Complete Primary Election Results
City Council Races Send Terkhorn and Crane to Fall Election
The City of Salem Primary Election this evening sent the only two contested races for Republican and Democratic nominations for City Council into the fall election.
District 4 Incumbent Wally Terkhorn winning the Democrat Nomination over Mark Hobson, 125 to 87 — add in another 3 absentee votes for Hobson and one for Terkhorn and the total is 126-90.
Steven Crane won the Republican nomination for City Council District 3 — defeating John Fultz and Bob Lemmons.
Crane took 61 total votes while Fultz earned 38 and Lemmons received 22.
IN OTHER ELECTION NEWS
- Dan Libka received 63 votes and the unchallenged Republican nomination for City Council District One. He will face John Smedley who earned 88 votes in the uncontested Democratic nomination for City Council District One.
- The Republicans didn’t field a candidate for the City Council District 2 spot. Incumbent Warren “Truck” Jones received 88 votes for the uncontested Democratic nomination to run this fall.
- Jim Snelling received 74 votes in the unchallenged Republican nomination for City Council District 3 position. He will face Leslie Leis, who received 163 votes (3 early votes) and will be the Democratic challenger this fall.
- Justin Green received 324 votes and the unchallenged Republican nomination for City Council – Member at Large. He will face Johnny Sullivan, who received 393 total votes (4 early votes) for the uncontested Democratic nomination to run for City Council – Member at Large.
Stewart Wins Clerk Treasurer Nomination By 119 Votes
Former Washington County Treasurer Kevin Stewart will be running this fall for the City of Salem Clerk Treasurer after the Democrat party chose him to be their candidate, ousting incumbent Patricia Day Persinger, by 119 votes.
Persinger, who has held the position in Salem under the past two Democratic mayors (Judy Chastain and current Mayor David Bower) received 281 votes. Four of those votes were early votes.
She received 41.26 percent of the vote.
Stewart received 398 votes at the polls and 2 early votes. Stewart received 58.74 percent of the vote.
Merry Will Face Haendiges in Fall Salem Mayor Race
Voters turned out in force today for the City of Salem primary election and voted for change.
In the Mayor’s race, former Mayor Judy Chastain was defeated by 25 votes by Salem Police Chief Troy Merry. He will be the Democrat candidate in this November’s election.
Chastain, who was defeated two terms ago by current Mayor David Bower, received 317 votes. Merry received 342. Chastain received two absentee votes while Merry received 4 absentee votes.
The total votes were Merry 346 to 319.
State Farm Insurance Agent Ron Haendiges defeated Washington County Assessor Jason Cockerill for the Republican nomination. for Mayor candidate.
Haendiges received almost twice as many votes — 240 to Cockerill’s 125. There were no absentee votes for either of these candidates.
Delano V. Mann, 82
Delano V Mann, age 82, entered into rest on May 5, 2015, at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville, Ky.
He is survived by his son, Danny Mann and his partner, Lou Franklin, and 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
He was in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his mother Cordia Mann, father Ralph Mann, sons Jerry Mann and Robert Mann, and brothers Burnice & Bodine Mann.
Funeral will be at Love Funeral Home in Palmyra, Indiana at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2015. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2015 and from 11:0 a.m. until the time of service on Friday.
Scott County College & Career Fair Set for May 14
Mayor Bill Graham will be hosting the Now Hiring Scott County College & Career Fair at the Mid-America Science Park on Thursday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Scott County residents looking for employment or exploring career options are encouraged to attend.
Employers will be recruiting for numerous jobs spanning a wide array of industries. Schools and colleges will also be available to discuss educational opportunities. Job seekers are encouraged to dress in business attire and bring multiple copies of their resumes. Some employers will be holding job interviews on-site during the event.
“We want to do everything we can to connect businesses with talented employees in Scott County,” said Mayor Bill Graham. “There are a number of options available for people who are looking for a new opportunity.”
