Mrs. Toni Wood and her husband Dwight Wood want to make KY 22 a safer road for other people's children as well as their own. Their son was killed in an accident when a dump truck hit the school bus he was riding on. Photo by D. Dennie.

Mother vows to make KY 22 safer

By D. Dennie, Editor

The past six weeks for Dwight and Toni Wood have been almost unbearable as the couple try to cope with the tragic death of their 16-year-old son Daniel.

Daniel Wood was killed on May 1, 2008 on KY 22 west when the school bus he was riding in was hit by a dump truck.

Toni has chose to work to make KY 22 safer for her other two children and for other parents' children that ride the school bus.

"I had to bury my son and a parent shouldn't have to do that," she said with tears streaming down her grief stricken face. "Something must be done to improve the safety of our children. You can't imagine sending your child off to school and them not returning home."

Mrs. Wood pleaded for state officials to do something to the curvy two-lane road. "We want first to reduce the legal speed limit on KY 22 to a speed limit that has been determined to be safe; and to try and eliminate the through truck traffic on KY 22," said Toni Wood.

She and her family gathered names from residents that live on 22 and side roads in support of the above two safety measures. They only started gathering names on Tuesday or Wednesday of last week and already had over 130 names.

When the petition is completed it will be sent to the desk of Governor Steve Beshear, State Senator Katie Stine, State Representative Thomas McKee, Pendleton County Judge Executive Henry Bertram, Kentucky Department of Transportation, Department of Transportation Safety and all other interested parties, entities and individuals.

Mrs. Wood had visited the graveyard where her son is buried prior to the news conference. His monument was set on his grave on Thursday, June 12, 2008. Daniel's monument was purchased with money donated through a memorial fund for him.

Zoning Ordinance Public Hearing held
First reading of document performed

By Roger McKinney, Reporter

At the beginning of the Fiscal Court's June 10 meeting Pendleton County Planning Commission Chairman Dr. Owen Collins reviewed the history of the organization and summarized its accomplishments since he became its leader in 1999. Chairman Collins said subdivision regulations were established in 2004 by the commission. In December of 2007 the Pendleton County Planning Commission approved the Zoning Ordinance and passed it on to the court. Judge/Executive Henry Bertram and the Pendleton County Magistrates have been perusing, discussing and refining the document page by page since that time.

After Dr. Collins completed his review the Fiscal Court held a public hearing to provide citizens an opportunity to ask questions and to express their opinion in regard to the ordinance. No one spoke in opposition to the document. Several people asked questions and a number of individuals voiced their support of the proposed ordinance and congratulated the Planning Commission and the Fiscal Court on a job well done.

After the public hearing was concluded County Attorney Jeff Dean performed a summarized first reading of the Zoning Ordinance. A second reading and final approval of the document are scheduled to take place in the court's June 24, 2008 meeting. The ordinance will become effective on July 1, 2008.

For a complete copy of the zoning ordinance or further information regarding the document visit the county judge's office or call (859) 654-4321.

Local quilter donates star quilt to Kincaid Regional Theatre

Mrs. Stella Mains of Falmouth passes much of her time making quilts. She has made quilts for all of her children and grandchildren. Quilts are a way of preserving some of the past by remembering who made that quilt for you as you look at it. Mrs. Mains is 87 years old and is still going strong on her quilt making. She recently donated the star quilt above to be raffled off by Kincaid Regional Theatre. The red, white, and blue colors make it very patriotic. If you would like to purchase a chance to win this beautiful quilt you can do so by attending the play and purchasing tickets at intermission, or by calling the KRT office at 400 Main Street in Falmouth. Tickets are a dollar apiece or six for five dollars. Proceeds from this raffle will help raise additional funds for the theatre. Big River is now playing at KRT. Plan now to go see this production and enjoy a wonderful night at our theatre. For any other information about the performance call (859) 654-2636. Photo by Roger McKinney.

