Chiropractor and former Falmouth mayor dies

Dr. Peter Fullwood, 77, of Falmouth, passed away suddenly on Sunday morning, April 22 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South in Edgewood. He had underwent open heart surgery there earlier in the week.

Fullwood had been the chiropractor in Falmouth for 30 years. He was a long-time member of the Falmouth Lions Club, Falmouth Rotary Club and Pendleton County Mental Retardation Board where he served as past president of all three. He also was a member and served as past president of the Pendleton County Child Abuse Task Force.

Fullwood was elected mayor of the city of Falmouth. He served from January 1990 until December of 1993 as mayor. He served on Falmouth City Council from January 1986 to May 1987 and January 1988 through December 1989. One of the projects that was started during his tenure as Mayor was the Shoemakertown boat ramp along with some upgrades in the electrical lines.

He was very community minded and was a hard worker at anything he did. Our community will miss him greatly.

A full obituary can be found on Page 4.

Mother and toddler involved in accident on Lightfoot Fork

A mother and her young daughter were lucky to escape serious injury after their vehicle overturned in a creek bed on Lightfoot Fork Road around 9 a.m., Monday, April 23. Kim DeBow, 30, Falmouth, with her one-year-old daughter, Brianna, was traveling west in a 2006 Dodge Caravan when she ran off the right side of the roadway, over-corrected and went across the eastbound lane. Her vehicle traveled through a woven wire fence, over an embankment and overturned in a creek bed. The vehicle also struck several trees along the way. Deputy Sheriff Todd Dennie was the first to arrive at the scene and worked the accident. He was assisted by Kentucky State Police Detective C.J. Jaskowiak, Transcare, Pendleton County Ambulance Service, and the Falmouth Fire Department. DeBow and her daughter were transported to St. Elizabeth Medical Center South for treatment. As of press time, injuries are not believed to be severe. Article and photo by Jackie Vaughn.

Maple Avenue residents concerned about health issue with rats at a house on their street

By Debbie Dennie, Editor

Many of the residents of Maple Avenue attended the Falmouth City Council meeting on April 19 out of concern that a health issue could exist at a home and sewer being infested with rats on their street.

The home belongs to Carletta Chaney. Miss Chaney takes in abandoned dogs and any others that are dropped off to her. She has done this for several years. The number of dogs that she had at her house, inside and out, had gotten way out of control.

Amanda Moore, her three five-year-old triplets and her husband live next door to Miss Chaney. She spoke to council about the dogs and rats.

"I'm here tonight concerned for the health and safety of my family," Mrs. Moore stated. "I know that Mrs. Chaney has taken all the dogs out of the house and the exterminator has put down boxes with stuff in it to kill the rats, but who is going to carry the dead rats off and what about on the inside of the home? It's going to be warm this weekend and the stench from the dog feces is horrible. You can't sit out in the yard and enjoy the warm weather," she said.

Falmouth Mayor April DeFalco told Mrs. Moore that the exterminator had given Mrs. Chaney a box to put in the basement of the home to kill the rats on the inside. "I was over there at the house and we picked up the rats that were dead," Mayor DeFalco said. "We will take care of picking them up and getting rid of them."

"If she brings the dogs back to her house after it's been exterminated we are going to have the same problem again," Mrs. Moore told council.

Councilman Rick Mineer told Mrs. Moore that council was dealing with that problem, but first we have got to take care of the rat problem.

"I am afraid of those rats and my girls can't go outside and play in their own yard for fear of getting bitten by fleas caused by the dogs, the horrible smell of the feces and the rats running around. I have to take them to my mom and dad's house to be able to play outside. No one should have to live next to something like that," she said.

"I looked out my window towards Miss Chaney's side of the house and saw a rat in between the curtain and the window looking out," she added. "Just breathing in that much dog feces is dangerous to your health."

Moore said the health inspector has been advised of the problem there and they are waiting on a report to come back to see if in fact the house and yard are infested with rats.

Mrs. Chaney moved the dogs to the inside of a concrete building she had bought on the corner of Montjoy and Second streets.

"Moving those dogs down to that building with the others she had in there is only going to cause problems there," Mrs. Moore added.

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

Pendleton County High School Senior Scott Ritter signed a Letter of Intent with Georgetown College for track/cross-country on Thursday, April 19. Pictured above: Front row - Athletic Director Tom Woofter, Paul Ritter - father, Barbara Ritter - mother, Scott Ritter, Georgetown Assistant Track Coach Todd McDaniel, Pendleton County Track/Cross-Country Coach Marcia Hatfield, Luke Garrett. Back row - members of the Pendleton County Track/Cross Country Team. Photo by Jackie Vaughn.

