BereaOnline.com

Obituaries January 23, to January 30, 2012

January 29th, 2012

admin

Florence Saylor Reppert

Florence Saylor Reppert

Florence Saylor Reppert, 83, died Monday, January 23, 2012 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. She was a lifelong resident of Rockcastle County, born October 23, 1928, daughter of the late Eugene and Etta Alexander Saylor. Florence owned and operated Superior Food Market in Mt. Vernon for many years before retirement, and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. She was a homemaker, and known throughout the area as an avid flower gardener, vegetable gardener, quilt maker, and amazing cook. “Gran” as she was affectionately known, was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend and neighbor.

Survivors include 3 children, Ronnie (Helen) Reppert, Lonnie (Geraldine) Reppert, Melody (Tammie Gentry) Reppert; 1 brother, Conley Saylor; 1 sister,

Obituaries January 23, to January 30, 2012 (continued 1)

January 29th, 2012

admin

Louise Rice Warner

Helen Louise Warner

Helen Louise Warner, 90, formerly of Belair Dr., Richmond, died Sunday in her daughters home in Arlington Heights, Illinois. She was born September 10, 1921 in West Irvine, the daughter of Charles Rice and Louise Witt Rice. Louise served in the Waves and was stationed in Washington D.C. during WWII.

Residing in Springfield, Illinois for 35 years, Louise and her husband Vernon “Top” Warner moved back to Richmond in 1992. Top and Louise celebrated 60 years of marriage before his death in 2006. They attended Glades Christian Church in Berea.

Survivors include two daughters, Judy (Bill) Bradish of Arlington Heights, Illinois and Mary Lou (Andy) Ryabik of Peachtree City, Georgia; five

Obituaries January 23, to January 30, 2012 (continued 2)

January 29th, 2012

admin

Dora Faye Brewer

Dora Faye Brewer

We have to say good bye to Dora Faye Brewer, age 7 of McKee, KY. She died Thursday, January 26, 2012 at her home as a result of a mobile home fire. She was born March 22, 2004 in Madison County, the daughter of Mary Elizabeth Miller of McKee, KY and Henry C. Brewer of Mt. Vernon, KY.

Dora had autism and enjoyed going to school at Mt Vernon Elementary in Rockcastle County and Sand Gap Elementary School in Jackson County. She enjoyed playing with her two rabbits; two dogs, Toby & Bear and her cats. She enjoyed watching Care Bears, WLJC, Dora Explorer, Go Diego Go, Little Bear and Clifford the Big Red Dog on television. She was a big fan of Michael

Madison Central High School vs Russell County Basketball , Richmond, Kentucky Jan. 27, 2012

January 29th, 2012

admin

Couponing 101 – Surviving the Economic Crunch

January 29th, 2012

admin

Couponing 101

Berea Faith Community Outreach

January 28th, 2012

admin

BFCO

The Berea Faith Community Outreach (BFCO) is a local nonprofit organization which includes three ministries.

The Berea Community Food Bank: Provides a wide variety of food, both perishable and nonperishable, to families in need within the southern Madison County area.

Bereans United for Utility and Rent Relief (BUURR): This offers rent and

Berea PD Competed in the Inaugural Urban Mountain Challenge

January 28th, 2012

admin

Berea PD

Seven members of the Berea Police Department competed in the inaugural Urban Mountain Challenge held in Lexington, KY Saturday January 28th. This challenge involved climbing 638 stairs, up 29 floors. We ran against the clock competing with other public safety. Members included; from left to right Casey Botkin, Chris Whicker, Josh Horn, Robert Ballinger, Rob Ward, David Gregory, and Lee Ann Boyle.

Madison Central High School vs Tates Creek Basketball , Richmond, Kentucky Jan. 24, 2012

January 27th, 2012

admin

City of Berea Receives Grant

January 27th, 2012

admin

City of Berea

The City of Berea, in cooperation with the Kentucky Environmental Foundation and Sustainable Berea, Inc., has received a grant to develop a comprehensive Berea Energy Cost-Savings Plan (BECS) for the entire city, including households, businesses, and other institutions.

Benefits: There are several benefits in developing a comprehensive energy cost-savings plan for the city:

1. The plan program saves energy and thereby saves money
2. It improves public heath through decreased air pollution
3. Improves the city’s economic attractiveness and creates green jobs
4. Improves the city’s fiscal position
5. Improves city fuel emergency preparedness

Plan: The plan is a five-step process beginning with an inventory of all community energy usage and all city government energy usage. This is

How Safe and Healthy is Madison County?

January 27th, 2012

admin

Madison Co Health Dept.

The Madison County Health Department wants your input!! How safe is Madison County? How healthy is Madison County? Take the Madison County Health and Safety Survey at www.madisoncountyhealthdept.org

Berea Planning Commission Meeting January 24, 2012

January 27th, 2012

admin

Planning Commission Meeting January 24, 2012 from City of Berea on Vimeo.

Richmond Police Report Jan. 27, 2012

January 27th, 2012

admin

ARRESTED

RSP Charge: On 01/27/2012, at approximately 2:25 A.M., officers were dispatched to the area of Davids Towing on E. Irvine Street to investigate a report of suspicious activity. Upon arrival, officers encountered Paul Lainhart, Jr., age 32, E. Irvine Street, in the vicinity. During contact with Lainhart, officers discovered that he was in possession of two No Parking signs that had been stolen from the 400 block of E. Irvine Street.

(The following are wanted by the Richmond Police Department)

The EKU Center for the Arts Presents Jane Monheit

January 27th, 2012

admin

Photo Courtesy of EKU Center for the Arts

Jane Monheit is acclaimed for her signature rendition “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” in the 2004 movie Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.

Now more than a decade into her career and still packing in audiences worldwide, this two time Grammy nominee is an extraordinarily gifted jazz vocalist whose sincere and romantic interpretations of exceptional songs have made her a favorite in both the jazz and cabaret worlds.

She has collaborated with such artists as

Richmond Police Report Jan. 26, 2012

January 26th, 2012

admin

ARRESTED

Theft Arrests: On 01/23/2012, police arrested Jeffrey W. Nester, age 46, Fourth Street, and John H. Nester, age 42, Moberly Avenue, in connection with the theft of copper from utility poles.

At approximately 8:08 P.M., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Fifth Street to investigate a report of two males in the area stealing copper from utility poles. Upon arrival, officers located the two Nesters on Norwood Drive and noted that they fit the description provided of the suspects. The two men were in possession of two bags that contained strands of copper wiring consistent with that stolen from utility poles in the area. They were also in possession of numerous tools, including a hammer and bolt cutters.

Both men were charged for Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree, Theft by Unlawful Taking, and Possession of Burglary Tools.

Jeffrey Nester was also charged in connection with the theft of copper from utility poles that occurred in the area of E. Walnut Street on 01/21/2012. In that case, Officers responded to a report of copper being stolen from utility poles in the area. Jeffrey Nester was discovered in the area near a bag