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Joe Shirley Jr., 82

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Mr.  Joe Shirley Jr. age 82 of Salem passed away Wednesday, September 30 at 1:50AM at Meadow View Health Care and Rehab.

Mr. Shirley was born October 27, 1932 in Tampico, Indiana the son of Joseph Eli Shirley and Francis Young Shirley Huls.  He was an employee of Jackson County Sheriff’s Department from 1967-1996 and was an employee of Arvin’s in Columbus for 29 years.  He was a member of F.O.P. and Washington Masonic Lodge #23, where he was also past master.  He was also a member of Scottish Rite, Valley of Indianapolis and Indiana Shriners.

He is survived by his wife:  Lee Anna Davidson Shirley.  They were married May 12, 1951.  He is also survived by two daughters:  Sandra Kay Donnell of Crothersville and Stephanie Jo Prewitt of Salem, a brother:  Leon Shirley of North Vernon, five sisters:  Maribell Hickerson  and Janet Lewis both of Crothersville, Jean Stark of Brownstown, Catherine Mantz of Seymour and Sherry Nava of Illinois, five grandchildren:  Kalee Alberring, James Douglas Prewitt, Randa Petro, Samantha Donnell and Kara Bohall, five great-grandchildren:  Nehemiah, Asher, Gabriel, Parker and Abigale.  He was preceded in death by his son:  Randall Leroy Shirley, two brothers:  Richard and Ermine Shirley, two sisters:  Ida Marie Morgan and Margarite Boas and his parents.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00PM at Weathers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Crothersville Cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday from 10AM-time of service.

Doris L. Beams Chesser, 82

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Mrs. Doris L. Beams Chesser age 82 of Pekin passed away Wednesday, September 30 at Salem Crossing.

Mrs. Chesser was born January 19, 1933 in Prospect, Kentucky the daughter of Oscar and Mary Owens Hoke.  She was a retired employee of Kimball Office Furniture in Borden.

She was preceded in death by her husband:  Roy K Beams, a son:  Donald Beams, five brothers: Edward, Paul, Lewis, Kenny, and Lucius Hoke, two sisters:  Mary Hoke and Caroline Jackson, two granddaughters:  Tiffany Smith and Autumn Beams.

She is survived by five sons:  Roy Beams of Old Hickory, Tennessee, Oscar Beams of Pekin, Kevin and Brian Beams both of Salem, and Neal Beams of Indianapolis, two daughters:  Bonnie Clem and Anna Hedrick both of Salem, two sisters:  Martha Sullivan of Salem and Joellen Potts of Salem, 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00AM at Weathers Funeral Home.  Burial will in Mt. Washington Cemetery.  Visitation will be Sunday from 4-8PM and Monday from 9AM-time of service.

Haunted Night at the Museum Set For Oct. 24

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Come out and join the fun at the annual City of Salem Parks and Recreation Haunted Night at the Museum on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 6-7:30p.

The event is held in the Pioneer VIllage behind the Stevens Memorial Museum on East Market Street in Salem.

The village will be transformed into a spooky area for children of all ages and filled with activities for the family and feature free carmel corn, hot dogs, trick or treat bags, cider, candy and other activites only the spirits know about!

There will also be Line Dancing With Sharon Lamb And Others…..So Much Fun!!

A “Spookier” area is planned for the older kids this year behind the museum. You never know who may be lurking around for a “haunting” experiece!

The event is sponsored by the volunteers from the John Hay Center, Salem Public Library, Salem Parks and Recreation Department, City Fire & Police Department, The Pollock Family, Salem Rotary, Tri Kappa, WSLM RADIO and WRLW TV, Prevent Child Abuse Council, PACT, Soar, Meadow View Health and Rehab, Washington County Sheriff’s Department, And Kirk Elliott along with Boy Scouts, Salem Moose Lodge, Washington County 4-H, Scotty’s Sanitation.

