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Wildebeest Named Top Waterpark Ride; Holiday World Voted Cleanest Park

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Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari’s Wildebeest water coaster took top honors during the 2015 Golden Ticket Awards ceremony, held this weekend at Coney Island in New York City.

For the sixth year in a row, Holiday World’s Wildebeest water coaster was named the World’s #1 Waterpark Ride. This top honor was announced by Amusement Today magazine, which presented the results of its annual survey of the “best of the best” in the amusement park industry during Saturday evening’s Golden Ticket Awards ceremony. In addition, the park’s Mammoth water coaster was named the #2 Waterpark Ride.

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For the sixteenth consecutive year, Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari were named the #1 Cleanest Park, outranking such parks as Disney World, Kings Island, Dollywood, and Cedar Point.

“For this award, we once again thank our amazing Hosts and Hostesses,” fourth-generation owner Lauren Crosby said in her acceptance speech. “We’re absolutely obsessive about keeping our parks clean – and always will be.”

In other categories:

  • Holiday World’s Voyage and Raven roller coasters were named among the world’s Top 12 wooden coasters,
  • Thunderbird ranked as one of 2015’s top new rides worldwide,
  • Splashin’ Safari was named the #2 water park,
  • The parks’ staff was named the second friendliest, and
  • Holiday World was again ranked as a top park worldwide, tied for ninth place.

Amusement Today is an international monthly trade journal for the amusement and water park industries, based in Arlington, Texas. The Golden Ticket Awards are determined by surveys submitted by well-traveled park enthusiasts from around the world.

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari will be open to the public on September 19. Happy Halloween Weekends begin September 26. For more information, visit HolidayWorld.com or call 1-800-467-2682.

Jackson’s Unbreakable Tour Coming to Yum Center June 8, 2016

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Janet Jackson’s latest tour is coming to the KFC YUM Center on June 8, 2016.

The 3rd leg of the North American tour will include a stop in Louisville, KY at KFC Yum! Center on Wednesday, June 8. All dates on the tour are being co-produced by Miss Jackson’s Rhythm Nation.13PARELES-master675

The UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR will return one of this world’s most influential entertainers back to the live stage in support of her upcoming album due out this Fall on Rhythm Nation/BMG. The first single from the new album, No Sleeep, has already entered theTop Ten on the Urban AC and Billboard Hot R & B Songs charts, only two weeks after being released.

Tickets for the Louisville show go on sale to the public beginning at 10am on Saturday, September 19 at www.Livenation.com,www.Ticketmaster.com, the KFC Yum! Center box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Monday, September 14 at 10:00 a.m. local through Friday, September 18 at 10:00 p.m.

 

The BET Awards’ Ultimate Icon honoree, multiple GRAMMY® Award-winner and multi-platinum selling artist announced a 3nd North American leg to her UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR. Janet has been listening to her fans and their overwhelming response to both her new music and her tour. They’ve asked her to bring the UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR to their city and now she’s giving even more fans a chance to be part of this year’s most exciting tour.

Janet Jackson, iconic music artist, multi-award-winning songwriter, producer, singer, Oscar and Golden Globe nominee and winner of the NAACP Best Sporting Actor award, publisher, choreographer, dancer, Number One New York Times Best Selling Author, businessperson, and philanthropist, is one of biggest-selling, most influential artists in popular music history. Having won 6 GRAMMY® Awards, along with dozens of American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, BET honors, and Billboard Music Awards, Janet Jackson stands as one of the most prolific artists of all time with a string of hits that have left an indelible impression on pop culture. With sales of over 160 million records worldwide, her music and artistry have opened doors through which other top artists have followed, while acknowledging her impact on their musical perceptions.

For Janet Jackson news, please follow www.twitter.com/JanetJackson.

Open interviews for Veterans and families at JayC and Ruler

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JayC and Ruler Food Stores to hold open interviews for Veterans and their families

JayC and Ruler Food Stores will hold open interviews on Tues., Sept. 15, for all veterans and their family members. The grocery store chains are expected to hire around 250 employees, according to Shane Smith, director of human resources at the Seymour office of JayC and Ruler Food Stores.
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Veterans and their family members need only to fill out an application online at jobs.jaycfoods.com orjobs.rulerfoods.com by Sept. 13, and then return to any store on Sept. 15, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (no appointment necessary).

