OCHS ‘Close the Deal’ event set for Oct. 30

October 19, 2015, 2:31 pm

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[caption id="attachment_23571" align="aligncenter" width="675"] Former Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Jerry Abramson speaks to Ohio County High School Seniors at the school's first ever "Close The Deal" event last year at OCHS.[/caption] HARTFORD, Ky. (10/19/15) — Next week is College Application Week at Ohio County High School. On Friday, Oct. 30, all OCHS seniors will be applying to college in the computer labs. Last year, OCHS had 100 percent of seniors apply to college. Colleges in the area come by to help the seniors fill out the applications. On Thursday. Oct. 29, OCHS will be having a Close the Deal event. Seniors will dress in business clothes and every senior will have a short interview with a local businessperson from the community, a financial aid advisor, and a college admissions representative. Close the Deal is an initiative created by former Lieutenant Governor Jerry Abramson who attended the event last October at OCHS. For more information on Close the Deal, click here.

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OC School Board Approves 2016 Working Budget

October 20, 2015, 2:38 am

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During its September meeting, the Ohio County School Board approved the 2016 working budget and an emergency amendment to its employee dress code policy. — The Chief Financial Officer for Ohio County Schools, Brian Decker, went over the working budget for Fiscal Year 2016. While the school board members received a detailed breakdown, there were some areas Decker wanted to highlight. The total budget for Fiscal Year 2016 is $48.9 million, which is $3.3 million larger than the Fiscal Year 2015 budget. The $3.3 million came from an increase in SEEK funding, federal funds and state funding. The budget includes $6 million in “on behalf” payments. According to the Kentucky Department of Education’s website, “Various state agencies make payments on behalf of school districts for the employer’s portion of health benefits, Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement System (KTRS), technology, debt services, and Kentucky Inter-local School Transportation Association (KISTA) energy savings capital leases. Districts issue federal reimbursement payments to the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) for the employer’s portion of health benefits that were initially paid by the department for federally funded district employees.” Decker said the “on behalf” payments was something new this year. Of the $48.9 million working budget, $30 million is salaries, which is about 61 percent of the total budget. The School District’s contingency is 6.7 percent. Last year, contingency was 4.9 percent. The contingency is the amount of cash set aside for an emergency. The state requires each school district have at least 2 percent contingency. After Decker’s presentation, the board approved the working budget for Fiscal Year 2016 unanimously. — Also on the agenda for the school board was an emergency first and second reading to amend an employee dress code policy on piercings. When Scott Lewis became Ohio County Schools Superintendent in 2010, he and the board addressed the student policy on piercings. At the time, students could have piercings of the eyebrow, nose, ears, etc. Upon Lewis’ recommendation, the board changed the policy to only allow piercings of a student’s ear. While there were some complaints, the policy was adhered to by the students. Over the 12 months, Lewis said there had been a few issues with classified employees and piercings. Under the current policy, if those employees were students, they would not be able to have the piercings. The employees were asked to take out the piercings and they did so with little complaint. Lewis thought the board should have the same policy for its employees as it did its students. “If we’re asking our kids not to do it, then they get out of school and see the school bus driver doing it, what kind of message is that sending?” Lewis asked. The school board members agreed with Lewis. Both the first and second readings of the policy amendment were approved unanimously. The employee policy on piercings now reflected the students' policy.

New Zion Church Community Day Oct. 25

October 20, 2015, 1:55 pm

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HORSE BRANCH, Ky. (10/20/15) — New Zion Missionary Baptist Church will have its annual Community Day on Sunday, Oct. 25. Church service will begin at 10:30 a.m. with Bro. Darrell Wheeler and a potluck meal will follow. Games, crafts and a hayride are some of the events planned. Everyone is welcome to attend. New Zion […]

