Hickman Courier, 2013-01-24

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Vol. 154 No. 4 Thursday, January 24, 2013 75¢
Jade award goes to Hickman Relay team
Charlotte Smith know that this small team of since 1998. Last year Fulton
Editor friends accomplished regional County raised almost $47,000.
It was a great year all around and state awards, recognition is The county received the All
for the Fulton, South Fulton and over whelming.” American Relay distinction for
Hickman (county-wide) Relay The county-wide team was growth in Survivor Development,
team in 2012. The Friends For fifth in the state per capita out of Team Development and
a Cure (a Hickman team) raised 126 relays, and ninth in the mid- Fundraising Development. “The
over $10,000 last year while south division which covers All American Award is quite an
in its second year of existence. Kentucky, Alabama, Tennessee, honor and it is based on growth
“We received the “Jade” team Arkansas, Mississippi, in teams, money and survivors,”
status,” stated Susan Major one Louisiana and about 600 relays. explained Major. “It was only
of the team’s organizers. “This A yearly Relay event has been
is the first time a team in this taking place in Fulton County See RELAY, page 5
Relay has received this award.”
Major and Dorothy Lee
Harris organized the 35-member
MLK SERVICE – (Above) A spirited
team in 2011. “Dorothy Lee is crowd attended the annual Martin Lu-
a cancer survivor herself, and ther King Jr. celebration held in Hickman
my daughter, Allison, of Iowa Monday night. The Rev. Kimberly Traylor
City, Iowa, was diagnosed (at podium) led the church in song, while
with papillary thyroid cancer the Rev. Derrick Fitts, of the Mt. Gilead
in 2009,” stated Major as a Missionary Baptist Church, served as the
event speaker. The service took place
reason to why they organized
at the Thomas Chapel CME Church on
a team. “We know what it is to
Seventh Street. REMEMBERING DR.
be touched by cancer, and we
KING – (At left) Pastors James Rober-
wanted to do our part to help son (l) and Derrick Fitts (r) lead a group
raise funding that supports of marchers, who walked in honor of Dr.
patients during treatment and Martin Luther King Jr. Monday night in
for research that will, one day, Hickman. The group gathered at the New
lead to a cure for cancer.” Bryant Chapel Church, on Atwood Street,
“I joined this team because and marched to a service at Thomas
Chapel CME Church on Seventh Street.
Susan asked me too,” added
Shown following the march was Richard
Harris. “That, along with the
Holloway (l) and Hulon Scates (r). (Pho-
knowledge that everyone has
tos by Charles Choate.)
been touched somehow by this
terrible disease.” Presentations fill the school board’s January
After receiving the award
Major was grateful for the agenda after new members are sworn in
recognition for all the members
JADE AWARD - Dorothy Lee Harris (left) and Susan Major (right)
Charlotte Smith torney Allison Whitledge swore in reciting the Pledge of Alle-
of their team. “Dorothy Lee and
accepted the “Jade” team award for the Friends for a Cure relay Editor in new Fulton County School giance. The three gave pointers
I were thrilled to accept this
team from Hickman during the 2013 kick off event held on January After a brief reception for Board members Barry Patrick, and advice on how to properly
award on behalf of our team,”
6. (Photo submitted.) the board members, Board At- Perry Turner, and Dale Vow- stand when reciting the pledge.
she said. Each member worked
ell on Thursday, Jan. 17, many Superintendent Dennis Bled-
hard in their own way and
presentations were witnessed soe presented certificates to two
worked together at our various
involving several students from Fulton County High School stu-
fundraisers.”
the school district. dents entering in the Army which
“Receiving the Jade award is
Fifth grade students Mikiyah are Ladarrian Polk as a Combat
an honor,” Harris agreed. “To
Mitchell, Grace Elder, and Re- Engineer and Masi Heintz as a
tiazsha Chambers, along with Medical Lab Specialist.
Fulton County Elementary/ The school also received a
This Middle School music teacher
W Ginger Bard sang the National
eek
Anthem and then led everyone See SCHOOL, page 4
Obituaries
Jewell Myatt
River Stage Forecasts
Ohio River at Cairo, Ill. MAKING AN IMPACT - Judge Hunter Whitesell II (on left, facing forward) and County Attorney Rick
Major (on right, facing forward) talk to Aaron King (seated, in middle) and his mother, Aletha Westbrook
Wednesday, Jan. 23 – 40.0 (left) while Officer Jay Thomas listen during the Truth or Consequences event at Fulton County High
Thursday, Jan. 24 – 39.8 School on Jan. 9. (Photo by Charlotte Smith.)
Friday, Jan. 25 – 39.3 Reality-based program makes an impact EXUDING PATRIOTISM - Fulton County fifth grade students (l to
r) Mikiyah Mitchell, Grace Elder, and Rentiazsha Chambers recited
Saturday, Jan. 26 – 38.3
the Pledge of Allegiance and sang the National Anthem during the
Sunday, Jan. 27 – 37.0
Fulton County School Board meeting on Thursday evening, Jan. 17.
Charlotte Smith and legal consequences of get- trict judges, a county attorney,
(Photo by Charlotte Smith.)
Editor ting involved with prescription Kentucky State Police officer,
Inside This Week
Seeing your teenager in and illicit drugs. city and/or county law enforce-
handcuffs or learning that they Truth or Consequences: The ment officers, coroner, funeral
Dr. White’s Eulogy .........Page 2 had overdosed are just two of Choice is Yours is a substance director, school principal, hos-
McMillin’s feature.........Page 3 the scenarios that parents wit- abuse prevention activity de- pital worker, health department
Railroad History............Page 4 nessed, thankfully during role signed to show students and worker, ministers, and school
play, on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at other youth the impact of being personnel volunteered to help
MS Tourney Brackets ..Page 5
Fulton County High School involved with illicit and legal make the event a success.
St. Jude Catholic. ...........Page 6
during Truth or Consequences. substances. Fulton County Extension
FCMS Gov. Cup............Page 7
The event, looking to make a Students role played a vari- Agent Bernita Cheirs along
Babies of 2012.................Page 8 lasting impression, targeted 52 ety of scenarios, as their parents with Andrea Hagerty, coordina-
high school freshmen and their watched, with actual members tor of the Fulton County Agen-
parents. The reality-based pro- of the community who see tragic cy for Substance Abuse Policy
gram provided an opportunity events like this for real on a dai- (ASAP) organized the event
for them to learn more about the ly basis. Representatives from
Local Weather physical, emotional, financial Fulton County including dis- See VOLUNTEERS, page 7
Thu HFRECC to utilize grant funds to
37/33
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Considerablecloudiness.Highsin
theupper30sandlowsinthelow upgrade 1,175 outside light fixtures
30s.
Sue Werner
Fri Charlotte Smith outside light fixtures throughout help us pay for the project and
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1/25 Editor Fulton, Hickman, Carlisle and see savings for years to come,” Werner retires after twenty
Morningcloudsfollowedbyafter- Hickman-Fulton Counties Graves counties that have be- explained Weatherford.
noonsun. Rural Electric Cooperative come obsolete and are no longer The mercury vapor lights have years, co-workers will miss her
Corporation (HFRECC) is re- considered energy efficient. become obsolete and are no lon-
Sat ceiving $316,000 from a TVA Plans are to begin making ger being manufactured, thus a
1/26 35/27 settlement** through a grant the changes from 100 up to 400 reason for making the transition Charlotte Smith a teller here at Citizens Bank,”
Sunny.Highsinthemid30sand that RECC employees created watt bulbs to 80 watt induction to different light bulbs. “One of Editor she said. “The customers and
lowsintheupper20s. in house, saving them the cost b u l b s . Currently, the main advantages to these For two decades when cus- the people that I work with have
of someone administering the seven types of newer, more efficient bulbs, is tomers of the Citizens Bank been an extended family to me. I
grant. “The energy department bulbs a r e that they reduce energy use by drive up to the convenient drive will miss seeing the people that
Sun
43/35 was excited about our willing- u t i - lized over 50% as compared to other thru window or walk into the I don’t see any where but here in
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ness to make these upgrades,” by the co-op light fixtures,” stated Weather- lobby chances are they saw the the bank.”
M40osstalyndClolowusdyin.thHeigmhsidi3n0sth.e low stated Debbie Weatherford, in the f o u r ford. “We believe we can save friendly face of Sue Werner. Amy Malone, Assistant Ca-
Business and Member Services county area on 614,153 kWh per year by chang- Werner began her employment shier, first started working in the
Manager for HFRECC. “Espe- outside poles of ing to these new light fixtures.” with the hometown bank twenty drive thru with Werner. “I was
Mon 55/48 cially since we are the smallest residential consum- A second advantage is since years ago on January 14, 1993. her side kick,” said Malone.
1/28 co-op in the state.” ers. It will take ap- induction technology delivers Last Wednesday, Jan 16, she was “We had the best time out there
Occasional showers possible. The grant is a 50/50 matching proximately six months approximately 100,000 hours of retiring, Werner’s last day help- serving our customers. When
Highsinthemid50sandlowsin
theupper40s. grant. This means that HFRECC to make the needed changes. high quality white light, the lamp ing the customers and working David Holland (previous bank
©2009AmericanProfileHometownContent will put in over $316,000 in on 1,175 outside light fixtures. life is four to ten times greater with the employees who have president) asked me to move on
Service their own funds to make this “Once the changes are made we than the other lamps, thus mak- become like an extended family up in the bank to another depart-
project a reality. The project will begin saving money on our to her.
will allow HFRECC to replace TVA power bill, which will also See GRANT, page 5 “I have enjoyed my time as See WERNER, page 3
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The Hickman Courier Jan White’s farewell eulogy to Dr. White
The Voice of Hickman and Fulton County
“My name is Jan White and in and loved with all of his He also helped me plant a To close I would like to share
Charlotte Smith - Editor
my Uncle Dick, Dr. Richard heart. He dedicated his life to vegetable garden this past spring with you this Irish Blessing that
Barbara Atwill - Business manager H. White, bestowed upon me his patients and his town and and gave me many instructions was spoken at the end of my
a great honor and asked me we are all incredibly blessed on the correct way to plant it. own father’s eulogy:
Established in 1859. The oldest newspaper in West Kentucky. to deliver his eulogy upon his to have benefited from his SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS MAY THE ROAD RISE UP
death. I have pondered how to incredible care. He served as As he sat under an umbrella in TO MEET YOU,
Turning Back The Clock capture someone who was one of Mayor for many years, he served the shade and I was out digging MAY THE WIND BE
the most amazingly intelligent, on various boards, he cared and sweating and just about ALWAYS AT YOUR BACK,
brilliant and compassionate completely about Hickman and dead from the heat it did occur MAY THE SUN SHINE
25 Years Ago people I have ever known. its people. As someone told me to me that he had the better job WARM UPON YOUR FACE,
April 7, 1988 I will start by saying Richard yesterday, “He touched more that day. AND THE RAINS FALL
Keri Bellew has the prestigious honor of being selected as a Cheer- White for all of his brilliance lives in Hickman than anyone When Uncle Dick joined the SOFT UPON YOUR FIELDS,
leading Instructor for the Universal Cheerleading Association during was a humble man. Back else ever did or probably ever service during WWII he scored AND UNTIL WE MEET
the 1988 season. when he started practicing will.” We should all be thankful so well on their tests they told AGAIN,
• medicine a general practitioner that the Army decided he should him they were going to make MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN
The Fulton Co. Pilots started the baseball season off with a bang did everything, there were few be a doctor……and that he him an engineer. He started THE PALM OF HIS HAND.”
