Issue 677                                                                 August 3, 2016    
Franklin County Observer

News and Events from Franklin County, Indiana       

In This Issue
Frustrations Continue. Commissioners Complain about Council.
INDOT Receives More Than 1,500 Grant Applications
Brookville Main Street Revitalization
New Principal at Mt. Carmel School
Discovering Reuben Smalley
Lilly Scholarship Application Available
Music Therapy at New Horizons
"National Farmers Market Week"
Parent Information Night - Franklin County High School
Around the County
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Frustrations Continue. Commissioners Complain about Council. August 1, 2016
  • Last week, county council expressed frustration with the county commissioners for not attending the council meeting to explain requests for money. This week, the commissioners complained about council.
  • The commissioners applied for $1 million in state grants for 30 road and bridge projects.
CLEAN UP LEW WALLACE PARK
 
 Part of Lew Wallace Park with a sink hole.   
 
    The commissioners asked County Council President Becky Oglesby to explain why council did not approve their request for funds to clean up Lew Wallace Park. It is adjacent to the parking lot of the Government Center at 1010 Franklin Avenue.
    Councilmember Oglesby started by saying, "We are not against cleaning up Lew Wallace Park." However, council had two other ideas about how to do it. First, workers in the County Park Department could do the weeding, mulching and haul away the dead tree to sell as firewood at the County Park on Blue Creek Road. Second, council said the money for hiring a tree removal expert should come from the Park's budget. Councilmember Oglesby said the Parks have a "healthy budget" of $190,000 for 2016 and still have a balance remaining of $133,000.
     The commissioners had requested that cumulative capital funds be used to hire contractors to clean up Lew Wallace Park. Councilmember Oglesby said that council believes that the "cum cap" money should be saved for building repairs.
   Commissioner Roberts said that the work needs to be done and that "cum cap" money could be spent on any county property - building or grounds. He did not want county employees to remove the dead trees, because of nearby electric lines. The county had a bid of $925 for tree removal and a separate bid for other Lew Wallace Park maintenance.
One of the dead trees at the Government Center.  

   Commissioner Wilson commented, "It's not really a park. It is a park, but it's not a park." He agreed to ask the Park Department about what work they could do. Commissioner Wilson said that if council paid for the tree removal, the commissioners have enough money available to pay for the other clean up.
   Commissioner Wilson also pointed out that the Park has sink holes that have to be fixed. Councilmember Oglesby suggested paving that portion of the park for another row of parking spaces, because there is a shortage of parking at the Government Center.
   Before Lew Wallace Park was created, the area was an open space where neighborhood kids played football, said Councilmember Oglesby, but now it is an expense for the county to maintain the park landscaping. Commissioner Wilson reported that Don Jobe said citizen groups would take care of the park in the future, if the county cleaned it up now. Councilmember Oglesby replied that it is the county's responsibility to maintain the park.
 
A "BUNCH OF BULL"
     Commissioner Wilson questioned Councilmember Oglesby about why council tabled action on the commissioners' other requests for money. Her reply was, "Ask them. We've been beating these bridges up. I have no idea why they did it. They said that you guys were not there."
   Commissioner Wilson came back with, "It's just a bunch of bullxxxx." He said the paperwork was "self-explanatory" about why the commissioners were requesting more money. About attending council's meeting, Commissioner Linkel added, "To take a beating every meeting is ridiculous."
   Commissioner Wilson chimed in that they do not make council members show up at commissioner meetings. He said that council would have to come to commissioner meetings to ask for information about county-owned vehicles to use for budget planning purposes. Later, the commissioners said that the information was available.
   Once again, Councilmember Oglesby said, ask the other councilmembers for more explanation and Commissioner Wilson repeated, "That's bullxxxx."
 
ASKING THE STATE FOR $1 MILLION
   County Engineer Ted Cooley handed out a list of the 30 projects for which Franklin County is requesting $1 million in state grant money. That is the maximum amount allowable for one county. The list shows 21 roads and 9 bridges costing a total of just under $2 million. The state and the county will split the cost 50-50, if the projects are approved for grant money.
   In Commissioner Wilson's District 3, there are 13 projects: 9 roads and 4 bridges. In Commissioner Linkel's District 2, there are 10 projects: 5 roads and 5 bridges. In Commissioner Robert's District 1, there are 7 road projects and no bridges. The first three roads on the list are Blue Creek, Liberty Pike and Sanes Creek. The projects range in estimated cost from a low of $10,000 to repair a bridge on Water Street to a high of $150,000 to repair eight miles of St. Mary's Road.
   To see the complete list prepared by Mr. Cooley, click this link Road & Bridge Project List 2016 
   Franklin County is competing with 325 other Indiana communities for a share of $100 million to be awarded in 2016. The state will announce the grants at the end of August. See related article in this issue from the Indiana Department of Transportation.
 
