Rising Sun & Ohio County Community News ~ December 2008 Edition

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“In the Air There’s a Feeling, It’s Christmas”

Whether you are 5 or 95, Rising Sun is the Holiday place to bethis season. December is a month full of events designed to enchantand entertain old and young alike.

Stop by the Ohio County Historical Society Museum for a magicalexperience of days gone by. Trains whir through villages and countrysides, over bridges and through the woods. Toys and dolls of yesteryearremind us all of the fantasy that is Christmas. Enjoy a special programon the Polar Express.

Santa makes an appearance at Heritage Hall on December 3.Free photos will be taken with Santa from 6pm to 7:30 pm.

Stop by the Pendleton Art Center on December 5 for the grandopening of Charlie Charles, “That Crazy Quilter” and to select small giftsfrom the Pendleton Artists’ Holiday collection. Baskets, jewelry, stainedglass, photography and fine art are all on display and for sale.

December 12 brings the Christmas Gala to Heritage Hall. Comeearly and enjoy Victorian costumed carolers strolling Main Street. Take aromantic carriage ride through the holiday lights. Check out the RotaryChristmas Window Raffle. The free gala begins at 7pm with ChristmasKaraoke, followed by the well known duo Patricia Lindhart and TerryLebolt from Cincinnati who will entertain with some of your favoriteChristmas tunes. Follow that with a good old fashioned carol sing along.

Saturday at noon bring out the critters for a Christmas paradelike no other. Put some antlers on Fido and jump in line. Have somecookies with Santa at Heritage Hall from noon until 4pm and stop by to

see Jingle John and his live reindeer. The United Methodist Church Choirpresents “Journey to the Manger” at Heritage Hall at 6:30pm.

Sunday December 14 brings the traditional Christmas classicThe Nutcracker to Heritage Hall at 2pm. Performed by the CincinnatiKinderballet, this dream of fairies, rat kings and sugarplums comes tolife on stage portrayed by young ballerinas. Don’t forget a carriage ridebefore or after the ballet.

The next weekend brings the Pleasant Ridge Harp Choir to Heri-tage Hall for a Christmas Concert from 7pm to 8:30 pm on Friday De-cember 19.

Saturday December 20 enjoy cookies with Santa from Noon to4pm and a concert by the Baptist Bells of Joy from the First BaptistChurch at 4:30 at Heritage Hall.

Rising Sun has all the Christmas you could possible want. Enjoyour downtown.

A special thank you to all organizations who sponsor and helpwith these events during the holidays and all year.

Thanks to the City of Rising Sun, Ohio County Tourism, the OhioCounty Historical Society, Rising Sun Utilities, Rising Sun Rotary Cluband the Historic Downtown Program.

For more information on these events call Ohio County Tourismat 812-438-4933 or the Historic Downtown Program at 812-438-2750 orvisit www.enjoyrisingsun.com .

“Christmas at the Pendleton” by Oscar Rivers

MAYOR’S CORNER

ABOUT THE NEWS...The Rising Sun & Ohio County Community News isa monthly publication sponsored by the HistoricDowntown Program and the City of Rising Sun toprovide governmental units, not-for-profit entities,and local businesses the opportunity to communi-cate directly with residents of the community.Community groups are encouraged to submit sto-ries, news briefs, and pictures to be published inthe newspaper. Submissions must be made elec-tronically. Files can be uploaded tohttp://www.risingsunnews.org. Disks, CDs, andother media may be sent to the Historic Downtownoffice at 103 S. Walnut St., Rising Sun. Local busi-nesses are encouraged to explore the discountedadvertising rates available to them. For more infor-mation, please visithttp://www.risingsunnews.org, or call 438-2750.

January 1st, 2009Publication Release* Articles, Pictures, Advertise-ments, and Calendar Items mustbe received by Friday, December19, 2008 at 12 Noon.* Calendar items should be forevents in January and February2009.

Program SponsorsCity of RisingCity of RisingCity of RisingCity of RisingCity of RisingS u nS u nS u nS u nS u nBill Marksberry,MayorRae Gipson, ClerkTreasurer

Historic DowntownHistoric DowntownHistoric DowntownHistoric DowntownHistoric DowntownProgramProgramProgramProgramProgramAmy Hoffman,DirectorKarrah Miller,AdministrativeAssistant

City Council Members:Roy PowellDennis RadcliffSteve SlackMike PadgettLynn Graves

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Indiana was admitted to the Union as the 19th State December11, 1816. Principals, teachers, students, parents, and all other interestedHoosiers are invited to the Indiana State house from noon to 1:00Thursday December 11 for “Indiana Statehood Day”. Educational andinteractive displays will be presented from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm byIndiana Executive offices, the Indiana Supreme Court, the Indiana StateMuseum, the Indiana State Archives, the Indiana State Library, theIndiana State Histroical Bureau, and other state agencies.

The celebration will include*Words of welcome from government officials*Installation of the original copies of Indiana’s 1816 and

1851 State Constitutions by the State Archivist into a specially designeddisplay case in the rotunda.

*A display of an original 1916 state flag designed by PaulHadley of Mooresville. Mr. Hadley was the winner of a 1916 statewidecontest to design a new state flag.

*An interactive display from the Indiana State Museum*An opportunity to wear a judicial robe and bring the

courtroom to order by banging the gavel.*Special music*Large ceremonial flags of Indiana and the United States

on display*Winner of the State essay contest

Call the Capitol Tour Office at (317) 233-5293 for a reservationfor the program. Space is limited!

