Plan being devised to save Beaver Dam school: School
board member-elect wants to stop demolition
A strange thing about some hard-to-believe rumors. Sometimes they turn out not to be rumors at all.
Such is the case about a reported rumor surrounding the possible saving of the old Beaver Dam Elementary School gymnasium — a gym that once was considered to be one of the best and biggest in all of Western Kentucky.
Jackie Phelps, principal at Beaver Dam Elementary, heard the rumors and she has witnessed their transformation into fact.
Phelps said she received the information firsthand from school board member-elect Dwight Raymond.
“I had heard the rumors and wanted a clarification,” Phelps said Monday afternoon. “That’s when I decided to call Dwight Raymond for some answers.”
The issue of the gym came to light more than a year ago when the Ohio County Board of Education finalized plans for a new Beaver Dam Elementary. Those plans called for the eventual demolition of the old school, including the gym.
New school set to open next fall
The new Beaver Dam Elementary School project — barring any unplanned developments — is approximately 40 percent complete and on target to be completed by August of next year.
“Right now everything is looking good,” said Soretta Ralph, superintendent of Ohio County schools. “We’re very proud and very excited about the project and what it will mean to students going to school there.”
The construction segment of the project carries a price tag of $12.3 million. The overall cost, including architect fees and other ancillary charges, will come to $14.2 million.
Also on schedule — barring any unplanned developments — is the June 2009 date for turning the old school over to the demolition experts.
Therein lies a potential problem. Rumors circulating mostly around Beaver Dam — talk that now has more than rumor status — point to an effort by at least one new school board member to throw a clinker into plans to do away with the old school’s gymnasium and possibly preserve the entire old structure.
KSP make arrest in fatal hit-and-run: Fordsville man charged with murder
The Kentucky State Police have arrested a Fordsville man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run last Friday morning.
Brian Bellamy, 29, has been charged with murder and leaving the scene of an accident after he allegedly struck 33-year-old Antone Wilkins with his 2002 Jeep Liberty.
Wilkins’ body was found on Kentucky Highway 54 around 1:30 a.m., with most of his injuries from his waist up.
KSP Detective Bryan Whittaker said the injuries were somewhat unusual from being hit by a regular vehicle.
“It was odd that he didn’t have more leg injuries than he did,” Whittaker said. “But based on our investigation, he, for whatever reason, got under the vehicle. He may have been bent over when he got hit.”
Whittaker was able to narrow down possible suspects by conducting interviews with people who had been in the Black Cat, a Daviess County bar just across the Ohio County line.
Bellamy and Wilkins were at the Black Cat at the same time, with Wilkins leaving first with his girlfriend.
Whittaker said the couple apparently got into an argument shortly after they left, eventually leading to Wilkins getting out of the car and walking toward his nearby home on Henson Lane.
Beda residents express fears from proposed halfway house: Meeting held in Hartford
Beda residents showed up in force Tuesday evening at a meeting at the Ohio County Community Center to express their strong disapproval of a halfway house being established in their community.
Most of the concerns revolved around security issues, property values decreasing and the overall safety of the community.
The two-hour meeting was hosted by the 10-member board that oversees My Brother’s House, a drug-rehabilitation program that takes in mostly court-ordered inmates for six months at a time.
Christopher Geary, a Beda resident, said he didn’t want his child exposed to any potential harm.
“I don’t want a guy trying to recover a half-mile from my daughter,” he said.
Jim McBrayer, chairman of the My Brother’s House board, tried to ease the crowd’s anxiety by describing the program as a “boot camp for Jesus,” as he delivered a PowerPoint presentation to the crowd.
He said there are other similar drug rehab programs around but My Brother’s House accepts no public funding because of its strict Bible-based approach.
“We are a Chirst-centered ministry,” McBrayer said. “We don’t hesitate to make that clear to anybody and everybody we see.”
According to McBrayer, the program is limited to 12 men at a time who are “non-violent drug addicts.”
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Ricky Joe Blan
Ricky Joe Blan, 47, of Hawesville, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, at his home. He was born in Hancock County and worked in construction as an ironworker.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Calvin Blan and Michael Blan; and a sister, Mary Blan.
Survivors include his parents, William "Bob" and Peggy Blan of Hawesville; two children, Tommy Joe Blan and Wyatt Blan of Patesville; three brothers, David Blan of Philpot, Billy Blan and Robert Blan, both of Hawesville; and three sisters, Debbie Blan of Hawesville, Carolyn Dennis of Patesville and Peggy Blan of Owensboro.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Geary Funeral Home in Fordsville with burial in Beatty Cemetery in Hancock County.
Milton Hayse
Milton Hayse, 62, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at his home. He was born in Horse Branch, the son of the late Thurman C. and Delois Mae Kelley Hayse. He worked as a crush operator at State Contracting and Stone Company near Dundee.
Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Martha E. Seaton Hayse of Hartford; a son, Randall (Bethany) Hayse; three daughters, Vonnie (William) Smith, Cathy (Chad) Arnold and Stacey (Bobe) Skaggs; ten grandchildren, Candy Skaggs, Richie Skaggs, Becky Himes, Chadi Arnold, Katlynn Arnold, Chelsea Arnold, Stacey Minton, Justin Minton, Haley Smith and Anna Hayse; two great-grandchildren, Emily Himes and Briley Minton; two sisters, Linda Stroup and Betty Filback; three brothers, Lewis, Jerry and Wavy Hayse; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joyce Burnette, Dolly Seaton, Catherine Crowe, Emmie Clark, Betty Phillips, James Seaton and Robert Seaton; and several cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 17, at Duke-Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Hartford. Burial was in Leach Cemetery near Horse Branch.
