Thoughtful, Thorough, and Truthful News Coverage in Columbia, Kentucky
Holiday Hours for the Following Offices:
Adair County Clerks Office, Adair County Judge Executive, and Adair County PVA
Closed for Christmas: Friday, Dec. 23, Saturday Dec. 24th, Sunday Dec. 25th, and Monday Dec. 26th.
Closed for New Years: Friday Dec. 30th, Saturday Dec. 31st, Sunday Jan. 1st, and Monday January 2nd.
We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The congregation of Bearwallow United Methodist Church located on Liberty Road in Columbia would like to invite the community to come be a part of our Christmas play which will take place on Sunday December 11 at 6:00 P.M. Come and be blessed!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH
11:45 AM at ANDERSON’S PIZZERIA
This month’s speakers will be our ACHS Rogers’ and Governor’s Scholars. Lauren McQuaide, a junior at ACHS, attended the Rogers’ Scholar Program this past summer and is the daughter of Dr. Glenn and Mary Ann McQuaide. Cole Schmidt, a senior at ACHS, attended the Governor’s Scholar Program this past summer and is the son of Dr. Chris and Rebecca Schmidt. We look forward to hearing about their life changing academic experiences.
Also Jim Leib, Employment Specialist ACHS, will be giving us more information on The Community Work Transition Program (CWTP) at the High School.
CWTP is designed to help our special students gain skills and resources to become Career Ready Workers and how our businesses can become involved.
Ellen Zornes
Chamber President
The City of Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special called meeting at 5:45 p.m. CT, Thursday, November 3 at City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. The purpose of the meeting is to review site development plans for the Franklin Strip Mall to be located at Dohoney Trace.
Adair County Middle School is extending the signup period for its intramural basketball league. Interested students in grades 5-8 may sign up at ACMS during the school day from Wednesday, Oct. 26 until Friday, Oct. 28. The signup fee is $35 and requires an up-to-date KHSAA sports physical. All games/clinics are on Sundays from 1-4 p.m. For more information, call ACMS at (270) 384 5308.
The Chamber of Commerce “Christmas in Columbia” committee will be meeting Tuesday, October 18, 4:00pmCT at the Chamber office, 201 Burkesville Street. Anyone interested in helping to plan this year’s Christmas event is invited to attend.
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Ellen Zornes
Chamber President
ellen.zornes@gmail.com
270-250-3400
ADAIR COUNTY FISCAL COURT MEETING
OCTOBER 11, 2016 @ 6:00 P.M.
ADAIR COUNTY ANNEX BASEMENT
424 PUBLIC SQUARE, COLUMBIA, KENTUCKY 42728
AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Announcements
A.) SHERIFF’S REPORT
B.) JAIL REPORT
C.) ROAD DEPARTMENT REPORT
D.) G.R.A.S. REPORT
E.) COMMITTEE REPORTS
F.) 911 REPORT
A.) Clerk Office Budget Amendment – 1st reading
B.) Clerk Office – Amend Order for Setting Maximum Amount for Deputies and Assistants
C.) Clerk Year End Settlement
D.) Personnel – Hire Melanie Willis, PT 911 @ $9.60/hr.
E.) Resolution – Adair Co. Learning Center/Central Office Project
F.) 911 Service Agreement – RCS Communications
G.) Lory Rd – Approval to Repair with County Money
H.) Jail Raises – 2nd Reading
I.) Approval of Design/Scope of Work Barnett’s Creek Bridge
J.) Personnel – Bridgett Compton FT Judge’s Office Secretary $10.50/hr
This meeting is open to the public
Columbia/Adair Utilities District regular monthly meeting date has been changed to Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 4:30 p.m.
This will be a Special Regular Meeting due to the date change.
Reminder
Tomorrow Tuesday, October 11, 2016 is the last day to register to vote for the November 8th 2016 General Election.
