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June 2006 Archive
The Versailles Republican- June
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It's
official – Honda is coming to Greensburg
Wanda English Burnett - Editor
Cindy DiFazio - Staff Writer
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Honda Motor Company
is coming to Greensburg - and that’s official.
At a capacity plus press conference held at the
Greensburg Learning Center on Wednesday, June
28, the word was officially given that Greensburg
is the location of the new North American Honda
plant that will cost $550M. The 30-minute news
conference was broadcast throughout the world
via satellite. A number of television news stations
were represented from major surrounding cities,
along with a host of radio and newspaper reporters.
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Sunman
Museum offers rich history
Mike Maune - Internet Writer
See photo inside...
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Fireworks
displays for all to enjoy
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The Versailles State Park will hold a display on July
1 at 10:00 p.m. on the lakefront. Admission to the
park is free between 8 and 10 p.m. The park will have
donation bins to pay for next year’s show.
The Ripley County Chamber of Commerce will also host
their 6th Annual “United We Stand” Night
at the Ripley County Fairgrounds on July 3, which
will include a fireworks display in the evening. Besides
a fireworks display, there will also be crafts, business,
and activity booths. There will also be food, ice
cream, and music.
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Osgood Journal - June
27
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Leanna Phillippe
is new elementary principal
JCD to offer
full day kindergarten
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Cathy May - Contributing
Writer
Full day kindergarten will be offered
at Jac-Cen-Del. The recommendation from Superintendent
Bill Narwold was approved unanimously by the Jac-Cen-Del
School Board at their June meeting.
It will be offered tuition free. Jac-Cen-Del will
apply for full day grant funding. A meeting for parents
of kindergarten students will be held on July 12 at
6:00 p.m. Letters will be mailed to the parents of
the kindergarten students who have pre-enrolled.
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Get ready ... get set ... and go
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Grand Opening
celebration held at Farm Bureau Insurance in Osgood
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The Versailles Republican- June
22
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Contestants
come together for Miss Ripley County Queen Tea
Wanda English Burnett - Editor
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There were nineteen
young ladies who attended the Ripley County Queen’s
Tea last week in preparation for the big event,
the Ripley County Queen Pageant.
The young women met at the Hopewell Baptist Church,
where they received instruction from coordinator
for the event, Erin Menchhofer. They received
make-up tips and heard from last year’s 2005
Miss Ripley County, Jessica Geisler.
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ABATE
to have Freedom Run
Mike Maune - Internet Writer
American Bikers Aimed Toward Education
(ABATE) will sponsor their annual Freedom Run on
June 24 for charity. The motorcycle gathering will
begin at the Versailles Town Square and end at the
Circle Z Ranch on Friendship Road. A hog roast,
bike show, live band, car show, and bike sports
competition will conclude the event. All the proceeds
will be donated to Riley Hospital in Indianapolis
to benefit muscular dystrophy patients. “You
won’t find bigger hearted people than motorcycle
people,” Gene Swing said, spokesman for the
event.
ABATE is teaming up with the American Legion Post
#173 in Versailles to make the event even better
this year. The Legion’s annual car show will
be held in conjunction with the Freedom Run, preceding
the ride. The joining of the two organizations happened
after a successful Freedom Run last year. “[The
Legion] said, ‘We like the way you do things.’
So we decided to do it together,” Swing said.
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Ripley
County gets new EMA director
Economic Development
assistant hired
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Cindy
DiFazio - Staff Writer
At the request of the Ripley County Commissioners,
Dan Mulford, deputy director of the Ripley County
Emergency Management Agency, appeared at the Monday,
June 20 meeting.
Jerry Fry, the current director of EMA tendered his
resignation at the last commissioners’ meeting.
Therefore, Robert Reiners, president, offered Mulford
the directorship of the agency saying, “I know
what you can do. We want to offer you the position.”
