Rising Sun & Ohio County
Community News
In the Air Theres a Feeling, Its Christmas
Christmas at the Pendleton by Oscar Rivers
Whether you are 5 or 95, Rising Sun is the Holiday place to be
this season. December is a month full of events designed to enchant
and entertain old and young alike.
Stop by the Ohio County Historical Society Museum for a magical
experience of days gone by. Trains whir through villages and country
sides, over bridges and through the woods. Toys and dolls of yesteryear
remind us all of the fantasy that is Christmas. Enjoy a special program
on the Polar Express.
Santa makes an appearance at Heritage Hall on December 3.
Free photos will be taken with Santa from 6pm to 7:30 pm.
Stop by the Pendleton Art Center on December 5 for the grand
opening of Charlie Charles, That Crazy Quilter and to select small gifts
from the Pendleton Artists Holiday collection. Baskets, jewelry, stained
glass, photography and fine art are all on display and for sale.
December 12 brings the Christmas Gala to Heritage Hall. Come
early and enjoy Victorian costumed carolers strolling Main Street. Take a
romantic carriage ride through the holiday lights. Check out the Rotary
Christmas Window Raffle. The free gala begins at 7pm with Christmas
Karaoke, followed by the well known duo Patricia Lindhart and Terry
Lebolt from Cincinnati who will entertain with some of your favorite
Christmas tunes. Follow that with a good old fashioned carol sing along.
Saturday at noon bring out the critters for a Christmas parade
like no other. Put some antlers on Fido and jump in line. Have some
cookies with Santa at Heritage Hall from noon until 4pm and stop by to
City of Rising Sun
Historic Downtown Program
103 South Walnut Street
Rising Sun, IN 47040
Postal Customer
Rising Sun, IN 47040
Volume 2 - Issue 10 - December 2008
see Jingle John and his live reindeer. The United Methodist Church Choir
presents Journey to the Manger at Heritage Hall at 6:30pm.
Sunday December 14 brings the traditional Christmas classic
The Nutcracker to Heritage Hall at 2pm. Performed by the Cincinnati
Kinderballet, this dream of fairies, rat kings and sugarplums comes to
life on stage portrayed by young ballerinas. Dont forget a carriage ride
before or after the ballet.
The next weekend brings the Pleasant Ridge Harp Choir to Heri-
tage Hall for a Christmas Concert from 7pm to 8:30 pm on Friday De-
cember 19.
Saturday December 20 enjoy cookies with Santa from Noon to
4pm and a concert by the Baptist Bells of Joy from the First Baptist
Church at 4:30 at Heritage Hall.
Rising Sun has all the Christmas you could possible want. Enjoy
our downtown.
A special thank you to all organizations who sponsor and help
with these events during the holidays and all year.
Thanks to the City of Rising Sun, Ohio County Tourism, the Ohio
County Historical Society, Rising Sun Utilities, Rising Sun Rotary Club
and the Historic Downtown Program.
For more information on these events call Ohio County Tourism
at 812-438-4933 or the Historic Downtown Program at 812-438-2750 or
visit www.enjoyrisingsun.com.
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MAYORS CORNER
I just wanted to let folks know some of the things that have been happening and what's
coming up. I was not able to attend City Council meeting on November 6th. I attended a workshop
in Indianapolis involving all mayors from the State of Indiana who could attend. This was called the
Mayor's Institute in conjunction with the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns. This was put on at
the campus of IU-PUI and was associated with the IU School of Public And Environmental Affairs.
The workshops were hosted by former Mayor of Indianapolis Steve Goldsmith, former Governor of
Indiana Joe Kernan, and former Mayor of Fort Wayne Graham Richard. Other speakers were Bill
Stephan, V.P. for Economic Development Programs & Initiatives, IU, and IU-SPEA Professor Bill Hodson.
Stephen Goldsmith was an interesting speaker. His background is as the Daniel Paul Profes-
sor of Government and Director of the Innovations in American Government Programs at Harvard's Mayor
Bills pic
Kennedy School of Government. I hope that some ideas will help me through some decision-making
as Mayor of our city to help us move to the future.
City Council agreed to have a study group pursue the idea of Rising Sun becoming a desig-
nated retirement community. I believe that this could be a positive for our community. We have
some of the basic needs that are in place that could help us achieve this idea. I do hope to have
more on this as time goes on.
As the holidays come upon us, there are a lot of things happening around town. Heritage
Hall will become one of the main focuses downtown with a lot of events happening there. This will
become Santas place for Pictures with Santa on December 3rd. There will be the First Friday
Annual Holiday Show at the Pendleton arts Center on December 5th. Santa's Workshop occurs on
December 7th at the Ohio County Historical Museum. Also, there will be the Polar Express. We will
also have horse and carriage rides downtown again. The Nutcracker will be performed at Heritage
Hall on December 14th. There are a lot of things happening in Rising Sun, so please if you are looking for something to do for a day, you will
not have to drive very far. Just come to Rising Sun.
If you are out in town, you need to stop by the Historical Museum and see the new display of the Hoosier Boy and Hoosier Girl. It is
fantastic to see all of Whitlock's history and all of the displays that are there. There are some out there that may not have even seen the inside
of the museum. If you have not, this is your opportunity. I believe they will have the train display. It is being set up for young kids (of all ages)
to see, bring them down and have fun.
Again, I ask for everybody to keep our men and women in the armed services in their prayers and ask God to watch over our great
community. As these holidays come upon us, we might want to keep in our thoughts this great country, for we are in some hard times. Each
and every one of us knows folks out there that may need our help or maybe just a kind word.
Mayor Bill Marksberry
City of Rising Sun

Historic Happy Birthday Indiana!