Adair County Clerk, Lisa Greer
ELECTION SCHOOL TRAINING
For the NOVEMBER 8TH GENERAL ELECTION
Notification to poll workers, election school notices have been mailed. Election School training will be Thursday, October 27th 2016 at 5:00 p.m. CST in the basement of the Adair County Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia KY.
This is official notification that the Adair County Board of Education Central Office will be closed Thursday, October 13th and Friday, October 14th due to Fall Break.
Thank you!!
Becky Bailey
Administrative Assistant
Adair County School System
Friday
4 p.m. Vendor Booths Open
5 p.m. Kiddie Train Rides
6 p.m. Kids Showcase – Emma Grider, Maggie Cox, Brooklyn Carter and Breydon Helm
7 p.m. Celebrity Lip Sync Battle – Main Stage
Saturday
7 a.m. 5K Run Registration – Chamber of Commerce Building
8 a.m. 5K Run – Start at Chamber of Commerce Building
8 a.m. Downtown Days Auto Classic Car Show Registration – Adair Co. Judicial
Center Parking Lot
8:30 a.m. Vendor Booths Open
8:30 a.m. ½ mile Fun Run – Ages 13 and under – start at Chamber of Commerce building.
9-noon Downtown Days Auto Classic Car Show Adair Co. Judicial Center Parking Lot
9:30 a.m. Powerlifting Weigh-in; 10 a.m. – Powerlifting Warm-Up
10:30 a.m. Powerlifting Competition – Public Square
11 a.m. Ministerial Association – Main Stage
12:15 p.m. Laura Willis – Main Stage
12:30 p.m. MaKayla Janes – Main Stage
12:45 p.m. Brandi Powell – Main Stage
1:00 p.m. The Perfect Fit Band (Rhythm & Blues) – Main Stage
1 p.m. Kickin’ Kids Demonstration – Public Square
2:30 p.m. Company Crow (Southern Rock/Country) – Main Stage
4 p.m. No Deceit (Country/Rock) – Main Stage
5:30 p.m. White Horse (Country/Rock) – Main Stage
7 p.m. Doug Stone FREE Concert
Main Stage
This is an official notification that the Regular School Board Meeting that is scheduled for Thursday, September 15, 2016 has been rescheduled to Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting will be held at the Adair County Board of Education Conference Room. This meeting is considered a Special Regular School Board Meeting due to the change in date. The public is invited to attend.
Becky Bailey
Administrative Assistant
Adair County School System
ACHS alumnus
and professional basketball player Kevin Bridgewaters is hosting a charity basketball game on Friday at ACHS John Burr Gymnasium to help raise money for the family of Brandy Taylor.
Taylor was a single mother of two and she recently passed away from breast cancer at 34 years old. The money raised from the event will go to her family to help pay for funeral costs.
#TeamBrandy will be facing off against the Bowling Green Bandits. Bridgewaters has invited several professional players, as well as past UK basketball players to play with #TeamBrandy.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with tip-off set for 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person and concessions will be sold during the game.
The following day, there will also Benefit Fish Fry in honor of Taylor and all proceeds will go to her family. Food will be $8 for a plate (fish, coleslaw, baked beans, bread, dessert, and a drink) or $4 for a sandwich. The fish fry is Saturday, Sept. 10 starting at 10 a.m. CT at New Grace Fellowship Baptist Church located at 900 Russell Rd in Columbia.
COLUMBIA/ADAIR COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ANNUAL PICNIC IN THE PARK
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2016 – – 6:30 PM
Roadside Park 2310 HWY. 55 SOUTH
PICNIC TICKETS ARE
$5.00
Available at the Chamber Office
WE WILL BE HAVING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
EASTON BRYANT AND FRIENDS
WE ARE ONCE AGAIN HAVING THE
WREATH AND A NEW ADDITION – “DECORATIVE DOOR SIGNS”
TO BE AUCTIONED THE NIGHT OF THE PICNIC
IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE PICNIC
PLEASE CONTACT KATHY AT THE CHAMBER OFFICE AT
(270)384-6020
**Please remember to bring
Your Wreath or Door Sign**
ACMS will be having a PTO organizational meeting on Monday, August 29, at 5:00 pm at the middle school. All parents and teachers of ACMS students interested in being a part of this organization are encouraged to attend.