defeating Carlisle County 18-1 Monday afternoon. Ron Mangold was specialists available especially would become a doctor and that training but then did so well Editor’s Note: this was Jan
the winning pitcher with eight strikeouts. Pilot Terry Killebrew was in our rural area. He practiced come home to Hickman. on some other tests that they White’s eulogy to Dr. Richard
4-5 with two singles and four runs. Mangold was 4-5 with a double medicine for almost 60 years Had he not been a doctor, decided he should be a doctor. White, her uncle. Dr. White
and single and scored four times. Jamie Anderson was 3-5 with three and so many of those years he I think he would have been a He once told me it would have passed away at the age of 90
RBIs and David Taylor and Larry Jones both had five RBIs each. The was this town’s only doctor. farmer as he loved the land with been fine either way. After on Saturday, Jan. 19. He was a
Coach is Laura Mai McNeill.
As this town’s only doctor, he a true passion. He spent a lot WWII when Uncle Dick got doctor in Hickman for 59 years.
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saved numerous lives, cared of time with my father Dock, his out of the regular service and
Stacey McEvoy has been selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship
for the dying, comforted those brother, down in the bottom on decided to go into the reserves
from the Walmart Store in Fulton, Ky.
in pain, set bones, stitched the farm and he always was full he changed from the Army to
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wounds and delivered countless of questions and interested in the the Air Force. When questioned
Frank A. Werner has retired from General Motors Corporation af-
babies (matter of fact he told me most minute details. This past why his response was “well if I
ter 33.4 years with the company. He is the son of Mrs. Magnone
one time he had quit counting year we had a lot of fun together get called up again I thought
Werner and the late Joseph A. (Joe) Werner.
after 5000) and never thought trying to figure out whether we maybe I’d get to learn to fly air
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of himself as any more than a were going to make a soybean planes”.
Obituaries: Claude Leslie Hall, Jr., 78; Maxine Jones Guess, 75.
country doctor. He was paid crop or not due to the terrible He had a questing mind, never
sometimes in eggs, hogs, or drought. He regularly sent me quit learning, never quit wanting
50 Years
whatever means one could to the fields with instructions to understand at least a little bit
June 20, 1963
afford and for those that couldn’t to pull one soybean from the about most everything and as
Phillip Grissom, 25, is the new Farm Bureau Insurance agent.
pay he compassionately let it go high ground and one from the most of us know, that ever had
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and still gave them the best he seep water ground and deliver the opportunity to sit and talk
Hickman welcomes a new businessman – Dr. Roy Winston, for-
had to offer. It didn’t matter if them to him so he could see with him, rarely was he without
merly of Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Winston received a chiropractic de-
one was rich or one was poor, just how it was looking. And I a pencil and a paper in is hand
gree from Palmer College in Davenport in 1962.
he treated all equally and with was instructed to be sure I kept as he liked to sketch out what he
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Nine Hickman swimmers passed the Senior Life Saving Course at total regard and respect for their up with which one came from was trying to get across to us.
the local pool last week. Steve Dyer, Richard Statham, Richard Ever- person and their dignity. where! I must have pulled up When my husband Bob and I
ett, Deanna Nipp, Ann Greer, Sandra Stokes, Joe Bradshaw, Johnny It is my true belief that Uncle several bushels worth of beans lived in New Orleans Uncle Dick
Clark and Mike White. The course was taught by Jimmy Williams. Dick could have been a famous (and we all know soybeans got and Joy came to visit a couple of
• doctor in any major city in this to over $18.00 per bushel) and times. As most of us know it is a
The Sam Love’s are settled in their new home in Paducah. world but he chose to come drug them dirty roots and all into very long train ride from Fulton
• home to the town he grew up Joy’s house for his approval. to New Orleans. The second
Hickman had a very rainy weekend. time when we went to pick them
up at the train station we saw a
75 Years Ago man hauling along a huge, and
June 24, 1938 I mean a waist high to a grown
Edgar V. “Bud” Smith of donkey baseball fame, will be at the man, cotton sack obviously full
Mengel Park Monday fixing-up flood lights and grooming his two of something. It was Uncle Dick
teams of burros for the big game between the local Lions Club and behind that sack that held over
the Red Birds that night. 50 pounds of pecans he had
• picked up and insisted to Joy that
The following Boy Scouts will leave Sunday for Camp Pakentuck they were bringing these pecans
at Ozark, Ill., where they will spend a week: Maurice Wiley, Henry to us whether they were going
Clay Choate, David Slade, Joe Roger, Lawrence Cardwell, Richard on a long train ride or not.
Dotson, Charles Fethe, Lawrence Jones, and Paul E. Davis. They will Richard White had a full,
be accompanied by H. T. Slade. interesting, compelling life;
• one he lived on his own terms.
Jack Stahr brought the first cotton blossom of the season into the He will be greatly missed by
Courier office early Thursday. Mr. Stahr found several blossoms on his only surviving sibling, my
his farm near Bondurant. The first blossom last year was brought in dear aunt, Mary Ruth Poynor;
on June 26. the mother of his children, my
lovely aunt, Mariane White; his
125 Years Ago loving children, Aynne, Deica
July 8, 1888 and Rick; his grandchildren,
The College trustees have located the new college in East Hick- his nieces and nephews;, his
man, on the site of the old Buckner Carriage shop and have agreed REMEMBERING DR. WHITE - Jan White (left) is shown with her friends and his former patients
on the purchase of that and some adjacent lots. It is a beautiful, com- uncle Dr. Richard White at his 90th birthday celebration in July. Jan but probably most of all by his
manding site and will add greatly to the appearance of that part of gave a touching eulogy at Dr. White’s funeral last week. Her kind loving, devoted and constant
town. words are shared above. (Photo submitted.) companion, Joy.
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Mrs. Martha Gibbs of Sulphur Rock, Ark., is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Ann M. Young, near this city.
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The Council has authorized an advertisement for bids to grade
Moscow Avenue from Diestlebrink’s corner to J.H. Brown’s lots in
East Hickman. The opening of this street with the grading of the Pub-
lic square in front of lots selected for the college, will prove the most
important local improvement by our Council for many years.
Dr. Daisy Benigno joins
Hickman Family Clinic
Daisy Benigno, MD, is the the Philippines, served both a
newest member of the medi- Family Medicine residency and
cal staff at Parkway Regional a Geriatric Medicine fellowship
Hospital and is now practicing at Louisiana State University
medicine at Hickman Family Health Science Center in Lafay-
Clinic. A board-certified Fam- ette, LA. Dr. Daisy treats pa-
ily Practice physician, Dr. Daisy tients of all ages. Walk-ins are
considers it a privilege to take welcome, but for an appoint-
care of those who are ill. She ment with Dr. Daisy at Hickman
earned her medical degree at Family Clinic, please call 270-
Cebu Institute of Medicine in 236-3202.
Dr. Daisy Benigno
I wish to thank everyone for your kindness and
thoughtfulness since my recent fall. Your cards,
gifts, calls, prayers, and delicious food are
greatly appreciated. Love you all and may God
bless you.
Edna Earl Roper
The Hickman Courier • January 24, 2013 Page 3
A day in the life of a knight
CCoouurriieerr
during medieval times
CCrruummbbss
Ally McMillin resolution, truth, liberality,
Courier Guest Wrter diligence, hope, and valour. In
Our Hickman Courier readers and Facebook friends are starting a new weekly Have you ever wondered what addition to these things, you
column in the paper called the “Courier Crumbs”. Each week we will share it would be like to be a knight in must have good horsemanship
three or four old or new recipes for you to try. Please feel free to submit your own
medieval times? Well, becoming and be able to use a two-handed
recipes for publication. Please specify if they are old or new and who they are
a knight included following sword, battle axe, mace, dagger,
from and send to [email protected] or our Facebook page.
a tough code of rules that told and lance. Knights back then
Joan’s Pineapple Dip you exactly how to live. After were also responsible for
proving you could follow the guarding the castle. To be a
submitted by Charlene Sheehan
rules and honor your kingdom knight you would have had to
through being a page and then a be fearless and brave in battle,
1 large can crushed pineapple, drained squire, you would have to fi gure unafraid of bloodshed. Knights
1 8 ounce cream cheese out a coat of arms for yourself. had to be very responsible and
1 cup mayonnaise If you were not the fi rstborn loyal to their kingdom.
1 cup chopped pecans son, you would have to choose If a knight met someone in
4 Tbsp. sugar (can use less) your own. In my opinion, it was battle, they wouldn’t know if it
a tough life style but you can was friend or foe, so to fi x this
Mix together and chill. Good with graham crackers or any develop your own opinion. problem, the coats of arms began.
Knights were generally Coats of arms were generally
kind of cracker.
lower class men. To become read like a book, left to right. If
Jonathan Michael Scott and Cayce Suzanne Sharp
a knight, you would fi rst have you were the fi rst born son, you
Nutty Oat Sharp and Scott announce to become a page at the young would inherit your family’s coat
Cranberry Scones age of seven. While at the fi rst of arms, unchanged. A younger
level of knight training, you son would add a smaller
submitted by Barbara Hopper plans to marry in April
would learn to help around the symbol, usually to the middle
castle by serving food at the of his shield. Or, if you married
1 cup self-rising flour 1/2 stick butter, cut in small pieces table and delivering messages. a woman with no brothers, her
1 cup whole wheat flour 2 eggs Barry and Shirley Sharp Consulting business. In addition, you would learn family’s coat of arms would
1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup sour cream of Fulton, Ky. announce the Mr. Jonathan Scott is the how to ride a horse into battle, be added to yours. This way,
engagement of their daughter, grandson of Carl and Diane and the nobleman’s wife would during battle you could see who
1/2 teaspoon ginger 3/4 cup buttermilk
Cayce Suzanne Sharp, to Sellars of Prescott, AZ and of teach you manners. At fi fteen the person was and where they
1/3 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup dried cranberries Jonathan Michael Scott, son of Cecile Scott, and the late Delbert years of age, you would become came from by looking at their
1/2 cup old-fashioned Quaker oats 3/4 cup walnuts Michael and Lana Scott of Fort Scott of Bakersfi eld, Calif. a squire. As a squire you would shield.
