Citizens in and around the historical town of Rabbit Hash (best known for electing a dog as its mayor) are staging a benefit to be held Saturday and Sunday November 3rd and 4th in the barn and in the Rabbit Hash General Store. The proceeds of the benefit will go to Richard Young, husband to Terrie Markesbery-Young, proprietress of the Store. Richard has been diagnosed with Stage 4 neck and head cancer. The money is meant to defray what will undoubtedly be astronomical medical costs.
Young is a master stone carver, whose craftsmanship and artistry is known for his expertise with the hammer and chisel. He carves the same way it has been done for thousands of years; strictly by hand. Examples of his work can be found throughout the tri-state, most notably at the All Saints Catholic Church in Walton, KY., for which he carved hundreds of figures, symbols and architectural features that adorn the church.
The benefit will include a silent auction to be held on Saturday only from 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the Art Gallery. The auction will include donated items such as original artwork, hand made jewelry, specialty baskets and an antique ruger with a hand crafted holster.
The rest of Saturday and Sunday will be filled with barbeque, burgers, raffles, live music and an appearance by the world famous canine mayor, "Junior". Over 20 local bands from varied genres of music have generously donated their time to the benefit.
NOTE: For the latest up-to-date event info, click here: www.FriendsofRabbitHash.org
Beginning at 12:00 NOON both days, the scheduled live music acts will be:
| Saturday, November 3rd: Remember... Turn clocks back 1 hour Saturday night! |
| In the Store |
In the Barn |
| 12:00 |
The Rabbit Hash String Band |
1:30 |
Lagniappe |
| 1:00 |
Moonshine Drive |
2:45 |
DRB & the Private Orchestra |
| 2:15 |
Cynical Mountain Boys |
4:00 |
The Modified |
| 3:30 |
Brian Ewing |
5:15 |
The Turkeys |
| 4:45 |
Anna Scala |
6:30 |
The StarDevils |
| 6:00 |
Comet Bluegrass All-Stars |
7:45 |
Poke |
| 7:15 |
Frontier Folk Nebraska |
9:00 |
500 Miles to Memphis |
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10:15 |
Kenton County Regulators |
| Sunday, November 4th: |
| In the Store |
In the Barn |
| 12:00 |
Reminiscent |
1:30 |
Core |
| 1:00 |
Lauren Houston |
2:45 |
Kelly Thomas & the Fabulous Pick Ups |
| 2:15 |
Downtown County Band |
4:00 |
Dallas Moore |
| 3:30 |
Raison D'Etre |
5:15 |
Jake Speed |
| 4:45 |
Chris Dunnett |
6:30 |
Straw Boss |
| 6:00 |
The Moxie Band |
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Food, drink, raffles, and kisses from Mayor Junior throughout both days! All aspects of the benefit are open to the public. $10 donation to the "Richard Young Expense Fund" is suggested.
Click Here for Directions to Rabbit Hash, KY
In addition, a fund for Richard has been set up at Heritage Bank. Donations to the Richard Young Expense Fund can be made at any branch. You may also donate online via the Rabbit Hash General Store's Paypal account. Simply click on the "Donate" button below to send your contribution quickly and securely.
For those of you who wish to mail a check or money order, send it to the following address made out to Richard Young Expense Fund.
Attn: Lee
Heritage Bank
1818 Florence Pike
Burlington, KY 41005-7933
If you would like to donate your time to the benefit or have an item for the auction or raffle, contact either of the following persons:
- Marlo Thomas: 859-689-1128 or email
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- Jane Cochran: 859-586-9169 or email
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Richard Young Benefit
By: Dale Ellis on 10-08-2007 19:50
This is what Rabbit Hash is all about. Friends helping a friend and family in need. God Bless you All. Prayers are with you, Richard and Terri and Ruby. take care....Love you all.
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