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Today's Features

  • Grant Manor resident receives 100+ greetings

    A resident of Grant Manor Care and Rehabilitation Center has received over 100 Christmas Cards, with more on the way.

    “More cards came in today’s mail,” said Somer Hurston, nursing home administrator.

    Grant Manor has been home to Dessie Mardis since 2005, but old friends have not forgotten her.

    The Christmas card campaign was instigated by Mardis’ former home health caregiver, Carol Doane.

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  • Harneys celebrate 50 years

    Phil and Sandra Harney will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Dec. 31.

    In observance of their anniversary, a party will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Jan. 2, 2010 at the JMB Center, 2020 Taft Hwy. in Dry Ridge. Refreshments will be provided. The party is given by their three children, Phil and Russ Harney and Peggy Jones.

    The couple request no gifts.

     

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  • Leach named first runner up in Miss Pre-Teen Kentucky

    Hayley Frances Leach, Miss Pre-Teen Grant County Fair 2009, traveled to Louisville on Oct. 17 to compete for the title of Miss Pre-Teen Kentucky County Fair.

    She won first runner up, competing against 75 other contestants from across the state.

    Some of her other pageant titles include: Little Miss Grant County Fair 2004, Little Miss Junior Grant County Fair 2007, Little Miss Jeffersontown, Miss Sunburst 2008 and Little Miss Kentucky second runner up. She also recently passed down her title of Miss Pre-Teen My Old Kentucky Home.

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  • Emmons complete training

    Air Force Airman 1st Class Christina L. Emmons graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

    The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

    Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

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  • Community Calendar 12-17-09

    ANGEL FOOD

    • Angel Food pickup is 9 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 19 at Grant County High School.

    ARTS

    • Members of CETA (Community Enrichment Through the Arts) Board of Directors will meet at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 28 at the Grant County Tourism Commission office at the Grant County Chamber office in Williamstown.

    CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

    • The Corinth Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at Noble’s.

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  • Community Calendar 12-10-09

    ARTS

    • Members of CETA (Community Enrichment Through the Arts) will meet at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Grant County Tourism Commission office at the Grant County Chamber of Commerce in Williamstown.

    BOOSTER GROUPS

    • The Grant County Band Boosters will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Dec. 15 in the GCHS band room. For more information, call Jeff Shelton at 859-391-8555.

    CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

    • The Williamstown F&AM No. 85 will meet at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10.

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  • Livingood finishes officer candidate school

    Joel D. Livingood has graduated from Officer Candidate School (OCS) at Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga., and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Army.

    He completed basic training prior to OCS, earning a physical training award in July 2009. He entered the army with a degree in political science from Northern Kentucky University.

    Livingood is the son of Ron and Alane Livingood of Crittenden.

    He is a 2003 graduate of Grant County High School.

     

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  • Lashley completes basic training

    Air Force Airman Michael S. Lashley graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

    The airman completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills.

    Lashley is the son of George Lashley of Flagstaff, Ariz. and Dawn Noel of Dry Ridge.

    He is a 2009 graduate of Grant County High School.

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  • Community Calendar 12-3-09

    CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

    • The Grant County Industrial Development Authority will meet at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Chamber of Commerce in Williamstown.

    CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

    • The Order of the Eastern Star No. 301 will meet at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at Masonic Lodge No. 85 in Williamstown.

    • The Crittenden/Dry Ridge Masonic Lodge No. 694 meets at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 in Crittenden. Call Jerry Keith at 859-393-5169 for more information.

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  • Holiday Happenings

    Dec. 5:

    • Santa’s Wonderland - downtown Williamstown. Free events all day, including a parade - 6 p.m.. Call 824-3322 for details.

    Dec. 6:

    • Vine Run Baptist Church Christmas Cantata - 10:30 a.m.

    Dec. 10:

    • GCHS Choir Holiday Dessert Concert - 7 p.m. - GCHS cafeteria. Tickets - $3 for students or $5 for adults

    Dec. 13:

    • Vine Run Children’s musical - 10:30 a.m. and youth play -6:30 p.m.

    • Williamstown Baptist Church presents “A Silent Night” - 6:30 p.m.

    Dec. 20:

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