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  • Deadline for TAA program is Sept. 23

    USDA’s Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Farmers program is for producers of catfish, shrimp and asparagus that are determined by the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) administrator to have been adversely affected by imports may apply for technical assistance and cash payments under the TAA for Farmers program. Producers establish eligibility for these program benefits by submitting an application at their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) Service Center.

  • Eupatorium species fill the fall...

    Despite the horrendous heat and late-season drought conditions this summer, the perennial borders are still looking pretty good. We did do some spot watering but mostly careful consideration and selection of late summer bloomers has saved the day. 

    Bold and rather hardy perennials like Tartarian asters, helianthus, salvias, golden rod, Russian sage, Japanese anemone, ornamental grasses and Joe Pye weed are still stalwart and in bloom.  They have all anchored the fall garden well.

  • Reunions

    CLASS OF 1964

    The Harrison County High School Class of 1964 will be holding its annual informal get together on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. The reunion will be held at the home of Bonnie (Pierce) and Tim Teater, 626 Waits Rd. The meal will be provided, however, if classmates have a specialty they would like to share, feel free to bring it.

    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.

  • Way back when

    10 years ago . . .

    Births announced this week are: Logan Kyle Anderson, Sept. 5, son of Kenneth and Veronica Anderson; Phoebe Jo Besson, Sept. 4, daughter of Dr. Stephen and Kelly Besson; Marvin David DeBruler Jr., Sept. 7, son of Angela and Marvin David DeBruler; Samuel Argo Bologna, Sept. 1, son of Sam and Evelyn Bologna.

  • Reunions

    CLASS OF 1964

    The Harrison County High School Class of 1964 will be holding its annual informal get together on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. The reunion will be held at the home of Bonnie (Pierce) and Tim Teater, 626 Waits Rd. The meal will be provided, however, if classmates have a specialty they would like to share, feel free to bring it.

    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.

  • Museum Musings

    * Cynthiana Democrat, May 4, 1922 - “Wilson Cox, one of the proprietors of the Ideal Electric Service, Walnut Street, expects to install a radio receiving outfit at his place of business today and have it in operation and ready for the public by the first of next week. It is Cox’s purpose to give concerts nightly or rather listen in on concerts from Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Jersey City or wherever fancy or program invites. Cox will have the distinction of installing the first station here.

  • Births

    •Landon James Tolle was born to Kenneth Tolle and Felicia Price on March 6, 2010 at Saint Joseph East. He weighed 6 lbs. 13 oz.

    •Jimilu Ann Barnes was born to Jennifer Edwards and Jimmy Barnes of Cynthiana on July 27, 2010 at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She weighed 5 lbs. 6 oz.

  • Engagements

    •Abby Switzer and Ben Hyatt to wed Oct. 10, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. at Cynthiana Baptist Church in Cynthiana.

    •Kenneth James Tolle and Felicia Gayle Price to wed Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. at RCC.

  • 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.