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City of Williamsburg sets budget for next fiscal year, raises for employees included

The City of Williamsburg’s 2024-2025 fiscal year budget has been set, and it includes raises for city employees.

 

Lawsuit filed by father of two-year-old who was fatally shot by another toddler last fall

Two-year-old Milo Brooks was fatally shot at a Whitley County home last year by another toddler, who had obtained a loaded gun that was left unattended. A criminal case still has yet to be launched in the matter; however, the child’s father has filed a lawsuit in connection to the child’s death, taking aim at the couple who had custody, the social worker who placed the child in their home and the heads of several state agencies.

 

Chase that began with a vehicle ends with a boat

Corbin police needed an assist in the form of a boat from the Corbin Fire Department in order to apprehend a Lexington man, who allegedly fled police in a motor vehicle Sunday evening before he jumped into Laurel Lake and swam for more than half a mile, according to arrest documents.

 

Six-year-old’s 911 call leads to parents’ arrest

A brave six-year-old girl called 911 late Friday night reporting that she couldn’t wake her mother up and told dispatchers that she thought her mother was deceased. As it turned out, mom didn’t need a hearse, but mom and dad did end up getting a ride in a police car to jail.

 

Legal Notices for 7-3-2024

BID NOTICE:

The Housing Authority of Corbin is seeking contractor bids for plumbing, electric, gutters, tree and stump removal. Must be licensed if applicable, have demonstrated competence, are insured, and experienced to provide these services. Bid packets and a description of services are available at the office at 1336 Madison St. Corbin, KY 40701. The Housing Authority of Corbin will be accepting bids until noon on July 24th, 2024. For further information contact the Executive Director at (606) 528-5104.

 

BID NOTICE:

The Housing Authority of Williamsburg, (HAW), will receive sealed bids for 3 apartment Restoration/Service/Remodel from qualified contractors until 10:00 am local prevailing time on July 24, 2024, at the office of the Housing Authority of Williamsburg located at 600 Brush Arbor Road, Williamsburg, KY 40769 at which time and place, all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. BIDS RECEIVED AFTER THE STIPULATED DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. The HAW will not be held responsible for late delivery of bids by the U.S. Postal Service or any other means.

THE ENVELOPE CONTAINING THE SEALED BID shall be marked as follows:

1. Company Name and Address
2. Title: Apartment Restoration/Service/Remodel Fire Loss (Claim Number: 33-24031003)

Services will be conducted at the Housing Authority of Williamsburg’s Brush Arbor location.

Apartment Restoration/Services/Remodel Bid Packet can be picked up at 600 Brush Arbor Rd., Williamsburg, KY 40769, Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to 5:30pm.

Prebid Conference including tour of units for interested contractors will be on July 15, 2024, at 10:00am at 600 Brush Arbor Rd., Williamsburg, KY 40769.

Proposed forms of contract documents, including plans, specifications, are on file for viewing at 600 Brush Arbor Rd.

All questions pertaining to the specifications and document submittal requirements shall be submitted to Mary Thornton, Executive Director at 600 Brush Arbor Rd, Williamsburg, KY 40769, mary.thornton@wburg.us, or call 606-549-0282.

The HAW is an Equal Employment Opportunity organization and prohibits discrimination with regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin (EEO). The HAW is a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

 

BID NOTICE:

Cumberland Falls Highway Water District (CFHWD) is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of one ​2024 1500 Silverado CK 10703-SWB, 4WD, Reg Cab Pickup, PEG 1 WT-Work Truck. The vehicle should be equipped with an L3B-Engine: TurboMax with an MFC 8-Speed Automatic transmission, and should be white in color. For a specific list of additional vehicle specifications, contact the CFHWD at 606-528-0222 during regular business hours. Sealed bids must be received no later than 12:00 pm on July 10, 2024, in the office of the CFHWD located at 6926 Cumberland Falls Road, Corbin, Kentucky. The bid opening will be conducted on site (see address above) on July 10, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. The CFHWD reserves the right to reject any and all bids in whole or in part.

 

Kentucky Bulletin 1780-1

Section 00100

Advertisement For Bids

2023 Water System Extensions

Whitley County Water District

Whitley County, Kentucky

Separate Sealed BIDS for the construction of 2023 Water System Extensions will be received by Whitley County Water District, 19 South Hwy 25W, Williamsburg, KY 40769 until 11:00 A.M. local time, July 19, 2024, and then publicly opened and read aloud.

This contract includes the installation of 5,000 linear feet (LF) of 4” PVC SDR-17, 9,000 LF of 3” PVC SDR-17, 280 LF of PVC C900, and all necessary appurtenances.

The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations:

WHITLEY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT, 19 SOUTH HWY 25W, WILLIAMSBURG, KY 40769

KENVIRONS, LLC, 770 WILKINSON BLVD., FRANKFORT, KY 40601

Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained from Lynn Imaging, 328 Old Vine Street, Lexington, KY 40507 (859-226-5850) and www.lynnimaging.com upon payment of a nonrefundable price of $175.00 for each set plus any shipping charges.