Downtown Indiana was admitted to the Union as the 19th State December
11, 1816. Principals, teachers, students, parents, and all other interested

Presents That Hoosiers are invited to the Indiana State house from noon to 1:00
Thursday December 11 for Indiana Statehood Day. Educational and
interactive displays will be presented from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm by
Most Wonderful Indiana Executive offices, the Indiana Supreme Court, the Indiana State
Museum, the Indiana State Archives, the Indiana State Library, the
Time of the Indiana State Histroical Bureau, and other state agencies.
The celebration will include

Year! *Words of welcome from government officials

The Historic Downtown Office has been a flurry with the fast
approaching Holiday Season. We are excited to have some of our local
churches involved. We hope this can be a tradition to be built upon for
years to come. Heritage Hall will be the location for most of the Holiday
celebrations. We are so fortunate to have such a wonderful space in
our downtown to celebrate with the community. Please refer to the
calendar this month and take advantage of the free activities to do with
family and friends.
In the midst of all your hustle and bustle, please remem-
ber our local merchants for all of your gift ideas. The Historic Downtown
Office wants to wish everyone a safe and joyful holiday season. May
God always watch over our community and all the armed service men
and women who are keep us safe this holiday season
*Installation of the original copies of Indianas 1816 and
1851 State Constitutions by the State Archivist into a specially designed
display case in the rotunda.
*A display of an original 1916 state flag designed by Paul
Hadley of Mooresville. Mr. Hadley was the winner of a 1916 statewide
contest to design a new state flag.
*An interactive display from the Indiana State Museum
*An opportunity to wear a judicial robe and bring the
courtroom to order by banging the gavel.
*Special music
*Large ceremonial flags of Indiana and the United States
on display
*Winner of the State essay contest
Call the Capitol Tour Office at (317) 233-5293 for a reservation
for the program. Space is limited!

ABOUT THE NEWS ... January 1st, 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, Advertise-
Downtown Program and the City of Rising Sun to Bill Marksberry, Amy Hoffman,
ments, and Calendar Items must Mayor Director
provide governmental units, not-for-profit entities, be received by Friday, December
and local businesses the opportunity to communi- Rae Gipson, Clerk Karrah Miller,
19, 2008 at 12 Noon. Treasurer Administrative
cate directly with residents of the community. * Calendar items should be for
Community groups are encouraged to submit sto- Assistant
events in January and February
ries, news briefs, and pictures to be published in 2009. 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.
December 2008 3

Ohio County Animal Shelter

438-9220

The Citizens for a Drug-Free Ohio County met at the Ohio County
Public Library on Monday November 10. Among the items discussed
were the grant applications which were to be received by that meeting
for consideration by the grants committee during the course of the next
month.
There was also discussion about what could turn out to be a
smaller amount of money available for the 2009 grants cycle. 25% of
the available money is to be given to treatment, 25% to education and
prevention, 25% to law enforcement, and 25% for Miscellaneous, Ad-
ministrative, and other items usually at the discretion of the committee.
Discussion also took place regarding next months election of
new officers.
After some discussion, it was also agreed to move the location of
the meeting place as well as change the meeting time. The next meet-
ing of CFDFOC will be at the new location at the Education Center
of Rising Sun on Smart Drive. The meeting has a ne new w star
startt time at
11:00 am.
All interested citizens, parents, teachers, clergy, government rep- Is this handsome fella yours? He was roaming the streets and
resentatives, medical personnel, treatment and prevention specialists, finally landed at Susie Hastings residence where he was picked up. We
and law enforcment officers are invited and encouraged to attend. urge people to get their dog taxes paid and put the tags on their ani-
mals so they can be identified and contacted in case of accidental es-
capes.
Office of National Drug Control Policy
launches redesigned National Youth Anti-
Drug Media Campaign Web site
http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/mediacampaign/index.html
Congress created the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign
in 1998 to prevent and reduce youth drug use. Under the management
of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the Campaign is a strategi-
cally integrated communications effort that combines advertising with
public communications outreach to deliver anti-drug messages to
Americas youth, their parents, and other influential adults.
The Anti-Drug Media Campaign works at a national level to es-
tablish and reinforce anti-drug beliefs and behaviors; and also as part
of an integrated approach with other Federal, State and local efforts, to
prevent and reduce illicit drug use among youth and to support parents
in their efforts to keep their children drug-free. Created by Congress in
1998 in response to a rising trend in teen substance abuse, the Media
Campaign recognizes the power of advertising targeted to teens and
parents to strengthen anti-drug attitudes and behaviors. The Media
Campaign uses all available media tools from TV, radio, print and
Web-based advertising, to other means of public communications out-
reach and is showing success.
Another happy gal with her rescued little dog. The happy owner
Since 2001, teen drug use has declined overall. Notably, a re-
is Aryn Peters of Rising Sun. The Ohio County Animal Shelter would like
cent study examining the impact of the Media Campaigns marijuana
to remind pet owners whose pets are outside to be sure they keep warm
initiative showed declines in teen marijuana use among the teen tar-
and have plenty of fresh (not frozen) water. Straw in the dog boxes are a
get, during a time in which these teens were not exposed to any other
big help and the animals love it. We would like to thank the Cecil Irwin
similar campaigns or in-school programs (Palmgreen et al., 2007). Addi-
family for their donation of bales of straw. The animals act like we gave
tionally, research also shows that teens who were exposed to the Media
them a t-bone steak when we put the hay in their boxes. They loved it!
Campaigns messages, along with an in-school program, were signifi-
cantly less likely to smoke marijuana as teens who were exposed to the
in-school program alone (Longshore et al., 2005).

