Hickman Courier, 2013-01-10

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Vol. 154 No. 2 Thursday, January 10, 2013 75¢
Mayor Lattus, Judge
High school
Gallagher review 2012,
break in
look forward to 2013 When Fulton County school
personnel returned from the long
Christmas break on Wednesday,
Charlotte Smith “The amount we paid off was Jan. 2 the discovery was made
Editor $314,088, thus saving the city that a Sony Bravia 32” LCD flat
Realizing how important it and taxpayers a sizable amount screen television was missing.
is to watch the city’s finances of money in interest.” “The time frame has been nar-
during touch economic times Looking forward to 2013, rowed down to a couple of pos-
Hickman Mayor David Lattus Mayor Lattus would like to see sible days of when the break-in
feels keeping close control of the city continue to work toward occurred,” stated Hickman Po-
spending is a must in 2013 for cleaning up the town. “We need lice Chief Tony Grogan. “The
Hickman. “We will continue it to be clean so it will be a perpetrators entered through
to upgrade our infrastructure more desirable place to live and a window in the basement in
(water, sewer, streets and work,” he said. “Our goal is to the weight room. People were
maintenance equipment) while attract jobs and businesses.” working out prior to the discov-
closely monitoring our finances One job in the immediate ery of the incident, which helps
at the same time,” stated Mayor future that needs to be filled is narrow down the time frame.”
Lattus. the position of City Manager The only damage sustained
In 2012 the city was able to of Hickman. “We need to hire was to the screen that was cut.
pay off a long-term note. “This a city manager,” added Mayor The window was not broken.
past year we paid off a note we Lattus. “We plan to start right “The incident is still under in-
acquired several years ago from away with filling this integral MERGED INTO ONE - New artwork on the walls of the Fulton County High School gymnasium includes vestigation with no leads at this
KIA (Kentucky Infrastructure position.” this banner hung above the stage. It shows the five schools that have merged over the years to become time,” concluded Police Chief
Association) for a waste water Mayor Lattus wants to Fulton County High School. (Photo by Charlotte Smith.) Grogan.
plant upgrade,” he noted. continue the positive relationship
Hickman-Fulton Counties RECC one of 13
the city is developing with the
county government. “We need
to work together so we can all be
successful,” he noted. “Another to receive an energy and efficiency grant
goal is to continue providing the
same or better services for less
money and by working with the
TVA settlement grants awarded to 13 Kentucky organizations, totaling $11.2 million
county we can all achieve the
same goal.”
Governor Steve Beshear recently announced that 13 organizations Act that requires TVA to invest in new and upgraded state-of-the-
Fulton County Judge/
are receiving grant funding under the 2011 settlement agreement art pollution controls that will reduce pollution, save energy and
Executive David Gallagher
between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Ten- protect public health and the environment. More information on the
agrees with Mayor Lattus. “I
nessee Valley Authority (TVA). The recipients include education, settlement can be found at http://www.epa.gov.
would like to see the continued
housing, agricultural and economic development organizations and HFCRECC has been awarded $316,000 to support a project to
close relationship between the
two cities and the county,” said projects. Hickman-Fulton Counties Rural Electrical Cooperative replace inefficient outdoor lighting fixtures with energy efficient,
Corporation (HFRECC) is one of the thirteen organizations who long-life bulbs. The project will save more than 600 mWh/year of
Judge Gallagher. “Working
have been awarded a grant. electricity and reduce CO2 emission by more than 440 tons/year.
together to make our community
“These projects represent many innovative initiatives in schools, The project is leveraged dollar-for-dollar by HFCRECC.
attractive to small business and
industry is a must.” universities, private industry, agriculture, non-profits, and local gov- Murray State University has also been awarded $309,000 to in-
ernment and will help us to further the state’s energy and environ- stall, test and demonstrate a biomass heating system at the MSU
Judge Gallagher also pointed
Hickman Mayor David Lattus out several positive projects mental goals, and provide long-term benefits to the citizens of the Equine Center. The Bio Burner Units will offset fossil fuel energy
Commonwealth,” said Gov. Beshear. “Many of the projects build
achieved by the county in 2012.
upon existing programs that have already demonstrated the value of See GRANT, page 8
This See 2012/2013, page 8 investments in energy efficiency technologies and practices.” Many KY laws created in 2012
As part of the settlement, Kentucky will receive $11.2 million
W
eek
over a five-year period to implement environmental mitigation
Kentucky General
projects.
The settlement is a result from alleged violations of the Clean Air
Assembly back in session
Physician transition at
Obituaries On Tuesday, Jan. 8 the end of the legislative session,”
Allen “Al” Turner Hickman Family Clinic Kentucky General Assembly stated Kentucky Attorney Jason
began a “short session” with a Batts. “Some bills are enacted
David Daniel Cobb Dr. Ashok Chada will cease providing quality care right at four-day organizational session. with a certain effective date.”
Dorothy “Dot” his practice at Hickman Family home. They will then reconvene on Some of those laws became
Clinic on January 14, 2013. Dr. If you wish to have your Tuesday, Feb. 5 and adjourn effective on January 1, 2013.
McKinnins Daisy Benigno, a Family Practice medical records transferred to on March 26. This session does After reviewing all of the 2012
physician, will be joining Allie another facility, your written include a two-week veto break laws passed in the Bluegrass
state, Batts compiled a list of the
Alexander-Lusk, APRN as a authorization is required. prior to final adjournment.
health care provider at Hickman Please visit the clinic to obtain a During this 30-day session many laws Kentuckians might want to
River Stage Forecasts Family Clinic during the week medical records transfer form. major issues will be addressed. take note of, including one that
Ohio River at Cairo, Ill. of January 15, 2013. Dr. Daisy For more information about In 2012 several new Kentucky prohibits the release of hogs
Wednesday, Jan. 9 – 21.8 will treat patients of all ages and Hickman Family Clinic, please law were passed. “Under into the wild. Here in Fulton
Thursday, Jan. 10 – 20.8 Fulton County Judge/ carry on the clinic’s tradition of visit www.hickmanfamilyclinic. Kentucky law, bills become County, Judge/Executive David
Executive David Gallagher Gallagher said a few sightings
Friday, Jan. 11 – 19.0 com. effective 90 days after the official
of these animals, which can
Saturday, Jan. 12 – 17.3 Riding the Fault Line do major harm to crops when
Sunday, Jan. 13 – 16.5 searching for food, have been
seen in the upper bottom but not
Major cycling tour in June includes Hickman stop
much in Fulton County.
Inside This Week
Hickman County, however,
A Missouri organizer is plan- participants through four states. only Kentucky stop on the tour, “This ride will be very ap- is a different story. Hickman
Senator Humphries ........Page 2 ning a major bicycle tour this McConnell has been discuss- and we are planning for them to pealing to cyclists in several County officials and others have
Courier Crumbs............Page 3 summer, that will include an ing the venture with Hickman visit our Courthouse area, the states,” said McConnell. “Most made great strides in riding the
Ramsey Outdoor Col....Page 4 afternoon and overnight stop in Recreation and Tourist Com- Carnegie Museum, some busi- all participants are always look- county of these animals who
FAFSA Night .................Page 5 Hickman. mission Chairman Charles Cho- nesses and to have supper here ing for new areas to ride and wreak havoc wherever they go.
Rodney McConnell, of ate since early December, with that night.” new sites to see. We are talking House Bill 344 created a new
West Hickman Baptist. Page 6
Sikeston, came to Hickman last the two setting up the local visit McConnell said he estimates about serious riders who ride section of KRS Chapter 150
Police/Sheriff/Obit.........Page 7
week to talk with local officials, to see sites of interest, specific at a minimum of 250 riders, bikes ranging in price around prohibiting the release of a hog
Fireman of the Year........Page 8
and the Hickman Rotary Club, routes and to have talks with lo- with a maximum of 500, for the $6,000 to $7,000. This area is into the wild. It was introduced
about the week long, 400 mile cal law enforcement, school and initial tour. full of history and that catches in the Kentucky House of
event called “Riding the Fault area tourism officials. He told those at the meeting their attention.” Representatives and signed by
Line”. “This is a great opportunity last week that the “Riding the As far as the Hickman stop, the Governor on April 11.
The bicycle tour is centered for the city to have these riders Fault” tour is the only one of its McConnell said the Hickman- Other laws worth mentioning
Local Weather
around the theme of the New spend time here,” said Choate kind in the mid-west, which will Dorena Ferry has drawn the include the following:
Madrid Fault, and will include a following the meeting with Mc- allow those participating to end Confederate pensions no
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65/51 round trip ride which will carry Connell. “Hickman will be the their trip at the starting point. See TOUR, page 2 longer granted by the state.
1/10
House Bill 85 repealed
Showers,maybearumbleofthun-
der. Kentucky Revised Statutes
(KRS) Chapter 206, which
governed the calculation and
Fri
67/54
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1/14 PLAYER OF THE GAME - Vi-
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andlowsinthelow30s.
CYCLING TOURISM - A group of local officials gathered last week to meet with Rodney McConnell, of Sikeston, Missouri, who is organizing Pilots was the player of the game
S©e2r0v0i9ceAmericanProfileHometownContent a week long, four state bike tour called “Riding the Fault Line”. The 400-mile ride includes an overnight stop in Hickman for an estimated 250 in the victory over the Lady Bull-
participants. Those taking part in the preparation discussion included, (l-r) Chief of Police Tony Grogan, KYGRRO Director Norma Pruitt, dogs on Friday night. Pierce had
McConnell, HRTCC Chairman Charles Choate, Sheriff Bobby Hopper, School System Buildings and Grounds Director Dale Jackson and 10 points and several rebounds.
Judge/Executive David Gallagher. (Photo submitted.) See page 5 for all the action.
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The Hickman Courier Laws
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The Voice of Hickman and Fulton County
Charlotte Smith - Editor distribution of state pensions House Bill 221 allows veterans liability in cases where an injury and signed by the Governor on
for Confederate veterans. Some to have their service designated occurs. It provides limited civil April 11.
Barbara Atwill - Business manager Southern states implemented on their driver’s licenses and immunity from lawsuits to Police officers can now
such provisions as a way to honor state identification cards. The school districts and personnel make arrests of misdemeanor
Established in 1859. The oldest newspaper in West Kentucky. veterans of the Confederacy designations will make it easier who make school property assaults that occur in hospital
living within its border after the for veterans to show proof available for recreational use emergency rooms without wit-
Turning Back The Clock Federal government promised of service needed for various by members of the community nessing the event firsthand.
to fund pensions for Union discounts and special services during non-school hours. It was Senate Bill 58 allows police
troops. The measure repealing available to them. The bill was introduced in the Kentucky officers to make arrests for
25 Years Ago the now-obsolete law was introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 23 and signed misdemeanor assaults if
March 24, 1988 introduced in the Kentucky House of Representatives on by the Governor on April 11. altercations occur in a hospital
Obituaries: Murrell Clifford “Murley” Roper, 75; Dollie E. (Sue) House of Representatives on January 6 and signed by the Property owners may now emergency room and there
Cagle, 78; and Pete Lynn, 80. January 3 and signed into law Governor on March 28. carry concealed deadly weap- is sufficient probable cause.
