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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.

CRAWFORD EARNS B1G CO-FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK HONORS

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Indiana true freshman safety Jonathan Crawford earned Big Ten co-Freshman of the Week honors, the conference announced Monday. He is the first Hoosier to collect the award since linebacker Tegray Scales on Sept 22, 2014.

Crawford became the first IU true freshman since Mitchell Evans in 2007 to record a pair of interceptions in a single game as the Hoosiers defeated Western Kentucky,38-35. Both of the INTs led to touchdowns. The first halted a Western Kentucky drive at the Indiana 3-yard line and on the very next pass by WKU quarterback Brandon Doughty, Crawford collected interception No. 2 and returned it 15 yards to the Hilltoppers 22-yard line.

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The Largo, Fla., native has started all three games this season. He is third on the team with 18 tackles, 10 solo, and first with the two interceptions.

Indiana is 3-0 for the first time since 2010 and the 16th time in school history. The Hoosiers take a four-game winning streak, the program’s longest since 1993 (four),

into Winston-Salem, N.C., to face Wake Forest on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. EDT and the ACC Network will broadcast the game.

Golden Paws Award Winners from Bradie M. Shrum

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Here are the Golden Paws award winners from Bradie Shrum Elementary School for this week.

First picture, Kindergarten

Front row:  Sylas Zink, Taraleigh Ury, Korbin Voyles, Kaylynne Piper

Back row:  Isaac Ferguson, Dominic Knopp, Bentley Mills, Maximus Hall

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Next picture, First grade

Front row:  Maggie White, Darren Ledford, Addison Howerton

Back row:  Annabelle Fleming, Natalee Boutelle, Alli Doyle, Birkilee Cochrane

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Second grade

Front row:  Meleigh Guevara, Joselyn Ewing, Amelia Saunders

Back row:  Evan Lloyd, Kamron Daler, Jaiden Campbell, Karley Hawn

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Third grade

Front row:  Nicholas Boling, Raelee Cockerill

Back row:  Sydney Boes, Adam Mull, Aynslie Cockerill

Not pictured:  Sara Sorg

 

First picture

Fourth grade

Front row:  Austin Ledford, Destiny Cain, Isabel Tunney

Back row:  Garrett Walton, Atticus Packwood, Kylee Fleenor, Brooklyn Davisson

 

Next picture

Fifth grade

Front row:  Aurora Hamilton, Madi Irwin

Back row:  Angie Hamilton, Emma Dean, Kaylee Curtsinger, Aliyah Coomer

LuAnn Sparkman, 54

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LuAnn Sparkman age 54 of Salem passed away Thursday, September 17 at Floyd Memorial Hospital.

Ms. Sparkman was born June 18, 1961 in Washington County, Indiana the daughter of John Sparkman and Betty Gorman Sparkman Voyles.  She was a former employee of Clarcor in Jeffersonville.  She attended Bunker Hill Christian Church.  She was a member of VFW Auxiliary and Salem Moose Lodge.

LuAnn is survived by her daughter:  Amber Sparkman of Salem, her grandson:  Aiden Sparkman of Salem, her mother:  Betty Voyles of Salem, two brothers:  Larry Sparkman of Pekin and Rodney Sparkman of Ohio, and a sister:  Lisa Trueblood of Salem.  She was preceded in death by her father: John Sparkman.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 6:00PM at Weathers Funeral Home.  Visitation will be Monday from 3-6PM.

Kathleen Janet Nifong, 70

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Kathleen Janet Nifong, age 70, of Salem, formerly of Lakeville Indiana, passed away on September 16, 2015 at the Salem

Crossing Nursing Home. Born on December 15, 1944 in Poynette, Wisconsin she was the daughter of the late Clarence August

Hebel and Lillith Irene (Curtis) Hebel.

She was a member of the Lakeville United Methodist Church in Lakeville Indiana.

Survivors include: son, Jeffrey T. Nifong of South Bend, Indiana; daughter, Christine R. (Christopher) Morris of Salem,

Indiana; brother, Robert (Alice) Hebel of DeForest, Wisconsin; Joanne (James) Ripp of Oregon, Wisconsin; 2 grandchildren,

Kathleen and Benjamin Morris of Salem; several nieces and nephews.

There will be a memorial service at a later date in Arlington Wisconsin.

Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

Online expressions: www.hughestaylor.net

Jackie Lee Conrad, 86

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Mr. Jackie Lee Conrad age 86 of Salem passed away Thursday, September 17 at 7:55AM at Salem Crossing.

Mr. Conrad was born June 2, 1929 in Corydon, Indiana the son of Kenneth and Hallie McCrady Conrad.  He was a retired employee of Phillip Morris in Louisville.  He was a World War II Army veteran.

Jackie was preceded in death by his wife:  Helen Morgan Conrad in 1979.

He was also preceded in death by a son:  Denny Craig, a sister:  Mary Jo Dale and a grandson:  Jonathon Hook.  He is survived by two sons:  Kenny Conrad of Salem and Roger Conrad of Fredericksburg, two daughters:  Sue Branham of New Albany and Rita Poe of Salem, 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00AM at Weathers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Hardinsburg Cemetery.  Visitation will be Sunday from 4-8PM and Monday from 9Am-t

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