MayorBill’s pic

I just wanted to let folks know some of the things that have been happening and what'scoming up. I was not able to attend City Council meeting on November 6th. I attended a workshopin Indianapolis involving all mayors from the State of Indiana who could attend. This was called theMayor's Institute in conjunction with the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns. This was put on atthe campus of IU-PUI and was associated with the IU School of Public And Environmental Affairs.The workshops were hosted by former Mayor of Indianapolis Steve Goldsmith, former Governor ofIndiana Joe Kernan, and former Mayor of Fort Wayne Graham Richard. Other speakers were BillStephan, V.P. for Economic Development Programs & Initiatives, IU, and IU-SPEA Professor Bill Hodson.

Stephen Goldsmith was an interesting speaker. His background is as the Daniel Paul Profes-sor of Government and Director of the Innovations in American Government Programs at Harvard'sKennedy School of Government. I hope that some ideas will help me through some decision-makingas Mayor of our city to help us move to the future.

City Council agreed to have a study group pursue the idea of Rising Sun becoming a desig-nated retirement community. I believe that this could be a positive for our community. We havesome of the basic needs that are in place that could help us achieve this idea. I do hope to havemore on this as time goes on.

As the holidays come upon us, there are a lot of things happening around town. HeritageHall will become one of the main focuses downtown with a lot of events happening there. This willbecome Santa’s place for Pictures with Santa on December 3rd. There will be the First FridayAnnual Holiday Show at the Pendleton arts Center on December 5th. Santa's Workshop occurs onDecember 7th at the Ohio County Historical Museum. Also, there will be the Polar Express. We willalso have horse and carriage rides downtown again. The Nutcracker will be performed at HeritageHall on December 14th. There are a lot of things happening in Rising Sun, so please if you are looking for something to do for a day, you willnot have to drive very far. Just come to Rising Sun.

If you are out in town, you need to stop by the Historical Museum and see the new display of the Hoosier Boy and Hoosier Girl. It isfantastic to see all of Whitlock's history and all of the displays that are there. There are some out there that may not have even seen the insideof the museum. If you have not, this is your opportunity. I believe they will have the train display. It is being set up for young kids (of all ages)to see, bring them down and have fun.

Again, I ask for everybody to keep our men and women in the armed services in their prayers and ask God to watch over our greatcommunity. As these holidays come upon us, we might want to keep in our thoughts this great country, for we are in some hard times. Eachand every one of us knows folks out there that may need our help or maybe just a kind word.

Mayor Bill MarksberryCity of Rising Sun

Happy Birthday Indiana!

The Historic Downtown Office has been “a flurry” with the fastapproaching Holiday Season. We are excited to have some of our localchurches involved. We hope this can be a tradition to be built upon foryears to come. Heritage Hall will be the location for most of the Holidaycelebrations. We are so fortunate to have such a wonderful space inour downtown to celebrate with the community. Please refer to thecalendar this month and take advantage of the free activities to do withfamily and friends. In the midst of all your hustle and bustle, please remem-ber our local merchants for all of your gift ideas. The Historic DowntownOffice wants to wish everyone a safe and joyful holiday season. MayGod always watch over our community and all the armed service menand women who are keep us safe this holiday season

HistoricDowntownPresents “ThatMost WonderfulTime of theYear!”

3December 2008

Ohio County Animal Shelter438-9220

Is this handsome fella yours? He was roaming the streets andfinally landed at Susie Hastings residence where he was picked up. Weurge people to get their dog taxes paid and put the tags on their ani-mals so they can be identified and contacted in case of accidental es-capes.

Another happy gal with her rescued little dog. The happy owneris Aryn Peters of Rising Sun. The Ohio County Animal Shelter would liketo remind pet owners whose pets are outside to be sure they keep warmand have plenty of fresh (not frozen) water. Straw in the dog boxes are abig help and the animals love it. We would like to thank the Cecil Irwinfamily for their donation of bales of straw. The animals act like we gavethem a t-bone steak when we put the hay in their boxes. They loved it!

This is a pic of one of our many success stories.Robin the beaglewith her new friend Irma.She is living happly in Kentucky with her newfamily and doing very well....This makes all the work worthwhile...tillnext time. The Ohio County Animal Shelter 438-9220.

The Citizens for a Drug-Free Ohio County met at the Ohio CountyPublic Library on Monday November 10. Among the items discussedwere the grant applications which were to be received by that meetingfor consideration by the grants committee during the course of the nextmonth.

There was also discussion about what could turn out to be asmaller amount of money available for the 2009 grants cycle. 25% ofthe available money is to be given to treatment, 25% to education andprevention, 25% to law enforcement, and 25% for Miscellaneous, Ad-ministrative, and other items usually at the discretion of the committee.

Discussion also took place regarding next month’s election ofnew officers.

After some discussion, it was also agreed to move the location ofthe meeting place as well as change the meeting time. The next meet-ing of CFDFOC will be at the new location at the Education Centernew location at the Education Centernew location at the Education Centernew location at the Education Centernew location at the Education Centerof Rising Sun of Rising Sun of Rising Sun of Rising Sun of Rising Sun on Smart Drive. The meeting has a nenenenenew starw starw starw starw start time att time att time att time att time at11:00 am.11:00 am.11:00 am.11:00 am.11:00 am.

All interested citizens, parents, teachers, clergy, government rep-resentatives, medical personnel, treatment and prevention specialists,and law enforcment officers are invited and encouraged to attend.

Office of National Drug Control Policylaunches redesigned National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign Web site

http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/mediacampaign/index.htmlCongress created the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign

in 1998 to prevent and reduce youth drug use. Under the managementof the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the Campaign is a strategi-cally integrated communications effort that combines advertising withpublic communications outreach to deliver anti-drug messages toAmerica’s youth, their parents, and other influential adults.

