Rising Sun & Ohio County

Community News
Volume 2 - Issue 5 - July 2008
Rising Sun Judged in AIB Competition
Judges from America in Bloom were in town for the national judging on Monday
June 15 and Tuesday June 16th. Jana Hattenhorn from California and Bill Hahn from
Akron/Canton Ohio reviewed the eight categories in the America in Bloom judging
as they surveyed the City of Rising Sun. The America in Bloom committee ended the
judges two day visit with a dinner at Heritage Hall, and invited the America in Bloom
committees from Aurora and Greendale to join them for the event.
Both judges had positive comments about our town. Jana, who had previously
judge Rising Sun in 2005 liked the improvements that she saw over the years: more
painted pots, the completed wastewater treatment facility, and the expanded
riverfront.
The Rising Sun America in Bloom committee would like to thank Barb
Anderson at Riviera Suites for her warm hospitality during the judges stay, Tim Cole
at the Grand Victoria Links golf course for taking the time to talk about turf at the
golf course, Mike Northcutt for assisting while the judges were in town, and a big
thanks to Paul Bovard and the entire Rising Sun Street Department for their help in
planting the flowers in the city. Front row left to right: Terri Marksberry, Bill Hahn, AIB Judge,
The America in Bloom committee would like to take this opportunity to thank Second row: Ceil Falk, Janie Eldridge, Sally Branham, Bonnie
all of the residents who on a regular basis take pride in our community and help to Schreiner, Lois Latshca, Third row: Jana Kattenhorn, AIB Judge,
make our community a wonderful place to live. The results of the nationwide America Bill Marksberry, Bill Dichtl, Bill Schriener.
in Bloom judging will be announced at the America in Bloom Symposium October 2-
4 in Columbus, Ohio
Boy Scouts Host RiverSweep 2008
Boy Scout Troop 605 hosted Rising Suns RiverSweep 2008
on the weekend of June 21st and 22nd. Thanks go to Troop
Leader Armand Arce and his wife Sandra for their leadership
role. Also special thanks to long-time RiverSweep
chairpersons Bill and Kathy Ruch for assisting with lunch.
A number of community members turned out to volunteer
with the cleanup.
RiverSweep is a riverbank cleanup of the Ohio River
and its tributaries encompassing the entire length of the
river, from its origin at Pittsburgh to its end at Cairo, IL. This
includes all 1,962 miles of shoreline and many tributaries
in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, and
Pennsylvania.
Since 1989, RiverSweep has been organized by the
Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission, an interstate
water pollution agency for the Ohio River Valley, along with
environmental protection and natural resource agencies from
Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, and
Pennsylvania. ORSANCO operates monitoring programs to
check for pollutants and toxins that may interfere with
specific uses of the river, and conducts special studies to
address emerging water quality issues.
City of Rising Sun Presort Standard
Historic Downtown Program U.S. Postage
103 South Walnut Street Paid
Rising Sun, IN 47040 Permit #48
Rising Sun, IN
Postal Customer
Rising Sun, IN 47040
2 Rising Sun & Ohio County Community News
MAYORS CORNER
With the heavy winds and rain, this past month has been very hard on some folks. Our community
took a beating, but typical of small communities, good people are in abundance here. They
rolled up their shirt sleeves, pitched in to help their neighbors, and expected nothing in return.
I commend all of you for your supportive efforts in getting things back to normal.
An excellent job was done by our city workers and the young people who worked through
the heat of the day to be sure the clean up efforts moved along as scheduled. Our community
should be grateful to know that dedicated employees can be called upon in unusual circumstances
and rise to the occasion. As mayor, I know I am very grateful and value all of these employees.
The America In Bloom (AIB) judges were here June 16th and 17th. I believe they left with
a good impression of our community. We spoke about the storms from the previous week, and
they were surprised at the lack of evidence that anything of that magnitude had so recently
taken place. Praise again goes to our city workers and their helpers. Results of the judging will
not be known unitl in the fall of the year. This has been standard procedure for the last three
years. The AIB committee did a wonderful job of putting the program together, escorting the
judges around town, and showing them our beautiful community. Because there is always room
for improvement, I am sure we will be hearing back from the judges, letting us know the areas
where we can still further beautify our town.
Next month, we will be choosing a new Main Street Director. I hope this process will
move along quickly so not to interrupt current programs and to maintain positive efforts toward
our communitys future.
The Veterans Traveling Wall extends an opportunity for community people to see this
magnificent monument that has been traveling throughout our country.
I ask that you continue to pray for our service men and women. May God continue to
bless our community and all the people in it.
