Good Cheer

David Navarra, of the Greensburg High School Junior Optimist Club, picks up a carton of food to load in a waiting van for Greensburg Daily News Cheer Fund delivery early Christmas Eve morning. Susan Rust, right, supervises the loading. The Cheer Fund has been in existence since 1911 and this year helped over 306 needy families in the area at Christmas time. The goal for the Cheer Fund this year was $40,000 and at last reports, donations were nearing that mark.

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Congressman Pence to speak in Greensburg

Congressman Mike Pence will be hosting a town hall meeting at the Greensburg Learning Center on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The event will run from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. and is open to the public.

The Greensburg Learning Center is located at 422 East Central Ave., in Greensburg.

The meeting will be an open forum to discuss issues in the 111th Congress or for people wishing to voice their opinion on issues affecting their families or communities.

Greensburg Football

Greensburg Football: "2009 Varsity Football Schedule
Date Time Opponent Location Result
8-147:00Indian Creek ScrimmageHome
8-217:00ShelbyvilleHome
8-287:00Jennings CountyAway
9-47:00RushvilleAway
9-117:00LawrenceburgHome
9-187:00South DearbornHome
9-257:00Franklin CountyAway
10-27:00Batesville *Home
10-97:00East CentralAway
10-167:00North Decatur **Home

* Homecoming
** Senior Night"

Connersville set to land Carbon Motors

Pictured above is the Carbon Motors produced Police Car shown while on tour in the United States. Reports indicate that Carbon Motors has selected Connersville, IN as the location where the new police cars will be produced. The venture is expected to create up to 1,500 new jobs for the area of Fayette County and beyond. Carbon Motors will acquire the building formerly home to Visteon which filed for bankruptcy late last year. This is welcome news to not only Fayette County, but Rush, Wayne, Union, Ripley and even Decatur County as well. The announcement is expected later today and state officials including Governor Mitch Daniels will be in attendance.

Living like Tony

Earl Six of Greensburg poses for a photo with his 2005 Tony Stewart series Chevrolet. Six was one of a couple of hundred vehicles that participated in the Greensburg Car Show in downtown Greensburg. The rain hampered the event, which will be moved to the Decatur County Fairgrounds beginning in 2010. Six, has had the pleasure of having NASCAR driver and Columbus, IN native Tony Stewart sign his dashboard which sits proudly in the vehicle.

Shine it up

David Schutte of Batesville puts a shine on his 1966 Chevelle at the Greensburg Car Show held Friday and Saturday in downtown Greensburg. Rain hampered the event and the number of cars drawn to the show. The event next year will be moved to the Decatur County Fairgrounds.

Remembering the days

Glenn Jobst (left) of the Wooden Bench in Greensburg, talks car talk with Bruce Moorman of Batesville. Moorman entered his 1966 Cobra in the Greensburg Car Show held over the past weekend. The pair spent quite a bit of time talking about the car.

Let the sale begin

Dale Crites (left) and Dan Wilson, take time to pose for a picture while waiting for the Decatur County 4-H Fair livestock sale to begin. Both men have been instrumental with 4-H throughout the years and Wilson is an extension educator for Purdue University, serving as the ag agent in Decatur County.

Support for 4-H

Christie Muckerheide Gard, owner of Realty Executives Maximum Results, Inc., in Greensburg, is shown with her first 4-H purchase as a new business owner. Gard made a swine purchase from Hannah Denney, daughter of Todd and Jill (Nobbe) Denney.

Making his point

Jerry Sebo, sales manager at Don Meyer Ford Mercury in Greensburg, makes a point to Sean Green of Green Sign Co., also of Greensburg, while the pair waited for bidding to start at the Decatur County 4-H Fair livestock sale Friday afternoon. Area merchants gathered for the traditional sale to show their support of the hard work and effort put forth by 4-H'ers.

Enneking/First Federal buy reserve grand goat

Enneking Auto Center joined forces with First Federal Savings and Loan to purchase the reserve grand champion goat from Baili Ewing during the annual livestock sale at the Decatur County 4-H Fair Friday. The winning bid brought in $1600 for the goat. The livestock sale is a tradition closing fair event. Joe and Karen Enneking are representing Enneking Auto Center of Greensburg while Jim Saler is shown representing First Federal Savings and Loan.

New features for DCMH Foundation golf event

Contributed Article
Registrations are underway for the Hospital Foundation fall golf outing and the event has announced a number of positive new features this year.
According to Foundation Director, David Fry, the 4th Annual Event ‘fore’ Caring is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, at the Greensburg Country Club.

