Several events planned this weekend in W’Burg

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, Williamsburg has got you covered.

There are several events lined up for Friday and Saturday in downtown Williamsburg, beginning with the second-annual Main Squeeze Lemonade Stand Contest, which is set to take place beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday at the Green Space on Main. While the stands are expected to have lemonade available for those in attendance, the competition is specifically for the best decorated stand.

All lemonade served during the event must be made at home beforehand and brought to the site due to health department regulations. However, ice or garnishes can be added to the cups while at the event. Cups will be provided to contestants, though you may bring your own.

Contestants must be 12 years of age or under.

Those wishing to compete must register beforehand. To register for the event, contact Williamsburg Main Street Manager Jonathan Wyatt at (606) 280-0872. The deadline to register is Friday at noon. 

The cost for any lemonade being served will be capped at 25 cents.

The winner will be crowned Williamsburg’s “Main Squeeze” and receive a trophy.

Following the lemonade stand contest, the first Movies in the Park of the season will take place at Bill Woods Park at 9 p.m. The Disney/Pixar film “Elemental” will be shown. Free refreshments will be available for those in attendance. Those who come out are asked to bring a blanket or chair to sit on.

The fun continues Saturday as the third-annual BBQ in the Burg event is being held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Green Space on Main. There will be a variety of BBQ dishes available for attendees to try out and wristbands for taste testing will be $5. 

For those who compete, there will be prizes for best pulled pork, best pulled chicken and best ribs, as well as a prize for people’s choice.

Registration is preferred, though contestants are welcome to sign up at the event. Contestants wishing to register beforehand can do so by contacting Wyatt at the number provided above.

The event will coincide with the first Cumberland River Cruise-In of the season, which will be just across the road along N. Third Street next to the old Whitley County Courthouse. Prizes will also be available to participants in the cruise-in.

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Associate pastor, Lady Redhounds sportscaster Gus Clouse remembered for having a ‘real servant’s heart’

If you were in Corbin and you overheard somebody talking about “Gus,” then there is a pretty good chance they were referring to Gus Clouse, who you would usually find with a smile on his face.

Gus Clouse passed away unexpectedly Monday morning.

Gus served on the staff at Grace on the Hill Community Church since 1990 and was serving most recently as associate pastor.

Gus was a broadcaster and the longtime voice of the Corbin Lady Redhound high school basketball team. He coached various youth sports.

“I love sports and the outdoors. I enjoy humor and the simple things of life. I am the eternal optimist … I try to look for the good in people and remember that God loves them, no matter what. I have a great family,” Gus wrote about himself on his Facebook page.

Gus passed away unexpectedly Monday morning at the age of 66.

Grace on the Hill Senior Pastor Gordon McClure described Gus as the guy, who would just do whatever needed to be done.

“He did a little bit of everything. He was a Swiss Army knife is what I called him. Kids ministry, youth ministry, pastoral care ministry, he did really pretty much everything but the senior pastor role over the years. He was the guy, who would just step in if there was a need. He just had a real servant’s heart,” McClure said.

McClure, who has only been at the church since November, said it was pretty obvious to him early on that Gus was a big part of the community in general in addition to being a big part of his church family.

“We would go on hospital visits and every time we would run into somebody that he knew. It was never the same person twice,” McClure noted.

McClure said that Gus was so well loved because of his great sense of humor and his ability to relate to so many people.

“He always had a great sense of humor and a sharp wit. He just really made everybody feel welcome and at home. He was a person, who just had that ability. Not everyone has that ability,” McClure added. “He has left a wonderful legacy of the heart of a servant. He would do anything that needed to be done.”

Gus worked as the morning show host of WCTT AM for many years and as a sports caster, WCTT said in announcing his passing Monday morning.

“It’s with heartbreak that we let everyone know that one of our beloved sportscaster Gus Clouse passed away this morning. We mourn the loss of our dear friend and sportscaster. His love for the Lady Redhound basketball team and its players was evident in every game he called,” WCTT wrote in a Facebook post.

“We mourn the loss, but also honor the legacy of Gus Clouse – a true champion of the Lady Redhound basketball team and a beacon of kindness in our community. His dedication to the youth will continue to inspire us all. We at T-107.3 and our family of stations are grateful to have had him as part of our family.”

