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a ADVOCATE MESSENGER, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1996 A2 THE Sale of Harrodsburg By Ann R. Harney Staff Writer HARRODSBURG Sale of the old Cricketeer building is almost compete, "We expect the Cricketeer sale to be consummated sometime between now and the first of the year," said Harrodsburg City Attorney Tebbs Moore. The buyer is Robert David and the sale price is $275,000. Moore said the sale was contingent upon coordinating the transfer with the current lessee, Joseph Feiss of Cleveland. The value of the building had been appraised at $310,000 at least a year ago.

The building is owned by the city and the sale negotiations have been conducted by the Harrodsburg City Commission, mostly behind closed doors. David's was the last of several public offers -made on the building since Cricketeer closed. David, owner of Robert Michael Furnishings of Long Beach, told the City Commission in January that he would construct furniture in the building and would guarantee the employment of 20 people within the first two years of production. He also told the commission early this year that he hoped the number of workers would be 40 by the end of two years and it was his intention to hire between 50 and 80 people within four years. When Cricketeer ended production in the building in May 1992, there were about 300 employees.

Larry building to furniture builder nearly complete: Morris, director of the County Industrial spend about $30,000 in improvements on the building within the Authority, said earlier this year that the number of first six months. The monthly payment will be $1,650 with balDevelopment workers had been higher in previous years of Cricketeer produe- loon payment at the end of 8 years. tion. Moore agreed with a statement by Hood that David could walk Morris declined to comment today on the sale, although in the away from the deal at any point without completing the sale. past he said he thought more jobs should be guaranteed.

Moore said the city would get the property back and keep what Commissioner Joe Hood was the lone member of the board to David had paid up to that point. vote against the sale in the only vote taken on it in March. Commissioner James Moseley asked Moore who was responsiHood still opposes the sale and the way it was handled. ble for the building since the lease had expired. Moore said Joseph "The commission wanted to sell it and I had one vote," Hood Feiss still held the lease and he would look into who was insursaid.

He said he had contacted the Cabinet for Economic ing the building today. Development and officials there recommended the city put a price In another matter, Moore explained that Patrolman Keith on it based on the number of jobs the buyer would provide. Smith had been charged with conduct unbecoming an officer, and "As the number of jobs comes down, the price goes up," was the Commissioner Jack Springate suggested that Smith be suspendway Hood explained the concept today, ed from the Harrodsburg Police Department without pay for two "I wish the best for this man; I hope he does well with it," Hood weeks and placed on probation for four months. said, but added he thought city gotten a The probationary period, Moore said, would be just like that for the could have better price with a business providing more jobs. new employee except Smith's benefits would continue to accrue a "We're selling it at about the time the bypass is going to be finduring the period.

ished and I think that's going to increase the value tremendousNeither Smith nor any city official would comment on the ly," he said. "I saw opportunity and possibilities evidently the rest held closed-door heardidn't see. I didn't see it as a white elephant we grounds for the charge. The commission a of the commission ing on the charge against Smith on Dec. 3, but took no vote on the needed to get rid of." Moore said today that the agreement with David was more of issue until Tuesday night.

land contract than a deed and that it did not require David to Smith was originally suspended on Nov. 27 and therefore a provide any specific number of jobs. David will be required to returned to work today. OBITUARIES Retired Louisville Store manager dies at 91 Mr. Baer Ben A.

Baer, 91, Windsor Court, died Tuesday at Friendship Ho use Nursing Home. Born July 10, 1905, in Cincinnati, he was a son of the late Mr. Baer Bernard Frederick and Hannah Rosenblum Baer. He was a retired store manager of the Louisville Store, 1948-73, served in the Navy in World War II and was an employee of Hub-Pushin Company. He was a member of Voiture Forty and Eight veterans organization, past commander of American Legion Boyle Post 46 and was instrumental in raising money for American Legion nursing scholarships.

He was a former member of the Danville Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, Isabel Gleick Baer; a son, Benjamin Arthur Baer of Louisville; a sister, Antoinette Prestwick of McCall, Idaho; and two granddaughters. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Stith Funeral Home by Rabbi Stanley Miles. Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery.

Visitaion is 7-9 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to Temple Shalom, 4615 Lowe Road, Louisville, Ky. 40218. Paul S.

Lail CYNTHIANA Paul Smith Lail, 81, Cynthiana, died Monday at home. Born Sept. 2, 1915, in Bourbon County, he was a son of the late James W. and Jennie Smith Lail. He was a retired employee of Jos.

E. Seagrams and a member of the Presbyterian Church. He was the widower of Margaret Ellen Ewalt Lail. Survivors include three sons, Jerry Lail, Gary Lail and Daryl Lail, all of Harrison County; a daughter, Lana Sue Cleveland of Danville; 12 grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kitty Ann Lail.

Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at WhaleyFuneral Home. Burial will be in Battle Grove Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday.

