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St.Vincent Salem Hospital Golf Scramble Raises Funds for Renovations

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The Hospital Foundation of Washington County, Inc. hosted a golf scramble on Friday, September 11 at Hidden Creek Golf Club in Sellersburg, IN to raise funds for renovations for St.Vincent Salem Hospital.

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The Winning Team in the St. Vincent Golf Scramble – Brent Deckard, Brad Philpott, Joe Philpott and Dustin Easton posing with D. Jack Mahuron.

“The golf outing raised over $6,000 to go toward hospital renovations such as flooring,” said D. Jack Mahuron, Foundation Board President. “We certainly appreciate the generosity of our sponsors and donors, as well as the generosity of the participants.”

The team from Salem Crossing, which included Brent Deckard, Brad Philpott, Joe Philpott and Dustin Easton, came in first place. J & J Transportation’s team came in second place and the team from First Savings Bank came in third place.

“The Hospital Foundation has been able to assist with several projects at the hospital over the past several years,” said Dana Muntz, hospital CEO and Vice-President of the Foundation. “They have provided funds to renovate our inpatient nurses station, as well as cafeteria and classroom. Fundraisers like the golf outing will ensure the Foundation is able to help the hospital for many years to come.”

Corporate Sponsors for this years’ event were: First Harrison Bank, Salem Crossing, St.Vincent Salem Hospital, Washington County Medical Association and WSLM Radio.

Hole Sponsors were: Premier Care, Bowling Cabinets, John Jones Auto Group, Gene F. Hedrick, DDS, Henry Smither Roofing, Temple & Temple Excavating & Paving, Washington County Community Foundation and RJE Business Interiors.

In addition, many local businesses and individuals sponsored teams and donated items for the Silent Auction that took place during the golf outing. Next years’ golf outing will be held on September 9 at Hidden Creek Golf Course.

Anyone interested in forming a team should contact Melissa Richardson, Foundation Secretary at 812-883-5881 ext. 1366.

 

Salem Election Precinct Breakdown

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Here is a breakdown by precincts in the City of Salem election.

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CITY OF SALEM MAYOR

Lookng at the Mayor’s race, in Precinct 1, candidates Ron Haendiges and Troy Merry captured the same number of early votes at 23 each. Haendiges took 120 election day votes compared to Merry’s 90 votes.

In Precinct 2, Haendiges picked up 25 early votes and Merry took in 43. Also, Merry won the election day votes in that precinct, 126-114.

In Precinct 3, Haendiges received only 27 early votes compared to Merry’s 39 early votes. However, Haendiges won in the election day votes by 3 votes, 148-145.

In Precinct 4, Haendiges took 40 early votes compared to Merry’s 60 and Haendiges edged Merry by 12 votes in the election day voting, 147-135.

Overall, Merry captured 40 more early votes than Haendiges and only one precinct – Precinct 2 in which Merry bested Haendiges by 12 votes, 126-114.

In election day voting, Haendiges beat Merry by 33 votes.

Precinct 1

City of Salem Mayor

  • Ron Haendiges – Early Votes 23
  • Ron Haendiges – Election Day Votes – 120
  • Troy Merry – Early Votes – 23
  • Troy Merry – Election Day Votes – 90

 

City of Salem Clerk Treasurer

Precinct 2

City of Salem Mayor

  • Ron Haendiges – Early Votes 25
  • Ron Haendiges – Election Day Votes – 114
  • Troy Merry – Early Votes – 43
  • Troy Merry – Election Day Votes – 126

 

Precinct 3

City of Salem Mayor

  • Ron Haendiges – Early Votes 27
  • Ron Haendiges – Election Day Votes – 148
  • Troy Merry – Early Votes – 39
  • Troy Merry – Election Day Votes – 145

 

Precinct 4

City of Salem Mayor

  • Ron Haendiges – Early Votes 40
  • Ron Haendiges – Election Day Votes – 147
  • Troy Merry – Early Votes – 60
  • Troy Merry – Election Day Votes -135

 

CITY OF SALEM CLERK/TREASURER

Delving into the Clerk/Treasurer’s race, Sally Hattabaugh, former manager of the State Bank of Salem/Regions Bank won the election by a narrow margin to former Washington County Treasurer and County Commissioner Kevin Stewart.

Looking at Precinct 1, Hattabaugh earned 10 more early votes than Stewart and earned one more election day vote.