The Adair County courthouse annex will be closed from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Friday August 19, 2016 for the funeral service of Martie Corbin.
Signed/Judge Executive Michael Lee Stephens
COOKING CLASS
A plant-based cooking class is offered free of charge tonight at 6 p.m. and will be held each month on the fourth Thursday, located at 922 Carrie Bolin Dr. Alma Jackson and Janira Lee will provide health information and samples of recipes. For more information, call 270-634-1910.
RECOVERY PROGRAM
Journey to Recovery program will have a community meeting on Friday, Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. located at the Agape House. This weekly program is for any person battling any type of addiction or is in recovery. For more information, call Dwan Hadley at 270-566-3292.
AGAPE HOUSE PRC
Agape House PRC 8-step substance abuse program meets each Monday and Wednesday 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. and each Friday 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
KIDS WEEKEND
3trees Church will have 3treesKids Weekend on Friday, Aug. 5 at Russell Springs location and Saturday, Aug. 6 at Campbellsville location. The theme is “Unstoppable.” Join them at one or both locations for this amazing, interactive, super hero themed weekend as kids discover the power that is made available to them through Jesus Christ! For ages preschool – 5th grade. Pre-registration and more information is available at 3treeschurch.com
GOLF SCRAMBLE
The Pines at Lindsey Wilson will host a 2-man scramble on Saturday, Aug. 6 – Sunday, Aug 7. Shotgun start at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. on both days. For more information or to sign up, call 270-384-3613.
FISH FRY
The Annual Fish Fry at Barnett’s Creek United Methodist Church will be held Saturday, Aug. 6 starting at 5:30 p.m. Meal includes fish, choice of two sides, hushpuppies, drink and dessert. Cost for adults is $6 and children under 12 is $3. All proceeds to benefit church building fund.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Pickett’s Chapel will have Vacation Bible School on the following Sundays, Aug. 7, Aug. 14 and Aug. 21 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. with commencement on Aug. 28. The church is located at 3047 Portland Rd. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, call 270-378-0122.
SINGING
The Coffey Family will sing at Tabor Community Church on Sunday, Aug. 7 at 6 p.m. Bro. Ralph Hadley and congregation invite everyone to attend.
HOMECOMING
Bearwallow United Methodist Church will have homecoming on Sunday, Aug. 7 starting at 9:30 a.m. Misty Valley bluegrass gospel group will sing and Mrs. Carol Weddle will be the guest speaker. A meal to follow the service. Come and be blessed. For more information, call Sharon at 270-384-2949.
PRAYER WALK
Prayers for protection and blessing of students, faculty and staff of ACPC, ACES, ACMS and ACHS for the new school year will be Sunday, Aug. 7 at 4:30 p.m. There will be a pastor at each school. For more information, call 270-384-3259.
BACK TO SCHOOL 5K
The ACHS cheerleaders will have the third annual back to school 5k on Saturday, Aug. 13 starting at 7 a.m. located at the Adair County High School. Cost is $25 with guaranteed shirt if paid by Friday, Aug. 5 or $30 on day of race. For more information, call or text 270-378-2273.
FISH FRY
The 4th Annual Fish Fry at Gradyville Baptist Church will be held Saturday, Aug. 13. Kids games start at 2 p.m., food starts at 4 p.m. and the Blakey Quartet will sing at 6 p.m. For more information, contact Pastor Keith Fields at 270-299-6563 or 270-250-5222. Come out and enjoy a great day of fellowship.
REUNION
The McGaha reunion will be Sunday, Aug. 14 at VFW Building. Doors open at 8 a.m. and meal starts at noon. Bring a covered dish. For more information, call Arnold McGaha 270-384-5528 or Keith McGaha 270-507-8543.
