You can see the ribs and the back bone of the Palomino above.

Animal cruelty arrest made in Harrison County

The Kentucky State Police in Dry Ridge have arrested two persons as a result of an investigation into alleged animal cruelty in Harrison County.

Haskell Risner, 51, and Dinah Risner, 49, both of 3281 Oddville-Sunrise Road, Cynthiana were arrested around noon on November 2 and charged with eight counts each of Cruelty to Animals 2nd degree pursuant to a Harrison County arrest warrant. They were lodged in the Bourbon County Jail on $250 bond each.

Acting on information submitted by a group of concerned citizens, the State Police began investigation into the health and well-being of horses owned by the Risners on property in rural Harrison County.

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

State trooper pleads guilty in crash

A Kentucky State Police trooper pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a drunken driving accident on July 4 in which he hit a truck carrying parents and their two children.

Larry R. "Buddy" Carey pleaded guilty to three counts of second-degree assault, wanton endangerment and DUI. Prosecutors recommended Carey serve 10 years for each count of second-degree assault, five years for wanton endangerment, 30 days and a $500 fine for the DUI; with the sentences to be served concurrently. Commonwealth Attorney James Crawford said Carey is to pay $1,000 in fines and court costs.

Carey was also ordered to pay restitution of $250,000 for the victims. The funds will come from his $1,500 monthly retirement pension; $750 will go to the victims and the rest will go to child support, Crawford said. The victims have medical bills approaching $300,000, he said.

His final sentencing is scheduled for December 19.

Carey, a 12-year veteran of the state police, was indicted by a Grant County grand jury at the end of July. The accident occurred on Warsaw Road, 5 miles west of Dry Ridge. Carey crossed the center line and struck a Nissan pickup driven by Edwin C. Gregory of Williamstown. The Nissan truck also was carrying Gregory's wife and two children. Carey was off duty and in his personal vehicle at the time of the accident. At that time, Carey was suspended from duty without pay.

Carey also is known for pulling over Oprah Winfrey during a cross-country trip last year and was later invited to be on the show.

Rumpke receives draft permit to expand landfill

Rumpke of Kentucky, Inc. in Butler, received a draft permit from the Kentucky Division of Waste Management on Monday, November 5, to expand its Pendleton County Landfill, which if approved secures affordable, local disposal and more than $800,000 annually in fees for the county and state government.

Rumpke submitted an application in July 2006 to expand and continue normal operations at the existing landfill located in Butler, Ky. because the existing landfill is reaching its capacity. The expansion will be a continuation of the current landfill and will cover an additional 10-15 years based on the current volume of 1,200 tons of waste per day.

"Rumpke's Pendleton County Landfill serves as a vital resource for the residents and businesses of Pendleton County and Northern Kentucky. Rumpke is pleased to work with the community as we plan for the future development of the region," said Todd Rumpke, regional vice president. "This expansion is part of the normal life cycle for a landfill of its size, and it will help Rumpke service the region and continue our normal business operations."

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

Carmeuse Lime celebrates one year without lost time

Carmeuse Lime, located on Hwy 1054, in Butler, Kentucky, celebrated quite a safety accomplishment on Tuesday, October 30. Management and crew members of the company, as well as representatives from Pendleton County which included Judge/Executive Henry Bertram, Executive Director of Industrial Authority Jack Wright, Magistrate Gary Veirs, and emergency personnel from Northern Pendleton Fire Department and Ambulance Service, gathered together for an afternoon cookout to commemorate the occasion of one year without any lost time due to accidents or work-related injuries. "Safety is first around here," said Nick Caggiano, plant manager. "These guys have done an outstanding job in making this a clean and safe working environment. It's a tremendous achievement for over 160 workers, 80 underground and 80 surface, to go one year without any lost time accidents." This is the first time in Carmeuse Lime's history that they have ever accomplished such a feat. "It takes good leadership and a dedicated group of employees to achieve such an outstanding accomplishment, especially with the type of work being done and the amount employees," commented Judge/Executive Henry Bertram. "This just reflects the type of committed workforce we have in Pendleton County." Article and photo by Jackie Vaughn.

Rumpke donates fingerprint kit

Rumpke of Kentucky made a special trip to the Pendleton County Sheriff's office on October 30 bearing a gift. The gift was a finger printing kit that the office could use. "We had been using a kind of make shift kit," said Sheriff Craig Peoples. "This new one is a welcomed sight and will get plenty of use," Peoples said. Butler, Kentucky and Georgetown, Ohio Operations Manager, Bert R. Guthaus is pictured on the left. "We thank Rumpke for the generous gift." Rumpke Safety Director Larry Stone and Corporate Loss Control Manager Dan Katt came with Guthaus and brought the kit in. "We would like to see other businesses in the community step up, as some have done, and help with the needs of our police and fire departments. Small business can't always cover a big amount, but they can give on a small amount if they know of the need," said Stone. Photo by D. Dennie.

Back row standing - (l-r) Brittany Steadman, Caitlin LeCrone, Sydney Bardua, Bethany King, Neil Bardua, Anna McDonough, Kelsey McCain, Danielle Daugherty, Elaine Flynn, Chelsey Hill. Sitting - (l-r) Phillip Short, Matt Thompson, Jeff Edwards, Corey Hatfield, Tanner Howell, Cameron Turner, Kyle Gosney, Austin Wolfe. Not pictured - Kurtis King.

Regional Medalists: Senior Corey Hatfield - 3rd place boys; Sophomore Kelsey McCain - 3rd place girls; Junior - Austin Wolfe - 10th place boys.

Pendleton Cross Country teams are state bound!

The sun was out and the weather was cool - a great day for running. The Boys and Girls Cross Country teams left early on Saturday morning, November 3 to make their way to Russell County High School to compete in the Region 5 Class AA Cross Country Meet - a day the teams have been waiting and working so hard for. Their hard work and dedication paid off as both teams, once again, qualified to compete at the State level.

Pendleton County has been well represented at the State Level for cross country over the past several years. This year's victory for the girls' team will make it their fourth year in a row to go to State as a team. And the boys team qualification makes it their 2nd year as back to back Regional Runner Ups and their 3rd year in a row to compete at the State level. History is on the run for Pendleton County Cross Country!

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

BEN HURST

Ben Hurst released from prison

Ben Hurst, 79, formerly of Butler, has been recently released from prison. He is a convicted sex offender and at present, is living in a motel in Lexington. As a convicted sex offender he is mandated to register with the city/county he lives in for the rest of his life.

Hurst was convicted of rape, first degree, 78 counts; incest, 35 counts; on a victim age 9 at the time. He was convicted in 1978 or 1979 of the above charges and and was to serve until 2017; but was recently released due to good time served.

"I'd rather read the Outook!"

Katy Belle Mason, daughter of Krissy Caldwell and the late Tommy Mason, decided that she didn't want to go trick or treating but preferred to read the Falmouth Outlook instead! We can't think of a better goodie for people to give out or receive than the newspaper! Good choice Katy!

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