Volume 9 Volume

Issue 43 9 Issue 47
Nov. 21, 2018

75 cents

Sylvia Hussey and Tina Cunningham are proud to be Hickman County entrepre-
In his monthly judge’s report, Hickman County Judge/Executive Kenny Wilson neurs in their first year at the Arts Council’s Arts, Crafts and Book Fair. See related
told the fiscal court Monday that two new benches have been placed in Blair Street story on page 10. (Photo by Jeff Shell.)
Park, and work has been done on the pavilion. (Photo by Gaye Bencini)

Fishing pier ready; improvements

at Blair Street Park; Jewell named
Deputy EMS Director, among
topics of Nov. fiscal court meeting
By Gaye Bencini dates with the fiscal court Jewell has been on the train as we go. I think Dy-
Monday morning during rescue squad and served lan has the capability and
Hickman County Fis- their November monthly with other emergency credentials,” Jackson said.
cal Court met Monday, meeting. service organizations in The fiscal court approved
Nov. 19 at 8 a.m. in the The county also made the county since 2014. Jewell for the position.
Hickman County Judge’s improvements to Blair “He has shown a strong
Office. Present were Street Park in Clinton, will power and is will- Other:
Hickman County Judge/ including the addition of ing to do whatever we
Executive Kenny Wilson, two benches and repair to ask him to do,” Jackson Judge Wilson thanked
Magistrates Henry Cole, the pavilion. said, adding that Jewell Clinton City Police Chief
Irvin Stroud and Kory has a desire to learn more Ben Natividad, who was
Naranjo; Deputy Judge Dylan Jewell approved as about scene manage- elected sheriff (beginning A retirement celebration was held in honor of Bobby
Executive Dawn Mathis; Deputy EM Director ment. January 2019), and Dep- and Shelia Brown Sunday at Brown Funeral Home in
County Treasurer Amy “He has some credentials uty Sheriff Johnny Smith Clinton. The Browns were featured in an article about
Crump; County Attorney Currently, Justin Jack- already, and his applica- for coming to the meet- their retirement in the Oct. 24 edition of the Times.
Jason Batts; Clinton Po- son serves at Hickman tion has been approved ing. He said he looked They will still be at the funeral home some, just not
lice Chief Ben Natividad; County Emergency Man- by the state to get us to forward to working with as often. The business has been sold to their nephew,
Deputy Sheriff Johnny agement Director and this point,” Jackson said. them and needed and ap- Micah Brown. (Photo by Gaye Bencini)
Smith; EMS Director Jus- Scott Smith as Deputy Jackson said this is not preciated the sheriff of-
tin Jackson; Becky Mead- Director. An additional a paid position nor does fice’s presence every time
ows with The Current; Deputy EM Director it have benefits. Jackson they meet.
and Gaye Bencini with (volunteer) position will said if he or Smith left or New website- Judge Wil
The Times. be filled by Dylan Jewell. were unable to serve for son showed the magis-
The new fishing pier Jackson, who was present any reason, Jewell would trates the new county
for Rotary Park is com- at Monday’s fiscal court be familiar with all of the website on a computer.
plete, painted, and ready meeting, explained that new state requirements. The website is now fully
to install as soon as the the office of emergency “My leadership style is completed and will be
Rotary Park ground is management stays busy, never leave anything in continually updated. It
drier so that it might be both in areas of admin- the lurch. He is able to included a video of the
brought in. Hickman istration and response, pick up and run with it. I county with several over-
County Judge/Executive with continued improve- always want someone to
Kenny Wilson shared up- ments made. Jackson said know what’s going on and Continued on page 3

Thankful for the “Keiths” of this world!

Editor’s note: When I was in
seventh grade, I had some sort
of anxiety difficulties, and I
can remember sitting in my
first period classroom at a ta-
ble (there were no desks in
that room), sometimes crying
before school began. I think I Bro. Tom Hoskins provided musical entertainment at
sat by myself because the girl the Arts Fair Saturday. (Photo by Jeff Shell)
that had been sitting there as
well moved to another table,
probably because I was balls
of fun with my sobbing. Any-
way, this wasn’t every day, just
a few random times, but I re-
member a fellow, and I’m 99.9
percent sure it was Keith Mc- Keith McClure and his wife Sherry
Clure, who sat on the corner
of the table and tried to cheer
me up with jokes. He was in This is the story:
the 8th grade, but the two
grades were both in this class. Keith McClure has a heart for peo-
That small act of kindness al- ple. As one of six children, Keith
ways stayed with me. recently inducted into the Tenent knew early on that he wanted to
Sometimes I wondered where do something to help others, and Winners of the Christmas bags competition at the
Hall of Fame and was awarded a Hickman County Arts and Crafts Festival and Show
life had taken him, and when an high honor as Tenet Hero. healthcare was a perfect fit. Keith
article was recently shown to me began his healthcare career in 1981 were announced recently. The winners included:
I had no part in the writing of this from left, Sydnee Bailey,
about him- I wasn’t surprised. He article, only the enjoyment of read- as an orderly and quickly moved first place winner and
most likely doesn’t know about ing about a life that continues to be up to become an OR Tech and then recipient of $30; Macy
this reprint, which is being done well led. Keith is the son of Richard an LPN. Keith went back to school Fuller, second place and
with permission from the ones and Judy McClure of the Fulgham to become an RN and worked for $20 recipient; and Audrey
who corroboratively put it togeth- community of Hickman County. many years as an RNFA (RN First Tucker, third place and
er, including staff at Saint Frances He is a 1981 graduate of Hickman Assistant) to a cardiovascular sur- winner of $10. (Photo
Memphis where he works (also County High School.
thank you Laura Clark!). He was Continued on page 8 courtesy Richard Todd)
THE HICKMAN COUNTY TIMES Page 2 Nov. 21, 2018

Hickman County RIVER STAGES Fall Leaf Pickup

Historical Society
The Hickman County
Historical Society has
winter hours now, but
you may call for an ap-
pointment Johnny Hum-
phreys- 270-519-2131 or
LaDonna Latham- 270-
653-4190 or 270-254-
6360
Woodmen Lodge #978
Woodmen Lodge #978
normally meets the fourth
Saturday of the month at
6 p.m. at Luke’s Restau-
rant. Members pay $4, the
club pays the rest. There
will be no meeting in No-
vember or December but
will pick up again in Janu-
ary at Lukes at 5 p.m.
Fridays 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
and the first Saturday of
Heartfelt Connection
Heartfelt Connection meets
each Sunday evening at 5:30.
We gather for a meal fol-
OHIO AT CAIRO
Tuesday, Nov. 20 The City of Clinton
will be picking up
39.6 BAGGED leaves on
Next Three Days: the following dates:
39.7, 40.1, 40.4
November
Hickman County None the week of
Thanksgiving
Museum Schedule
Tue. 27th-
The Hickman Coun- East of 51
ty Museum is open on Wed. 28th-
Wednesdays from 1-4 or West of 51
anytime by appointment.
Thurs. 29th-
Please call 270-994-5530 East of 51
and we will be happy to
set up a time with you.
The Mission House Some Dates
in Clinton is open
Mondays, Thursdays,
at a Glance: On Nov. 9, students from the Hickman County FFA Chapter traveled to Murray
State University to compete in various competitions. Chapter President Lexy Riddle
competed in the employability skills CDE. Active freshman Rhett Dalton, Kyleigh
Nov. 22- Hope Church-
Humphreys, Wes Carter, Matthew Houghton, Levi Frizzell, Kierstyn Copeland,
the month from 9-12. free Thanksgiving Dinner Erika Massey, Paidyn Burgess, and Jacie Carder competed in the MSU Invitational
- Call or text 270-816-3272 Creed Speaking Competition. The chapter is proud of their accomplishments and
270-653-3271 for deliveries to shut- their willingness to participate.
ins or work places. In