• by the Governor on April 11. Occupants of 15-person pas- ons without a license on their Previously, police officers
Girl Scout Troop 115 of Hickman is a finalist in the “Take Pride In Those who recycle scrap senger vans must now wear own property. had to witness an assault in
America National Awards Program,” according to an announcement metal must now show proof seatbelts. HB 484 will allow an emergency room before
from US Senator Wendell Ford’s office. Louetta Everett is the leader of ownership and will receive Senate Bill 89 expanded Kentuckians to carry concealed arresting someone. The bill
of the Troop. their check in the mail. Kentucky’s seat belt law to weapons without a license on was introduced in the Kentucky
• House Bill 390 amended include 15-person passenger their property. It was introduced Senate on January 3 and signed
Leah Carlton was honored at a party at McDonald’s in Union state law pertaining to copper vans. The bill was the reaction in the Kentucky House of by the Governor on April 11.
City on March 20 in observance of her 5th birthday. She is the and other valuable metals. to a crash on I-65 in 2010 Representatives on February 28
daughter of Mark Carlton of Hickman and Dana Carlton of Union Previously, individuals could that killed 11 people, most of
City. Grandparents are Sheriff and Mrs. Nelson D. “Corky” Hill of receive cash immediately at whom weren’t wearing seat Senator Stan Humphries
Hickman and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Jackson of Newbern, Tenn. recycling centers when turning belts. Previous state law only (R-Cadiz)
• in copper and other metals. required seat belt use in vehicles
The Fulton radio station has new call letters to include the owner’s Now, those people turning in designed to carry ten or fewer Representing the 1st District
initials. the station is now know as WKZT in honor of Kenneth certain metals to recycling passengers. It was introduced in including representing Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton,
Turner. centers will have to show proof the Kentucky Senate on January Graves, Hickman, Lyon and Trigg counties.
•
of ownership and will receive 11 and signed by the Governor
Ruth Ann Rice assumed the duties of assistant in the Expanded a check in the mail so that on April 11. FRANKFORT – Hello and hospitals and other providers.
Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). She is working there is a better paper trail of School districts and person- Happy New Year! This is the Medicaid provides a valuable
with Ella May Winters. the transaction. This provision nel are now better protected first in a series of informational service to over 800,000
does not apply to individuals against lawsuits resulting columns of what’s happening in Kentuckians and it is a huge
50 Years Ago recycling aluminum cans. It from injuries occurring after Frankfort. I hope to write you on cost driver to the state budget.
June 17, 1963 was introduced in the Kentucky school hours. a regular basis as we go through I want to make sure every tax
After spending months fighting and arguing over the wage-hour House of Representatives on Senate Bill 110 made it easier my first General Assembly dollar used to fund Medicaid is
bill proposed by the President, Congressmen calmed down like February 10 and signed by the for school districts to allow session together. used wisely.
good chummy politicians and voted the bill into law by a 200 to Governor on April 11. community access to school On Tuesday, January 8, the Since we’re talking about the
98 vote. State I.D.’s can now show if facilities for recreational use Senate will convene for the importance of protecting your
• the owner of the card is a vet- during non-school hours by 2013 General Assembly Session hard-earned income, let me
Alvin Edward’s Pig Stand in West Hickman was destroyed by fire eran. protecting the schools from for 30 days. During the first point out the recommendations
Wednesday night about 12:30. The blaze was discovered by Lola week of the “short” session, of the Blue Ribbon Commission
Get the most from
Grissom after it was too late to save the building. The total loss is both caucuses are traditionally on Tax Reform. Recently, the
estimated to be about $1,000.The origin of the fire was thought to busy choosing their respective group suggested raising both
be in the wiring that led to the Frigidaire ice cream cooler. Mr. Ed- leaders and making committee household and business utility
wards said that he would rebuild on the same lot. firewood investment assignments. rates, raising the cigarette tax,
• I am pleased Leadership taxing retiree pensions, and
Grave concern is being felt here over what appears to be an epi- appointed me Chairman of both eliminating certain deductions
demic of colitis, three infants having died within the past week. the Capital Planning Advisory among other items. I don’t see
Physicians report that several patients are recovering and that the Source: Doug McLaren, less vigorously. Hickory, black Board and the Budget Review much sentiment in the Senate
disease is now thought to be in check although four cases within the forestry specialist locust, oaks and ashes are among Subcommittee on Education, an for raising taxes, as we want a
city are serious. Many Kentuckians burn the more desirable and plentiful honor for a freshman legislator. tax policy that grows jobs and
• firewood as their main source of hardwoods. They also are easy I will also be serving as Vice- expands the economy. Since this
Donations are being received by Miss Homer Green, chairman of heat during the winter. Others to split. Chair of both the Education is a revenue measure, this type
the civic committee of the local Woman’s club, for the purpose of use it to supplement their heating Since wood species produce Committee and the State and of bill must start in the House
sources. For many families
piping water to the city cemetery in order to water the flowers and different heat values, you Local Government Committee. of Representatives. Yet, as your
shrubs. A group of NYA boys are doing the excavating and pipes are that means purchasing wood. can combine softwoods and I will be a member of the senator, I intend to be very vocal
being furnished at cost. To gain the most from your hardwoods to produce a fire Appropriations and Revenue about this issue.
investment, pay attention to the that’s both easy to ignite and Committee and the Agriculture I feel it’s important to ensure
75 Years Ago seasoning, density and quantity long lasting. Then you can Committee. our children are work- and
June 10, 1938 of firewood.Seasoning is an add some fruit or nut woods to This session, while short, will career-ready. We will continue
C. Wilson Randle, retiring high school principal, received a important consideration when produce a pleasing aroma. nevertheless be busy with several to monitor the implementation
letter this week from Ed Herweck of Fresno, Calif., whereby the purchasing firewood. Ask if the Burning woods of fruit trees, important issues. As many of of Senate proposal (SB 1
latter offers to send the high school boy or girl making the highest firewood has been seasoned. such as apple or cherry, and nut you know, public employee – 2009) that puts Kentucky at
scholastic rating between September 1938 and January 1939, to Wood that is seasoned, or cured, trees like beech and hickory pension reform is at the top of the national forefront using
the World’s Fair in San Francisco the following July or August. was properly cut, split and provide a pleasant, often the list. Over the summer, a common-core standards and
Mr. Hertweck makes the express stipulation that the winner must stacked for about six months to nostalgic aroma that resembles bipartisan Senate and House fair teacher evaluations. It’s
neither smoke or drink remove enough moisture so it the fragrances of their fruits or task force heard from a diverse likely you’ll see Advancement
• will burn efficiently this season. nuts. These woods produce a group of advocates and experts Placement classes and the
According to Associated Press reports H.L. Amberg, acting Properly seasoned firewood has steady flame, but usually cost including state employees, teachers who teach them on the
postmaster, has been named as postmaster for Hickman for a four- a gray, weathered appearance more than those with greater business groups, and the Pew Senate agenda once again, as
year term. and large cracks in the log heating values. Center on the States. After well as a bill making it easier for
• ends. The cost of firewood depends hearing these reports, what is high school students to graduate
A large crowd attended the baptismal services at No. 9 Lake Burning unseasoned wood on the volume of wood you clear is the retirement system is early. I will also carefully
Sunday afternoon. produces a smoldering fire that purchase and the availability of in dire need of reform and, if not evaluate any school safety
• creates a potentially dangerous firewood in your area. addressed, will be insolvent in a proposals considered during the
Gene Jones of the Beech Grove Community had the misfortune creosote buildup in the chimney. The most common firewood few short years. Currently, the next session.
to cut his foot badly on a piece of glass last week. This inefficient burning also can measurement is a “face cord,” system is only about 26% funded While these are all important
• lead to a poor draft, causing which is 4 feet high and 8 feet which represents a $33 billion issues, there are others, too.
Mrs. B.G. Hale III, who will soon move into her new home on smoke to bellow into the room long. A “face cord” usually unfunded liability. Please know, Pro-life legislation, financial
Troy Avenue, was guest of honor at a surprise kitchen shower given instead of flowing up the costs about $50 in areas where teachers’ retirement is entirely transparency of special taxing
Tuesday evening by Mrs. Richard Goalder at the home of the latter chimney. firewood is plentiful and up to different and on a relatively districts, and the impact of
on Moulton St. Different wood species $200 or more in locations where sound footing. The first step Obamacare on Kentucky will all
have different heat values, so firewood is scarce. As with the tax force is recommending be addressed in some form.
125 Years Ago consider what you want to most other purchases, firewood is to fully fund the actuarial I hope this gives you an
June 17, 1888 accomplish with a fire before prices are negotiable.Firewood recommended contribution overview of the upcoming
Andrew Davis was painfully injured Friday night last, one rib buying firewood. comes in various widths, so be (ARC). While difficult at best, session. I’ll keep you informed
being fractured, by a mishap whilst driving his buggy. The buggy in Softwoods like pines ignite sure to buy a width that will fit it’s important to know taking as we go through session. In
the darkness was driven from a high embankment and overturned. easily and produce a hot flame. your fireplace or wood-burning steps now to reform the system the meantime, if I can be of
Because pines contain so much
Mr. Davis is rapidly recovering. stove.Buying properly seasoned will ensure a faster recovery any assistance or you have
• resin, they burn out quickly. firewood in an amount that fits and ease the strain on other any questions, concerns, or
The college trustees have about decided to locate the college in You’ll need to watch the fire your needs will ensure that you needs like education and human comments, please call me in
closely and add more wood to
East Hickman provided lots can be secured at reasonable prices. have a warm, long-burning services. Frankfort toll-free at 1-800-
keep it going.
If this location is made, the Public Square in front of the college fire, rather than seeing your In addition to pension 372-7181. You can also visit us
will be improved and beautified and used as college playgrounds. Softwoods and lighter investment go up in smoke. reform, the implementation at www.lrc.ky.gov to learn more
If then, the Council will open and grade Moscow Avenue. It will be hardwoods like yellow-poplar For more information, contact of Medicaid managed care, about our work.
splendid improvement. have a place in your firewood the Fulton County Cooperative which unfortunately, has not
• buying plan. They are a good Extension Service. gone smoothly from the start
If our people don’t eat their fill of peaches and cream this sum- choice when you want a quick, Educational programs of is another serious issue. We’ve
mer it will be because of a failure in the supply of cream, sure. warming fire or if your goal is the Kentucky Cooperative heard many complaints about
Peach trees are loaded with rapidly developing fruit, and it promises a short fire that will burn out Extension Service serve all denial of care to patients and
well. before you leave the house. people regardless of race, color, about slow payments to doctors,
• By contrast, more dense age, sex, religion, disability or
More houses are being built in Hickman this season than many hardwoods produce a longer- national origin.
years past. lasting fire because they burn Tour
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greatest amount of attention
from prospective riders so far.
McConnell said no other rides
across the country offer the op-
portunity to cross the Mississip-
pi River by such transportation.
Kentucky Great River Road
Director Norma Pruitt said the
announcement was “very excit-
ing news”, and a great opportu-
nity to showcase the area.