In one of several new features, this year’s event will offer morning sessions for physicians to earn Continuing Medical Education Credit from 9 to 11 a.m. The sessions will be conducted by Drs. Klein and Harlamert of Heart Partners of Indiana and can be attended independent of the tournament.

The educational sessions will be followed by a pre-tournament luncheon to be held at 11:15 with the tournament’s tee time scheduled for 12:30 p.m. In another new feature, all of the options for participation and sponsorship can benefit from an early bird discount if completed by August 15.

“This tournament has the unique distinction of celebrating a hole-in-one in each of the last two years. That excitement should carry forward as our committee adds several new enhancements to the tourney this year, including the CME sessions, pre-tournament luncheon, a later start time and early bird discounts. We think that all of these will make a great tournament even better,” Fry said.

The event is led by a committee of Del Moeller, Guy Folkman, Daryl Smith, Susan Rust, Nancy Sheffer and Fry. Those with questions, sponsorships, or registrations for the event, may contact the Hospital Foundation office at (812) 663-1220 or by e-mail at david.fry@dcmh.net. Online registration is also available at the Hospital Foundation website at www.dcmh.net/foundation.

Meyer-Allen joins staff at TCMP

Contributed Article
Tree City Medical Partners (TCMP) and Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) have announced details regarding a new Family Nurse Practitioner who has joined the staff at TCMP.

Cynthia Meyer-Allen, FNP began practicing under Dr. Mary McCullough on June 1 at TCMP in the DCMH Medical Arts Plaza on North Michigan Ave. A veteran DCMH employee and nurse, Meyer-Allen recently became a Family Nurse Practitioner. She will be seeing patients at TCMP on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Meyer-Allen is an area native, having graduated from Jac-Cen-Del High School in 1996. Since that time she has graduated in 2000 from the Good Samaritan School of Nursing and in 2004 from the Indiana Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Most recently she graduated from Ball State University with a Masters in Science and Family Nurse Practitioner.

Over the last nine years she has also been employed at DCMH in the Emergency Department.
Meyer-Allen enjoys the new position and the opportunity to develop closer patient-to-provider relationships. The position allows her to get to know her patients better and spend more time in doing just that. “I look forward to working with all patients in Decatur County and the surrounding areas,” she said.

Meyer-Allen is the daughter of Gerald and Kathern Meyer of Sunman and was recently married to Aaron Allen of Westport. Her siblings include Dave Meyer, Beth Herbert, Jennifer Meyer, Kathy Einhaus and Jerry Meyer. She credits her family with the support necessary to accomplish this goal.

Appointments with Cynthia Meyer-Allen, FNP may be scheduled through the Tree City Medical Partners at (812) 663-7277. More information regarding Decatur County Memorial Hospital and its services is available at www.dcmh.net.

Dieckmann is Tom Swain champ

One of the highlights of the week at the Decatur County 4-H Fair is the championship showman contest, traditionally known as the Tom Swain contest. Grand champion showmen compete in the event on the night before the livestock auction takes place. Winning the Tom Swain trophy for 2009 was Quentin Dieckmann while Morgan Tompson captured the reserve grand champion showman award. (Photo courtesy of www.greensburgneighbors.com).
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Scouts performing service

Matthew Navarra of Greensburg takes a drink order from a customer at the Boy Scout Booth at the Decatur County 4-H Fair. The Boy Scout booth is traditionally one of the "best buys" at the fair as the scouts sell a 24 ounce soda for only $1. The scouts do excellent work thoughout the area and in helping to shape the lives of its members.

Let's ride

Thursday night was 1 ticket night for all rides at the Decatur County 4-H Fair. The special prices drew thousands of visitors on a lovely evening to the Decatur County Fairgrounds. Lines were long for rides and food parking was at a premium as Thursday is traditionally one of the largest nights for the fair. Above, riders enjoy the Himalaya.

Democratics in action

Decatur County Democrat Party Chairman Al Moore, (right), signs up a voter interested in learning more about the Democrat Party in Decatur County. Moore was busy at the party's booth in the main building at the Decatur County 4-H Fair.

Optimist Club serving food

Brian Wenning of the Greensburg Breakfast Optimist Club is busy getting an order ready Thursday evening at the Decatur County 4-H Fair. The Optimist Club relies heavily on money made at their food booth at the fair to support its youth projects throughout Decatur County for a year. Many Optimist and other volunteers assist at the event including cheerleaders from various schools who receive a monetary donation from the club for their assistance. The Greensburg Breakfast Optimist Club meets at 6:30 a.m. every Thursday at Something's Perkin in downtown Greensburg.

