Free The Cynthiana & Paris, Ky City www.thecitybuzz.net Positive Buzz Community News & Magazine Advertisements Edition 96 July 20, 2012 You are cordially invited to Church on Church featuring Contact - Kelly Kendall The Jimmy Church Band at Hospice for reserved seating Saturday, August 25 859-234-6462 7:00 pm to midnight at the LeBus Storage Warehouse Corner of Bridge & Church St. Cynthiana, Ky Read The City Buzz Magazine on line @ www.thecitybuzz.net P 24 P 1 Worst Drought since 1956 Buzz‟s We are all ready for this hot and humid weather cycle to end and get on with Notes summer. This year started out rather strange as we experienced a rather warm & wet spring in Kentucky, very unusual to say the least. Our current weather cycle has truly been an experience not seen since 1956 according to many meteorologists. At pre- sent there are 26 states experiencing drought or extreme drought conditions, around 75% of the total land mass in the good ole Continental USA. This effect is caused by certain weather patterns called La Niña. La Niña is character- ized by unusually cold ocean temperatures in the eastern equatorial Pacific ocean, as compared to El Niño, which is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific. La Niña causes the normal jet streams to stay in the northern half of our continent which carries the rain patterns north as well. Thus, we have drought conditions in the southern portion. We have had an unusually long extended period of about 3 years in the La Niña patter so far. The El Niño patterns are supposed to return our weather to more seasonable conditions, however this pattern will not begin until late fall. Call this ‘Global Warming’ or what ever, but we have experienced this phenomena many times throughout the life span of our planet. Our economy is fragile at best, so we are sure to see higher food prices as the result of this drought. It is yet unknown of the total damage to our corn, soy bean and other crops that we depend on for our food sources. At present, it is estimated that 40% + of our corn crop in rated in very poor condition. If you are a farmer you can see this immediately Weather Predictions, Old Farmers Almanac (Ohio Valley) with the browning of the blades on the lower stalks of the corn. Are you aware that corn doesn't pollinate when temps reach 100 deg. or higher? We have had around 10 July 2012 days of that so far which came during the most critical Temp. 75 deg (1 deg. Below avg.); precip. 4 in. (avg.) pollination period. This will result in small nubs where long ears are supposed to be. The nubs don’t have many 1-5 Scattered T-Storms, hot. useful kernels which result in no or minimal harvest. It 6-10 Sunny, cool. takes grain (corn) to feed livestock as well as people. 11-22 Scattered T-Storms, seasonable. When you throw in the gasoline companies making 23-28 A few T-Storms, warm. Gasohol with 10% or greater of the crop, the groceries 29-31 Sunny, nice. will have pay more forcing them to raise their prices to Summary; Summer will be cooler and drier than normal, with the hot- assure a steady supply of for consumers. Get prepared test periods in early to mid June and early July. for the highest food prices in history. If only we could get some rain, several inches over several days, we The City Buzz Magazine 2012 edition dates: Jan 6 & 20 / Feb 3 & 17 might be able to salvage something. Come back El Niño, Mar 2 & 16 & 30 / April 13 & 27 / May 11 & 25 / June 8 & 22 / July 6 & 20 we need you! Aug 3 & 17 & 31 / Sept 14 & 28 / Oct 12 & 26 / Nov 9 & 23 / Dec 7 & 21 The City Buzz advertising policy: We print our publications every 2 weeks (usually twice monthly). Due to our small size we are limited for space. Prices are $ 5.00 per sq. in. B&W. Color ads are $ 6.50 per sq. in. Min. ad size is 4 sq. ins. (2 x 2). All prices are on a per ad basis. Discounts offered for multiple ads & issues. Billing is done on a monthly basis, and “There are no contracts to sign”. Wish to advertise in The City Buzz Magazine? Call - Frazer LeBus, 859-588-2696 Our e-mail address - [email protected] P 23 P 2 Call In Your Order 235-7627 We Deliver Pizzas, Hoagies, Snappoli Bridge St Plaza Cynthiana, KY 130 E. Pike Street 3867 US 27 S. - Cynthiana, Ky. Cynthiana, Ky. 859-234-3641 www.smithinsurors.com (859) 234-9044 For all your Insurance needs. Summer Blowout Specials Many varieties of Summer Wear Buckwear ‘Tees’, Carhartt Shirts & Shorts No Scheduled Meetings in JULY Footwear