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  • Museum Musings

    * Log Cabin, Nov. 11, 1905 - “The Wiglesworth Bros., Co., Poindexter, Ky., Established 1856, Incorporated 1892 - This firm distills the famous ‘Old John Poindexter’ and ‘G. W. Taylor’ Bourbon and Rye whiskies. This distillery is one of the oldest in the state of Kentucky, and has been producing pure whiskey for the past 50 years at its present location. It has been run successfully since it was established in 1856, and has always made only pure old fashioned Bourbon and Rye whiskey.

  • Jason Louis Rage McKenney

    Jason Louis Rage McKenney

    Jason Louis Rage McKenney was born to Jason and Angela McKenney of Cynthiana on Jan. 30, 2009 at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He weighed 5 lbs. 9 oz., and is welcomed by his brother, Tre Jackson, and sisters, Mariah Richardson and Victoryia McKenney.

    Maternal grandparents are Fred and Linda Riley and Mark Richardson, all of Berry, Ky.; maternal great-grandparents are Robert Louis Beuge and Margret Beuge of Chicago, Ill.

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    Clifford honored at 4-H Centennial...

    Joyce Clifford was recently inducted into the Kentucky 4-H Centennial Hall of Fame in Lexington, Ky. 4-H is celebrating 100 years, founded in 1909. To commemorate this special event, one volunteer leader was selected from each of the 120 counties in Kentucky. These leaders were chosen for their years of service and dedication to the 4-H program. Clifford received a certificate and her name will be placed on a large tree-shaped wooden plaque along with the other 120 inductees. This plaque will be hung permanently at the KY Leadership Center in Jabez, Ky.

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    Harrison county homemakers chorus...

    Pictured above are the members of the Harrison County Homemakers Chorus around 1952. Row 1: from left to right, Mrs. Frank Ross, Mrs. Holton Smith, Mrs. Clifton Shimfessel, Mrs. Odus Kitchen, Mrs. Rice Fryman, Mrs. John T. Dawson, Director Mrs. William McKenney and Mrs. W.H. Berry. Row 2: from left to right, Mrs. Phillip Harrison, Mrs. Wallace Mastin, Miss Elizabeth Donnell, Mrs. Jack Judy, Mrs. Ira Monson, Mrs. J. Leslie Judy and Mrs. Stanley Lemons Sr. Row 3: left to right, Mrs. Smiser McCauley, Mrs. Maxie Moss, Mrs. Leonard Toadvine, Mrs. Stanley Pepper, Mrs. W.L.

  • 4-H Club to host Harrison County...

    The Harrison County 4-H Saddle N Spurs Club is having a fundraiser that will benefit the horse community. A Horse Health Day has been scheduled for March 28 beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Harrison County 4-H Fairgrounds.

    The 4-H Saddle N. Spurs club will be hosting the event which is equivalent to the health days held in Pendleton County by their local 4-H club. Hosting the health day in Harrison County will reduce travel and provide preater assistance to the Harrison County residents.

  • Museum Musings

    * Cynthiana Democrat, 1896 - “The latest improved machinery is in use at the pumping station; the standpipe is of immense capacity. The city waterworks, aided by a well organized and thoroughly disciplined fire department, afford almost invincible protection against fire. The streets are brilliantly illuminated with electric lights - arc lights principally - and the majority of the residences are likewise lighted. A complete telephone system is in operation. Two telegraph companies, the Western Union and Postal, furnish every facility in their line.

  • Tree assessment and risk management

    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.

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    Brock E. Clark Jr.

    Brock E. Clark Jr.

    Brock E. Clark Jr. was born to Megan Scott of Cynthiana and the late Brock Clark on Oct. 9, 2008 at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 lbs. 14 oz.

    Maternal grandparents are Doug and Tammy Scott of Cynthiana.

    Paternal grandparents are Dwayne Clark and Valinda Thomas of Paris.

  • Safety in the landscape after...

    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.

  • Way Back When

    10 years ago . . .

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    Kade Wyatt Michael Baucom

    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.

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    Madalynn Kanance Martin

    Madalynn Kanance Martin

    Madalynn Kanance Martin was born to Nitosha Pickett and Travis Martin of Cynthiana on Dec. 11, 2008 at Central Baptist Hospital. She weighed 9 lbs. 4.2 oz.

    Maternal grandparents are Pamela Baxter and Darrell Baxter of Cynthiana, and Kevin Pickett of Sadieville, Ky.; maternal great-grandparents are Marcella Scudder and Paul Jones of Corinth, Ky., Mary Jo Pickett of Lexington, Ky., and Gordon Pickett of Corinth; great-great-grandmother is Ruth Rumo of Lima, Ohio.

  • 64th anniversary of Iwo Jima...

    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.

  • Way Back When

    10 years ago . . .

    Births announced this week are: Emily-Jo Madison Collett, Nov. 26, daughter of Amy DeShea Rankin; Abby Lynn Cooper, Feb. 6, daughter of Allen and Kendra Cooper; Kyle Lucas Hill, Feb. 8, son of James Alex and Mary Beth Hill; Gabriel Benjamin Perkins, Feb. 5, son of Bennie and Miranda (Mandy) Perkins; Jessie Dean Sharp, Feb. 9, son of Kenneth and Dianna Sharp; Hunter Michael Wiglesworth, Feb. 8, son of Ginger and Chris Wiglesworth.

  • Museum Musings

    * 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.

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    James Joshua Muntz

    James Joshua Muntz

    James Joshua Muntz was born to Eric and Julie Muntz of Fort Thomas on Feb. 6, 2009, at Bethesda Hospital North in Cincinnati. He weighed 7 lbs., 15 oz., and is welcomed by his sister, Becca Muntz.

    Maternal grandparents are Dan and Debbie Mullikin of New Richmond, Ohio.

    Paternal grandparents are Lewis and Cathy Muntz of Cynthiana.

  • Who is St. Valentine, anyway?

    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. 

  • Alyssa Jo Rice

    Alyssa Jo Rice

     

    Alyssa Jo Rice was born to Bradley Aaron and Ashley Marie Rice of Cynthiana on Jan. 25, 2009 at Georgetown Community Hospital. She weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz.

     

    Maternal grandparents are Susan Moore of Cynthiana, and David Moore of Lexington, Ky.

     

    Paternal grandparents are Donna and Chester Knipp of Cynthiana, and Floyd and Monica Rice of Cynthiana.

  • Museum Musings

    * 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.”

  • Paint the town Red during February...

    February is “Heart Month” in Harrison County and the Harrison County Go Red for Women committee wants your help in “Painting This Town Red.” It’s easy, all you have to do is decorate your store windows in red or illuminate your homes and businesses with red lights.  Let’s get Cynthiana listed on the national Go Red website by showing our support.