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A8 lllWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2014 IN THE COURIER-JOURNALlll LOCAL ABRAMS JASMINE E. infant, died July 19, 2014, Owen Funeral Home Jeffersontown. BEEDY, JAMES 47, passed away Monday, August 18, 2014, surrounded by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virda S. Preston and his stepfather, Billie J.

Preston. Left to cherish his memory are daughters, Jessica Grider (Jamey), Tabbatha, Amanda, and Macey Beedy, brother, Russ Beedy (Ellen) and sister, Beth Beedy; seven grandchildren; a very special niece, Cassie Kelsey; and many loving friends. Jamie requested that his body be donated to the University of Louisville Medical Center. Memorial gifts in his memory may be made to Hosparus of Louisville. BLEVINS THERESA LYNN, 51, of Lawrenceburg, KY passed away in Lexington on August 18, 2014.

Theresa was born on November 16, 1962 to Charles Ray Warner and the late Bonnie Emmett Warner. Theresa was the most wonderful wife and the best mother to her children. She volunteered and was very involved with her schooling, including helping with the band, assisting the teachers, and chaperoning on eld trips. Theresa is preceded in death by her mother, Bonnie Warner. She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Jerry Wayne Blevins; children, Leslie Erin Blevins, Gabriel Layton Charles Blevins, Kaitlin Michelle Blevins; father, Charles Warner; sisters, Donna Messex (Louis) and Deborah Bowman (Mark); and a grandchild on the way.

A funeral service to honor the life of Theresa will be at 2pm on Friday, August 22, 2014 a Evergreen Funeral Home, 4623 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40213, with interment to follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3-8pm on Thursday and from 11am until time of service on Friday. In lieu of aowers, memorial donations may be directed to for BOWMAN MICHAEL ALLEN 48, of Louisville, passed away Monday, August 18, 2014. Born in Fayetteville, NC, he worked in air service at UPS and was a member the USTA. He is survived by his parents, Ronald, Sr.

and Gloria Bowman; daughter, Kennedy Bowman; girlfriend, Kylia Sullivan; brothers, Ronald, Jr. (Tina) and Jeff (Amy); and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. His funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, August 22, 2014 at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd. with burial to follow in Cave Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Highlands. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Norton Healthcare-Bike to Beat Cancer, 234 E. Gray Suite 450. BROWN LESTER DAVID 66, died August 15, 2014, tt Funeral Home.

www.mcfarlandtroutmanfuneralhome. com. CUMMINGS FLORA KURTZ, 88, entered into the rest peacefully on Monday August 18, 2014. Flora her life as wife, homemaker and mother. She owned and ran Art and Crafts Jeffersontown; worked as activity director at the Masonic Homes of Kentucky for 17 years, volunteered seven years at the Jeffersontown Historical Museum and was a member of Hopewell Presbyterian Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband 55 years, William E. Cummings. She leaves behind daughters, Elizabeth Carter (Chuck), Allison Cummings, Connie Martin (Barry), Eva Zarley (Vic) and Sue Lange (Roger). She is also survived by brother Tom Kurtz (Joyce); 14 grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m.

Friday at 149 Breckenridge Lane with entombment in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday. Memorials may go to Hosparus, Alzheimer Association and Hopewell Presbyterian Church Building Fund. DAVIS JOANNE H.

53, of Louisville, died August 17, 2014, Owen Funeral Home Jeffersontown. DENNEY, JOHN 91, born in Barren County, a World War II Veteran who received the Purple Heart, died at the VA Hospital in Louisville KY August 15, 2014. He was predeceased by his siblings and is survived by several nieces and nephews including Mary E. Fox who was his advocate and assisted with his care during his nal years. The family would like to say a special thanks to Lori Paris: VA Foster Care; his Sunday School class at Walnut St.