“I am so proud to be part of
this,” said Pruitt. “We have a
great chance to publicize the
ferry and other attractions in
Hickman. We are really going
to promote this and do what we
have to do to make it success-
ful.”
McConnell told Hickman Ro-
tarians that plans might also in-
clude a possible bus ride to Co-
lumbus-Belmont State Park on
the day they come to Hickman.
Plans call for the cyclists to
be in Hickman on June 27, after
a night in Lake County, Tennes-
see, with a departure the follow-
ing morning by the ferry into
Missouri. Arkansas would be
the fourth state included in the
“Riding the Fault Line” bicycle
tour.
A SHARED PHOTO - Tommy Babb, of Martin, Tenn., son of the late Lois Watson Burnham, wanted to share this photo with everyone. Lois Those interested in finding
Watson Burnham is pictured in the third row from the front and is the sixth from the left. She was approximately 9 or 10 years old when out more about the week long
the photo was taken at Sylvan Shade. Her sister, Frances Lucy Bailey, is fifth from the left in the second row from the front. If anyone can tour can contact McConnell at
identify any of the others in the photo, please let us know at 270-236-3412 or [email protected]. We have one more photo to [email protected] or 573-
share with you next week from Mr. Babb. (Photo submitted.) 380-7875.
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From the Tailgate
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By Woody Woodruff
CCrruummbbss Proud to Call Her Home
I often jump in my old truck
Our Hickman Courier readers and Facebook friends are starting a new weekly And head out all alone
column in the paper called the “Courier Crumbs”. Each week we will share Not knowing as to where I’m
three or four old or new recipes for you to try. Please feel free to submit your own going
recipes for publication. Please specify if they are old or new and who they are Or when I’ll be back at home
from and send to [email protected] or our Facebook page.
You might say I’m like
Hummingbird Cake
Columbus
submitted by Barbara Hopper As I roam around this land
Discovering for myself….
3 cups self-rising flour America!
1 1/2 cups white sugar America…this land on which
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon I stand
3 eggs
Oh! I’ve seen pictures in
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
magazines
1 1/2 cups oil (I used Canola)
ABSTINENCE EDUCATORS AT FCHS - Fulton County High School has had three abstinence Read about in the History
1 (8 ounce can) crushed pineapple, undrained educators on campus since Wednesday, Jan. 2. These educators have met with all FCHS students books
3 large bananas, mashed to discuss the dangers of using drugs, alcohol, and having sex before marriage. The picture above is But, it’s when you see her
1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped Shay Locke speaking to FCHS seniors about these issues. Senior Abby Miller went to the board while through your own eyes
participating in the program. “We would like to thank all parents for allowing your child to participate in You truly grasp her looks
Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon. Mix together with whisk. this program,” stated Assistant Principal Ellen Murphy. (Photo submitted.)
For there are mountains that
Add eggs, vanilla extract, oil, pineapple, bananas and pecans
and mix with a spoon until all ingredients are moist. Spray 3 (9 Senior Spirit reach the sky
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inch) round cake pans or a 9 x 13 inch pan. 350 degrees for 30
The Mighty Mississippi
to 35 minutes or until cake is done in center.
By Glenda Cochrum North to South she flows
Cream Cheese Frosting I hope everyone enjoyed the valuable life lessons. she is with you. The Bluegrass of Kentucky
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened celebration of Christmas as There are as many different • Enforce any agreed upon Purple Sage grass of the plains
1 stick butter, softened much as we did at our home. roles for grandparents as punishment for bad behavior, Golden Wheat fields out in
1 box confectionary sugar (16 oz) We truly enjoyed this special there are different family whether it’s a “time out” or loss Kansas
1 tsp. vanilla time of year and received the configurations and needs. Some of privileges, for example. Cool Seattle rains
best gifts ever: plenty of hugs grandparenting requires a full- • Baby proof your home,
from our five grandchildren! time commitment. For others, to ensure safety for infants and In Arizona… there is the
Whip all frosting ingredients together with mixer until Those rascals know how to grandparenting is a weekend toddlers. It may have been a canyon
smooth. Frost your cake. Delicious! put the “Ho-Ho-Ho” back in together, an afternoon play date, number of years since you had Grande is what she’d called
the holiday season! It was a a summer vacation, a chat on young children in your home, And there’s no prettier place on
delightful time spent together as the phone, or an email exchange so it’s important to check with this earth
Fireside Coffee Mix family with the only drawback every now and then. your grandchild’s parents about Than the Smokies in the Fall
by Karen Baker being that they had to all return A good first step to a long ways to baby proof your home
submitted by Charlene Sheehan to their own homes too soon! and successful relationship with to ensure they’re comfortable We have the Atlantic, the
As grandparents we all want your grandchild is to establish leaving the child with you. Pacific,
to make the most of the precious some ground rules with your Whatever your specific the Gulf of Mexico.
2 cups non-dairy creamer family time we get to spend son or daughter: circumstances, by expressing The great State of Alaska
1 1/2 cup hot cocoa mix with our grandchildren. You can • Be clear about what love, showing concern for With all her snow and cold
1 1/2 cup instant coffee granules create deep, loving relationships role you want to have in your grandchild’s safety and
1 1/2 cup sugar with your grandchildren by your grandchild’s life. How wellbeing, and being consistent From swamps in southern
sharing the things you love often you want to babysit, for in your behavior, you are Florida
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
and by learning about what example, or whether you’d like already doing a good job of To Bayous down Louisiana’s
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg excites them. Whether you’re to be included in events such as grandparenting. way
a full-time grandparent, a step- school functions. Words of Wisdom: We don’t The Badlands of the Dakotas
Mix all ingredients together. To make coffee, mix 3 heaping grandparent, or a long distance • Talk with parents about stop playing because we grow Arches in Utah…that take your
teaspoons in one mug of boiling water. grandparent living thousands of their rules. Consistency is old. We grow old because we breath away
miles away, you can find new important for kids, so know the stop playing. ~ George Bernard
ways to strengthen family ties behavior limits your grandchild Shaw She’s been called “America the
Chicken and Dumplings and provide your grandchildren has to follow at home and Beautiful”
submitted by Laura McNeill with joyful memories and maintain the rules when he or See SPIRIT, page 4 And Pard I must agree
For there’s no place as beautiful
Green Burnette family history through 1983 is told Than our own America…this
6 cans of Swanson's Chicken Broth you can believe
3 chicken breasts Green Burnette, born 1818 grandfather Reed’s farm. moved to McKenzie, Tennessee
in middle Tennessee, came to To this union were born Daisy for Myrtle, Willie Mae and I reckon I could go on for hours
2 cans of cream of celery soup Hickman County about 1835 (11-4-1878) (12-24-1965) Cecil to attend Bethel College About this land I roam
3 cans of biscuits and married Elizabeth Ann Reed married 12-14-1897 Charlie a Cumberland Presbyterian For I truly love her beauty
1841. They settled one mile Bondurant (11-4-1875) (5-12- school. Willie Mae received But mostly…I’m proud to call
south of Union Church in a log 1938); Myrtle (2-15-1881) (2- a certificate in Expression. her Home!
Boil chicken in the broth, remove and cut up. cabin. To this union was born 13-1957); Mary (10-7-1883) Cecil graduated in 1912 with a Woody Woodruff
Mary Ann, George, Rosella, (8-8-1885); Clyde Naylor (3- B.S. Degree. Corinne attended Cowboy Poet/Humorist/Actor
Once you remove the chicken, add the two cans of
Josephine, Molly, Thomas, 26-1888) (11-22-1962) married grade school in McKenzie and 2005 Academy of Western
soup and bring to a low boil. Roll out each biscuit, John and William Preston. 5-17-1910 Pattie May Sigmon graduated from Carr Institute in Artists Cowboy Poet of the
cut up and add to liquid...stirring often. Once all Early in life, George and John (12-25-1889) (12-3-1966); 1918. Clyde attended Bowling Year
went to Texas and Thomas William Mae (9-19-1890) Green Business University. UT Martin
the biscuits are added, return the chicken to the pot. to Marlow, Oklahoma. John married 12-9-1913 James Boone Four members of this family:
Cook on low/medium heat for another 30 minutes, married Alice Brown before Inman (8-6-1891) (5-29-1953); William Preston, sons, Clyde and names Fulton
going west. Josephine married Cecil Ray (12-21-1892) married Cecil and son-in-law, Malcolm
stirring often. Green Nugent; Molly married 6-18-1922 Lena Moore (3-2- Inman have served as elders County students
Bard Lovelace. William Preston 1896) (4-2-1930) married 12- since 1886 until the present.
and Lucy Naylor were married 21-1934 Lucille Crawford (12- Beginning with Archibald Reed, to fall semester
12-25-1877, at the Naylor home 23-1891) (12-12-1980); Lucy the Burnette family have had
Happy Birthday near Cayce. They moved to the Corinne (10-21-1900) married eight generations to attend the Chancellor’s
log home of his father while 11-24-1920 Malcolm Inman Union Church in the 141 years
building the house standing on (10-21-1894) (7-15-1980). of the church. Honor Roll
the Burnette farm today. Two of The Burnette children Born to Daisy and Charlie
The Hickman Courier wishes Don Jones, Billy Allen Newton, their grandsons own the farm attended Brown School and were Clarice (6-17-1904)
all these good folks a very happy Justin Markle, and Lawrence also most of their great-great- Carr Institute. Their mother (12-1972) and Evelyn (9-19- MARTIN, Tenn. — The
birthday! Help make their days “Bubba” Turner. 1910) married 6-1935 Kenneth outstanding academic
more special by remembering January 17 – Bill Cook, Oliver (-1912) (-1967). One achievements of undergraduate
them with a card or a phone Michael Spillers, Henry Thomas, son Kenneth Lee (9-8-1945) students at the University of
call. and Wesley Blasingim. married 8-3-1968 Susan Coates Tennessee at Martin have been
January 13 – Lisa Morrow January 18 – Ellise Falkoff, (9-10-1946) their children are honored with publication of
McCollum, Barry Cardwell, Rhonda Turnbow, Lydia Mudd, the Fall 2012 Chancellor’s
Kenneth Lee III, David and
Beverly Cardwell Brown, Agnes Sublette, and John Robert Lauren. He is a graduate of Honor Rolls for the College
Derrick Craddock, Porter Hughes. Princeton University College of Agriculture and Applied
Logan Glidewell III, Larry January 19 – Julius Falkoff, and Engineering and the Sciences, College of Business
Wayne Cagle, Darrell Vowell, Nancy B. James, Robert M. University of Virginia Law and Global Affairs, College
Robby Hulin, Natalie JoyAnne Davis, Jona Somerfield, Kevin School and is practicing Law in of Education, Health, and
Williams, Rodney Ervin, Allene Perry, Justin Allen, Angie Philadelphia, Pa. Behavioral Sciences, College
Ferrell, Ray Noble White. Mitchum, Casey Garrigus, and Willie Mae and James Boone of Engineering and Natural
January 14 – Janice Andrews Sharnita Smith. had Jeanette (9-11-1915). She Sciences and the College of
Henderson, and Leona Hines. January 20 – Joe Baldridge, married Denver Bradshaw Humanities and Fine Arts.
