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Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Accident sends 6 to hospital A head-on collision sent four adults and two children to hospitals. The top photo shows the front end damage done to the silver Camry, left, carrying the two females and two children, and to the far right is the light blue Nissan Altima, which crossed over the center line into the path of the Camry. Photos by April DeFalco. Four airlifted to area hospitals; two go by ambulance By Debbie Dennie, Editor A head-on collision on Main Street in Falmouth at 7 p.m. July 29 quickly broke the quiet evening sounds as medical helicopters arrived to fly the accident victims to area hospitals. Six people were taken to hospitals and four were taken by helicopters. Chris Overley, 24, was arrested on July 30 and charged with DUI first, failure to wear a seat belt, failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance and assault first. He is currently in the Boone County Detention Center under $2,500 cash bond. Overley, was operating a 1990 Nissan going towards the downtown area when he apparently crossed left of center and hit the other vehicle head-on, according to police reports. A passenger in the vehicle was Joseph Griffith, 20, of Falmouth, who got out and ran a couple of blocks before he was loaded in the ambulance and taken to the hospital. Overley was taken to the hospital by ambulance where he was treated for minor injuries and released. Oppie Cales, 27, of Falmouth, was operating a 1994 Toyota Camary leaving the downtown area. Passengers in her vehicle were Saprina Loomis, 18, of Berry, and her two children, Jesse, 2 1/2, and Skylar, 1 1/2 years old. Cales and all three passengers were air-lifted to U.C. Medical Center in Cincinnati, where they were treated and released. Falmouth Policeman Mike Wright worked the accident. Kentucky State Police Trooper Delzie Kelly was also at the scene and made the arrest of Overley. Pendleton County Deputy Sheriff Chip Jones responded to help. Falmouth Fire Department set up for air care in the middle of the softball field at the Falmouth School Center. U.C. AirCare 1 and 2, Dove 2 from Indianapolis, Ind., and Kentucky 2 from Mt. Sterling were used to fly patients to the hospitals. The Pendleton County Ambulance was also used to transport. |
Changes needed in Zoning Ordinance for underground mining By Roger McKinney, Reporter Kentucky Mines Manager, Larry Misinay, and Carmeuse Lime Attorney, Jeff Harmon, addressed the court and requested that minor changes be made to the Zoning Ordinance regarding underground mining. They thought its text should be more specific regarding underground mining. After a lengthy discussion a motion was approved that gave Judge Bertram permission to ask the Planning Commission to consider the requested document alterations. Sales Representative Douglas Rabe of Cincinnati's Modern Office Methods, made a presentation to the court regarding the leasing of three new color copiers. He said that the replacement parts for the old copiers were no longer being manufactured. Judge Bertram said the old copiers were constantly malfunctioning, which resulted in too much lost time. The magistrates approved the monthly leasing of new color copiers for the offices of the County Clerk, the Emergency Operation Center and the Judge/Executive. For more of this story, see this week's Falmouth Outlook |
Grand Jury does not indict truck driver in death of student A Pendleton County Grand Jury did not indict the driver of a dump truck that crashed into a school bus killing a 16-year-old student, Daniel Wood, in May. The Grand Jury felt that there was insufficient evidence presented against Francisco Yulfo to show his actions were criminal under the state law. Yulfo, 32, of Grant County, was operating a loaded dump truck for XXL Trucking Company of West Liberty, Kentucky. The police report stated that Yulfo was traveling between 35 and 55 mph at the time of the crash. The legal speed limit on KY 22 West is 55 mph. Since the accident, the Wood's neighbor, Tammy Wessel, had small signs made of which many residents have placed in their yards all along that stretch of KY 22 where the tragic accident happened. The small signs read: Please slow down. Earlier in June Mrs. Wessel talked with Magic Media which owns some billboards on KY 22. The company donated the space on a billboard close to where the accident happened for an In Memory message for Daniel to be place on. Daniel's mother, Toni, has vowed to work to try and make KY 22 safer for people to travel. The couple obtained a petition early in June with over 1,000 names on it and it was sent to Governor Steve Beshear requesting several improvements to be made on KY 22. A lawsuit was filed earlier by the family for negligence against the driver and the trucking company. |
