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Nellie W. Tash, 81

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Mrs. Nellie W. Tash age 81 of Pekin passed away Saturday, February 20 at Floyd Memorial Hospital.

Nellie was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend to many.  She retired from East Washington School Corporation in 1997.  She had also previously worked for the Fashion Shop in New Albany and Indiana Gas and Water Company.  She was a member of Pekin Church of Christ.

Nellie was born January 16, 1935 in Somerset, Kentucky the daughter of William and Stella Mae Whitis Hargis. She married Carroll Tash on April 14, 1954 and he preceded her in death on December 28, 2014.  She was also preceded in death by her son:  Bryan K Tash, a brother:  Everett Hargis and her parents.

She is survived by her daughter:  Janelle Tash Hagan (Billy) of Pekin, sister:  Doris Howson of Shepherdsville, Kentucky and three grandchildren:  Joni Marie Tash Wilder, Staci Nicole Tash and Trevor Dean Tash Hagan.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00AM at Weathers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-8PM and Wednesday from 9AM-time of service.

Clinto Smith, 74

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Mr. Clinto Smith age 74 of Salem passed away Sunday, February 21 at his home.

Mr. Smith was born October 21, 1941 in Kentucky the son of Arthur and Hazel Smith.  He was a retired employee of Cummins Engine Company and a former National Guard Member.

He is survived by his son:  Brad Smith of Indianapolis and a grandson:  Dustin Allen Smith.  He was preceded in death by his father and step-mother:  Arthur and Lexie Smith and his mother:  Hazel Smith.

Graveside services will be held Thursday at 10:00AM at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Young To Remain On Primary Ballot

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U.S. Rep. Todd Young will remain on the ballot in what’s set to be a heated battle for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, the Indiana Election Commission decided on Friday.

Young’s candidacy survived two challenges before the commission – one a consolidation of challenges from both the Indiana Democratic Party and his opponent U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman’s campaign, which accused Young of not having enough signatures of registered voters to run for U.S. Senate, and another from Democrats that pointed to signatures the party said should not have been certified due to technical issues.

The meeting was marked by tense exchanges, first between Stutzman’s and Young’s lawyers, and then between Young’s lawyer and a member of the commission. The commission voted 2-2 on both challenges, effectively keeping Young on the ballot. Neither Stutzman nor Young attended the meeting in person.

But Young’s place on the primary ballot isn’t necessarily cemented.

The Democratic Party and Stutzman’s campaign both have the option to challenge the decision of the election commission, a board made up of two Democrats and two Republicans, in the courts.

John Zody, chairman of the state Democratic Party, said the party hasn’t yet decided whether it will appeal, but says everyone needs to know Todd Young did not meet the required number of signatures by the deadline.

But commission chairman Bryce Bennett said Democrats did not presented enough evidence to meet the burden of proof needed for a successful challenge.

Young’s campaign said after the hearing that it was always clear the challenge was “a political stunt.”

“There are a lot of ways to win elections, but the path a candidate selects says a lot more about their character than it does about their candidacy,” campaign manager Trevor Foughty said in a statement. “Indiana needs a senator who stands with our conservative principles, not just when it benefits them personally, but when it requires strong character to uphold them. The past two weeks taught us that Marlin Stutzman will cast aside any conviction he claims to hold if it gets him a little further down the road.”

Get Your Indiana Rec Guide Online

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Your guide to Indiana’s best values in outdoor recreation is available now at dnr.IN.gov/5280.htm.

The Department of Natural Resources’ 2016 Indiana Recreation Guide is the source for information on state parks, lakes, State Park Inns, fish & wildlife areas, state forests and other DNR properties.

The 2016 guide celebrates 100 years of state parks in Indiana, with information on centennial events throughout the year.

Local retail outlets, state parks, lakes and other DNR properties will have free printed copies available this month. The guides also will be available at the DNR booth at the Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show,Feb. 19-28, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.

Annual Entrance Passes can be purchased in person at the gatehouse or offices of state park properties during business hours, at the Indiana Government Center South in Indianapolis during business hours, or atinnsgifts.com.

Indiana resident passes cost $50. For individuals 65 years old or older, the price is $25. Annual passes for vehicles with out-of-state license plates are $70. The normal daily gate fee for residents at most properties is $7 per vehicle. For more information on Indiana state park properties, visit stateparks.IN.gov.

Hoosier National Forest Sets 12 Burns

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Hoosier National Forest staff has 12 areas slated for possible prescribed burns this spring.