Upcoming HCES Dates From Principal Richard Todd

lowed by music and a guest AA meets every Monday House- 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
speaker sharing their God at 8 pm at First United /Deliveries 11 a.m. /
Story.  Everyone is welcome, Methodist Church in Take Outs 12:30
so please join us at the old Clinton. Nov. 27- School Board November 21-23 – middle school choruses November 30 – We love
Bugg Bros. building behind Dec. 1- Christmas Pa-
Jewell North.
  Arlington rades - Morning,
Thanksgiving break
December 13 – Christ-
December 19 – Falcon
Flex Day for grades 4-6,
the weather! – Wear a
hoodie
Library Hours Christmas Arlington 10 am; Even-
ing, Clinton 6:30 pm
mas program, grades
K-4, and art show, grades
Christmas parties, all
grades
December 7 – Pearl Har-
bor Day – Wear camo
Hickman County Me- Parade Dec. 1 Chili supper at Young 4-6
December 18 – Music
December 20-January 2
– Christmas break
December 14 – Christ-
mas is coming! Wear a
morial Library is open Center in Clinton after
Tuesday- Friday 2-5 p.m. Lineup starts at 9:00 at program, elementary and Spirit Days Christmas sweater
and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. the American Legion the parade.
- 12:30 270- 653-2225 Park and Arlington Me-
morial Arena, Hwy 80
West of Arlington, and
Blood Drive the parade starts at 10:00.
We hope to see your
Nov. 26 business represented at
the 4th Annual Christ-
Young Center mas Around the Block
in Arlington, Ky. For

  
The Red Cross Blood more information or to
Drive is Monday, Nov. enter call: Arlington City Free HOLIDAY GIFT TOTE ►
26, noon until 6 p.m., at Hall - 270-655-2261; Jane with every $20 purchase
the Young Center. Lo- Hobbs - 270-841-0069;
cal donors are receiving Holly Lawrence - 270-
multiple phone calls and 556-0186; or Helen Jean
e-mails which emphasize Jackson - 502-381-5398
the fact that the need for This year’s parade hon-
donations is very great, ors businesses and entries
especially with holiday are encouraged and wel-
traveling ahead. comed.

Clinton Christmas 



  

Parade Dec. 1  

Rotary Chili Supper to follow Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Gaye’s Corner
The Christmas Parade in Clinton is Saturday Dec.
1 with tree lighting at 6 p.m. and parade scheduled Optimistic outlook for
to begin at 6:30 p.m. There will be a Best in Parade
category this year. The Clinton Rotary Club will have upcoming waterfowl season ByWe’ve
Gaye Bencini

been running an ad for office space or beauty

a chili supper after the parade at the First United
Methodist Church Young Center in Clinton at 6:45 shop space for rent at 308 South Washington. That is
p.m. $5 for a single bowl or $8 for all you can eat, $20 By Lee McClellan where Margaret Cole has been doing hair for a number
for a family of five. Dessert- school cafeteria cinna- Kentucky Afield of years.
mon rolls. I tried to contact her by calling the beauty shop today
FRANKFORT – The first snippets of snow fell last
Meeting Notice Correction week, making most people frown, but put a smile
(Tuesday) but was unable to reach her. I believe she still
plans to do hair at ICF, and I hope she will let me do a
on the faces of Kentucky waterfowl hunters. The story on her soon. In the meantime, I want her to know
In last week’s leader- cold weather the week before the waterfowl season she has been a very much appreciated part of the busi-
The Hickman County ship group’s visit to
Conservation District, opener on Thanksgiving Day is a good sign. ness community, providing a service to so many peo-
Baptist Union City, "Waterfowl hunting in Kentucky is nearly 100 per- ple. If I’m not mistaken, she did hair at one time in the
Board of Supervisors, Ward Carter was incor-
will meet Thursday, Dec. cent weather dependent," said Wes Little, migra- very building where I’m sitting today- 104 S. Jefferson.
rectly identified as the tory bird biologist for the Kentucky Department of She’s a special lady. I’m not sure of her last day.
6, 2018 at 12:30 p.m. in student with the heli-
the Conference Room of Fish and Wildlife Resources. "We will have more I was thinking of the newspaper days of years back,
copter. It was Garrett birds to hunt if we get cold weather to the north of when I’d type the many community columns that would
the USDA Service Center, Ward.
205 State Route 123 West, Kentucky. If we continue with this cold weather, we come in to the office by mail, or by the correspondents
Clinton. Ky. The public is should have a good opener." hand-delivering them, on Mondays and Tuesdays. I
invited to attend. Little said fantastic habitat conditions for water- remember people making fun of the columns for the
Subliminal Messages: fowl await those birds. "The moist soil vegetation “who had dinner with who,” whose grandkids spent
such as wild ryes, annual smartweeds, millets and the night, what they did at church, and what they ate
School Board Times gift subscriptions sedges are looking great across the state. The habi- for dinner. But you know what’s ironic? People still do
Times gift subscriptions tat is here and population wise, we are living the that today, just in a different form- Facebook. That’s
The Hickman County Times gift subscriptions glory days." right. For my many readers who do not use social me-
Board of Education will Christmas A slight dip in duck numbers in 2018 resulting dia, they would still like to read about these details, so if
meet in regular session Times gift subscriptions from adverse weather conditions during breeding you have interest in submitting a community column,
at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Times gift subscriptions season in the prairie-pothole region on the north- I’d be willing to give it a shot.
Nov. 27, 2018, in the Christmas ern Great Plains and Canada in 2017 should not
Board of Education office Times gift subscriptions concern waterfowl hunters. "We are still well above Cooking with Chef Gaye
located at 416 Waterfield Times gift subscriptions the long term average for duck numbers," Little Speaking of what’s for dinner, I made an Oreo dish for
Drive, Clinton, KY, to Times gift subscriptions said. "This trend is basically a blip and should not church Sunday night, and posted a picture of it on Fa-
transact routine business. impact hunting at all." cebook. Carol Mullins saw it and asked for the recipe,
New public waterfowl hunting opportunities on so Carol, here’s how it went down:
Sloughs Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in 1. Beat the daylights out of a package of Oreos and put
THE HICKMAN Henderson and Union counties offer a chance for them in the bottom of a dish. Next, use Oreo instant
excellent hunting each week of the season. Little pudding and milk. Get the box back out of the trash to
COUNTY TIMES explained hunters who have not put in for a quota see how much milk you were supposed to use.
hunt on the area may try for a minimum of 10 slots 2. Next, use a whisk you didn’t know you had until
P.O. Box 237, Clinton, KY 42031 via a weekly draw each Monday night of the season. your husband handed you one. Stare at it blinking,
270-653-4040 "Nine of those slots are on the Jenny Hole Unit thinking, “Where’d that come from?”
Periodical Permit with one on the Sauerheber Unit," Little explained. 3. Whisk two minutes while singing “You aint nothing
"More slots may be available if those drawn for but a hound dog.” Beagles get offended and point out
#5420 quota hunts on the area don't check in on the Sun- not politically correct.
day before their hunts." 4. Add big tub of cool whip. Grin at husband with
The Hickman County Times (USPS 005-420) is Waterfowl hunters on Ballard WMA in Ballard black Oreo teeth where you ate one earlier.
published weekly, except the week following Christ- County, an anchor of Kentucky waterfowl hunting 5. Add a half a thing of a block of cream cheese be-
mas, by Hickman County Times, 104 South Jeffer- for decades, no longer have to hunt from blinds. cause apparently it’s only sold in blocks of “more than
son, Clinton, KY 42031. Periodicals Postage paid "For the first time, a few boat-in hunting spots are I’ll ever need” for any one recipe.
at Clinton, KY and additional mailing offices. Sub- available on Ballard WMA," Little said. "There are 6. Slap all that on top of the Oreos. Then stir it some so
scriptions $26 a year for zip codes beginning 420; many wade and shoot opportunities as well." it looks kinda dirty, like you dropped it on the ground.,
$36 a year for all other zip codes. Periodical Permit Boatwright WMA, also in Ballard County, and in case you really do.
#5420. Doug Travis WMA in Carlisle and Hickman Coun- 7. Put in fridge and move the hands on your clock up
ties, offer daily walk-in waterfowl hunting. For about 13 hours because it’s supposed to set overnight,
Publisher/Owner more information on these opportunities, refer to but really who has time for that?
Gaye Bencini the 2018-2019 Kentucky Waterfowl Hunting Guide On another note, for any casserole, you always butter
available in a printable PDF format at the Kentucky a dish, add cream of something, anything, soup, add
Postmaster: Send address changes to The Hickman Fish and Wildlife webpage at www.fw.ky.gov. There ingredients- doesn’t matter- chicken, vegetables, beef,
County Times, PO Box 237, Clinton, KY 42031. noodles, Captain Crunch, socks- anything you find ly-
Continued on page 6 ing around the house- and top with cheese. Bake at 350
degrees for 30 minutes and you’re done!

