Summer Reading Program Fun For All

Clowns and children celebrate summer reading program

Each year the Pendleton County Library provides the summer reading program for our children. That program for this summer came to a close on Friday, July 11. It's a program the children enjoy and to celebrate the end of the reading program there were face painters, clowns and a drawing held that had many great prizes to win. All-in-all there was a total of 236 children registered in the program this year. The photo above shows approximately 150 of the children who took part this year. Photo by Christina Keeton.

Little farmer shows off his new tractor won at youth fair

Look out Pendleton County farmers. There's a newcomer on the horizon. Little Mason Wessel was a participant in the Kiddy Pull held at the Pendleton Youth Fair last week. He was a mighty happy little boy. Notice he has a piece of straw in his mouth and hasn't a worry in the world. His name was drawn from all the participants and he won this John Deere tractor donated by Bowen Farm Supply of Gardnersville and Florence. Photo by Jackie Vaughn.

Fair Royalty Crowned

MISS PENDLETON COUNTY 2008
BRITTANY BISHOP

MISS TEEN 2008
MICHELLE PLUMMER

The fair was in town this past week and we now have a new Miss Pendleton County and a new Miss Teen. On Monday evening, July 7, 18-year-old Brittany Bishop of Falmouth was crowned as the new Miss Pendleton County.

Brittany is a 2008 graduate of Pendleton County High School. She is the daughter of Dawn Hughes and Steve Bishop.

On Tuesday evening, July 8, Miss Michelle Plummer of Butler was crowned as Miss Teen 2008. Michelle is the 15-year-old daughter of Amy and Keith Plummer.

The fair pageant was supervised by Lisa Johnting. Kurt Belcher was the Master of Ceremonies. Runners-up and award winners for both pageants can be found on Page 8 of this week's Falmouth Outlook.

Rumpke truck and two other vehicles involved in wreck

By Jackie Vaughn, Reporter

Pendleton County Sheriff Craig Peoples investigated a three-vehicle, injury accident at the intersection of US 27 and Lock Road, around 10 a.m., on Tuesday, July 8.

Jackie Thomas, 45, Butler, operating a Rumpke front loader garbage truck, was traveling south on US 27 when Thomas Utz, 28, Falmouth, pulled out in front of him from Lock Road. Utz stated to police that he did not see the truck. Thomas applied his brakes but was unable to avoid striking Utz's vehicle on the left side, causing severe damage. The Rumpke truck then proceeded across US 27 into the opposite lane. Samantha Wright, 19, Falmouth, operating a 1998 Mazda, was traveling northbound and hit the front right corner of the Rumpke truck. Damage to her vehicle was also severe. Utz and Wright received minor injuries and were transported to St. Luke Hospital to be checked out.

Pendleton County Ambulance Service, TransCare, Kentucky State Police, Butler Police Chief Kenny Hale, Butler Fire Department, Northern Pendleton Fire Department, Northern Pendleton Ambulance, and Constable Lou McCord assisted at the scene.

"Rumpke would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to everyone involved in the incident," said Dan Katt, Loss Control Specialist for Rumpke's Safety Department. "Rumpke appreciates the quick response of the local emergency team."

Miles Towing and Midwest Towing removed the damaged vehicles from the roadside.

Cowboy Mounted Shooting event, July 19-20

Elected officials and businessmen to compete

Did you ever think that you would see Mayor DeFalco, Judge Bertram, or Sheriff Peoples riding a horse? Well, here's your chance. The Pendleton County Young Riders 4-H Horse Club is holding a fundraiser in conjunction with the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Organization this weekend, July 19 and 20 at the fair grounds.

First round of competition begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, local kids (ages 5-8) can participate in a stick horse race followed by an elimination competition for local youth ages 12 and up.

The highlight Saturday night will be when local county officials and businesses team up with members of the cowboy mounted shooting organization for a "Calcutta Celebrity Shootout". Local "shooters" include: April DeFalco, Falmouth Mayor; Henry Bertram, Pendleton County Judge Executive; Craig Peoples, Pendleton County Sheriff; Paul Vater, Pendleton County Deputy Sheriff; Todd Dennie, Pendleton County Deputy Sheriff; Mark Ross, Bowen Farm Supply; Steve Thomas, Pendleton County School Board Chairman; Jeff Auchter, Kincaid Lake State Park; Jason Thomas, Farrier at Total Equine Services Equestrian Center; Ken Kells, Pendleton County Jailer; Kristen N. Schlueter, Rural Route Realty; and Will Stallard, Pendleton County Ag. Teacher.

Proceeds from the calcutta will be 60% going to the winning bidder and 40% going to the charity selected by the winning "celebrity."

Cowboy Church will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday with a smoked pulled pork plate lunch available for $6 per person. The Cowboy Mounted Organization will have their final competition at 12:30 p.m.

Admission is $3 per show (ages 5 and under free). Concession on the grounds.

Come on out and cheer for your local officials and businessmen as they mount up for their favorite charity.

Search is on for "Mr. Relay 2008"

Back by popular demand is the "Mr. Relay" Pageant! This event is open to any man who thinks he has what it takes to be crowned Mr. Relay 2008! This year's pageant will feature: Swimsuit and Evening Gown Competition!

For more information or to register today, please contact Event Chair Bridget Browning via e-mail at Bridget.Browning@Pendleton.kyschools.us, or call 859-322-6917.

Your personal and financial support will help save lives, find cures, and touch the lives of people coping with cancer. Thank you for your generosity!

EMT Class will start August 25

The Pendleton County Emergency Medical Services is condering holding an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Class that will be offered starting August 25, 2008. The class will only take place if interest is high enough and there are enough available participants.

The class will be held at the Falmouth School Center from 6-10 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday for 18 weeks. After completing this course participants can take the National Registry Test to become an EMT and can become a Kentucky Certified Emergency Medical Technician.

Once you receive your license you are eligible to work as an ambulance attendant in the state of Kentucky. Deadline for applications is August 15.

Any one needing more information or an application can contact Phillip Hart at (859) 391-9813. Class limit is 30.

Tickets for Balloon Fest at Maysville on sale

The balloons are coming once again to Maysville Community and Technical College at Maysville. The date is August 8-9. Admission is $5 and children under 12 free. You can purchase your tickets here at The Falmouth Outlook office at 210 Main Street in Falmouth.

Old photos needed for new history book about county

We want to put together another history book of Pendleton County in 2009 and we are looking for photos to go in it. If you have some old photos that have not gone into our other history books, then you need to gather them up and bring them in. We will scan them and give them back to you.

Please have your information already written or typed as this will speed up the process. Old family photos, landmarks in the county way back then, etc.

It is important to preserve the history of our county and this is a good way to do it.
Our street address is 210 Main Street and our mailing address is: The Falmouth Outlook, P.O. Box 111, Falmouth, KY 41040.

Additional articles this week include:

Gerald Jenkins goes to the principal's office

GED graduation held June 26 at Sharp Middle School

The Rabbi shares his package of Christmas poo

Students create text messages for billboards

Fair Results - Baby Show, Toy Tractor, Doll Buggy pictures

FCCLA Duck Drop for soldiers a big success

and more!!