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Cooperative of Churches to hold Good Friday Service

The Pendleton County Co-operative of Churches will hold its annual Community Good Friday Service at noon, Friday, March 21, 2008, at the Falmouth United Methodist Church. The church doors will be open to welcome all who wish to come and worship as the community observes together on this meaningful day, the crucifixion of our Blessed Savior, Jesus Christ. The Cooperative of Churches hope you will set aside this time and wishes all a Blessed Easter Season.

Fiscal Court recognized road department efforts

The Pendleton County Fiscal Court presented the Pendleton County Road Department with a special citation in recognition of the extraordinary efforts and accomplishments in the removing of the large, drifted snow fall that was dumped on our region last week. The road department performed their duties and worked a tireless amount of hours in cleaning our county roads. Their efforts allowed them to perform far beyond what anyone would think capable of such a small group of men. Pictured above front row: (l-r) Ronnie Moore, Larry Hendy, Charlie Purdy, Jack Caldwell, Eddie Rarrieck, Tommy Wood, Judge Henry Bertram, Andy Caldwell, Road Supervisor Tim Antrobus, Magistrate Gary Veirs, Jerome King, Magistrate Stacey Wells, Magistrate Bobby Fogle and not pictured was Magistrate Alan Whaley.

Fiscal Court compliments Road Department

By Roger McKinney, Reporter

In the March 11, 2008 meeting of the Pendleton County Fiscal Court Judge Bertram and the magistrates expressed their appreciation to Supervisor Tim Antrobus for the Pendleton Road Department's excellent performance during the recent snow emergency.

Other business conducted by the fiscal court:

Welcomed Pendleton Treasurer Vicky King as the new fiscal court recorder.

Awarded Blanket Creek Bridge contract to Judy Construction based on its bid of $181,000.

Sold surplus 1995 International Dump Truck to Freight Liner based on its purchase bid of $13,000.

Bought 2000 Sterling Dump Truck from Freight Liner based on its sale bid of $23,000.

Approved Rural and Municipal Aid contract for 2008-2009.

Approved a motion to replace carpet in the Sheriff's Office at a cost of $2,381.

Approved a resolution allowing Pendleton participation in the Buffalo Trace/ Gateway Regional Task Force.

Falmouth Fire Chief addresses City Council

By Roger McKinney, Reporter

Falmouth City Council met in a special session on March 4, 2008. Falmouth Fire Chief, David Marquardt, addressed the lawmakers regarding his department's need for firefighting equipment. Chief Marquardt said he wanted to purchase 28 sets of Bunker Gear that would protect Falmouth Firemen when they fight structure fires. The cost of this equipment was said to be $50,000.

The Chief explained that his department had recently been down for a grant that was written to provide the gear. Chief Marquardt said the lack of the equipment created a situation of life or death. "We're talking about firemens lives here," he said. Councilwoman Kim Myers recommended that the Mayor contact the Kentucky League of Cities and check into the potential of a loan to purchase the gear. Falmouth Mayor April DeFalco, said that fund raisers were also possible avenues of approach. City Attorney Henry Watson, said that Chief Marquardt should look into state price contracts in regard to the equipment. Chief Marquardt said the Bunker Gear was very important and should be obtained in the very near future. The council agreed to further investigate the issue.

Other business conducted by the Falmouth City Council in the March 4 meeting:

GRW Engineer John Weil updated the council on the progress of regional sewer plant construction. Engineer Weil said that the facility should be completed by July of this year.

Falmouth City Clerk Terry England, gave a second reading to an ordinance which changes the date of council's regular monthly meeting. Council's new meeting date will occur at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month in the council chambers of Kennett Tavern. The ordinance was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Rick Mineer-(Yes), Darryl Ammerman-(Yes), Kim Myers-(Yes) and Jason Gregg-(Yes). Councilwoman Mary Ann Pittman and Councilman Mark Hart were absent from the meeting.

A first reading was given to an ordinance which increases the city sewer rate to $24.23 per month.

USDA Rural Development Office moves to Williamstown

State Director of USDA Rural Development, Kenneth Slone, announced district changes for applicants and borrowers of Campbell and Pendleton Counties. The staff of the USDA Rural Develop-ment Office, in Williamstown, will service applicants and borrowers in all program areas, effective March 19, 2008. This change is part of a nationwide realignment of offices to promote efficiency.

The Williamstown USDA Rural Development Office is located at 486 Helton Street in Williamstown. Their telephone number is (859) 824-7171.

