Republicans pose for a group portrait Saturday, October 27. (L-r) Kentucky State Senator, Katie Stine; Candidate for Falmouth City Council, Mark Hart; Governor Ernie Fletcher; First Lady Glenna Fletcher; Candidate for Lieutenant Governor, Robbie Rudolph; Lisa Rudolph; Candidate for Attorney General, Stan Lee; Candidate for State Treasurer, Melinda Wheeler; Candidate for Pendleton Magistrate, Ed Sissel. Photo by Roger McKinney.

Governor Fletcher speaks at Falmouth Pig Roast

By Roger McKinney, Reporter

Governor Fletcher made a campaign stop in Falmouth at 12:45 p.m. Saturday, October 27. Governor Fletcher, Robbie Rudolph, Stan Lee and Melinda Wheeler all made speeches and asked for votes from the audience.

The group spoke at a pig roast that was taking place on the corner of Shelby and Chapel streets.

Pendleton County Republican Chairman, William Verax, was Master of Ceremonies at the event. Senator Katie Stine introduced the Governor. Ernie Fletcher reminded the audience that he was the only pro-life candidate, that he opposed gambling and stood for family values. "I believe marriage is be-tween a man and a women," he said.

Schools act to prevent infection outbreak

In recent days, the media has carried numerous stories about the latest out-breaks of staph infections. Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium often found in 20-30% of the noses of normal healthy people and is also commonly found on people's skin. Most strains of this bacterium are sensitive to many antibiotics and infections can be effectively treated.

Staphylococcus aureus which are resistant to an antibiotic called methicillin are referred to as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA. MRSA rarely, if ever, presents a danger to the general public.

While there have been no reported cases in Pendleton County Schools of students, faculty or staff with MSRA, the school district has taken precautionary measures to insure the health of the students, faculty and staff in the schools.

After consulting with the Three Rivers Health Department, Superintendent J. Robert Yost issued a letter to all parents on October 24, 2007 detailing the cleaning instructions provided to all employees in the district.

School staff will be increasing their efforts when it comes to cleanliness in areas of common usage such as restrooms, locker rooms, weight rooms as well as at water fountains. Cleaning will be done as recommended by the Center for Disease Control, by using a cleaning solution of bleach in a 10 to 1 ratio. Cleanup wipes and hand sanitizer in pump bottles will be provided to the schools.

Student work areas in the classrooms, such as desktops will also be cleaned. Bus drivers will also clean bus seats.

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

Scary characters haunt the streets of Falmouth

There was some scary characters haunting the streets of Falmouth during the Fall Festival this past Saturday. Some of the ones that were picked for the best costume are shown above. There was candy and other items handed out during the festival. Photo by Roger McKinney.

Halloween enthusiast Bryan Gibson and a host of friends thrilled the children on Trick-or-Treat Night with a walk-through "Zombie Cemetery." Bryan has set up a scary display for several years now. Photo by Jackie Vaughn.

Damien and Donna Freiermuth of Robbins Avenue spooked trick-or-treaters with their "Fog Tunnel" on Saturday, October 27. Children got to enter if they dared to obtain their Halloween goodies. Photo by Jackie Vaughn.

Robbins Avenue gives trick-or-treaters thrills and chills

By Jackie Vaughn, Reporter

The monsters, ghouls and creatures of the night were alive and well on Robbins Avenue in Falmouth on Trick-or-Treat Night, Saturday, October 27. Children had to face their fears in two very haunted locations, "The Fog Tunnel" and "Zombie Cemetery", in order to secure their goodies and treats.

Damien and Donna Freiermuth manned "The Fog Tunnel" which was set up in their garage. The couple's yard was festively decorated with lots of classic Halloween favorites while the entrance to the "Fog Tunnel" warned the costumed kiddies to "Enter If You Dare." A giant devil-like creature also greeted them at the entrance. As the fog rolled out from inside the creepy tunnel, visitors entered and encountered other ghoulish creatures before finally escaping with their treats.

"We've been planning this for months," said Damien Freiermuth. "We do this for the kids and just have a good time with it."

Just down the street came a second dose of horror as children experienced Bryan Gibson's "Zombie Cemetery." Bryan is a huge Halloween enthusiast and always has a huge, spooky display set up for the children.

One of his classic Halloween antics a few years ago caught the attention of the police. Bryan posed as a burn victim and while he was driving to work the horrifying get-up must have scared a few motorists because he was pulled over and detained by an officer.

Another year, Bryan was "The Grill Master" and terrified the local children with his homemade electric chair. He's done "The Mineshaft" theme the last few Halloween's.

This year's "Zombie Cemetery" featured a trail through his backyard that was full of monsters and other unearthly creatures hiding behind spookily, decorated graves.

"Halloween is one of my favorite holidays," said Bryan. "I've been doing this now for the last four or five years and it just keeps getting bigger and better. Hopefully, the kids really got a kick out of it."

Bryan had a lot of help this year as 10-12 friends and family members joined him in terrorizing the kids that dared to venture through the "Zombie Cem-etery."