Sincerely,
Mayor Bill Marksberry
Clerks Attend Annual ILMCT & Budget Conference
City Clerk-Treasurer Rae Baker Gipson and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Tammy Johns
attended the 72nd Annual Indiana League of Municipal Clerks & Treasurers
Conference and Budget School in Evansville, Indiana, June 9th-12th.
The conference featured numerous workshops throughout the week focusing
on municipal finance and budgets. Special Institute Education Classes were offered
on Your Role in Local Government and Potpourri from a Past President.
State Auditor Tim Berry joined the conference attendees during the week.
Charles W. Pride, Sr. with the State Board of Accounts informed the group on 2008
Legislation affecting Cities and Towns. Information was also presented by Bruce
Hartman, State Examiner with State Board of Accounts; Cheryl Musgrave,
Commissioner of the Department of Local Government Finance; and Kelly Mitchell,
Director of TrustINdiana, the Local Government Investment Pool. Various presentations
were presented by the Public Employees Retirement Fund, US Dept of Labor, and
the Internal Revenue Service throughout the conference. Exhibitors displayed the
latest in municipal government products and services, as well.
At the Wednesday evening Presidential Banquet, Tammy Johns was awarded
the first level of Clerk Status Indiana Accredited Municipal Clerk. Clerk-Treasurer
Gipson serves the Indiana League of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers as a member
of the Education and Mentor Committees.
Retha Hicks, past president of Indiana League of Municipal
Clerks & Treasurers, Rising Sun City Deputy Clerk-Treasurer
Tammy Johns, and Rising Sun City Clerk-Treasurer Rae Baker
Gipson
ABOUT THE NEWS... August 4th, 2008
Publication Release
Program Sponsors
City of Rising Historic Downtown
The Rising Sun & Ohio County Community News is
a monthly publication sponsored by the Historic * Articles, Pictures, Advertise- Sun Program
Downtown Program and the City of Rising Sun to ments, and Calendar Items must Bill Marksberry, Karrah Miller
provide governmental units, not-for-profit entities, be received by Friday, July 18th, Mayor
and local businesses the opportunity to communi- 2008. Rae Gipson, Clerk
cate directly with residents of the community. * Calendar items should be for Treasurer
Community groups are encouraged to submit sto- events planned in August and
ries, news briefs, and pictures to be published in September, 2008. City Council Members:
the newspaper. Submissions must be made elec- Roy Powell
tronically. Files can be uploaded to Dennis Radcliff
http://www.risingsunnews.org. Disks, CDs, and Steve Slack
other media may be sent to the Historic Downtown Mike Padgett
office at 103 S. Walnut St., Rising Sun. Local busi- Lynn Graves
nesses are encouraged to explore the discounted
advertising rates available to them. For more infor-
mation, please visit
http://www.risingsunnews.org, or call 438-2750.
July 2008 3
Free Soil Test is Not Just for Farmers
The Ohio County Soil and Water Conservation District has
announced its 2008 program for free soil testing and a
lime cost share program. Soil testing is required to qualify
for the Lime Cost Share Program. Any soil test done in
the last three years qualifies for the Lime Cost Share
Program. A new application form must be filled out for the
lime program.
The testing is not just for agriculture. It is a free
service that can help homeowners save money and help
the environment also. A complete test is done by the
SWCD in the lab that shows exactly what nutrient are in
the soil. Industries and even golf courses can benefit from
the free soil test.
Applications for both the soil testing and lime share
programs are available at the Ohio County SWCD office
and the Purdue Extension Office in Ohio County.
Call 438-2141 or 438-2099 for more information.
Or contact us at Ohio County Soil & Water Conservation
District, P.O. Box 14 Rising Sun, IN 47040-0014
Rising Sun United Methodist Church
Upcoming Events
4-H Fair Food Booth
The Rising Sun United Methodist Church will be operating the food booth at the 4-H Fair
as a fundraiser. The 4-H Fair runs from July 4-11, 2008. When youre at the fair, make sure you
stop by for some good food and support the church at the same time. Our specialties include:
BBQ with cole slaw, Walking Tacos, and Coney Dogs. For more information contact Pastor Keith
Chanley at 438-4431.
Ice Cream Social
Rising Sun United Methodist Church will be holding an Ice Cream Social from 1 to 4 pm
on July 13th. Home made ice cream in vanilla, strawberry, butter pecan, and chocolate will be
provided at 75 cents a dip. Baked items and carryouts available. Profit will be divided between
Mission projects and Johns Island work trip.
Family FFun
un Night Pitch-In Dinner
Rising Sun United Methodist Men has scheduled a Famil Fun Night Pitch-In Dinner for
Sunday August 31st. The pitch-in dinner will start at 5:30 pm and will be followed at 6:30 with
special entertainment.