Scott Ritter joins Georgetown College Track Team

By Jackie Vaughn, Reporter

Another Pendleton County High School athlete has decided to take his considerable talents to the collegiate level. Senior Scott Ritter became only the second person in school history to ink his name to a Letter of Intent for track/cross-country when he signed with Georgetown College on Thursday, April 19. He will receive an academic/athletic scholarship to the Christian, liberal arts college.

"I'm pretty excited," said Ritter, who has been the captain of the Pendleton High School Track Team for three years. "I've really worked hard over the last six years and it's paying off."

"Georgetown is a small college and I already know a couple of people there," continued Ritter. "Luke Garnett, who ran for Harrison County and now is a member of the Georgetown Track Team, is there so it should be a lot of fun. I'm looking forward to it."

Pendleton County Track/Cross-Country Coach Marcia Hatfield, who has witnessed Ritter's high school career, had this to say about the accomplished runner: "I think Georgetown is a good choice for Scott. We're very proud of him. He's only the second person to ever sign with a college for track from Pendleton County. The first one was Dennis Hutchison back in 1993 so it's quite an accomplishment."

"Scott is a tremendous team leader who leads by example. He's a mentor to the other kids. He's very hardworking which is evident by his grades in school and performance while competing. I wish him all the luck in the world."

Riverside Cemetery purchases land for future expansion

By Jackie Vaughn, Reporter

Riverside Cemetery, located on Ridgeway Avenue in Falmouth, has served the community of Pendleton County for well over 150 years.

Originally known as the Falmouth Cemetery Company or Beach Grove Cemetery, the company was incorporated on February 5, 1866. The new incorporation was under the name Falmouth Riverside Cemetery but over the years the word "Falmouth" has been dropped and now it goes by just Riverside Cemetery.

George Rule, D.E. Redmond, W.C. Kennet, E.L. Bradford, F.G. Held, and C.H. Lee were the first directors elected to run the cemetery.

They were responsible for the sale of lots, construction of a turnpike for cemetery access, additional land purchases, and collections.

A written contract was signed with S.N. Sullivan as superintendent in 1899. He received $4 for opening a grave, and what he could collect from lot owners for keeping the lots clean. He also agreed to keep up the fences, guard against trespassers, etc. A house was built for the sexton, more popularly today known as a caretaker, in 1899. Several people have assumed this position over the years. Some sextons wages were as little as $1.50 per day to manage all the maintenance duties.

In the early 1900's, the cemetery board went through periods of inactivity until a new election was held in 1907. J.H. Barker, D.E. Redmond, H.C. Clark, John Woodhead, W.J. Rule and E.D. Clark comprised the new board. John Woodhead was elected Secretary and Thomas C. Bradford, Treasurer. Mr. Woodhead served in this position for some 27 years and kept good records. He gathered information about lot ownership, delinquent accounts, and other details important to the cemetery.

In the early years, the board reported account balances of $3.33, -$7.28, and $22.60 due to the expenses of maintenance, land purchases, additions, and general upkeep.

An effort to start perpetual care of lots was started about 1928 when funds were deposited into saving accounts, the interest to be used for individual lots. However, there was no big effort to promote this type of fund until the 1950's.

The board went through another long period of inactivity in the late 1930's through 1953. It is assumed that the sexton took care of the majority of the business during these times.

After Ralph E. Bell assumed the position of Secretary/Treasurer in 1953, perpetual care funds increased considerably as many lot owners in the old cemetery made contributions to a fund for this purpose. All lots now sold in the new section had perpetual care included in the purchase price. Several improvements and additions were made during this time including: renovations to the sexton's house, shed and garage construction, vault remodeling, completion of a brick and block entrance and further land acquisitions.

Riverside Cemetery now places 20% of the cost of a lot into a perpetual care trust fund to guarantee that all lot owners receive proper care of their graves. They are also making attempts to collect care funds for all lots in the old section of the cemetery by contacting known descendants. Perpetual care and maintenance of the cemetery are never-ending expenses for the board.

In March of 2006, the Board of Directors, consisting of Carol Houchen, Jim Kimble, Larry Ritter, Todd Ramsey, Julia Monroe and Secretary/Treasurer Kevan Wolfe, were able to purchase an additional six acres of land, which was used as a tobacco field, from Leonard Wright and family. This land lies on the back side of the cemetery and will provide lots that will last the community several years to come. A special thanks goes out to the Wright family for allowing the purchase of this property.