Cornerstone Christian performers

Members of a Praise Team from the Cornerstone Christian Church near St. Paul perform in front of a respectable crowd at the Decatur County 4-H Fair Thursday evening. The church is located at 7414 E. Michigan Rd., Waldron, which is just off I-74 near the St. Paul exit. All are invited for worship. For more information, call 765-525-9808.

Realty Executives Maximum Results changes hands

Christie Muckerheide Gard (seated) recently acquired ownership of Realty Executives Maximum Results Inc. located in Greensburg. Standing behind Muckerheide Gard (left to right) Sara Green, Donna Tewmey, Michelle McGinn will remain as Executives for the agency.

Greensburg, IN – Christie Muckerheide Gard and her husband David recently acquired ownership of Realty Executives Maximum Results Inc. real estate business from Michelle McGinn.

“This is a very exciting time not only for David and I, but also in the real estate industry including the residential and commercial markets,” Christie Muckerheide Gard said. “The future outlook for property sales is positive and it is a fabulous time for buyers and sellers alike.”

The decision to acquire Realty Executives Maximum Results comes two years after Muckerheide Gard entered the real estate industry. With a background in the financial and consumer service industry, the Muckerheide Gard family brings extensive knowledge to the marketplace.

“The Realty Executives Maximum Results Inc. team is in place and we look forward to continuing to be the real estate sales leader in the area,’ Muckereide Gard said. “We go above and beyond to help both buyers and sellers meet their real estate needs and objectives. Our local agents and office has the backing and expertise of a nationally known corporation and we utilize their connections to the fullest extent possible for our clients.”

The agents and brokers of Realty Executives Maximum Results Inc. have a diverse background and extensive knowledge and connections throughout Southeastern and Central Indiana and are committed to helping their clients buy and or sell their property in a timely fashion.

As well as being broker/owner of the agency, Muckerheide Gard is also a certified Home Staging Specialist, providing expert advice on preparing your home for sale. This service is free to all clients of Realty Executive Maximum Results Inc.

Michelle McGinn will remain as an executive with the company as will Donna Tewmey and Sara Green. “We have a very experienced staff in our office,” Muckerheide Gard said. “With our connections, we know our clients will be pleased with our services, results and our commitment to work hard for them. We are more than real estate agents, we are executives”

“Christie Muckerheide Gard is the right person to acquire ownership of this business,” Michelle McGinn said. “I am pleased that I will continue to be associated with the business and in a position to focus even more on our clients’ needs.”

Realty Executives Maximum Results Inc., utilizes today’s social networking opportunities to keep the public informed including their website at www.greensburgproperties.com, Facebook, Twitter, Blogging and involvement in the Greensburg/Decatur County community and various other networking groups. Realty Executives is a Gold member sponsor of the Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber of Commerce, the Decatur County Board of Realtors, MIBOR (Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors) and NAR (National Association of Realtors).

Realty Executive Maximum Results Inc executives have extensive knowledge of communities surrounding Greensburg including Westport, St. Paul, Columbus, Lake Santee, Rushville, Milroy, New Point, Batesville, Millhousen, Osgood, Versailles, Milan and all executive are extremely skilled in negotiating and are committed to providing excellent service to their clients.

Joining Christie Muckerheide Gard in the Greensburg office will be Michelle McGinn, with 15 years of experience, Donna Tewmay, with 15 years of experience and Sara Green, who has been in the industry for four years.

Christie Muckerheide Gard can be reached by calling 812-663-2255 Ext. 5, by cell phone at 812-593-5638, email at cgard@realtyexecutives.com or by fax at 812-663-9754. Her personal website is at www.cgardtoday.com or visit www.greensburgproperties.com. Other executives may be reached by calling 812-663-2255 or visit their office at 347 W. Main St. Clients also will be able to utilize Realty Executives Maximum Results Inc rotating billboard to display their properties for sale at the high traffic area office located at 347 W. Main St., Greensburg.

First ride on the boat

Peering over the top of the rail, 10-year-old Casey Clark takes his first ever ride on Pharaoh's Boat at the Decatur County 4-H Fair Sunday evening. Clark survived the ride and couldn't wait until Thursday when all rides only costs 1 ticket.

