Dumpsters will be set up on west side of courthouse

Sept. 16, 2015
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Russell Pickard was among those attending the Columbus
School Reunion held Sunday at Sweet Wood Lodge.
Photo/Gaye Bencini
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the reading garden at the Hickman County Historical & Genealogical Society
Saturday morning, as well as the unveiling of six murals by local artists that will be displayed in the center windows.
Shown are Ivan Potter, president of the Hickman County Historical & Genealogical Society, and LaDonna Latham, secretary/treasurer. Photo/Gaye Bencini
Annexation informational meeting set for Sept. 28
By Gaye Bencini
As reported in last week’s Hickman County Times, the Clinton City Council voted on Tuesday, Sept. 8, to pass the first
reading of three ordinances expressing intention to annex Hwy. 51 South (out to the car wash), Grubbs Subdivision
and Sublette Subdivision. This will encompass 85 homes and five businesses. At the Sept. 8 council meeting, a date and
time for the town hall information meeting had not been set, only that it would take place later this month. That date
has now been announced as September 28 at the Hickman County Extension Office (next to the high school parking
lot) beginning at 6 p.m. Mayor Campbell plans to use a power point presentation and have
a question and answer session time during the informational meeting. If it passes, the
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Helen Greer is shown at the Old Hymn Sing held at the
First Christian Church Friday night. Photo/Gaye Bencini
Clean-up day, Farmer’s Market, topics of fiscal court
Dumpsters will be set up on west side of courthousetaking anything except appliances, paint, chemicals or tires
By Gaye Bencini
Trash Day
Hickman County Fiscal
Court met in regular session on Thursday, Sept. 10
at 6 p.m. Present were Hickman County Judge/Executive
Kenny Wilson, Magistrates
Henry Cole, Irvin Stroud
and Kory Naranjo, County
Treasurer Wynita Dillard,
County Clerk Jimbo Berry,
Deputy Judge Dawn Mathis,
Transportation Officer Chad
Barber, Commonwealth Attorney Mike Stacy, Daniel
Richardson and Gaye Bencini.
Hickman County Judge/
Executive Kenny Wilson reported Thursday that Hickman County Community
Clean-up Day has been set
for Saturday, Sept. 26 from 8
a.m. – 12 noon. The CleanUp Day is sponsored by the
Hickman County Fiscal
Court and volunteers are
encouraged to come to the
judge executive’s office at 8
a.m. to pick up garbage collection bags.
“We ask that all garbage
collected be returned to
the courthouse and placed
in the provided dumpsters,” Judge Wilson said.
Two large dumpsters will
be placed on the west side
of the courthouse. Anything may be brought to
the dumpsters EXCEPTNO APPLIANCES, PAINT,
CHEMICALS OR TIRES
will be accepted.
Farmer’s Market
Agreement
Judge Wilson presented
information on the Farmer’s Market Agreement between the City of Clinton
and Farm Bureau Thursday
night. “Our hope is to have
the first date, maybe a couple of Saturdays before Halloween where people can
come out and sell mums,
pumpkins, things like this,
at the fairgrounds,” Wilson
said.
The agreement states that
the
Clinton-Hickman
County Farmer’s Market,
may be open one day per
week, between 7 a.m. and
2 p.m. Vendors and those
working can arrive earlier
or later to get set up.
Vendors and workers associated with the market assume their own liability and
will sign an agreement prepared by the city attorney.
The locations for set-up will
be available on a first-come,
first serve basis.
There is no charge to set up
and sell. People are asked to
clean-up their area before
leaving.
Judge Wilson said he and
County Extension Ag Agent
Mattea Mitchell have been
working on a grant application of about $3,000 to further help the farmer’s mar-
ket project.
The fiscal court approved
the memorandum agreement.
Roofing Project
The county road dept.
barn roof is getting drips
and leaks. The fiscal court
voted to enter into an
agreement with James Rabbit Myers for a rubberized recoating. The total
cost is $6,370.00. The fiscal
court approved to contract
with Myers for the work.
position for a person to fill
in for the transport officer
when he is in training, on
vacation or out for other
reasons, at an hourly rate of
$9.00.
Weather Spotters’
Training
Judge Wilson said Weather
Spotter Training will be held
Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. as part of
getting the county ready as
county-wide storm ready
designation. Work will also
be done on the sirens so that
they may be turned off and
Support Staff
Transport Officer
on at central dispatch. Judge
Wilson said they hope to
The fiscal court approved
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the creation of a part-time
L-R: Steve Bradberry, Liz Jewell, Phyllis Campbell, Rose Berry, Mary Ann Elliott, Jetty Pyle,
Katie Beck and Scott Smith are shown at the Cake Break Happy 21st Birthday of the Hickman County Museum. Birthday cake from The Peery House and punch were served Fri- Heritage Days Celebration Reception at Clinton City Hall. L-R: Gaye Bencini, Harry Miner,
Shannon Payne, Chief Snapper Seaton and wife Holly. Photo by Danny Kelly
day as part of the Heritage Days Celebration. Photo/Gaye Bencini
Here At Last!
Senior Citizens Van Preview!
L-R: Aileen Davis, staff; Deidra McGee, staff; Latisha Hopson, staff; Dorothy Estes, Jessie Debose, Frances Holbrook, Carroll Vance, Pauline Rushing, Rose Duffy (Admin. Assistant); Martha Rushing, Helen Greer, Glenda McClure (director) and
Tammy Hutchison are all smiles after receiving, as Rose Duffy says, “the long awaited senior citizens center van.” As of
Friday, the decals had not been placed on it, but everyone enjoyed a preview of it! Photo/Gaye Bencini
Delinquent water bill issue
resolved by Columbus Council
By Tommy Kimbro
Columbus City Clerk Melissa Griffith discussed the
city’s policy regarding water customer’s delinquent bills
at Monday night’s meeting and outlined the current
procedures and asked the council to reaffirm the policy.
Griffith advised the council that eighty percent of water customers pay their bill on time and the remaining
twenty percent are consistently late with some never
paying.
The clerk said the current policy calls for deadline for
paying the water bills is the 20th of each month. After that date, a 10% late fee is added. If payment is not
received by the cut-off date,
a $25.00 disconnect fee is
added to the account and
the water is shut off for nonpayment. For the water to
be turned on, the customer
must pay the delinquent
bill, which contains the late
fee and the disconnect fee,
along with an additional
$25.00 reconnect fee in full.
The council reaffirmed the
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New Bethel
Revival
MISSING
New Bethel Baptist Church
will have revival beginning Sunday morning, Sept.
20 - Wednesday, Sept. 23.
Sunday School is at 10 a.m.
and Worship is at 11 a.m.
Sunday night service is at 6
p.m. Service times Monday
- Wednesday is 7 p.m. Bro.
Dustin Cunningham will
be preaching. There will be
special singing nightly. Bro.
Kevin Keeling is pastor of
New Bethel.
Prayer Rally on
Courthouse Lawn
There will be a Prayer Rally
on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 3
Glenda McClure, Rose Duffy and Carroll Vance check out the inside of the new Hickman p.m. on the courthouse lawn
in Clinton, hosted by New
County Senior Citizens Center van! This van has a chair lift! Photo/Gaye Bencini
Bethel. Everyone is welcome.
Woodmen of the World
Lodge #978 meets the
fourth Saturday at the
senior center at 6 p.m.
The Hickman County
Library is Open
Tuesday - Friday
2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday
9:30 a.m. - 12:30
Library Phone:
270-653-2225
Missing since the morning
of 8-26-15 from around the
Pecan Drive area of Clinton.
He may have been along
Hwy. 58 W. He has two
orange collars. If you have
any information, please
call George Bell at 270-6532724 or 270-853-6788.
The Mission House in
Clinton is open Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays
and the first Saturday of
the month.
270-653-3271
Wanda Holbrook and Beverly Dale, two of the Hickman
County Extension Homemakers, shown delivering cookies in the office of Hickman County Attorney Jason Batts,
were among those participating in the Heritage Days
events. Photo/Gaye Bencini
Historical Society
Open Wednesdays &
Saturdays at 1-4 p.m.
270-653-7346
Hickman County
Fiscal Court will meet
next on Thursday,
Oct. 15 at 6 p.m.
County Judge’s Office:
270-653-4369
Conservation District Board
of Supervisors to meet
The Hickman County Conservation District, Board
of Supervisors, will meet
Clinton City Hall- 653-6419
Thursday, Sept 24, 2015 at
City of Columbus- 677-2092
7:30 am in the Conference
Room of the USDA Service
DEED TRANSFERS
Center, 205 State Route 123
West, Clinton. Ky. The public
09/08/15- Citizens Deposit is invited to attend.
Bank to Beach, Kenneth.
09/10/15- Hicks, Tina to
Barclay, Sammie.
AA meets every Monday
09/10/2015- Beck, Katie at 8 pm at First United
Walker Co. Trustee to Walk- Methodist Church in
er, James Daniel
Clinton.
09/10/2015- Armstrong,
Larry D. to Matson, Scott.
The Hickman County
Board of Education will
meet in regular session
at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
Sept. 22, 2015, in the
Board of Education office
located at 416 Waterfield
Drive, Clinton, KY, to
transact routine business.
Lisa Adams and Deborah Heisel were among the Hickman
County Extension Homemakers delivering cookies last
week during Heritage Days events. Photo/Gaye Bencini
Area
Happenings
Wesley United Methodist Church, located on
St Rt 1529 in the Beelerton Community, invites
you to their community
breakfast on the last Saturday of every month.
Serving is from 6:30 a.m.
to 8:30 a.m. Everyone
welcome.