January 15 – Billy Joe Venessia Gaskins, Stephanie BURNETTE FAMILY - L to R: Myrtle, Lucy, Cecil, Corinne, Willie of Ridgely, Tennessee and To be eligible for Chancellor’s
Newton, Lynda Ludiker, Larry Landa, and Amanda Warren. Mae and Clyde Burnette, Charlie Bondurant and Daisy Burnette had four girls. Sandra (10- Honor Roll recognition at UT
Bondurant. 9-1943) married 6-15-1963, Martin, a student must take at
least 12 hours of credit (pass-
L.C. Cantrell (6-2-1937) one
FAFSA Night at Fulton fail courses are not included)
daughter Natalie; Donna (7-
and achieve a 3.2 (B) grade
County High School will I would like to thank everyone for their prayers, 6-1954) married 9-6-1975
point average based on a 4.0
Gregory Berry (5-26-1953);
be- Monday, Jan. 14 from cards, phone call and all other acts of kindness scale. Students can make the
Dinna (7-6-1954) married 3-
2 p.m. until 6 p.m. and shown during my recent heart surgery at Vanderbilt 5-1977 Jim Wilson (2-3-1947) Chancellor’s Honor Roll with
honors (3.2 through 3.49), high
Thursday, Jan. 24 from 3 Hospital and since I have returned home. daughter Heather Jo; Deborah honors (3.5 through 3.79) or
9-26-1958 married 6-26-1976
p.m. until 7 p.m. Seniors and parents need to bring May God continue to bless you. Johnny Lewis (3-22-1957); highest honors (3.8 through
4.0).
their 2011 tax documents. Sincerely, children Jason Denver and
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Coffey leads Jr. Lady Pilots’ “Complete Game”
Sports In Kentucky
Charles Choate all season. for a 28-9 advantage. For the Hickman Courier
Courier Correspondent “We did what I knew we could The Lady Pilots defense also By Bob Watkins
The Fulton County Middle do,” said coach Williams after smothered Fulton City in the
School Lady Pilots put together the game. “We all contributed, period, allowing the Lady Bull- Price of bullion is up, way up. While University of Kentucky pushing him, make him better.
their strongest performance of we hit our shots and played hard dogs only two points, as the The gold standard, defined by fans have paid more for less Best part? “... I’m a good
the season last week, handing on defense. If we can play like quarter ended at 31-11. Kentucky’s Mitch Barnhart last (football) and (NBA D-League) teammate,” he said. “I’m a good
district rival Fulton City a 33-15 this every game, we can beat In the final frame, both bench- year, has been re-set and belongs home basketball games, maybe person on and off the floor.”
loss in Hickman. anyone. es were cleared for playing time, in Jefferson County. Jefferson County gold standard, Then came the magic and that
In the win, the Lady Pilots The Lady Pilots took com- and the game ended with the fi- As we head into mid-winter, instead of being resented, should causes Kentucky fans to fall in
were led by a solid offensive mand of the district match-up nal score of 33-15. University of Louisville athletics be a model worth study and love. The smile.
performance from Alana Cof- early, with Coffey providing a The win ran the Jr. Lady Pi- is on a hot streak that dazzles the imitation. BOWL NOTES
fey, who scored 18 points, and strong first half performance lots record to (3-4) overall, (2- mind of even the most ardent fan √ Mark Stoops and Neal • Ohio State, Alabama and ...
an aggressive defensive effort that allowed a comfortable 18-9 3) in district play. in Big Blue Nation. Brown have honeymoon time Louisville will be in the top 5 out
from Leslie Beth Jackson, who lead at the intermission. Following Coffey’s 18 points √ UofL has a Sugar Bowl and opportunity to re-cast of the chute next season. And,
contributed numerous steals Fulton County continued was Leah Weatherly with 6, trophy and $17 million dollars football, get up to Louisville’s four games into the season, three
from Lady Bulldog players. to stretch that lead in the third Leslie Beth Jackson 5 and Joc- (before the Big East takes its level. Remember, the team UofL at home, the Cards should have
Coach Merry Williams said quarter, capping off a 10-0 scor- elyn Mosely with 4. cut). embarrassed in New Orleans completed its pre-league patsy-
the four quarters of play was ing run, when Jackson hit a 3- Autumn Tucker led Fulton √ Rick Pitino’s team survived is same Florida that collared portion 4-0, (Ohio U. Eastern
what she had been looking for point shot from the right wing City with 9 points. arch-rival Kentucky, is ranked Kentucky 38-0 in September. Kentucky, (at) Kentucky and
in the top five, and hasn’t lost a Charlie Strong needed three Florida International).
game since before Thanksgiving. years to meld credibility-to- • Grand Lesson. Florida’s
√ Kentucky Mr. Football, James recruit, think big time, then win humiliation in the Sugar Bowl
Quick is staying home. The MVP big time, and carry momentum is worth a video for every coach
from Armed Forces Bowl, will into next season. Why can’t who gets his team bowl eligible
sign with Louisville next month Kentucky do the same? and needs a pre-game speech.
instead of Ohio State. √ Basketball. UK recruiting “Gentlemen, you’re about to see
√ UofL’s women’s basketball success IS the gold standard in what happens when you go home
team was 12-3 last week and college hoops. Yet, since UK fans for Christmas and only your
ranked No. 11. expect national titles, their teams silhouette comes back.”
From the Add On Dept. have only one in four years. Will • Sa-LUTE to Vanderbilt and
√ A few streets over from 25 percent satisfy the faithful? Northwestern. The Commodores
Belknap campus, Scotty Only one player, as John (9-4) and Wildcats (10-3)
Davenport’s Bellarmine team is Calipari calls them, has been walloped North Carolina State
unbeaten in a dozen games. at UK long enough to put the and Mississippi State respectively
√ Charlie Strong has a commit word experience on his resume’. in bowl games, to wrap up school
already from Trinity High Thanks to Maysville, and Billy record seasons.
School’s next quarterback. Clyde Gillispie, Darius Miller Vandy defeated Northwestern
√ And, as geographically stands as alone as role model in September and was set to
illogical as it is, Louisville will deluxe. Miller has the big triple host the Wildcats in Nashville in
be a Tobacco Road program next – NCAA title ring, college degree 2013, but cancelled because the
year. and regular NBA paychecks. ‘Dores had five non-SEC games
√ Oh, and Rick Pitino’s horse Bottom line? Kentucky needs schedule. Vandy also cancelled a
Avare won $75 grand at Santa new emphasis on name on front game at Ohio State next season.
Anita last week. of jersey and less about Cal’s MILESTONE MABRY
KEEP AWAY - Leslie Beth Jackson (14), of Fulton County, tries to keep the basketball away from a Gold Standard stuff. crow, “At Kentucky it’s all about Pleasure Ridge Park’s Dale
Fulton City defender during a district game last week in Hickman. Jackson scored five points and had Among the revenue-makers the players.” Mabry entered Ball Coaches
a big defensive night for the Middle School Lady Pilots, as Fulton County won the game 33-15. (Photo ... Kentucky basketball has been Golden Circle last week, and
by Charles Choate.) √ Charlie Strong, aside from a about more than players, and solidified his Hall of Fame
little Tennessee waltz, walked the more than an NBA farm team resume’. Our state’s third high
Late run drops Jr. Pilots at home
walk and his Cardinals put a gloss for more than seven decades. school basketball coach to reach
on an 11-2 season by thrashing The program’s real owners are 800 wins. Mabry’s name is in
a bunch of guys and handful of millions of fans of all ages who distinguished company with
Charles Choate night with 22 points, followed Downing led Fulton City with hooligans dressed up as Florida buy tickets, merchandise and, William Kean and Billy Hicks.
Courier Correspondent by Dre Smith with 12 points and 16 points, with Ferrell adding Gators. most of all, invest love and Reactions to his milestone,
For the second time this sea- Taylor Sipes 2. 12. √ Next? Quarterback Teddy respect for student-athletes who Mabry showed proper modesty
son, the Fulton City Jr. Bulldogs Bridgewater is already a Heisman want to play basketball where it and good wit, “... just means I’ve
mounted a late game comeback Trophy candidate. Treat to come: is revered most, in Kentucky. been around too long,” he told a
to beat Fulton County in district Watch progress and media gush FRESH BREEZE AT television reporter.
play. over hopeful Bridgewater and KENTUCKY Mabry credited assistants Larry
The latest effort saw the Bull- Heisman holder Johnny Manziel, Here came a fresh breeze for Kihnley and Mike Baxter and all
dogs mount a 6-2 run with 1:30 Texas A&M. UK basketball fans last weekend. those who played at PRP during
remaining, to beat the Jr. Pilots √ Pitino’s team, led by a senior In front of ESPN cameras his 32 years.
40-36 in Hickman. and five juniors, is on track to Dakari Johnson chose Kentucky Mabry’s success is as much
The game was back-and-forth a No. 1 seed in March, but also over Georgetown and Syracuse. about consistency as 800 wins.
for almost the entire four quar- produced a record 3.41 team GPA The 6-10, 250-pounder’s reasons In PRP’s last seven seasons, the
ters, with Fulton City leading at last semester. made the big kid’s college pick Panthers won more than 20 games
Football, a bowl win, special. six times. The Panthers won the
the end of the first period 10-9,
and the Pilots leading at the in- basketball, rankings, GPA and Why Kentucky? Johnson state championship in 1989.
termission 19-18. recruiting. skipped the mercenary “Kentucky Dale Mabry has not “stayed too
Fulton County took a 29-28 We know where the gold can get me to the league!” line, long,” but has devoted 32 years
standard is in our Commonwealth stayed politically correct - Wants of life to school and community.
advantage into the final period,
and where it isn’t. to win a national championship. What higher tribute?
and gained the largest lead of
KENTUCKY And likes the idea of coaches And so it goes.
the night for either team, when
Davis Major bombed a 3-point Kentucky delegation and state winners headed to Nashville
shot to up the score to 32-28.
The game was tied again at for American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting
34-34, with 1:33 on the clock,
Just a few weeks after Haney, Nancy; KFB First and in the County Activities of
when Aaron Ferrell and Mi-
concluding its own annual Vice President Eddie Melton, Excellence contest by Mercer
cheal Downing combined for
meeting, a sizeable group Sebree; KFB Second Vice County Farm Bureau. Greg
six straight points to give the
of volunteer leaders from President J. Fritz Giesecke, and Contessa Harris were
visitors a 40-34 edge.
MAJOR TREY - Fulton County’s Davis Major (20) bombs this 3- Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Horse Cave; Carroll Amyx additionally named 2013-15
Major scored the last basket
for the Pilots with :13 to play, as point shot midway through the final quarter of the Jr. Pilots home is headed to the 94th annual and Phyllis Amyx, Campton; members of AFBF’s Young
Fulton County’s district record game against Fulton City. The shot gave the Pilots their largest lead meeting of the American Alex Barnett, Cynthiana; Farmer & Rancher Committee.
fell to (3-2). of the night, but a late run by the Bulldogs propelled the visitors to a Farm Bureau Federation David L. Campbell, Stanford; Their term officially begins on
Major led all scorers on the 40-36 win. (Photo by Charles Choate.) (AFBF), set for January 13- David Chappell, Sparta; Randy March 1, 2013.
