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Olympians overcome slow start, get defensive in win

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Ted Schultz
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After Columbus East fell behind East Central 11-4 midway through the first quarter Friday night, Olympians coach Brent Chitty had a little talk with his team.

The jist of the message: “Start talking on defense.”

The Olympians got the message. After allowing 11 points over the first 3½ minutes, they gave up only 33 over the final 28½ minutes in posting a 56-44 win.

“At the very beginning, we weren’t very patient,” Umphress said. “We weren’t talking on defense. We weren’t doing what we need to do to win ball games. (Chitty) just said ‘If you’re not going to talk, you can’t play.’

“He got into us and made sure we were going to talk from there on out,” he said. “After we got ripped a little bit, we came into it, and we started playing our game again, being patient on offense and knocking down shots and playing defense.”

The Olympians (8-7) still trailed 13-9 with six minutes left in the first half when they went on a game-turning 15-0 run. Umphress scored eight of his game-high 17 points during the run, hitting two long 3-pointers and slamming a breakaway dunk.

“I thought we did a really good job defensively in that time frame, and then defense created some easy offense for us, and that kind of got us jump-started and got us going a little bit,” Brent Chitty said. “For us to have a chance to win, we have to play good defense.”

The Trojans (6-10) climbed back to within 33-27 with a minute left in the third quarter before the Olympians went on an 11-2 spurt to take their biggest lead at 44-28 with 4:18 left in the game. East Central got as close as 49-42 with 1:28 remaining, but Parker Chitty hit four consecutive free throws to ice it.

“I thought we played extremely well in the first half,” Brent Chitty said. “I thought the third quarter, we played OK, and then the fourth quarter we kind of drifted a little bit. We have to stay strong and finish out.”

Parker Chitty finished with 14 points, while Kevin Williams added 12 for the Olympians. Alex Galle grabbed 11 rebounds to lead them to a 24-22 advantage on the boards.

“We were waiting for Connor Umphress,” Parker Chitty said. “Connor Umphress is what makes us go. He started hitting some big shots, and Alex Galle played his (butt) off. It was Alex Galle’s night tonight. He played incredibly well.

“I love seeing those guys get after it and compete,” he said. “We competed tonight. It was fun.”

After committing five turnovers in the first quarter, the Olympians had only three turnovers over the final three periods. The Trojans finished with 18 turnovers.

“We know we have to take care of the ball,” Brent Chitty said. “If we take care of the basketball and work for a good shot, those are the keys to our success.”

The Olympians, who had lost three of their previous four games, broke out of a mini-slump.

“It’s nice,” Umphress said. “It will help us out mentally a little bit, but we’re still not where we need to be to win a sectional, so we have to keep improving.”

“It’s a confidence booster, especially the way Connor and Alex both played,” Parker Chitty said. “We’ve been waiting for that a long time. Now that we’ve gotten that, we know we’re going to start playing off of that. We want to be ready to go for the sectional and make a tournament run.”

Columbus Christian hangs on for victory

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Staff Reports
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INDIANAPOLIS — Columbus Christian built a 17-point lead late in the third quarter Friday night, but had to hold on for an 83-80 win at Horizon Christian in a rematch of last year’s Indiana Christian Schools Tournament title game.

“They were ready for us,” Columbus Christian coach Kevin Roth said. “We had a chance to put it away, but missed some free throws.”

Nick Bridgewater led the Crusaders (15-4) with 25 points. Adriane Polley scored 21, while Josh Miracle added 16 and Austin Straub had 10.

Warriors topple Panthers

SCOTTSBURG — Jennings County had a two-game winning streak snapped with a 73-65 loss at Scottsburg.

Dan Leach led the Panthers (8-7) with 18 points. Chace Wilson added 15 points, and Richard McNamee had 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Eagles fall to Braves

TRAFALGAR — Indian Creek outscored Brown County 28-9 in the fourth quarter to break open a close game and post a 75-48 win.

