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Election 2010:
Ann Melton is candidate for Adair Co. Judge Executive


Paid for by the Candidate, Ann Melton

By Ann Melton, candidate for nomination for Adair Co. Judge Executive
in the May 18, 2010 Adair County Republican Primary election


I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Adair County for allowing me to serve as Judge Executive for the past three years. Serving the community I love so much has truly been an honor and a blessing.

I am a life-long resident of Adair County, and the daughter of Dan and Peggy Waggener. I have been married to Gary Melton for 25 years, the son of Herman and Madge Melton. Gary and I have six children and tengrandchildren.


As a candidate for County Judge Executive, I humbly ask for your consideration, and your vote in the upcoming May Primary.

My administrative staff and I are always working with the best interest of Adair County in mind. The staff consists of Barry Corbin, Treasurer, Gale Cowan, Finance Officer, Lisa Lee, Administrative Assistant, Patty Nall, Secretary and Office Manager, Jobe Darnell, Road Supervisor, A.L. Sinclair, PRIDE Coordinator and Solid Waste Manager, Mary Allender, 911 Coordinator, Greg Thomas, Emergency Management Director, and Jeff Thomas, GRAS Director. I am very proud of each of these individuals for their hard work and dedication to our county. In addition to these individuals we have some of the most dedicated employees you will find anywhere.

Below are a few of the accomplishments that we have achieved in the last three years:
  • A new 911 Center has been built. ($240,000, grant money)
  • Replaced all outdated telecommunication equipment with state of the art equipment. ($93,479.66, grant money)
  • Built five new bridges.State money totaling $469,325.99 at Grassy Springs, Short Creek, Spout Springs, Creekbend, and Gradyville Country Club
  • Built two new bridges and reworked several older ones from county money totaling $70,180, New bridges, Flatwoods Bridge, and Steve Breeding Road Bridge
  • Constructed a hundred foot retaining wall at Melson Ridge to stop erosion from creek. ($92,405, State Money)
  • Received $269,902 to widen and pave Scott Hill and Neat Hollow Road
  • Received additional money from State in amount of $1,261,800 to pave various roads in all areas of Adair County
  • $1,200,000 County Funds, spent on various road improvements
  • Purchased 2 Recycling Trailers, new Baler and Recycling Bins for Community, ($68,545, State Grants)
  • Made improvements to Arnolds Landing and Mt. Carmel Boat Ramp properties in the amount of $48,362.22, ($28,819, State Grant)
  • Received $24,934.04 to continue the PRIDE Program in Adair County
  • Received $103,158.66 to continue Litter Abatement Program in Adair County
  • Received $18,750 to clean illegal dumps in Adair County
  • Received $6,000 Grant for Spay/Neutering, vouchers for our citizens
  • $250 per month Grant for the Food Pantry
  • Worked with Columbia/Adair County Airport Board to secure $360,000 for repaving of the Runway and $25,000 for the new Hanger Project
Road Equipment Purchases:
  • Athley Loader - $114,400
  • Tractor & Boom - $81,233
  • 6T Roller - $4,500
  • Grader - $140,000
  • Backhoe - $72,000
  • Trucks - $75,000
    TOTAL NEW EQUIPMENT - $487,133.47
All of the above improvements have been accomplished with only $70,000 additional debt, (grader purchase).

We have worked closely with the Economic Development Board and the Chamber of Commerce to create additional jobs for our citizens. Although we have yet to be successful in bringing large industry to Adair County we have helped to grow several businesses. We hope as the economic climate improves we will be more successful with larger industry.

Adair County is a great place to live and I especially appreciate the many friendships I have made and the kindness you have shown to me. I look forward to the campaign and visiting with you in your homes over the next few months. Please never hesitate to contact me or my staff if we can of assistance to you.

Thank you, -Ann


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One of these signs could save your life or the life of someone you love


(ADV) FFA Address Marker orders may be placed at Four Adair Co., KY businesses
We are announcing a new option to make it more convenient for people to place orders and pick up signs puchased from the Adair County FFA. Two local businesses have agreed to provide a location for people to place an order and pick up their sign when it is finished. You can now place an order at:


  • Day and Day Feed and Pet, 1011 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY

  • M & W Milling, 510 Short ST., Columbia, KY

  • Hardscratch Grocery, 7289 Hwy 55 South Road, Columbia, KY. In the Glensfork Community of Adair County. Phone (270) 384-4671

  • Burton Ace Hardware, 314 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-2696
We will pick up the orders every few days and call the person when the sign is ready to be picked up. Signs are still $15 and are a hot item for Chistmas since they fit perfectly into a large stocking. They are about the best gift I can think of for the person that already has everything and is hard to shop for. If a person wants a sign by Christmas, they will have to get their order in by December 15, 2010. which is the last day of school before break. Orders placed after this date will not likely be filled until after the New Year. -Kirby Hancock, Advisor, Adair County FFA

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Election 2010:
Ann Melton is candidate for County Judge Executive




2010-01-05 - Columbia, KY - Photo campaign photo. Ann Melton is a candidate for re-election as Adair County Judge Executive subject to the Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Republican primary election.
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