Stay Connected
The following resources will help you stay connected to the Na-
tional Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign and the many resources avail-
able to support state- and community-level anti-drug efforts.

The Anti-Drug Update

The Media Campaign Anti-Drug Update is a periodic e-mail news-
letter that features the latest initiatives, breaking news, resources, and
partnership opportunities from the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Cam-
paign.

Parenting Tips Newsletter

TheAntiDrug.com Parenting Tips Newsletter is a biweekly e-mail
newsletter with parenting tips and strategies to help keep teens healthy
and drug-free.

Print Resources
The Media Campaign offers a variety of publications, Web con- This is a pic of one of our many success stories.Robin the beagle
tent, fact sheets and activities to support parents and community groups. with her new friend Irma.She is living happly in Kentucky with her new
To learn more about what is available, go to The Anti-Drugs Resource family and doing very well....This makes all the work worthwhile...till
page http://www.theantidrug.com/resources/ next time. The Ohio County Animal Shelter 438-9220.
4 Rising Sun & Ohio County Community News
December 2008
Artist Stipend Program
Adds New Members
The Historic Downtown Program is honored to announce the two
newest artists juried into the Rising Sun Society of Artists: Charlie Charles
and Luann Houser. The Rising Sun Society of Artists is made up of art-
ists who were juried into the Artist Stipend Program, which was funded
in 2006 by the Regional Foundation and the City of Rising Sun. This
program is available to any artist creating with painting, drawing, sculp-
ture, installation, printmaking and other studio-based art making. They
are judged on their quality of work, impact of their proposal, and com-
patibility with our community.
If chosen to be part of the Artist Stipend Program they receive
one hundred dollars a month for one year to pay for rent, art supplies,
equipment, framing, attending workshops, or any materials necessary
for the operation of the artists studio. They also agree to help market
the Rising Sun Art Community and participate in the First Friday events
on Main Street. Some of the members in the Rising Sun Society of
Artists are Vera Curnow, Andrea Grimsley, Rosemary Butterbaugh, Jodie
Cole-Mulle, Debby Abrams, Megan Reis, Tim Shirack, Rachel Slick, Joni
Huber, Elaine Hess, and Marsie Rowan.
One of the newest members is Charlie Charles. She specializes
in fabric art. Most of us have had quilts handed down to us and remem-
ber our grandmothers stitching away. Charlie tells a whole new story in
her quilts. She is in studio 1B at the Pendleton Art Center.
Luann Houser was juried in this summer. She works primarily
with oil and is inspired by the history of the American West. The way
she paints a horse and rider makes one even question if the picture was
even painted. She is in studio 1A at the Pendleton Art Center.
From everyone in Rising Sun, we would like to welcome you both
into our artist community. We are very glad you are here.
Bear Branch now has
Wireless High Speed
Internet Available
The Rising Sun-based Ohio River Valley Communications reports
that it has installed a cell extender at Bear Branch Supply in order to
deliver wireless high speed internet to the Bear Branch area residents
and businesses. This cell extension was made possible by a grant from
Rising Sun Regional Foundation. Standard residential service for wire-
less internet is $24 a month after a $50 installation fee. For more infor-
mation, please call 438-3616 and speak with a representative about
wireless internet for your home or business.
Rising Sun Rotary Sponsors
Christmas Raffle
Rising Sun Rotary 6th Annual Scholarship Christmas Raffle will
be held at 215 Main Street on Friday December 12 at 7:00 pm during
the Christmas Gala celebration. Prizes are in the windows at that location
and tickets can be purchased from any Rotarian and in the following
businesses: Lane Siekmans Law Office at 215 Main Street, Main Source
Bank at 230 Main Street, and Fletcher Feeds at 211 N. Walnut Street.
Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. The money is used for annual
scholarships given by the Rotary Club organization. The Rotary meets
every Monday at noon at the Empire House Restaurant on Front Street.
5
United Methodist Church Holds Journey to
the Manger
December 14 RSUMC Choir's Chili Supper 5:30 pm
RSUMC Christmas Musical 7:00 pm
Title: 'Journey to the Manger' begins as a Pastor from a
local church enters a gallery of a famous sculptor in hopes of purchas-
ing a Nativity for his church's Christmas morning celebration. He sets
his eye on an exquisite hand sculpted piece, only to realize its exorbi-
tant price tag is far beyond his reach. After the Pastor leaves, the sculp-
tor explains to his wife that Christmas is nothing more than a commer-
cial venture centered on a far-fetched myth. Despite her convictions to
the contrary, he can't be swayed from his cynical outlook. That night, as
he falls asleep in his studio, pieces from the Nativity come to life and
what results from that will warm your heart Presented by our adult and
children's choir.
December 24 RSUMC Christmas Eve Service 11:00 pm
December 31 RSUMC New Year's Eve Party 8:00 pm
Rising Sun Church of Christ Holds Dinner
Theatre, Candlelight Service
The Church of Christ will be holding their annual Christmas Din-
ner Theater on Friday and Saturday evenings December 5th and 6th.
Doors open for dinner at 6:00 PM and you must have reservations! The
play is called By a Flickering Lightand no reservations are required.
Call 438-3805 for more information.
Also, special Christmas worship services are scheduled for Sun-
day December 21st at 8:30 and 10:45 with Sunday School at 9:45. Then
on Christmas Eve there will be a candlelight service at 9:30 PM
Community Service for
Scholarships: The Future
Generations Scholarship
Program at OCCF
The Future Generations Scholarship program is a wonderful way
for Rising Sun High School students to earn scholarship money for col-
lege while volunteering in their community. The Ohio County Commu-
nity Foundation (OCCF) is pleased to administer the Future Generations
Scholarship Program. This scholarship program was established within
the Ohio County Community Foundation in March of 2006 by Mayor Bill
Marksberry, City Clerk Rae Baker Gipson and the Rising Sun City Coun-
cil. It is the goal of the City of Rising Sun to financially assist every gradu-
ate of Rising Sun High School seeking to pursue a four (4) year college
degree who meets the specific scholarship criteria.
The first step in the Future Generations Scholarship process is
for students to choose an organization from the Approved Community
Service Organizations list and perform volunteer work for that organiza-
tion. Upon completion of their project, they will need to complete a
Community Appreciation Service Reporting Form and have it signed by
the contact person for that particular organization. It is the sole respon-
sibility of the student to submit the reporting form to the Ohio County
Community Foundation in order to receive credit for community service
hours performed. Students may begin earning hours upon completion
of the Eighth grade.
The Approved Community Service Organization List and the Com-
munity Appreciation Service Reporting Forms may be picked up at the
Ohio County Community Foundation located at 591 Smart Drive, Rising
Sun. The Foundation is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
In order for students to be eligible to apply for the Future Gen-
erations Scholarship, they must have all required community service
hours completed by the last business day of their Senior year before
Rising Sun High School graduation ceremonies. The Class of 2009 must
have 30 hours completed; thereafter, 40 hours must be completed per
student.
The Future Generations Scholarship is available to all 2006 and
later Rising Sun High School graduates that meet the current year schol-
arship criteria. The additional scholarship criteria may be obtained by
calling the Ohio County Community Foundation or by going to
www.occfrisingsun.com. The scholarship amount for 2008 was $1,000
per student. It was paid in two semesters at $500 a semester.
If you have any questions concerning the Future Genera-
tions Scholarship Program, please contact Christy Elbright at celbright
@occfrisingsun.com or at 438-9401.
6 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 Building510 Mulberry St (812) 438-2700
Ohio County Sheriff 413 Main Street (812) 438-3636
Ohio County Soil & Water Conseravtion District 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.