16 in Nashville, Tennessee. Chrisman, Lawrenceburg; For additional information
Nearly 500 KFB members are Jay Coleman, Cave City; regarding the AFBF annual
Exploring the Great traveling to Nashville to help Terry Gilbert, Danville; Pat meeting in Nashville, visit
shape Farm Bureau’s national Henderson, Irvington; Bige annualmeeting.fb.org.
Outdoors in Kentucky policy agenda for 2013, take Hensley, Manchester; Glenn
in numerous informational Howell, Fulton; Mary Kate
By Cory Ramsey seminars and compete for some Kordes, Central City; Joe
of the country’s top agricultural Paul Mattingly, Rawick; Kim
Spirit
honors in a variety of contests. McCoy, Burkesville; David
You pay attention when a eventually stopped production way past the city. I looked back Set with a theme of “Many McGlone, Grayson; Jason from page 3
white dot is flying overhead. of the pesticide. Some 30 years towards the tree line that sat on Voices, One Vision,” AFBF’s McGlone, Grayson; Russell
It was deer season in the early passed before the bald eagle was the banks and spotted a white annual meeting is anticipated Poore, Russellville; Terry
The following items with be
1990s, with sunshine and blue removed from the endangered dot in the branches. Score an to draw nearly 8,000 attendees Rowlett, Campbellsburg; Larry
served at the Senior Center next
skies amid the cold November species list. Now Kentucky is eagle on New Year’s Day. from the 50 state Farm Bureaus Thomas, Elizabethtown; Scott
week:
air. Dad and I were setting out thick with them. Each year, But the closest I have yet to and Puerto Rico. Travis, Cox’s Creek; Danny
Monday, Jan. 14
from his truck for the woods in the Kentucky State Parks and come to a symbol of freedom “Member involvement at Wilkinson, Columbia; Holden
Thick and juicy steak,
the frost-bitten lower bottoms of Department of Fish and Wildlife in the wild? Twenty feet. Close. all levels of the organization Williams, Bays; and Shane
mashed potatoes, brown gravy,
Fulton County. But that white collaborate to give eagle tours Way close. Talk about it in a is crucial to keeping Farm Wiseman, Winchester.
spinach salad, whole-wheat roll,
dot stopped us in our tracks. Dad on the two lakes that put the newspaper column close. As Bureau influential and effective Additionally, Boyle County’s ambrosia, and skim milk.
said “Look at that!” I gazed into L’s in LBL. In 2010, I sat sail fate would have it, a day when in protecting the interests of Terry Gilbert, chair of the
Tuesday, Jan. 15
the yonder to aboard a yacht I didn’t have a camera on me. I our nation’s farmers,” said AFBF Women’s Committee and
Hot turkey sandwich, mashed
glimpse said called the CQ was at Reelfoot Lake, near the KFB President Mark Haney, member of both the state and
potatoes, buttered broccoli,
dot attached to Princess on old Airpark Inn and had a guest of Pulaski County, who heads national Farm Bureau boards,
angel food cake, peach slices,
a black set of Kentucky along for the ride. At the time, the delegation from Kentucky. will preside over a variety of
peanuts, and skim milk.
wings unfurled Lake and I was dating a WPSD anchor, “Our delegation’s attendance women’s activities at the annual
Wednesday, Jan. 16
high above. caught sight and as one could imagine, I at the American Farm Bureau meeting.
Chili con carne, baked potato,
An amazing of 58 eagles was so captured by the beauty annual meeting ensures that Several of Kentucky’s state-
saltine crackers, chocolate
m o m e n t on a cold at the moment that I failed Kentucky’s key agricultural level winners will also vie for
pudding, tossed salad, and skim
indeed as January day to capture the beauty of the issues are voiced and included top honors against competitors
milk.
we paused that had the moment. Hindsight wishes I in the organization’s national from around the country. KFB
Thursday, Jan. 17
our hunt bays frozen had just taken the close-up eagle policy and priorities for 2013.” will be represented in the Young
Baked ham, baked sweet
long enough solid, forcing picture instead. It’s as if I could Twenty-six Kentuckians Farmer & Rancher Achievement
potato, green beans, whole-
to salute a every bald have reached out and touched will serve as voting delegates Award competition by Ryan and
wheat roll, fruit cup, and skim
perfectly bird to the freedom. Perhaps the bird stayed during the business session of Misty Bivens of LaRue County,
milk.
identified main channel there and didn’t care I was the annual meeting. They will in the Excellence in Agriculture
Friday, Jan. 18
flying object: an American Bald and clustered in groups. Some looking at it because he knew join their counterparts from contest by Greg and Contessa Pork roast, pinto beans, turnip
Eagle. nesting, some flying, all majestic. no picture would be snapped on across the nation in debating Harris of Madison County, in greens, cornbread, pineapple
Growing up near the flyway Only a flock of American flags this occasion. Maybe next time. and adopting policies on key the Discussion Meet by Stacy cheesecake, and skim milk.
didn’t hurt. Each year thousands flapping in the wind could have If you get the chance, national issues. Kentucky’s Vincent of Fayette County,
of fowl make their way south mustered the same feeling of schedule a boat tour this month priority issues include the
with a slight rest stop at the patriotism. There’s something or next to see the eagles on
federal government’s fiscal
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exception. But that wasn’t moment to be cherished. www.parks.ky.gov. Or just keep farm labor reform.
always the case. A pesticide I’ve had a few glimpses looking for the white dot in the The Kentucky delegates
Will I Lose My Home?
called DDT got into the food since. Last month I was near the air, or in the woods. are: KFB President Mark
chain in the 1950s and poisoned Barren River north of Bowling How Much Does It Cost? Can I Stop Garnishments?
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really poisoning the adult bird quickly giving its identity away. 7 13
but softening her eggshells. She Now ‘Vette City has an eagle, JOE W. JOHNSON
would lay them per usual, and too. My first hike of 2013
set on top of them, only to have took place New Year’s Day in Attorney
them bust open, scrambling any Greensburg. After a walk in
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chance of future bald eagles the woods, I drove through the
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Page 5 The Hickman Courier • January 10, 2013
Miller and Frame make things diffi cult
Friday night for the Pilots’ offense
Charlotte Smith added another two-points each, added Coach Clinton. “As a
Editor but the Pilots went into the fi nal team we just have to continue
After winning three in a row quarter of the game down by 25 working and improve in time
during a Christmas tournament (21-46). for districts.”
the Fulton County Pilots were The Pilots put up their Scoring and rebounds, went
back at home on Friday night, most points in a quarter, with like this: Holman, 9 points and
Jan. 4 to face their cross county 17 points. Unfortunately the 5 rebounds, Smith 11 points, 4
rivals the Fulton City Bulldogs. Bulldogs also scored frequently rebounds, Roberson 6 points
Even with Steven Roberson in the fourth quarter, knocking and 3 rebounds, DeVontae
back in the lineup (he missed the down 14 points, keeping the Hampton and Johnson with 2
Dec. 14 game due to sickness) Pilots at bay and down by 22 points each, and LaDarrian Polk
the Pilots had trouble fi nding (38-60). with 1 point.
the answer to get through the “We have several players The Pilots will be back
defense of the Bulldogs’ big men who have not played varsity in action on Friday, Jan. 11
Jordan Miller, #42, and Kahlil basketball before and others traveling to Carisle County for
Frame, #44. It was 3 to 5 with with limited experience,” another district matchup.
4:54 to go in the fi rst quarter and
that was the closest the Pilots
ever came to pulling out in front
of the visitors, before falling 38-
DEFINITIVE GRAB - Vicious Pierce of the Lady Pilots was busy Friday night grabbing many rebounds 60.
during district action with the Lady Bulldogs. Here Pierce (center) pulls down another rebound with Lady
“It was a tough game and our
Bulldogs Chelsea Williams (left) and Karessha Westbrook (right) attempting to take the ball away. Pierce
shots were not falling,” stated
fi nished with 10 points on the night during the Lady Pilot victory 40-31. (Photo by Charlotte Smith.) Pilot Head Coach Andrew
Clinton. “With both Frame and
Pierce sisters lead Lady Pilots to victory Miller inside Fulton City will
be a diffi cult match-up for most
teams in the First Region.”
Charlotte Smith lots within two. A foul by Lucy Another steal by Vicious Freshman Joe Holman,
Editor Kimble would give the Lady Pierce and one of two again
coming off a fi ne performance
After blowing a halftime lead Bulldogs the advantage and the from the charity stripe by Dick- as an all-tournament player in
during the fi rst district match up four-point lead was maintained. son would knot the game at 17 the Christmas tourney, scored
with the Lady Bulldogs back on Kimble would later hit one with 58:7 seconds to go. Buck- the fi rst points of the game
December 14, Lady Pilots head of two free throws after a Lady ets on both sides of the court for the Pilots on a three-point
coach Leonard Smith, Sr. was Pilot two-point bucket to pull before the buzzer sounded at the play with three minutes to go
determined his players would her team within one point of the half, kept the game tied at 19 a in the opening quarter. Senior
play all four quarters of Friday visitors with 3:34 to go in the piece. LaKarian Johnson added two
night’s game with energy and opening half. Unlike the fi rst match up points along with another
intensity. With the game tied Vicious Pierce would continue when the Lady Pilots came out another bucket from Holman to
at the half and again after three to play tough and connected on sluggish in the second half, the give the Pilots seven points to
quarters of play, the Lady Pilots one of two from the free throw ladies matched the fi rst half’s the Bulldogs’ 19 after the fi rst
were giving Coach Smith every- line to tie the game at 15 all with intensity. Vicious Pierce contin- eight minutes of play.
thing they had to win the game. just over three minutes to go. ued to dominant the boards for Holman and Octavious Smith
In the fi nal quarter, after terrifi c A steal and a basket by Ka- the Lady Pilots. Play on both were the only two Pilots to
play from Vicious Pierce and ressha Westbrook put the Lady sides of the ball kept the game score in the second period as
Alexis Dickson, Senior Denisha Bulldogs back on top. With just close and at the end of three the Bulldogs jumped out to a 22
Pierce’s seven-points put the over a minute to go in the half quarters of play the game was point half time lead.
