Today's News

When I was young, going to the library almost everyday of the summer was a ritual. Almost like going to the pool.

Except my days were filled with the adventures of Nancy Drew, the Sweet Valley High twins, the Baby Sitters Club girls and the Baudelaire children.

My sister and I, in fact, were always trying to “out-read” each other every summer, but, of course, I always won.

And, we had ALL of the prizes to prove it: coupons to the zoo, the Horse Park and  Snappy Tomato Pizza, stickers, stamps, bookmarks, Frisbees, cups and new books.

I have become my mother. She warned me years ago that it would happen. And, years after her death, her prophesy has come to pass.

As my children were growing up, I felt twinges of the metamorphis taking place... Like when I would say something like “You just wait til you have kids of your own,” or “You’ll poke your eye out.” And, the ever-popular “If Susie jumped off a bridge, would you do it too?” She was also good at telling me that she would love to see me as a mother. That was always followed by a synical laugh.

To the editor:

The supplement published with the Thursday July 22 edition of the Cynthiana Democrat, “Back To School,” was so nice and informative for everyone - students, parents, grandparents, business people, and for that fact, everyone in the community. I wish there had been something like this in my day. No more guessing or asking about bus schedules, classes, even wearing apparel. Nothing second hand. Just read it and keep it handy until it all becomes routine.

The Harrison County boys’ golf team took to the links for the first time this year on Monday and Tuesday and finished 18th in a 24-team field in the Flyer Classic. 

The two-day event, which featured the top teams in the central Kentucky and Louisville areas was played at the Griffin Gate Golf Course and Juniper Hills Golf Course. 

Coach Jason Crisp was a little disappointed with the first day’s scores, but the team came back on the second day with a respectable 322 compared to Monday’s 335.