The Braves (11-4) rode 60 percent shooting to break away in a 14-0 second-quarter spurt that turned a 17-15 deficit into a 29-17 advantage that was never challenged. Indian Creek closed the game with a 26-point outburst in the first six minutes of the fourth period to push the lead to 24.

The Braves made 31-of-52 from the field and held the Eagles (9-5) to only 18-of-53 shooting. Matt Adams and Collin Hoskins each scored 15 points to lead Brown County.

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Crusaders avenge loss

INDIANAPOLIS — Columbus Christian avenged a loss from the season opener with a 44-39 win at Horizon Christian.

Macy Wingham scored 15 points, and Tori Robinson added 10 to lead the Crusaders (20-3), who had lost to Horizon 42-39 the first game of the season.

“We instituted a little bit of a different offense and got Tori a little more involved, and they weren’t able to key on Macy as much,” Columbus Christian coach Ron Bridgewater said.

Jayla Newton scored 31 of the 39 points for Horizon.

“We also changed what we did defensively,” Bridgewater said. “We stayed a lot more zone this time and basically said someone else was going to have to beat us.”

Local Police, Fire – January 31

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information was summarized from the records of city, county and state police, fire and hospital agencies.

Arrests

Tuesday

Gregory D. Everroad, 24, 920 Chestnut St., criminal trespassing, 3:14 p.m., by the Columbus Police Department, held in lieu of $5,000 bond.

Vincent D. Eddelman, 25, 2830 12th St., probation violation, 3:59 p.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, no bond.

Tammy J. Cook, 43, 10112 Jolene Drive, Bartholomew County warrant, 5:39 p.m., by the Columbus Police Department, held in lieu of $10,000 bond.

Gonzalo Ocampo-Velazquez, 22, Edinburgh, Bartholomew County warrant, 5:45 p.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, held in lieu of $50,000 bond.

Kevin J. Chasteen, 40, 1922 Wallace Ave., out-of-county warrant, 6:06 p.m., by the Columbus Police Department, no bond.

Kristin Cross, 33, 534 Patterson Road, two Bartholomew County warrants, 6:20 p.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, held in lieu of $569.42 cash bond.

Brian J. Burton, 25, Edinburgh, Bartholomew County warrant, 6:33 p.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, no bond.

Kristopher D. Harris, 29, 1016 Pennsylvania St., Bartholomew County warrant, 7:24 p.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, held in lieu of $20,000 bond.

John A. Tabor, 44, 2133 Central Ave., public intoxication, 8:45 p.m., by the Columbus Police Department, held in lieu of $3,500 bond.

Wednesday

Zachary M. Blankenship, 23, Taylorsville, Bartholomew County warrant and driving while suspended, 12:14 a.m. by the Columbus Police Department, held in lieu of $12,500 bond.

William J. Moore, 41, Fortville, out-of-county warrant and theft, 1:03 a.m., by the Columbus Police Department, held in lieu of $5,000 bond.

Shawna L. Sexton, 36, 1720 17th St., operating a vehicle with a blood-alcohol concentration of .15 percent or more, 4:01 a.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, held in lieu of $5,000 bond.

Michael O. Kent, 25, 811 Pearl St., Bartholomew County warrant, 10:47 a.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, held in lieu of $5,000 bond.

Diana G. Hupp, 40, Edinburgh, Bartholomew County warrant, 11:12 a.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, held in lieu of $25,000 bond.

Fire, medic runs

Wednesday

12:11 a.m. — Possible heart attack in the 3500 block of Nicholas Lane.

12:16 a.m. — Possible heart attack in the 1900 block of Central Avenue.

12:20 a.m. — Illness in the 3100 block of South U.S. 31.

7:40 a.m. — Seizure in the 9900 block of Daniel Drive East.

7:48 a.m. — Unconscious person in the 3500 block of Central Avenue.

8:39 a.m. — Illness in the 1500 block of 28th Street.

9:02 a.m. — Possible heart attack in the 17000 block of East State Road 46.

10:41 a.m. — Illness in the 3500 block of Cardinal Court.

12:11 p.m. — Illness in the 1800 block of Taylor Road.

