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They welcome and encourage any Franklin County citizen to consider entering their hobbies or handiwork. Deadline to enter is Monday, July 11, at 11:30 am.
Reported by Sara Duffy
Family Fun at 4-H Fair
Sponsored by Franklin County Farm Bureau
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Franklin County Farm Bureau will be serving Daily Scoop ice cream at the fair from 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday, July 9 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. in the block building. All proceeds from the ice cream sales will go toward Franklin County youth.
Farm Bureau will present the Tenure Awards, Monday night at the 4-H Awards Program to the two 4-H members who have accumulated the best project participation, during their 4-H career.
Thursday at 7:00 p.m. there will be a free fun children’s activity, “Learn about Soybeans and Make a Beanie Baby Necklace”. This activity will be at the Farm Bureau booth in the block building for children ages 3-12 years old.
Thursday night the Franklin County Farm Bureau Young Farmers will sponsor the Kiddie Pedal Pull. This activity is free for all children ages 3-8 years old. Registration is from 5:00-6:30 p.m. with the Pedal Pull starting at 7:00 p.m.
Each night there will be a drawing for an AG accurate children’s book. Stop by the Farm Bureau booth to sign up for the book drawing.
Submitted by Susann Wendel
Franklin County Farm Bureau Board
Photo by The Observer from 2019
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4-H Fair Baby Show
The Franklin County 4-H Fair Baby Show will be held on July 14, 2022 at 6:30 pm. Click to read the rules and information about the 16 classes.
Submitted by Savannah Hofer
Photo by The Observer from 2021
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Vaccine Clinic at the Fair
The Franklin County Health Department is offering COVID vaccinations at the Franklin County Fair on July 12th, 14th, and 16th from 4-8 PM for ages 6 months and up. Also, August 3rd, we are having a Back to School Vaccination Clinic at the Health Department from 4-8 PM to offer routine and COVID vaccinations.
Submitted by Deb Tibbetts, RN Supervisor
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4-H Mustanger Horse & Pony Show
Photo below: Gracie Ripperger
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On July 9 and 10, Mustangers participated in riding, contesting and/or showing their horses from the ground in halter classes. A lot of work goes into showing a horse or pony and winning a ribbon at the 4-H Mustanger Show. One young club member, Mackenzie Eads, got up at 5 am to feed and brush the horse plus pack up her gear and get ready to show at 8 am at the fairgrounds. She had been practicing the previous night until 10:30 pm. She went on to win Beginning Showmanship class with a borrowed horse named Minnie. Mackenzie is a fourth grade student at Mt. Carmel Elementary School.
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Photo: L-R - Minnie the horse, Kim Arnold (horse owner hidden) and Mackenzie Eads.
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Photo Left: Madison Lake and her 22-year-old Quarter Horse nicknamed Buddy won Advanced and Champion Showmanship. She now qualifies to compete in the Showman of Showmen event on Thursday night at the fair. Madison said that she is “excited” to show sheep and cattle in the Showman competition; she will ask her friends how to handle cattle, goats and swine.
Photo Right: Paityn Freese and her 19-year-old mare named Ellie were reserve champions in Advanced and Champion Showmanship. Both of these young women have been riding since they were young children and both attend Franklin County High School.
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Photo: L-R - Mini 4-H club member Henry Reed receives help from Madison Lake in the show ring. All Mini’s were assisted in the showmanship class.
Reported by Sara Duffy
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On July 2, the Metamora Volunteer Fire Department kicked off their annual firemen's festival with a parade. Everyone was invited to join. There were flag bearers, a large contingent of police, fire and EMS vehicles followed by cars, a few floats, golf carts, horseback riders and a carriage pulled by a horse named Winston. Every year, Grannie's Cookie Jars and Ice Cream Parlor has a float in the parade pulled by a big red Massey Ferguson tractor. Those on the float this year were saddened that Eva “Grannie” Fuchs was no longer with them. They missed her warm, welcoming smile. Go to Facebook for more festival and fireworks photos.
Reported by Sara Duffy
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Who’s at risk for severe COVID-19 even when initial symptoms
are mild?
From the Centers for Disease Control
Click to read more.
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JAG Honors Local Teacher
Tanya Wirtz, Jobs for America’s Graduates Specialist at Franklin County High School, was awarded Indiana’s 5 of 5 Award at the JAG State Awards Ceremony on June 29, 2022. She met the following standards:
- Graduation Rate (National Standard: 90%): 96.88%
- Employment Rate (National Standard: 60%): 90.32%
- Full Time Placement Rate (National Standard: 60%): 89.29%
- Positive Outcome Rate (National Standard: 75%): 93.55%
- Further Education Rate (National Standard: 35%): 38.71%
Submitted by Tanya Wirtz
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More Roadwork Begins
Dearborn County: S.R. 46, U.S. 50, S.R. 56 & S.R. 1
Decatur County: U.S. 421
Ripley County: S.R. 46
Chip seal - S.R. 46: On or after Thursday, July 7, Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews will begin chip seal operations on S.R. 46 in Dearborn County, weather permitting. Crews will be active between S.R. 1 and U.S. 52. Click to continue reading.
