Bertram discusses discount prescription drug card

Purchase of Tackett property approved by court

By Roger McKinney, Reporter

In the October 24 meeting of the fiscal court, Judge/ Executive, Henry Bertram, informed the magistrates that a discount prescription drug card would soon be made available to Pendleton County citizens through the Kentucky Association of Counties, or (KACo). This organization is an insurance company, which provides coverage to county governments. By presenting this card to participating pharmacists a Pendleton County citizen will be able to save up to 22% on his or her prescription drugs. Judge Bertram said the cards should be available in eight weeks. (for additional information visit www.kaco.org).

Judge Bertram told the court that the Pendleton County Justice Center Development Board had voted to build the new courthouse as a one story structure. This choice would make the building easier to heat and cool. It would also save money by excluding the installation of three elevators. Unfortunately, a one story structure occupied more ground area and limited the number of parking spaces. The Development Board had talked to Charles and Linda Tackett about purchasing additional land in order to solve this dilemma. Previously, the Tacketts had agreed to sell their property at the appraised value of $40,000 per acre, but because the extra land had Elm Street frontage, Mr. and Mrs. Tackett wanted $50,000 for that particular tract. Deputy County Court Clerk, Darlene Smeal, read aloud, correspondence from Development Board Attorney, Jeff Dean, which advised Judge Bertram that the purchase of the Tackett property at a price beyond the appraised value was proper. Attorney Dean based this counsel on a legal precedence, which he cited in his letter.

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

Pendleton County Emergency personnel work to free Manley Said of Butler from the wreckage of his 1996 Geo Metro on Wednesday, October 25. Said crossed the double yellow line coming into Butler and struck the vehicle of Tommy Kiser. Said was taken to St. Luke Hospital East where he was treated for injuries. Photo by Jackie Vaughn.

Two car collision injures one on Hwy 177 near city of Butler

By Jackie Vaughn, Reporter

A two-car collision on Highway 177 sent a Pendleton County man to the hospital on Wednesday, October 25.

Manley Said, 82, Butler, operating a 1996 Geo Metro, was traveling west into the city of Butler around 4:50 p.m.

According to Tommy Kiser, 44, Olive Hill, who was operating a 1996 Dodge Ram pick-up truck for SJ Cox Enterprises and traveling in the opposite direction, Said was swerving back and forth across the double yellow line. Kiser stated that he thought the man was trying to avoid potholes in the road. He had almost come to a compete stop when Said struck him in the left front fender.

Both vehicles were damaged very severely. Kiser's truck suffered left front end damage while Said's vehicle was smashed in from the left front end to the door. Said was unable to get out of the car until members of the Butler Fire Department could arrive and extract him from the wreckage. The drivers door had to be removed to free the man.

Members of the Pendleton County Ambulance Service, Kentucky State Police, Butler Police Department, and Pendleton County Sheriff's Department also responded to the emergency call. Deputy Sheriff Craig Peoples was in charge of the accident scene.

Cynda Barton, Lawrenceburg, Indiana, a witness to the accident, stated that she was following Said's white Geo and he was swerving all over the road. She told police that the truck tried to avoid the collision and believed the driver of the Geo might have been intoxicated or had some other problem which was controlling his driving.

Said advised emergency crew members that he did not know he was driving or that he had even been in an accident. He was taken to St. Luke Hospital East and treated for his injuries. His current condition was unknown as of presstime.

The roadway was closed for over an hour to investigate the scene and get the debris from the accident cleaned up. The roadway reopened at 6 p.m.

Residents: Take notice of Forest Fire Hazard Season

As of October 1, 2006 the Pendleton County Fire Departments have entered into what is consider the "Forest Fire Hazard Season".

During the Forest Fire Hazard Season, even though the precautions required by KRS 149.375 have been taken it is unlawful for any person to set fire to or procure another to set fire to, any flammable material capable of spreading fire, located in or within one hundred fifty feet (150') of any woodland or brushland, except between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., prevailing local time, or when the ground is covered with snow.

The Forest Fire Hazard Season is in effect from October 1 through December 15. The Pendleton County Fire Departments ask that if you are going to have a controlled burn, that you report it to the Pendleton County 911 Dispatch Center before you set fire to any flammable materials.

Remember, all fires should be attended until extinguished.

This notice is from Butler Fire Chief Randy Brossart, Falmouth Fire Chief David Marquardt and Northern Pendleton Fire Chief Jerry Brun.

