Rising Sun & Ohio County Community News February 2009 Edition

Rising Sun & Ohio County
Community News
Volume 3 - Issue 2 - February 2009
Valentines Day brings Mary Todd Lincoln and Mystery

Dinner Theater to Rising Sun
First Impressions Presents Jessica Michna as Mystery Dinner Theaters to premiere at
Mary Todd Lincoln Baker Hall
After the assassina- Would you be
tion of her husband, looking for something
Abraham, Mary Lincoln special to do on this
was an unsettled spirit. coming Valentines Day?
She had lived in New York, The Denver Siekman
Chicago, and even for a Environmental Park on
time in Europe, but could 3334 Walston Road, is
never find peace. Mrs. hosting a Mystery Dinner
Lincoln had lost three of on February 14 th
her four sons: Edward, beginning at 6:00 p.m in
who died as an infant, Wil- Baker Hall at the park.
liam Wallace, called The title of the mystery is
Willie died at age 12 Love Writes a Deadly
while the family lived in Ver se. You are invited to
erse.
the White House, and Tho- help solve the mystery of who killed poetess Charity Homes who has
mas, called Tad, who just delivered her new work to the Poets Turntable. Come and help us
died at age 18, six years solve this Valentine Mystery.
after her husband was The cost of this event is $25.00 per person $40.00 per couple.
killed. The only remain- This includes the 6 course meal and the entertainment. Make plans
ing son, Robert, became today to attend by calling 438-1230 or by emailing
distant and cold toward denversiekmanep@yahoo.com. Only a few seats remain for this
his mother, even while be- Valentines Day treat!
coming Secretary of War under Presidents Garfield and Arthur, then If February 14 is not a good date for you, or if you already have
Ambassador to the Court of St. James under Harrison, and ultimately made other plans, why not plan now to attend the March 14 Mystery
the president of Pullman Palace Car Company, becoming a wealthy man Dinner Theater, same time, same place, for Mur der Most Green
Murder Green.
in the process. This St. Patricks Day-themed Irish Dinner and murder mystery is now
Set upon by creditors, plagued by declining health, and always taking reservations. Join us for a night---or both nights!---of intrigue,
weighed down by her overwhelming grief, Mrs. Lincoln became a sad adventure, and murder. We have the suspects. We have the clues. You
and dejected figure. This was a far cry from the youthful woman who solve the murder!
had captured the hearts of Springfield, Illinois in the late 1830s. She
had been courted by both Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Doouglas
but chose the tall, gangly lawyer as her husband.
Mrs. Lincolns life has come full circle as she returns to Spring-
Wireless Internet Available
field to take up residence with her sister Elizabeth Todd Edwards. In
the twilight of her troubled life she recalls the days of her girlhood in the
now in Bear Branch
genteel society of Lexington, Kentucky, her marriage to the raw-boned The Rising Sun-based Ohio River Valley Communications has in-
backwoods lawyer, and her eventual rise to become the First Lady of the stalled a cell extender at Bear Branch Supply to deliver wireless high
United States of America. speed internet to the Bear Branch area. This extension was made pos-
The Ohio County Historical Museum will host Jessica Michna in sible through a grant from Rising Sun Regional Foundation. Standard
her portrayal of Mary Todd Lincoln with a dinner and program on Febru- residential service is $24 a month after a $50 installation fee. For more
ary 7, 2009 at Heritage Hall on Main Street. The Dinner is scheduled to information, call 438-3616 and speak with a representative about wire-
start at 6:00 pm and the program at 7:30. Cost to members is $12, non- less internet for your home or business.
members $15. Program only: $4 for members, $5 for non-members.
Deadline for reservations is Thursday, February 5.
City of Rising Sun Presort Standard

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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
Here we will start this year with a new President and all of the troubles that
go with that job and I do hope that the Congress and Senate will work together on
this great country of ours. I believe it will be a long road but if we all stick together it
will get better.
We talked about the downturn in the economy and how we are affected here
in this community by the gaming facility. I believe they have laid off somewhere
around 100 people and this is sad in any community, because most of us will know
somebody who has lost their job not only here but elsewhere. Our City Council mem-
bers have made the necessary cuts that were suggested and needed. I do hope that
these cuts are all we will have to do but our Clerk-Treasurer will keep a close eye on
the funds coming in and going out. We do not want to lose sight of what our cuts
were estimated on.
On a better note The Mayor's Youth Council did a very good deed on Satur-
day, January 17 at one of their meetings. They decided to do something for Commu-
nity Service Day and these kids went to the Senior Housing and, thanks to TammyJohns
and Paula Gentrup, let the seniors know that my Mayors Youth Council was coming
to help them do some things. Their trash was taken out, carpets vacuumed, and
windows washed. Even Tom, one of the students, washed dishes. All that one
senior wanted was to have her nails done. One of the students wasn't sure if she
could do it but she did and this made that senior very happy. This is something that
I was very glad to see. I was with them for the two hours that they were there. Some
of the common things that we do around the house become more difficult as you
become older. I know that all that they did was very much appreciated. I also would
like to thank Roy Powell for helping the Mayors Youth Council and me go from build-
ing to building. We have good kids in our community. We all just need to give them
a chance.
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 great commu-
nity and our country as we start this new year.
Mayor Bill Marksberry

City of Rising Sun
At the Historic Downtown Program office, we started a business library with books that members
may check out. If you are a business owner (or thinking about becoming one) with questions come check
out one of our books. I have been trying to read some of them in my spare time. I did finish The E Myth
Revisited Why Most Small Businesses Dont Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber. I would
recommend this to any small business owner or anyone thinking of starting one. It goes through one small
business owners story, who is stressed out and to the breaking point. It not only gives ideas, but real
exercises on how to move your business forward. One of his most important points is to stay consistent.
Also, treat each customer the same. People want to be able to come back and have the same experience.
He suggests even going so far as write down how you expect each transaction to occur. This is more
important if you have employees or plan on adding some in the future. They will appreciate having a
structure and knowing how to handle each customers experience. This book also goes through the busi-
ness development process.
Bruno watches the office while Amy The book I am currently reading is Getting Things Done The Art of Stress-Productivity by David
bones up on her E Myth Revisited Allen. It has really helped me be more organized. He uses advanced common sense ideas. His section on
planning suggests taking a project you have been working with and taking it through the following steps:
Think of your purpose (What are you really trying to accomplish? Why?) Think of what a successful outcome would look like (Where would you
be physically, financially, and in terms of reputation or whatever?). Brainstorm potential steps. Organize your ideas. Decide on the next actions.
Now is our time to set goals and define our purpose. We are here to serve our local businesses, help make the downtown a place that our
community can have their needs met, and be a safe and pleasant experience for tourists.
May God watch over our community and all our service men and women.
Amy Hoffman, Director
ABOUT THE NEWS... March 2nd, 2009 Program Sponsors

City of Rising Historic Downtown
The Rising Sun & Ohio County Community News is Publication Release Sun Program
a monthly publication sponsored by the Historic * Articles, Pictures, and Calendar
Downtown Program and the City of Rising Sun to Bill Marksberry, Amy Hoffman,
Items must be received by Friday, Mayor Director
provide governmental units, not-for-profit entities, February 13, 2009 at 12 Noon.
and local businesses the opportunity to communi- Rae Gipson, Clerk Karrah Miller,
* Calendar items should be for Treasurer Office Manager
cate directly with residents of the community. upcoming events in March and
Community groups are encouraged to submit sto- April 2009.
ries, news briefs, and pictures to be published in 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.
February 2009 3
Just a little bit..