JayC/Ruler Food Stores is a division of the Kroger Co. who hired more than 6,000 veterans in 2014, and has hired more than 29,000 veterans since 2009 as part of their commitment to active duty troops and the nation’s 23 million veterans through “Honoring Our Heroes,” a multi-faceted program the company designed to show its deep gratitude.

“JayC and Ruler are deeply committed to the nation’s veterans and their families, and we continue to seek out opportunities to honor heroes through career opportunities,” said Smith. “Our company is a place where you can come for a job and stay for a career. We are a company that veterans can be proud to work for because of our robust involvement in our local communities,” he said.

The online application requests an email address, employment history and education information and takes about 30 minutes to complete.

Reward Offered for Stolen ATV’s

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According to the Indiana State Police, sometime before the Labor Day Holiday, someone broke into two separate barns, one in Harrison County and one in Washington County and stole a total of four all terrain style vehicles worth approximately $30,000.00.

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The first burglary was located on a farm near 11983 Shepherd Road in Harrison County. In that burglary, some person or persons broke into a locked and secured barn on the property and stole a six passenger gray colored Polaris Ranger, a maroon colored Kawasaki Prairie 360cc four wheeler and a black colored Kawasaki Prairie 650cc four wheeler.

On September 6th, it was discovered that at 8860 Kight Road near Hardinsburg in Washington County someone had broke into a locked and secured barn and stole a Kawasaki Brute Force 650cc all terrain vehicle.

Trooper Nathan Teusch from the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg is working these cases and believes the cases are related.

Kentuckiana Crime Stoppers has adopted these cases for up to a $1,000.00 reward. An additional reward of $2,500.00 is also being offered. This total of $3,500.00 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the thefts and the return of the four wheelers.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Kentuckiana Crime Stoppers at 1-502-582-CLUE, (2583), (collect calls also accepted), or the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg at 812-246-5424 or 1-800-872-6743. All callers can remain anonymous.

Rev. Orville E. Hendrixson, Jr., 81

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Rev. Orville E. Hendrixson, Jr., age 81, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015.

Orville was born February 8, 1934 at Cincinnati, Ohio and reared in West Harrison, Indiana.

He was a member of Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church and a minister for more than 35 years, serving; First United Methodist Church, Connersville, IN, Castleton United Methodist Church, Indianapolis,

Trinity United Methodist Church, New Albany, IN, First United Methodist Church, Crawfordsville, and Newburgh United Methodist Church,Newburgh, Indiana.

Surviving are his wife Pat A. Nickles Russell Hendrixson, Daughters: Valerie Lalka (Dr. Stephen Lalka), North Carolina, Sonya Parrott (Keith) of Indianapolis, IN, Ronda Garrett (Jeff) of Indianapolis, IN, Lisa Carter (Greg) of Indianapolis, IN, Carmen Hendrixson of Indianapolis, IN, Step Daughter: Lori Austin (Phil) of Floyds Knobs, IN, 16 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren

Funeral 1:00 P.M. Saturday, at Unity Chapel United Methodist Church, 1760 Lost Creek Road NW, Ramsey, IN with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Corydon, Indiana.

Visitation 2 – 8 P.M. Friday at Swarens Funeral Home, 1405 Hwy 64 NW, Ramsey, IN and 11 A.M. – 1 P.M. Saturday at Unity Chapel United Methodist Church, Ramsey, IN.

Rocky Lee Fisher, 62

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Rocky Lee Fisher, age 62 of Salem, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 10:39 pm, in his residence.

Born May 27, 1953 in New Albany, Indiana, he was the son of Eugene and Romilda (Wright) Fisher.

He was a Heavy Machine Operator for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 181 and had been a life resident of Washington County.

Survivors include: Daughter Olivia (Evan) Isaacs, Salem; Mother: Romilda Staser, Borden; Sister: Cindy (Rick) McNeely, Scipio, Indiana; Brother: Eldon (Marsha) Whitlow, Pekin and his companion: Marla Harris, Salem.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral Service: 10:30 am Saturday at Dawalt Funeral Home with Jeffrey Whitlow officiating.
Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Friday and after 9 am Saturday. Interment at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Glen Thomas Mitchell, 66

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Glen Thomas Mitchell, 66, of Orleans, passed away at 3:05 AM on Sunday, September 06, 2015 at IU Health Paoli.

