To anyone that ordered a 2012 Pendleton County High School Graduation video, they are now available for pickup. Please see Mr. Kirt Prather or the Broadcasting Class at Pendleton County High School.

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The festival committee for the city of Falmouth would like to say thank you to everyone helping make the parade day successful and so much fun for all who attended. To the Falmouth Fire Department we give a big thanks for hosting the free chili supper. To Woodhead, so kind and thoughtful to host Nate Jones after the parade with refreshments and memorabilia for all who visited after the parade. The Falmouth Christian Church for their contribution of fruit.

Your charitable donation can help clothe a child, put food on the table for a family in need and bring hope to those who have none.  As you open your heart and pocketbook this holiday season, make sure that you give wisely.

Much like storms and natural disasters, the season of giving brings out the best and worst in people.  Scam artists are ready to unveil their latest schemes designed to prey on the generosity of others.

Hey kids! Have you made your Christmas list and written your letter to Santa?  Bring your list and letter into the Pendleton County Public Library and drop it in the mailbox to be sent to the North Pole. Be sure to include your name and address so Santa can reply. All letters need to be put in the mailbox on or before December 18.

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Pendleton County Health Center mobile mammography screenings will be available from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, December 28.

Covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance companies under the following guidelines: Ages  35-40 baseline screening, over 40 an annual screening. No cost mammograms will be provided. Private insurances billed and all co-payment/ out of pocket expenses will be paid by a generous grant from  the Susan G Komen For the Cure. To sign up call 859-655-7400.

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A wonderful way to get yourself in the spirit of Christmas would be by attending A Crooner Christmas VII at the Alexandria Community Center from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, December 16. Todd Schafer with Todd Whitford and Jerry Moore will be performing Christmas songs and songs that were sung by your favorite crooners in years past. Plus there will be a surprise vocal guest and a special tribute to Schafer's father. Admission is free but donations will be accepted to be distributed to needy individuals and families in the area.

Todd Schafer has strong ties to our community through his grandparents John and Nellie Keith who were lifetime residents in Pendleton County. His parents, Lee and Joyce Schafer, also resided in Pendleton and Campbell counties.

While growing up Todd performed for many churches in the area as well as senior events. In the late 70s and early 80s he performed with Lawrence Welk on several occasions. He has performed for UK, U of L, and Xavier. For nearly a decade he has been dealing with congestive heart failure and cardiomyopathy. He lives with a 17 to 20% ejection factor and yet God allows him to perform this program year after year. Come hear your favorite crooner tunes and get your Christmas spirit brightened with a beautiful rendition of "Let It Snow" and "White Christmas."

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Santa Claus will be visiting the Northern Pendleton Fire District on December 15. He can come to your house to visit your children and pass out candy canes. If you would like to have Santa bring your children presents, you need to bring up a wrapped present to the firehouse by December 14, 2012. There will be staff at the firehouse between 6 a.m.-4 p.m. You must call and register your child for a home visit, (859) 472-5127. You must also live in the Northern Pendleton District to have Santa come visit your house.

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The city of Butler will be accepting children's names for the toy giveaway until Friday, December 14. Names can only be accepted for those living in the Butler & Community volunteer fire department's response area and are not being helped by any other organization.

Information needed: child's name, age, sex, proof of residency, parent's name, address and phone number.

Any questions, call Donna at 859-472-5015 or Bobbie at 859-472-3103.

Send names to: City of Butler, Christmas Kids, P.O. Box 229, Butler, Ky. 41006

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Several disadvantaged children in Pendleton County get a chance to Shop With a Cop this Christmas. Law enforcement officers from the Pendleton Sheriff’s office, Kentucky State Police, Falmouth Police Department and Butler Police Department will accompany youngsters to local stores with a pre-determined amount of money for the child to purchase items for themselves or family members.

Parents and guardians of disadvantaged children can enter their children's name, address, age, sex, parent’s name and daytime phone number on a 3x5 index card. Each child entered must be on a separate card. Cards should be taken or mailed to Pendleton County Sheriff, 202 Chapel Street, Falmouth, Ky. 41040. No names will be accepted after December 18. Names must be submitted by parents or guardians only. Children must be 8-12 years old and a resident of Pendleton County.

The children chosen will be notified. The children will shop with a member of our local law enforcement at local businesses at 5 p.m., Thursday, December 20.

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The Pendleton County Historical & Genealogical Society invites the public to join us beginning at 11:30 a.m. at their headquarters located at the Fryer House in Butler, December 15. The December meeting is always festive with seasonal displays and there will be refreshments.

Merry Christmas! They have five one-year memberships available courtesy of one of our members. Get your name in the hat by e-mailing fryerhouse41006@gmail.com with the words Membership Offer in the subject line by December 14 at noon or come to our meeting in person to get your name in the hat. A winner will be drawn at the meeting and you do not have to be present to win. Memberships are year to year and renewable each January.

The Fryer House is located on the NE corner at the intersection of KY177 and US27 in Butler.

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