Special guest column by Detective Tom
McKay, Investigative Coordinator
Dearborn/Ohio County Prosecutor's Office,
Program LEADs the W
Wa ay tto
o Good Investigative Support Division,
Citizenship Special Crimes Unit
This January through March, a local middle school is helping
students understand the relationship between choices and Just a little over nineteen years ago as a police officer working
consequences and explore the legal system and the value of laws, hoping the midnight shift at the Rising Sun Police Department I arrested a man
to help develop productive, participating citizens for the future. for driving while intoxicated. The man tested over the limit, which at
Fifth grade students at Ohio County Elementary Middle School the time was .10. The man tested .12 and was incarcerated. The next
kicked off Project LEAD (Legal Education to Arrest Delinquency) by talking issue of the local paper contained a letter criticizing me for arresting the
about the relationships between actions and consequences, the man, who was only a little drunk. I believe the exact quote was mildly
influence of peer pressure, and looking at situations from another drunk. While this was only a small criticism and was quickly dismissed
persons perspective. As part of the program, the students will explore as just that, I have often thought about the phrase used by the letters
and discuss the need for laws in society, government and the law-making author mildly drunk. In todays world with political correctness we
process, the role of citizens, and the value of community service. They can no longer call a drunk driver a drunk driver, it is often referred to
will interact with law enforcement officers, juvenile justice officials, and now days as buzzed driving. As the commercial spot says, Buzzed
other community professionals. driving IS drunk driving!!
The students will have an opportunity to discuss, explore, and Over the years I have witnessed a slow but progressive change in
role play issues such as shoplifting; running away; dropping out of school; what is acceptable by the public. The social norms have become more
using alcohol, drugs, and tobacco; peaceful conflict resolution; the rights and more open and less and less restrictive, especially on our young
of citizens; the job of law enforcement officers; and the juvenile justice people. Provocative dress, x-rated lyrics, computer porn, My Space, Face
system. They will also be encouraged to develop their skills for the Book, Pot Face, disrespect for parents and elders, teenage pregnancy,
future and contribute to their communities. underage drinking and even recreational drug use have become little
Project LEAD is a one-of-a-kind program that includes both or mild problems often ignored by a parent or parents seeking to be
citizenship education that conforms to the social studies curriculum and their childs best friend instead of their caretaker, life instructor and
research-based prevention techniques that address serious problems positive role-model. Many parents today, for whatever reason, whether
facing youth today, said Vivian Leuck, author of the Project LEAD 2000 it be work schedules, social demands, a broken homes pressures, or
edition. Project LEAD does more than teach social studies. It gives
lack of learned parenting skills, allow their children to make their own
kids a rare opportunity to explore how they fit in the big picture their
rules at home and when in public. The days of respect for teachers,
roles in society- and to sound off about issues that are relevant to them
opening the door for an older person, returning a hello, or simply taking
such as alcohol, drug, and tobacco use; delinquency; and violence. Most
off a hat when entering a building or church seem to have gone by the
importantly, it gives students a chance to interact with adult role models
wayside. It is common today to see people in the courtroom dressed in
and explore positive alternatives for the future.
Project LEAD is facilitated by Extension Educators of the Purdue shorts, with shirttails out, hats on, and just generally exhibiting
University Cooperative Extension Service and can be adapted to settings disrespect for the Court and the Judge. Only a few years ago this would
other than the classroom such as clubs, after-school programs, not have been tolerated.
workshops, and juvenile justice programs such as diversion and This is NOT however, just a trend that affects the young. Nearly
correctional settings. all of us are guilty of operating just a little bit outside the rules, to the
For more information on Project LEAD, contact Marcia Stenger, point that this type of behavior has become more the social norm than
CFS-4-H Youth Development, Extension Educator in Ohio County at 812- by the book used to be. Coming in a little late, taking an extra
438-3656 or the Department of 4-H Youth at Purdue University, 765- cigarette break, shopping on-line on company time, taking an envelope,
494-8422. a pair of gloves, or something else from the store room. It all adds up to
The Citizens for a Drug Free Ohio County is comprised of a diverse behavior that is just a little outside the rules.
range of individuals who are willing to assist with issues. The Citizens We as parents must be diligent to monitor the activities, the
for A Drug Free Ohio County monthly meeting is held on the second friends, and the social behaviors of our children. Its not OK to provide
Monday of every month at 11 A.M. at The Education Center of Rising just a little alcohol for a teenage party or to overlook the use of just a
Sun on Smart Drive. For more information regarding the Citizens for a little pot by your child. Just a little bit of heroin, methamphetamine,
Drug Free Ohio County contact Gary Eldridge, 2009 president, at 812- cocaine or methadone off the street, can lead to disastrous consequences.
438-3100. Pot is a stepping stone to other drugs.
I bet if a police officer had stopped Larry Mahoney for a DUI just
prior to that tragic bus accident in Carrolton, Kentucky on May 14th, 1988,
which claimed the lives of 27 individuals, he would have, when asked
Sir, have you been drinking? , stated just a little bit .
A good place to start to combat the further degeneration of the
social norms is by becoming active in your childs life. There are many
ways to do this. Over the dinner table conversation without the benefit
of television, stereo, IPOD, or text messaging is one good way. Simply
find out what is going on in your childs life, ask questions and set rules
with penalties. Your child will remember what you DID longer that they
will remember what you SAID to show them that you love them.
If you are a grandparent, spend time with your grandchildren as
often as possible. Every minute you spend as a positive influence in
their lives is one that will not be controlled by the negative influences of
todays complicated world. Dont miss an opportunity to be a positive
role-model, those are minutes that you cant get back. And you never
know when circumstances will make spending time with them difficult
or impossible.
In the Acoma Indian culture of central New Mexico, it has been a
practice for centuries to have children spend much of their young lives
living with their grandparents in order to protect the ancestral beliefs
and customs, and preserve their social norms.
Will you take steps now to make a positive impact or will you do
that in..JUST A LITTLE BIT?
David Bottorff, AIC Executive Director, and Ohio Co Councilman Dill Dorrell
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
UPDATE
An Ohio County Perspective
The Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) represents over 1,800