SINGING
The Spirituals will sing at Columbia Baptist Church on Sunday, Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event.
HOMECOMING
The 57th Annual Homecoming at New Zion Baptist Church will be Sunday, Aug. 21. Pastor James T. Washington, III will preach that morning and Rev. Daniel Murphy and congregation from First Baptist Church of Columbia will be their afternoon guest.
GOLF SCRAMBLE
Campbellsville University men’s and women’s golf will host a fundraiser golf scramble on Aug. 27 with a shotgun start at 2 p.m. located at the Campbellsville Country Club. Cost is $60 per golfer or $240 per team. Please send name along with handicap or teams and each members handicap to, Kim Goodin, UPO 793, 1 University Dr., Campbellsville, Ky. 42728. For more information, call 270-403-3591 or 270-378-2399.
CLASS REUNION
The 63rd reunion for the class of 1953 will be Sept. 3 starting at noon in the LWC board room.
RAFFLE
Kentucky Sheriff’s Association is raffling tickets on a John Deere Gator valued at $15,000 or the winner can request the money instead. Proceeds will go to the Kentucky Sheriff’s Ranch for Boys and Girls. Tickets are $10. Available at the Adair County Sheriff’s office from now through Sept. 9. Drawing will be on Sept. 15 at the Kentucky Sheriff’s Conference.
REVISIT KNIFLEY
Revisit Knifley will be Sept. 9 – 10. Friday activities include cutest lil punkin’ in the patch pageant, vendors and food provided by KAVFD. Saturday activities include pancake breakfast at 7 a.m., car and tractor show, vendors, Driven will sing at 11 a.m., karaoke 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Crooked Creek will sing at 7 p.m. Follow Revisit Knifley on Facebook to stay up to date.
REUNION
The annual Coomer Family Reunion will be Saturday, Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Living by Faith church located at 3041 Edmonton Rd. Bring your favorite side dish or dessert and join us for fun, food and family time. For more information, call JC at 270-634-2999.
MS WALK
Walk MS Columbia will be Saturday, Sept. 17 at LWC Holloway Health and Wellness Center. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the walk starts at 9 a.m. For more information, call Lynda McKinley at 270-378-1399 or email at lem255@gmail.com
FIRE DUES
The Adair County Fire Department is now taking fire dues for 2016-2017. Dues are $25 per deed, non-member calls are $500. Dues are payable to any fireman, at the Fire Dept. drop box on Merchant Street, Flowers N Things or can be mailed to P.O. Box 96, Columbia.
The Knifley Area Volunteer Fire Department is now taking fire dues for 2016-2017. Dues are $25 per deed and are payable at Bakers Grocery or can be mailed to 6130 Elkhorn Rd., Knifley.
The Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department is now taking fire dues for 2016-2017. Dues are $25 for first deed, $15 thereafter and are payable at the dropbox at 290 Fire Department Ln. or can be mailed to P.O. Box 5, Breeding.
SHOOTING CHAPTER MEETING
The Columbia chapter of The Well Armed Woman Shooting meets the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Adair County Sportsman Club.
The Columbia Shooting Chapter is focused on introducing women to the world of firearms. Please bring ear and eye protection, firearms if you have them, ammo and a notebook for the educational portion of the meeting.
For more information, call Chapter leader June Parson at 270-384-6751.
FOOD PANTRIES
Trinity United Methodist Church will have a perishable food pantry for the elderly and the disabled of Adair County on Saturday, July 23 from 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. To participate you must call the church office at 270-384-3259 and speak to the secretary to sign up. The office is open Tuesday – Friday from 8 a.m. – noon. Even if you have been before, you need to sign up each time.
Glens Fork Church of the Nazarene food pantry is the second Tuesday of each month from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Columbia Church of Christ food pantry is open every third Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon.
The Adair County Food Pantry, located at 203 South Monroe St., is open 9 a.m. to noon each Tuesday, serving families of Adair County who meet certain income criteria.
