.....Advertisement.....
.....Advertisement.....

Features

  • Crabgrass’s history...

    I heard someone lamenting their crabgrass the other day; they were convinced that this was the worst year ever.  Maybe so, but usually by this time crabgrass rears its ugly head and begins to creep through our fescue lawns, sneak into our cultivated beds and, when we’re not looking, reseed its self to ensure the continuation of the species.

    Sounds a bit sinister for a grass, I suppose, but it sure is difficult to control.

  • Way back when

    10 years ago . . .

    Births announced this week are: Katie Lynn Land, Aug. 18, daughter of Zack and Cheryl Land.

    Cynthiana Police Officer Walter Tapp has a new partner, Rex. Rex is a 15-month-old labrador retriever who is going through obedience training for crime prevention. He is being trained as either a passive or aggressive sniffer. A passive sniffer find results in the dog heeling then barking where the offending drugs might be. An aggressive sniffer will scratch or paw at the suspected location.

  • Births

    • Ross McNabb Brown was born to Jay and Lauren Price Brown on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington, Ky.

    • Brinley Claire Browning was born to Robert and Saraia Browning on Aug. 10, 2010 at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She weighed 5 lbs. 14 oz., and is welcomed by her sisters, Taryn Rae and Caylee Brooke.

    • Knox Jericho Pace was born to Jerrod Pace (formerly of Corbin, Ky.) and Alecia Whitaker Pace (formerly of Cynthiana)of Forest Hills, Queens, N.Y., on July 25, 2010. He weighed 8 lbs. 12 oz.

  • Engagement

    • Megan Leann Conway and Jeremy Wayne Baxter to marry Sept. 18, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at their farm in Sadieville, Ky. Family and friends are welcome.

  • Bacterial leaf scorch takes toll on...

    It seems that once again we, meaning the collective gardening public, have disregarded the imperative known as diversity… It applies to the plant world, too.

    Before I get into the specifics of one current problem (and there are more than one) let me reflect on our past mistakes when biodiversity has been ignored.

  • Prevent salmonella in eggs with...

    More than 550,000 eggs were recently recalled due to an outbreak of salmonella. Although Kentucky has not yet been affected by the most recent outbreak following safe handling and cooking practices are your best method to keep your family safe.

    Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause intestinal illnesses in humans. The infections can be life threatening especially for infants and your children, pregnant women and their unborn babies, older adults and people with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS, cancer, diabetes, kidney disease and transplant patients.

  • Reunions

    JOCKEY REUNION

    The Jockey reunion will be held Saturday, Sept. 11 at 11 a.m. at the home of Stella Hill Smith, 204 Cladorbon Dr. A potluck meal will be served at noon. Bring a dish and drink. Eating utensils will be furnished.

    This year’s theme will be Hawaiian and there will be a White Elephant sale with proceeds going toward future reunions. Bring photos and newspaper clippings.

    All former Cynthiana employees are invited.

    CLASS OF 1990

  • Museum Musings

    * The Army Weekly, Sept. 7, 1945 - “Three years, eight months and seven days after Pearl Harbor total victory came to the United States of America and all the Allies. On the 14th day of August, 1945, the last Axis enemy went down to that total defeat which the democracies, some of whom had faced up to Rome - Berlin - Tokyo aggression long before the 7th of December, 1941 had solemnly pledged themselves to bring about.

  • Museum Musings

    * Cynthiana Democrat, July 31, 1947 - “Notice to Subscribers - Increases in monthly rates for local exchange telephone service and interstate message toll service in the State of Kentucky filed with the Kentucky Public Service Commission July 10, 1947 - To become effective Aug. 1, 1947 under the provisions of the Kentucky Statutes are as follows, including Cynthiana: Business- Individual fine 25 cents; 4 party line 25 cents; 5 party line, 25 cents. Residence - Individual line 15 cents; 2 party line 15 cents; 4 party line 15 cents; 5 party line 15 cents.”

  • Way back when

    10 years ago . . .