Corbin Lady Redhounds Head Coach Isaac Wilson said that Gus meant a lot to the program and to him.

“He was always there like clockwork for any of our home games. He always kept up with all the girls, and would come down to their signings when they signed to go to a college or something. He has kept up with all the ones I have coached the last seven years. He always stays in touch,” Wilson said. “He has been a big part of our program.”

Not everyone enjoys women’s sports and Wilson said that Gus’ passion for the Lady Redhounds and their players is something that he will always be grateful to Gus for.

“He did it with such joy. He just seemed to fit that is the best way I can describe it. His personality was almost perfect for it,” Wilson noted.

“The Lady Redhounds program in particular, but I think all of Redhound Nation is definitely going to mourn Gus. He is definitely going to be missed. It is going to be hard to replace somebody with his enthusiasm. He had such a knack of being able to put a smile on your face no matter what was going on at that moment. He is truly missed by us and Redhound Nation.”

By Monday afternoon, over 200 comments about Gus had been left on Grace on the Hill’s Facebook page.

“Please, Corbin community be in prayer as we have lost a shining light and a constant source of inspiration and example of living out your Christian faith. May God comfort Glenda, his children and family, church family, sports family, and so many other areas Gus touched in his life,” Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus wrote on Facebook. “What a celebration it must be in heaven for truly one of the angels that walked among us. We love you, Gus!”

Cheryl Steele Tinsley wrote that her family attended Grace on the Hill because of Gus, who helped with the indoor recreation leagues for many years and gave halftime talks to the children.

“My boys were so influenced by this Godly man, his love for God, and his ease of talking about Jesus especially to young people. What a legacy Gus Clouse has left on this earth,” Tinsley wrote.

Funeral visitation will be Thursday (June 13) from 4 – 8 p.m. at Grace on the Hill. Visitation will also take place from noon until the funeral hour at 2 p.m. on Friday (June 14) at the church.

Intermittent rolling roadblocks scheduled for I-75 in Whitley Co. Thursday (June 13)

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists intermittent rolling roadblocks will take place on I-75 northbound and southbound (mile points 11.2- 20.05) in Whitley County from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The intermittent rolling roadblocks are necessary due to maintenance operations.

Motorists are advised to expect delays, use caution during this period and be aware of signage, road crews and other drivers.

The date, time, and duration of work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Motorists can access travel and traffic conditions at http://goky.ky.gov or contribute their own reports at www.waze.com or via the Waze mobile application. You can also get traffic information for District 11 counties at www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict11 or by following District 11 on Twitter at www.twitter.com/KYTCDistrict11.

Theft suspect allegedly left store, put items in vehicle, then went back into store

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies say that a Manchester man allegedly stole multiple items from the Corbin Walmart Sunday, took the items out to his vehicle in the parking lot and then went back into the store, according to a sheriff’s department release.

Tennessee man accused of attempting to light girlfriend on fire to have case presented to a Whitley Co. grand jury

The case against a Knoxville man accused of threatening to kill his girlfriend before dousing her with a flammable liquid and attempting to set her on fire will have his case presented to a Whitley County grand jury.

Master Commissioner Sales 6-12-2024

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 17, 2024 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 (2024) 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. I, CIVIL ACTION NO. 23-CI-437;  VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC., ASSIGNEE OF CLAYTON HOMES,  PLAINTIFF, VS. SHERRY HIGGINBOTHAM, ET AL, DEFENDANTS. Pursuant to a Judgment and Order of Sale entered by the Whitley Circuit Court on May 8, 2024, The judgment against the Defendants, plus costs, is as follows: The sum in the amount of $39,356.86 as of March 27, 2024; plus interest thereon at the rate of 8.75% per annum until the date of entry hereof, and thereafter until paid, plus attorney fees and costs in the amount of $756.00 for a total of $40,112.86. Plus any amounts incurred, plus any additional attorney’s fees and costs, expenses etc. and additional amounts permitted. There is a 2006 Clayton Mobile Home, Serial No. CLH030836TNAB that is on the real property and will be sold with the real property. Property Address: 53 Cecila Drive, Corbin, KY 40701. Parcel/Map ID#: 085-00-00-053.07

