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10 years ago . . .

Births announced this week are: Elizabeth Dianne Darnell, Nov. 17, daughter of Chris and Selena Darnell; Emma Grace Nelson, Oct. 21, daughter of Bobby and Amy Nelson.

HCHS star baseball player Chris Snopek signs with the Kansas City Royals. He began last season with the Pawtucket Red Sox, the Class AAA affiliate of the parent Boston Red Sox. About one month into the season he was traded to the Cincinnati Reds and finished out the season at AAA Indianapolis.

25 years ago . . .

•Kyla Lee Anderson and Brandon Shane Hadley announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The wedding will take place on Jan. 1, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville, Tenn.

During the five weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, Americans produce an extra one million tons of trash per week compared to any other time of the year.  Thinking green this holiday season can include more than just boughs of holly. Whether it is shopping, choosing a gift or entertaining, small changes in your holiday habits can make big differences. Here are a few ideas and suggestions on how to have a wonderful, gift-giving holiday season and still be earth friendly.

Green Gift Ideas

Eco-friendly Entertaining

Real human advancement was made when we finally figured out that saving seed from the very best food plants was a way to get some really good food next year. 

The pumpkins that the Wampanoag served the pilgrims where more like gourd if compared to the sugar pumpkins available today.  The evolution of tastier food crops was aided by the human hand through the process of seed saving and meticulous selection based on vigor, pest resistance, drought tolerance, yield and taste.

Dakota Alan Rhoades

Dakota Alan Rhoades was born to Tara Rhoades of Cynthiana on Oct. 8, 2009 at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 lbs. 10 oz.

Ryan Eugene Kiskaden

Ryan Eugene Kiskaden was born to Jeff and Rachael Kiskaden of Cynthiana on Nov. 9, 2009 at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 lbs. 2 oz.

“You want me to do what?” I asked Chloe! “You heard me, Woody. I want you to take the prize money.” My ears must have still been water logged. “Why, Chloe?” I asked. “Because you are a survivor. It’s hard to believe that the pup who survived alone in the rain is the same one who packed a plug-in blanket.” Everyone giggled. “But Chloe, we’re tied in the challenges.

Over 100 beef producers attended the 25th annual meeting of the Harrison County Beef Cattle Association on Monday night, Nov. 9 at the Harrison County Extension Office.  Following a meal, the group held their regular business meeting.

* Log Cabin, June 29, 1917 -- ‘Our Mac’ - “Ernest McIlvain, of Cynthiana, star fullback of the University of Kentucky Wildcats last year, and catcher of prominence on college and professional diamonds in Kentucky, has joined the United States Navy. During his two years at the University of Kentucky, McIlvain participated in many activities which shared honors with his great athletic glories. His performance in the Kentucky-Tennessee tie game in Knoxville, Thanksgiving 1916 gave him prominence.”