American Cancer Society County Chairman Mandy Sullivan presents Editor Debbie Dennie and the staff of The Falmouth Outlook with the Lighthouse Award for Media Excellence for their contributions to the awareness in the fight against cancer. Photo by Karen Hyden.

For contributions to awareness in the fight against cancer

The American Cancer Society is pleased to announce that The Falmouth Outlook has been recognized with the Lighthouse Award for Media Excellence in KY by the American Cancer Society’s Mid-South Division.

This award recognizes outstanding contributions to promoting the fight against cancer through both print and electronic media during the last fiscal year.

Upward basketball and cheerleading registration will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, November 2 and 9 and from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, November 3 and 10 at Antioch Mills Christian Church. For more information please call 859-234-1686 or visit www.upward.org

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There will be a 109 Board Meeting at 7 p.m., November 8 at the Pendleton County High School Library.

The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Any questions call Fred Edwards at 859-654-1000.

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It was the night before Christmas and all around, people were watching and cheering as the Christmas Parade came thru town.

The parade will begin at 4 p.m. on December 1, 2012, from the fairground and make the circle thru town and back to the fairgrounds so everyone that has contributed have an opportunity to view the parade.

There will be music on the stage prior to the parade. You don't want to miss this!

Free hot chocolate will be served in front of the Pastime Theater.

This years Grand Marshall will be Pendleton County native Nate Jones, relief pitcher for the Chicago White Sox.

See forms provided for snow queen, snow princess and old man winter. Winners will be announced on stage after the parade.

A Christmas bake-off will be judged on stage immediately following the parade (get your entry in prior to parade).

A non-perishable food item is requested to receive a ticket for prized awarded. Anita at Ace Hardware is currently accepting donations, and we will be accepted the day of the parade as well. You must be present to win.

A free chili supper will be at the Falmouth Fire Station and live music for your enjoyment as well.

There is food, fun and music for all.

So mark your calendar and be sure to attend and so you will remember to bring a friend!

If you request further information please contact Stan Love at 654-1520 or Sherry or Elonda at 443-6327.

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By Monica Yeamans, P.C. Extension Homemakers Reporter

Plan on attending the annual Pendleton County Extension Homemakers’ Winter Wonderland Craft Fair being held this year on November 17 from 10 am to 3 p.m. at Southern Elementary School just off Route 27 in Falmouth. Free admission!

There will be plenty of parking and you will be able to do most of your holiday shopping in one place! Up to seventy-five crafters all in one area representing all areas of crafting including homemade candy, cookbooks, jewelry, dolls, toys, doll clothes, Holiday ornaments, wreaths and much, much more!

Lunch by the Extension County Homemakers will also be available to purchase: chili, hot dogs, sandwiches, chips, as well as soft drinks, water and coffee.

Santa will be there from 10 am to 2 pm. Bring your own camera to take pictures of your child with Santa in front of a backdrop.

Benefits the Pendleton County Extension Homemakers scholarship fund for Pendleton County High School seniors.

For more information call the Extension Office at 654-3395 or visit the Pendleton County Extension website: http://ces.ca.uky.edu/pendleton/FamilyConsumerSciences and click on the link for Winter Wonderland Information.

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Everyone is invited to the Community-Wide Veteran's Day Celebration on Sunday afternoon, November 11, at 3 p.m. in the Pendleton High School Auditorium. This celebration is being planned cooperatively with Pendleton County Schools, American Legion & Auxiliary Post 109, VFW Post 1978, and the Disabled American Veterans. The program on the 11th will recognize Veterans as well as showcase the talents of Pendleton County Students. So mark your calendar for November 11 and watch for details in the weeks to come.

The Veteran’s Day Committee is requesting names of all Pendleton County Schools’ veterans to be added to the Veteran Perpetual Plaques that are displayed in the PHS auditorium lobby. These plaques were made possible by the John L. Griffin Family and the hard work of Veteran Bill Ashcraft. Please send the Veteran’s full name, year graduated, branch of service, & years served to Lt. Cmdr Joel Nahari at the high school or e-mail joel.nahari@pendleton.kyschools.us.

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The Butler United Methodist Women’s annual Christmas auction will be on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at the Butler United Methodist Church.  Dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m., featuring the ladies’ famous barbecue, and the auction starts at 7 p.m.

In addition to the unique items and delicious treats which will be auctioned off, this year the ladies have created a quilt in memory of Courtney Stephenson, beloved former president of the Butler United Methodist Women, to be auctioned as well.  Marvin Sullivan and Clay Sullivan will be serving as auctioneers and providing entertainment for the audience.

Proceeds benefit scholarship funds for worthy seniors in our county.

This fun-filled event only comes around once a year – you won’t want to miss it!

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By Holden Gray Wolfe

Freedom, it seems to me,
is anything but free.
For rare, important things,
a cost there must be.

By: Leah Moore

What does freedom mean to me?
You ask the question so leisurely.
Let me think……where do I start?

The Butler City Council met in regular session on Monday October 1.  The meeting was called to order by Mayor Herb Clark who then opened with a Pledge to our Flag and a prayer for guidance with Council and guests. Council persons attending were Pat Taylor, Dave Hopkins, Gerald McElfresh, Aaron Bonar and Sue Brossart. Dennis McElfresh was absent. Minutes of the previous meeting were read. Motion by Hopkins and second by McElfresh, to approve as read; motion carried.