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December 2010 Archive
The
Versailles Republican - December 30
County
attorney resigns after 30 years of service; colors
added to county levels
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Beth
Rumsey
Staff Writer
The
Ripley County Commissioners honored long-time county
attorney Neil Comer at the regular meeting on Monday,
December 27. Comer has resigned as county attorney
effective the end of this year.
According to Comer, he started his law practice
in 1972 and has been county attorney for most of
those years. “I’ve enjoyed working with
many good commissioners, council members and office
holders over the years,” said Comer.
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Cpl.
John Bishop's family receives flag
Milan
family receives veteran's medals
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Beth
Rumsey
Staff Writer
Christmas
came early for the family of the late Robert
Mann. His wife Mary of Milan, received the
medals that he earned while serving his country
in World War II. He was in the AirCorps as
an airplane mechanic at Iwo Jima. According
to Mary, he was there about three years and
was discharged on February 14, 1946.
The medals were presented by Jeannette Mount,
a representative of Congressman Baron Hill’s
office. She also presented a flag that was
flown over the Capitol in honor of Cpl. Bishop
to family members. Bishop was killed in Afghanistan
on September 8.
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Osgood
Journal - December 28
Versailles
woman allegedly abducted
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
On Sunday, December 26 a woman came to the Versailles
Post of the Indiana State Police reporting she
had been kidnapped and robbed.
According to information from Sgt. Noel Houze,
the 53-year-old woman from Versailles spoke
with Trooper Joe Prather. She said about 12:30
she was eastbound on US 50 and was getting ready
to turn north onto State Road 129. She said
as she was stopped waiting for westbound traffic
to clear the intersection, a light skinned,
black male wearing dark clothing entered her
vehicle on the passenger side.
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You're
invited to join the cause
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
Thousands
of voices are being heard because one woman
stood up for what she believes in.
Leslie Boles of Holton, said as she read
The Versailles Republican
newspaper and learned about the controversy
surrounding the nativity at Brookville,
she was outraged.
“It was absolute shock and disbelief,”
she described her feelings. “I couldn’t
believe someone wanted something as innocent
as the nativity removed.”
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Osgood
Town Council approves water rate ordinance and
loan
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Beth
Rumsey
Staff Writer
The
public hearing for the Osgood water
rate ordinance was held at the regular
town council meeting on Tuesday, December
21.
According to council president Linda
Krinop, the plant was built in 1979
with the most recent repairs completed
in 2005. Currently, the plant is not
in compliance with IDEM regulations
and the town faces daily fines.
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The
Versailles Republican - December 23
Dear
Santa...I've been really good!
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See details inside...
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Holton family
hopes their loved one will be recovered soon from
icy waters
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
Last week the announcement that Justin Hearn,
20, of Worthville, Kentucky, had not survived
a boating excursion on the Ohio River, hit
home to a Holton family.
Frank White of Holton, confirmed that Hearn
is a cousin of his, and they were waiting,
along with many family members, to hear news
of their loved one.
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Local
woman spreads cheer year 'round
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Karen
Reynolds
Contributing Writer
The story of a recent mission trip to Haiti
brings the tragic lives of people living there
home to the United States and closer yet to
Ripley County.
Michelle Russell of Moores Hill shared her story
with at the Church of Christ at Milan with those
listening knowing they have much to be thankful
for this Christmas season.
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Osgood
Journal - December 21
Crash
claims life of Versailles woman
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Wanda English Burnett
Editor
A
crash that closed State Road 350 for
several hours Friday afternoon, December
17 also claimed the life of a Versailles
woman and sent another to the hospital.
According to information from Chief
Deputy David Pippin of the Ripley
County Sheriff’s Office, the
crash occurred about 9:50 a.m. involving
a passenger car and a large garbage
truck.
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Snow
is hassle for some,
but sheer fun for others...
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JCD
students and staff recognized
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Beth Rumsey
Staff Writer
The generosity of Jac-Cen-Del
School Corporation staff and students
were acknowledged at the regular board
meeting held on Wednesday, December
15.
According to high school principal Johnny
Budd, the high school students and clubs
collected food and clothing to donate
to the Angels of Giving program. Superintendent
Bill Narwold noted that food boxes were
provided and delivered to 25 families
at Thanksgiving due to the efforts of
the elementary staff and students.
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The
Versailles Republican - December 16
Christians
in Cross Plains band together displaying 100 crosses
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Wanda English Burnett
Editor
The story of Christmas is never old to Rev. David
Gingerich, pastor of the Cross Plains Baptist Church.
This year, it has even more meaning as he sees the
world creeping in and starting to steal some of
the joy the season is all about.
Rev. Gingerich referred to the situation in Franklin
County where the town of Brookville has a nativity
scene on the courthouse lawn. A Wisconsin foundation
wrote a letter to the governing bodies of the county
saying it is unlawful for them to “maintain,
erect or host a holiday display that consists solely
of a nativity scene...” They went on to say
“given its prominent location at the foot of
the flagpole, any passerby would conclude that the
creche is the focal point.”
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Baker
begins prison sentence for drug lab charge
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
William
W. “Woody” Baker, 34, of Holton,
was sentenced last month to six years in prison
for Illegal Drug Labs, a Class C Felony.
On a warrant for stolen firearms and high
performance auto parts from Jennings County,
police raided the home where Baker was living
at Holton on December 30, 2009. Deputies from
both the Jennings and Ripley county sheriff’s
offices participated in the seizure of numerous
firearms from the home they alleged were stolen
from Jennings County.
