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Photos by Jamie Baker- NOW - With the last of the ice off the trees, Nantz a major cleanup of fallen limbs and damaged trees began such as this one by Willoughby’s Tree Service on Dry Ridge-Mt. Zion Road.

Just two weeks ago temperatures were below THEN - freezing and snow and ice covered the county. Max McComas of Williamstown spent an afternoon cutting woodARE for his stove. WE DONE YET? SALTY/SNOW STATS: Winter brings rough roads, cold cash •฀The฀county฀road฀department฀has฀used฀800฀tons฀of฀salt฀and฀2,500฀ tons฀of฀salt,฀sand฀and฀cinder฀mix฀to฀date฀this฀winter. By Jamie Baker-Nantz age, but some of the trees were rotten •฀The฀Kentucky฀Transportation฀Cabinet฀has฀used฀4,974฀tons฀of฀salt฀in฀ Editor and the Conrad’s were afraid they’d fall Grant฀County฀and฀has฀2,421฀tons฀remaining. on something and do more damage,” he We฀haven’t฀used฀this฀ •฀The฀county฀road฀department฀has฀250฀tons฀of฀salt฀and฀700฀tons฀of฀ While road crews, motorists and the said. ‘much฀(salt฀and฀mix)฀฀ mix฀left฀for฀the฀remainder฀of฀the฀winter. school system may be sick of winter, Willoughby’s Tree Service has been in฀several฀years,฀ there are other businesses who have in business 40 years. It was started by •฀The฀county฀had฀to฀order฀more฀materials฀to฀treat฀roads฀twice฀already. probably฀since฀the฀ seen an upswing due to the mounds of Vernon Willoughby and continues to be snow and covering of ice, Grant County a family affair with son, Jimmy mid฀1990s.฀We’re฀

has received so far this winter. Willoughby and daughter, Patty Justice OK.฀I’m฀hoping฀that฀

Willoughby’s Tree Service in and grandsons, Kyle, Danny and David the฀weather฀breaks.฀It฀‘ Crittenden has been busy the last two working on this project. doesn’t฀look฀like฀it’s฀ weeks clearing fallen limbs and dam- The tree business usually falls flat aged trees throughout the county. after Thanksgiving, but picks up in going฀to฀soon. “We’ve worked on 16 trees in this March, when spring weather appears. - Steve Tatum yard alone,” said Kyle Willoughby, last While Pat Conrad wanted to save the week as he and the rest of the crew sugar maple trees surrounding her red, Grant Co. Road Dept. worked in Gary and Pat Conrad’s yard brick home, Gary said he was worried supervisor on Dry Ridge-Mt. Zion Road. the winter had been too hard on them “Most of this was caused by ice dam- and they needed to come down.

COVERING THE COUNTY: •฀The฀Grant฀County฀Road฀Department฀has฀seven฀trucks฀that฀cover฀280฀miles฀of฀road,฀including฀those฀in฀Corinth฀and฀Critten- den.฀The฀state฀road฀department฀covers฀443฀lane฀miles฀of฀roads฀in฀the฀county฀with฀four฀state฀trucks฀and฀eight฀contracted฀trucks. David Willoughby saws down a stump as part of clean up last week. “If฀we฀did฀pretreat฀and฀then฀the฀storm฀didn’t฀come,฀then฀we’re฀wasting฀money.฀We฀let฀it฀get฀started฀before฀we฀go฀out.”฀Steve฀ Top, Danny and Kyle Willoughby load wood. Tatum,฀Grant฀County฀Road฀Department฀Supervisor Half of kindergarten students ‘not ready’ for school By Bryan Marshall ready.” READY TO READ enters school ready to engage in and benefit Staff Writer Statewide, 49 percent of students were from early learning experiences,” said Phyllis ready while 51 percent of students screened Early฀Childhood฀Fair Case, director of special instructional services Around half of students who started kin- were “not ready.” •฀4฀to฀7฀p.m.฀Feb.฀28 for Grant County Schools.” dergarten this school year in Grant County Teachers administered the BRIGANCE K •฀Grant฀Co.฀Public฀Libary, “This includes knowing basic colors, were “not ready,” according to recent results Screener to 50,532 kindergarten students in Williamstown learning to recognize name and general released of a kindergarten readiness screener. all 173 school districts at the beginning of the shapes, counts up to 30, counts sets of objects The statistics show that 52.4 percent of the 2013-14 school year. •฀Features:฀screenings,฀food,฀door฀prizes. up to 10, is learning to play and share with 64 kindergarten students tested at The screener measures how well a child is others, follows simple rules and routines, Williamstown Independent Schools were prepared to succeed at the time of the screen- Parents are also asked to fill out a survey shows curiosity, is learning to explore new ready while 47.6 percent were “not ready.” er. about what type of setting the child was in the things, can work alone, knows full name, is At Grant County Schools, 49.5 percent of Students are asked their name and age, to year before starting kindergarten, along with learning to write own name, uses pictures to the 321 kindergarteners screened were con- recite the alphabet and count to 30, among several other questions. tell stories, is learning home address and sidered ready while 50. 5 percent were “not other tasks. “School readiness means that each child See READY page 16 Soldier surprises pint-sized pen pals By Bryan Marshall a second time because Kinman was able to Staff Writer return home earlier than expected. “I didn’t tell the students that he was com- Williamstown Elementary fifth graders ing until 15 minutes before he arrived,” had a special visitor in class Feb. 24 that Wynn said. “I wanted to surprise them. They brought smiles to their faces. would ask me how he was doing off and on As Cody Kinman, a military policeman throughout the year but they didn’t know he with the Army, entered the room, the students was back. When I broke the news that Cody stood and clapped for the 2009 Grant County was coming in to see them, they were so High School graduate. excited and started cheering and clapping. Kinman, a cousin of WES fifth grade They couldn’t wait to see him, along with his teacher Deanna Wynn, recently returned from new family.” serving seven months in Afghanistan. Kinman visited the classroom with his Grant County High School graduate Cody “We sent him letters and a care package wife, Katie, who he married before heading Kinman talks with fifth-grade students at full of food and movies that the students overseas in June 2013, and their 5-month-old Williamstown Elementary during a visit after returning home from Afghanistan. The students donated to send,” Wynn said. “We sent it and son, also named Cody. wrote letters to Kinman while he was overseas. he received it right before Christmas.” The students did not get a chance to write See SOLDIER page 16 2 - GRANT COUNTY NEWS, Thursday, February 27,2014

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Residence: Williamstown INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Beat yolks and water together thoroughly. Background: native of Grant 2. Stir in the salt. County 3. Slowly add the flour in small amounts, as dough will be stiff. I use my hands when it gets really stiff. Day job: retired; served as Grant County Circuit/District Court 4. Roll out 1/4 of the dough at a time on a lightly floured surface. clerk for 13 years Roll as thin as possible. 5. Let dry for three or four hours or longer, then cut the dough Family: Husband, Charles; into narrow strips. Let dry overnight or longer. daughter, Tena Webster; son, 6. Place in container and refrigerate until ready to cook. Use Troy Lawrence these as you would any store bought noodles. Signature dish: Jam cakes, Angel Food cakes, yeast bread - “On my families birthday, I cook their ANGEL FOOD CAKE favorite meals.” INGREDIENTS: When did you learn to cook: • 1 cup plus two tablespoons cake flour “Since I was big enough to stand Betty Lawrence, who worked at the Grant County Courthouse for 31 years be- • 3/4 cup sugar up to a wood stove.” fore she retired, loves to cook. Photo by Jamie Baker-Nantz • 1 2/3 cup egg whites (at room temperature) • 1/2 teaspoon salt Who taught you to cook: “My mother Mae Neal. She could al- • 1 1/2 teaspoons Cream of Tartar ways make the best biscuits. She ran a spoon through What is your cooking style: “old-fashioned. I cook • 1 cup sugar melted grease and slapped it on top of each biscuit with butter and heavy cream and it does make a dif- • 1 teaspoon vanilla before she baked it.” ference.” • 1 teaspoon almond extract

What is your favorite thing to cook: I love to take fro- What is your philosophy on cooking? “I just love to zen, garden corn to church dinners. I enjoy freezing cook.” DIRECTIONS: corn and canning tomatoes and beets.” 1. Sift together flour and sugar five times and set aside. What is your favorite cookbook? “One that I put 2. In large glass bowl, beat (until foamy) egg whites and salt. What tips would you give someone who is making it together from all the recipes that I’ve tried.” 3. Add Cream of Tartar for the first time? “You need to play with a recipe. If 4. Beat until soft peaks form (about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes) it doesn’t taste the way you want it, spice it up. Cook What are some of your activities, outside of cook- from scratch.” ing? “I go on trips with the Senior Saints group at 5. Slowly sprinkle in 1 cup of sugar, continue beating until stiff Williamstown Christian. We go on a yearly trip to but not dry. Personal cooking pet peeve: “It drives me up the Gatlinburg. I enjoy raising a garden and like reading 6. Add vanilla and almond extract. wall that no one cooks anymore. It’s grab a sandwich cookbooks, especially old homes. I also do volunteer 7. Just gently fold in then sift in the dry ingredients slowly and and go eat in the back of the car.” work with the Forcht Bank Relay For Life team, as gently folding in until all dry ingredients are incorporated. well as the Grant County Fair and homemakers.” What is the first thing you ever cooked: “Biscuits. We 8. Pour into ungreased angel food cake pan. played all the time to get it like mom and I’m still not What is the funniest thing that happened to you as a 9. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until center is there. I also made homemade ketchup with my mom. cook? “I tried working with dried apples and by the done. When she died, there was no recipe so I played with time they swelled up I had three kettles full.” 10. 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Viewpoint “Agriculture not only gives riches to a nation, but the only riches she can call her own.”- Samuel Johnson

OUR OPINION GUEST COLUMN Good people deserve to be recognized

Grant County has many people who give countless hours working for good causes and organizations. There are also many teachers who give unselfishly to their students and business owners who never fail to give to worthy causes and support community events. These are the kind of people the Grant County Chamber of Commerce is looking for, but they won’t know about them without your help. Each year at an annual banquet, the chamber recognizes individuals who have been nominated Make a difference for our county’s youth for the following awards: entucky 4-H is one of the many of our 4-H members • Grant Countian of the Year most important and participate in and furthers their • Educator of the Year Kinfluential youth programs positive experiences and • Business Person of the Year in our state and our county. Across opportunities for advanced • Volunteer of the Year Kentucky over 238,000 youth ages leadership, citizenship, and life- The winners do not have to be members of the 9 to 19 learn about leadership, skills development. chamber, nor do those filling out an nomination citizenship and life skills in “learn- Making your voluntary $10 form. by-doing” experiences such as donation is an excellent opportunity Applications for these awards are available at communications and public for our agricultural community to the Grant County Chamber of Commerce, 1350 speaking, through agriculture support the youth of our community N. Main Street in Williamstown (next to Helping projects like livestock judging, and help fund the programs that science projects with robotics, 4-H can make a lasting difference in Hands Thrift Store on U.S. 25). The deadline to camp, Teen Conference, and many Lamar their lives. Kentucky 4-H gives make a nomination is March 14. other 4-H programs and activities. FOWLER Kentucky’s young people the For more information call 824-3322. Here in Grant County, almost chance to participate in constructive, 2,500 youth are involved in educational and fun activities that programs and activities such as Guest Columnist teach them the value of hard work, school clubs, summer camp, discipline and participation. Community livestock, Cloverbuds, country ham Commissioner of Agriculture Kentucky 4-H youth are doing and shooting sports. These 4-H James Comer. The money raised by the right thing by breaking through programs