For more information, please call 812.883.6495, 812.883.2895, or 812.883.5600.

HOWARD NAMED BIG 10 CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

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Indiana junior running back Jordan Howard earned Big Ten co-Offensive Player of the Week honors, the conference announced Monday. He is the first Hoosier to collect the award since running back Tevin Coleman on Oct. 13, 2014.
IU true freshman safety Jonathan Crawford was named Big Ten co-Freshman of the Week last week.35547429001_4466372181001_JordanHowardVid

Howard became the only FBS player in the last 20 seasons with 140-plus rushing yards in each of his first four games with a program when he logged 168 yards on 33 carries (5.1 average) and a score in the Hoosiers win over Wake Forest on Saturday.

He leads the nation with 675 rushing yards and is second with 168.8 per game (first in Big Ten) and 111 attempts (second), fourth with 743 all-purpose yards (first) and sixth with 185.8 per game (first). Of Howard’s 111 carries, 37 (33.3 percent) have resulted in either a first down or a score and 104 (93.7) have gone for positive yardage.

Since the start of 2013, Howard is first nationally among active backs with 3,143 rushing yards, 562 attempts and 10 150-yard games, second with 15 100-yard games, third with 116.4 rushing yards per game and 3,366 yards from scrimmage, fourth with 124.7 yards from scrimmage per game and tied for sixth with two 200-yard games.

Indiana is 4-0 for the first time since 1990 and the sixth time in school history. The Hoosiers take a five-game winning streak, the program’s longest since 1987 (five), into Saturday’s matchup against top-ranked Ohio State. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. EDT at Memorial Stadium and ABC (ESPN2 reverse mirror) will broadcast the game.

Salem High School 2015 Homecoming Queen/King Candidates.

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Salem High School 2015 Homecoming Queen/King Candidates.

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First row, Freshmen: Aspen White, Kaitlyn Colglazier, Xander Crady, Evan Shelby

Second row, Sophomores:Jamie Taylor, Isabelle Wagers, John Shell, Nathan Zweydorff

Third row, Juniors: Haley Motsinger, Brooke Sutton, Seth Hobson, and Brandon Burns

Top row, Seniors: Taylor Alexander, Sadie Soliday, Richard Craven, Brent Niece

Circle K takes over Fast Max locations

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Polar Pops are coming to Salem!

The number of Circle K stores around Southern Indiana are growing today as the company has purchased Seymour-based Fast Max stores. The store is Salem is being converted beginning today.IMG_20150924_123645

The sale of the 14 stores, including one in Salem, Seymour and one in Brownstown, was announced Wednesday morning by Andrea Myers, president of Kocolene Development Corp. Fast Max Convenience Stores was a division of the corporation before the sale.

Myers is the great-granddaughter of company founder Carrie Myers and the daughter of the corporation’s chief executive officer, Gary Myers.

INDOT Hosts Job Fair Next Wednesday At Corydon For Snow Plow Drivers

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The Indiana Department of Transportation will host a job fair next Wednesday (SEPTEMBER 30) at INDOT’s Corydon facility located at 3180 Harrison Way.  Applicants interested in seasonal work as a plow truck driver should bring their CDL license, resume and high school diploma (or equivalent) to the interview between 1 and 4 p.m.

 
Candidates will be asked to create a state employment profile at Wednesday’s job fair.  Or they can create the state employment profile in advance at:  www.in.gov/spd.   A drug test will be administered.
 
Those hired can choose full-time work—37½ hours per week—November through March as a snow plow driver.  Related duties may include highway maintenance functions.  Others can choose on-call status for patrolling and plowing area highways and I-64 during snow and ice events.   

