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October 2007 Archive
Osgood Journal - October
30, 2007
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Cooking school
to feature easy holiday cooking, lots of prizes,
free samples and great shopping
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Wanda English Burnett, Editor
Plans have been finalized for the Simply Christmas
Taste of Home Cooking School coming to the South
Ripley Elementary School on November 8. The school
is located on Benham Road in Versailles.
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Milan, South Ripley send home letters
Area schools address staph infection (MRSA) issue
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Wanda English Burnett, Editor
MRSA, methicillin-resistant Staph aureus, also
known as the Superbug, is an antibiotic resistant
strain of Staph infection that has caused quite
a stir in many communities recently.
With a 17-year-old senior student’s death in
Virginia being reportedly connected to MRSA, school
officials have been cautious with the strain knowing
its strength. Last week a report of a confirmed
case at the Milan schools had some parents worried.
Superintendent Andrew Jackson told the media that
the student was being treated by a physician, and
the school corporation was following the Center
for Disease Control guidelines. A letter was sent
home on Wednesday, October 24, about the situation
that also outlined precautions for parents to take.
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Fall Fest enjoyed at Osgood
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See photos and
information inside...
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Trick-or-Treat times given
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Wanda
English Burnett, Editor
The bewitching hours for most of Ripley
County’s little hobblins and gobblins will
be between 5 and 7 p.m. on Halloween night,
Wednesday, October 31.
Every town has set the hours children will trick
or treat for October 31 from 5-7 p.m. with these
exceptions: Friendship will host beggars on
October 30 from 5-7 p.m. and Sunman will welcome
trick or treaters on Halloween night, October
31, just a half hour later than the others,
making their time 5:30 to 7 p.m.
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The Versailles Republican - October
25, 2007
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$28,800 owed to Ripley Co. in
911 fees
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Cathy May, Contributing Writer
Judy Schebler, Enhanced 911
coordinator, appeared before the Ripley County
Commissioners at their October 22 meeting. Schebler
explained that in 1993 there was a verbal agreement
between Ripley and Franklin County that Ripley
County would provide 911 service for 1,456 Franklin
County residents.
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Driver dies in single vehicle
accident
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On Monday, October
22, at approximately 7:39 p.m., the Ripley County
Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 report of
a single vehicle accident with injuries located
on US 421 near Napoleon.
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South Ripley reinstates
town bus route
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Cathy May, Contributing
Writer
The South Ripley School Board approved
a policy regarding student transportation
for events outside of the regular school day
at the South Ripley Jr.-Sr. High School at
their board meeting held October 15. The new
policy will allow some flexibility for parents
that wish to transport their children home
after an event. School officials must be notified
no later than noon on the day of the event
if a parent will be picking up their child.
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Osgood Journal - October
23, 2007
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Napoleon man sentenced
to 18 years in prison for harming his own child
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Wanda
English Burnett, Editor
Barrett W. Brown admitted he severely injured his
three-month-old infant daughter and signed a plea
agreement that saw him sentenced to 18 years in
prison, with five years suspended to reporting probation.
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Batesville break-in ends in
high speed chase
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At 3:35 a.m. on Monday, October 22, Ripley County
dispatched an illegal residential entry at the home
of Leonard Nobbe on 11453 N CR 50 W, Batesville,
and that the suspect was being held at gunpoint
by the homeowner. Batesville officers Danny Hamilton
and Dave Abel responded to assist Ripley County
Deputy Abe Hildebrand with the call.
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Trick-or-Treat times given
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Wanda
English Burnett, Editor
The bewitching hours for most of Ripley
County’s little hobblins and gobblins will
be between 5 and 7 p.m. on Halloween night,
Wednesday, October 31.
Every town has set the hours children will trick
or treat for October 31 from 5-7 p.m. with these
exceptions: Friendship will host beggars on
October 30 from 5-7 p.m. and Sunman will welcome
trick or treaters on Halloween night, October
31, just a half hour later than the others,
making their time 5:30 to 7 p.m.
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The Versailles Republican - October
18, 2007
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Versailles family warns neighbors
with a huge sign
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Wanda English Burnett, Editor
In a neighborhood that seemed
perfect to raise children, there is only one
sign, literally, that all might not be as idealistic
as originally thought.
The Ratliffs - Chad and Faith - erected a 6’x8'
sign on their property south of Rexville (1050S
off US 421) alerting the neighborhood that a
convicted sex offender is moving in.
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Man arrested after bank
employees alert police
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Cathy May, Contributing
Writer
Investigators from the Indiana
State Police along with Ripley County Prosecutor
Ric Hertel have expressed their gratitude to
the employees of the MainSource Bank in Versailles
after they alerted authorities about a check
that came through their financial facility.
Officials say, “Their concern for the welfare
of their customers prevented a substantial monetary
loss to the victim."
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Citizens complain about pit
bulls at Versailles Town Board meeting
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Cathy May, Contributing
Writer
Several women from Harvest Ridge Subdivision
again attended the Versailles Town Board meeting
regarding a pit bull in their neighborhood.
Spokesperson Hope Asche presented a list of
names on a petition to ban pit bulls from
Versailles. “We want something done,
period,” said Asche. Officer Joe Mann
had researched ordinances written about pit
bulls and prepared one for the board. After
the board has a chance to review the ordinance,
it will be brought up again at next month’s
meeting.
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Osgood Journal - October
16, 2007
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Representative
Duncan promises change in taxes
Industrial property to be refigured
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Wanda
English Burnett, Editor
Residential property in Ripley County will not be
reassessed, but industrial property most likely
will. That was the bottom line of an hour long hearing
held by the Department of Local Government Finance
(DLGF) last Wednesday in the Ripley County Commissioners’
Room, Versailles.
