNeewwss RReevviieeww & J&R Used Cars providing quality used vehicles J&R Used Cars, LLC, located at 124 N. Washington St. in Clinton, is more than your typical used car lot. J&R Used Cars sells quality used vehicles, takes trade-ins, provides a FREE 90-day/3,000 mile warranty on all vehicles, and provides and sells extended warranties. In addition to Mike, visitors may see Justin Reed, account manager, and Kel- ly Tucker, finance officer, when they visit the lot. Owner of J&R Used Cars Mike Roach, left, with finance officer Kelly Tucker and account manager Justin Reed. JJOOHHNN HHIICCKKSS Bruce C. RRoobbeerrttss EELLEECCTTRRIICC Smith, MD CCrroopp Serving Hickman County Since 1984 IInnssuurraannccee • Residential • Commercial TToommmmyy RRoobbeerrttss,, OOwwnneerr • Agriculture • Poultry Houses 653-0220 227700••225544••00225544 81 Shady Lane, Clinton, KY 42031 Mon., Tues, Wed., Fri.: 8-4 Work: 270-653-4594 Saturday: 8-11 Cell: 270-254-6965 308 S. Washington St. Suite 200, Clinton Pa e8 I Hickman County Gazette Tuesday IJanuary 13 I2015 HCHS HOMECOMING Baylee Estes and Tyler Larkins Montana Lyman and Jacob Stahr Delaney Boaz and Evan Jackson Hannah Curlin and Jonathan Reynolds Alyssa Moore and Noah Ferguson Kayla Boaz and Trent Callison Bailey Clark and Max Jewell Abby Coffey and Austin Boaz Trent Callison AveryCloar Son of Lloyd and Sharon Collison Daughter of Rochel Eason Clubs: SkillsUSA Clubs: Beta Club, Science Club, FCCLA Varsity Volleyball, Span- Accomplishments: IshClub. Went on missiontrips with New Harmony Accomplishments: 4.0 Rachel Jackson Alexis Lumson Kaylee Webb and Katie Woolard, Anna Ferguson Baptist Church youth CPA through high school, and Hayden and Ethan Jacob Crittendon Zeke Prince and Alec Spillman group for 5 years, member of Mount Moriah Spillman Carter helped tornado Baptist Church, College and Career Ready, victims. Distinguished on state OUT·OF·COUNTY testing. 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