The Anti-Drug Media Campaign works at a national level to es-tablish and reinforce anti-drug beliefs and behaviors; and also as partof an integrated approach with other Federal, State and local efforts, toprevent and reduce illicit drug use among youth and to support parentsin their efforts to keep their children drug-free. Created by Congress in1998 in response to a rising trend in teen substance abuse, the MediaCampaign recognizes the power of advertising targeted to teens andparents to strengthen anti-drug attitudes and behaviors. The MediaCampaign uses all available media tools – from TV, radio, print andWeb-based advertising, to other means of public communications out-reach – and is showing success.

Since 2001, teen drug use has declined overall. Notably, a re-cent study examining the impact of the Media Campaign’s “marijuanainitiative” showed declines in teen marijuana use among the teen tar-get, during a time in which these teens were not exposed to any othersimilar campaigns or in-school programs (Palmgreen et al., 2007). Addi-tionally, research also shows that teens who were exposed to the MediaCampaign’s messages, along with an in-school program, were signifi-cantly less likely to smoke marijuana as teens who were exposed to thein-school program alone (Longshore et al., 2005).

Stay ConnectedStay ConnectedStay ConnectedStay ConnectedStay ConnectedThe following resources will help you stay connected to the Na-

tional Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign and the many resources avail-able to support state- and community-level anti-drug efforts.

The Anti-Drug UpdateThe Anti-Drug UpdateThe Anti-Drug UpdateThe Anti-Drug UpdateThe Anti-Drug UpdateThe Media Campaign Anti-Drug Update is a periodic e-mail news-

letter that features the latest initiatives, breaking news, resources, andpartnership opportunities from the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Cam-paign.

Parenting Tips NewsletterParenting Tips NewsletterParenting Tips NewsletterParenting Tips NewsletterParenting Tips NewsletterTheAntiDrug.com Parenting Tips Newsletter is a biweekly e-mail

newsletter with parenting tips and strategies to help keep teens healthyand drug-free.

Print ResourcesPrint ResourcesPrint ResourcesPrint ResourcesPrint ResourcesThe Media Campaign offers a variety of publications, Web con-

tent, fact sheets and activities to support parents and community groups.To learn more about what is available, go to The Anti-Drug’s Resourcepage http://www.theantidrug.com/resources/

5December 2008

United Methodist Church Holds “Journey tothe Manger”

Artist Stipend ProgramAdds New Members

Community Service forScholarships: The FutureGenerations ScholarshipProgram at OCCF

The Future Generations Scholarship program is a wonderful wayfor Rising Sun High School students to earn scholarship money for col-lege while volunteering in their community. The Ohio County Commu-nity Foundation (OCCF) is pleased to administer the Future GenerationsScholarship Program. This scholarship program was established withinthe Ohio County Community Foundation in March of 2006 by Mayor BillMarksberry, City Clerk Rae Baker Gipson and the Rising Sun City Coun-cil. It is the goal of the City of Rising Sun to financially assist every gradu-ate of Rising Sun High School seeking to pursue a four (4) year collegedegree who meets the specific scholarship criteria.

The first step in the Future Generations Scholarship process isfor students to choose an organization from the Approved CommunityService Organizations list and perform volunteer work for that organiza-tion. Upon completion of their project, they will need to complete aCommunity Appreciation Service Reporting Form and have it signed bythe contact person for that particular organization. It is the sole respon-sibility of the student to submit the reporting form to the Ohio CountyCommunity Foundation in order to receive credit for community servicehours performed. Students may begin earning hours upon completionof the Eighth grade.

The Approved Community Service Organization List and the Com-munity Appreciation Service Reporting Forms may be picked up at theOhio County Community Foundation located at 591 Smart Drive, RisingSun. The Foundation is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridayfrom 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

In order for students to be eligible to apply for the Future Gen-erations Scholarship, they must have all required community servicehours completed by the last business day of their Senior year beforeRising Sun High School graduation ceremonies. The Class of 2009 musthave 30 hours completed; thereafter, 40 hours must be completed perstudent.

The Future Generations Scholarship is available to all 2006 andlater Rising Sun High School graduates that meet the current year schol-arship criteria. The additional scholarship criteria may be obtained bycalling the Ohio County Community Foundation or by going towww.occfrisingsun.com. The scholarship amount for 2008 was $1,000per student. It was paid in two semesters at $500 a semester.

If you have any questions concerning the Future Genera-tions Scholarship Program, please contact Christy Elbright at [email protected] or at 438-9401.

The Historic Downtown Program is honored to announce the twonewest artists juried into the Rising Sun Society of Artists: Charlie Charlesand Luann Houser. The Rising Sun Society of Artists is made up of art-ists who were juried into the Artist Stipend Program, which was fundedin 2006 by the Regional Foundation and the City of Rising Sun. Thisprogram is available to any artist creating with painting, drawing, sculp-ture, installation, printmaking and other studio-based art making. Theyare judged on their quality of work, impact of their proposal, and com-patibility with our community.

If chosen to be part of the Artist Stipend Program they receiveone hundred dollars a month for one year to pay for rent, art supplies,equipment, framing, attending workshops, or any materials necessaryfor the operation of the artist’s studio. They also agree to help marketthe Rising Sun Art Community and participate in the First Friday eventson Main Street. Some of the members in the Rising Sun Society ofArtists are Vera Curnow, Andrea Grimsley, Rosemary Butterbaugh, JodieCole-Mulle, Debby Abrams, Megan Reis, Tim Shirack, Rachel Slick, JoniHuber, Elaine Hess, and Marsie Rowan.

One of the newest members is Charlie Charles. She specializesin fabric art. Most of us have had quilts handed down to us and remem-ber our grandmothers stitching away. Charlie tells a whole new story inher quilts. She is in studio 1B at the Pendleton Art Center.

