The Press-Dispatch
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A-10 Local Wednesday, July 5, 2017 The Press-Dispatch Both pro and amateur cornhole competitors vied for a trophy and prize money on the first day of the 60th annual Ruritan July 4th celebration. More than 20 teams played in a double elimination tourna- ment next to the midway and the Otwell Community Center. James Capozella photo Andrew Houtsch headed up the Barbecue cook- off at the 60th Annual Jefferson Township Ruritan Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday. Chicken, pork chops, ribs and steak were all on the menu, which attracted the interest of everyone near the barbecue shelter at the north end of the midway. James Capozella photo OTWELL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION 2501 Newton St (HWY 231 N) Jasper, IN 47546 www.obcycle.com 866-yamaha-6 Obermeyer H O N D A - YA M A H A - S U Z U K I 2501 Newton St (HWY 231 N) Jasper, IN 47546 www.obcycle.com 866-yamaha-6 Great SelectiOn! Great SelectiOn! approved, plus the adminis- trative fee of $5,000, so we could end up paying $40,000 if we don't get any donations. And, quite honestly, I don't expect much as far as dona- tions go." "We ask people for mon- ey all the time," Klipsch added. "I really don't be- lieve we're going to see do- nations for this program. So, under a worse-case scenar- io, we'll pay the $ 35,000 plus the $5,000 and, consequent- ly, that's what we figured in our budget for next year." Also, Police Chief Chuck Baumgart informed the council that the city has started receiving com- plaints about speeding in Hornady Park. "The speed limit is 15 miles an hour," Baumgart said. "We'll be out there run- ning radar." FIRE DEPT. Continued from page 6 Elle Marie Wiscaver (center), the daughter of Aaron and Hannah Wiscaver, was named Little Miss Firecrack- er. Sophie Marie Bruce (left), daugh- ter of John and April Bruce, was Second Runner-up and Miss Photogenic. Chloe Danielle Howard, daughter of Luke and Megan Howard was First Runner-up. Peighton Elizabeth McAtee does a hand-stand during the Little Miss Firecracker competition. Kellcyn Brooke Riker beams a smile. Kambree Jane Perry does the hula dance. She won the Director's Award. Jaxon Meyer is 'gung ho' while riding the fighter planes at the Otwell Fourth of July celebration.