Money - Creason wedding
celebration set for Nov. 25
A wedding celebration ton, Ky., from noon until ticipated in a tri-weekly
for Carl Creason and Kel- 2 p.m.
lie Money will be held Please join us in celebrat- seminar. As a successful
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 at ing the marriage of this graduate of the Academy,
St. Jude Parish Hall, Clin- wonderful couple.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Nov. 26
Young Center, Clinton
Noon until 6 p.m.
The Hickman County Museum display case in the courthouse has a new face- art
pieces featured in the museum. Thank you to Steve Bradberry, Katie Beck and Miss
Anna Clark (thank you Mom & Dad for loaning her to us to squeeze in the cor-
ners!) Do you recognize any of the artists?
Fiscal court, continued from front page
head scenes videoed by a
drone. It also features a
video of the annual Civil
War Days event. The new
website may be accessed
by going to www.explore-
hickmancounty.com
The fiscal court
approved:
* 2nd Reading of Ordi-
nance 2018-8, Payroll/
Net Profit Amendment.
This is done yearly to set
the cap at $750 rather
than $1,000, as was set in
the original ordinance.
* Resolution 2018-17
Discretionary Paving
Funds Agreement. Judge
Wilson said they turned
in eight roads to the state,
and Latta and Murphy’s
Pond Road were the only
two approved at this
point. “We’re hoping they
will approve the other
six,” Judge Wilson said,
“but we’re proud they ap-
proved the others.” This
was in the amount of
$74,000, and Judge Wil-
son said they will contin-
ue to “jostle their memo-
ry” concerning the other
six roads.
* Resolution 2018-18 au-
thorizing the fiscal court
to apply for RDAAP
funds. This is what is re-
ferred to as TVA-in-lieu-
of taxes money of which
counties will now have
access. Last month the
fiscal court approved to
apply for the funds in the
estimated amount each
county would get, which
was $50,000 the first
round. Since that meet-
ing, the figure has been
finalized and is actually
$51,282.05. The fiscal
court took action to ap-
prove the resolution with
the actual amount, now
that it has been deter-
mined.
* Emergency Services
Order of Affiliation. This
is a standard thing that
the fiscal court is to do
every four years. It basi-
cally states that the rescue
THE HICKMAN COUNTY TIMES Nov. 21, 2018 Page 3
Lexy Riddle
receives
Certificate
of Recognition
Alexandria Riddle from
Hickman County High
School received the Cer-
tificate of Recognition
from the Commonwealth
Honors Academy at a re-
union of Academy schol-
ars held at Murray State
University on Sept. 29.
Alexandria and 106 other
students completed the
three-week Academy at
Murray State between
June 9 and June 30, 2018.
During the three weeks,
Academy scholars took
two college-level courses,
attended multiple lec-
tures, concerts, field trips
and forums, and par-
First Community Bank partnered with Fulton-Hickman Counties Habitat for
Humanity to work through the Federal Home Loan Bank's Affordable Housing
Program and earn a $15,000 grant for a two-bedroom house built in Fulton Coun-
personal development ty with Barbara Atwill in 2016. These grants are awarded after houses are built
and proper paperwork completed. Greg Gunter was the working member at FCB
partnering with Habitat staff. FCB is among a wealth of community supporters
Alexandria will receive six who continue to help Habitat build houses and hope in our two counties. Daniel
hours of university credit, Kimbell is the Habitat treasurer, Tom and Greg are part of the volunteer crew,
a $2,000 per year Murray among many others!
State Housing Scholarship
and the option to take ad-
ditional hours from Mur-
Happy Birthday to: Harper House offering free
Christmas dinners
ray State tuition-fee. Jordan Mathis Nov. 22
Madelyn Mathis Nov. 30
Harper House, 353 St. Route 703 East, Clinton, KY
42031, will provide a FREE Christmas dinner on Dec.
25 from 4-6 p.m. to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Eve-
ryone is welcome but especially those who may be
alone for Christmas or are unable to provide a meal
for their family. Please call or text by Dec. 22 to make
Birthday Times Call-In: your reservation: 270-562-1267. They will need your
270-653-4040 name, phone number and number of people coming.
Dine in or carry out. If you would like to donate food
or volunteer, you may also call 270-562-1267.
Don’t forget your
relishes, jellies for the
holidays. Also taking
orders for pies
and homemade
sourdough bread
and rolls.
Call 270-254-1893
or 254-0015
L-R: Becky Meadows, Henry Cole, Kory Naranjo, Irvin Stroud, and seated, Dawn
Mathis, look at the new county website, www.explorehickmancounty.com
Hickman County Judge/Executive Kenny Wilson, not pictured, was also present.
(Photo by Gaye Bencini)
squad operates on dues, mended the road dept. The Rotary Club is hav-
does not receive funds crew for their work. ing a chili supper at the
from the county, and that First United Methodist
the county can borrow In his report, Judge Wil- Church Young Center,
the rescue squad’s grant son said he thought the following the Dec. 1
funded equipment when Arts Fair held Saturday Christmas Parade.
needed. This affiliation at Hickman County El- Some county paving has
order plays a role in the ementary School “was taken place with more
grant application process the best we’ve ever had. planned in the spring.
by emergency manage- I want to commend the Judge Wilson said Rep.
ment personnel. arts council, vendors” Steven Rudy will be in the
* Close CR 1186- E on and others who partici- county on Dec. 28 and
end of Wilson Road. pated. will be speaking to the
Judge Wilson said this He also commended the Clinton Rotary Club.
was a road the fiscal court school system for their The next fiscal court
had considered about Veteran’s program held meeting is set for Dec. 17
two months ago for reo- Nov. 12. at 8 a.m.
pening, but he and Mag-
istrate Irvin Stroud went
to the site and decided
that the financial aspects
of doing so would be
too costly for the county.
They felt it best to legally
take it back off the books.
“We talked to the people
there around it, and they
are good with all of this,”
Judge Wilson said.
* Ky. Transportation
Cabinet Salt Brine
Agreement. The county
enters into this agree-
ment every year. Judge
Wilson said they used
about half of what was in
storage last week to cover
every county road before
the snowfall. He com-
THE HICKMAN COUNTY TIMES Nov. 21, 2018 Page 4

HICKMAN COUNTY SCRAPBOOK:

GENERAL GRANT TAKES BA-CHU-KA (PADUCAH) by John Kelly Ross, Jr.
Former President Ul-
ysses S. Grant and his
wife went on an highly
successful world tour
from May 1877 to Sep-
tember 1879. A Japanese
children's biography of
Grant, illustrated with
woodblock prints, was
published in 1880 just
after his visit to Japan.
Parts of this book were
later translated word for
word into English by
an Japanese convert to
Christianity and were
printed in the July 1895
"Century Magazine."
I was amused by this
biography because the
author described Grant
as if he had been an an-
cient mythic Japanese
hero. Also, since some
sounds in English are
unknown in Japanese
they have to be replaced
with similar ones from
their own language. Thus
Ulysses Simpson Grant
became Yu-rish-es-u Shi-
mu-son Gu-ran-do. The
author also made numer-
ous mistakes. As here in
his account of General
Grant's occupation of
Paducah:
"Gurando Kuen's [Grant,
Mr.] direction of advanc-
ing and retreating, being
just right, satisfied the
wish of the soldiers ....
Thus his fragrant name
thundered .... On the 7th
of the 8th month he was
elected Sanbo [counse-
lor] of the volunteer army
at the time of the election
of the representatives of
Irinoi Shu [Illinois State].
On the 1st day of the 9th
month [September 1,
1861] he was again pro-
moted to the Shikicho
[Director in General] of
the whole army. He, be-
ing greatly encouraged,
put his headquarters in
the place called Kairo
[Cairo], and watched the
movements of the South-
ern soldiers. The force of
Gurando Kuen [Grant,
Mr.], being like the split-
ting of bamboo, or the
ascending of a Ryo [drag-
on] into the clouds, on
the 6th of the 9th month,
leading his great army, he
approached the fort of his
enemy. His movement
being like the beating of
great waves against rocks,
or the scattering of small
fish by a Shachihoko
[shark], with the shout
"Yei, Yei!" advanced. The
Southern army, with
the hope of making the
Northern army into small
dust, defended them-
selves; but the Northern
army was not at all afraid,
and continued to attack
the Southern army, and
at once to scatter them.
They leaving their de- ucah], near the mouth of army, and became a con- no fighting at Paducah
fense, fled in disorder the Teneshi [Tennessee venient place of transpor- because Grant's occupa-
toward Berumodo [Bel- River]. From the time of tation for them." tion was unopposed. My
mont]. Kuen [Mr., i.e. this victory the throats of I really like how the next article will give this
Grant] in one battle al- the Ohio and the Teneshi Yankees shouted "Yei, Japanese author's version
most [?] got possession of [Tennessee] were oc- Yei!" when going into bat- of the Battle of Belmont.
the city of Bachuka [Pad- cupied by the Northern tle. Of course there was