James Irvin ‘Old Man’ Fendel

October 20, 2015, 5:11 pm

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James Irvin "Old Man" Fendel, 71, of Olaton, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at his home. He was born in Owensboro and was a retired river boat worker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Roselle Fendel; a grandchild, Grace Cobb; brothers, Richard Fendel and Ray Fendel; and a sister, Betty Ann Neal. Survivors include his wife, Janice Fendel, of Olaton; three children, Gary Fendel, of Dundee, Lisa (Jeremy) Cobb, of Olaton, and James T. Fendel, of Olaton; six grandchildren, Samantha Fendel, Brooke Fendel, Summar Reed, Trenton Cobb, Winter Fendel and Autumn Fendel; three great-grandchildren, Daniel, McKayla and Michael; two brothers, Maxie Fendel and Joseph Fendel, both of Owensboro; and four sisters, Barbara Tinsley, Brenda Terry and Loraine Ben, all of Owensboro, and Hazel Cox of Orange County, Calif. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Geary Funeral Home, Fordsville with burial in New Baymus Church Cemetery, Olaton. Visitation is from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

KSP Warns of New Phone Scam

October 21, 2015, 2:30 am

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (10/20/15) — The Kentucky State Police is warning citizens about a new phone scam making its way around the state. According to the KSP, representatives from a company called Advance America are calling Kentucky citizens and offering loans for a small fee. Once the person agrees to the loan they receive another phone call from someone else claiming to be with the IRS. This person advises the client that they must pay an additional fee or they will be charged with money laundering. If the client refuses to pay the fee, then someone claiming to be a trooper calls them. The number appearing on the clients phone looks like an actual KSP post number. KSP advises citizens to use extreme caution when dealing with phone solicitor’s and to contact a local post if they receive a call similar to this one. Information provided by the Kentucky State Police

Duke named G-MAC Women’s Soccer Athlete of the Week

October 21, 2015, 9:52 am

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[caption id="attachment_30978" align="alignright" width="236"] Katelyn Duke[/caption]

GREENWOOD, Ind. (10/21/15) — Katlyn Duke and the Panthers have surged through the second half of the conference schedule, taking down Cedarville and Ursuline with two impressive wins in Owensboro.

Duke contributed on the scoresheet in key moments during both contests. Versus Cedarville, she snapped a scoreless game in the 51st minute as the Panthers eventually blanked the Yellow Jackets, 2-0. On Saturday, Duke scored the game-tying goal against Ursuline and assisted on the game winner, feeding Breigh Haase for the decisive score late in the second half. Kentucky Wesleyan (9-3-0, 8-3-0 G-MAC) has won six straight and climbed to second in the conference standings. The Panthers also avenged losses earlier in the year against both Cedarville and Ursuline to help their playoff positioning with the G-MAC Championship approaching quickly. In all 12 games played this year, Duke has tallied 14 goals and a pair of assists. Her team-high 30 points ranks fourth in the conference this fall.

2015 Hartford Harvest Festival Schedule of Events

October 21, 2015, 10:18 am

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Hartford, Ky. (10/21/15) — The 2015 Hartford Harvest Festival kicks off this Friday evening and will provide food, fun and music all weekend long. The City of Hartford has released a schedule of events for the weekend. Kids are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes Friday night for Trunk or Treat and a costume contest. Later Friday evening, the Bluegrass Kids will perform and visitors will get their chance to perform during the Harvest Festival Karaoke.  Saturday's festivities begins with the Harvest Festival 5K followed by the parade. After the pageants and petal tractor pull, the Harvest Festival finishes with several hours of music.  Friday, Oct. 23 5 p.m. Great Pumpkin Hunt 6 p.m. Trunk or Treat 6:45 p.m. Costume Judging 7 p.m. School Writing Contest Awards 7:30 p.m. Bluegrass Kids Concert 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Saturday, Oct. 24 6:30-7:30 a.m. Registrations for the Harvest Festival 5K 8 a.m. Harvest Festival 5K 9:30-9:40 a.m. Parade Line Up Western Ave. Must Register at City Hall 10 a.m. Parade 12 p.m. Cake Walk 2 p.m. Petal Tractor Pull 3 p.m. Pageant 4 p.m. Live Music-Tony Geary 6 p.m. Live Music-Country Beavers 8 p.m. Live Music-Redeemed There will be bounce houses, a Beaver Dam balloon artist, face painting and raffles all weekend. Hayrides will be offered from 12-2:20 p.m. and 4:30-? Saturday.