provide opportunities to the program is evenly split between obstacles while pushing our country, works our youth and train the next Kentucky 4-H, Kentucky FFA, and our state and our county forward by generation of leaders for Kentucky’s Kentucky Proud, which promotes making a measurable difference communities. agricultural products raised, grown right where they live. Many of today’s farmers learned or processed in Kentucky by Kentucky 4-H has been given a together valuable lessons while growing up Kentuckians. tremendous opportunity by as members of 4-H. Now there is Last year, the Kentucky 4-H Commissioner Comer to raise There’s no doubt that good things happen an easy way farmers can help statewide share totaled $160,895.06. significant funds to support 4-H. when people work together to get it done. support the 4-H program that is so The Kentucky 4-H Foundation But the scale of this success will be On Feb. 8, friends of Rodney Smith, threw a valuable to our community, our splits the donations between the up to all of us in the 4-H family and benefit that raised more than $10,000 to help county and most importantly, our county where the funds originated how we promote and encourage Rodney and his family with expenses they’ve youth. and the 4-H Foundation. our friends, alumni, and Half of the donations support incurred in his two-year battle with cancer. As you renew your farm license communities to step up and support plates at the county clerk’s office, programs right here in our county, 4-H through the voluntary donation. Smith has spent countless hours through the making this a great opportunity for last 25 years that he’s been a volunteer with the please make the voluntary $10 Remember to make your donation, a third of which goes local 4-H councils, clubs and voluntary $10 donation when Dry Ridge Fire Department leaving a warm bed directly to support 4-H programs members to increase financial renewing your farm license plates on cold nights or missing a Sunday family dinner and activities. I wanted to remind support for their programs. Last in March. It will make a difference to help another in need. He didn’t do it for the you now about the program since year, donations totaled $5,740 in in the lives of our youth. praise or glory, but rather because he likes people farm license plates are renewed in our county. (Lamar Fowler is the Grant and wanted to help where he could. March. The other half of the donations County 4-H and Youth Development His family said they were humbled and hon- The Ag Tag Voluntary Donation used by the 4-H Foundation will Agent at the Grant County ored by the community’s desire to rally around Program is supported by Kentucky support state level programs that Extension Office) them and appreciative of the efforts by those involved in the fundraiser. It never ceases to amaze that when the Grant Historic legislation and protecting citizens County community works together on a project, he midpoint of the General don from the governor. good things happen. Assembly has passed and we The senate passed the bill, 34-4 There are other families, such as the Ty Taylor Tsaw an historic piece of legis- and it now goes back to the House family, who was injured in a car accident that lation in House Bill 70. to consider the changes. also need a helping hand for living and medical The senate committee on state The senate passed Senate Bill expenses. and local government heard testi- 60, which I co-sponsored. The bill Collection jars have been placed around the mony on House 70, which would updates many regulations of the community at various businesses. Other fund- restore voting rights to certain fel- concealed carry process in an ef- raisers, including one held at Edwardo’s in ons after a five-year waiting period fort to make it more efficient. Williamstown and one at Skyline Chili in Dry with no repeat offenses. The com- Finally, a bill of note that Ridge were organized to assist the family. mittee room was “standing-room passed is Senate Bill 119. The bill only” as we heard from the bill’s Senator Damon sets up a medical review panel for Grant County people are willing to lend a sponsors Representative Jesse Thayer lawsuits against healthcare provid- hand and that makes this community a good Crenshaw and Minority Leader ers. It consists of three doctors and place to live and work. Jeff Hoover, as well as U.S. Sena- Guest Columnist their opinion is admissible to court. tor Rand Paul. It is not a finding of law or an opin - (Editorials published in the Grant County Through a senate committee ion. This measure will help prevent News are the collective opinion of the News substitute, I sought to strike a bal- embezzlement. Simply restoring frivolous lawsuits, it will protect editorial team.) ance between the automatic resto- automatic rights for all with felony victims that are taken advantage of ration of voting rights to all who convictions forfeits necessary ac- by unscrupulous attorneys and will have completed sentences (and countability as they work to rejoin keep healthcare providers focused paid restitution for felony convic- society. on what they need to do rather than tions) and a more measured ap- Recidivism rates are highest worrying about entering into ex- Grant County proach which implements a five-within three years for ex-inmates. pensive, frivolous litigation. the year waiting period. For those who really do want to re- (Senator Thayer represents News This is appropriate since these join as rehabilitated citizens, they the 17th Senate District, which are people who have violated sub- can earn their rights back. Also, includes southern Kenton County, serving Grant County since 1906 stantial laws in our state such as the amendment keeps the current as well as all of Grant and Scott drug trafficking, racketeering and mechanism in place allowing ex- counties.) felons to pursue an executive par- 859-824-3343 FAX 859-824-5888 A WORD FROM OUR READERS... Penick deserves thanks for years of service to community www.grantky.com If you have been a fan of local ful for his welcoming spirit. programming, selling advertise- high school football or basketball When we were charged with the ments or arguing about the Univer- Mailing address: P.O. Box 247, then you should know Tony Penick. idea of creating a community show sity of Kentucky and University of Williamstown, Ky 41097 Although most of the time you for the access channel, it wasn’t the Cincinnati there was always joy and just hear his voice during the Ac- programming that was difficult, it laughter. Street Address: 129 S. Main, Suite B, cess Channel’s broadcasted games, was creating a name for the show. Yes, Tony is a U.C. fan! Dry Ridge, Ky 41035 his friendly demeanor and caring We knew we wanted to create a Upon my departure from the city, nature shines. name that represented what Grant I knew I would miss working with (USPS) 226-460 Tony has been involved in broad- County was experiencing and at that Tony. He continued on with “Rais- Published weekly casting local high school sports time it was growth. ing Grant County”. Periodicals postage paid at Williamstown, Ky. since the City of Williamstown be- We kept coming back to “Rais- I’m sure all of his co-anchors gan this service in 1993. His work ing Grant County”. One of the high- would echo me in saying, Tony is a Postmaster: for the city began long before his lights of working at the City of Wil- great colleague and friend. Whether Send address changes to: TV debut. Tony has served the citi- liamstown was working with Tony you enjoyed “Raising Grant Coun- zens of Williamstown since 1987 on this show. ty”, watching ball games or seeing P.O. Box 247, Williamstown, Ky 41097 and will be retiring at the end of It was new, fun and exciting to Tony on the street, his genuine spirit February. I couldn’t let my TV part- create a program that focused on and kindheartedness is always pres- Subscription rates: ner and friend retire without recog- promoting our community. With ent. 1 year: (Grant, Owen, Kenton, Pendleton, Harrison and nizing his service to our community. my Co-Anchor Tony and Bernard Join me in thanking Tony for his Boone counties) - $33.92; six months - $19.35 When Mayor Glenn Caldwell of- Mardis in the control room it was years of service not only to the City Elsewhere in state: 1 year: $49.82 or six months - fered me the opportunity to work always an adventure. of Williamstown but to all of Grant $27.03 for the community I love, I couldn’t Tony’s imagination never ceased County. have imagined the friend I was to amaze me especially when we de- Member of Kentucky Press Association about to acquire. Tony and I hit it veloped the Great Race commercial. Tabatha Clemons off from the start and I am so thank- Whether we were working on Williamstown GRANT COUNTY NEWS, Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 5 DOWN AND DIRTY ANOTHER PLACE IN TIME Orchard care starts now s summer fruit begins to ripen, or should I say rot, the calls start coming in. Home Aorchardists in Kentuckiana are at wits end as they watch their apples, peaches and pears do little more than fall from the tree in a spotted, bruised or pet- rified state. Managing orchard trees isn’t for the hands off gardener; it takes effort to have healthy productive trees and that effort starts now. Fruit trees need pruning, fertilization and some protection from a myriad of in- sect and disease problems that can cause leaf spotting, poor fruit set, mal-formed fruit or rotten fruit when it is all said and done. February is all about pruning and fertilization. Get the trees fed and in shape before they break dormancy. Pruning styles evolved out of the need to keep trees a manageable size while maximizing the harvest. To- day most commercially produced fruit trees are grafted onto dwarf rootstock so the job of pruning is not as overwhelming. Dwarf is a relative term, of course, but dwarf rootstock is advantageous if with the goal is a quality harvest-they are easier to work with. Other pruning techniques address the issue of pest control: Welcome to a new Another Place In Time photo. Do you know any the place featured in the photo? If so, call better air circulation and light penetrations helps to re- your guesses into the Grant County News at 859-824-3343. See next week’s News for his identity. duce many insect, fungal and bacterial problems com- mon in the orchard. If you’ve got an old photo, you’d like to see featured in the News, bring it to the News office. Photos can be Peach trees take on a vase shape with the center scanned and returned in the same visit. pruned out; apples take on a whorled, scaffolding of three to four main branches; pears are similar to apples but you allow six to eight main branches. Pears and apples can have their main leader headed-off (cut back to the next lateral branch) when the trees reach about TURNING BACK THE CLOCK 10 feet. To fine-tune the pruning of apples and pears you must 15 Years 25 Years 50 Years thin the spurs. The spurs are the little stubs on main February 25, 1999 March 2, 1989 February 28, 1964 branches that grow about Kimberly Lytle Neidigh received a James Bradfort (Pete) Osborne, Five students from Grant County one-fourth of an inch each bachelors degree in police administra- of Williamstown, received a Pearl are enrolled for the spring term at year. Foliage and flowertion from Eastern Kentucky Univer- Harbor Survivor License plate. Morehead State College, which has a emerge from these spurs, in sity on Dec. 12, 1998. She was also He was abroad the U.S.S Pyro the record 3,138 students in attendance. alternating years. Thin these named to the dean’s list in her last day Pearl Harbor was bombed. He Enrolled from Grant County are semester. She graduated from Grant served six years in the U.S. Navy. Freddie Eugene Hester of Crittenden, Jeneen spurs and you get better spac- ing and larger fruit. County High School in 1994 and is Pete also served 14 months in the Nancy Sue Sims of Elliston, Flora WICHE We have a mostly organic the daughter of Darrel and Cyndy U.S. Air Force during the Korean Jane Juett, Ann Sechrest and Joyce philosophy for the food we Neidigh of Dry Ridge. Conflict. Willoughby, all of Williamstown. Weekend grow to eat so that means we Gardener have transitioned from fertil- izing the orchard with the ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● standard ammonium nitrate to using something that packs a little less of a punch, A student from Crittenden has a Airman Robert J. Pickett, son of but will still continue to provide nutrients to the trees. leading role in the