Director
Senior Citizens News
By Misty Wheeler, Closed for Thanksgiving.
Friday, Nov. 23: Closed
The Gandy Dancers
We had a short, light for Thanksgiving. By Jeff Shell
week at the center. We Monday, Nov. 26 : Herb
did have an exciting visit Baked, Oven Browned You've never heard of a
from that Clarissa Rob- Potatoes, Carrots, Peas, gandy dancer? Myself in-
erson from the PADD of- Roll and Pumpkin cluded. In the heyday of
fice. She helped all of us Mousse the railroad there could
to get some information Tuesday, Nov. 27: Baked be four gandy dancers in
with Open Enrollment Pork Chops, Corn, Lima a team or two thousand.
and which plan fits us the Bean, Cornbread, and Called line workers or sec-
best. Mandarin Oranges tion workers later in time,
This week come down Wednesday, Nov. 28: the railroad was built by
and take advantage of Swiss Steak, Wild Rice, the blood, sweat and cal-
our exercise equipment Buttered Carrots, Roll, luses of strong men swing-
or take few laps and and Strawberries n Ba- ing 30 pound sledge ham-
walk with ease. As a re- nanas mers and using long pry
minder, we will be closed Thursday, Nov. 29: bars pushing the rails in
Thursday and Friday for Chicken & Dumplings, place.
Thanksgiving. Cauliflower, Buttered Some say the bar was
We have an excellent Spinach, Oat Bran Muf- named a gandy after the
menu this week. We fin, and Baked Apples Gandy Company that
would love for you to All of us at the Hickman made the bar in Chicago.
come join us for lunch. County Senior Center No record has been found
We do ask that you call wish everyone a Safe and to support that theory.
and give us a little notice. Happy Thanksgiving. Some say the movement of
Thursday, Nov. 22: the section workers swing-
ing the hammer driv-
ing spikes in rhythm to a
chanting song and using
the pry bars aligning the
rail, looked like the danc-
ing movement of gander
geese pushing through
the autumn sky. What-
ever the reason, the term
gandy dancers faded like
the black coal smoke of the
steam engines, replaced by
machines. Retired and now with the Lord,
Dr. Linda Bradford, a re- railroad worker and barbeque leg-
tired psychology profes- Dr. Linda Bradford sits quietly narrating her end Dino Minor of Fulton has a
sor, presented a program video presentation about Gandy Dancers. A cameo in the video.
on the subject during the table holds research acquired during her pro- If you are a curious sort, check
monthly meeting of the ject at the Fulton Genealogical Society meet- out the video in the Fulton Library
Fulton County Genealogi- ing. A few members shared their railroad an- and find out what Dino Minor
cal Society. Dr. Bradford cestry. (Photos by Jeff Shell) and John Henry the steel drivin'
has spearheaded several man have in common. If you are
projects about African keep his legacy alive. A presenta- fascinated with the role African
American railroad workers. Her tion of the history can be found at Americans played in railroad his-
father was a Head Waiter aboard the Twin Cities Railroad Museum tory, check out the web site: htt-
the City of New Orleans passen- in South Fulton, Tennessee. ps://fultonkysafricanamericanrail-
The congregation of Bayou de Chine Cumberland Presby- ger train. He died of a heart attack A video of her gandy dancer pres- roaders.weebly.com/railroad-man.
terian Church, Water Valley, Ky., recently hosted a dedica-
tion service for a newly erected monument featuring names aboard that train he loved in his entation is located at the Fulton html ~Jeff Shell
of present and past members of the church who honorably forties. Her mission has been to Library in the Genealogy room.
served their country in the armed forces. The monument
currently features twelve names, with additional names to
be added when they become available. The Fulton/South
Fulton American Legion Post provided a color guard for
the ceremony which included raising of the flag, a12-gun
salute, and the playing of taps. Families of the servicemen
whose names are inscribed on the stone were honored with
a luncheon and received a military Bible in honor the oc-
casion.

C.D. Humphreys and wife Janice of Hickman County

experienced another “first” when they ate at Triplets
Barbeque in Cadiz, Ky. It is housed in the first grain
bin permitted for commercial human occupancy in
the United States! Shown right is their Times Travel!

A View From the Rock by C.D. Humphreys

What a beautiful view it
is with the trees covered
with snow and the hills
covered in white. But I
must confess it is beauti-
ful because I am viewing
it from inside a warm
house through a picture
window, as I have devel-
oped an allergy to the
cold.
What a great country
to have lived in for my 84
years, founded and de-
signed by our ancestors
with the guidelines to
prosper as long as we are
a Christian Nation. Too
bad, instead of following
God, America has cho-
sen to turn to other gods
and ignore and even hate
the God of our begin-
ning as a nation. Prayer
is ridiculed by many in
Washington DC and
Christians are referred to
as ignorant people who
cling to the Bible. Social-
ism is the rage, that form
of government where
everything is free: educa-
tion, health care, guaran-
teed living wage to every
adult, the government is
the god who gives all. Too
bad the super endowed,
educated leaders will do
anything to get and keep
power, but the truth is
there for all to see. No so-
cialized country has con-
tinued to be beneficial to
its citizens for long. The
government that gives
becomes the government
that takes away. As the
system begins to fail, and
it always does, the rulers
keep it all and use force
against those who object.
Why are people from all
over the world trying to
come here? They want a
better form of govern-
ment and a better life, but
they are sinking the ship
of America by the volume
coming in. Soon there
will be nowhere to go!
For a more pleasant
subject: A few days ago,
Janice and I experienced
another first. We ate
lunch in the first grain
bin restaurant in the U.S.,
at least that’s their claim.
Their sign states: “The
first grain bin permitted
commercial for human
occupancy in the U.S.”
The Triplets Barbeque
in Cadiz, Ky. is located
behind Harper Place at
the intersection of US 80
and I-24. It is a very large,
shiny grain bin, really
nice inside, with excellent
BBQ, burgers, and chick-
en BBQ. Janice ate a BBQ
Sunday and declared it
very good. Check it out if
you are in the area.
That’s my view.
 THE HICKMAN COUNTY TIMES Nov. 21, 2018 Page 5

