Estill Fair
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Irvine-Ravenna, Estill Co., KY
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PROUDLY SERVING ESTILL COUNTY SINCE 1982
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Volume 35 - Number 46 - Wednesday, May 10, 2017
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Current Obituaries
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Wednesday, May 24th Edition
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Michael Glen Muncy, 58
Michael Glen Muncy, age 58, of Oak Valley Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017, at the Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness.
He was born October 14, 1958 in Madison County and was the son of the late Bobby and Anna Bell Marcum Muncy. He was a supervisor at Baker Pool Supply and attended the Victory Tabernacle. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
Mr. Muncy is survived by his wife, Bridgette Miller Muncy; two stepdaughters: Wendi Winkler, Estill County; and Traci Wiseman, Clark County; one stepson, stepson, Ryan Wiseman (Miranda), Madison County; two brothers: Bobby Muncy (Pat) and James Muncy, both of Estill County; three grandchildren: Jacob Winkler, Troy-Allen Wiseman, and Zeke Wiseman; three nephews: James Muncy, Jr. (Dasha), Chad Muncy, and Joey Muncy (Mary); and a special friend, Tom Brakefield.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, May 23, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Geral Richardson. Burial will be at the Gray Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Marion Riddell, 65
Marion Riddell, age 65, of Hoys Fork in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017, at Baptist Health Lexington following a short illness.
He was born December 23, 1951 in Estill County and was the son of the late Virgil and Pauline Frederick Turner Riddell. He was a farmer and had lived in Estill County all his life.
Mr. Riddell is survived by one daughter, Mary Jane Wilson (Eugene), Madison County; two sisters: Ruth Ann Farthing and Lorena Willis, both of Estill County; three brothers: Joe Riddell, Richard Riddell, and Robert Riddell, all of Estill County; two grandchildren: John Alan Wilson and Lauren Nicole Wilson; a special nephew, Joseph Virgil Riddell; Mary Jane’s mother, Thelma Riddell; and his companion, Patty Mason.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Betty June Willis; and one brother, Cecil Riddell.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, May 22, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Jerry Rose. Burial was at the West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Sunday, May 21st at the funeral home.
Mildred M. Kelly, 93
Mildred M. Kelly, age 93, of Ridge Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at the Kenwood House in Richmond, following a short illness.
She was born January 14, 1924 in Ravenna and was the daughter of the late Hume Wagers and Maude Wells Alcorn. She was a homemaker and a member of the White Oak Church of God. She had lived in Estill County most of her life.
Mrs. Kelly was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Kelly.
She is survived by two daughters: Linda Mills, Somerset; and Rosemary Wolfinbarger, Irvine; three sons: Harold Gene Kelly, Clay City; Anthony Kelly and Kent Kelly, both of Irvine; one sister, Juanita Middleton, Erlanger; three brothers: Jimmy Alcorn, Gary Alcorn, both of Indiana; and Ray Alcorn, Michigan; nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three sisters: Cornelia Hale, Mary Sparks, and Delma Fox; three brothers: Howard Alcorn, Thomas Alcorn and Hume Alcorn, Jr.; and one grandchild, Jeremy Wolfinbarger.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 21, 2 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Glyndon Woosley. Burial was at the Winston Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Saturday, May 20th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Mark Kelly, Harold Kelly, Kent Kelly, Anthony Kelly, Brian Mills and Todd Clark.
Gladys Gross, 84
Gladys Gross, age 84, of Procious, West Virginia, formerly of Irvine, Kentucky, entered into rest Friday, May 12, 2017.
Born June 24, 1932 in Lee County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Myrtle (Hall) Smyth.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, G.B. Gross Jr.; a grandson, Nicholas Flynn; two brothers, Edward and Don Smyth; and two sisters, Gertrude McGee and Anna Childers.
Gladys is survived by her daughters, Sandra Flynn (Jim) of Madison, Alabama; Cindy Cantrell (Steve) of Procious; and Kimberly Thomas of (Craig) Mt. Nebo, West Virginia; a brother, Garry Smyth of Beattyville; two sisters, Delilah Gould and Shirley Hall, both of Cobb Hill; six grandchildren, Jessica, Eric, Jason, Jamie, Joy and Suzanne; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 16, at Warren F. Toler Funeral Home with Chris Green officiating. Burial was in Mt. Paran Cemetery in Lee County. Friends gathered with family two hours prior to the funeral at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Eric Cantrell, Jason Cantrell, Chris McClung, Ondrea Quintana, Jeff Niles and Bobby Flynn.
Melvin Tipton, 80
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Melvin Tipton, age 80 years, of Peebles, Ohio; died Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the Four Seasons of Washington, in Washington Court House, Ohio.
