The drug offenders from the March 18 roundup returned to Circuit Court on June 5. Here's an update on the cases still in progress:

Samantha May's “African Mask,” a creative design.

By Roger McKinney, Reporter

During the school year the art programs of Southern Elementary, PCHS, Sharp Middle and Northern Elementary alternate by six-week time spans in exhibiting creative works by their student artists in the foyer of the Pendleton County Board of Education Office Complex.

By Roger McKinney, Reporter

The Pendleton County Fiscal Court awarded the 2013-2014 road salt purchase contract to Cargill Salt based on its low bid of $73.35 per ton.

Come on out to the Pendleton County Fairgrounds from 6 p.m. - 6 a.m. on Friday, June 14 to participate in the Rock-a-thon in memory of little Brandon Buckler, who died last May from Gaucher's disease, for which there is no cure. The Rock-a-thon will donate all proceeds raised to Children's Gaucher Research Fund in Brandon's name. Bring your own rocking chair.

Food and drinks will be provided for all rockers.

If you would like to participate by rocking, sponsor a rocker or to donate to a great cause you can contact Brandon's Buddies at (859) 391-7627. Contributions are tax deductible.

You can read Brandon's bio and other children just like him that are currently fighting or have lost the fight with Gaucher's Disease on the CGRF website at Children's Gaucher Research Fund: www.childrensgaucher.org. You can make checks out to Memorial Scholarship Rodeo.

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A World Championship Rodeo is returning to Falmouth on Saturday, June 15. The gates will open at noon. The rodeo begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Pendleton County Fairgrounds on U.S. 27.

The rodeo is done in memory of a little cowboy now in heaven, Brandon Ray Buckler. Brandon died with Gauchers disease, for which there is no known cure.

Lots of things to come out and see. At noon the opening arena act will be the talented inspiring Young Guns Equestrian Drill Team from Boone County, Kentucky. The ages of this group range from 9-18 years old. This group has raised donations for tornado victims, and other organizations. Now they will join hands with the Memorial Rodeo Brandon Buckler and Children's Gaucher Research Fund to help in the fight to find a cure for children's Gaucher's disease. The Young Gun's Drill Team will perform four times throughout the day, changing their outfits and their horses tack to complete their uniformed look and showcase their unique skills on horseback in the arena.
The Broken Horn Rodeo operated by Jim and Sandy McElroy and sons have also joined hands with Children's Gaucher Research Fund to help find a cure. Their rodeo company has won many awards over the years. Their rodeo is sanctioned by the Mid-States Rodeo Association and the International Pro Rodeo Association and will be open for public participation, all card and permit holders for all seven events offered. Participants are only allowed to participate by calling in from 8 a.m- 5 p.m. CST on June 10, 2013 at this number 1-800-639-9002.

There will be bareback bronc riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, tie down roping, cowgirl barrel racing, team roping, and bull riding. Stick around after the rodeo's two and a half hour show to watch the slack contestants tool. Slack is the remaining contestants that didn't participate in the rodeo show but, are still a part of the rodeo event, competing for $4,000 added money and titles. These World Championship cowboys and cowgirls are signing autographs from 4:30-6 p.m.

Don't forget to bring your stick horse to compete in the race around the arena to win a bike. This event is for two age groups, five and under and six-nine.

Admission is $13 for adults, 10 and under $5 and pre-sold are, family of four, two adults and two children discounted tickets for $30, contact rodeo coordinator for these tickets at (859) 391-7627.

Before the rodeo come to the rock-a-thon at the fairgrounds to keep Brandon's memory and spirit alive from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2013. Live DJ Mike Young will be there. There will be Wii competitions. Food and drinks will be provided for all rockers. See article on page one for more information.

Some of the proceeds from this rodeo will be donated to a scholarship fund for one senior from Pendleton County, and one senior from Campbell County.

After the rodeo a party is to be held at Grant's Lick Inn with live band.

The folks involved in this rodeo and other events want to help find a cure and bring more community awareness about Gaucher's disease, the disease that took the life of Brandon Ray Buckler on May 1, 2012.

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Relay for Life 2013 will be June 21 - 22 at the Pendleton County Fairgrounds. In an effort to promote this event in the community, they would like for you to be involved!

During the Week of June 17-21, they are asking for your help to "Paint the Town Purple!" It’s easy, and they have some ideas on how to get you involved in our community project.

A simple purple bow, poster, or showing of purple incorporated into your home or business is all they're looking for. It serves as a symbol that everyone, as a community, is in the fight against cancer together.

So, how can you help "Paint the Town Purple?"

Just take a look...

• Decorate your home or store windows with a purple display.

• Display a purple yard sign in your front yard.

• Decorate your front en-trance, your fence, or your door with purple balloons.

• Paint your porch light purple or insert a purple bulb.

• Tie purple ribbons around trees in your neighborhood.

• Wear purple clothing.

If you have questions about how you can be involved with Relay for Life, or if you would like to know more about "Paint the Town Purple" please contact:

• Mandy Sullivan, 2013 Event Chair, m.sullivan102@insightbb.com

• Courtnie McKinney, ACS Representative courtnie.mckinney@cancer.org

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The Pendleton County Adult Learning Center is proud to announce the GED Commencement Ceremony to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2013 in the auditorium at Pendleton County High School.

Director JoEllen Mitchell and staff would like to extend highest congratulations to each individual for their dedication in achieving his/her goal.

Following the ceremony please join the graduates for refreshments.

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This year's summer cleanup will commence on June 28 and end on July 29. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. on June 24. Permission slips are required for youth between the ages of 8 to 17 and can be obtained from the solid waste coordinator. Questions may be directed to Fred Edwards, 859-654-1000.

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The Falmouth Fire Department responded to a truck fire at 4:20 p.m., Sunday, May 26 on US 27 near Costigan Storage in Butler.

Lily and Olivia Stephenson pose with the red ribbon after the symbolic cutting ceremony. Photo by Roger McKinney.

By Roger McKinney, Reporter

The Pendleton County Public Library conducted a grand opening ceremony on May 24, 2013.