RUSHVILLE —
STATEHOUSE –Indiana Legislators were sworn in this week during Organization Day, marking the first meeting of the 118th General Assembly. All 100 members of the House, including 19 new Republicans, were sworn in by Chief Justice Brent Dickson.
“Just like a responsible family, we will sit together at our desks on the House floor and in the committee rooms of this building – and work through the monumental issues facing our state,” said newly re-elected Speaker of the House, Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis).
State Rep. Cindy Ziemke (R-Batesville) was sworn in as a new member of the freshman class and represents House District 55, which includes portions of Rush, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley and Decatur counties.
“I am honored and excited to represent my community,” said Rep. Ziemke. “Making Indiana the talk of the nation in regard to employment rates and economic growth is my top priority. Hoosiers have the talent and resources to make our state unparalleled in these areas, and I’m ready to help make it happen.”
In October, the House Republican Caucus released their legislative agenda, making it clear that their focus will be on financial integrity, jobs and education. That focus was echoed today as the 69 House Republicans prepared for the upcoming session with a resolve to accomplish those priorities and continue propelling Indiana to be a state where Hoosiers have the ability to own their American Dream.
“Continuing to balance the budget will help Indiana remain a beacon of hope to the rest of the country,” said Rep. Ziemke. “Seeing Hoosiers head back to work will hopefully spur the rest of the country into positive action. I’m excited to see what happens in the upcoming session and am thankful to be a part of it.”
Rep. Ziemke (R-Batesville) represents portions of Rush, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley and Decatur counties.
– Rushville Republican
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Market opens Saturday
The Heart of Rushville Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market opens for the season Saturday, May 25. The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is located on Third Street, just east of Main Street in downtown Rushville.
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Working together to honor our veterans
The Rush County Veterans Memorial Foundation had a dilemma.
“Our current crosses were very old [25+ years] and in need of replacement,” said Rushville City Councilman Craig Smith, who took an interest in the need several months ago. “The cost to replace the aluminum crosses was $14 a piece. -
Last senior cheer
Senior class president James Brashaber is pictured leading his classmates in a final “senior cheer” prior to exiting RCHS Thursday afternoon. Graduation for the group is set for June 2 in Memorial Gymnasium.
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Grizzard named Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction
Educator Paul Grizzard of Rushville Consolidated High School was recently selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS.) Grizzard was nominated by student Autumn Meece for the honor.
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LCC meets new Community Corrections director
The Local Coordinating Council (LCC) recently met Rush County’s new Community Corrections director Ashley Stevens.
According to Stevens, Community Corrections is funded by the Indiana Department of Correction with aspirations that it will, in time, be self-funded. -
Rushville Consolidated High School Class of 2013 Top 10 Students: Dougherty & Fenimore
The Rushville Republican is pleased to feature each of the Top 10 students graduating with the Rushville Consolidated High School Class of 2013.
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Essay contest winner announced
As a tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Department of Student Programs (sponsored by the Indiana Association of School Principals) provides an essay contest for middle level and high school students.
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FSA announces restart of America’s largest conservation program
Julia A. Wickard, State Executive Director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Indiana announced FSA is currently conducting Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signups for both general and continuous CRP. The General Signup began yesterday, May 20, 2013, and continues through June 14. Sign-up for continuous CRP began on May 13 and will continue through Sept. 30, 2013.
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County beefs up computer security
During the most recent meeting of the Rush County Commissioners, Rush Count Sheriff Jeff Sherwood informed Bruce Levi, Mark Bacon and Ken Masters that the inmate population at the Rush County Jail continues to increase. According to Sherwood, 46 individuals are currently housed at the facility which is designed for 38 inmates.
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Dig Into Reading at the local library
Grab everyone in your household and everyone in the neighborhood and come on down to the Rushville Public Library to sign up for our summer reading program “Dig Into Reading.”
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