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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Everyday is fun day at Howard's Place!
Children attending the Pendleton County Summer Recreation Program at Southern Elementary School in Falmouth celebrated the program by going to Howard's Place in Falmouth for a free ice cream.
The lucky winners of the new bikes, donated to the Bicycle Rodeo by Mayor April DeFalco and Falmouth Police Sgt. Aaron Arnsperger, were Taylor Maxwell (left) and Tori Fitzpatrick (right). Pictured behind the winners (l-r) are Sgt. Aaron Arnsperger - Bicycle Rodeo Coordinator, VIPS member - Jodi Watkins, VIPS member - Rick Watkins, Mayor April DeFalco, Falmouth Police Chief Mark Posey, Falmouth Officer Roger Nowakowski, and VIPS member - David Priest. Photo by Jackie Vaughn. Annual Bicycle Rodeo combines safety and fun By Jackie Vaughn, Reporter Approximately 30 kids and 15 adults from the Pendleton County Summer Recreation Program took part in the Bicycle Rodeo at Southern Elementary on Wednesday, July 2. The Bicycle Rodeo is an annual event which features bicycling safety lessons, the teaching of hand signals, the importance of proper bicycling safety attire, and an obstacle course. Falmouth Police Sgt. Aaron Arnsperger started the event several years ago and continues to be the driving force behind its success. "It's important to have one on one contact with the kids," said Sgt. Arnsperger. "I really get a chance to know them while providing valuable bicycling tips that will help keep them safe. This helps build a relationship between them and myself. It lets them know that they can trust and confide in an officer and that we're here for them if they need us. Besides that, the Bicycle Rodeo is a lot of fun and the kids really seem to enjoy it." Sgt. Arnsperger and Mayor April DeFalco donated two new bicycles, one for a boy and one for a girl, to the event The kids' names were put in a hat and randomly drawn to decide the lucky winners. The recipient of the girl's bike was Tori Fitzpatrick while Taylor Maxwell received the boy's bike. The kids also took a police escorted, afternoon bike ride through Falmouth. They made a couple of stops along the way, breaking at the courthouse for drinks and refreshments and then at Howard's Place for ice cream. This was the conclusion to another successful year for the valuable, bicycle safety program. "The Bicycle Rodeo is the highlight of the summer recreation program. It's the one event that all the kids look forward to," said Nancy Short, director of the Pendleton County Summer Recreation Program. For more of this story, see this week's Falmouth Outlook |
Falmouth man killed on I-275 A 61-year-old man was killed in an accident on Interstate 275 West in the Crestview Hills area between Turkeyfoot Road and Dixie Highway on July 1. Joseph M. Wolfe was on his way to work where he drove a truck for Ryder. The accident happened around 5:30 a.m. According to police reports Wolfe's pickup collided with the rear of a semi. Wolfe was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The driver of the semi was not injured. Interstate 275 West was closed for approximately three hours while police investigated the accident and firemen helped clean up the accident. See complete obituary on Page 4 of this week's Falmouth Outlook. |
Husband kills wife and then puts gun to his head A Cynthiana man shot and killed his wife in the parking lot at Harrison Memorial Hospital, Cynthiana and then turned the gun on himself. Residents in the quiet little town of Cynthiana were shocked around 11 a.m. on July 2 when news of the shooting spread. Kim Niman, 38, of Harrison County died at Harrison Hospital after a gunshot wound inflicted by her husband, Frederick "Rick" Niman, 40, of Harrison County. After shooting his wife, he apparently turned the .45 caliber Glock handgun to his head and pulled the trigger. Niman was airlifted to UK Medical Center in Lexington where he died at 12:40 p.m. Kim Niman's body was sent to Frankfort for an autopsy. Frederick Niman worked in the maintenance department at the hospital. Sgt. Wilbur Gross of the Cynthiana Police Department is investigating the shooting. Sgt. Gross said in a press release that the shooting could have been due to a domestic situation as police were told the couple had recently separated. |
One-vehicle accident over holiday weekend sends four to hospital A one-vehicle accident at the intersection of KY 17 and KY 467 this past Sunday, July 6 at 9:35 a.m. sent four people to the hospital. A male juvenile passenger was transported to University of Cincinnati by Air Care for non life-threatening injuries. The driver, Emily Robertson, 18, was taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital south along with two other passengers of the Robertson family. Those three were treated and released. The juvenile was still at UC at press-time. Emily Robertson was operating a 2004 Ford van westbound on KY 177 when she lost control of the vehicle and failed to make the turn onto KY 467. The vehicle went off the road and struck an embankment. The collision remains under investigation by Kentucky State Trooper Doug Carter. |
