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Thursday, March 11, 2010

CPD OFFICER RESIGNS
Columbus Police Officer Matthew Stephenson resigned Thursday following a recommendation from the departments administrative board he be fired. Stephenson was the 3rd person to lose his job as a result of an incident that involved the booking of an inmate in February.  Two County Jailers were fired last week for their involvement in the incident.

JANUARY UNEMPLOYMENT NUMBERS RELEASED
Bartholomew County’s unemployment rate jumped nearly and entire percentage point in January to 9.8 percent. Jackson County shares that number. Of surrounding counties Johnson County is averaging the lowest at 8.7 percent and Jennings County has the highest jobless rate at 13 percent. Brown County is sitting at 12.6 for the month, Decatur 12.4 and Shelby at 11.1 percent. 

FRANKLIN OFFICER SUSPENDED
A Franklin Police Officer is being allowed to keep his job after he admitted to giving alcohol to a minor, drinking while on duty, and failing to report an accident. Officer Bryan Burton will return to the position following a 45 day unpaid suspension and participating in an alcohol evaluation program. 

DELTA FAUCET TO CUT 40 JOBS
Delta Faucet Company announced Thursday it will eliminate over 40 jobs from it’s Greensburg plant as it consolidates machining operations with it’s Jackson Tennessee facility. The company says the cutbacks are driven by the continuing downturn in the U.S. housing market and declining retail activity and are expected to further increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of operations.

17TH ST. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CLOSURE BEGINS MONDAY
Milestone Contractors will begin Phase I of the 17th Street Improvement Project on Monday. During Phase I 17th Street will be closed between Central Avenue and Haw Creek Avenue though the intersection of 17th and Haw Creek will remain open. The closure is expected to last 56 working days, which are dependant on weather and unanticipated circumstances.

CITY SEEKS ETHNIC EXPO HOST COUNTRY
The Columbus City office of Community Development is looking for the 2010 Unexpected/Unforgettable Ethnic Expo Host Country. Interested groups should contact the Office of Community Development by March 23rd by calling 376.2520 or by stopping by Columbus City Hall. Ethnic Expo will be held on October 8th and 9th in Downtown Columbus.


FRANKLIN TO HOST LECTURE ON LINCOLN'S HOOSIER LIFE
The annual Roger D. Branigin Lecture held at Franklin College is set for March 23rd.  At 8p.m. in the Richardson Chapel Professor James H. Madison of Indiana University will discuss how Abraham Lincoln’s 15 years in Indiana made him a historical president. The lecture is free and open to the public.  

FISH FRY BENEFITS SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
Petersville United Methodist Church is holding a fish fry Friday to benefit to local scholarship funds. The Fish fry will be from 4:30 until 7:00 at the church and will offer fish sandwiches, hot dogs, coney dogs and sides. All proceeds benefit the Phil Jackson Memorial Softball Scholarship Fund and the Frank Burbrink Memorial FFA Scholarship Fund

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AWARD
The Human Rights Commission is accepting nominations for the William R. Laws Human Rights Award.  The recipient should have made a substantial contribution to the community of Columbus in any area of human equality.  Nominations for the Laws Award should be submitted to the Human Rights Commission by March 17 at 5:00. 

INDOT TO RESURFACE INDIANA 235
The Indiana Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing State Road 235 in Jackson County later this month. Eight miles of 235 will be resurfaced between Indiana 135 and U.S. 50. The project will require temporary lanes closures through the day. It is expected to begin March 15th with lane restrictions completed on or before April 30th. 

BABYSITTER'S TRAINING AT RED CROSS
The local Bartholomew County Chapter of the American Red Cross is offering a Babysitter’s Training Course on March 16th from 9 until 3:30. This course is designed for 11 – 15 year olds, and includes information on: interviewing for babysitting jobs, performing first aid, diapering and feeding techniques, handling bedtime issues, tips for a safe babysitting experience. The cost for this class is 45 dollar per person. 

IVY TECH OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS
Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus has announced 3 scholarships for area students. Ivy Tech is now accepting applications for High School Senior Scholarships, G.E.D Merit Scholarships and Ivy Tech Community College Academic Incentive Award. Applications are due by March 19th. For more information on each scholarship contact the admissions office at Ivy Tech-Columbus.

SOUTHERN INDIANA SURGERY TO HOST INFORMATION SESSIONS
Southern Indiana Surgery will hold free information sessions for those wanting to learn more about obesity and bariatric surgery. The sessions are set for March 10th and 25th from 5:30 until 6:30 at Southern Indiana Surgery. For more information visit columbusbariatrics.com.

 SEYMOUR MAYORS PRAYER BREAKFAST
Reservations are now being taken for the Annual Seymour Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. The breakfast will be held April 2nd at 7a.m. at the Pines Evergreen Rooms. The buffet breakfast will be 10 dollar per person. Register online at seymourcity.com.
 

NORTH HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER MEETING
Columbus North High School Boy’s Soccer team will hold a brief meeting for any 8th grade students interested in playing soccer on March 23rd. The meeting will begin at 6:30 in the Columbus North Cafeteria. Students will be introduced to the soccer program and the summer schedule will be discussed.

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR BARTHOLOMEW CO. FAIR QUEEN
The Bartholomew County 4-H Fair Board is now accepting entries for the 2010 4-H Fair Queen. Entry forms are available at the Bartholomew County Extension office. Registration and the 25 dollar entry fee are due by May 17th. The 2010 Bartholomew County 4-H Queen Contest will be held June 27 at 7:00 in Columbus North Auditorium.

RESUME CAFE AT LEARNING CENTER IN MARCH
Ivy Tech Columbus, IUPUC, and the Purdue University College of Technology have scheduled a Resume Café on March  31st from 10 until 2.  You are invited to attend and learn what type of resume is best for you, how to format and polish a resume, how to write a cover letter, and how to handle interviews. If you plan to attend you are encouraged to bring a jump drive, resume paper, drafts of previous resumes, and employment and education history.  

CHIP GRANTS OFFERED TO CITY HOMEOWNERS
The Columbus office of Community Development offers Home Improvement grants to qualified city homeowners.  Grants are available to repair or replace heating systems, air-conditioners or roofs.  Applications are available at the Office of Community Development located at City Hall. Funding is made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.For more information www.columbus.in.gov 

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