Mr. Tipton was born on April 1, 1937 the son of the late Pearl and Biddie (Barnes) Tipton in Ravenna, Kentucky. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a grandson, Lucas Christopher Scott.
Survivors include his wife, Ciss Tipton of Peebles, Ohio; three daughters: Sherry Strunk of Huntsville, Tennessee; Tangela Warner and Angela Tipton, both of Irvine; three sons: Ronnie Phillips of Laurelville, Ohio; Greg Tipton of Otway, Ohio; and Christopher Tipton of Peebles, Ohio; one sister, Louise McIntosh, Ravenna; two brothers: Bradley Tipton of Ravenna and Paul Tipton of Berea; several grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home, with Dave Hopkins officiating. Burial was held at the convenience of the family. Visitation was held from Noon until the time of the service on Sunday at the funeral home.
There was a meal and time of fellowship following the services on Sunday at the Peebles Life Squad Building.
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Former Obituaries
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Wednesday, May 17th Edition
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Harold Douglas Brandenburg, 72
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Harold Douglas Brandenburg, age 72, of Reese Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017, at the Baptist Health Lexington following a short illness.
He was born August 6, 1944 in Estill County and was the son of the late Fred and Willie Hume Richardson Brandenburg. He was a retired United States Post Office employee and a member of the Pine Hill Baptist Church. He was a former member of the United States Army Reserves. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Mabry Brandenburg; one daughter, Leah Brandenburg Ison (Robert), Madison County; one son, Jason Douglas Brandenburg (Tracy), Madison County; two sisters: Madonna Jenkins and Evelyn Jean Williams, both of Estill County; one brother, Fred Brandenburg Jr., Estill County; and four grandchildren: Hannah Beth Ison, Natalie Ann Ison, Jesse Kate Brandenburg and Josie Kara Brandenburg.
He was preceded in death by four sisters: Lillian Kirk, Delma Lee Lakes, Lena B. Henry and Jo Etta Brandenburg; and two brothers, Russell and James Brandenburg.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, May 17, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Sherl Thomas. Burial was at the Congleton Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Tuesday, May 16th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Jason Brandenburg, Wes Jenkins, David Brandenburg, Terry Williams, Byron Roberts, Ronnie Brandenburg, Kenton Roberts.
James Gary Calmes, 73
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James Gary Calmes, age 73, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 at the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard, Kentucky.
Mr. Calmes was a retired United States Army Chaplin. He was born February 20, 1944, the son of the late Harold and Burnadean Pruitt Calmes. Mr. Calmes was a veteran of the Vietnam war and a graduate of the University of Kentucky where he studied theology. He was an avid runner in his younger days, and enjoyed world travel, and his family.
Survivors include his son, Juneau Calmes (Mary); and his grandchildren: Devon Calmes and Claire Calmes.
Services were held at 11:00 am, Saturday, May 20th at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals. Burial followed in West Irvine Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., Friday, May 19th at the funeral home.
Wendy Elizabeth Rice, 28
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On May 14, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at Mercy Health Hospital in Fairfield, Ohio, Heaven was given a beautiful Angel. Wendy Elizabeth Rice, age 28, of Parvin Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, following complications of pneumonia.
She was born March 17, 1989 in Fayette County and was the daughter of Wendell Dale Rice Jr. and Vanessa Kay Rice. She was a member of Outreach Holiness Church and a former member of Kappa Delta when she attended Eastern Kentucky University.
Survivors, in addition to her father and mother, include two daughters: Karsen Bryn Thacker and Emerson Rice Thacker; one niece, Nola Combs; two sisters: Morgan Judith-Paige Combs (Matt) and Payten Blair Rice; and her most cherished friend, John Honchell.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Mattie Warner; and her grandfather, Wendell Rice Sr.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, May 18, 1 p.m. at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Greg Humpbert. Burial was at the Salem Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Wednesday, May 17th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Stuart Reese, Tyler Noland, Ryan Witt, Zach Walker, Cody Berryman and Matt Floyd.
Honorary pallbearers were Joe Cornett and John Honchell.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested toward her funeral expenses.
Mildred L. Campbell McIntosh, 69
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Mildred L. Campbell McIntosh, age 69, widow of Elzie passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky.
Mrs. McIntosh was a native of Estill County, born December 6, 1947, a daughter of the late James and Mattie Henry Campbell. She was a homemaker and member of the Victory Tabernacle Church of God. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and spoiling her granddaughters.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rachel; her siblings: Lillian White, Margie Osborne, Carrie Campbell, Bud Campbell, Harry Campbell, Russell Campbell, Ronnie Campbell, Cecil Ross, Gladys Richardson and Bethel Miller.
