Block Party to kick off 2023 summer events schedule in Williamsburg

The official beginning to summer is still two weeks away, but Williamsburg is heralding the season a bit early, kicking off its summer event schedule later this week.

Off the Clock will perform in Williamsburg Friday evening to kick off the block party season.

The first event of the summer is a Block Party this Friday at Bill Woods Park, featuring the band Off the Clock from Lexington. The event will take place from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Williamsburg Main Street Manager Jonathan Wyatt encouraged the community to come out and enjoy an “evening of music, dancing and fun.”

The following week, on Friday, June 16, is The Main Squeeze Lemonade Stand Contest, which is a first-time event in Williamsburg. The contest will have children setting up their own lemonade stands throughout the Green Space on Main to sell lemonade and vie for the best decorated stand. That event is set to begin at 6 p.m.

The contest will be followed by the season’s first Movie in the Park at Bill Woods Park beginning at dusk.

Wyatt said that more information regarding both events would be posted to the Williamsburg Main Street Program’s Facebook page in the coming week.

Those events will be followed up with the Cumberland River Cruise-In on Saturday, June 17, at the courthouse square.

The fun continues on June 23 for Country Meets City, which will be held at the Green Space on Main from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Wyatt said that he was ready to get the event season going and asked that the community be actively involved.

“We’re so excited to get our 2023 summer season off to a great start,” said Wyatt. “Remember, the success and continuation of these events are only made possible by your support. So, come out and support your small town.”

Wyatt noted that anyone who may have any questions can contact Williamsburg Main Street Program at (606) 280-0872 or by sending them a message via their Facebook page.

Cameron meets with Forcht Group executives

Pictured, left to right, are Roger Alsip, Terry Forcht, Daniel Cameron, Rodney Shockley, and Mike Noftsger.

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron made a stop on Friday at Forcht Group in Lexington. The recently elected Republican nominee for Governor sat down with a handful of executives to discuss the issues facing Kentuckians today and his campaign plans.

Retired surgeon, public health director discuss dangers related to tick bites

With the arrival of warmer weather, many people are eager to explore scenic routes and enjoy the great outdoors. However, there is a growing concern about the presence of life-threatening bugs.

This concern has been highlighted by the recent case of Alice Fae Weiland, 81, who was bitten by a tick and developed a dangerous, life-threatening illness called Ehrlichiosis [Er-lick-e-oh-sis].

Jim Moss, a retired surgeon and Alice’s partner, shared the frightening experience of helping Alice and expressed gratitude for her survival.

“I got home a few weeks ago, and she didn’t sound good. She sounded confused, so I went to her house, and she was shaking badly. So I bundled her up in the car, and they admitted her straight into the hospital. She had Ehrlichiosis, and it nearly killed her,” Moss explains, highlighting how terrified he was for her.

Ehrlichiosis is an infectious disease caused by rickettsia (small bacteria found in ticks) and transmitted by the bite of a larger tick than we are used to seeing.

“This tick is not small like a deer tick associated with Lyme disease. It has a small white spot on its back, giving it the name Lone Star Tick,” Moss stressed.

The early symptoms can include fever or chills, headache, malaise, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, and an altered mental status, such as confusion.

Commonly, it is confused with the intestinal (stomach) flu and flu.

“People honestly need to be aware of it. Prevention is key; the earlier, the better,” Moss said. “Alice is doing better and is already back to work. It’ll be weeks before she can get back to normal, though. It was scary.”

To reduce the risk of contracting Ehrlichiosis or other tick-borne illnesses, it’s important to be cautious when spending time outdoors.

Marcy Rein, the Public Health Director at the Whitley County Health Department, shared helpful information for people going outdoors.

“When people are outside in brushy, grassy, or wooded areas, they are most at risk for tick bites,” Rein said.

“We recommend wearing insect repellent. We also recommend checking yourself for ticks after you come inside. This means checking your clothes and equipment and then checking your body. Ticks like nooks and crannies, so check areas like behind your knees, at your waistband, where your underwear covers, in your armpits, around your ears, and in your hair. Teach your kids to let you know if they find a tick on themselves. Learn how to remove a tick with tweezers safely. Watch for symptoms after a tick bite and see your healthcare provider if you have concerns,” Rein continued.

Moss said that at least two people in Whitley County have had grave illnesses following a tick bite, both of which had Ehrlichiosis.