2 teaspoons vanilla Worth, Texas. He is a 2006 graduate of be a sort of intern to a knight, If you’ve ever wondered
Miss Cayce Sharp is Lake Country Christian School assisting him and learning how what it was like to be a knight in
the granddaughter of Sue in Fort Worth, Texas and a to fi ght. After a squire proved medieval times, now you know.
Mix self-rising flour, cinnamon, ginger, oats and brown sugar
McClellan, and the late Harold 2010 graduate of Texas A&M, himself in battle and proved to Knights were the lowest ranking
together in a large bowl. Cut in butter. In a smaller bowl mix McClellan of Cayce, Kentucky, in Collage Station, Texas. his knight that he was ready, he of nobility. They followed a
sour cream, eggs, buttermilk and vanilla with a spoon. Pour and of Charles and Ruby Sharp Majoring Industrial Distribution could fi nally become a knight strict set of rules and lived a
liquid into the bowl with the flour and mix. Fold in raisins and of Fulton, Ky. with a minor in Healthcare himself. certain lifestyle according to the
nuts. Pour dough out onto a floured surface and pat or roll out She is a 2010 graduate of Distribution. After passing the tests that code of chivalry. Knights were
Christian Fellowship School, in He is employed by Lassiter come with becoming a knight, brave, fearless men who fought
into medium sized squares about 1 inch thick. Cut squares into
Draffenville, Ky. and a recent Medical Systems in Fort Worth, you still have to follow a tough for their kingdom and respected
triangles. (I use a pizza cutter to do this). Spray a baking sheet graduate of The Sheffi eld School Texas. set of rules called the code of higher ranking nobles with
and place scones on sheet so they don’t touch each other. Melt of Design in New York City, The wedding will take place chivalry. As described by the manners they started learning at
some butter and brush the tops. Bake in preheated 425° oven NY, graduating with a Wedding the morning of April 27, 2013 at Duke of Burgandy, the virtues just seven years old. They had to
for 20 to 25 minutes. and Event Planning Degree. Kentucky Lake in Gilbertsville, that knights should exhibit prove their selves in battle and
She is the owner of Ky. are faith, charity, justice, prove their selves to the knight
Makes about 12 scones depending on size you cut out.
EventsByCayce, a Wedding sagacity, prudence, temperance, they were assisting before
getting to actually become
South of the Border Dinner Senior Spirit knights themselves. Would you
have liked it?
submitted by Pastor Nancy Varden
Guest writer,
By Glenda Cochrum
1 ½ pounds ground beef
2 T salad oil Passing Down the Lessons of “adjust” to the new world or- ary lunch menu. Be sure to look McMillin is an
1 medium onion, chopped the Past: der, they are re-inventing them- at all of the choices on the cal-
1 medium bell pepper, chopped “When I was a boy of four- selves. Today they call it recy- endar below. There’s fruit or eighth grader
1 (15-ounce) can tomato puree teen, my father was so ignorant cling, but you knew it as “not dessert and a variety of drinks
4 T chili powder I could hardly stand to have the letting anything go to waste”. at each meal, too! Just call the at FCE/MS
1 ½ t salt old man around. But when I got Today they call them “vintage center at 236-2826 and they
1 batch of cornbread mix (or your own recipe) to be twenty-one, I was aston- clothes”, and you knew them as will sign you up for lunch that
ished at how much the old man “second hand”. It has been said day! The cost is $4.00 for non-
had learned in seven years.” that “the more things change, seniors and a donation of $2.00
Cook ground beef until brown. Drain and set aside. Put oil
Mark Twain the more they remain the same.” per meal would be appreciated
in skillet and cook onion and bell pepper until soft. Add
The quote above has special The truth of these words is now for all those 60 years of age and
puree, chili powder and salt. Cook until mixture is heated
meaning today, as “generation evident. Perhaps the most impor- older!
and add beef. Pour mixture into a 9x9 baking pan. Mix X” and the “boomers” face tant lesson that the former gen- Bingo is played (25 cents a
cornbread according to directions. Add cornbread on top of challenges to everything they eration, those who have ridden card) each Monday and Wednes-
mixture. Bake at 400* until cornbread is lightly browned. hold dear and have come to the waves of history’s tides, can day following lunch! Come out
Loosen side of pan with knife and invert onto platter. Serve expect as their birthright. Each teach, is that there is a tomorrow and win a prize! The games start
hot. Serves 6. generation born since the “great and it is bright. As jobs are lost at approximately 11:30 and the
war” has known a world of in- and expectations dashed, the money goes to assist with buy-
creasing plenty. They are un- younger generation is angry and ing materials for the Adult Day
prepared for the challenges of feels somehow cheated of prom- Care activities.
Happy Birthday the worldwide fi nancial crisis ises not kept. As senior citizens, The following items with be
that is occurring this very day. your job, is to give perspective served at the Senior Center next
In this, the year 2013, many and hope to a new generation. week: Ally McMillin
adult children need the wisdom Tell your stories to your children Monday, Jan. 28
The Hickman Courier wishes Gibson, Betsy Choate, Scott of their elders. They may have and grandchildren, with humor Chicken cacciatore, noodles, This week the Hickman Cou-
all these good folks a very happy O’Neal, Vickie Ross, Johnathan spent their lives listening and and empathy. As Mark Twain green beans, whole-wheat roll, rier is featuring a guest writer
birthday! Help make their days Stonecipher, and Michael Cole. dismissing, the ancient history came to value his father’s wis- ice cream, and skim milk. from Fulton County Elementary
more special by remembering January 31 – Lee Craddock, of hard times, the “great depres- dom, your children are listening Tuesday, Jan. 29 School/Middle School (FCE/
them with a card or a phone Jackie London, Missy Argo, sion” and shorter-lived reces- for your voice, the voice of “the Chicken fried steak, mashed MS). Ally McMillin, an eighth
call. Eric Henderson, Christy Carr, sions. They thought they were greatest generation.” potatoes with gravy, baby lima grader at FCE/MS is the daugh-
January 28 – Shauna Gail Courtney McClure, Derek somehow going to be immune It is time to step forward and beans, whole-wheat roll, fruit ter of Chris McMillin. She has
Alexander, and Jay Williams. Smith, and Kaitlin Riffe. to the ravages of the free-mar- be heard. Our children are lis- cup, and skim milk. one sister and two brothers.
January 29 – Dorothy February 1 – Charles Parker, ket place. Alas, the country and tening. Written by Joanne Fish- Wednesday, Jan. 30 McMillin enjoys basketball,
Colister, and Ricky Johnson, Jr. and Leigha Wilkerson. the world fi nds itself unraveling er, Senior Program Coordinator, Pork roast, buttered new po- track and reading. She is a
January 30 – Daniel Wright, February 2 – Terry Pickett, from the cocoon of high-living Newton, MA. tatoes, buttered spinach, whole- member of the academic team
Jeffrey Clay Jones, Dorothy Chris Stroud, Larry Hamil II, and material splendor. Those of Super Bowl Party!! Join us on wheat roll, peach delight, and at FCE/MS, which competed
Adam Whitten, Johnna Kay you who have weathered those Monday, January 28 at the Hick- skim milk. in the Governor’s Cup on Sat-
Cinderella’s
Morgan, Andrea Henry, Amanda “ancient times” have important man Senior Center, 10:00-1:00 Thursday, Jan. 31 urday. McMillin placed fi rst in
Henry, Mandy Moss Cagle, lessons to teach the younger for a fun-fi lled time of games, Spanish rice, confetti slaw, Mathematics, second in Future
receives highest
Terri Weatherly, Greg Wilson, generations about re-adjust- snacks, pizza, hotdogs, chili and whole-wheat roll, corn, banana Problem Solving and fourth in
De’Ayria Lynnae Kinney, ing values and learning to live Bingo! Come and join the fun in orange juice, and skim milk. Composition. Her future plans
level ratings
Leroy Smith, and Alice Royer with less. Your children and with your friends! Friday, Feb. 1 include attending college, but
Malooly. grandchildren may now listen Come in From the Cold for Baked chicken, baked sweet she is undecided about her ma-
Cinderella Wigs and Breast February 3 – Jerry Lyman, with greater attention to your Lunch ~ baked ham, turkey tet- potato, black-eyed peas, whole- jor.
Prosthetics, located in Tipton- Todd Eddington, John Morgan, thoughts on stretching a dollar razzini, vegetable beef soup, or wheat bread, cobbler, and skim Next week we will have a fol-
ville, has received ABC Ac- Richard Dowdy, and Casey and fi nding fun in simpler ways. a hamburger with all the trim- milk. low up story from McMillin on
creditation, the highest level Curlin Scarbrough. As this new generation seeks to mings are options on the Janu- the Coat of Arms.
of accreditation achievable in
the profession of Orthotics and
Werner
Prosthetics. from page 1
“Cinderella’s has demonstrat-
ed its commitment to the pro- ment I begged him not to move full-time employee, than part-
vision of Quality Patient Care me.” That’s how much she en- time,” added Malone. “She
Services by attaining Accredi- joyed working with Werner. would gladly move her sched-
tation,” says Catherine Carter, Werner, who worked part- ule around to help us out at the
ABC’s executive director. “Cin time, would change her sched- bank whenever we needed her
ule to accommodate others at too. We could always depend
See CINDERELLA, page 5 the bank. “She was more like a on her.”
UT Martin offers Sue could always be counted
on to brighten the day of her
ACT Prep Course customers and her co-work-
ers, too. “So many days when I
Cinderella MARTIN, Tenn. – An ACT didn’t want to go to work, it was
Wig and Breast preparation course for students easier to get up and go because
will be offered from 8 a.m. to I knew Sue would be there,”
Prosthetic noon, Saturdays, Feb 9- April 6, Malone stated. “She has helped
on the main campus of the Uni- me through a lot and I can’t
140 Lake Dr. versity of Tennessee at Martin. imagine her not being here with
Ron Ramage, UTM adjunct us.”
Tiptonville, TN 38079
faculty member, will instruct “She is a super, super person
731-623-4333
the course. and she will be greatly missed
MABEL WAS WEST OF HICKMAN - A couple of weeks ago we asked if anyone had any informa- Instruction will be focused on around here,” reiterated Malo-
Medicare Accepted tion on the lost city of Mabel. Mabel is shown in the starred area on the map. Our Outdoorsman, Cory test-taking strategies for math, ne. “I can’t say enough wonder-
English, reading and science ful things about her.”