county elected officials throughout the state. A cornerstone AIC position
is exactly the same position of Ohio County elected officials and citizens,
As man
manyy policy decisions as possible should be made b byy the
level of government closest to the people: county government.
There will be approximately 2500 bills filled by our legislators in
this 2009 legislative session. An estimated 1500 will be heard by the
General Assembly and about 500 of those bills will be passed and
become laws. On behalf of the residents of Ohio County, we will closely
watch issues that impact our daily lives, particularly those that take
policy decisions away from our local government to allow officials in
Indianapolis to make decisions that are best made in Ohio County.
Elected county officials are the cornerstone of a system of
local government based on strong checks and balances.
Our watch list:

Riverboat tax revenue
revenue: Ohio County opposes any attempt to capture
more of your tax revenue from Grand Victoria. The threat has always
been there and is even more likely with the downturn of our economy.
County ffinances
inances
inances: Ohio County and the AIC support legislation which
recognizes that county officials are in the best position to determine
local fiscal needs. Each county has different needs and issues. One
size or form of government does not fit all counties.
Local gogovvernment restructuring
restructuring: Ohio County and the AIC support
opportunities to improve efficiencies. Ohio County opposes eliminating
your county elected officials and replacing them with a single county
executive. Using appointed people WILL TTAKE AKE A WAY THE LLOCAL
AW OCAL
PEOPLES VOICE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT. Local elected officials
are responsible to the voters, appointed people are not. Moving from
Elected to Appointed officials will cost taxpayers more.. If it comes
do wn tto
down o democracy vs. bureaucracy
bureaucracy,, the choice seems
abundantly clear: democracy
democracy..
State mandat
State mandates es
es: Too much of our property taxes are a result of the
State mandating programs and services. Ohio County and the AIC support
a state constitutional amendment to limit legislative mandates on local
government.
School consolidations: The governors recommendations call for
consolidated school districts (unless they are already a countywide
district). Rising Sun Ohio County schools are a county wide district and
are not part of these school consolidation recommendations. However,
we will continue to watch any proposed legislation that could impact
March Issue Deadline is
our present school system in a negative manner.
I will keep you updated on these and other issues with this Friday, February 13
column in the Rising Sun & Ohio County Community News. If you have
Please submit articles and community calendar items for the
questions about specific bills, you can contact State Senator Johnny March issue by Friday, February 13. Community calendar items should
Nugent at 800-382-9467 and State Representative Bob Bischoff at 800- be for the months of March and April. For more information, visit
382-9842. www.risingsunnews.org or call 812-438-2750.
February 2009 5
Rising Sun Church of Representatives from

Christ Events & News Rising Sun Attend/Speak
FAMIL
AMILY!Y! BRING YYOURS!
OURS!
Every first and third Wednesday evening at 7p, families-whole
families with kids and parents-gather in the Fireside Room of the Rising
at Arts Place Fall 2008
Sun Church of Christ. All chow down on a potluck supper. Then kids
play (or exercise) in the gym (supervised) and adults learn and share Conference
about family concerns. Leader-Dennis Gifford (432-5987) or call RS A panel from the Rising Sun IN Arts Community was recently
Church of Christ (438-3805) invited and participated in the Arts Place Fall 2008 Conference in Port-
SEW -CRAFT Y LADIES
SEW-CRAFT land IN on October 30, 2008. Headed by Sherry Timms (Ohio County
We started this group because we wanted to learn to crochet. Tourism Director), Andrea Grimsley and Vera Curnow (Rising Sun art-
Then someone wanted to learn how to knit. there's even been some ists) and Joyce Tull (strategic planner), all were featured speakers at the
scrapbooking mentioned. We all help each other and share patterns Conference on "Developing Artist Communities in Rural Areas".
and knowledge. We talk of everything and nothing. We meet the first As a result of Rising Sun being recognized in the national Art
and third Monday evenings of each month from 7p-9p in the Fireside Calendar magazine as one of the "10 Great Places for Working Artists",
Room of the Rising Sun Church of Christ. The group gets together and Timms was invited to the Conference to share what has been happen-
works on any craft that one can carry in. Two of us have just learned to ing in Rising Sun. Rising Sun with a population of 2400 and being the
crochet. We want to learn and to share by doing some talking and some county seat of the smallest Indiana County, participants wanted to hear
gawking at some neat crafts. Questions? Call Becky Rogers (438-4540) how it all began... successes, learnings, future plans. Timms gave a
or Dottie McKinley at the RS Church of Christ (438-3805). brief history of Rising Sun from thriving river town in the 1800's to today's
D ANIEL TTODOD
ODAAY challenges of easier travel to bigger cities with cultural events, economic
You will not waste your time nor will you be bored with a Beth Moore stresses, and changing small town atmospheres. As artists were re-
Bible study! Whether you are a woman with children or just a woman cruited through a national campaign in 2000, life in the small sleepy
with time on Thursday mornings, come and join us. Time: 9:30 am-- river town has been challenging yet rewarding as shared by Grimsley.
12:00 pm. Learn about Daniel and how this book of the Bible has the The annual Arts Fair, a central Art Center in town, an artist stipend pro-
answers for society's materialistic outlook. Learn about Daniel as a book gram, in a safe, affordable and supportive community has provided her
of prophecy, a forerunner of Revelations. It is about being with God and other artists an environment in which to create their artwork.
today and being with God in the end. For more information, call the "With City Support, funding by the Office of Community and Rural
Rising Sun Church of Christ at 438-3805. Talk to Dottie McKinley, church Affairs (OCRA), the Ohio County Tourism Bureau, and the Rising Sun
secretary. Regional Foundation, we've been able to offer many new initiatives and
workshops this past year... the Rising Sun Society of Artists stipend pro-
Jessicas Offering gram, Rising Sun Arts Academy for 5-12 year olds, the Annual Festival
of Fine Arts and Crafts, and several regional juried art shows... which all
bring visitors from surrounding metropolitan areas to Rising Sun", says
Valentines Day Special Timms.
"Our next challenges are to provide the Artists' Toolkit of afford-
Jessica's Taste Sensations servicing southeastern Indiana has a very able resources, marketing and promotion tools, events, professional de-
special offer for Valentine's Day. For that special someone a Valentine's velopment, and art website links to help the artists develop and grow
Day Basket filled with lots of goodies. Call now to place your order, dead- their businesses. It's a recognized fact that arts works as an economic
line is February 8. (812) 438-2990. driver, educational tool, and quality of life enhancer" adds Timms.
For more information or a copy of the presentation, call Sherry
Timms at (812) 438-4933.
Phi Beta Psi Sorority, Theta Lambda Chapter, Rising Sun

