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SHOUT OUT

HART COUNTYOn our Hart County News-Herald Facebook page, we asked our readers the following question: “What are your thoughts on wearing a mask?”

With nearly 200 comments, here are a few answers below.

“(I am) willing to do my part, don’t want to take the chance of giving it to anyone. It is my moral obligation to care for others.” Molly Jasper

“I don’t like it one bit. The whole thing is a hoax to keep Trump from winning. I refuse to adhere to their political propaganda. Vote straight Republican every year until the left is completely out of our government offices.” Bobby Ramsey

“I have been wearing mine since this started. Doctors and nurses have always done it even before the pandemic. You get used to it. I will do my part regardless of what I believe, what political party I am, what religion I practice, and I will respect others’ choices.” Shannon Ellis

“Andy Dandy, he should have worried about it when all the protesting and the riots were going on. If it’s my time to die, I’m gonna die regardless.” Tammy Michelle Oiler

“I don’t have any problem with it. Anyone that does is in complete denial about the seriousness of this pandemic.” Mary Chris Stites

“Until he (Governor Beshear) defunds and stands against abortions, his words are just noise to me. He does not care about the lives of others. It’s just a power grab.” Steven Richardson

“Had we been doing this all along, it wouldn’t have gotten so bad.” Patty Puckett

“Yes, I have been (wearing a mask) all along. If there is a chance that I might get it or give it to someone else, I’ll wear it. I hate it. It’s hot and aggravating, but it’s better than burying a loved one. That’s just my opinion.” Janette Butler

“No, absolutely should not be mandatory! He can’t make laws by himself. It’s not OK. It is starting to feel like I’m Amish again, and I’m not OK with this control. It’s unconstitutional.” Barbara Miller

“Such a fuss over wearing a little mask. I guess if more get sick and your parents, wife, child gets sick from it or God forbid dies from it, you will have something to whine about then. People need to grow up. Think how many lives you just might save!” Gayle Kerr

“My son works in a factory that is very hot. It’s just too much on them I think.” Lisa Tennyson

“I do not like wearing the mask, but I do when I go places if I need to. So, it sucks, but it’s life.” Tabatha Dobson

“It is a small price to pay instead of getting a disease which could kill you and/or your loved ones. Some people might call it respect.” Dona Ebert

“Mask it or casket.” Kelly Kidd Wilson“If were gonna get it, then the mask won’t matter. Gods running this show. Not anyone else. I still ain’t wearing one. We’ve been going without since day one and still healthy as can be. It’s all in y’alls heads and the way you clean your selfs.” Kayla Dawn Logsdon

This bear was spotted on Defries Road in Canmer.

traveling in an area, it is likely that this bear was moving through the area and got spot-ted in both locations,” Hast said.Hast explained that the number of bears in Hart County at any given time is between zero and one. The bear spotted in both Can-mer and Munfordville was likely a young male bear searching for new territory.“We do not have a res-ident bear population in Hart County, and we do not expect this bear to stay around for

long,” Hast said. “The nature of these young bears is to wander.”“In June and July each summer, we see young male bears showing up outside of the Eastern Kentucky areas where bears typically inhab-it,” Hast added. “These young male bears get kicked out of the breed-ing range by both the resident female bears and by older males as they compete for a mate. The young bears take this opportuni-ty to walk in search of new territory and often end up in south central

Kentucky. By late sum-mer or early fall, these bears will typically re-turn to the mountains to feed on acorns prior to denning for the win-ter.”Hast stated that ac-cording to reports as relayed to him, the bears spotted in Hart

County were most like-ly young, adult bears that are approximately two- or three-years-old. Such bears are tracked through ob-servations and reports from the public. Hast also stated that all bears in Kentucky are American black bears.Although Hart County is outside of Kentucky’s bear range, Hast said these bears are sim-ply temporary inhabi-tants of the county and should be allowed to roam and return to the mountains“We have yet to have one of these wander-ing bears take up res-idence,” Hast said. “This can be encour-aged by keeping food sources secure when there are reports of a bear in the area.”

Hast also emphasized that there is absolutely no hunting of bears al-lowed in this area.

“Although we current-ly have a bear hunting season in a large por-tion of Eastern Ken-tucky, there is no es-tablished bear season in Hart County,” Hast said. “As such, bears may not be hunted at any time in Hart Coun-ty. The trapping of bears is illegal across the state.”For those who may spot a bear in the area, Hast said he would ad-vise them to enjoy the unique opportunity. He said it is also im-portant to practice cau-tion if a bear is spotted.“Be sure to keep your distance and not ap-proach the animal for any reason,” Hast explained. ”Let your neighbors know about the bear in the area, and secure any garbage or food sources that may attract the animal closer to your home.”Information about bears can be found at www.bearwise.org.Bear sightings can be reported to the Ken-tucky Department of Fish and Wildlife at 1-800-858-1549 or via email to info.center@ky.gov.