Ramsey, was viewing a 1914 map of Fulton County that showed
sections. Citizens Bank President Chris
the town across the levee at the end of Elbow Slough Road where
The course utilizes materials Rodgers agrees with Malone.
the pumping station is now. Our subscriber, Allen Anthony, of Texas,
from Cambridge Educational “The Citizens Bank has been
sent in a copy of this map that shows were mail service went from
Services. Cambridge has devel- blessed with employees who
(and to) Hickman serving Mabel. Anthony was researching Ken-
oped the most comprehensive, love their town and their cus-
tucky Bend and Columbus at the time and the map does not show a
scientifi c and accountable meth- tomers,” he said. “Sue Werner is
date. However, the source (which he included with his letter) shows
od of preparing for high-stakes defi nitely one of those employ-
the copy of the map was certifi ed by the Tennessee State Library
standardized tests. Cambridge ees. She has been a tremendous
and Archives for Kentucky and Tennessee. Anthony has long earlier
textbooks include extensive ba- asset to us for 20 years with her
ties with Hickman, itself, resulting from frequent visits to his great
sic-skills review for all sections knowledge of and caring for our
aunt and uncle, The C.M. Walts, who then (up into the 1960s) lived
of each test. Students learn how customers. The Citizens Bank
at 101 Buchanan. If anyone else has any further information on the
to complete test problems based thanks her for her service, and
lost city of Mabel, please contact us at hickmancourier@bellsouth.
wishes her only the best in re-
net. (Photo submitted by Allen Anthony.)
See ACT, page 7 tirement.”
Page 7 The Hickman Courier • January 24, 2013
APPRECIATION FOR OUR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS - On
Thursday, Jan. 17, during National School Board Appreciation Month SKILLS CAMPS - These two Fulton County High School athletes
school board members were recognized, which include, (front row, recently attended the two-day College Prospect Camps, held on the
l to r) Dale Vowell and Rob Garrigan; and (back row, l to r) Superin- campus of UT-Martin. Sophomore Ryne Choate took part in a hitting
tendent Dennis Bledsoe, Perry Turner and Barry Patrick. (Not pic- and pitching camp hosted by Skyhawks head baseball coach Bubba
tured: Wiley Gannon.) (Photo by Charlotte Smth.) Cates and staff. Freshman AnnaGregory Grissom participated in a
fi elding, skills and pitching camp held by OVC Champion softball
coach Donnely Canary and staff.(Above) Skyhawk baseball staff (l-
School
r) Lin Cates, Zac Cole, Ryne Choate, Bubba Cates, Craig Rodriguez
from page 1
and Brad Goss. Choate is the son of April and Charles Choate, of
certifi cate for having 500 of its to what needs to be addressed. Hickman. (At right) Former UTM softball players Erica Duke (l) An-
530 students pledge not to bully One area needing to be ad- naGregory Grissom and Chelsey Jones (r). High school baseball
and if they see someone being dressed as quickly as possible is and softball players from all across the state of Tennessee took part
bullied they will tell an adult or the heating system at the Fulton in both camps. Grissom is the daughter of Denise and Greg Gris-
teacher. County Area Technology Cen- som, of Hickman. (Photos submitted.)
Rotary Youth Leadership ter. The state leases the 24,000
Academy (RYLA) students Jer- square foot building from the
emiah Bagley and Cody Collins district. “Most all Fulton Coun- Holland shares memories of Hickman’s railroads and more
presented information on their ty students come through the
experience at RYLA, which ATC and many are wearing Dear All, that serves the big plant off of Woodland Mills, State Line, occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Lynn
they attended back in Septem- coats and mittens all day long to Going back in time to Troy Road in Hickman. That Ky., and on into Hickman Grissom, was faced with some
ber. Sasha Montgomery, Sammi stay warm,” stated ATC Princi- remember the Panama Limited line was only for freight in my passing Shuck’s Switch, Dodd’s of the Georgia limestone taken
Hartman, and MaCayla Cole, pal Tom Pyron. “We need some got me to thinking about memory, but may have served Crossing, Stahr’s Crossing, and from the pit that comprised the
not present at the meeting, also help on this.” Hickman’s railroad experiences. passengers long ago. other landmarks enroute. The turntable facility. There were
attended RYLA with Montgom- Superintendent Bledsoe will Do you know or remember that The other line was the line once ran from the Stahr’s huge stones that made up the
ery as a counselor. look into the bonding capacity Hickman once had a thriving Nashville, Chattanooga, and Crossing area, just north of Mr. walls of the big circular pit that
Rodney McConnell, present- for the district. School Board railhead? Do you know or St. Louis (NC&StL), although Black’s (James Black’s father) is about 100 yards from the
ed his “Ride the Fault Line” member Wiley Gannon sug- remember that there were I have my doubts about it ever homeplace and thence straight Hickman Courier building. My
slide show to the board. Mc- gested he contact Lennox and two rail lines that served our headed toward St. Louis. Back west past Camelback Mound Dad offered to pay the NC&StL
Connell is making a request to request an estimate. TVA will hometown? Well, both of those in the late 1800s and early and into Hickman via the area for the stone, and they said ‘just
use the gymnasium to provide also be contacted because they are true; however there were Twentieth Century there were that once occupied by Mr. take it, we don’t want it’. Dad,
overnight accommodations for have recommendations they some fi ts and starts with the numerous schemes to build rail Mayes Shop that has recently being one to be sure he had his
the approximately 250-500 bike can make after performing an operations. We may have been lines…one was proposed to go been the Pierson Auto Parts ducks in a row, paid them fi ve
riders who will be participating energy effi ciency survey on the served by what my Granddaddy from Paducah to Hickman, and place. The line then ran along dollars and the stone was his.
in the Bike Tour and will be in facility. called the Cow, Mule, and Goat, there were many harebrained the north side of the fi ne line of He hired a local trucker to
Hickman on June 27. It’s unique A school safety plan to ad- or the CM&G…I believe that schemes to build a bridge buildings that housed a lot of lift the huge stones and bring
in that most the of terrain will dress an active shooter response may actually have run through across the Mississippi River at wonderful stores. I may try to them to the house site. A stone
be fl at land and a circular route incident is being developed Cayce and may have been Hickman to access the west. highlight those businesses later. mason was hired and the stones
will provide the beginning and after Superintendent Bledsoe the forerunner of the GM&O. Of course, that was never Alas, at some time the bluff were worked up and set on the
ending points to be in the same met with Hickman Police Chief The latter one was the Gulf, accomplished; although I don’t slid off and destroyed that part house. The house at the end of
town. Tony Grogan. “The plan will be Mobile, and Ohio Railroad, and doubt that some of the schemers of the line, so an alternate route Catlett Street where my wife
Fulton County High School similar to the one we have for an the former was the Chicago, managed to profi t from the wild was hastily built. No problem grew up was built by Mr. and
(FCHS) Principal Tracey Lamb intruder in the building,” stated Mobile, and Gulf Railroad. ideas. Kinda like folks who got with EPA, OSHA, FCC, ICC, Mrs. Lum McClellan, and
and Assistant Principal Ellen Superintendent Bledsoe. “A lock Cayce was also a railroad town. excited about drilling for oil in and numerous other alphabet they got their stone from the
Murphy presented challenge down is the best thing we can do There was a small depot and our area on both sides of the soup meddlesome agencies. same site. It is said that there
coins to each member of the for these types of incident. This a large watering tank. One of river. That bonanza didn’t come The line was turned and kept is enough stone left in the old
school board. includes locking the doors and the large brick buildings on the to fruit either. on the high ground entering pit area to face at least another
Superintendent Bledsoe pre- covering up the windows.” Rick south side of Hwy. 94 was said The NC&StL had a line Hickman in a sweeping curve home and probably more. But,
sented a small gift of apprecia- Garland has been assisting with to have been a fi ne hotel. Not that came from Nashville to north of Hwy 94 as it enters enough about the turntable;
tion to each board member, new, this plan. much there, since the railroad Hickman. It ran along a chain Hickman, and to a new station except to say that East Hickman
current, and past during Nation- Obtaining funds for a resource was removed, and Hickman of small towns and led to the at Ryan’s Station. That place was the terminus of the line for
al School Board appreciation offi cer is still an issue. “At this suffered the same fate. establishment of many of them, was just south of where Black’s a while as the rest of the line
month. time there are no state or federal Yes, there was the Illinois at least it helped them to prosper Pecan House is now. There was was completed.
Tamra Parker also provided funds set aside to cover this ex- Central Railroad (ICRR) that for a time. The line came west a turntable installed there too. Editor’s Note: The conclusion
information to all the board pense,” added Superintendent came into Hickman as a spur through Dickson, McEwen, I bet few could locate it now, of Holland’s article will run in
members and audience mem- Bledsoe. Principal Lamb did line out of Dyersburg. That Waverly, Camden, Hollow Rock, but our home on Hwy 94, now next week’s Courier.
bers with information on Opera- add that Fulton County Sheriff line is still extant in the form may have skirted Huntingdon,
tion Preparation. This program Bobby Hopper plans to have a of the locally owned roadbed, then on to McKenzie, Dresden,
involved eighth and tenth grad- sheriff or deputy on the school tracks, and some rolling stock Gleason, Martin, Union City,
ers,” stated Parker. “These are grounds at least once a week.
critical transition years and in- Deann Reed has been hired
Sports In Kentucky
volves using Individual Learn- as the Varsity Softball Coach
ing Plans (ILP).” She is seeking at FCHS and the district is still For the Hickman Courier
several community volunteers to searching for someone to help By Bob Watkins
become advisors to assist with in the special needs department
the program. (See related article with autistic children.
Final scores have never Musial was remembered
on page 8.) Insurance cover- Items approved by the board
intrigued me. The element that by a fellow hall of famer
age after the current plan ends include the following:
stays on after scoreboards are as “Everybody loved Stan.
in June needs to be addressed. • Updated fund raiser request
turned off is The Spread. The guy had no enemies in
Superintendent Bledsoe and Fi- • Non-Resident Contracts
Time spread, how the dram baseball.” What higher tribute?
nance Offi cer Julie Vowell are • Draft Budget FY2014
builds then plays out from pre- • The Harbaugh brothers.
putting together information for • RBS Facilities Plan Pro-
game pomp to fi rst whistle to Unprecedented, John and Jim
a bid packet to go out to the me- posal
fi nal buzzer and what happens have arrived at the summit of
dia in March. “We will fi nd out • 2013/2014 School Year Cal-
after. How athletes and fans their careers together and on
what our assessment is within endar
and media ... handle it. What opposite sidelines. Men who
the next week or two,” stated Barry Patrick was appointed
Superintendent Bledsoe. to serve as the legislative rep- intrigues me most is how media were boys who competed at Dalton Haney Bethany Sturgeon
spins “what it all means.” Then, baseball board games in the
A facilities plan for the resentative for the school board Parent’s names: Tracy and Parent’s names: Angel Rausch and Bryan
how fans synthesize what backyard, are going to Super
145,000 square feet of build- while Dale Vowell agreed to Danny Haney Sturgeon
they’ve seen and how they read Bowl XLVII.
ing space owned by the district serve on the Facilities Planning Brothers and sisters names: Brothers and sisters names: Britnee
a result. Task: Keeping cameras out of
needs to be addressed this year. Committee.