Survivors include her daughters: Jackie Ash (Randy) and Lisa Miller (Randy); her granddaughters: Jacqueline Roberts and Jessica Day (Whitley); her great granddaughter, Macy Jo Day; and her brothers: Charles Campbell (Loraine), and James Campbell (Ruth) .
Services were held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 19th at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals with Geral Richardson officiating. Burial followed in the Oakdale Cemetery. Friends called anytime after 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 18th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Randy Miller, Randy Ash, Tony Renner,, Tony Campbell, Whitley Day, and Doug Newton.
Honorary pallbearers were Jacqueline Roberts and Jessica Day.
Neffie Woosley, 91
Neffie Woosley, age 91, of Harris Ferry Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017, at her home following a long illness.
She was born March 11, 1926 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Willie and Geneva Richardson Freeman. She was a retired Curlee Clothing employee and a member of the Corinth Christian Church. She had lived in Estill County all her life.
Mrs. Woosley was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Woosley.
She is survived by two daughters: Betty Wise (Glen) and Pauline Dunaway (Linville), both of Estill County; one son, Ivan “Sonny” Woosley (Willene), Estill County; one sister, Gay “Tina” Strassner, Estill County; seven grandchildren: Scott Woosley (Lori), Tonia Reed (Dan), Paula Lee (David), Nelena Seales (Tim), James Dunaway (Kimberly) Jonathan Wise (Jennifer) and Stephanie Isaacs (Ronnie); 15 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Anna Lou Estes; two brothers: John Henry Freeman and Ray Freeman; and two great grandchildren, Andy Reed and Davy Lee.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, May 15, 1:00 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Linville Dunaway and Bro. Daniel Reed. Burial was at the Wills Cemetery. Friends called between 6 and 9 p.m., Sunday, May 14th at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were James Dunaway, Tyler Woosley, Jonathan Wise, Otis Freeman, Ernest Woosley and Billy Estes.
Honorary pallbearers were the men of the Corinth Christian Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Hospice Care Plus 208 Kidd Drive Berea, KY 40403
Raymond Kelly, 74
Raymond Kelly, age 74, of Barnes Mountain Road in Irvine passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at his home following a battle with cancer.
He was born February 18, 1943 in Estill County and was the son of the late William Achilles and Kate Flannery Kelly. He was a retired construction worker and had lived in Estill County all his life.
Mr. Kelly is survived by his wife, Wilma Newman Kelly; one daughter, Lisa Kelly, Estill County; three sons: Wayne Kelly, Kenny Ray Kelly, and Raymond Gene Kelly, all of Estill County; five sisters: Catherine Jones, Madison County; Cleta Cox, Indiana; Treva Margison Estill County; Ella Arvin Estill County; and Margaret Grindstaff, Madison County; one brother, G.B. Kelley (Fonda), Estill County; six grandchildren: Brandon Kelly, Andrew Kelly, Phillip Kelly, Cassondra Alexander, Summer Nicole Moore and Naysa Kelly; and five great grandchildren: Clayton Nathaniel Alexander, Brooklyn Moore, Jaylen Moore, Benson Kelly and Logan Kelly.
He was preceded in death by five sisters: Irene Moon, Jeanette Marshall, Clara Kelly, Claudia Kelly and Nannie Florence.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, May 13, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Bryant Kibbler. Burial were at the Roberts Cemetery. Friends called after 11 a.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Levi Alexander, G. B. Kelly Jr., Rick Harris, Shannon Kelly, Willie Dixon and Henry Margison.
Honorary pallbearers were Jerry Kelly, Doug Newman, Clintwood Kelly, Scott Luster, Dennie Arvin and Ira Grindstaff.
Richard Charles Henry, 87
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Richard Charles Henry, age 87, of Sweet Lick Road in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at his home following a long illness.
He was born February 18, 1930 in Estill County and was the son of the late Charlie and Lula Rawlins Henry. He was the former owner of Henry Supply and attended the Church of God. He was a veteran of the United States Marines during the Korean Conflict and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He had lived in Estill County all his life.
Mr. Henry is survived by his wife, Nora Louise Powell Henry; one daughter, Freida Lancaster, Estill County; three sons: Tony Wayne Henry (Missy), Clark County; Richard Lynn Henry (Patty), and Jesse Lancaster (Sherrie), both of Estill County; two brothers: Kenneth Henry and Pete Henry, both of Estill County; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Gilbert and Glenn Henry.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, May 12, 1 p.m., at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Glennis Sizemore and Bro. Delvin Reece. Burial was at the Henry Cemetery. Friends called after 11 a.m., Friday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Richard Lynn Henry, Kenneth Henry, Jesse Lancaster, Justin Warner, John Henry, Jesse Lancaster, Jr., Eric Fike, Gary Henry and Tyler Mansfield.
