Jones Insurance agency - that will be given away during the Turtle Days Festival, June 17-20.

The 1949 Story of the Hunt for Oscar, the Beast of Busco, According to the Indianapolis Star
from buscovoice.com
Posted on 26 May 2009
(Ed. note: The following story “The Beast of Busco” ran in the Indianapolis Star Sunday, March 13, 1949. It was written along with many follow-up and accompanying articles, by Star reporter Victor Peterson, who apparently spent a lot of time in Churubusco that year.)
By Victor Peterson
I SAW the Beast of Busco … I think.
Snowflakes rode out a cold wind as Gale Harris shoved the rowboat out on the choppy water of Fulk’s Lake which covers seven acres of his farm.
We were looking for a monster turtle said to be too wide to get through a door, 500 years old and weighing 500 pounds.

Oscar is Grand Marshal - Giant Alligator Turtle ‘Crunch’ is Guest Star at Turtle Days Festival

from buscovoice.com

Posted on 26 May 2009

CHURUBUSCO, Ind. - Oscar the Turtle will be this year’s Grand Marshal of the 2009 Turtle Days Festival parade and the 60th anniversary celebration of the Hunt for Oscar.

Oscar will lead the festival parade Saturday night, June 20, at 6 p.m.

Register Now for Popular Turtle Day Festival Events

from buscovoice.com

Posted on 11 May 2009

CHURUBUSCO, IND. - Now is the time to register for many featured events at the 2009 Turtle Days Festival June 17-20 in Churubusco. A portion of proceeds from all Turtle Days events goes to the Churubusco Community Park.

Turtle Days Festival will offer new events and old favorites

from buscovoice.com

Posted on 01 April 2009

CHURUBUSCO, Ind. - Starting next week, don’t be surprised to see Oscar the Turtle reading his favorite Dr. Seuss book at the local library, or eating fries at a nearby restaurant or dancing a jig on The Point as he celebrates the 60th anniversary of his debut as the Beast of Busco.

If you spot Oscar, take a photo of the reptile - with you or with family members - and send it in to...

Turtle Days to host Little Mister, Miss Royalty competition

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Posted on 18 March 2009

CHURUBUSCO, Ind. - Boys and girls ages 5-13 … Turtle Days needs you!

If you are a Smith-Green Township Resident, and are interested in being a part of the first annual Turtle Days Royalty Competition...

Turtle Days in need of photos, memoralbilia for 60th celebration

from buscovoice.com

Posted on 11 March 2009

CHURUBUSCO, Ind. - Get ready for the The 60th Celebration of “Oscar” 2009!

It’s been 60 years since the Town of Churubusco and people from around the world were captivated by headlines of a giant turtle sighted in a nearby lake. A great search for the massive beast took place, but the turtle - dubbed Oscar by the media - got away.

Every year since, the Town of Churubusco has paid homage to the giant turtle - dubbed Oscar - with the annual Turtle Days Festival. It is the longest continuously-running festival of its kind in Indiana. This year’s festival will take place June 17-20...

National City Bank donates $2,500 to 60th celebration of Turtle Days

from buscovoice.com

Posted on 23 December 2008

Kirk Gray, president of the Churubusco Turtle Days Festival Board of Directors, was more than willing to show up Friday at National City Bank to accept a check for $2,500 toward the 2009 festival. Lee Prescott, branch manager of National City Bank, presented the check to Gray.

Gray said he and his board were thrilled to receive the donation.

The money will be used to fund the special events - including...

Churubusco Turtle Days Association

WILD WILD WEST 2010

Oscar is Grand Marshal - Giant Alligator Turtle ‘Crunch’ is Guest Star at Turtle Days Festival

Register Now for Popular Turtle Day Festival Events

Turtle Days Festival will offer new events and old favorites

Turtle Days to host Little Mister, Miss Royalty competition

Turtle Days in need of photos, memoralbilia for 60th celebration

National City Bank donates $2,500 to 60th celebration of Turtle Days