Water sweeps car off bridge on John Denny Road

A 33-year-old Berry man is lucky to be alive after the vehicle he was driving was quickly swept off a bridge on John Denny Road in the western part of the county around 1:30 p.m. April 17. Chuck Perkins was operating a 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and was going to visit with his uncle. Perkins told rescuers that he was distracted for a moment and did not see that the bridge was covered with water. The flash flood water was moving rapidly and swept the vehicle off the bridge where it became completely submerged. Perkins was able to get out of the vehicle and get himself and his pet miniature pit bull dog to safety. "He is very lucky to be alive. The water was running very swiftly," said EMT Larry McClanahan. The Pendleton County Ambulance crew put Mr. Perkins in the ambulance so that he could warm up from the cold temperature of the water. Pendleton County Search and Rescue was dispatched to the accident scene but Mr. Perkins had already gotten out. The swift water was approximately 7-9 feet deep at the bridge and moved the car farther on down the flood swollen stream. The car will be pulled out after the flood waters subside. Photo and article by Jackie Vaughn.

Burglary suspects busted by camera

By Debbie Dennie, Editor

Two men burglarizing a home in a rural area of Pendleton County on April 11 were caught red handed by a video camera hooked to an alarm system.

Nick Timmons, 27, and James Elswick, 47, both of Augusta were arrested and charged with theft by unlawful taking over $300, which is a felony and burglary, second degree also a felony. Timmons had local warrants and Kentucky State Police Trooper Mark Grisik served those warrants on him at the time of his arrest.

"Trooper Chris Stewart and myself responded to a burglar alarm on Route 8 in Pendleton County at 11:50 a.m.," said Trooper Scott Lengle.

When they arrived the officers found the back door of the house had been forced open. "No one was found in the home, but it was evident that the house had been burglarized by the drawers on chests and dressers being pulled out and the bed overturned," Lengle stated.

Due to the home being burglarized before, the homeowners had installed a video camera hooked to the alarm system. The camera caught two suspects in the home. The video was turned over to police.

"With the help of the Campbell County Police our police were able to extract some of the photos of the suspects from the camera," Lengle added.

Officers showed the photos to several law enforcement officers in Bracken, Pendleton and Campbell counties and some businesses in the area of the burglary. No one could put a name to the two suspects.

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Mr. Howard Hoess has been named "Outstanding Person of the Year" by the Special Projects Committee of the Pendleton County Historical Society. Here he is shown with his newly awarded plaques and the members of the Special Projects Committee. Pictured above: (l-r) Bonnie Black, Nancy Bray, Howard Hoess, Patty Neuspickel, and Connie Pfanstial. Photo by Jackie Vaughn.

Howard Hoess named "Outstanding Person of the Year"

By Nancy Bray

The Special Projects Committee of the Pendleton County Historical & Genealogical Society have chosen their first "Outstanding Person of the Year". This honor is for a special person who has helped to promote and preserve the past, present, and future history of Pendleton County. He has been awarded with a plaque, made specially by Peoples Trophies and Awards, and honorary membership to the society.

The recipient of the first "Outstanding Person of the Year" is Mr. Howard J. Hoess, owner and operator of Howard's Place.

Mr. Hoess ran the Dairy Queen in Falmouth for 17 years. His business was covered with water in the 1997 flood, but he built back, only to have it completely destroyed by a fire a couple of years ago. He could have easily called it quits, and no one would have faulted him for it, but he said he did not want Falmouth to lose another business. He is very dedicated to the city of Falmouth and has worked very hard to

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Pendleton County Extension Homemaker's are making chemo caps and scarves available to women in the county. Homemaker's Mrs. Hilda Wright, left, and Mrs. Helen Strasser, right, have been busy sewing and making chemo caps and some scarves for women who need to wear them. Homemaker's standing behind them are l-r: Mrs. Vonda McKinney, Mrs. Clara Holmes and Mrs. Pam Harper. Not everyone who helped with this project is pictured. Photo by D. Dennie.

Homemakers make chemo caps and scarves with stitches of love

By Debbie Dennie, Editor

The Pendleton County Extension Homemaker's have stepped up to provide a much needed service for women in our county.

Many times being diagnosed with cancer is so overwhelming the person doesn't know what or where to find help with many of the items they are going to need after receiving chemotherapy.

The homemaker's have pitched in making scarfs, chemo caps, heart and seat belt pillows.

There are various colors of heart shaped pillows available.

The American Cancer Society sent some wigs for women to try on and if the shade or length is not what they need they can bring more.