Second St.
Maiden Ln.

William 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
RETAIL
Bretzel Enterprises 120 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-3311 Route 56 Motorcycle Emporium 304 N. High Street (812) 438-BIKE
Courtyard Gifts 107 Fourth Street (812) 438-4035 Solar Flair Studio 417 S. Poplar Street (812) 438-4910
D & J Electric 231 Main Street (812) 438-3455 Tandys IGA Foodliner 524 N. High Street (812) 438-2405
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. 502 N. High Street (812) 438-4458 Victorian & Lace Gift Shop 221 Main Street (812) 621-0189
Fletcher Feed & Supply 211 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-2035 Wheelhouse Art & Antiques 305 N. High Street (812) 438-3567
Harps on Main 222 Main Street (812) 438-3032 Zeiler Music Center 120 Main Street (812) 438-4996
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 SCHOOLS
Pendleton Art Center 201 Main Street (812) 438-9900 Ohio County Elementary & Middle School
Persimmon Tree 213 Main Street (812) 438-2800 436 S. Mulberry Street (812) 438-2626
Rising Sun Pottery 118-A Main Street (812) 438-7169 Rising Sun High School
Rising Sun Farm & Auto 200 Main Street (812) 438-2424 210 S. Henrietta (812) 438-2652
Rising Sun Wellness Spa 103 N. High Street (812) 534-3305
The River Gallery 207 Main Street (812) 438-9204 ASSOCIATIONS
Riverfront Gifts 111 N. Front Street (812) 438-2503 American Legion Post 59 110 Main Street (812) 438-3688
Ross Copelands Valley Supply 1323 State Route 262 (812) 438-3755
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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 Fifth Street (812) 438-3805
Coldwell Banker Victoria House Realty 108 N. High Street (812) 438-3006
Cosby Heating and Refrigeration 1231 SR 262 (812) 438-2946
D & J Electric 231 Main Street (812) 438-3455
Daves Barber Shop 506 Fourth Street
N. Henrietta St. Design Innovations Inc. 127 N. Front Street (812) 438-3733
Doug Smart Auto Body & Frame 625 Smart Drive (812) 438-4050
Eat Dessert First 624 N. High Street (812) 438-9600
Extreme Fitness 111 Main Street (812) 438-3259
500 Block 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
Hummel Insurance Group 204 Main Street (812) 438-2630
N. Mulberry St. 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
Mainsource BankRising Sun Branch 230 Main Street (812) 438-2332
400 Block 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
Midwest Insurance Services 120 N. Walnut Street (812) 438-4774
N. High St. Route 56 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
Fourth St.