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COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, 34TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITLEY CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION NO. I, CIVIL ACTION NO. 23-CI-451; PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF, VS. ALAN M. GAJOS, ET AL, DEFENDANTS. Pursuant to a Judgment and Order of Sale entered by the Whitley Circuit Court on May 8, 2024, The judgment against the Defendants, plus costs, is as follows: The principal sum in the amount of $48,620.89 from September 1, 2023; plus interest thereon from August 1, 2023 in sum of $1,724.94 as of March 29, 2024 accruing therein at the rate of 5.3750% per annum  ($7.1599 per diem); as well as late charges, amounts advanced by Plaintiff for taxes and insurance, and other charges and costs, including Plaintiff’s attorney fees and costs incurred and accruing for a total no less than $54,748.62 as of March 29, 2024, with post-judgment interest thereon to accrue at the rate of 5.3750% per annum until paid. Plus any amounts incurred after March 29, 2024, plus any additional attorney’s fees and costs, expenses etc. and additional amounts permitted. Property Address: 350 Oak Grove School Rd., Corbin, KY 40701; Parcel/Map ID#: 103-00-00-165.02

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COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, 34TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITLEY CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION NO. I, CIVIL ACTION NO. 18-CI-673; MID SOUTH CAPITAL PARTNERS. LP, PLAINTIFF, VS. MELANIE GREGORY, ET AL, DEFENDANTS. Pursuant to a Judgment and Order of Sale entered on behalf of Defendant, Secured Holding Company, LLC (“SHC”), by the Whitley Circuit Court on May 8, 2024, The In Rem judgment against the Defendants, plus costs, is as follows: The judgment for the fees/costs accrued relating to the Certificate(s) of delinquency in the sum in the amount of $794.00, plus interest at the rate of 12.00% per annum from October 11, 2016 until paid in full, plus prelitigation fees in the amount of $416.85, administrative fee of $115.00 for tax bill #8110; $590.09 plus interest at the rate of 12.00% per annum from October 11, 2016 until paid in full, plus prelitigation fees in the amount of $416.85, administrative fee of $115.00 for tax bill #7959, and reasonable attorney fees in the amount of $2,000.00 and costs in the amount of $206.00. The total judgment amount as of April 10, 2014, is $5,899.47 with a monthly accrual of interest in the amount of $13.84. If there is a mobile home and/or manufactured home on the premises which is subject to this litigation, then it shall be sold with the real property at the same time. Property Address: 965 New Zion Road, Williamsburg, KY 40769.  Parcel/Map ID#: 126-00-00-005.00

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COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, 34TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITLEY CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION NO. I, CIVIL ACTION NO. 22-CI-345;  GLENNIS JONES AND MARILYNN JONES, PLAINTIFFS, VS. TRACY JONES WEST, ET AL,  DEFENDANTS. Pursuant to a Judgment and Order of Sale entered by the Whitley Circuit Court on April 30, 2024, The judgment against the Defendants, plus costs, is as follows: The property subject to judicial sale is located in Whitley County, Kentucky, is held by deed in Deed Book 424, Pages 307-314, in the name of Glenis Jones, married, and his brother, Garry Jones, (now deceased, with said property being passed by way of probate in Whitley District Court, Civil Action No 19-P-00018, In Re: The Estate of Garry Jones, Deceased, to Kyla Jones, single, and Tracy Renee Jones West, married to Samuel C. West). The sale does not include any personal property lying thereupon belonging to the parties or to third parties. Property Address: 1652 Rocky Point School Road, Williamsburg, KY 40769.  Map ID No: 043-00-00-009.00   This property will not have an appraisal.

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Dated this 4th day of June, 2024.

HOWARD O. MANN, MASTER COMMISSIONER

WHITLEY CIRCUIT COURT

P.O. BOX 1344, CORBIN, KY 40702

PHONE: 606-528-0616

Violators of Williamsburg animal ordinance will soon face increased penalties

The process of stiffening penalties for those who violate the City of Williamsburg’s animal ordinances is underway.