Diane “Ann” Gossum
Mrs. Diane “Ann” Gos- Leslie Stone (Bob) Butler
sum, age 70, of Wingo of Prospect, Tenn.; one
passed away on Sunday, brother, Tim (Pam) Pas-
November 11, 2018 at her chall of Sedalia, Ky.; two
residence. sisters, Cheryl Cates of
She was of the Church of Mayfield, Ky., and Kathy
Christ faith. Kell of Sedalia, Ky.; three
Mrs. Gossum is survived grandchildren; and one
by her husband of 25 great grandchild.
years, Frank Gossum; one She was preceded in
son, Anthony Stone of death by her parents,
Wingo, Ky.; one daughter, Chester and Monella
District Court Report
The following cases Injury. Pretrial Confer-
were heard before the ence. Bench trial set for
Hon. Hunter B. White- 1/14/19.
sell II during Hickman Amanda M. Warren. Pre-
County District Court on liminary Hearing. Con-
11/19/2018. This is not an tinue to Review audio
official docket. from officer. 11/26/18.
Stephanie M. Clayton- Shannon M. Conroy.
Smith. Theft By De- Driving on DUI Sus-
ception-Include Cold pended License- 1st Of-
Checks U/$10,000. Pre- fense. No/Expired Reg-
liminary Hearing. To en- istration Plates. Pleaded
ter transport order from not guilty. Pretrial Con-
McCracken. Continue to ference set for 12/17/18.
11/26/18. Sheila A. Johnson. As-
David Lynn Greer Jr. As- sault 4th Degree Domes-
sault 4th Degree Minor tic Violence Minor In-
Injury. Pretrial Confer- jury. Pleaded not guilty.
ence. Bench trial set for Pretrial Conference set
1/14/19. for 12/17/18.
Terry Harold Lowe. As- Jeffrey L. Weeks. TBUT
sault 4th Degree Minor or Disp. Shoplifting
Circuit Court Report
The following cases were Conference. Continued
heard before the Hon. to 12/6/18.
Timothy A. Langford in Kelta M. Cobb. Pretrial
Hickman County Circuit Conference. Continued
Court on 11/15/2018. This to 12/6/18.
is not an official docket. Thomas B. Turner. Pre-
Zachre Turner. Motion trial Conference. Contin-
Hour. Motion for Shock ued to 12/20/18.
Probation. Denied. Tammy Renae Crisp. Sta-
Kevin M. Carr. Pretrial tus Hearing. District Jury
Area Obituaries
Trousdale Paschall.
Private memorial ser-
vices will be held at a later
date.
Byrn Funeral Home in
Mayfield, Ky., is in charge
of arrangements.
Expressions of sympa-
thy may be made to: St.
Jude Children’s Research
Hospital, P.O. Box 1000
Dept. 142, Memphis, TN
U/$500 (two counts).
Guilty. 180 days, serve 2,
concurrent. To have no
other offenses for two
years.
Terry Tim Curling. Oth-
er Hearing. Bond to ap-
ply to fines and cost.
Lisa A .Edwards. Other
Hearing.
John A. Anderson. Re-
view. Show cause 12/3/18.
Jennifer N. Gream. Re-
view. Show cause 12/3/18.
William Bourke Woods.
Review. Show cause
12/3/18.
Kristy M. Lowe. Pretrial
Conference. Bench trial
1/14/19.
for 12/11/18.
Anthony Dwayne John-
son. Status Hearing. Dis-
trict Jury for 12/11/18.
Jonathan Gilleyen. Other
Hearing. Continued to
12/20/18.
Joseph D. House Jr.
Review. Continue to
12/6/18.
Rev. Larry
Jackson, age
74, of May-
field, Ky.,
passed away
at 12:30 p.m.
on Sunday,
Nov. 18, 2018
at his resi-
dence.
Larry was born in Gates,
Tenn., on April 12, 1944
to the late Raymond and
Velma Buckner Jackson.
He graduated from Halls
High School in 1962 be-
fore attending seminary at
Mid Continent Bible Col-
lege. For over 30 years he
was the owner and opera-
tor of Professional Paint-
ing Services and was an
active pastor for over 40
years.
Larry's call to ministry
had a large impact on
this area. He first sur-
rendered to preach in the
early 1970's and was or-
dained at Macedonia Bap-
tist Church. He began his
ministry at Beulah Bap-
tist Church then pastored
at Enon Baptist Church,
Millington Southern
Baptist Church, Victory
Baptist Church in Dyers-
burg, Tenn., Lovelaceville
Baptist Church, Grand
Rivers Baptist Church
and Bible Baptist Church
in Livingston County,
and Blandville Baptist
Church. Larry was the
Associate Minister at Mt.
Zion Baptist Church and
served as Interim Pastor
at Arlington First Bap-
tist Church, Mississippi
Rev. Larry Jackson
Baptist Church, Clinton Jackson, Tenn., and Jean-
First Baptist Church, and ette Kopp and husband,
Pilot Oak Baptist Church. Mike of Clinton, Miss.;
More recently, he was a two brothers, Jerry Odell
member of Trace Creek Jackson and wife, Nancy
Baptist Church and a of Greers Ferry, Ark., and
member of the West Un- Edgar Jackson and wife,
ion Baptist Association. Kathy of Arlington, Tenn.;
In the limited time away eight grandchildren, Aar-
he had from painting and on Williams, Emily Smith
preaching, he enjoyed (Madison), Zach White
squirrel hunting and was (Shelby), Janey Endres
a University of Tennessee (Matt), Ally White, Pe-
Volunteers fan. He was a yton Jackson, Reece Jack-
dedicated husband, father son and Grayson Jackson;
and grandfather who left and two great-grandchil-
a legacy of hard work and dren, Blythe Endres and
an example of always plac- May Belle Endres.
ing God first. He was preceded in death
He will be remembered by his parents.
by those he loved as some- Funeral Services will
one who was very social, be held at 11:00 am on
loved people and never Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018
met a stranger. A man at the Lone Oak Chapel
who was an incredible of Milner & Orr Funeral
encourager, could control Homes with Rev. Ron-
any room he walked into, nie Stinson, Sr. and Rev.
and was a great example Ronnie Stinson, Jr. offici-
of constantly being a soul ating. Burial will follow
winner for Christ. at Woodlawn Memorial
Larry is survived by Gardens.
his wife of 54 years, Visitation will be held
Magdalene Pilcher Jack- from 3:00 pm until 7:00
son; his two daughters, p.m. on Tuesday, Nov.
Angela Williams and hus- 20, 2018 at the Lone Oak
band, Gary of Paducah Chapel of Milner & Orr
and Sherry White and Funeral Homes.
husband, Tim of Win- Expressions of sympathy
chester, VA; his two sons, may take the form of do-
Joseph Jackson and wife, nations to: Trace Creek
Leigh Ann of Calvert City Baptist Church, 3577 KY-
and John Mark Jackson 131, Mayfield, KY 42066
of Reidland; four sisters, OR Gideon's Internation-
Jennie Sue Young and al, P.O. Box 140800, Nash-
husband, Sid of Nashville, ville, TN 37214-0800.
Tenn., Joan Byars and You may leave a message
husband, Jim of Greers for the family or light a
Ferry, Ark., Joyce Carpen- candle at milnerandorr.
ter and husband, Dallas of com.

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Historical Society’s 11/14/2018- Pick-
ard, Brian to Mickler,
Family History Project Michaleen
11/15/2018- Harper,
Kelli Dalton and Leah Boaz with Leah holding the little Leslie Augustus
baby, Bryn. (Photos by Kay Presson)
James E to Weatherford,
THE FAMILY PIONEER Steve A.
11/15/2018- Thompson,
Big turnout at Bardwell Pharmacy Christmas Open House
By Carilla McCowan By Kay Presson
Deborah Elizabeth to
Chandler, Trent Saturday, Nov. 17, at 10 a.m., the Christmas Open House began at Bardwell Phar-
Have you ever wondered who the pioneer was in your macy. With the beautiful decorations, the friendly atmosphere, and wonderful
family line? Or maybe you already know who it is. Up 11/16/2018- Holmes, Jon
L to Byassee, Charles N. desserts, the event is certainly one to be remembered. Coincidentally, several of us
until August of this year I did not know, but that was in attendance are connected, Leslie Augustus, like me, is a graduate of Heath High
when I found my family pioneer along with some sur- 11/16/2018- Muham-
mad, Ahlima to Iamoni- School, different years, however still the Heath connection, Greg Wright's dad,
prises. His name is Henrich Joseph Phillipp Rebarth, Frank Wright, was the coach at Heath High School when I as a student there. Chris
who went by Joseph. Joseph Rubarth was born on ca, Thomas Charles Jr.
Augustus' father, Frank, was the McCracken County Sheriff, and Shawn Boaz’s
December 10, 1797, in Kreis Paderborn, Nordrhein- mother-in-law, Sharon Cagle, retired as director of Countryside-Genesis Health
Westfalen, Germany. Not much is known about his Care.
family or his early years. We do know that he fought