Baptist Church, the Encouragers; Nasha Howard, his caregiver; Ho- sparus Unit, 5 North; and the VA Hospital for their compassion and outstanding care. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 Friday August 22, 2014 at New Albany National Cemetery, 1943 Ekin Ave, New Albany IN 47150. The family would like expressions of sympathy made to Walnut Street Baptist Church at 1143 S. Third St. Suite A Louisville KY 40203.

DITTMER, DORIS, 93, passed away Monday, August 18,2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was a longtime member of St Lutheran Church and of St Ministry. Doris was an avid bridge playe as well as a long term volunteer for the Kentucky Center For the Arts. Doris enjoyed square dancing and traveling with her dear husband of 65 years, Edward Dittmer. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Dittmer.

She is survived by her daughter and son, Barbara House (Mark)and David Dittmer (Sandra); grandchildren, Stephen House, Stephanie Mattingly, David Dittmer Sarah House and Melissa Dittmer; as well as nine great-grandchildren. Her funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday a St. Lutheran Church, 901 Breckenridge Lane, with entombment to follow in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation is to be held from 4-8 p.m.

on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at Funeral Home, 149 Breckenridge Lane, Louisville, KY. Expressions of sympathy may be made to WHAS Crusade for Children or to the Women of ELCA at St Lutheran Church. FRANKEL, HAROLD EDWARD, 74, died Monday, August 18, 2014 a Golden Living at St. Matthews. He was a retired civil enginee with the Army Corp of Engineers, an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, a membe of Keneseth Israel Congregation, a past president and Sunday School teacher a Congregation Anshei Sfard and a former treasurer of the Vaad HaKashruth.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Solomon and Sarah Schlarenco Frankel. He is survived by his wife, Anita Zober Frankel; his children, Beth Lynn Haines (Richard), Mark D. Frankel, Gary S. Zachariah (Melissa) of W. Hartford, CT, Howard J.

Zachariah(Nikki) of Hope, IN and Allan J. Zachariah of Atlanta, GA; his sister, Harriet Frankel Firkins; his brother, Larry D. Frankel; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandson. The family would like to thank two special caregivers, Donna Adams and Barbara Mac for their wonderful care. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Herman Meyer Son, 1338 Ellison Avenue with burial to follow in Keneseth Israel Cemetery. Visitation will begin after 12 Noon. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Keneseth Israel Congregation, Chabad of Kentucky or the Dementia Association. GRADY HARRY 74, died August 2, 2014, Owen Funeral Home Jeffersontown. HALL MICHAEL 58, of Louisville, died July 27, 2014, Owen Funeral Home Jeffersontown.

HARDING HORACE III, 90, of Louisville, passed away, Augus 11, 2014. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran, retired as a postal clerk after 33 years and a member St. Matthews United Methodist Church. Horace is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara Klippel Harding; son, John A.

Harding; daughters, Sarah M. Harding and Victoria Eldred(George) and granddaughter, Nina Harding. His memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 23, 2014 at St. Matthews United Methodist Church, 319 Browns Lane with burial in Cave Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday a Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road. JONES BEULAH departed this life on July 16, 2014 surrounded by loved ones. Boots was a former cosmetologist in Knoxville, TN. Boots love for children led her to an assistant teaching position at The Temple Early Childhood Education Center.

Her favorite class was the 18 month to Boots was beloved by he co-workers and especially the children who returned to visit her year after year. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Kimberly Bolling of Louisville, a host of extended family, Godchildren, co-workers and many, many friends, as Boots never knew a stranger. Many thanks to Dr. Mike Kommor and his compassionate team at CBC and Baptist Hospital East, and to the kind and caring staff at St. Matthews Manor.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 23, 2014, 1 to 4 pm, at Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, 4936 Brownsboro Louisville, KY 40222. KENNEY, ANTHONY JOSEPH, 83, of Crescent Hill passed away on August 19, 2014 at his home. He was owner of Kenney Tool a Mason, member of the Kosair Shrine, and served in the United States Marines. Survivors include his wife, Edith Ann Kenney; two daughters, Debbie Decker (Pogie) and Cindy Clephas (Paul); three grandchildren, Shelby (Alex), Colby (Tarah) and Jenna; two great-grandchildren, Weston and Hudson; sisters, Donna Kenney and Amanda Dick. The funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at in the chapel of Arch L.