When we pause to examine the faces of the coaches’ proud Jenee and J.B. Sturgeon
Several community members The school fi eld trip policy
the level of our passion for parents. Church and/or community Sports you play (if any): Cheerleading
have been asked to serve on the change was tabled for another
winners and those who don’t, Good stuff. involvement: West Baptist Favorite thing about your sport (what
board and RBS, who has worked month to give new board mem-
with the district in the past, has bers Patrick, Turner and Vowell isn’t it curious how seldom • 20th anniversary. Western Church makes you enjoy playing): I love being able to
agreed to work with the board a chance to review it. we remember a score, but Kentucky honored its 1992- Plans after graduation: support our Pilots, while doing the one thing I
how often we recount in detail 93 basketball team (26-6) last
again. They will review the dis- The meeting adjourned at Restarting my dad’s business love to do.
turning points, the “we wuz weekend. Coach Ralph Willard
trict’s current facilities and for 8:42 p.m. with the next meeting Favorite part of school: Church and/or community involvement:
robbed” element, the high and (who had the best job he ever
fi ve cents per square feet they of the board slated for Thursday, low lights? quit) was on hand at Diddle Machine Tool and lunch Help run he school blood drive, campus clean
will make recommendations as Feb. 21 at 7 p.m.
Examples ... Arena along with stars Mark Bell Something interesting about up for FCHS, raping Christmas with my
• Stan Musial died last and Darnell Mee. Conspicuous yourself: I have diabetes fellow cheerleaders (Junior); community
weekend. The Man was one of by his absence, a sophomore Fondest memory while at walk (Junior).
baseball’s icons, seven batting on the 1993 team and future Fulton County High School: Plans after graduation: I plan to attend
titles and three MVP awards, Hilltoppers head coach, Darrin
When me and my friend fell in either a 4-year or 2-year school where I hope
Hall of Famer. More, he married Horn.
the hallway and everyone to become a professional in occupational
his high school sweetheart, had • Billy Donovan’s Florida
laughed at me. therapy.
a family, is remembered for team gave its coach his 400th
Clubs, activities, accomplishments, and
wit and kindness, smiled alot career win. Donovan gave it
Fulton County
and, at the slightest invitation, back. “All those individual etc.: FFA, President (Sr. year); FFA Vice-
playing the harmonica. And, if things, as (they) relates to President (Jr. year); Cheer co-captain (So.
the Cardinals ever tried to trade coaching, it’s much, much more year); Captain (Jr. year); FBLA – Historian;
High School
him, he said he would quit the 1st in Regional Turf and Lawn care impromtu.
game. See SPORTS, page 7
Favorite part of school: 3:00
Something interesting about
Should I File? Can I Make Payments? C2la0s1s 3of yGoUurMseMlf:Y BI EAgeRtS !hyper off of
Fondest memory while at FCHS:
Will I Lose My Home? First day of my Senior year.
How Much Does It Cost? Can I Stop Garnishments?
Chapter FWohra At Anbsowute Mrys T Cruackll?… Chapter
7 13
JOE W. JOHNSON
Locations in Hickman and Fulton
Attorney
Member FDIC www.citizenshickman.com Equal Housing Lender
472-3222 or 1-888-441-7687
434 Lake Street •  Fulton, Kentucky
ENLISTING IN THE ARMY - Ladarrian Polk (left) and Masi Heintz
(right) were recogized for enlisting in the Army during the January • No Charge For Initial Consultation •
school board meeting held last week. Polk will be a Combat Engi-
We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy
neer and Heintz will be a Medical Lab Specialist. (Photo by Char-
lotte Smith.) under the new bankruptcy code. 270-236-2531
The Hickman Courier • January 24, 2013 Page 5
Obituaries Hickman Police Department News
Jewel Myatt
The Hickman Police Depart- • Responded to a suspicious
Jewel Myatt, 88, a resident of of the Roberts Lodge #172. She ment reports these arrests, ci- person at Little General.
Clinton, Ky., formerly of Fulton, had lived in this area most of tations, investigations and fire Thursday, Jan. 17:
Ky., died January 5, 2013, at her life, as well as Mayfield, and calls for Hickman and Cayce • Responded to a juvenile
Clinton-Hickman Co. ICF. Crutchfield. Volunteer Fire Departments for problem on East Magnolia St.
Born March 8, 1924 in Survivors include two nieces, Sunday, Jan. 13 – Saturday, Jan. Friday, Jan. 18:
Mayfield, Ky., she was the Sandra Lusk of Fulton, and Anita 19: • Responded to a commercial
daughter of the late Bruce and Ross of Union City, Tenn.; one Sunday, Jan. 13: burglar alarm on Broadway St.
Mattie (Parker) Slayden. She nephew, Pat Myatt of Fulton. • Responded to a commercial • Responded to a juvenile
was a member of the First Her husband, Richard Myatt, burglar alarm on Broadway St. problem on East Magnolia St.
Baptist Church in Fulton, a and several brothers and sisters, • Responded to a noise com- • Performed a welfare check
member of the former Dorcas preceded her in death. plaint on Moscow Ave. on Myatt St.
Sunday School Class, a Graveside services were held Monday, Jan. 14: • Responded to a call at Davis
cosmetologist and the owner at Greenlea Cemetery January • Responded to a juvenile is- Park.
of the former Jewel’s Beauty 18, with Rev. Jere Hughes sue on East Magnolia St. • Responded to a noise com-
Shop, where she retired in 1975. officiating. Tuesday, Jan. 15: plaint on 7th St.
She was a member of the Order Hornbeak Funeral Home • Responded to a disturbance Saturday, Jan. 19:
of the Eastern Star, where she of Hickman was in charge of on Harrison St. • Investigated a minor acci-
served as Worthy Matron for arrangements. • Hickman Vol. Fire Dept re- dent at EW James and Sons.
two terms and was a member Memorials may be sent to First sponded to a fire on Sutton Rd. • Traffic stop on 7th St – Jake-
Baptist Church Building Fund, • Hickman Vol. Fire Dept re- sha Patton cited for one head-
115 Second St., Fulton, KY sponded to a grass fire on 9th light and failure to produce in-
42041 or Gideons International, St. surance.
P.O. Box 1325, Fulton, KY. Wednesday, Jan. 16: • Traffic stop on Broadway St.
Fulton County Sheriff’s News
The Fulton County Sheriff’s violation. transportation.
MISCELLANEOUS Department reports these arrests • Jeffrey S. Spillers of Union • Mary L. Thompson of
and citations for Wednesday, City, white male, citation, Mayfield, Ky., white female,
High Speed Internet for $39.99 Jan. 16 – Saturday, Jan. 12: speeding 80/55 mph zone. citation, speeding 70/55 mph
mo. Call Beasley Antenna & Wednesday, Jan. 16: • Anthony G. Marshall II of zone, no registration plates,
Satellite at 877-726-4077. • Scott Lamberger of Fulton Union City, white male, citation, • Willie M. Purefide of
Ky., white male, arrested, failure speeding 71/55 mph zone. Fulton, black female, arrested,
to appear for Circuit Court. • Joshua T. Brown of Union trafficking in controlled
Relay
• Geneva Mitchel of Union City, white male, citation, substance, 2nd degree, 1st offense
City, Tenn., black female, speeding 76/55 mph zone. (Grand Jury Indictment). from page 1
Saturday, Jan. 26 arrested, theft by unlawful • Kayla M. McCann of Saturday, Jan. 19: awarded to seven relays in the place at Pontotoc Park in Fulton
Contact John Thompson taking, receiving stolen property, Hickman, Ky., white female, • Jerry Johnson of Union state of Kentucky this past year on Friday, June 7 beginning at 6
burglary 2nd degree. citation, speeding 70/55 mph City, black male, arrested, theft and only 29 were awarded in p.m. “This year’s relay is only
2070-472-3380
• Joshua Thorpe of Martin, zone, failure to notify address by unlawful taking, persistent the mid-south division.” The per our third year to participate,”
Tenn., white male, arrested, change to department of felony offender. capita raised in the county was a noted Harris. “The county’s
UU probation violation (felony Farm Service Agency Loan very respectable $7 per person. goal is definitely going to be
NNIITTEEDD
charges). Other awards presented during challenging.”
MMOONNUUMMEENNTT Friday, Jan. 18: Program transfers farmland to the 2013 Kick Off event held All teams will join together
• Curtis E. Brown of Bolivar, on Sunday, Jan. 6, included the that night with decorated tents,
WW
OORRKKSS Tenn., black male, arrested, the Next Generation of Farmers following: specialty foods, and western
bigamy, bench warrant probation Team awards were presented themed games for the public.
for Rising Stars, Kicking Harris asks everyone to come
Kentucky USDA Farm Service contract. Guarantees can be used
Cancer’s Butt, earning $1,180; out and join them. “There is a
HELP WANTED Agency (FSA) State Executive for financing the purchase of a
Monuments IMMEDIATE OPENING: Director, John W. McCauley, farm with a purchase price up to Video Plus, $2,000; and Cash lot of food and fun for all ages,”
Team, earning $2,376. she said. “Plus you will have the
Markers Hickman Senior Center is now reminds landowners that the Land $500,000 on a new land contract.
Bronze level participants and satisfaction of helping.”