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against Napoleon at the battle of Waterloo.
He went on to leave his home land of Germany and
came to America to the New Orleans, Louisiana area
before 1820. He tutored and traded as a means to earn
a living. At one time he was a prisoner of Jean Lafitte.
Nothing else is known about this incident at this time.
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Martha had eleven children. At the age of 69, Joseph Justin Watson, executor Office or beauty shop
died on August 19, 1867 in Williamson County, Texas of the James E. Morrison space for rent, 308 South
and is buried in the Rubarth Cemetery. Martha died Jr. Estate, has been filed Washington, Yates Build-
on July 20,1880 at the age of 72/73 and is buried in in the Hickman County ing. Utilities furnished.
Davilla Cemetery in Milam County, Texas. 270-254-0548 or 270-653- QUEEN
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City Wide Crusade Jonah 3:4-10

By Pastor Tom Hoskins
If you have been following my arti-
cles, you know by now we are jour-
neying with Jonah through his min-
istry in the book by his name. Jonah
has repented of his waywardness
and is now approaching Nineveh
with God’s Word burning in his
heart. Would to God his word would
burn in the hearts of all his people
today, especially his preachers and
teachers. It is yet to be known what
would result if such would happen.
When we think of Jonah, the big
fish pops into our mind, but we
overlook the greater miracle, a met-
ropolitan crusade where every last
soul turns to the Lord. The world
has not seen the like since. The day
of Pentecost did not match it, nei-
ther did a Billy Graham crusade
as great as they were. Nothing has
come close to what God did in that
wicked city long ago.
Oh, we have tried. We have rent-
ed large stadiums, prepared for
months, trained counselors, gotten
the churches involved, advertised
and engaged the great evangelists
and spent thousands of dollars, but
where was the impact? A lot of cru-
sading but where are the changed
communities? We have never come
near to what God did with ONE
MAN and a FISH.
God took one man, broken in
spirit, bound to God in thanksgiv-
ing, who entered a wicked city and
preached their destruction would
come in 40 days. He began to cry out
the judgment of God. There was no
100 voice, or 1,000 voice choir, no
$100,000 rented stadium, no 500
trained counselors to reinterpret his
message. He didn’t need all that. His
message was plain and simple, and
the Holy Spirit drove it home to the
hearts of the Ninevehites like a rail-
road spike. Folks were struck down
in repentance as Jonah took to the
streets for his pulpit. The seraphic
songs of angels made up his choir,
and the Holy Spirit was his counse-
lor to the hearts of the Ninevehites.
Every soul was spared form the least
to the greatest and it all hinged on
one word, REPENTANCE, a change
of mind toward God which leads to
a change spiritually.
That radical change first came to
Jonah. He “arose and went to Nin-
eveh,” opposite the way he was go-
ing. Until we make God’s way our
way, we shall be Jonah before he re-
pented.
When God’s word came to Jonah
“the second time” (Chp. 3:1) it fell
upon a softened heart, a heart pre-
pared to minister for God. It did as
the New Testament says, it “fell on
good ground, took root and pro-
duced fruit.” Jonah went to Nin-
eveh! Repentance brings obedience
to God’s word.
Repentance caused Jonah to pro-
claim the message of God. “Jonah
began to enter into the city a day’s
journey, and he cried” (Chp. 3:4).
That is, he raised his voice and cried
out. What? “You have 40 days.”
That’s positive preaching. God’s
message of repentance is the foun-
dational step to redemption and
outpouring of revival in a commu-
nity. The church needs to “go forth
weeping, bearing precious” (Psalm
126:6). That seed is the gospel of Je-
sus Christ. The church will never do
that until she repents. Jonah Chp. 3
teachers that truth.

Giving thanks for God’s beautiful earth

By Dr. William Holland
Imagine if you were the creator of
the earth with all of its breathtaking
beauty and gave each living creature
the gift of life.
For every human, you provided a
book of your promises which gives a
detailed description of how they are
to live. And then, you sent your only
son to sacrifice his life and raised him
from the dead to redeem the souls
of all who would believe. Your in-
vitation to deliver those who would
believe from the bondage of sin and
welcome them to live with you in
heaven forever is beyond words. As
you patiently wait for the masses to
respond, you notice that only a few
individuals actually have a desire to
know you and even less are showing
an appreciation for your offer. What
would you do? Of course, you would
be disappointed but you gave them
free-will to live however they want.
You will just have to let them decide
their own path.
Even though mankind has the
choice to make decisions, I am re-
lieved to know that God rules on his
throne, is in total control, and noth-
ing can keep us from his love. The
Bible declares that His mercy en-
dures forever and whether the mass-
es will admit it or not, we are all very
fortunate to receive his grace and
patience. I was looking through a
world atlas the other day with all the
many different places on our planet
that are filled with such awe-inspir-
ing beauty and astonishing crea-
tures. The rainforest of the Congo
river basin and the gigantic Sahara
Desert that covers nearly a third of
the African continent and then on to
the wonders of the Oceans that are
another astonishing realm of bewil-
derment.
The vastness of nature is over-
whelming much like the mysteries
of the universe are beyond our im-
agination and then I noticed the ti-
tle that said, “Our World” and won-
dered, is it really? Yes, the earth is
our habitation in the sense that we
are temporarily camped out here
and allowed to enjoy everything it
has to offer, but in reality, God is
the rightful owner and generously
gives us the privilege to be an invited
guest.
Psalm 24 verse one says, “The earth
is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof:
the world and they that dwell there.”
This statement is quite different from
the perspective of many humans
who have aggressively staked their
claim. It’s remarkable how some in-
dividuals actually believe a real-es-
tate deed proves they are the rightful
owner without humbly considering
who gave them the privilege to oc-
cupy and use the resources. How of-
ten do we appreciate that each breath
of oxygen was created and given by
his kindness so that our lungs would
not collapse? Every clean glass of
water we drink was made by God as
a gracious gift to satisfy our bodies
demand for hydration. The thermo-
stat for the atmosphere is monitored
by his hand in order that we might
survive deadly temperature fluctua-
tions and it’s his law of gravity that
keeps everything perfectly balanced
and in place. Though most humans
think they are strong and in control,
in reality, we are very fragile and to-
tally dependent on his compassion
every moment.
According to the Bible, God is not
only the maker of all things but will-
ingly turned mankind loose upon
His beautiful paradise even though
He realized how uncaring and de-
structive they can be. He knew that
humanity would pollute, deplete,
and ruin his masterpiece with their
greed and selfishness. Not only
would they abuse it, but many arro-
gantly deny that he is not the author
and designer who spoke it all into
existence. It is so breathtaking to
witness whales and elephants mov-
ing gracefully with such wonder and
magnificence. The honor to watch
a glorious sunrise or to walk along
a sun-drenched beach and feel the
majestic power of the sea is given for
all of us to admire, respect, and be
grateful for his love.
It’s truly sad when humans declare
how the Almighty God is not a real
person and that everything we see
somehow evolved from nothing.
How could anyone not be humbled
with a sense of reverence and adora-
tion to this divine architect who is
called the Alpha and the Omega?
“The sea is his and he made it: and
his hands formed the dry land. O
come, and let us worship and bow
down: let us kneel before the Lord
our maker” Psalm 95:5-6.

By Danny Carr
“Humble yourselves, there-
fore, under God’s mighty
hand, that he may lift you
up in due time. Cast all your
anxiety on him because he
cares for you.”
1 Peter 5:6-7
When we are told to be hum-
ble, what does that mean to
Daily Devotion
you? When the verse says,
"Humble yourselves, there-
fore, under God's mighty
hand, that He may lift you
up in due time."
Humble yourself to God.
Put Him where He should be
in your life, at the top, num-
ber 1 position, above every-
one and everything else.
Our pastor yesterday was
talking about this. He made
reference to the fact that
without God, he is nothing.
We all need to understand
that without God's grace, we
indeed are absolutely noth-
ing. God loves us and He
made the way for us to come
to Him, when He sent His
son Jesus to die as the perfect
sacrifice for ALL our sins.
It's all God, ALL GOD. So
we should humble ourselves
under God's mighty hand.
The verses conclude with
this: "Cast all your anxiety
on Him because He cares for
you."
I don't think we always
think about just what that
means. Cast ALL your anxi-
ety on Him. Everything you
are dealing with, everything
that is causing you problems,
bringing you down, give it to
a Him. He is the only one
that can deal with it.
I hope this week will find
you humbling yourself be-
fore God and trusting Him
with ALL your anxieties.
God loves us, His grace is so
amazing. He has given us the
way to be saved in Jesus. It is
all Him, humble yourself be-
fore Him.
Love them like Jesus.......