Com put
Comput er Corner:
puter
Think Before YYou
Before ou Click
It happens to all of us. We are sitting at our computers, things moving along fairly uneventfully, and then it
snags us...the dreaded pop-up. Our computer begins to play the old guessing game. It asks the Do you
want to questions? Like install, update, add, delete, continue, re-boot, download, remove or save. And then
it threatens to shut down, devouring all our hard work, if we do not choose wisely. For a moment, time stands
still, fingers suspended above the keyboard, frozen in fear. What is the right answer? Our minds race, what
do we choose?
To click or no
nott tto
o click ... that is the q
click... uestion.
question.
As a general rule, when in doubt, dont click. Unfortunately, a lot of people are fooled into believing their computer will not work as
efficiently if they do not install the recommended download from a pop-up. That is exactly what the bad guys want us to think. Many pop-ups,
as official as they may appear, are not. Some are even illegal. Their intentions could be to do harm to or gather information from us without our
knowing it. Tip: Only download from trusted sites. For example, if you get a reminder to upgrade Adobe Acrobat, go to their official site and see
if updates are recommended. If so, download from there. This simple rule of thinking before clicking could save you many headaches and help
avoid costly repairs.
Over the months we will explore computer related issues such as: symptoms and what they could mean; slow or sluggish computers; safe
browsing practices; cleaning up - inside and out; how did I get a virus; firewalls, spyware, malware; phishing, plus many more topics. There are
times when you, as a user, can remedy annoyances on your own. But, there are also times when expert advice and intervention are crucial to the
outcome. A wrong guess can make a mess. Our tips are geared to walk you through basic self helps and to alert you when, in certain cases, a
professional diagnostic is definitely the right call. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact us at 438-3311 or stop
by our office on North Walnut Street across from the Post Office.
Until next timeclick wisely.
4 Rising Sun & Ohio County Community News
Dont Let Summer Boredom Set In!
During the hot, lazy days of July bring your child to Fitness Frenzy. The class is designed to keep your kids active while having fun. Class is on
Thursdays from 9-9:45 AM at the Rising Sun-Ohio County Senior Citizen Center. Children 6-12 years of age are invited to participate. Cost is
$2/class. Please call Jamie Bell, Parks Director, at 438-2700 with questions. Check out our other programs that we have to offer at
www.enjoyrisingsunparks.com
July 2008 5
Art Camp
At the
Denver Siekman Environmental Park
Ages 7 - 12
July 14 - 18 10:00 2:00
Day Activity Artist
Monday Monotype Printing Rosemary Butterbaugh
Tuesday Basket making Molly Beyer
Wednesday Mosaic Stepping Stones Andrea Grimsley
Thursday Homemade Musical Instrument Bill Wiseman
Friday Candle making & Soap making Mary Jo Rowell
Cost for whole week $50 this includes materials, supplies and lunch.
For more information or to register call 438-1230
Sponsored by
Be a Hard Target
The need to feel safe and secure is ingrained in all of us. The thought
of becoming the victim of a violent act is troubling. Unmanaged fear or a
sense of helplessness can eat away at our health and the quality of our
lives. Being safety conscious does not mean being fearful or paranoid.
Self-defense knowledge and skills build a sense of control essential to a
sense of security and well-being.
The Rising Sun-Ohio County Parks and Recreation Department has
partnered with Gary Van Guelpen to offer a 4-week Self Defense course.
The course will take place on Thursdays July 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st from 6-
7:30p at the Rising Sun-Ohio County Senior Citizen Center. Cost for the
entire course is $25.00 per person.
Mr. Van Guelpen has over 25 years of Martial Arts experience along
with training in China. His knowledge and background will provide a vast
amount of education and skill to participants. The following will be taught:
1. The Psychology of you and your opponents.
2. Being aware of your surroundings and the disposition of others
3. Looking at pressure points on the human body
4. Martial arts basics
5. Self defense techniques including defense against weapons
Class is open to individuals 12 years and older. Class space is limited!
All participants must register for the class by calling Jamie Bell, Parks
Director, at 438-2700. Participants must wear clothing that you can easily
move around in and tennis shoes. Check out our other summer programs
at www.enjoyrisingsunparks.com.
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Business Feature: Photography by Kendal
Described as a photographic artist, Kendal R. Miller finds inspiration from
the beauty found in the outdoors and in the people she meets along the
way. Using all her senses, Kendal pays particular attention to detail.
Landscape and scenic photography requires her to note how light falls on
a subject and the shadows it casts. Color, shapes, textures and reflections
are key elements in bringing her vision to an art form. Photographing people
is described as relaxed and fun. This is their moment, their memory, that
we are creating together.
First fascinated with photography in high school, she knew she
would give it a try someday. To the young school paper reporter, the black
and white images the staff photographer was taking were captivating.