Mortgage One 300 Main Street (812) 438-2600

Sixth St.
Fifth St.

Neaman Floral 1319 State Route 262 (812) 438-2342

Purdue Cooperative Extension 412 Main Street (812) 438-3656
Ohio County Community Pool 510 S. Mulberry Street (812) 438-4155
Ohio County Public Library 503 Second Street (812) 438-2257
N. Walnut St. Grand Victoria
Peoples Community Bank 330 Industrial Access (812) 438-2111
Dr.Sun Store & Lock
Rising 611 Smart Drive (812) 438-9659
Rising Sun Medical Center Inc. 230 Sixth Street (812) 438-2555
Rising Sun Shell Food MartGas 519 N. High Street (812) 438-4364
Rising Sun Wellness Spa 103 N. High Street (812) 534-3305
200 Block Route 56 Motorcycle Emporium 304 N. High Street (812) 438-BIKE
Shells Rising Sun Auto Body Shop 604 Smart Drive (812) 438-9338
Siekman Law Office 215 Main Street Suite 2 (812) 438-4072
N. Poplar St. Star One Realtors 319 N. High Street (812) 438-3966
Sunrise Store & Lock E. Bellview Lane (812) 438-9659
Tandys IGA Foodliner 524 N. High Street (812) 438-2405
Turner Realty 100 S. Walnut Street (812) 438-9106
Valley Supply 1323 State Route 262 (812) 438-3755
100 Block 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
N. Front St. Willhite Family Dentistry 303 Industrial Access (812) 438-2500

100 Block 200 Block 300 Block

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

County Locations
Anderson Riviera Inn 119 Industrial Drive (812) 438-2121
Tuggles Folly 9377 Holmes Hill Road (812) 438-9399
8 Rising Sun & Ohio County Community News

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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.

Home Needle Disposal

Program Available
The Ohio County Health Department is now offering a safe op-

News Deadline for tion for home needle disposal. We encourage any Ohio County resi-
dents that require medication injections to take advantage of our free
program. You simply need to show proof of residency to pick up a dis-
January Issue is Friday, posal container from our office, then place your used needles in the
container and return it to our office when it is full. We will give you a