The Sweetest Halloween Party in Town is at the Louisville Zoo

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On October 2–4, 8–11, 15–18, 22–25 & 9–30, Meijer will present “The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” at the Louisville Zoo where little ones can dress up in their wildest costumes and set off on a magical journey through the Zoo. The ever-popular “Merry not Scary” party is celebrating its 34th year of being the sweetest party in town for families of Kentuckiana.DSC_0544

The party features costumed characters for guests to meet and greet in fanciful, larger-than-life storybook scenes throughout the Zoo. Plus there’s trick-or-treating for kids 11 and under.In an effort to be “green,” the Zoo requests that children bring their own trick-or-treat bag to the event. The Zoo will not be providing bags, but cloth bags will be available for sale for $2.

Oct. 22 & 23, Meijer will have their new Meijer Food Truck, “Sweet Ride,” at the Zoo’s front entrance to serve up free treats from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 24 & 25, the Meijer Street Team will be at the front entrance handing out giveaways for families.

Oct. 2-4 & 8-11, PNC Grow Up Great will be at the front entrance with their Mobile Learning Adventure with games and giveaways for the kids.

Louisville pumpkin carving artist Donna O’Bryan will have 200 of her beautifully carved artificial pumpkins on display nightly in the Black Cat Crossing area with themes ranging from iconic movie characters to famous stars.

Fun themed areas include:

  • Say hello toMumpkin the Giant Talking Pumpkin
  • Chill out with two icy-cool princesses and a summer-loving snowman in theWinter Wonderland area
  • Blast off and boogie down at theAstro Disco
  • Skip up the yellow brick road to theLand of Oz with Dorothy and her friends.
  • Marvel at hundreds of artistically carved and lit pumpkins fromBlack Cat Crossing
  • DiveUnder the Sea and walk among jellyfish
  • Have photos taken with prehistoric friends inDinoland
  • Enjoy a zany tea party with a silly Mad Hatter in Wonderland
  • Take flight with your favorite fairy and never grow up inPirate’s Cove
  • Show off your superpower in Superhero City
  • Halloween and playtime mix when you visit Toyland
  • Your favorite books come to life inPNC Grow Up Great Storybook Land

While all main Party festivities are included with regular Party admission, several optional “thrilling” experiences will be available for the adventuresome (special fees and some restrictions apply). These include:

  • “Mary” Go-Round” ($2 per person)
  • Warthog Express Train ($4 per person)
  • Kaman’s Handimals (starts at $10)
  • Kaman’s Face Painting (starts at $8)
  • Kaman’s photo packages (start at $15)
  • Louisville Youth Board Face painting and sand art ($1 – $4)
  • Fun gift items at the Zoo’s gift shops; Louisville Zoo members get 10% off
  • Themed snacks and beverages like Spookies and Cream Dippin’ Dots and funnel cakes are available at concession stands, Louisville Zoo members get a 10% discount

 

The Zoo will close early for regular daytime visitors on nights when the Halloween event takes place; gates will close at 3 p.m. and guests can enjoy the Zoo until 4 p.m.

Halloween Party guests can enter starting at 5 p.m. Last entry is at 8:30 p.m.

This event is one of the Zoo’s major fundraising events and requires a special ticket for all visitors ages three and older. Advanced online tickets are on sale now atwww.louisvillezoo.org.  Some event nights sell out so the Zoo encourages guests to reserve early. This event is rain or shine. No refunds or exchanges.

Halloween Party ticket prices are as follows:

  • Non-Louisville Zoo members are $9 per person for an advanced online ticket for a specified night and $10 for a ticket the night of the event at the admission windows based on availability. Starting Sept. 25 guests can buy tickets at area Meijer locations for $8 that are valid any night of the event.
  • Louisville Zoo members are $1 per person for the first two weekends (Oct. 2 – 4and 8 – 11) and must be purchased in advance online for a specific evening using valid Member I.D.; the remaining dates are $4.50 per person — Oct. 15 – 18 and 22 – 25 and 29 & 30 — and must be purchased in advance online for a specific evening using valid Member I.D. Louisville Zoo members can also purchase a ticket for $5 at the Zoo admission windows any night of the event based on availability.
  • Groups of 15 or more can purchase discounted tickets online or by contacting the Zoo’s Group Sales department at 502-459-2181 at least 72 hours in advance.
  • Parking is $5 per car (cash) in the Zoo lot for all those attending the Halloween event including Louisville Zoo members.