Cowboy Mounted Shooting Show at fairgrounds, July 19-20 Pendleton County 4-H Young Riders Horse Club is holding a fundraiser in conjunction with the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Organization. There will be 2 shows on Saturday, July 19. The first session will be a shoot off competition of the Cowboy Mounted Organization starting at 1 p.m. That evening at 7 p.m. ages 5 - 8 can participate in a stick horse competition. Following will be an elimination competition for ages 12 and over. The highlight of the night will be a "Calcutta Celebrity Shootout" featuring elected officials and business owners in Pendleton County. The celebrity will team up a member of the cowboy mounted organization and have a shoot out. Proceeds from the calcutta will be 60% of the pot going to the winning bidder and the remaining 40% will be donated to the charity selected by the winning "celebrity." Sunday, starting at 10 a.m. There will be a Cowboy Church on the ground followed by a smoked pull pork plate lunch for $6. At 12:30 p.m. the Cowboy Mounted organization will do their finals competition. The admission will be $3 per show (ages 5 and under free). For more information on the Mounted Cowboy Organization you can visit their website at (http://1stohio.com/index.htm) |
Plans being made for Pendleton County Homecoming Day 2008 Pendleton County Homecoming Day is for July 26. The Falmouth Festival Committee has lots of activities going on that day, such as; cooked vegetable contest, decorated paper mache of farm animals contest, and kids get those frogs ready for the frog race. The Assembly Café will be hosting the Shelby Street Cruise-In Car Show. There will also be a womanless beauty pageant, live entertainment, cloggers/square dancers and much more with lots of food and vendors. Come on down and get ready for a gee old time. If you are interested in setting up for a booth or participate in the entertainment or contests please call 859-654-6937. Applications can be picked up at Falmouth City Hall between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Come out and help make this a very special day for all in attendance. |
Decorate your windows for Pendleton County Day Pendleton County Day celebrations are fast approaching and the Falmouth Festival committee there will a window decorating contest for the businesses in the city of Falmouth. Come on now, think real hard and come up with the winning window. Windows must be decorated with something to do with Pendleton County. Any business that is interested in entering the contest, please contact Falmouth City Hall at: (859) 654-6937. Judging will done on July 25, 2008 |
EMT Class will start August 25; sign up now The Pendleton County Emergency Medical Services is condering holding an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Class that will be offered starting August 25, 2008. The class will only take place if interest is high enough and there are enough available participants. The class will be held at the Falmouth School Center from 6-10 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday for 18 weeks. After completing this course participants can take the National Registry Test to become an EMT and can become a Kentucky Certified Emergency Medical Technician. Once you receive your license you are eligible to work as an ambulance attendant in the state of Kentucky. Deadline for applications is July 31. Any one needing more information or an application can contact Phillip Hart at (859) 391-9813. Class limit is 30. Butler Lions Club sponsor Benefit Cruise-In to July 26 The 16th Annual Butler Lions Club Benefit Cruise-In will be held Saturday, July 26 at the Butler Community Park at Butler. (State Route 177 - 21 miles south of Newport.) The car show registration begins at 2 p.m. There will be 1st 25-Dash plaques; Hubert Cooper Top Car Trophy; and specialty trophies. Food, drinks, music, games and playground will be provided, with no gate admission. The Lions Club is asking everyone to donate old eye glasses to help those who cannot afford them. For more show information contact Ben Harter at (859) 472-2034 |
2008 Pendleton County Youth Fair Program TUESDAY, JULY 8 WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 THURSDAY, JULY 10 FRIDAY, JULY 11 SATURDAY, JULY 12 |
Additional articles this week include: History of Morgan, Installment 10, Conclusions and Acknowledgments Butler High School holds 60th year reunion Grassy Creek Car Show attracts many people Senator Stine's Frankfort Report: Special Session New laws to take effect on July 15 Smoking is leading health concern in Pendleton County and more!! |
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