N.K.U. Pitcher Nate Jones was selected in the fifth round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Chicago White Sox. The former Pendleton Wildcat was the 179th pick overall.

Nate Jones selected by White Sox in MLB Draft

By Jackie Vaughn, Reporter

A lifelong dream was realized on Thursday, June 7, when Pendleton County native Nate Jones was selected in the fifth round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft by the Chicago White Sox. The talented, 6'5", 180 lb. right-handed pitcher was the 179th pick overall.

"I'm very excited to be a part of the White Sox. They are one of the best organizations in baseball," said Jones, a 2004 graduate of Pendleton County High School. "I'm going to be happy though no matter where I end up. I'm just glad to be playing and have the opportunity to continue my baseball career."

Nate "The Great", as he is known by family and friends, started playing baseball in the Pendleton County Youth Leagues. Through hard work and dedication, he became the first sixth-grader to ever make the high school team. He was a standout pitcher for the Wildcats and was instrumental in leading the team to several winning seasons. When he wasn't on the mound, Jones manned third base or shortstop where he was just as aptly skilled.

During Jones' senior year, major league scouts already had their eyes on the fireball pitcher. Instead of trying his luck in the draft upon graduation, Jones decided to continue his education and baseball career at the collegiate level. He attended Northern Kentucky University where he pitched for Todd Asalon and the Norsemen baseball team.

After three seasons of college baseball, Norsemen Head Coach Todd Asalon had nothing but high praise for Jones and his abilities. "Nate Jones, through dedication and hard work, has developed into an outstanding pitcher. He has been blessed with a terrific arm, but he has refined his skills and is now a complete pitcher. Nate is an outstanding athlete, but an even better person and teammate. He is one of my all time favorite people that I have ever coached. I am excited to follow his professional career and look forward to seeing him in the major league someday soon."

Armed with a 90+ mph fastball plus a change-up, slider, and curveball, Jones had a solid junior season on the mound for the Norsemen. He compiled a record of 4 wins and 5 losses while also notching a pair of saves. In 56 1/3 innings, he had an earned run average of 2.88 and struck out 60 batters. Jones held his opponents to a .185 batting average.

Since the end of the season, Jones has visited many Major League Baseball try-out camps. He has shown his considerable talents to the Baltimore Orioles, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees and the Cleveland Indians.

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Three workmen from Northern Kentucky House Movers and Northern Kentucky Foundation Solutions pose beneath the elevated farmhouse located at Grassy Creek 0n June 8, 2007. L-r: Gary Steffen, Randy Riley, and Don Saylor. Photo by Roger McKinney.

Old Grassy Creek farmhouse undergoes restoration

By Roger McKinney, Reporter

The old farmhouse sit on a hillside, some 50 ft. across the junction of Route 17 and Kidwell Road. Located exactly six miles from U.S. 27 at Bethel, the structure is a well known Pendleton County landmark. It is often used as a visual reference when giving directions to strangers. There is something hypnotizing about the farmhouse something magnetic and mysterious that makes a passerby wonder about the people it once sheltered.

For fifty years the building has been empty. During the springs and summers a green mask of thick vines covered its face. The house seemed to be asleep and dreaming, waiting to be reborn. Then, in 2003 a man named, Marty Neltner, bought the 300 acres that surrounds the farmhouse. Since that time he has constructed a riding arena and has completely restored one of the cottages on the property. On Saturday, June 9, 2007 Mr. Neltner talked with this reporter about the house. He said the property has a history that dates back to the Revolutionary War. He stated that George Washington paid his troops with land grants and this Grass Creek farmland was part of one of those payments.

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The senior Girl Scout Troop 641 enjoyed their trip to China. Above they are standing in the lobby of their hotel, Holiday Inn, in Shanghai PR China. The beautiful mural in the background was done by needlework. Shown above (l-r): Christopher Hosking, Co-leader; Anne Hosking, Leader; Alyssa Hosking, Jill Lievisch, Lauren Flannery, Lindsey Flannery, Kayla Greis and Joy Keeping.

Local Girl Scouts Troop 641 takes trip to China

By Debbie Dennie, Editor

The Senior Girl Scouts Troop 641 thank the 109 Board for giving them the opportunity of a lifetime.

Four of the Senior Girl Scouts worked for four years picking up trash to earn enough money to pay for their trip. Over the four year period they walked a total of over 100 miles helping to clean up our roadsides where motorists have tossed out litter. In the end they had accumulated $10,000.