WOLF CREEK BRIDGE
     Mr. Cooley told the commissioners that bids are due August 12 for construction of a new Wolf Creek Bridge. The existing bridge will be closed to traffic for 120 days beginning in September. The county has applied for a $120,000 state grant to partially pay for this new bridge.
 
OTHER BRIDGE PROJECTS
     Mr. Cooley reassured the commissioners that there is enough money for planned bridge projects, which include repairing the 6th Street Bridge and Fairfield Causeway Bridge in 2018. At worst, the county may run $6,000 short of funds, according to Mr. Cooley. He said that it depends on how quickly the county is reimbursed by the state and federal governments after bridge projects are finished. Mr. Cooley reported that the Indiana Department of Transportation is "pushing" for repairs to be made to Fairfield Causeway Bridge. Previously, Commissioner Linkel had talked about scrapping that bridge project, if additional money was not received from the state to cover the county's 20% share of the cost.
 
NEW HIRES AT HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
   Commissioner Linkel has four applicants for the second mechanic's job at the Highway Department and he hopes to hire one of them this week. Commissioner Roberts is interviewing applicants for a truck driver to work in District 1 of the Highway Department.
 
OTHER BUSINESS
    The commissioners approved minutes, claims and payroll. They delayed action again on a new ordinance about unkempt/unsafe buildings while their attorney researches ordinances used by other counties.
 
The next meeting is Monday, August 15, at 10am.
 
Reported by
Sara Duffy
INDOT Receives More Than 1,500 Applications from Communities for Matching Grant Funds
 
   The Indiana Department of Transportation announced today that the agency has received 1,592 applications for matching grant funds to support local road and bridge improvement projects from 325 communities across Indiana.
   Earlier this year the Indiana General Assembly and Governor Mike Pence enacted HEA1001, which created the local road and bridge matching grant program. The program, titled Community Crossings, provides state matching funds for local road bridge projects.
   Projects that are eligible for funding through Community Crossings include road resurfacing, bridge rehabilitation, road reconstruction, resurfacing, and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance in connection with road projects. Material costs for chip sealing and crack filling operations are also eligible for funds.
   INDOT's regional offices are reviewing all applications based on need, traffic volume, local support, the impact on connectivity and mobility within the community, and regional economic significance. Communities receiving funds will be notified by the end of this month.
   Funding will be awarded based on a 50/50 match. For example, a county that is awarded a grant for a resurfacing project that is estimated to cost $1 million would receive $500,000 in funding from the State with the County providing the other $500,000.
   INDOT expects to announce the next opportunity for communities to apply for matching grant funds through Community Crossings in early 2017.
   More information about Community Crossings is online at  www.in.gov/indot/communitycrossings.

Submitted by
Indiana Department of Transportation
Brookville Main Street Revitalization
 
    In approximately nine months the town of Brookville will embark on a major transformation of its Main Street, sidewalks and streetscape. In preparation for this momentous task two Brookville Town Council members, Mike Biltz and Darrel Flaspohler, have been meeting with representatives from the Indiana Department of Transportation, representatives from the engineering firm of Beam Longest Neff and representatives from Duke Energy. It is the goal of this group to improve the poor conditions of Main Street and its sidewalks to provide safe driving and walking conditions as citizens of Brookville and visitors go about their business with as little disruption to business owners as possible.
    Items included in project:
SIDEWALKS: The construction of sidewalks will be done on one side of the street at a time. This will shift traffic as far away from the construction as possible to allow for concrete trucks and other construction vehicles. The plan will be to block off parking area on one side of US 52 and work on sidewalk, lighting and signal poles one block at a time in the commercial areas. The contractor will be required to complete one block of sidewalk prior to moving to the next block to start the removal. The anticipated time for each block is one full week not including bad weather days. Also the contractor will be required to maintain access to all buildings at all times. Once this work is all finished on one side, phase two will be done to the same work on the other side of US 52.
 