In Precinct 2, Hattabaugh earned 17 fewer early votes than Stewart — 26 to 43. Hattabaugh earned five more election day votes in this precinct than Stewart — 123 – 118.

In Precinct 3, Stewart won both the early and election voting with totals of 37 early votes to Hattabaugh’s 29. In election day votes, Stewart took 10 more than Hattabaugh, 151 to 141.

In Precinct 4, Hattabaugh took 54 early votes, compared to Stewart’s 46. In the election day voting, Hattabaugh earned 154 to Stewart’s 129 which allowed her to win.

 

Precinct 1

City of Salem Clerk Treasurer

  • Sally Hattabaugh – Early Votes – 28
  • Sally Hattabaugh- Election Day Votes – 105
  • Kevin Stewart – Early Votes – 18
  • Kevin Stewart – Election Day Votes -104

 

Precinct 2

City of Salem Clerk Treasurer

  • Sally Hattabaugh – Early Votes – 26
  • Sally Hattabaugh- Election Day Votes – 123
  • Kevin Stewart – Early Votes – 43
  • Kevin Stewart – Election Day Votes -118

 

Precinct 3

City of Salem Clerk Treasurer

  • Sally Hattabaugh – Early Votes 29
  • Sally Hattabaugh- Election Day Votes – 141
  • Kevin Stewart – Early Votes – 37
  • Kevin Stewart – Election Day Votes -151

 

Precinct 4

City of Salem Clerk Treasurer

  • Sally Hattabaugh – Early Votes 54
  • Sally Hattabaugh- Election Day Votes – 154
  • Kevin Stewart – Early Votes – 46
  • Kevin Stewart – Election Day Votes -129

 

 

Merry is Mayor; Hattabaugh is Clerk/Treasurer in City Election

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On a perfect weather day for an election, almost as many voters voted early as turned out to the polls tipping the scales by only 23 votes — giving Salem Police Chief Troy Merry, 46, the win as new City of Salem Mayor, defeating City Councilman and State Farm Agent Ron Haendiges, 661 to 644.

The tally is unofficial until Nov. 16.

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Newly elected Mayor of Salem, Troy Merry.
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Republican Sally Hattabaugh is the new Clerk/Treasurer for the City of Salem
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Troy Merry’s wife, Candace, is the new First Lady of Salem.

“I’m excited,” said Merry at the Washington County Courthouse. “I’m tired but excited. I’m ready to get to work.”

Merry has served as Police Chief for the past four years and has been on the police force for the past 17 years. He is also the pastor of Walnut Grove Christian Church. He has been married to Candace Merry for 24 years and is a life resident of Salem.

Haendiges received 115 early votes with Merry receiving 165 early votes. Actual votes today, Haendiges received 529 votes and Merry received 496 votes.

In the race for City Clerk/Treasurer Republican Sally Hattabaugh defeated Democrat Kevin Stewart, 660 to 646 – only 14 votes.

“I’m feeling a little overwhelmed,” said Hattabaugh. “That was a little too close for comfort. I look forward to helping the city in the best way possible.”

Hattabaugh received 137 early votes and Stewart took 144 early votes. Today, Hattabaugh received 523 votes and Steward tallied 502 votes.

IN OTHER RACES

For the City Council races, two were uncontested — Justin Green  who received 196 early votes and 813 votes today for a total of 1009 votes.  Warren “Truck” Jones was the other uncontested council member and received 43 early votes and 171 votes today for a total of 214 votes.

Republican Incumbent Dan Libka easily kept his seat for City Council District 1 with 156 votes compared to Democrat challenger John Smedley who earned 100 votes.

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Libka had 25 early votes and 131 votes today. Smedley had 21 early votes and 79 votes today.

Republican and Salem Schools 5th Grade teacher Steven Crane defeated former city council member and Democrat Leslie Gilbert Leis, 186 to 169. Crane took 35 early votes and 151 votes today. Leis received 30 early votes and 139 votes today.

Democrat incumbent Wally Terkhorn won his City Council District 4 seat back with a 236 to 143 win over Republican newcomber Jim Snelling.  Snelling had 26 early votes and 117 votes today. Terkhorn had 75 early votes and 161 votes in today’s election.

Officials will take office on January 1, 2016

 

Chamber Nominations for Citizen, Business and Youth of the Year

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The Washington County Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees of Citizen of the Year, Emerging Youth of the Year and Business of the Year and will award winners at the Annual Dinner, on Nov. 7 at Southern Hills Church.