 

For more details and answers to frequently asked questions about the Halloween Party, visitlouisvillezoo.org/halloween/

“The World’s Largest Halloween Party!” presented by Meijer is also made possible by the sponsorship of Ford Motor Company, PNC Grow Up Great and Subway.

Additional support by UPS and Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust, Councilman Steve Magre and District 10 residents, Nimlok/Signcrafters,

Delta Dental, Chili’s Grill and Bar, Nu-Yale Cleaners, Lead-Safe Louisville, Caufield’s, Gattiland, New Beginnings Family Services, Philpot Hay Company and Pepsico

Midwest Hair Sheep Sale to be Held in Salem October 3

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The Washington County Sheep Association will hold its 9th annual “Midwest Hairstcroix

Sheep Sale” on Saturday, October 3 at 1 p.m. EDT. The sale will be held at the

Washington County Fairgrounds located on East Market Street in Salem, Indiana.

Animals will be penned and ready for viewing by 11 a.m.

Fifty rams and ewes from Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Ohio have been

consigned for this sale. Breeds for sale include Dorper, White Dorper, Katahdin, Royal

White and crossbreds. A link for the complete listing of animals for sale is posted on the

association’s website at www.wcsheep.org .

For more information, contact the president of the Washington County Sheep

Association: Bronie Brown, 812-620-6577; Dave Embree, 812-216-7151; or Purdue

Extension – Washington County, 812-883-4601.

Anyone wanting to start a flock, add to their flock, or learn more about the hair

sheep breeds is urged to attend this sale. The Washington County Sheep Association will

have concessions available at the sale.

Jerry Lee Barnett, 76

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Jerry Lee Barnett, 76, died Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.

He leaves his wife of 55 years, Ruby “Jo” Barnett; sister Barbara Ann Ferguson; daughters Jodie and Jill Barnett, and Kimberly Martin; granddaughter Miranda Barnett; grandson, Christopher Barnett; and those who called him dad or who viewed him as a father-like figure. Born April 14, 1939, on Flint Hill in Spencer County, Indiana, to Irene Alberta and Durward Barnett, Jerry was raised in Dale, Indiana.
In early years, Jerry worked at the Dale Cemetery and operated a local Service Station. After graduating from Dale High School in 1957, Jerry worked at the Jasper Novelty Store, Atlas Sewing Center and the GC Murphy Company until he joined the 100th Division Training in the Army Reserves at Fort Knox, Kentucky.

He served at Fort Chaffey, Arkansas where he trained troops and in 1962 he was released from the army and returned to GC Murphy Company in Salem. While in Salem, Jerry worked at Dougherty Motor Sales and then Moore’s Motors.

In 1970, he opened Jerry Barnett Motors and later opened up Salem Putt Putt. In 1983 he sold his business and worked briefly at the LeMarr Farms and then at Lido Meats. In 1985, Jerry worked at the State Bank of Salem and later served as the Branch Manager until 1993.

During this time, Jerry served as the President of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce for two years. After leaving the bank, Jerry purchased and operated the Northside Home Improvement Store until he retired in March 31, 2010.

Jerry was a member of the American Legion and the Salem Presbyterian Church. The family asks that any contributions on behalf of Jerry be submitted to the Salem Presbyterian Church or the Community Foundation.

Jerry is preceded in death by both parents; brother Donald Barnett; daughter Kristie Barnett; and granddaughter Daryn Barnett.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday October 3, 2015 at 12 noon at the Dawalt Funeral Home in Salem.

Friends are invited to call from 10 am until the time of service on Saturday. Interment will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.

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