“As soon as the weather breaks and we get a few warm drying days, we could start burning,” said Jeremy Kolaks, Forest Fuels Specialist.

Kolaks explained, “It’s difficult to predict the weather very far out, but we have occasionally been able to start burning in February. We are ready when we get a window of opportunity.” The areas planned for burns are located Forest-wide. All of the areas may not be burned this year, but all are available and may be selected dependent on the winds and local weather on any given day.

Possible spring burns include (all acres are approximate):

Crawford County:

  • Deuchars – (also in Perry County) Oak-hickory regeneration and wildlife habitat improvement, 350 acres
  • Harvey Flat – wildlife habitat improvement burn, 42 acres
  • Mifflin – three separate units burned for wildlife habitat improvement, 130 acres

Jackson County:

  • Maumee Openings – four separate burn areas for wildlife habitat improvement, 31 acres

Martin County:

  • Peggy Hollow – wildlife habitat improvement, 35 acres

Orange County:

  • Hager Burn – wildlife habitat improvement, 100 acres
  • Union Cemetery North – wildlife habitat improvement, 123 acres
  • Roland Wetland – wetland and wildlife habitat improvement, 250 acres

Perry County:

    • Bull Hollow – part of Mogan Ridge glade-barren restoration, 654 acres
    • Harper – oak-hickory regeneration, 180 acres
    • Indian and/or Celina Dams – vegetation control, 30 acres combined
    • Rattlesnake – part of Mogan Ridge woodland restoration, 1,034 acres

Kolaks noted some of the areas have associated recreation trails running through them and will be under a closure order while the burns are being completed and for a period afterward until the area is safe. If there are a significant number of burning trees remaining in the interior of the burns, they may be closed for several days for public safety. Signs are posted along the fire line and at any logical entry points into the area. Anyone using these area should be aware that a prescribed burn is potentially planned in that vicinity.

The prescribed burns are completed as weather and conditions become favorable. Kolaks explains each year more acres are prepared for prescribed burns than are actually burned.

“Each burn area requires a different ‘prescription,’ which determines what wind direction and speed, temperature and fuel moisture are required for any given burn to be ignited. The more areas we have ready to go, the more likely we will be able to find an area that we can burn under the given weather conditions,” he added.

Wind direction is often the limiting factor with adjacent roads or private homes so the Hoosier prioritizes areas by ecological objectives and then wind direction. The exact date of each burn is dependent on weather and fuel conditions.

Forest staff notifies the public in the immediate area of the prescribed burn by letter. Forest neighbors who wish to know the specific date of the ignition, should call the Forest dispatch office to be informed once the decision is made to burn.

Kolaks encourages anyone with medical issues, such as asthma or emphysema, who live in the immediate area and might be affected by smoke to contact the Forest Service.

“We want to do everything we can to minimize effects on our neighbors,” he added.

For questions on the prescribed burns, to request notification, or to report medical conditions contact the Indiana Interagency Coordination Center Dispatcher at (812) 547-9262.

Mitchell Man Killed In ATV Crash

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Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fatal ATV accident that claimed the life of a Mitchell man Sunday night.

According to police, 55-year-old John Burbrink died at IU Health Hospital in Paoli after crashing his ATV on County Road 750N outside of Orleans.

Police say that Burbrink had been riding with a group of friends when he lost control and was thrown from his Arctic Cat ATV, which subsequently landed on top of him. His fellow riders immediately began CPR, but were unsuccessful in their attempts to revive him.

Police say that Burbrink was not wearing a helmet or any safety equipment during the incident.

An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday morning in Bedford.

The incident remains under investigation by Indiana Conservation Officers.

Officers strongly encourage riders to always wear a helmet and necessary safety equipment when operating an ATV.

Assisting agencies at the scene included the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Rural District 2 Fire Department, EMS Station 2, and the Orleans Police Department.

Blake Shelton to headline Firestone Legends Day Concert May 28 at IMS

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Country music superstar Blake Shelton will headline the annual Firestone Legends Day Concert on Saturday, May 28, the day before the historic 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil. Current IMS customers can purchase tickets now through a pre-sale while an official on-sale date is slated for Feb. 29 at 9:00 a.m.

Shelton is known both for his role as a judge on the televised singing competition “The Voice” as well as his award-winning singing career. The Country Music Association’s 2012 “Entertainer of the Year,” Grammy nominee and five-time CMA Awards Male Vocalist of the Year, Shelton continues to add to his superstar status. With 16 consecutive No. 1 singles, Shelton owns the record of successive No. 1 singles in the modern era. He has a total of 21 No. 1 singles, which are all featured on his new album “Reloaded: 20 #1 Hits.”

