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  • Starlings and the bird count

    The surprising thing about starlings is that they are everywhere yet not from here.  It’s another story of one good intention going bad. Apparently in 1890, in honor of a Shakespeare festival in New York City’s Central Park, 60 European starlings were released. The following year another 40 were released and today the bird is one of the most numerous species in North America. 

  • USDA Livestock Disaster payments...

    Disaster Assistance for Livestock Losses

    USDA has made more than $175 million in disaster payments to America’s livestock producers after implementing two new programs in 2009, demonstrating USDA’s commitment to rapidly meeting the goals of Congress and providing farmers with timely and effective disaster assistance, according to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

  • Museum Musings

    * Cynthiana Democrat, Oct. 10, 1929 -- “Talksies - The management of Rohs Theater announces the formal opening of the new talking picture at the show house on Walnut Street beginning Monday afternoon, Oct. 14. The feature for the opening will be Fox Movietone Special ‘Salute’ with George O’Brien and Helen Chandler in the leads. Also a Fox Movietone newsreel and “Dixie’ Paramount song cartoon.

  • Marissa Dawn Heimlich

    Marissa Dawn Heimlich

    Marissa Dawn Heimlich was born to Nathan and Mary Furnish Heimlich of Cynthiana on Nov. 2, 2009 at Georgetown Community Hospital in Georgetown, Ky. She weighed 8 lbs. 2 oz., and is welcomed by her brother Calvin and sister Resa.

  • Engagement

    •Whitney Leigh Duke of Georgetown, Ky., and John Milton Sosbe of Cynthiana, announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The wedding will take place on June 26, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church, Frankfort, Ky. Formal invitations are being sent.

  • Way Back When

    10 years ago . . .

    Births announced this week are: Jacob Bradley Nichols, Dec. 31, son of Jim and Susan (Nunnelley) Nichols; Emily Ryan Northcutt, Dec. 22, daughter of Robert and Tonya Northcutt.

    Harrison County residents will be receiving phone calls and/or visits from people who are helping prepare for Enhanced 911.

    25 years ago . . .

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    Addison Louise Simpson

    Addison Louise Simpson

    Addison Louise Simpson was born to P.J. and Jennifer Simpson on Nov. 2, 2009. She weighed 9 lbs. 1 oz., and is welcomed by her brother, Daniel Simpson.

  • Learn to describe plant problems...

    We all seek advice from experts and describing what ails us or our plants is key to determining what’s really going on; and not everyone understands the nomenclature of symptoms caused by insect and disease problems. 

    “I’ve got this thing on my wacha-ma-call-it” won’t get you very far.

    We need to know how to describe the “things” that we find on our plant material so a proper diagnosis and treatment can follow. Knowing a plant’s history and environment helps, too.

  • Way Back When

    10 years ago . . .

    Births announced this week are: Loren Faith Adams, Dec. 14, daughter of Crystal Campbell and Joseph Adams Sr.; Jason Earley Jr., Dec. 23, son of Jason and Lisa Earley; Anna Blake McDaniel, Dec. 14, daughter of Joe Ross and DeAnna McDaniel; Michael Philipp Seithers, Oct. 30, son of Marty and Kay Seithers.

    Did you know. . .

    25 years ago: The City of Cynthiana purchased property for a city park located on River Road. The land cost $36,189.60.

  • Museum Musings

    * Log Cabin, Aug. 23, 1902 -- “The Bourbon Fiscal Court on Wednesday afternoon unanimously granted a franchise to the Blue Grass Traction Company to build an electric road between Lexington and Paris. Work to begin in 30 days and the road is to be completed in 18 months. The repair shops and car sheds will be located at Paris and a fence, separating the pike from the railway, will be built the entire distance.”

  • Farm Conservation Cost Share...

    The Pendleton County Conservation District and USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service is now accepting applications for cost share programs. The programs include the Kentucky Soil Erosion and Water Quality Cost-Share program (State Cost Share) and the Federal Farm Bill programs; Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP).

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    Kara Lee Eubanks

    Kara Lee Eubanks

    Kara Lee Eubanks was born to Ashley Perez and Josh Eubanks of Cynthiana on Dec. 18, 2009 at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She weighed 6 lbs. 2 oz., and is welcomed by her brother, Mason King.

  • Best books for 2009

    Yes, I realize the value of the internet and the information that is available at a click of a mouse, but I still prefer the book. Maybe it’s because we have pokey-slow-country-dial-up that reaching for a book proves faster and more efficient for me. Maybe it’s just that I like the tactile experience of a book.

  • Way Back When

    10 years ago . . .

    Births announced this week are: Austin Gregory Banfield, Dec. 13, son of Gregory and Amy Banfield; Luke Thomas Bradford, Oct. 25, son of Kent and Mary Beth Bradford; Frances Emily LaBore, Dec. 6, daughter of John and Linda LaBore; Morgan Francis Barker, Dec. 19, daughter of Bill and Tracy Barker; Lauren Ray Johnson, Dec. 14, daughter of Christy Michelle Johnston and Mitchell Wayne Johnson; Madelyn Kate Peveler, Dec. 10, daughter of Tim and Cathy Peveler.

  • New crop disaster assistance...

    Producers May Begin Applying for SURE Program at FSA County Offices on Jan. 4, 2010.

     

    USDA has implemented the new Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments program (SURE) in accordance with the 2008 Farm Bill. Producers are encouraged to visit their USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office beginning Jan. 4, 2010, to participate in the program if they suffered crop production losses during the 2008 crop year.

  • Museum Musings

    * Cynthiana Democrat, Dec. 21, 1939 -- “Formal opening of the new Moravan Apartments, just completed for Mrs. G. E. Moore and daughter of Devonia, Tenn., will be held Sunday afternoon. The public is cordially invited to visit the new building and inspect the many features of Cynthiana’s most modern apartment building.”

    * Norman Vincent Peale -- “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.”

  • Warm fire or smoky chimney

    I thought we would be set on the firewood front this winter because of all the downed trees and limbs from last year’s storms. We have a huge pile of wood out by the barn that we are literally chipping away at with the splitter. 

    I love splitting wood; it is great exercise and manages to shed just about any frustration that may be lingering from the day. 

    But not all wood is created equal if you plan to use it for warmth in the fireplace.

  • Way Back When

    10 years ago . . .

    Births announced this week are: Derek Ross Caldwell, Dec. 6, son of Kevin Ross and Christy Caldwell; Emma Kristen Clark, Dec. 7, daughter of Bruce and Melissa Clark; Steven Mathew Oaks II, Dec. 7, son of Amy Garrison and Steven Oaks; Johnathan Galde Perrine, Dec. 10, son of Donald D. and Holly R. Perrine; Brittany Faye Quesenberry, Dec. 7, daughter of Keith and Patty Quesenberry; Kylie Ann Wickstrom, Nov. 29, daughter of Jamie and Amber Wickstrom.

  • Museum Musings

    * Log Cabin, March 11, 1905 - “For Sale, two story frame residence, lot 50 x 270. Lights, water, good cellar, and cistern. Stable with two stalls and carriage house. Reasonable - Jewett and Wilson.”

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    Madelyn Jane Ascione

    Madelyn Jane Ascione

    Madelyn Jane Ascione was born to Erin and Ryan Ascione on Oct. 27, 2009 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City, Mich. She weighed 9 lbs. 6 oz.

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