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Cynthiana Lions Club - Kentucky, P. O. Box 526, Cynthiana, KY (2026)

06/09/2026

 Lion James Smith wears many hats, and has for several years, but today he put on his Chamber of Commerce Executive Director hat discussing all the planned events around the America 250 Celebration. He has worked closely with the Cynthiana Tourism Commission, the Mayor’s office, and the Harrison County Judge-Executive to bring an exciting week of storytelling, music, civic engagement, and historical tours all leading up to the grand finale on July 4th.
 The list of scheduled activities is designed to put Cynthiana on the tourism map in more ways than one. America 250 festivities get started 5pm on Saturday June 27th with a Summer Concert and Block Party in front of the Old Courthouse. There will be not one, but two bands scheduled for the evening. In between their respective sets, a recognition ceremony honoring all war veterans takes place as well as a visit from Thomas Jefferson and a few other dignitaries. The usual Summer Concert Series fare i.e. Kid Zone and food trucks will also be on hand.
 Saturday’s concert is followed by a day of reflection on Sunday June 28th with a public reading of the Declaration of Independence and a Community Prayer Service. Events begin at 5pm around the Old Courthouse.
 With a nod to the arts and Cynthiana’s penchant for murals, the Tourism Commission has organized a community mural tile painting project. Six hundred individual tiles will be painted creating a large mural that will eventually be on display in downtown Cynthiana.
 Smith announced the return of the Civil War Walking/Driving Tour which highlights many Civil War battles fought in and around Cynthiana. There are 16 stops on the tour; 6 of them in downtown Cynthiana. The tour has been upgraded with new signage, QR codes that link to narration, and a brief explanation of the location’s historic significance.
 It wouldn’t be an Independence Day celebration without the Fabulous Fourth which is again brought to us by the Cynthiana Rotary Club. There will be plenty of food and fireworks so get there early for your favorite viewing spot.
 Clearly, creativity, imagination and a lot of hours have gone into planning these events and so much more for this very special occasion. Don’t forget to check the pages of Cynthiana Tourism and the Chamber for more details including the presentation of Beyond the Bricks at Rohs Opera House. James urges everyone to share, share, share! with your contacts, friends, and neighbors. Make Cynthiana the America 250 Celebration destination!

06/05/2026

"Proudly they served"
On the John Hunt Morgan bridge:
Bill Curry, late husband of Lion Pat Curry and former Lion Jim Letcher, the late husband of Lion Judy Letcher.

06/04/2026

The Cynthiana Lions Club was well represented at the annual Community Health Fair held today at Harrison County Middle School. Lions Judy Letcher, Layne McIlvain and Trish Jenkins handled vision screening duties. Lion Jared Sergent, office manager for MyEyeDr, provided information on vision services. Lions Martha Sullivan, Pat Curry, Linda Barnes, Mary June Brunker, and Jackie Burrell accompanied by volunteers Anastasia Rains and Amy Creech kept things running smoothly at the diabetes screening tables. On hand was Bluegrass Lions Diabetes Project coordinator Pat Ryan from the Lexington Lions Club helping out with A1C testing. This is an event we look forward to each year; we'll be back in 2027!

06/02/2026

 Lion Alex Caldwell stepped in today for Tunya Adams and introduced our guest speaker Dr. Dennis Yalkut. As Alex observed, there aren’t many new providers whose schedules were jam-packed almost from Day 1 as urologist Dr. Dennis Yalkut. To say that he hit the ground running when he began his HMH practice in April, is certainly an understatement. Within the first week, his clinic and O.R. schedule was already overflowing. In his occupation, that’s probably the only instance when overflow is a good thing!
 Dr. Yalkut began his presentation with the basics, explaining the derivation of “urology” which simply put is the study of everything related to urinary output. Did you know that diabetes was one of the first diseases identified by this field of study? (you don’t want to know how the early medical pioneers made that determination…😊). Urology as a discipline allows the practitioner a balance between medicine and surgery; Dr. Yalkut spends roughly half his time in clinic and the other half performing urologic procedures.
 There have been significant advances in medical technology innovations that have contributed to better treatment options for certain diseases as well as devices used to address common kidney ailments.
 Kidney stone sufferers can now take advantage of new removal procedures that are less invasive, require less recovery time, and opt for a procedure based on the size of the stone. Dr. Yalkut also described a device that can essentially blast a kidney stone to dust-sized particles that are then removed through the ureter by means of powerful suction.
 Treatment for urinary incontinence has expanded beyond traditional therapeutic agents to new classes of drugs to manage overactive bladder symptoms. Botox has also been used for this purpose.
 Renal, bladder, and prostate cancers are quite common; one in eight men are impacted by prostate cancer. New approaches to bladder cancer, for example, involve giving a preliminary round of chemotherapy prior to any surgical procedure; this seems to improve patient response and remission rates. Employing robotic equipment in the operating room means surgeons can remove bladder or renal lesions without having to remove the entire organ.
 Dr. Yalkut has been a much needed and welcome addition to the HMH staff. We look forward to having him back whenever his busy schedule allows.

