Local Entrepreneurs Full of Sparks at Maverick Challenge

This year’s local Maverick Challenge was a huge success as eight teams participated in the competition at Oldenburg Academy on Friday, December 8th. Seven of those teams were from Oldenburg Academy and one was from Jac-Cen-Del High School.  Each team pitched an entrepreneurial idea about an innovative product they wish to bring to life.  First place of this year’s local competition was Lana & Maddie with Gutter Butler, a device that is installed on your gutters to provide clean water to your cistern.  Second place was Sarah & Ethan with SK Feedmixer, a portable device that mixes an animal’s feed.  Third place was Jon, Riley, & Wil with Traxi, an automated trash can device that takes your trash can down to the end of the driveway.  Congratulations to all of this year’s participants!

JDAI Grant Awarded for Mental Health

Ripley Court Services has awarded Genesis: Pathways to Success, East Indiana Area Health Education Center, and Dr. Beth Trammell of Make Words Matter a grant of $4,729.00 through the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI). The grant will provide Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for Ripley County educators.

Remember When We Talked About Bikes?

We know it’s been a while, but we published a newsletter article in the month of August where we talked about what a bicycle can be.  It’s important to keep this article in mind for a soon-to-be idea we’re hoping to bring to life during the spring.  Here’s a quick recap: a bike is a non-polluted mode of transformation that requires our physical and mental strength to utilize it.  It’s the first machine we conquer as children, and we should continue to use it every day.  Are you curious yet as to what we have in mind?

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