Temporary jobs will be available for Adair County citizens as Census Takers for the 2020 Census.

“Census positions provide the perfect opportunity to earn extra income while helping your community,” says the U.S. Census Bureau.

There will be a hiring event for 2020 Census Takers at the Adair County Public Library on Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to noon.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the results of the 2020 Census help determine each state’s representation in Congress, as well as how certain funds are spent for schools, hospitals, roads and more.

Census jobs pay every week, offer flexible hours and paid training.

To apply for 2020 Census work, an applicant must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and a valid Social Security number and email address. Male’s born after Dec. 31, 1959 must also be registered with the Selective Service System or have a qualifying exemption.

Applicants will be asked questions related to their educational, work and other experiences as part of the application process. Potential employees must pass a criminal background check and review of criminal records, including fingerprinting.

Apply to be a Census Taker at 2020census.gov/jobs and visit 2020census.gov/jobs to learn more about specific application requirements.

Employees should have access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license, unless public transportation is readily available. Employees should also have access to an internet-connected computer to complete the training process.

Work schedules depend on individual positions, as some positions require work during the day and other positions require evening and weekend work interviewing the public. In addition, supervisory positions require employees to be available for certain day, evening and/or weekend shifts. Field employees will be reimbursed for authorized work expenses, like mileage.

County Judge Executive Gale Cowan has ordered that a fire hazard period exists and an open burning ban will remain in effect until further notice.

Any violation of this open burning ban may be subject to the penalties set forth in KRS 149.991.

The Lindsey Wilson College 48-hour campaign to raise $1,000,000 for student scholarship aid will begin next week.

The Lindsey Wilson College Board of Trustees, along with Chairman of the Board and Adair County native Allan Parnell, will donate $1,000,000 toward LWC student scholarship aid if 4,000 donors make gifts during the 48-hour period between Sept. 24-25, 2019. This marks the sixth year in which Parnell has issued a 48-hour challenge.

To make a gift of any amount to the All In for LWC Chair’s Challenge during Sept. 24-25, you can give online by clicking on www.lindsey.edu/giving. You can also call the college’s development office at 270-384-8400. Gifts can be restricted to a specific program or can be unrestricted to the general fund.

LWC alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends have successfully met Parnell’s challenge, dubbed “All In for LWC,” in each of the five previous years. Last year Parnell’s pledge of $1,000,000 for 3,000 donors was met when the college received gifts from 3,572 donors. In total, including the board’s gift, the college raised $1.4 million during the 2018 campaign.

Parnell is confident this year will be no different.

“I’m excited to be part of Lindsey Wilson,” said Parnell. “We not only teach good ethics and embrace Christian principles but we also teach and prepare students to be the future of this nation. This is our most ambitious challenge to date. You’re going to see that we will get 4,000 plus donors this year.”

William T. Luckey Jr., President of Lindsey Wilson College, is confident the challenge will be met.

“I know and love the people and friends of Lindsey Wilson College and I believe we can do it,” said Luckey. “I’ve always been told if you reach for the stars you may not end up with a star, but you also won’t end up with a handful of dirt. So I’m asking anyone connected with Lindsey Wilson College to reach for the stars to help meet Mr. P’s and the board’s challenge to make a difference in the lives of our students.”

FROM HUNTER DURHAM: Attached is a picture and names for those attending the 60^th high school reunion at Cramner Dining center.  This class lived though Elvis, had Jerry Lee Lewis (Great Balls of Fire) perform at the now Jr. High, blackwidow hotrod club, and the original class to start the Smoke Signals high school newspaper.  And other activities we have been sworn not to reveal. Ha!

 

Standing left to right:

Hunter Durham, Joyce Goodin Durham, Benny Breeding, Noah Janes, Mike Cooley, Bobby Gene Beard (with beard) Danny Goodin, David Akin, Ray Morrison, Rollin McQueary, Rodney Thompson, Judy Strange Reeves, Connie Downey Burress and Janet Pendleton

Seated left to right:

Jean Irwin Moore, Laverne Curry Sexton, Phyllis Jasper Rzeszowski, Lucy McGaha Tucker, Beulah Curry Carter, Eulah Curry Helm, Willodean Hadley Gurnow, Patsy Garrison and Dokie Parsons

Vitas Bailey and Tucker Yarberry were at the reunion but left before picture.

On Thursday, Sept. 12 at approximately 11 p.m., K-9 deputy Josh Durbin observed a red dodge truck that was operated by Kyle Leishner of Columbia.

He also observed a passenger in the vehicle that he believed to be Wyatt Long, 32, also of Adair County.

Deputy Durbin had knowledge that both individuals had outstanding Circuit Court warrants for their arrest in Adair and Casey counties.

Deputy Durbin initiated contact and Kyle Leishner was taken into custody without incident.

When Long was taken into custody, he began to resist his arrest. Deputy Durbin was able to gain control of Long and place him in custody without injury to either party. Long was also found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Kyle Leishner was arrested on outstanding Circuit Court warrant for Casey County.

Wyatt Long was arrested on for resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance 1^st degree methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and outstanding Adair County Circuit Court indictment.

K-9 Deputy Josh Durbin was assisted by Deputy Joey Keith. The Adair County Sheriff’s office is continuing the investigation.