"My Mommy likes pumpkins and I do too!"

Isabella Reis is one year old today, October 31. She lives on U.S. 27 where all of the cool and spooky Halloween decorations are every year. Isabella is the daughter of Jerry and Jennifer Reis of Butler. Grandparents are Leo and Margaret Reis of Alexandria and Liz McHall of Kettering, Ohio and the late James McHall. Her mother grows a pumpkin patch every year and she loves to help! Happy 'Boo'thday Isabella!

Grand Jury Indicts two men

The Grand Jury charges that on or about June 3, 2006, Jon A. Austin, DOB: 5/29/60, committed the offense of Possession of Marijuana by knowingly and unlawfully possessing marijuana, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Kentucky; charges that on or about June 3, 2006, he committed the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, First Offense, by possessing, with intent to use, a small set of scales and a pipe for the purpose of analyzing, testing, and inhaling marijuana. Bail is set at $2,500. Arraignment: 9 a.m. 11/21.

The Grand Jury charges that on or about January 21, 2006, Rusty Whittington, DOB: 10/18/66, committed the offense of Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree, when, with no right to do so, he wantonly damaged personal property owned by Tammy Stirle, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Arraignment: 9 a.m. 11/14.

Falmouth City Council considers Comprehensive Plan

By Roger McKinney, Reporter

Pendleton County Planning Commission Attorney, Tim Thiesson, addressed the Falmouth City Council regarding the 2006 updating of the Comprehensive Plan. Attorney Thiesson explained that Lexington Planning Consultant, Steve Austin, had recently made the Comprehensive Plan more current by redrafting its goals and objectives. Mr. Thiesson briefly discussed the plan with the city lawmakers. Councilwoman Mary Ann Pittman said, some of the goals and objectives were inappropriate and did not pertain well to the city of Falmouth. Mayor Gene Flaugher told Attorney Thiesson that the council would continue to discuss the plan and make recommendations to the Pendleton County Planning Commission at a later date.

Other business conducted by the Falmouth City Council in the October 19 meeting:

Attorney Henry Watson III, discussed a Public Service Commission letter to the city, that requested information regarding Falmouth's proposed rate increases to the water districts. Attorney Watson recommended that a teleconference be set up with Public Service Commission representatives in order to determine what information the PCS required.

Falmouth Citizen, Pete Price, talked to the council regarding the repair of sewer lines to one of his rental properties. Sewage was backing up in the basement and Mr. Price had paid Jolly Plumbing to correct the problem. Now, he wanted to know if he could be reimbursed by the city. After a lengthy discussion council agreed to pay for the repair, but approved a motion that stated, in the future all sewage line repairs must be preapproved by the Falmouth City Council before reimbursement can take place.

A motion was approved that raises the starting salaries of city workers from $7.50 to $9 per hour.

A Municipal Road Aid Resolution was approved that secures blacktopping funds for the surfacing of passageways in the Pendleton Athletic Park.

Costume parade brings out Halloween cuties and spooks

A large crowd turned out for the Fall Festival held in downtown Falmouth this past Saturday. There were lots of children participating in the costume contest. The cake auction went well and there were several churches that set up booths for the children to visit and get candy and refreshments. Costume winners were as follows: Birth to 12 Months - 1st - Alexis Brill; 2nd. - Stormie Lovelace; and 3rd. - Lexie Teegarden. 1 -3 yrs.: 1st. - Abby Ridener; 2nd. - Kellie Wolfe; and 3rd. - Anastacia Godman. 4-8 years: 1st. - Krystal Fields; 2nd. - Emma Ridener; and 3rd. - Teddy Whitson. 9 to 12 years: 1st. - Rebekah Clark; 2nd. - Brenna Webster; and 3rd. - Josh Godman. 13-15 yrs.: 1st. - Tony Herald; 2nd. - Carrie Bishop; and 3rd. - Aexa Burton. Photo by D. Dennie.

Additional items include:

Moonlight Madness Specials!

Sample Ballot

Rollover car demonstration held for Scouts

Natural gas prices to be lower this winter

Pendleton High School hosts political forum

Falmouth buys fire truck from Union Grove, Alabama

"Meet The Team Night" set for November 17

Steven McElfresh named to All-Northern Kentucky Team

First On Demand Writing Winner at Northern

Lustenburg attends 2006 Kentucky Teacher Forum

Students in Citizens Academy class experience real life police situations

R.A.D. Course teaches self-defense tactics

And much, much more!!