TREES: The project also includes the removal of all trees from 3rd Street to 8th Street. The town of Brookville is working with property owners from 8th to 11th street to determine additional trees that may be marked for removal.
 
LIGHTING: The existing street lights and all the overhead wires leading to them will be removed. Duke Energy will remove the existing lighting throughout the project limits. The lighting will be removed in stages based on the sequence of construction of the new sidewalks and lighting. Duke will look into feasibility of splitting the service prior to removing one side so that the opposite side will remain in function. There will be new decorative street lights installed with all wires being placed underground in conduit.
 
STREET SIGNS: All ground mounted street signs and posts will be replaced with new signs and posts. The existing street signs that are mounted on the signal strand wires at 4th, 5th and 6th will remain.
 
STREET RESURFACING: The existing hot mix asphalt pavement surface will be removed, distressed areas will be patched and new surface will be placed with new pavement markings.
   New crosswalk locations will be added just south of Ninth Street including yield signs. Another crosswalk just north of the 11th Street intersection on the south side of US 52 that ties into a ramp located on the north side of US 52.
   All construction will take place with no detours being used on US-52. Two-way traffic will be maintained with only temporary flagging being utilized as needed. Flagging will be limited on Wednesday's from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Friday's after 12:00 PM.
   The project is scheduled for a bid letting in December, 2016.

Submitted by Brookville Town Council Members
Mike Biltz & Darrel Flaspohler
New Principal at Mt. Carmel School

   On August 1, 2016, the Franklin County Community School Corporation approved Marla Stevens as the principal at Mt. Carmel School. Mrs. Stevens recently retired from Rushville County Schools having served as the principal at Benjamin Rush Middle School since 1994. Prior to her experience in the Rush County Schools, she was the principal at Dennis Middle School in Richmond, Indiana.
   Mrs. Stevens graduated from Indiana State University with Bachelor of Arts degree in Vocational Economics and began her career in Corydon, Indiana with the South Harrison Community Schools teaching home economics, environmental science and Spanish. After receiving her administrative degree from Indiana State University, she became the assistant principal at Charlestown High School in the Greater Clark County Schools and a grade level principal in the Richmond Community Schools.
   Mrs. Stevens has written and received grants to support technology, teacher professional development and educational projects. She was selected by the Indiana Department of Education to attend a Foreign Language Summit in Paris, France, as one of ten representatives. This included a secondary role of being a representative for the Indiana Department of Education in Strasbourg, France participating in a Business Summit on Citizen Diplomacy.
     Brookville has been home to Mrs. Stevens for the last twenty-five years. She is married to Scott Stevens and they have two daughters, Christina and Reghan and one son Nicholas. They currently have two grandchildren and are eagerly awaiting the arrival of number three, due in August. Mrs. Stevens enjoys the domestic arts, Bible study, and is an avid genealogy researcher. She is a member of New Heights Christian Church in Connersville, Indiana where she teaches Sunday school and plays the piano.

Submitted by
Franklin County Community School Corporation
Discovering Reuben Smalley
 
   My grandson, Carter and I went to the Snow Hill Cemetery on Memorial Day to place flags on the graves of Albert Gridley (Civil War) and Lemuel Snow (Revolutionary War) as I had done for many years.
   Elizabeth Turrell had asked me to continue this tradition before her death, July 4, 1985 at age 93. A Harrison resident, she was the great-granddaughter of Lemuel Snow and the granddaughter of Salmon Turrell, the builder of our house on Snow Hill.
   While placing the flags, we noticed a broken grave marker embedded horizontally in a piece of concrete near Lemuel Snow's marker. The inscription read "Reuben Smalley CPL CO F   83 REGT   May 22, 1863" (see picture). An internet search (http://www.waymarking.com) revealed that Mr. Smalley was awarded a medal of honor for his actions on this date in the battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Reuben's citation read "gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party". He was born April 22, 1839, was from Greensburg and died July 9, 1926.
   Wondering about the origination of this marker, I nevertheless returned to the cemetery within the hour with another flag for this third soldier. A few days later, while traveling to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, we realized that our route would pass near Vicksburg. Having just learned about Mr. Smalley, we were curious to see where our Indiana soldier served and learn about this important Civil War battle.
   The tour of this national battleground was well worth the time. At the museum, the ranger printed out detailed information about Mr. Smalley and helped us find the marker for the 83rd Indiana Infantry.
   It was very interesting and gratifying to connect the history in our Snow Hill cemetery in Franklin County, Indiana to a major national Civil War Battle in Mississippi. If any readers know how and why Mr. Smalley's marker got to the Snow Hill Cemetery we would appreciate this information.