Morehead State Reginald Scott Angell from Wil- Mr. and Mrs. Howard G. Pickett of Instead of using one-eighth (pears), one-sixth (tart cher- University theatre student’s produc- liamstown was named to the Who’s Corinth is being reassigned to Shep- ries), or one-fourth (apples) of a pound of ammonium tion “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Who Among Students in American phard AFB in Texas for technical nitrate per year of growth (not to exceeds three pounds) Nest” in Kibbey Theatre on the cam- Universities and Colleges. Angell is a training as a United States Air Force we are using cottonseed meal (it delivers nitrogen pus. Phil Ponder will appear as Chief pharmacy student at Mercer Univer- finance and statistical data special- quickly) and fish meal (it delivers trace nutrients andBromden. A senior theatre major, he sity Southern School of Pharmacy in ist. He attended Grant County High nitrogen slowly). is a member of the Student Alumni Atlanta, Ga. School in Dry Ridge. Fertilize, prepare, prune. Ambassadors. Also, before your trees break dormancy an appli- cation of dormant oil will go far in controlling certain insect pests. The time is ripe in late February or early March. We need to watch the progress of the trees, the outside temperature and chances of rain when planning an application: trees must be dormant if you are using Ask Us “dormant” oil, temperatures must remain above 40 de- grees, with no rain in sight for at least 48 hours. Contact your county extension service and request Do you have a question Join us as we honor more detailed information about caring for your home orchard (and selecting compatible varieties). The tim- about an issue affecting ing, type, and application of pesticides is quite exacting Grant County? for it to work properly and safely. If so, send to: Ask Us and Grant County Another important consideration when selecting the staff of the Grant varieties is disease resistance and length of the growing County News will try to News & Express Publisher season. Most fruiting trees require a minimum of days considered “frost-free” and a minimum of days where find an answer. temperatures are between 45 and 32 degrees. The chill- Names will not be pub- ing period allows for required dormant period and thus lished, but a first name, affects bud set; the minimum frost-free day requirement relates to the length of time needed to reach maturity. phone number or e-mail KEN STONE These variables are why you should purchase fruit address may help us clarify trees from people who know what they are talking what type of information about. For example, apple varieties that are recom- on his retirement mended by the University of Kentucky because they you are requesting. Send show good disease resistance and are suitable to our questions to: jbakernantz@ climate include Pristine, Redfree, Dayton, Liberty, grantky.com or at our web- Spartan, Jonafree, Pixie Crunch, Priscilla, SirPrize, En- site at terprise, GoldRush and Sundance. Cross pollination is necessary so get two different varieties (SirPrize is not www.grantky.com. a pollinator, good fruit but sterile pollen). They can also be mailed to: The easiest of all the fruit to grow and to enjoy re- P.O. Box 247, main, in my experience, the Asian pear including the Williamstown, Ky. 41097. varieties Hosui, Shinseiki and Chojuro. One dormant oil application is all these trees get and the fruit is typi- cally clean as a whistle. The bottom line with fruit trees is this: get disease resistant varieties, use dormant oil if nothing else and Got a story idea or harvest fruit with a paring knife nearby. One blemish news tip call 859- does not make fruit inedible: cut it out or eat around it. (Jeneen Wiche is an avid gardener from Shelbyville. 824-3343 or e-mail She can be reached at [email protected]. or at gcneditorial@ www.SwallowRailFarm.com) grantky.com

WE NEED LISTINGS! EAGLE CREEK $179,900-VERY PRIVATE aprx. 95 ac., great hunting, bottomPENDING land, large amount of A reception will be held creek frontage, located at end of county road. 60 AC. EAGLE CREEK FRONTAGE $163,900- Realty & Auction Co. LLC excellent hunting, bottom land, Scott Co. Call for Larry M. Carr-Broker/Auctioneer-859-824-7877 Friday, March 21, 2014 Larry Lynn Carr-Agent/App. Auctioneer-859-393-7620 details. P.O. Box 67-11010 Dixie Hwy., Corinth, Ky. 41010 $159,900-73.89 acres, great recreational farm w/ www.carr-realty-and-auctions.com • [email protected] hunting cabin, matureSOLD timber, pasture w/pond, great Homes: homesites, located on dead end rd. 4-6 p.m. $599,900-2 country homes, 5 barns, 8 ponds, nice $120,500-48.14 surveyed wooded acres, great for ridges, creek all on aprx 302 acres. hunting or recreational use, homesite, city water avail. $339,900-Beautiful 4 bdrm., 3 bath brick home w/full $99,900-Aprx. 76 fenced acres with barn, silo and finished basement w/kitchen & lg. fam. rm., home city water. Good homesite. at has 2 car attached garage, 3 car detached garage, $99,900-Aprx. 40 mostlySOLD wooded acres w/barn, 2 lg. barn w/loft, front & side porches with great view of ponds. Great for hunting. Fenced for cattle. long ridge behind home. All on aprx. 24 ac. OWNER FINANCING-Tracts from 30 ac. up to 137.3 The Josephina REDUCED $169,900-3BR, 2BA home, full unfinished fenced ac. Tracts starting at $69,900 & up. Property basement w/2 car garage in basement. Nice metal is great for livestock, hunting and recreational. pole barn w/hay loft, pond, city water, all on 20.2 $69,900-Aprx. 11 ac., 1 mile from I-75, great acres. Event Venue homesite, city water, owner/agent/broker. $128,900-3BR, 2BA home on 55 acres, great for recreation use or livestock, city water avail., private. $62,500-Aprx. 19 ac. with good home site, barn, old REDUCED $119,900-3BR, 2BA country home on house, gravel drive, elec., city water avail. 100 Hogans Mill Parkway 11.5 fenced ac., barn with horse stalls, 2 car gar., city $49,900-Aprx. 9 ac., 1 mile from I-75, great water, only 1 1/2 miles from I-75. Owner/Broker. homesite, city water, owner/agent/broker. $89,900-3BR, 1BA, country home w/front and back $26,900-6 ac., good homesite, city water avail., Mt. Dry Ridge, Kentucky 41035 porches, city water on 11.1 surveyed acres. Carmel Rd., Williamstown. $68,900-2BR, 1BA fishing cottage on private fishing REDUCED - LET’S TRADE-$17,900-4.5 ac. w/city lake. water & homesite. Owner/agent. Land: REDUCED $14,900-6.7 mostly wooded ac., Cake and punch will be served. $222,900-Beautiful 101 ac., farm w/nice open ridges homesite, city water, minutes from I-75. surrounded by woods for great hunting or recreation use. Property has great home sites, atv trails, If you are thinking of buying or selling anything, machinery shed & city water. Located at end of county rd. May divide. call us for your auction and real estate needs. 6 - GRANT COUNTY NEWS, Thursday, February 27, 2014 VERSE OF THE WEEK: I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. Faith & Values Psalms 138:1 (KJV) GRACE NOTES CHURCH NOTES A question Christ Community • March 7 and March 8 will be no 8:45 a.m. service be led by the youth and Assembly of God - A Call to Purity Weekend. and no Sunday School but the fellowship commit- posed to me • March 7 and March 8 - Make sure to register as there will be a combined tee will be leading in fel- space is limited. service at 11 a.m. for any- lowship with a birthday was at a funeral recently and was asked by The church is participating in the Call To Purity confer- • March 9 - Carolyn one who can safely attend. bash following the service. someone I met who was born and raised in Clark will be ministering. • March 9 - Mission trip Washington D.C.: “What do you see as the ence to be held at William- I stown Baptist. If you need She is the third generation Mt. Zion Baptist team meeting at 2 p.m. for future for the church in 2014 and even further more information on the of women ministers in her • Bro. Paul Marksberry’s the Haiti mission team. out?” My reply was this: I see a future sifting of family. She draws from messages:”The Good Shep- • March 9 - Roger Babik churches, individuals, pastors and denominations, conference or the church, call Rhonda Fields at 859- both her evangelical roots herd” (Luke 15:1) and “My will be here with Daniel meaning that I see the challenge to Christians, and her Pentecostal “fathers Conversion” (Acts 16:14- churches, and denominations growing in a way 394-2586. and Kafui Kpowbie, field • Wednesdays - Adult in the faith.” She is known 15.) missionaries in Togo (West that will force people to decide whether or not to for vibrant teaching and • The deacon of the week Africa) and partners in the stand for historic orthodox Scriptural values, be- Bible study and Children’s night at 7 p.m. A light sup- preaching with a strong em- is Pete Spegal 428-3146 work of Mawuto Farm liefs and morals. phasis on the Love of God • Happy Birthday to plus sewing shop, cloth- I explained that division will grow inside de- per will be served. • Sundays - Sunday and the person and power of Edith Hendrix and Karen ing distribution and orphan nominations, pastors, and individual churches that the Holy Spirit. Spegal care ministry in partnership will separate and divide into two groups. Those School at 10 a.m. and wor- ship service at 11a.m.; • March 9 - URGEN- • March 2 - Breakfast at with MASTER Provisions. two groups will be: 1) Those that believe the Bible CY Youth Summer Camp 9 a.m. The church will also • March 16 through March 19 is timeless, inerrant, trustworthy, and authorita- prayer at 3:30 p.m.; Wednesday service with registrations are due. observe the Lord’s Supper - 2014 Spring Revival. Meet- tive, thus will call sin as sin; and 2) those that be- • March 15 – Carry and after the morning worship. ing at 7 p.m. at the church lieve the Bible was a book of its time, that it and adult Bible fellowship and KidZone at 7 p.m. conceal class at 8 a.m. There will be a deacon’s each evening with Derek its message must change to fit into society, and • The church is located at meeting after evening wor- Stump as the evangelist. that the Christian religion is oppressive to those First Love ship. who choose to disregard its teaching. 139 North Main St. in Wil- liamstown. • Mondays - Reformers • March 5 - Monthly Stringtown He then asked me, “What should churches Unanimous for anyone with business meeting. Christian do, how should churches react, or what can be Church 20/20 an addiction of any kind at • Happy Birthday to • The church is located done?” My reply was this: This sifting, if it hap- 7 p.m. Braden Martin this week. at 8475 Cordova Road in pens because I am not a prophet or a fortune teller, • Pastor Earl Breeden - 859-814-7594 and Pastor Visit the website @ • Sunday worship at Berry. is just what I see happening already and it will 10 a.m.; worship at 11 • Sunday School at 10 cause a couple things. First, it will cause pas- Randy Robinson – 859- http://www.firstloveky.org/ 414-7253 for service times, events, a.m., evening worship at a.m.; Sunday morning ser- tors, churches, individuals and denominations to sermons and much more. 6:30 p.m. and Wednes- vices at 11 a.m.; Sunday choose fully what they believe in and what they • Youth Leader - Daniel Coomer - 859-443-2503 • March 14 – March 15 – day at 6:30 p.m. for Bible night services at 6 p.m. stand for. Children’s Lock Inn from 7 study; Team Kids are This choice will cause many to water-down • Sunday morning church service - 10:45 a.m. p.m. to 9 a.m. meeting every Wednes- Tabernacle Baptist the faith in order to become more politically and • Sundays new study day night at 6:30 p.m. • Pastor - Bro. Larry socially correct. Sec- Youth group service at 3:30 p.m. every Sunday night; in the old testament at 9:15 Workman ondly, this will cause a.m.; Sunday worship at New Beginnings • Sunday school at 10 a true division to be- Wednesday service at 7 p.m. 10:30 a.m.; Monday Hurt, • The church is located a.m.; morning worship at 11 come evident between Habit and Hang up Group at at 28 Broadway St. in Dry a.m.; Sunday evening ser- those who choose to Corinth Christian 7 p.m.; Wednesday “Nugget Ridge. Visitors are wel- vice at 6 p.m.; Wednesday follow Scripture and of Truth with Prayer” at 7 come. For more informa- Bible study at 7 p.m. those who do not. We • Wednesday night Bible study at 7 p.m. p.m.; Thursdays –Women’s tion, call Mark Partin at see this today with Bible study at 11 a.m. 824-0947. The Potters House formerly evangelical (Luke 12 and 13) • Bible Book for February is • Sunday School at 10 • Located at 115 S. Main pastors and churches God’s Community a.m. and Sunday services at St. in Crittenden (lower level now saying there is no Mark. March Book is Luke. • Sundays- Choir prac- • Pastor - Landon Scott. 