The event will begin at 5 pm with the Eddie Gilstrap Mock Tail Hour, followed by a game, dinner, awards and auction.

Tickets for the dinner are available at the Chamber Office, 201 E Market St., Salem.

Additional information is available at info@washingtoncountychamber.org or 812-883-4303.

The nominees are:

Emerging Youth Entrepreneur:

  • Ezra Kahl
  • Nicholas Weymouth

 

Business of the Year:

  • Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corp.
  • Kimball Office Salem
  • Linck’s Clothing and Shoes
  • Turtlefish Clothing Company LLC
  • Salem Crossing
  • Papa John’s
  • Salem Media (WSLM & WRLW)

 

Citizen of the Year:

  • Rebecca White
  • Tina Sorrels
  • Brian Albertson
  • Henry “Hank” Jacoby

It Is Finished – SR 56 Reconstruction Deemed Completed

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According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, Temple and Temple, the state’s contractor for the $4.2 million State Road 56 reconstruction project from High Street to Heritage Chapel Road completed paving operations on Monday.

Barricades have been pulled back, all lanes are open and traffic flow has been normalized. Temple & Temple will continue grading slopes and working in shoulder areas.

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These operations will be done under traffic during daytime hours.  When necessary, flaggers will be on site to direct motorists around crews and equipment.  

Kimball Boulevard reconstruction/realignment considerations remain under discussion. INDOT will be meeting with City officials on Wednesday to discuss these and other issues with the project.   

The INDOT project at Salem has completely rebuilt S.R. 56 within the city’s corporate limits—including new sidewalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, retaining walls and storm sewers.  

In Washington County, S.R. 56 has been repaired and resurfaced with shoulders widened, passing blisters constructed and drainage structures replaced.

Permanent pavement markings will be placed soon.

Pekin Clinic Closed; Dr. Ingram Moves to Salem

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St. Vincent officials have announced that the St. Vincent Medical Group family medicine physician office of Dr. Kristen Ingram will move to Salem, Ind., effective August 31, 2015. St. Vincent is a member of Ascension, the nation’s largest Catholic and not-for-profit health system.

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The building was owned by First Harrison Bank and St. Vincent was the tenant. First Harrison Bank currently has it listed for sale.

The Pekin Clinic opened in 2007 after being constructed on land the hospital purchased from former Washington County Memorial Hospital CEO Rodney Coats.

Dr. Ingram will began seeing patients at the new practice location on August 31 – 1002 N. Shelby St., Ste. 1004, in Salem, Ind.

Dr. Ingram is accepting new patients and offers free get-acquainted visits. Patients who have questions about existing appointments or are interested in scheduling a new appointment should call the practice at its new phone number – (812) 883-9182.

Dr. Ingram, a Washington County native, is a board certified family medicine physician focused on good health and wellness for the entire family. He received his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis.

Family practice patients will continue to have access to the comprehensive programs and services, specialists, technologies and compassionate care of St. Vincent.

Patient records will be moved to the new practice location.

DRUNK DRIVER PLOWS INTO TWO COUNTY DUPUTIES WORKING ANOTHER ACCIDENT FRIDAY NIGHT

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Two Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies have been treated and released from the local hospital after an accident last night involving a drunk driver on State Road 160 West of Salem.

Deputies Brad Naugle and Joe Keltner were called to the scene of a one-vehicle accident at 10:20p  near the intersection of State Road 60 and Hammond Road in which a car was inverted.

Washington County EMS and Salem Fire Department were also called to the scene, but about 10:40p were called back to their stations, noting the officers on the scene had things under control.

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Washington County Deputy Brad Naugle’s squad car after being struck by a drunk driver Friday evening. Courtesy photo.

 

At approximately 11:25p, the 911 dispatch called for the EMS unit to respond to Hammond Road, noting that Naugle’s vehicle (88-5) had been struck.

According to Sheriff Roger Newlon, while a wrecker was loading the first vehicle, Eric Wheeler drove into the scene, striking Naugle’s parked squad car, the wrecker and the car from the first accident.

Salem Police Department officer Chris Cauble arrested Wheeler, 51, Vallonia, for Operating While Intoxicated.

Indiana State Police Officer Carey Huls worked the scene.

Both Naugle and  Keltner were taken to the hospital and checked out and later released.

Newlon said Naugle was in his vehicle doing paperwork associated with the first incident and Keltner  was outside and was scraped by Wheeler’s bumper.

“They were very lucky,” said Newlon.

