Childhood Dream

Kentucky State Police Trooper Jeremy Moore is shown above just shortly after he graduated from the Kentucky State Police Academy at Richmond. Jeremy is a resident of Pendleton County, having graduated from Pendleton High School. He was assigned to the Dry Ridge Post 6 and is patrolling Grant County.

Pendleton County man able to accomplish his childhood dream

By D. Dennie, Editor

For those of you who know Jeremy Moore of Falmouth, you know how long he has dreamed of going to school, getting his training, and becoming a Kentucky State Police Trooper.

His dream started when he was in the fifth grade and on February 25, 2008 he graduated from the State Police Academy at Richmond. Trooper Moore walked off the stage in uniform with certificate in hand ready to start his life as a Kentucky State Trooper. Number 571 is 10-8.

The road has been a long one but he never once gave up.

When asked when he decided he wanted to be a trooper he thought awhile and said, "I probably decided that at a family reunion we had when I was in fifth grade. My cousin, Aaron Beighle, attended that reunion. He at the time was a Kentucky State Police Trooper and arrived in his cruiser." Beighle is now a Sergeant at Dry Ridge Post 6.

Another person that Jeremy credits looking up to was a second cousin, Kentucky State Police Trooper David Mann, who has since retired. At the time, Mann was working and Jeremy says he and Mann became very close. His dream became clearer and clearer, there was nothing he wanted to do but become a trooper.

Moore graduated from Pendleton County High School in 2003 and enrolled at Eastern Kentucky University. He graduated from there in May of 2007.

While in school there Jeremy did an internship at the Dry Ridge Post 6 of approximately 160-170 hours of road time he logged in for. "During that time I got to know quite a few of the troopers at the Post. It was great and I enjoyed every minute of it," said Moore.

"While I was in high school I met Pendleton County Deputy Sheriff Todd Dennie, who was also our school resource officer. He was good enough to get permission for me to ride with him for awhile. That was really great," he grinned.

When Jeremy did his internship at Post 6 there was a few times that he couldn't get there and Sheriff Craig Peoples allowed him to ride with some of his deputies.

During his school times Moore took training and worked as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) on the Pendleton County Ambulance. "I like the emergency service field," he said.

Moore completed the 23 weeks of rigid training at the Kentucky State Police Academy and was ready to go.

Kentucky State Police Trooper Jeremy Moore is pictured above as the cadets are marching.

One other important event in Moore's life thus far, that has made it complete was he married his high school sweetheart, Jessica Brewer Moore. The couple were married in July of 2007. "So far everything has worked out like a dream," he said. "I thank God for that. My whole family has been behind me and supported me through all of this."

"I'm extremely proud of Jeremy," said his wife, "Every since I've known him he has wanted to become a trooper. I was so happy as he was, that he has finally reached that goal in his life."

Mom Tammy Moore says at first she worried about how dangerous it could be. "As a mom you are always trying to protecting your child. As the years passed and you could see how much he wanted this, I ask God to protect him always. His father, Mark, and I, and the rest of our family are so very proud of him."

Retired KSP Trooper David Mann attended Jeremy's graduation from the academy.

Moore has been assigned to the Dry Ridge Post 6 and his patrolling county is Grant. For the first seven or eight weeks the new recruits ride with another trooper, a Field Training Officer (FTO). "I rode with Trooper Matt Feltner first and I'm now riding with Trooper Jason Joseph. We have opened several cases."

For now it's 10-10.

City Council appoints new police chief; votes to purchase Bunker gear

By Roger McKinney, Reporter

Falmouth City Council met in regular session on March 20, 2008. Acting on the recommendations of Mayor April DeFalco and Police Chief Bob Scott, the lawmakers approved the appointment of Sergeant Mark Posey to the position of Falmouth Chief of Police. Officer Posey has been with the Falmouth Police Department for three years and was a Kentucky State Trooper for 12 years. Chief Scott retired April 1 and Sergeant Posey became the new Falmouth Police Chief on April 1, 2008.

Councilman Mark Hart and Fire Chief David Marquardt addressed the city council regarding the purchase of fire fighting equipment called bunker gear, which protects firemen from structural and other fire injuries. Councilman Hart and Chief Marquardt are in the process of applying for a federal fire fighters assistance grant that will provide 35 sets of bunker gear, but will not become effective until January of 2009.

Marquardt and Hart asked the council to provide 12 sets of bunker gear at a cost of under $20,000 until grant funds become available to provide additional sets in 2009. The lawmakers voted to purchase the requested 12 sets of bunker gear using the city's general fund and the private contributions of organizations and concerned citizens.