Sue Doering, Beverly Dale, Sophia Barclay, Lilly Poole
and Laura Poole were among those working the Clinton
Woman’s Club Bake Sale Friday as part of the Heritage
Days events. Photo/Gaye Bencini
Samantha Weatherford with Clinton Bank presented a
check to Tina McAuliffe, director of The Mission House.
The donation was proceeds from the bank’s neighborhood debit card. When customers use their card as a credit transaction, a portion of the transaction fee is donated
to a different community organization every year. The
2016 recipient is the Hickman County Ambulance Service.
Volunteers wanted for
the Halloween maze
Amanda Nichy at
270-559-2322
The Hickman County
Museum is open
every Wednesday
1-4 p.m.
270-623-6190
HOMECOMING
SPRING HILL BAPTIST CHURCH
SUNDAY, SEPT. 27
BRO. JOHN SHEPPARD, SPEAKER
A dinner follows the morning
preaching and singing will follow
the noon meal with the group
THE BETTER WAY
EVERYONE WELCOME!
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FCB Celebrates
Heritage Days
The Hickman County Times September 16, 2015
WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED? Part # 4
Steve Bradberry handing out popcorn Thursday at First Coralyn Bugg made this quilt, which was displayed along
Community Bank during Heritage Days Week.
with others at First Community Bank during Heritage Days
Week.
Above and right are some of the other quilts displayed at
First Community Bank during Heritage Days. Photos/Gaye
Bencini
ICF Celebrates
Heritage Days
Clinton Bank’s Lisa RushClinton-Hickman County ICF celebrated Heritage Days last week by displaying some of
the work of quilters like Joyce Hales, left, and Joyce Clark, right. Quilts by Mabel Piper and ing at the Clinton Bank Ice
Cream Social held at the
Lula Belle Puckett were also displayed. Photo/Gaye Bencini
First Christian Church Sept.
11. Photo/Mary Potter
FClinton Bank Celebrates Heritage Days
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In previous articles, we have
learned that to be saved, one must
HEAR the gospel, BELIEVE that
Jesus Christ is the Son of God and
he must REPENT of his sins. In
today's article, a fourth requirement is given in the New Testament
in response to "What Must I Do To
Be Saved?" A CONFESSION is
made by the sinner which is also necessary to salvation.
Confession means to acknowledge or express one's
faith. We will see from the following scriptures that the
confession to be made is, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the
Son of God." Did you make this confession before others
prior to being saved? Jesus said in Matthew 10:32-33,
"Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him
will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also
deny before my Father which is in heaven." Jesus tells
us, "you confess me and I will confess you." Isn't that fair
enough? And, those who deny or reject Christ; i.e. will
not confess Christ before others, will be lost in their sin.
Paul was inspired to write these words in Romans 10:10,
"For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness;
and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."
This confession must be made with the mouth of the sinner. Both belief and the confession are UNTO salvation.
At this point, one is close to being saved but is not yet
saved. Let's continue.
Please take time to read Acts 8:26-39 in its entirety!
Herein we learn the following truths about conversion.
1) An angel commanded Philip, the Christian to go to
a place where he would find a certain man in search of
salvation. 2) The angel did not go himself to the sinner
but sent a gospel preacher or faithful Christian to relay
the necessary message. 3) Upon arrival, Philip found
a religious-minded man, an eunuch from Ethiopia, a
prominent man on his way back home after having been
to Jerusalem to worship. No doubt, this sinner was a
proselyte to Judaism. 4) The prospect was found reading Old Testament scripture; the New Testament was
yet to be written by inspiration. From this prophecy, he
was unable to discern on his own that he was reading
about the Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ. This prophecy
is found in Isaiah 53. 5) Philip joined himself to the man
from Africa, taught him the truth, and assisted him in his
obedience to the gospel.
In order to obey the truth, he and each of us today, must
be believers, must confess Christ as the Son of God and
then must be baptized in order to have the remission of
sins. He then was in condition to go on his way rejoicing as a Christian. The matter of confessing Christ is but
another step in the direction toward salvation. Friend, in
which direction are you going?
The Church of Christ at Clinton meets each Sunday
afternoon at 3:00 at 413 West Clay St. Daniel Hamm
can be contacted at [email protected] or 731796- 7822. You are invited to attend a special open-pit
chicken bar-b-q and fellowship at the above residence
on Saturday, Sept. 26, beginning at 1:00. We must have
your reservation by Monday, Sept. 20. Please come and
be amongst friends.
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
See You At the Pole & Saw You At the Pole
set for Wednesday, Sept. 23 at HCHS
The community is encouraged to gather on Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. for prayer around the flag
pole at Hickman County High School. Many churches are moving their Wednesday night
service to this location to take part. Earlier that day, around 7:15, the “See You At the Pole”
event will take place, which usually involves students, but anyone is certainly welcome to
participate.
The FFA is selling mums in September. Mums will be purchased from Mike Todd (same
as last year). Mum pick-up will be done at the HCHS track.
The Clinton Bank Ice Cream Social was moved indoors at the First Christian Church Friday
night. Shown are Debbie Workman, Glenda Burgess, Samantha Weatherford, and Morgan Dillard. Photo/ Mary Potter.
Fiscal Court continued from front
hear soon about the approved of a grant ing of your detention facility,” Stacy said.
from Homeland Security for a jaws of life “We try to pinpoint people who first come
for the rescue squad.
into district court on the first appearance
who have a felony case and file a bill of inforWork Ready
mation, which bypasses the four to six weeks
to get them to the front of the grand jury.”
As has been reported, Hickman County If they want to go into drug court, they can get
has received its status as a Work Ready a diversion and their record can be cleared.
Community. Superintendent Casey HenStacy said the program had a good
derson, Principal Kevin Estes and Judge success rate in other areas. “We’re goWilson went to Louisville in recognition ing to try our best to get it going,” he
of Hickman County’s Work Ready Com- said.
munity designation. They have been asked “We have gone from being hard-nosed
to speak at the Graves County Chamber of prosecutors to knowing that we can help
Commerce in October. “The high school people in some other ways,” he said.
seniors, every senior was given the Work
Sexual offenders, those charged with
KEES test and 42 of the 47 passed with the violent crimes, those who have broken
gold plaque,” Wilson said. Their College into somebody’s house where someone’s
and Career Readiness Score was 106.
life was put in danger and similar instances are not eligible for the program.
“There are stipulations,” he said.
Commonwealth Attorney Mike
“What if they are habitual offendStacy shares Rocket Docket
ers?” Magistrate Naranjo asked. Stainformation
cy said they get one shot at it, and
stressed that there are stipulations.
Commonwealth Attorney for Hick- “I’ve always had a real problem with
man, Ballard, Carlisle and Fulton County drug dealers,” Stacy said. “They’re
Mike Stacy shared with the Hickman not going to get this program either.”
County Fiscal Court Thursday night, Stacy, who has been a prosecutor here for
that 15 years ago a program was started 30 years, said it’s a misconception that if
called Rocket Docket. It was mainly cen- you’re caught with drugs, you automatitered in the urban areas, and the point of cally go to prison. “Nobody went to prison
the program is to move cases through the for the first time because you had possescourt system sooner. It is now available sion of drugs. It’s when you get on probato rural areas. Stacy said his office applied, tion, you keep offending, things like that.
with help from County Attorney Jason What we’re trying to do now, instead of
Batts’s Office, to obtain a one-year grant letting these people get probated on go
to participate. “It basically moves people on their way, we’re going to try to get
through the court system, from four to six them to drug court and help them out.”
months, to three to four weeks,” Stacy said. Stacy said Judge Whitesell and Judge MyHe said his goal is twofold- to get as many ers have also been on board with the prowho have drug problems into drug court gram and Judge Langford has been supor a drug treatment facility and to save the portive of program’s like First Baptist
county as much money as possible. “I know Church’s Celebrate Recovery program.
this is even more of an issue since the clos-
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Heritage Days Old Hymn Sing at historic First
Christian Church difficult to put into words
By Gaye Bencini
Charles and Denise Berryhill
Kaitlyn Workman, Janet Slayden, Candise and Dallas
Pruitt, the First Baptist Church Praise Team sing “It Is
Well With My Soul (1876).
The Hymn Sing sponsors and supporters were The
Hickman County Museum, Hickman County Historical
& Genealogical Society, The Arts Council, The Hickman
County Woman’s Club, Hickman County Government
and Clinton City Government.
Carl Sarten leads in the
song, “In the Garden.”
It's hard to explain.
Magical is not an appropriate word. Enchanting? That's
not it either. Charming isn't deep enough. Maybe glorious
is getting pretty close. Sometimes it's just an experience
that no words can match. Perhaps gloriously spirit-filled
is most fitting. In a chaotic world often filled with violence
and despair, a group was gathered in a small town in western Kentucky, unified in song and praise. There was no
hoopla, no flash or sizzle. None was needed. You see, simple unity and song were enough, just as it was in a simpler
time.
A little over 200 people gathered in the historic First Christian Church building Friday night for an old hymn sing,
with no fluorescent, modern lighting, just soft lighting
against the light, green colored walls, in which are placed
those magnificent, stained- glass windows. The wood beam
architecture structure overhead remains breathtaking after
all these years.
Several folding chairs were brought out and added at the
back of the church and placed along some of the end rows
of the back pews to provide extra seating. Some were asked
to sit in the choir section for extra seating.
Cletus Murphy led in the singing, with Karen Mullins on
keyboard. Many songs were a capella. Song sheets were
distributed and Cletus would lead in one or two verses of
old songs like "Blessed Assurance (1873), and Softly and
Tenderly (1880).