With the purchase of this new land also comes additional expenses. Your monetary donations are needed to help with the upkeep and maintenance of the land and plots as well as the development of the purchased property. The long-term goal of the board is to collect enough funds so that the cemetery will be able to provide perpetual care even after all the lots have been purchased, ensuring a beautiful resting place for you and your loved ones for years to come.

Those wishing to help with the future care of the cemetery can send their donations to Riverside Cemetery, 409 Ridgeway Avenue, Falmouth, KY 41040 or Kevan Wolfe, 663 Silver Ledge Drive, Cold Spring, 41076.

Grand Jury hands down indictments

The Grand Jury charges: that on or about December 22, 2006, James A. Antrobus, DOB: 8/22/41, committed the offense of Receiving Stolen Property by receiving and disposing of tobacco belonging to Jerry Colvin and valued in excess of $300, knowing that Mr. Colvin's tobacco had been stolen; that on or about January 5, 2007, he committed the offense of Receiving Stolen Property by receiving and disposing of tobacco belonging to Jewell Eibeck and valued in excess of $300, knowing that Ms. Eibeck's tobacco had been stolen; that on or about January 28, 2007, he committed the offense of Receiving Stolen Property by receiving and disposing of tobacco belonging to Tony Greene and having a value in excess of $300, knowing that Mr. Greene's tobacco had been stolen; that he committed the offense of Unlawful Transaction with a Minor in the Second Degree when he knowingly induced a minor to engage in criminal activity constituting a felony, to-wit: theft by unlawful taking over $300, 2 counts. Bail is set at $2,500. Arraignment: 9 a.m. 5/2.

The Grand Jury charges: that from August 1, 2005 through April 30, 2006, Alicia R. Dunn, DOB: 1/31/83, committed the offense of Failure to Report a Change in Order to Receive Benefits when, with the intent to defraud, she failed to report a change in the factors affecting her eligibility for benefits, resulting in her receiving benefits in excess of $100, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Bail is set at $1,000. Arraignment: 9 a.m. 5/2.

More Than Music free gospel concert at Griffin Center, April 29

"More Than Music," a benefit concert series, will be performing at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 29 on behalf of Northward Christian Assembly's Camp Northward.

"More Than Music" features Gospel music at its best, in bluegrass, southern and contemporary stylings. It is a regional showcase of over 40 performers pooling their talent resources in support of ministries and programs that need attention and financial support. This concert will be the 25th in the series that began in 2003. The series performs seven benefits a year for causes primarily related to children, women in crisis, the elderly and the hungry. Performers are not paid and no admission is charged for this event, however, donations are appreciated.

The benefit will assist Northward Christian Assembly and Camp Northward, both located in Pendleton County.

For more information about "More Than Music" events, contact Wayne Keith, 859-322-6246 or email hwaynekeith@hotmail.com

Mother of The Year Contest

Do you know everything your mother has done for you over the years? Do you feel your mother needs to be chosen as Mother of The Year by The Falmouth Outlook?

To enter this contest, tell us in 200 words or less why you think your mother should win this special award. The judges will read the entries and then make their decision. Please make sure you have your name, address and phone number on the letter so we can get in touch with you and have you get a photo of your mother to us. The winner will have her photo and story printed on the front page of The Falmouth Outlook on Tuesday, May 8.

Get your letters into us as soon as you can. Deadline to have your letters into the newspaper is Thursday, May 3.

Send your entry to: Mother of The Year Contest, P.O. Box 111, Falmouth, KY. 41040. They can be e-mailed to: news@falmouthoutlook.com.

Have your mother's photo printed with a greeting for Mother's Day

We will be running a special page in the Tuesday, May 8 newspaper wishing a Happy Mother's Day to your mothers with a greeting, of 20 words or less.

Bring us a photo of your mother by herself or with her children along with a greeting and we will run it on the special Mother's Day page.

Cost to run the photo and greeting ad is $15. What better way to say "We Love You Mom" than by running her photo along with a heartfelt greeting.

Get your photo of mom and surprise her this Mother's Day!

This is going to be an annual page that we will do in the newspaper each year for Mother's Day along with the Mother of The Year Contest.

Additional articles this week:

Eastside Park residents upset with undone work

Conservation Distrcit prepares for Soil Stewardship Week

From Kentucky to a Nobel Prize - A Journey of Discovery

Pendleton Juried Gallery Show now on exhibit

Public forum held regarding fire district annexation

PCHS Track teams host first home meet

Wildcats baseball team has up and down week

Biddle receives William Patton Environmental Service Award

And more!!!