He was born March 22, 1949 in Beattyville, KY, the son of Theodore and Lucille (Ross) Mitchell.

He worked at Carpenter Body Works for many years and was a self- employed painter. He was a member of the Orleans Christian Church.

He was survived by one son, Nick Mitchell of Orleans; a companion, Pauline Laich of Orleans; three brothers, Theodore “Sonny”, Dwight, Charles Mitchell all of KY; one sister, Norma Land of Richmond, KY; one grandson, Tommy Mitchell of Orleans.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Sarah Beth Mitchell.

The funeral will be on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home in Orleans with Pastor Curtis Hurley

officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Orleans.

Friends are invited to visitation at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:00 until 8:00 PM.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at ochstetrick.net

William B. Collins, 69

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Mr. William B. Collins age 69 of Salem passed away Saturday, September 5 at Floyd Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Collins was born March 13, 1946 in County Galway, Ireland the son of Frank J and Margaret Hession Collins.   He was a former employee of Tecumseh and Leader Publishing.  He was a lover of all animals.

William is survived by his wife:  Toinetta Koski Collins.  They were married August 15, 1970.  He is also survived by a daughter:  Lisa Collins of Plainfield, Indiana, a brother:  Patrick Collins (Kitty) of Seminole, Florida, three sisters:  Julia Knight (Gordon) of Salem, Theresa Allred (James) of Streamwood, Illinois and Ceil Runzel of Chicago, Illinois.

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.

INSIDE IU FOOTBALL WITH COACH WILSON DEBUTS WEDNESDAY ON WSLM

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Inside IU Football with Kevin Wilson makes its 2015 debut on WSLM RADIO this Wednesday, September 9 at 7:05 p.m. at the Bloomington Holiday Inn and will air on Wednesday evenings throughout the year.

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The call-in radio show is hosted by the Voice of the Hoosiers, Don Fischer, who is entering his 43rd season.

Fans are encouraged to come and join Coach Wilson for the opportunity to ask questions during the show. The Holiday Inn is located at 1710 N. Kinser Pike near the intersection of Kinser Pike and the 45/46 Bypass.

If you can’t make it to Bloomington, the call-in number is 1-800-500-9422. The show can be heard live on the IU Radio Network- of which WSLM 97.9 FM has been a part of for the past 45 years.

Indiana kicked off its’ 131st season last Saturday with a win over Southern Illinois.

Each week’s games can be heard on WSLM 97.9 FM

The game can also be heard on the statewide IU Radio Network with Fischer, Buck Suhr (analyst) and Joe Smith (pre-game, halftime and post-game) on the call.

Joyce R. “Tucker” Keeling, 75

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Joyce R. “Tucker” Keeling, age 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday September 3, 2015 at Lincoln Hills Health Care in New Albany.

She was born August 29, 1940 to Clarence and Gertrude “Carrol” Tucker in Sulphur, IN. who preceded her in death.

Also preceding her in death, one brother: Eldon Tucker and one sister: Naomi Brown.She met James M. Keeling, Sr. and they married 57 years ago on December 20,1958 at the Old Union Christian Church in Sulphur, IN.

Besides being a homemaker and mother, Joyce retired from Pillsbury in New Albany. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the Palmyra United Methodist.

Besides her husband Jim, Joyce is survived by one son: James Keeling, Jr. and Three daughters: Beverly Drummond, Fulsom, California; Joy “Lynn” Elliott and her husband David, New Albany; and Rose Blank, Palmyra. Three brothers: Clarence Tucker, Edward Tucker, and Gene Tucker. Eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Tuesday September 8, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Love Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday September 8, 2015 beginning at 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Per Joyce’s wishes cremation was chosen with burial in the Palmyra Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Palmyra United Methodist Church, 14170 Greene Street NE, Palmyra, IN 47164.

All arrangements are in care of Love Funeral Home Palmyra, IN.

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