The community is cordially invited to an Appreciation Reception for retiring board member Steve Thomas at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 20, 2012 in the Pendleton High School Library. The reception will be held prior to Mr. Thomas' last board meeting.

Mr. Thomas has served on the Pendleton County Board of Education for over 15 years.  Some of the accomplishments that he is proudest of include: Construction of Sharp Middle School, the renovation of other three schools in the district, purchasing of Transportation Dept. Building, development of Athletic Park, supporting the implementation of the MAP assessment for students, and the creation of football in the district.

We hope you can stop by the reception and be a part of honoring Mr. Thomas for his years of dedication to Pendleton County Schools.

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In order for our staff to enjoy the Christmas Holiday The Falmouth Outlook and The Shopper’s Outlook will be observing the following early deadlines for the Tuesday, Dec. 25 issue which will be published on Mon., Dec. 24. Our office will be open until noon on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, and reopen at 8 a.m. on Wed., Dec. 26.

Display Advertising Noon Thurs., Dec. 20

Classifieds deadline noon Thur., Dec. 20.

Too Late To Classify 9 a.m. Fri., Dec. 21

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Former Pendleton County graduate Nate Jones was honored at halftime of the Wildcats basketball game on Thursday, December 6, 2012. Pictured, from Bill Jones, Debbie Jones, Superintendent Anthony Strong, Lacy Wright Jones, Nathan Jones, Wildcats Baseball coach Aaron Biddle, and Athletic Director Keith Smith. Photo by Bruce Reller, Jr.

Chicago White Sox and former Wildcat pitcher Nate Jones had his high school number retired last Thursday, December 6. There was a dinner in his honor and a ceremony that took place at halftime of the Wildcats-Augusta basketball game.

Falmouth Police Officer and K-9 Handler Eddie Quinn and his K-9 Officer Hano.

By Debbie Dennie, Editor

A Falmouth man was tracked down and arrested after he broke into Total Care Pharmacy on West Shelby Street in Falmouth around 2:35 a.m. Sunday morning, December 9, 2012.

Ryan Fuller, 23, was arrested and charged with burglary, third degree; criminal mischief, first degree (building); criminal trespass, second degree; alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second degree, fleeing or evading police (on foot), second degree; resisting arrest, and terroristic threatening, third degree.

The new Butler mayor and council members were sworn into office on Monday, December 3. Front row from left, Pat Taylor, Paul Vanlandingham, Butler Mayor Alice Smith, Bonita Bonar. Back row: Aaron Bonar, Dave Hopkins and Gerald McElfresh.

Butler City Council recognized the new Butler mayor and city council members at their December 3 meeting.
Old business:

• New meters installed.

• Second phase of nuisance ordinance to be started.

Jean Rapp, chair of the Pendleton County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee (left), accepts the 2012 Gold Star Award of Excellence from Phyllis Amy, chair of the Kentucky Farm Bureau state Women’s Committee (right). The award was presented during a December 7 recognition program at the 93rd Kentucky Farm Bureau annual meeting.

Robert McClanahan, center, accepts the award from David S. Beck, right, Kentucky Farm Bureau executive vice president, and John Sparrow, vice president, agency support and marketing of Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Companies, during a December 7 recognition and awards program.

Recognized for the achievements of its women’s program this year, Pendleton County Farm Bureau received the 2012 Gold Star Award of Excellence during Kentucky Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Louisville. The award honors county women’s committees for active participation in leadership development programs, agricultural promotion, educational initiatives and numerous other aspects of support to the local Farm Bureau.

Pendleton County Sheriff Craig Peoples said his department is working several burglaries that have taken place in the county from November 30 until December 4.

Police believe that all the burglaries in Kenton and Grant counties are all tied together.

It's almost here! The deadline to have those special photos into our Christmas Department. Baby's First Christmas, Christmas Angels, In Memory, Veterans photos, and Pets dressed in their special Christmas outfit.

Cost is only $12. See the advertisements in this issue. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, December 14.

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Sharp Middle School student Tyler Meeks was seriously injured in an auto accident on November 30 leaving him with severe head trauma and other injuries.

His middle school basketball coach, Quentin Dennie and Cassie Elfers have arranged for a Benefit Dinner at Edwardo’s Pizza and Sub from 6-8 p.m. on Wed., Dec. 12 in Falmouth for his family to help out during these uncertain times. Edwardo’s will be donating a portion of their proceeds and a huge raffle will be held. Any donation large or small will help. Contact Cassie at elferscassie@yahoo.com

An account has also been set up at Fifth Third Bank in Falmouth in his name.

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Deluxe Cleaners, Falmouth, in cooperation with both the South Family and North Family Resource Centers will be conducting a coat drive for local children and adults.

Deluxe Cleaners will be accepting new and gently used coats beginning Tuesday, December 11, through Sat., December 22. Coats can be dropped off on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between the hours of 7 a.m.-5 p.m., and Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m.-noon.

When dropping off new or gently used coats, please place them in a tied plastic bag.

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