“Prevention works and includes the very early removal of a tick in under four hours if possible. For treatment, use deet on yourself and permethrin on your clothes, or the new picaridin can be used on both. The lower the concentration of deet, the less time it works. Strive for more concentration of deet for better results,” Moss informed.

If you are bitten by a tick and have any of these symptoms, please see your primary care provider.

“I hope people have a happy and safe summer and stay aware,” Moss finalized.

For more information about Ehrlichiosis, please visit the CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/ehrlichiosis/transmission/index.html.

Remember, when you step outside, prioritize your health and take necessary precautions. Your future self will thank you for it.

Results from the 2023 KHSAA state track and field championships

Last week, athletes from all four of the News Journal’s coverage area high schools made the trip to the University of Kentucky to compete in the 2023 state track and field championships. (more…)

Truscilla Vinson

Truscilla Vinson, age 84, of Corbin, KY passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Visitation will be from 1 pm until the funeral hour at 3 pm on Saturday, June 10, at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Velma Byrge

Velma Byrge, age 81, of Corbin, KY passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Baptist Health in Corbin. A graveside service will be held at 11am on Friday, June 9, at the Parks-Helton Cemetery in Woodbine, KY. Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Master Commissioner Sales 6-7-2023

MASTER COMMISSIONER SALES

In order to comply with the orders of the Whitley Circuit Court, the Master Commissioner will sell the property described in the following action(s) on MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2023 at the hour of 12:00 noon, at the door of the Whitley County Judicial Center, (new courthouse), 100 Main Street, Williamsburg, Kentucky.
For each sale- individually: The said property shall be sold to raise the amounts hereinafter set forth, together with interest and the costs of the action, and upon the (unless otherwise indicated) following terms and conditions.
(A) At the time of sale the successful bidder shall either pay cash or make a deposit of 10% of the purchase price with the balance on credit for thirty (30) days. In the event the successful bidder desires or elects to credit the balance, he or she will be required to post bond and furnish an acceptable surety thereon. Said bond shall be for the unpaid purchase price and bear interest at the rate the judgment bears, from the date of sale until paid in full, and shall have the force and effect of a judgment. The bond interest rate charged on any unpaid balance is listed for each case shown in Upcoming Sales.
(B) The purchaser shall be required to assume and pay all taxes or assessments upon the property for the (2023) year and all subsequent years after this sale. All other delinquent taxes or assessments upon the property for prior years shall be paid from the sale proceeds if properly claimed in writing and filed of record by the purchaser within ten (10) days from the date of sale.
(C) The property shall otherwise be sold free and clear of any right, title, and interest of all parties to the action and of their liens and encumbrances thereon, excepting easements and restrictions of record in the Whitley County Court Clerk’s Office and such right of redemption as may exist in favor of the United States of America or the defendant(s).
(D) If the property does not bring two-thirds of its appraised value, a six (6) month right of redemption will exist pursuant to KRS 426.530 (revised July 15, 2014).

THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES WILL BE SOLD:

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, 34TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITLEY CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION NO. II, CIVIL ACTION NO. 22-CI-500, UBank, f/k/a Union Bank of Jellico, Plaintiff vs. Melody Leach aka Melody Lynn Leach, single; and Whitley County, Kentucky, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment and Order of Sale entered by the Whitley Circuit Court on March 21, 2023; The In Rem judgment against the Defendants, plus costs, is as follows: The total sum in the amount of $66,652.09 as of March 10, 2023, plus interest thereon at the daily rate of $12.86 until paid in full. TRACT I: Property Address: 496 Ancil Leach Hollow Road, Williamsburg, KY 40769; Parcel/Map ID#: 168-00-00-007.01- Containing 8 and one-half acres, more or less. TRACT II: Property Address: 275 Ancil Leach Hollow Road, Williamsburg, KY 40769; Parcel/Map ID#: 168-00-00-007.00- Containing four (4) acres, more or less. THESE PROPERTIES WILL BE SOLD TOGETHER AS ONE (1) SALE AND ONE (1) DEED WILL BE GIVEN. THERE ARE EXCEPTIONS TO THE ABOVE PARCELS. APPRAISAL: $75,000.00
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COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, 34TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITLEY CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION NO. I, CIVIL ACTION NO. 22-CI-092, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, Plaintiff vs. Delphia Sweney, et al, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment and Order of Sale entered by the Whitley Circuit Court on November 7, 2022, and subsequent Orders entered March 7, 2023 and May 9, 2023; The In Rem judgment against the Defendants, plus costs, is as follows: The principal sum in the amount of $57,477.81, plus interest on the principal sum at the rate of 4.75% per annum from January 1, 2021 until paid; plus costs and fees of this actions; plus reimbursement for attorney’s fees; sums advanced in payment of property preservation; plus late fees, costs, attorney’s fees, and other advances made; plus any other amounts permitted. Property Address: 409 Florence Avenue, Corbin, KY 40701. Parcel/Map ID#: 137-32-18-002-00 APPRAISAL: $85,000.00
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COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, 34TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITLEY CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION NO. I, CIVIL ACTION NO. 21-CI-365, U.S. Bank National Association, Plaintiff vs. Unknown Defendants, who are the heirs, legatees, devisees, or spouse of Francis Cordella Stephens and their spouses and any Unknown Person who may have an interest in the property which is the subject matter of this action, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment and Order of Sale entered by the Whitley Circuit Court on June 6, 2022, and subsequent Orders entered of record August 24, 2022, November 7, 2022, January 25, 2023, and April 4, 2023; The In Rem judgment against the Defendants, plus costs, is as follows: The principal sum in the amount of $44,209.65, plus property preservation in the amount of $14,790.51, plus interest in the amount of $4,584.55, plus escrow advance in the amount of $971.63, plus BPO/BK Fees/Utilities in the amount of 596.23, plus title charges in the amount of $225.00, plus Lis pendens recording fee in the amount of $46.00, plus court costs in the amount of $286.86, plus attorney fees in the amount of $2,240.00 for a total in the amount of $67,950.43, plus interest at the per diem rate of $6.06 from April 28, 2022 until the date of judgment and with a post-judgment statutory interest rate of 5% thereafter on the judgment amount until paid, plus any additional attorney’s fees and costs of collection, expenses, and disbursements by Plaintiff incurred from the date of the Plaintiff’s affidavit and any other amounts permitted. Property Address: 101 Browns Creek Rd, Williamsburg, KY 40769.Parcel/Map ID#: 127-00-00-045.00 APPRAISAL: $80,000.00
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COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, 34TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITLEY CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION NO. II, CIVIL ACTION NO. 19-CI-514, Randy Abbott and his wife Shirley Abbott, Plaintiffs vs. Sherry L. Jones; Community Trust Bank, Inc. and Whitley County, Kentucky, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment and Order of Sale on behalf of the defendant/counterclaimant and cross-claimant, Community Trust Bank, Inc., entered by the Whitley Circuit Court on March 6, 2023, and a subsequent Order entered May 11, 2023; The In Rem judgment against the Defendants, plus costs, is as follows: The principal sum in the amount of $25,479.48, plus unpaid interest of $40.32, plus late charges of $225.00, plus Forced Placed Insurance of $781.19, plus legal fees of $6,124.43, for a total payoff of $32,650.42, plus interest and accruing daily at a rate of $5.7590605 or 8.25% (as of November 9, 2022). Property Address: 592 Wofford Cemetery Road, Williamsburg, KY 40769. Parcel/Map ID#: #127-00-00-008.00 APPRAISAL: $62,500.00
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COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, 34TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITLEY CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION NO. II, CIVIL ACTION NO. 21-CI-357, William D. Morgan and Karen Morgan, his wife, Plaintiffs vs. Kevin Craine, Administrator of the Estate of Carolyn Morgan; and Unknown Spouse of Carolyn Morgan, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment and Order of Sale entered by the Whitley Circuit Court on March 24, 2023, and Orders entered March 2, 2023 and May 2, 2023; The judgment against the Defendants, plus costs, is as follows: The judgment is for a land partition pursuant to Orders of the Court, and the balance of the sale proceeds shall be distributed as indicated in the judgment herein.TRACT I: Property Address: 852 McKeehan Crossing Road, KY 40701; Parcel/Map ID#: 086-00-00-044.02; Containing approximately 2 acres more or less; Being the same property conveyed to Raleigh Morgan and Cindy Morgan by a deed from George Woods and Grace Woods dated October 17, 1997, of record in Deed Book 396, Page 303, Whitley County Clerk’s Office. TRACT II: Property Address: 852 McKeehan Crossing Road, KY 40701; Parcel/Map ID#: 086-00-00-044.02D1; Containing approximately 1 acre more or less; Being the same property conveyed to Raleigh Morgan and Cinda Morgan by a deed from Elizabeth Day dated April 8, 1998, of record in Deed Book 400, Page 413, Whitley County Clerk’s Office. THESE PROPERTIES WILL BE SOLD TOGETHER AS ONE (1) SALE AND ONE (1) DEED WILL BE GIVEN. AN APPRAISAL WAS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS SALE.
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Dated this 5th day of June, 2023.
HOWARD O. MANN, MASTER COMMISSIONER
WHITLEY CIRCUIT COURT
P. O. BOX 1344, CORBIN, KY 40702
PHONE: 606-528-0616