11a.m. Sunday evening ser- Family Dollar Store) hell, no sin and the Bi- • Sunday school at 10 vices at 6 p.m. Wednesday • 859-428-0866 or 391- ble really is about God tice at 5:30 p.m. with wor- ship services at 6:30 p.m. a.m. worship services at services at 7 p.m. 6503 or 802-4545 Josh loving people enough 11 a.m. and evening wor- • Pastor Charles Court- LANDRUM to accept them as Corinth Community ship services at 6:30 p.m.; New Life Apostolic ney they are, regardless of Wednesday Bible study at • Pastor - Jonathon My- • Sunday School 10 their religious beliefs Christian Center • Pastor Gary Gross 7 p.m. ers. Transportation provid- a.m., worship 11 a.m. and Pastor’s Corner or lack thereof. Last ed. Contact Bro. Meyers at Wednesdays at 6 p.m. time I checked, in the • Fridays – Youth ser- vices at 6 p.m. Harvest Apostolic 859-428-3120. Gospel of John, Jesus • The church is enjoying • Sunday service at 10 Vine Run Baptist said the only way to the Father and thus eternal Corinth Shiloh the benefits of seeds long a.m., Sunday evening ser- • Sunday School at 9:30 life in heaven was through Him, meaning repen- Full Gospel planted with baptisms and vice at 7 p.m. and at 7 p.m. a.m. and morning worship tance of sin and acceptance of his gift on the cross, power packed services. and Thursday services at 7 at 10:30 a.m., Sunday eve- which provides a new heart for his followers. • Pastor Gary Gross • Sunday services – 10 p.m. ning worship 6:30 p.m. and Lastly, I told this man that the sifting will force Lystra Wednesday prayer service at churches and denominations to renew their focus a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. church service; 6 p.m. Church of Christ Oak Ridge Baptist 7 p.m. with GA’s, RA’s, Mis- on the things that Scriptures says will make them • Sunday School at 10 • The sewing group sion Friends and youth. different from the world and the things that will church service; Wednesday service – 6 p.m. church ser- a.m. and morning worship meets at noon each Tuesday • Go to www.vinerun.org help them to fulfill the Great Commission. Those vice. at 11 a.m. (weather permitting). They for upcoming events. things that the church must focus upon are con- are making quilts for Sun- viction of beliefs, compassion upon everyone, Crittenden Mt. Carmel Baptist rise Children’s Home. Violet Ridge connection with society, communication in the Christian Disciples • Check channel 9 • Other ongoing mis- Church of Christ church, commission of all believers and commit- of Christ WCPO or 27 WKYT, as sions projects include Oper- • Minister - Dave Shank- ment to fulfill God’s will. • All are welcome at Crit- well as email and Facebook ation Christmas Child, food lin (Josh Landrum is the pastor of Knoxville Bap- for bad weather cancella- pantry and box tops and la- • Sunday Services - Sun- tist Church. He can be reached at 823-4441,Blog: tenden Christian Church. To learn more about the tions. bels for Oneida. Remember day School at 9:50 a.m.; http://pastorjoshreflections.blogspot.com/ or church, contact the church • The WMU will again to pray for the members in morning worship at 11 a.m.; Twitter @Landrum_Josh. The church website is be sponsoring the baby bot- the nursing homes as well evening worship and youth www.KnoxvilleBaptist.org) at 859-428-2210 or go to www.crittendenchristian. tle ministry for CareNet. as those at home. meeting at 6 p.m. com. • Any adults and youth • Sunday School at 10 • Wednesday Night Bible • Worship begins at interested in KY Changers, a.m.; morning worship at 11 study and youth meeting at Do you have a church milestone at 10:45 a.m. and every Tues- see Lori Dunn. a.m.; children’s church at 11 7 p.m. your church? The Grant County News day-Bible study begins at a.m.; Ra’s, Ga’s at 6 p.m.; wants to hear about it. 10:30 a.m. Mt. Olivet evening worship at 6 p.m.; Williamstown Send them to gcneditorial@grantky. Christian Wednesday prayer service Christian Dry Ridge • Sunday morning ser- at 6 p.m. • March 2 - Singspiration com or call 859-824-3343 for more Presbyterian Church vices are at 8:45 and 11 a.m. with area churches will be information. • March 2 – Transfigu- • The e-4 student minis- Sherman held at the church. ration Sunday at 11 a.m. try group (teen small groups Full Gospel • Wednesday - Senior Sermon: “The Presence for middle and high school • Pastor Ray Gaines Saints will meet for Bible of God” (Exodus 24:12- students) meets at 5 p.m. for • Sunday School at 10 study and lunch at 11:30 18; Matthew 17:1-9) The dinner on Sundays followed a.m., Sunday morning wor- a.m. Sacrament of Holy Com- by large and small group ship at 11 a.m., Sunday night Dry Ridge munion worship and study. at 6 p.m. and Wednesday at Williamstown • March 9 – First Sun- • Keep up with friends 7 p.m. For more informa- United Methodist day of Lent; 10 a.m. Lenten and family on Mt. Oliv- tion, call the church at 859- • March 2 - Worship Collision Center Book Discussion of “Kill- et Christian Church’s 428-2200. Alive! at 8:30 a.m., fellow- First Day Car Rental-Free ing Jesus” by Bill O’Reilly Facebook page at www. ship time at 9:30 a.m., Sun- 2-State of the art Paint Booths and Martin Dugard at 11 facebook.com/Moun- Sherman Church of day School at 10 a.m., after- tOlivetChristianChurch. Christ noon worship at 11 a.m. The FREEFREE Over 50 yr. Combined Experience a.m. worship. Sermon: ES Manager - Jon Traft “Temptation, Again” (Gen- • Adult Bible study con- • Traditional service from church has five adult Sun- ESTIMATESESTIMAT 100 Theater Drive, across from Toyota esis 2:15-17; Matthew 4:1- tinues to meet from 7 to 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.; Sunday day School classes avail- Dry Ridge, Ky. 859-824-0400 11) 8 p.m. on Wednesdays at school 9:45 a.m. to 10:20 able, Sunday School classes • The church is located the church and other home a.m.; praise gathering from for preschool through 12th at 15 Warsaw Road in Dry small groups are meeting 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and grade and traditional wor- Ridge. For more informa- throughout the week as evening service at 7 p.m. ship at 11 a.m. tion, call 824-5622 or go to well. • Return all Care Net • Mondays - Zumba at www.dryridgepresbyterian. • Ladies prayer group baby bottles back to church 6:15 p.m. com. will meet the first and thirdempty or with a donation. • Tuesdays - Men’s group Williamstown Saturdays. • March 21 and March at 6:30 p.m. Family Worship • If there is inclement 22 - Attention fourth and • Wednesdays – Youth at Chiropractic Center weather, check Channel 12 fifth graders; sign ups6 forp.m., adult Bible study at • March 3 - Grant Coun- and the Facebook page for SUPERSTART have be- 6:30 p.m.; praise and wor- Center ty Ministers meeting at 10 closing information. If the gun. The cost is $60. ship team practice at 7:30 a.m. at Family Worship church is listed as “Closed The deadline to sign up p. m. Center in Williamstown. Sunday” that means both March 2. See Eric Nease • Thursdays – Women’s • March 5 – Satur8 - morning services and Sun- for more information or if Bible study from 6 to 7 p.m. Prayer, Praise and Worship day School are cancelled. If you have any questions. • Fridays – Zumba at at 6:58 p.m. listed as “Snow Plan”, there • March 2 - Services will 6:15 p.m. Massage On Main FREE Day Spa Amanda Howell, D.C. Alice Heeger-Hartman, D.C. 706 North Main,  Gentle, effective, hands on care TOENAIL Williamstown, Kentucky  Same day treatment available For An Appointment Call On-site X-rays CLIPPING 859-824-7259 • 859-866-3109 Offer expires Feb. 28, 2014 Massage Therapy by 824-5800 Custom K-9 Clips Pet Salon Debbie Stone, CMT, LMT Mon.-Fri. 8-5 Angel Your Pets Best Friend Massage Spa Treatments Groomer 1218 North Main, Midway Plaza, Williamstown, Ky. CATERING TO Gift Certificates Always Available 103 Barnes Rd. Ste. E ALL ANIMALS 859-824-3073 www.momdayspa.com GRANT COUNTY NEWS, Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 7 RECENT DEATHS Charles Adams, 82 Janet Wallen, 74 POLICE REPORTS Charles E. Adams, 82, Mildred Huffman of Janet Wallen, 74, of Survivors include her (Editor’s Note: The Cheeks, 42, of Crittenden, of Morning View, died Morning View, Virginia Jonesville, died Saturday, brother, William Grant County News pub- driving a 1984 GMC and Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at Hicks and Vera Edgington, Feb. 22, 2014, in Owenton. (Charlene) Fairchild of lishes all items in police a parked vehicle. Owenton Manor. both of Covington, Mary She was born on Feb. Bristol, Tenn.; a niece, beat that are submitted Deputy Mike Wright He was the son of the late Darlington of Demossville 24, 1939 in Davis Branch Susan (David) Atkins of from each individual investigated an accident Ivan and Goldie Setters and Dorothy Hopperton of and was the daughter of Louisville and many other police agency. The News at 4:20 p.m. Feb. 17 on Adams. Crittenden; seven grand- the late William and Ethel nieces and nephews, and does not omit names from Ferguson Boulevard. The Survivors include his children and 17 great Wallen. her special friend Barry police reports.) drivers involved were an son, Daniel Adams of grandchildren. She will be remem- Richard of Jonesville. unknown hit-and-run Morning View; daughters, Funeral services were bered for being an exam- She was especially Grant County and Debra L. Shafer, of Emma Coots of Crittenden, held on Feb. 25 at the ple of Christian love to thankful for the care and Crittenden, driving a Shirley Schlueter and Elliston – Stanley Funeral those around her. Many love she received from the Sheriff’s Office 2007 Mitsubishi. Marilyn Simpson, both of Home in Williamstown. received beautifully-writ- staff and administrators of Sgt. Dennis Switzer Demossville and Vivian Burial was in the ten cards on their birthday the Jonesville Rest Home, Deputy Mike Wright investigated an accident Fedders of Burlington; a Kentucky Veteran’s and Christmas from her where she had lived for executed a warrant for at 6:55 a.m. Feb. 18 on brother, Robert Adams of Cemetery, North in through the years among nearly 44 years. Michael T. Fredrick, 33, Dixie Highway. The driv- Independence; sisters, Williamstown. other kindnesses. She was A service celebrating of Williamstown, for fail- er involved was Cody J. a member of the Macedonia Janet’s life will be held at ure to appear in court, at Ashcraft, 24, of Baptist Church in 11 a.m. on Saturday, 9:56 p.m. Feb. 15 on Williamstown, driving a Pam Schoepflin, 59 Jonesville. March 1 at the Macedonia Broadway Street. 2000 Ford. Pam Schoepflin, 59, of sisters, Nancy Austin of She was preceded in Baptist Church in Fredrick was lodged at The sheriff’s office Norwood, Ohio, formerly Williamstown and Dora death by 10 brothers and Jonesville with Pastors the Grant County served 44 summons/sub- of Dry Ridge, died Sunday, Lou Tiller of Dry Ridge; a sisters including Byrnes Gene Hill and Sean Ryan Detention Center. poenas, served 55 hours Feb. 23, 2014, at the granddaughter. Fairchild of Frankfort. officiating. Sgt. Dennis Switzer in court, executed a emer- University of Cincinnati Visitation will be held executed a warrant for gency protective order, Hospital. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bridgett A. Smith, 26, of executed two warrants Survivors include her with funeral services being Robert Howard, 94 Williamstown, for non- involving out-of-county husband, Bob Schoepflin held at 1 p.m. on March 1 payment of fines, at 9:15 residents and drove 930 of Norwood, Ohio; a son, at the Mt. Zion Baptist Robert L. Howard, 94, of great grandchildren and a a.m. Feb. 18 on Barnes miles transporting pris- Brian Hester of Dry Ridge; Church. Florence, died Monday, Feb. great, great grandchild. Road. Smith was lodged oners. 24, 2014, at Florence Park Visitation will be held at the Grant County Care Center. from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 Detention Center. Williamstown Marvin Stewart, 87 Survivors include his a.m. with funeral services Sgt. Dennis Switzer Marvin Ray Stewart, 87, Owenton; a sister, Betty Sue wife, Larue Rogers Howard; held at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 27 executed a warrant for of Prospect, died Monday, Adkins of Middletown, a son, David L. Howard of at the Corinth Christian Matthew M. Hubbard, Officer Matt Boshears Feb. 17, 2014. Tenn.; 12 grandchildren, two Lexington; a daughter, Mary Church. 