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Pendleton County RSVP volunteers stuff canvas bags with snacks and warm clothing to be distributed to the county’s homeless population. Photo courtesy of RSVP.

Pendleton County RSVP volunteers stuff canvas bags with snacks and warm clothing to be distributed to the county’s homeless population. Photo courtesy of RSVP.

RSVP bags help for the homeless

By Burton Cole FALMOUTH — Pendleton County’s RSVP group just finished assembling 75 cloth bags with gloves, socks, hand and foot warmers, toiletries, snacks and other goods to be distributed to the homeless population in the county.
Cutting the ribbon to officially open Riverside Dental with its new dentist are, from left, Kristen Holbrook, dental assistant; Gary Hicks, president, Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Christian Zint, dentist; Maggie Thomas, front office staff and Zint’s wife; Neil Belcher, Chamber vice president; and Tammy Wessel, front office manager. Zint opened the office Dec. 2, and succeeds retired dentist Dr. Monte McElfresh. Photo by Burton Cole.

Cutting the ribbon to officially open Riverside Dental with its new dentist are, from left, Kristen Holbrook, dental assistant; Gary Hicks, president, Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Christian Zint, dentist; Maggie Thomas, front office staff and Zint’s wife; Neil Belcher, Chamber vice president; and Tammy Wessel, front office manager. Zint opened the office Dec. 2, and succeeds retired dentist Dr. Monte McElfresh. Photo by Burton Cole.

New dentist takes Butler practice

By Nila Harris BUTLER — University of Louisville grad Christian Zint said, “It was a God thing meeting Dr. Monte McElfresh,” following dental school.
Family Christmas photos with Highland cows was one of the “Farm Fresh Festivities” offerings on the Mistletoe and Farm Market Holiday Farm Trail continuing through Dec. 28 at various sites throughout Pendleton County. The photos were a stop Nov. 17 at the Hilltop Highlands Cattle Farm in DeMossville. Up next on the tour is a Holiday Date Night and Vendor Market at Black Sheep Farmstead in Falmouth.

Family Christmas photos with Highland cows was one of the “Farm Fresh Festivities” offerings on the Mistletoe and Farm Market Holiday Farm Trail continuing through Dec. 28 at various sites throughout Pendleton County. The photos were a stop Nov. 17 at the Hilltop Highlands Cattle Farm in DeMossville. Up next on the tour is a Holiday Date Night and Vendor Market at Black Sheep Farmstead in Falmouth.

Tourists follow the Holiday Farm Trail

By Burton Cole FALMOUTH — Agricultural tourism is gaining in popularity. The Pendleton County Cooperative Extension Office and area producers are taking advantage of that with Mistletoe and Farm Market Holiday Farm Trail.
In front with the ribbon are Geison Cunha, vice president of operations, left; Charles Hanes, district manager; Craddock; and Gary Hicks, president of the Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Burton Cole.

In front with the ribbon are Geison Cunha, vice president of operations, left; Charles Hanes, district manager; Craddock; and Gary Hicks, president of the Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Burton Cole.

Run for the border

Immediately after the new Taco Bell at the corner of Shelby Street and U.S. Highway 27 in Falmouth opened at 2 p.m. Wednesday, the drive-through lane was backed up with customers. Lines continued throughout the week after months of anticipation of the new restaurant.
Special guest Santa Claus waves to the crowds lining Shelby Street in downtown Falmouth Saturday during the annual Christmas parade. Photo by Burton Cole.

Special guest Santa Claus waves to the crowds lining Shelby Street in downtown Falmouth Saturday during the annual Christmas parade. Photo by Burton Cole.

Ho, ho, holiday parade

Pendleton County Fiscal Court news

Pendleton County Fiscal Court news

Fiscal Court activates county fire department

By Burton Cole FALMOUTH — Over one magistrate’s objections, Pendleton County Fiscal Court voted last Tuesday to cut ties with the city and activate a county fire department.Judge Executive David Fields tried to convince Falmouth City Council at its Nov.
The cast of “Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas,” playing, Thursday, Dec. 5 through Dec. 15 at Kincaid Regional Theatre in Falmouth, is, top row from left, Carrie Thomas, Bethany Beckett and Darin Hart, and bottom row from left, Barbara Browning and Bonita Pack. Photo courtesy of Kincaid Regional Theatre.

The cast of “Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas,” playing, Thursday, Dec. 5 through Dec. 15 at Kincaid Regional Theatre in Falmouth, is, top row from left, Carrie Thomas, Bethany Beckett and Darin Hart, and bottom row from left, Barbara Browning and Bonita Pack. Photo courtesy of Kincaid Regional Theatre.

KRT returns to the basement

By Brett PriceKRT FALMOUTH — “Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas” is playing at Kincaid Regional Theatre Thursday through Dec. 15.“Church Basement Ladies” is a nationally recognized growing series of comedic plays.This installment transports audiences back in time to 1959.
Northern Elementary hosts its annual Turkey Trot.

Northern Elementary hosts its annual Turkey Trot.

Students race for turkeys

By Nila Harris BUTLER — On the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, Northern Elementary students trotted off for Thanksgiving break, the school held its annual Turkey Trot for students in grades K-5.
Styles101 salon, 220 Matilda St., Butler, intends to use the grant for much-needed repairs and upgrades. Owner Sheila Utz said she began her business 36 years ago to “raise a family and teach my child hard work.” Business has been slow of late, so advertising and sprucing should give a boost, she said. Pictured, from left, are Randy Wells of the Chamber, Utz, and Chamber President Gary Hicks.

Styles101 salon, 220 Matilda St., Butler, intends to use the grant for much-needed repairs and upgrades. Owner Sheila Utz said she began her business 36 years ago to “raise a family and teach my child hard work.” Business has been slow of late, so advertising and sprucing should give a boost, she said. Pictured, from left, are Randy Wells of the Chamber, Utz, and Chamber President Gary Hicks.

Duke boosts small businesses; Chamber selects grantees

Since 2020, the Duke Energy Foundation has partnered with nonprofit organizations in its Kentucky and Ohio service region to provide grants to boost small businesses.