"It's the only time of the year that you can get away with scaring the heck out of the kids. I just love it," laughed Bryan.

Grand Jury indicts four

The Grand Jury charges that on or about May 20, 2006, Charles A. Burton, DOB: 11/02/76, obtained property, i.e., $3,100, from Bruce Pettit based upon an agreement between the Defendant and Mr. Pettit, and the Defendant did thereafter intentionally deal with the property as his own, and failed to make the required payment or disposition of Mr. Pettit's property. Bail is set at $2,500. Arraignment: 9 a.m. 11/7.

The Grand Jury charges that on or about May 8, 2007, Randall L. Beard, DOB: 12/30/75, committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree when he knowingly and unlawfully possessed methamphetamine; committed the offense of Possession of Drug Parapher-nalia when he possessed drug paraphernalia, i.e., a pipe for the purpose of ingesting, inhaling or introducing controlled substances into the human body; committed the offense of Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon when he carried concealed about his person a firearm, to wit: handguns under both the passenger and driver's seat of a motor vehicle operated by the Defendant. Bail is set at $2,500. Arraignment: 9 a.m. 11/7.

The Grand Jury charges that on or about May 13, 2007, Daniel M. Crager, DOB: 1/20/67, committed the offense of Trafficking in Controlled Substances within 1000 yards of a school when he knowingly and unlawfully sold or transferred marijuana within 1000 yards of a school; committed the offense of Trafficking in Marijuana, less than eight (8) ounces, when he knowingly and unlawfully sold or transferred less than eight (8) ounces of marijuana to another person; committed the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia when he possessed drug paraphernalia, i.e, scales, plastic bags, rolling papers, a pipe, and other items for the purpose of analyzing, packing, storing, ingesting or inhaling marijuana. Bail is set at $2,500. Arraignment: 9 a.m. 11/7.

The Grand Jury charges that on or about June 16, 2007, Sabrina M. Crowe, DOB: 9/08/77, committed the offense of Assault in the Second Degree when she intentionally caused physical injury to Terry Martin II, by striking him in the head with a two by four piece of wood. Bail is set at $2,500. Arraignment: 9 a.m. 11/21.

The Pendleton County Fiscal Court pose for a group picture with the Extension Homemakers representatives in the Pendleton County Courthouse Community Room, October 23, 2007. Pictured above: (l-r) Magistrate Alan Whaley, Magistrate Stacey Wells, Extension Homemaker President Joyce Flaugher, Extension Homemaker Leadership Chairperson Shirley Seever, County Extension Agent Kenna Knight, County Judge/Executive Henry Bertram, Magistrate Mark Hart, Magistrate Gary Veirs. Photo by Roger McKinney.

Fiscal Court receives big check

Status of Ryan Road debated

By Roger McKinney, Reporter

The Pendleton County Homemakers represented by their President Joyce Flaugher and their Leadership Chairperson Shirley Seever and the Country Extension Agent Kenna Knight presented the Pendleton County Fiscal Court with a large, symbolic check for $570,000. Chairperson Seever said that 200 members of the Extension Homemakers had donated 33,000 hours to volunteer activities, (mostly in the county). Tallied at $17 per hour their volunteer effort would amount to the $570,000 shown on the ceremonial check. Pendleton County Judge/ Executive Henry Bertram told the ladies that everyone appreciated and was proud of the Extension Homemakers ac-complishments. The court posed for a portrait with the group.

Landowners Kenny Showalter and Thomas Marion, along with, Real Estate Agent Mike Whaley and Attorney Bob Bathalter asked the Fiscal Court to open Ryan Road to public travel. Currently the road is private and is closed by a gate. Ryan has not been part of the county road maintenance system for 19 years. County Attorney Jeff Dean asked the group to prove that Ryan Road was ever a county road. Mike Whaley asked the court to prove that it was not. Magistrate Stacey Wells said that County Attorney Dean should research the matter before the lawmakers considered any action regarding the group's request. Everyone agreed that the court would revisit the issue after more information was gathered.

Other business conducted by the Pendleton County Fiscal Court in the October 23, 2007 meeting:

The court approved Danielle King's move from part time to full time 911 Dispatcher at the Emergency Operation Center.

The Kelly Road Waterline Project contract was awarded to Tilton Construction with its low bid of $179, 431.25.

The Road Department Storage Shed Building contract was awarded to Tackett Construction for its low bid of $30, 637.

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

Additional articles this week:

Falmouth Deputy City Clerks honored

Conrad's Furniture hosts Fenton Glass signing

Go live! Complete Infinite Campus comes to Pendleton Schools

Governor Fletcher speaks at Falmouth Pig Roast

NOA and other rock bands to perform at Stonewood Gardens

Bruce Reller recognized at Board of Education meeting

Cross Country teams prepare for Regional meet

Wildcats victorious 32-10 on Senior Night

World's largest Chinquapin Oak Tree in Griffith Woods

And more!!!