WSLM will have more information one the State Police report is finished.

Joint Investigation Closes Down Prostitution Shop in Jeffersonville

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A four month long investigation into allegations of prostitution and racketeering concluded today in Jeffersonville.

user33681-1445622005-media1Arrested and Charged were:

Jason N. Maniloff, 39, of 1806 North Larkspur Drive, Jeffersonville, IN. Charges include – Corrupt Business Influence (Racketeering), Level 5 Felony; Money Laundering, Level 6 Felony; Promoting Prostitution, Level 5 Felony and Invasion of Privacy, Class A Misdemeanor.

Keysha Maniloff, 36, 1806 North Larkspur Drive, Jeffersonville, IN. Charged with – Corrupt Business Influence (Racketeering), Level 5 Felony; Money Laundering, Level 6 Felony; Promoting Prostitution, Level 5 Felony

Desiree E. Fowler, 19, of 242 Bigwood Way, Louisville, KY. Charged with – Promoting Prostitution, Level 5 Felony; Prostitution, Class A Misdemeanor

Shelby D. Jackson, 18, of  2501 South Fourth Street, Louisville, KY. Charged with – Promoting Prostitution, Level 5 Felony; Prostitution, Class A Misdemeanor.

In July, 2015, the Jeffersonville Police Department began an investigation into complaints of acts of prostitution occurring at Artistic Addictions, 1596 East 10th Street, Jeffersonville. Detectives contacted the Special Investigations Section of the Indiana State Police to assist, and began a joint investigation.

Over the course of the next four months, investigators learned that employees posted advertisements within the area, soliciting “body rubs”. The females would arrange a massage appointment with a client to occur at Artistic Addictions, and during the massage, perform a sexual act with the client for a fee.

Investigators also learned that the owners of Artistic Addiction, Jason N. Maniloff, 39, and Keysha Maniloff, 36, Jeffersonville, had not filed taxes for the business through the Indiana Department of Revenue.

This afternoon at 1:00, members of the Indiana State Police, Jeffersonville Police Department, Clark County Sheriff’s Department and Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms executed search and arrest warrants on suspects involved with the case. Jason Maniloff was served with the arrest warrant in the Clark County Jail. Keysha Maniloff, Fowler, and Jackson were all arrested, without incident, by officers in Jeffersonville.

This case remains under investigation.

Maxine C. Cornwell Luse, 90

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Mrs. Maxine C. Cornwell Luse age 90 of Bloomington, formerly of Livonia, passed away Wednesday, October 21 at IU Hospice House in Bloomington.

Mrs. Luse was born January 18, 1925 in New Albany, Indiana the daughter of Vance and Cossie Gardner Jones. She was a homemaker and a former employee of Miller’s Dress Shop, Paris Style, Marquand’s Manner and Little Twirl. She was a member of Livonia Presbyterian Church and Phi Beta Psi. She attended Agape Ministries with her husband, Murril Luse and then Sherwood Oaks Christian Church when she moved to Bloomington.

Maxine was preceded in death by her husband: Lowell “Dagon” Cornwell on April 21, 1998. She then married Murril Luse on January 4, 2000 and he preceded her in death on November 5, 2009. She was also preceded in death by her son: Mark Cornwell, brother: Bobby Jones, sister: Alice Domi and her parents.

She is survived by a son: Denny Cornwell (Melba) of Bloomington, two daughters: Sheila Brewer (Ivan) of Bloomington and Jana Hawkins (Allen) of Centerville, 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:30AM at Livonia Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in Livonia Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 9:30-time of service at the church.

In lieu of flowers donation may be made to: IU Hospice House or Livonia Presbyterian Church.

Ronald C. Terrell, 71

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Ronald C. Terrell, age 71, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on October 21, 2015 at his residence. He was born on July 8, 1944.

Ronald was a retired Film Director with WLKY, he was also retired from Baird Mobile Homes. He was a member of the Pekin

United Methodist Church.

Survivors include: wife, Wanda (Fleming) Terrell of Pekin; 2 sons, Jody L. (Diana) Terrell of Convoy, Ohio, and Todd A.

(Amy) Terrell of Pekin; 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by parents, Cleo B. Terrell and Doris L. (Jackson) Terrell; brother, Dale Terrell.

The funeral service will be at 1:00 PM Friday at the Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home in Salem. Viewing will be from 4-8 PM

Thursday and Friday from 11:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Swayback Cemetery.

www.hughestaylor.net

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