Seriously, just one said something

By Gaye Bencini
Sunday at Spring Hill Bap-
tist Church, our preacher,
Bro. David Crowder, read
about the 10 lepers that Jesus
healed.
See, they all hung out to-
gether because leprosy was
not and is not cool to have.
They had sores all over their
bodies and weren’t exactly
receiving invitations to hang
out at people’s houses, or to
get near them for that matter.
One day Jesus went in this
village and they cried out
to him for help. They were
cleansed, it was gone, and
they went on their merry way.
You know how many said
thank you? One. Just one of
those 10 said thank you.
Before we shake our head
and think how horrific it was
of the nine, think how often
we do that today. We pray
about something and when
are prayers are answered, do
we say thank you? Do we say
thank you for all the things
we take for granted?
Bro. Crowder also talked
about Job. Job was a godly
man and praised God. He had lived a long, prosperous life. that were lepers, which stood fell down on his face at his
wealth, sheep, a good family- Let us remember to be afar off: 13 And they lifted up feet, giving him thanks: and
you name it- he had it going thankful in all circumstances, their voices, and said, Jesus, he was a Samaritan. 17 And
on in a good way. It’s easy to whether we deem them good Master, have mercy on us. Jesus answering said, Were
praise God and be thankful or bad. 14 And when he saw them, there not ten cleansed? but
when everything’s all good he said unto them, Go shew where are the nine? 18 There
and cozy like that. But what Luke 17:11-19 11 “And it yourselves unto the priests. are not found that returned
about when it’s not? came to pass, as he went to And it came to pass, that, as to give glory to God, save this
The devil was saying if all Jerusalem, that he passed they went, they were cleansed. stranger. 19 And he said unto
that were to be taken away, through the midst of Sama- 15 And one of them, when him, Arise, go thy way: thy
Job would be singing a differ- ria and Galilee. 12 And as he saw that he was healed, faith hath made thee whole.”
ent tune. God allowed things he entered into a certain vil- turned back, and with a loud
to happen to Job. He lost his lage, there met him ten men voice glorified God, 16 And
health, his sheep,
his family, every-
thing. He was at
rock bottom. His
wife was nagging
him to “curse God
and die” and just
get all that mis-
ery over with. He
didn’t. He kept
right on praising
God and being
thankful.
Job didn’t stay
at rock bottom.
His life took an
upward turn after
that. He had more
of everything he
lost and better
than before. He
THE HICKMAN COUNTY TIMES Nov. 21, 2018
Hickman County Elementary School recently recognized its Students of the Month for November. Month include: front row, from left, Kinsley Black, Presslye Rose,
The character trait emphasized in November was Cooperate with Others. Intermediate students Isaiah Quillen, and Trey Woods; back row, from left, Cadell Wicker,
recognized by teachers as students who Cooperate with Others include: front row, from left, Lee Niles Jones, the Grinch, Logan Grimmett and Lucas Grimmett.
Polsgrove, Jordan Mason, Noah Malinauskas, Lily Higgins, and Shelbee Webb; back row, from left,
Cedric Cross, Boston Boaz, Kevin Alexander, Eli Rudd, Witt Carter, and Gracie Byrd.
Preschool students selected by teachers for Students of the Month in November
include: from left, Kyia Woods, Aleigha Crider, Luka Garcia, RaeAnn Hoff, and
Knox Boaz. Student of the Month photos courtesy Richard Todd.
Keith McClure,
geon before joining Tenet
at Saint Francis Hospital-
Memphis in 2014.
During his career at Saint
Francis Memphis, Keith
has been a remarkable
RN beginning as a circu-
lating nurse in cardiovas-
cular surgery. His heart
for helping others also
extends to his co-workers
where he has served as
a preceptor for Versant
resident nurses, helping
those with little or no ex-
perience become adept at
surgical nursing.
In 2015, Keith was pro-
moted to Assistant Nurse
Manager in Surgery and is
in charge of and respon-
sible for the day-to-day
operations of the surgery
schedule during his shifts.
The staff holds Keith in
highest regard because
he is a servant leader-
making sure things flow
smoothly and everyone
has what they need to do
their job. Keith often sees
patients in the holding
area, reassuring them and
making certain that their
needs are fulfilled. He will
also help in transporting
patients to surgery to keep
things flowing. Follow-
ing patients from surgery,
Keith occasionally makes
rounds on the floors to
make sure his patients are
receiving great care and
recuperating as expected.
Keith has worked dili-
gently to help improve
turnaround times and
first case on time starts.
He stays over to help when
needed and has come in
on off days when surgery
is short-staffed. Keith has
often gone into staffing to
scrub assist procedures.
What is most admirable
about Keith is what he has
accomplished outside of
work. Keith and his wife
Sherry, who is a home
health nurse, had been
interested in food ser-
vices and had toyed with
the idea of opening a res-
taurant. Meanwhile, their
pastor had been challeng-
ing each member of the
congregation to identify
their personal calling. In
2014, Keith’s brother-in-
law and best friend, Mike
[Cromika] was on his
way from Paducah to visit
Keith for their annual golf
trip when he was tragi-
cally killed in a car acci-
dent. Very soon after, the
couple lost another friend
continued from front page
and colleague. The losses
and the challenge by their
pastor inspired them to
step out and start a faith-
based program of feeding
the homeless in the Mem-
phis community, which
quickly expanded with a
donated food truck and
volunteers.
Encouraged by the tre-
mendous interest and
growth, their efforts have
grown from a vision of
feeding some homeless to
a 501c3 nonprofit called
Merge Memphis, with
Keith and Sherry as its
founders.
Currently, Merge Mem-
phis feeds 42 men at Op-
portunity Center, a men’s
homeless shelter in down-
town Memphis, twice
each month. Keith cooks
and serves with other vol-
unteers.
Merge Memphis has the
only nonprofit food truck
in Memphis and has the
motto, “Feeding Mem-
phis to Feed Memphis.”
They feed the homeless
from the truck in different
neighborhoods and also
sell food from the truck at
special events, weddings,
employee appreciation
dinners and birthday par-
ties with the proceeds go-
ing back to Merge Mem-
phis to fund their mission.
On Saturday nights they
feed the poor, homeless
and those in need from
the truck at Jacob’s Well,
a downtown Memphis
church. And they serve
special meals on Thanks-
giving and Christmas to
those in need. Keith does
all transportation and
maintenance for the truck
as well as takes orders at
the window.
Merge Memphis operates
10 “Little Free Food Pan-
tries” in Shelby and De-
Soto counties. Keith has
built some of the pantries,
and he has installed all 10
in underserved commu-
nities over the past year
and a half. Merge Mem-
phis volunteers fill these
pantries every week. Keith
does all maintenance
on the pantries, replac-
es plexiglass doors and
makes any repairs needed
on the structure of the
pantry. The pantries have
a note that says, “Take
what you need and leave
what you can.” When
asked if they were worried
about people taking the
Page 8
Keith McClure was inducted in the Tenet Hall of
Fame and awarded a high honor as Tenet Hero for
exemplifying great work at Saint Francis and in the
community.
food who didn’t necessar-
ily need it, the McClures
said that theirs was a mis-
sion of faith, and they had
to have faith that the right
people would be served by
the pantries.
Merge Memphis also de-
livers food boxes to needy
families who are unable
to supplement their food
supply in Shelby and De-
Soto counties. Keith helps
with organizing and the
pick-up of food for the
Merge Memphis Food
Pantry and also delivers
boxes when needed.
To help raise funds for
food, clothing and shelter
expenses, Merge Memphis
holds fundraising events
like Festival of Lights, an
annual golf tournament
and a Kentucky Derby
event.
In winter months, Merge
Memphis organizes Pro-
ject Warm Memphis.
They package gloves, hats
and scarves in bags and
distribute them at bus
shelters on Union and
Poplar Avenues, leaving
warm items for the home-
less to gather. Ending up
in Court Square Park of
downtown Memphis, the
team adorns trees in the
park with the remainder
of their scarves, hats, and
gloves for those in need to
pick from the trees. Keith
assists with packing items
into bags and distributing
Primary students chosen by teachers for November Students of the
Middle School Flight student shopping bag winners- people’s choice awards
from visitors at the Hickman County Arts, Crafts, Book Fair, L to R: Shelbee
Webb, 1st; Emaree White, 2nd; and TJ Camp, 3rd. Cayce Batts coordinated her
students' work, Renee Cole supervised her students in the contest.
Photo courtesy Cherry Pyron.
them.
Merge Memphis is cur-
rently working on open-
ing a women’s shelter,
The Merging Bridge, for
the homeless population
of the women in Mem-
phis. They have a vision
to open a bistro/coffee
shop where women could
work alongside Merge
Memphis volunteers to
gain support and work
on a plan to emerge from
poverty. They currently
provide women with
shelter and a meal three
to four nights a month in
cooperation with another
charity. Keith cooks for
the women and helps with
set up for their night’s stay.
Keith is always counted
on to provide prayer, care,
support and jokes for the
volunteers and the ladies
they host. He also assists
with transportation for la-
dies as well as doing their
laundry and clean up after
they leave.
Keith has a humble spirit
and doesn’t boast to any-
one about all the amaz-
ing work for which he is
responsible, which makes
him all the more endear-
ing.
Keith and Sherry have
been married for 35 years
and have two daughters, not look down on others If heroes are ordinary
who also have careers in unless it is to help them people who do extraor-
nursing, and five grand- up” and “take care of oth- dinary things, then Keith
children. Two of their ers who have less than McClure is definitely a
family mantras are “do you.” hero.
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Red/White game girls action Friday night: Rancey Skaggs with the ball. Photo by