Luann Houser was juried in this summer. She works primarilywith oil and is inspired by the history of the American West. The wayshe paints a horse and rider makes one even question if the picture waseven painted. She is in studio 1A at the Pendleton Art Center.

From everyone in Rising Sun, we would like to welcome you bothinto our artist community. We are very glad you are here.

The Rising Sun-based Ohio River Valley Communications reportsthat it has installed a cell extender at Bear Branch Supply in order todeliver wireless high speed internet to the Bear Branch area residentsand businesses. This cell extension was made possible by a grant fromRising Sun Regional Foundation. Standard residential service for wire-less internet is $24 a month after a $50 installation fee. For more infor-mation, please call 438-3616 and speak with a representative aboutwireless internet for your home or business.

Bear Branch now hasWireless High SpeedInternet Available

Rising Sun Church of Christ Holds DinnerTheatre, Candlelight Service

December 14 RSUMC Choir's Chili Supper 5:30 pmRSUMC Christmas Musical 7:00 pmTitle: 'Journey to the Manger' begins as a Pastor from a

local church enters a gallery of a famous sculptor in hopes of purchas-ing a Nativity for his church's Christmas morning celebration. He setshis eye on an exquisite hand sculpted piece, only to realize its exorbi-tant price tag is far beyond his reach. After the Pastor leaves, the sculp-tor explains to his wife that Christmas is nothing more than a commer-cial venture centered on a far-fetched myth. Despite her convictions tothe contrary, he can't be swayed from his cynical outlook. That night, ashe falls asleep in his studio, pieces from the Nativity come to life andwhat results from that will warm your heart Presented by our adult andchildren's choir.December 24 RSUMC Christmas Eve Service 11:00 pmDecember 31 RSUMC New Year's Eve Party 8:00 pm

The Church of Christ will be holding their annual Christmas Din-ner Theater on Friday and Saturday evenings December 5th and 6th.Doors open for dinner at 6:00 PM and you must have reservations! Theplay is called “By a Flickering Light”and no reservations are required.Call 438-3805 for more information.

Also, special Christmas worship services are scheduled for Sun-day December 21st at 8:30 and 10:45 with Sunday School at 9:45. Thenon Christmas Eve there will be a candlelight service at 9:30 PM

Rising Sun Rotary SponsorsChristmas Raffle

Rising Sun Rotary 6th Annual Scholarship Christmas Raffle willbe held at 215 Main Street on Friday December 12 at 7:00 pm duringthe Christmas Gala celebration. Prizes are in the windows at that locationand tickets can be purchased from any Rotarian and in the followingbusinesses: Lane Siekman’s Law Office at 215 Main Street, Main SourceBank at 230 Main Street, and Fletcher Feeds at 211 N. Walnut Street.Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. The money is used for annualscholarships given by the Rotary Club organization. The Rotary meetsevery Monday at noon at the Empire House Restaurant on Front Street.


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Bretzel Enterprises 120 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-3311Courtyard Gifts 107 Fourth Street (812) 438-4035D & J Electric 231 Main Street (812) 438-3455Family Dollar Stores, Inc. 502 N. High Street (812) 438-4458Fletcher Feed & Supply 211 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-2035Harps on Main 222 Main Street (812) 438-3032The Main Artery 211 Main Street (812) 438-4300Millerbrick Communications 231 Main kStreet (812) 438-3455Neaman Floral 1319 State Route 262 (812) 438-2342Pendleton Art Center 201 Main Street (812) 438-9900Persimmon Tree 213 Main Street (812) 438-2800Rising Sun Pottery 118-A Main Street (812) 438-7169Rising Sun Farm & Auto 200 Main Street (812) 438-2424Rising Sun Wellness Spa 103 N. High Street (812) 534-3305The River Gallery 207 Main Street (812) 438-9204Riverfront Gifts 111 N. Front Street (812) 438-2503Ross Copeland’s Valley Supply 1323 State Route 262 (812) 438-3755

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ENTERTAINMENTGrand Victoria Casino & Golf Course 600 Grand Victoria Dr. (800) 472-6311Ohio County Historical Society 212 S. Walnut Street (812) 438-4915Rising Sun Pendleton Art Center 201 Main Street (812) 438-9900Route 56 Motorcycle Emporium 304 N. High Street (812) 438-BIKERockies Bar & Grill 301 Industrial Drive (812) 438-2204

GOVERNMENTCity of Rising Sun 200 N. Walnut St (812) 438-3340Historic Downtown Program 103 S. Walnut St (812) 438-2750License Branch—Auto—BMV 630 N. High St (812) 438-3911Ohio County Assessor 413 Main Street (812) 438-3264Ohio County Auditor 413 Main Street (812) 438-2062Ohio County Clerk 413 Main Street (812) 438-2610Ohio County Community Foundation 413 Main Street (812) 438-9401Ohio County Courthouse 413 Main Street (812) 438-3410Ohio County News 413 Main Street (812) 438-2011Ohio County Senior Citizen-Community Building510 Mulberry St (812) 438-2700Ohio County Sheriff 413 Main Street (812) 438-3636Ohio County Soil & Water Conseravtion District PO Box 147 (812) 438-1241Ohio County Treasurer 413 Main Street (812) 438-2724Rising Sun Police 300 S. Poplar St (812) 438-3737Rising Sun Post Office 111 N. Walnut St (812) 438-9352Rising Sun/Ohio County Tourism Bureau 120 N. Walnut St (812) 438-4933RS Fire Dept, EMS, 911 Call Center 121 S. High Street (812) 438-3636RS Municipal Utilities/City Building 200 N. Walnut St (812) 438-3616

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ASSOCIATIONSAmerican Legion Post 59 110 Main Street (812) 438-3688

Ohio County Elementary & Middle School436 S. Mulberry Street (812) 438-2626Rising Sun High School210 S. Henrietta (812) 438-2652

