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Volume 106 - Issue 50 Serving Pendleton County SinCe 1907 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 $1.00 plus tax
Free income
Former volleyball
tax preparation
coach charged
offered
AARP TaxAide volunteers with sexual abuse
will be preparing tax returns
again this year at the Pendleton
County Library in the base- By Debbie Dennie, Editor
ment meeting room, basement
entrance. Once the library C a s s a n d r a
moves to the new library loca- 'Cassie' Elfers, 21,
tion the returns will be pre- of Falmouth, a for-
pared at the new library. mer part-time vol-
Returns are prepared free leyball coach at
of charge. This free service is Pendleton County
available to elderly persons High School,
and low-to-middle income tax- appeared in Pendle-
payers regardless of age. ton County District
The TaxAide preparation Court on Tuesday,
site will be open on Mondays January 22, 2013
from 3 until 7 p.m. beginning with her attorney
on Monday, February 4 Eric Deters, for an
through Monday, April 15. arraignment hear- CASSANDRA ELFERS
Returns are prepared on the
ing. She plead not
computer using tax preparation
guilty. Elfers is charged with having an inap-
software. The return can also
propriate relationship with a 13-year-old Sharp
be E-filed free of charge.
Pictured from left, Erin Fitzpatrick, Madison Wirth, Maggie Miles, Lane Weaver, Aven Harper, Travis Brinkman. middle school student who played on the bas-
Refunds are received quicker
Photo by Jackie Vaughn. ketball team there. She was volunteering to
if a return is E-filed.
helping with practices. Her former boyfriend is
You need to bring the fol-
a basketball coach there.
lowing to have your return Seven PCHS athletes named
Elfers turned herself into the Kenton Coun-
prepared: Government issued
ty Detention Center on Friday, January 18,
Picture ID (driver’s license,
state ID, etc.) Social Security "Enquirer Prep All-Stars" 2012. She was released on bail on a $2,500
bond.
card, Medicare card or Social
Kentucky State Police are investigating the
Security Benefits Statement
Sam McClanahan, Reporter for this past fall sports senior Aven Harper, who case and have charged her with sexual abuse,
for everyone claimed on the
season. was named the boys' soc- first degree.
return, W2’s, all 1099’s (for Each year, the Ken-
"It takes a tremendous cer player of the year. Pendleton County School Superintendent
interest, dividends, pensions, tucky Enquirer releases its
amount of hard work and Harper capped off a bril- Anthony Strong issued the following statement
miscellaneous income), Social list of "Enquirer Prep All-
Security statements, and any Stars," a compilation of talent to be recognized as liant varsity career by on January 18.
other income statements. If student-athletes around one of your area's best in scoring an area-leading 44 “On Sunday, January 13, the administration
you wish to itemize deductions Northern Kentucky that your sport," said Pendle- goals and added 20 assists. of the Pendleton County School District became
bring proof of the deductions, have made exceptional ton County athletic direc- He ranked third in the aware of rumors that a paraprofessional, part
ie. mortgage interest, taxes on contributions both on the tor, Keith Smith. "We are state in goals per game time coach, may have been involved in an inap-
your home, medical expenses, playing field and in the proud of our athletes and (1.9). propriate relationship with a student. The
and charitable contributions. classroom. This year, thrilled for these seven "Aven may go down as administration acted immediately to investigate
Also please bring your 2011 seven Pendleton County athletes who received this the best player in school SEXUAL Page 11
tax return as some information athletes were recognized honor." history," said HOLLEY HART
Leading the way is ATHLETES Page 11
may be needed from that
return. Juveniles responsible for
TaxAide volunteers are not
trained to prepare farm, rental rash of break-ins of
or business returns, therefore Library on the move
cannot prepare those returns. vehicles
to new location
By Debbie Dennie, Editor
Red Cross
The extreme cold spell that settled
reminds public in throughout the Northern Kentucky Falmouth Police charged three juveniles,
area last week didn't stop the employ- two 16 year olds and one 15 year old, on Janu-
to give blood ees of the Pendleton County Public ary 22 with breaking into at least 18 vehicles
Library and other helping hands from parked in the city of Falmouth at residences’
No matter what your finan- making progress with the library's homes. Police said many of the vehicles were
cial situation is like, there’s current relocation process. They not locked. The juveniles just opened the doors
one way you can give back to braved the freezing temperatures and and took what they wanted.
your community that won’t continued on with the moving pro- All three appeared for a juvenile hearing on
cost you a penny. cess by packing up miscellaneous January 24 and were retained.