Lady Pilots on top giving them Alexis Dickson would hit one of still tied now at 29 a piece. Smith connected on two shots
the district win 40-31. two from the free throw to pull During the fi nal eight minutes from behind the arc and another REACHING - Fulton County Pilot Austin Matheny, #24, reaches
After the fi rst quarter of play the home team within one. of the game the Alexis Dickson bucket late in the third quarter, up to defend the shot of Bulldog Khalil Frame, #44, during Friday
on the court in Hickman, the A steal by Vicious Pierce and Vicious Pierce caught the scoring eight points for the home night’s action in the Hickman gym. The Bulldogs won the victory 60-
Lady Bulldogs held a slim lead would give the Lady Pilots a eye of Coach Smith. Their tough team. Roberson and Holman 38. (Photo by Charlotte Smith.)
up by four, 9-13. chance to take the lead before defensive play, along with Deni-
In the second quarter Vicious heading into the locker room, sha Pierce’s seven-point quarter
Visit our old-growth forests including the
Pierce worked hard pulling but an offensive foul would put the game away for the home
down rebounds and scoring the give the ball back to the visitors team.
fi rst basket to pull the Lady Pi- in dark blue. The Lady Pilots took not only Letourneau Woods right here in our county
the victory, but also put them-
selves at the top of the standings
in the fi rst district winning the By Andy Mead County. Grover and Oxie Blan- old stumps to suggest that it has
game by nine, 40-31. When Daniel Boone found his ton bought it in 1928 and saved been logged. The Big Woods is
Turnovers were high for both way through the Cumberland it from the rampant logging of in Hart County in the northeast
sides, but pretty equal. The Gap, he entered a forest wilder- the era. Marc Evans, who at the corner of the park. There are no
Lady Pilots had 28 to the Lady ness so immense it is hard for us time was with the Kentucky signs marking the tract, and no
Bulldogs 28. One big difference to imagine. Now it is estimated State Nature Preserves Commis- hiking trails. People who want
in the game was the Lady Pilots that 99 percent of Kentucky’s sion, identifi ed and documented to rough it can stop by the park’s
only committed fi ve personal forests have been cleared or it as old-growth a decade ago, Visitor Center for directions and
fouls in the entire game. This logged at least once. and worked with landowners a map. Parking is available.
kept the Lady Bulldogs from Old-growth forests are so to bring it under the protection Mammoth Cave National Park
scoring from the charity stripe. rare that most Kentuckians have of the State Nature Preserves is located at 1 Mammoth Cave
“I was really excited that the never been in one. But there are Commission. Parkway, Mammoth Cave, KY
girls came out with more energy still a few places where people Blanton Forest is managed by 42259, or call [phone].
this game,” stated Coach Smith can go to see the large trees, the Kentucky State Nature Pre- A Letcher County man named
“It is always a tough battle when clean streams, and profusion of serves Commission. For more Lilley Cornett came home from
you play Fulton City. All rival- wildfl owers that botanists call information on Balnton Forest World War I and began buying
ries are tough. I knew playing ‘the original equipment.” State Nature Preserve, go online up parcels of forested land now
the Lady Bulldogs after Christ- Letourneau Woods is one to www.naturepreserves.ky.gov, known as the Lilley Cornett
mas would pose a challenge for such forest and is located right or call [phone]. You can Woods. By the time he died in
my team. here in Fulton County. These also go to Kentucky Natural 1958, he owned 554 acres, 252
“Vicious Pierce and Alexis 870 acres in the Mississippi Land Trusts online at www.knlt. of which are old-growth. East-
Dickson played a great game. River fl oodplain of the county org/blanton_map.html for direc- ern Kentucky University man-
CONNECTING FOR TWO - Denisha Pierce gets ready to connect Most of all we played as a are on the opposite end of the tions, trail map, and additional ages it. Biologist William H.
on two of her 15 points during Friday night’s high school basketball team,” he said. Coach Smith state from Blanton Forest (see info. Martin, who was instrumental
action. Pierce puts up her shot with Lexi Snow, #55, and Nekkesia was also pleased with the un- below), and quite different. Most people who visit Mam- in seeing that it would be per-
Jackson, #14, defending for the Lady Bulldogs. The game was tied selfi sh play of his team as they There are occasional cypress moth Cave National Park are manently protected, says it is
at 29 all through three quarters. The Lady Pilots pulled out the vic- passed the ball and looked for or pecan trees, and the woods drawn by the world’s longest the fi nest remaining example
tory 40-31. (photo by charlotte Smith.) the open person giving them the fl ood for much of the winter and cave system, but The Big Woods of the mixed mesophytic forest
chance to take the open shot. spring. Seasonal fl ooding and a provides a 300-acre reason to that once blanketed the region.
“They never gave up,” add- closed tree canopy keep the for- spend some time aboveground. Lilley Cornett Woods is locat-
ed Coach Smith. “They each est fl oor open. Walking is easy Rick Olson, a park service ecol- ed at 91 Lilley Cornett Branch,
played their role and we looked during the summer for visitors ogist, says the woods include Skyline, KY 41821, or call (606)
like a team, running plays and who come prepared for mosqui- some very large old trees, as 633-5828.
we had good defensive sets. The toes and watch for poison ivy. well as younger ones. Its his- Editor’s Note: This article
girls wanted to win tonight I Once owned by Frances Emer- tory is unclear, but unlike other ran in the January 2010 edition
saw it in their eyes.,” son Letourneau, Art Boebinger, places in the park, there are no of Kentucky Living.
Coach Smith was proud of all a former public land coordinator
the players, including Denisha for the Kentucky Department of
Pierce who had a great fourth Fish and Wildlife Resources,
quarter. “I see a bright future for says she would shoo potential
them,” he said. “I can say if you loggers from he door. It is now
take us lightly, we will come out part of the Obion Creek Wildlife
with a w (win).” Management Area.
Realizing that one game does Enter it from the Wilson Ac-
not control the destiny of the cess, off Upper Bottom Road in
Lady Pilots, Coach Smith has Fulton County. Owned by the
told his players that “we control Kentucky Department of Fish
our own destiny.” and Wildlife Resources, potions
Denisha Pierce paced all the were purchased with funds from
Lady Pilots with 15 points with the Heritage Lands Conserva-
sister Vicious close behind with tion Fund Board. For more in-
10. Kimble, Dickson, and Del- formation, call the Kentucky
raysha Alexander each had fi ve Department of Fish and Wildlife
points on the night. at [phone].
The Ladies Pilots were back Blanton Forest is the larg-
in action on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at est-known old-growth tract and
home hosting the Lady Pirates one of the largest in the eastern FAFSA NIGHT - During FAFSA Night at Fulton County High School
of Heath. United States. More than 2,300 on Monday, Jan. 7, 38 students and parents attended the event.
acres that have never been cut Juanita Dillard (left) from Murray State University fi nancial aid offi ce
Classified Advertising are surrounded by hundreds is helping Lisa McClerkin (right), parent of Mike McClerkin. Lori
Of 2012 of acres of younger forest in a Mitchum (not pictured), director of fi nancial aid at MSU was also on
Deadline Tuesday, 10 a.m.
state nature preserve in Harlan hand to help students and parents.(Photo submitted.)
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Obituaries Hickman Police Department News Fulton County Sheriff’s
Allen “Al” Turner The Hickman Police complaint on Cedar St. Offi ce and KSP make
Department reports these arrests, • Responded to a commercial
Mr. Allen Renita Turner, Sharnette Shin, citations, investigations and fi re burglar alarm on Broadway St.
“Al” Turner, Robbie Schaefer (Stanley), calls for Hickman and Cayce • Traffi c stop on 7th St. known safety check points
99, a resident Tracey Lyons, and Terene Davis; Volunteer Fire Departments for Wednesday, Jan 2:
of Kokomo, 21 great-grandchildren and 17 Sunday, Dec. 30 – Saturday, • Responded to noise
Ind., formerly great-great grandchildren; two Jan. 5: complaint at Black’s Pecans. (HICKORY, KY.) The Fulton tersection
of Hickman, sisters-in-law, Georgia Turner Sunday, Dec. 30: • Traffi c stop on 7th St. County Sheriff’s Offi ce (FCSO) • Ky. 239 at Ky. 166 4-Points
Ky., died December 18, 2012, at and Idella Turner; three special • Responded to a noise • Responded to a juvenile and Kentucky State Police Intersection
his home. nieces, Russelyn Gore, Shirley complaint on Holly St. complaint on Terrace Dr. (KSP) will be conducting traffi c • Ky. 239 at Tenn. State Line
Born January 21, 1913 in Cross (Leonard) and Katie May • Responded to a disturbance Thursday, Jan 3: safety checkpoints throughout Jordan Area
Ripley, Tenn., he was the fi fth of Akins, one special nephew, on Holly St. • Traffi c stop on Catlett St. Fulton County and in the Post • Ky. 125 at Ky. 1099 Little
nine children born to the union Melvin Lee Akins and a host Monday, Dec. 31: • Responded to a call at Fulton 1 district, to check motorists for General Area
of the late John Lesley Turner of nieces, nephews and loved • Responded to a noise County High School. compliance with motor vehicle • Ky. 1099 at Ky. 309 Old
and Ida (Sanford) Turner. He ones. complaint at Davis Park. • Responded to a juvenile laws including driving under Fruit Stand Area
enlisted in the Army for a He was preceded in death • Traffi c stop on Valley St. complaint at Fulton County the infl uence statutes. FCSO • Ky. 166 at Ky. 781 Liberty
short time and was honorably by his loving wife, Beatrice • Assisted Tri-City EMS at High School. and KSP utilizes traffi c safety Baptist Church Area
discharged in 1943. After (Akins) Turner, whom he was Indian Hills. Friday, Jan 4: checkpoints to promote safety • Ky. 166 at U.S. 51 McDon-
discharge, he relocated to married to for over 60 years, • Investigated a suspicious • Investigated an abandoned for motorists using the public alds Area
Warren, Ohio and was employed died November 20, 2012; one person on 7th St. vehicle on Moscow Ave. roadways and to provide a de- • Ky. 125 at Ky. 166 The “Y”
with Republic Steel Company son, Allen Edward (Joe) Lyons, • Traffi c stop on Cottonwood • Traffi c stop on 7Th St. terrent for those who violate Area
in 1944 until he retired in 1977. Sr.; his parents, and his siblings, Dr. • Traffi c stop on Union City laws contained in the Kentucky • Ky. 94 at Ky. 311 Lower
He was a member of Grace A. Elsie, Clara, Lawrence (Bubba), • Traffi c stop on 7th St. Hwy. Revised Statutes. Bottom Area
M.E. Church. After relocating to Lillie Mae, Lillian, Sanford, – Matthew Stanfi eld cited for • Traffi c stop on Moscow The intent of a traffi c safety • Ky. 94 at Ky.1282 Miller
Kokomo, he attended Wayman Wyatt and Thomas; and one failure to maintain insurance. Ave. checkpoint is to provide for a Crossing Area
A.M.E. Church. grandson, Allen Edward Lyons, • Traffi c stop on Hall St. • Traffi c stop on 7th St. high visibility, public safety • Ky. 94 at Tenn. State Line
Survivors include his devoted Jr. • Responded to a disturbance • Responded to a call on service, focusing on vehicular • Ky. 94 at Ky. 1099 The Dip
and loving son, James Turner Services were held January 5, on Allison St. Tennessee St. – report taken for equipment defi ciencies, con- Area
(Queenie); fi ve grandsons, Roy 2012, at Rawls Funeral Home • Responded to a noise assault. fi rming appropriate registration • Ky. 94 at Ky. 1129 Between
Turner (Sharon), Carl Turner, Chapel in Union City, Tenn., complaint on 7th St. Saturday, Jan 5: and insurance of vehicles, and Cayce & Hickman
Reginald Perry (Cheryl), Shawn with Shawn Willis offi ciating. • Assisted Tri-City EMS at • Responded to a 911 Hang up the valid licensing of drivers. • Ky. 309 at Tenn. State Line
Willis (Janelle) and Cedric Interment followed in Hickman Hickman Manor. on Atwood St. Violations of law or other pub- *Ky. 311 at Ky. 1282 Reserve
Lyons; fi ve granddaughters, City Cemetery. Tuesday, Jan 1: • Responded to a call on lic safety issues that arise shall Road
• Responded to a noise Market St. – report taken for be addressed. * Ky. 311 at Tenn. State Line
David Daniel Cobb
complaint on Troy Ave. criminal mischief. Traffi c safety checkpoints will Townsend Rd. at Tenn. State
Mr. David Daniel Cobb, 33, Miya Coleman and Ollie Lee, • Responded to a noise allow the FCSO and KSP the Line
a resident of Sedalia, Ky., died all of Sedalia; two sisters, opportunity to periodically con- And at any other intersection
December 26, 2012, at Western Elizabeth Easley (Stacey) of Fulton County Sheriff’s News centrate its efforts in checking designated to be a check point
Baptist Hospital. South Fulton, Tenn., and Brenda for violations of Kentucky traf- by Kentucky State Police.