The event began at 7:30 p.m., with a welcome by Liz Jewell, but prior to that Charles and Denise Berryhill provided
music beginning at 6:45 p.m. The First Baptist Church
Praise Team sang, "It is Well With My Soul (1876)" a capella.
The Work N Progress group sang "How Great Thou Art
(1953), a capella.
Vernon Spraggs played his guitar and led in "The Old Rugged Cross (1912).
"The Cokesburys" group brought an old folk/spiritual, a
capella.
Helen Greer of Green Valley Missionary Baptist Church
brought everyone to their feet, with her a capella singing of
"That Old Time Religion."
Baker Thompson presented the old spiritual, "Swing Low,
Sweet Chariot," a capella.
Carl Sarten led in "In the Garden (1912), also a capella.
County Judge/Executive Kenny Wilson was asked to bring
the benediction, and in closing, he noted how we have the
freedom to gather publicly for singing praises to God.
The closing song was "God Be With You Till We Meet
Again (1906).
After it was over, those attending were heard asking one
question the most: "When can we do this again?"
For Sarah and John Bowman, who own the First Christian
Church building, it was a blessing to see it being for the
purpose in which they intended.
Work N Progress Group- Sarah Bowman, Yvonne Bolen
and Lori Burgess
Phyllis Whitlock, Annell Orlando (hidden from view), Liz
Jewell, Cherry Pyron and Vera Cunningham.
Baker Thompson, singing Vernon Spraggs, singing
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.” “The Old Rugged Cross.”
Cletus Murphy
LETTER TO THE EDITOR:
Dear Editor:
To those who were not in attendance at last Friday’s Old
Hymn Sing at the First Christian Church in Clinton, I
would like to say, “You missed a remarkable evening.”
The Heritage Days committee and all those who helped
to make this event remarkable should be commended
for their efforts. I realize that many hours and a great
deal of effort went into planning and executing each of
the Heritage Day events. I add my thanks to all who
helped to organize and execute these activities.
I worry for our community from time to time. It seems
that our population losses, a shrinking business base,
and children leaving Hickman County to find adequate
employment and opportunities all leads me to believe
that time seems to chisel away at us, piece by piece.
Then an event, like the Old Hymn Sing, comes along
and renews my faith in our community. The Singing
renewed my spiritual faith while increasing my faith in
our community overall. Hickman County is made up of
people who will pull together to help to provide events
that enrich the lives of all our citizens. I will not attempt
to list all of the events planned by our civic groups,
churches, schools, and others. Just know that your efforts do not go unnoticed and are appreciated.
As I think back on all of the activities and events that
take place in our county, I realize that we are not fading away. As long as we have strong, capable and caring
people who will work for the betterment of Hickman
County their efforts will continue to make our home one
of the best places to live in Kentucky.
Danny Whitlock
Ken Jewell captured this panoramic view of the Hymn sing as the Old, Historic First Christian Church Sept. 11.
LOOK AT
ME NOW
It is with extreme pleasure
that the staff of Clinton Place
was privileged to share our
enthusiasm and compassion
with Ms. Frances Holbrook.
This Clinton resident came
to join us in the latter days
of July and then successfully returned home in less
than three weeks following
her short-term rehabilitation
Frances Holbrook
therapy stay with us.
Following her hospital stay
for cardiac difficulties, Ms.
Holbrook was admitted to Clinton Place, evaluated by
physical and occupational therapies and participated
very well in her plans of care that were established by the
evaluations. Since Clinton Place has physical therapy
staff six days per week along with full-time occupational
therapy services, she returned to her prior level of functioning at an exceptional rate. Throughout her stay, she
was presented with skilled tasks involving strengthening, balance, transfers, and assistance with activities of
daily living. We are delighted that Ms. Holbrook chose
us to assist her during her transition from the hospital
back to her home.
We thank you for the privilege of helping you, Ms.
Holbrook, and sincerely hope you are enjoying your
friends and family, sitting in your “favorite” chair, and
reminiscing about your memories.
Rose Berry and Jetty Pyle at the Dr. Lamkin Office
MONSTER FERNS! Mrs. Charlotte Brown has these huge,
beautiful ferns on her patio. Photo/Gaye Bencini
The Hickman County Times, Sept. 16, 2015
General Tire Plant Picnic
set for Saturday, Sept. 19
The General Tire Plant Picnic will be held Saturday,
Sept. 19 at The Gatherings Building in Mayfield (formerly
Youngblood’s Grocery) on East Broadway, from 10 a.m. - 2
p.m. Bring a side dish or dessert. Meat furnished.
SENIOR CHATTER By Glenda McClure
The center continues to enlighten me each and every
day. I encourage all seniors
to come on over and be surrounded by love and joy
each day. Join us for lunch,
please call by 9 am to let us
know to expect you. Lunch
is so much better when surrounded by friends.
We want to encourage
those seniors to like to
shoot pool to come on over
and try our tables. They are
available to use each day
from 8 am to 4 pm. I have
had men stop by this week
(after reading Senior Chatter) who did not know that
we had two very nice tables
for their use. Glad to know
we are getting the word out.
Help us spread the word.
Senior women pool shooters come on over also, I myself like to shoot pool. Perhaps in our future we could
set up a tournament.
Just a reminder that each
day our programs, speakers, and clinics are free to
the general public and I persuade everyone 60 and older to take advantage of this.
We are always in dire need
of the community’s participation. Your participation
in every program is critical
to our future as a Center.
Anyone over 60 years of
age that participates in our
lunch program, transportation program, and health
programs helps us earn
grant money. This is vitally
important to the Center being able to continue serving Hickman County. If
you need information on
how any of these programs
works please free to call
me at 270-653-4314. Please
come join us and enlighten
yourself.
LUNCH
• 9/15/2015, Tuesday –
Stuffed Green Peppers,
Mashed Potatoes, Whole
Wheat Roll, Baked Apples,
Margarine, Skim Milk
• 9/16/2015, Wednesday –
Baked Ham, Baked Beans,
Creamy Coleslaw, Whole
Wheat Roll, Margarine Cup,
Pineapple Chunks, Skim
Milk
• 9/17/2015, Thursday –
Hot Roast Beef Sandwich,
Mashed Potatoes, Brown
Gravy, Steamed Broccoli,
Buttered Corn, Strawberry
Dessert, Skim Milk
• 9/18/2015, Friday – Roast
Turkey, Green Beans and
New Potatoes, Tomato Slices, Dirt Pudding, Whipped
Topping, Skim Milk
• 9/21/2015, Monday –
Braised Beef Tips, Noodles,
Buttered Spinach, Harvard
Beets, Pears, Whole Wheat
Roll, Margarine, Skim Milk
• 9/22/2015, Tuesday –
Chicken Salad on Lettuce
Leaf, Tomato Slices, Oat
Bran Muffin, Three Bean
Salad, Chocolate Pudding,
Whole Wheat Roll, Skim
Milk
ACTIVITIES
• 9/15/2015, Tuesday – 10
am Regina Elliott Baptist
Home Health, 12 pm BINGO
• 9/16/2015, Wednesday –
10 am Reverend McDonald,
12 pm ICF with Cassandra
• 9/17/2015, Thursday – 10
am Nutrition with Melissa
Goodman, 12 pm Games
Beach Ball Toss
• 9/18/2015, Friday – 10 am
Bible Trivia, 12 pm BINGO
• 9/21/15, Monday – Lunch,
Exercise
• 9/22/2015. Tuesday – 10
am Exercise and Stretching,
12 pm BINGO
St. Denis News by Denise McWhorter
UPLIFTING THINGS TO DO TODAY
* Smile at a stranger
* Drop a coin where a child can find it
* Learn something new and teach it to someone
* Tell someone you love them
* Hug someone
* Forgive someone who has wronged you
* Try saying "I'm sorry" when you ought to
* Tell a child how great they are
* Sing a song about Jesus to yourself
* Keep a promise
* Call someone just to say hello
* Try listening more than talking
* Stand up for what you believe in
* Thank God for His beautiful Creation
* Encourage someone who is feeling down
* Cherish today as if it were your last one
* Tell someone about Jesus
Thought everyone would like this one, as I know I sure
did. If only we could just accomplish just one of these a
day would be wonderful. Make it your "bucket list" and see
just how far you can go with it. Not really anything much
to tell this week church wise. Will try to have some news
for next week.
Do want to send out big birthday wishes to my brother
Glynn Carter for the 15th of September...Hope you have a
wonderful one!
Enjoy your week and enjoy the weather.
Heritage Days
Students touring the Hickman County Museum during
Heritage Days. Photo courtesy Liz Jewell
City of Columbus Raffling Yeti Cooler
The City of Columbus is raffling a Yeti Cooler. Tickets
are $10 each and may be purchased at Jen’s Place at Columbus City Hall. All proceeds go to the city’s Halloween Festival. Deadline is Sept. 30 with the winner to be
announced around noon that day.
Eric Horner to
sing at
Obion Baptist
Sept. 26
Gospel
Singer
Eric
Horner will be at Obion
Baptist Church, South
Columbus, on
Sept.
26, 6:30 p.m. Everyone
invited. Bro. Herbert
Stephens, pastor.
Fulton County
Genealogical
Society
By Fulton Correspondent
Jeff Shell
The Fulton County Genealogical Society meets
on the 3rd Thursday of
each month at The Keg
in downtown Fulton, at
11:30 am. A program and
lunch is provided for a
nominal fee of $9.00. In
the past, programs have
included a historian on
Camp Beauregard, a 'digger' of historical artifacts,
a speaker on Tombstone
epitaphs, and preservation of historical documents. A favorite was
a 'show and tell' where
members brought family
picture albums, diplomas,
a World War I army helmet, etc. Ramona Moon
of Hickman County
brought a book of Sons of
the American Revolution,
dated 1856, listing Hickman County residents
that drew Revolutionary
War pensions. On October 15th, Mike Rea from
Martin, Tennessee will
be speaking on how to
use the web site 'Find A
Grave'.