December 19
Please submit articles, advertisements, and community calen-
dar items for the January issue by Friday, December 19. Community
calendar items should be for the months of January and February
2009. For more information, visit www.risingsunnews.org or call 812-
438-2750.
new container when you drop off your full one.
It is important to dispose of used needles safely and properly in
order to protect you as well as others and our community. Used needles
and lancets are dangerous. They can injure others, spread germs and
diseases such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tetanus, and syphilis. Proper dis-
posal also keeps used needles out of landfills.
The Ohio County Health Department is located at 117 Sixth Street
in Rising Sun. If you have questions, please call us at 438-2551.
December 2008
Parks & Recreation Holds
Fitness Classes
The Rising Sun Ohio County Parks and Recreation Department
is offering classes that may be of interest to many in our community.
Tuesday Class: Zumba- (7-8p) taught by Linda Kime-Wilson at the
Senior Citizen Center 510 South Mulberry Street. It is a cardiovascu-
lar exercise program set to Latin music. Its different yet effective.
Fitness Classes on Thursdays at the Senior Citizen Center 510
South Mulberry Street. From 9:00 am to 9:45 am Yoga For You, a
class to increase fitness, strength, flexibility, and relaxation, will be
in session. Then from 10:00 am until 10:45 am Strength Training
Class, taught by Leigh Turner. Weight training, with a little stability
ball and stretch training thrown in for good measure!
Cost is $4.00 per class.
Brought to you by the Rising Sun-Ohio County Parks and Rec-
reation Department. Please contact Jamie Bell, Parks Director, at
438-2700 with questions.
31 Miles in 3 311 Da ys of Oct
Days ober!
October!
Great Job! I would like to congratulate all of the participants
that completed the 31 Miles in October. Everyone did a wonderful
job. There were 834 miles walked during the month! Thank you to
those that attended the walking group on Tuesday and Thursday
mornings. I very much enjoyed spending time with you. I encourage
everyone to keep up the good work.
Ohio County Public Library
Reviews Fall Activities
During the month of September, the Library conducted a fine-
forgiveness program to benefit the Animal Shelter. To celebrate
Octoberfest, the library had a special display of German steins from the
collections of Angel Howlett, Wilma Lohide and Cynthia Schmid-Perry.
During the last week of September and the first week of October,
the Library celebrated our right-to-read with a large and controversial
display of Banned Books. The books on display were titles that had
been banned at other libraries across our nation. The American Library
Association keeps track of public book-banning activities and titles
throughout the year, and then publishes this information on its website.
Ohio County Public Library used this listing to provide its readers with
another look at those titles, e including Huckleberry Finn, I Know Why
the Caged Bird Sings, all of the Harry Potter series and Where the Side-
walk Ends. All books on display were available for patrons to check out;
about half of these were circulated.
For the third week of October, the Library celebrated Teen Read
Week with a display theme of Books with Bite. On display are books
whose characters are or who will encounter vampires, werewolves, drag-
ons, or any creature with prominent teeth. Teens in grades 7 through
12 won prizes for checking out a book. Prizes include several t-shirts for
the new- release movie, Twilight, which is based on a popular book se-
ries by Stephenie Meyer, Books-with-Bite coffee mugs and bookmarkers,
a Twilight calendar, a large Ty stuffed dragon, and a hand-puppet phoe-
nix.
In November, the Library celebrated Veterans in its entry-way dis-
play case. Items on display were loaned by Angel Howlett, Ty and Evan
Walton, Nick Zigelmier and Cynthia Schmid-Perry.
Extension Programs Plan
Busy Days
December Extension Events
December 5th-7th - Hoosier Beef Congress, Indiana State
Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN
Mondays in December Healthy Habits, 5-6PM, Rising Sun Church of
Christ
December 10th 4-H Club Leaders Meeting, 7PM, Extension Office
December 30th Camp Counselor Training, Jennings County Library
NOTE: The Staff of the Community News would like to extend its
condolences to Extension Educator Jill Andrew-Richards whose father
was killed in a farm accident in Switzerland County last month.
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Ohio County Public Library
Introduces New Director
The Librarys Board of Trustees has asked me to introduce my-
self to the community. I am Cynthia Schmid-Perry, your new Librarys
new Director. Many of you have already come into the Library and intro-
duced yourselves to me; thank you all. I am not as good with remember-
ing names as I would like to be, so I appreciate your patience while I get
to know you better.
I have always thought it best to start at the beginning. I was
born in Cincinnati to Marlene and William Schmid. My early years were
very blessed; I received an urban, public education during the week
and spent many weekends hiking at my grandparents farm in East En-
terprise. My parents instilled in me a respect for history, a desire to
serve something larger than myself, an appreciation of farm life and a
love of nature.
When I was in high school, my parents purchased their own farm
in Dearborn County. I finished high school at East Central and started
college at Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati. I earned an Associate Degree
in graphic design, with a minor in literature. I worked at MSJs Arch-
bishop Alter Library while in college. During the summer of my fresh-
man year, Mrs. Ewbank at Lawrenceburg Public Library hired me (and
Jody Maples) for the childrens summer reading program. I stayed at
LPL another 3 years after graduating; Jody Maples is still there. From
Mrs. Ewbank I learned that political and religious discussions were best
done outside the work environment and that I really needed to be in a
library to be happy.
In 1984, I decided that I needed to be challenged, and that I
needed to get back to college to pursue library science. Enlisting in the
Army provided means to do both. I went to BASIC training at Ft. Jack-
son, SC, and AIT at Ft. Sam Houston, TX. I had enlisted to go Airborne,
but at this point, I had to decide if I wanted to jump out of perfectly safe
aircraft or accept a tour of duty in Germany. I took Germany and spent
the next 18 months with the 8th Infantry Division, Mechanized, in C
Company. We were stationed in a little burg called Wackernheim, near
Mainz-am-Rhein, though we were seldom in our barracks. We were part
of a Forward Support Battalion (FSB), basically a mobile field hospital
unit. We had trucks that doubled as dental and surgery rooms, and
huge tents that held sick-call patients. I drove big trucks, ambulances
and tanks, fired huge cannons, repelled out of helicopters and down
cliffs that I couldnt make myself look over. We slept in our half-tracks,
ambulances, deuce-and-a-halves, and/or tents for 8 to 12 weeks in a
row. We went everywhere the tankers went, literally. I have yet to expe-
rience the camaraderie like what I had in Charlie Company, though I
always keep hoping and looking. It is team effort, a single-minded-
purpose-in-life mentality, a unity that runs deep. Have I found it in Ohio
County? Ask me again in a few years.
After Germany I was stationed at Ft. Lee, VA, which is next to a
national Civil War Battlefield in the historic city of Petersburg. Another
beautiful part of the world. I worked in the post hospital emergency
room there for a year. MEDDAC, the hospitals unit, sent me to Non-
Commissioned Officers School and Drill Sergeants Academy (NCO
school) at Ft. Knox, KY, in the summer of 1987. My family tells me that
I was hard to live with when I came home, and that sometimes my mili-
tary training over-rides my civilian upbringing; Im sure they are correct
and honest. I have a strong sense of right and wrong that military ser-
vice seems to have enhanced. My apologies if you have experienced
this trait; I do try to keep it down. I enlisted in the Army Reserves as I
was exiting active duty and got assigned to the 37th MP Unit in Cincin-
nati. I came home for Christmas leave looking for work in 1987. I had to
have three jobs at the same time because I could not slow down. I was
accustomed to working from 0500 to 2100, or later, and my drive to
achieve was still very high.
What I learned from military service is this: We are all just a slice
of the same pie; the world is a better place when we look out for each
other; and, that I can achieve anything if I have the right equipment and
training. I would enlist again at that age if I were given opportunity,
though I dont recommend it to every young person.
It took me over a year to slow down again and returning to col-
lege was helpful; I used my veterans benefits for this. I also had an
academic scholarship to Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, KY,
where I studied computer programming and business administration.
I have three terrific kids, who you may meet as they often come to help
me at the library. I worked a variety of jobs to accommodate my familys
needs, a few of these at libraries. I finished my Bachelors Degree in
Studio Art, with minors in history and literature, at Northern Kentucky
University. Before coming to Rising Sun, I worked in two elementary
school libraries. I am attending graduate school at the University of
Kentucky. What I have learned from this portion of adult life is this: You
must give more than think you can to make a successful relationship,
you must stay firm in your guidance with kids, and most importantly,
Live simple, Love deeply, Laugh often.
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Ohio County Historical Solar Flair Studio Again

