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Elliott, Hogue Reappointed as Keepers of Legacy

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Just in time for Indiana’s Bicentennial, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) and the Indiana Historical Bureau are pleased to announce the reappointment of two local county historians. Jeremy Elliott of Washington County and Thelma Hogue of Scott County will each serve another three-year term.

The role of county historian is one to which both are well suited. Elliott is currently at the John Hay Center, where he recently established the Washington County Junior Historical Society.

He is also the activities director of the 141st Old Settlers’ Days festival, which is part of this year’s Bicentennial celebration.

Elliott says he was born and raised in Washington County, where his maternal family has lived since 1807.

“My fifth great-aunt named the county seat, and I have 40 direct ancestors buried in our county, so my roots run deep here, ” said Elliott. “I’ve always been a history lover, particularly American Indian and military, but my family connections to early Indiana have most of my focus on the pioneer era.”

Hogue also has a personal connection to the area. She has researched her ancestry back to the Kimberlins, the first family in Scott County, and is working on a book about their experiences during the Civil War.

In addition, Hogue is a member of the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum, the Scott County Genealogical Society, the Lexington Historical Society, and the Scott County Historical Society.

Hogue and Elliott are among 92 men and women lending their talents to the County Historian Program, which was established in 1981. A directory of all local county historians is available online at www.indianahistory.org.

For more information about his program and other IHS resources, call (317) 232-1882.

About the Indiana Historical Society

Since 1830, the Indiana Historical Society has been Indiana’s Storyteller, connecting people to the past by collecting, preserving, interpreting and sharing the state’s history. A private, nonprofit membership organization and Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, IHS maintains the nation’s premier research library and archives on the history of Indiana and the Old Northwest and presents a unique set of visitor exhibitions called the Indiana Experience. IHS provides support and assistance to local museums and historical groups, publishes books and periodicals; sponsors teacher workshops; produces and hosts art exhibitions, museum theater and outside performance groups; and provides youth, adult and family programming. Normal operating hours for the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wilma Fay Winslow, 94

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Wilma Fay Winslow, 94, of Salem, Indiana, died at Lincoln Hills Health Center in New Albany on Sunday, February 7, 2016.

She was the last child of eight of Lonnie and Frankie Payne Winslow, born in Delaney Creek, Washington County, Indiana, on July 4, 1921.

In addition to her parents, her siblings all preceded her in death:  brothers Kenneth Winslow, Caroll Winslow; sisters Neva W. Tatlock, Rosanelle W. Moss, Lucille W. Benefiel, Jean W. Cunningham, and Charmaine W. Thompson.

She is survived by ten nieces and nephews and their families.

She was a long-time member of the Salem Presbyterian Church where visitation will be Saturday morning, February 13from 9:30till 11:30AM.

The funeral will be at 11:30AM at the church, 110 N. High Street, Salem, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Salem Presbyterian Church or the Washington County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Program, c/o 702 E. Market St., New Albany, IN  47150. (Envelopes will be available at the funeral)

Kent Bush, 76

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Kent Bush, age 76 of Salem, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016 at 12:45 pm, in Meadow View Health Care Center.

Born July 29, 1939 in Pekin, Indiana, he was the son of the late Cleon and Vivian (Marshall) Bush.

He was a retired dairy farmer and served during the Vietnam War as an Airman 1st Class in the U.S. Air Force.

Survivors include: 7 Sisters: Deanna Mosley, Salem, June Peterson, Jeffersonville, Jean Wilson, Salem, Vicki Williams and Jewell Bruner, Indianapolis, Irene Corn, Sellersburg and Connie Young, New Albany and 1 Brother: Don Bush, Salem.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 4 Brothers: Cleon Ray, Van, Guy Dean, and Allen Perry Bush.

Funeral Service: 1:00 pm Friday at Dawalt Funeral Home with Bro. John Denny officiating.

Visitation: 10 am to 1 pm Friday at Dawalt Funeral Home. Interment at Martinsburg Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions: South Liberty Church of Christ 13605 Weigh Station Rd NE Palmyra, Indiana 47164

Schools Delayed, Closed After Latest Winter Weather

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More than 20 schools in Southern Indiana and Northern Kentucky have been delayed this morning or are closed.