This month's speaker on
9/17/2015 will be Fulton
correspondent for the
Hickman County Times,
Jeff Shell. He will be
speaking about the Freemason Rob Morris, Poet
Laureate of Freemasonry,
who wrote the poem
'The Level and Square'
and over 400 poems and
books which earned him
the Laureation, while residing in Fulton County
in 1854-1856. He was also
the Master Builder of the
Order of the Eastern Star,
an international fraternal
order. If you would like
to attend, please call Joan
Livingston at 731-4799726 for reservations.
River Stages
Tuesday- 14.5
Next Three Days:
14.6, 14.6, 14.5
MASTER
GARDENER
CLASSES
Do you want to acquire a
"green thumb"? Are you a
plant lover? Do you want
to improve your gardening skills? The Northwest Tennessee Master
Gardeners are hosting
classes at The University
of Tennessee at Martin
beginning October 6.
The class will meet on
Tuesday evenings from
6-9 pm in Brehm Hall.
There will be 14 classes in
the series taught by area
professionals. A holiday
break will occur between
class 7 and 8. Some
topics covered will include: landscape design,
trees, irrigation, fertilizers, chemicals, and turf
grasses. To inquire further, contact Sally Ward
at 270-472-1935 or email
her at sallysward@ gmail.
com .
Annexation,
Continued from front
annexation is expected
to bring in an additional
$14,000.
“Those residents in the
proposed annexation area
will receive a letter and a
copy of the ordinance,”
the mayor said. “They will
know what is included in
this.”
The second reading of the
ordinance will take place
at the council meeting in
October. Once the second
reading takes place, if approved, it is published in
the newspaper.
They public has 60 days
to notify the city of their
approval or disapproval.
If there is no opposition, it
goes into effect. If 51% of
the registered voters who
have property in the proposed annexation area are
opposed and sign a petition, the matter is placed
on a ballot for vote.
Time Frame
• Ordinance/Intent to
Annex, First Reading
• Letter/Notice mailed to
residents prior to second
reading
• Second Reading and
passage,
publication,
with notice of resident’s
right to petition within
60 days.
• If there are enough signatures against, the clerk
will set an election.
• If no petition, there will
be a second ordinance to
formally annex.
• Within 60 days of formal annexation, the ordinances and map must be
filed with the state.
Columbus Council,
Continued from front
policy as being the city’s official policy procedure.
The city’s housing project coordinator, Martha Campbell, gave a progress report and asked the council to
consider the bids received for performing title searches
and deed preparation for the city to obtain ownership
of the structures, to be demolished, prior to beginning
of the actual work to begin on construction of a specific
residence. The change of ownership does not include the
real estate the structure sits on, just the structure itself.
The city received three bids for the title and deed
work as follows: Attorney Michael Hogancamp, from
Bardwell, $195.00 and $65.00 for a total of $260.00 per
structure; Attorney Mary Potter, from Clinton, $275.00
and $50.00 for a total of $325.00 per structure; Attorney
Bethany Denton, from Wickliffe, $275.00 and $50.00 for
a total of $325.00 per structure. The bid request was for
the lowest or best bidder to be selected to do the work.
After discussion, the council voted to award the contract
for title and deed work to Attorney Mary Potter.
According to Campbell, the City of Columbus will
have to obtain the services of a certified Risk Assessment
company to certify the status of each structure regarding lead content and abatement if required. The council
will proceed to obtain the stated services from a certified company. Campbell also advised the council that
it was time to advertise for bids for contractor services
for actual work on homes to be rehabbed , demolition of
structures and construction of new homes (The advertisement for contractors is elsewhere in this week’s edition of the Hickman County Times).
It was reported that the planned Columbus Halloween Festival activities are about wrapped up with all the
activities to be held on the grounds adjacent to the fire
station. It was scheduled to be held near the river but
it was determined that the location was not in the city.
The festival will be Friday, October 23rd, and Saturday,
October 24th.
The council also discussed the city’s participation in
Civil War Days but will hold-off announcing just what
the city will be doing pending finalization of details for
this year’s project which will probably occur later this
week.
The next regular scheduled meeting of the Columbus
City Council will be October 5th at 6:00 pm at Columbus City Hall.
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Area Obituaries
Charlotte Kaye McNeely
Charlotte Kaye McNeely, 64, of Virginia passed away
Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Essentia Health St. Mary's
Medical Center in Duluth.
She was born on August 22, 1951 in Clinton, Kentucky
to James and Katherine Dowdy. Charlotte lived most of
her life in Kentucky and Indiana and had resided with her
daughter's family for the past 12 years after her husband
Charles passed away.
She was a devoted caregiver for her family and grandchildren, making sure meals were made, clothes were washed
and the kids got to school.
Charlotte is survived by her daughter Christie (Jamison)
Dixon of Virginia; son Eric (Ashley) McNeely of Indianapolis, Ind.; grandchildren Spencer, Braden, Danielle, Addisyn and Hunter; brother James "Corky" (Regina) Dowdy
and a sister Joann (Bernie) Malone, both of Clinton, Ky.;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband
Charles McNeely in 2003.
Visitation and celebration of her life will be from 11:00 am
- 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015 in the Landmark
Funeral Home Chapel in Virginia. Burial will be in Mayfield Memory Garden in Mayfield, Kentucky.
Norma Franklin
A memorial service celebrating the
life of Norma Snow Franklin, age 81,
of Newark, will be held at 11:30 a.m.
on Wednesday, September 16, at The
Newark Chapel of Henderson-Van Atta-Stickle Funeral & Cremation Service
with Rev. Kim Trimboli officiating.
Norma passed away on September 9,
2015 at her home. She was born November 21, 1933 in Cayce, Kentucky in Fulton County, to the late John Vernon and Hazel King Snow.
In 1940 the Snow family relocated to Van Dyke (now
Warren), Michigan where Norma graduated as salutatorian from Lincoln High School. After marrying Daniel T.
Franklin in 1954, they lived in the Detroit area; Libertyville,
Illinois; Livingston, New Jersey; and moved to Newark,
Ohio in 1969 with their three children. Norma graduated
with honors from Ohio Dominican College and retired in
1995 from Denison University as the manager of personnel
services. She was a member of Second Presbyterian Church
since 1969 and served in various roles, including elder.
She was an avid bridge player and golfer and possessed a
wry sense of humor and a steel-trap memory. Her independent and inquisitive spirit took her on world travels
solo and with friends, and she explored college courses at
Denison that fascinated her, like astronomy and art history.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Karen
(Michael Politinsky) of Atlanta, GA., Dan (Mary FranklinBrown) of St. Paul, MN., and Eric (Cindi Bower Franklin)
of Anchorage, AK; three grandchildren, Paul McPeak of
Portland, OR, and Seth and Gillian Franklin of Anchorage,
AK; two step-grandchildren, Geoffrey and Samantha Politinsky of Muncie, IN; her sister, E. Jill Pollock (John Hayosh)
of Denver, CO; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by
her former husband and her sister, Lona McArdle.
The family suggests friends consider contributions in Norma’s memory in lieu of flowers, to Denison University, Second Presbyterian Church or a charity of their choice.
Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Clinton, Kentucky at a later date.
John Harold Elliott
John Harold Elliott (SLEEPY), age 88 of
Warren, Mich., passed away September 6,
2015. John was born on January 29, 1927
in Hickman County, Ky., to the late Henry
and Lucy Elliott (nee Clark). He was a dry
cleaning business co-owner with his late
brother, James Elliott.
He is survived by two sons: William J. Elliott and Eric
(Mary Pawloski) Elliott; former wife Helen M. Elliott; step
daughter Bobbie A. (David) Beauchamp; five step-grandchildren; eleven step-great grandchildren; two brothers:
William and Elree (Elizabeth) Elliott and several nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, James
Elliott; and three sisters, Margaret Moore, Genova Smith &
Dorothy James. Funeral was Wednesday at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons. Donations are welcome to the Capuchin Soup
Kitchen. Interment Christian Memorial Cultural Center.
Share memories with the family at their "On Line Guest
Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com
Prayer Vigil on Hickman County
Courthouse Lawn Sept. 22
A City-County Prayer Vigil will be held on the Hickman
County Courthouse Lawn on Thursday, Sept. 22 beginning at 6:30 p.m. to honor law enforcement and emergency responder personnel. More details will be shared
next week.
The Wilderness Voice
By Pastor Tom Hoskins
A LOST CAUSE? A news commentator announced that
standing against gay marriage, as Kim Davis did, is a lost
cause. That is, she was foolish to attempt such a thing. It
may be as far as ungodly laws of the Supreme Court of
the land. However, I am persuaded, as Christians across
the centuries have been, there is a higher law, that is the
law of God, God’s holy, eternal, immutable Word written
in the Bible and on the hearts of his people.
I am also convinced the Christian segment of the population, thought not perfect by any means, is more faithful
to keep the law of the land than any other group for they
desire to live in peace. (See I Tiim. 2:1-3).
However, they believe the moral laws of God as revealed
by the One True God, the God of Creation revealed in
Jesus Christ, supercedes any law made by man when
those laws conflict. So is it a lost cause? Is standing on
the principles of God foolish and a lost cause as the commentator said? It may appear so in the moment, but
those dear souls will hear one day, “Well done thou good
and faithful servant.” You honored me on earth and I
will honor you now.
No, it is not a lost cause. It is never so when one stands
for God.