Born November 25, 1979, Cobb of Mayfi eld, Ky.; two The Fulton County Sheriff’s • Karen Craig of Union City, fi c and regulatory laws that will Listed below are the super-
in Union City, Tenn., he was brothers, Christopher Courtney Department reports these arrests white female, summons, theft by ultimately increase the safety visory-approved traffi c safety
the son of William Cobb of of Henning, Tenn., and Clarence and citations for Friday, Dec. 28 deception including cold checks of the citizens within the Com- checkpoint locations in Fulton
Minneapolis, Minn., and the Cobb of Mayfi eld; and a host of – Friday, Jan. 4: (under $500.00). monwealth. Drivers encounter- County patrolled by the KSP,
late Nina Bell Courtney. He was nieces, nephews, cousins and Friday, Dec. 28: Friday, Jan. 4: ing a traffi c safety checkpoint Post 1 district:
married to Holly (Glover) Cobb friends. Brandi Alley of Union City, • Richard Turnbow of Kenton, are requested to have their oper- * US 45 – at KY 307
of Sedalia. Services were held December Tenn., white female, citation, Tenn., white male, arrested, ator’s license, vehicle registra- * US 51 – at old KSP/CVE
Survivors, in addition to his 31, at Rawls Funeral Home speeding 72/55 mph zone, failure to appear. tion receipt and proof of insur- Scale Facility
father and wife, include his Chapel in Union City. Burial failure of owner to maintain • Robert Hurt II of Dyersburg, ance readily accessible. Drivers * KY 94 – at KY 1099 (west
children, David D. Cobb, Jr. and followed in East View required insurance 1st offense, Tenn., white male, citation, with this information in hand, of Hickman)
Shaquala Cobb, both of Clinton, Cemetery. no/expired registration plates. speeding 80/55 mph zone. those with no violations of law * KY 94 – at KY 239 (4-way
Ky., and David Rodabuagh, • Daniel Lewis III of • Carletta Johnson of Hickman, and minimal roadway conges- stop intersection) Cayce
Dorothy (Dot) McKinnis Vincennes, Ind., white male, black female, arrested, failure to tion can reasonably expect to * KY 116 – at KY 166
citation, speeding 100/70 mph appear. be delayed for no more than 30 * KY 125 – at KY 166
Mrs. Dorothy (Dot) McKinnis, sister, Peggy (Lawrence) Haney zone. • Ladredus Moffatt of seconds to a few minutes. * KY 125 – at KY 1099
85, a resident of Hickman, Ky., of South Fulton, Tenn. • Donald Demarco of South Hickman, black male, arrested, These are the FSCO high- * KY 129 – at Fulton/Hick-
died January 4, 2012 at Baptist Her husband, Hugh E. Fulton, Tenn., black male, hindering prosecution or way safety and sobriety check man County line
Memorial Hospital in Union McKinnis, three brothers, arrested, failure to appear, apprehension – 2nd degree. points which will be maintained * KY 166 – at KY 239
City, Tenn. Howard Wilkerson, James failure or owner to maintain • Lakeshia Johnson of throughout the year: * KY 309 – at KY 1099
Born March 19, 1927, she B. Wilkerson and Richard required insurance, 1st offense. Hickman, black female, arrested, • Ky. 45 at Ky. 307 Old Terry These locations and other
was the daughter of the late Noel Wilkerson, and four sisters, • Vernon Kinney of Hickman, theft by deception including Petty Chevrolet Area counties covered by KSP can be
and Vassie Wilkerson. She was Juanita Whitten, Lavern Ky., black male, citation, cold checks (under $10,000). • Ky. 51 at County Farm found on their website, www.
a lifelong member of the West Grissom, Ruth King and Donna possession of marijuana. • Megan A. Davis of Martin, Road kentuckystatepolice.org.
Baptist Church in Hickman. Lattus, preceded her in death. • Ruby Fowler of Fulton, Ky., Tenn., white female, citation, • Ky. 94 at Ky. 239 Cayce In-
Survivors include two sons, Funeral services were held white female, citation, failure speeding 71/55 mph zone.
D. R. (Peggy) McKinnis of at the West Baptist Church in of owner to maintain required Angel Rausch of Hickman, Kentucky Transportation
Union City, and Tony (Jane) Hickman on January. Burial insurance, 1st offense. white female, arrested, criminal
McKinnis of Leawood, Kan.; followed in the Hickman City • Bobby Pierce of Hickman, possession of forged instrument, Cabinet seeks public
six grandchildren, Jon (Tabitha) Cemetery. black male, arrested, failure to 2nd degree (4 counts).
McKinnis, Joel McKinnis and Pallbearers were Jon appear. • Jarryd Smith of Charleston,
Jacob McKinnis, all of Union McKinnis, Joel McKinnis, Wednesday, Jan. 2: Mo., white male, citation, input on 20-year plan
City, Tristan McKinnis of Jacob McKinnis, Daniel • Karen Craig of Union City, speeding 70/55 mph zone.
Chicago, Ill., Rachel McKinnis McKinnis, Garrett Wilkerson, Tenn., white female, arrested, • Lakenya Westbrook of
and Daniel McKinnis, both Tim Wilkerson and Mike fugitive from justice. Fulton, black female, citation, Survey will help plan our transportation focus for the
of Leawood; and one great- Wilkerson. Honorary pallbearer • Shamelle Pierce of Hickman, operating suspended or revoked strategy for improved next two decades.”
grandchild, Blair McKinnis was James Gray. black male, arrested, traffi cking operator’s license. system As part of the planning process,
of Union City; two brothers, Strong Funeral Home of in controlled substance, 1st • Jennifer Gliniewicz of West In 2035, what will be our The Kentucky Transportation
Gary Joe (Dolly) Wilkerson of Hickman was in charge of degree, 1st offense, and persistent Paducah, Ky., white female, transportation needs for Cabinet has designed and will
Fulton, Ky., and Bill (Jettie) arrangements. felony offender. citation, speeding 70/55 mph Kentucky? Will our focus be widely distribute a confi dential
Wilkerson of Hickman; and one • Larry Vancleave of Union zone. on maintaining and improving public survey to gauge the
City, white male, arrested, Saturday, Jan. 5: existing roadways, constructing transportation expectations of
UU criminal possession of forged • Atlantis Price of Columbus, new roads, or issues concerning all those who travel the state.
NNIITTEEDD instrument, 2nd degree. Ky., black female, arrested, other modes of transportation? The “Your Turn” survey will
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Transportation Plan. options. Your input will be
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Notice is hereby given that the In determining the used to plan for the future
Monuments transportation needs for all transportation system for
undersigned has duly qualifi ed
Markers as Executrix for the estate of Recycling of paper products to be in Hickman areas of Kentucky over the you, your family and your
Mausoleums Glenda B. Adams, deceased. All Recycling of paper products will be collected on Saturday, Jan. next two decades, the updated community.
Bronze persons indebted to said estate 12, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., at the Fulton County Road plan will consider changes in The survey will be available
Department in Hickman.
Pet Markers shall pay any such indebtedness FAFSA Nights at Fulton Co. High School communities, freight movement, in electronic and hard copy form
promptly, and all persons hav- FAFSA Night at Fulton County High School will be - Monday, Jan. fi nancial resources, economic in English and Spanish. A link
ing claims against said estate 14 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 24 from 3 p.m. until development, rural and urban to the “Your Turn” survey and
shall present the same, properly 7 p.m. Seniors and parents need to bring their 2011 tax documents. transportation, the environment other transportation information
“Excellence is our Standard” verifi ed according to law, to the Please contact Ellen Murphy at 270-236-3904 ext. 3100 if you have and other transportation issues can be found by visiting www.
undersigned, Hon. Robert L. questions. that are impacting you. transportation.ky.gov and
Hickman-Fulton representative Page, Jackson & Page, PLLC, Retired Teachers to meet The process of updating clicking on the “Your Turn”
Paul Henderson P.O. Box 7603, Paducah, KY The Fulton City-Fulton County Retired Teachers will meet the Kentucky Long Range survey link. You can also
42002-7603, or Sarah Johnson Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 11 a.m., at The Keg Restaurant on Lake St., in Transportation Plan has begun. access “Your Turn” directly at
270-236-3608 Circuit Clerk, P.O. Box 198, Fulton. All members are urged to attend. The new plan will be an the link yourturn.transportation.
or 731-536-6035 Hickman, KY 42050, no later Fulton County High School Site-base council to meet overarching policy guide with ky.gov. This direct link will
email: [email protected] than July 19, 2013. The Fulton County High School Site-base Decision making council goals, objectives and strategies also provide compiled survey
1112 N. Hwy. 45W Amber Long will meet on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., in the to address the core transportation results in late 2013 as well as
2-1/2V IMSAil e• sM fArSoTmER UCnAiRoDn City Executrix high school librAarsys.istance Available for Area Veterans opportunities and challenges other information throughout
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat. by appt. 238 Richardson Hill Road Veterans and their families will be provided counseling and facing each of us. the update of this Long Range
Dyersburg, TN 38024 “A strong transportation Plan.
assistance in fi ling claims for state and federal benefi ts. This is a free
system is vital to a strong Paper surveys are available
service provided by the state of Kentucky. For more information please
PUBLIC (LEGAL) NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT contact Ron McClure, Regional Field Representative, Kentucky economy and key to maintaining at:
FULTON COUNTY EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) at [phone] ext. 73905 a high quality of life for • KYTC highway district
to schedule an appointment. Mr. McClure schedule for January 14 - Kentucky residents and those offi ces
Pursuant to Section 324, Title III of the Federal Superfund Amend- 18 is as follows: Monday, Jan. 14, Mayfi eld, VA Clinic, 1253 Paris who travel through the state,” • Area Development District
ments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986(PL99-499), the follow- Rd, 9:00 – 2:30; Tuesday, Jan. 15, Not Available; Wednesday and Transportation Cabinet Secretary offi ces
ing information is provided in compliance with the Community Thursday, Jan. 16 and 17, Paducah, VA Clinic, 2620 Perkins Creek Mike Hancock said. “This long- • Metropolitan Planning
Right-to-Know requirements of the SARA Law, and the open Rd., 9:00 – 2:30; Walk-ins will be scheduled an appointment. You range plan currently in the works Organization offi ces
meetings and open records provisions of Kentucky Revised Statutes. may also email Mr. McClure at [email protected]. is the perfect way to establish • Transportation Cabinet
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Planning Committee, 2216 Myron Cory Drive, Suite 1, Hickman, Classified Advertising Frankfort
Call [phone] weekdays
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Records of the Planning Committee, including the county emergency
response plan, material safety data sheets, and inventory forms, or HICKMAN MANOR
any follow-up emergency notices as may subsequently be issued, are
open for inspection, and members of the public who wish to review Apartments
these records may do so 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. central time, Monday
through Friday, as required by the Kentucky Open Records Law. The Wickliffe, KY
1706 Union City Hwy. • Hickman, KY 42050
office is located at 2216 Myron Cory Drive Suite 1, Hickman, Kentucky
42050. The local 24 hour telephone number for purposes of Custom Designing and Personable Service
1 Bedroom Apartments
emergency notifications, as required by SARA, is [phone] or
911. Ground Level - All Electric Robert Morrow - Owner
Facilities with hazardous substance(s) of 10,000 lbs. or more are
required to submit material safety data sheets (one time a year); each 62 years of age or older Debbie Amberg - Area Sales Rep.