Memorials may go to Hospice of the Bluegrass. W.C. Meadors LANCASTER W.C. Meadors, 58, of Fairway Drive, Nicholasville, formerly of Lancaster, died Wednesday at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington.

He was the husband of JoAnn Meadors. Arrangements are incomplete at Ramsey Funeral Home. Ruth Moran MIDDLEBURG Ruth Moran, 82, of Liberty, died Tuesday at home. She was the widow of Elmer Moran. Arrangements are incomplete at Bartle Funeral Home.

Ansel R. Tharp HARRODSBURG Ansel Ray Tharp, 56, of Grubbs Lane, Junction City, died Tuesday at home. Born Jan. 31, 1940, in Mercer County, he was a son the late Brack and Miley Walters Tharp. He had been an employee of Stevens Disposal Service, had served in the Army and was a member of Harrodsburg Church of the Nazarene.

CORRECTIONS Robert C. Cloyd was a member of Bruners Chapel Baptist Church. The church was misidentified in his obituary in Tuesday's paper. Willis Sparks was a pallbearer in the funeral of Willie Day. Rodney Sparks and Travis Brenda were honorary pallbearers.

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Burial will be in Parksville Cemetery, Visitation is 6-9 p.m. today and after 7 a.m. Thursday. Anne Ward LANCASTER Anne Ward, 90, of Paint Lick, died Tuesday at Garrard County Memorial Hospital. She was the widow of Bert Edward Ward.

Arrangements are incomplete at Ramsey Funeral Home. Lowe's Staff Photo by Troy Anderson off Tanning Packages Tanning Products Now through December 31, 1996. Stop in today for a Gift Certificate for that special someone! Creata Tan Tanning Salon Located at 25 Frontier Blvd. between Creative Hair Designs Food Lion Wilderness Trace Shopping Center WALK-IN or by appointment 365-8611 Member of Smart Tan Network Danie Melissa Rice, owners, Cuttin' corners: Richard Penman of Lincoln County drives a riding mower along Maxwell Street in Stanford. Penman, who has a bad foot, said he rides the mower every day.

2 burglaries LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS The Danville City Commission voted Tuesday to declare reported Nicholson building declared surplus as surplus the T.C. Nicholson Building on West Martin Luther King in Casey Boulevard and take sealed bids. City Manager Edward F. Music said the city has received a LIBERTY Two burglaries number of inquiries about buying the property. Music said the have been investigated by local city's main concern needs to be the cost of replacing the property, and state police.

which includes a building used for storage and offices for the Water-Sewer Department. The city was given the property in Preston Henson of February 1991 by T.C. Nicholson. The only condition put on the Dunnville told Sheriff Bob gift was that the city not sell it for five years. Weddle that someone broke into his house between 1-2 Free trolley rides for p.m.

Monday and stole a video- Shoppers can get around Danville a little easier this holiday shoppers cassette recorder, radio, season as the Danville Trolley Committee is sponsoring free trolcaliber rifle and 16-gauge sin- ley service 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. gle-shot shotgun. The trolley will return to each stop every hour. The intruders went into the Pickup points are: Fourth and Main parking lot, on the hour; house after kicking the back Southland Shopping Center, 10 minutes past; K-Mart, 20 minutes Weddle said.

past; Wal-Mart, 30 minutes past; Watsons, 40 minutes past; door open, Second and Main (Constitution Square) 55 minutes past. A burglary was reported on Ky. 80 a mile east of did Windsor Empowerment workshop planned on Sunday. State police not The Ecumenical Empowerment will hold a Kentucky Project release the name of the victim free awareness and empowerment workshop 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

nor what was stolen. Dec. 16 in the community room of the Stanford Presbyterian A few weeks ago, someone Church, on Main Street. The workshop is designed help women in broke into a Casey County Applachian counties become more aware of the options they have such as educational opportunities and legal services. A free house and took thousands of breakfast and lunch will be served and babysitting services will dollars worth of jewelry, money be provided.

Attendees should call 236-8633 or 365-2197. and other household items. MEETINGS Danville Area Creata Tan Newcomers' Club 7 p.m. has the perfect way to keep you looking hot this winter. Thursday, 253 Manor Hill.

Holiday cookie exchange participants should bring six dozen cookies. Members will make candy. Anyone new to the Danville area may attend. Call Janet Martin at 236-7848 or Beth Canavera at 236-7711 for more information or a ride. Perryville Pride Main Street Program 5 p.m.

Thursday, community center. For more information call 332- 8856. FUNERALS Viola Whitehouse Services for Viola Whitehouse, 89, of Spears Lane, will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Stith Funeral Home by the Rev. Tim Mathis.

Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery. She died Monday at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. Survivors include two daughters, Bonnie Baker Statham of Danville and Toni Jean Baker Stephens of Belleville, a son, Kenneth G. Baker of Annandale, a brother, Morgan Bradshaw of Harrodsburg; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Joe McCauley, Scott Statham, Billy Wayne Cox, Bill Statham, Gary Bradshaw, Jim Bradshaw, Baker Williams and Bill Dawson.

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