Lady Eagles fall to DC in region semis 3-0

October 21, 2015, 12:55 pm

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HARTFORD, Ky. — Daviess County shut out tournament host Ohio County 3-0 in the semifinals of the Third Region Girls’ Soccer Tournament on Tuesday. With the win, Daviess County improved to 13-9-1 and advances to the 3rd Region championship game. Ohio County concluded its campaign 8-8-4 with the loss. The Lady Panthers delivered a balanced […]

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Eagles win Armstrong Coal Bowl 37-25 over Muhlenberg

October 21, 2015, 1:51 pm

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HARTFORD, Ky. (10/20/15) — Ohio County fended off visiting Muhlenberg County in the Armstrong Coal Bowl, a Class 6A, District 1 football game on Friday night, winning 37-25. With the win, Ohio County improved to 5-3 overall and 1-2 in Class 6A, District 1. Muhlenberg County dropped to 4-4 overall and 0-3 in the district […]

BD Commission Sets Tax Rates, Sends BDPD Candidates to Training

October 22, 2015, 2:41 am

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BEAVER DAM, Ky. (10/22/15) — The Beaver Dam City Commission approved the second reading of the 2015 Property Tax Ordinance and agreed to send potential BDPD officers for training, among other business during a special-called meeting Oct. 13. — After approving the minutes and paying the bills, the three person city commission was to approve the second reading of the 2015 property tax rates. Commissioners Kevin Davis and Charles Patton were not present for the special-called meeting. At the August meeting, both Davis and Patton, along with Mayor Paul Sandefur, voted yes to approve the first reading of the 2015 Property Tax Ordinance, which would see the city take the compensating rate plus 4 percent on both the real and personal property tax rates. Commissioners Sandy Robinson and Keith Dale voted no. The compensating rate plus 4 percent for the 2015 real property tax rate was 2.72 and for the 2015 personal property tax rate the compensating rate plus 4 percent was 2.831. The real property tax rate for 2014 was 2.63 and the personal property tax rate was 2.691. After a few moments, Robinson cut through the awkwardness saying, “Well this is interesting, since the only two that are here are the ones that voted no (on taking the compensating rate plus 4 percent).” “Yes, it is,” Dale agreed, Sandefur pointed out, if the commission didn’t pass the second reading at that time, the process would start all over again. This would mean the ordinance would again have to pass two readings before going into effect. It was believed the tax bills were already printed and not approving the second reading could delay the mailing of the tax bills. “I’ll change my vote and vote for it, if the other person who voted against it will second my motion,” Dale said. “I don’t really want to, but I don’t really want to screw the process up like it will do, either.” “Well this is not setting the rate, this is just passing the ordinance where the rate was set, right?” Robinson asked. “Yes,” Sandefur answered. “Then I’ll second it,” Robinson said. Dale made the motion to approve the second reading of the 2015 Property Tax Ordinance. Robinson seconded the motion. The motion passed by a 3-0 vote. — The Beaver Dam Police Department is in the process of searching for a new officer. Chief Mike Allen had several interviews coming up and he wanted approval to send a couple of candidates to the Department of Criminal Justice Training Facility for Phase one and two of the Peace Officer Professional Standard testing. Allen is only looking for one new officer, but if the other candidate completes the POPS Phases, it’s good for one year. Which means, if the BDPD needed another officer within a year, it would have a potential hire who has completed the POPS Phases. Robinson made a motion to send two candidates to Phase one and two of the POPS. Dale seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. — The City of Beaver Dam has tried to streamline the city’s administrative policy, as well as the Beaver Dam Police Department’s. The city wanted to remove any duplicate language in the city’s administrative policy from the BDPD’s. Both the city commission and Chief Allen were in agreement, so long as policies weren’t changed. A motion was approved to remove the duplicate items from the policies. After the policies have been streamlined, if anything was incorrect in the BDPD’s, Chief Allen would report it to the commission. — City Superintendent Larry Carter told the city commission an employee would be leaving in the near future. To be ready for this departure, Carter wanted permission to advertise for a laborer. Robinson made a motion to advertise the hiring of a new laborer for the city. Dale seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. — Chief Allen asked the commission to declare a 2004 Ford Crown Victoria as surplus. The 2004 Ford was the oldest in the BDPD’s fleet, except for a Ford Explorer, but Chief Allen wanted to keep the Explorer in case of winter weather. Dale made a motion to declare the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria as surplus and to sell it on govdeals.com. Robinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. — The city commission re-appointed Jean Booth to the Code Enforcement Board after a motion by Robinson and a second by Dale. — The city commission was presented with an opportunity to apply for the 2016 Litter Abatement Grant. The city has applied and received this grant for the last several years. The only thing the grant money can be used for is sweeping or picking up trash on the streets. The city received around $3,100 per year with the grant, but each year, the city had to refund some of the money. One year, the city refunded around $1,600 of the money. Generally the money is refunded because the city doesn't have the manpower to have one person picking up litter on the streets. Sandefur said he’d like the city to continue to apply for the Litter Abatement Grant because he and the commission might have found some ways to use the money. Dale made a motion to apply for the grant. Robinson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Ohio Co. Woman Life Flighted After ATV Accident