In the WSLM listening area in Southern Indiana, only Crawford and Perry County schools have been closed. Switzerland County schools were originally delayed this morning but have now been closed for the day.

The National Weather Service issues a winter weather advisory in effect from now until 10a Wednesday morning.

Intermittent snow showers will have the greatest intensity this afternoon and early evening, according to the NWS.

The main impact will be across the Kentuckiana area as well as most of Kentucky. Most areas will receive from 1-3 inches. Eastern Kentucky could receive an inch or two more.

Check the WSLM School Closing page for the latest closing information.

INDOT’s Yellow Salt Trucks Deployed Ahead of Falling Temps

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Snow Squalls Suddenly Degrade Visibility, Road Conditions

The Indiana Department of Transportation has 315 yellow salt trucks deployed as of this morning to patrol interstates, U.S. highways and state routes ahead of falling pavement temperatures and winter precipitation. A series of storms may drop up to 3 inches of snow across Indiana this week with additional lake-effect snow possible in the South Bend area.

INDOT maintenance supervisors will continue to monitor weather radar and forecasts, and adjust manpower, trucks and materials to address changes in forecasted and observed road conditions. Each plow route takes 2-3 hours to complete with salt assisting in melting between passes. Trained employees are on call to staff plow trucks around the clock with alternating shifts of 12 hours or more.

Snow squall warning

The National Weather Service office in Indianapolis says there is a potential for “snow squalls” this afternoon through Tuesday. Localized heavy snowfall combined with surface wind gusts up to 25 mph produce sudden reductions in road conditions and visibility with near whiteout conditions, which increase chances for multi-vehicle crashes.

Drivers who see a “wall” of snow ahead associated with a snow squall should immediately take the following steps to improve visibility and safety:

  • Before you depart, fully clear off your front and rear windshields and side mirrors.
  • Choose direct routes instead of longer trips on higher-speed roads and highways.
  • Take your foot off the gas and turn off cruise control, especially on high-speed highways. No one should be traveling at interstate speeds during winter weather. Law enforcement will be writing citations for drivers going faster than conditions merit and putting others in harm’s way.
  • Use your low-beam lamps if your vehicle is equipped.
  • Increase following distance so you can barely see the taillights of any vehicles in front of you.
  • Turn on emergency flashers if you are stopped or traveling slower than other vehicles.
  • If you need to stop, try to exit or turn off the main highway. If you must stop on the shoulders, pull as far away from the travel lanes as possible.
  • Regularly fill your gas tank and charge your mobile phone.
  • Apply anti-lock brakes firmly. Pump brakes that are not anti-lock.
  • Do not overcorrect with steering.

Low temperatures

Temperatures are expected to drop well below freezing by Tuesday night, requiring road salt to work harder to melt snow and ice. Granular salt helps to add traction while lowering the temperature at which the ice melts. INDOT may mix road salt with sand or specialty chemicals that help it work more effectively in these conditions.

Sub-freezing temperatures increase the chances of melt-water refreezing into “black ice” or “slick spots” that may be difficult for drivers to distinguish from dry pavement. Areas that receive less direct sunlight are common places for slick spots. Even four-wheel-drive vehicles and large trucks are no match if all tires are on ice.

Know before you go

There are several state resources that drivers can access to “know before you go”:

  • Counties post travel advisories as new information is available to http://in.gov/dhs/traveladvisory or the Indiana Travel Advisory app for iPhone or Android.
  • INDOT maintenance staff report color-coded winter driving conditions on INDOT’s TrafficWise map at http://indot.carsprogram.org. Road conditions are defined as: (1) Gray: Good, the road is clear (2) Blue: Fair, speed is reduced due to isolated patches of snow and ice, and (3) Violet: Difficult or hazardous, speed is reduced due to snow and/or ice covered pavement
  • Dial INDOT’s hotline toll-free at 1-800-261-ROAD (7623) or 511 from a mobile phone.
  • Find your regional INDOT district on Facebook and Twitter at http://in.gov/indot/3074.htm.

Alex Martin places 4Th at Youth State

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Alex Martin, a 7th Grader at Ramsey Middle School in Louisville, KY, placed 4th in the 2001-2002 – 166 weight LB class at the Kentucky State Youth Wrestling Tournament on Sunday, February 7th.

