Former Ripley County educator turns 107

SUBMITTED PHOTO Pictured above left (seated) is the honored guest, Ethel Mathias, who turned 107 years young on January 24, 2012. She was honored with a birthday party from her Ross' Run DAR chapter on January 26 at St. Andrews Health Campus, Batesville, with a baked potato bar lunch, one of her favorite things! Pictured with Mathias seated is Carlene Price, Southern District DAR Director, standing front row: Sandy Meisberger and Julie Underwood, standing back row are: Louise Mitchell, Cheryl Welch, Judy Kappes, Ruth Pickett and Janice Wilson. Mathias was an educator in the community for a number of years and is well known for her love for the Ross' Run DAR chapter.