Each Bidder must accompany his/her bid with a Bid Bond in amount of not less than five (5) percent of the base bid. No Bidder may withdraw his/her bid for a period of 90 days. The Bidder awarded the contract shall execute a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Payment Bond and shall furnish insurance as required, in the General Conditions. This contract shall be completed within 90 calendar days after date of authorization to start work. Liquidated damages will be $1,000 per calendar day.

Bidders must comply with the President’s Executive Order Nos. 11246 and 11375, which prohibit discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. Bidders must comply with Section 3, Section 109, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Anti-Kickback Act and the contract Work Hours Standard Act. Bidders must certify that they do not, and will not, maintain or provide for their employees any facilities that are segregated on a basis of race, color, creed, or national origin.

Any bid that is obviously unbalanced may be rejected. Whitley County Water District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive informalities. Bidders must have experience with similar type projects in congested areas where multiple utilities are located. A list of references will be requested and thoroughly reviewed.

Small, minority and women’s businesses and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to bid this project.

By: Sandy Smith, Manager

Whitley County Water District

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

BEFORE THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

CITY OF CORBIN, KENTUCKY

Pursuant to KRS Chapter 155, the Board of Adjustment of Corbin, Kentucky will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the hour of 5:00 PM in the Corbin Government Center, 2nd floor courtroom at 805 South Main St., Corbin, Kentucky 40701, concerning the request by the following individual:

A request for parking variance by Zach Brown, at the old Sage Brush Restaurant.

The hearing is held and notice is given in accordance with the Kentucky Revised Statutes, Chapter 155, and the Corbin Zoning Ordinance.

Any interested party may attend the Hearing in regard to the above request.

MIKE WATKINS, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

CITY OF CORBIN, KENTUCKY

 

NOTICE:

Notice is hereby given by order of the Whitley District Court, that the following appointments have been made:

Annette Daniels, 61 Stone Ridge Court, Corbin, KY 40701 was appointed as administratrix on 06/03/2024 for the estate of Carolyn Sue Daniels (deceased) 150 Scuffletown Road, Corbin, KY 40701.

Joseph Lesley Lester, 100 22nd Street, Corbin, KY 40701 was appointed as administrator on 06/03/2024 for the estate of Joseph Clarence Glen Lester (deceased), 474 Flat Creek Road, Rockholds, KY 40759.

Kari Lisa Goins Bargo, 109 Almond Road, Corbin, KY 40701 was appointed as executrix on 06/03/2024 for the estate of Lois Ann Litteral Goins (deceased), 1603 Bee Creek Road, Corbin, KY 40701.

William Pennington, P.O. Box 681, Corbin, KY 40701 was appointed as administrator on 06/03/2024 for the estate of Loren Tyler Pennington (deceased), 45 Double T Lane, Corbin, KY 40701.

Given under my hand this 30th day of June, 2024.

Gary W. Barton, Clerk

District & Circuit Courts

Whitley County, Williamsburg, KY 40769

 

NOTICE:

Robin Inman has filed the final settlement for the estate of Shirley Ann Inman (deceased). The settlement hearing will be set for 08/05/2024 at

Exceptions, if any, must be filed prior to August 1st, 2024.

The hearing will be held at Whitley District Court, 100 Main Street, Williamsburg, KY 40701.

Given under my hand this 30th day of June, 2024.

Gary W. Barton

Whitley Circuit/District Courts

Williamsburg, KY 40769

 

NOTICE:

Notice is hereby given by order of the Whitley District Court, that the following appointments have been made:

Patricia Miller, 21800 Morley Avenue, #408, Dearborn, MI 48124 was appointed administratrix on 6/11/2024 for the estate of Carey Erwin Taylor (deceased), 790 Incline Road, Corbin, KY 40701. The attorney for the administratrix is Hon. Jeffrey K. Hill, P.O. Box 1605, Corbin, KY 40702.

Tammy Stephens, 355 Forest Avenue, Williamsburg, KY 40769 was appointed executrix on 6/11/2024 for the estate of Thomas R. Stephens (deceased), 355 Forest Avenue, Williamsburg, KY 40769. The attorney for the executrix is Josh Lowe, P.O. Box 700, Whitley City, KY 42653.

Christina Worley or Jamie Vargas, 4390 St. Anthony Road, Temperance, MI 48182 were appointed co-executors on 6/18/2024 for the estate of Arthur V. Taylor, 790 Incline Road, Corbin, KY 40701. The attorney for the co-executors is Hon. Jeffrey K. Hill, P.O. Box 1605, Corbin, KY 40702.

Andrew Kleinmann, 89 Tori Pine Lane, Corbin, KY 40701 was appointed executor on 6/18/2024 for the estate of Richard Kleinmann (deceased), 705 W. 5th Road, Corbin, KY 40701. The attorney for the executor is Seth Reeves, 800 18th Street, Corbin, KY 40701.

David Hutsun, 108 East 1st Street, Fletcher, OH 45326 was appointed administrator on 6/18/2024 for the estate of Roscoe B. Hutson (deceased), 3885 Buck Creek Road, Williamsburg, KY 40769.

