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Indiana Governor In Orange and Lawrence County Parades

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On Saturday, Governor Mike Pence will offer remarks at the Orleans Bicentennial Homecoming in Orange County.

Later in the morning, the Governor will offer remarks at the opening ceremony for the Limestone Heritage Festival Parade in Lawrence County.

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Saturday, July 4:

10:15 a.m. EDT – Governor Pence to offer remarks at Orleans Bicentennial Homecoming
*Media are welcome to attend.
Historic Congress square (Town Park Square), Orleans, IN

11:30 a.m. EDT – Governor Pence to offer remarks at the opening ceremony for the Limestone Heritage Festival Parade
*Media are welcome to attend.
Bedford Square – Southeast corner at the intersection of 16th Street and I Street, Bedford, IN

State Board Looking At School Grading System

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It’s only in preliminary discussion, but the State Board of Education will check with the Attorney General before proceeding with a possible change to the A-to-F grading system for schools.

The board voted unanimously to seek an opinion from Attorney General Greg Zoeller after the board’s staff attorney said he wasn’t sure whether one of the 12 options for accountability was allowed under state law. The option in question is one favored by State Superintendent Glenda Ritz’s Department of Education. To compensate for potential drops in ISTEP scores since the exam was longer due to the state’s new academic standards, Ritz’s department wants to have the ability to use the better of a school’s grades from either of the last two school years, with Ritz citing a projected five-percent drop in ISTEP scores due to changes to the 2014-15 exam. “Schools would be known as failing, when in actuality that’s not the case,” Ritz said.

Sarah O’Brien, who was elected the State Board’s new vice chair at the meeting, thought that talk of changing the A-F formula in any way was premature, since grades won’t be out for months. “I am a little confused as to why we are having this conversation now before we have the scores back,” O’Brien said. “It feels like we have kind of already decided that our kids are not capable and did fail.”

Ritz said she wasn’t trying to get the board to choose from one of 12 options on A-to-F. She says she just wanted board members to have data in front of them. “We are going to be having this conversation at some point, and we need to begin having this conversation now,” Ritz said. Ritz’s office had previously argued for a one-year pause in using A-F grades as part of teacher evaluation due to the ISTEP changes. She says the U.S. Department of Education has given Indiana and some other states the flexibility to make such changes without jeopardizing the state’s No Child Left Behind waiver.

INDOT Reschedules Chip Seal On SR 135 To July 6

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Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance personnel from the Brownstown Unit have been rescheduled to chip seal the 6-mile section of State Road 135 from U.S. Highway 50 to just north of Freetown.  The operation, originally slated for June 29 but delayed by rain, is now set for Monday, July 6.  Inclement weather could again postpone the application.
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The INDOT crew plans to proceed north from S.R. 135’s intersection with U.S. 50 on Monday morning.  In the afternoon, southbound S.R. 135 lane will be chip sealed—beginning .2 miles north of Freetown. 
 
Flaggers will be on site to direct motorists around moving worksites.
INDOT officials advise motorists to drive very slowly and with extreme caution on highways that have been freshly chip sealed to avoid vehicular damage from asphalt spray or loose aggregate.  Motorcyclists should consider delaying or rerouting leisure rides on S.R. 135 in Jackson County early next week.
 
For area highway information, monitor social media sites: www.Facebook.com/INDOTSoutheast and Twitter @INDOTSoutheast.  Verify travel plans at TrafficWise:  http://www.trafficwise.in.gov.

Hoosier Uplands Host Senior Day at Orange County Fair

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Hoosier Uplands Area XV Agency on Aging is once again hosting Senior Citizens Day at the Orange County Fair.

The event is Scheduled for Tuesday July, 14th at the Community Center, located at 1075 North Sandy Hook Road in Paoli next to the Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

The event will include bingo, karaoke, and entertainment. Lunch provided for seniors 50 and older but they must be registered before July, 10th.

