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Sen. Houchin Introduces Reading Assessment Bill

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State Sen. Erin Houchin’s (R-Salem) first bill as a state senator will work to move Indiana’s I-READ exam from third grade to second grade.

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Senate Bill 169 requires students who do not pass the I-READ exam while in second grade to retake the test during the third grade, which allows for more opportunities to strengthen reading abilities.

“It’s important to catch reading deficiencies early so that issues may be promptly identified, providing more time for remediation,” said Houchin.

This proposal is also driven by educators who have expressed concerns with the amount of time spent on testing, particularly in the month of March.

Third-grade classrooms in Indiana spend most of the month of March testing, according to teachers. Currently, second-grade students don’t have any state-mandated tests.

SB 169 has been assigned to the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development.

ISP Tips on Dealing With Freezing Temps

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With the frigid cold temperatures and high winds we’re experiencing, a disabled or stranded vehicle could make for a life or death situation for the driver and passengers. Following the few tips listed below could save your life:

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  • Let someone know your route of travel.
  • Always keep your gas tank full when driving in cold weather.
  • Carry a winter survival kit in your car which is to include: blankets, extra warm clothes, flashlight, extra batteries, brightly colored cloth, sand or a bag of cat litter, shovel, candles and matches, non perishable high calorie foods, (nuts, raisins, and protein or energy bars), newspapers (for insulation), a first aid kit and jumper cables.
  • Do not leave your car if stranded, it is your best protection. Do not panic, an idling car only uses an average of one gallon of gas per hour. • Roll down a window a very small amount for fresh air.
  • Make sure the car’s exhaust pipe is not blocked to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • At night, leave your dome light on.
  • Always have your cell phone and a charger so you can call and let us know where you’re located.

 

Following these simple tips could save you or a family member’s life. Motorists are also reminded that with the frigid temperatures, gusting winds and blowing snow also comes the possibility of intersections, bridge decks and overpasses icing over. Please keep this in mind and drive with caution.

For Indiana road conditions call 1-800-261-7623 or visit the INDOT web site at TrafficWise.IN.gov.

Overnight Pursuit Through Two Counties Lands Grandview Man in Jail

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A six mile pursuit late last night ended with a Rockport man behind bars.

Matthew R. Jennings, 26, of 410 East 8th Street, Grandview, IN, was arrested and charged with Resisting Law Enforcement, Level 6 Felony and Reckless Driving, Class B Misdemeanor.

At about 10:05 last night, Trooper Ross Johnson was stationary along State Road 161, near Old State Road 64 (north of Holland), when he observed a green 1996 GMC Jimmy traveling northbound at what appeared to be a high rate of speed.

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Trooper Johnson activated his radar, which indicated the GMC was traveling 72 miles per hour in a 55 mile per hour zone.

Trooper Johnson pulled behind the GMC and, as the GMC turned west onto Old State Road 64, he activated his emergency lights to attempt to initiate a traffic stop. Rather than stop, the GMC accelerated in an attempt to flee.

During the pursuit, the GMC made an unsafe pass on a double yellow line, drove down the middle of the roadway, and attempted to evade Trooper Johnson at speeds nearing 100 miles per hour.

After reaching Stendal in Pike County, the GMC left the roadway, struck a concrete bridge, and again continued to flee. A short time later, the GMC left the roadway a second time, stopping in a ditch.

Jennings jumped out of the vehicle and began running from the scene. Trooper Johnson gave chase, catching Jennings and placing him into custody.

Jennings was lodged without further incident in the Pike County Jail on charges of Resisting Law Enforcement and Reckless Driving.

Ladles of Love starting this Sunday

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Southern Hills Church will be having a soup kitchen to serve those in the community who may be in need of a warm meal.

The meal is free and open to anyone.

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Southern Hills Minister Steve Corp said there would be a variety of soups, hot dogs and other snacks.

It will take place at the church located at 1645 State Road 135, Salem at 6p.

Corp said on WSLM’s FYI program Tuesday that he hopes the program can be taken on by other churches and organizations in the community over the next year. “This isn’t just something that Southern Hills can do. It’s something we can all be involved in. If you want to volunteer, let us know. If you want to help with food, that’s great. There are people out in the community who need help and we need to step up and find out how the churches can do that. We have over 100 churches in Washington County — we can certainly see everyone step up and help out.”

For more information, contact Corp at 883-1637 or Cynthia Porter at 620.2736.

CO Scott Daniel is 2014 District Officer of the Year

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Indiana Conservation Officers of Operational District Six proudly announce the selection of ICO Scott McDaniel as the District Officer of the Year.

Operational District Six serves the south central portion of Indiana. District Six consists of Hancock, Marion, Hendricks, Shelby, Johnson, Morgan, Bartholomew, Brown and Monroe Counties.

