RUSHVILLE —
In late 2006, lifelong Rushville resident and 1981 RCHS graduate Brian Conner was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. A short time later, and after he began what was to be a lengthy cancer treatment process, it was learned that he had exhausted insurance monies. Following that discovery a number of Brian’s friends began a fundraising effort to help offset the increasing financial burden of his treatments. The event became known as “Brian’s Cause” and was embraced by the community. The effort also raised more than enough funds to cover Conner’s medical expenses. Nearly 18 months later, and after Brian successfully completed treatments, it was realized that there were leftover monies. Those funds were given to the Rush Memorial Hospital Foundation where they have been endowed with the understanding and stipulation that the principal amount will only be used in the event Conner requires additional treatment in the future. The interest from the endowment, coupled with donations and additional funds raised, will be used to financially assist others in the community in their battle against cancer. As a means to raise additional monies a two-mile walk and silent auction was held July 17. All the bills from that inaugural event have now been paid and it has been determined that the one-day event raised more that $18,000. Those monies will be put to good use. “We currently are accepting applications for those in financial need for their battle with cancer. Applications can be found on the RMH Web site and then clicking on the Brian’s Cause icon,” RMH Community Foundation Executive Director Dan Slaven said. Slaven continued by saying that he was very happy with the community support for the inaugural event and that plans are already in the works for next year’s event. “We may be changing the date of the event for next year. Some participants in this year’s event were concerned that with it being really hot in July a later date might be better. All in all, I and other organizers were really pleased with the community support the event generated,” Slaven said. Frank Denzler can be contacted at (765) 932-2222 ext. 106 or via e-mail at frank.denzler@rushvillerepublican.com. Visit our Web site at www.rushvillerepublican.com.News
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RCCF Education Fund Grants awarded
The Rush County Education Fund Grants Committee recently met to review grant applications for the 2012 grant cycle and to make their recommendations to the Rush County Community Foundation's Board of Directors.
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Commissioners hear of feasibility study
The Rush County Commissioners met earlier this week and heard a report regarding a feasibility study currently underway regarding the city possibly running an ambulance service out of the Rushville Fire Department.
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Pool open
Waggener Community Pool will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. The pool will be closed Monday and Tuesday and then open again Wednesday as was originally scheduled. Information: 932-7100.
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Farmers Market
The Rush County Farmers and Artisans Market kicks off the 2012 season at 9 a.m. Saturday in the 100 block of East Third Street in downtown Rushville!
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Good Samaritan recognized for heroic efforts
The lives of three complete strangers became intertwined the morning of Oct. 25, 2011.
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Lion Project showing community pride
If you've been paying attention, you'll have noticed that new concrete lions are showing up all over town.
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Waggener Pool opening Saturday and Sunday
In an update to this story, the City announced plans today to open Waggener Community Pool earlier than originally planned due to expected high temperatures over Memorial Weekend. Mayor Mike Pavey has asked that the pool be open this coming Saturday and Sunday. Hours will be noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. The pool will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day and Tuesday, and open again Wednesday, May 30, as was originally scheduled.
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Why do young white women risk cancer to be tan?
A CDC report out this month found that nearly one in three white women aged 18 to 25 had used a tanning booth in the previous year. White women aged 18 to 21 went the most often, averaging 27.6 sessions per year—that’s over two sessions per month—while nearly 70 percent said they had gone at least 10 times in the last year.
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Collision lands driver in Indy trauma center
A Milroy woman sustained serious injuries in a single vehicle accident on SR 244 west of Milroy that was reported shortly after 1 p.m. Monday.
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Todd resigns
Bill Todd (center) is pictured during a recent meeting of the Rush County Commissioners at which he formally announced that he had turned in his resignation as the Rush County Area Plan Director. Todd has served in the capacity of APC director since 1998.
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