Whitley student chosen for KBE seat, KDE advisory role

A junior at Whitley County High School has recently accomplished several impressive achievements.

Legal Notices for 6-7-2023

PUBLIC NOTICE:

Corbin Independent Schools is seeking quotes for mowing and landscape maintenance at various school campuses.  Interested parties should contact Duane Logan at (606) 524-7250 or (606) 215-4262.

NOTICE:

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

Leslea Bowling, 2718 14th Avenue South, Apt. B, Seattle, Washington, 98144 was appointed as administratrix on 05/01/2023 for the estate of Frederick Moore Bowling (deceased), 381 Linda Lane, Corbin, KY 40701.

Charles Dale Felts, 4672 5th Street Road, Corbin, KY 40701 was appointed as executor on 05/01/2023 for the estate of Patsy Elizabeth Felts (deceased), 4676 5th Street Road, Corbin, KY 40701.

Ricky Grant, 36 Tyes Ferry Road, Rockholds, KY 40759 & Rita Carroll, 119 Elm Street, Rockholds, KY 40759 was appointed as executors on 05/01/2023 for the estate of Wanda Grant (deceased), 148 Elm Street, Rockholds, KY 40759.

Abbra Smallwood, 645 Lane Allen Road, Lexington, KY 40504 & Becky Grubb, 23 Spring Street, Junction City, KY 40440 was appointed as co-administrators for the estate of Barbara Smallwood (deceased), 679 23rd Street, Corbin, KY 40701.

Barbara Rogers, 3521 Wade Daniel Way, Lot 6, Powell, TN 37849 was appointed administratrix on 5/2/2023 for the estate of Melissa Lynn Thompson (deceased).  The attorney and the agent for service of process is Hon. Amanda Hill, 400 S. Main Street, Corbin, KY 40702.

Sheila Bowling, 1014 Walnut Street, Williamsburg, KY 40769 was appointed administratrix on 5/2/2023 for the estate of Ida Norma Jean Siler (deceased), 287 N. 11th Street, Williamsburg, KY 40769.

Erma S. Hinkle, 835 Tyes Ferry Road, Rockholds, KY 40759 was appointed executrix on 5/2/2023 for the estate of Arnold L. Hinkle (deceased), 835 Tyes Ferry Road, Rockholds, KY 40759.  The attorney for the executrix is Don Moses, 113 Main Street, Williamsburg, KY 40769.

Betty Jo Johnson, 707 20th Street, Apt. 1, Corbin, KY 40701 was appointed administratrix on 5/9/2023 for the estate of Russell Wayne Johnson (deceased), 8754 Hwy. 779, Rockholds, KY 40759.

Helen Alexander, 313 Youngs Chapel Road, Corbin, KY 40701 was appointed administratrix on 5/9/2023 for the estate of Dennis Wayne Hill (deceased), 239 Ova Circle, Williamsburg, KY 40769.

Anna Lay, 455 Reverend HD Lawson Road, Williamsburg, KY 40769 was appointed administratrix on 5/16/2023 for the estate of Michael Wayne Lay (deceased), 455 Reverend HD Lawson Road, Williamsburg, KY 40769.

Janet Riley, 796 Fennel Pike, Georgetown, KY 40324 was appointed as administratrix on 05/08/2023 for the estate of Mildred Joann Sutton (deceased), 102 Pocahontas Trail, Georgetown, KY 40324.

Anna Worley, 1030 Spruce Creek Road, Corbin, KY 40701 was appointed as administratrix on 05/08/2023 for the estate of James Worley (deceased), 1030 Spruce Creek Road, Corbin, KY 40701.