Online condolences may be sent to www.bevilbrosfuneralhomes. com.
Dorothy Vitula Montgomery
Dorothy Vitula Montgomery, 90, of Beaver Dam, passed away Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at Beaver Dam Nursing & Rehab Center in Beaver Dam.
She was born Feb. 6, 1918, to the late Mord and Mary Ann Fant Finn in Beaver Dam. She was a member of Barnes Chapel United Methodist Church in Beaver Dam, laundry supervisor for Ohio County Hospital and a member of Dubois Chapter #25 Order of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include a daughter, Esther Bard of Beaver Dam; three brothers, Thilbert Finn of Beaver Dam, Herman “Tooter” Finn of Harned and Archie Finn of Teaneck, N.J.; two sisters, Rosie Jones of Louisville and Barbara Bard of Evansville; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Barnes Chapel United Methodist Church in Beaver Dam. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Beaver Dam. William L. Danks Funeral Home in Beaver Dam was in charge of arrangements.
Online messages of condolence can be made at www.danksfuneralhome.com.
Leona H. Warren
Leona H. Warren, 91, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at her home. She was born on July 11, 1917, in Ohio County to the late Gertie Gates and Bessie Eleanor Hamilton.
She had worked for Harry Holders, G.E. and Kroger for many years. She was a member of Eaton Memorial Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Elmer Hamilton.
She is survived by her daughter, Charlene Vigue of Hawesville; three grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Eva Mae Barns of Owensboro.
Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 17, at James H. Davis Funeral Home. A private burial was in Rosehill Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Hospice Association, 723 Harvard Drive, Owensboro, KY 42301, or Eaton Memorial Baptist Church, 1225 W. 3rd Street, Owensboro, KY 42301.
Online messages of condolence may be made at www.davisfuneralhome.com.
Dr. Clifford Houston Robertson
Dr. Clifford Houston Robertson, 96, of Whitesville, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, at his home surrounded by his beloved family.
Dr. Robertson was born in Owensboro on Aug. 29, 1912, to the late Oscar and Golda (Whittaker) Robertson. He was a retired osteopath, pioneer of natural health and healing and author.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Harden Robertson; and two sons, James Robertson and Fred Robertson.
Survivors include a daughter, Caroline Panagos of Santa Fe, N.M.; two sons, Bruce Robertson and Alan Robertson, both of Whitesville; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and two foster children, Doris Ann Wilhite and Mae Chinn Songer.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, at Old Panther Creek Baptist Church in Whitesville. James H. Davis Funeral Home in Owensboro is in charge of arrangements.
Online messages of condolence may be made at www.davisfuneralhome.com
Martine Wells
Martine Wells, 45, of Horse Branch, passed away, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at Owensboro Medical Health System in Owensboro. She was born Feb. 14, 1963, to the late Willard Gilstrap and Cordie Arnold Gilstrap in Hartford. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her mother, Cordie Gilstrap of Horse Branch; fiance, John A. "Tony" Coy of Hartford; four daughters, Tammy McIntyre of Fordsville, Tabitha McIntyre, Brittney Wells and Alma Wells, all of Cromwell; four brothers, Leonard Gilstrap of Madisonville, William Ray Gilstrap, Willard Gene Gilstrap and Robert Scott Gilstrap, all of Horse Branch; three sisters, Penny Denardi of Horse Branch, Sandra Vandeveer of Beaver Dam and Lisa Hurt of Louisville; and two grandchildren, Matthew McIntyre and Madison McIntyre, both of Cromwell.
Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 14, at William L. Danks Funeral Home in Beaver Dam with Rev. John David Morris officiating. Burial was in Rosine Cemetery in Rosine.
Online messages of condolence can be made at www.danksfuneralhome.com.
Leland Rickey Roberts Sr.
Leland Rickey Roberts Sr., 53, of Beaver Dam, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, at his home. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was employed as an A3 at DSSA in Beaver Dam.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leland Esmond Roberts; a brother, Greg Roberts; and a sister, Kathy Roberts.
Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Renay Elliott Roberts; his mother, Lillian Faul of Cincinnati, Ohio; a son, Sgt. Leland R. (Ashley) Roberts Jr. of Echols; two daughters, Sara N. (Eric) Vender of Centertown and Tiffany R. Roberts of Centertown; a brother, Keith Roberts; five sisters, Vicky Werington, Tammy Campbell, Claudia Faul, Michelle Faul and Donna Foley; and five grandchildren, Lucas and Blake Roberts, Cody and Skye Vender and Blane Roberts.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 15, at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam. Burial was in Lone Star Cemetery near Centertown.
Online condolences may be sent to www.bevilbrosfuneralhomes. com.
Truman H. Cavendar
Truman H. Cavendar, 79, of Newcastle, Wyo., formerly of Ohio County, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at Ft. Meade V.A. Hospital in Sturgis, S.D.
He was born March 3, 1929, in Ohio County to the late Lloyd Cavendar and Elva Ward Cavendar. He was retired from Wacken Hut-Security Guard after working many years as a chemist. He formerly worked at Texas Gas in Owensboro.
He was a longtime resident of Wyoming and a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Casper, Wyo. He served in the U.S. Army Special Forces during the Korean Conflict in Trieste, Italy.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Kay Tritsch, in 2006; and a brother, Noel Cavendar.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann Miller of Newcastle, Wyo.; a son, Steven Cavendar of Pueblo West, Colo.; daughters, Robin Loomis of The Dalles, Ore., and Janet Cavendar of Newcastle, Wyo.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a niece; and a nephew.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 16, at Miller-Schapmire Funeral Home in Hartford. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.
The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the American Cancer Society.
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