Hart County Fiscal CourtSearch and Rescue Squad receives approval for fundraisingBy MARY BETH SALLEENews-Herald Reportermarybeth@jpinews.com

The Hart County Fis-cal Court met in ses-sion on July 9. This is the first time since the pandemic that the Court has allowed the public to attend with minimal capacity.

Search and Rescue SquadOne of the items of new business brought be-fore the Court was for the approval of fund-

raising for the Hart County Search and Rescue Squad. Judge/Executive Joe Choate asked Kerry McDaniel to further explain the situation.“Around 2016, if you recall at that time, they relied heavily - the Rescue Squad did - on photo sessions and photo taking,” Mc-Daniel said. “And that really got out of hand with the vendor…We instructed them not

to participate in that activity any longer because of the prob-lems it had caused. We also stated, and this is what we are trying to go back to, is the fact that they cannot have a fundraiser until it was first brought to the Court.”“Of course, they receive no funds except for fundraising through activities and also what the Fiscal Court budgets for them,” Mc-

Daniel added. “With the money and situa-tions particular to this year, they are starting to reach out. They are trying to have a new activity. We just want to make sure we try to support them, and it does not get out of hand. Therefore with that, the Judge (Cho-ate) and I talked, they had a recent successful road block, and that’s great. But what we

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Hart County Fiscal Court met in regular session on July 9. This was the first session since the start of the pandemic that the public were allowed to attend at minimal capacity.

HART COUNTY MASTER COMMISSIONER’SNOTICE OF SALES

By virtue of Judgment and Order of Sale entered in the Hart Circuit Court in the cases listed below, the following properties located in Hart County, Kentucky, shall be sold at the door of the Hart County Judicial Center in Munfordville, Hart County, Kentucky, on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at 9:00 A.M., (Central Time), and being more particularly described as follows:

1) 202 Willis Street, Horse Cave, KY 42749 Deed Book 205, Page 206, PVA $\#401-00-01-015.00 Mid South Capital Partners, LP vs. Rosetta Edwards, et al

2) 3674 Priceviolle Road, Munfordville, KY 42765 Deed Book 140, Page 752, PVA #031-00-00-005.00 Flora Marie Higgason vs. John F. Thornberry, Jr. Civil Action No. 19-CI-00191

At the time of sale the successful bidder shall either pay full cash or make a deposit of 10% of the purchase price. If, as the successful bidder, you only pay 10% down, you must have a Kentucky Bank to act as unconditional surety on the remaining 90% of the purchase price, plus interest pursuant to the terms of the judgment, which must be paid within 30 days of the Sale date. (The necessary surety form can be obtained at the Master Commissioner’s office). The Surety MUST BE PRE-APPROVED by the Master Commissioner’s office no later than 12:00 noon on the Friday immediately preceding the sale date to secure the unpaid balance of the purchase price. A Loan Officer from the pre-approved Kentucky Bank must sign the surety bond at the sale. In the event the successful bidder is the Plaintiff, then in lieu of the deposit, that Plaintiff shall be allowed to bid on credit up to the judgment amount. NO FAXED OR EMAILED BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The buyer will be responsible for taxes for the year of the sale. The property shall be sold free and clear of all parties named in the above-styled action, but subject to the following: any lien not included in the suit, recorded easements, rights of way, any facts which an inspection or accurate survey might reveal, and the planning and zoning regulations of Hart County, Kentucky. The Master Commissioner does not obtain title inspections or investigate for further liens on the property. The purchaser is responsible for title inspection and/or any additional liens not named in the Judgment and Order of Sale. It is recommended that a title search be performed prior to the sale.

The purchaser may take possession of the property pursuant to the terms of the judgment. If the judgment does not make provision for possession, the buyer may seek possession of the property through the court system after payment of the full purchase price. The Master Commissioner does not have ability to grant access or possession of the property.

The Plaintiff, the Court, and the Commissioner shall not be deemed to have warranted title to any purchaser. Said property is sold subject to the Judgment and Order of Sale in this case which shall be reviewed carefully prior to purchase. Bidders shall be prepared to promptly comply with the above terms. For updates and information on sale cancellations, please refer to the Master Commissioner information located at www.justinbairdlaw.com. This 6th day of July, 2020.

JUSTIN BAIRD, Attorney-at-Law

Master Commissioner, Hart Circuit Court113 E. South Street, P.O. Box 187

Munfordville, KY 42765(270) 524-2004

www.justinbairdlaw.com