Rhea Parsons, 6897 Charleston Park, Mason, OH 45040 was appointed as executrix on 5/22/2023 for the estate of Ronald Atwood (deceased), 6897 Charleston Park, Mason, OH 45040.

Nora Denker, 500 West Fifth Street, Corbin, KY 40701 was appointed administratrix on 5/23/2023 for the estate of Adam Cureton (deceased), 600 Brush Arbor Road, Apt. 680, Williamsburg, KY 40769.  The attorney for the administratrix is Hon. Nicole Y. Willet-Jones, 1500 River Shore Drive, Suite 121, Louisville, KY 40206.

Steve Schwartz, 312 Blakes Fork Road, Williamsburg, KY 40769 was appointed administrator on 5/23/2023 for the estate of Stephen Andrew Schwartz (deceased), 6648 N. Hwy. 25W, Williamsburg, KY 40759.

Thomas Ray Stephens, Jr., 355 Forest Avenue, Williamsburg, KY 40769 was appointed administrator on 5/23/2023 for the estate of Carol Creekmore Stephens (deceased), 287 N. 11th Street, Williamsburg, KY 40769, the attorney for the administrator is Hon. Amanda Hill, Esq, P.O. Box 1605, Corbin, KY 40702.

Cloyd Edwin Webb, II, 725 West Grand Avenue, Taylor Mill, KY 41015 was appointed executor on 5/23/2023 for the estate of Cloyd Edwin Webb (deceased), 85 Rockholds Baptist Church Road, Rockholds, KY 40759.  The attorney for the executor is David Smith, P.O. Box 699, Corbin, KY 40702.

Given under my hand this 31st day of May, 2023.

Gary W. Barton, Clerk

District & Circuit Courts

Whitley County, Williamsburg, KY 40769

 NOTICE:

Jessee Mink has filed the final settlement for the estate of Harold Mink (deceased).  The settlement hearing will be held 7/11/2023 @ 11 am.

Cheryl Davis Thompson has filed the final settlement for the estate of Stephen D. Trosper, II (deceased). The settlement hearing will be 07/10/2023 at 9:00 am.

Brooke Helton has filed the final settlement for the estate of Shane Moore (deceased). The settlement hearing will be 07/10/2023 at 9:00 am.

Exceptions, if any, must be filed prior to July 1st, 2023.

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

Given under my hand this 31st day of May, 2023.

Gary W. Barton

Whitley Circuit/District Courts

Williamsburg, KY 40769

NOTICE:

ECL Hospitality Management, LLC, with a mailing address of 6360 S. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89113 hereby declares its intention to apply for NQ1 Retail Drink and Extended Hours Supplemental licenses no later than June 5, 2023.  The business to be licensed will be located at 777 Winners Lane, Corbin, Kentucky 40701, doing business as Cumberland Run. ECL Hospitality Management, LLC is a Nevada limited liability company authorized to do business in Kentucky. ECL Hospitality Management, LLC is solely owned by ECL Entertainment, LLC, 6360 S. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89113. The managing members of both ECL Hospitality Management, LLC and ECL Entertainment LLC are Marc Falcone, 6360 S. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89113 and Ron Winchell, 6360 S. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89113. Any person, association, corporation, or body politic may protest the approval of the license by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero Street, 2 NE 33, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, within (30) days of the date of legal publication.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO MINE

Pursuant to Application Number

918-0504 AM-2

In accordance with KRS 350.070 notice is hereby given that Alden Resources LLC 332 West Cumberland Gap Parkway, Suite 100, Corbin, Kentucky 40701 has applied for a permit for an amendment to an existing permit for a surface, auger/highwall coal mining and reclamation operation. The amendment will add 80.23 surface acres and 90.65 Auger/HWM acres affecting 503.56 acres located 5.25 miles east of Rockholds in Whitley & Knox Counties.

The proposed amendment area is approximately 5.25 miles east of Rockholds in Whitley & Knox County Kentucky, and is approximately 0.64 miles east of KY 1064 junction with Terrell Hollow Road.

The proposed amendment is located on the Rockholds, KY 7½ minute quadrangle map.  The amendment area will use a combination of contour, and auger/highwall miner methods of surface mining.  The surface mining area to be disturbed by the amendment is owned by Freda Mae Brock, Garry Jr. & Amber Inman, Vickie Sams, George Williams & Judy Burns, Brian Elliott, Rita Singleton, & Ella McCreary, Harold Grant, Jerry McKinley, Gary Grant, Ray Decker, Arthur Foley, Verna Decker, and Kristina Hensley.