1:52 p.m. — Illness in the 18000 block of South County Road 80W.

1:55 p.m. — Illness in the 600 block of Terrace Lake Drive.

2:16 p.m. — Unconscious person in the 9100 block of West Old Nashville Road.

3:12 p.m. — Illness in the 1900 block of Taylor Road.

3:34 p.m. — Possible heart attack in the 1600 block of Bridle Way Blvd.

4:14 p.m. — Injury in the 3600 block of Central Avenue.

4:23 p.m. — Possible overdose or poisoning in the 400 block of Pearl Street.

4:41 p.m. — Injury in the 2800 block of Violet Court West.

5:34 p.m. — Possible heart attack in the 9900 block of Daniel Drive East.

5:44 p.m. — Personal-injury accident at West County Road 550S and South County Road 400W.

5:52 p.m. — Injury in the 3500 block of Central Avenue.

6:40 p.m. — Injury in the 2600 block of Pavia Court.

6:44 p.m. — Injury in the 3500 block of Cardinal Lane.

6:57 p.m. — Illness in the 700 block of Pearl Street.

7:14 p.m. — Illness in the 2100 block of Midway Street.

7:33 p.m. — Possible heart attack in the 2300 block of 18th Street.

8:25 p.m. — Possible heart attack in the 700 block of California Street.

9:56 p.m. — Difficulty breathing in the 2600 block of Griffa Avenue.

10:05 p.m. — Difficulty breathing in the 4600 block of Clairmont Drive.

Incidents

Wednesday

5:00 a.m. — Property damage at 16th Street and North Gladstone Avenue.

5:38 a.m. — Property-damage accident at Third and Chestnut streets.

11:12 a.m. — Property-damage accident in the 11000 block of North U.S. 31.

11:35 a.m. — Theft in the 900 block of South Marr Road.

11:46 a.m. — Battery in the 2100 block of Washington Street.

11:59 a.m. — Theft in the 1800 block of 22nd Street.

12:05 p.m. — Property-damage accident at 25th and Elm streets.

12:10 p.m. — Theft in the 600 block of Collier Street.

12:15 p.m. — Domestic disturbance in the 2600 block of Pavia Court.

12:36 p.m. — Theft in the 600 block of West Deaver Road.

12:58 p.m. — Property-damage accident in the 200 block of North Gladstone Avenue.

1:28 p.m. — Fraud in the 2100 block of Central Avenue.

3:08 p.m. — Theft in the 2300 block of North Marr Road.

4:03 p.m. — Domestic disturbance in the 600 block of Eighth Street.

4:33 p.m. — Theft in the 1200 block of 12th Street.

4:36 p.m. — Shoplifting in the 2000 block of Merchants Mile.

5:01 p.m. — Disturbance in the 100 block of Cambridge Court.

5:15 p.m. — Disturbance in the 3400 block of Limestone Lane.

5:30 p.m. — Reckless driving at West Deaver Road and Bethel Street.

5:36 p.m. — Theft in the 70th block of Reo Street.

5:38 p.m. — Theft in the 4500 block of Pine Ridge Drive.

5:52 p.m. — Disturbance in the 400 block of Pence Street.

6:11 p.m. — Suspicious person and vehicle in the 8600 block of East County Road 125S.

6:16 p.m. — Reckless driving at 25th Street and Taylor Road.

6:50 p.m. — Possible drunk driver at 10th Street and Creekview Drive.

9:20 p.m. — Burglary in the 1300 block of Rocky Ford Road.

9:22 p.m. — Disturbance at Smith Street and McKinley Avenue.

9:37 p.m. — Mischief vandalism in the 500 block of Pence Street.

9:55 p.m. — Suspicious person and vehicle in the 1600 block of West Deaver Road.

10:19 p.m. — Theft in the 800 block of Reed Street.

10:27 p.m. — Suspicious person and vehicle in the 3800 block of 25th Street.

10:50 p.m. — Disturbance in the 7900 block of East State Road 7.

11:05 p.m. — Possible drunk driver in the 1300 block of Union Street.