From there, an old Kodak 126 became her friend, and in the 1980s
she purchased her first 35mm. The library, as well as purchases, supplied
her with many books on the subject and she began soaking up enough
knowledge to feel confident to start experimenting. After winning a few
photography contests, Kendal became further inspired and in 1997 claimed
the title of working photographer.
Diagnosed with a neurological condition called cervical dystonia in
her teens, and having been in an accident in 2005 that shattered her wrist
and broke her elbow, someone else might have given up on their dreams.
But Kendal did not allow obstacles to squelch her passion or derail her
goals in life.
Dont let little inconveniences stop you from making it happen,
seems to be the motto of this soft-spoken, down-to earth newly wed.
Originally from Pittsburgh, and also having lived in Florida, Kendal now
resides with her husband Lenny and dog Moose on South Fork Road.
You can experience Kendals work at many local venues including;
Signatures of Switzerland County in Vevay, Arts on the Green in LaGrange
KY and Madisons Chautaugua Festival of Art. A listing of all locations can Kendal Miller, above, originally from Pittsburgh, now living in
Ohio County. One of her photographs is shown below.
be found on her website. She was recently hired to cover Creative Spaces/
Rural Places which took her all over Ohio and Switzerland counties for two
days photographing selected sites.
Contact Kendal at 812-667-4835 or visit her website at
www.photographybykendal.com for more information or to make an
appointment.
July 2008
Business Feature: Jessicas Taste Sensations
When Jessica Evans was informed that her husbands job transfer would
be taking her from her home in Jackson, Mississippi to a place called
Rising Sun, Indiana, she was a bit concerned to say the least. Uprooting
five children was unnerving enough, but converting from a big city
lifestyle to a small town atmosphere seemed daunting. Now, Jessica
says it is one of the best moves she and her family have ever made. Not
only has the scaling down in population brought about a more serene
and content home life, it has allowed Jessica to get serious about
following her dream.
Jessicas Taste Sensations is growing by leaps and bounds and
the brass ring hope of someday opening her own restaurant is within
her grasp.
There was never a time in Jessicas life she was not around
cooking. Her mother and grandmother were always in the kitchen stirring
something up. It was only natural for Jessica to follow in their footsteps.
She began making dishes for family members, and then outsiders started
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asking her to prepare things. Soon she found her love, and hobby, turning
into a business.
With Paula Dean, the queen of southern cuisine, as her
inspiration, Jessica is laying out a 10 year plan to put her own restaurant
on the map.
I want to grow into my business by starting small, gaining a
reputation, then stepping into the big picture, rather than jumping in
with both feet and just hoping for success, says Jessica. I want, opening
a restaurant, to be the only option I have left because my cooking is in
such demand.
Is authoring a cookbook in her future? Well, only if she starts
writing things down. I go strictly by taste, notes Jessica. Recipes have
to be simple, with simple ingredients, tasteful, and delicious. Ive learned
by making a lot of mistakes. Im not about precision cooking. Im about
adjustments and finding the combinations that suit me.
Currently, Jessica provides box lunches, catering services, and
whatever else she can do to get her name out into the public. One of her
specialties is a fried steak sandwich.
A degree from Penn Foster College qualifies her as a Certified
Cook. This means she has taken extensive courses in food preparation,
laws and guidelines of working in the food industry, safe storage and
transportation practices, and avoidance of cross contaminations. She
feels strongly about being sure everything she serves not only tastes
good, but is fresh and worth the money. I would never want anything I
prepare to harm anyone because of my lack of knowledge; nor do I wish
to develop a cost cutting way of thinking at the expense of the customer.
I am so glad to have found this little town to launch my dream, the
thought of giving them less that what they deserve is incomprehensible.
We love living in Rising Sun, smiles Jessica. The community
has been extremely supportive, friendly and welcoming. Ive learned so
much by being here and I feel I have grown in many ways. Right now I
cant imagine living anywhere else.
