SEI Voices for Children had a great celebration recognizing the CASA volunteers at The Party Place at Rom Weber Flats in Batesville on Tuesday, Oct. 15. The volunteers donate a lot of their time and are advocates for abused and neglected children in Ripley County. This was a time for the community to show their support with a dinner, silent and live auctions and networking. Pictured is CASA volunteer, Sandra Liming, (second from left) with her family pictured 1st left to right, Sara Liming, Debbie Liming, Anna (Liming) and Nolan Abell who came out to enjoy a great evening with Sandra in getting her recognition.

Batesville’s boys are heading to the regional as Sectional 18 champions while the Lady Bulldogs and five runners from Oldenburg Academy have also punched tickets to the regional round after competing at the IHSAA Cross Country Sectional at Rushville on Saturday.

Pictured is Georgia Lovins, Sophia Schuerman, Alexis Huber who were volunteers at the SEI Voices for Children event held on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at The Party Place in Batesville. They had a free lemonade stand providing the guests with lemonade and other soft drinks for the eventful evening.