Phi Beta Psi Sorority is a national organization, which was founded ered the week of March 1620, 2009. Daffodil bunches will be sold for
in Columbus, Ohio in 1904. It is not affiliated in any way with a college $10 again this year. If you would like to order your daffodils for yourself,
or university, but is a civic organization. The purpose of Phi Beta Psi is your office, or business, please contact Connie Hueber, Daffodil Chair-
to participate in charitable work, to promote fraternal relationship among person, at 438-4440, or any member.
its members and to establish and assist other chapters of Phi Beta Psi. On a state level, we also participate in our Indiana State Scholar-
Our National Project is cancer research and at the 2008 National Con- ship, which offers scholarships to high school senior students pursuing
vention held in Louisville, Kentucky, the membership voted to give the fields of Medical Technology, Laboratory Technology, X-Ray Technol-
$361,200 total in research grants to six doctors. ogy, Cytotechnology or Nuclear Medicine Technology. The scholarship
Also, at a local level, we assist Ohio County residents who are is for $750, which is awarded for two or four consecutive years provided
diagnosed with cancer. Our current fundraising project is selling fresh the student continues his or her studies in the approved field and has
pecans. They are $6.50 a bag. If you would like to order pecans, you maintained a 2.75 GPA or above. For more information, you may con-
can contact Kathy Ruch, our pecan coordinator, at 438-4057, or any tact Joanne Hamilton, our scholarship Chairperson, at 438-4601, or con-
member. tact Mrs. Craig at the Rising Sun High School guidance office. Applica-
Another project that we are undertaking again this year is selling tions must be completed by March 20, 2009 in order to meet the April
daffodils for the American Cancer Society. The daffodils will be deliv- 1st deadline.
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Accommodations Ohio County Senior Citizen-Community
Building
Anderson's Riviera Inn 119 Industrial Drive (812) 438-2121
Ohio County Service Officer
CampShore Campground 8545 State Route 56E (812) 438-2135
Ohio County Sheriff
Courtyard Suites 107 Fourth Street (812) 438-4035 Ohio County Soil & Water Conservation
Empire House Historic Hotel 114 S. Front Street (812) 438-4064 District
Grand Victoria Casino & Resort 600 Grand Victoria Drive (812) 438-6311 Ohio County Treasurer
Little Farm on the River East Bellview Lane (812) 438-9135 Purdue Cooperative Extension
Mulberry Inn and Gardens 118 S. Mulberry Street (800) 235-3097 Rising Sun Municipal Utilities/City Building
The Walnut House 315 N. Walnut Street (812) 584-6228 Rising Sun Police Department
Tuggles' Folly 9377 Holmes Hill Road (812) 438-9399 Rising Sun Post Office
Rising Sun/Ohio County Tourism Bureau
Associations Rising Sun/Ohio County Emergency Services
Building
American Legion Post 59 110 Main Street (812) 438-3688
American Red Cross (812) 537-9036 Restaurants
Chamber of Commerce PO Box 156 (812) 438-3130 Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
Lion's Club 120 Main Street Courtyard Fine Foods & Spirits
Masonic Lodge 415 Main Street Dining Right on the River
Ohio County Community Foundation 591 Smart Drive (812) 438-9401 Grand Victoria Casino & Resort
Phi Beta Psi PO Box 40 (812) 438-4440 Hong Kong Kitchen
Rising Sun Arts Council 120 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-4933 Jack's Place
Rising Sun / Ohio County Senior Housing 510 S. Mulberry Street (812) 438-3521 Riverhouse III
Rising Sun Regional Foundation 218 S Walnut Street (812) 438-4490 Rockie's Bar and Grill
Rotary Club (812) 438-2342 Snack Shack
Subway Sandwich and Salad
Churches
Twist & Shake Ice Cream & Grill
Aberdeen United Methodist Church 2168 Allensville Road (812) 534-3691
Bethel Unity Baptist Church 301 Main Street (812) 438-3189 Retail
7171 Milton-Bear Branch
Church of Christ at Milton (812) 667-2040 Back Yard Orchard
Road
First Baptist Church 116 N Mulberry (812) 438-2537 Bakers Discount Liquors
First Church of Christ 301 N High Street (812) 438-2944 Bear Branch Supply
First Church of the Nazarene 1013 Burgess Avenue (812) 438-2681 Courtyard Gifts
Holmes Hill Church of Christ 10061 Old SR 56 (812) 438-2930 Family Dollar Stores, Inc.
2370 Milton-Bear Branch Fletcher Feed & Supply
Olive Branch Baptist Church (812) 667-5024
Rd Mike & Ted's Videos
Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ 7520 Salem Ridge Road (812) 438-2903
Nature's Treasures Greenhouses
Rising Sun Church of Christ 430 Fifth Street (812) 438-3805
Neaman Floral
Rising Sun United Methodist Church 110 S Walnut Street (812) 438-4431
Persimmon Tree
Shiloh Baptist 321 N Walnut Street (812) 438-2197
Rising Sun BP Food Mart---Gas Station
3958 Milton-Bear Branch
St. Peter's Lutheran Church (812) 667-5881 Rising Sun Shell Food Mart--Gas Station
Road
The Wesleyan Church 316 Fourth Street (812) 438-4660 Riverfront Gifts
Route 56 Motorcycle Emporium
Culture Tandy's IGA Foodliner
Handcrafted Baskets by Molly 205 Main Street (812) 438-9900 Tri-State Outdoor Wood Furnaces
Harps on Main 222 Main Street (812) 438-3032 Valley Supply
Jim and Betty's Crafts 216 N High street (812) 438-3781 Victorian & Lace Gift Shop
Luann Houser 201 Main Street (419) 631-1874 Weaver Farm Supplies
Pendleton Art Center 201 Main Street (812) 438-9900 Young & Sons Feeds
Rising Sun Pottery 201 Main Street (513) 379-7169
Schools
Solar Flair Studio 417 S. Poplar Street (812) 438-4910
Children's Corner
That Crazy Quilter 201 Main Street (812) 438-4286
Meggie's Kiddie Care
The Main Artery 211 Main Street (812) 438-4300
Ohio County Elementary & Middle School
The Pryce is Right Woodworking 112 S. High Street (812) 438-2328
Rising Sun Church of Christ Daycare
The River Gallery 207 Main Street (812) 438-9204
Rising Sun High School
Entertainment & Leisure
Services Automotive
Denver Siekman Environmental Park 3334 Walston Road (812) 438-1230
Cross Roads Towing
Grand Victoria Casino & Links Golf Course 600 Grand Victoria Drive (800) 472-6311
Doug Smart Auto Body & Frame
Ohio County Historical Society 212 S. Walnut Street (812) 438-4915
Guy Ashcraft Repair
Ohio County Community Pool 510 S. Mulberry Street (812) 438-4155
Rising Sun Towing & Automotive Repair
Government Shells Rising Sun Auto Body Shop
City of Rising Sun 200 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-3340
Services Building & Maintenanc
Historic Downtown Program 103 S. Walnut Street (812) 438-2750
Bill Fancher Excavating
License Branch--Auto--BMV 630 N. High Street (812) 438-3911
D & J Electric/Millerbrick Communications
Ohio County Assessor 413 Main Street (812) 438-3264
Fleenor's HVAC &Refrigeration
Ohio County Auditor 413 Main Street (812) 438-2062
413 Main Street PO Box Keith Construction
Ohio County Clerk 185 (812) 438-2610 Reliable Excavating & Construction
Contractors
Ohio County Courthouse 413 Main Street (812) 438-3410
White's Electric
Ohio County DFC Office 125 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-2530
White Pine Construction
Ohio County Health Department 117 Sixth Street (812) 438-2551
Ohio County Public Library 503 Second Street (812) 438-2257
Services Business
Ohio County Recorder 413 Main Street (812) 438-3369
Bretzel Enterprises
Design Innovations Inc. 127 N. Front Street (812) 438-3733
510 Mulberry Street (812) 438-2700
Hoosier Tools & Treasures 239 Main Street (812) 438-EBAY
413 Main Street (812) 438-4075
111 S. Mulberry Street (812) 438-3636 Services Financial
Po Box 147 (812) 438-1241 ASA Collections 215 Main Street (812) 438-4065
413 Main Street (812) 438-2724 Dream Maker Mortgage LLC 5566 SR 56 W (812) 438-2064
412 Main Street (812) 438-3656 Friendship State Bank 405 Main Street (812) 438-2272
200 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-3616 LaVelle's Tax Service 920 Burgess Avenue (812) 438-3973
300 S. Poplar Street (812) 438-3737 Mainsource Bank--Rising Sun Branch 230 Main Street (812) 438-2332
111 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-9352 Mortgage One 300 Main Street (812) 438-2600
120 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-4933 Peoples Community Bank 330 Industrial Access (812) 438-2111
The Crestmont Company 5566 SR 56 W (812) 438-2064
121 S. High Street (812) 438-3636
Services Funeral
Humphrey-Taylor-Detmer Funeral Home 131 N. Poplar (812) 438-3434
149 Main Street (812) 438-4112
Markland Funeral Home 327 N. High Street (812) 438-3111
135 N. Front Street (812) 438-3447
114 S. Front Street (812) 438-4064 Services Health & Beauty
600 Grand Victoria Drive (800) 472-6311 Back to Health Chiropractic 100 S. Walnut Street (812) 438-9222
206 Main Street (812) 438-2318 Baylee's Sun & Spa 325 Industrial Access Dr. (812) 438-4999
406 Main Street (812) 438-4936 Country Sunshine 12182 South Fork Rd. (513) 218 7542
143 Main Street (812) 438-2100 His and Her Hair Styles 928 Ridge Avenue (812) 438-3578
301 Industrial Access (812) 438-2204 June's Retreat 318 N High Street (812) 290-1114
228 Main Street (812) 532-0986 Rising Sun Extreme Fitness & Tan 111 Main Street (812) 438-3259
319 5th Street (812) 438-4000 Rising Sun Medical Center Inc. 230 Sixth Street (812) 438-2555
516 N. High Street (812) 438-1214 Rising Sun Pharmacy 237 Main Street (812) 438-2523
Rising Sun Wellness Spa 103 N. High Street (812) 534-3305
Touch of Class Beauty Salon 318 N High Street (812) 438-4002
4713 SR 56 N (812) 438-4766
Visible Changes Hair Design 100 S. Walnut Street (812) 438-4412
6312 State Road 56 N (812) 438-9000
Waters of Rising Sun 405 Rio Vista Lane (812) 438-2219
13637 Aberdeen Rd. (812) 667-5304
Willhite Family Dentistry 303 Industrial Access (812) 438-2500
107 Fourth Street (812) 438-4035
502 N. High Street (812) 438-4458 Services Insurance
211 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-2035 Hummel Insurance Group 204 Main Street (812) 438-2630
319 5th Street (812) 438-4753 Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance 626 N. High Street (812) 438-4665
5523 Downey Ridge Rd. (812) 667-3085 Midwest Insurance Services 120 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-4774
1319 State Route 262 (812) 438-2342
213 Main Street (812) 438-2800 Services Legal
632 N. High Street (812) 438-3700 Lane Siekman Attorney at Law 215 Main Street (812) 438-4072
519 N. High Street (812) 438-4364 McKay Investigations LLC 613 Fourth Street (812) 438-2638
111 N. Front Street (812) 438-2503 Pre-Paid Legal Services (877) 620-4884
304 N. High Street (812) 438-BIKE
524 N. High Street (812) 438-2405 Services Manufacturing
13677 Aberdeen Rd. (812) 667-5304 Brown Tool & Mfg Co., Inc. 116 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-2321
1323 State Route 262 (812) 438-3755
221 Main Street (812) 621-0189 Services Newspaper
10231 Old State Rd 56 (812) 438-2099 Community News (812) 438-3311
3456 Hartford Pike (812) 438-3782 Ohio County News / Rising Sun Recorder 235 Main Street (812) 438-2011
Services Real Estate

