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June 2011 Archive
The
Versailles Republican - June
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WWII
veteran knows about freedom
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
Wayne Hull, Versailles, formerly of Holton, knows
the meaning of celebrating the Fourth of July. He
knows the cost of freedom having served in World
War II on the islands of Guam and Siapan.
“Those B-29’s would fly out of there,”
Hull recalled, as he told about his job as a cryptographer
in the war. He would decipher secret messages and
stay in contact with the radio operators on the
big aircrafts. He served in the Army Air Corp from
1943-46. He remembered how the bombs were dropped
on Japan and the feeling when the war finally was
over.
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Activities
restored at Milan schools
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Beth
Rumsey
Staff Writer
Several
extra-curricular activities in which the salaries
were cut last year due to a reduction in the budget,
were restored by the Milan School Board at the regular
meeting on Monday, June 20. Some of the salaries
were cut 50% and other activities such as FFA and
the art club were volunteer.
Board president Doug Norman asked if this action
will allow for the high school band to perform at
the Fourth of July parade. Superintendent Thomas
Reale explained that a special stipend will be used
for summer band.
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Today
is the deadline for parties to file...
Textbook
rental, fees approved at SR...
Filing
deadline for Napoleon and Sunman is August 1...
Large
crowd attend Versailles Lions BBQ...
Reserved
hunting applications available July 1...
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Versailles Republican at your local store or subscribe
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Osgood
Journal - June
28
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
This
weekend Ripley County has a lot to offer in
the fireworks display department. There will
be fireworks on Friday night, Saturday night,
and again on Monday night.
Friday night will start off the weekend celebrations
with the 11th Annual United We Stand night at
the Ripley County Fairgrounds Park, Osgood.
This is sponsored by the Ripley County Chamber
of Commerce with everyone welcome.
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18
girls vye for Miss Ripley County title
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
Excitement was in the air as contestants
for the 2011 Miss Ripley County gathered
at the home of Sarah Comer Friday night.
There were 18 girls in all - wanting the
title to preside over the Ripley County
4-H Fair, which is set for July 17-23.
The girls arrived in their party attire
and were treated to an evening of fun as
they learned the rules of the pageant and
made friends for a lifetime. The Queens’s
Tea is a crucial event in the pageant, where
girls learn about themselves, each other,
and just what their duties would be should
they be chosen to the Miss Ripley County
or in the queen’s court.
The contestants are:
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F.A.R.M.
Show has something for everyone...
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Osgood
takes first place...
EMA
directtor, environmental health specialist
retires ...
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up a copy of the Osgood Journal
at your local store or subscribe by
clicking on the link above or by calling
812-689-6364
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The
Versailles Republican - June
23
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Chamber
Walk/Run, Lions Barbeque, car show
Versailles to have fun day
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
Various weather models are
forecasting a great day for Saturday and that’s
just what organizers of the Versailles Fun on the
Square Day are hoping for.
The 18th Annual Chamber 5K Walk/Run will kick off
the day at 8:00 a.m. on the square in Versailles.
If you have not registered before race day, there
will be registration that morning from 7 a.m. until
7:50 in front of the former Chamber office on the
east side of the square.
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Community
invited to give input on plans for old Holton
school building
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
The mission of one woman is clear: to restore the
old Holton school building and make it into an emergency/disaster
relief shelter and more.
Phyllis Holman is the founder of the project that
to some might seem monumental. To her it is as simple
as following what God wants her to do.
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Broken
tornado siren reported...
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RCCF
grants making a difference...
SCC
board elects officers...
Milan
residents question golf cart ordinance...
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read these and more articles pick up a copy of The
Versailles Republican at your local store or subscribe
by clicking on the link above or by calling 812-689-6364
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Osgood
Journal - June
21
Over
$100,000 raised at Relay event
2011 Little Mr. and Miss
Relay named
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
The
determination to find a cure for cancer was
seen at the Relay for Life event held over the
weekend when the rain came down, but the walkers
and runners on the track didn’t stop.
More than 100 survivors took the first lap wearing
their purple shirts signifying their victory
over cancer. “This is your day,” Rita
Seig, co-chair for the event said as she welcomed
them and everyone participating.
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Featuring
first state show of 'The Indiana A-C Partners'
F.A.R.M. show set for weekend
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
This
weekend the Ripley County Fairgrounds in
Osgood will be buzzing with excitement as
the S.E. Indiana F.A.R.M. Club will hold
their Antique Machinery Show June 24, 25
and 26. This year will feature “everything
Allis” as Allis-Chalmers machinery
will be featured.
The club will be hosting the first State
show for The Indiana A-C partners, according
to information from Chris Schmaltz of Milan,
who is involved with the club.
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LCC
continues to work for drug free Indiana...
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New
funds established through RCCF...
JCD
teachers get ready for new school
year ...
Mini 4-H'ers have their day...
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read these and more articles pick
up a copy of the Osgood Journal
at your local store or subscribe by
clicking on the link above or by calling
812-689-6364
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The
Versailles Republican - June
16
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Relay
for Life set for June 18, 19
Ready... set... fight cancer
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
The
festivities of Relay for Life have grown in monumental
proportions from the first event held more than
25 years ago in Tacoma, Washington - but the message
is the same: fighting cancer.