27, of Williamstown, for cited Bailey Tutorow, 27, He was the son of step-grandchildren, 17 great Jane Hensley of Frankfort; Burial will be in the failure to appear to court, of Crittenden, with speed- Raymond and Edith Stewart. grandchildren and three great two grandchildren; four Corinth Cemetery. at 9:15 a.m. Feb. 18 on ing and failure to produce Survivors include his great grandchildren. Barnes Road. Hubbard insurance card, at 8:13 wife, Julie Mae Raisor Visitation will be held was lodged at the Grant p.m. Feb. 19 on S. Main Stewart of Prospect; daugh- from 1 to 2 p.m. with memo- Marceleen Satterwhite, 84 County Detention Center. Street. ters, Laura Sue Duvall of rial services being held at 2 Sgt. Dennis Switzer Officer Matt Boshears Sarasota, Fla., Lynn Vaught p.m. on March 1 at the Marceleen Webster Carol Pettit of Florence; executed a warrant for charged a juvenile, 16, of of Carrolton, Kathy Keith Westport Road Baptist Satterwhite, 84, of Grant nine grandchildren and Angela M. East, 40, of Williamstown, with dis- and Beth Stewart, both of Church in Louisville. County, died Friday, Feb. nine great grandchildren. Crittenden, for failure to orderly conduct in the 21, 2014, in Florence. Visitation will be held appear to court, at 9:15 second degree, abuse of a The Grant County News She was the daughter from 10 a.m. to noon with a.m. Feb. 18 on Barnes teacher and confiscation is now offering personalized paid obituaries for of the late Thomas and funeral services being Road. East was lodged at by law enforcement of families wishing to include more information and a pho- Mattie Johns Webster held at noon on Feb. 27 at the Grant County tobacco products in use tograph. A standard obituary listing is still provided for Survivors include her the Elliston-Stanley Detention Center. by under 18 years of age, free. All obituary information must be submitted through a sons, Donald McComas Funeral Home in Sgt. Dennis Switzer at 3:05 p.m. Feb. 19 on funeral home or crematorium for verification. of Corinth and Max Williamstown. charged Jeremy L. Helton Street. McComas, Jr. of Burial will be in Whaley, 32, of Officer Matt Boshears CONCEALED CARRY Jonseville; a daughter, Owenton IOOF Cemetery. Williamstown, with vio- charged Donna Williams, lation of conditional 21, of Williamstown, HANDGUN CLASS release, non-payment of with alcohol intoxication MARCH 2014 Ruth Simpson, 89 fines and theft by decep- in a public place first and tion (cold checks), at second offense, disorder- 859-393-2422 Ruth Jeanette Whaley Lucille Thompson of 10:35 a.m. Feb. 18 on ly conduct in the second Simpson, 89, died Saturday, Williamstown; four grand- Falmouth Street. Whaley degree and resisting Feb. 22, 2014, in Edgewood. children, a great grand- was lodged at the Grant arrest, at 6:33 p.m. Feb. She was the daughter of daughter; a step grandson County Detention Center. 20 on Harbor Court. the late Virgil T. and Lula and a step great grandson. Deputy Mike Wright Williams was lodged at Porter Whaley. Funeral services were executed a warrant for the Grant County Survivors include her held on Feb. 26 at the Chester Sexton, 37, of Detention Center. daughters, Rekenna Rogers Elliston-Stanley Funeral Crittenden, for failure to Officer Matt Boshears of Garner, N.C. and Celisa Home in Williamstown. appear in court, at 6:34 cited Michael S. Edmondson of Burial was in the p.m. Feb. 15 on Broadway Eldridge, 20, of Dry Williamstown; a sister, Fern Williamstown Cemetery. Street. Sexton was lodged Ridge, with failure to at the Grant County wear seatbelts and failure Detention Center. to produce insurance Deputy BJ Eckhart card, at 3:27 p.m. Feb. 20 LIMITED executed a warrant for on N. Main Street. TIME ONLY! Kalub P. Newman, 23, Cpl. Steve Cornman of Williamstown, for investigated an accident forthwith order to arrest, at 9:19 p.m. Feb. 14 on

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GOT GOOD NEWS TO SHARE ABOUT YOUR STUDENT? CALL 824-3343 OR EMAIL Inside Our Schools TO WWW.GRANTKY.COM HARRELL NAMED YPA WINNER Kayla Harrell is the Williamstown High School Youth Performance Award winner for February. She is a senior at WHS and is the daughter of Timothy and Sandy Harrell of Williamstown. How would you describe yourself? I am deter- mined and self-motivated person. I am easy-going and have a bubbly personality. Extra-curricular activities: Cheerleading, Future Farmers of America and marching band. What is your community involvement? Various community services including trash pickups and help- ing ring the bell for the Salvation Army. Class schedule: My SHERMAN ELEMENTARY JANUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - front, Lauren Barrett, Mackenzie Newkirk, Jonah McCain,Brayden class schedule is AP liter- Bray, Chevy Gibson, Blake Melton, Ashley Senato; middle row, Brenda Hernandez, Megan Million, Emma Foley, Keegan Jamison, Luke Hyden, ature, AP calculus, peer Hailey Sargent, Alyssa Meither, Charlotte March; back, Bryar Webster, AJ Morris, Ben Tschaenn, Johanan Mendoza-Aguazul, Callie Webster, tutoring, agriculture and Adrianna Johns, Katie Robinson and Julia Hyden. Photo by Jamie Baker-Nantz. Northern Kentucky cours- es. Favorite teacher(s): Mackenzie Wright Grant, Williamstown kindergarten registration: because she pushed me to go out of my comfort Grant County tration. Williamstown brought with you to reg- zone and made me strive The Grant County An original birth certifi- Williamstown istration; Kayla to do new things. School District have set reg- cate is required at the time of Elementary will hold kin- • Child’s Birth Harrell What do you do for fun/ istration dates for next registration, together with dergarten registration at Certificate recreation: I go hiking and year’s kindergarten students. pertinent guardianship and/ the Williamstown Baptist • Up to date also like to write and read. The date are: or custody papers, when Church on March 14 and Immunization Certificate Favorite kind of music? Country • March 3 – 4 at applicable. Proof of income March 21 for students • Two proofs of resi- What are your future plans? I plan on attending Crittenden-Mt. Zion will be required for pre- living inside the dency (i.e. driver’s Murray State University and majoring in public rela- Elementary (428-2171) school registration. Also, the Williamstown District license, utility bill, tele- tions. • March 5 – 6 at Sherman following items are needed school boundaries and for phone invoice, etc.) What has been your most meaningful experience: Elementary (428-5500) to complete school enroll- students living outside • Any applicable cus- Going to the Institute for Future Agriculturalists at • March 10 – 11 at ment: certificate of immuni- the Williamstown District tody papers Murray State University. Mason-Corinth Elementary zation, physical examina- school boundaries but Kindergarten students Do you have a favorite quote or saying? If so, what (824-9510) tion, dental examination, eye would like to be consid- must have an eye exam is it? • March 12 – 13 at Dry examination by an eye spe- ered for enrollment. by a licensed optometrist, “The only person you need to be better than is the Ridge Elementary (824- cialist, the child’s Social Students are eligible a dental exam, and a person you were yesterday.” 4484) Security card, and proof of for kindergarten by turn- physical exam. These (The Youth Performance Award recognizes stu- Children who will have residency (document such as ing 5 years old on or items do not have to be dents who have given their time and talents for the their fifth birthday before utility bill, lease agreement, before Oct. 1, 2014. completed at the time of benefit of the community. The recipients exemplify Oct. 1, 2014, are eligible to etc., showing parent’s name During registration, it is registration but must be those unselfish attitudes and ideals that should guide attend kindergarten. and address – or notarized imperative that the completed before your our daily living. The award is sponsored by the Grant Children who will have their statement if documents men- incoming student attend child is eligible to begin County News and Performance Pipe, a division of the fourth birthday by Oct.1, tioned above are not avail- with their parent/guard- school. If students have Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, LP in 2014 may qualify for pre- able). These items should be ian. Paperwork and appli- had the exams, bring the Williamstown.) school - based upon income brought to the school at the cable screening will take documentation with you. or disability. Parents should time of registration. place. Therefore, partici- To sign up for a time to contact their local school as Contact the school where pants will need to allow register your child call CORRECTION soon as possible to schedule your child will attend for an approximately one hour the Williamstown an appointment for kinder- appointment and additional for the entire process. Welcome Center at 824- Grant County High School garten and preschool regis- registration information. The following must be 4184. Chelsea Heringer Chelsea Heringer is the Grant County High School Student of the Week. She is a senior and is UPCOMING in Whitney Hilterbran’s class. WES to hold “Chelsea has taken several FCS classes and Grant County High School is always a pleasure. She is holds FCCLA Pageant Governor’s cup currently my peer tutor and does a fabulous job. Chelsea The Grant County High School Family Career Community On March 1, four local schools will Leader of America (FCCLA) will host a Miss GCHS pageant at 7 gather to take part in the 85th District takes initiative and is a hard p.m. on March 14 at the Grant County High School. Admission is Governor’s Cup Competition, an academic worker. She works one on one $5. Contestants will be judged on sprit wear, formal wear, on-stage event sponsored by the Kentucky Association with struggling students and question and audience vote. One vote per paid admission. All pro- of Academic Competition. Participating always has a positive attitude. ceeds go to Autism Speaks. schools are: Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary, I appreciate her work ethic, Dry Ridge Elementary, Mason-Corinth sincerity, and charisma.” Hilterbran said. GCHS scheduling Elementary and Williamstown Elementary. Her favorite thing to do in school is family and Governor’s Cup features eight events, consumer sciences, especially culinary. for 2014-2015 school year including the Quick Recall event, which is Her favorite book is “Speak” by Laurie Anderson. the only one to the public. Quick Recall Grant County High School counselors would like to invite par- begins at approximately 11:30 a.m. Her favorite thing to do with family is just ents of students currently in eighth through 11th to attend a meeting District winners advance to the spending time together. for scheduling for the 2014-15 school year from 5:15 to 7 p.m. on Governor’s Cup Regional competition to be Feb. 25. From 5:15 to 6 p.m., teachers of electives (including tech held on March 22 at the St. Cecilia center courses) will be available to answer questions about their Elementary in Independence. specific programs. Beginning at 6 p.m., counselors will review Stop in for your free quote scheduling materials and explain the scheduling process. GCHS hosts 8th today and congratulate At 7 p.m., a representative from Northern Kentucky University will present school-based scholars information to those interested. Region basketball Michelle Richie tournament formerly with Cotton Insurance Agency Parents of students at any grade level are welcome to attend to on her 1 year gather more information. Grant County High School will be anniversary with The school-based scholars program allows students in 11th grade hosting the 8th Region girls’ basket- or above the opportunity to attend NKU classes while also still COMMONWEALTH ball tournament . Game nights and enrolled in high school. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 times are as follows: INSURANCE GROUP and an ACT composite score of 20. (If the student has not yet taken • 6 p.m. on Monday March 3 1300 N. 