Employers and educators participating in the Now Hiring Scott County College & Career Fair include:
- Morgan Foods, Inc.
- Multi-Color Corporation
- Samtec
- The City of Scottsburg
- Scott County Economic Development Corporation/Mid-America Science Park
- ILPEA Industries, Inc.
- Ivy Tech Community College – Sellersburg
- Adaptive
- Aisin Drivetrain, Inc.
- Austin Tri-Hawk Automotive, Inc.
- Avon – Janet Morman-Clark
- CASA Program of Scott County
- FedEx Ground
- Genesis Plastics and Engineering, LLC
- Indiana National Guard
- Indiana Tech
- Integrity Staffing
- Interim Healthcare
- Kentucky Truck Sales
- L.K.S. Rose, Inc.
- Mason and Mefford
- National Youth Advocate Program
- New Hope Services, Inc.
- Nerium International – Julie Dulaney
- Rauch, Inc.
- Region 10 Workforce Board
- Saegesser Engineering, Inc.
- Scott Memorial Hospital
- Spartan Staffing
- Walmart
Employers throughout Southern Indiana are invited to participate and may register by visiting www.maspark.orgor by contacting Anita Walker at (812) 752-7268.
The Mid-America Science Park is located at 821 S. Lake Road South, Scottsburg, Ind., 47170. Now Hiring Scott County College & Career Fair sponsors include the City of Scottsburg, Scott County Economic Development Corporation, Mid-America Science Park and Indiana Municipal Power Agency.
Maude Rebecca Benefiel, 89
Maude Rebecca Benefiel, 89, of Paoli, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015, at IU Health of Paoli.
She was born June 16, 1925 in Rosehill Virginia to Joseph Clint Marcum and Mary Shackford Marcum.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Criss Dewane Benefiel, 3 sisters Lee Osborne, Roxie
Campbell and Ruby Dean and 4 brothers White D Marcum, Cecil Marcum, Roy Marcum and Jack
Marcum.
She retired from the Essex Corp in Orleans Indiana.
Survivors include:
2 Sons:
Maurice Dewane Benefiel and wife Sharon Paoli, IN
Rybrin Darrell Benefiel and wife Patty Paoli, IN
Daughter:
Gwendolyn Kay Benefiel Tuell and husband Donnie Paoli, IN
Also surviving MaudeBenefiel are four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two step
grandchildren, one step great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday May 6, 2015 at the Valeene Christian Church in Valeene.
Visitation to be held Tuesday May 5, 2015 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Dillman-Scott Funeral Home
226 West Campbell Street Paoli, IN. Interment will follow at Valeene Christian Church Cemetery.
Online Condolences may be made at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.Com
Marjorie Lucille McCutcheon Lapping, 92
Marjorie Lucille McCutcheon Lapping, 92 of Paoli passed away Thursday April 30, 2015 at,
Bloomington, IN. She was born on June 1, 1923 on Tater Road in Orange County to Franklin Elwood
Lindley and Edith Irene Veatch. She graduated from Paoli High School in 1941, attended Earlham
College one year and during World War II was a lab technician at E.I. Du Pont de Nemours at Charleston,
Indiana on the swing shift for 2 years. She earned a BS in Home Economics from Indiana University and
taught 5 years at Paoli, 4 years at Thornton Fractional Township High School in Calumet City, Illinois.
She attended University of Colorado two summers and while there was told she was the first women to
climb the back of the Red Rocks near Denver. She received MS in Education from IU. She married
Homer Gene McCutcheon from West Baden on August 27, 1953 and continued to teach in Calumet City
and after having two children they moved to Indianapolis where she taught 25 years at Arsenal
Technical High School. She earned Certification in Audio-Visual from Indiana University and A-V
Director for 12 years. She is listed in the 1973-1974 issue of Outstanding Educators in America. She
was interested in photography , genealogy, gardening, and using the computer.