Alex also placed 3rd in the 168 LB weight class of the KSWA Middle School Region 2 Tournament which qualified him for the KSWA Middle School State Tournament which was held on Saturday, February 6th.

Alex was also selected to take the ACT test through the Duke University Talent Search Program and has been nominated to attend the Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, DC this summer.

Alex is the son of Shawn and Tina Martin of Fern Creek and the grandson of Billy Joe and Joyce Martin of Salem.

State helps Hoosiers get ‘Cash for College’

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Last week, Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers met with high school seniors to kick off the state’s annual Cash for College campaign. The statewide effort aims to help Hoosiers of all ages pay for education beyond high school with a series of activities leading up to Indiana’s March 10 deadline for filing the FAFSA—Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

“Indiana has one of most generous need-based financial aid systems in the country, but every year thousands of Hoosiers miss out by failing to file the FAFSA by Indiana’s March 10 filing deadline,” said Lubbers. “With Cash for College, we’re sending a clear message to students that the resources and help are there, but students and families have to take the steps to receive them.”

The state is encouraging local schools and communities to host regional “FAFSA Friday” events throughout the month of February with financial aid experts who can provide step-by-step assistance on filing the FAFSA, opening College 529 Savings plans, and other ways to ensure financial readiness for college. The goal of FAFSA Fridays is to make sure every high school senior and current college student completes the FAFSA.

Indiana’s Cash for College activities build upon College Goal Sunday, the annual FAFSA-filing event that will take place on February 21 this year at 42 locations across Indiana. For a list of FAFSA events in your area, visit our website.

The Commission is dedicated to increasing the number of students who file the FAFSA correctly and on-time. Last year, Indiana schools achieved a 5 percent increase in the number of students completing the FAFSA before the March 10 deadline.

This year, the Commission is partnering with 115 Indiana school corporations to drive up the numbers of on-time FAFSA completion. The Commission will track FAFSA completion in these schools and send weekly reports ranking progress to encourage friendly competition around the state and help support efforts at Indiana high schools.

Learn More Indiana
The Learn More Indiana website at LearnMoreIndiana.org offers a variety of helpful tips and freeresources for K-12 students, current college students and returning adult students, including the Indiana College Costs Estimator. Available online or as a mobile app atIndianaCollegeCosts.org, the free tools offers side-by-side cost comparisons that show how much students should expect to pay out-of-pocket at each Indiana college once various sources of financial aid are applied, as well as details on local scholarship opportunities.

Student Contests and School Grants
The Commission for Higher Education sponsors contest and grant opportunities for each of its three annual Learn More Indiana campaigns throughout the year. One student in each grade across the state will be chosen from the entries to win $529 in an Indiana CollegeChoice 529 savings plan and schools can win $1,000 college-readiness grants by sharing their efforts to increase students’ financial preparation. See deadlines and application details atLearnMoreIndiana.org.

13 Salem From Salem Choir Advance To State Finals

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Thirteen Salem Choir students earned performance slots at the ISSMA State Solo-Ensemble Auditions on Saturday, February 20 by achieving Gold Medal rankings at the ISSMA District Festival.

They were among 38 Vocal Music soloists from Salem High School and Salem Middle School participating at the District auditions at Floyd Central High School February 6.

SHS students advancing to the State event include Asia Burns, Courtney Rogers, Lauren Allen, Sabrina Tuell, Teyha Morison, and Tiffany Cooke.

Also advancing are Tyasia Gant, Whitney Journell, Cameron Davidson, Cody Blackwell, Drew Pickerill, and Jordan Borden. SMS 8th grader Melea Hardin also earned a trip to the State event.

Other SHS students performing in Group I, the most demanding level, included Kelly Mount, Gretchen Leis,
and previous State qualifier Laura Andis. All earned Silver medals. Jacki Azcuy, Cheyenne Madden, and Taylee Azcuy all brought home Gold medals in Group II.

Twenty Salem Middle School students performed at the Festival, with seventeen of these earning Gold medals.

Melea Hardin earned a Gold medal in Group I, and Cora Saunders and Isabelle Reynolds performed in Group II,
earning Gold and Silver medals, respectively.

Brooklyn Thompson and Sarah Yoder all received Gold medals in Group III, and Justice Brown was awarded a Silver rating.

Group IV singers Kennedy Abner, Kiley Gilbert, Sydney Rogers, Lauren Stephenson, and Tyra Lucas earned Gold medals,
and Erika Harley received a Silver.