Hickman County Times 270-653-4040 (phone); 270-653-6896 (fax)
www.thehctimes.com email: [email protected]
The Hickman County Times, Sept. 16, 2015
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Jackson Chapel & Mt. Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Churches gather together
By Gaye Bencini
It was an absolutely stunning early fall morning at Columbus-Belmont State Park, Shelter B, where the congregations of Jackson Chapel (Bro. Bobby Barnett, pastor) and
Mt. Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church (Bro. Dennis Gardner, pastor) had gathered for worship and a meal.
Bro Gardner played his guitar and led in the singing prior to his devotion on Unity.
"There's nothing like getting together as brothers and sisters in Christ and fellowshipping together," Bro. Gardner said.
"We have a tendency to depend a whole lot on the sign on the door," he said, referring to denominations. "I dont' want to burst your bubble, but according to my scriptures,
there's no sign on the door, as far as our denomination." He said, "The Bible said we have to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and ye shall be saved." He continued, "In our
churches, we have rules and regulations 'to be this or that,' but Jesus said, 'I am the way, the truth and the life, no man comes to the Father but by me.' "
Bro. Gardner said we have allowed signs and different buildings to keep us from fellowshipping with one another.
Bro. Gardner and his wife have a clown ministry and will go to Vacation Bible Schools and different things to put on skits. He said they have been asked to go to birthday
parties, but sometimes when he tells folks he will be glad to come, but he is going to share about Jesus, that puts an end to the request to come.
Sharing the gospel and unity- there is one thing we as individual churches as a family need to be and that is unified.
He read from Psalm 133:
1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
2 It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;
3 As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.
Bro. Gardner said David identified unity as being pleasant and precious. " If we would take these two words and try to define our unity is church, is it pleasant and precious?
“Of course we aren't going to agree on everything. If we did, that would be scary. But yet we can come to agreement in unity to glorify and praise God. There should be a
compromise when two get together, is this for the praise and glory of God?"
"We are God's people and we need to be reminded that we are brothers and sisters in Christ. We don't need to have a sign and a barrier to keep us from worshipping together,"
he said.
David defined unity as pleasant and precious. "Unity is not always found in the church, and when we find that out, we have a problem. When we try to identify the problem,
we always want to blame somebody else. We need to look at ourselves. The Bible talks about a passage of scripture where we look at ourselves in a mirror and we see we are
ok. We see what's in the mirror is alright and we don't want to take any blame for ourselves."
Unity is important because it makes the church a positive example to the world and draws others to the Lord, Bro. Gardner explained.
"We as individuals make up the church. Do you realize that you are an example to somebody? Good, bad or whatever. As the world sees our church, what are they looking
for?"
"The church has to have unity in it, within its members," he said.
"Unity helps us cooperate, get-along, as a body of believers, as God meant for us- giving us an example, letting us know, this is what heaven is all about."
He continued, "Worship is praising our Almighty God....In offering praises, we should be joyful about it. He is the only one that has shed His precious blood and His body
was broken for me."
Bro. Gardner said we have been taught to be reverent, but the Bible says to raise your hands.
Unity also renews and revitalizes ministry because there is less tension to sap our energy, Bro. Gardner said.
"Pastors have a tendency to give, to give, to give. None of us can fill our car up today and never put anymore gas in it. Somewhere along the line, we're going to be calling
somebody to bring us some gas or take us to get gas. There comes a time when pastors need to be filled up."
Bro. Gardner said, "We have to receive something from the worship service. If we don't, we have a problem. Remember that preachers need to be filled up too. We get our
fuel from people joined together and worshipping together. This renews us. This revives us. This encourages us."
He asked, "Could you lead someone to Christ if I asked you to?" He said, "There's times when we would say, 'Let's call the preacher,' but there may not be time to call a
preacher.' Could you give a testimony, telling others what Jesus has done for you?"
The Hickman County Times Sept. 16, 2015
Page 6
THE TIMES CLASSIFIEDS
ATTENTION HOUSING CONTRACTORS
The City of Columbus, Ky., is in the process of compiling
a list of eligible contractors for home building, housing
rehabilitation, and demolition work for a housing redevelopment project that will include approximately twelve
(12) homes.
In order to be eligible to bid, you must file an application
for approval.
Contractor applications are available at the Columbus
City Hall, 14503 State Route 123 West, Columbus, KY
42032 during normal business hours or you may call and
request information by mail.
Small, minority owned, female owned and local companies are urged to apply. For further information contact
the City of Columbus at (270) 677-4901. The Kentucky
Relay Service for the hearing impaired “Only” call 1-800648-6056.
“Equal Housing Opportunity”
HOUSE FOR RENT
3 bedroom, 1 bath, furnished brick house, at 407 Sycamore Drive in Clinton, featuring living room large den,
eat-in kitchen and laundry room. Rent $450 per month.
Deposit $450. Contact Lisa at 270-210-0440.
HOUSE FOR SALE
Nice brick home, 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, garage, great
location behind First Baptist Church, corner lot. 60s.
270-627-1194.
HELP WANTED
Hickman County 911 is now accepting applications
for a part-time dispatcher. This position requires
working weekends, midnights, holidays and 12 hour
shifts. Hourly rate of pay will be based on experience.
Applications can be picked up at Hickman County
Dispatch, 55 U.S. Hwy 51 N, Clinton, KY. 42031.
Please call 270-653-9933 with any questions.
Gutter Cleaning *
* Metal or Shingle
Roofs • Garages Barns
* Remodels Additions
* Decks Handicap
Accessible Ramps
Porches & More!
NO JOB TOO BIG OR
TOO SMALL!
David Dixon
270-254-1384
Ray’s Backhoe
Service
Septic Systems
installed
Certified
Installer
Backhoe work gravel
& dirt hauling and
driveway work
FREE
ESTIMATES
254-0401
254-0475
YARD SALE
Sept. 18 & 19 8 a.m.
to ? Hwy. 123 between
Berkley and Columbus.
Something for everyone!
HELP WANTED
The City of Clinton, Kentucky is accepting employment
applications for Assistant City Clerk from September 15
- October 2, 2015. Applications may be obtained at Clinton City Hall, 112 S Jefferson, Clinton, KY 42031 during
regular business hours Monday-Friday. The City of Clinton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
DIXON
CONSTRUCTION
Oak Curio Cabinet * Whirlpool Washer * Kenmore Dryer * Kenmore Refrigerator * Bedroom Suite; Dresser, Bed, Chest, 2 Night Stands * Bedroom
Suite; Bed, Dresser, Chest * Jenny Lind Bed * Oak Drop Leaf Gateleg Table
* Antique Oak Round Table & 6 Chairs * Antique Oak Buffet with Claw Feet
72” X 44” X 25” * Antique Dresser * Old Floor Model Westinghouse Radio
W/Record Player & Records * Old Zenith Radio * Old Day Bed * Library Table * Coffee & End Tables * Kenmore Elect, Sewing Machine * End Tables *
Two Pocket Magazine Basket * 4 Drawer Filing Cabinet * 2 Wood Cabinets
* Corner Cabinet * 2 Metal Cabinets * Retro Chrome Table & 6 Chairs *
Retro Chrome Table & 2 Chairs * Microwave & Stand * Porch Swing * Celluloid Lamp * 8 Day Session Clock * Foot Locker * Step Stool * 2 Foot Stools
* Folding Table * Dishes * Pots & Pans * Salt & Pepper Shaker Collection *
Round Bevel Mirror * Vanity Lamps * Linens * Kerosene Lamp * 12 Pcs. Set
of Revereware * Hickman County Gazette 100 Anniversary Edition 1953
* Floor Lamp * United Silver & Co. 8 Place Set of Silverware in Chest * 2
Elgin Pocket Watches * Polaroid Camera * 2 Old Creamers * Old Cookie Jar
* Whatnots * Metal Utility Cart * Lots & Lots of Avon Dated Collectibles,
Decanters, Barbie Dolls, Mrs. Albee Figurine, Red Glass, Plates, JewelryMost Still In Boxes * 2 Wash Tubs On Stands * 2 Crocks * Chifforobe * Pink
Depression Glass * Iron Skillet & Corn Stick * Lots of Oher Items.
Terms: Real Estate- 20% down day of auction. Balance with passing of
deed within 30 days. Possession with deed. Personal property- Cash or
check
FOR SALE
Nice leather recliner.
Oakblood olor. Cost $800
new, asking $200. Only
two years old. Call Randy
Johnson 270-653-5079.
FOR SALE
Queen size Oak headboard, foot board, rails.
Gave $600, asking $200.
Call after 5 p.m.
270-653-3516
Columbus City Council
will meet in special session Friday at 1 p.m. for
the reading and passage
of Resolution 2015-11
HOUSE FOR SALE
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3-11 pm and 11/7 pm shift
RN position open for 3-11 pm shift
Apply in person
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YOU HAVE A VOTE! MAKE IT COUNT!
Vote and get a $10 credit on your HFRECC Nov. electric bill
Hickman-Fulton Counties
Rural Electric Cooperative
Corporation President/CEO
Debbie Weatherford urges
members to watch their mail
this month for a Merger Voting Packet.
"Jackson Thornton, our auditing firm will be mailing
the Voting Packet to members on Monday, September
14, so we should expect to
receive it a few days afterwards," Weatherford said.
"It’s extremely important
that every member casts a
vote in this merger decision.
This is why our board has authorized us to give a $10 November electric bill credit to
everyone who marks a ballot, places it in the enclosed,
addressed and postage-paid
envelope, and drops it in the
mail by October 9," she said.
"In the meantime, we want
to continue to provide information about the proposed
merger to everyone so they
will be well prepared to cast
their vote."
