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Two weeks ago I asked “what more Mother Nature?”  Well, another gusty wind storm was served up adding to the collection of debris left by the ice storm. 

Some serious questions are coming in about what to take out and what to try and save.  I am not a certified arborist, but I can pass on the guidelines that certified arborists are taught when it comes to tree assessment and risk management. 

These criteria may help you decide what to do now and in the future.

Kentucky has been through it recently. From the shock and destruction of the recent ice and snowstorms to the out-of-season, spring-like storms that brought damaging winds to already vulnerable landscape trees, residents are reeling trying to figure out where to start the cleanup process.

Kade Wyatt Michael Baucom

Kade Wyatt Michael Baucom was born to Toni Baucom of Cynthiana and the late Chad Baucom, on Dec. 4, 2008 at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He weighed 8 lbs. 6 oz.

Maternal grandparents are Eva Fischbach of Cynthiana and Roy Thompson of Owensboro, Ky.; maternal great-grandparents are Hiram and Marie Bailey.

Paternal grandmother is Judy Rounkles of Portola, Calif.; paternal great-grandparents are Eve and Hobart Rounkles.

64th anniversary of Iwo Jima ceremonies

planned for Feb. 22

The 64th anniversary of Iwo Jima will be held at the VFW Post in Flemingsburg, Ky. on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. Ceremonies honoring PFC Franklin R. Sousley, USMCR (KIA) will be held at the Elizaville Cemetery, Elizaville, Ky. at 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

For more information contact Marine Corps League, Dan Daly Det., Lexington, Ky., 859-277-2654 or the VFW Post in Flemingsburg at 606-849-2257.

* Cynthiana Democrat, July 26, 1917 - “Today is Patriotic Day for the Knights of Pythias and will be celebrated in some form by every lodge of that order in the country. At Cynthiana there will be music, a parade, and an address by the Hon. Kimball of Lexington. The parade will start promptly at 1:30 o’clock from in front of the court house and will pass through the principal streets down town. The speaking will be in front of the court house at 2:30 o’clock.

I suspect most of you have no idea about the person and the saintly episode that is commemorated each Feb. 14 by friends, family and most importantly, lovers. In fact, there are several versions of how the most romantic Saint became a commercial success.

One story about St. Valentine has its origins in third century Rome where the Emperor Claudius II outlawed marriage for young single men because he valued them more as young warriors. A priest by the name of Valentine defied the law and continued to secretly marry the young soldiers who were in love. 

* Log Cabin, Aug. 19, 1910 - “At a meeting of the National Bank of Cynthiana last Saturday, John M. Cromwell, assistant cashier, was elected as cashier to succeed the late James S. Withers. Cromwell has been connected with the bank for most of the time for 27 years. He is one of the most highly regarded business men of our city and in every way thoroughly equipped for the new position.”

10 years ago . . .

Births announced this week are: Brent Allan Crump, Jan. 29, son of Kellar and Faye Crump; Stephen Farrell Hillenmeyer, Feb. 5, son of Paul and Mary Hillenmeyer; Presley Dennis Jackson, Jan. 26, son of Dennis and Deena Jackson.

The Cynthiana Post Office announces that a toll-free number is available for all zip code inquiries. The number is 1-800-275-8777. The service is provided nationally through the U.S. Postal Service. Information available are rates and mailing, change of address, and local post office hours and locations.

EmmaLeigha Wayne Nicole Kelly

EmmaLeigha Wayne Nicole Kelly was born to Katherin Kelly of Cynthiana on Jan. 27, 2009 at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She weighed 7 lbs. 9 oz.

Maternal grandparents are Tonya and Richard Tibbits and Earl Kelly, all of Cynthiana; maternal great-grandparents are Larry Florence of Lexington, Ky. and the late Eunice Florence, and Doris Kelly of Cynthiana and the late David Kelly.