Jessicas Taste Sensations
4970 SR 56 North
812-290-6115
tastesensations@hotmail.com
8 Rising Sun & Ohio County Community News
ENTERTAINMENT
Grand Victoria Casino & Golf Course 600 Grand Victoria Dr. (800) 472-6311
Ohio County Historical Society 212 S. Walnut Street (812) 438-4915
Rising Sun Pendleton Art Center 201 Main Street (812) 438-9900
Route 56 Motorcycle Emporium 304 N. High Street (812) 438-BIKE
Rockies Bar & Grill 301 Industrial Drive (812) 438-2204
GOVERNMENT
City of Rising Sun 200 N. Walnut St (812) 438-3340
Historic Downtown Program 103 S. Walnut St (812) 438-2750
License BranchAutoBMV 630 N. High St (812) 438-3911
Ohio County Assessor 413 Main Street (812) 438-3264
Ohio County Auditor 413 Main Street (812) 438-2062
Ohio County Clerk 413 Main Street (812) 438-2610
Ohio County Community Foundation 413 Main Street (812) 438-9401
Ohio County Courthouse 413 Main Street (812) 438-3410
Ohio County News 413 Main Street (812) 438-2011
Route 262

Ohio County Senior Citizen-Community Building 510 Mulberry St (812) 438-2700

Ohio County Sheriff 413 Main Street (812) 438-3636
Ohio County Soil & Water Conservation Dist. PO Box 147 (812) 438-1241
Ohio County Treasurer 413 Main Street (812) 438-2724
Rising Sun Police 300 S. Poplar St (812) 438-3737
Rising Sun Post Office 111 N. Walnut St (812) 438-9352 S. Henrietta St.
Rising Sun/Ohio County Tourism Bureau 120 N. Walnut St (812) 438-4933
RS Fire Dept, EMS, 911 Call Center 121 S. High Street (812) 438-3636
RS Municipal Utilities/City Building 200 N. Walnut St (812) 438-3616
S. Mulberry St.
S. High St.
Rio Vista Ln.

Maiden Ln.

William St.

Second St.
Plum St.

Main St.
First St.
Route 56 S. Walnut St.
S. Poplar St.
S. Front St.
500 Block 400 Block 300 Block 200 Block 100 Block
ACCOMMODATIONS SCHOOLS
Courtyard Suites 107 Fourth Street (812) 438-4035 Ohio County Elementary & Middle School
Empire House Historic Hotel 114 S. Front Street (812) 438-4064 436 S. Mulberry Street (812) 438-2626
Grand Victoria Casino & Resort 600 Grand Victoria Drive (812) 438-6311 Rising Sun High School
Mulberry Inn and Gardens 118 S. Mulberry Street (800) 235-2206 210 S. Henrietta (812) 438-2652
Riverview Cottage 222 S. Front Street (812) 438-4057
The Walnut House 315 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-6228 ASSOCIATIONS
American Legion Post 59
County Locations 110 Main Street (812) 438-3688
Andersons Riviera Inn 119 Industrial Drive (812) 438-2121
Tuggles Folly 9377 Holmes Hill Road (812) 438-9399
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RESTAURANTS
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant 149 Main Street (812) 438-4112
Courtyard Fine Foods & Spirits 135 N. Front Street (812) 438-3447
Riverhouse III 143 Main Street (812) 438-2100
Dining Right 308 N. High Street (812) 438-3427
Empire House Restaurant 114 S. Front Street (812) 438-4064
Grand Victoria Casino & Resort 600 Grand Victoria Drive (812) 438-6311
Hong Kong Kitchen 206 Main Street (812) 438-2318
Jacks Place 406 Main Street (812) 438-4936
Rockies Bar and Grill 301 Industrial Access (812) 438-2204
Snack Shack 228 Main Street (812) 532-0986
Subway Sandwich and Salad 319 5th Street (812) 438-4000
Toppers Pizza 120 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-9666
Twist & Shake Ice Cream 516 N. High Street (812) 438-1214
SERVICES
Back to Health Chiropractic 100 S. Walnut Street (812) 438-9222
Beckett Veterinary clinic 336 S. Mulberry Street (812) 438-2055
BP OilGas Station 632 N. High Street (812) 438-3700
Bretzel Enterprises 120 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-3311
Brown Tool & Mfg Co., Inc. 116 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-2321
Church of Christ Daycare 430 5th Street (812) 438-3805
Coldwell Banker Victoria House Realty 108 N. High Street (812) 438-3006
D & J Electric 231 Main Street (812) 438-3455
Design Innovations Inc. 127 N. Front Street (812) 438-3733
Doug Smart Auto Body & Frame 625 Smart Drive (812) 438-4050
N. Henrietta St. Eat Dessert First 624 N. High Street (812) 438-9600
Fletcher Feed & Supply Inc. 211 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-2035
Friendship State Bank 405 Main Street (812) 438-2272
Harps on Main 222 Main Street (812) 438-3032
500 Block Hummel Insurance Group 204 Main Street (812) 438-2630
Humphrey-Taylor-Detmer Funeral Home 131 N. Poplar (812) 438-3434
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance 626 N. High Street (812) 438-4665
LaVelles Tax Service 920 Burgess Avenue (812) 438-3973
N. Mulberry St. Mainsource BankRising Sun Branch 230 Main Street (812) 438-2332
Markland Funeral Home 327 N. High Street (812) 438-3111
McKay Investigations LLC 613 Fourth Street (812) 438-2638
Meggies Kiddie Care 217 Fifth Street (812) 438-9555
400 Block Midwest Insurance Services 120 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-4774
Mike & Teds Videos 319 5th Street (812) 438-4753
Millerbrick Communications 231 Main Street (812) 438-3455
Moore Veterinary Clinic 119 1/2 N. Walnut St (812) 438-2207
N. High St. Route 56 Mortgage One 300 Main Street (812) 438-2600
Neaman Floral 1319 State Route 262 (812) 438-2342
Purdue Cooperative Extension 412 Main Street (812) 438-3656
Fourth St.

