The Pendleton Co. Cemetery Board will meet at 7 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the Pendleton County Public Library. Public is invited.

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Sandy Lemmink, formerly of Falmouth, was named the 2013 recipient of the Pearl M. Wright Award. The $20,000 award recognizes an outstanding UC senior’s commitment to teaching young children. Photo by Dottie Stover.

UC senior has transformed her own life - from high school dropout to future teacher

By Dawn Fuller

“From an early age, I knew I always wanted to teach.” - Sandy Lemmink

After her school experience took its own twists and turns, 35-year-old Sandy Lemmink, a University of Cincinnati senior majoring in early childhood education, is finally achieving her dreams. She’s getting her teaching experience in the classroom this fall, as she looks ahead to graduating next spring. And because of her passion for teaching – as well as her academic excellence – an honor from the UC College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH) will ease the financial challenges this wife and mother of three has endured on this journey.

Lemmink is the 2013 recipient of the Pearl M. Wright Award, which recognizes an outstanding UC senior’s commitment to teaching young children. The $20,000 award can be applied toward tuition and other college expenses as well as housing and living costs.

Stephen Salerno graduated Cum Laude with a Juris Doctor Degree from the Thomas Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan  on May 19. The commencement was held in the Breslin Center on the campus of Michigan State University.

From left: Dr. Cathleen Webb, associate dean for research in Ogden College and head of the department of chemistry at WKU, presents Elaine Flynn with the Outstanding Graduating Senior in Chemistry Award.

Elaine Denise Flynn, a WKU student from Demossville was awarded the Outstanding Graduating Senior in Chemistry Award from the Department of Chemistry at the WKU Ogden College of Science & Engineering Student Awards Ceremony on April 21, 2013, at the Carroll Knicely Conference Center in Bowling Green, Ky.

David Huck, 18, will be honored at a special Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony at 6 p.m., Friday, June 14,  at New Hope Church of Christ.  The public is invited to attend.

David joined Boy Scouts while in fourth grade and immediately aspired to become an Eagle Scout.  It is an accomplishment that only 2% of boy scouts attain. To achieve scouting’s highest award, David earned 58 merit badges, served as a leader in his troop, and completed a major community service project.  David served his troop as a patrol leader, chaplain, quartermaster, instructor, and senior patrol leader.  He has put considerable effort into teaching younger scouts how to achieve rank and merit badges, and will now continue in Troop 806 as an adult leader.

David is a senior at Pendleton County High School where he is a captain on the football team and serves as the executive officer of the NJROTC program. He is involved in many community activities including the Kincaid Longspurs where he serves on the scholarship committee. David plans to study mining engineering at the University of Cincinnati.

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By Monica Yeamans, PC Extension Homemakers Council Reporter

Entry day for the annual Pendleton County 4-H Youth Fair will be July 1. The fair will run July 2 - 6 from 5 to 10 p.m. each night. Be sure to stop by the Pendleton County Extension Homemakers Funnel Cake booth for some of the best funnel cakes in the state and visit the many exhibits by local 4-H members, homemakers and others in Floral Hall.

All cultural arts entries will need to be brought to Floral Hall on Monday, July 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged to enter items under the “Open Class” categories. Watch the paper for Fair booklet with rules, regulations and other information. Premiums are paid for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category.

The theme of this year’s photo contest is "Stone Fences." Take a photo of a stone fence or remains of a stone fence in Pendleton County. Photos must be a 5x7 photo, mounted on an 8x10 mounting board. The winning photo will receive a picture frame and $25 sponsored by the Pendleton County Extension Homemakers. Entries will be accepted on Monday, July 1 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Floral Hall at the Pendleton County Fairgrounds.

The Pendleton County Extension Homemakers will be sponsoring a new event this year: a "Cake Auction" scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 at Floral Hall. Come one, come all and have some fun! Come out and support a great cause by bidding on a cake for your Fourth of July celebration.

You’re going to love our cakes!

You’re going to want to bid on your favorite!

Get yours before they are gone!

Blackberry Jam cake, Red Velvet cake, Carrot cake and many more!

Proceeds for the auction will support the Pendleton County Extension Homemakers scholarship fund for PCHS students and the Northern and Southern Family Resource Centers.

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The 84th Annual Convention of the Kentucky Association FFA will be held in Lexington, Kentucky on June 11-13 at the Lexington Center. The Convention will begin on Tuesday, June 11, according to Ali Higgs, president of the association and Brandon Davis, state advisor of the approximately 14,100 member student organization.  Approximately 2,200 FFA members, advisors and guests are expected to attend this meeting.

Highlights of the Convention will include: past state officer reunions, selection of the state winners in various speaking contests, Career Development Events, recognition of Agricultural Proficiency award state winners, and the naming of the organization’s State Stars in Agricultural Placement, Agribusiness and the State Star Farmer.

National FFA Eastern Region Vice President Joenelle Futrell, will address the 7:30 p.m. Tuesday session.  Justin Davis, vice president, Kentucky Association FFA, will address the convention on Tuesday afternoon, June 11, at the 3:30 p.m. Opening session. During the 9 a.m. closing session on Thursday, June 13, approximately 400 FFA members will receive the State FFA Degree, which is the highest honor the association can award one of its members. The State Stars in Agricultural Placement, Agribusiness, and the State Star Farmer will be named.  Ali Higgs, state president, will address the closing session on Thursday, at 9 a.m.

The theme of the 2013 Convention is “Reach!”

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Summer Rec is ramped up with activities for your child and looking for a great way to keep the youth of Pendleton County engaged over the summer.

You can attend per week or per day whichever best fits the parent’s schedule. Contact Steven Peed at Steven.Peed@pendleton.kyschools for more information.

June 11 - Movie Day! Stay tuned for the Feature Presentation of the day!

June 12 -  KRT production of HONK! Morning activities.

June 13 - Critters in the Crick at Pioneer Park. Every other Thursday Science. Bus leaves at 8:45 a.m.

June 14 - Kincaid Lake.  Those going into grades sixth - eighth will play putt-putt golf.  Everyone will be in the recreation area in the morning and swim in the afternoon. Please bring or wear swimsuits under your clothes, a towel, and a large bottle of sunscreen to leave at SES. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m.

For more information, go to the Pendleton website, http://pendletoncounty.ky.gov and click on Recreation/sports looking for summer recreation.

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It’s that time of year again!  It’s Summer Reading at the Pendleton County Public Library and sign-up began on Friday, June 1.  You can sign up any time during the Summer Reading program.  You can win prizes for reading during the summer!

“Dig Into Reading” is this year’s theme for ages three through fifth grade. Programs will be held on Thursdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and will usually last about an hour. Gloria and Kent Fox will be at the library June 20 with music and puppets. Come clown around with Ronald McDonald on June 27. Mark Comley will appear on July 11 to show us some magic. Coyote Chris from Silly Safari will be at he library July 18 with animals for everyone to enjoy.  The prize drawing will be at 12:15 p.m. that day.

The Teen Summer Reading is for grades sixth through 12th.  The theme this year is “Beneath the Surface." Teen programs will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays.  The first program will be on June 25. Everyone will go on an archeological dig with Steph.  Please wear old clothes and shoes for this program. Teens will investigate a mystery on July 18. They will have to decide if it was an accident or murder. There will be a scavenger hunt in the cemetery on July 9.  The prize drawing will be held July 16.

“Groundbreaking Reads” is the theme for the adult summer reading. There are adult programs planned throughout the summer.  Stop by the library or bookmobile for more information and to pick up a Summer Reading calendar, or give the library a call at 859-654-8535.

Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

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