"We have asked lots of questions as we have evaluated
the challenges and benefits
of merging with Gibson,"
said HFRECC Board Chairman David Kimbell. "After
carefully analyzing the results of the merger study,
both our board and Gibson
EMC’s board have unanimously endorsed the merger, but we want our members
to get answers to their questions too. This is why we’re
providing answers to the
questions we’ve been asked
most often," said Kimbell.
How much money will
merging with Gibson EMC
save HFRECC members?
Merging with Gibson EMC
will save HFRECC members
an estimated $12.6 million
over the next ten years.
How much money will I
save on my electric bill?
The amount of the initial
decrease on your electric bill
will depend on your type of
service (residential, small
commercial, medium commercial or large commercial)
and the amount of energy
you use. HFRECC’s average
residential use is about 1,400
kilowatt-hours per month.
For a HFRECC residential
member using 1,400 kilowatt-hours per month, the
distribution portion of the
bill will decrease by about
$212 per year. The savings on
the new distribution rate is
$0.01265 per kilowatt-hour.
To get your annual savings,
just multiply the number
of kilowatt-hours you use
in a year by $0.01265. With
anticipated additional savings, Gibson EMC plans to
give HFRECC members
a second decrease within
five years, moving all members (of HFRECC and Gibson EMC) to the same rate.
Commercial members also
will see substantial savings.
The distribution cost will
decrease by 7% for a small
commercial member, by
41% for a medium commercial member and by 33% for
a large commercial member.
Who will decide whether
the co-ops merge?
You and HFRECC’s other
members will decide with
your vote. If the required
number of HFRECC members vote "yes," then Gibson
EMC’s members will vote on
Nov. 17. If either membership votes against the merger, merger plans will end.
Why should I vote?
This is the most significant
decision in our community’s
history. Because this vote is
so important, and because
the merger can only proceed if the majority of all
HFRECC members vote
"YES" for the merger; and
two-thirds of all members
who cast a ballot vote "YES"
for the merger, the HFRECC
board has agreed to give
you a $10 credit on your
HFRECC November electric
bill if you vote yes or no.
How can I vote?
HFRECC’s audit firm - Jackson Thornton - has provided
your ballot in this Voting
Packet. All you have to do is
mark your ballot, place it in
the enclosed addressed and
postage-paid envelope and
drop it in the mail by Friday,
October 9. Please exercise
your voice as a member of
HFRECC and vote. A majority of all HFRECC members
must vote "YES" and twothirds of all HFRECC members who vote must vote
"YES" for the merger to pass.
How can I get the $10
credit on my HFRECC Nov.
electric bill?
To get the $10 credit on
your November electric bill,
just mail your marked ballot
using the addressed, postage
paid envelope by Friday, October 9. When the audit firm
receives your ballot, they will
notify HFRECC that you
qualify for the credit. The
HFRECC Board encourages
you to vote "yes," but you can
vote either way and receive
the electric bill credit.
Who will receive and count
the ballots?
Your ballot envelope is addressed to go directly to
HFRECC’s audit firm Jackson Thornton. The audit
firm will receive and tabulate
the ballots. They will report
the cumulative results to
HFRECC.
Why is the HFRECC board
recommending that we
merge?
A merger with Gibson EMC
will mean lower rates and enhanced service for HFRECC
members. Gibson EMC is a
cooperative, like HFRECC,
so we would continue to be
member-owned, membercontrolled and not-for-profit. We’ve partnered on projects for years to save money
for and improve service to
our members. We share the
same software and automated metering systems. Gibson
EMC operates through local
member service centers and
has committed to keep the
Hickman office open. Gibson EMC also has agreed to
keep all of the HFRECC employees (both jobs and compensation). Finally, Gibson
EMC has agreed to honor
the HFRECC union contract.
How will the merger affect
my service reliability?
Your service will improve.
Gibson EMC has more personnel, more technical expertise and more equipment.
If we merge, Gibson EMC
will fully apply the technology currently used on its
electric system to HFRECC’s
electric system. For example,
equipment will be installed
in HFRECC’s substations
and on major feeders to
communicate with Gibson
EMC’s computer system.
When problems occur, this
equipment will immediately
alert one of Gibson EMC’s
local 24-hour dispatchers.
This equipment, combined
with automated metering
infrastructure and outage
management software, will
help identify the cause and
location of an outage and
enable the dispatcher to immediately send personnel to
the problem area and restore
service more quickly.
Operations personnel from
Gibson EMC’s Tiptonville
and Troy member service
centers also can quickly assist Hickman office employees with service restoration.
All total, Gibson EMC has
40 operations personnel
who can provide support.
Additionally, Gibson EMC’s
engineering, operations and
technical services staff can
help identify and implement
cost-effective solutions to
improve service reliability
throughout HFRECC’s service area.
Will local employees be
sent to Tennessee during an
outage?
When there is an outage
in Kentucky, local employees will restore power to the
people in their area first. Afterwards they may be sent to
help in other areas. The same
is true of Tennessee based
lineworkers. Once they take
care of their local outages,
they may be sent to help
restore power to Kentucky
area members.
How are the boards making sure a merger won’t
hurt the members and employees?
Even before launching the
in-depth merger study, both
boards signed a Memorandum of Understanding,
agreeing that in order to
move forward with a merger,
it would have to:
Save money for members;
Ensure that nobody gets
hurt (by protecting employees’ jobs); and Create a better
utility.
What assurances do we
have of lower rates and improved service?
In addition to the Memorandum of Understanding, HFRECC’s board and
Gibson EMC's board have
signed a Merger Agreement
that sets out the requirements of the merger.
What did the study consider and what were the
results?
The in-depth study included
organizational, management, legal, economic and financial
analyses, along with
integration planning.
Based on the information gained, both
the HFRECC and the
Gibson EMC boards
are convinced that Weatherford
Kimbell
a merger will benefit
through the co-op’s website
both memberships
financially and improve or automated telephone sysservice; so they are recom- tem.
mending that their members Will I pay the same for
electricity as Gibson EMC
vote "yes" for the merger.
How will merging with members pay?
Gibson EMC save money? HFRECC rates will decrease
Members of both co-ops on 1/1/16, but the initial savwill save money as a re- ings will not fund a full rate
sult of efficiencies they will decrease to match Gibson
gain through financial, op- EMC's rates. Future savings
erational and contractual are projected that will eneconomies of scale. These able us to move everyone to
cost advantages obtained the same rate within 5 years.
through the increased num- Our regulator, TVA, has apber of members and the abil- proved this approach.
ity to eliminate duplication What are Gibson EMC’s
will help to lower HFRECC distribution charges for
rates and stabilize Gibson their members?
For residential members,
EMC rates.
What will happen to the Gibson EMC’s member access charge is $20. The disHFRECC Board?
If the co-ops merge, tribution adder is $0.016 per
HFRECC’s board will tran- kilowatt-hour for the first
sition to one board member 1,000 kilowatt-hours and no
who will represent mem- additional charge for 1,001
bers in the HFRECC area. kilowatt-hours and above.
The merger study consult- Does Gibson EMC expect
ant recommended that the to need a rate increase in
board determine who this the near future?
representative will be initial- Gibson EMC expects it will
ly. When his term expires, need to increase the distrimembers will vote on their bution portion of its rates by
board representative. The about 2 percent in 2019 or
other four HFRECC board 2020.
members will serve in an What will happen if we
advisory capacity during don’t merge with Gibson
the transition. Three advi- EMC?
sory positions will end on If either co-op member6/30/2016. The fourth ad- ship votes "no" to the mergvisory position will end on er, HFRECC’s board must
determine whether it will
12/31/2017.
How will I pay my bill, ask seek out another option
about my account or report for merger or remain independent. According to the
an outage?
The same as you do today, banking consultant used in
with additional new options the merger study, remaining
for added convenience. After independent would require
hours, a 24-hour local dis- a cumulative 9.1% rate inpatcher with access to your crease on HFRECC’s distriaccount information and bution cost over the next 10
electronic mapping will an- years.
swer your call. When there For more information, go to
is an outage, the dispatcher www.hfrecc.com , visit or
will contact a local linework- call your Hickman office at
er to restore service. You can 1-270-236-2521 or call your
report an outage or pay your Board representative.
bill using Gibson EMC’s
smart phone app. Or, if you
prefer, you can pay your bill
The Hickman County Times Sept. 16, 2015
Page 8
Hickman County Schools Sports
Middle School Baseball
Falcons fall to Graves County,
defeat Lyon County
By Steve LeMaster
CLINTON - In middle school baseball on Saturday, Hickman County split a doubleheader with Graves County.
In the first game against Graves County, Hickman County
hit the ball hard several times but didn't have much to show
for it. After being down 4-0, Hickman County rallied in the
bottom of the third inning to score three runs. Drew Davis
and Chase Adams led off the inning with walks and Micah
Naranjo knocked in the first run of the day for the Falcons
with a line drive to left field. After a double play by Graves
County and then an error, Hickman County cut the lead
to 4-2. Then, Grant Davis doubled to score Parker Estes to
make it a 4-3 ballgame. Hickman County, however, never
scored again as Graves County held on to win 4-3.
Leading hitters for Hickman County were Estes 1-2 (RBI),
G. Davis 1-2 (RBI) and Naranjo 1-2 (RBI).
In the second against Lyon County, Estes starred on the
mound for the Falcons. The Falcons got some timely hitting that was just enough to get the 1-0 win. On the hill,
Estes pitched a no hitter with three strikeouts and a very
sound defense behind him. The Falcons got their only run
in the fourth inning when Grant Davis led off with a line
drive up the middle and then stole second base to get into
scoring position. Then, with one out, Jackson Midyett singled to right field to score Davis and give the Falcons the
1-0 lead. After that, Estes and the defense stepped up to
retire the next six hitters and secure the shutout win.