Anyone who wishes to donate canned items or make a monetary donation may call food pantry director Stephanie Long at 270-250-2847.
The food pantry at Praise Assembly of God, 310 Jamestown St., Columbia, is open Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until the food
runs out.
REFIT
Refit, a one hour dance cardio class, meets at the Wheat Fellowship Hall on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
AUDIO BOOKS
The Adair County Public Library is receiving monthly shipments of best selling books in audio form. These audios are in CD format and are on the New York Times best seller list. For more information or to see a list of audio books, visit the library located at 307 Greensburg St. or call 270-384-2472.
KNIFE CLUB
The Adair County Knife Club has a knife swap and auction the first and third Tuesday nights of each month located in the basement of the Columbia Masonic Lodge on Burkesville Street. Doors open at 3 p.m. and the auction starts at 5 p.m.
There will be a Special Called School Board Meeting Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 5 p.m. at the Adair County Board of Education Conference Room for the purpose of:
(1) APPROVAL TO ESTABLISH A ROTC PROGRAM AT ADAIR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
(2) APPROVAL TO ESTABLISH A ROTC INSTRUCTOR POSITION
SINGING
The world famous Chuck Wagon Gang returns to Columbia with their 75th anniversary concert on Thursday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Egypt Christian Church. The concert is free but a love offering will be taken. Bro. Paul Patton and congregation invite everyone to attend.
RECOVERY PROGRAM
Journey to Recovery program will be Friday, July 31 at 6 p.m. located at the Agape House. This weekly program will be for any person battling any type of addiction or is in recovery. Jeff Rowe will be the guest speaker. For more information, call Dwan Hadley at 270-566-3292.
CLOTHING GIVEAWAY
Cane Valley Christian Church will have a free clothing giveaway on Friday, July 31 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Large selection of clothing available and everyone is invited to attend. For more information, call Debbie White at 270-384-5481.
MEDICAL MISSIONARY
Mamon Wilson, a medical missionary will be at the Russell Springs Community Center on Main Street on Friday, July 31 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. Topics will include uses of honey, lemon, cayenne, cabbage, charcoal and others as “home remedies.” Topics to be discussed are diabetes, cancer and much more. For more information, call 270-634-1910.
OUTDOOR EXPO
The South Central Kentucky Outdoor Expo is Saturday, Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. located at the Adair County High School gymnasium at 562 Indian Dr. Admission is $5 and children 12 and under free. For more information, call 270-378-1301 or visit sckyoutdoorexpo.com.
SINGING
Heaven Bound will sing at Tabor Community Church on Sunday, Aug. 2 at 6 p.m. Bro. Ralph Hadley and congregation invite everyone to attend.
HOMECOMING
Bear Wallow United Methodist Church, located at 6090 Liberty Rd. will have homecoming services on Sunday, Aug. 2 starting at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Dale Curry will speak and The Master’s Four will sing. A potluck meal will be served at noon. Bro. Glenn LaFond and congregation invite everyone to attend.
SINGING
The Crossroad Quartet will sing at Point Pleasant Lighthouse Church in Campbellsville on Sunday, Aug. 2 at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
HOMECOMING
Cane Valley Baptist Church will have homecoming services on Sunday, Aug. 2 starting at 10:30 a.m. Bro. Landon Hadley will be bring the message and Heirline will sing. Potluck meal to follow. Pastor Mike Woodrum and congregation invites everyone to attend.
SINGING
Gospel Sounds will sing at Hadley Community Church on Sunday, Aug. 2 at 6:30 p.m. Pastor Elbert Hadley and congregation invite everyone to attend.
BLOOD DRAW
The Kentucky Blood Center will be set up on Tuesday, Aug. 4, noon – 5 p.m. at the Columbia Church of Christ at 501 Jamestown St. Blood donors must be 17-years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in general good health, show a photo I.D. and meet other additional requirements. To schedule a donation, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800-775-2522.