301 N High Street (812) 438-2944 Coldwell Banker Victoria House Realty 108 N. High Street (812) 438-3006
2182 Glenn Meadows
217 Fifth Street (812) 438-9555 Glenn Meadows on the River Drive (812) 438-2300
436 S. Mulberry Street (812) 438-2626 Star One Realtors 319 N. High Street (812) 438-3966
430 5th Street (812) 438-4502 Turner Farms 2290 Bellview Lane (812) 438-3482
210 S. Henrietta (812) 438-2652 Turner Realty 100 S. Walnut Street (812) 438-9106
Services Storage
10089 SR 56 N (812) 438-2154
Rising Sun Store & Lock 611 Smart Drive (812) 438-9659
625 Smart Drive (812) 438-4050
Sunrise Store & Lock East Bellview Lane (812) 438-9659
213 Fifth Street (812) 438-4639
620 Smart Drive (812) 438-2248 Services Veterinary
604 Smart Drive (812) 438-9338 Moore Veterinary Clinic 119 1/2 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-2207
Rising Sun Veterinary Clinic 217 N. High Street (812) 438-2055
ce
2527 Nelson Road (812) 438-3641 Services Other
231 Main Street (812) 438-3455 Custom Scrapbooks by Robin (812) 438-4365
428 Williams Street (812) 438-3860 Eat Dessert First 624 N. High Street (812) 438-9600
6724 State RT 262 (812) 438-2584 Heritage Hall 214 Main Street (812) 438-2750
1328 Fairgrounds Rd Lot
34 (812) 438-4615 Jessica's Taste Sensations 4970 State Route 56N (812) 438-2990
1002 Main Street (812) 438-3231 PartyLite (812) 438-4544
7118 SR 56 N (812) 438-9725 Photography by Kendal 11438 South Fork Rd (812) 667-4835
Rising Sun Laundromat 116 S. Walnut Street
Sunshine Cleaning 4691 State Road 56 W (812) 438-3128
118 Main Street (812) 438-3311
America In Bloom
Committee Meets
Even though the America in Bloom project was cut
from the City Budget, the Committee is continuing to follow
through with the program. Mayor Marksberry will be
registering Rising Sun in the National Competition from his
budget.
During the Organizational Meeting that was held
January 13 at the Heritage Hall, the Committee viewed the
promotional video from AIB.
The Committee also reviewed the 2008 Judges
Summary Sheets for each area.
The Committee discussed the goals for individual
areas and developed a plan of action for each area.
The next meeting of the America in Bloom Committee
will be February 10th at 4:00 p.m at Heritage Hall. Anyone
interested in this project is invited and encouraged to
attend..
For more information call 438-1230.
Recession Friendly
Gym: Free access to
fitness and healthy
active living
Have you had to cancel your gym membership due
to the recent economy? We have a free gym right here in
our own community of Rising Sun. The Shiner Community
Park has a walking path that is approximately 1.38 miles in
length. Along the path, there is a fitness trail. The fitness
trail has many pieces of equipment that instructs you on
various exercises. The scenery is nice too! The Shiner
Community Park is located on Shiner Boulevard behind the
pool.
The Dearborn-Ohio County Chapter of the American