Red/White game Friday night- #20 Cameron Johnson and #15 JD McClanahan.
Photo by Presley Ballantine.

Red/White game girls: Destiny Wesley. Photo by Presley Ballantine

Red/White game- Dylan Hicks. Photo by Presley Ballantine.

Red/White game girls: Leigh Anne Jones. Photo by Presley Ballantine

Red/White game- Dylan Hicks & Wes Carter. Photo by Presley Ballantine.

Red/White game girls: L Akacia Taylor. Photo by Presley Ballantine

Estes commits
to Murray State Marcus Land at the Red White game. Photo by Presley Ballantine.

MURRAY - Former Hick-

man County High School
standout has announced a
commitment to the Mur-
ray State University baseball
program.
Estes released the follow- Wishing the Hickman County
ing statement via social me-
dia: "I am truly honored and
blessed to announce that I
will be continuing my aca-
demic and athletic career at
Murray State University. I A Great Year!
would like to thank all of my 220 East Clay St.
family, friends and coaches
that have helped me along Photo courtesy of Prep Base-
Clinton, KY www.clintonbankky.com
the way. Most of all I would ball Report/Former Hickman
like to thank the Lord above County High School standout
for the talent that he has Parker Estes has committed to
blessed me with. Thank you the Murray State University
Coach Skirka and all of the baseball program.
state at Murray State for this
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County Times
wonderful opportunity!"
Under the direction of head coach Dan Skirka. Murray
State competes in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC),

Supports the
along with Tennessee Tech, Southeast Missouri, Morehead
State, Jacksonville State, Austin Peay, Eastern Kentucky,
Eastern Illinois, Belmont, UT Martin and SIUE.
A third baseman/right-handed pitcher, Estes currently at-

Falcons!
tends North Hardin High School. Estes will take the
field for his junior season of high school baseball in
the spring.
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A few random photos from the Hickman County

Arts Council’s Arts, Crafts, Book Fair 2018
All photos by Jeff Shell

Editor’s note: Jeff Shell, do you see anything wrong with Volunteer food servers at the Hickman County Arts Council’s Arts, Crafts, Book Fair Saturday, L-R: Hallie
this picture you took of Linda Jackson and her sister Spillman, Mike Adams, Katie Beck, Nancy Conn, Jenna Moore, Beverly Hopkins, and Alyssa Fuller. (Photo by
Joan Lacewell selling their peanut brittle at the Arts Jeff Shell).
Fair? Do you? You’re fired. Again.

Clinton Mayor Phyllis Campbell, DeAnna Leon-

ard, RN, BSN, LDE, Purchase District Health De-
partment, and Hickman County Judge/Executive
Kenny Wilson with the Proclamation of Novem-
ber as Diabetes Awareness Month.

November is
Diabetes Awareness Month;
Diabetes concerns every family
To mark diabetes aware-
ness month and World
Diabetes Day 2018 cele-
brated on November 14,
the International Diabe-
tes Federation (IDF) is
urging families to learn
more about the warning
signs of diabetes. New
research from IDF has
discovered that parents
would struggle to spot
this serious life-long dis-
ease in their own chil-
dren. Despite the major-
ity of people surveyed
having a family member
with diabetes, an alarm-
ing four-in-five parents
would have trouble
recognizing the warn-
ing signs. One-in-three
wouldn’t spot them at all.
The findings underline
the need for education
and awareness to help
people spot the diabe-
tes warning signs early.
The warning signs can
include: excessive thirst,
frequent urination, a
lack of energy, blurred
vision, slow healing
wounds, and numbness
in the feet and/or hands.
National Diabetes
Month focus: Promot-
ing Health After Gesta-
tional Diabetes, to raise
awareness among wom-
en with a history of ges-
tational diabetes about
their lifelong risk for de-
veloping type 2 diabetes.
Learning ways to adopt
healthy eating behaviors
and increasing physical
activity can be 2 impor-
tant factors to delaying
or preventing type 2 dia-
betes.
Living with diabetes can
be challenging to man-
age every day. You are the
most important member
of your diabetes care
team, and you don’t have
to manage your diabetes
alone.
• Write your questions
down for your health ap-
pointments.
• Seek support in your
community
• Let your family know
how they can help.
• Learn more by attend-
ing an Accredited Diabe-
tes Education program.
To find resources in your
county you can search
the Kentucky Diabetes
Resource Directory or
contact Purchase Dis-
trict Health Department
for upcoming classes and
local resources. 270-444-
9625 ext. 107
Source: https://world-
diabetesday.org/about-
wdd/wdd-2018-19.html
Arts Council’s Art Fair...a busy tradition
By Jeff Shell out, apparently already Sylvia Hus-
leaving. Nothing much sey and Tina
I've been showing up to going on, or so I thought. Cunning ham
the arts fair at the Hick- A parking spot right up are starting to
man County Elementary front was a blessing. Af- come into ca-
School gym for the past ter walking in, I realized tering all things
three years, usually wan- this is not just an arts and chicken. They
dering in about noon or crafts fair. recently pro-
noon thirty. It is a social event! vided a meal for
Last year some were al- It was bustling and 130 people in
ready packing up by the booming with people, Fulton. Dressed
time of my very late ar- and in its “come and go in chef ’s attire,
rival. My goal is to find or stay long as you want” Cunning ham
a new vendor each year style. Bargain shoppers and Hussey's
and highlight their tal- come for something little business
ents. When I would ar- unique. called Chicken
rive late, there was never There are the socializers Scratch has Also available are ham
a huge crowd, and I was who can see everyone only been "vending" for hock and white beans
wondering what all of the outside of church or fu- two years- twice at Civil with cornbread and veg-
hullabaloo was about, so nerals. Food, music and War Days in Columbus etables, but to schedule
I decided to go early this seeing more friends come and this arts/crafts fair. any kind of meal plus
year. in to visit with made it They present Chicken beverage and dessert call
My arrival an hour after crowded and fun. and Dumplings, Chicken 270-207-8233 or 270-
opening put a thought in It’s a great social event to Tetrazzini, Chicken Sal- 207- 8072. Tell them Jeff
my mind after noticing start the Christmas shop- ad, Poppy seed Chicken sent you. ~Jeff Shell
some people were coming ping season. or Chicken and Dressing.