Henry Tracy Johnson, 80
Henry Tracy Johnson, loving father and grandfather, age 80, of Furnace Junction, Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at his home. He was the Pastor and Founder of Roadside Mission Church of God. He was a retired customer service employee of Clark Energy Cooperative and was employed by The Kroger Company in Stanton.
Survivors include one son, Daniel Johnson (Angie); three daughters: Carol Rogers (Goble), Julie Appleby (Joe), and Marissa Cheryl Puckett (Bob); a brother, Fred Johnson Jr. a sister, Zania Clayton; grandchildren: Tracy, Billy, Nina, Timothy, Randall, Shayla, Tiffany, Christopher, Kyle, Sarah, Ashleigh, Amber, and Chase; and numerous great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Morton and Sarah Elizabeth Marcum Johnson; wife, Freida McIntosh Johnson; brothers, Rodney, Roy, Walker, Glendon, Claude, and Gaylon Johnson; and sisters, Ethel and Mabel.
Services were held Friday, May 12, 11:00 a.m. at Roadside Mission Church of God. Celebration of life church services were held Wednesday, May 10, 6:00 p.m. and visitation was held on Thursday, May 11, after 6:00 p.m., all at the church. Burial was in the Freida Johnson Memorial Cemetery with Arthur Spicer, Goble Rogers, Joseph Appleby, Bobby Puckett, Christopher Johnson, and Harold Bailey serving as pallbearers.
Read more in The Estill County Tribune
Ivadell Ruth Wilson Hart, 82
Ivadell Ruth Wilson Hart, age 82, of Winchester, Kentucky, widow of Gordon Wilson Jr., passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 at the Sayre Christian Village in Lexington.
She was born in Estill County on September 19, 1934, to the late Lendon R. and Marie Pennington Cox. She was a member of the Christian Faith.
Ms. Hart is survived by sons and daughter, Duard Lee Wilson, Rogers Wayne Wilson, Gordon Wilson, all of Winchester; Lewis Robert Hart Jr., and Cathy Hart; one sister, Pauline Benton; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Paul Lendon Wilson; and her husband, Lewis Hart.
Funeral services were Sunday, May 14, at 3:00 p.m., at the Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home, 289 South Main Street, Winchester. Visitation was Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service. Burial was in the Wilson Family Cemetery on Muddy Creek Road in Winchester.
Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6100 Dutchmans Lane #401, Louisville, KY 40205.
Read more in The Estill County Tribune
Susan Francis Dunn, 72
Susan Francis Dunn, age 72, of Pitts Road in Ravenna, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017, at her home following a long illness.
She was born April 30, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois and was the daughter of the late Francis Michael and Helen Leonartson Clary. She was a retired corrections officer with the State of Ohio. She had lived in Estill County for the past year.
Ms. Dunn is survived by one daughter, Jean Cole, Estill County; three grandchildren: Christina Brooks, Amanda Roush and Amber Roush; and four great grandchildren: Aubry Rose, Dominic Chaey, Braydon Brooks and Wyatt Roush.
Memorial services will be conducted at a later date.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Teddy R. Scott, 71
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Teddy R. Scott, age 71, of Laurel Street in Irvine, Kentucky, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, following a short illness.
He was born April 26, 1946 in Ransom, Kentucky, and was the son of the late Woodrow and Gladys Blackburn Scott. He was a United States Navy veteran and a retired Sherman Williams employee. He attended the Baptist Church and had lived in Estill County most of his life.
Mr. Scott was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Jones Scott.
He is survived by one daughter, Christina Scott, South Carolina; one son, Benjamin Scott, Indiana; two stepdaughters: Angie Clowers and Carol Clowers, both of Estill County; three stepsons: Mike Means, Texas; Stanley Means, Estill County; and Darrell Means, Ohio; four sisters: Patsy McClure, Ohio; Peggy Rose, Tennessee; Judy Good, Maryland; and Dorothy Steele, Pike County; one brother, Jackie Scott, Ohio; 19 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Mr. Scott was preceded in death by one son, David Scott; one stepson, Kenneth ‘Therm’ Means; one sister, Bunny DeLauder; and two brothers, Wilkie Scott and Michael Scott.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Estill County News
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Fire Races Through Earnest Ray Isaacs Sawmill
Firefighters from several departments were called Saturday evening, May 20, 2017, to a structure fire at the site of the Earnest Ray Isaacs Sawmill on Cow Creek Road In Ravenna.