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Osgood Journal - June
20
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Holton Jamboree
well attended
Sun Bonnet Sue, Straw
Hat Sam winners named
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Wanda English Burnett
- Editor
Mother Nature smiled almost the whole time the Holton
Jamboree was held Friday and Saturday this past
weekend at the Holton Community Park off Versailles
Street.
The festival, which had been revived from 20 years
ago, made its debut once again with a good crowd
and a number of booths offering a variety of activities.
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Batesville man killed
in one vehicle accident
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Wanda English Burnett
- Editor
Gregory David Peters, 42, of Batesville died after
he sustained massive head trauma in an accident that
occurred around 4:41 a.m. Saturday morning, June 17.
According to information from the Ripley County Sheriff’s
Department, Peters was a passenger in a vehicle driven
by John D. Elkins, 38, of Lexington, KY, when the
driver lost control causing the vehicle to leave the
roadway on East SR 46, just west of SR 101 in Penntown.
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Freedom Calls
connect local soldier with family
JCD graduate serves
in Iraq
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Mike Maune - Intern
Writer
191 letters. That’s how many
letters Amanda Lohrum of Greensburg has sent her
husband, Elrod, a Jac-Cen-Del graduate who is stationed
in Iraq as a mechanic with the 4th Infantry Division.
Elrod left for Iraq 191 days ago.
But on Thursday, June 15, Elrod’s 26th birthday,
the soldier received something even better than
a letter, better than a phone call. Through the
help of a program called Freedom Calls, a non-profit
organization which provides technology to connect
soldiers overseas with their families, Elrod was
surprised by his wife and extended family with a
phone call complete with a video connection that
allowed him to see his family and his family to
see him. “I had absolutely no clue,” Elrod
said about the birthday surprise, “I just wanted
to sleep in... but I’m so happy.”
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The Versailles Republican - June
15
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Traffic
accidents keep emergency workers busy
Wanda English Burnett - Editor
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In less than two
hours on Tuesday, June 13, three accidents occurred
back-to-back near the Versailles area keeping
the 911 Communications Center very busy.
The first accident was on US 50 east of Versailles
State Park at the Whispering Pines Pay Lake.
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RSRF awards $42,000
in scholarships
The Rising Sun Regional
Foundation announced that it has awarded a total
of $42,000 in scholarship grants to 42 graduating
seniors who reside in Ohio and Ripley counties
and the City of Aurora, the foundation’s
southeastern Indiana grantmaking region. Each
student has received a $1,000 scholarship award.
Recipients of these RSRF scholarships are:
Matthew Baum, Krista Bergman, Ann Dagenbach, Angela
Fullenkamp, Shelley Mitchell, and Krystle Oliver
from Batesville Community School Corporation.
Kendra Darringer, Jessica Doll, Anthony Moorman,
and Rachel Richter, from East Central Community
School Corporation.
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Relay
for Life set for Saturday
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Wanda
English Burnett - Editor
For more than a decade people have been participating
in the Ripley County Annual Relay for Life event helping
to raise money for cancer research.
This year will mark the 11th year for the event that
will begin with a torch run at Batesville’s Liberty
Park at 7:20 a.m. this Saturday and end at the Batesville
High School Track. Featured torch runners include:
Dr. Stephen Glaser, Mayor Rick Fledderman, Carla Stenger,
Jon Strautman, Jennifer and Elizabeth Hall and local
cancer survivor Karen Trenkamp, who will carry the
torch one lap around the track and light the “Relay
Flame of Hope” that will burn throughout the
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Osgood Journal - June 13
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Sheriff reports
number of crashes
Motorists cautioned to stop at
Wye
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Wanda English Burnett
- Editor
“Stop. Stop. Stop.” Those words of advice
were given from law enforcement after an accident
occurred last Wednesday at the Wye construction
site at Versailles. The accident has law enforcement
officials concerned.
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Burglar caught quickly thanks to
neighbor
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Wanda English Burnett
- Editor
Sheriff Bill Davison sites the quick response of a
neighbor and good police work as two things that worked
against a burglar last week.