October 22, 2015, 9:53 am

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HARTFORD, Ky. (10/22/15) — An Ohio Co. woman was Life Flighted following an ATV accident Wednesday night. According to the Kentucky State Police, around 7:30 p.m. last night, Melissa Sutton, 41, of Hartford, was driving an ATV east in the 1200 Block of Silver Beach Road. Sutton lost control of her ATV, causing her to fall from the ATV into the road. A 1998 Chevy Pickup driven by a male juvenile came upon the accident and narrowly avoided hitting Sutton. Sutton was transported by Life Flight to St. Mary’s in Evansville. The investigation continues by Trooper Adam Wright. The KSP was assisted at the scene by the Ohio County Sheriff's Office, Ohio County EMS and the Hartford Fire Department. Information provided by the Kentucky State Police

Citizens Provide Input into Kentucky 69 Corridor

October 22, 2015, 12:56 pm

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HAWESVILLE, Ky. (10/22/15) — About 30 citizens attended a presentation on a scoping study along the KY 69 Corridor through southern Hancock County. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet engineers, planning staff, and consultants were available at a public meeting to answer questions and take comments on the study. KYTC District 2 Chief Engineer Kevin McClearn said that there is no funding available for any of the 10 safety projects identified along the Corridor between the Hancock-Ohio County line and the US 60 Intersection at Hawesville. McClearn noted while not all of the projects can be developed, his hope is with citizen input some specific projects can be identified that will provide a start point for improving some sections of the roadway. The 10 identified projects would cost a total of $78 million to implement. However, McClearn said setting priorities and starting with smaller bites could help some of of the identified projects get to construction in the future. McClearn assured those in attendance that their input will help focus efforts on the two or three projects that will provide the greatest amount of benefit to the people who travel the corridor. To help with future funding requests, citizens were asked to provide an indication of their top 5 preferences on the project list and indicate their top choice of the potential projects. That information will be submitted with the study The Kentucky Legislature will take information provided by local officials, regional transportation planners, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, and data gleaned from public input within the study to help develop specific projects that can be funded in the state's next road plan. That new road plan will be developed during the legislative session starting in January. Information provided by KYTC