Mausoleums taking applications for the Contract Guarantee Program “Landowners can use any escrow
the earnings included Letica, During the evening, the teams
Bronze position of Assistant Cook. 20 is available to landowners who agent that meets the program $1,932; South Fulton Baptist, also compete against one another
Pet Markers hours a week, 8:00 – 12:00, 5 wish to transfer farm real estate qualifications to service the $2,958; and Fulton Pic Pac, in creative games earning points
days a week. Paid holidays and to the next generation of farmers land contract,” said McCauley. $3,167. toward the annual Stanley Jones
and ranchers. “Landowners interested in
vacation. This person must be a Gold level recognition was Cup trophy. Last year the Friends
The Land Contract Guarantee the Land Contract Guarantee
mature and trustworthy given to Citizens Bank, earning for a Cure team was awarded
Program provides a new Program can contact their local
“Excellence is our Standard” individual that can be left in $6,501 and Parkway Regional the trophy. “This annual trophy
approach for landowners willing farm loan office to obtain a list
charge of the kitchen, working Hospital, $6,565. is awarded to the top team, not
to sell their land to beginning of available nationwide escrow
Hickman-Fulton representative with the cook in preparation of This year’s slogan is “Rounding in just fundraising, but in total
or socially disadvantaged agents that can be used with this
Paul Henderson all meals. Experience in food Up A Cure For Cancer” and will participation,” explained Major.
farmers or ranchers because it program,” he said.
270-236-3608 service a definite plus. Must be reduces the seller’s financial FSA credit programs are have a western theme. It will take
or 731-536-6035 able to stand during entire shift risk if the buyer defaults on the designed to provide credit
email: [email protected] and lift heavy pots and pans contract payments. The buyer to eligible producers when Grant from page 1
1112 N. Hwy. 45W and have own transportation. must provide a minimum down conventional or commercial
2-1/2 Miles from Union City Call 236-2826 for appointment. payment of five percent of the credit is not available or does not ing the lights virtually mainte- own project manager for this
VISA • MASTERCARD Deadline for appointments is purchase price, plan to operate meet their credit needs. nance free. HFRECC realizes project. HFRECC’s personnel
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat. by appt.
January 31, 2013. the farm, and demonstrate the “FSA programs create that the extended life of the lamp will oversee the project and will
ability to make the land contract opportunities for farmers and would not only reduce mainte- hire contract labor to do the actu-
payments. The national program ranchers - the backbone of our nance costs for lamps, it would al removal of the inefficient light
offers two options, one that rural economy,” said McCauley. also reduce green house emis- fixtures and the installation of
Words can never express how much your concern, guarantees up to three annual For more information about sions by utility trucks not being the energy efficient light fixtures.
sympathy and prayers meant to us during this sad installment payments on the the Land Contract Guarantee dispatched to locations to repair Monies spent by the co-op will
contract and one that guarantees Program contact your local outdoor lights. In the average be recovered on a reimbursable
time. A special appreciation to West Baptist Church
90% of the unpaid principal of the County FSA Office. year, HFRECC makes approxi- basis after HFRECC makes pay-
and a very special thank you to Edmaiston-Mosley mately 125 trips to repair out- ments for work actually complet-
Funeral Home for your help and compassion. Your support Bluff Briefs door lights, these trips would ed and supplies purchased and
be trimmed back considerably submits required invoice docu-
was always there for us and we will be forever grateful.
Fulton County High School Site-base council to meet once the current outdoor lights mentation to the Cabinet for pay-
May God Bless, The Fulton County High School Site-base Decision making are changed to 80 watt induction ment. They will pay one hundred
The Family of Dr. Richard H. White council will meet on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 light fixtures. (100%) percent of the HFRECC
p.m., in the high school library. HFRECC will serve as their labor, benefit, and transportation
and Joy Kemp
Lake Chapel Family & Friends Day costs and 50% for supplies and
Lake Chapel will hold Family & Friends Day on Sunday, Jan. contract labor.
Cinderella
27 at 2:30 p.m. Pastor Jessie Webbs of Brooks Chapel Ministeries, HFRECC maintains 686 miles
Fulton, Ky., will be the guest pastor. Come by and fellowship with from page 3 of line in serving 3,709 consum-
Court Sale
them and all that enter Lake Chapel are friends and families in the ers. They are located at 1702
Pursuant to a JUDGMENT AND ORDER OF SALE in Civil Action No. 12- name of Jesus Christ. Rev. Michael Benford is Pastor. derella Wigs and Breast Pros- Moscow Avenue on Hwy 94 in
CI-00058, dated October 25, 2012, styled KENTUCKY HOUSING Class of 2015 Gumbo Supper Fundraiser thetics and owner Norma Jean Hickman, Ky. Residential con-
CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. LASHUNDA MILES; and COMMON- The class of 2015 will be having a Homemade Gumbo supper Johnson, ABC’s accredited Mas- sumers make up the majority of
WEALTH OF KENTUCKY, REVENUE DEPARTMENT, DEFENDANTS, I will fundraiser in the HS cafeteria on Tuesday January 29th beginning tectomy Fitter, are recognized for their accounts with 2,798 meters,
oa.nmT. UatE tShDeA nYo trhthe d1o2oTrH o df tahye o Ffu FlEtoBnR CUoAuRnYt y2 0C1o3u,r atht othues eh oinu rH oicfk 1m0:a0n0, aWt e5 pwmil.l I bt’es tsheer vniinggh ta o hf ethalet hHyS p hoormtioen g aomf eei athgeari ncshti Cckaernli soler Cseoaufonotyd. afpeclsihesirieo Cvneoammliespmnlti sao nifnc eMt,h Qeed uairacelaiartsey ’ oAsf sSPsuruopr--- stTwmhoea ilrll acgrogomea lm iniesdr cutoisa tlra i9law0l 9ac ymosne stpeurromsv aeinrdsde.
Kentucky, sell to the highest and best bidder the following described gumbo with french bread, dessert and tea or water for $7. Carry ance, Organizational and Facility the most reliable electric ser-
real estate located at 408 Eden Avenue, Hickman, Kentucky, to wit: out will be available for anyone not wanting to eat at the school. Management.” vice at the lowest rates possible,
Retired Teachers to meet
The American Board for Cer- and to provide the consumers in
TRACT I: The Fulton City-Fulton County Retired Teachers will meet tification in Orthotics, Prosthet- our service area with a member
Lots Nos., 17 and 18 in Block No. 2 in Industrial League Addition Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 11:15, at The Keg Restaurant, on Lake St., ics and Pedorthics, Inc. has been owned utility that is focused on
to the City of Hickman, Kentucky, a plat of which addition is of in Fulton. All members are urged to attend and bring a food item credentialing practitioners and their consumers’ needs.
record in the Fulton County Court Clerk’s Office in Deed Book for the food bank. organizations since 1948 in ac- **The U.S. Environmental
28, at page 296 to which reference is here made. Annual Youth Day cordance with established stan- Protection Agency (EPA) an-
Bells Chapel C.M.E. Church, located at 207 North Highland dards of excellence in the de- nounced last year a settlement
TRACT II: Drive, Fulton will have Annual Youth Day on Sunday, Jan. 27, livery of comprehensive patient with the Tennessee Valley Au-
Lots Nos. 19 and 20, in Block No. 2, of the Industrial League at 3 p.m. Guest Speak will be Rev. Michael McClure of Turning care. A not-for-profit organiza- thority (TVA) to resolve alleged
Addition to the City of Hickman, as shown and designated on Point Ministry in Hickman. Pastor Rev. Claudette Snorton and tion headquartered in Alexan- Clean Air Act violations at 11 of
the map of said addition which is of record in the office of the congregation welcome everyone. dria, Va., ABC’s mission is to en- its coal-fired plants in Alabama,
County Court Clerk of Fulton County, Kentucky. ARK Board to meet courage and promote the highest Kentucky, and Tennessee. The
ARK will meet Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Hickman First Methodist standards of professionalism in settlement required TVA to in-
TRACT III: Church basement at 1:00 p.m. Anyone interested in helping with the delivery of Orthotic, Pros- vest a TVA estimated $3 to $5
Lots Nos. 23, 24 and 25 in Block No. 2 Industrial League ARK assistance programs is welcome to attend. thetic and Pedorthics services. billion on new and upgraded
Addition to Hickman, Kentucky Fulton County. E-Waste Recycle Event ABC advances the competency state-of-the-art pollution con-
United Methodist Men and UTM will sponsor an E-Waste of practitioners, promotes the trols that will prevent approxi-
TRACT IV: Recycling Event on Saturday, Feb. 2, at 9:30 a.m. Turn in old quality and effectiveness of Or- mately 1,200 to 3,000 premature
Lots 21, and 22 in Block 2 of the Industrial League Addition to computers and parts, monitors, printers and cell phones at the thotic, Prosthetic and Pedorthic deaths, 2,000 heart attacks and
the City of Hickman, Ky., and same shown on the Industrial parking lot behind Fulton First United Methodist Church for Care, and maintains the integrity 21,000 cases of asthma attacks
League map or plan of that division on record in D.B. 28 Page recycling. NO OLD TUBE televisions will be accepted, however of the profession. For additional each year, resulting in up to $27
296 Fulton County Clerk’s Office. CRT type computer monitors can be turned in for recycling. information about Cinderella billion in annual health benefits.
Wigs and Breast Prosthetics or TVA will also invest $350 mil-
TRACT V: the ABC, you may contact Nor- lion on clean energy projects that
Lots Nos. 13, 14, 15 and 16, Block No. 2, Industrial League Fulton County Facilities Planning ma Jean Johnson at 731-623- will reduce pollution, save ener-
Addition to the City of Hickman, Ky. 4333 or at Cinderella’s location gy and protect public health and
at 140 Lake Drive, Tiptonville, the environment.
Being the same property conveyed to Lashunda Miles, single, The Fulton County School District is in the TN 38079.
by virtue of a deed dated March 31, 2009, from James R. Adams
planning process for developing a Facilities
and his wife, Kelly L. Adams, of record in Deed Book 177, Page
243, in the Fulton County Clerk’s Office. Plan.
This property shall be sold to the highest and best bidder and the If you would like to make a comment at the
Wickliffe, KY
sale shall be for cash or in the alternative, the Master will take from the
purchaser ten percent (10%) of the purchase price, in cash together planning committee sessions please inform
Custom Designing and Personable Service
with bonds (for the remainder of the purchase price) with good and
Dennis Bledsoe, Superintendent of the
sufficient surety, bearing interest from the day of the sale and payable
to the Master Commissioner within 30 days of the date of the sale. The Fulton County School District. Robert Morrow - Owner
real estate described cannot be divided without materially impairing
Debbie Amberg - Area Sales Rep.
the value; therefore the real estate shall be sold as a whole. You may call the central office at 270-236-
The purchaser shall be required to assume and pay all taxes
assessed against the property for the tax year 2013 and all subse- 3923. 270-236-2763
quent years.
As soon as the committee meeting dates
This sale is to collect a default judgment against Lashunda Miles and www.bellmonument.net
against the subject property in the sum of $24,947.65 together with are set, you will be informed.
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Sports
from page 4
a refl ection of players I’ve had More good stuff? the KHSAA.
to coach here,” he said. At 42, • Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. LOW LIGHTS?