Submitted by
Beverly Metze, [email protected] 

Lilly Scholarship Application Available
 
   Thanks to the continued generosity of Lilly Endowment, Inc., the Franklin County Community Foundation will provide a four-year, full-tuition college scholarship, including required fees and annual $900 book stipend, to one qualified Franklin County high-school senior who will attend a four-year Indiana college or university in Fall 2017.  
   The Lilly Endowment created the scholarship program in 1998 to help raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana and increase awareness of Indiana's Community Foundations. To date, over 4,050 scholarships have been awarded since the program's inception.
       Lilly Endowment established the following general criteria for its Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program. The program is open to all Indiana residents who:
will graduate from an accredited Indiana high school in 2017 and receive their diploma no later than June 30, 2017.
intend to pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study beginning in the fall of 2017 at an accredited public or private nonprofit college or university in Indiana.
     Additionally, the Franklin County Community Foundation's eligibility criteria require that a student:
  • be a resident of Franklin County
  • have a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 point scale.
  • represent Franklin County and the Franklin County Community Foundation in a positive manner.
   The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now available on-line at www.franklincountyindiana.com under Scholarships. In order to be considered for this prestigious award, an eligible student's completed on-line application must be received in the FCCF office by 4:00 PM on Monday, August 29, 2016.
   For more information, please contact the FCCF office at (765) 647-6810.
 
Submitted by
Shelly Lunsford, Executive Director
Music Therapy at New Horizons
Pictured is Natalie keeping the beat on the tambourine.
 
     United Way of Franklin County has provided funding for a Music Therapist at the New Horizons Day Program in Brookville.  After months of working with the group on learning about different percussion instruments, keeping a 'beat', and learning simple songs, a music concert was held for family and friends.
    Music therapy has been proven to help individuals in expressing themselves, increasing attention to a task and following directions. Aside from all learning that takes place, getting together as a group and providing the back up beat from drums, cymbals, bell sticks, blocks and other small hand instruments to the therapist who leads with guitar is just fun. 

Submitted by Marie E. Dausch,
Executive Director, New Horizons Rehabilitation

"National Farmers Market Week"
   Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack signed a proclamation declaring Aug. 7-13, 2016, as "National Farmers Market Week." This year marks the 17th annual National Farmers Market Week to honor and celebrate the important role that farmers markets play in local economies.
   "Farmers markets are an important part of strong local and regional food systems that connect farmers with new customers and grow rural economies. In many areas, they are also expanding access to fresh, healthy food for people of all income levels," said Secretary Vilsack.  "National Farmers Market Week recognizes the growth of these markets and their role in supporting both urban and rural communities."
   "Farmers markets are a gathering place where you can buy locally produced food, and at the same time, get to know the farmer and story behind the food you purchase," said USDA Administrator Elanor Starmer. "These types of markets improve earning potential for farmers and ranchers, building stronger community ties and access to local foods."
   Over the course of the Obama Administration, USDA has invested close to $1 billion in 40,000 local food businesses and infrastructure projects.  Farmers markets provide consumers with fresh, affordable, convenient, and healthy products from local producers. With support from USDA, more farmers markets offer customers the opportunity to make purchases with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; the Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program; and the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs.
   Supporting farmers markets is a part of the USDA's Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food (KYF2) Initiative.

