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Maybe it’s the way they light up when they realize you’re speaking to them.

Or maybe it’s the way their eyes dance with mischief when you ask them a question or maybe it’s just because they’re so darn cute.

Whether it’s their looks, charm or quick wit, judges at the Kentucky State Fair were impressed enough to award another crown and title to Grant County’s Little Mr. and Miss Evan George Dunaway and Casey Hill.

The following building permits were issued in Grant County in July 2009:

July 6:

Joseph Koo, garage, 136 Austin Drive, 798 sq. feet, estimated cost $8,000; permit fee $138.66

William Baum, addition, 925 Humes Ridge, 2,630 sq. feet, estimated cost $50,000; permit fee $374.95

July 7;

Ed Clemons, new home, 2416 Greenville Road, 1,733 sq. feet, estimated cost $239,000; permit fee $497.99

Kym McClean, deck, 1555 Dry Ridge-Mount Zion Road, 448 sq. feet, estimated cost $2,000; permit fee $48.58

July 9:

Ali Rich started her round at the All A regional tournament a little shaky, hitting a sand trap on the first hole and a water hazard on the second hole.

Rich settled down and rebounded, playing well enough to qualify for the All A state tournament. Rich shot an 84 at Eagle Creek on Aug. 26. This is the first time that Rich, a junior, has advanced to the state tournament.

The Grant County volleyball team knew that their first win would come sooner or later.

The Lady Braves came away with their first win after defeating Gallatin County on Aug. 25 in three sets, 25-17, 23-25, 25-16.

“Every game, winning or losing, gives us a hunger for another win,” senior Dawn Plunkett said. “We need to learn to take everything we’ve learned from every game to put it together. We’re playing as a team and we have a want to be better. We just need to believe that we can be a dominant team in this area.”