Donovan isn’t only the dean As part of National Mentoring • In one interview Lance
of SEC coaches, but by a good Month, he paid for 14 children Armstrong tried to explain away
margin based on conviction from Big Brothers Big Sisters 20 years of lying.
to doing it the right way of Greater Charlotte to attend • Heisman Trophy runner-up
consistently, is among best of last Saturday’s game against Manti T’eo tried to explain also
the best nationally. the Sacramento Kings. One of while Notre Dame did damage
• Syracuse and Jim Boeheim Kentucky’s all-time favorites, control. T’eo, whom Dick
did more than defeat top ranked Kidd-Gilchrist, when he heard Vitale gushed over ad naseum
Louisville last Saturday. The more than 300 children in the during Kentucky’s game at
Orange handed Rick Pitino a program have no mentors and Notre Dame November 29, was
tactical gift. No coach wants are on a waiting list, remembered having to man-up, deal with a
his team atop the rankings in the New Jersey neighborhood blizzard of hoax jokes. Some of
January when tournament seeds from whence he came, and them quite clever.
are awarded in March. Too, stepped up. • New England Patriots coach
being beaten at Yum Center • Inducted into Baseball’s Bill Belichick ducked out on
ENJOYING A LUNCH TIME BREAK – Fulton County Middle School academic team members (l to r) puts the mute button down on Hall of Fame at Cooperstown the media after his team lost to
Savanna Mayo, Alley McMillin, Charlie Riffe, Lindy Sipes, and Jocelyn Spadafi no enjoy lunch while tak- players with tendency to wag this summer? Nobody. The Baltimore. Who cared?
ing a break from the competition last Saturday at Ballard County. (Photo submitted.) their tongues. Baseball Writers created a nice • Baltimore Ravens linebacker
pause from tiresome rewrites Terrell Suggs cheapened his
on bad boy Barry Bonds, Roger team’s win over the Pats by
Clemens and the rest. Humble wasting time (and venom)
pie is a good thing. kicking on the vanquished.
• Ex-NBA star Charles And ...
Barkley told Kentucky fans • Dick Vitale being inducted
what some (grudgingly) already to the National Broadcasters
know – none of the 2012-13 Hall of Fame brought a reader
Wildcats is NBA ready. Barkley to write, “somebody clue me in
didn’t stop there. Because a rule on HOW, or maybe more aptly,
has a loophole or gray area (for WHY, Vitale has been allowed
18-year-olds), does not justify a to grace air waves all these
coach violating its spirit. years. He’s a self-proclaimed
“I love John Calipari,” he basketball expert and horrid
said, “but I hate the one-and- commentator. He sure fooled
done thing.” somebody at ESPN.”
Best of the best? Comment: And laughing all
• Close to home: Montgomery the way to the bank.
County High School offi cials WORTH REPEATING
did a wonderful thing last week. Finally, a report from Bleacher
For dedicating four decades of Report about candidates for
his life to WMST radio play- college hoops John Wooden
by-play for boys and girls Award for player of the year
games, broadcaster Dan Manley included this: “Dominant teams
discovered his name had been like Florida, Arizona and Butler
painted onto the gymnasium are not represented on this list,
fl oor. because they don’t have star
Classy. Lesser know, Manley players on their roster(s). Their
has entertained listeners around high merit has been a result of
Mt. Sterling for decades, balance.”
GOVERNOR’S CUP RESULTS – On Saturday, Jan. 19 Fulton County’s academic team placed third overall among the fi ve River County interviewing an incredible list Comment: A college hoops
school districts. This year the competition was held in Ballard County. Individual results include the following: Mathematics: Alley McMillin, of Hollywood and national team being disqualifi ed for
fi rst and Savanna Mayo, fourth; Composition: Alley McMillin, fourth; Language Arts: Halley Stewart, fourth and Jocelyn Spadafi no, fi fth; celebrities and sports stars. For team-ness? A pattern? The
Arts & Humanities: Lindy Sipes, second and Lily Wheeler, fi fth; Social Studies: Halley Stewart, fourth; and Future Problem Solving: Alley what Manley has brought to coaches – Billy Donovan, Sean
McMillin, Taylor Sipes, Zoe Smith and Charlie Riffe, second. The team from Fulton County Middle School consists of (front row, left to right) the state, he should have been Miller and Brad Stevens.
Jocelyn Spadafi no, Alley McMillin, Charlie Riffe, Jonah Mathews, Leslie Beth Jackson, and Lindy Sipes; and (back row, l to r) Abby Wheeler, inducted into the Kentucky Hall And so it goes.
Alyssa Flores, Savanna Mayo, Lily Wheeler, Halley Stewart, Daisy Major, and Kaitlyn Parker. Not pictured: Zoe Smith and Taylor Sipes. The of Fame long ago. Never mind
team was sponsored by Beth McWhirt. (Photo submitted.)
Volunteers
from page 1
that involved four different ar- stress the realities of making a pect from the Truth and Conse-
eas for students to participate in bad decision,” added Cheirs. quences program but it opened
the presence of their parents. Parkway Regional Hospital in up a lot of conversation starters
“Even though it was a disap- Fulton employee Anna Gaskins on subjects like alcohol, drugs
pointment from a parent par- along with Amelia Prater ex- and decisions made due to their
ticipation stand point, it was plained the procedure involved use,” stated Denise Grissom,
a tremendous success,” stated when treating someone who has mother of AnnaGregory Gris-
Cheirs. “If one student was able overdosed on drugs. “They also som, a participant in the event.
to gain information and change had a bowl of candy that repre- “The scenarios gave the students
their lifestyle then we have ac- sented pills because they come a chance to talk freely about
complished our goal.” in all shapes, sizes, and colors how they felt about certain so-
In the FCHS gymnasium stu- so the message was to not be cial issues (pregnancy, suicide,
dents learned for the fi rst time fooled,” stated Cheirs. Other drug/alcohol problems)and their
their fate. Volunteers made the items on hand at the booth of consequences since they were
scenarios as real as possible in- Gaskins and Prater were neck fi ctional.”
cluding putting actual handcuffs braces and other medical gad- “Parents, teachers, and com-
on the students with law en- gets meant to deter them from munity leaders alike are aware
forcement offi cers taking them making a choice they might re- of the tremendous drug abuse
to see Judge Hunter Whitesell gret. problem which exists in our FACING THE JUDGE - Fulton County student Daniel Bradley faces Judge Tim Langford (on right) with
or Judge Tim Langford. Coun- Students also listened to area. Not only is it a very costly volunteer Chad Everett on his right and Fulton County Sheriff Deputy Danny Zickefoose on his left as
ty Attorney Rick Major, West speaker David Parham, of Ful- problem, it is a problem that his plays out the scenario he received during Truth or Consequences held on January 9. (Photo by
Hickman Baptist Pastor Jason ton City, who shared his own devastates families and destroys Charlotte Smith.)
Sipes and Pastor Gus Lohrum personal experience of a life lives. Once all the data is com-
of Cayce United Methodist making choices which involved piled and evaluated, we will
Church were also on hand act- drugs and then eventually jail begin the process of identifying
ing out their roles. The goal was time. (Parham’s story ran in last new and innovative ways of at-
to provide guidance to these week’s Courier.) After 18 times tacking the problem. Our goal
young people before they go out in jail, Parham fi nally made the is to make a positive difference
into the community and make decision to change his life and is in the lives of students and their
wrong choices. now a living testament for stu- families. If we achieve this goal,
“This program gives the dents that you can break away it will defi nitely have a posi-
young person a small taste of from a life that so many times tive effect on the community as
unpleasant reality, especially leads to long jail sentences or well,” concluded Hagerty.
if that young person is consid- even death. “I hope that the Truth and
ering, or has already made, a Debriefi ng involved students Consequences program contin-
dangerous choice or decision,” sitting down in a small intimate ues to be used in the school set-
stated Judge Whitesell. “We group with Carol Randolph tings because it does open up a
all prefer to see these freshmen from Four Rivers, where she line of communication between
smiling in the school gym, rath- talked about their scenarios with the adults (parents) and students
er than manacled and standing them. She wanted them to talk and that’s half the battle these
next to a crying mother and an about their experiences trying to days,” added Grissom. “I know
unsmiling prosecutor in a court- get them to open up. “Her talk the students were given a pretest
room fi lled with police, lawyers was more about feelings,” said before participating in the Truth
and juvenile justice workers.” Cheirs. “Asking if they knew and Consequences activity and
The next stop was jail with someone who had gone to jail, Anna Gregory couldn’t name
DEBRIEFING - Carol Randolph (on left, facing away from camera), of Four Rivers, talks to several
the students wearing actual jail maybe committed suicide and any agencies or places to go or
Fulton County freshmen during the debriefi ng phase of the Truth or Consequences event held at FCHS
uniforms and having their mug how they would actually feel if tell friends to go for help, now
on Wednesday, Jan. 9. (Photo by Charlotte Smith.)
shots taken to further stress the it happened.” she can.”
reality of bad decisions. Oth- Students also watched a video
er scenarios included Garrett about heroin use and its adverse ACT
Hutchins of Hornbeak Funeral affects. A young heroin user from page 3
Home who shared the realities was portrayed in the video and
of funeral costs and what the he fi nally makes the decision to on question frequency, diffi culty, second offi cial, retired test under one-week personal study plan for bridge Textbook 11th Edition and
consequences were if they were seek treatment to break his at- substantive knowledge, curricu- real test conditions, guaranteeing the last few days before the exam. The Big Book of Skills Textbook
to die from an overdose. “He tachment to this very addictive lum and alternative test-taking a valid pre- and post-test com- The instructors schedule one-on- 11th Edition. There will be no
provided photos of caskets and harmful drug. strategies. parison. one meetings with students to class March 2, 9 or 30.
Students will be given an offi - Students will also receive a discuss their personal study plan. To register, contact ECOS at
other information to further “I wasn’t sure what to ex-
cial, retired test at the fi rst course copy of their assessment report. The registration fee to attend is 731-881-7082, or register online
meeting. After reviewing the The instructors will then use the $225. Included in the fee are two at http://www.utm.edu/depart-
math, English, reading, and sci- assessment reports from the post- ACT Tests and diagnostic reports ments/ecce/nondegree/home.
ence sections, students take a test to provide students with a and two textbooks: ACT Cam- php.
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Commission votes to scale back hours of operation
“Share the Dream”
for entertainment establishments serving alcohol
By Kimberly D. Hagler
“Everybody can be great because everybody can City Manager interview process begins
serve”” -Martin Luther King, Jr.