Heady-Cralle Funeral Home, 2428 Frankfort Avenue. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation is from also on Thursday. Please visit us at www.archlheadycralle.com to leave a condolence for the family. businessman who significantly mis- anaged his own business and fin ances.

This is poor money management that spiraled completely out of Dyke said in court. Dyke read a statement from Kraft at the sentencing in which Kraft said he fully intended to repay the families. attorney said his client is gainfully employed in the service industry and able to make payments on restitution to the families. Putt ing Kraft in prison, he said, would be ounterproductive to repayment. rosecutor Barbara Whaley said Kraft was fully aware of his actions and intended to misuse payments and asked Shake to send Kraft to prison.

Shake ordered that he be sentenced to five years in prison on multiple charges, to be served concurrent- y. Banta said she was pleased with sentence and with her statement to him in court. jail time as important to me as him knowing what he did she said. Reporter Matthew Glowicki can be reached at (502) 582-4989. Follow him on Twitter at SCAM Continued from Page A3 third party.

usiness consultantBill Thorn said he city should have sought bids and ot circumvented the bidding rules by characterizing the situation as an emergency after the old truck had been out of service for two years. known for a year or two they needed a truck. Why would you sidestep the bidding process when there are several companies in the country that supply the Thorn said. not any ire Chief Matt Juliot said the city sually bids out truck purchases, but hen they were presented with a way to handle the purchase on a nearly new truck, they decided to speed up the process. really know you could do that.

I thought have to go through the bid Juliot said of the coo perative purchase. nothing under the table or shady about Juliot said he met several times with Mayor Jeff Gahan more than a year ago, asking for truck funding, but was told the city have the money. When a second ladder truck went down last winter, the city had to borrow one from Sellersburg to provide coverage in case of a large fire, he said. Records obtained under the Indiana pen Records Act show the city began discussions with a representative two years ago about buying a new ladder truck, but Juliot warned Evansville-based salesman ob McAtee of Global Emergency roducts in late 2012 that funds available for a truck. I August 2013, McAtee arranged to ly Juliot and other fire department officials to Wisconsin to visit the Pierce assembly plant in Appleton to see how afuture truck would be manufactured.

In March 2014, Juliot e-mailed McAtee saying the city would bidding out a 100-foot platform and a John Mullin, of Mid-America Fire and Safety, alsohad been pitchingFer- rara trucks and equipment to the de- artment. He quoted the $960,000 cost or the truck, equipment a nd lease terms in March. have also attached the ICC information for special purchases that can be used to speed up purchasing and avoid bidding. There are several sections beside the provision that could apply to your situ- a Mullin wrote in the same email on March 18. He sent a separate email to Juliot with website links for the cooperative buying program having to go through the bid After the city placed an order with Mullin, administration sought bids from local banks to finance the purchase, choosing New Washington State Bank last month.

uliot said he believes the fire department did the legwork to examine which supplier Pierce or Ferrara would provide the best truck and meet the time constraints. errara had a truck that was shown a fire equipment shows that was built losely to New specifications hat the department decided to buy. he company threw in re-painting and other equipment and modifications. Julia Vaughn, policy director with Common Cause Indiana, a nonpartisan group that promotes government accountability, said in an email that bidding provides transparency ensure that public purchasing is focused on getting the best deal for the taxpayers and exposes any potential conflicts of i nterest between the seller and the overnmental entity. Attempts to cir- umvent that process should be reserved for only the most pressing Thorn said city officials could have used the last year awaiting word on possible city funds to bid out truck.

The public will never know if the city ould have gotten a better price or the best equipment, he said. just not good business for a city or a county to do these prudent with our own Thorn said, adding that not their money. our Reporter Grace Schneider can be reached at 812-949-4040. Follow her on Twitter sinfk. TRUCK Continued from Page A3.