Joining the ranks of the Grand Ole Opry in 2010, Shelton has earned a host of awards and nominations throughout his career. Shelton begins his 10th season on NBC’s “The Voice” on Feb. 29 and is also set to host Nickelodeon’s slime-filled “Kids’ Choice Awards” on March 12. He will hit the road in February for his Blake Shelton presented by Gildan tour. For more information and upcoming tour dates, please visit www.BlakeShelton.com and follow @BlakeShelton.

“The Firestone Legends Day Concert has become a staple for fans of country music and racing, and we’re proud to carry on this tradition with Blake Shelton the night before the historic 100th Running of Indianapolis 500,” said Philip Dobbs, chief marketing officer at Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. “Firestone is a work-hard, play-hard brand, and we invite everyone to come out to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 28 for a celebration unlike the Speedway has ever seen.”

“Legends Day presented by Firestone is a special part of Indy 500 weekend when fans can celebrate the history of the race and look forward to a great Race Day on Sunday,” said J. Douglas Boles, Indianapolis Motor Speedway president. “The Firestone Legends Day Concert has featured tremendous country music in recent years and our 2016 lineup, headlined by a true superstar in Blake Shelton, will provide an outstanding experience for fans. The energy from his show will undoubtedly carry over to the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500.”

The opening acts for Shelton will be Chris Janson and Corey Cox.

Warner Bros. Records/Warner Music Nashville singer/songwriter Chris Janson burst on to the scene last year with his breakthrough No. 1 Platinum single “Buy Me A Boat,” which went on to be the seventh-bestselling country song of the year. His current single, “Power of Positive Drinkin,” is climbing the country charts now. Janson’s “overnight success” was built on 10 years of honing his songwriting craft and relentlessly perfecting his live shows in clubs. His dream to play the Grand Ole Opry has now resulted in more than 130 appearances. Janson co-wrote all 11 tracks on his debut album “Buy Me A Boat,” which was named one of the 20 Best Country Albums of 2015 by Rolling Stone with the New York Times calling it an “impressive full length debut album.” Having previously toured with Toby Keith and Luke Bryan, Janson recently kicked off his tour with label mate Blake Shelton with dates running through March.

Cox is a Hoosier native who fans remember from performances at the Super Bowl XLVI Village in Indianapolis, his memorable rendition of the national anthem at the 2012 NASCAR XFINITY Series race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and his breakthrough hit “Wake Up Drunk.” He has built his name through relatable lyrics, contagious songs and energetic live shows across the country.

General admission tickets for the concert are priced at $40 and access to the Firestone Concert Pit near the front of the stage is set for $75. All ticket information can be found at www.ims.com/blake or by calling (800) 822-INDY.

Fans with tickets for the Firestone Legends Day Concert will be admitted free to Legends Day activities. Admission to IMS on Legends Day will be $10 for adults, with children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult.

Other featured events on Legends Day presented by Firestone include the annual Public Drivers’ Meeting on pit road adjacent to the Tower Terrace grandstand, autograph sessions with the Indianapolis 500 starting field of 33 drivers and former Indy 500 drivers and an Indianapolis 500 memorabilia show.

The 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil will be held on Sunday, May 29.

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Tickets are now on sale for the Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis, 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil, Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational, Lilly Diabetes 250, the Crown Royal Presents the “Your Hero’s Name Here” 400 at the Brickyard and the Red Bull Air Race. Fans have three quick, convenient methods to buy tickets:
Online: Visit www.ims.com/tickets. Tickets are available 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
Phone: Call 800-822-INDY or 317-492-6700 between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday.
In Person: Visit the IMS Ticket Office at the IMS Administration Building east of the 16th Street roundabout and outside Turn 1 of the oval between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday.

Tickets for groups of 20 or more also are available. Contact the IMS Group Sales Department at 866-221-8775for more information.

Information on parking and camping at IMS events is available at www.ims.com/tickets.

Gladys F. Carney, 63

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Gladys F. Carney, age 63 of Orleans, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 3:00 am, in her residence. Born July 23, 1952 in Paoli, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Hiram S. and Arka (Banks) Kelly. She was a homemaker, a member of the Christian Faith and had been a life resident of Orange and Washington Counties. She married November 19, 1993 to James M. Carney, who passed away February 24, 1994. Survivors include: 1 Brother: Hiram B. Kelly, Orleans; 5 Sisters: Alma Jean Kelly and Ollie S. Wilkerson, Orleans, Linna L. Reynold and Geneva Schull, Mitchell, Jessie M. Spradlin, Campbellsburg and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 1 brother, 2 sisters, 1 half brother and 1 half sister.