REUNION
The annual McGaha reunion will be Sunday, Aug. 9 at the VFW building. Bring family, friends and a covered dish. For more information, call 270-384-5528.
SINGING
Tribute Quartet will sing at Pickett’s Chapel United Methodist Church on Sunday, Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, call 270-378-2404.
ANNUAL FISH FRY
Gradyville Baptist Church will have its 3rd Annual Community Fish Fry on Saturday, Aug. 15, located at 159 Old Gradyville Church Rd. Inflatables and kids games will begin at 2 p.m., food 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. and the Crossroads Quartet will sing at 6:30 p.m. All are invited to come out to fellowship and worship. For more information, call Pastor Keith Fields at 270-299-6563 or Mike Bennett at 270-250-5222.
DIABETES CLASSES
The Adair County Health Department is offering free diabetes education classes each Tuesday in August from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Call 270-384-2286 ext. 1166 to sign up.
FALL GED CLASSES
The Adair County Adult Education Center wishes to announce their upcoming fall GED classes. Classes will begin on Aug. 10 and students should register no later than Aug. 3. Classes and study materials (paper, pencils, etc.) will be provided with no cost to the students. The GED test is divided into four test subjects, math, science, social studies and reasoning through language arts. Students may study one subject at a time and complete that portion of the GED test before moving to next subject. Classes will be scheduled for morning, afternoon and evening, in group or individual sessions to better accommodate all students’ needs, and will be taught by qualified instructors. Stop by the Center at 108 Lindsey Wilson St. or call 270-384-7475 to register today.
HOMECOMING
New Zion Baptist Church will have its 56th annual homecoming on Sunday, Aug. 16. Pastor Rev. James T. Washington, III will preach in the morning. Afternoon guests will be Rev. Kenny Carter, Jr. and his congregation from Walnut Hill Baptist Church. Everyone is invited to attend.
POKER RUN
Lifeline’s annual poker run will be Saturday, Aug. 22 at 8 a.m. CDT located at Gateway Park in Casey County. For more information, call Terri Drake at 502-715-1785.
HOMECOMING
Caldwell Chapel, located at 2727 Caldwell Ridge Rd. will have homecoming services on Sunday, Aug. 23 starting at 9:30 a.m. The Square Oak Boys from Russell County will sing and potluck will begin at noon. Bring a dish. Bro. Darrin Blair and congregation invites all to attend.
WALK MS. COLUMBIA
The Walk MS Columbia is Saturday, Sept. 12 at 9 a.m. located at Holloway Health and Wellness Center. For more information, call Lynda McKinley at 270-378-1399.
AUDIO BOOKS
The Adair County Public Library is receiving monthly shipments of best selling books in audio form. These audios are in CD format and are on the New York Times best seller list. For more information or to see a list of audio books, visit the library located at 307 Greensburg St. or call 270-384-2472.
FOOD PANTRIES
Anyone who wishes to donate canned items or make a monetary donation may call food pantry director Stephanie Long at 270-250-2847.
SHOOTING CHAPTER MEETING
The Columbia chapter of The Well Armed Woman Shooting meets the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Adair County Sportsman Club. The Columbia Shooting Chapter is focused on introducing women to the world of firearms. Please bring ear and eye protection, firearms if you have them, ammo and a notebook for the educational portion of the meeting. For more information, call Chapter leader June Parson at 270-384-6751.
KNIFE CLUB
The Adair County Knife Club has a knife swap and auction the first and third Tuesday nights of each month located in the basement of the Columbia Masonic Lodge on Burkesville Street. Doors open at 3 p.m. and the auction starts at 5 p.m.
RAFFLE
The Kentucky Sheriff Association is raffling tickets on a 2014 Ford F-150 with proceeds going toward the Kentucky Sheriff’s Ranch for boys and girls. Tickets are $10 each and are available at the Adair County Sheriff’s Department from now until Sept. 1. The drawing will be held Sept. 17 at the Kentucky Sheriff’s Association conference.