David Hutsun, 108 East 1st Street, Fletcher, OH 45326 was appointed administrator on 6/18/2024 for the estate of Wilma E. Hutson (deceased), 3885 Buck Creek Road, Williamsburg, KY 40769.

Thorsten Wulff, 2778 Rideout Lane, B210, Murfreesboro, TN 37128 was appointed administrator on 6/25/2024 for the estate of Doris Sylvia Lockaby (deceased), 12 Dicy Court, Williamsburg, KY 40769.

Ben Michael McKiddy, 20 Fernwood Lane, Gray, KY 40734 or Nicholas Joe McKiddy, 82 Edgewood Drive, Williamsburg, KY 40769 were appointed co-administrators on 6/25/2024 for the estate of Ben Jr. McKiddy (deceased), 305 Highway 904, Williamsburg, KY 40769.

Given under my hand this 30th day of June, 2024.

Gary W. Barton, Clerk

District & Circuit Courts

Whitley County, Williamsburg, KY 40769

 

NOTICE:

Sonya McNeil has filed the final settlement for the estate of Belva Lee Goins (deceased). The settlement hearing will be held 8/6/2024 @ 11 am.

Exceptions, if any, must be filed prior to August 1st, 2024.

The hearing will be held at Whitley District Court, 100 Main Street, Williamsburg, KY 40769

Given under my hand this 30th day of June, 2024.

Gary W. Barton

Whitley Circuit/District Courts

Williamsburg, KY 40769

 

NOTICE OF BOND RELEASE

In accordance with KRS 350.093, notice is hereby given that EN Enterprises, LLC., 121 Vermillion Ave., Whitesburg, KY 41858 has applied for a Phase I bond release on Increment 2 of Permit #918-0508, which was last issued on 11/27/2023. The application covers an area of approximately 33.81 acres located 1.0 mile south of the community of Duckrun in McCreary and Whitley Counties.

The permit area is approximately 0.5 mile east of KY Route 1673 junction with Kidd Road and 0.1 mile south of Jacks Creek.

The bond now in effect on Increment #2 are letters of credit totaling $106.500.00.  Approximately 60% of the original bond amount is included in the application for release.

Reclamation work performed includes backfilling, grading, fertilizing, seeding, and mulching completed in May 2024.

Written comments, objections, or requests for a public or informal conference must be filed with the Director, Division of Mine Reclamation and Enforcement, 300 Sower Blvd., Frankfort, KY 40601, by August 9, 2024.

A public hearing on the application has been scheduled for 9:00 A.M. on August 12, 2024, at the Department for Mining Reclamation and Enforcement’s Middlesboro Regional Office, 1804 East Cumberland Avenue, Middlesboro, KY 40965‐1229. The hearing will be cancelled if no request for hearing or informal conference is received by:  August 9, 2024.

 

Single vehicle motorcycle crash Monday claims life of Corbin woman

A single vehicle motorcycle crash in southern Laurel County claimed the life of a Corbin woman late Monday afternoon.

The accident occurred at approximately 5:03 p.m. about seven miles south of London on US25.

Investigators report that apparently a 2007 Honda motorcycle was traveling northbound on US25 when it lost control ejecting both the male driver and female passenger, according to a Laurel County Sheriff’s Department release.

The driver, Randy Schenk, 54, of Corbin, was flown to the University of Kentucky Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries.

Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County transported the passenger, Sherry Schenk, 48, to Saint Joseph London hospital where she died a short time later from her fatal injuries.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

The crash and subsequent investigation caused a portion of the roadway to be shut down for nearly two and one-half hours.

The crash is being investigated by the London-Laurel County Accident Reconstruction Team, which is comprised of Laurel Sheriff’s Deputy Brad Mink, Deputy Joe Breeding, London Police Lt. Ryan Jackson and London Police Officer Hobie Daugherty.

Assisting at the scene were Deputy Austyn Weddle, Deputy Zach Allen, Lily Fire and Rescue, London-Laurel Rescue Squad and Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County.

The Laurel County Coroner’s Office also assisted with the investigation.

 

Honors societies induct University of the Cumberlands students with local ties

Several University of the Cumberlands students have been inducted into various honors societies, including the following.

Phi Alpha Theta

Corbin’s Catelin Ball and Williamsburg’s William Coleman were recently inducted into Phi Alpha Theta, national history honor society.

Phi Alpha Theta is an American honor society for undergraduate and graduate students and professors of history. The society has over 400,000 members, with some 9,000 new members joining each year through 970 chapters nationwide.

Phi Alpha Theta was established on March 17, 1921, at the University of Arkansas by professor Nels Cleven. Cleven had become convinced in his time at the university that a fraternity of scholars, which would accept men or women, was important for the study of history.

Pi Delta Phi

UC’s  Sharon Holczer was recently inducted into Pi Delta Phi, national French honor society.

Pi Delta Phi was founded as a departmental French honor society at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1906, and was nationalized when the Beta Chapter was established at the University of Southern California in 1925.

The purpose of this society is to recognize outstanding scholarship in the French language and Francophone literatures, to increase the knowledge and appreciation of Americans for the cultural contributions of the French-speaking world, and to stimulate and to encourage French and francophone cultural activities.