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Master Commissioner Sales 5-22-2024

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 3, 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. II, CIVIL ACTION NO. 23-CI-486; Keatton Ferguson, and his wife, Kelsey Ferguson, Plaintiffs, vs. Christopher Glenn Vanover, et al, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment and Order of Sale entered by the Whitley Circuit Court on March 8, 2024; The In Rem judgment against the Defendants, plus costs, is as follows: (1) The sum of $1,474.32 in regards to the Certificate of Delinquency for 2020, Tax Bill# 18140: purchase price $262.19 on September 15, 2021; plus interest on March 31, 2024 in the sum of $78.66; plus prelitigation attorney fees in the sum of $262.19; plus administrative fees in the sum of $115.00; plus Court costs in the sum of $256.28; plus Warning Order Attorney fees in the sum of $500.00.  (2) The sum of $1,411.33 in regards to the Certificate of Delinquency for 2019, Tax Bill# 18266: purchase price $617.30 on September 15, 2021; plus interest on March 31, 2024 in the sum of $185.19; plus prelitigation attorney fees in the sum of $493.84; plus administrative fees in the sum of $115.00; (3) Plus litigation attorney fees of $3,000.00 for a total of $5,885.65, and any and all costs incurred in this action and a reasonable attorney’s fee. Tract I: Map No.: 207-00-00-002.01, Address.:  2561 HWY 11, Barbourville, KY 40906; Tract II:  Map No.: 207-00-00-002.00, Address: 2550 HWY 11, Barbourville, KY 40906. **The properties have a Barbourville address even though they lie in Whitley County. BOTH PROPERTIES WILL BE SOLD TOGETHER.

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COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, 34TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHITLEY CIRCUIT COURT, DIVISION NO. I, CIVIL ACTION NO. 22-CI-037; Specialized Loan Servicing LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Christopher Lee Cox, et al Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment and Order of Sale entered by the Whitley Circuit Court on February 7, 2023 and a subsequent Orders entered September 6, 2023, and April 3, 2024; The In Rem judgment against the Defendants, plus costs, is as follows: The principal sum in the amount of $41,298.53, plus interest on the principal sum at the rate of 7.5% per annum from April 1, 2021 until paid.; plus the costs and fees of this action; plus attorney’s fees; plus sums advanced in payment of ad valorem taxes, insurance premiums, winterization, or in preservation of the real estate; plus any and all fees, costs, attorney’s fees, and other advance made pursuant to the terms of the Note and Mortgage, and additional amounts permitted. Property Address: 183 Skinner Hollow Rd., Woodbine, KY 40771. Parcel/Map ID#:  155-00-00-034.00

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Dated this 21st day of May, 2024.

HOWARD O. MANN, MASTER COMMISSIONER

WHITLEY CIRCUIT COURT

P.O. BOX 1344, CORBIN, KY 40702

PHONE: 606-528-0616

Legal Notices for 5-22-2024

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO MINE

Pursuant to Application Number 918-0504 AM-3

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 70.86 surface acres and 104.64 Auger/HWM acres affecting 574.42 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 Bobby Joe Terrell, Sherrie Grant, David Beller, Verna Dcker and Brian Elliott.

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.

Tuesday Night Highlights: 50th District baseball and softball

The Corbin Redhounds successfully defended their 50th District championship crown Tuesday evening, while the Corbin Lady Hounds played their way into Wednesday’s softball district finals. (more…)

10 percent of Whitley County voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s Primary Election

10 percent of Whitley County voters went to the polls to cast their ballots in Tuesday’s May Primary election in the Republican and Democrat presidential primaries.

As former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden had long since secured enough delegates for their respective party’s nomination, turnout was expectedly light.

Trump received 73 out 84 votes cast in Whitley County’s Republican presidential primary with “uncommitted” receiving five votes, Nikki Haley getting four votes, and Chris Christie and Ron DeSantis each receiving a single vote.

Biden received 13 out of the 17 votes cast in Whitley County’s Democratic presidential primary with “uncommitted” and Marianne Williamson each receiving two votes each.