Ready for the parade

Members of the Greensburg Youth Baseball League Minor Division Cubs baseball team helped their sponsor by throwing candy and prizes to hundreds of people watching the Decatur County 4-H Fair parade on Sunday. Pictured above are (left to right) assistant coach Brian Nobbe, Noah Davers, Travis Nobbe and Nathan Emsweller. The Cubs were sponsored by Enneking Auto Body of Greensburg. The parade is a staple at the Decatur County Fair.

Powell receives The Rock

Terry Powell, manager of the Buffalo Wings and Rings in Greensburg, receives the Rock award from Al Barnett of the Southeastern Indiana hub of Rainmakers. The Rock is presented to a deserving individual each month and this month Powell and his business were the recipients.

Rainmakers meet in Greensburg

Lora Reed Williams, local attorney in Decatur County speaks with Angela Phebus at the monthly hub meeting of the Greensburg and Southeastern Indiana Rainmakers group. The group will begin meeting at the Hampton Inn on the second Thursday of every month starting in August. The meetings begin at 11:30 a.m.

Rainmakers is a networking group that helps cultivate business leads and opportunities for its members. The organization in Greensburg is a collaboration between Rainmakers and the Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber of Commerce and has replaced the Chamber's Networking at Noon program. All are invited to attend to learn more about the networking opportunities.

For more information contact the Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber of Commerce at 812-663-2832 or Al Barnett at 812-363-3515.

Fair time in Decatur County

Lori Durbin, Outreach Librarian for the Greensburg Public Library, is busy setting up a display at the Decatur County 4-H Fair. The fair kicks off Friday, July 10 and runs for a week. Parking in selected spaces at the fair is $2 and goes to support various civic groups. The fair is free and on Thursday of next week, visitors can enjoy rides for only 1 ticket. There are many highlights to the week, but the main focus is on that of 4-H and the youth of the county. Durbin has been with the Greensburg Public Library for 11 years and is involved in many volunteer organizations throughout the area.

Kiwanis ready for the fair

The Decatur County 4-H Fair gets underway on Friday, July 10. Pictured to the right are Greensburg Kiwanis members Bill Halder (left) and Merle Smith as the pair was busy Thursday evening setting up a booth in the main building at the fairgrounds. The fair runs until the following Friday. Many visitors enjoy going through the various buildings looking at displays from 4-H'ers and registering for prizes from area merchants.

Fore

Bill Humpert from Renner Hurley Honda Motors in Greensburg, takes a practice shot while at the Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber of Commerce annual golf outing Wednesday. Renner Hurley Honda sponsored a hole-in-one contest on hole No. 5 on the Meadows course. A few of the participants came close to scoring a new Honda by hitting a hole-in-one, but it was not meant to be at this year's tournament.

Chamber golf outing

The Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber of Commerce annual golf outing will be held Wednesday, July 8 at North Branch Golf Course.

Approximately 22 teams are registered for the event which kicks off at 10 a.m.

This site will be updated following the golf outing. Watch for photos.

Lake Santee

July 4 event at Lake Santee. A full day of food with the Lake Santee Kiwanis Club cookout, swimming, boating, flea market and all capped off at dusk with a large fireworks show over the lake.

Lake Santee is located in the northern section of Decatur County.

Decatur County Fair

The Decatur County 4-H Fair will run from Friday, July 10 through Friday, July 17, 2009.

The parade theme for 2009 will be "150 Years of Progress in Decatur County," following the recent 150 year celebration of Greensburg.

Traditional events will once again fill the fairgrounds including the Greensburg Power of the Past Antique Tractor Pull on Friday, July 10.

The United Midget Racing Association will be visiting the grandstands on Saturday, July 11 and on Sunday, July 12, visitors will enjoy a garden tractor pull, Vesper Services, Decatur County 4-H in Revue including the crowning of the 4-H Queen and King. Also on Sunday is the traditional 4-H Fair parade which snakes its way down Park Road to the fairgrounds, a 3 mile trip and one that is enjoyed by many.

Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Tractor Pull will be held Monday, July 13 and Tuesday will see an Open Class Farm Tractor Pull.

Wednesday, July 15 brings the ATV Flat Drags and on Thursday, July 16, the Pick Up Truck and Semi Truck drag races will be in the grandstand area of the fairgrounds.

The big attraction at the Decatur County Fair is the Demolition Derby on Friday, July 17, the closing night of the event. This bash 'em up and crash 'em up event brings the largest crowd of the week to the grandstand area. It is sure to be a good one again this year.