Submitted by
Lisa Hollars, Executive Director, Franklin County FSA
Parent Information Night
Franklin County High School
 
   There will be a Parent Information Night held at Franklin County High School on Thursday, August 11, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. We would love if you would attend. There will be many different information sessions. Some of the sessions that are going to be offered are:
  • 21st Century Scholars
  • Academic Support at FCHS
  • Applying to College
  • Athletic Information
  • Chromebooks for Parents
  • Dress Code and Attendance Policies 
  • Dual Credit = FREE college 
  • FCHS Food Pantry
  • FCHS- Get Involved!
  • Financial Aid Applications
  • Graduation Info
  • How the MCATZ Can Help Your Freshman
  • How to earn credits and a Diploma
  • ISTEP/ ECA testing
  • JAG & its benefits
  • Keeping Your Student Athlete Healthy
  • Nurse Bischoff- Kinda Like a Doctor
  • PLATO- Earn Credits On-Line
  • PowerSchool
  • ACT/ SAT/ PSAT test info
  • Special Education at FCHS
  • Transitioning to FCHS
  • Work permits and legislation
  • Whitewater Technical Career Center
  • Wildcat Rhythm
   More sessions may become available and are subject to change. There will be childcare and refreshments available.
   If you have any questions, please contact Kim Lang at [email protected], Geannie Hensel at [email protected], or Sara Shaver at [email protected] or 765-647-4101 x1218. We hope that you will be able to attend this event!

Submitted by
Kim Lang, Geannie Hensel and Sara Shaver
Around The County
 
Blood Drive - Thursday, August 4
   12:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Brookville Eagles,  770 Main Street, Brookville. For medical questions and appointments call 1-800-830-1091, Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati. One blood donation can save 3 lives. All types welcome. Sponsored by FCN Bank
 
Submitted by
Cheryl L Kaiser
 
Baby Shower - Aug. 4
   The Pregnancy Help Center in Brookville would like to invite all expecting women due between September 2016 and February 2017 to our BABY SHOWER on Thursday, August 4 at 7 pm. Fun for all. Gifts, games, and food.
 
Submitted by
Lyn Weidner
 
Summer Band Performs - Aug. 5
     See your Franklin County Summer Band in their final performance before the State Fair. On Friday August 5, there will be a community performance at the band's practice field in the grassy area across from Franklin County High School's main entrance. Third Place will be selling wood-fired pizzas starting at 5 pm. The band will take the field at 6 pm. Bring a lawn chair, eat some pizza and see the band perform their show PULSE~Nothing happens until something moves! If you would like to donate cookies, bags of chips, snacks, fruit, or anything else prepackaged, please drop off at the band room. Thank you for your support!
 
Submitted by
Celestia Doherty, Band Booster 
 
Brookville Needs Your Input - Aug. 6 
   The Town of Brookville would like your input on walking within our Town. HWC Engineering will be hosting a walkability workshop on Saturday, August 6 from 9 am to 12 noon at the Brookville public Library, 919 Main Street. Input is appreciated from residents and business owners on the general ability to walk around the town, current obstacles to walking, areas of concern, and future opportunities. Some time will also be spent physically walking around portions of the community.

Submitted by
Todd Thackery 

4th Annual Ladies Football Camp - Aug. 6
   August 6th, 9-11am, at Franklin County High School. Cost is $20, which includes lunch and t-shirt. Come join the fun. Learn a few things about football, training, nutrition, injury prevention, and player positions with the ladies,  while supporting the Franklin County Football Program all in one day. Call or text to reserve your spot 765-993-0287.  
 
Submitted by
Mindy Orschell
   
Household Hazardous Waste - Aug. 6
    The final Household Hazardous Waste collection in 2016 for Franklin County will be held on August 6, 2016 from 8 am to 10 am at the Franklin County Transfer Station/Recycling & Reuse Center located at 13042 US Hwy 52 , Metamora, IN 47030 Phone 765-647-6710. Visit www.seird.org for information about HHW.
 
Submitted by
Sheila Walton, Southeastern Indiana Recycling District 
 
Salsa Competition, Tasting & Dancing - August 6
 
   Do you make a mean salsa?  Are you dying to get recognized for your Homegrown Tomatoes? Then enter your Salsa and win cash prizes. It's not too late to register. Contact Kathy Cooley for the competition at 812.933.5267 or email [email protected].
   Judging of the competitors will be done by the public. Taste all the salsas for just $1 from 1:30 to 2:30. During the Salsa Competition, come watch and learn to Salsa Dance with professional Salsa Dancers from Latin Expressions Dance Company. Free lessons 1pm - 3pm.
   The Batesville Bash runs from 8:00am to 11:00pm with events all day beginning with the Farmers Market, demonstrations, corn eating contest, salsa making contest, salsa dancing, Kid's Zone games, The Fastest Kid in Town contest, local music, beer garden, food, to finally, two major regional bands to end the day.  Come to Batesville Bash!
 