According to the American items, dismantling shelves and trans- Falmouth Police Chief Mark Posey said his
Red Cross, more than 44,000 porting books as well as other equip- department executed a search warrant on Janu-
blood donations are needed ment to the library's new spacious ary 22 for a house at 409 Ridgeway Avenue in
daily. While it’s always the facility located at 801 Robbins Ave- Falmouth.
right time to give blood, Janu- nue. The library has been closed Posey said this is the third time one of the
ary is National Volunteer since the beginning of the year and is juveniles has been arrested and charged with
Blood Donor Month, a great expected to re-open in early Febru- breaking into vehicles and stealing items.
reminder to make an appointment. ary. Photo by Jackie Vaughn. Some of the items police recovered included
RED CROSS Page 10 JUVENILES Page 11
Former Falmouth Mayor Flaugher laid to rest
By Debbie Dennie, Editor ing the fire depart-
ment.
Former Falmouth Mayor Pendleton County
Elbert "Gene" Flaugher, 82, of Judge-executive
Falmouth passed away on Janu- Henry Bertram said
ary 21, 2013. Black bows were "I found Flaugher al-
placed on all city buildings this ways willing to com-
past week in his honor. municate with me on
Flaugher served as mayor what good he could
from 1999 through 2005. When do for the city. He
he came in there was still much always kept the city
destruction caused by the flood. of Falmouth in his
He had his work cut out for foresight. We always
him."I laugh sometimes when I had a good working
think of Gene as mayor," said relationship. I could
Black ribbons were placed on all city
Terry England. "I say he was always depend on
buildings last week honoring former Fal-
kind of a cosmetic mayor. In him."
mouth Mayor Gene Flaugher. Photo by
that he was very meticulous "Gene was very
Jackie Vaughn.
about every thing in the city instrumental for get-
looking pretty and nice. He was ting many of the
responsible for the city wel- grants the city got School Board.
come sign on KY 22 East com- after the flood," said Dan Wood- "Gene told you what he was
ing into the city. He had the city head. going to do and he did it. You
workers to keep flowers at both "He really cared a lot for the didn't have to remind him about
welcome signs to the city. He city and the downtown area," it. He never did a halfway job
just wanted everything kept said Community Development on anything. He had a good
clean. Director Bill Mitchell. "He was business mind," said Outlook The KHSAA 10th Region Cheerleading Champions: Front row from left, Katlyn Rogers, Hannah
"We saw a very different a lot of support when I needed editor Debbie Dennie. “I Ammerman, Megan Lee, Jennifer Walton. Middle row: Madison Logan, Brittany Baumgartner, Bailey
side of him that others may not something. Both Flaugher and remember how he use to drive Childers. Back row: Kaylin Wells, Brianna Cain, Carlee Peters, Tori Wanstrath, Kyndal Hundley,
have always seen. Gene was a Bertram got the largest grant around town, early in the morn- Madison Steele.
very giving person, kind and ever got here for two million ing, midday or evening. Resi-
very considerate of others." dollar sewer grant. Flaugher dents would say to him why are PCHS CheerCats KHSAA 10th Region Champions
Of course he could be stub- also got a 1.2 million grant to you always driving around town
born when he wanted too. He revitalize the downtown area so many trips? His reply to It has been a long battle but ognition of our athletes.” and basketball games they are
was impeached as mayor late in when he was mayor." them was he was watching for finally in 2012-13, the KHSAA The 1A, Small Division con- adding practices to learn their
his term. There was some argu- Early on Flaugher served 16 city workers not doing their job recognized cheerleading as a sists of squads with 6-12 cheer- competition skills and competi-
ment over a document concern- years on the Pendleton County and if he saw that then he knew sport activity and offered leaders and from a school with tion routines.
the community would see that." regional and state champion- 800 students or less. The Cheer- Coach Wirth continued about
ships. Cats had 12 competing with one “paying the price.” “Through-
What will the old groundhog predict for our weather?
And in the 1A, Small Squad alternative. out the season our squad had the
Division, the Pendleton County “We took the floor with con- motto, Are you willing to pay
If you’re ready for winter to have an early spring. Celebrated ing the groundhog make his
CheerCats hoisted the first fidence and walked off with the the price? This motto referred to
be over, pay close attention to on February 2 each year, annual prediction.
Groundhog Day, when it’s said Groundhog Day stems from Even if a trip to the largest KHSAA 10th Region Trophy. title!” Coach Sherry Wirth excit- the many areas that each girl
that a groundhog and his shad- folkloric tradition. Groundhog Day celebration in “This means competitive edly said. “Each girl proved would have to sacrifice such as
ow can predict whether we’ll It may not be the most scien- Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania cheer is recognized as a sport in that day that sacrifices and pay- countless hours in the gym,
tific way of forecasting the isn’t in store for you this year, KY just like basketball and golf ing the price, was well worth it.” keeping up with grades and life
weather, but it’s certainly the you can still get in on the fun. etc.” CheerCat coach Kelley That price started in June outside of cheerleading and for
most fun. Nationwide, celebra- For ideas on how to celebrate Carlisle pointed out. “This is a with conditioning and gymnas- some injuries and sickness.”
tions take place that are full of and activities you can do with significant change and we are tics. While they are preparing to
CHEERCATS Page 5
entertainment, food and watch- kids, visit www.Groundhog.org thrilled with the change and rec- lead the crowd in both football