A-Team displays some of their art work in windows downtown The vacant buildings downtown have been brightened up immensely by the wonderful pieces of art created by students in the A-Team at Pendleton High School. These windows provide a gallery like place for art students to display their work and give the residents and passerbys an opportunity to see it. These students are under the direction of Mrs. Michelle Lustenberg. Photo by D. Dennie. |
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Talk with your children to build a healthy relationship By J. Robert Yost, Pendleton County Superintendent With the new school year set to start in just a few weeks, it's time to focus on our children. Over the next several weeks I would like to share some thoughts with you about ways to provide opportunities for success for children. Families have a unique opportunity to get to know their children every day. Whether it is in the evening or at the end of the school day, take some quality time to communicate with your children. Remember, communicating means talking with them, not at them. The following simple communication tips will go a long way toward improving your relationships with your children. Spend time with your children. If you arrive home from work after your children, take some time with them before you start to attend to your own needs. Ask your children "open-ended" questions. Rather than asking "How was school today?," say "Tell me about your day," or "Tell me about what you did in math today." Show that you are interested in your children's feelings. Let them know how they feel is important. Ask them how they feel when something goes wrong, when someone slights them or when they receive praise. Take schoolwork and school experiences seriously. Ask about the school day and really listen to the answers. Encourage them to ask questions, tell stories and discuss ideas. Share your day with your children so they can know you as a person, not just as the adult in charge. Demonstrate your love and support. Even after they become teenagers, children need recognition and reinforcement that they are special and worthy. Appreciate your children for who they are. They need to be praised for the little everyday things they do well and to be able to spend time with you to know they are important. Be generous with praise. A good rule of thumb is five positive comments for each negative one. Tell the truth, though. Children can see through insincerity. Show that you are human, too. Admit it when you've made a mistake in dealing with a situation involving your children. Enjoy what remains of the summer. School opens Tuesday, August 12 in Pendleton County. |
Keeping your children safe from alcohol and drugs Are you concerned about vandalism? Is your child being bullied? Have you heard about the new drug Cheese that made a nine-year-old girl addicted to heroine? Do you know what a "bowling party" is? (If not, you best keep an eye on your prescription medications or they may end up in a bowl at a teen party.) Do you complain and hear others complain that the youth in our community simply do not have anything to do? Or do you just want an opportunity to vent and be heard? If you are a parent, some say it is all your fault. Others point their fingers at the schools or law enforcement. Some say our courts are too lenient. While others will tell you it is the local businesses that sell tobacco and alcohol that are at the root of the problem. Unfortunately for many folks reading this, you really don't care as long as it doesn't affect your property, your family, or your pocketbook. Some would say that if you are not part of the solution, then you are part of the problem - and we do have a problem - and it is not just in a neighborhood in one of our "River Cities". It is easy to point fingers and to criticize. There's really nothing wrong with being critical, as long as you are willing to make a suggestion or get your hands dirty and help make things different. Do you have great ideas about how we can prevent youth from using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs? Do you want to learn more about how you can make a positive difference in your child's life and the lives of your child's friends? If so, join Dr. Kalfas and other community adult and student leaders for the Town Meeting on Pendleton Youth at Risk. Parents and teens are encouraged to attend. It begins with a meal at 6 p.m. on Tuesday August 26 at the Pendleton Extension Office followed by the Town Meeting. RSVP by August 19, 2008 call 654-3395. |