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Trial
date set for Sunman man accused of rape
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Wanda
English Burnett
Editor
A not guilty plea has been entered for Stanley Short,
41 of Sunman, who was charged with a series of felony
counts after fleeing from law enforcement.
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Hefty
fines levied against Versailles couple involved
with K2, Spice...
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Versailles
considers raising the fire dept. budget...
Flags
are properly retired at Milan...
Senate
Nugent presents statue...
Patriot
Guard honors fallen heroes...
Police
stop to help motorist; make arrest...
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read these and more articles pick up a copy of The
Versailles Republican at your local store or subscribe
by clicking on the link above or by calling 812-689-6364
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Osgood
Journal - June
14
Vandalism
is a problem at Holton park
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Karen
Reynolds
Contributing Writer
The problem of ongoing vandalism at the Holton
Town Park was brought to the attention of the
board at their regular meeting on June 9.
It was noted that recently the women’s
restroom was vandalized going so far as to take
the sink off the wall. Due to this, the board
reiterates its decision to keep the public restrooms
locked at the park unless someone calls to use
the facility for a specific purpose, such as
a family reunion.
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NMLRA
Spring Shoot in full swing
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The
National Muzzle-loading Rifle Association's
National Spring Shoot got underway with
a grand opening of the NMLRA Education Building
on Saturday, June 11. The Spring event will
be held June 11-19 in Friendship.
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Missing
Aurora boy found dead...
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George's
Pharmacy, Sunman police collect 87
pounds of unwanted medications...
F.A.R.M.
Club to host show at Osgood...
201o-11
South Ripley Raider athletes capture
first All-ORVC traveling tropy...
LCC continues to make progress
in county...
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read these and more articles pick
up a copy of the Osgood Journal
at your local store or subscribe by
clicking on the link above or by calling
812-689-6364
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The
Versailles Republican - June
9
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Child
molester sentenced to 30 years
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Wanda English Burnett
Editor
Anthony
Prater, 30 of Osgood, recently pled guilty and was
sentenced on a Class A Felony charge of Child Molest.
Prater was sentenced to 30 years with the Indiana
Department of Corrections, with ten years suspended
to probation.
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Lifesaving
Medal awarded for rescue efforts
Firemen, paramedic honored
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Wanda English Burnett
Editor
Three firemen from the Versailles Volunteer Fire
Department and a Ripley County paramedic were honored
last week with Life Saving medals.
Versailles Chief Ben Sieverding presented the medals
to Lt. Randy Hornsby, Ethan Guenther and Bryan Buchanan
from the fire department and Cory Lemon, paramedic
for their participation in a rescue in April.
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NMLRA
Spring Shoot begins
June 11...
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Batesville
United Methodist Church burglarized...
SR
honor students at meeting...
BZA
approves four requests at May meeting...
Sunman
Firemen's Festival set for the weekend...
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read these and more articles pick up a copy of The
Versailles Republican at your local store or subscribe
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Osgood
Journal - June
7
Gleaner's
Mobile Food Pantry to be back
475 families receive help
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Wanda English Burnett
Editor
Ripley
County families had a little boost last week
as Gleaner’s Mobile Food Pantry of Indianapolis
rolled into town with two big trucks full of
food.
The food was given free of charge and according
to Bill Warren, who runs the food pantry at
Osgood, was free to all those receiving it.
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The communities
of Osgood and Versailles will be full of
exciting events this month
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The S.E. Indiana F.A.R.M. Club will host
their antique machinery show on June 24,
25, and 26 at the Ripley County Fairgrounds
Park in Osgood.
Watch for upcoming news articles and advertisements
about this event that will host "The
Indiana A-C Partners" first State Show.
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You
might be required to buy flood insurance...
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OPL
approved for Evergreen...
Where
you can get rid of expired prescriptions...
Flag
retirement ceremony scheduled...
Sealed bids opened at Holton meeting...
Applications now being taken for local
pageant...
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read these and more articles pick
up a copy of the Osgood Journal
at your local store or subscribe by
clicking on the link above or by calling
812-689-6364
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The
Versailles Republican - June
2
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Milan,
Jac-Cen-Del and South Ripley hold
commencement exercises on Saturday, May 28
235
graduate from 3 schools
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Wanda English Burnett
Editor
Students received the final word they were official
high school graduates at ceremonies held across
the county on Saturday, May 28.
Speakers at each ceremony had similar words of wisdom
for the graduates and yet each had a distinct difference.
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Jury
says not guilty;
guilty
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Wanda English Burnett
Editor
It was a story of “she said, he said”
and in the end the jury had the final say.
Tyler James Johnson, 22, of the Napoleon area, had
been charged with Rape, a Class A felony; Criminal
Confinement a Class B felony; and Neglect of a Dependent,
a Class D felony.
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Sunman
man arrested on several
serious felony counts...
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Plans
for new annex continue...
New
principal named for Milan schools...
Applications
now being taken for
local pageant...
Red
Cross announces consolidation
of chapters...
To
read these and more articles pick up a copy of The
Versailles Republican at your local store or subscribe
by clicking on the link above or by calling 812-689-6364
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