Ohio County Community Pool 510 S. Mulberry Street (812) 438-4155

Sixth St.
Fifth St.

Ohio County Public Library 503 Second Street (812) 438-2257

Peoples Community Bank 330 Industrial Access (812) 438-2111
Rising Sun Store & Lock 611 Smart Drive (812) 438-3230
Rising Sun Medical Center Inc. 230 Sixth Street (812) 438-2555
N. Walnut St. Grand Victoria
Rising Sun Shell Food MartGas 519 N. High Street (812) 438-4364
Dr.Sun Wellness Spa
Rising 103 N. High Street (812) 534-3305
Ross Copelands Valley Supply 1323 State Route 262 (812) 438-3755
Route 56 Motorcycle Emporium 304 N. High Street (812) 438-BIKE
Siekman Law Office 215 Main Street Suite 2 (812) 438-4072
200 Block Star One Realtors 319 N. High Street (812) 438-3966
Tandys IGA Foodliner 524 N. High Street (812) 438-2405
Turner Realty 100 S. Walnut Street (812) 438-9106
N. Poplar St. Visible Changes Hair Design 100 S. Walnut Street (812) 438-4412
Waters of Rising Sun 405 Rio Vista Lane (812) 438-2219
Whites Electric 1002 Main Street (812) 438-3231
Willhite Family Dentistry 303 Industrial Access (812) 438-2500
100 Block
RETAIL
N. Front St. Bretzel Enterprises 120 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-3311
Courtyard Gifts 107 Fourth Street (812) 438-4035
100 Block 200 Block 300 Block D & J Electric 231 Main Street (812) 438-3455
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. 502 N. High Street (812) 438-4458
Fletcher Feed & Supply 211 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-2035
Harps on Main 222 Main Street (812) 438-3032
The Main Artery 211 Main Street (812) 438-4300
Millerbrick Communications 231 Main kStreet (812) 438-3455
Neaman Floral 1319 State Route 262 (812) 438-2342
Pendleton Art Center 201 Main Street (812) 438-9900
Persimmon Tree 221 Main Street (812) 438-2800
Rising Sun Pottery 118-A Main Street (812) 438-7169
Rising Sun Farm & Auto 200 Main Street (812) 438-2424
Rising Sun Wellness Spa 103 N. High Street (812) 534-3305
The River Gallery 207 Main Street (812) 438-9204
Riverfront Gifts 111 N. Front Street (812) 438-2503
Ross Copelands Valley Supply 1323 State Route 262 (812) 438-3755
Route 56 Motorcycle Emporium 304 N. High Street (812) 438-BIKE
Solar Flair Studio 417 S. Poplar Street (812) 438-4910
Tandys IGA Foodliner 524 N. High Street (812) 438-2405
Victorian & Lace Gift Shop 221 Main Street (812) 621-0189
Wheelhouse Art & Antiques 305 N. High Street (812) 438-3567
Zeiler Music Center 120 Main Street (812) 438-4996
10 Rising Sun & Ohio County Community News
Saturday July 26th, 2008
5KRun & Walk
9:00 AM 5K Run
9:45 5K Walk
Rising Sun, Indiana
To benefit the Environmental Park
Return to those high school and college cross-country days with a challenging run on a hilly, all-grass
course. If you can find an old pair of spikes, you might want to throw them in the car. Much of the
course is tree-lined and shady, located along the Ohio River near Rising Sun, Indiana.
Directions to the Park: From Cincinnati: take 1-275 to Lawrenceburg, IN exit. At stoplight turn left onto US 50
West to Aurora. Turn left to Hwy 56 (follow the riverboat signs) to Rising Sun, IN. At the 1st 4-way stop, turn
left, go one block and at the next 4-way, turn right. Just as you cross the first bridge, turn right (Hwy 56) and
make the first right on Walston Road. The Park is on your right.
From Madison: take Hwy 56 to Vevay. In Vevay go straight through along the river. You are now on Hwy 156.
Take Hwy 156 past Belterra Casino and thru Patriot, IN. When you come to a traffic light at bridge construction,.
turn left and take the first right onto Walston Road. The park is on your right.