So they were on their way, Alyssa Hosking, Jill Lievisch, Lauren Flannery, Lindsey Flannery, Christopher Hosking, co-leader; Anne Hosking, Troop Leader; and registered volunteers, Kayla Greis and Joy Keeping.

The Troop left on April 17 and returned on April 27. Their visit took them to see and climb the famous Great Wall of China in Xian, see the Terracotta Warriors, tour of Beijing, the famous gardens of Suzhou, see canals and many other interesting sites. "This trip gave the girls an opportunity to experience a different culture," said Troop Leader Hosking.

"They watched a chef slice Peking Duck and partake of many different foods put on something like a lazy susan that they could turn around and choose the food they wanted," said Hosking.

While the Troop was there workers were busy cleaning the sidewalks, streets and other things to make the city ready for the olympics that will take place there next year. "If you dared to spit on the sidewalk you could be fined up to what is equivalent of a days pay (6.50)," she added.

Their visit to the opera was quite different the girls explained, "There the actors wear an elaborate amount of face paint and sing in a very high pitched voice."

All in all they had a great time and learned a lot about China.

KRT presents summertime theatre and fun

Summer is here and it's time to think about entertainment and fun. Kincaid Regional Theatre is a great place to find lots of summertime excitement and theatrical entertainment especially this year. Kincaid is celebrating its 25th anniversary season with a breath-taking production of "The Music Man." Yes, it is all happening right here in the "river city" of Falmouth, Kentucky. Harold Hill and all his hilarious hijinks will come to life on the Kincaid stage together with all the other amusing Iowa stubborn characters like Marian Paroo, Marcellus Washburn, Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn, Charlie Cowell, and Ethel Tofflemier. This year's cast is outstanding so you won't want to miss this anniversary production. "The Music Man" opens June 16 and runs through July 21 with matinee performances beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday and every other Friday. Evening performances, beginning at 8 p.m. are every Saturday night and every other Friday night. Luncheon/theatre ticket packages are available for those wanting to enjoy a delicious luncheon and wonderful theatre. For more information about the show and other theatre activities or ticket reservations, call the theatre office at 859-654-2636 or go online at http://www.KRT-SHOWS.com. Come and enjoy some summer fun with us at Kincaid Regional Theatre.

Extension Office hosts Methamphetamine Awareness Seminar

The Pendleton County Extension Office hosted a Methamphetamine Awareness Training Seminar on May 31, 2007. The event was coordinated by Brighton Center's Northern Kentucky Regional Network, which is located in Newport, Kentucky. Daviess, Keith Cain was the chief presenter. The seminar began at 8:30 a.m. and concluded at 4:30 p.m. An estimated 60 public servants from the Northern Kentucky area were in attendance. Methamphetamine Awareness training seminar participants: (L-R), Sharp Middle School Athletic Director - Kay Mudd, Judge/Executive - Henry Bertram, North Family Resource Center Director - Darlene Murrel, Three Rivers Health Educator - Jim Thaxton, Daviess County Sheriff - Keith Cain, Pendleton County Extension Family Consumer Service Agent - Kenna Knight, Brighton Centers Coordinator of Norther Kentucky Regional Network - Lisa Ross, Brighton Center's Community Connections Specialist - Virigina Despard, Pendleton County Jailer - Ken Kells, and Pendleton County Sheriff Craig Peoples. By Roger McKinney, Reporter.

Falmouth Outlook to celebrate 100th Birthday June 21

By Debbie Dennie, Editor

The Falmouth Outlook will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary on June 21, 2007. We are excited about this huge milestone in our business.

We are working on a special section that will be finished in July. We want to include the names of those who have worked for our newspaper over the years in this section. If you worked for the newspaper give us a call at 859-654-3332 and tell us your name and what department you worked in to be included in this section.

We want to invite our subscribers, advertisers, friends and family to stop by The Falmouth Outlook office on Thursday, June 21 from 9 to 3 and have a piece of birthday cake, some punch and celebrate this happy occasion with us!

Additional items include:

Father's Day Greetings

Plans set for Butler Festival

Pendleton Track members receive medals at State

2007-08 PCHS Cheerleading squad selected

Butler City Council meets in regular session

Citizens Academy continues law enforcement education

and more!!