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Fountain Run Monthly Meeting
Water Board Monthly Meeting
Williams is Senate President

Fountain Run applies for loan to upgrade Fire Department
An application for a $55,000 loan to upgrade the Fountain Run Volunteer Fire Department has been sent in, City Clerk Melinda Downing reported during the monthly meeting of the Fountain Run City Commission on Jan. 10. The Commissioners were told at the December meeting of the necessity to replace the old pumper truck with a newer model in order to keep the insurance rates in the City at their current rates.  They also were told about a state program that could loan the money at a low rate with the payments taken out of the state aid money sent annually to each certified fire department. Downing said the most money available is $75,000 for a new truck, with a 25% match from the city. The most that could be borrowed for a used truck is $55,000, according to the clerk. That amount also must have a 25% match; however, a trade-in can be considered as part of the match. Members of the fire department are searching for a newer truck, and the full amount requested does not have to be used, should a less expensive truck be found, she said. The group that meets and makes the decision will not do so until March and the City expects an answer soon after.
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Water Board Monthly Meeting
Phase VIII is beginning to take form, Robert Stigall, the engineer from Stigall Engineering Associates out of Nashville, Tenn., told the Monroe County Water District board at Monday night’s regular business meeting.  “I feel confident we will be able to get this one [grant/loan project],” he said.
The Phase VIII project will construct approximately 22 miles of water line throughout the county, with the majority of new customers (about 70) to be in the Turkey Neck Bend area. Included in the project is also the addition of a 200,000 gallon storage tank that will be located in the Cropper Ridge area near Gamaliel. Stigall explained to the board that there are a few more technicalities to be addressed before the grant and loan application is filed for the almost $1.2 million dollars allotted for this expansion and steps were taken to accomplish this.

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Williams takes office as  President of State Senate
As the 2000 General Assembly got underway, it was business as usual in the House of Representatives where there are no changes in party leadership.  But in the Senate, it was a different story. For the first time in history, the Republican Party holds the majority in the Senate and, with that majority, comes the coveted position of Senate President. David L. Williams, R-Burkesville, the longest serving Republican member of the Senate, was elected to the position replacing Larry Saunders, D-Louisville. Williams represents the 16th District, which includes Monroe County.
The new majority was caused by the switch last summer of two Democrats, Bob Leeper, Paducah, and Dan Seum of Louisville. The switch in parties gave the GOP a 20-18 majority.
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Boys Basketball
Falcons have a rough week

The Monroe County Falcons has had a rough week, losing to Warren Central on Tuesday night, Jan. 4, and Casey County on Saturday night, Jan. 8., followed by a loss at home to district rival Clinton County this past Tuesday night.
Warren Central
Playing on their home court, Warren Central killed Monroe in the first period, running away with the game by a score of 30-9.  The second period was not any brighter as the Dragons took a 58-26 halftime lead. The Falcons played better in the second half, outscoring Central 21-17 in the third and 18-12 in the fourth period, but the game had long since been decided. The final score of 87-65 shows Monroe didn’t quit but it was too little, too late. Chase Moore had a good scoring game for Monroe, scoring all but 2 of his 20 points in the second half.
Casey County
Back home last Saturday night, the Falcons were in the game for three out of the four quarters.  Monroe trailed by just 4, at 18-14, at the end of the first quarter, but the second period was the Falcons’ undoing as Monroe scored just 7 points while Casey County slammed 26.  Casey County extended that lead by 5 more points in the third period to take a 64-36 lead into the final period. Monroe outscored Casey in the final period, 17-16, but the subs were already in the game for both sides, and the Falcons had their wings clipped once more, 80-53. Zack Grace led the Monroe scoring with 16 points.
Clinton County
The Falcons hosted district rival Clinton County on Tuesday night, Jan. 11 and got off to a good start, gaining a 21-16 lead going into the second. Then Clinton got hot, scoring 22 in the second while holding Monroe to 10 points. The Bulldogs took a 38-31 lead into halftime, thanks to Daniel Latham’s 18 first-half points (27 for the game). Latham is currently the third leading scorer in the state. Monroe cut Clinton County’s production to 16 points in the third, while adding 15 to their total, but the Bulldogs put 33 points on Monroe in the last period to win 87-56.
Chris Pitcock led the Falcon scoring with 15. “The team really did play better in this game and we were in it until the last period,” said Head Coach Brian Carter.
Upcoming
After taking on Green County on Jan. 14, the Falcons then have a short break until their next game at North Hardin on the 21st.
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Girls Basketball
Lady Falcons win two, lose one