To register. call Hoosier Uplands at 1-800-333-2451, 1-812-849-4457, or 1-800-743-3333 (for hearing or speech difficulties).Hoosier_logo_trans_250x167

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS SINGLE-GAME TICKETS ON SALE WEDNESDAY, JULY 8

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On Wednesday, July 8, at 10 a.m. ET, a limited number of single-game tickets will go on sale for select 2015 Indianapolis Colts home games. Tickets will be available at the Lucas Oil Stadium ticket office, all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, by phone at 1-800-745-3000, and online atwww.ticketmaster.com.

 

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Tickets will be available for the Bears and Bengals preseason games and the Jets, Texans and Titans regular season games. Only single seat tickets and partially obstructed view tickets will be available for home games against the Jaguars, Patriots, Saints, Broncos and Buccaneers.

Single seat tickets will be available for purchase at any outlet, by phone or online. Partially obstructed view tickets will only be available in person at the Lucas Oil Stadium Ticket Office starting at 10 a.m.on July 8. There will be a limit of 10 partially obstructed view tickets per transaction and a photo ID will be required for those purchases.  For more information, visit www.colts.com/tickets.

Flexible scheduling may be applied in Weeks 5-10. During that period, flexible scheduling can be used in no more than two weeks by shifting a Sunday afternoon game into primetime and moving the Sunday night game to an afternoon start time.

Also, a select number of games are being “cross-flexed,” moving between CBS and FOX to bring potentially under-distributed games to wider audiences.

“Flexible scheduling” will be used in Weeks 11-17 as it has been in recent years. In Weeks 11-16, the schedule lists the games tentatively set for Sunday Night Football on NBC. Only Sunday afternoon games are eligible to be moved to Sunday night, in which case the tentatively scheduled Sunday night game would be moved to an afternoon start time. Flexible scheduling will not be applied to games airing on Thursday, Saturday or Mondaynights. A flexible scheduling move would be announced at least 12 days before the game. For Week 17, theSunday night game will be announced no later than six days prior to January 3. The schedule does not list aSunday night game in Week 17, but an afternoon game with playoff implications will be moved to that time slot. Flexible scheduling ensures quality matchups in all Sunday time slots in those weeks and gives “surprise” teams a chance to play their way into primetime.

Democrat Caucus To Fill Sullivan’s Spot

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According to Washington County Democrat Chairman Doug Leatherbury, Johnny Sullivan, Democrat Candidate for Salem City Council-At-Large has withdrawn his candidacy.

“As the duly elected Chairman of the Washington County Democratic Party, I am calling a caucus of the Democratic Party to fill the above candidate vacancy,” Leatherbury wrote in an email on July 1.

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The Caucus will be held at 12:30 p.m., Monday, July 13, 2015, at the Leatherbury Law Office, 201 N. Main Street, Salem, Indiana 47167.

Any eligible citizen wishing to be a candidate for this office must file a Declaration of Candidacy and Written Consent to fill this vacancy no later than 72 hours before the Caucus to fill the vacancy with both myself, the County Chairman and Shirley Batt, the Clerk of Courts.

Last Session of Swim Lessons Offered

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The Salem Myers Swimming Lessons will be offered Monday July 6-July 17th. The Cost is $30.00 per student and $10.00 additional for each swimmer within the same household.

For more information you may call the Salem Myers Swimming Pool at 812-883-6263.

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Students must be able to stand in 3 feet of water unassisted.

Lynda K. Hacker, 63

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Mrs. Lynda K. Hacker age 63 of Louisville, formerly of Salem, passed away Saturday, June 27 at Baptist East Hospital.

Mrs. Hacker was born January 30, 1952 in Potosi, Missouri the daughter of Charles Isgriggs and Rosemary Rolens Foster.  She was a retired cake decorator for Jay C Food Stores and Dairy Queen.

