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Issue No. 7
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Flying ice injures motorist BY CHANDRA L. MATTINGLY Staff Reporter A Kentucky woman was injured Friday afternoon, Feb. 7, when a large sheet of ice came off a semitruck and impaled the front windshield of her 2002 Honda Accord, said Ohio County Sheriff's Chief Deputy John Roberts. “It just blew out the front windshield,” he said. The truck, which was northbound on Ind. 56 near the intersection of Henschen Road, did not stop. Diane Johnson, 68, Ft. Mitchell, Ky., was driving southbound on Ind. 56 when the ice came through the windshield at 5:20 p.m., hitting her in the face, said Roberts. “It came in right at eye level,” causing cuts and abrasions to her face, he said. “Ice could be found all the way to the rear windshield.” Johnson was taken to Dearborn County Hospital, Lawrenceburg, by the Rising Sun Ohio County Life Squad, said Roberts. Her current condition is unknown, he added. DCH staff had no record of her as a patient Tuesday, Feb. 11. Rising Sun Fire Department also assisted at the scene, said Roberts. The accident was investigated by Ohio County Deputy David Otter.
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TIRED OF WINTER WEATHER
TIM HILLMAN
The winter freeze continued this past week. Above: the Rising Sun Skate Park has been used by skateboarders but is also set up for skating but the ramps have never been removed to allow for skating. Below: The freezing ice made it hard to dig out from the latest winter storm with some digging out and others deciding not to. Temperatures are to get into the 40s this week.
2 GOP, 1 Dem. primary races Ohio County residents will have just Tim Hillman two primary races to Recorder-News Editor consider in the May risingsun@registerpublications.com primary.. The three person sheriff's race is the only Republican contest between Frank McIntosh, Glen Potts and John Roberts. Francis “Swede” Colen will be the Democratic candidate. Chip Perfect is one of four vying for the Indiana Senate District 43 seat held by longtime State Sena-
See PRIMARY, Page 8
Bicentennial Walk bricks on sale at city hall until Friday, Feb. 28 There is still time to leave a lasting memory of you, your family, organization or business or a memoriam for a cherished loved one but time is running out. The deadline to order bicentennial bricks is Friday, Feb. 28. Purchase an inscribed brick for the Rising Sun Bicentennial Walk to be located on the Rising Sun Riverfront and replace the existing walkway from Fourth Street to First Street. The Bicentennial Walk will consist of a concrete path featuring several decorative granite inserts. These inserts will be inscribed with interesting facts that will tell the story of Rising Sun over the last 200 years. Four TIM HILLMAN benches, each commemorating 50 Justine Warner looks at bicentennial bricks on sale at Friday basketball game.
years of history, will also be featured. At the path's two main entrance points, your inscribed and durable bricks will be featured. Purchase one brick for $30 or two for $50. Each additional brick is $25. Each brick may have a maximum of three lines of inscription with up to 13 characters per line including spaces. Make sure to leave spaces between names/words on each line and do not use punctuation marks. Make your check or
30TH ANNIVERSARY OF 1984 SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
money order payable to RISING SUN BRICK WALK. Forms are available online at www.CityOfRisingSun.com or visit Rising Sun Utilities. Place your check/money order (no cash) and order form(s) in an envelope marked “RISING SUN BRICK WALK” and drop it in the City Utilities' overnight box at City Hall or mail it to: City of Rising Sun, Attn: RISING SUN BRICK WALK, P.O. Box 172, Rising Sun, IN 47040. If you are purchasing more than one brick, you may write one check but you must complete a form for each brick to be inscribed. If you need more information or assistance, call 812438-2407.
Zoning meeting reset The Rising Sun Board of Zoning Appeals public hearing scheduled for Feb. 4 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 11 at 7 p.m.
WEATHER
TIM HILLMAN
Members of the 1984 sectional championship team were honored Friday,Feb. 7 at Rising Sun High School. Those in attendance were cheerleaders Tanya Land Bruce, Tina Land Landry and Tammy Walton Johns. Shown are Steve Ballard, Brett Martin, Coach Mike Wilson, Travis Pell, Deron York, Benjie Walker, Tim Phelps, Rick Clark Brian Romans and Alan Poling. At left: Ronna Billingsley was honored for her work in putting the reunion together. At right Jake McClellan gives ‘five’ to players from the Rising Sun Church of Christ AIM Basketball League during player introductions.
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