Irene B. Southard

October 22, 2015, 3:08 pm

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Irene B. Southard, 99, of McHenry, died Thursday Oct. 22, 2015, at Ohio County Hospital. She was born in Rosine to the late Elvis and Frances Stewart Baize. She was retired from G.E. in Owensboro where she was a line leader and was a 54 year member of Independence Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Southard; a daughter, Linda House; and a granddaughter, Angela Southard. Survivors include two sons, Glen Lee (Joyce) Southard and Marvin John “Joe” (Myrna) Southard; seven grandchildren, Karen (Kelly) Givens, Sam (Amy) Southard, Lisa Southard, Paula (Rondal) Bishop, James (Loretta) Southard, Alan Southard, Laura Colyer; eight great-grandchildren, Jessica (Stephen) Wallace, Jay Dee (Jessica) Bishop, Jennifer (Medji) Tabbabi, Jamaica Tarrant, Shaun Southard, Kenya Givens, Brooke Coots and Katelyn Southard; great-great-grandchildren; Dakota, Shyanna and Tyanna Wallace, Chase, Chloe and Ronnie Bishop, Lane and Maya Tabbabi, Lexie Southard, Emily and Bentley Tarrant. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Independence Baptist Church in McHenry with Dr. Garry Lacefield and Bro. Wendell Sandefur officiating. Burial will be in Render Cemetery in McHenry. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam and from 10 a.m. until funeral time on Saturday at the church. Online condolences may be sent to: bevilbrosfuneralhomes.com.

‘Blue out’ set OC vs. DC Senior Night football game

October 22, 2015, 3:38 pm

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[caption id="attachment_29879" align="aligncenter" width="675"] The Ohio County Eagles take the field during the season opener against Calloway County.[/caption] Tomorrow night's Ohio County Eagle football game against Daviess County will also be Senior Night. The 5-3 Eagles will be facing a Daviess County Panther team that is also 5-3 on the season. The game will also be a "blue out" and everyone is encouraged to wear OCHS navy blue to the game. Game time is 7 p.m. with Senior Night festivities prior to kickoff.

Marjorie Elder Stewart

October 23, 2015, 12:41 pm

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Marjorie Elder Stewart, 87 of Beaver Dam, passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, at Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born April 12, 1928, in Ohio County to the late Ernest and Maggie Morris Elder. She was a member of Pond Run Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Duane “Bucky” Stewart, and two brothers, Forrest Elder and Dewey Elder. Survivors include her son, Tracey Stewart, of Beaver Dam; three daughters, Lisa (George) Welch, of Beaver Dam, Patricia (Matthew) Heltsley, of Beaver Dam, and Betsy Stewart Vincent, of Centertown; six grandchildren, Starr Givens, Magan Lindsey, Katelyn Stewart, Jacquelyn Motes, Jeremy (Traci) Heltsley and Jerrod (Ashley) Heltsley and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at William L. Danks Funeral Home in Beaver Dam with Rev. Greg Hillard officiating. Burial will be in Pond Run Baptist Church Cemetery in Echols. Friends may visit with the family from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until the time of service Monday at the funeral home. Online messages of condolence can be made at: www.danksfuneralhome.com.

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Chamber Celebrates Opening of BD Village with Ribbon Cutting

