Two vehicle accident on KY 17 with minor injuries

A Kentucky State Trooper Jerry Fieger and Kent Kelsch were involved in an accident on Ky. 17 around 4:06 p.m. on April 19. Trp. Fieger was northbound operating a 1994 Crown Vic. Kelsch was southbound operating a 1998 Chrysler Concorde. KSP Sgt. Craig Burris worked the accident. He said that Tpr. Fieger reached down to pick up a cell phone which caused him to cross left of the center line side swiping Kelsch's vehicle. Kelsch's car was pushed off the right hand side of the roadway and came to rest against a tree. The accident happened in a curve and on a hill crest. Kelsch had a minor burn to his left hand caused by the deployment of the airbag. Both vehicles were towed by Rodney Miles Towing. Pendleton County Chief Deputy Craig Peoples and Deputy Eddie Quinn directed traffic. Article by Debbie Dennie. Photo by April DeFalco.

County and City discuss fire
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Kincaid Theatre update presented

By Roger McKinney, Reporter

Kincaid Regional Theatre's General Manager Shirley Merrill updated the fiscal court on the organization's 2006 agenda at the April 11 meeting. She told the judge and the magistrates that Kincaid would present Rogers' and Hammerstein's Broadway Musical "South Pacific" from June 10 through July 8. Manager Merrill also said that an exclusive presentation of the musical would be performed for Northern Kentucky veterans on July 1.

Shirley Merrill further informed the court that from July 20 through August 4 the theatre would present the highly entertaining musical "Honk!", which is based on the tale of the "Ugly Duckling". On June 30, she said, Kincaid Regional Theatre will present "The Forks of the Licking Jamboree" at the Griffin Centre. This tuneful event will feature a "Skeeter Davis Tribute". Shirley Merrill mentioned that the late Ms. Davis was a resident of Dry Ridge.

Manager Merrill also remarked that Kincaid would present a Christmas musical in December of this year. Ms. Merrill told the court that the theatre would sponsor two drama workshops this summer. One for junior high and senior high students on July 3 through July 7, and another for 4th, 5th and 6th graders from July 24 through July 28.

General Manager Merrill told the judge and magistrates that Kincaid's total attendance for 2005 was 4,912, twelve hundred more than the previous year. She informed the court that the theatre was seeking a new venue and was considering the restoration of a building for that purpose. Judge Bertram thanked Ms. Merrill for her good work and said that everyone was very proud of Kincaid Regional Theatre's accomplishments.

Other business conducted by the Pendleton County Fiscal Court in the April 11 meeting:

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Judge Bertram presents Celisa Meadows with a Certificate of Outstanding Recognition in the Community Room of the Pendleton County Courthouse on March 11, 2006. Pictured above l-r: Magistrate, Paul Dickison, Animal Control Officer, Gary Maxwell, PCHS Senior, Celisa Meadows, Judge Henry Bertram, Magistrate, Stacey Wells, Gerald Smith, Magistrate, Jack Sumpter and Magistrate, Gary Veirs. Photo by Roger McKinney.

Fiscal court honors Celisa Meadows

By Roger McKinney, Reporter

Gerald Smith of Butler, Kentucky addressed the Pendleton County Fiscal Court in the April 11 meeting. Mr. Smith said that the news is rife with negativity, but good takes place as well. The young people of Pendleton County are constantly achieving positive goals, he said. Gerald Smith named Pendleton County High School Senior, Celisa Meadows as a young person, who is moving in the right direction. He said that Ms. Meadows' ambition is to practice veterinary medicine and that she has applied to enter Morehead State University's Veterinary Technology Program. Mr. Smith stated that Celisa is a volunteer at the Pendleton County Animal Shelter, where she assists Animal Control Officer, Gary Maxwell in caring for the dogs and with the maintenance of the shelter.

Gerald Smith further stated that in addition to helping Mr. Maxwell, Ms. Meadows also assists Pendleton County Veterinarian Dr. Daniel Davis with surgeries and the medical treatment of his animal patients.

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Can you help these children and the community?

By Kathleen Hunter

Forty 4-H members and adult volunteers rallied to clean up Lenoxburg Road on April 14. The seven mile stretch of road was a first for me, but not for some of our members and leaders. We collected a total of 70 bags of litter. There were plenty of dead animals to be found, some were recognizable, some were not. The bulk of the litter appeared to be soda and beer cans as well as bottles from both. There was McDonald's cups and bags.

They even found a very old Tab bottle. None of the junk was anyone's treasure. I guess that is why it ended up on the side of the road.

The 4-H'ers were able to see first hand the results of tossing items like styrofoam, cans and bottles onto the roadside. Items like these take a very long time to breakdown, some never breakdown. They all talked at length about how much work it was picking all of the trash up, and how much easier it would be if people would just keep the trash with them until they could throw it away in the right place. There were the "That's nasty," and "What is that?" comments, but mostly the youth vowed not to add to the roadside trash after having the experience of picking it up.