From Indiana Department of Transportation
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Deputies Seek Assistance
with Locating Persons of Interest
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Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputies have identified two persons of interest in a recent series of vehicle break-ins and are asking the public for help with locating the pair. Deputies are attempting to locate Dustin A. Hurley, age 33 of Columbus, Indiana, and Amanda L. Zeigler, age 31 also of Columbus, Indiana. They were last seen driving a white, 2016 Chevrolet Impala, with possible Indiana registration TDB802. The pair could possibly be in the Cincinnati area.
Anyone with information on the pair’s whereabouts are asked to contact Deputy Brad Lecher or Major Gregory Mehlbauer of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department at 765-647-4138. Callers can remain anonymous.
Submitted by Deputy Jason Lovins
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Allbrook Trial & Sentencing
18-Month Sentence for
Battery on a Child
On June 9, a local jury returned a guilty verdict against Lynn Allbrook, 51, of Fillmore, Indiana. Allbrook had been charged with Battery on a Child, a Level 6 Felony, as the result of an incident that occurred on September 5, 2020, at Haspin Acres Off-Road and Motorcross Park in Laurel. On June 28, Franklin Circuit Court Judge Clay Kellerman handed down an 18-month sentence for Allbrook—6 months in jail at the Franklin County Security Center followed by a year of felony probation.
At trial, the victim, who was only 8 years old at the time of the offense, testified. Allbrook, a complete stranger, was staying with her husband at an adjoining campsite. That evening, the victim and a few young friends were throwing tiny wood chips at a fire in the vicinity of Allbrook, who was sitting in a chair. Allbrook—who later claimed that the boys were throwing small rocks at her--exploded in rage and chased after them, eventually cornering the victim on the bed of a nearby pick-up truck. Click to continue reading.
Submitted by Franklin County Prosecutor Chris Huerkamp
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Bright Star Touring Theatre presents Treasure Island at Brookville Library on July 12 at 5:00 pm. This event is free and open to all ages. We hope to see you.
Submitted by Makenna Mays
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Nathan Lake Memorial Scholarship Cookout -
July 15 & 16
The IGA Cookout for the Nathan Lake Memorial Scholarship Cookout is scheduled will be Friday, July 15th, and Saturday, July 16th, at the end of the fair, instead of the beginning as in the past. We hope you will be able to come and a good lunch with us from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm. We appreciate Joe Jester and the IGA taff for all they do for these cookout events. Thanks to the community for supporting the cookouts.
Submitted by Francis & Joyce Lake. Photo by The Observer
Free Shakespeare in the Park
“TWELFTH NIGHT”
Thursday, July 21, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at THIRD PLACE – Outside Pit, 734 Main Street, Brookville, Indiana. (Food and drink available for purchase.) Free performance made possible by: The Franklin County Community Foundation, Tri Kappa Sorority, Mick and Jenny Wilz
Submitted by Patti Wilhelm
FRANKLIN COUNTY JUNIOR SOCCER LEAGUE
Online registration through August 6, 2022. Go to www.fcjsl.com. Parents may use same account as last year to register. New Parents – create a new parent account to register children. Cost per player: $30.00 ($100 cap for large families) (After August 6, a $5 late fee per player will be assessed.) Questions - Call Ken Schuster: 513-335-8652 or Bob/Kathy O’Bryan: 765-914-3104 or 765-265-5651. First day of League play is August 27.
Submitted by Kathy O’Bryan
Food Pantry Summer Dates - July 25
Franklin County High School Food Pantry Summer Dates
Monday, July 25th 11:30-12:30
Tuesday, August 2nd 4-5 pm
Tuesday, August 16th 4-5:30pm
Come to Door A16 for pick-up.
Submitted by Tanya Wirtz, FCHS JAG Specialist
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COVID-19 Test Site
REOPENS SOON at EMS in Brookville
On July 19, COVID-19 testing will be available again through December 31, 2022. The hours will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday 4-9pm and the first Saturday of the month 9am - 4pm. The test site is located in the alley behind the EMS building at the corner of 7th and Mill Streets, Brookville, Indiana 47012. Phone 765-647-0234. Go online to make an appointment for a COVID-19 test. Franklin County EMS does not distribute results. For assistance with results, call 877-826-0011- option 2.
Click to find other testing locations in Indiana.
Information provided by Lynn Westerfeld
COVID-19 Shots Available
for Anyone Age 6 Months+
The Franklin County Health Department is giving shots in the Franklin County Government Center located at 1010 Franklin Ave., Room 210, Brookville, IN. COVID-19 shots are Tuesday & Thursdays 1:00 -3:50 pm. APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. A mask is required for ages 8 and up. Please practice social distancing. Please call the Health Department at 765-647-4322 for more information. *CLOSED HOLIDAYS.
Submitted by FC Health Department
Free Rides to Vaccine Clinic
Franklin County Public Transportation is offering free transportation to anyone in Franklin County who would like to get to one of the COVID-19 vaccination clinics that are being offered by the Health Department, CVS, etc.). Passengers would just need to call in advance at 765-647-3509 to schedule their ride. This will be ongoing as long as the vaccinations are being offered.
Submitted by Missy Ratz
Director, Franklin County Public Transportation
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