Firemen from Irvine, Ravenna and various Estill County fire departments found the two-story building fully involved and threatening an adjacent showroom and another building.
The main sales building which housed building supplies and hardware was fully engulfed and appeared to be completely gutted although the walls were still standing.
A concrete wall that separated the supplies building and adjacent showroom leaned close to toppling onto the roof of the second building. A third building, also attached by the showroom, was also in danger of igniting.
The sawmill is owned by Earnest Ray Isaacs and employs a number of people.
The facility was previously known as Smyth Sawmill many years ago and also had a fire.
For more information, pick up a copy of The Estill County Tribune on Wednesday.
May 20 Sawmill Fire
May 20 Sawmill Fire
$5.7 million grant is awarded to Estill County for new Regional Career & Technical Center
The Estill County School District has been awarded a $5.7 million grant for a new regional Career and Technology facility.
The local school board met in a special session Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at noon to decide if they wanted to accept the state’s offer because it was $2 million less than they had asked for. The board was also given until 5 p.m. Tuesday to accept the offer.
Supt. Jeff Saylor said the board had three choices. The first was they would have to add in the additional $2 million from local funds. Second was to scale back the facility, but he said you cannot reduce programs.
The third option was to withdraw from the grant program and hopefully be funded later.
“This will be the last shot, in my opinion, to get this money,” Saylor stated.
If that happens, the board will have to fund the technology center entirely, and Saylor said the costs will go up.
After a lot of discussion, the four members present voted unanimously to accept the state’s offer of $5.7 million.
Saylor said the local board now needs about $3,774,000 to put toward the career and technical center.
He added the current bonding potential would give the board $3.7 million but it would bond the board out completely.
The first option listed for funding the center was the “recallable nickel” which the board is going to vote on at Thursday’s meeting.
Saylor estimated this will give the board $16.1 million, or more than enough funding.
The second option is to transfer $100,000 from the general fund to make the bond payment each year.
Saylor added this has been done by the Estill County School District for several years.
He stated this would leave the board with $2.5 million for emergencies.
He also added that a 4 percent tax increase on properties would generate about $100,000 annually, also enough to make the bond payment.
The third option was a program called “New Market Tax Credit,” which Saylor said was new to him. He added that Magoffin County Schools has used this program.
He said when the local district receives the $5.7 million, it would generate an additional 70 cents for every $1 available.
Saylor said the fiscal court will be donating $1 million in in-kind services, and other partners have contributed $52,000 toward the vo-tech center.
The superintendent said his former district, Bell County School district, receives SEEK funds of about $100,000 annually from students in two other districts who attend the Bell County Career and Technical Center.
Powell County has committed to send their students to the Estill County Career and Technical Center, and Saylor said one other county may also.
He told the board that Powell County cannot legally contribute financially, but Estill County would receive state funds for their students who come here. He said that $100,000 from Powell students is enough to make the payment in the second option.
Saylor said Senator Al Robinson has made a commitment the school will be state operated.
The board hesitated on voting to make sure their decision was not contingent upon the recallable nickel.
“What if that doesn’t pass?” Isfort stated.
Saylor said the board could handle the second option.
The bonds won’t be sold until the spring of 2018, and construction will also begin then.
The Career and Technical Center will open in the fall of 2019.
The construction bonds will be paid back in the year 2038.
The board will be going into closed session at Thursday’s meeting to purchase property, a minimum of a ten acre tract.
Rice Street in Irvine to be closed May 23-25
Rice Street in Irvine (KY 2455) will be closed at its intersection with KY 89 (North Main Street) beginning Tuesday, May 23. The closure is necessary for construction work on the KY 89 widening project that is currently under way.
The road is expected to be closed for two to three days, meaning it should be reopened to traffic by Friday, May 26. The road may be reopened during evening hours when work is not ongoing if possible.
No marked detour will be posted, but drivers can use Laurel Street and Francis Street to access KY 89. Drivers can also use Court Street (KY 2460) to connect with Broadway (KY 2461), River Drive (KY 52) or Main Street (KY 89).
Rice Street Closing
May 20 Sawmill Fire
2015 Profitt Reunion
2016 Profitt Reunion
2016 Patrick Reunion
Wise 50th Anniversary
2016 Estill Seniors
Melvin Tipton
Harold Douglas Brandenburg
James Gary Calmes
Wendy Elizabeth Rice
Mildred L. Campbell McIntosh
2015 McIntosh Reunion