This year's Spring Cleanup will begin on March 8 and end on April 14. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., March 4 by calling 859-654-1000 and will last until all miles have been assigned. Permission slips will be needed for any children between the ages of 8 to 17. You may get these from the solid waste coordinator. A cleanup date must be provided at the time of registration. For questions or additional information contact Fred Edwards, 859-654-1000.

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Save the date!  Licking River Watershed Watch will hold its 15th annual conference 9:30 am - 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2013,  at the new Pendleton County Library in Falmouth. Open to the public. Come find out what we do and how you can help protect the waters of the Licking River Basin. Refreshments will be served. For more information check our website, www.LRWW.org, or contact Pam Kutscher at pjkutscher@att.net or 859-654-1051.

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Craig Peoples and Paul Vater will be holding a two-day Concealed Carry Class starting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12 at the New Hope Church, four miles south of Falmouth on US 27 at Bishop Ridge.

To register for the class or for more information, please call 859-654-4511 or visit the Pendleton County Sheriff's Office website at http://sheriff.pendletoncounty.ky.gov/communitypage/Pages/ConcealedCarryLicense.aspx

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Pictured above is Pendleton County Sheriff’s Deputy and School Resource Officer Jared Brewer as he takes Pendleton County High School Assistant Principal Chad Simms to jail. All Jail-and-Bail pics courtesy of Monica Antrobus.

Project Grad committee raises money

Project Grad 2013 sponsored the Jail-and-Bail held at the basketball game at Pendleton County High School on Friday, February 8.  Due to its success, it is now the First Annual Jail-and-Bail. The proceeds will be used to fund Project Grad, the post-graduation lock-in.

A committee of parents work together to do the fundraising.  The committee suggested the event a couple of months ago.  They went with it, and were really thrilled with the results!

They raised over $1100 at the ball game.  Warrants were $5, and bail was $5.  Anyone who didn’t want to leave the game could pay $10 to “bond out.”

Robert Wiggins got a hug from equipment manager Bo Rodriguez, as he was recognized for how many UK games he has attended as Kentucky played Auburn on February 9, 2013 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison, Staff Lexington Herald Leader.

By Debbie Dennie, Editor

Falmouth resident Bob Wiggins, 85, an avid fan of Kentucky Wildcats basketball has gone above and beyond what your ordinary Kentucky fan gets to do. His love, dedication, and enthusiasm for the team has enabled him to become sort of one of the team over the years flying with the coach and players on the plane traveling to the away games.

Brianna Crouch was joined by family, friends and faculty as she became the first Ladycats volleyball player to advance to the collegiate level. The Pendleton County High School senior signed a Letter of Intent with Thomas More College on Wednesday, February 6. Pictured above from left, front row, Mary Crouch (grandmother), Brian Crouch (father), Brianna Crouch, Dorothy Crouch (mother), Kathryn Daugherty (grandmother), Laura Buck (Ladycats head coach). Back row, from left, Keith Smith (athletic director), Tony Dietrich (principal), Chad Simms (assistant principal), Karen Delaney (guidance counselor). Photo by Jackie Vaughn.

By Jackie Vaughn, Reporter

History was made at Pendleton County High School on Wednesday, February 6 when senior Brianna Crouch signed a Letter of Intent to play volleyball with Thomas More College. She became the first athlete from PCHS to ever continue their volleyball career at the next level.

Brianna has had an outstanding career on the volleyball court which began six years ago under the tutelage of former PCHS Head Coach Darrell McLean. She and many others credit him for helping make the sport what it is today in Pendleton County.

Shoppers in Falmouth have a new place to shop for everyday essentials at low prices.  Dollar General recently opened a new store at 79 Ridgeway Ave and is hosting a grand opening celebration Saturday, February 16 starting at 8 a.m.

At the grand opening event, customers will enjoy special deals and free prizes. The first 100 shoppers at the store will receive a $10 Dollar General gift card and the first 200 shoppers will receive a Dollar General tote bag, among other giveaways.

The new store features a fresh layout, designed to make shopping simple for customers.  Seasonal products are displayed in the center of the store, and departments are easily recognizable with visible signage.  Coolers are conveniently located at the front of the store.

Dollar General stores offer convenience and value to customers by providing a focused selection of national brands and private brands of food, housewares, seasonal items, cleaning supplies, basic apparel and health and beauty care products.

The store employs approximately six to ten people. And, anyone interested in applying for a job at Dollar General will find more information and a job application at www.dollargeneral.com in the Career Center.

Dollar General gives its customers more than everyday low prices on basic merchandise.  Dollar General is deeply involved in the communities it serves and is an ardent supporter of literacy and education. At the cash register of every Dollar General store, customers interested in learning how to read, speak English or get their General Education Diploma (GED) can pick up a brochure with a postage-paid reply card that can be mailed in for a referral to a local organization that offers free literacy services. In 1993, the company founded the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, which has awarded more than $74 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, helping more than 4.4 million individuals take their first steps toward literacy or continued education. For more information about the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and its grant programs, visit www.dollargeneral.com.

With more than 10,000 stores in 40 states, Dollar General has more retail locations than any retailer in America.

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The Pendleton County One Stop on 500 Chapel Street will be hosting the Advantage Staffing “Open Interviews” from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Monday, February 18. Advantage Staffing will be conducting “Open Interviews” for the following positions: Food Production Cook, Warehouse Specialist, Material Technician, Parts Clerk, Legal Assistant, Call Center Representative, Maintenance Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, and Sales Manager/Leader.

Interested candidates should come with a prepared resume, dress appropriately, and be prepared for an on-site interview.  If you need assistance with your resume, the Pendleton County One Stop can assist you with your resume.

Call 859-654-3325 EXT. 2915 if you have questions or concerns.

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We can all think of someone while we were in school that made a difference to us. Most of us might remember a particular teacher or instructional assistant that helped us learn. To some it might have been the lunch lady that gave an extra scoop of mash potatoes, or that bus driver that waited the extra second as we were running out the door late, or the custodian that helped us unlock a jammed locker. Maybe some remember a principal or district administrator that encouraged us on a test or at an event. Regardless of who it was, we want to honor them for what they have done for our schools.

This year, for the first time, Pendleton County Schools is asking for nominations from the schools & community for the outstanding certified and classified employee of the year. To be nominated, the employee should exhibit qualities that show they made a difference in the life of a student, or make a difference in the success of the school. Nomination forms are available at the Board of Education office & on the district website www.pendleton.kyschools.us. Nominations for these recognitions will be accepted in the office of the Pendleton County Board of Education until March 29, 2013. A committee consisting of representatives from each of the buildings will select the recipients of these awards.

These awards will be presented at the annual Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce Banquet & Awards Ceremony in the spring. A special thank you goes out to the Chamber for allowing the time during their program to recognize these outstanding employees. If you have any questions please contact Billie Jo Chaplin at 654-6911.

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The residents of Butler will soon have their own Family Dollar store on U.S. 27 to go in and shop without having to drive to Alexandria or Falmouth. The store is set at present to open this Thursday, February 14, 2013.

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