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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (January 28, 2021) — National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS) and Championship Tractor Pull announced scheduled events will be postponed until February 16-19, 2022. Despite initially planning to continue the shows this March, the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic has led show management to make the difficult decision to postpone events until next year.

 

“The health and safety of our guests, exhibitors and coworkers is our highest priority and unfortunately the best way to keep them safe is to postpone the show. Postponing the National Farm Machinery Show and Championship Tractor Pull was not made lightly, but in consultation with exhibitors, pullers, sponsors, and attendees who are a valuable part of our decision-making process” said President and CEO of Kentucky Venues David S. Beck.

 

The National Farm Machinery Show is held annually at the Kentucky Exposition Center and is the largest indoor farm show in the country consisting of 1.2 million square feet of sold-out exhibit space. The show is a key player in the global agriculture industry featuring the most comprehensive display of equipment, services, and technology.

 

Held in conjunction with the farm show, Championship Tractor Pull draws more than 70,000 fans in person and online from across the globe to watch five action-packed pulls over the course of four days. Sponsored by Syngenta, the event draws the nation’s top drivers as they compete for the title of grand champion and a prize pool of over $200,000.

 

“We look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2022 for the 56th National Farm Machinery Show and 53rd Championship Tractor Pull with a focus on the future of agribusiness. As we strive to produce the best experience for everyone, we will take the lessons of 2020 and 2021 to plan a comprehensive show with relevant seminars and educational content alongside the latest state-of-the-art farming equipment,” said Beck.

 

Exhibitors and Vendors
Similar to previous years, space contracted for the prior show is reserved for the same exhibitor at the next show. Exhibitors’ 2020 floor space is reserved in 2022. If you have an interest in exhibiting at the 2022 show, applications will be available online in late-April.

 

Championship Tractor Pull Ticket Holders
Priority ticket holders’ 2020 seats are reserved for 2022. If you purchased seats for 2021, your purchase will be refunded automatically. Please contact the ticket office at 502-367-5144 or email [email protected] if you want your purchase to be applied to 2022. General admission tickets go on sale in fall 2021.

Glasgow, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell hosted a news conference at the T.J. Health Pavilion in Glasgow on Tuesday, July 7. Flanked by Neil Thornbury, CEO of T.J. Regional Health, and Dr. Eric Fisher, Chief Quality Officer, Senator McConnell expressed his gratitude for Kentucky’s frontline healthcare workers and he discussed the impact of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

Additionally, he encouraged everyone to wear a mask to protect themselves and others. “Until we have a vaccine, it is incumbent on all of us to wear a mask and to protect one another,” Senator McConnell stated. “Wearing a mask is easy; certainly easier than being on a ventilator.”

The Senator thanked healthcare workers for their courage in facing the virus even without initially knowing what they were dealing with, and he emphasized that we’ve learned a lot about this disease over the past few months.

Thornbury expressed his gratitude for the CARES Act and the funding it has provided to the organization.

“I want to recognize and thank Senator McConnell for his role in introducing and leading to passage this bipartisan act,” Thornbury said. “He was instrumental in helping us to provide stability during an unstable time, and for that we are most grateful.”

Putting healthcare workers at unnecessary risk is not an option according to Dr. Fisher, who commented on how the CARES act impacted the safety of the organization.

“While the first case in KY occurred in early March, we did not have our first COVID positive inpatient until March 25th. Since then we have experienced highs and lows, losses to mourn and wins to celebrate,” he said. “Undoubtedly some of our biggest wins have been supported by the CARES Act. We have been very successful at protecting our patients, staff, and providers with the appropriate PPE to implement universal masking and all necessary precautions.”

Senator McConnell closed with remarks about the potential for another rescue package, and provided insight on what they might entail, followed by a question and answer session with local media.

The Adair County Fiscal Court will have a special called meeting Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. CT in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. This meeting will be open to the public. It is highly recommended a mask be worn and everyone must practice social distancing while in attendance.

AGENDA
ADAIR COUNTY FISCAL COURT
REGULAR CALLED MEETING
JUNE 30, 2020 @ 4:00 P.M.
ADAIR COUNTY ANNEX BASEMENT
424 PUBLIC SQUARE, COLUMBIA, KENTUCKY 42728

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRAYER
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
   1. June 9, 2020-Regular called meeting minutes
   2. June 15, 2020-Special called meeting minutes

3.   DISBURSEMENTS

4. BUDGET AMENDMENTS
A.) 2^ND READING OF BUDGET AMENDMENT

5. TRANSFERS
   A.)        LINE TO LINE TRANSFERS
   B.)        FUND TO FUND TRANSFERS
6. COURT ORDERS
7. READING OF ROADS

8. ACTION ITEMS:
A.) 2^nd READING ADMINISTRATIVE CODE-TIME OFF TO VOTE
B.) 2^ND READING OF PROPOSED BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021
C.) APPROVAL OF BID FOR ROAD SALT
D.) PERMISSION TO CLOSE DIVE & RESCUE BANK ACCOUNT
E.) 2020-2021 AMBULANCE BUDGET
F.) TVA FUNDS RESOLUTION
G.) PERMISSION TO BORROW UP TO $100,000.00 FROM THE ROAD DEPT. IF NEEDED IN 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR
H.) 1^ST READING-AMENDMENT OF FIRE DUES ORDINANCE
I.) 2019 SHERIFF TAX SETTLEMENT
J.) FREE TIPPING DISCUSSION

9. OTHER BUSINESS
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
11. ADJOURN

This meeting will be open to the Public!!
It is recommended everyone wear a mask and social distance.

 

Mayor of Columbia Pam Hoots gave an update on the Dairy Queen coming to the city and said that the restaurant will be a new, modern design.
“We have been notified that the design of the location will be ‘next gen’ and will be the first of this particular design in the United States,” said Hoots.
Plans are to break ground on the site in around two months pending approval of permits and other documentation.