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SCC
approves feasibility study to look at upgrades
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Beth
Rumsey
Staff Writer
The Southeastern Career Center Board
of Managers considered a feasibility study presented
by Jerry Firestone, Triangle Design, at the regular
meeting on Wednesday, December 8. According to Firestone,
some of the areas of concern include the building
envelope as well as the HVAC and electrical systems
upgrades.
Firestone noted that much of the building is original
to its construction in 1966. He explained that the
windows need to be replaced as they let out much
of the heating and cooling of the building.
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Osgood Journal - December 14
Osgood
man taken to hospital following gunshot wound
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
Andrew M. Huntington, 23 of Osgood,
was taken to the hospital after a
hunting incident Sunday, December
12 about 5:34 p.m. He was first taken
to Margaret Mary Community Hospital
in Batesville and later transferred
to University Hospital in Cincinnati
with injuries that are not life threatening,
according to law enforcement.
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'Early
Age Literacy' matters
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Karen
Reynolds
Contributing Writer
An organization called Southeastern Medical
Alliance, Inc. from Madison, has reached
out with its message of the importance of
early age literacy to Ripley County, not
just Jefferson County, where the group is
based.
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Auditor
way ahead of schedule
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
Taxing units such as schools, cities,
townships, etc. who depend on county
monies to operate, will not have
to worry about getting their draws
this year. Anyway, they won’t
have to worry on account of the
local office.
Ripley County Auditor Bill Wagner
was pleased to announce that his
office was the first in the state
to have everything accounted for
and sent to the state. Actually,
the local government entity submitted
their report on November 18 and
it was approved by 7 a.m. the next
day.
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The Versailles Republican - December 9
Tyson
Temple honored for design
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Karen
Reynolds
Contributing Writer
Tyson Temple United Methodist Church is
in the news for its special architectural
design.
Seven facilities across Indiana were recently
awarded for their architectural style and
design during the annual American Institute
of Architects (AIA) Indiana Design Awards.
The architectural firm of Odle, McQuire
and Shook received a special 25-year award
for its recent renovation work at Tyson
Temple, an iconic Art Deco church located
in Versailles.
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Osgood
man sentenced to 8 years in prison
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
On November 23, Clifford Winters Jr., 45,
of Osgood, learned what his punishment would
be after he pled guilty to Serious Violent
Felon in Possession of a Firearm and a Domestic
Battery charge.
Circuit Court Judge Carl Taul pronounced the
sentence of eight years on the first count,
and one year imprisonment on the second count,
with both sentences running concurrently.
He will be credited for the actual 389 days
he has served since his arrest in August of
2009.
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Versailles
Town Council hears requests from Red Cross
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Beth
Rumsey
Staff Writer
The Versailles Town Council considered a request
for space to store a vehicle by the Ripley County
Red Cross at their regular meeting on Thursday,
December 3. According to local Red Cross Director
Delbert Felix, the vehicle will be received in the
near future.
Felix also asked the town to consider two handicap
parking spaces in front of the Red Cross office,
now located in the old Spencer-Tyson Pharmacy building
on the square in Versailles.
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Osgood
Journal - December 7
ISP
seek public assistance in looking for owner of
ATV
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
A
black 1986 Honda TRX240R with a rebel
flag seat was found in a ditch and the
owner may be wondering where it is.
According to information from Sgt. Noel
Houze of the Indiana State Police Versailles
District, the ATV has not been reported
stolen, but someone may have lost it
off a trailer while traveling on I-74
near the 163 mile marker in Dearborn
County on October 23.
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Karen
Reynolds
Contributing Writer
Leslie Townsend, a representative from
the Indiana Historic Pathway or IHP, met
with local residents and Ripley County
Tourism officials in November to present
information about the newest National
Scenic Byway and its importance to Southeastern
Indiana.
Indiana’s newest scenic byway meanders
along from Vincennes on US 50 to Lawrenceburg,
making a slight detour at Shoals onto
US 150 all the way to Clarksville.
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Lots of stuff
still available at free yard sale
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The
Versailles Republican - December 2
SR
honors DAR student; teacher
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Karen
Reynolds
Contributing Writer
The South Ripley Community School board met
November 15 at 6:30 p.m. Senior student Sam
Stratton, son of Janine and Mike Stratton
of Holton, was honored for being named DAR
Good Citizen. Superintendent John Mehrle congratulated
Stratton and presented him a certificate of
excellence, a pin and a Raider sticker.
Mehrle also took this time to recognize elementary
teacher, Phyllis Hull, a veteran teacher of
28 years, for being named Ripley County Chamber
Educator of the Year. She received a certificate
of recognition and a pin. Plans are underway
to have her recognized at the annual Chamber
of Commerce dinner on November 18.
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County
medical expenses discussed
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Beth
Rumsey
Staff Writer
The Ripley County Commissioners continued to
discuss inmate medical expenses at their regular
meeting on Monday, November 29. According to
county attorney Neil Comer, there is a program
for indigents, those without medical insurance,
through the welfare department.
Sheriff Tom Grills explained that he knew of
the program but that he believes that inmates
are excluded from the program.
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Mural
approved for Holton park
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Karen Reynolds
Contributing Writer
The Holton town board met November 11 at the
Holton Community Center at 7:00 p.m. Board
member Ryan Lauber brought a proposal before
the board to have a mural painted on the new
shelter house at the park.
Thom Maltbie, art teacher at South Ripley,
has proposed to use elementary art students
from the Holton area to design and paint this
mural, which will be designed to have motifs
and symbols that have special meaning to the
Holton area. Any design produced would be
sketched and brought before the board for
approval before any painting would begin.
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