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• Contact the sports department at: [email protected] Sports • For more sports photos go to: www.grantky.com Accomplishments piling up for Jump WHS guard continues senior-year success By Wade Holland High School Athletic Association stat leader, Sports Correspondent Jump is well known around the 8th Region as well as the state. And because of it, he faces David Jump has accomplished things at double and triple teams, and special defenses Williamstown High School that most players designed to stop him on a nightly basis. can only dream of. From becoming a mem- It’s one thing to know Jump is getting the ber of the prestigious 1,000-point club to set- ball. It’s another thing entirely to be able to ting the school record for most 3-pointers in stop it. Just ask opposing coaches and play- a game, Jump’s success on the hardwood has ers who have done little to slow Jump down made him a local legend. despite giving it their best effort. But it hasn’t come easy for the 5-foot-10 “I think that speaks to his diversity,” guard. Jump has had to overcome adversity Harden said of Jump’s ability to score despite throughout his career to become one of the being the focus of the other team. “David most talented players to wear a William- spent a lot of time over the summer working stown jersey. on his game. When we found him, he was a Jump got his first taste of basketball when spot-up shooter. So he spent most of the sum- he was in the second grade and his grandfa- mer working on going to the basket and you ther, Charles Fiscus, encouraged him to give can see a lot of improvement in that area. He the sport a try. After only a few shots on a did a lot of working on how to score off the goal at his grandfather’s house, Jump was in dribble on the perimeter. And it’s all paid off love with the game and has never put the ball for him. down. “David instinctively has a very high bas- Ten years later, Jump is one of the 8th ketball IQ,” Harden said. “He knows how to Region’s top talents and ranked among use a screen. He knows how to get a shot off Kentucky’s top scorers and most-accurate quick. He has a high release. His intelligence free throw shooters. He is currently averag- has allowed him to score even when the op- ing nearly 29 points per ponents know we are game and hits well over going to take the ball to 90 percent of his free him.” throws. David Jump’s accolades: Jump, who estimates But things weren’t • 1,000-point club at WHS he spends a minimum of always so promising • Third leading scorer in the state five hours a day on the for Jump, who spent the • Named to Eighth Region All-Star team court, and even more first couple years of his • Career-high 50 points against Owen Co. hours thinking about career as a pass-happy • School record most 3-pointers in a game and studying the game, point guard on a strug- knows that he owes his gling team before being success to others, espe- asked to take on a leadership role as a scorer cially his parents, his when Coach Roger Harden came to Wil- teammates, and Harden. liamstown to lead the program. “When Coach Harden came here, we It was under Harden that Jump began to were struggling. I was struggling,” said flourish in his new role, though Harden takes Jump. “But he came here and turned us no credit for Jump’s emergence as a star around. He turned me around. He gave me player, instead pointing to a work ethic that confidenceis in myself to be able to go out second-to-none for Jump’s success. there and do what I do every night. He will “I’m very proud of David. He went from do whatever it takes for anyone on the team, being a ball player who struggled a little with even if it means staying extra hours. He’s adversity when things didn’t go his way to awesome. I love him to death,” Jump being a player who became a great leader for said. us,” Harden said. “I really have to thank my family for Typically, a player who puts up points like dealing with me, especially making sure David Jump splits two defenders on the way to the basket. Photo by Wade Holland Jump does on a regular basis, has a shoot-first I’m able to get to practice every day,” mentality. But that’s not the way Jump plays. Jump said. “They’ve really went above and I have all the confidence in the worldteam. Among his most fond memories are “David is a very unselfish basketball and beyond. I also owe a lot to all my in them. They are my family. I couldn’t his first start as a freshman against cross- player,” Harden said. “I really respect him coaches, from Roger Harden to Joe Hard- do what I do without them. I wouldn’t be town rival Grant County in a game where for being so unselfish.” en to Troy Gutman and Doug Stanley, I here. We are a very tight knit group and I he hit three 3-pointers, and the program’s “I’ll do whatever it takes to win. I’m athank them all. Without them, I would love those guys.” first district win in over five years during team player,” Jump said. “Whatever the not be here. I would not be in this posi- Wins have never come easy for Wil- his senior season. coach needs me to do at that time, that is what tion. And of course my teammates, who liamstown during Jump’s career, but that I do. Whatever it takes to get the W (win).” are my family. Those guys push me to has not stopped him from having many See page 11 With his name listed as weekly Kentucky be better. They have confidence in me,memorable moments as a member of the JUMP Challenger Sports Lady Braves end season Academy coming to with district loss to Walton Grant County Grant County Youth through technical practices. By Wade Holland Soccer has partnered with The main emphasis of Sports Correspondent Challenger Sports to bring the player development a youth development soc- program will be on the With eight wins in their last 11 cer academy to the com- fundamentals of the game, games, the Grant County Lady Braves munity for the spring of including passing, control, looked primed and ready for post-sea- 2014. shooting and dribbling. son play and a return trip to the regional The seven week pro- The program will run tournament. gram will be open to play- one day of each week from But cold shooting, turnovers and an ers ages 3 through 13 years April 7 to May 24. injury doomed the Lady Braves, who and will provide players The cost will be $55 for had their season come to an end Mon- with a structured and con- ages 4 to 4 and $75 for 5 day, Feb. 24th, in a 66-48 loss to host tinual training program, and up. Walton-Verona in opening-round action focusing on individual skill Participants can register of the District 32 Tournament. development. through our online system Grant County played with the host Each camper will re- at www.challengersports. team in the first quarter, but Walton- ceive a cross-cultural expe- com. Challenger sports Verona outscored the Lady Braves 23-9 rience, as each Challenger will provide email updates in the second period to take a lead that Sports trainer is a profes- on any weather or logistical was just too much for Grant County to sionally trained coach from issues. overcome. the United Kingdom or Ire- Space is limited – par- The second quarter was the obvi- land. ents are encouraged to sign ous difference in the game, with Grant The Challenger Sports up online in advance. County trailing Walton-Verona by just professional British soccer Any questions, contact four points in the other three periods of trainer will coach players Regional Director Dan the game. each week throughout the Miller at 513-407-6730 or “We just didn’t have the consistency program and focus on the email: dmiller@challeng- that we were looking for,” Grant County development of your child ersports.com. Coach Shawn West said. “We came out flat and we really dug ourselves a hole in the second quarter when we let their pressure get to us. We just had way too many turnovers. Karlynn McCoy attempts to get around a towering Walton-Verona defender in the open- “If you take away the second quarter, ing round game of the district tournament. Photo by Jerry Morris it’s a whole different ball game,” West said. helped off the court in obvious pain. She quarter on a pair of free throws by One thing that was not missing for never returned and she was missed. Wright and a three-point play by Mar- the Lady Braves was effort. West had Walton-Verona scored the game’s tin. But Walton-Verona ended the game nothing but praise for his team’s hustle first point on a free throw, onbut a 12-2 Grant run over the final five minutes in the game, which allowed the Lady County nailed its first shot to take ato 2-1put the icing on the cake. Braves to cut a 20-point third quarter lead less than one minute into the game. Martin led the Lady Braves’ offense deficit to just eight in the fourth quarter.But Walton-Verona scored the next six with 15 points. Shelby Harmeyer’s 12 “Effort is the one thing we stress on points to re-take the lead, one the Lady points gave Grant County two players a daily basis. That is one thing we can Bearcats would never give up. The score in double digits. control,” West said. “There are a lot of was 15-10 in favor of the host team after Kendall Burk was next for Grant things you can’t control, but giving the one quarter and 38-19 at the half. County with nine points, followed by best effort is something we can control. The lead was at 20-plus with less Wright with six, Destiny Chaidez three, Our girls worked hard and I applaud than two minutes to go in the third pe- Karlynn McCoy two, and Rusbusch them for their effort.” riod when Grant County caught fire and one. Injuries, which have been a problem went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit to Grant County ends its season with for the Lady Braves all season, reared 11 at 52-41 heading into the final frame. a record of 10-16 overall, a major turn- its ugly head again against Walton-Ve- Jenna Martin and Macy Wright both around for a team that won just two Members of the Grant County Lady Braves basketball team rona. Trailing by just five, Grant County had 3-pointers in the run. games in its first 14. Walton-Verona, freshman forward Madisyn Ruebusch The Lady Braves cut the host team’s meanwhile, improves to 17-12 overall were honored during Senior Night. From left, Kendall Burk, lead to only eight, 54-46, with just over and will now play Simon Kenton for the Holly Hughett, student manager, and Megan Foltz. suffered a left ankle injury in the final Photo by Jerry Morris seconds of the first period and had to fivebe minutes remaining in the fourth district title. GRANT COUNTY NEWS, Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 11 Braves on roll heading into WHS matchup

By Wade Holland pair of free throws by Seth Sports Correspondent Adkins with only seconds left in overtime that was the Winners of three in a row difference in the game. and seven of their last 10, the Aaron Hicks, who hit a Grant County Braves have key 3-pointer in the extra momentum on their side as period, led all scorers with they head into post-season 18 points. Jordan Saylor was play. next with 14, followed by And they’ll need it with a Logan Cummins with 13. first-round matchup against Adkins finished with sev- cross-town rival William- en for the winners, while Jor- stown on tap in first-rounddan Rose and Austin Johnson action of the District 32 added six each. Cody Kellam Tournament scheduled for followed with two points and this week at Walton-Verona Luke O’Nan one to round High School. out the Braves’ scoring. Grant County, which has The Braves hit 11 3-point- not been .500 or above since ers in the game. Hicks had the first week of the season, four, while Cummins and closed out the regular season Saylor hit three each. Kellam strong with wins over Galla- added one. tin County (75-53), Walton- Walton-Verona outscored Verona (69-68) and Lloyd Grant County 16-11 in the Memorial to even its record first quarter and continued at 13-13. to lead by five, 27-22, at the The Braves are scheduled half. The lead was up to eight to take the court against Wil- after three periods of play be- liamstown at 7:30 p.m. on fore Grant turned it on in the Makayla Kennedy focuses as she dribbles into the lane against Simon Kenton in the first round of the district tourna- Wednesday, Feb. 26 with the final period to tie the game ment. Photo by Jerry Morris winner earning a spot in the and force overtime. district title game as well as the regional tournament. Grant Co. 75, Simon Kenton too much for Lady Demons In the Braves’ regular- Gallatin Co. 53 season finale against Lloyd The Braves jumped on By Wade Holland found no fault in her team’s that really says a lot about surge took the lead to as Memorial, Grant County top early and led 19-10 after Sports Correspondant effort. Instead, she gave what we are going to be many as 35. jumped on top early and led one quarter and 40-27 at the credit to the much bigger, able to expect out of them While the loss was lop- 13-8 after one quarter and half. The Braves sealed the The third time is not al- much older Simon Ken- in the future.” sided, there was obvious 30-17 at the half. Lloyd Me- victory by winning