Falmouth city employee placed on suspended unpaid leave

A city of Falmouth employee is on suspended unpaid leave while the Kentucky State Police investigate some missing funds.

Falmouth City Council met in special session on June 11, 2008 to have a special auditor audit the city's financial records.

The city has not released any information due to the case still being under investigation.

Costume created out of tissue paper

Anna McDonough stands beside a fairy princess costume she designed out of tissue paper. The project is very complex and took around three weeks to finish. She has modeled the costume. The costume comes complete with a crown she also made. She used a sewing machine to make this beautiful costume. Anna also had some of her other art items on display at Conrad's Hardware and Furniture.

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

Wolfe addresses Falmouth Council about airport grant
Bill Mitchell updates lawmakers on new sewer plant

By Roger McKinney, Reporter

Pendleton County/Falmouth Airport Board Member Randy Wolfe spoke to the Falmouth City Council regarding the airport's current and future projects. Mr. Wolfe explained that one of the airport board's goals was to establish an Automatic Weather Observation System or (AWOS) in Pendleton County. He said that this system would provide immediate information to pilots pertaining to weather conditions at Falmouth and at all other airports.

Wolfe asked the council to enter an agreement with the Pendleton County Fiscal Court wherein Falmouth promises to pay half of a $5,200 match toward a federal grant that will fund blacktopping at the airport. The council approved a motion that allows Mayor DeFalco to sign the grant agreement.

Community Development Director and Regional Sewer Plant Project Coordinator Bill Mitchell updated the council regarding the progress of the facility's construction. The plant is expected to be in operation by August of this year.

The lawmakers passed resolutions that approved a sewer plant construction change order and a final design on the pump station.

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

MYRON LEE DOAN

Myron Lee Doan named to Wall of Fame

Myron Lee Doan was raised in Pendleton County and is a 1967 graduate of Pendleton County High School. After many notable accomplishments outside the county, he has returned to contribute to our community. Without a doubt, Mr. Doan is an exceptional recipient for the Wall of Fame honor.

After graduating from Pendleton County High School, Mr. Doan attended Morehead State University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1971 and Master of Arts in 1973. His professional career began at WMKY-Radio (Morehead State University), first as music and promotion director, then as program manager and assistant director. In August of 1985, Mr. Doan entered administration at Morehead as the acting assistant to the vice president for student development. The position became permanent in 1986 and lasted until 1993 when Mr. Doan was named dean of students. Mr. Doan retired in 2004 and returned to Pendleton County where he now resides.

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

Pendleton County Parade will be "Summer Fun" for everyone

The Pendleton County Parade will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 28. The theme this year is "Summer Fun." The parade will turn left onto Highway 27, then right onto West Shelby Street and continue through town.

All clubs, organizations, churches, groups and individuals are encouraged to participate.

Judging will begin at 10 a.m. and parade entries will be lining up on Woodson Road by the ball field at Southern.

FCCLA Duck Drop planned for July 5

The Pendleton County High School FCCLA holds high regards to community service. In past years, they have participated in countless community service projects. They plan to start this year out differently.

FCCLA will hold their first annual "Duck Drop" on July 5. They are asking that you, members of the community, purchase little army rubber ducks dressed in camouflage for $2 each. The purchased ducks will be dropped into the river and the owners of the first twenty ducks that reach the dam will receive a prize.

The proceeds will go to provide care packages to the local soldiers stationed in Afghanistan.

They also need local businesses to contribute by donating the prizes for the winners. Please contact them if there are any local soldiers you know of to send a care package to. You may also contact them to purchase the ducks or to donate prizes, by calling (859) 797-6467.

Additional items this week include:

2008 Pendleton County Youth Fair Guide

The Rabbi - Morgan History, Part 7, The Ewing Store

2008 Spring Sports Banquet

Road Warriors U-14 Soccer team wins State Cup

Phillip Sharp Middle School Awards Ceremony

Pendleton students display their art

Officials visit Frankfort over fire department issue

and more!!