The contract for the fair rides has once again gone to Luehrs Rides out of Florida. Family bargain day is Thursday from 1 p.m. until 11 p.m. where all rides take only 1 ticket.

Rainmakers Hold Kickoff in Greensburg

Al Barnett presents Greensburg Decatur County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jennifer Sturges with the Rock at the launch event of the new Rainmakers organization in Southeastern Indiana. Rainmakers launched its newest hub in Greensburg and will serve as a means for the Chamber of Commerce Networking at Noon.

Approximately 100 visitors attended the event held at the Fairfield Inn by Marriott in Greensburg. Rainmakers is a business networking organization with a total of 38 hubs throughout the state of Indiana.

The Rock symbolizes a Rainmakers' effort and dedication to support the beliefs and goals of Rainmakers, which is to "Be More, Serve More."

On the net at:

http://www.gorainmakers.com/rainmakers/

Honda Motor Announces New President and CEO

TOKYO, Japan –Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda Motor) announced that Takanobu Ito, currently the company's Senior Managing Director, will become the seventh President & Chief Executive Officer of Honda Motor effective in late June 2009.

Takeo Fukui, the current President & CEO, will remain on the board and assume the post of Director and Advisor to Honda Motor. This management succession will occur following the final decision of the Honda Motor Board of Directors after the company's annual shareholders' meeting, scheduled for late June 2009.

Ito joined Honda in 1978, and began his career in its automobile research and development operations, principally as an engineer in the area of chassis design. Ito was in charge of developing the all-aluminum uni-body frame structure for the mid-engine NSX sports car that went on sale in 1990, a world's first for a production vehicle of any volume. Ito also took on responsibilities as the person-in-charge of developing a series of compact sedans for the Japanese market in the early 1990's.

From April 1998 to March 2000, Ito was stationed in the U.S. as Executive Vice President of Honda R&D Americas, Inc., where he became actively involved in the development of the Acura brand's first sport-utility vehicle, the MDX (which went on sale in the U.S. in October 2000). In June 2000, Ito was appointed to the Board of Directors of Honda Motor, simultaneously gaining promotion to Managing Director of Honda R&D Co., Ltd. (Honda R&D). He subsequently became President and Director of Honda R&D in June 2003. Ito also took on a role in the area of manufacturing as General Manager of Honda's Suzuka Factory in April 2005. In April 2007, Ito became Honda Motor's Chief Operating Officer of Automobile Operations and a Senior Managing Director from June of the same year.

From April 2009, he will again assume the top position of President and Director of Honda R&D, a position he will continue to hold concurrently after the successful appointment as President & CEO of Honda Motor expected in late June 2009.

Takeo Fukui has served as Honda Motor's President & CEO since assuming the position in June 2003. During the six years of Fukui's leadership, Honda was able to actively evolve its global manufacturing structure, notably the establishment of a U.S. automobile plant in Indiana and the decision to set up two manufacturing facilities - the Yorii and Ogawa plants - in Saitama, Japan. Furthermore, Fukui enabled the company to make forays into new business areas, including the establishment of both the jet engine and aircraft businesses, and making a full-scale entry into the solar cell business with Honda's original next-generation solar cell. Also under Fukui's leadership, the company continued to demonstrate its leadership in reducing CO2 emissions through both technology and product innovations.

Honda's firm commitment to reduce CO2 output on a global scale was underlined in 2006, when it announced company-wide reduction targets for CO2 emitted from its product lineups as well as from its production lines. The realization of the all-new Insight as an affordable product was an outcome of Fukui's strong guidance, based on the belief that hybrid vehicles must become accessible to more people if the technology is to contribute to reductions in CO2 output. Fukui joined Honda as an engineer in 1969, and became a member of the project team that developed the Honda CVCC (Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion) engine.

Fukui also has extensive experience in the company's motorcycle development and racing operations. In 1988, he became a member of the Honda Motor Board of Directors, subsequently assuming responsibilities as General Manager of the Suzuka Factory, President of Honda of America Mfg., Inc., President and Director of Honda R&D, and most recently, President & CEO of Honda Motor, a title he has held since June 2003.

Bowl For Kids Sake

In the top photo, Joe Rust (right) and Hugh Miller, volunteers for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Decatur County, prepare to draw a ticket in a 50/50 drawing held Sunday at the Bowl for Kids Sake event at Parkside Lanes in Greensburg. In the lower photo, hundreds of area bowlers joined in raising funds for the BB/BS Bowl For Kids Sake event. Bowlers raised over $43,000 in the annual fundraiser.