05/30/2026

As we celebrated Memorial Day this week, the Lions CLub is proud to honor one of its former members, Chuck Duffy, with the Hometown Hero flag seen on the John Hunt Morgan bridge going south on US 27.

05/30/2026

What a great day to play softball! The inaugural Gary Philpott Memorial Softball Tournament got underway today at River Road Park and by all accounts is a huge success. Fifteen teams registered for this event and bracket play is still ongoing. Proceeds from the tournament benefit the HMH Cardiology Program; the Cynthiana Lions Club is proud to be a sponsor commemorating Gary who was not only a renowned softball coach but a great Lions Club member for many years.

05/12/2026

Garnett Furnish, guest speaker at the invitation of Lion Darrell Florence, is no stranger to the Cynthiana Lions Club. As Executive Director of the Cynthiana-Harrison County Economic Development Authority, Garnett works very closely with both city and county officials to attract and retain business investment in Harrison County. In his CHC 2026 report, he presented a timeline that detailed innovations that have impacted business growth for the past several decades. Seventy-five years ago, we were just beginning to tap into the potential for enhanced computing capacity; in the 1970’s colleges incorporated computer education into their curricula. By the early 2000’s, the Internet era was firmly entrenched, and personal computing was right at our fingertips. Management of this behemoth over the last 10 years has resulted in capital outlay of roughly $2 trillion dollars!! The landscape that now includes artificial intelligence is prompting the need for universal broadband and data centers that can accommodate all the bits and bytes of information generated every time we check our Apple device or binge watch our favorite TV show.
Garnett discussed some key projects that have been completed since his last visit and what remains on the horizon for 2026 and beyond.
(1) New business openings (Tri-County Lumber, Harbor Freight, and Barrel House Distilling) April – June 2026.
(2) Harrison Memorial Hospital has now become the largest employer in the county with over 600 employees.
(3) Harrison County was one of only 6 counties to receive the maximum $2 million of state funds set aside for EDA improvements and expansion. This will mean further development for New Lair Road and infrastructure projects along the 60-acre stretch of White Oak and the US 27 by-pass.
(4) Issues regarding the need for additional housing were addressed at an industry forum in March hosted by Bluegrass Realtors. The forum explored commuter patterns, real estate availability and turnover rates.
(5) The new water tower project was completed in September of 2025, the Recreation Department expects to have its new center ready to open in July of this year. County-wide broadband service is scheduled to launch in the next few months. Finally, the new Harrison County High School is expected to begin enrolling students in the Fall of 2027.
Occupational taxes contribute the majority of city and county budget revenue. The five largest employers: HMH, Bullard, Harrison Co School District, 3M, and CSTH (former E-Z Pack) account for 57% of occupational taxes collected. This underscores the importance of not only developing new business opportunities but retaining and growing the businesses that are already here. It’s always great to hear from Garnett Furnish and we look forward to the next community update.

05/08/2026

Lions Danita Ecklar and Jackie Burrell joined volunteers from Indian Creek Christian Church today at the Senior Citizens Center assembling and distributing God's Pantry food boxes. The Senior Center is always looking for volunteers to help with this much needed program. Distribution takes place the first Thursday of each month. For more information contact Program Coordinator Laira Palmer at (859) 234-5801

05/05/2026

The Harrison County Emergency Management Agency operates as a department within the Harrison County Fiscal Court under the direction of Joey Nelson, former firefighter and first responder. Lion Mike Aldridge, filling in for Brent Gaunce, made the introductions today. While the local agency serves Harrison County, it comes under the jurisdiction, ultimately, of the Department of Homeland Security. The primary function is to mitigate the impact of disaster-related events on the local community. Nelson is tasked with coordinating communications and logistics between multiple agencies in the event of an emergency occurrence such as the plane crash at the solar farm site off Ky Hwy 36 last October. Thankfully, such occurrences are rare however the need for emergency preparedness is never-ending.
Nelson listed just a few examples of potential disaster-related impacts that are prominent for his department:
(1) Flood plain management which includes assessment of building and infrastructure projects that may involve a known flood plain
(2) Hazardous material exposures
(3) Search and rescue for lost or missing persons
(4) Developing systems for coordinating emergency responders when disasters strike. This would apply also to volunteer groups under a unified EMA command.
Every Kentucky county has an Emergency Management department and much of their work is focused on preparing citizens for what to do (or not do!) and who to call when the unexpected happens. Emergency sirens still operate within the county but they are less effective than newer technologies such as phone alerts that can reach far more people in a very short time span. Nelson encourages everyone to sign up for the RAVE alert system or follow Harrison Co EMA on Facebook for the most current emergency-related information.

04/28/2026

Annual Beef Day is here! Don't miss out on the delicious burgers and ribeye sandwiches this Friday from 10am-2pm in front of the Old Courthouse. The Harrison Co Homemakers have made some tantalizing treats, too so stop by early and often!

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