Red Cross: We Do More Than Just Disasters
During last month you may have seen the black and red canisters local chapter of the American Red Cross works sometimes around the
in Rising Sun businesses marked American Red Cross. This was just clock in keeping service members in touch in times of need. As a matter
the first of many instances where the Red Cross name will be front of fact, only the American Red Cross is permitted by law to verify
and center in the Rising Sun community. We would like to thank the emergencies back here at home, whether it is the birth of a little one or
Main Source Bank, Peoples Bank, Friendship Bank, Tandys IGA, and the passing of a parent. The local chapter of the Red Cross is asked
Valley Supply for kindly allowing our canisters to be placed there. either by the military to officially confirm the information or by the family
It was our hope that we were also going to receive a small grant to verify a message going out to the service man or woman.
which would allow us to purchase and store disaster supplies for Ohio Additionally, the Red Cross provides emergency loans for service
County here in Rising Sun. The Rising Sun Life Squad had graciously men and/or their families who might be in need.
given us permission to park a small trailer in their bay, for which we Hundreds of people have been trained over the years by the
thank them, also. However, the grant did not come through, although Dearborn-Ohio County Chapter of the American Red Cross in CPR, first
we are attempting to find other funding sources to allow us to do this. Aid, and water safety, and as lifeguards.
But these canisters werent just about collecting money. This But many people do not know that when they respond to the
was about the Red Cross becoming more visible in Ohio County as the 800 number or the website for donations that little or none of that money
premiere organization for so many issues that arise every day; disasters, comes to the local chapter located right in Lawrenceburg. Each local
military assistance, and training in CPR, first aid, water safety instruction, chapter must do its own fundraising for its operating expenses. Thats
etc. why it is so very important that you make donations directly to the local
The Dearborn-Ohio County Chapter of the American Red Cross, a chapter whenever possible. Its OK in times of large disasters like Katrina
United Fund agency, has been helping people to prevent, prepare for, and 9/11 to donate to the national organization, as we all pitch in to
and respond to disasters, managing emergency shelters when tornadoes, help whatever we can do. But in an ongoing year, as you see the canisters
floods, and fires put lives in peril. Families affected by local disasters at businesses, as volunteers go from door to door, as letters come to
are given temporary shelter along with food, medicine, and clothing. your home, know that the money you give to those stay right here in
Additionally, families may receive counseling and other essentials. Dearborn and Ohio Counties.
Most recently, a family in Ohio County had a devastating fire. In the months to come, youll be seeing more of the Dearborn-
The Red Cross was there to help get them through those first few days. Ohio County Chapter of the American Red Cross here in Rising Sun. We
In the recent plane going down in the Hudson River in New York City, know that times are tough, but we feel it, too. But the Dearborn-Ohio
you may have seen American Red Cross blankets wrapped around the County Chapter of the American Red Cross is committed to being there
miraculous survivors. The Red Cross was already in place with hot coffee for you when you need us. Wont you think of us when you have an
and chocolate, warm food, clothing, and shelter. One Red Cross volunteer extra dollar or two to spare?
even took soiled clothing from one of the victims, washed it, ironed it,
and mailed it back to her at her home in Charlotte, NC. Gary L. Eldridge, Board Member
But Red Cross doesnt just do disasters. As military men and Dearborn-Ohio County Chapter of the American Red Cross
women have joined the effort to fight terrorism across the globe, the (812) 537-9036
February 2009 9
Ohio County Animal Shelter

Provides for Puppies
Well, the holidays have come and gone, and we are back to work.
It has been a lot of work for us at the shelter. Since Christmas, we have
taken in 44 puppies, 31 in the first six days after Christmas alone. Now
comes the job of vaccinating and worming and checking for ear mites,
checking teeth and eyes. These picturess at right show our high school
student helpers, Jodie Otter, and Abe Hopkins learning the ropes. Also
helping but not pictured is Kelsey Baillie and Adam Warner.
Some of the animals we get in are in pretty bad shape. In the
picture below is a little dog that was a total matted hair ball and fresh-
man Kelsey Baillee is trimming away at the matted fur. We hope the
young people here are learning a lot about taking care of animals, and I
really believe they are.
This canine below right is a new addition to the shelter. This big
fella had been living on his own for a while, feeding on deer and other
critters.
Just a reminder to make sure your pets have plenty of good shel-
ter and fresh water during during this very cold weather. It is amazing
how much water pets drink during the coldest weather. If we at the
shelter can help you in any way with your pets this winter, do not hesi-
tate to give us a call.....Till next time, keep you and your pets safe and
warm.
Rising Sun to See Rising Electrical Rates