October 23, 2015, 1:50 pm

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BEAVER DAM, Ky. (10/23/15) — Beaver Dam Village, a project to build affordable housing for the elderly in Beaver Dam, is officially open after a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Ohio County Chamber of Commerce. On Tuesday, the day began at the Ohio County Chamber of Commerce meeting, where the meeting's sponsor, and general partner of Beaver Dam Village, Audubon Area Services, gave an overview of both the services it offers and of Beaver Dam Village. Brandon Harley, Chief Operations Officer with Audubon Area Services, started off his talk by thanking all the partners involved with the Beaver Dam Village. He then discussed the mission of Audubon Area Services, which is to improve the quality of life for low-income children, families and individuals in western Kentucky by helping people, changing lives and building communities. Audubon Area offers over 20 programs designed to help those with low-income. Programs such as the GRITS transportation system, which provides affordable public transportation to non-Medicaid low-income clients. Audubon Area Services also provides Head Start to young children and intensive support to their families. Audubon Area Services also helps provide affordable housing for low-income senior citizens, which is how the Beaver Dam Village came to be. It was just over 20 months ago, at the Chamber of Commerce meeting, Audubon Area Services announced its plans to build Beaver Dam Village. Beaver Dam Village is an affordable housing development with 40 two bedroom units of new construction in Beaver Dam at 215 Rochester Road. Beaver Dam Village will serve families and people who are age 55 years and above. The 40 units are divided among five buildings with a sixth building acting as an office/community room. Each unit is 833 square feet and has two bathrooms and a bath. The units come with a range, refrigerator, dishwasher and washer/dryer hookups. Two of the units are designed to aid the mobility impaired, while another unit is designed to aid the visual or hearing impaired. All 40 units have been claimed at this time, but there is a waiting list. At the conclusion of the Chamber of Commerce meeting, those in attendance boarded a GRITS bus and were taken to Beaver Dam Village for a ribbon cutting ceremony. At the ribbon cutting ceremony, Ohio County Judge-Executive David Johnston presented Harley with a key to Ohio County. Chamber of Commerce President Chase Vincent presented Harley with a certificate commemorating the grand opening of the Beaver Dam Village.  

Ky. Afield Outdoors: Deer Season in Ky. off to Hot Start

October 24, 2015, 2:23 am

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (10/23/15) — Cold air poured into Kentucky over the past weekend and dropped overnight low temperatures below freezing across much of the state. The cool down didn’t cool off the deer hunting. It’s been hot since early September. “Good numbers of deer across the state coupled with a cool and wet summer and sub-par mast production means we are ripe for some high harvest numbers,” said Gabe Jenkins, deer and elk program coordinator with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. The early returns support his assertion. Among the highlights: archery hunters established a new monthly harvest record by taking 6,650 deer in September; a record 5,558 deer were telechecked during the statewide youth firearms weekend earlier this month; and the harvest of 8,262 deer during the October muzzleloader weekend was the second highest on record. By Monday morning, hunters had reported taking more than 24,000 deer. “I’ve seen a lot of pictures and heard about a lot of nice deer, and that’s what you expect when you have a healthy herd,” Jenkins said. “I fully expect the season to get better and better as far as activity goes.” The early crossbow and early muzzleloader deer seasons ended this past Sunday, but archery deer season remains open, and the modern gun deer season is less than a month away. Last year, hunters posted Kentucky’s second highest harvest total on record with modern gun season accounting for 74 percent of the 138,899 deer taken overall. The 2013-14 harvest of 144,409 deer stands as the record. As was the case that season, there are fewer acorns this year. The statewide mast survey rates white oak acorn production as poor with 26 percent of white oak trees bearing mast while acorn production from red oaks rates average. With fewer acorns available, deer must search harder to find food. The edges of cultivated fields will be but one place to focus. “In my opinion, we’ll do really well because our hunters like to hunt food sources and plant food plots,” Jenkins said. “If hunters were able to get their food plots in and it rained a little bit, those should be green and growing and provide fantastic hunting spots for the rest of the season. Key on the food sources, except during the rut, and then just be out there.” The peak of the fall breeding period generally occurs in mid November. Due to calendar shift, Kentucky’s modern gun deer season opens as late as it can this year. By regulation, it starts on the second Saturday in November and runs for 16 consecutive days in Zones 1 and 2 and for 10 consecutive days in Zones 3 and 4. This year, the statewide modern gun season opens Nov. 14. Crossbow season reopens the same day while the nine-day late muzzleloader season comes in Dec. 12. “Usually the peak of the rut is right around the 14th,” Jenkins said. “Your peak chase, your peak activity and movement is a little before that. So our modern gun hunters are going to be at that later end of the rut and should expect rut activity to be less than in previous years. Bow hunters should really enjoy the first weeks of November.” So far, the weather has cooperated for hunters. If it continues to do so, Jenkins expects good results. He advises hunters to use this time during the October lull to make final preparations. “It’s a good time to get out and do some scouting,” Jenkins said. “If you’ve not been out, check your tree stands and make sure everything is securely fastened. Clear your shooting lanes. Check your ratchet straps. Do those things now so you’re not in there disturbing the deer during the busy time.” For more information about Kentucky’s deer season, including season dates, regulations and public hunting areas, consult the Hunting and Trapping Guide. It’s available on Kentucky Fish and Wildlife’s website at fw.ky.gov and wherever licenses are sold. Information provided by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources

Betty Catherine Wilson

October 24, 2015, 5:22 pm

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Betty Catherine Wilson, 82, of Beaver Dam, Ky., went to be with the Lord on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, at Beaver Dam Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Betty was born on April 4, 1933, in Owensboro to the late Addie Lee and Harmon Leslie Hines. Betty was one of 11 children and enjoyed her church, writing, gardening, and taking care of her family. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Catherine Wilson; a granddaughter, Autumn Mitchell Raymond; four brothers, J.T. Hines, Leslie Burton Hines, Earl Thomas Hines, and Howard Gordon Hines; and four sisters, Virginia Hines Willyard, Pauline Hines Hamilton, Eva Hines McCarthy, and Mary Martine Hines. Betty is survived by a son, James Edward Wilson, Jr. (Leah); daughter, Virginia Creed Whitfield; 14 grandchildren, Sonnett Bennett (Kevin), Natalie Coleman (Chad), Sara Parker (Frank), Mary Sumner (Joel), Eva Kate Wilson, James Edward Wilson, III, Jessica Leah Wilson, KP Raymond (Kori), Jacob Raymond, Jenna Raymond, Tylor Raymond, Raquel White (Jacob), Michael Walton, and Trey Barnett; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; a brother, Harmon Hines of Mountain View, Mo.; and a sister, Opal Greer, of Brandenburg, Ky. There will be private graveside services. James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory in Owensboro, Ky., is in charge of arrangements.

Faye Miller Aldridge

October 25, 2015, 1:49 pm

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Faye Miller Aldridge, 69, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She fought very hard to live for her family. She was born Sept. 17, 1946, in Ohio County, Ky. She was a member of Ridgewood Baptist Church and loved reading her Bible, listening to Christian music, and telling her grandchildren about Jesus. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren meant the world to her. She was preceded in death by her father, Stoy Daugherty; her mother, Gladys Pearl Daugherty; and two brothers, Wayne and Connie Daugherty. Surviving are her husband of 15 years, Gale Aldridge; two sons, Paul Miller, of Central City, and Ricky (Mindi) Miller, of Florida; a daughter, Kathy (James) Reneer, of Owensboro; a stepdaughter, Amanda Aldridge, of Owensboro; five grandchildren, Johnny Phillips, Brandon Miller, Ricky Miller, Amanda (Rick) Johnson, and Colton Miller; six great-grandchildren, Jayden Phillips, Mirick Johnson, Kayden, Riley, Sterling and Camron Miller; three sisters, Kathie Kitka, of Indiana, Kitty Johnson, of Owensboro, and Beulah Goodman, of Ohio County; three brothers, Marion Daugherty, of Indiana, and William and Charles Daugherty, both of Ohio County, and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Ridgewood Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Stallings officiating. Burial will follow in Rosehill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory and after 10 a.m. Tuesday at Ridgewood Baptist Church. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301. Online condolences may be placed at: www.glennfuneralhome.com.

Third Annual Beaver Dam Treats on the Trail set for Friday

October 26, 2015, 9:21 am

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The City of Beaver Dam will be having its third annual Treats on the Trail from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Ray Chapman Sports Complex in Beaver Dam Park. Local businesses, merchants and individuals will have booths set up inside the complex passing out goodies for all Trick-or-Treaters.