Route 56 Motorcycle Emporium 304 N. High Street (812) 438-BIKESolar Flair Studio 417 S. Poplar Street (812) 438-4910Tandy’s IGA Foodliner 524 N. High Street (812) 438-2405Victorian & Lace Gift Shop 221 Main Street (812) 621-0189Wheelhouse Art & Antiques 305 N. High Street (812) 438-3567Zeiler Music Center 120 Main Street (812) 438-4996

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RESTAURANTSAcapulco Mexican Restaurant 149 Main Street (812) 438-4112Courtyard Fine Foods & Spirits 135 N. Front Street (812) 438-3447Riverhouse III 143 Main Street (812) 438-2100Dining Right 308 N. High Street (812) 438-3427Empire House Restaurant 114 S. Front Street (812) 438-4064Grand Victoria Casino & Resort 600 Grand Victoria Drive (812) 438-6311Hong Kong Kitchen 206 Main Street (812) 438-2318Jack’s Place 406 Main Street (812) 438-4936Rockie’s Bar and Grill 301 Industrial Access (812) 438-2204Snack Shack 228 Main Street (812) 532-0986Subway Sandwich and Salad 319 5th Street (812) 438-4000Topper’s Pizza 120 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-9666Twist & Shake Ice Cream 516 N. High Street (812) 438-1214

Back to Health Chiropractic 100 S. Walnut Street (812) 438-9222Beckett Veterinary clinic 336 S. Mulberry Street (812) 438-2055BP Oil—Gas Station 632 N. High Street (812) 438-3700Bretzel Enterprises 120 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-3311Brown Tool & Mfg Co., Inc. 116 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-2321Church of Christ Daycare 430 Fifth Street (812) 438-3805Coldwell Banker Victoria House Realty 108 N. High Street (812) 438-3006Cosby Heating and Refrigeration 1231 SR 262 (812) 438-2946D & J Electric 231 Main Street (812) 438-3455Dave’s Barber Shop 506 Fourth StreetDesign Innovations Inc. 127 N. Front Street (812) 438-3733Doug Smart Auto Body & Frame 625 Smart Drive (812) 438-4050Eat Dessert First 624 N. High Street (812) 438-9600Extreme Fitness 111 Main Street (812) 438-3259Fletcher Feed & Supply Inc. 211 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-2035Friendship State Bank 405 Main Street (812) 438-2272Harps on Main 222 Main Street (812) 438-3032Hummel Insurance Group 204 Main Street (812) 438-2630Humphrey-Taylor-Detmer Funeral Home 131 N. Poplar (812) 438-3434Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance 626 N. High Street (812) 438-4665LaVelle’s Tax Service 920 Burgess Avenue (812) 438-3973Mainsource Bank—Rising Sun Branch 230 Main Street (812) 438-2332Markland Funeral Home 327 N. High Street (812) 438-3111McKay Investigations LLC 613 Fourth Street (812) 438-2638Meggie’s Kiddie Care 217 Fif th Street (812) 438-9555Midwest Insurance Services 120 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-4774Mike & Ted’s Videos 319 5th Street (812) 438-4753Millerbrick Communications 231 Main Street (812) 438-3455Moore Veterinary Clinic 119 1/2 N. Walnut St (812) 438-2207Mortgage One 300 Main Street (812) 438-2600Neaman Floral 1319 State Route 262 (812) 438-2342Purdue Cooperative Extension 412 Main Street (812) 438-3656Ohio County Community Pool 510 S. Mulberry Street (812) 438-4155Ohio County Public Library 503 Second Street (812) 438-2257Peoples Community Bank 330 Industrial Access (812) 438-2111Rising Sun Store & Lock 611 Smart Drive (812) 438-9659Rising Sun Medical Center Inc. 230 Sixth Street (812) 438-2555Rising Sun Shell Food Mart—Gas 519 N. High Street (812) 438-4364Rising Sun Wellness Spa 103 N. High Street (812) 534-3305Route 56 Motorcycle Emporium 304 N. High Street (812) 438-BIKEShells Rising Sun Auto Body Shop 604 Smart Drive (812) 438-9338Siekman Law Office 215 Main Street Suite 2 (812) 438-4072Star One Realtors 319 N. High Street (812) 438-3966Sunrise Store & Lock E. Bellview Lane (812) 438-9659Tandy’s IGA Foodliner 524 N. High Street (812) 438-2405Turner Realty 100 S. Walnut Street (812) 438-9106Valley Supply 1323 State Route 262 (812) 438-3755Visible Changes Hair Design‘ 100 S. Walnut Street (812) 438-4412Waters of Rising Sun 405 Rio Vista Lane (812) 438-2219White’s Electric 1002 Main Street (812) 438-3231Willhite Family Dentistry 303 Industrial Access (812) 438-2500

ACCOMMODATIONSCourtyard Suites 107 Fourth Street (812) 438-4035Empire House Historic Hotel 114 S. Front Street (812) 438-4064Grand Victoria Casino & Resort 600 Grand Victoria Drive (812) 438-6311Mulberry Inn and Gardens 118 S. Mulberry Street (800) 235-3097Riverview Cottage 222 S. Front Street (812) 438-4057The Walnut House 315 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-6228

County LocationsAnderson’ Riviera Inn 119 Industrial Drive (812) 438-2121Tuggle’s Folly 9377 Holmes Hill Road (812) 438-9399

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Rising Sun & Ohio County Community News8

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Brings HomThe Shiner Pride March

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The Shiner Pride BandThank You to the community afor their support this year.

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A Walk Through the Shiner Pride Marching Band Routine

1Marching Band marchesonto the field.