Rising Sun Municipal Utilities owns and operates the local elec- which allow IMPA to minimize cost fluctuations year to year. The Agency
tric distribution system and provides hometown service to area residents. has also already purchased 30 years worth of coal reserves at 2002 coal
The utility has also traditionally been one of the lowest-cost providers of prices (prior to the escalation in costs) for use at its Prairie State Energy
electricity throughout the state. However, as costs continue to rise na- Campus. Additionally, IMPA is investigating low-carbon and no-carbon
tionally and globally, the electric industry is feeling the financial strain. generating assets to help reduce future environmental compliance costs
Earlier this month, the Indiana Municipal Power Agency (IMPA), Rising and is promoting energy efficiency and conservation in its member com-
Suns wholesale power supplier, gave a presentation to the Rising Sun munities.
City Council that projected a wholesale power rate increase for the elec- Although wholesale electric rates will go up next year and in the
tric utility to meet increasing costs. Rising Sun Municipal Electric Utility Agencys future, IMPAs member communities will still receive electric-
may see a 13.7% increase in its wholesale power costs in 2009. ity at a competitive cost. Rising Sun and the other 52 cities and towns
Nearly 44% of IMPAs cost increase is related to fuel. Since 2003, that purchase their power from IMPA consistently have electric rates
the cost of coal has increased 250%, uranium has increased 200% and that on average rank below those of the leading investor-owned utilities
natural gas has increased 125%. These increases are a worldwide oc- in Indiana. In 2008, the average residential retail rate for electricity in
currence, and as fuel prices continue to rise, the costs of generating IMPA member communities was about $85 per 1000 kilowatt-hours of
electricity will also rise. usage, nearly $10 less than the average rate of Indiana investor-owned
IMPA is also seeing increases in system improvement, new construc- utilities.
tion, environmental, transmission and operating costs. To date, IMPA IMPA encourages consumers to monitor their electric consumption
has invested nearly $100 million in emissions control technology at its and help keep their bills low. The Agencys website at www.impa.com/
existing generation facilities. Another $124 million will be used for state- consumer-corner.asp provides tips to reduce energy usage and save
of-the-art emissions control technology at the Agencys newest facili- money in the process. By equipping homes and businesses with en-
ties, which are currently under construction. ergy efficient appliances and lighting, as well as taking actions to re-
Despite these increases, IMPA has taken a number of steps to man- duce energy use, customers can help mitigate the effects of rising costs.
age future costs. The Agency has a diverse power supply portfolio that For more information, visit www.IMPA.com.
includes coal contracts and long-term power contracts of varying lengths,
EVENT DATE TIME LOCATION

"Child's Play" Exhibit Daily thru March 1 Ohio County Historical Museum
4-H Enrollment Daily thru March 1 Purdue Cooperative Extension Service Office
Lincoln Family Album (opening 2/2) Daily thru April 12 Ohio County Historical Museum
First Ladies of Fashion Exhibit Daily thru April 12 Ohio County Historical Museum
Sew Crafty Ladies 2/2 7:00 PM Rising Sun Church of Christ
Cardio Confusion 2/3 9:00 AM Rising Sun Senior Center
Tone & Tighten 2/3 10:00 AM Rising Sun Senior Center
Cool Change (Acoustic) 2/3 River House
Zumba Dancing 2/3 6:00 PM Rising Sun Senior Center
Having a Ball 2/3 7:00 PM Rising Sun Senior Center
Yoga for All 2/4 9:00 AM Rising Sun Senior Center
Silver Exercise 2/4 10:00 AM Rising Sun Senior Center
Cardio Confusion 2/4 5:45 PM Rising Sun Senior Center
Tone & Tighten 2/4 6:45 PM Rising Sun Senior Center
Family Pot-Luck Supper 2/4 7:00 PM Rising Sun Church of Christ
Daniel Today 2/5 9:30 AM Rising Sun Church of Christ
Rising Sun First Friday 2/6 5:00 PM Downtown Rising Sun
Reformers Anonymous 2/6 7:00 PM Hope Baptist Church, US 50, Dillsboro
Popa Wheelie 2/6 River House
Group Piano Lesson 2/7 TBA Rising Sun Academy of the Arts
Mary Todd Lincoln Dinner 2/7 6:00 PM Heritage Hall
4-Hski Days at Perfect North Slopes Daily through 2/15 Perfect North Slopes
Popa Wheelie 2/7 River House
DJ Phill (Karaoke) 2/10 River House
Deadline for March Issue 2/13 12:00 PM
Over the Edge 2/13 River House
Valentine's Day 2/14
Mystery Dinner Theater 2/14 6:00 PM Denver Siekman Environmental Park
Kristine With Strange on Display 2/14 River House
Daytona 500 2/15
Presidents Day Holiday 2/16
Sew Crafty Ladies 2/16 7:00 PM Rising Sun Church of Christ
Beginning Beekeeping Workshop 2/17 7:00 PM Purdue Cooperative Extension Service Office
Stevie Johns (Acoustic) 2/17 River House
Health Fair 2/18 9:00 AM Grand Victoria Casino Auditorium
Purdue Cooperative Extension Annual Meeting 2/18 6:30 PM Rising Sun Senior Center
Just Us 2/20 River House
Purdue Cooperative Extension Camp Counselor Training 2/21 9:30 AM Purdue Cooperative Extension Service Office
Just Us 2/21 River House
Marvin & Dawn (Acoustic) 2/24 River House
Time Machine 2/27 River House
Purdue Cooperative Extension Recruitment Day 2/28 10:00 AM Purdue Cooperative Extension Service Office
Fire in the Dwn 2/28 River House
4-H Enrollment Deadline 3/1 Purdue Cooperative Extension Service Office
February 2009 11
Community Service : The Future Generations