Legal Notices for 6-12-2024

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 June 20, 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:

Company Name and Address

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 June 13, 2024, at 1:00pm 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE

WHITLEY COUNTY FISCAL COURT

Fiscal Year 2024-2025

BUDGET HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED USE OF COUNTY ROAD AID AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE (LGEA) FUNDS.

A public hearing will be held by Whitley County Fiscal Court at Whitley County Fiscal Court on June 14, 2024 at 01:00 pm, for the purpose of obtaining citizen’s comments regarding the possible uses of County Road Aid (CRA) and Local Government Economic Assistance (LGEA) Funds.

All interested persons in Whitley County are invited to the hearing to submit verbal or written comments on possible uses of the CRA and LGEA funds. Any person(s) who cannot submit written comments or attend the public hearing, but wish to submit comments, should call the Office of the County Judge/Executive at Whitley County Fiscal Court by 01:00 pm, so that arrangements can be made to secure their comments.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed Bids for the construction of the Corbin Wastewater Treatment Plant Oxidation Ditch Aerator Replacements will be received by the City Utilities Commission at its offices at 1515 Cumberland Falls Highway, Corbin, KY  40701 until 2:00 pm (local time) on June 27, 2024, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

General Contractors (Prospective Bidders) Note Pre-qualification Requirements:

The Corbin City Utilities Commission is requiring all prospective bidders to be pre-qualified to bid this project. Pre-qualification requirements only apply to General Contractors. Pre-qualification requirements and forms can be obtained at the following address:

Corbin City Utilities Commission, 1515 Cumberland Falls Highway, Corbin, KY 40701

(606) 528-4026 • (606) 528-4848 FAX

Upon review of the above requested information and after a determination that the prospective bidder is satisfactory to the City Utilities Commission, the prospective bidder will be approved to submit a bid for the project. Any bid submitted by a contractor that is not prequalified by the City Utilities Commission will not be accepted.

The Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, Agreement Forms, Performance and Payment Bonds, Plans, Specifications and other Contract Documents may be viewed online at lynnimaging.com or examined at the following locations:

City Utilities Commission, 1515 Cumberland Falls Highway, Corbin, KY 40701

Eclipse Engineers PLLC, 113 West Mt. Vernon Street, Somerset, KY  42501

Copies of plans and specifications may be obtained from Lynn Imaging, 328 Old Vine Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507 (859-255-1021) upon payment of a non-refundable price of $250.00 for each set (including shipping and handling).  Digital downloads are available at half the hard copy price.  No bid will be accepted unless the BIDDER is a registered plan holder and prequalified by the City Utilities Commission.  Questions shall be addressed to Alan R. Robinson, P.E. of Eclipse Engineers, PLLC, 113 West Mt. Vernon Street, Somerset, Kentucky 42501 (606-451-0959) as stated in the Specifications or by email to arobinson@eclipseengineers.net.

Bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond or a certified check in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the bid to ensure the execution of the contract for which the bid is made.  In case the bid is not accepted, the check or bid bond will be returned to the bidder, but if the bid is accepted and the bidder shall refuse or neglect to enter into a contract with the City Utilities Commission within ten (10) days after the time he has been notified of the acceptance of his bid, the said check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the City Utilities Commission as liquidated damages for the failure to do so.

No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of ninety (90) days after closing time scheduled for the receipt of bids.

The City Utilities Commission reserves the right to waive informalities and to reject any and all bids.

Award of the Contract will be made to the lowest, responsive, responsible Bidder.

Ronald W. Herd, P.E.

PUBLIC NOTICE

A Petition to Close a County Road in part has been presented to the Whitley County Fiscal Court concerning 0.25 miles of Kid Road (CR1502). Pursuant to KRS 178.050, the hearing for this road closure, open to all interested parties, is scheduled to convene on June 18th 2024 at 4:00 p.m. during the regular scheduled court meeting. A written report from the two Viewers and the Road Department Supervisor will be presented at the meeting. A review of the map pertaining to the road closure is available for viewing at the Whitley County Judge Executive’s office during regular business hours.

Pat White, Jr., Whitley County Judge Executive

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