Georgia, Timberland, Carhartt, John Deere www.smithinsurors.com Cool Drinks, Groceries & Friendly Service DeSha Point Quality Home Sites July US 27 N Cynthiana, Ky Huge Discounts on all lots in July! Need Help! Call: Karen Adams M. A. Call Frazer for details & $AVE Thousands 859-234-0026 859-588-2698 P 22 P 3 Area Things to Do Mr. Tidbits July 20-22, 27-29, & August 3-5 - Bluegrass St Games-Georgetown, KY : The Blue- July 19 is Flitch Day grass State Games has something for everyone (32 sports). From ages 5 to 95 we have a sports competition just for you. Call 1-800-722-2474 TODAY. An old custom from yesteryear developed July 21 - Sweet Corn Festival - Evans Orchard - 180 Stone Road - Craft booths, music, into the holiday of Flitch Day. As far back great food, pony rides, petting zoo, play area, hayrides, corn on the cob, fresh sweet as 1104 in Dunmow Priory, England, corn & MORE! 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. For info: 502-863-2255/ [email protected] monks offered a side of bacon (flitch) to Aug 11 -12 "Millersburg Arts A Bloom" an Art and Flower Show, 5th Street Cafe, any married couple proving a year & a day Millersburg, Ky - Sat 11am - 8 pm, Sun 11am - 2 pm, FREE to the public after their wedding that Aug 16 - 26 - Kentucky State Fair - 8 am. - 11 pm. daily. Exposition Center, Louisville they had lived in harmony & fidelity for the past year & had not wished they were single again. Needless to say, very few actually… OPEN "took home the bacon". 201 South Main Mon. - Fri. Cynthiana, Kentucky 11:00 am to Sandwiches & Chips…$4.00 2:00 pm with side…$5.95 (Grilled Chicken, BLT, Tuna, Chicken Salad) Bonnie & Clyde Burger & chips...$4.00 Sundays with side…$5.95 Staring Sides: Pasta, Redskin Potato April 1st & Fruit Salads 11 - 2 pm (Trio Salad) or Salad Bar… $5.95 Vault (859) Rooms available for Private Parties, Receptions & Buffets 508-0315 „Catering for all Occasions’ Layne Tussey, Proprietor / cell 954-0417 Attention Area Farmers: Nominate and Vote! County FSA Committee (COC) Elections Nominating period for farmers & ranchers ends August 1, 2012. FSA encourages all eligible producers to nominate themselves, or another eligible producer to run for office. Nomination forms (FSA-669A‟s) are available: * at htpp://www.fsa.usda.gov/elections, scroll down to the links under “Election Materials” and click “2012 Nomination Form” * by picking up FSA-669A at your local FSA office * by calling your local FSA office & requesting FSA-669A be sent to you. P 4 P 21 ado Featured Business Peacock-Ado is a unique gift boutique that offers a wide array of gift items and home décor. Whether you’re looking for a gift to celebrate a birthday, wedding or anniversary or one just to say thank you ....Peacock-Ado has just what you need. Cynthiana-Harrison County Public Library 234-4881 Sitting on Main Street in the heart of downtown Paris, Peacock-Ado Visit the library’s website at www.cynthianalibrary.org is a must see. Amy Carpenter opened the boutique just over 2 ½ years Cindy Franklin at [email protected] ago. She and her daughter, Sophia, can be found there Tues-Fri from Kinzie Gregg Gaunce at [email protected] 10-5 pm and on Saturdays from 10-3 pm, closed Sundays and Mondays. Peacock-Ado carries a large selection of affordable Thu, July 19, 1:30pm – 2:30pm - I Wish I May Story and Craft Program, Make your own and stylish jewelry...just the right piece to finish an Wishing Tree! outfit. Or maybe a fun clutch or handbag for a fun Thu, July 19, 6pm – 7pm - Cincinnati Zoo Visit - The Zoo is Coming to the Library. Animals girl’s night out or a special event. from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden will be here Thursday, July 19th at 6:00 p.m. This program will take place in the main library. If the crowd is too large, there will be a showing of Peacock-Ado offers bridal animals at 6:00 p.m. and a second showing at 6:30 p.m. registry too! They offer a large selection of items from TAG, Thu, July 26, 2pm – 5pm - LAST DAY to Turn in Book Reviews for the Adult Summer Reading Program. including stoneware dishes, Thu, July 26, 6pm – 7pm - Women's Book Group "The Paris Wife" by Paula McClain kitchen linens, glassware, home décor items and so much more. Beautiful patterns of stainless steel Fri, July 27, 6:00pm – 7:30pm - Free Concert by "Great Shoes" flatware from Ginkgo, aluminum entertaining pieces, serving trays, candle sticks and picture frames...just to name a few.