Pictured: Mrs. Rachel Perruat (center) was recognized by the Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) as the quarterly winner for teachers that have impacted students' lives. She was nominated by students Taylor Zumwalt (left) and Reggie Griess (right).

Each quarter the Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) asks students at Pendleton County High School to provide a short essay to express their thoughts about a teacher who has impacted their lives throughout their high school years. The first recognized teacher is Mrs. Perruat.

The Dry Ridge Post of the Kentucky State Police held it's annual "Shop with a Trooper" (SWAT) program on Saturday, December 15, 2012. Forty-one (41) children were picked up at their homes by KSP troopers and taken to Citibank on Houston Road in Florence where everyone was treated to pizza and drinks courtesy of the Citibank.

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) announced that Megan Brown (Foster, KY) had graduated with a BME degree in Music Education, December 20.

Joan McClanahan, Rhonda Vice and Brent McClanahan traveled to Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama and took The Falmouth Outlook along with them. Devanny King, a sophomore at Georgetown College, played in the "Coaches versus Cancer" tournament December 27-30. Devanny plays post for the Georgetown Tigers.  The Tigers were undefeated in both of the tournament games.  Devanny is the daughter of the late Donald King, who played on the 1965 State Tournament team from Pendleton County. Pictured, front, Brent McClanahan (holding The Falmouth Outlook), and back row from left, Joan McClanahan, Devanny King and Rhonda Vice.

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Delmar and Janice Moore of Melbourne, Florida, formerly of Falmouth, celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on Wednesday, November 7. The happy couple were married in Falmouth in 1959.

Delmar is the son of the late Larry and Ada Moore and Janice is the daughter of the late Frank and Wanda House.

From their 53 year union were born two sons, Mike and Mark. They also have three grandchildren Hannah, Jacob, and Amber.

"We love you and are so proud of you. Have a Happy New Year and may God bless you both! Lots of love from the family!"
Jo and Larry Sowder

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Carlene England Carr received the title of Kentucky Colonel in honor of her 100th birthday. Falmouth Mayor Mark Hart presented her with a framed certificate in recognition of the occasion.

Falmouth Mayor Mark Hart recently presented Carlene England Carr with the title of Kentucky Colonel from Governor Steve Beshear on the recommendation of Senator Katie Stine. Also received was a resolution passed by the Kentucky Senate. The momentous occasion was in honor of her 100th birthday.

Carlene England Carr was born November 9, 1912 in Bracken County to Silas and Viola Teegarden England. As a young girl her family moved to Pendleton County where she graduated from Falmouth High School in 1933. She married Icely Carr in 1934 and became a farmer’s wife.

She is the mother of Alma Ruth Moore (Don), grandmother of Barry Moore (Linda) and Becky Sargent (Darryl), and great grandmother of Chris Moore.  She is also the sister of Donald England and the late Naomi Simpson Turner and aunt, great aunt and great-great aunt to many.

After retiring from farming, she and her husband ran a farm supply business, Pendleton County Mills in Falmouth, before going home to the country.

She currently resides alone in her own home attended by her loving daughter. She is a fine Christian woman who is an inspiration to all who know her.

Her birthday was celebrated on November 11, 2012 were she was surrounded by her loving family and friends. She had a wonderful day and thanks all of those who came to pay their respects.

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Eric Love, manager of Edwardo's Pizza and Subs, and Jeff Dean, Pendleton County attorney, were bestowed the distinction of being named Honorary Lifetime Boy Scouts by Marion Courts, Scout Leader of Troop 806 on Monday, December 17. The two received framed awards from Courts and his troops for their many contributions to the Boy Scouts.

Story Hour at the Pendleton County Public Library had a Christmas Party on Friday, December 21.  Santa Claus stopped by the library to see the children.  They sat on Santa's lap and told him what they wanted for Christmas. Santa told the children stories while they enjoyed snacks. Everyone had fun! Story Hour is for children ages 3-5 years old. There will be no Story Hour until we are moved into the new location in February at 801 Robbins Avenue. Watch The Falmouth Outlook or the library's website for specific dates and more information.  If you have any question, feel free to call 859-654-8535.

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The two female zebra donkeys, zonkeys, shown above, belong to Randy and Tina Northcutt at Northcutt Acres in Harrison County. They are only two of the many unique animals found on the 400-acre farm. Photo by Jessie Beckett.

Everyone knows how in the Christmas story Mary rode to Bethlehem on a donkey. In another time and place, she might have been riding a zonkey (zebra donkey) like those at Northcutt Acres just south of Anticoch Mills Christian Church on U.S. 27. The 400-acre farm with its bright red and white barns is the hobby of Randy and Tina Northcutt.  Their hobby consists of two zebra donkeys, two miniature horses, two llamas, four piglets, four donkeys, 70 head of Belted Galloway cattle, a buffalo and one Pyrenees Mountain dog who stays out on the hills with the cattle guarding them against coyotes.

Santa delighted adoring children when he showed up at Lisa Wiggins’ Absolute Salon & Spa, a full service salon & spa located at 6095 Hwy. 609 in Butler (472-1000) on Saturday, December 8. Santa enjoyed hearing Christmas wishes as he posed for photos with children. Photos were provided free by Linda Rees of Sibcy Cline Realtors (472-5436). Spray on tans were provided by Mary Hayes of Gold*N*Glow (513-382-3815) from Falmouth. Guests enjoyed scrumptious snacks prepared by Becky Sargent (322-3794) of Tastefully Simple and Vicki Alsip of The Pampered Chef (242-0273). Entertainment and crafts were also provided by these other local vendors: Amanda Pohlman of Mary Kay (380-9540), Merreiet of D&M Designer Book Creations (653-5455), Cheryl York of Thirty-One Personalized Gifts (chyork47@gmail.com), Connie Hornsby of Pure Romance (322-6977), Lori Longworth of With Love by Lori (472-6902), Casey Peoples, Absolute Salon & Spa (472-1000), Linda Rees of Avon (472-5436) Santa’s message to all children who missed this great party, “Keep on being good, because Santa knows you can.  I will be sure to remember you at Christmas! Ho, Ho, Ho!  Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!” Pictured: Lisa Wiggins of Absolute Salon & Spa sits on Santa's lap and poses for a picture.

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