11:14 p.m. — Disturbance in the 1200 block of Pearl Street.

11:41 p.m. — Battery in the 3700 block of Balsam Court.

MainSource reports record earnings

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Staff Reports
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Staff Reports

Greensburg-based MainSource Financial Group reported record annual earnings of $29 million, or $1.39 per common share, for 2014. That’s up from $26.3 million, or $1.26 per common share, in 2013.

Driving the increase in net income were gains in net interest income and a reduction in loan loss provision expense, the company reported.

“Excluding acquisition-related expenses, our 2014 earnings were approximately $31 million. This represents the highest level of earnings in the company’s history,” said Archie M. Brown Jr., president and chief executive officer.

MainSource closed Oct. 17 on the purchase of MBT Bancorp of West Harrison, Indiana, acquiring $185 million in loans and $184 million in deposits.

MBT was the holding company for The Merchants Bank and Trust Company, which operated six branches spanning from Dearborn County to the greater Cincinnati communities of Harrison, Western Hills and Hyde Park.

MainSource also reported net income for the fourth quarter of $6.6 million, or 30 cents per common share, compared to net income of $7.4 million, or 36 cents per common share, in the fourth quarter of 2013.

The company incurred a $3.1 million pretax charge ($2.2 million on an after-tax basis), related to the acquisition of MBT Bancorp.

“Increases in earning assets from the merger led to a 7 percent increase in net interest income. Additionally, net loans, excluding loans acquired in the merger, grew at a 4 percent annualized level, demonstrating our continued progress in expanding commercial customer relationships,” Brown said.

The company also announced a first quarter common dividend of 13 cents per share, payable March 16 to common shareholders of record as of March 6.

The increase from 11 cents per share reflects an 18 percent gain in the quarterly common dividend.

“This is the fifth increase in two years and represents a 2.7 percent yield. This increase indicates our confidence in the current performance of the company as well as our general outlook,” Brown said.

MainSource has local offices in Columbus, Hope, Edinburgh, North Vernon and Westport, in addition to locations inside retail stores and ATM locations.

Cummins, partner break ground for plant in China

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Staff Reports
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Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, a 50-50 joint venture between Cummins and Chongqing Machinery and Electric Co., Ltd., broke ground this week for a new plant in the Northern New District of Chongqing.

The new facility will include a tech center dedicated to high-horsepower engine engineering and a new engine manufacturing operation, Columbus-based Cummins Inc. said in a news release.

Construction on the tech center is expected to finish in 2016, and the plant is expected to be put into use in 2018, the company said. It will further fortify CCEC’s leading position in China’s high horsepower industry, Cummins said.

“The new plant project of CCEC sets another milestone for Cummins in China. From the first licensee agreement in 1981, first engine joint venture in 1995, to establishing HHP engine base, Chongqing has played a key role in our HHP engine development and production,” said Wang Hongjie, general manager of China Engine Business Unit High Horsepower Business and Customer Support.

Heart month sessions planned locally

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Staff Reports
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Columbus Regional Health and WellConnect are planning a variety of activities during American Heart Month in February.

Health experts from nurses to pharmacists and a cardiologist from the health system will talk about heart health in a number of sessions.

Activities include:

  • Weekly one-on-one, question-and-answer sessions with Columbus Regional Health pharmacists and nurses. Visitors may come in and chat with an expert, whether the question is about medications, salt intake or heart disease risk factors. Pharmacists will be available from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday and Feb. 17 and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10 and 24.  Nurses will be available from noon to 1 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday in February.
  • WellConnect will host two heart-related Lunch ‘n Learns with Columbus Regional Health physicians. From noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dr. Nandu Gourineni, a cardiologist, will present “Keeping Your Heart Healthy,” talking about hypertension and the impact of sodium on your diet. From noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 26, Dr. Sorin Pusca, a cardiothoracic surgeon, will present “Heart Surgery in Younger Adults.” Lunch is provided and registration is required for both sessions.
  • Various activities and displays are planned throughout February including children’s diets affecting their heart health, how to control risk factors for heart disease and how much sodium is in our diets today.