In commemoration of the life and contributions Charlotte Smith published in the newspaper. mission that the cost per cap is been spent on this road over the
of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, the commu- Editor Days after five inches of rain $250. Just to pay for the 150 that years,” stated Commissioner
nities of Hickman celebrated and honored Dr. Mar- With numerous incidents re- fell within a two-day time frame, were under water is $37,500, for Charles Choate.
quiring a police presence at an Mike Hartigan and the Public all 750 is over $187,000. “Putting railroad pilings up
tin Luther King on Monday, January 21, 2013 with
establishment involving the con- Works Department continued to Another issue that arose after like the specification is not go-
their annual march and church service, being held sumption of alcohol within the deal with infiltration of rainwa- the five-inch rain is at an area on ing to stop the road from dete-
at Thomas Chapel C.M.E. church where the Rev. city limits of Hickman the Com- ter in the sewer system. When Middle Road (Hwy 166). “There riorating,” added Hartigan. “We
Kimberly Traylor is pastor. Special guest was mission was asked to visit the that much rain falls within a is a water line exposed just are concerned about a gas line
hours of operation for places of 48-hour time frame the sewer passed the ‘Y” near a bridge,” that is located under one of these
Rev. Derrick Fitts pastor of Mt. Gilead Missionary
entertainment on Monday night, system in Hickman has trouble stated Hartigan. “We would like roads.” At one time the school
Baptist Church, Columbus, Ky and church fam-
Jan. 14 during the first meeting keeping up. Five inches of rain to ask Revell Construction to system wouldn’t let buses drive
ily. The event began with a candlelight vigil march- of the new Commission in 2013. was recorded by the Kentucky bid on the project to bore under on the road because of the con-
ing from New Bryant Chapel church to Thomas They were asked to move the Mesonet on the school grounds the bridge and replace the line so dition it has been in at times in
Chapel representing the memory of a great legacy closing time back to the original on Jan. 12 and Jan. 13. At the that it won’t become exposed in the past. “Every time we get a
time of a few years ago. Hickman pump station Harti- the future,” Hartigan said. It is rain like this, it sloughs off,”
Dr. King. Rev. Fitts used for a topic “Faith” This
“I am asking you to close area gan recorded six inches of rain. not in the budget, but both Har- explained Hartigan. Further dis-
milestone is a perfect opportunity for Americans to bars earlier from the current “When 150 of the 750 man hole tigan and Interim City Manager cussion took place regarding the
honor Dr. King’s legacy through service. The MLK time of 3 a.m. to 1 a.m.,” stated covers are under water it fills the Donna Haney recommended the project on Jan. 17. “Mart Dittert
Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens Hickman Police Chief Grogan. entire system up with water,” project be completed. with FEMA referred me to the
“I want to address the fact that stated Hartigan. “The overflow The previous specs of a bid for Kentucky Transportation De-
communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to
we don’t have enough resources of water is going to find what- the water plant for valves, which partment (KTD) in Paducah,”
social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King’s
that we need to safely deal with ever way it can to get out and should have been actuators had said Interim City Manager
vision of a beloved community. reoccurring dangerous situations houses is probably the easiest the Commission needing to de- Haney. “Randy Williams with
Dr. King believed in a nation of freedom and jus- that the officers are put in when way it can escape. cide whether to accept a higher KTD was asked to view the site
tice for all, and encouraged all citizens to live up to these bars are closing down at On Saturday, Jan. 12 the red bid from Southern Sales totaling and provide another workup
this hour. There is only one of- light at the high school lift sta- over $20,000 than the lower bid with the cost and we are waiting
the purpose and potential of America by applying
ficer on the street.” tion was flashing, meaning that from Wascon for $16,708.80. to hear back from him.”
the principles of nonviolence to make this country Both the city police and mem- the system was working at full “Southern Sales is asking us Hickman Volunteer Fire De-
a better place to live—creating the Beloved Com- bers of the Fulton County Sher- capacity. “The pumps were to pay a restocking fee,” stated partment Assistant Fire Chief
munity. iff’s Office are being called out pumping and everything was Hartigan. Unsure about the John Amberg asked the commis-
to back up an officer any time working right,” stated Hartigan. amount of the restocking fee the sion to approve a pump service
“If Dr. King could speak to us today, he would tell
something happens. “There are “You just can’t do anything with Commission asked Haney to find for the fire trucks and a check on
us that it does not matter how much we disapprove
numerous incidents and offend- it when you get that much rain out the amount before making a all the air bottles on hand.
of another person’s point of view, there is never a ers when things happen,” added in a short period of time.” decision on which bid to accept. Several board appointments
reason to deny another human being the respect he Chief Grogan. “It is not just one Hartigan added that this hap- On Thursday, Jan. 17 when the were made and the Commission
or she deserves,” person committing a crime. It is pens in lots of little towns, not Commission reconvened in spe- accepted the resignation from
usually multiples that we have just Hickman. “Our system is cial session, they did vote to Carolyn Coffey, Utility Coordi-
“We’re celebrating today the life of a servant
had to deal with in the past. It able to handle sewage water,” he accept the bid from Southern nator, effective March 1, 2013
leader who had the personal courage to stand by his is our job, but when it is at that said. Adding a large capacity of Sales in the amount of $21,245 after 42 years.
convictions despite being subjugated to the faces of level, it is tough.” storm water is the issue. To put it after nullifying a September 10 Mayor David Lattus also of-
treatment, whether it was beatings or it was jail,” It seems Hickman has a later into perspective, the sewer plant bid in the amount of $18,575. fered condolences on behalf of
closing time than some other es- had a 1.9 million gallon flow on The restocking fee is 35% of the the Commission to Dr. Richard
“(He paid) the ultimate sacrifice so that the ground
tablishments in the surrounding Monday, Jan. 14 and normally cost of the valves purchased by White’s family. “He is an icon
could be level for every American. No matter what
area, drawing people to Hick- Hartigan only records a flow of Southern Sales when the origi- in our city and he will definitely
your background, skin tone or where you come man. Chief Grogan recommend- 300,000 gallons at the plant. nal bid was awarded. The City be missed. Fifty-nine years as a
from, all Ameri- ed the earlier closing time to not According to Commissioner had a fund balance of $22,837 doctor and many years as Mayor
cans can be only keep his officers safe, but Roger Adams, “Residences in in the water grant to expend in of the City of Hickman, he will
equal and that’s to also protect the citizens of west Hickman were experienc- order to close out the grant. be missed.”
Hickman. ing problems with sewage that The Terrace Street FEMA The Commission went into
his legacy.”
The Commission, after a haven’t had before,” he said. Project, which is over a year executive session at 8:33 p.m. to
“It’s really sad lengthy discussion on penalties “We have had six-inch rains in old, is still on hold. Coffey discuss City Manager and Util-
that we as hu- and the closing time, did agree the past. Now is when it is an is- Construction’s bid, the only ity Coordinator vacancies.
mans look at the to amend the ordinance, holding sue for them.” bid received, was for $243,553. The Commission met on
the first reading of Ordinance The way to rectify the prob- FEMA’s estimate for the project Tuesday, Jan. 22 and Thursday,
differences be-
12-25, Amending Ordinance 07- lem is to put a cap on each of is $61,327.66. This is a project Jan. 24 to begin the interviewing
fore we look at
17 on January 17 and the second the manhole covers to help keep for a road that has been worked process of City Manager candi-
the similarities,” reading on January 22. The ordi- storm water out of the system. on numerous times. “There is dates.
he said. “There is nance will be adopted after it is Hartigan informed the Com- no telling how much money has
only one race…
Humans.” Mar-
tin Luther King,
Jr.
BABIES OF
2012
ParkMajorLossen ElenaKateCole
September 14, 2012
June 13, 2012
Daughterof
Sonof KristyandMichael
LauraandKyleLossen Cole
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Fulton County Counselor Tamra Parker AsherDanielLusk CameronMichaelFuller JoshuaDavidEmber Alek Edward Savells
(left) discusses the need for community volunteers for Operation
Preparation during the Hickman Rotary Club last week. Superin- August 26, 2012 November 6, 2012 May 10, 2012 September 18, 2012
tendent Dennis Bledsoe is in the background. (Photo by Charlotte Sonof Sonof Sonof Sonof
Smith.) DanielandAllie Jeff & Jill Brett & Julie DerekandAllison
(Alexander)Lusk (Sheehan)Fuller (Sheehan)Ember (Major)Savells
Operation Preparation
seeks community support
This is a call for members meet one-on-one with eighth and
of the community to become tenth grade students at school,
actively involved in the during school hours. Using the
education process with eighth student’s Individual Learning
and tenth graders at Fulton Plan (ILP) community advisors
County Schools. On Thursday, will talk with the student about
Jan. 17 Tamra Parker, a Fulton the student’s career aspirations
County School counselor was and required education/training;
the guest speaker at the Hickman whether the student is on
Rotary Club. She is looking for target to meet these goals; and
individuals to help with the state- whether the student is taking
mandated program Operation the courses recommended to MaggieRuthWaldroup CooperDavidLattus RhyseAdelynWilliams DennisDavisBond III (Tripp)
Preparation. The program’s prepare for a successful future. July 27, 2012 September 20, 2012 November 28, 2012
August 15, 2012
mission is to “Focus attention “We want to partner with you
Daughterof Sonof Daughterof
Sonof
on the importance of planning to create an environment in EricandJonieBeth Jimmyand Samantha BritneeSturgeon
DavisandJennyLynn
for college and/or career by which all students are given
(Lattus)Waldroup Lattus andTylerWilliams
(Murphy)Bond
engaging students, parents, the opportunity to reach their
school and communities in the full potential,” added Parker.
process of effective advising.” Several Hickman Rotary Club
“In support of our efforts to members have already agreed
ensure students are “college to assist with the program, but
career-ready”, the Kentucky more help is needed. To get
Department of Education and started, please complete the
the Department for Workforce volunteer form on the Operation
Development have set aside Preparation website, www.
the month of March 2013, operationpreparation.com and
for Operation Preparation return it to either school office.
– community-based advising You may also pick up a form
initiative,” stated Parker. “This at school. “Your support and
month will focus attention on participation will help ensure
the importance of advising and all of our students are on target
provide a powerful opportunity to be college career-ready
for schools, students, parents and and prepared for a successful CaidenMarshallCrumble JaMauriLeeCrumble HadleighJoCoffey BryleeMichelleJones
communities to collaborate in future,” concluded Parker. October 8, 2012 October 3, 2012 June 20, 2012 August 15, 2012
the college- and career-planning For more information on this Sonof Sonof Daughterof Daughterof
process. “The program’s intent is program, contact Tamra Parker TevinandChristina PorscheWilson BenandJentrie MasonandLesley
to look for volunteer community at 236-3923 ext. 6011. Crumble andJaMaalCrumble Coffey (Murray)Jones
members to be advisors and