Traveling to Bowling Green on Tuesday, Jan. 4, to take on always strong Warren Central, Monroe was riding a six-game winning streak. Central spoiled that record, but the Lady Falcons came back to take two wins this past week, downing Franklin-Simpson on Jan. 7 and Clinton County on Jan. 11. The Lady Falcon record now stands at 2-1 in district play and 9-3, overall.
Warren County
Monroe jumped out to a 16-12 lead in the first quarter and went to the locker room at halftime leading 32-27. Central erased that margin in the third period and eased out to a 1- point lead, 43-42, heading into the final period. Monroe’s offense could only manage 10 more points in the final period and Monroe fell 62-52. Brittany Geralds led the Lady Falcons with 15 points “Our offense ran really good early,” said Head Coach Tony Harlan, “But we became impatient in the second half and rushed a few shots.” Referring to Central’s star player, SeSe Helm, who scored 34 of Central’s 62 points, Harlan said: “We might have been a little intimidated by Helm in the second half.”
Franklin-Simpson
Hosted Franklin-Simpson got the Lady Falcons back on the winning track, as they led 11-2 at the end of the first period and still had a 9-point lead at halftime. By the end of the third quarter, the Monroe lead was 37-27. Monroe went to the free-throw line 11 times in the final period, hitting 6, on the way to an 18-point quarter as they pulled away for the win, 55-41. Renea Proffitt led Monroe in scoring with 11 points, in a game where nine Lady Falcons put points on the board.
Clinton County
The Lady Falcons were looking for revenge Tuesday night for a earlier 80-72 overtime loss at Clinton County. There would be no OT game this time as the Lady Falcons grabbed the lead early and ran with it. At the end of the first quarter, Monroe led 14-11 and were up 28-24 at halftime. The third period belonged to Monroe as they tagged the Lady Bulldogs with 27 points and allowed just 15, pulling out to a strong 16-point lead over their rivals, 55-39. Monroe closed out the contest at 70-49. “Our third win of the season over a top-20 team,” said Coach Harlan. In Litkenhous ratings published last week, the Clinton team was ranked 16th in the state (just behind Barren County). These two teams got the top ratings for the district, followed by Monroe and Allen tied for third place.   “Our perimeter defense won this game,” said Harlan, adding that he was also pleased with the offensive output of his team, which had four players scoring in double-digits, saying: “We shot 57% overall and 66% from the free-throw line. Those numbers let you have a chance to win.” Kari Brown had 15, Leslie McAlpin 13 and Brittany Geralds 12 for the Lady Falcons.
Upcoming
After taking on Adair County on Jan. 13, the Lady Falcons travel to Louisville Saturday, Jan. 15, to take part in the KY Prep Classic, with the game starting at 10:30 a.m. Central time. Monroe’s opponent in that game will be Oldham County, tied for tenth in the state.
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Announcements
MCHS Homecoming
Candidates File for Office
Science Expos to be Held
New arrivals
Card Shower
95th Birthday to be Celebrated
Bass Club Officers

MCHS Basketball Homecoming
Amelia Brown, daughter of Bill and Sarah Brown, was crowned Basketball Homecoming Queen of Monroe County High School on Jan. 8.  Her court included: first runner-up Janel Buzzard, daughter of Dr. Jack and Vickie Buzzard; second runner-up Candi Smith, daughter of Eddie and Sandra Smith; and third runner-up, Kelli McIntyre, daughter of Bobby and Betty McIntyre. All are of Tompkinsville.
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Candidates file for office
Joyce Emberton filed yesterday (Wednesday) as a candidate for Monroe County Circuit Clerk. Emberton, a Republican, currently serves as Circuit Clerk and is seeking her third six-year term in this office. In this Presidential election year, several other races will be on the ballot. Rep. Ed Whitfield’s seat as First District Congressman will be decided this year, as will the position of State Representative for the 53rd District, now held by Billy D. Polston. Filing deadline for the Circuit Clerk, State Representative and Congressmen races is Tuesday, Jan. 24 (4 p.m. local time). Republican James R. Comer, who is seeking the State Representative seat, is the only other local candidate to file thus far. Also on the ballot this fall will be three Board of Education races — for the seats currently held by Judy Baxter, Dr. Kenneth Crabtree and Eddie Proffitt — and the City Council or Commission members in all three of Monroe’s cities (but not the mayors). Candidates for these positions have until August to file candidacy papers.
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Science Expos planned for Monroe students
The Monroe County Schools will be conducting two “Science Expos” in April for all fourth, seventh, and eleventh grade students, with the elementary expo at Gamaliel Elementary on Tuesday, April 11, and the middle and high school expo on Thursday, April 13, at those schools. The goal is to give students of Monroe County an opportunity to see how science relates to their everyday lives through demonstrations and hands-on activities.  Many individuals and businesses will be joining in this interactive journey through learning by presenting at the expos. Science concepts such as the water cycle, electricity, and chemistry will be addressed in fun, active ways.
A planning/informational meeting about the expos will be held on Jan. 19, at 5 p.m. in the Monroe County High School Library, for anyone who may be interested in helping with either or both expos.  Any questions may be directed to: Karen Davis (MCHS), 487-6217; Debbie Crowe (MCMS), 487-9624; or Vivian Henry (GES), 457-2341.
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New arrivals
Autumn Paige Buie, daughter of Shane and Daphne Buie, Madisonville, was born Dec. 12, 1999. Grandparents are Dan and Sally Buie, Madisonville; Ella Freda and Jim Williams, Cynthiana; and Billy and Patty Reneau and Larry and Debbie Hume — all of Glasgow. The new arrival is the great-granddaughter of Leila Buie, Madisonville, and of Ella Mae Froedge and Arvin and Joyce Hume, all of Tompkinsville. She is also the great-great-granddaughter of Onie Carter, Tompkinsville.