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Local citizens to be honored
Lt. Governor to speak at chamber
event
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Cathy
May, Contributing Writer
Indiana’s Lt. Governor Becky Skillman will
be the keynote speaker at the Ripley County Chamber
of Commerce’s Annual meeting on Tuesday, October
30.
The Indiana website says of Skillman, “Lt.
Governor Becky Skillman is committed to revitalizing
Indiana’s economy for the benefit of all Hoosiers.
A native of southern Indiana, Becky understands
the importance of bringing economic development
to all regions of the state. She is a long standing
champion of Indiana communities and has led the
way in rebuilding our state’s small cities
and towns.”
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Plans in place for Osgood Fall
Fest
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Cathy
May, Contributing Writer
On October 26 and 27 there will be a Fall
Fest in Osgood. It is sponsored by the Osgood
Merchants Association.
On Friday night, October 26 there will be a
Masquerade Parade sponsored by the Card and
Gift Gallery. Children are asked to line up
at the Osgood Town Hall at 5:30 p.m. They will
march down to the free stage set up on O&M
Avenue where they will be judged in different
categories. After the contest, Stacey and the
Wildcats will perform on the stage until 10:00
p.m. Taylor’s Tae Kwon Do will have demonstrations
at the mini-park starting at 6:00 p.m. (If raining
they will be inside the academy).
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The Versailles Republican - October
11, 2007
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Addictions program offers hope
Where: Hope Baptist Church, Dillsboro
When: Friday nights @7p.m.
Who: Anyone with any type of addiction
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Wanda English Burnett, Editor
There are 25 million addicts,
according to Reformers Unanimous Addictions
Program, a fast growing faith-based program
that after ten years of existence, proves a
high success rate.
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Past due sewer bills amount to
$27,000 for the town of Holton
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Cathy May, Contributing
Writer
The Town of Holton is getting
tough on those who are behind on their sewer
bills. There is now more than $27,000 in past
due bills. Some have already been taken to small
claims court. Liens will be placed on some of
their properties. The cost of their back payments
will be put on their property taxes. Sewer rates
may have to double for citizens who do pay their
sewer bills to make up for those who do not
pay.
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Surcharge
removed from Milan residents' bills
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Cathy May, Contributing
Writer
“We promised the people we would remove
the surcharge from their water bill and that’s
what we are going to do.” Those were
the words of Milan Town Board member Bob Branigan
as the board voted to remove the $6.36 surcharge
the town has had on the water bill for the
past five years. The surcharge, or tracker
charge as it is listed, was put on when Hoosier
Hills Water District added an extra charge
to the town. Now that charge has been removed
and the people of Milan will get a little
relief.
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Osgood Journal - October
9, 2007
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Residents can
now find building codes, permit fees online
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Cathy May, Contributing
Writer
The Ripley County Commissioners met on Friday, October
5 due to their regular meeting day being on Columbus
Day, which is a holiday for county employees.
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Osgood couple
collects over 1000 mugs
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Wanda English Burnett, Editor
Cleaning out a closet has inspired an Osgood woman
to collect more than a thousand coffee mugs of every
style and description.
“That’s exactly how it started,”
laughed Linda Ritchie, who said close to four years
ago as she cleaned a closet she found mugs that
her children had brought her from their senior trips.
“I thought, ‘no one can see them in this
closet, why not set them out’”?
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SCC students place in Farmer's
Fair pageant
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inside...
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The Versailles Republican - October
4, 2007
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Local
family outraged with officials decision
Madison police accused of misconduct
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Wanda English Burnett, Editor
A lawsuit filed September 17
in the Jefferson Circuit Court against the City
of Madison, elected officials, police officers
and the Clifty Fire Department No. 6, claims
three female Madison High School seniors were
assaulted sexually and illegally confined. The
allegations stem from a traffic stop made January
19, 2007. The three females were seniors at
the time of the incident. A fourth student with
Ripley County ties, not a plaintiff in the lawsuit,
has come forward saying she too was sexually
assaulted by one of the same officers involved
in the lawsuit more than two years ago.
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Get
your tickets Monday
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Wanda English Burnett, Editor
Monday, October 8 is the day
to get your tickets!
At 8:00 a.m. ticket sales will begin for the
November 8 Simply Christmas Taste of Home Cooking
Show. The tickets are available at Ripley Publishing
Co. located at 115 S. Washington Street in Versailles.
There is no limit on the amount you want to
purchase and they will go fast for only $8.00
each.
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Leaders of
tomrrow learn from the past
Countywide
Ag Day held at Osgood
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Wanda English Burnett,
Editor
Members of area school FFA chapters gathered
at the Ripley County Fairgrounds Park in Osgood
on Wednesday, October 3 to learn from others
and to teach those younger than themselves
about agriculture. "Ag is much more than
farming," noted Pat Holland, FFA advisor
for South Ripley.
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Osgood Journal - October
2, 2007
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Weather perfect
for 105th Versailles Pumpkin Show
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Wanda English
Burnett, Editor
Weather for the 105th Versailles Pumpkin Show was
‘made to order’ and according to event
chairman Jerry Gilpin, “it was a successful
show.”
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Crash on US 50 claims life
of Columbus woman
Five airlifted to Cincinnati hospitals
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Wanda English Burnett, Editor
A tragic scene unfolded last Saturday, September
29, after two vehicles collided at the intersection
of US 50 and Marion Street in Holton. A car traveling
northbound on Marion Street collided with a vehicle
traveling westbound on US 50, causing the vehicle
to leave the roadway and come to rest upside down
on the north side of US 50 in a ditch.
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The largest pumpkin at the
Versailles Pumpkin Show
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inside...
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