the scor- ways the charm. Just ask ton team that features nine Williamstown was play- improvement by the Lady morial did win the scoring ing battle in each of the last the Williamstown Lady seniors and two juniors ing without starter Sam- Demons, who lost by 62 battle in both the third and two quarters as well. Demons. on the varsity squad. By mie Souder, who missed to Simon Kenton in both fourth quarters, but it was too Austin Johnson led the Facing regional power comparison, Williamstown the game with an ankle teams’ season opener, and little, too late as the Braves Braves’ offensive attack Simon Kenton for the third has just one junior and no injury. The sophomore for- again by 56 just two weeks prevailed. with 17 points, six assists, time this season, William- seniors on its roster. ward, who was one of the ago. Senior Aaron Hicks led five rebounds and two steals. stown was hoping the old “It’s not the outcome Lady Demons better play- Michaela Kennedy led Grant County to the win with He was followed by Logan adage of ‘the third times we wanted, obviously. But ers all season long, spent Williamstown with 12 19 points and eight rebounds. Cummins with 14 points. the charm’ would hold true. Simon Kenton is a really the game on the end of the points, including a pair or He also hit a game-high four Aaron Hicks was next But it was anything but a tough team,” Mason said. bench in street cloths with a 3-pointers. Ashley Marks- 3-pointers in the contest. with nine point and seven charm with Simon Kenton “I did see some good things medical boot on her injured bury was next with six Jordan Rose was next for rebounds, followed by Luke knocking Williamstown from our team. I was real leg. points. the winners with nine points, O’Nan and Seth Adkins with out of the girls’ District 32 happy with how we played Simon Kenton scored Rachel Montgomery followed by Seth Adkins eight points each. Tournament by a score of in the second half when we the first 11 points addedof the five points,- with includeight points and three Austin Schneider had a 63-28 in action Feb. 24, at were playing against girls game before Williamstown ing one 3-pointer, to the assists. Jordan Saylor had a solid all-around game with Walton-Verona. more our age. We played finally got on the board Lady Demons’ scoring to- strong all-around game with six points and seven re- Poor shooting and turn- really well during that with 2:04 remaining on tal. Katie Cheek was next seven points, eight rebounds bounds. Jordan Saylor had a overs plagued William- time.” a shot by seventh-grade with three points, followed and one blocked shot. similar performance with six stown from the beginning, Even with the deficitguard Justice Chambers. by Justice Chambers with Austin Schneider added points, three rebounds and with the Lady Demons growing throughout the The basket was the only two. four points to the Braves’ two assists. finding themselves facinggame, a Williamstown never points for Williamstown in Williamstown ends its total. D.J. Bennett, Luke Cody Kellam was next double-digit deficit beforelet up and played hard all the first quarter as Simon season with a record of O’Nan, Cameron Burk and for the winners with three scoring their first points.the way to the final buzz- Kenton built its advantage 5-18 overall. Simon Ken- Logan Cummins all contrib- points, followed by Jordan And it continued to snow- er, a trait that has become to 17-2 in the quarter. ton, which ranks among uted two points each for the Rose and Cole Barnes with ball with Simon Kenton ex- common for the young Things didn’t get any the top teams in Kentucky, Braves, while Cole Barnes two each. tending the lead to 20-plus Lady Demons. better in the second quar- moves on to the district title rounded out the scoring with Six players combined in the second quarter and “We’ve not had a game ter with Simon Kenton game and then the regional one. to hit eight 3-pointers for 30-plus in the second half. this season, especially in stretching its lead to 36-8 at tournament where it is the the Braves. Cummins and While disappointed the second half of the sea- the half. favorite. The Lady Pioneers Grant County 69, Saylor hit two long distance with the season-ending son, that we didn’t play Simon Kenton extended improved to 26-3 with the Walton-Verona 68 shots each, while Hicks, loss, second-year William- hard all the way to the the lead to as many as 29 in win, including a current 13- Three Braves scored in Johnson, Kellam and O’Nan stown Coach Kasey Mason end,” Mason said. “And the third quarter and a late game win streak. double digits, but it was a connected on one each. WHS Demons familiar with last-second finishes By Wade Holland one of those that people will be talking Sports Correspondent about, remembering what a great dis- play it was,” said coach Roger Harden, Even in defeat, the Williamstown who won a Mr. Basketball title in Indi- boys’ basketball team has been one of ana before playing for Joe B. Hall at the the most exciting to watch in the 8th University of Kentucky. Region all season long. With three of “David got them going to the bas- the Demons’ last four games being ket. He got them from three. And he got won, or lost, on last-second shots made them in crucial times. He really put the for exciting finishes. team on his shoulders and carried us. It Williamstown dropped a close over- was wonderful,” Harden said. time game to Carroll County, 59-57, And while he recognizes Jump’s JUMP on a last-second missed shot, bounced dominating performance, Harden is period a day working with young kids in our back with a two-point win, 67-65, over quick to point out that his star player Continued from page 10 Trimble County, before falling, 74-72, was only able to accomplish what he school who are going through certain chal- at Owen County down the stretch. did because of his teammates, especial- But nothing can compare to the pride Jump lenges. If they meet certain goals, he spends No fewer than eight games on the ly eighth grade guard Brennan Stanley. feels for getting to play on the same team with time with them doing things like shooting Demons’ schedule came down to the “We played the way we had to play his younger brother, Jon Jump, a freshman baskets and talking to them because he is such final shot. to be in the game at the end. We took starter for the Demons. David admits that his a high-profile athlete here. And he has taken Williamstown, which broke several very good shots and played good de- younger brother has beat him ‘a time or two’ that opportunity to help younger kids make barriers this season, including winning fense,” Harden said. “But we were in in one-on-one games, though it’s not some- some positive changes in their lives. a district game for the first time in a de- the game because of two things. One, thing he has let become a habit, admitting that “David will always be remembered fondly cade and winning double-digit games David Jump had the type of night he a loss to his brother has never set well. around here,” Harden said. “He touched and for the first time in more than five had. And two, David had a point guard “It keeps a good healthy rivalry going on at inspired a lot of people, especially young peo- years, is scheduled to take on cross- in Brennan Stanley that could get him home,” he said. ple, here at Williamstown to understand that town rival Grant County in first-round the ball in tough situations.” “It’s awesome to get to play with Jon,” just because you play at a small school does action of the District 32 Tournament on Following Jump in the scoring col- David said. “That’s one thing my dad use to not make you any less able to go out and ac- Wednesday, Feb. 26 at Walton-Verona umn was fellow senior Chaz Jordan talk about was maybe someday being able to complish what you want. He’s really had an High School. with 11 points. Stanley contributed see us both on the court at the same time. And impact on our program and it goes all the way seven, including a key 3-pointer, while he’s got to see his dream come true. We are down to our young kids in our school who Owen Co. 74, Williamstown 72 Carter Sarcione rounded out the scoring out there playing together and having the time read about him and see the accomplishments In what is sure to go down as one of for the Demons with four points. of our lives.” that he had.” the greatest performances in the history With so many accomplishments already So what’s next for Jump after he gradu- of Williamstown High School basket- Williamstown 67, Trimble 65 under his belt, there’s not much left for Jump ates in May? That’s easy, said Harden, who ball, David Jump scored a career-high In what was the 10th win for the pro- to conquer in his high school basketball ca- expects his star player to be suiting up at the 50 points while hitting a school-record gram, the most in more than five years, reer. With his team set to play in the District 32 collegiate level this time next year. 12 3-pointers in the loss. David Jump was again made a differ- Tournament later this week, Jump says there “I’m confident that David’s going to play The senior shooting guard carried ence with 39 points, including nine would be no better way to end his career than at the collegiate level if that’s what he wants to his team in the near-upset of one of Re- 3-pointers. He was also near automatic to beat the Braves and advance to the district do,” Harden said. gion 8’s top teams. from the free throw line, hitting 10 of title game as well as the Region 8 tournament. As for how good he can be, the sky is the Harden, who has seen hundreds, 11 shots from the charity stripe. But win or lose in the district tournament limit for Jump. if not thousands, of games during his Brennan Stanley was next for the opener, Jump has made a mark in the county “David will be however good he wants to career as a player and now coach, ac- winners with 13 points, including a pair that will have a lasting effect for decades to be,” said Harden. “There is one thing I know knowledged Jump’s performance as one of 3-pointers, while Jon Jump gave the come. On top of being a record-setting bas- about David Jump, and that is if he sets his of the best he’s ever witnessed at any Demons three players in double dig- ketball player, Jump is also considered an out- mind to do something and it’s important to level. its with 12 points, including two shots standing citizen who has made a difference in him, that is what he will become. David will “It’s one of those games that 15 from long range. countless lives around the community. be as good as he wants to be because he has a years from now, when you’re sitting Dustin Smith rounded out the scor- “David is a very sensitive kid. He is his great work ethic that goes with a strong will around in the barber shop, this game is ing for the Demons with three points. own person,” Harden said. “David spends one to win.” GRANT COUNTY NEWS, Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 12