KSP will be doing traffic safety check points

The Kentucky State Police at Dry Ridge will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout the post district. These checkpoints will be set up at designated areas on highways where statistics have shown an elevated number of vehicle crashes. During the checkpoints officers will be enforcing laws related to Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol, Licensing of Motor Vehicles and Operators, Registration and Insurance Violations, Seat Belt and Child Restraint violations along with Motor Vehicle Equipment Violations.

Below is a list of traffic safety checkpoint locations. These roadway locations include, but are not limited to:

Pendleton County US 27 between mile point 0.349 and 19.453. KY 22 between mile point 0.500 and 18.716. KY 17 between mile point 0.200 and 13.564.

Traffic Safety Checkpoints are a valuable tool used to promote the safety and well being of the public as well as providing police with visibility and interaction with the community. Checkpoints are utilized throughout the Commonwealth to help promote highway safety. Local police and county agencies may also assist the Kentucky State Police in conducting these Traffic Safety Checkpoints. All checkpoints will be set up in accordance with state law and in compliance with Kentucky State Police policy and procedure.

You've Been Flocked!

Relay For Life of Pendleton County is pleased to announce a special "Pink Flamingo Flocking Fund Raiser" they are planning with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society, in conjunction with this year's Relay For Life event, "Marga-RELAY-ville."

Under the cover of darkness, members of the RFL Event Committee will visit a community member's home and proceed to fill the front yard with a flock of Pink Flamingos! In order to have the Flamingos removed, the committee is asking for a minimum donation of $20. Once a donation is made, the donor gets to choose who in the community will be the next recipient of the Flamingo Flock. The Event Committee will then remove the Flamingos and deliver them to the next selected recipient after dark. This cycle continues until the fund raiser is over.

For those in the community who wish not to be flocked, the committee is pleased to offer "Flamingo Insurance." For a donation of at least $25, residents can insure that the Flamingos will never visit their yard by paying the "insurance premium" up front.

For more information, or to schedule a Flamingo Flock or purchase "Flamingo Insurance," please contact Event Chair Bridget Browning at 859-322-6917.

Relay For Life of Pendleton County and the American Cancer Society would like to thank you in advance for your kind support, and for being such a good sport during this special fund raiser! Happy Flamingo Flocking!

Kincaid Park Chili Supper

Kincaid Lake State Park Board members will be having the annual chili supper on Saturday, March 29.

The supper will be held at the multi-purpose building starting at 5:30-7 p.m.

Come out and bring a friend.

Butler Fire Dept. Easter Egg Hunt Saturday

Butler Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Committee will be having an Easter Egg Hunt for 1 p.m. Saturday, March 22 at the Butler Community Center.

Prizes and fun for all and pictures with Easter Bunny at an additional cost.

Dr. Peter Fullwood Memorial Easter Egg Hunt

The Falmouth Lions Club will be holding the Dr. Peter Fullwood Memorial Easter Egg Hunt at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22.

The event will take place at the Southern Elementary Athletic Fields off Woodson Road.

There will be three age groups for the children. Any child bringing a used set of eyeglasses to donate will receive a small treat.

Fund for Hayeslette's set up at Fifth Third Banks

A fund has been set up at any Fifth Third Bank for Shawn and Beeke Hayeslette. Shawn was seriously injured in a car accident in Wilder in February.

His mother reports that he is now recovering at Drake Center and would love to hear from his friends. You can send him a card at: Drake Center %Shawn Hayeslette, Room 13A, 151 W. Galbriath Road, Cincinnati, OH 45216.

Shawn is the son of Randy and Sally Golfman of Falmouth.

Evening of the Arts March 20 at Sharp Middle School

The annual Pendleton County Evening of the Arts will be held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, March 20 at Sharp Middle School. They will have workshops, artwork, and face painting in the cafeteria and music in the band room though out the evening. They will also have a colonial fair and displays of arts created in the regular content area in the library. They will have many student displays in the hallways and will also have a visual scavenger hunt created by students. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.

Thus far, workshops in the cafeteria include face painting, origami, Adobe PhotoShop, and a community Matisse style collage. Guitar students will also be set up to give brief lessons.

In the music room, we will have the high school performing at 5:00 p.m. Southern at 5:30 p.m.; Strings at 6:00 p.m.; Musical Class and Guitar Class at 6:30 with middle school solos intermixed.

Make plans to stop by Sharp Middle School on Thursday, March 20th, to see and hear what the students are doing.

Additional items this week:

Wyatt's Super Valu & Falmouth Outlook NCAA March Madness Brackets

Harrison Memorial Hospital expands rehab services

NJROTC students join Coast Guard in New York

Class of 2009 participates in college admissions test

Belcher and Belmont ready for showdown with Duke in the first round of Big Dance

Vince Gill joins Keaton Belcher cheering section

Students do well at District Governor's Cup Competition

and more!!