August 20, 2024
25 Years Ago - August 24, 1999
Congressman Ken Lucas announced on Aug. 20 a Federal Emergency Management Agency grant award for Pendleton County’s early warning siren system.
Lucas said of the $65,000 upgrade, “Thanks to this project, Pendleton County citizens will have better protection from devastating floodwaters. Think of it as an investment in the lives of our people. Nobody wants a repeat of the Flood of ’97, but if one comes, people throughout the county will be able to hear the sirens and get to higher ground.”
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Students in Pendleton County started their first day of school Aug. 18
Enrollment was 2,823 students: 705 at Northern Elementary; 680 at Southern Elementary; 668 at Sharp Middle School; and 770 students at Pendleton County High School.
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Charles S. Craig, known to his friends as Steve, retired after 28.5 years spent educating Pendleton County’s young people.
A former health, government, history and geography teacher, he spent his last 10 years as high school principal.
50 Years Ago - August 23, 1974
Planning study work on the Falmouth Lake project will be deferred for at least a year, according to Col. Charles J. Fiala, district engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District.
Fiala said the lack of funding by Congress necessitated the deferral. The president’s budget request had included $200,000 to continue preconstruction planning for the multi-purpose dam and reservoir, but Congress deleted funds in its final vote this week on the fiscal year 1975 budget.
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Amy Tuemler, Route 4, Falmouth, was selected state champion in the junior division (ages 9 to 13) of 4-H horticulture demonstrations with a demonstration entitled, “Show Off Your Green Thumb.”
She had earlier won at both Pendleton County and area levels to become eligible for the state contest.
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Mr. and Mrs. James D. Woods and son, Jeff, and daughter, Jayne, of Fullerton, California, spent the past week in Falmouth with his mother, Mabel Woods.
They came from a business trip to New York.
During their stay, they visited with other relatives and friends, and also visited Lexington horse farms.
James Woods is vice president of Baker Oil Tools in Los Angeles.
Also, Mrs. Keith Fisher of Falmouth, Mrs. Gordon Owen of Butler and Miss Jennifer Owen of Lexington returned home by Delta Airlines Sunday after a vacation trip with Neal Owen in Denver and other points of interest in the West.
75 Years Ago - August 26, 1949
The playground in Butler, sponsored by the Butler Lions Club, is now in operation. The members of the club wish to invite all children and adults in Butler and surround country to take part in activities at the grounds.
The club has spent more than $1,300 in cash and many hours of labor getting the playground in shape thus far. Many more dollars and many more hours of labor must go toward this project to make it a success.
Plans call for lights to be installed at a cost of $500, a supervised program to be put into operation next year at a cost of $450, rent next year, $100, additional grading and drainage, $100, and additional equipment, $400.
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The Pendleton County Sportsmen’s Club will hold its outing on Sept. 11, both afternoon and evening.
There will be trap shooting, skeet shooting, a casting contest and a gino stand.
Plans have been made for a ball game, children’s contest and prizes will be given for the following: potato sack and three-legged races, broad jump, watermelon race and softball throw. Music will be furnished by Stanley Reeves.
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Mrs. Chester Wright will present the students of her class in a piano recital 8 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Christian Church in Butler.
Participating will be Jack Reeves, Clifford Wallace, Barbara Burlew, Shirley Collins, LaJune Jones, Linda Redmon, Brenda Burlew, Gladys Marie Brock and Brenda Bailey.
100 Years Ago - August 22, 1924
Congressman Arthur B. Rouse has been notified by the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General that on Sept. 1, Rural Route 2 of Falmouth will be extended so as to reach 22 families who are not on the route.
This extension leads from the Cynthiana pike at a point nearer the home of J.W. Wright, toward the Licking River, the road being known as the Wagoner’s Ferry pike. The distance is about two miles.
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Notice to speeders: The city has a speed and cut-out ordinance, and he council has instructed me to enforce same.
The speed limit is 15 mph on the residence section, 10 mph in the business section and 8 mph on turning corners.
The city also has an ordinance against running automobiles with cut-outs open, which is also a state law.
These ordinances are being violated, and it is my purpose to put a stop to it. I do not intend to play any favorites, as all are aware of the laws. Take this as good advice and drive according to the law.
— J.O. Perrin, Marshal