Price: $12 pre-registration; $10 high school runner pre-registration; $15 late registration and day of race.
Awards:
Runners: 5K Overall male and female, top 2 in each age group: 12 and under, 13-14. 15-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39,
40-49. 50-59, 60 and over. Master award given to overall male & female over 40.
Walkers: 5K Overall male and female. Top 2 walkers in each age group (male and female compete together) 19
and under 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over. Master award given to overall male & female over 40.
Starter and Master of ceremonies: John Kalb
Amenities: water on the course and at the end, popsicles at the end, concessions, door prizes
Contact: Janie Eldridge 812-438-1230 denversiekmanep@yahoo.com
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OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM (1 person per entry form may be copied)
___Run5K ___Walk5K____ S M L XL Sex _____M _____ F
Name ____________________________________________ Age as of 7/27/08__________
Address _______________________________________________ phone__________________________
Email ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Make checks payable to Denver Siekman Environmental Park and mail to:
Denver Siekrnan Environmental Park 3334 Walston Road Rising Sun, Indiana 47040
Waiver must be read and signed before mailing:
I know that running is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter or run this event unless l am medically able and properly trained. I
assume all risks associated with running in this race including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of
weather, including high heat and/or humidity, the conditions of the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me, Having read
this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on
my behalf, waive and release the event, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind
arising out of my participation in this event I attest and verify that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained to compete in this event.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature Date Parents signature if under 18
Become a Featured Business
Would you like for your business or organization to be featured in an upcoming issue of the Community News? If your business is located
in the City or Rising Sun or in Ohio County, Indiana, you are eligible for a free interview and brief photo shoot. At least one business will be
featured in each issue, which is mailed out to 2800 households and businesses in the area, but you must register your business to be
eligible.
To register, please mail or email the following information:
Business Name
Contact Name
Contact Phone Number
Contact Email
Address
Type of Business
Why you feel your business should be selected
Your submissions can be mailed or dropped off at Historic Downtown, 103 S. Walnut St., Rising Sun, IN 47040 or emailed to
news@news.bretzelpc.com. Please put Business Feature in the subject line.
This service is sponsored by the City of Rising Sun and the Historic Downtown Program.
July 2008 11
OHIO VALLEY RIVER CATS
TWO-DAY OPEN TEAM CATFISH TOURNAMENT
SEPTEMBER 6 and 7, 2008
8AM 4PM & 7 AM 3 PM SPONSORED BY
RISING SUN CITY RAMP CITY OF RISING SUN
GUARANTEED PRIZE MONEY &
1ST PLACE -- $2700.00 RISING SUN MAYORS OFFICE
2nd Place -- $1900.00
3rd PLACE -- $1400.00
BIG FISH --- $2000.00
CALL FRANK FOR INFORMATION
812-584-2135 OR 812-438-3771
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The American Legion Auxiliary announces new Officers
The American Legion Auxiliary announces new Officers:
Julie Parker, President;
Rae Lynn Gipson, Vice-President;
Peggy Fehrenbach, Secretary/Treasurer (and Membership Chair);
Dawn Parish, Chaplin; and
Laraine Stonebraker, Sgt of Arms.
A notice presented by Peggy Fehrenbach, Membership Chair, regarding procedures for Membership Applications and the Distribution of Membership
Cards was discussed and will be posted at the Post. The Notice is as follows:
NOTICE
Effective immediately the following procedures will be in effect for Auxiliary membership:
Auxiliary membership payments will be accepted and cards issued on the third Tuesday of each month immediately following the regular monthly
meeting. New member applications will also be accepted at this time. New members should attend at least one meeting and should not mail an
application or leave it at the bar.
All dues which are paid by mail or by leaving them in the Auxiliary drop box at the Legion will be mailed to the current address on record. These
will be mailed each month on the Thursday following the meeting.
Please do not disrespect the Auxiliary or American Legion officers, other members or American Legion employees by discussing your issues at the
bar. Any issues, compliments, or complaints should be brought to a meeting and discussed publicly.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Officers
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 59
Auxiliary Meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm at the Legion Post at 110 Main Street. Please come join us and be an active
part of our community. The Auxiliary welcomes YOU!!
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News Deadline Denver Siekman Environmental Park
for August Issue Hosts National Wildlife Federation
is Friday, July Backyard Steward Training
Eight individuals have become certified Backyard Habitat Stewards after the 25 hours of training.
18th. Larry Bailey and Janie Eldridge, local Wildlife Habitat Steward Certified Trainers, along with a
number of guest speakers conducted the trainings.