2The Marching Band per-forms its first number,“Aquarius / Let the Sun-shine In,” lead by drummajor JenniferWilloughby.

3The second piece of theroutine, “It’s Too Darn Hot,”is lead by drum major KarenOtter.

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hance to see their show, theys basketball game on Decem-how.he 6th - 8th grade bands, thegh school chorus will be per-s concert at the Middle Schoolrents and the public. There isnto the concert.

Brenna Keith and StefanieFlood perform a solo guardroutine in, “It’s Too DarnHot.”

4The final piece of the performance,“House of the Rising Sun,” is lead bydrum major Janel Work.

5The Marching Band retires from thefield.


News Deadline forJanuary Issue is Friday,

December 19Please submit articles, advertisements, and community calen-

dar items for the January issue by Friday, December 19. Communitycalendar items should be for the months of January and February2009. For more information, visit www.risingsunnews.org or call 812-438-2750.

The Ohio County Health Department is now offering a safe op-tion for home needle disposal. We encourage any Ohio County resi-dents that require medication injections to take advantage of our freeprogram. You simply need to show proof of residency to pick up a dis-posal container from our office, then place your used needles in thecontainer and return it to our office when it is full. We will give you anew container when you drop off your full one.

It is important to dispose of used needles safely and properly inorder to protect you as well as others and our community. Used needlesand lancets are dangerous. They can injure others, spread germs anddiseases such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tetanus, and syphilis. Proper dis-posal also keeps used needles out of landfills.

The Ohio County Health Department is located at 117 Sixth Streetin Rising Sun. If you have questions, please call us at 438-2551.

Collecting Milk Jugs ForRecycled Benches

Denver Siekman Environmental Park is partnering with Girl ScoutTroop 43 to collect milk and juice jugs to be recycled. It takes 1,100 #2type soft white jugs to make a recycled park bench. You can drop offyour #2 plastic jugs at the DSEP or call for pick up. For more information,please call Janie Eldridge 438-1230.

Home Needle DisposalProgram Available

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11December 2008

Parks & Recreation HoldsFitness Classes

The Rising Sun Ohio County Parks and Recreation Departmentis offering classes that may be of interest to many in our community.Tuesday Class: Zumba- (7-8p) taught by Linda Kime-Wilson at theSenior Citizen Center 510 South Mulberry Street. It is a cardiovascu-lar exercise program set to Latin music. It’s different yet effective.

Fitness Classes on Thursdays at the Senior Citizen Center 510South Mulberry Street. From 9:00 am to 9:45 am “Yoga For You”, aclass to increase fitness, strength, flexibility, and relaxation, will bein session. Then from 10:00 am until 10:45 am “Strength TrainingClass”, taught by Leigh Turner. Weight training, with a little stabilityball and stretch training thrown in for good measure!

Cost is $4.00 per class.Brought to you by the Rising Sun-Ohio County Parks and Rec-

reation Department. Please contact Jamie Bell, Parks Director, at438-2700 with questions.333331 Miles in 31 Miles in 31 Miles in 31 Miles in 31 Miles in 31 Da1 Da1 Da1 Da1 Days of Octys of Octys of Octys of Octys of October!ober!ober!ober!ober!

Great Job! I would like to congratulate all of the participantsthat completed the 31 Miles in October. Everyone did a wonderfuljob. There were 834 miles walked during the month! Thank you tothose that attended the walking group on Tuesday and Thursdaymornings. I very much enjoyed spending time with you. I encourageeveryone to keep up the good work.

The Library’s Board of Trustees has asked me to introduce my-self to the community. I am Cynthia Schmid-Perry, your new Library’snew Director. Many of you have already come into the Library and intro-duced yourselves to me; thank you all. I am not as good with remember-ing names as I would like to be, so I appreciate your patience while I getto know you better.

I have always thought it best to start at the beginning. I wasborn in Cincinnati to Marlene and William Schmid. My early years werevery blessed; I received an urban, public education during the weekand spent many weekends hiking at my grandparents’ farm in East En-terprise. My parents instilled in me a respect for history, a desire toserve something larger than myself, an appreciation of farm life and alove of nature.

When I was in high school, my parents purchased their own farmin Dearborn County. I f inished high school at East Central and startedcollege at Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati. I earned an Associate Degreein graphic design, with a minor in literature. I worked at MSJ’s Arch-bishop Alter Library while in college. During the summer of my fresh-man year, Mrs. Ewbank at Lawrenceburg Public Library hired me (andJody Maples) for the children’s summer reading program. I stayed atLPL another 3 years after graduating; Jody Maples is still there. FromMrs. Ewbank I learned that political and religious discussions were bestdone outside the work environment and that I really needed to be in alibrary to be happy.

In 1984, I decided that I needed to be challenged, and that Ineeded to get back to college to pursue library science. Enlisting in theArmy provided means to do both. I went to BASIC training at Ft. Jack-son, SC, and AIT at Ft. Sam Houston, TX. I had enlisted to go Airborne,but at this point, I had to decide if I wanted to jump out of perfectly safeaircraft or accept a tour of duty in Germany. I took Germany and spentthe next 18 months with the 8th Infantry Division, Mechanized, in CCompany. We were stationed in a little burg called Wackernheim, nearMainz-am-Rhein, though we were seldom in our barracks. We were partof a Forward Support Battalion (FSB), basically a mobile field hospitalunit. We had trucks that doubled as dental and surgery rooms, andhuge tents that held sick-call patients. I drove big trucks, ambulancesand tanks, fired huge cannons, repelled out of helicopters and downcliffs that I couldn’t make myself look over. We slept in our half-tracks,ambulances, deuce-and-a-halves, and/or tents for 8 to 12 weeks in arow. We went everywhere the tankers went, literally. I have yet to expe-rience the camaraderie like what I had in Charlie Company, though Ialways keep hoping and looking. It is team effort, a single-minded-purpose-in-life mentality, a unity that runs deep. Have I found it in OhioCounty? Ask me again in a few years.

