Edmonson Voice Report:
The Edmonson County Chamber of Commerce celebrated yet another local member as the newly renovated Mohawk Center held their grand opening on Saturday, June 22nd in Brownsville.

Mohawk Center, formerly known to locals as The Mohawk Motel, was purchased January 2023 by Angela and Bill Miller who immediately began renovations to the interior and exterior of the space with goals to offer cozy boutique settings for shops and offices on the ground floor. It's located at the junction of Main and Mohawk Streets.

Kentucky-themed spaces have been created on the second floor for vacationers visiting the area. 

"We were so touched by the community support for our tenants and vendors Saturday from Brownsville and Edmonson County, and look forward to that support with our continued efforts to pour into the community," Angela Miller said. "Please continue to help our lovely shop owners grow and help us fill the additional spaces we have with more entrepreneurs as our growth at the Mohawk Center continues."

The head-turning welcome mural at the end of the building was created by Wolf and Bell, commissioned by Angela.

Mark Wardlow, Edmonson County Chamber Board member said it was a good turnout from the community.

"It was a great day with many showing up in support of the Millers and Mohawk Center," he said. "Not only are we thrilled to have new Chamber Bronze Partners in Mohawk Center, but the Millers are providing even more opportunities for more new businesses in our community, which helps everyone."

Angela said they look forward to more events in the future and welcomes any new ideas the community might share.

For more information about available space at Mohawk Center, call Angela at 270-784-2989. To find out more about the Chamber, visit EdmonsonChamber.com.

Edmonson Voice Report:
Today at the VFW Department of Kentucky Convention at the Holiday Inn Convention Center, Brownsville VFW Post 6937 received multiple awards. Outgoing Department of Kentucky Commander, John Wingfield, conducted the ceremonies, and the Guest of Honor and presenter of awards was Past National VFW Commander-In-Chief, John E. Hamilton.

Hamilton served in the Marine Corps from 1968-1970, where he was awarded three Purple Heart Medals for wounds, and the Combat Action Ribbon.

​Following his combat service in Vietnam, Commander Hamilton was a professional wrestler for fifteen years known as “Johnny Montana” and “Dr. Death.” He has been honored by Presidents Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush for his outstanding community service and leadership.

The morning began with VFW Post 6937 Commander Edwin Vincent, and Post Quartermaster Gerald Carroll being awarded the coveted All State white covers in honor of the Brownsville post being among the top ten Posts in the State (Vincent was similarly awarded All State for his service as the VFW District 5, composed of all Posts in the counties adjacent to Edmonson. The judging for All State includes community service, recruiting, patriotic activities, which ensures that the Post fulfills its Congressional Charter to honor the fallen soldiers, take care of widows and orphans, and to do good works in the community.

Next, longtime Post member Morris Blanton was honored as “State Comrade of the Year” for Kentucky. Morris is always a good friend and comrade and he has participated at every Post activity.

Brownsville Patrol Officer Austin Meredith was honored as the state Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Officer Meredith was unable to attend, but his award will be presented at the Brownsville Town Hall soon.

Derek Esters of the Edmonson County EMS was awarded the Kentucky State VFW Paramedic Award.

The Brownsville VFW Post wants to congratulate award recipients from today's ceremony.

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Kentucky Blood Center needs “good blood” and wants to show its’ loyal donors “mad love” for giving – in the form of Taylor Swift tickets, according to a press release from the KBC.

KBC is kicking off its “giving era” this summer by awarding one donor two tickets to Taylor Swift’s Nov. 3 concert in Indianapolis.

All donors who give blood at the upcoming blood drive at Mammoth Cave (along with all donors who give blood at KBC May 28 through June 29) will be entered to win the pair of Eras Tour tickets and a $500 Visa gift card to help with travel. All donors will receive a Swift-inspired shirt.
 
Mammoth Cave National Park
Wednesday, June 26 from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. CST
 
Rotunda Room The Lodge at Mammoth Cave
1 Mammoth Cave Parkway
Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
 
Please note: Online appointments and reminders (emails and texts) are shown and made in EST. For example, if you make an appointment online for 1 p.m., please arrive at the blood drive at noon.
 
According to the KBC, the Taylor Swift giveaway comes at an important time of the year for the blood supply. Blood donations historically dwindle during the summer because of warm-weather activities, family vacations and no school, but the need for blood doesn’t “calm down” – and transfusions often increase over the summer months for those very same reasons. 
 
Blood donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, be in general good health, show a photo I.D. and meet additional requirements. Sixteen-year-old donors must have a signed parental permission slip, which can be found at kybloodcenter.org. For more information on the giveaway, including full contest rules, visit kybloodcenter.org/taylor-swift-tickets-giveaway.
 
Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a donation, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775.2522.

MASTER COMMISSIONER'S SALE 

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE AND ORDER OF SALE OF THE EDMONSON CIRCUIT COURT, the Master Commissioner will sell at public auction the real property in the following actions on Thursday, June 27, 2024, about the hour of 10:00 a.m., at the Edmonson Circuit Court, Brownsville, Kentucky. Said property shall be sold to collect the amounts hereinafter set forth, together with interest and the costs of the action, and upon the following terms and conditions (unless otherwise stated). 

A. The purchasers will be required to pay ten percent (10%) down the day of sale in the form of cash or personal check and post bond on the remainder with the balance due in thirty (30) days. Pursuant to KRS 426.705 the bond shall bear interest at the rate the Judgment bears, until paid in full. It is the intention of the office of the Master Commissioner to close within thirty (30) days, but if a holiday falls within the thirty days, or if there are other circumstances beyond our control, the closing may take extra time. The buyer should be aware that they have the option to pay the balance to stop the interest from accruing or the interest will accrue on the unpaid balance. 