Republican voters also had the chance to cast their ballots in the Republican Primary for the Fifth Congressional District where incumbent Hal Rogers easily won his parties nomination picking up his 23 consecutive nomination.

In Whitley County, Rogers received 71 out of 83 votes cast. Brandon Monhollen received six votes, Dana Edwards got four votes, and David E. Kraftchak Jr. received two votes.

Rogers is unopposed in the general election and remains the longest-serving Kentuckian ever elected to a federal office. He issued the following victory statement:

“I’m honored to have the overwhelming confidence and support of folks across Southern and Eastern Kentucky. Our nation needs strong, trusted leaders to push back against the Biden Administration and the extreme ideas that have deeply divided our country.

“With multiple crises at our door-step, I promise to do everything I can in Washington to strengthen and protect our homeland. We must secure our southern border and stop the flow of illegal drugs and dangerous criminals into our communities. We must address Bidenomics – rural American families simply can’t take it anymore. And we must reassert our global stance that has been severely weakened by the Biden Administration.

“Despite the chaos across the country, we are overcoming longtime challenges in our region, including driving down overdose death rates, rebuilding stronger communities after the deadly Eastern Kentucky flood, creating new opportunities in our coal communities, and helping our next generation realize the American Dream and accomplish greater things than we ever imagined – like working on NASA missions.

“The mountain grit and integrity of our region inspires me everyday, and I’m proud to have the opportunity to continue serving the region that I call home.”

Rogers became Dean of the U.S. House in 2022 and has served on the House Appropriations Committee for more than 40 yearsy.

Croley appointed to state pharmacy board

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has appointed a Corbin woman to a state board.

Beshear announced May 10 that he was appointing Kimberly Croley to the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy. She is a clinical pharmacist at Laurel Senior Living.

She replaces Peter Cohron, who has resigned, and will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term, which ends Jan. 1, 2026.

The Kentucky Board of Pharmacy serves the Commonwealth to promote, preserve, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare through effective regulation of the practice of pharmacy. The Board of Pharmacy accomplishes this mission through examination, testing and credentialing of prospective pharmacists, regulation and discipline of all licensed pharmacists, and through appropriate communication of information and laws pertaining to the practice of pharmacy in Kentucky, according to the board’s mission statement.

McVey to represent Corbin High School in Mountain Laurel Festival Friday (May 24)

MaryAlice Rose McVey will be representing Corbin High School as she participates in the 93rd Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival (KMLF) as a princess candidate May 23 – 26.

Local residents are encouraged to attend the 2024 KMLF Princess Coronation, which will be held on Friday (May 24) at 8:30 p.m. in the Pineville High School Gymnasium, which is located on Laurel Street in Pineville.

In addition to the Princess Coronation, the festival features quality crafts and concessions, a 5K run, and a carnival around the Pineville courthouse square. The KMLF weekend kicks off Thursday evening (May 23) at the Pineville High School Gymnasium with Struggle Jennings and guests.

Saturday morning (May 25) will begin with the Gala Parade at 10 a.m. and the crowning of the 2024 KMLF Queen at the Laurel Cove Amphitheater at 2 p.m. by Gov. Andy Beshear.

More information on events can be viewed at http://kmlf.org.

The Center for Rural Development selects local students as 2024 Rogers Scholars, Rogers Explorers

The Center for Rural Development has selected seven students from the Tri-County area to attend the 2024 Rogers Scholars Youth Leadership Program, and eight Whitley County studentss to participate in the 2024 Rogers Explorers Program.

Rogers Scholars

Corbin High School’s Adelyn Wilson and BJ Jackson, Lynn Camp High School’s Lauren Partin, Knox Central High School’s Ellie Collins, Barbourville High School’s Braylee Callebs, North Laurel High School’s Kara Smallwood, and South Laurel High School’s Tanner Sams will join 93 other high school students from 42 other Kentucky counties this summer for the 27^th Annual Rogers Scholars Program.

This is a record number of students and the largest class to ever attend the program.

Rogers Scholars, which is The Center for Rural Development’s flagship youth program, is an intensive one-week summer program that provides valuable leadership skills and exclusive college scholarship opportunities for rising high school juniors in Southern and Eastern Kentucky to build their skills as the region’s next generation of business and entrepreneurial leaders.

