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Argument Leads To Stabbing Of Marple Christopher Michael Hicks, 25, of 1465 Short Line Road in Boyle County, pleaded not guilty in Mercer County District Court Tuesday to first degree assault and wanton endangerment in connection with a stabbing in Mercer County Saturday night. A preliminary hearing was set for 1:30 p.m. June 7 and a $200,000 cash bond was set. Hicks is charged with stabbing Robert Earl Marple, 36, at the home of Anthony Hicks at 1672 Battlefield Road Saturday night. Mercer County Deputy Sheriff Chris Edwards said a 911 call reporting a man stabbed came in about 8:14 p.m. Edwards responded to the call and found Marple with two or three stab wounds to his upper right chest and one on his lower arm. The Dixville Fire Department and Mercer EMS responded to the scene and Marple was transferred to the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville where he was treated and released. Edwards said the preliminary investigation indicated Anthony Hicks and Marple, an acquaintance of Hicks, were reportedly fighting chickens and an argument ensued when Marple's chickens kept killing those of Hicks. During the argument, Christopher Hicks, brother of Anthony Hicks, allegedly pulled a knife and stabbed Marple, Edwards said. Christopher Hicks had fled the scene before Edwards arrived, but he called Edwards Sunday morning and turned himself in to the deputy that afternoon. (see complete
story by Debbie Jenkins Cook in the June 2, 2005 issue of The Harrodsburg
Herald) James Harrod Trust was the recipient of an Ida Lee Willis Service to Presentation Award Tuesday at the 27th annual Ida Lee Willis Memorial Foundation Preservation Awards ceremony at the Executive Mansion in Frankfort. "We are overjoyed with this award," Helen Dedman, chairman of James Harrod Trust, said as she accepted the accolade for the local preservation group, adding she would proudly bring the award home to Harrodsburg and Mercer County -- birthplace of Kentucky. Dedman also said the success of James Harrod Trust is not a "single effort," but rather an effort of a volunteer board and its membership and supporters. "We would not have come as far as we have without the friendship and support of the (Kentucky) Heritage Council," she added. The Service to Preservation Award honors those who have furthered historic preservation activities or have had a positive impact on their communities, including individuals, organizations, public officials, financial institutions, news media and/or volunteers. "Concerned by the destruction, deterioration and abandonment of local landmarks, a group of Mercer County citizens just five years ago formed the James Harrod Trust, a non-profit historic preservation organization dedicated to protect and promote the cultural, natural, historic, architectural and archaeological heritage of Harrodsburg and Mercer County," said Stephen Collins, chairman of the Ida Lee Willis Memorial Foundation. " The trust may be one of the newest community preservation organizations in the state, but under the leadership of chairman Helen Dedman, it has quickly become one of the strongest in terms of advocacy and action. The Trust is committed to Œputting its money where its mouth is' - - and has currently taken ownership of three historic properties with the intent to preserve and return them to the community." "Notably, the trust acquired Rocky Point, a Federal-style home dating to 1810 and constructed by Circuit Appeals Court Judge James Haggin. Originally located on a 400-acre estate in the center of Harrodsburg, the home is now surrounded by neighborhoods and Old Fort Harrod. "Dedman's Drugstore on Main Street dates to 1860. The property is unique in that it retains all of the original cherry cabinetry, the pharmacist's station enclosed by cherry paneling and stained glass windows, and a soda fountain. The Trust also recently acquired Greenville Springs, a mineral springs south of Harrodsburg that once operated as a tourist attraction and spa. "In
addition to its proactive approach in taking ownership of important historic
properties that are imminently threatened, the James Harrod Trust has
been a strong advocate for heritage tourism and preservation issues throughout
central Kentucky," said Collins. "The trust has also encouraged
others to follow its lead and has sponsored preservation leadership training
in conjunction with the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the
Kentucky Heritage Council." Mercer
Purchasing Conder Property The property, which is part of the Conder Estate, is located across from Mercer County Elementary and King Middle schools and includes 33.59 acres. The property appraised at $600,000 and the board entered an agreement at a special meeting May 26 to purchase the property for $400,000. Supt. Bruce Johnson said the Conder heirs are making the school system a gift of the remaining $200,000 appraisal value. The school board entered into a 90-day contract to allow for approval from the Kentucky Department of Education and to have necessary surveys conducted. "We're
hoping we'll be breaking ground this time next year -- or maybe a little
before," Johnson said. In May, the
school board approved building an almost $14 million senior high school. Shaker
Village Hosting Antique Show And Sale Sixty-seven professional dealers from 14 states will exhibit a diverse range of antiques. Among items
available will be period Shaker artifacts, museum quality American furniture,
world class vintage decorative arts and furniture, and top purveyors of
silver, jewelry, quilts, garden sculptures, folk art, historical artifacts
and affordable antiques from America and the Continent. Festival Celbrates 25 Years Old Fort Harrod State Park, Kentucky's first permanent settlement, will be hosting its 25th festival anniversary Saturday and Sunday. This year the festival will feature a juried arts and crafts show, amusement activities for children including karaoke, Extreme Action amusements (3-lane inflatable slide, Sea World Adventure, Princess Castle Bounce, Jurassic Adventure); pony rides and more; live bands, music and other entertainment, an antique and classic car cruise-in, food vendors, a twilight tour of the fort, demonstrations and more. Authentic living history re-enactments and encampments will take place at the Mercer County Fish and Game Farm in conjunction with the festival.
She said that the car cruise-in is new this year as is the all- juried craft show. "We are going to jury our event this year, which means that the vendors will have quality, one-of-a-kind handcrafts," she said. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. There will be hands-on pottery demonstrations and tours of Old Fort Harrod and the Mansion Museum throughout the festival.
Centennial Hosting Youth Workshop The Centennial Baptist Church at 327 W. Lexington St. will host a special youth workshop entitled "Save Yourself" June 10-12 for ages five and up. The workshop will be held from 9 to 4:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday with ages5-8 participating from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is a $7 fee for attending. "We invite all to come and bring a friend and fellowship with us in this spiritual event. At the conclusion of the conference, there will be a gospel concert extravaganza at 4 p.m. June 12 at the Harrodsburg High School Auditorium," said John D. Short III, pastor of the church. There will be workshops in praise dance (worship through dance using gospel music), worship through theatre (worship through performing various skits), and Rap-ture (worship through music by writing gospel songs/raps using today's newest music tracks). For registration information, call Annette Bartleson at 859-733-9476 or Rhonda Parks at 859-583-6778. Youth may register up to the day of the workshop, Bartleson said. (see complete story by Debbie Jenkins Cook in the June 2, 2005 issue of The Harrodsburg Herald) |