After Germany I was stationed at Ft. Lee, VA, which is next to anational Civil War Battlefield in the historic city of Petersburg. Anotherbeautiful part of the world. I worked in the post hospital emergencyroom there for a year. MEDDAC, the hospital’s unit, sent me to Non-Commissioned Officer’s School and Drill Sergeant’s Academy (NCOschool) at Ft. Knox, KY, in the summer of 1987. My family tells me thatI was hard to live with when I came home, and that sometimes my mili-tary training over-rides my civilian upbringing; I’m sure they are correctand honest. I have a strong sense of right and wrong that military ser-vice seems to have enhanced. My apologies if you have experiencedthis trait; I do try to keep it down. I enlisted in the Army Reserves as Iwas exiting active duty and got assigned to the 37th MP Unit in Cincin-nati. I came home for Christmas leave looking for work in 1987. I had tohave three jobs at the same time because I could not slow down. I wasaccustomed to working from 0500 to 2100, or later, and my drive toachieve was still very high.

What I learned from military service is this: We are all just a sliceof the same pie; the world is a better place when we look out for eachother; and, that I can achieve anything if I have the right equipment andtraining. I would enlist again at that age if I were given opportunity,though I don’t recommend it to every young person.

It took me over a year to slow down again and returning to col-lege was helpful; I used my veteran’s benefits for this. I also had anacademic scholarship to Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, KY,where I studied computer programming and business administration.I have three terrific kids, who you may meet as they often come to helpme at the library. I worked a variety of jobs to accommodate my family’sneeds, a few of these at libraries. I finished my Bachelor’s Degree inStudio Art, with minors in history and literature, at Northern KentuckyUniversity. Before coming to Rising Sun, I worked in two elementaryschool libraries. I am attending graduate school at the University ofKentucky. What I have learned from this portion of adult life is this: Youmust give more than think you can to make a successful relationship,you must stay firm in your guidance with kids, and most importantly,Live simple, Love deeply, Laugh often.

Ohio County Public LibraryIntroduces New Director

Ohio County Public LibraryReviews Fall Activities

During the month of September, the Library conducted a ‘fine-forgiveness’ program to benefit the Animal Shelter. To celebrateOctoberfest, the library had a special display of German steins from thecollections of Angel Howlett, Wilma Lohide and Cynthia Schmid-Perry.

During the last week of September and the first week of October,the Library celebrated our right-to-read with a large and controversialdisplay of Banned Books. The books on display were titles that hadbeen banned at other libraries across our nation. The American LibraryAssociation keeps track of public book-banning activities and titlesthroughout the year, and then publishes this information on its website.Ohio County Public Library used this listing to provide its readers withanother look at those titles, e including Huckleberry Finn, I Know Whythe Caged Bird Sings, all of the Harry Potter series and Where the Side-walk Ends. All books on display were available for patrons to check out;about half of these were circulated.

For the third week of October, the Library celebrated Teen ReadWeek with a display theme of “Books with Bite”. On display are bookswhose characters are or who will encounter vampires, werewolves, drag-ons, or any creature with prominent teeth. Teens in grades 7 through12 won prizes for checking out a book. Prizes include several t-shirts forthe new- release movie, Twilight, which is based on a popular book se-ries by Stephenie Meyer, Books-with-Bite coffee mugs and bookmarkers,a Twilight calendar, a large Ty stuffed dragon, and a hand-puppet phoe-nix.

In November, the Library celebrated Veterans in its entry-way dis-play case. Items on display were loaned by Angel Howlett, Ty and EvanWalton, Nick Zigelmier and Cynthia Schmid-Perry.

Extension Programs PlanBusy DaysDecember Extension EventsDecember 5th-7th - Hoosier Beef Congress, Indiana StateFairgrounds, Indianapolis, INMondays in December – Healthy Habits, 5-6PM, Rising Sun Church ofChristDecember 10th – 4-H Club Leader’s Meeting, 7PM, Extension OfficeDecember 30th – Camp Counselor Training, Jennings County LibraryNOTE:NOTE:NOTE:NOTE:NOTE: The Staff of the Community News would like to extend itscondolences to Extension Educator Jill Andrew-Richards whose fatherwas killed in a farm accident in Switzerland County last month.

13December 2008

Ohio County HistoricalMuseum ChristmasSchedule Packed

The Ohio County Historical Society and Museum plans all typesof Christmas season celebrations and you and your family are invited tocome join the fun! The Museum and Historical Society is located at 212S.Walnut Street. Starting on Sunday December 7 from 1:30 to 4:30 isSanta’s Workshop, a festive afternoon of refreshments, ornament-mak-ing and gifts. Santa will be there to talk to all the good little boys andgirls about their Christmas wishes!

Then on Thursday evening December 11 at 6:30 pm WayneGetzke will talk about his enthusiasm for model trains and how hehelped to bring the Polar Express to life.

During all this time, the model train layout featuring ten operat-ing trains of various scales will be running at the Museum whenever thedoors are open through December 30.

Also, through March 1, 2009, “Child’s Play”, an exhibit ofchildren’s toys, games and dolls from the early 1900’s to today will beon display. Whether it is Lincoln Logs to Easy Bake Ovens to TeenageMutant Ninja Turtles---they’re all here to enjoy for the first time or allover again!

Don’t miss Christmas at the Ohio County Historical Society andMuseum in Rising Sun.

