David and Betty Shewalter of Palm Harbor, Florida, formerly of Pendleton County, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, November 3.

The happy couple was married by Dr. Richard White at the Falmouth Christian Church in 1962.

To this union were born two daughters: Lisa Gromaski of Michigan and Wendi Hoffman of Hawaii. They also have three granddaughters Kassidy, Hope and Chloe.

If you would like to send a letter or card and congratulate the couple on their golden anniversary, their address is 3536 Shoreline Circle, Palm Harbor, Florida 34684.

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Calling All Music Lovers! The Licking Valley Singers – Harrison County’s Community Choir is recruiting new members for its Spring 2013 Session. The Licking Valley Singers is an “all comers” non-auditioned community choir open to anyone who loves to sing. The LV Singers perform all kinds of musical styles including classical, pop, folk, and Broadway. The upcoming spring session will be an “On Broadway” review!  The LV Singers began in the fall of 2009 under the direction of Karen Bear – professional singer and choral director. Averaging 45 singers a session, the choir meets Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Licking Valley Campus of the Maysville Community and Technical College in Cynthiana. The spring session begins Thursday January 17 and continues for 12 weeks with performances Friday evening April 19th and Sunday afternoon April 21st. Registration deadline for The Licking Valley Singers is Friday December 21. For more information, or to register, contact Carrie Wade, LVS Secretary, at (859) 585-0613 or carrie.wade@pendleton.kyschools.us

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Pendleton County Health Center mobile mammography screenings will be available from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, December 28. Covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance companies under the following guidelines: Ages 35-40 baseline screening, over 40 an annual screening. No cost mammograms will be provided. Private insurances billed and all co-payment/ out of pocket expenses will be paid by a generous grant from  the Susan G Komen For the Cure. To sign up call 859-655-7400.

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Amy Whitaker and Debbie Fields were the hostesses for the Christmas dinner which was held at Amy’s home. There was no lesson or business.

After the wonderful meal the ladies prepared and sorted the gifts for the South Family Resource Christmas children. They were delivered on Tuesday. The club hopes they have done something to add joy to some precious children’s Christmas.

Jim and Sandy Morton of Falmouth traveled to Alaska aboard a cruise ship in May. They are shown displaying The Falmouth Outlook while on the trip.

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Tim and Kenna Knight are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Moriah Danielle Knight to Eric Michael Conrad, son of Steve and Nancy Conrad and Bob and Karen Yelton.

Joe and Barb West of Butler and Pastor Gary and Lynette Baker of Winchester, Ky., formerly of Falmouth, joyfully announce the marriage of their children Caitlin Nicole West and Andrew Alan Baker.

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.

Woo boy! Mike Steele of Falmouth will turn 54 on Thursday, December 13.

He plans to celebrate his birthday with his girlfriend at Fat Boy's.

Happy Birthday Mike!

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Miss Grace Marie Krom, daughter of Von and Kerry (Prewitt) Krom of Flora, Indiana is celebrating a very special 12th birthday as she turns twelve on 12/12/12.

Grace will be celebrating with her cousins, Reese and Remi Gannon of Atlanta, Georgia; Olivia Mitchell and Hannon Prewitt of Williamstown; and Gracie's little brother Kale at her grandparents, Jerry and Judy Prewitt of this city.

Also wishing her a happy birthday are her grandparents of RoAnn, Indiana, Mr. and Mrs. Vonell Krom.