Funeral Service: 2:00 pm Tuesday at Dawalt Funeral Home

Visitation: 1:00 pm until the time of the service on Tuesday. Interment at Hardinsburg Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions: Washington County Food Bank P.O. Box 128 Salem, Indiana 47167

IHSAA Boys Basketball Pairings

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The Indiana High School Athletic Association Boys Basketball Sectional Pairings have been drawn with games to begin on March 1.

Admission to the games are $6 per session and $10 for all sessions.

The second team listed in each game is designated as the home team.

 

Class 4A Sectional 15 will be hosted at Seymour and features the Owls, (6-14) vs. Floyd Central (13-8) in the first game on Tuesday, March 1 at 6p.

Bedford North Lawrence (13-10) will face Jeffersonville (11-11) in the second game at 7:30p.

Skipping ahead to Friday night for the semi-final rounds. New Albany (20-1) will face the winner of Game 1 at 6p.

Jennings County (7-13) will play the winner of Game 2 at 7:30p.

Saturday night will feature the championship game with the winner of Game 3 vs. the winner of Game 4 at 7:30p.

SEYMOUR BRACKET
1 Tue. Seymour [6-14] vs. Floyd Central [13-8]
2 Tue. Bedford North Lawrence [13-10] vs. Jeffersonville [11-11]
3 Fri. New Albany [20-1] vs. Winner Game 1
4 Fri. Jennings County [7-13] vs. Winner Game 2
5 Sat. Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4

In the Class 3A Sectional 30, Brownstown (18-3) faces North Harrison (12-7) on Tuesday, March 1 in the 6p game.

Charlestown (15-6) will play Corydon (1-20) in the first game at 6p on Wednesday, March 2. Silver Creek (17-4) will face Scottsburg (1-20) in the 7:30p game Wednesday.

Salem drew the bye and will play the winner of Game 1 at 6p.

That game will be heard live on WSLM 97.9 FM with Mark “Bubba” Abbott and Jason Pepmeier.

The Winner of Game 2 will play the winner of Game 3 in the late game on Friday night, with the winner of Game 4 and 5 playing in the Championship round on Saturday at 7:30p.

CHARLESTOWN BRACKET
1 Tue. Brownstown Central [18-3] vs. North Harrison [12-7]
2 Wed. Charlestown [15-6] vs. Corydon Central [1-20]
3 Wed. Silver Creek [17-4] vs. Scottsburg [1-20]
4 Fri. Salem [15-5] vs. Winner Game 1
5 Fri. Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3
6 Sat. Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5

Eastern High School (4-16) will open up play in Class 2A Sectional 46 at Paoli with Clarksville (8-13) at 6p.

The game will be LIVE on WSLM 97.9 FM with Matt Hein and Kevin Sease.

Paoli (11-10) will face Henryville (11-9) in the second game.

Providence drew the bye in the sectional and will face the winner of the Eastern vs. Clarksville game on Friday night at 6p.

Crawford County (14-7) will face the winner of Game 2 with the Winners of Game 3 and 4 facing off Saturday night in the championship round at 7:30p.

PAOLI BRACKET
1 Tue. Eastern (Pekin) [4-16] vs. Clarksville [8-13]
2 Tue. Paoli [11-10] vs. Henryville [11-9]
3 Fri. Providence [14-6] vs. Winner Game 1
4 Fri. Crawford County [14-7] vs. Winner Game 2
5 Sat. Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4

In Class A Sectional 61, West Washington will be hosting the activities for the weekend.

Trinity Lutheran (15-7) will face Medora (5-15) in the first round at 6p on Tuesday.

The Senators (14-8) will face Crothersville (3-18) in the second game heard live on WSLM 1220 AM at 7:30p.

Borden (14-7) will face the winner of Game 1 at 6p on Friday, followed by Orleans (11-9) vs. the winner of Game 2.

Saturday night’s championship round will see the winners of Game 3 and 4 fight it out for the sectional title at 7:30p.

WEST WASHINGTON BRACKET
1 Tue. Trinity Lutheran [15-7] vs. Medora [5-15]
2 Tue. Crothersville [3-18] vs. West Washington [14-8]
3 Fri. Borden [14-7] vs. Winner Game 1
4 Fri. Orleans [11-9] vs. Winner Game 2
5 Sat. Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4

 

 

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