With the win, Hickman County improved to 8-4.
Leading hitters for the Falcons were: G. Davis 1-1, Midyett
2-2 (RBI) and D. Davis 1-2.
Hickman County splits
doubleheader with
Carlisle County
By Steve LeMaster
BARDWELL - In middle school baseball, Hickman County split a doubleheader with host Carlisle County on Friday.
The Falcons won the first game 3-2 over Carlisle County
behind a strong pitching performance from Dylan Hicks
and stellar defense.
In the second game, the Hickman County defense wasn't
as tight, committing several errors as Carlisle County pulled
away to win 10-4.
Leading hitters for the Falcons were as follows: Naranjo
1-4, Hicks 1-3, Midyett 1-2, D Davis 2-5, Bell 1-2, Bowman
1-2, Armbruster 1-2, Adams 2-3
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
Lady Falcons shut out
Lake County, Tenn., 3-0
By Steve LeMaster
CLINTON - The Hickman
County Lady Falcons halted
a two-match losing streak
on Monday night, blanking
longtime rival Lake County,
Tenn., 3-0 in a high school
volleyball match.
With the win, Hickman
County improved to 7-8.
Hickman County prevailed
25-3, 25-9, 25-13 over Lake
County.
The Lady Falcons dropped
matches to Murray and Carlisle County in the 1st Region All "A" Classic at the
Sportsplex in Paducah on
Saturday. Hickman County
had posted three straight
wins prior to competing in
the 1st Region All "A" Classic.
The Lady Falcons, under
the direction of head coach
Keith Lacewell, own additional wins over Lake County, Dyer County (Tenn.), St.
Mary, Mayfield, Paducah
Tilghman and Union City
(Tenn.).
Hickman County was hosting Carlisle County on Tuesday night. Results from the
Hickman County-Carlisle
County volleyball match
were unavailable at press
time and will appear in next
week's edition.
The Lady Falcons have other regular-season matches
remaining versus Fulton
County, Fulton City, Carlisle County, St. Mary, Mayfield, Ballard Memorial and
Community Christian (Paducah).
1st Region Volleyball
Records
(Through Sept. 14)
McCracken County (11-3)
Carlisle County (11-7)
Graves County (10-10)
Christian Fellowship (9-5)
Marshall County (8-6)
Community Christian (Paducah) (7-6)
Hickman County (7-8)
Murray (7-11)
Ballard Memorial (6-2)
St. Mary (6-11)
Fulton City (5-6)
Fulton County (4-6)
Paducah Tilghman (4-7)
Calloway County (4-7)
Mayfield (2-9)
HCMS softball will end its
season at home this week
The Lady Falcons hosted Union City on Tuesday, Sept.
8 in Clinton. During the A game, Gracie Lusk struck out
9 batters in 4 innings of work to help the Lady Falcons
take down the Golden Tornadoes 8-2. Lusk and Mallorie Hobbs both went 2-2 at the plate. The B game was
also another 8-2 victory for the Lady Falcons. Bella Batts
pitched that game.
On Saturday, Sept. 12, the Lady Falcons traveled to
Graves County to play in their Annual Middle School
Tournament. The Lady Falcons faced Graves County in
their first match up of the day. Graves County jumped
out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning but some key hits late
in the game brought Hickman County back even at 3-3.
The game ended with the score still tied 3-3. In their second game, the Lady Falcons took on Calloway Co. Jumping out to an early 3-0 lead, the Lady Falcons held off the
Lakers until the end only allowing them to score 2 runs.
Gracie Lusk pitched all 4 innings striking out 6 batters.
Olivia Andrews and Madison Dowdy led the Lady Falcons at the plate, both going 2-2. In their final match up
of the day, the Lady Falcons suffered their first loss of the
season to a strong Marshall County team. The Marshals
jumped out to an early 3-0 lead but were unable to find
success at the plate through the remaining innings due to
a strong Lady Falcon defense and 5 strike outs by Lusk.
The Lady Falcons were held scoreless until the last inning
of play when Gracie Lusk tripled followed by a Kendra
Curlin single which plated Lusk. That would prove to be
the Lady Falcons only run scored in the 3-1 defeat. The
Lady Marshals went on to win the tournament beating
host Graves County 7-0.
The Lady Falcons will end their season at home this week
on Thursday, Sept. 17, vs South Fulton. Come out and
support these ladies as they end a very successful season.
Go
Falcons!
Middle School Falcons receiving a "pep talk" from Coach Kelsey Grubbs during tournament
play at the Paducah Regional Sports Plex.
Hickman County Middle volleyball winners
in tournament play last Saturday
Middle School Volleyball - photo by Hope Harper/Times Photographer
By Tommy Kimbro
The Hickman County Middle School girl’s volleyball
team came away a winner in
tournament play last Saturday, September 12, 2015, at
the Regional Sports Plex at
Paducah, Ky.
In the first match of the
day, the Falcons played Ballard County taking the first
set by a score of 21-19 and
the second set with a 21-6
score.
Hickman County’s girls
continued play in a hardfought match against Reidland that went three sets.
The Falcons won two sets
with scores of 21-6 and 1614. Reidland won one set by
a score of 21-16.
In the final game of the day,
Hickman County scored big
by taking two sets in a row
from Calloway County. The
score for the first set was
21-6 and Calloway made
the Falcons work harder
for their 21-16 win in their
sweep of tournament play
for the day. Congratulations
go to the Middle School Falcons for a great volleyball
season this year.
Middle School Softball/Photo by Hope Harper
Gracie Lusk/Photo by Hope Harper
AkaciaTaylor/ Photo/Hope Harper
Volleyball - -Photo/Hope Harper
The Hickman County Times Sept. 16, 2014
Page 9
Historical Art Mini-Murals Unveiled Red Cross Blood Drive at Yong Center,
Sept. 28 noon - 6 p.m.
Efforts of Ivan Potter, president of the Hickman County Historical Society, LaDonna
Latham, secretary & treasurer, Norma Gene Humphreys, Johnny Humphreys and local
artists Carila McCowan, Virginia “Ginny” Young, Jackie Humphreys and Sherry Roberts
The Hickman County Historical Society unveiled six original art pieces Saturday, Sept.
12, to reflect the history of being the first county in 1818 of the Jackson Purchase. This project is a part of a three year master plan and strategy to make Clinton, Ky., a new arts and
heritage cultural center for west Kentucky tourism. Ivan Potter, president of the Historical
Society, said, "We in Hickman County currently have thousands visitors at Columbus a
year for camping, another 10-20,000 visitors for our Civil War Days, and to our south, the
new Discovery Park in Union City, Tenn., will probably hit 500,000 in tourism this year. In
three years, when the bridges are completed across the Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley,
they will connect the four-lane highway over water with Bowling Green and Hopkinsvillethat would be I-65 and I-24- over to Mayfield, Ky., all four-lane. We will be prepared to
work with the new governor in trying to secure additional four-laning from Mayfield, Ky.,
to Columbus, Ky."
Potter continued, "Within four hour driving time of this community live six million people. It is our plan, within three years to have part of that number, who travel by tour bus, to
make Clinton a stop for their tour bus excursions.
"The Kentucky Tourism and Heritage agencies are beginning to rethink their project
funding and coordination with west Kentucky counties. The Historical Society has already
undertaken in its first year of a three year plan to make sure Frankfort knows who we are
and where we are located. In 2015, there are three major components of our plan. Section
One was to create a young historian club at the high school. With 14 students and 110
family members, that project resulted in a successful power point presentation of young
historians sharing history analysis to the community.
"Now with the unveiling of the original art, it is our intention, by working with the state
agencies, the Library of Congress and all of the local historical and tourism agencies in
western Kentucky, we hope to form a new system of trails, much like the quilt squares were
formed. Between Columbus, Ky., and Murray, Ky., are over 100 quilt squares. We want to
try to involve all of these counties in making historical art, mini-murals. We think we
can be successful because in every county, history agencies have a passion for telling their
stories and the medium we are working with, primer paint and outdoor paint on plywood,
is readily accessible and cheap. The six art boards were several hundred dollars each for
the Historical Society. Labor was donated by the artists. History societies can link with art
societies and art groups to pull this off. When you consider the cost factor in Paducah of
the story-telling they do on their river murals, each costs between $20,000 to $40,000. Big
panels on buildings can go as high as $50,000. We feel confident in our first year of planning, as we reach of these milestones."
Whether your passion is
Falcons volleyball, golf or
cross country, NASCAR,
Major League baseball, or
local and professional football, one goal is shared.
And that goal is winning.
Preparing and staying the
course are essential to any
win.
Our community Red Cross
blood drive volunteers are
asking all sports fans – and
readers, cooks, musicians
or whatever your hobby or
recreational passion – to
come on Monday, Sept. 28,
between noon and 6 p.m.
and help stay the course
to provide essential blood
products for our families
and friends.
The Red Cross staff will
be at the Young Center to
guarantee a strong time of
community spirit and winning, as you visit with your
neighbors and make an investment in as many as three
lives, with your donation of
a single unit of blood.
Remember to drink extra
fluids beginning over the
weekend before the drive,
to make your donation time
easier. If you have had low
iron levels, take multivitamins from mid-week, eat
iron-rich foods (red meat,
dark greens, beans, whole
grains), eat whole-grain cereals (makes a great topping
for yogurt or ice cream!), cut
down on your tea consumption for a few days (tannins
in tea inhibit your body’s
ability to retain iron), and
drink orange juice to help
your body process iron-rich
foods.