Batesville Commerical Making Brothers Honored with Parade, Check

Dave and Joe Herbert of Batesville are shown with plaques and a key to the city as Mayor Rick Fledderman (left) spoke during a parade and ceremony honoring the brothers Thursday, Feb 12 in Batesville. The brothers were also presented a check in the amount of $1 million by Doritos after the pair created the winning commercial for the snack maker. (Contributed photo by Mark Crosby).

Southeastern Indiana Rainmakers Plan March 12 Launch Date

The fastest growing organization in Indiana is planning a March 12 launch date in Southeastern Indiana.

Rainmakers currently have 1,500 members throughout the state with 37 hubs. A hub is a place where Rainmaker members meet to network with each other and assist one another in growing their business and business relationships.

In Southeastern Indiana, Al Barnett of the Office Shop in Batesville, is coordinating the efforts to form the Southeastern Indiana Rainmakers. Barnett has chosen business owners and managers and members of surrounding communities to join the board in the attempt to launch the club. The group has been meeting weekly to solidify their efforts and reports indicate that there could be as many as 1,500 invitations distributed for the first official kickoff meeting which will be held at the Greensburg Fairfield Inn on March 12.

Jim Doering, Vice President of Southern Region Rainmakers, is very excited about the creation of a new hub in Southeastern Indiana. “This has been fantastic,” Doering told the organizing group.

The group abides by the acronym SHARE which stands for Strategic Relationships, Hospitality, Accountability, Recruit, and Enspire.

More information:

Al Barnett -812-498-9210

On the Net:
http://www.gorainmakers.com/rainmakers/

New CEO at MMCH

BATESVILLE - Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville recently announced that Timothy L. Putnam has been selected as the new hospital president and CEO.

Putnam replaced James Amos who retired on Jan. 26, 2009. Amos held the CEO position since 1987.

Putnam was introduced to the community at the Batesville Chamber of Commerce annual dinner and recognition banquet held in late January.

Putnam most recently held the CEO position at Mercer County Hospital in Aledo, Ill. He served there since 2003.

Day of Dance at DCMH

Decatur County Memorial Hospital will host its annual Day of Dance on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009 at the Greensburg Elementary School. The event will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and will feature Julia Moffitt from WTHR and Rafael Sanchez from WRTV, both television stations in Indianapolis.

Spirit of Women is a national movement for women’s wellness led by local leading hospitals such as DCMH and supported by corporate partners and national media with the mission to motivate women and their families to make positive changes in their lives by emphasizing their total well being.

The Day of Dance will include a health fair featuring 25 booths, free health screenings, cooking demonstrations, and local dance teams performing a variety of dance routines including Irish, Greek and Latin dancers

This is a free event to the general public.

For more information: Amanda – 812-663-1389.

On the net:
www.dcmh.net/spiritofwomen

Eighth Graders Prepare for High School

Parents of the graduating class of 2013, Greensburg Community High School, attended an informational meeting at the high school auditorium Thursday evening.

Currently eighth grade students at Greensburg Junior High School, information was distributed about class and graduation requirements. Approximately 300 people were in attendance.

GCHS Counselor Sue Auffenberg gave an in-depth presentation regarding curriculum and counselors and administrators were available to answer questions from parents following the discussion.

Rainmakers group forming in Southeastern Indiana

GREENSBURG - Spearheaded by Al Barnett of the Office Shop in Batesville, IN, the Southeastern Indiana area is about to become home to a new organization.

Rainmakers is a business networking organization that provides a platform for Indiana business professionals to be more and serve more. In short, Rainmakers is a group of business marketing representatives who actively prospect for each other’s companies.

Organizers from Southeastern Indiana Rainmakers have been meeting weekly in their attempts to start a new chapter. Their initial launch date in Greensburg is slated for Tuesday, March 12, 2009.

More information will follow as the Rainmakers group becomes more organized in Southeastern Indiana.

Decatur County Memorial Hospital Foundation Gala

Decatur County Memorial Hospital Roaring 20's Gala .... an evening of flappers and fedoras, wil be held Friday, April 3, 2009 Indiana Downs Clubhouse in Shelbyville, IN.

This black-tie optional event promises to offer another special evening of fun and entertainment like no other in the area. The steering committee is hard at work planning the dinner, auction, entertainment, and special attractions. Best of all it will raise funds to support the important work of Decatur County Memorial Hospital.

You simply won't want to miss this event in 2009!

On the Net at:

http://www.dcmh.net/getpage.php?name=foundation

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