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Large crowd attends Osgood
Public Library Open House
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The Versailles Republican - June
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Holton
Jamboree – summer fun for everyone
Wanda English Burnett - Editor
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Looking for summer
fun close to home? There are several festivals
taking place across the county this summer that
you can take advantage of. You can save on the
gas crunch, hear great music, enjoy games for
the kids and much more right in your own back
yard.
The Holton Jamboree was a popular festival several
years ago and is back. A committee has been working
for several months to make it better than ever.
The event will take place June 16 and 17 at the
Holton Community Park with fun for the entire
family.
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EMA Director announces
resignation
Mike Maune
- Intern Writer
At the regular meeting of the Ripley
County Commissioners, Monday, June 5, the director
of the Ripley County Emergency Management Agency,
Jerry Fry, announced his resignation. Fry has served
as EMA director since 1996, and has worked with the
agency since 1993.
Fry told the commissioners that he decided to resign
because the mounting responsibilities were becoming
overwhelming. He suggested that the director’s
position be handled by someone who can devote more
daily time to the work, perhaps making it a full-time
position. Fry said of the job, “You don’t
do it for the pay. You do it to help out the county.”
Praising Fry, Folz told him, “Every time we’ve
needed you, you’ve been there for us. You’ve
done an excellent job.” Commissioner Chuck Folz
reluctantly made a motion to accept the resignation.
Lawrence Nickell seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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Bultman
honored as Master Truck Driver
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honored by the Indiana Motor Truck Association as
a Master Truck Driver for his exceptional driving
record. Bultman, who has been driving a truck for
over 51 years, has logged over 2 million miles without
an accident.
Bultman has been working for Baylor Trucking Inc.
for 14 years. He has conducted orientation, taught
CDL classes, cleared driveways in winter, and, of
course, driven a truck for Baylor. “For 14 years
he has done whatever we ask of him,” president
Bob Baylor said.
Besides working for Baylor, Bultman also has been
dedicated to his community. He has served as a firefighter
for 50 years. He has also served on the Versailles
Rescue 69 Emergency Medical Services for 28 years.
He is also a Lions Club member. “The good Lord
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Osgood Journal - June
6
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Lt. Governor,
U.S. Secretary of Ag., local congressman speak at
briefing
Indiana to be major player in biofuel market
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Wanda English Burnett
- Editor
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Top two Jac-Cen-Del students honored
Mike Maune – Intern
Writer
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Kyle Horan was honored as Jac-Cen-Del High School’s
valedictorian for 2006. The graduate is the son of
Brian and Karen Horan and plans to study Pharmacy
Science at Butler University.
While in high school, Horan participated in many sports,
including baseball, basketball, cross country, and
track. He was also a member of National Honor Society.
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Watch for detours at the Wye
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Wanda English Burnett
- Editor
According to information from Marvin Jenkins, public
information officer for the Indiana Department of
Transportation, beginning today, June 6, traffic
will be diverted around the existing US 50/SR 421
intersection, commonly referred to as the Wye in
Versailles.
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The Versailles Republican - June
1
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Nearly
250 graduate from area schools
Graduation ceremonies held across county
Wanda English Burnett - Editor
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Family and friends
of nearly 250 graduates gathered at three area
schools on Saturday, May 27 for graduation ceremonies.
Milan High School
The traditional processional performed by the
Milan High School Band began the ceremony at 10:00
a.m. It was followed by the Star Spangled Banner
and a welcome by Principal Michael L. Parks, who
officiated the ceremonies in the absence of Superintendent
Donald Swisher.
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RCHS to have grand
re-openings
Wanda English
Burnett - Editor
Renovations to the interior of the
Ripley County Humane Society shelter will be showcased
at the grand re-opening event set for Saturday, June
3.
According to Donna Huffmaster, founder of PAAIN (People
Assisting Animals In Need) and consultant to the humane
society, those attending the open house will see renovations
to the inside that were made possible through a grant
from the Rising Sun Regional Foundation.
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Milan
American Legion conducts services
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