6th Grade soloists in Group V all received Gold medals. They included Alyssa Gregerson, Destiny Davis, Jenetta Kaiser,
Trinty Gooch, Kagan Jenkins, Natalie Blevins, Arina Hardy, and Elizabeth Tussey.

The performances were the culmination of five weeks of individual instruction in weekly sessions conducted by accompanists/ vocal coaches Allison Fory Hall, Megan Touchstone, and Bill Spencer-Pierce.

The activity is supported by grants from the Salem Choir Parents Organization.

The thirteen State-bound soloists will perform in a free recital Thursday, February 18, at 7:15 p.m. in the Salem High School
Presentation Room. Details at SalemChoirs.org and on Twitter @SalemChoirs.

Catherine E. Hunt, 92

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Catherine E. Hunt age 92 of Salem, passed away on February 5, 2016 at Salem Crossing.

Born on May 29, 1923 in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Dempsey Benson and Ruth (Allen) Benson.

Catherine was a former employee at the Hilltop Noltings Grocery Store. She was a member of Westside Church of Christ.

She was a member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary and VFW Auxiliary both of Salem.

Survivors include: son, Gale Hunt (Rheadawn) of Salem; 2 grandsons, Bob Hunt and Chris Hunt both of Salem; 4 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: parents, husband William W. Hunt, and brother Lloyd Benson.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Thursday at the Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home in Salem. Viewing will be from 4-8

PM Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Dungy and Harrison Named to Pro Football Hall of Fame

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The NFL tonight announced former Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Tony Dungy and wide receiver Marvin Harrison as inductees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2016.

Dungy becomes the 23rd coach in the Hall of Fame and the third former Colts head coach to earn the honor joining Weeb Ewbank (inducted in 1978) and Don Shula (inducted in 1997). Dungy compiled a .668 regular season winning percentage (139-69) and a .652 overall mark (148-79) as head coach of the Indianapolis Colts (2002-08) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1996-2001). He is the winningest coach in Colts history and his 85-27 (.759) record from 2002-08 ranked second in the NFL during that span. Dungy was the first coach to beat all 32 NFL teams and is one of three people to win a Super Bowl as a player and a head coach. He led the Colts to their second Super Bowl victory in Super Bowl XLI and became the first African American head coach to win the Super Bowl. Dungy had 10 seasons with 10-plus wins (seven with Indianapolis, three with Tampa Bay). He took 11 of his 13 teams to the playoffs and made 10 straight playoff appearances from 1999-2008 to best Tom Landry’s nine (1975-83) as the most by a coach since 1970. Dungy also won six division titles (five AFC South, one NFC Central) and was the second Colts head coach inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor in 2010.

After joining the Colts in 2002, Dungy established Indianapolis as one of the most successful franchises in the NFL year-in and year-out. He led Indianapolis to 10-6, 12-4, 12-4, 14-2, 12-4, 13-3 and 12-4 regular season records to become the only Colts coach with 10-plus victories and playoff appearances in his first seven seasons with the team. The seven straight 10-plus victory seasons tied the NFL’s then second-longest mark, while six straight years with 12-plus wins set the league’s standard. In Indianapolis, Dungy coached 27 Associated Press All-Pro selections, 34 Pro Bowl selections, 38 AFC Player of the Week selections and 13 AFC Player of the Month selections. Quarterback Peyton Manning was named NFL MVP four times under Dungy’s tutelage. Dungy also coached an Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year in Manning and safety Bob Sanders. He earned Coach of the Year honors from Sporting News and Sports Illustrated in 2005 after guiding the Colts to a franchise-record 14 wins. In 2008, Indianapolis became the only NFL team to win at least seven consecutive games in five straight seasons, a mark the franchise extended to six seasons in 2009 under Jim Caldwell. Dungy (nine) and Caldwell (14) also combined to help Indianapolis set the NFL record with 23 consecutive regular season victories from 2008-09. Dungy assisted the Colts in becoming the winningest NFL team for a decade as the club produced 115 wins from 2000-09. Indianapolis boasted a top five ranked offense for five consecutive seasons (2003-07) under Dungy, while the defense ranked in the top five in 2007. From 2002-08, Dungy also mentored one of the most disciplined teams in the league as the Colts committed the third-fewest penalties (622) and held the highest turnover margin (+70).