The Three Rivers District Health Department has furnished information about the disease, encouraging early diagnosis and other items for those going through the cancer battle.

A few years ago a teacher and fellow homemaker, Pam Harper, was diagnosed with breast cancer. After her battle with the disease she found out first hand how hard it is to get the information for services that are offered and where to go to obtain those services. "No one comes to you and says, we have this for you or we offer this service. You had to travel to Florence to get the items you needed, to get information or attend support groups."

Mrs. Harper approached her homemaker's group and they went to the Homemakers Cancer Coalition here and talked about the needs to them.

It took awhile to get every group involved but now its started.

The Homemakers jumped in started their sewing machines and have made some very colorful chemo caps, some not so colorful and different thickness for warm or cold weather wearing.

The American Cancer Society has provided some wigs and more are available if the color, shape, or length is not right.

Besides sewing the chemo caps, Mrs. Hilda Wright and Mrs. Helen Strasser used their skills at crocheting on some hats.

Chemo caps and scarves mean so much to the women who need to wear them and now they will be able to pick them up locally.

Many of the homemakers have made heart and seat belt pillows for those who need them.

After breast cancer surgery the ladies need to use the pillows under their arm for support. It's a small item but there is a big need for it with these patients.

Homemaker's have made the seat belt pillows to be used so that the seat belt doesn't rub or bother their incision.

Who better could provide such a loving service than our homemakers some of whom have had cancer themselves, or have had a family member or friends who have battled the disease.

Chemo caps are made in various colors and thickness for summer and winter wear.

Of course, we remember the late Karen Parker Davis, a Home Economist for Pendleton County, who lost the battle with colon cancer.

Mrs. Harper also suggested that a local support group would be nice for cancer patients to talk with. "After my surgery I was healing physically, but mentally I wasn't doing very good," she added.

At the present the homemaker's are trying to put a support group for breast cancer together. "There are so many kinds of cancer out there and it's difficult to know who has what kind of cancer," said Pendleton County Home Economist Kenna Knight. "We are going to start with a support group for breast cancer and see where it goes from there."

There will be a Breast Cancer Organizational Support Group Meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 22. Mark that date on your calendar and tell your friends.

Information packets are available for the asking. The packets contain a lot of literature on cancer, services offered here and other areas, how to go about getting the service, encouraging early prevention tests, medicare preventive services for men and woman and much more.

The homemakers are relying on this article and word-of-mouth information to bring those who need these services in.

The various homemaker groups in the county will be taking turns each month to handle the appointments.

The extension office is now taking appointments for those who may need these services. Appointments can be made for the second and fourth Friday's of each month from 1-4.

If you have been diagnosed with cancer, or know someone who has, have them call the following number to hear more about these offerings above or to make an appointment, (859) 654-3395.

Pictured above l-r is Trena Mains, Mark Mains, Tyler Mains, Asst. Coach Jim Macht, and Asst. Coach Chad Simms. Standing is Pendleton County Head Basketball Coach Buddy Biggs. Photo by Jackie Vaughn.

Tyler Mains signs with North Greenville

By Jackie Vaughn, Reporter

The Pendleton County Wildcats basketball team has enjoyed quite a bit of success over the past two seasons. From an unforgettable trip to the Sweet Sixteen at Rupp Arena to incredible lengthy winning streaks, their accomplishments on the court have been something to behold.

One of the key players and major contributors to the team's success has been their on-court leader, "The General" Tyler Mains.

The standout Wildcat star has decided to continue his basketball career at the collegiate level and on Wednesday, April 12, he signed a Letter of Intent with North Greenville University in Tigerville, South Carolina. He will receive a full academic and athletic scholarship from the Division II school.

"That's where he wanted to go. He just really felt at home there," said parents, Mark, who played for the Wildcats 1977-1981, and Trena Mains of Butler.

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Baby photos needed for senior's grad section

Parents, it's that time again when we gather your students baby photo to run with their high school graduation photo.

That special graduation section will be in the May 16 issue of The Falmouth Outlook.

If you would like to have your child's baby photo in that section, you need to mail it in or bring it by our office by 5 p.m. Friday, May 5.

The charge is $10 for the baby photo and 20 words.

Additional headlines this week include:

Seniors enjoy their night at A Moment in Time

Girl Scouts raise money for Animal Shelter

Track teams host first home meet of season

Tennis teams play well in first week

Hits not falling for Ladycats softball team

Drought continues for winless Wildcats

Southern Academic team excels at Governor's Cup

CATS testing at Pendleton County Schools

and many more!!