Lynda was preceded in death by her husband:  Clay Hacker Jr., a brother:  Gary Isgriggs and her parents.  She is survived by a son:  Joseph Hacker of Salem, two daughters:  Rebecca Hacker-Pike of Louisville and Tammy Short of Indianapolis, a brother:  Edwin Foster Jr. of Yuma, Arizona, three sisters:  Gloria Ponti of Seattle, Nancy Foster of Fort Worth, Texas and Brickey Boyster of Potosi, Missouri and 6 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3:00PM at Weathers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Conway Cemetery.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 1PM-time of service.

West Washington Hosting Basketball Camps in July

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West Washington is hosting two basketball camps in July for those who want to improve their skills.th

The first camp will be for pre-k thru second grade boys and girls and will be July 6th thru July 9th.

 

The camp will meet each day from 6:30-8:00 pm at West Washington High School.

The cost is $25 if paid before July 1st, $30 if paid after July 1st

What Campers Will Get:

 

  • Instruction and drill work in the basic Basketball Fundamentals.
  • Lessons in sportsmanship, teamwork and winning mentality.
  • Opportunity to compete in several contests and games.
  • Awards, prizes, Camp T-Shirt

 

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Name: ______________________    Grade in the Fall: ___     Birthdate: ____  T-shirt size:____

Parents:__________________________  Phone: _______________

Address:_______________________________________________________________

Make Checks Payable to: West Washington Senator Basketball Camps

Contact: Sean Smith @ 502-554-8161 or smiths@wwcs.k12.in.us

Mail check and above info to West Washington Jr.-Sr. High School, 8028 W. Batt Rd. Campbellsburg, IN 47108, c/0 Sean Smith

The second camp will from July 20-23 and from 9am-3pm each day for Boys and Girls Grades 3rd -8th

(Drop-off times: 8am – 9am Pick up: 3pm – 4pm)

 

The cost is $100 (if pre-registered with a deposit of $50 before July 1, $125 after July 1.

 

 

At Total Player Development your athlete will:

Learn techniques, skills and drills needed to DEVELOP into a great shooter.

Learn techniques, skills and drills needed to DEVELOP into a great ball handler.

Learn techniques, skills and drills needed to DEVELOP into a great finisher around the rim.

Learn techniques, skills and drills needed to DEVELOP into a great defensive player and rebounder.

Learn techniques, skills and drills needed to DEVELOP your speed, agility and explosiveness.

Learn important skills and concepts to DEVELOP a winning and coachable

Campers will be able to participate in daily games and contests throughout the week. Campers will be able to win camp awards at Thursday’s award presentation. Camp will include guest speakers that will feature successful coaches and players from today’s game.

Bring a Friend and receive $10 off! Name of Friend: ___________________

Includes T-shirt and lunch each day)

$90 per camper

(If signing up multiple campers before July 1. Includes T-shirt and lunch each day)

 

Fireworks Displays in the WSLM Listening Area

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Dubois County

Thunder Over Patoka Fireworks Display
Date: July 4, at 9 pm
Where: Patoka Lake 3084 N. Dillard Road
Admission: $7 for instate vehicles
Event Details: Come enjoy Thunder Over Patoka at Patoka Lake this Independence Day weekend. Fireworks will start from the beach area inside the main entrance (Newton Stewart SRA) at dark on Saturday, July 4. Fireworks can be seen from the beach or on the water in your boat.

Greene County

Bloomfield
Date: July 4 at dusk
Where Bloomfield Park
Activities: A Swing-A-Thon will take place at the park to raise money for new park equipment

Linton Freedom Festival Fireworks
Date: July 4 at 10:30pm
Where: Humphrey’s Park at A Street NorthEast and Park Street
Admission: Fireworks are free; some activities/events may include a fee
Event Details: Festival lasts June 27 – July 4. Events include arts & crafts, carnival, live bands, horse-pull, bed races, lip sync contest, Little Miss & Little Mister Linton Contest, Civitan ham & egg breakfast, fireworks display and a parade which means fun for the entire family.

Harrison County

Come out on Friday, July 3rd and Celebrate our nations birth with the annual July Fireworks display.

Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and kick off your 4th of July weekend with the Kiwanis 4th of July Fireworks Display.