The Master Commissioner will retain a lien on the property sold to secure the sale price. If the purchaser elects to post bond, he/she will be required to provide sufficient surety, such as a letter from their bank or a bank representative signing for them at the time of the sale. Please contact the Master Commissioner's Office prior to the sale with questions regarding approved surety at 270-842-0614. 

B. The property is sold subject to the following: 
a. State, county, city, and school taxes payable for the entire year of 2024 
and all taxes due thereafter. 
b. Easements, restrictions, and covenants of record. 
c. Assessments for public improvements levied against the property. 
d. Any facts which an inspection or accurate survey of the property may disclose. 

C. The property shall otherwise be sold free and clear of any and all right, title, and interest of all parties to this action and of their liens and encumbrances thereon except such right of redemption as may exist in favor of the United States of America or the defendants. Also, the Master Commissioner does not obtain a title search or investigate for further liens on the properties listed below nor conduct or authorize a survey of the property. The purchaser is responsible for title searches and/or any additional liens not named in the Judgment and Order of Sale and for the results of any good and accurate survey of the property. 

D. For a more particular description of these properties, refer to the file on record at the Edmonson Circuit Clerk's Office. Deeds and Wills referenced are of record in the Office of the Edmonson County Court Clerk.

E. The Master Commissioner does not have access to the properties listed below and therefore makes no representation or warranty of any kind as to the conditions of these properties.

SALE No. 1 
U.S BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST C/O U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION VS. UNKNOWN SPOUSE, IF ANY, OF EVELYN SANDERS et al. pending in the Judgment and Order of Sale in Edmonson Circuit Court, Div. I, 22-CI-109, to collect $59,543.78, interest at a rate of 6.375% per annum until paid. 
11013 Hwy 259 North, Map Code: 036-00-00-011.00 Michael R. Brinkman, Attorney for Plaintiff 

SALE No. 2 
NICHOLAS STICE, NATALIE STICE, AND MICHELE STICE VS. STACEY STICE; ESTATE OF JEFFREY STICE, et al. pending in the Judgment and Order of Sale in Edmonson Circuit Court, Div. I, 23-CI-120, to collect $161,270.52, interest at a rate of 9.44% per annum until paid. 
59 Bluegrass Dr., Map Code: 043-40-00-007.00 Timothy E. Bridgeman, Attorney for Plaintiff 
DAVID F. BRODERICK, MASTER COMMISSIONER 

Madison Doyle, story:
Many locals who grew up in the 80s and before remember the old Mohawk Motel, and most all of them would attest that today's version is a much more refreshing and inviting facility than that of the old days.

What may have been an inviting place for lodging decades ago turned into something much less for a number of years. Not much happened to the facility for a long period of time until some renovations over the last decade brought positive change. The newest owners, Bill and Angie Miller, have arguably brought the most impactful change to the building in most recent times, as the facility currently houses new retail businesses, vacation rentals, and space for more.

The Millers purchased the property in January of 2023 and immediately began renovations to both the interior and exterior to offer what they described as "cozy boutique settings for shops and offices on the ground floor." Second floor space is reserved for vacation rentals, decorated in various Kentucky themes, for out of towners visiting the area.

An eye-catching mural was added to the end of the building facing Main Street a few months ago from Wolf and Bell, who was commissioned by the Millers for the artwork. The Millers described it as "a welcoming mural on the end of the building to welcome guests and for locals to enjoy."

The Edmonson County Chamber welcomed three new businesses with ribbon cuttings on March 2, 2024, which included Little Dumplin's Boutique, The Hive Hair & Company, and Body & Mind Massage Studio, but the Millers have planned a huge grand opening celebration for the entire facility on Saturday, June 22nd from 11AM to 4PM, which will include a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at 12 noon.

The Millers have activities planned for all ages that included food trucks, a host of various vendors, and children's activities.

"The grand opening will allow us to help our lovely tenants invite people to come in and see the services they have to offer and the beautiful way they have each customized their spaces to offer services to locals," said Angie. "We also look forward to meeting more people in the community and hosting other fun vendors to introduce you to their talents with everything from baked goods, jewelry, food, customized items and more."

Chamber President Darren Doyle said this is a boost for economic development in the area.

"We hear people using the term 'economic development' often and complain that there is not enough here. The fact is, the best way for the economy in Edmonson County to be better developed is for business owners to create opportunities by doing just what the Millers have done. This is a great idea and we welcome the Millers and the Mohawk Center to the Chamber. We hope that this inspires more entrepreneurs to seek out these opportunities and we're here to help any way we can," Doyle said.

The event will take place at the Mohawk Center in the parking lot, located at the corner of Mohawk and Main Street in Brownsville.

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Matt Minton of Sweeden was awarded the 2023 Outstanding Cooperator; the Outstanding Cooperator Award recognizes farmers who have continued beyond the Master Conservationist levels. Their dedication to continuing their conservation efforts are of benefit to everyone.

Scott Childress of Brownsville was awarded the 2023 Master Conservationist Award. The Master Conservationist Award recognizes farmers who have completed more than 90 percent of their conservation plan to protect the soil, air, and water on their farm, which also protects the environment of their community.

The Edmonson County Conservation District congratulates both of our award winners, and express our deep appreciation of their continued efforts to using sound conservation practices.

Conservation awards are presented in the following calendar year.