Dungy was the head coach of the Buccaneers for six seasons (1996-2001). He compiled a 54-42 (.563) regular season record and ranks second in wins in team history. He guided the Buccaneers to four postseason appearances and three 10-win seasons. In 1998, Dungy led a Tampa Bay defense that ranked first in the NFC and second in the NFL. He was named Professional Coach of the Year by the Maxwell Football Club in 1997. In Tampa Bay, Dungy coached 35 Pro Bowl selections and 20 Associated Press All-Pro selections.

Prior to becoming a head coach, Dungy served as the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings from 1992-95. During his tenure in Minnesota, the Vikings intercepted an NFL-high 95 passes and made three playoff appearances. Dungy was a defensive backs coach for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1989-1991 and made two playoff appearances.

He made his NFL coaching debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1981 as a defensive assistant coach. He served as the defensive backs coach in Pittsburgh from 1982-83 before being named the NFL’s youngest coordinator (age 28) in 1984. In five seasons (1984-88) as the Steelers’ defensive coordinator, Pittsburgh averaged 24 interceptions and 37 takeaways, while scoring 20 touchdowns. Dungy was the defensive backs coach at his alma mater, the University of Minnesota, in 1980.

Dungy played in 45 career NFL games with the San Francisco 49ers (1979) and Pittsburgh Steelers (1977-78). He originally signed with the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 1977 and was a member of Pittsburgh’s Super Bowl XIII title team.

Harrison is only the second Colts wide receiver to be selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, joining Raymond Berry, who was inducted in 1973. The Colts drafted Harrison in the first round (19th overall) of the 1996 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. Harrison played all 13 of his NFL seasons (1996-2008) with Indianapolis and finished his career as one of the most prolific receivers to ever play the game. He started 188-of-190 games and totaled 1,102 receptions for 14,580 yards and 128 touchdowns. Harrison ranks in the top 10 all-time in league history in receptions (third), receiving touchdowns (fifth) and receiving yards (seventh). His 90 games with a touchdown reception are a franchise record and his 29 games with multiple-touchdown receptions ranks tied for the fourth-most in NFL history. Harrison’s 128 total touchdowns ranks as the ninth-most in league annals. His 778 career points ranks fourth in Colts history and first among non-kickers. He had receptions in his first 190 career games to set the NFL record for the most consecutive games with a catch to start a career. Harrison’s 5.8 receptions per game average ranks second all-time, while his 76.7 receiving yards per game average ranks third. His 59 100-yard receiving games are the third most in league history. Harrison is the Colts franchise career leader in receptions, receiving yards, receiving touchdowns and 100-yard receiving games. He played on six division title winning teams and was a member of the Colts Super Bowl XLI victory. Harrison was the fourth player inducted into the Colts Ring of Honor in 2011 and owns 28 Colts career records.

During most of his time in Indianapolis, Harrison paired with quarterback Peyton Manning as the most productive QB-WR duo in NFL history. Harrison and Manning played 158 games together and set league records for most completions (953), yards (12,766) and touchdowns (112) by a tandem. From 1999-2006, Harrison had eight consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons, and he is the only player ever with eight straight seasons with 1,000-plus receiving yards and 10-plus scoring receptions. He became the first NFL player with 100-plus receptions in four consecutive seasons. Harrison joins Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice and Torry Holt as the only NFL players with 80-plus receptions in eight consecutive seasons. He holds single-season team records for receptions (143 in 2002), receiving yards (1,722 in 2002), receiving touchdowns (15 in 2001 and 2004) and 100-yard receiving games (10 in 2002). His 143 receptions in 2002 are the most single-season receptions in NFL history. Harrison was an eight-time Pro Bowler and Associated Press All-Pro (1999-2006), two-time NFL receptions leader (2000, 2002) and receiving yards leader (1999, 2002). He was named a member of the NFL All-Decade Team (2000-2009). Harrison earned AFC Offensive Player of the Month honors three times and was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week four times. He finished his career with 100-plus receiving yardage outings against 27-of-31 opponents and had touchdown receptions against 29-of-31 opponents. The Colts won 62 percent of the time with Harrison in the lineup and in 72.9 percent of the games when he topped 100 receiving yards.

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