Gene died January 1, 1974 and she later married Philip Lapping on November 8, 1975, She
retired June 1, 1984, after teaching 34 years and returned to her home town of Paoli on October 8,
1987, served 7 years as president of the Orange County Historical Society, 1 year as Vice Regent of the
Lost River Chapter DAR. She belonged to the Paoli Friends Meeting, Arsenal Technical High School,
Retired Teacher Association-life member; VP Orange County Genealogy Society, Washington County
Genealogy Society; Veitch Historical Society; American Home Economics Association-Emeritus;
Association for Educational Communications & Technology.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gene McCutcheon, husband Philip Lapping,
one sister Thelma Foddrill, and one step grandchild Ethel Elaine Hill
Survivors include:
Son: David Gene McCutcheons Indianapolis, IN
Daughter: Mary Ann Staley Paragon Indianapolis, IN
Sister: Helen Marshall Hardinsburg, IN
Grandchildren: Laurie Jean Staley-Jones; Logan Gene Staley; Sara Jean McCutcheon; Candice
Rose McCutcheon; David Gene McCutheon Jr., Stephen Byers. Great-Grandchildren: Corbin James
Staley; Ethan Joseph Jones; Isabel Maxine Jones; Trinity Nicole Jones, Richard Joseph Levarn IV, Aunt:
June Veatch, Cousins: Dr. William Veatch Howells; John Mach Howells; Mariella Clements Stout;
Geraldine Veatch Allender, Stephen Day; Jennifer Day Doyle.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at the Paoli Friends Meeting, Paoli, IN Visitation
to be held from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the church on Tuesday. Interment to follow at the
Paoli Community Cemetery. Dillman-Scott Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
Online Condolences may be made at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home.Com
Billy Ray Costin, 80
Mr. Billy Ray Costin age 80 of Pekin passed away Monday, May 4 at Floyd Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Costin was born October 13, 1934 in Georgetown, Indiana the son of Otis and Ethel Saxby Costin. He was former owner of Northside Service Station in Pekin and retired from East Washington Schools. He was a member of Pekin Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife: Faye Lewis Costin. They were married March 27, 1953. He is also survived by a son: Joseph Eric Costin of Pekin, two daughters: Cynthia Morrow and Jill Costin both of Salem, 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son: Danny J. Costin, a brother: Ernie Costin, a sister: Mary Brickey and his parents.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00AM at Weathers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Olive Branch Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-8PM and Wednesday from 9AM-time of service.
Two Perry County Women Killed in Monday Night Crash Near Chrisney
A Monday night crash involving a car and a tractor-trailer resulted in the death of two Perry County women.
Around 9:16 P.M. Central Time, Violet E. Patterson, 67, 125 South 4th Street, Apt 111, Cannelton, was traveling east on State Road 70, just east of Chrisney, in a 2003 Toyota Echo.
As Patterson was approaching US 231, she crossed the southbound lanes but did not stop in the paved section of median before proceeding across the northbound lanes.
As Patterson crossed the northbound lanes, Patterson drove into the path of a 2001 Kenworth Truck, hauling a 38,000 pound coil of steel.
The driver of the semi, Billy Ray Widener, 37, Marion, NC, did not have time to react or attempt to avoid striking Patterson’s Toyota. The crash pushed the Toyota north through the intersection and over posted highway signs.
Patterson and her passenger, Velma L. Bolin, 125 South 4th Street, Apt 113, Cannelton, were both pronounced dead at the scene by the Spencer County Coroner. Widener was transported to Owensboro Health in Owensboro, Kentucky for evaluation.
The northbound lanes of US 231 were closed for two and a half hours while State Police investigated the crash. The Indiana State Police were assisted by the Spencer County Sheriff’s Department, Chrisney and Grandview Fire Departments, and the Spencer County Coroner’s Office.
The crash was Investigated by: ISP Trooper Kaitlyn Greene and Sergeant Philip Hensley
