Falmouth man killed in collision with concrete foundation on barn

Falmouth emergency personnel responded to a single-vehicle, fatality accident at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23. Jesus Guerrero, 31, of Falmouth, was traveling south on US 27 in a 1995 Pontiac Grand Am when he lost control of the vehicle and ran off the right side of the roadway. Guerrero went over a small hill and struck a concrete block room which was attached to a barn belonging to John Ray Colvin. The accident occurred near the intersection of Liberty Ridge and US 27. Guerrero was pronounced dead at the scene. His body had to be extricated from the wreckage by members of the Falmouth Fire Department. The highway was closed for some time and traffic was re-routed through Oak Haven Subdivision. Deputy Sheriff Eddie Quinn worked the accident scene. He was assisted by Pendleton County Ambulance Service, TransCare, and the Falmouth Fire Department. Article and photo by Jackie Vaughn.

While riding his motorcycle, Ralph Carpenter of Villa Hills was seriously injured after he was struck by a truck driven by Gene Marksberry on Hwy 27, Wednesday, May 23. Photo by Jackie Vaughn.

Motorcyclist air cared after being struck by truck

By Jackie Vaughn, Reporter

Pendleton County Sheriff Craig Peoples investigated an injury accident involving a motorcycle and a truck at 2:56 p.m. Wednesday, May 23. Gene Marksberry, 73, of Falmouth, was traveling south on US 27 in a 2000 Chevrolet 1500 pick-up truck and was preparing to make a left turn onto Main Street. He stated that he checked his left side mirror to change into the center lane and drifted across into the northbound lane.

Mr. Marksberry struck Ralph Carpenter, 62, of Villa Hills, who was riding a 2006 Kawasaki motorcycle. Mr. Carpenter was pushed towards the curb and flipped over the bike, landing on the side of the road.

Falmouth Police Officer Ricky Grigson and Kelly Ramsey were both witnesses to the accident. Pendleton County Ambulance Service responded to the scene to administer first-aid and the Falmouth Fire Department was dispatched to setup a landing zone for aircare in the empty lot beside the old Tony's Steakhouse.

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

Fogle and Sissel will face each other in November

Not many residents in Pendleton County turned out to cast their vote in the May Primary Election May 22, 2007. Only 14% voted.

There was only one local race and that was for District 3 Magistrate. The office had been held by the late Paul Dickison and with his death in December Mark Hart had been appointed by the Governor to fill the vacancy through the end of the year.

Ed Sissel (R) with 55 votes beat his opponent Mark Hart (R) with 47.

Bobby Fogle (D) won his race with 177 votes against Darrin Gregg (D), 28 votes; Hazel J. Clifford (D), 56 votes; and Raymond Hess (D) with 51 votes.

Sissel and Fogle will go against each other in the November General Election. Governor Ernie Fletcher won the Republican bid for Governor in the county with 249 votes to the Democrat Candidate Steve Beshear winning the Democratic bid with 406 votes ahead of his closest contender, Wm. Bruce Lunsford with 251 votes in our local county election. Statewide the chosen candidates carried through. Governor Fletcher won the Republican ticket statewide with 101,256 votes and Beshear gathered 142,733 votes for the Democratic bid.

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

Seniors bid farewell to PHS!

Just before the final moment came to line up and commence the march into the gym and up to the stage last Wednesday evening many of the seniors found themselves all choked up as this would be the last time they would ever see many of their classmates. Some were somber and others jumped and tripped with cheer as they came up to receive their diploma. In the top photo a group of senior boys tip their hats to bid a farewell to ol' PHS. Pictured (l-r), Dustin Robbins, Daniel Bennett, Mark Hickey and Tyler Figgins.

In the photo above, classmates help each other to make sure their robes and honor cords are fixed just right. Pictured (l-r), Christina Larison, Johnna Griffin and Trisha North. Photo by D. Dennie.

COURTNEY COX

LAUREN PETRAKIS

ADRIAN JACOB

Three receive top honors at Commencement

Pendleton County High School held its 2007 Commencement Ceremony in the gym Wednesday evening, May 23, 2007.

Three students took top honors in their class. Two young ladies tied for Valedictorian honors. Both had a 4.0 GPA all through their high school years. Courtney Cox is the daughter of Bea Cox and Randy Cox of Falmouth. She was president of the Senior Council and will be attending the University of Kentucky this fall.

Also tied with Courtney for Valedictorian honors was Lauren Michelle Petrakis. She is the daughter of Terry and Deana Browning and Mark Petrakis of Butler. Lauren was voted most talented by her class. She will be attending the University of Cincinnati this fall.

Adrian Thomas Jacob, the son of Ronnie and Beth Jacob, of Butler was the Salutatorian for the 2007 Class. He was voted the most likely to succeed by his class. He will be attending Morehead University this fall.

These students have worked very hard to achieve these honors. In order to considered for the above awards the student must have the top grade point average, must have two credits in Advanced Placement Courses, and have an ACT composite score of 21 or higher.

Relay For Life - Schedule of Events
Friday, June 1, 2007

6-7 p.m. Survivor Registration & Stage/DJ Setup
6:30-7 p.m. Activities Registration
7-7:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony at Griffin Centre
7:35-7:50 p.m. Survivor Victory Lap/Caregiver Lap
8-9 p.m. Silent Auction
Team Parade
9 p.m. Walkers Take The Track
9-10:30 p.m. Basket Auction (Griffin Centre)
10:30 p.m. Tricycle Lap
Womanless Pageant "Queen of Relay"
11 p.m.- Midnight Luminary Ceremony
Midnight Corn Hole Tournament (Four Rounds)
Cake Walk Lap
Ugliest Bridesmaid Lap
12:30 a.m. Cake Walk
Three-Legged Lap
1 a.m. Cake Lap
Relay Idol
1:30 a.m. Cake Lap
50's Lap
2 a.m. Fear Factor
Cake Lap
2:30 a.m. Cake Lap
PJ Bottoms Lap
3 a.m. Stick Horse Lap
Cake Lap
3:30 a.m. Line Dancing
Surprise Lap
Cake Lap
4 a.m. Cake Walk Lap
Surprise Lap
4:30 a.m. Final Cake Lap
5 a.m. Relay Hunt
5:30 a.m. Surprise Lap
6:30 a.m. Closing Ceremony
7 a.m. Campsite Clean-up
8 a.m. Sleep!! See you next year!

Activities: Car Smash; Dunking Booth (Mayor of Falmouth will be the first in the booth); Face Painting; Glow Sticks; Womanless Pageant.

Raffles: UK Basketball Autographed; UK Football Autographed; Handmade Quilt; Flat Screen TV (Contact Larry Florence or Dixie Well for tickets); Bengal Football Jersey Autographed by Rudy Johnson.

Food: Ribeye Sandwiches, Fresh Smoked Pulled Pork Dinners w/Cowboy Beans and Slaw; Hamburgers and Curly Fries; and much, much more!

Come and visit the Relay For Life on June 1 for your chance to win raffle prizes, eat some great food, and get involved with all the fun activities. Hope to see you there!

Additional articles include:

Grant County Bank robber caught

The Rabbi pays tribute to Paul Craig

2007 May Primary Recapitulation Sheet

Wildcats Track & Field Conference Runner-up!

Ladycats drop close one in District Tournament

Sharp Middle School holds Evening Awards Ceremony

Kaylynn Alsip's perfection over time

and more!!