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Officer McDaniel has been serving the citizens of Indiana since 1997 and is assigned to Marion County. In addition to his field responsibilities, McDaniel also serves as Honor Guard Team Leader, Indiana State FOP Critical Incident Team Member and Background Investigator. ICO McDaniel is tasked with planning and coordinating multiple Honor Guard details across the state. These details included the Governor’s State of the State Address, line of duty deaths for Law Enforcement Officers in Lake, Tipton and Marion Counties and a line of duty death of a Firefighter in LaPorte County to name a few.

Officer McDaniel is now eligible to receive the ultimate award which can be bestowed upon a Conservation Officer by the Law Enforcement Division; the Pitzer Officer of the Year Award. The recipient is chosen from the top officer nominated from each of the state’s ten operational districts. The award is named after Indiana Conservation Officer James D. Pitzer, who was shot and killed in the line of duty. The recipient is selected by the Director of the Law Enforcement Division and the Director of the Department of Natural Resources.

Indiana Conservation Officers of District Six congratulate him and know that he is very deserving of this award.

A Peek into the Teen Brain

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Growing brains experience age-related changes in learning, memory and functions, which can make it challenging to understand why teens behave the way they do.

Teens’ brains are mysterious, fascinating and, at times, unpredictable. Understanding the basics of how teen brains are wired broadens insights into how to relate to and support young adults. It also allows adults to have appropriate expectations for teens based on their ages and intellectual abilities.

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With these facts in mind, the Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) is hosting a forum on the stages of adolescent brain development to give educators, counselors, youth workers and parents a better understanding of how teens think.

The forum will feature speaker Janie Chappell, manager of community services at Deaconess Cross Pointe. Chappell will discuss the development of the teen brain, along with how the onset of puberty affects behavior, intelligence and maturity. She also will talk about how to set realistic expectations for teens as they experience changes to their brains.

The forum will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15 at Super Burger, 600 W. Main Street in Paoli, 47454.

As part of IYI’s Youth Worker Café program, the forum and lunch are free, but reservations are required. Please RSVP by Jan. 13 at this link or by contacting IYI Statewide Outreach Manager Debbie Jones at djones@iyi.org.

Youth Worker Cafés are designed to bring together local youth workers to build relationships and inspire collaborations that will benefit children. This Youth Worker Café is sponsored by Indiana University Health and supported by collaborative efforts of IYI.

For more information on the Youth Worker Café, contact IYI Southwest Indiana Outreach Manager Joe Shrode at jshrode@iyi.org.

 

Two Alarm Fire At Cockerill Home On Salem’s Northside

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At roughly 5:45 PM Monday evening, the Salem Fire Department responded to a two alarm house fire at the corner of North Main Street and Emma Street in Salem.

It was at the home of Washington County Assessor Jason Cockerill and his wife, Emily, and their three young daughters.

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Jason Cockerill organizes items rescued from their home after their house caught on fire Monday evening.

 

According to Salem Fire Department Chief Tom Day, the department was dispatched to a working structure fire immediately after the call came in.

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A week ago on New Year’s Eve, fire damaged the home of Lonnie Winslow, which is just across the street from Cockerill.

“A week ago I was standing out here holding my neighbor’s hand,” he said.

Emily Cockerill said she was in the kitchen when she said she heard a noise coming from upstairs.

“It sounded like someone was breaking in upstairs,” she said. “Like someone had a hammer. I got kind of scared. I put the girls in the TV room and quietly went halfway up the stairs. I could see the door to the third floor and it was bright orange. I thought….what do I have on the third floor that’s orange? Then I heard a loud POP — like you would hear in a wood stove. Then I knew.”

She said they had been holding something in their home for the Winslows and were able to get that out without it being damaged.

Neighbors Steve and Angela Kelly opened up the former North Side Home Improvements so Jason and Emily could store some of their things inside from the first floor of their home.

The two firetrucks were able to control the fire in about 25-30 minutes.

A cause of the fire is still under investigation.

TERRY FATOR : The VOICE of Entertainment is coming to Louisville, KY

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January 5, 2015 — Singer, comedian and celebrity impressionist, Terry Fator brings his “Million Dollar Voice” to the Louisville Palace for a side-splitting performance on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 7:00 P.M.

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As a successful headliner on the Las Vegas Strip, Terry Fator captures the hearts and funny bones of audiences from around the world with Terry Fator: The VOICE of Entertainment. In 2013, Terry Fator celebrated his 1,000th show at The Mirage and was voted the “Best Show,” “Best All-Around Performer”, and “Best Impersonator” in the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s prestigious “Best of Las Vegas” poll.