For more of this story, see this week's Falmouth Outlook

They're back, pink flamingos everywhere

My goodness, Falmouth Mayor April DeFalco arrived back in town on Friday, March 28 and she was most certainly shocked to see that the pink flamingos had taken over her front lawn. Now, in order for her to rid her lawn of these quite peculiar birds she must pay for them to leave and go nest in someone else's yard. This "Pink Flamingo Flocking Fund Raiser" is being sponsored by the Pendleton County Relay For Life. All proceeds raised from the pink flamingos go to the American Cancer Society, in conjunction with this year's Relay For Life event, "Marga-RELAY-ville." Under the cover of darkness, members of the RFL Event Committee will visit a community member's home and proceed to fill the front yard with a flock of Pink Flamingos! In order to have the Flamingos removed, the committee is asking for a minimum donation of $20. Once a donation is made, the donor gets to choose who in the community will be the next recipient of the Flamingo Flock. The Event Committee will then remove the Flamingos and deliver them to the next selected recipient after dark. This cycle continues until the fund raiser is over. For those in the community who wish not to be flocked, the committee is pleased to offer "Flamingo Insurance." For a donation of at least $25, residents can insure that the Flamingos will never visit their yard by paying the "insurance premium" up front. For more information, or to schedule a Flamingo Flock or purchase "Flamingo Insurance," please contact Event Chair Bridget Browning at 859-322-6917. Relay For Life of Pendleton County and the American Cancer Society would like to thank you in advance for your kind support, and for being such a good sport during this special fund raiser! Happy Flamingo Flocking!

Bluegrass Tobacco broken into

By D. Dennie, Editor

Bluegrass Discount Tobacco Outlet at 1204 W. Shelby Street in Falmouth was broken into around 2 a.m. Sunday morning, March 29.

An anonymous caller called police. Falmouth Police Officer Brian Locknane and Sgt. Aaron Arnsperger responded to the scene.

Upon arrival police found the front door had been broken and kicked in.

Police apprehended two juveniles and took them into custody.

"The juveniles quickly entered the business and stole seven cartons of cigarettes valued at $210," Locknane said. "They ran toward Pharmcare and doubled back in the woods to State Street. They hid the cigarettes behind the old county barn. They were watching us and when we left and circled back around the two juveniles, matching the description given by the caller, were walking nearby."

A key holder to the store estimated the damage to the door at around $600.

Someone had tried to break in to the store the week before.

Police also recovered the stolen cigarettes.

Southern students learn about fingerprints

Southern Elementary School's after-school book club had a topic of Mysteries for the month of March. Pendleton County Sheriff Craig Peoples visited the book club and talked with the students about fingerprint analysis. He also discussed how a fingerprinting kit is used and demonstrated for the students how to lift a print.

Testing at Sharp Middle School

The students at Phillip A. Sharp Middle School will be taking achievement tests beginning April 22-30, 2008.

The sixth grade students will be tested in reading and math on April 28, 29, and 30. Seventh grade students will be assessed in reading, math, science and practical living/vocational studies on April 23, 24, 29 and 30. The eighth grade students will be assessed in reading, math, social studies, arts and humanities, and on-demand writing on April 22, 23, 24, 29 and 30. Due to the length of this year's assessment, parents are requested to please be mindful that their child's attendance is of the utmost importance during the assessment window. All of the state assessments for every child must be completed by 3 p.m. Friday, May 2.

To improve student performance, we would like to encourage you as their parent/guardian to do the following:

* Encourage your child to do his/her best during this assessment process.
* Be supportive and understanding of your child because this is a stressful time.
* Be sure that your child goes to bed early during this assessment period.
* Encourage your child to eat breakfast each morning during assessment.
* Ask your child about the achievement tests to demonstrate your concern.
* Ask your child what personal goals he/she has set for this year's performance.

Through the cooperation of parents, students and school staff, we can achieve these positive results during this assessment process. If you have any questions or concerns, please call us at 472-7000.

One vehicle accident lands car on its top

By D. Dennie, Editor

A Falmouth man was shook up around 6:45 a.m. on Friday, March 28 after his vehicle hit a pool of water, causing it to hydroplane.

Greg Singer was operating his 1992 Plymouth Sundance southbound on U.S. 27, just south of the Old 3L Highway. According to Pendleton County Deputy Sheriff Todd Dennie, his vehicle hydroplaned and he lost control. The car flipped and landed on its top. Singer was wearing a seat belt.

Falmouth Fire Department was sent to the scene to extricate Singer from the mangled vehicle. He was transported to St. Luke Hospital by the Pendleton Ambulance.

Deputy Dennie worked the accident. Sheriff Craig Peoples responded to the scene to help.

Two Grant County men arrested for mobile Meth lab

Two Kentucky State Police Troopers from State Police Post 6 in Dry Ridge, Ky. on March 27 arrested Eddie Shane Webster, 34 years old, and Tyler M. Franks, 20 years old, both of Dry Ridge, Kentucky for Manufacturing Metham-phetamine and Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree.

Mr. Webster and Mr. Franks were stopped on KY 467 after the Kentucky State Police received information that both men were in possession of a mobile Methamphetamine Lab.

Mr. Webster and Mr. Franks were lodged in the Grant County Jail.

This incident remains under investigation by Det. Carey Kitts and Tpr. Jerry Feiger.

Additional articles this week include:

Nathan Jones assigned to Kannapolis

Himmelsbach wins All-Around Champion title

Jones honored as Kentucky Colonel

Arbor Day Proclamation

Stonewood Gardens hold successful Formal Affair

Sheriff's Sale of Delinquent Taxes

and more!!