City of Butler Festival this weekend The Butler City Festival will be held August 8 and 9 from 5- 11 p.m. each night. Come out and have some old-fashioned fun. There will be lots of games, food, and craft booths. There will also be rides by Donald Caswell & Company. At 9 p.m. each night there will be a cake auction with Marvin Sullivan. Cruise-in Friday from 6 - 11 p.m. (dash plaques first 25) with Rook and Janet Austin. There will be raffles, a silent auction, and the Army National Guard displaying machinery. A children's tractor pull will be August 9 at 7 p.m. (with registration beginning at 5 p.m.). The winner will receive a pedal tractor with 2nd and 3rd place awards. Each child will receive a toy. The schedule for the two evenings is as follows: August 8: 6- 7 p.m. Mr. Timmy and Friends; 7- 9 p.m. 3-4-1; 9- 9:30 p.m. Cake auction with Marvin Sullivan; 9:30-11 p.m. Hard times with the Next Generation. August 9: 5- 6 p.m. Turner Band; 6- 7 p.m. Mr. Timmy and Friends: 7- 8 p.m. Jane Ellen (Taylor Mill); 8- 9 p.m. County Line Ramblers; 9- 9:30 p.m. cake auction with Marvin Sullivan; 9:30-11 p.m. Kentucky Express. The festival is a great time for seeing old friends and making new ones. Come on down. The festival is growing larger each year with more food, crafts, games, and great times. Thanks to each of you for your continued support. Hope to see you August 8 and 9. Lets make this another great year! For more information call 859-472-1090. Ask for Mack or Brenda. |
Falmouth Beach Party planned for downtown area on August 16 Falmouth will be holding its first-ever "Beach Party" in the downtown area on Saturday, August 16. Festivities will begin at 11 a.m. and there's sure to be something for everybody! There will be a turtle race at noon. Kids can bring their "fastest" turtle for a chance to win prizes. A two-man co-ed volleyball tournament is scheduled for 1 p.m. Cost is $25 per team. There will also be a tournament for kids ages 7-10 and 11-14. These two tournaments will consist of six members per team. Entry fee is $15 per team. Sign-ups are being held at City Hall. Deadline is Thursday, August 14. A hula hoop contest is planned for 2 p.m. Bring your own hula hoop! A sandcastle building contest will be held at 3 p.m. Join in and see what creation you can come up with. Hawaiian dress-up is at 4 p.m. Dig out those colorful, flowered-designed shirts! Judging will take place in the music area. Prizes will be awarded. Corn Hole Tournament starts at 5 p.m. Cost is $10 per team. Sign-ups are being held at City Hall. Deadline is Thursday, August 14. Mud Wrestling at 7 p.m.! Entry fee is $5. Sign up by August 14 to get "down and dirty!" In addition to these events, there will be vendors and food booths set up. For more information, call Mayor April DeFalco at 859-445-1187. |
KET digital upgrade means over-the-air viewers in Falmouth need to make KET will soon be upgrading its Channel 56 translator in the Falmouth area in order to deliver digital television signals. For viewers who receive their television over the air via antenna, this upgrade, which will be completed by August 7, means it is necessary to take certain steps now to ensure continued service from KET. Those who receive television from a cable or satellite service should not be affected by this change. While most of Kentucky is served by one of KET's 16 transmitters, a few areas in the state rely on what is known as a translator, which basically relays a transmitter's signal into area affected by terrain or other potential barriers to reception. Falmouth is one of those areas. Viewers who receive KET over the air on an analog TV, and who have not yet taken the necessary steps to be prepared for the digital conversion, will no longer be able to receive KET's signal after this upgrade is completed. Fortunately, there are several options for viewers to receive digital TV signals. Viewers can purchase a digital-to-analog converter box, which plugs into any existing television, and continue receiving TV signals free over the air. Many boxes cost between $40 and $60, and the federal government is offering households up to two coupons, worth $40 each, to help defray the cost of the boxes. Information on obtaining these coupons is available by calling 1-888-DTV-2009 or going online at www.dtv2009.gov. Other options include purchasing a new television with a built-in digital tuner or subscribing to a cable, satellite or other service provider. More information about receiving KET's digital services is available by visiting the KET Web site at www.ket.org/dtv or by calling KET's toll-free DTV helpline at 1-866-291-8189. |
Additional articles this week include: Pendleton County Youth Fair Results Phoenix Ramsey wins 7UP Tour Championship Julie Heenan inducted into Paddling Hall of Fame Thaxton's Canoes honored for help with Paddlefest and more! |
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