"How can you help these children and the community?" asks newspaper editor Debbie Dennie. "By not tossing out trash on the roadway. Some group in our community has to volunteer to walk up and down the highways and roads in our community and pick up tossed out trash that makes the roadsides look terrible."

"We are lucky to have organizations and people in our community that volunteer to clean up the roadways. We need to thank each one of them for the great job they do. The next time you get ready to toss out trash from your car window, stop and put the trash down until you arrive home or somewhere you can throw it away. Help keep our community clean."

Alexandria Police Officer seriously injured in collision

An Alexandria Police Officer Gary Frodge, 52, was seriously injured around 9:15 a.m. on April 19 when his cruiser he was operating was hit by a Reis Concrete truck.

He was airlifted to University Hospital in Cincinnati by U.C. AirCare with broken bones and internal injuries.

Frodge was still confined to the hospital this past Monday, but could possibly be released early this week. It will take quite awhile to recover from all his injuries.

The accident happened at the intersection of U.S. 27 and Ky. 10 in Alexandria. Frodge was attempting to stop a vehicle that did not yield to another police cruiser with their lights and siren on responding to an alarm drop.

Officer Frodge, within seconds of the other cruiser going through the intersection, turned his lights on to go after the vehicle that did not yield.

Frodge had to be extricated from his cruiser. The driver of the concrete truck was Paul Fuller of Falmouth. He was not injured. Fuller had a green light and witnesses said he appeared to be going within the speed limit.

Frodge is a 22-year police officer having served in Augusta and Falmouth and for the past seven years with the Alexandria Police Department.

Child injured by accident; airlifted to hospital

A Falmouth child from Chapman Lane was injured in an accident around 5:30 p.m. on April 19. Autumn Carr, 2 1/2, climbed up a chest trying to turn the TV on. The chest overturned on the child. The Pendleton County Ambulance transported the child to the fairgrounds where Falmouth Fire Department members set up for aircare. She was airlifted to Children's Hospital. Autumn has returned home and has a bruise and scratch on the left side of her face. She is the daughter of Robert and Tiffany Carr. Information by April DeFalco. Photo by Jackie Vaughn.

The Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet was held April 15 at Sharp Middle School. L-r: Judge/Executive Henry Bertram, Falmouth Mayor Gene Flaugher, Pendleton School Superintendent Robert Yost, award winners Barth Johnson, Bobby Fogle, Amber Fogle Sergent, Janelle K. Gardner, Harry Crozier, Tammy Steele and Billy Steele. Photo by Roger McKinney.

Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet

By Roger McKinney, Reporter

The Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce hosted an enjoyable 23rd Annual Awards Banquet on April 15 in the Phillip A. Sharp Middle School's cafeteria. Chamber President Patrick Clore welcomed everyone to the event. County Judge Henry Bertram gave the invocation. There was a great dinner prepared by Wyatt's SuperValu Catering Services. Amy McKinney played beautiful background music on the piano. After dinner Master of Ceremonies Marvin Sullivan played "My Old Kentucky Home" on his harmonica. Then he introduced guest speaker Edward B. Smith, who performed a one-man show as legendary University of Kentucky Basketball Coach Adolph Rupp.

After Mr. Smith's remarkable impersonation Pendleton County School Superintendent Robert Yost presented the Education Awards. Certified Employee of the Year went to Gifted and Talented Art Teacher Michelle Lustenberg. Classified Employee of the Year was given to Sharp Middle School Instructional Assistant Elsie Ice. Northern Elementary Student of the Year was Jennifer Owen.

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Grand Jury Indictments

The Grand Jury charges that on or about November 6, 2005, Craig A. Clayton, DOB: 9/28/73, committed the offense of Reckless Homicide by recklessly causing the death of Karma J. Rapp; committed the offense of Operating a Motor Vehicle while intoxicated. Bail is set at $7,500. Arraignment: 9 a.m. 5/3.

Grand Jury charges on or about February 13, 2006, Christopher M. Axley, DOB: 9/22/77, committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2nd Degree, to-wit: Oxycodone. Bail is set at $5,000. Arraignment: 9 a.m. 5/3.

Grand Jury charges on or about July 13, 2005, Christopher Diamond, DOB: 2/23/74, committed the offense of Burglary in the 2nd Degree by entering the residence of Richard Herrington with the intent to commit a crime, to-wit: Theft; committed the offense of Theft by taking movable property of Richard Herrington, to-wit: a television set, with the intent to deprive the owner thereof. Bail $5,000. Arraignment: 9 a.m. 5/3.

Grand Jury charges on or about July 13, 2005, Savannah Diamond, DOB: 9/11/85, committed the offense of Burglary in the 2nd Degree by entering the residence of Richard Herrington with the intent to commit a crime, to-wit: Theft; committed the offense of Theft by taking movable property of Richard Herrington, to-wit: a television set, with the intent to deprive the owner thereof. Bail is set at $5,000. Arraignment: 9 a.m. 5/3.

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