Artist Rose-mary Butterbaughis back in the Stu-dio after a sabbati-cal for health rea-sons. Now you cansee new monotypesand a new mediumas well—Rosemaryis now doingmonoprints as wellas monotype andw a t e r c o l o r .Monotype is a com-bination of a paint-ing and the open

creative work the artist does on a printing plate. Monoprint is more likean etching than a painting combined with work on the printing plate.Since there is a permanent fixture on the printing plate—the etchingpart—less time is involved to get a finished product. Since the monoprintsare generally small and take less time, prices are lower as well.

Lower prices in time for the holidays are always welcome butespecially since ART is a Gift for All Seasons!

Solar Flair Studio at 417 South Poplar Street plans to be openduring FIRST FRIDAY & HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSES. However, call first.Solar Flair Studio is always open by appointment (812-584-0477).

As a special feature this Holiday season, you can make your owncard or small print -- $12.00. All materials are provided.

Solar Flair Studio AgainOpen After Sabbatical


Community CalendarEVENT DATE TIME LOCATION

Christmas Model Train Exhibit 11/28 thru 12/30 Ohio County Historical Museum

"Child's Play" Exhibit 11/28 thru 3/1/09 Ohio County Historical Museum

Healthy Habits 12/1 5:00 PM Rising Sun Church of Christ

Rising Sun Rotary 12/1 12:00 PM Dining Right on the River

Zumba Dancing 12/2 7:00 PM Rising Sun Senior Center

"Cool Change"��acoustic band 12/2 The River House

Santa arrives by Fire Truck / Pictures with Santa 12/3 6:00 PM Heritage Hall, Downtown

Yoga for You 12/� 9:00 AM Rising Sun Senior Center

Strength Training Class 12/� 10:00 AM Rising Sun Senior Center

Rising Sun First Friday / First Annual HolidayShow 12/5 5:00 PM Downtown Rising Sun

Christmas Dinner Theater "By a Flickering Light" 12/5 & 12/6 6:00 PM Rising Sun Church of Christ

D.J. Fish 12/5 The River House

Quilting Class 12/6 9:00 AM The Pendleton Art Center, Studio 1B

"Fire in the Dawn" 12/6 The River House

Shiner Pride Band Half�Time Show 12/6 Rising Sun High School

Santa's Workshop 12/11 1:30 PM Ohio County Historical Museum

Citizens for a Drug Free Ohio County 12/8 11:00 AM Rising Sun Library





��H Club Leaders Meeting 12/10 7:00 PM Ohio County Extension Office

Annual Christmas Concert�6th & 8th Grade Bands, HS Band

and Chorus

12/10 7:00 PM Ohio County Middle School Gymnasium

Indiana Statehood Day 12/11 Indiana's 192nd Birthday!

Yoga for You 12/11 9:00 AM Rising Sun Senior Center

Strength Training Class 12/11 10:00 AM Rising Sun Senior Center

Polar Express 12/11 6:30 PM Ohio County Historical Museum

Christmas Gala / Rotary Christmas Raffle / Carriage Rides 12/12 5:00 PM Heritage Hall, Downtown

"Just Us" 12/12 & 12/13 The River House

Christmas Parade / Cookies with Santa / Live Reindeer 12/13 Noon Heritage Hall, Downtown

"A Crystal Christmas": Crystal Gayle Concert 12/13 Grand Victoria Casino & Resort

RSUMC Christmas Musical "Journey to the Manger" 12/13 6:30 PM Heritage Hall

Horse and Carriage Rides 12/1� 1:00 PM Downtown Rising Sun

"The Nutcracker" 12/1� 2:00 PM Heritage Hall

RSUMC Choir Chili Supper 12/1� 5:30 PM Rising Sun United Methodist Church

RSUMC Christmas Musical "Journey to the Manger" 12/1� 7:00 PM Rising Sun United Methodist Church




Marvin & Dawn��acoustic 12/16 The River House



Deadline for January Issue 12/19 12:00 PM

Christmas in the Country 12/19 & 12/20 At dusk Denver Siekman Environmental Park

Pleasant Ridge Harp Choir 12/19 7:00 PM Heritage Hall


Cookies with Santa 12/20 Noon Heritage Hall

Baptist Bells Handbell Choir 12/20 �:30 PM Heritage Hall

"Pinch and Roll" 12/20 The River House




Stevie Johns 12/23 The River House

Christmas Eve Services 12/2� 9:30 PM Rising Sun Church of Christ

Christmas Eve Services 12/2� 11:00 PM Rising Sun United Methodist Church

Christmas Day 12/25

"Over the Edge" 12/26 The River House

"Southern Country" 12/27 The River House




Marvin & Dawn��acoustic 12/30 The River House

New Year's Eve Party 12/31 8:00 PM Rising Sun United Methodist Church

"Pinch and Roll" / or "Thrasher Moon" 12/31 The River House

New Year's Day 1/1

��H Enrollment begins (now through 3/1) 1/1 Daily Purdue Cooperative Extension Service Office

Rising Sun First Friday 1/2 5:00 PM Downtown Rising Sun





Citizens for a Drug Free Ohio County 1/12 11:00 AM Rising Sun Library





December 2008

Deadline for February Issue 1/16 12:00 PM

First Ladies of Fashion Exhibit (through �/12) 1/17 Daily Ohio County Historical Museum

Martin Luther King Birthday 1/19


Inauguration Day 1/20 12:00 PM




Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner 1/2� 6:00 PM Heritage Hall, Downtown





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Christmas in the CountryPlanned for Denver SiekmanEnvironmental Park

Denver Siekman Environmental Park is planning for the 2nd Annual Christ-mas in The County Program. The date is set for December 19th & 20th. We arelooking for singers, musicals, individuals, and groups to perform 30 minute to 1hour sessions inside the building. If you or someone you know is interested pleasecontact the park at 438-1230 or email at [email protected]

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