Fator wows audiences nightly with singing, comedy, and unparalleled celebrity impressions. The America’s Got Talent winner brings to life a hilarious range of characters including Winston, the Impersonating Turtle, Emma Taylor, the little girl with the big voice,

Maynard Tompkins, the Elvis Impersonator, lounge singer Monty Carlo, and many others. With comedic banter and amazing vocal impressions of musical superstars such as Garth Brooks, Dean Martin, Aretha Franklin, Lady Gaga and more, Terry Fator: The VOICE of Entertainment is a one-of-a-kind experience.

Corydon and Semyor are Semi-finalist Communities for Hometown Collaboration Initiative

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Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann today announced that Corydon and Seymour are among six semi-finalist communities for the Hometown Collaboration Initiative (HCI), which was unveiled at regional conferences held around the state during the month of October.

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This initiative is open to communities of fewer than 25,000 people that want to expand their pipeline of local leaders, strengthen and expand jobs by building on existing economic assets and improve the attractiveness and quality of life of their hometowns. A core principle of HCI is that broad-based input and buy-in is vital to the long-term success and sustainability of all community development initiatives.

The newly designed program is administered by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) in partnership with Ball State and Purdue Universities.

“I commend the semi-finalist communities for collaborating with the state and our academic partners in the HCI program. You are taking important steps to ensure a strong foundation is in place for community and economic development,” noted Lt. Governor Ellspermann. “I am confident this approach will help cities and towns attract and retain businesses and residents alike.”

Eligible applicants were asked to choose between three building blocks:

  • Economy – Strengthening our Hometown Economy
  • Leadership – Developing our Hometown Leadership Pipeline
  • Placemaking – Focusing on our Hometown’s Natural & Built Resources

The application consisted of six open-ended questions that demonstrated the community’s ability and need to participate in the program as well as identified the current strengths and weaknesses.  Additionally, they were asked to explain why their community was prepared for this program.

2014 Semi-finalist communities include:

  • Corydon
  • Lebanon
  • Rushville
  • Seymour
  • Perry County
  • Pulaski County

 

The next step in the selection process is community site visits conducted by the HCI team the week of December 15.  Each of the finalist locations will have a focused 90-minute session with the HCI team to further elaborate on their need for the program and allow the team to experience each community.

For the inaugural program year, five communities are expected to receive the HCI designation which should be announced in early 2015.

Scottsburg Site Receives Indiana’s First Gold Shovel Ready Designation

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The City of Scottsburg and the Scott County Economic Development Corporation have received the first Gold site designation of the Indiana Shovel Ready Program.download

The Office of the Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann and the Office of Community and Rural Affairs awarded the Shovel Ready Gold designation to Scottsburg for the Smith Farm – South Main Industrial Park. Indiana Municipal Power Agency, Banning Engineering and Saegesser Engineering assisted Scottsburg in receiving the highest designation available.

The Indiana Shovel Ready designation certifies sites that are ready for economic development. Certified Shovel Ready, Silver and Gold sites are featured on Indiana’s Site Selector Database and will be included in the Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s (IEDC) marketing materials. According to BusinessFacilities.com, certified shovel ready sites are in growing demand nationwide among companies and site selection consultants looking to build, expand and/or relocate. The Smith Farm – South Main Industrial Park site offers 155 acres of prime industrial development ground.

“We are honored to receive Indiana’s first Shovel Ready Gold site designation,” said Mayor Bill Graham, City of Scottsburg. “There are several efforts underway in Scott County to ensure that companies have the resources they need to establish operations quickly and succeed long-term, from shovel ready sites to a skilled workforce.”

Indiana recognizes three tiers of readiness: Shovel Ready, Shovel Ready Silver and Shovel Ready Gold. The base level defines boundaries with a clear title, establishes a price, demonstrates executive level local government support, defines utility capacity and provides documentation such as Phase I environmental assessment, ALTA, topographical, property layout and plat maps.

Shovel Ready Silver builds upon those attributes by maintaining documentation that is less than one year old and having proper zoning and infrastructure built to the property. Shovel Ready Gold expands beyond Silver by being less than five miles from a two-lane highway and having seismic data, soil borings, a minimum of 20 acres and no environmental concerns.

“We work diligently to ensure we have the infrastructure in place to meet current and future demands of business and industry,” said Robert Peacock, executive director of the Scott County Economic Development Corporation. “We appreciate the State of Indiana recognizing our efforts to grow the local economy and create more jobs in Scott County.”

The Scott County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) works with businesses of all sizes in addressing their needs to grow and prosper in Scott County, Indiana. Their dedicated team is focused on helping local businesses and entrepreneurs thrive, and businesses outside of the area relocate, by providing services to increase sales, add jobs and expand operations. SCEDC assists businesses with everything from keeping costs low to building or expanding multi-million dollar facilities.

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