    Births announced this week are: Jarrett Shane Jackson, Aug. 12, son of Felicia and Steve Jackson; Dalen Thomas Landrum, Aug. 16, son of Tanya Miles and Jermaine Landrum; Emmaleigh Taylor Webster, Aug. 7, daughter of Troy and Kim Webster.

  • Reunions

    CLASS OF 1990

    Harrison County High School Class of 1990 will celebrate their 20-year class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 28 at the Ramada Inn, 2143 N. Broadway, Lexington, Ky.

    Social hour and registration will be held at 6:30 p.m. Buffet dinner and dance will follow with a cash bar offered.

    Special room rate available for attendees and a professional photographer will be available for pictures.

    For more information or questions call Helen Winkle at 859-221-5907. For Ramada Inn reservations call 859-299-1261.

  • Bumper crop of peppers and squash...

    You know all the jokes about people having bumper crops of summer squash?

    Squash shows up in people’s cars or in public spaces because there is so much that the gardener can’t even give it away. Well, some years are better than others and this year, I don’t seem to have an over abundance.

    This year, the squash vine borer and blossom end rot dominate; last year it was squash bugs and mildew.

  • Conservation District Cost Share...

    The Harrison County Conservation District will be accepting requests for cost share funding under the Kentucky Soil Erosion and Water Quality Cost Share and Environmental Stewardship Program beginning Sept. 1, 2010 and extending through Sept. 30, 2010.

  • Engagement

    • Kelli Michelle Gibson and Darrin Wayne Doyle will marry in an outdoor western wedding on Sept. 25, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. at the Doyle Farm, 1089 Salem Pike, Cynthiana. Friends and family are invited.

  • Reunions

    GILKERSON-GILKISON

    Several family members have suggested that the family reunion not be held on a holiday weekend. This year it has been scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 11 at Legion Hall, Legion Road, Paris, Ky. from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Will eat at 12:30 p.m.

    Bring a covered dish for sharing and soft drinks of your choice. Utensils, plates, napkins, lemonade and coffee will be furnished. Bring your family tree information and anything you’d like to display for others to enjoy.

  • Births

    • McKayla-Marie Katherine Insko was born to Randall and Sarah Insko of Cynthiana on Aug. 12, 2010 at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She weighed 5 lbs. 3 oz.

    • Matthew Gage Campbell was born to Patricia Karen Campbell of Cynthiana on Aug. 4, 2010. He weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz.

  • Way back when

    10 years ago . . .

    Births announced this week are: Raegan Nicole Baldwin, June 23, daughter of Joey and Jennifer Baldwin; Caleb Mark Harris, Aug. 11, son of Jami and Jan Reeves Harris.

    Crews are working to replace 13,000 feet of waterlines (starting with Pleasant Street) in the northeast quadrant of Cynthiana. Elmarch Avenue will be the next target.

    County grant will allow for extended waterlines in the northern and eastern areas of the county. The project will serve 127 new customers. Total estimated cost is $1.02 million. A block grant has been applied for.

  • Engagements

    • Meghan Elizabeth Rich and Corey Hinson Florence of Lexington to be married at the Oleika Temple in Lexington on Oct. 16, 2010 at 5 p.m. No formal invitations are being sent.

    • Samantha Hopkins and Travis Wright will marry at Fairlane Farm on Sept. 18, 2010.

  • Museum Musings

    * The Cynthiana Kentuckian, Oct. 30, 1969 - “Mr. and Mrs. William (Billy) Bauer, who operate a motel in Myrtle Beach, S.C. have stopped over for a visit with Mr. Bauer’s mother, Anna Bauer, Elmarch Avenue. Billy will be remembered for the journey to the west coast, accompanied by Jimmie Galbraith, Bill Conway and George Cason in an open top 1923 Ford touring car. All four members survived the trip and at last report were doing well.”

  • Museum Musings

    * Cynthiana Democrat, July 29, 1937 - The Rohs has a long record of improving its equipment and service to patrons, the latest being air conditioning. It gives the patrons unparalleled comfort on the hottest day and changes air constantly so there is always a fresh clean odor, no matter how packed the house may be. The air conditioner was first used last week and has since been in operation. The process used is washed air, the water being drawn from an artesian well, 173 feet deep, the water being about 55 degrees.