The application has been filed for public inspection at the Department for Surface Mining and Reclamation and Enforcement’s, Middlesboro Regional Office, 1804 East Cumberland Avenue, Middlesboro, Kentucky 40965-1229.  Written comments, objections or requests for a permit conference must be filed with the Director, Division of Mine Permits, 300 Sower Boulevard, 2nd Floor Frankfort, Kentucky 40601.

GAS & OIL TAX NOTICE

The 2022 Whitley County Gas and Oil Tax will be due and payable beginning June 1, 2023.  If you do not receive your bill in the next few days, please contact the Whitley County Sheriff’s Office. When mailing in your payment, please include a copy of the tax bill. If you wish to have a paid receipt returned to you, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope. The following dates will be the collection dates for Gas and Oil Tax Bills:

2022 TAX COLLECTION SCHEDULE

2% Discount If Paid by June 30, 2023

Face Amount if paid by July 31, 2023

5% Penalty if paid by Aug 31, 2023

21% Penalty if paid after Aug 31, 2023

All Gas and Oil Tax bills that are not paid will be turned over as delinquent if not paid by November 15, 2023.

Please make checks payable to: Whitley County Sheriff, PO Box 118, Williamsburg, KY 40769

PUBLIC NOTICE

A public hearing will be held by the City of Williamsburg at City Hall on June 9, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. for the purpose of obtaining written or oral comments regarding the proposed use of Municipal Road Aid and Local Government Economic Assistance Program funds for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

MUNICIPAL ROAD AID                                 LOCAL GOVERNMENT

PROGRAM                                               ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE

Anticipated Receipts                      $113,795.00                                                              $11,366.00

Public Inspection: The city’s proposed budget and proposed uses of Municipal Road Aid and Local Government Economic Assistance program funds are available for public inspection at City Hall during normal business hours.

Interested persons and organizations in Williamsburg, Kentucky are invited to the public hearing to submit written or oral comments on the uses of the Municipal Road and Local Government Economic Assistance Funds.

Any person (especially senior citizens and handicapped persons) who cannot submit written comments or attend the public meeting, but wish to submit comments should call City Hall at (606) 549-6035 so that the city can make arrangements to secure their comments.

June 4-10 declared National Garden Week in Corbin

The Corbin Garden Club has received recognition this week as Mayor Suzie Razmus declared June 4-10 as National Garden Club Week.

Mayor Suzie Razmus recently signed a proclamation declaring June 4 – 10, as National Garden Club Week in the City Of Corbin. Witnessing the signing are Carcille Burchette – South Atlantic Region Director of the National Garden Club; Laura Whitney Burchette – Director of the Mountain Laurel District of the Kentucky Garden Club; DeAnn Massey-Slater – Corbin Garden Club; Aileen Laws – Corbin Garden Club; and Lee Parks – President of the Corbin Garden Club.

The week-long acknowledgment celebrates their tireless efforts of giving back to their communities through various projects.

The Garden Club has been an instrumental part in beautifying the City of Corbin through the years. They installed the Monarch Butterfly Garden located at Sanders Park, which they plant and maintain every year. They have helped plant flowers in the pots on Main Street, at the Corbin Public Library and the Enginner Street Bridge.

Last year they had two Eagle Scouts plant flowerbeds at NIBROC Park and the Corbin Garden Club has furnished and planted flowers in both of the beds. They also help maintain beds and pots by weeding, pruning, fertilizing, etc.

The Corbin Garden Club has also engaged with Girl Scouts and held Earth Day events. One year, they furnished and planted a new redbud tree at the back of Sanders Park.

Corbin Tourism Director Maggy Monhollen highlighted the tremendous efforts that the Corbin Garden Club goes through to enhance our community.

“The Corbin Garden Club is a vital part of our community. National Garden Week is significant because this week is an opportunity to encourage pride in our community, interest new members, and work with other community groups to be part of those efforts. The Corbin Garden Club focuses on these efforts not just for this one week, but actually all year long,” said Monhollen.

The Garden Club’s commitment in preserving the city’s appearance makes Corbin a sustainable city that attracts visitors.

The community is encouraged to support the Garden Club and its members, who work tirelessly to keep Corbin looking its best.