March 1 Tier II and user fees. Facilities with extremely hazardous
substance(s) above threshold planning quantity, are required to Handicapped/Disabled - regardless of age 270-236-2763
submit MSDS sheet (one time a year); each March 1 submit Tier II
Rent Based on Income
reports, user fees and update the facility response plan. www.bellmonument.net
THE FULTON COUNTY LEPC WILL MEET APRIL 3, 2013 AT 10 A.M.
AT THE FULTON COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING 300 EASTWOOD 270-236-7950
W D B M M - W K O N O W
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This includes: interest all of a sudden,” he problems are while also looking Gallagher. “With KY GRRO we
Consolidated dispatch said. “People who have money at the current EPA issues.” can help promote it and tourism
“Fulton County Dispatch was are waiting to see what the He would like to see the state dollars can be gained through
a plus for the community,” he economic climate is going to be of Kentucky become a right- the event.”
said, “It will save us some money like. to-work state. “It wouldn’t This year is an off-election
in the long run. It will allow us Major issues in 2013 hurt,” he said. “Michigan, a big year, but next year Senator Mitch
to run a professional service and Judge Gallagher also sees the unionized state, is looking at McConnell and Congressman
seek status as a PSAP to defray outcome of the debt ceiling issue it. They realize industry is not Ed Whitfi eld will be running for
a lot of that cost.” He thinks as an area of great importance going to expand in a pro-union re-election.
they will reach that status within in this area. “If companies or state.” Overall, Judge Gallagher
a year and a half. businesses are going to expand “Something that will have an believes that there is not a
Ambulance Service our fi nancial house has got to impact in the state of Kentucky revenue issue, federally and
“Resolving the ambulance be in order,” he said. “That is will be the healthcare issue,” in the state. “It is a spending
service issue when it came out of our control. It is federal.” he remarked. “The increase in issue,” he said. “We have to
up early in the year was That will come to a head in Medicare costs will be big for draw the line somewhere when
another positive venture for March 2013. He believes it will the state.” it comes to entitlements. You
our county,” Judge Gallagher be interesting to see how that all Switching to the federal can not continue to promote a
said. “The ambulance service pans out. government Judge Gallagher non-work climate.”
was taken over by Parkway On Facebook on Friday, Jan. 4 touched on free handouts and Fulton County Magistrate
Regional Hospital. It allows the Senator Rand Paul stated, “I will our country’s debt. “We will George A. Jones agrees and he
ambulance service to maintain a not vote to raise the debt ceiling be at the mercy of the federal feels the country needs to get out
high degree of professionalism unless we get a balanced budget government if they don’t of it the same way we got into
and serve everyone in the amendment to the Constitution address entitlements and then it. “Slowly,” he said. “You can’t
county.” because so far I’ve seen no debt,” he said. “If they don’t cut everyone off all at once. We 2012 FIREMAN OF THE YEAR - Wade Adams (left) was honored
Airport Expansion objective evidence to trust the get that under control, they will need to cut them out gradually. as the 2012 Fireman of the Year for the Hickman Volunteer Fire
“The Fulton Airport project Obama administration. They limit expansion. Businesses will Do it a little every year.” Deptartment. Fire Chief Jackie Duncan (right) presented the award
was completed” he added set spending limits but always not grow in that climate.” New Commissioner David to Adams on Thursday, Jan. 3 during fi re drill. (Photo submitted.)
“extending the runway. We go beyond them. They’re not A controversial issue-Gay Weatherly
already had some clients, trustworthy with money or very Marriage David Weatherly is new to
potential investors fl y in and use good with it. We shouldn’t give Judge Gallagher agrees with the Hickman Commission and Grant
the facility.” them anymore. We should cut Kentucky’s good sense, so far, offi cially took offi ce on January from page 1
Formation of Kentucky spending and make government not to promote gay marriage, 1, 2013, he provides some insight
GRRO smaller.” which he believes affects the to what he knows at this point, with renewable energy at a rate Mountain Association for Com-
He also sees nothing but good “The enemy of all business social and morale fi ber of our looking forward. “I understand pf 40 mWh per year of elec- munity Economic Development
coming from the formation of expansions is taxes,” added country. “We confuse individual that some of the city’s old debt tricity. One of the units will be (MACED) (Berea), Department
Kentucky GRRO (Great River Judge Gallagher. “Kentucky liberties with sexual deviation. has been retired,” he said. “I portable in order to demonstrate for Local Government, and Lord
Road Organization). Director needs to address this issue and Gay marriage is an abomination think the new dispatch will save a biomass-to-energy model to Corporation (Bowling Green).
Norma Pruitt was hired to so does the federal government. not a civil rights issue. It should us some money. I also believe area farmers, industry and oth- Distributors of TVA power
promote tourism along the Great They don’t seem to be inclined be treated for what it is, it should our fi nances may be looking ers. serve all or a portion of the fol-
River Road. “This is a positive to do that. not be condoned.” he strongly up a little. If we can manage to Others awarded grants in- lowing counties in south central
impact for small businesses in “If small businesses can stated. “The very moral and hire the right person for City clude the following: Kentucky and western Kentucky: Adair,
Fulton and Hickman counties,” save money on taxes, they can fi ber structure of this nation is Manager, that will be another School Boards Association, Allen, Barren, Butler, Caldwell,
Judge Gallagher noted. “It will create jobs,” explained Judge under attack.” positive for the city.” Pennyrile RECC, Kentucky Calloway, Carlisle, Christian,
provide advertising opportunities Gallagher. “If you increase On the Horizon Housing Corporation (KHC) Clinton, Cumberland, Edmon-
for small businesses and tourism taxes it may cost someone their On Thursday, Jan. 3 we learned (Frankfort), Governor’s Offi ce son, Fulton, Graves, Grayson,
statewide and along the Great job. Instead of adding a job, a that Rodney McConnell from of Agricultural Policy, Fayette Hickman, Livingston, Logan,
River Road.” job might actually be cut.” Sikeston, Mo. was in Hickman County Public Schools, Perdue Lyon, Marshall, Metcalfe, Mon-
KY-Tenn Regional Alliance He also sees EPA promoting a seven-day bicycle Farms Incorporated (Beaver roe, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Simp-
hires new director (Environmental Protection tour with plans to come through Dam), Bowling Green Inde- son, Todd, Trigg, Warren and
“In September 2012 we hired Agency) regulations as another this part of the county with the pendent Schools, Southern Tier Whitley.
Hollie Holt as the new director big issue we face in 2013. possibility of having 250-500 Housing Corporation (London),
of the Ky-Tenn Regional “EPA regulations have got to bicyclists spend the night here.
Alliance,” he said. “Holt will be slackened to help create job McConnell has plans to ride
assist with promoting businesses expansion,” he said. “We are not through four states including
and ports along the rivers.” ready to go green yet and there Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee
Looking ahead to 2013 is no proof that going green is and Kentucky. “This is a good
“Our number one priority still going to be the answer to all of thing for us,” stated Judge David Weatherly
is jobs,” stated Judge Gallagher our environmental issues. We
looking at 2013. “We have seen can’t continue punishing fossil January is National School
an increase in activity with fuels.”
companies particularly German Judge Gallagher did note that
Board Appreciation month
companies and overseas EPA got slapped down on an
companies looking in this area.” issue recently regarding run-off
There hasn’t been much in a water that he feels would have January is National School Board Appreciation Month. There
way of announcements yet, but been catastrophic to businesses will be a reception for the school board members at the Fulton
he did note that there was one and industry. “Someone with County School Board Meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. at the central
announcement in Calloway good sense in the judicial system offi ce on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013.
County with the possibility slapped it down,” he said. “That Following the reception the three new school board members
of another one and one in is a positive for expansion.” will be installed and offi cers will be elected at the regular school
McCracken County and south He continued, “Businesses do board meeting. Please join us in honoring our school board mem-
of here in Tennessee. like everyone else. They look for bers Wiley Gannon, Rob Garrigan, Barry Patrick, Perry Turner, and
“There has been a lot more tax breaks and where the union Dale Vowell. Marianna Harris Damontrell Pierce
Parent’s names: Christy Lattus and Parent’s names: Anthony
Terry Harris Pierce and Brenda Pierce
Brothers name: John Harris Brothers and sisters names:
Sports you play: Volleyball Lynette Crumble, and Rod
Position you play: Captain of the Cheirs (R.I.P)
Varsity team. Sports you play (if any):
Favorite thing about your sport: Basketball #12, Football #4,
Serving the ball. and Track and Field
Position you play: Every-
Church involvement: Member of
thing
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Favorite thing about your
Plans after graduation: Attend
sport (what makes you enjoy
Murray State or West Kentucky
playing): I just love the sport.
Community and Technical College
Plans after graduation:
and major in Nursing. Become a RN.
Going to college to get a better
Clubs, activities, accomplishments,
education.
and etc.: FBLA, HOSA, FFA, Beta,
Favorite part of school: 3rd
and JAM2 Club. Honor Roll all 4
and 6th Period because I have
yeas and Top 10 of my class all 4
classes with Denisha and
years. I received my CNA certifica-
Shaquon
tion my Junior year.
Something interesting about
Favorite part of school: Going to
yourself: I might go to Murray
Miss Heather’s class and learning
State to play football.
something new about the health field.
Fondest memory while at
Fondest memory while at Fulton
Fulton County High
County High School: Our
School: First day as a
Senior Parade and running Senior and our Senior
through the hallways on Parade.
the first day of school.
Marianna Harrison
We’re Proud of Your Accomplishments!
With Love, Mom, John and Dad
MARIANNA HARRISON
Love, Uncle Tony, Aunt Kathi Lattus
Kaleigh, Rick, and JD Larson
Locations in Hickman and Fulton
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