Submitted by
Deanna Hookway
 
BMV Discount Day at State Fair - Aug. 11
   Once again the Bureau of Motor Vehicles offers Hoosiers half-priced admission on Thursday, August 11. You, your friends and family can be admitted to the fair for $6 each. All you have to do is visit myBMV.com, print the myBMV.com Discount Day coupon and present it at the fair.
 
Submitted by
Kent Abernathy, Commissioner, Indiana BMV

Shakespeare in the Park - Aug. 19
   The Franklin County Arts Council is bringing the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's "Shakespeare in the Park Series" to Franklin County on Friday, August 19 for a performance of the comedy, "A Midsummer Night's Dream."  The show will take place at 7:00 p.m. at THIRD PLACE in Brookville and is FREE to the public, thanks to a generous donation by Mick and Jenny Wilz. The event is in conjunction with Main Street, Inc.'s "Main Street Night" and is to be held under the stars, rain or shine. Those attending are asked to bring their own chairs, and craft oven-fired pizza and beverages will be available for purchase beginning at 5:00, prior to the show.
 
Submitted by
Patti Wilhelm

Wild Wild West Weekend Coming Up
 

  Main Street Brookville, Inc. is sponsoring three events in August for Wild Wild West! All three are free and we are encouraging everyone to dress in western wear! The first 30 kids to arrive will receive a free cowboy hat!


Friday, August 19 7 pm to 10 pm

Heather Roush Band performs at the Brookville Tire Mart Lot, located at 653 Main Street
Friday, August 19 7 pm to 9 pm
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's performance of "A Midsummer's Night Dream"
Third Place, 734 Main St
Saturday, August 20 7 pm to 10 pm
Brent James and The Vintage Youth Band playing at
Third Place, 734 Main St

Submitted by 
Barbara Vonderheide 
 
Drewersburg Volunteer Fire Department Smoked Pork Chop Supper - Aug. 20
   DVFD will be having a Smoked Pork Chop Supper on Saturday, August 20th from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Station #2 in Mt. Carmel. Dinner includes green beans, scalloped potatoes, slaw, applesauce, dessert, and drink.
 
Submitted by
Todd Frondorf
 
Class of 1961 55th Reunion - Aug. 20
    The 55th reunion of Brookville High School Class of 1961 will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at K of C Hall in Brookville. The cost will be $15 per person for the evening. Arrive at 5:30-6pm for meal and visiting. Other optional meeting times and places for Friday through Sunday are being planned. For any questions, please call Charles Volk 336-413-8270 or Ed Roberts 765-647-4504.
 
Submitted by
Dotti Roleson
 
Brookville Parking Workshop - Aug. 24
   We need your input! The Town of Brookville would like your input on parking within our Town. HWC Engineering will be hosting a parking workshop on Wednesday, August 24 from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Brookville public library, 919 Main Street. Input is appreciated from residents and business owners on the current condition of parking in the downtown and on potential policies and physical improvements to address any parking concerns.
 
Submitted by
Todd Thackery
 
Class of 1966 50th Reunion - Sept. 10
    Brookville High School Class of 1966 announced their 50th reunion. On Saturday, September 10, there will be tours of the former high school with special focus on the Memorabilia Room at the Government Center, 1010 Franklin Avenue. Dinner will follow at 6:30pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Main Street. On Sunday, September 11, classmates will meet at the Brookville Lake Overlook for a box lunch at 12noon. Cost of $30 covers all events. Invitations have already been mailed. If you have not received yours, please call Chuck Oglesby at 765-647-3623.
 
Submitted by
Chuck Oglesby

St. Michael's Catholic Church Fall Fest
   Saturday, September 10, 2016, 4-10 PM. Smoked Pork Chop Dinner Served 4-8 PM. Live music by "Crossroads Country Band" 7-10 PM
     Sunday, September 11, 2016, 11 AM - 7 PM. Family Style Chicken Dinners Served 11 AM - 3 PM. Live music by "My Brothers Keeper" 1PM - 3 PM. Beer Garden, Monte Carlo, Instant Bingo, Country Market, Raffles, Yard Sale, Silent Auction, Children's Games. For more information, call 765-647-5462.
 
Submitted by
Laurie Mayleben
 
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