Camryn Paige Coots, the daughter of Mark and Kelly Coots, Jamestown, was born on Nov. 23, 1999. The new arrival is the granddaughter of R.B. and Meridth Hopper, Russell Springs; Kenneth and Mary Humes, Tompkinsville, and the late Wayne Coots. She has two brothers, Scott and Brendan, and a sister, Taylor.
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Card shower announced
A card shower is planned for Vola Copas Staples, who will celebrate her 80th birthday on Jan. 19 Cards may be addressed to her at: 405 Fifth St., Tompkinsville, Ky. 42167.

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95th birthday to be celebrated
Sue Ellis, formerly of Tompkinsville, will celebrate her 95th birthday on Jan. 19 with an open house at Southwinds Restaurant in Tompkinsville, from 2-4 p.m. All family members and friends are invited to attend. She requests “no gifts.” Those wishing to send her cards may address them to her at: 1085 Hartsville Pike, Morningside of Gallatin, Gallatin, Tenn. 37066.
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Bass Club elects officers
The Monroe County Bass Club has elected the following officers: president, Jerry Turner; vice president, Paul Davis; treasurer, Jack Murphy; secretary, Michael Emberton; and reporter, Roger Deckard.

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Deaths
Fifteen deaths were reported to the Tompkinsville News this past week.
Local deaths were:
— Clyde T. Butler, 75, County House Rd., Tompkinsville, who died Jan. 3 (he was the husband of the late Geneva {Proffitt} Butler);
— Maude (Bryant) Moore, 88, Magnolia St., Tompkinsville, who died Jan. 4 (she was first married to James Floyd Walden and, following his death, married Ralph Moore, also now deceased);
— Ada Reed (Hagan) Tracy, 89, Fountain Run, who died Jan. 5 (she was the widow of William “Bill” Tracy);
— Gladys (Chism) Wood, 90, Fountain Run, who died Jan. 6 (she was the widow of Orene Wood); and
— Ricky Myrse Shaw, 40, Green Hills, Tompkinsville, who also died Jan. 6.
Deaths reported from other areas were:
— William Ronald Walden, 65, Greencastle, Ind., formerly of Monroe County, who died Jan. 3 (he was the husband of Barbara Jean {Spear} Walden);
— Alrick “Rick” Hammer, 87, a Monroe County native, who died Jan. 4 (he was the husband of the late Eloise Hammer);
— Albert Leonard “Buster” Dodson, 75, Indianapolis, Ind., also a Monroe County native who died Jan. 4;
— S. Pauline (Bryant) Birge, 89, East Peoria, Ill., a native of Tompkinsville who died Jan. 4 (she was the widow of William Clayton Birge);
— Dezzie (Norman) Carlock, 97, Glasgow, a Monroe native who died Jan. 5 (she was the widow of Thomas C. Carlock);
— Arthur Dean McCoy, 35, Scottsville, who also died on Jan. 5;
— Marie (Welch) Combs, 87, Glasgow, a Monroe County native who died Jan. 7 (she was the widow of Kermit Combs);
— Gracie (Green) Meador, 80, Lafayette, Tenn., who died Jan. 8 (she was the widow of Henry Paul Meador); and
— George W. Daniels, 83, Watertown, Tenn., who also died on Jan. 8;
Also reported was the death of Bernice (England) Gray, 86, Roachdale, Ind., a native of Tompkinsville who died Nov. 5, 1999.
Details about their backgrounds, survivors and funeral arrangements can be found by clicking  here.
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