For more information or to register for the Lunch ‘n Learn sessions, contact WellConnect at 812-343-9840.

New MRI equipment at imaging center

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Staff Reports
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Columbus Diagnostic Imaging is introducing a new magnetic resonance imaging machine at its Creekview Drive facility in Columbus.

The 1.5 high-field Tesla MRI allows for more detailed, clearer images and faster image times. Columbus Diagnostic Imaging began using the new MRI in early January.

The machine enables the center to conduct the same types of MRI scans as Columbus Regional Hospital. Columbus Diagnostic is part of the Columbus Regional Health system and is accredited by the American College of Radiology in CT, MRI and ultrasound imaging.

Columbus Diagnostic is located near 10th Street and Marr Road.

For more information: 812-376-1000.

Looking Back – January 31

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Staff Reports
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Arou

nd Columbus

Jan. 31

News around Columbus and the surrounding area as reported on or about this date in the pages of The Evening Republican and The Republic 10, 25 and 50 years ago.

2005

Columbus Mayor Fred Armstrong highlighted educational and economic development efforts in his 10th State of the City address.

1990

Marilyn Smith, the voice of Phone Club on WCSI Radio for 29 years, retired from full-time work at the station but continued to host the station’s long-running program.

1965

About 100 women donned boots and warm clothing to participate in the annual Mothers’ March of Dimes, collecting $1,343.71.

Around Town – January 31

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Orchids to …

• those who focus on good times of loved ones instead of the negative.

• Shirley Holmes for your letter about the lack of laws or statutes governing home schooling.

• Peggy Corya for remembering me on my birthday and the lovely fellowship, from Darla Brown.

• my stepdaughter, Lucy Gibson, for taking the time to search for and find a book I wanted, from Darla Brown.

• the well-written letter from Dave Pogue, from someone who agrees 100 percent.

• Beth Ballard for flowers, dinner and dessert that made my day, from a grateful and blessed friend.

• the Danny Daily family for their help with my husband, Bill, when he fell.

• Mayor Kristen Brown and the Columbus Fire Department for working well together to make our city safer.

• the nurses in outpatient surgery for fantastic care when I had my surgery and to Dr. Burdick and Dr. Hadler.

• Monica Gilp; it’s so nice to finally have a bed to sleep in, from Donna Boldery.

• Mayor Kristen Brown and the Columbus Police Department for working well together in the battle against drugs and crime.

• Dave Pogue for your letter on the opinion page, well said, from Diane Smith.

• Cheryl Owsley Jackson and the African American Ministers Alliance for the outstanding presentation of the updates on the Cary Owsley case, from Janet Schwarz.

Onions to …

• the governor for changing the rules to get his own way.

• the parents who don’t raise their children right.

• Columbus grocers that are above the national average of $3.67 per gallon of milk.

• the office manager of the specialty doctors office who allows a certain employee to come in and work on weekends when the office is closed, when she only does it to get extra overtime.

• the local school corporation that did not share its state money with all employees.

• people in housing additions who have nice driveways but refuse to use them and instead park in the street.

• the driver of the white truck who blatantly drove through the red light at Rocky Ford and Central, putting others’ lives at risk.

• The newspaper for not realizing there are other university supporters in town besides Indiana University, namely Purdue, Kentucky and Louisville.

• a liquor store for charging way too much for Zombie Dust.

• people who drink too much and then blame others for their problems and reputation.

• past administrations for always making shady deals and hiding behind a veil of secrecy.

• the government that spent all its money on new roads and bridges but still has no home for the homeless.

• an apartment complex in Columbus that has many parents who do not make their children mind.

• the candidate for four disruptive years on the city council.

• adult children who treat their parents terribly, especially their mothers.

• city council for voting for a tax abatement for a $5,000 campaign donor.

• the auto parts store that sold me the wrong valve.

• a local tanning salon for ripping off loyal customers by repeatedly cutting short my tanning time after I have already paid, and then having such poor customer service when the issue was brought up.