“For the first time in the history of the program, we are expanding Rogers Scholars to give more young people in our region a chance to share in this amazing experience,” said Lonnie Lawson, President and CEO of The Center for Rural Development. “We have invited 100 of the best and brightest minds to come together this summer to strengthen their leadership and entrepreneurial skills, plan for their futures, and a develop a passion for community service.”

The 2024 Rogers Scholars Programs will be held on the campuses of Lindsey Wilson College (June 23-28) and Morehead State University (July 7-12). Graduation will be held at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset. There is no tuition charge to attend. All lodging, meals, and program expenses (except for transportation to and from the program) are offered at no cost to the student.

Wilson is the daughter of Beth and Travis Wilson of Corbin. Jackson is the son of Brent and Jenni Lou Jackson of Corbin. Partin is the daughter of Keith and Stephanie Partin of Corbin.

Collins is the daughter of Derek and Amy Collins of Barbourville. Callebs is the daughter of Jonathan and Samantha Callebs of Girdler.

Smallwood is the daughter of Jessica and Steve Smallwood of London. Sams is the son of Logan and Brittany Sams of London.

Rogers Scholars was established in 1998 through the vision of U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) that “no young person should have to leave their home to find his or her future.”

The program is open to current high school sophomores in 45 counties of Southern and Eastern Kentucky who have a strong interest in developing skills in leadership, technology, entrepreneurship, and community service. Students must live in a county located within The Center’s primary service area to apply for Rogers Scholars.

Rogers Explorers

Corbin Middle School will be represented in the 2024 Rogers Explorers Program by Gabriela “Gabbie” Burns, daughter of Angelia Burns; Kalley Stewart, daughter of Kristy Stewart; Allison Neeley, daughter of John and Elizabeth Neeley; Elijah “Eli” Bailey, son of Adam and Teddie Bailey; Joshua “Bidge” Rookstool, son of Rob and Amber Rookstool; and Chloe Trivette, daughter of Chase and Amy Trivette.

Attending from Williamsburg Independent School will be Pascual White, son of Pat and Beverly White, and Marissa Meadors, daughter of Dan and Kayla Faye Meadors and Cristal and Estill McFarland.

“The Rogers Explorers Program encourages middle school students to develop their leadership skills and explore new adventures while spending time on a leading Kentucky college campus,” said Lawson. “We’re excited to welcome our 2024 Class of Rogers Explorers and for them to start their journey.”

Rogers Explorers is open to eighth-grade students in Southern and Eastern Kentucky who have a strong interest in developing their skills in leadership, team building, community service, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields of study.

This summer, approximately 184 Explorers will be spending three days and two nights on one of six partner Kentucky colleges or universities. While on campus, they will learn valuable leardership skills, complete a community service project, and participate in hands-on learning.

Rogers Explorers is presented by The Center for Rural Development in partnership with Lindsey Wilson College, Eastern Kentucky University, Morehead State University, University of the Cumberlands, University of Pikeville and Union College.

Former W’Burg nun celebrates 75 years in ministry

A nun, who ministered in Williamsburg during the 1980s doing adult education, is celebrating 75 years with her Congregation this year.

Sister Joann Quinkert ministered as the director of adult education at the Friendship Center in Williamsburg from 1984-1989.

Sister Joann is a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and is celebrating a Jubilee this year.

Sister Joann, formerly Sister Joan Margaret, was born in New Albany. Currently, she ministers in the clinical care office at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods as well as a volunteer at the federal prison in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Sister Joann entered the Congregation on Jan. 6, 1949, from Holy Trinity Parish in New Albany. She professed first vows on Aug. 15, 1951, and final vows on Aug. 15, 1956.

She has a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master’s degree in education from Indiana State University.

Sister Joann has also ministered in Indiana, North Carolina, Iowa, Alabama and Illinois.

The Sisters of Providence, a Congregation of nearly 200 women religious, with more than 300 Providence Associates, collaborate with others to create a more just and hope-filled world through prayer, education, service and advocacy.