Scholarship Program at OCCF
The Future Generations Scholarship program is a wonderful way The Approved Community Service Organization List and the Com-
for Rising Sun High School students to earn scholarship money for col- munity Appreciation Service Reporting Forms may be picked up at the
lege while volunteering in their community. The Ohio County Commu- Ohio County Community Foundation located at 591 Smart Drive, Rising
nity Foundation (OCCF) is pleased to administer the Future Generations Sun. The Foundation is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Scholarship Program. This scholarship program was established within from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
the Ohio County Community Foundation in March of 2006 by Mayor Bill In order for students to be eligible to apply for the Future Gen-
Marksberry, City Clerk Rae Baker Gipson and the Rising Sun City Coun- erations Scholarship, they must have all required community service
cil. It is the goal of the City of Rising Sun to financially assist every gradu- hours completed by the last business day of their Senior year before
ate of Rising Sun High School seeking to pursue a four (4) year college Rising Sun High School graduation ceremonies. The Class of 2009 must
degree who meets the specific scholarship criteria. have 30 hours completed; thereafter, 40 hours must be completed per
The first step in the Future Generations Scholarship process is student.
for students to choose an organization from the Approved Community The Future Generations Scholarship is available to all 2006 and
Service Organizations list and perform volunteer work for that organiza- later Rising Sun High School graduates that meet the current year schol-
tion. Upon completion of their project, they will need to complete a arship criteria. The additional scholarship criteria may be obtained by
Community Appreciation Service Reporting Form and have it signed by calling the Ohio County Community Foundation or by going to
the contact person for that particular organization. It is the sole respon- www.occfrisingsun.com. The scholarship amount for 2008 was $1,000
sibility of the student to submit the reporting form to the Ohio County per student. It was paid in two semesters at $500 a semester.
Community Foundation in order to receive credit for community service If you have any questions concerning the Future Generations
hours performed. Students may begin earning hours upon completion Scholarship Program, please contact Christy Elbright at celbright
of the Eighth grade. @occfrisingsun.com or at 438-9401.
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.

Rising Sun First Friday 3/6 5:00 PM Downtown Rising Sun
4-H Beef ID Day 3/7 8:00 AM Ohio County Fairgrounds
Daylight Savings Time Begins 3/8 2:00 AM
Mystery Dinner Theater 3/14 6:00 PM Denver Siekman Environmental Park
Abigail Adams Dinner 3/14 6:00 PM Heritage Hall
St. Patrick's Day 3/17
First Day of Spring 3/20 6:44 AM
Ohio County Historic Society Presents Abigail Adams,

First Ladies of Fashion Exhibit
As the Nineteenth Century dawned, the infant nation of America stretched
and grew across the continent. For the second time the reins of power had been
peacefully transferred to the newly elected president, Thomas Jefferson. John and
Abigail Adams had retired to their farm outside Weymouth, Massachusetts. Abigail
settled into the calm life of the Adams farm, content to have Mr. Adams to herself.
After forty years of marriage, Abigail looks back to the days of her early mar-
riage as the young wife and mother. Referring to the many letters written between
the Adams, she recalls the days of revolution and uncertainty. She reminisces about
the friendships forged in France and England as a diplomats wife. Mrs. Adams
brings to life the early days of Washington, DC as seen from the windows of an
unfinished White House.
The Abigail Adams Dinner Program will be held March 14 at 6:00 PM at Heri-
tage Hall on Main Street. The program will start at 7:30 PM. Cost for members is
$12, non-members $15. Program only $4 for members, $5 for non-members.
First Ladies of Fashion
The Ohio County Historical Society once again will host this fascinating exhibit.
First Ladies included in the exhibit are Martha Washington, Dolley Madison, Louisa
Jessica Michna as Abigail Adams Adams, Sarah Polk, Abigail Fillmore, Julia Grant, Helen Taft, Florence Harding, Grace
Coolidge, Lou Hoover, Eleanor Roosevelt, Lady Bird Johnson, Patricia Nixon, and
Rosalyn Carter.
The gowns were originally commissioned by the Republican Party in 1971
and totaled 23 gowns. Of these, the Frankemuth (Michigan) Historical Association
received 14 gowns. They were selected for two reasons, one, to show the progression
of fashion, the other to give insight into the various periods of American history.
The exhibit can be viewed at the Ohio County Historical Museum with paid
admission to the museum. A tour of the exhibit can be arranged for groups for
$3.00/person.
The Ohio County Historical Museum (212 S. Walnut Street, Rising Sun, Indiana,
47040) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is located along the
Ohio River Scenic By-way. Museum hours are 11-4 Monday-Saturday, 1:30-4:30
Sunday, and closed Wednesdays. Admission to the museum is only $2.50 for adults,
$2.00 for senior citizens, $1.00 for high school students, and free for members and
children 12 and under. For more information about the event or museum please call
Bill Dichtl at (812) 438-4915.
The Twist N Shake: Whether

You Drive through or Eat in,
Always Fresh, Always Good
The new owners of the Twist N Shake restaurant would like to
thank theirr current customers for their continued support. The Twist N
Shake Restaurant is the only true fast food restaurant in the area with a
drive thru window to better serve you during your busy everyday
schedule.
The Twist N Shake Restaurant wants to inform those of you that
may not know that they will stay open through the winter months, and
will also be serving a large breakfast menu available all day, everyday,
beginning at 6 a.m. along with their delicious grilled items and soft
serve ice cream during lunch and dinner hours. The Twist N Shake
Restaurant also would like to boast that every meal is prepared fresh to
order and never preheated or reheated like others in the area. As a
matter of fact, they do not even have a heat lamp in their kitchen.
If you havent stopped in lately, they invite you to please come in
and say hi, and have some of the best fresh cooking and soft serve ice
cream in the area. The Twist N Shake Restaurant is a local family-owned
business that takes pride in their service and their extremely clean dining
area for your dining enjoyment. Also, take note that you are supporting
a local business that has been a landmark in the community for decades.
The Twist N Shake Restaurant would like to thank you and hope
to see you this week for a hot breakfast, lunch or dinner!
The Twist N Shake Restaurant also has a Valentines Day special.
A delicious personalized ice cream cake or pie to make your Valentines
Day extra special.

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ABOUT THE NEWS... March 2nd, 2009 Program Sponsors

Just a little bit..

The Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) represents over 1,800

Our watch list:

Rising Sun Church of Representatives from

Phi Beta Psi Sorority, Theta Lambda Chapter, Rising Sun

Become a Featured Business

To register, please mail or email the following information:

Services Real Estate

The Dearborn-Ohio County Chapter of the American

Ohio County Animal Shelter

Rising Sun to See Rising Electrical Rates

EVENT DATE TIME LOCATION

Community Service : The Future Generations

Collecting Milk Jugs For Recycled Benches

Silver Exercise 3/4 10:00 AM Rising Sun Senior Center

Ohio County Historic Society Presents Abigail Adams,

The Twist N Shake: Whether

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