Museum Christmas Open After Sabbatical
Schedule Packed
The Ohio County Historical Society and Museum plans all types Artist Rose-
of Christmas season celebrations and you and your family are invited to mary Butterbaugh
come join the fun! The Museum and Historical Society is located at 212 is back in the Stu-
S.Walnut Street. Starting on Sunday December 7 from 1:30 to 4:30 is dio after a sabbati-
Santas Workshop, a festive afternoon of refreshments, ornament-mak- cal for health rea-
ing and gifts. Santa will be there to talk to all the good little boys and sons. Now you can
girls about their Christmas wishes! see new monotypes
Then on Thursday evening December 11 at 6:30 pm Wayne and a new medium
Getzke will talk about his enthusiasm for model trains and how he as wellRosemary
helped to bring the Polar Express to life. is now doing
During all this time, the model train layout featuring ten operat- monoprints as well
ing trains of various scales will be running at the Museum whenever the as monotype and
doors are open through December 30. w a t e rc o l o r .
Also, through March 1, 2009, Childs Play, an exhibit of Monotype is a com-
childrens toys, games and dolls from the early 1900s to today will be bination of a paint-
on display. Whether it is Lincoln Logs to Easy Bake Ovens to Teenage ing and the open
Mutant Ninja Turtles---theyre all here to enjoy for the first time or all creative work the artist does on a printing plate. Monoprint is more like
over again! an etching than a painting combined with work on the printing plate.
Dont miss Christmas at the Ohio County Historical Society and Since there is a permanent fixture on the printing platethe etching
Museum in Rising Sun. partless time is involved to get a finished product. Since the monoprints
are generally small and take less time, prices are lower as well.
Lower prices in time for the holidays are always welcome but
especially since ART is a Gift for All Seasons!
Solar Flair Studio at 417 South Poplar Street plans to be open
during FIRST FRIDAY & HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSES. However, call first.
Solar Flair Studio is always open by appointment (812-584-0477).
As a special feature this Holiday season, you can make your own
card or small print -- $12.00. All materials are provided.
14 Rising Sun & Ohio County Community News