Please submit articles, advertisements, Participants received information which assisted them with certifying their wildlife habitat
and community calendar items for the area. We now have 11 Certified Backyard Habitat areas and 9 home sites. Lois Latscha certified
August issue by Friday, July 18th. Commu- the Area behind the Historic Museum, and Bonnie Schreiner certified a Butterfly and Native
nity calendar items should be for the Plant Habitat in Shiner Community Park.
months of August and September. For Anyone interested in becoming a Backyard Habitat Stewart can call the Denver Siekman
more information, visit risingsunnews.org Environmental Park for more information 438-1230.
or call 812-438-2750.
Ohio County Community
Foundation Celebrates Tenth
Anniversary
Ohio County Community Foundation is celebrating their 10th Anniversary on Friday evening, July
18th at 6:00 pm at the Senior Citizens Center. Everyone is invited to join us in this celebration.
We will have an auction with all proceeds going in to the Healthy Community Fund which is used
for dental services for those who cannot afford it. Denny Brown will preside over the auction.
There will be a pitch in meal with meat and drinks provided. Darlene Walton will entertain
us with the harp. Denny and Connie Brown will sing. Please come and join us for an enjoyable
Ohio County evening.
If you have items to donate for the auction, please call Peg Dickson at 438-9401.
Rescue Thanks
OCCF
We at Ohio County Rescue would like to
thank and acknowledge Ohio County
Community Foundation for the following
well needed grants that we have received
in the years 2007 and 2008:
$150 for one of our employees
to take a class on writing grants
at a Purdue University facility
You know that noise
$2,500 for purchasing eight
new radios and refurbishing
four radios
your heart makes
$100 towards the purchase of a
new camera lense to take
department and training photos
when you work out?
$150 towards our department
participating in a driving course
for our crews
I T S CALLED APPLAUSE .
We would like to add that we are very
grateful for Ohio County Community
Foundation and their most helpful staff. If
not for the Ohio County Community
Foundation, our above goals would not
have been achieved.
Thank you Ohio County Community
Foundation. Think of each beat as your hearts way of cheering you on for staying physically
active. Want a standing ovation? Try keeping your diet low in cholesterol and
saturated fat too. To learn about other steps you can take toward lowering
your risk of heart attack and stroke, visit our
web site at www.americanheart.org
or call us at 1-800-AHA-USA1.
This space provided as a public service. 1999, American Heart Association
July 2008 15
COLLECTING MILK JUGS FOR
RECYCLED BENCHES
Denver Siekman Environmental Park is partnering with Girl Scout Troop 43 to collect
milk and juice jugs to be recycled. It takes 1,100 #2 type soft white jugs to make a
recycled park bench. You can drop off your #2 plastic jugs at the DSEP or call for
pick up. For more information, please call Janie Eldridge 438-1230.
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Community Calendar
EVENT DATE TIME LOCATION
Healthy Habits Every Monday 5-6 PM Rising Sun Church of Christ
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Third Tuesday 6:30 Legion Post
Ohio County 4-H Fair Begins 3-Jul Fairgrounds
4-H Jr. & Sr. Ambassador Contest 3-Jul 4:00 PM Rising Sun Church of Christ
Demolition Derby 3-Jul 7:00 PM Fairgrounds
ATV Flat Drags 4-Jul afternoon Fairgrounds
Judging of Exhibit Hall projects 5-Jul 9 AM-noon Fairgrounds
Judging of open classes for pies & cakes 5-Jul 3:00 PM Fairgrounds
4-H Ohio county Queen Contest 5-Jul 5:00 PM
Tractor Pull 5-Jul 7:00 PM Fairgrounds
4-H Cloverbud Meeting 8-Jul 10 AM-Noon Fairgrounds
Vietnam Memorial Wall 10-Jul to 13-Jul Industrial Access Road
Fitness Frenzy 10,17,24,31-Jul 9-9:45 AM Senior Citizen Center
Self-Defense Course 10,17,24,31 Jul 6-7:30 PM Senior Citizen Center
Vintage Base Ball Game 12-Jul 1:00 Back of Ohio County Elementary School
Ice Cream Social 13-Jul 1-4 PM Rising Sun United Methodist Church
Shiner Pride Car Show 13-Jul
Art Camp 14-Jul to 18-Jul 10:00-2:00 Denver Siekman Environmental Park
Applications available for OCCF Grant Cycle II 15-Jul OCCF Office
Queen City Riverboats 15-Jul Rising Sun Boat Dock
News Deadline 18-Jul risingsunnews.org
OCCF Tenth Anniversary Celebration 18-Jul 6:00 Senior Citizen Center
Baby Basket Collection 21-Jul to 25-Jul 8:30-5:00 Rising Sun Medical Center
Beast of the Southeast 26-Jul 9:00 AM Denver Siekman Environmental Park