Beauties enter the Relay For Life Beauty Pageant

A new entertainment added to this year's Relay For Life activities was the "Queen of the Relay" beauty pageant. Pictured above front row (l-r); are Mark Hart, Jeff Crouch, Walker Lea, Lamar Fowler, and Craig Peoples. Back row (l-r): Raymond Raleigh, Mike Martin, David Marquardt, Todd Ramsey, Darrin Brown, Henry Bertram, Bill Jolley and Jared Brewer. Not shown was Gary Lea. Photo by Roger Mckinney.

Ambulance service contract awarded to Pendleton EMS

By Roger McKinney, reporter

In the May 22 meeting of the fiscal court, Judge Henry Bertram opened two competing bids for the 2007-2008 Pendleton County Ambulance Service Contract. MedCourt out of Toledo, Ohio bid $500,000. Pendleton County Emergency Medical Services bid $295,580. A motion was made to accept the EMS bid. The motion was given a second and a roll call vote was taken: Mark Hart abstained from the vote. Gary Veirs voted, "Yes." Alan Whaley voted, "Yes" and Stacey Wells voted, "Yes." Thus, the motion was passed.

Other business conducted by Pendleton County Fiscal Court in the May 22, meeting: A county citizen, who runs a personal care facility, complained that EMS had refused to make an ambulance run to her home, in order to pick up and transport a patient. EMS Director Phillip Hart and his staff explained that this was a situation of miscommunication. They pointed out that EMS had transported that same individual 17 times before without incident. An emergency medical technician said that the service was not allowed to refuse a request to transport. EMS might sometimes be physically unable to make an ambulance run, but by law, the service could not turn down the request.

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Survivors walk kicks off this year's Relay for Life event at Pendleton Fairgrounds

Cancer survivors are shown above making the first lap around the track to kick off this year's Relay For Life activities. The little girl in the front of the parade is Hannah Day, 6-years-old. She is a two year survivor of Neuroblastoma. Her parents, sister and friends of her mom's walked with her. Photo by D. Dennie.

Veteran's from the American Legion Hardin-Browning Post 109 performed a 21-Gun Salute honoring veterans everywhere living and dead at Memorial Day Services on Sunday, May 27 in Falmouth. Photo by D. Dennie.

Veterans pay tribute to those who served their country

By Debbie Dennie, Editor

Hot humid temperatures did not keep our veterans from paying tribute and honoring all veterans living and dead this past Memorial Day weekend Sun-day, May 27, 2007.

Everyone gathered at the American Legion Post 109 on Second Street to remember our veterans.

The Pendleton County NJROTC did the presentation of colors. Miss Callie Daugherty sung the National Anthem beautifully.

CALLIE DAUGHERTY

Representative Tom McKee attended the service.

Two Pendleton County Gifted and Talented students from Mrs. Dorothy Dennie's class, Rhonica Hutchison and Hannah Fields, read an essay they wrote, "What A Veteran Means To Me."

What is a veteran? A veteran is someone who has fought in the U.S. armed forces. That means whether they have fought in the army, marines, navy, or any other armed forces, they fought for our country's freedom, so they are our country's veterans.

"In war there are no wounded soldiers' by Jose Narosky. To us that means that not all soldiers are wounded physically, but all of the soldiers are wounded mentally because these men and women have been things that none of us can imagine.

What people don't realize is that freedom isn't free. These men and women are sacrificing their lives to give us people in the U.S. freedom and most people are taking it for granted. When a soldier comes home from war, they grasp life tightly, knowing that at any second their life and freedom can be taken from them. What people need to realize is that life with freedom is precious, and not everyone in the world has it.

We have some personal friends who have a very close person in their lives who are in the army. We know that they act differently when that person is here. They suffer a lot by not having that relative or friend around where they know that, that person is safe. What a veteran means to us is freedom, honor, and love for the U.S. We would like to thank and salute all veterans present and those who are not, for everything you do to protect us, our freedom, and the United States of America! Thank You U.S. Veterans.

These two ladies, students in the Gifted and Talented Class, taught by Mrs. Dorothy Dennie, wrote the essay of "What A Veteran Means To Me." Photo by D. Dennie.

Veteran Gregg Tutt read an article he wrote on, What Memorial Day is. "Do no let the people forget what our freedom has cost us," Tutt said. "The United States is like a big boiler, when it gets going there is no limit to what it can do," said Sir Winston Churchill.

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

RON MORELAND

Ron Moreland makes Wall of Fame

The family of Mr. Ronald Moreland nominated him for the Wall of Fame recognition. He has been a resident of 509 Chapel Street in Falmouth since 1965. During his school years, he lived on the outskirts of Butler, Kentucky. Ron graduated from Butler High School in 1955. His education continued and culminated with his graduation from the University of Kentucky with a pharmacy degree in 1961.

Mr. Moreland returned to Falmouth after briefly working at the Bourbon County Hospital in Paris, Kentucky. His professional career was spent as a pharmacist with Moreland Drug Store. He worked there from 1965-1994. He served his community through the operation of the business. During his career, he served in leadership capacities within the Pendleton County Jaycees and Lions Club. As a member of these groups, he was formidable in the various civic endeavors they encompassed, especially the annual Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt.

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TOM WOOFTER

Tom Woofter named "Athletic Director of the Year"

By Jackie Vaughn, Reporter

Mr. Tom Woofter was named "Athletic Director of the Year" during the Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony of Kentucky Athletic Directors in Louisville on Thursday, May 10. The presentation was held at Papa John Stadium at the University of Louisville.

Mr. Woofter, who has been the athletic director at Pendleton County for the last 20 years, was one of six finalists in the running for the prestigious honor. After the votes were tallied, Mr. Woofter had been selected by the majority of the athletic directors throughout the state and received the well-deserved recognition.

"It's a great compliment," said a gracious Mr. Woofter. "I've been working with the coaches, kids, and a lot of others who are dedicated to the athletic program in Pendleton County for a long time. Everyone has done a wonderful job helping to build an exceptional program and I'm glad the other athletic directors have acknowledged this."

Bring your father's photo in and wish him a Happy Father's Day

The Falmouth Outlook will be having a page dedicated to our fathers in the June 12, 2007 issue.

Bring in a photo of your father by himself, with his children and wish him a Happy Father's Day on our page. Photos will be done in full color.

Mail or bring the photo to: Father's Day, The Falmouth Outlook, P.O. Box 111, Falmouth, KY 41040.

Cost for the photo and verse is $15. Deadline to bring photos in is 5 p.m. June 8.

Additional items this week:

The 2007 Pendleton County Fair book

Pendleton teachers to get raise, Southern seeks principal

Uniquely Pendleton

A-Team holds Gallery Exhibit

Some cool Cats do great, now their going to State!

Computers available to purchase for parents of Pendleton County students

Additional photos from Relay for Life 2007

and more!!