• theater owners who don’t show movies with heroes like the “Lone Ranger and Tonto,” “Superman” and “Popeye” anymore.

• the factory that has no appreciation or respect for its employees, works them seven days a week, expects them to put work first over family and then wonders why they can’t keep help.

• the elected official who claims she doesn’t solicit special-interest campaign contributions but gladly accepts huge contributions from out-of-state donors who have nothing to do with this community, from an Ordinary Joe.

• to the nonprofit’s new administration for firing old employees for no good reason, from a concerned member.

• the elected official for posting false information on her Facebook page.

• elected official who accepts large out-of-state campaign contributions from people with no connection to Columbus who don’t vote or pay taxes here, from a concerned voter.

• the person who does not understand that the purpose of Onions is for letting off steam.

• the elected official who characteristically attacked a local business leader on Facebook for supporting her opponent, from an Ordinary Joe.

Happy Birthday to …

• Jarrett T. Embry on No. 14, from your family and friends.

• Mae Taylor.

• Gladys Hedrick, from Jerry and Anne.

• Roger B. Thomson, from your family.

• Pam Carr, from friends at the Moravian Church.

• Josh Ross, from friends at the Moravian Church.

• Betsey Downey.

• Rita Kelly, from Jerry and Anne.

• Jordan Shoaf.

• Dottie Sims.

• Laynie Sims.

• Kevin Dodd, from Abracadabra.

• John Hall, from your friends and family.

• Jerry Wilkerson, from your family.

Belated Wishes to …

• Clair Terry, from your friends at the BMV.

Happy Anniversary to …

• Bill and Mary Price, from friends at the Moravian Church.

• Donnie and Reba Lutz, from Donita, Rob, Tim, Carolyn, David, Brenda, Bobby, grandkids, Jennifer, Steve, Jessica and Rob.

Betty J. Freeman

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Newburgh

Betty J. Freeman, 89, formerly of Columbus, died at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at Atria Assisted Living in Newburgh, Indiana.

Betty was born April 15, 1925, in Central City, Kentucky, the daughter of William and Oma Sosh.

She lived her early life in Kentucky and attended Madisonville Elementary School before graduating from Uniontown High School in 1942. She worked with the County Clerk’s Office in Morganfield, Kentucky, from 1943 to 1945, and then with the Red Cross at Camp Breckinridge Army Base in Morganfield.

In 1949, she married Harry Freeman and moved to Indiana in 1950. Betty had lived in Columbus since 1953 and was employed by and/or volunteered with the Red Cross for over 50 years until retiring in 1999.

During her 56 years as a member, Betty was a Sunday School superintendent, Sunday School teacher and member of the choir at Grace Lutheran Church.

Betty received the Sagamore of the Wabash and Kentucky Colonel awards when she retired from the Red Cross and was an honorary member of the Indiana National Guard “Desert Storm.” Bartholomew County and the State of Indiana honored Betty on November 5, 1998, by declaring it “Betty June Freeman Day” for her “undying and dedicated commitment to serve this community and her love and compassion for her fellow human beings.”

Betty enjoyed bowling, yard work, bingo, NASCAR, the Colts and being with friends.

The funeral will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2015, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor John Armstrong officiating. Calling will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service Monday. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Red Cross through the funeral home.

Survivors include her son, Nelson E. Freeman of Newburgh; daughters, Sara M. Green of Columbus and Nancy R. Towe of Madisonville, Kentucky; daughters-in-law, Mary Freeman and Dona Riley; grandchildren, Billy Frank, Michael, Lori, David, James, John, Michelle, Jeremy Dale, J.R., Jason, Jacob, Jessica, Kristen and Stacy; and 18 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Oma Sosh; husband, Harry Freeman, who died February 27, 2007; son, Michael D. Freeman; and siblings, Nelson and LaRue Sosh, and Peggy Thompson.

You are invited to view her video tribute after 1 p.m. Sunday, light a virtual candle and send a message to the family via the Internet.

www.jewellrittman.com

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