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Scott Circuit Judge Grants Statewide Temporary Restraining Order Against Governor Beshear’s COVID-19 Executive Orders

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Requires governor to comply with state law before issuing or enforcing executive orders

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 9, 2020) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron today announced that a Scott Circuit Judge ordered the Governor to cease issuing or enforcing executive orders related to COVID-19 unless the orders meet specific criteria for an emergency as outlined by state law.  The Judge stated that, in order to issue and enforce executive orders related to COVID-19, the Governor must specify the state of emergency that requires the executive order, the location of the emergency, and the name of the local emergency management agency that has determined that the emergency is beyond its capabilities.

“The Governor cannot issue broad, arbitrary executive orders apart from the requirements of state law, and the Judge agreed by today issuing a statewide temporary restraining order,” said Attorney General Cameron.  “This is a clear win for the rule of law and will help Kentucky families and businesses across the Commonwealth who have suffered and continue to suffer financial losses and economic hardship because of the Governor’s executive orders.”

Attorney General Cameron joined the lawsuit last week, which challenges Governor Beshear’s use of executive power during the COVID-19 pandemic and was filed by Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles and Evans Orchard and Cider Mill, LLC, an agritourism business in Georgetown.  Evans Orchard instituted new public health guidelines and procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic in compliance with Governor Beshear’s executive orders, including requiring employees to wear masks, sanitation protocols for the facility, and reduced capacity to comply with social distancing.  In one instance, Evans Orchard was told by the local health department that they could not allow more than 10 individuals at a time into the business’s 96,000 square foot attraction.

The temporary restraining order issued by the Judge today also stops the enforcement of the Governor’s executive orders as they apply to Kentucky’s 548 agritourism businesses.

To view a copy of the order, click here.

 

Adair County 4-H & Cloverbud Floral Hall Exhibits

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The 2020 Adair 4-H & Cloverbuds Floral Hall will be held at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Office.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, youth must pre-register online for the categories they wish to exhibit, and no entries will be taken that were not registered online. Be sure to look over the categories for 4-H State Fair and Cloverbuds before starting the online registration process. Entries must be registered online by Wednesday, July 22.

Exhibits will be dropped off on July 28 at an appointed time and will be picked up on July 29 at an appointed time. Unfortunately, no one will be allowed to tour the exhibits this year.

The Adair County Cooperative Extension Office will do a Facebook live event to show off the exhibits.

To see the categories for both Cloverbud and 4-H youth, visit the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service Webpage at http://adair.ca.uky.edu/content/county-state-fair.

The online registration links for both Cloverbud and 4-H Exhibits are on the webpage as well.

Any of our Grab & Go kits qualify to be exhibited at the Floral Hall, as well.

Donate blood to be entered to win a $500 gift card

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July 9, 2020

LEXINGTON, Ky. – All blood donors who register to donate at a Kentucky Blood Center donor center or mobile blood drive each week through Sept. 18 will be entered to win one of two $500 gift cards.

Adair County residents can help boost the blood supply and get entered to win at the upcoming drive at the Columbia Church of Christ Fellowship Hall on Tuesday, July 28 from noon to 5 p.m. It is located at 501 Jamestown Street.

Donors will be entered into the week’s drawing each time they give during the summer. In addition, each registered donor will receive a $10 Walmart gift card.

“The summer months are always tough on the blood supply and given the current state of the economy, we know our donors are experiencing difficult times as well,” said Mandy Brajuha, Director of Marketing for Kentucky Blood Center. “In an effort to help our loyal donors ‘rebound’ this summer, we’re encouraging blood donation to help Kentucky patients and providing a little economic stimulus to 32 lucky winners.”

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, found at kybloodcenter.org.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, KBC is requiring appointments for all donor centers and mobile drives to ensure social distancing. To schedule a donation, visit kybloodcenter.org or call 800.775.2522. On the day of donation, donors can complete their health history questions on a tablet, computer or smartphone prior to coming to the blood drive by using QuickPass.

Adair County jail committee meets July 14 at 8:30 a.m.

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The Adair County Jail Committee will meet Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 8:30 A.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 unless COVID-19 regulations mandated by the governor change by advertised date. All social distancing regulations will be enforced and it is recommended a mask be worn.

Bereavement Support Group

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The loss of a loved one can be an overwhelming emotional experience. It can alter one’s life and leave them with many questions.

T.J. Samson Community Hospital offers a bereavement support group as an opportunity for community members to learn to cope with feelings of grief, loss and sadness. There is no charge to attend but registration is required.

The meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month starting at 2:00PM.

Due to COVID-19, we will be hosting the Bereavement Support Group online via Zoom Meeting. Join us from the comfort of your own home for some fellowship, emotional support and hope. Logon information will be provided once registration is complete.  Please go to www.tjregionalhealth.org to register.

For more information, please contact Loretta Boone at 270-651-4430.