Your body will renew a donated unit within a week,
and you’ll feel victorious,
both because you showed up
and stayed the course.
If you don’t have an appointment time set, you can
call 1-800-RED CROSS or
go online, www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor
code clinton19. If you can
come at any time, please do;
the staff will work you into
the flow of donors or suggest
a time when you can return
if your wait would be longer
than 30 minutes.
Bill Bone, President of the Hickman County Kentucky Museum, gladly accepts a 21st
birthday present from Jeff Shell, a World War I U.S. Army helmet for the museum's uniform exhibit.
Deena Pittman, with the Clinton-Hickman County Chamber of Commerce (not pictured) presented the scissors for the ribbon cutting of the new reading garden at the Historical Society. L-R: Laura Poole (holding Lilly), and local artists Carila McCowan, Ivan
Potter, LaDonna Latham (author), Ginny Young, Sherry Roberts and Jackie Humphreys.
The Artists
IVAN POTTER- HISTORIC MAP- At one time
the Jackson Purchase had one county,
Hickman. This is a replica of the only
known map that shows both sections,
Kentucky and Tennessee, together.
CARILA McCOWAN- Her mural is representative of the many churches
in Hickman County and shows the
Mississippi River, Wolf Island and
the American flag.
Virginia "Ginny" Young- “LEST WE FORGET” Her husband Joe made the scene for
her painting, going to the front porch
and draping a flag over the rocking
chair, and adding his gun and his
dad's cap with the bronze star in the
background. "I thought that's great,
this involves all of us," she said.
SHERRY ROBERTS- THE LOOK OUT HOUSE
“I grew up in Columbus, and it's a very
important part of the county to me." She,
as well as her children and grandchildren,
have many fond memories of Columbus
and the look out house.
JACKIE HUMPHREYS "I decided for this
size, I needed something tall," she
said. She wanted something agriculture related so she came up with the
sunflower with a lady bug on it.
IVAN POTTER- COLUMNS- “These columns
aren't just representative of Central High
School and Central Elementary, but that
Hickman County at one time gave birth
to five colleges. At one time we were
called the "Athens of the West."
The Hickman County Historical & Genealogical Society is open on
Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. 270-653-7346
More Railroad Stories
By Fulton Correspondent
Jeff Shell
A semicircle of recliners
and chairs sat in the middle of the Fulton-South
Fulton Railroad Museum.
Welcomed into the group of
retired railroaders, I found
friends immediately. There
were J.D. Cruce, Bobby
Bowles, Wilburn Allen and
another gentleman dressed
in Illinois Central attire.
I couldn't remember his
name because my boss at
The Hickman County Times
won't buy me a recorder like
the one she has, that helps
keep her memory sharp.
(Editor’s Note from Boss:
You’re fired).
I had to ask why Cruce
had the nickname 'Rabbit'.
That was the start of several
stories. I sat and listened intently, amazed.
Luther 'Cayce' Jones was
not the only railroader to
have a nickname. I was told
all have a nickname. My
nephews Terry and Darrell
Powell proved to me they
actually do. Their uncle Gerald Powell worked on the
railroad. His nickname was
'Poncho'. I asked each one
sitting in the circle of chairs.
Besides 'Rabbit' there was
Bobby Bowles sheepishly
saying his was 'Doo Do'.
We chuckled then I knew
I should probably avoid
the reasoning. 'Rabbit' said
there were some men nicknamed things that could not
be repeated in public pages.
Ninety five year old Wilburn
Allen was called 'Uncle Will'
which was kind of obvious,
being older. The man in the
Illinois Central attire, whose
name I don't remember,
said he couldn't remember
his nickname. No one else
offered. My investigative
reporter nose decided that
his might have been one of
those not printable.
Cayce Jones, later spelled
the Irish version, Casey,
was a record setter. A show
boater one might say. 'Rabbit' said he heard that the
dispatcher told Casey when
he took over the run of a sick
engineer not to be trying to
set any records. He didn't
listen. "Some say he was actually trying to speed up to
pass the train in Vaugh, Mississippi that fatal night he
wrecked the 'Cannon Ball.'
The brakeman that jumped
told the hero version and
that went down in history,”
said 'Rabbit'.
'Doo Do', Bobby Bowles,
told of being in Central
Station in Chicago, trying to catch the 'City of
New Orleans' back home
to Fulton. It was sold out.
The Panama Limited was
headed through Fulton but
the 'limited' part was the
fact that it was all sleeping
cars. 'Doo do' said, "I told
the Ticket Master I didn't
want to pay an extra $25.00
for a sleeper. I just wanted
a seat,” a little angry that he
was not going to get there
on the 'City of New Orleans.'
The Ticket Master, knowing
that Bowles was a train man,
called him over. He told him
that in one hour he was going to call out the 'Seminole'
for boarding and to get a
ride on that. He did. When
the train 'Seminole' reached
the Fulton station it had
caught up with the 'Panama
Limited', saving him twenty
five dollars.
When Amtrak was sold
to the United States, most
of the railroad men opted
for retirement instead of Rabbit' Cruce stands beside the
working for the govern- conductor's uniform he wore on his
ment. 'Rabbit' retired on last 'official trip' on the train called
his last trip as conductor on 'The City of New Orleans'. At one
the 'City of New Orleans' in time, more than eleven passenger
June of 1969. The uniform trains passed through the Fulton
he wore that day is in the Rail Yard. Some are listed on the
railroad museum. I had kept schedule board behind.
them 30 minutes past their
closing but I could have sat pm. Reservations for groups
there for hours. I was invited during 'off hours' can be
back and I will go. The mu- made by calling the museseum is open Fridays and um. ~Jeff Shell
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The Hickman County Times Sept. 16, 2015
Those attending the annual Columbus reunion Sunday at Sweet Wood Lodge
were:
Elliott Kimbro
Jeanetta Gifford Berry
Vester & Janice Helm Dean
Archie & Patty Helm Moore
Phillip & Lucy Hunt
Eddie & Ruth Ann Morris Roberts
Peggy Martin Copeland
Fred Boyd
James Geveden
David Samuel
Ricky Rothschild
Harril & Martha Lee
David & Lisa Moore
Jim & Nancy Morton Henley
Wilson & Betty Workman
Ray & Jackie Helm
Jim & Christa Cherry
Ronnie Miller & Beth
Jessie & Glenda Jones
Tim & Joretta Schwartz
Shanda & Cole Bizwell
Ship & Sheila Morrison Muscovalley
Tony Scott
George Pickard
Russell & Betty Pickard
Gordon & Linda Roberts
Tommy & Kathy Larkins
Faye Parker Holland
Jakie & Kay Brown Mix
Mike & Mary Jane
Muscovalley Lee
Betty Adams Bradberry
Shelton & Gaye Bencini
Martha Jean Burgess Weatherly
Darlene Vaughn
Roger Trevino
Rebecca Bencini Baker
Marilyn Jones Hicks
Kenny & Sherry Mays Jones
This was the fifth year of the reunion, since it had been restarted.
Balloons were released in memory
of two members of the “Reunion
Family,” Mary Doris Bowe Nigro and
Kay Burgess Kiimbro.
Also missed from the reunion
family was Peggy Martin Copeland’s
husband Bill.
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Columbus School Reunion 2015
Henley-Hollingsworth Reunion held September 12
Family and friends of the Henleys and Hollingsworths met on Sept. 12 at the
Columbus-Belmont State Park Activities Building for reunion time. Lots of
memories, fellowship and good food were shared. It was a beautiful day and
the families enjoyed being together again. Those attending were:
Paducah, Ky.- Kathy McNichols, Jack and Nova Henley, Virginia Bryan, Ken
and Martha Hughes, Clara Austin, Rick Evans, Barry and Karen Doherty.
Ledbetter, Ky.- Tommy and Debbie Edwards
Kuttawa, Ky.- Bill Hollingsworth
Mayfield. Ky.- Carol Howe, David and Judy Myers, Jerry and Rita Adams,
Heather Hutson, Zoie Pyle.
Fulton, Ky.- James Franklin Henley, Cathy Roach.
Ripley, Tenn.- Howard and Edwinta Lowry, Rhonda Graves, Phoenix Bhatti,
Athena Bhatti, Asia Bhatti, Addy Thomas, Raheem Bhatti.
Tazewell, Tenn.- Linda Arwood and friend Bob, Tara Arwood.
Benton, Ky.- Linda Hollingsworth
Water Valley, Ky.- Mike and Cindy Lynch
Dupo, Ill.- Rodger Henley, Dianna Zelip
Cahokia, Ill.- Wayne Henley
Bardwell, Ky- Nancy Henley
Owensboro, Ky- John and Joyce Irby, Mark and Barbi Irby, Bella Irby, Shepherd Irby.
Evansville, Tenn.- Bill and Janet Gildersleeve, Olivia Gildersleeve.
Columbus, Ky. - Lindy Henley, Patricia Ferguson, Tim Ferguson, Chance
Ferguson and friend Ethan, Caylie Ferguson, Neal Henley, Jacob Henley,
Charles and Mary Henley, Robert Stone, Jeff Hutson.
Clinton, Ky.- Sam and Maegan Godman, Claire Godman, Shelton Bencini,
Tony and Amy Roell, Chelsey Crawford, Ruth Taylor, Peggy Aleshire, Christina Aleshire, Wesley and Debbie Henley, Laura Poole, Lilly Poole, Jerry and
Betty Bradberry.
Linda Arwood, shown standing left, made a quilt using a photograph of her grandmother, the late
Ima Henley Stone of Columbus. Also pictured are Mrs. Stone daughters, Edwinta, Martha and Joyce,
granddaughter Rhonda and great-granddaughter Tara.