Fireworks will start at dusk at the Old Capital Golf Club, 1605 Hwy 62 East, Corydon, IN 47112.

Phone: (812) 738-1155

 

Jackson County

Freetown July Festival Fireworks
Date: July 11 at 10:30pm
Where: Intersection of Indiana Highways 58 and 135 in Freetown.
Admission: Fireworks are free; some events/activities may include a fee
Event Details: Festival lasts July 10-11, and includes events such as the Freetown Free Wheelin’ – Anything on Wheels Show, Free Children’s Activities, Obstacle Course, Games with great prizes, Food Vendors, Live Music, Festival Committee serving great food: Fish, Hamburgers, Chili & delicious desserts, and fireworks.

Lawrence County

Heltonville Fireworks and Festival
Date: Saturday, June 27 at dusk
Where: Ballfield. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m.

Judah Heritage Festival Fireworks
Date: June 27, at 10:15pm
Where: Hillcrest Way in Judah
Activities: Mark and Vicki Judah were selected to serve as the 2015 grand marshals as a show of appreciation for their many years of service to the community. New this year will be carnival rides and a baby contest on Saturday at 1 p.m. on the main stage. Music will fill the air Thursday night with Danny & Rich opening for Sheila Stephen and the Rodeo Monkeys. Friday night will be the Lemon Brothers Band opening for Reece Tanner.The festival will close on Saturday with Cody Ikerd opening for Blue Mafia. A classic car show will fill the lot on Saturday from noon till 3 p.m. The event will finish with a huge firework display on Saturday at 10:15 p.m. The entire schedule of events is available at http://www.judahfestival.com/.

Limestone Heritage Festival Fireworks
Date: July 4, at Dusk
Where: Parkview Field in Bedford

Mitchell Freedom Jam
Date: July 4 at Dusk
Where: Lehigh Field
Activities will include a Freedom Jam 2-on-2 basketball tournament, vendors and other events throughout the day.

Martin County

West Boggs Park Fireworks
Date: July 3, at Dusk
Where: West Boggs Park in Loogootee

Shoals Catfish Festival Fireworks
Date: July 4, at 10 pm
Where: Downtown Shoals

Monroe County

Bloomington Speedway Fireworks
Date: July 3, at Dusk
Where: Bloomington Speedway 5185 S Fairfax Rd in Bloomington

Southside Christian Church Fireworks Show
Date: July 3, at Dusk
Where: Southside Christian Church 500 E Empire Mill Rd. in Bloomington

Ellettsville Annual Fireworks Show
Date: July 4, at Dusk
Where: Edgewood High School football field 601 S. Edgewood Dr. in Ellettsville

Morgan County

Madison Township 4th of July Blazin Celebration
Date: June 27, at Dusk
Where: Madison Township Fire Dept Station 42 at 7047 E. Landersdale Road in Camby

Martinsville July 4th Fireworks Display
Date: July 4 at Dusk
Where: Jimmy Nash City Park 360 North Home Ave, in Martinsville

Paragon Speedway Fantastic Fireworks Display
Date: July 4, at Dusk
Where: Paragon Speedway at 8486 W. Old 67 in Paragon

Mooresville Fireworks Celebration
Date: July 4, at Dusk
Where: Mooresville Parks and Recreation 1101 N. Indianapolis Road in Mooresville

Orange County

French Lick Resort Fourth of July
Date: July 4, at Dusk
Where: French Lick Resort 8670 West State Road 56, in French Lick

Orleans Bicentennial Fireworks
Date: July 5 at Dusk
Where: Orleans Airport, E Washington St. in Orleans

Paoli Fireworks
Date: July 4, at Dusk
Where:JayCee Park

Washington County

New Pekin July 4th Fireworks
Date: July 3, at 10:30pm
Where: Pekin Park
Admission: Fireworks are free; some events/activities may include a fee.The oldest, consecutive 4th of July celebration in the country. Flea market, entertainment, food vendors, parade, fireworks and rides.