Community Calendar
EVENT DATE TIME LOCATION
Christmas Model Train Exhibit 11/28 thru 12/30 Ohio County Historical Museum
"Child's Play" Exhibit 11/28 thru 3/1/09 Ohio County Historical Museum
Healthy Habits 12/1 5:00 PM Rising Sun Church of Christ
Rising Sun Rotary 12/1 12:00 PM Dining Right on the River
Zumba Dancing 12/2 7:00 PM Rising Sun Senior Center
"Cool Change" acoustic band 12/2 The River House
Santa arrives by Fire Truck / Pictures with Santa 12/3 6:00 PM Heritage Hall, Downtown
Yoga for You 12/ 9:00 AM Rising Sun Senior Center
Strength Training Class 12/ 10:00 AM Rising Sun Senior Center
Rising Sun First Friday / First Annual HolidayShow 12/5 5:00 PM Downtown Rising Sun
Christmas Dinner Theater "By a Flickering Light" 12/5 & 12/6 6:00 PM Rising Sun Church of Christ
D.J. Fish 12/5 The River House
Quilting Class 12/6 9:00 AM The Pendleton Art Center, Studio 1B
"Fire in the Dawn" 12/6 The River House
Shiner Pride Band Half Time Show 12/6 Rising Sun High School
Santa's Workshop 12/11 1:30 PM Ohio County Historical Museum
Citizens for a Drug Free Ohio County 12/8 11:00 AM Rising Sun Library
Rising Sun Rotary 12/8 12:00 PM Dining Right on the River
Healthy Habits 12/8 5:00 PM Rising Sun Church of Christ
Zumba Dancing 12/9 7:00 PM Rising Sun Senior Center
D.J. Fish 12/9 The River House
H Club Leaders Meeting 12/10 7:00 PM Ohio County Extension Office
Annual Christmas Concert 6th & 8th Grade Bands, HS Band 12/10 7:00 PM Ohio County Middle School Gymnasium
and Chorus
Indiana Statehood Day 12/11 Indiana's 192nd Birthday!
Yoga for You 12/11 9:00 AM Rising Sun Senior Center
Strength Training Class 12/11 10:00 AM Rising Sun Senior Center
Polar Express 12/11 6:30 PM Ohio County Historical Museum
Christmas Gala / Rotary Christmas Raffle / Carriage Rides 12/12 5:00 PM Heritage Hall, Downtown
"Just Us" 12/12 & 12/13 The River House
Christmas Parade / Cookies with Santa / Live Reindeer 12/13 Noon Heritage Hall, Downtown
"A Crystal Christmas": Crystal Gayle Concert 12/13 Grand Victoria Casino & Resort
RSUMC Christmas Musical "Journey to the Manger" 12/13 6:30 PM Heritage Hall
Horse and Carriage Rides 12/1 1:00 PM Downtown Rising Sun
"The Nutcracker" 12/1 2:00 PM Heritage Hall
RSUMC Choir Chili Supper 12/1 5:30 PM Rising Sun United Methodist Church
RSUMC Christmas Musical "Journey to the Manger" 12/1 7:00 PM Rising Sun United Methodist Church
Rising Sun Rotary 12/15 12:00 PM Dining Right on the River
Healthy Habits 12/15 5:00 PM Rising Sun Church of Christ
Zumba Dancing 12/16 7:00 PM Rising Sun Senior Center
Marvin & Dawn acoustic 12/16 The River House
Yoga for You 12/18 9:00 AM Rising Sun Senior Center
Strength Training Class 12/18 10:00 AM Rising Sun Senior Center
Deadline for January Issue 12/19 12:00 PM
Christmas in the Country 12/19 & 12/20 At dusk Denver Siekman Environmental Park
Pleasant Ridge Harp Choir 12/19 7:00 PM Heritage Hall
D.J. Fish 12/19 The River House
Cookies with Santa 12/20 Noon Heritage Hall
Baptist Bells Handbell Choir 12/20 :30 PM Heritage Hall
"Pinch and Roll" 12/20 The River House
Rising Sun Rotary 12/22 12:00 PM Dining Right on the River
Healthy Habits 12/22 5:00 PM Rising Sun Church of Christ
Zumba Dancing 12/23 7:00 PM Rising Sun Senior Center
Stevie Johns 12/23 The River House
Christmas Eve Services 12/2 9:30 PM Rising Sun Church of Christ
Christmas Eve Services 12/2 11:00 PM Rising Sun United Methodist Church
Christmas Day 12/25
"Over the Edge" 12/26 The River House
"Southern Country" 12/27 The River House
Rising Sun Rotary 12/29 12:00 PM Dining Right on the River
Healthy Habits 12/29 5:00 PM Rising Sun Church of Christ
Zumba Dancing 12/30 7:00 PM Rising Sun Senior Center
Marvin & Dawn acoustic 12/30 The River House
New Year's Eve Party 12/31 8:00 PM Rising Sun United Methodist Church
"Pinch and Roll" / or "Thrasher Moon" 12/31 The River House
New Year's Day 1/1
H Enrollment begins (now through 3/1) 1/1 Daily Purdue Cooperative Extension Service Office
Rising Sun First Friday 1/2 5:00 PM Downtown Rising Sun
Rising Sun Rotary 1/5 12:00 PM Dining Right on the River
Zumba Dancing 1/6 7:00 PM Rising Sun Senior Center
Yoga for You 1/8 9:00 AM Rising Sun Senior Center
Strength Training Class 1/8 10:00 AM Rising Sun Senior Center
Citizens for a Drug Free Ohio County 1/12 11:00 AM Rising Sun Library
Rising Sun Rotary 1/12 12:00 PM Dining Right on the River
Zumba Dancing 1/13 7:00 PM Rising Sun Senior Center
Yoga for You 1/15 9:00 AM Rising Sun Senior Center
Strength Training Class 1/15 10:00 AM Rising Sun Senior Center
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Community Calendar (Continued)

Deadline for February Issue 1/16 12:00 PM
First Ladies of Fashion Exhibit (through /12) 1/17 Daily Ohio County Historical Museum
Martin Luther King Birthday 1/19
Rising Sun Rotary 1/19 12:00 PM Dining Right on the River
Inauguration Day 1/20 12:00 PM
Zumba Dancing 1/20 7:00 PM Rising Sun Senior Center
Yoga for You 1/22 9:00 AM Rising Sun Senior Center
Strength Training Class 1/22 10:00 AM Rising Sun Senior Center
Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner 1/2 6:00 PM Heritage Hall, Downtown
Rising Sun Rotary 1/26 12:00 PM Dining Right on the River
Zumba Dancing 1/27 7:00 PM Rising Sun Senior Center
Yoga for You 1/29 9:00 AM Rising Sun Senior Center
Strength Training Class 1/29 10:00 AM Rising Sun Senior Center
16 Rising Sun & Ohio County Community News

Christmas in the Country

Planned for Denver Siekman
Environmental Park
Denver Siekman Environmental Park is planning for the 2nd Annual Christ-
mas in The County Program. The date is set for December 19th & 20th. We are
looking for singers, musicals, individuals, and groups to perform 30 minute to 1
hour sessions inside the building. If you or someone you know is interested please
contact the park at 438-1230 or email at denversiekmanep@yahoo.com