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CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNMENT GATHERINGS Order of Eastern Star #301 - 7:30 p.m. Corinth City Commission - 7 p.m. Feb. 6. Masonic Lodge #85, Main St., William- March 3 . 215 Thomas Lane, Corinth. stown. Williamstown Kiwanis - Noon Wednes- days, Country Grill, Dry Ridge. Everyone welcome. Williamstown City Council - 7 p.m. Kiwanis helps the youth and community through March 3. 400 N. Main, Williamstown. various service projects. President - Frank Kerns . Grant County Fiscal Court - 7 p.m. March Membership - Rick Skinner 859-824-6351. 3. Grant County Courthouse, Williamstown. CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS Crittenden City Council - 7 p.m. March 4. Corinth Women’s Club - 6 p.m. March 4. 117 S. Main, Crittenden. Noble’s Restaurant, Corinth. Grant County Cattlemen’s Association Grant County Conservation District - 7:30 p.m. March 6. Grant Co. Extension Office, Board of Supervisors- 6:30 p.m. March 6. Williamstown. USDA Service Center, 486 Helton St., William- stown. HEALTH Care Net Pregnancy Services - 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, 305 N. Main, William- stown. Free pregnancy tests are available, as well as education about options. Call 859-824-0123 for more information. Grant County Farm Bureau Federation Cooper-Clayton smoking cessation - - 7:30 p.m. March 6. Farm Bureau office, 486 Hel- 1:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Grant County Board of ton, Williamstown. Education in Williamstown. Pre-registration is not required for the in-person program. Partici- Grant Co. Flight of Civil Air Patrol - Mon- pants do not need to be smoke-free at the start days. 6:30 p.m. National Guard Armory. Walton. of the class. The Cooper-Clayton classes are For information e-mail grantcountycap@gmail. free but participants must purchase nicotine com or go to www.kywgcap.org/. patches, gum or lozenges, if utilized. For more COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE information, call 859-824-2862 or visit http:// www.nkyhealth.org. Grant County Community Collaborative - Noon to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 27. Grant County Career Center. Bring your lunch. Speaker will be Kara Wil- liams from Vision 2015 – myNKY project .Anyone interested in forming a partnership of people from the public, private and business sectors of the county is encouraged to attend. Call Vanessa Rose BOOK SIGNING - Louanna Plunkett, of Corinth signs ‘Hollywood Lies’ for a fan at at 859-823-2345 for more information. Bruce’s Grocery in Mason. The book is available at Bruce’s Grocery, the Grant County COMMUNITY SERVICES Public Library and Amazon.com, which offers a Kindle version. Photo by Camille McClanahan Helping Hands - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 214 Barnes Road, Williamstown. GOT PHOTOS TO SHARE? Do you like to snap photos around Grant County, or of Group’s purpose is to provide emergency help, your family or community events? Then, share them with the Grant County News by sending to: [email protected]. including food, clothing and furniture to needy HISTORICAL SOCIETY families. Call 859-823-0286 for more information. Grant County Historical Society - 10 Grant County Thrift Store - 10 a.m. to 4 GRANT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS a.m. - 3 p.m. or by appointment. Friday, Room p.m. Tuesday through Friday. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 8, Grant County Courthouse. Books, documents on Saturday. 1398 N. Main St., Williamstown. TO REGISTER FOR A LIBRARY PROGRAM: Call 859-824-2080 or go to www.grantlib.org. and other memorabilia pertaining to the history of Offers clothing and household items for sale to Grant County, Northern Kentucky and Kentucky general public. For more information call 859- Toddler Time - 10 a.m. Thursdays. Preschool Time -11 a.m. Thursdays. are available to the public. Archives of the Capt. 823-1327. John Lillard Chapter of the N.S.D.A.R. are stored here. Appointments can be arranged. Call 859- Dry Ridge Reuse Center - 9 a.m. to 5 Early childhood fair - 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 242-8685 or [email protected] for informa- p.m., Monday - Saturday, 22 Warsaw Road, Dry 28. All pre-school children and parents are tion. Ridge. Non-profit offers new and used discounted invited. Developmental screenings will be building materials and home goods for sale to the available for 0-5 years. First Steps, Four C’s, JUST FOR SENIORS public. Call Pastor Troy at 859-803-6043 for more headstart pre-school, Success by Six, health Williamstown Senior Center - Open 8:30 information. department, parks and rec, community educa- a.m. - 3 p.m. Center manager: Joan Cornman. 859- tion, family resource centers plus face paint- 824-6415. Activities: Feb. 27 - 9:30 a.m., Bridge HOPE (Helping Out People Everywhere) ing and other activities. Food and door prizes Club, cards; Feb. 28 - 9:30 a.m., Alzheimer’s Foun- - 9 - 12 p.m Monday and Friday and 5 to 8 p.m. available while supplies last. No registration dation Four Pillars of Prevention; Feb. 31 - 10 a.m., Wednesday. 209 Hopperton Lane, Dry Ridge. A is required. walking, 11 a.m. cards; March 3 - 9:30 a.m., chair non-denominational Christian organization col- exercise upper body, noon, sandwich day, 12 p.m. lects and distributes free to those in need. ID re- Earn free stuff - 10:30 to 11 a.m., March 1. Looking to make your money stretch farther or cards; March 4 - 9:30 a.m., Bridge Club, open ac- quired. want to make some money? Wynita Worley of the Grant County Public Library shows some tivities; March 5 - day trip to The Gallery and Frich’s. apps and programs you can use in your spare time to earn Google Play credit, free gift cards and depart at 9:15 a.m. EDUCATION magazines. Crittenden Senior Citizens - 9 a.m. GED Studies - Adult education classes are Learn to knit - 2 to 4 p.m., March 2. The library chooses a slipper pattern as the next project with new instructor Monica Yeamans. True beginners are welcome at all classes. Must bring size Wednesdays, in the Crittenden Post Office base- available at the Career Advancement Center, 2020 ment. Call 859-428-0213 for more information. Taft Hwy. (the former JMB Center) in Dry Ridge. 10 knitting needles and chunky weight yarn. Depending on skill level, beginners may be started New transportation, child care services and eve- out with a different project. ning classes are now available to GED students! PARENT TEACHER GROUPS All GED instruction is free. Call for more informa- Computer Basics- 6-7 p.m. March 4. Learn how to turn on a computer, open and close programs, tion at 823-1341 and visit www.grantged.com. create and save a file. DRE PTT - 6 p.m. - Feb. 27 Make Believe Monday - 1 to 2 p.m., March 3 - This free play time at the library is for 3-years-old and EXERCISE/FITNESS up. Each month there will be a theme. Registration is required. For more information, call 824-2080. SITE-BASED COUNCILS Body Works Gym - (Fashion Ridge Road, Crittenden - Mount Zion SBDM - 4 p.m. Dry Ridge). Mondays: zumba - 5 p.m.; aerobics Alzheimer's Association - Caring for someone with cognitive impairment is a 24-hour, 7-day March 3 - 6 p.m.; core - 7 p.m.; Tuesdays: butts and guts challenge. This series of educational sessions provides an opportunity for families to learn and Williamstown Middle School SBDM - - 6 p.m. zumba - 7 p.m.; Wednesdays: zumba - 5 4 p.m. March 4 in the library. p.m.; aerobics - 6 p.m.; core - 7 p.m.; Thursdays: share together in an informal setting. Topics are presented by experts in their fields, including physicians, nurses, social workers and attorneys. Williamstown High School SBDM - 4 zumba - 7 p.m.; Fridays: zumba - 5 p.m.; aerobics p.m.March 5 in the library. - 6 p.m. and Saturdays: butts and guts - 9 a.m. Non-members - $3; members - free. SUPPORT GROUPS EXERCISE/FITNESS cont. Journey Through Grief - 10:30 a.m. March. WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE Yoga - 6 - 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays Lloyd’s Welfare 3 (1st Mon). Country Grill Restaurant in Dry Ridge. House, Crittenden. Call 859-428-YOGA (9642) to Call Faye Dungan at 859-823-1681 for more in- GRANT COUNTY NEWS? register. formation Clogging classes - 6 p.m. - recreational and AA (Alcoholic Anonymous) - 10 a.m. 7 p.m. intermediate. Tuesdays, Ridge Banquet Cen- Wednesdays. Dry Ridge Christian Church. ter, 1120 Fashion Ridge Road. Dry Ridge. Call Fon- Reformers Unanimous Addiction Pro- da Hill at 859-760-8497 or by email at f.hill711@ gram - 7 p.m. Mondays. First Love Community insightbb.com for more information. Fellowship, Dry Ridge. Program is free. Call 859- 512-3908 for local meeting information or 866- Get Your Yoga On - 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., Tues- 733-6768 for the intervention helpline. days and Thursdays. I-75 Outlet Mall. Cost is $40 or $6 a class. Free intro to yoga class, 3:30 p.m., Tues- WEIGHT LOSS days. Follow ‘Yoga for Grant County’ on Facebook. Weight Watchers - Weigh-in - 5:30 p.m. Zumba Fitness Classes - 5:30 p.m. Mon- Meeting - 6 p.m. Tuesday, St. William Catholic day, Sherman Elementary and 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wil- Church, 6 Church Drive, Williamstown. liamstown Christian Church. Call 859-462-1115 Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) - Weigh- for information. in begins at 5:45 p.m. with the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Zumba/Zumba Sentao/Zumba Toning Tuesday Dry Ridge Toyota, 18 Taft Hwy. Call Verla Pat- Classes - 6:15 p.m. Monday and Friday. William- ton at 859-242-2773 or Faye Harvey at 859-428-2028. stown Methodist Church. $4 per class with class incentives and prizes. Call 859-620-6488 for infor- Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) - Weigh- mation. in begins at 9 a.m. - 9:25 a.m. Fridays. Meeting is held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. St. William Catholic Church, 6 FISH FRY Church St., Williamstown. For information call Joyce at ST. WILLIAM LENTEN FISH FRY - St. Wil- 859-654-2211. liam Catholic Church, 6 Church Street, (U.S. 25, VETERANS AFFAIRS SANDIA PEAK - Ruby Vallandingham, accompanied with her daughter, Donna south off Waterworks Road) Williamstown. 5 to 8 Kentucky Dept. of Veterans Affairs - 8:30 Cheesman, toured Sandia Peak while visiting Sam Simpson in Albuquerque, New p.m. Fridays begining on March 7 through April 11. a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday. Grant County Courthouse, Mexico and took the Grant County News along for the ride. ST. JOSEPH FISH FRY - St. Jospeph in Wal- Williamstown. Staff will assist veterans and wid- When you travel, don’t forget to pack a copy of the Grant County News. ton. Fridays begining on March 7 through April 11. ows/widowers of veterans in filing federal and state 4:30 to 8 p.m. Price is $10. Call 859-485-6444 or benefits. A copy of the veteran’s discharge papers Snap a photo and send to: [email protected], send to P.O. 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Continued from page 1 expectations sound daunting; how- said. “In analyzing the data, we statewide,” she said. “This pro- our community must pitch in and ever, through play, routine and find that Preschool and Head Start vides educators with data to plan help,” Case said. “The community speaks in five or six word sen- repetition parents can help prepare programs are doing what they for student needs.” can help by handing out fliers with tences, continues in tasks that are their child to develop these needed were designed to do – give the According to the data, Case tips on child development, talking challenging and has the ability to skills along with the confidence to children with some of the greatest said that students who attended to parents with young children focus and listen.” use them.” need a leg up to be comparable to preschool, Head Start, child care about getting information about Children must have a base of Although it is difficult to com- their peers.” centers or stayed at home in their child development, making refer- learning and understanding of pare last year’s data to this year’s McComas said that the percent- early developing years are all com- rals to the schools about children daily concepts and routine of life data, Case said Grant County age of students “not ready” for parable in their development. with potential delays, encouraging prior to making sense of academ- Schools has seen an improvement kindergarten decreased by 27.19 That evidence shows that child parents to read to their children ics, said Molly McComas, pro- in scores, especially in the stu- percent from last year. The district care centers and in-home caretak- even as newborns, having conver- gram director and dean of students dent’s language scores. is “pleased, but not satisfied” with ers are providing quality, develop- sations with children to help them for Williamstown Independent Since language plays such a the progress made, said McComas. mentally appropriate programs, develop their language skills and Schools Head Start/Preschool. huge part in a child’s cognitive “The data is important because but there still is a long way to go to so much more.” “Large (gross) and fine motor development, she said that is posi- it provides parents, kindergarten prepare kindergarteners for start- McComas agrees. skills are needed to follow the rou- tive information. teachers, administrators and other ing school. “It truly does take a community tines of the classroom,” McComas “It is important for us to have district personnel with a snapshot “Kindergarten readiness is not to raise a child by supporting said. “It is important for the child this data to help us to focus our of where the kindergarten student’s just something the school districts, strong parent involvement,” she to develop relationships with oth- training, our child find and our overall knowledge base compares child care centers or parents are said. “Learning happens everyday, ers and trust familiar adults. These early education services,” Case to other kindergarten students responsible for, but everyone in everywhere.”

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