JIM NABORS TO SING ‘INDIANA’ AT IMS FOR THE FINAL TIME AT 2014 INDIANAPOLIS 500

March 26, 2014

Beloved actor-entertainer and legendary Indianapolis 500 icon Jim Nabors will sing “(Back Home Again in) Indiana” at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ” for the final time prior to the start of the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25.

Nabors’ rendition of the song became a beloved tradition of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” since he first performed it in 1972. Always accompanied by the Purdue “All American” Marching Band and thousands of fans singing in unison throughout the massive facility, Nabors has performed the song 34 times in person at IMS.

“The first time that I ever sang at the Indy 500 in 1972, the warmth I got from the crowd immediately made me become a lifetime Hoosier; and I’ve always cherished it,” Nabors said. “I’ll see you all in May; but I’ve come to the conclusion that my health doesn’t permit me to travel very much anymore. So I’ll be retiring from singing ‘Back Home Again’ at the Indy 500 after this year.

“I want to give a special thanks to everyone; and particularly the Hulman George family, who have a special place in my heart and are my wonderful friends. I’ve loved every minute of it.”

Nabors, 83, has performed at the Indianapolis 500 every year since 1987 with the exception of 2007 and 2012 races that he missed due to illness. A rendition of the song he performed at his home in Hawaii was played on the video screens at IMS prior to the 2012 race to the delight of his countless fans in attendance and millions watching on worldwide television.

“There are many special moments leading up to the start of the Indianapolis 500, but one of the most anticipated every year is when Jim Nabors sings ‘Back Home Again in Indiana,”‘ said J. Douglas Boles, Indianapolis Motor Speedway president. “This year will be even more special as Indianapolis 500 fans will cheer not only for what the song means but for what Jim Nabors has meant to the Indianapolis 500.”

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway will honor and thank Nabors for his years of performance in several ways during Indianapolis 500 race weekend that will be announced at a later date. Fans are encouraged to tell their Nabors stories at IMS.com/WeAllHaveAStory.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway will not announce a future plan for the “(Back Home Again in) Indiana” performance until after this year’s Indianapolis 500.

“We want the focus for this year to be on celebrating Jim’s final performance at Indianapolis,” said Boles.”

The 98th running of the Indianapolis 500 will take place on Sunday, May 25.

Watch Jim Nabors Performance at the 2013 Indianapolis 500

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2014 ticket information: Ticket information is available for the four events in 2014 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway – the Grand Prix of Indianapolis, 98th Indianapolis 500, Kroger Super Weekend at the Brickyard and Red Bull Indianapolis GP.

Fans can order tickets at www.ims.com/tickets, by calling 800-822-INDY or 317-492-6700 between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday or by visiting the IMS Ticket Office at the IMS Administration Building at the corner of Georgetown Road and 16th Street between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday.

Tickets for groups of 20 or more also are available. Contact the IMS Group Sales Department at (866) 221-8775 for more information.

Reds Exhibition with Louisville Bats this Saturday

March 26, 2014

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The exhibition game featuring the Cincinnati Reds and Louisville Bats at Louisville Slugger Field on Saturday, March 29 at 4 p.m. is officially sold out. The game is presented by The ALS Association Kentucky Chapter, Clear Channel and The Courier-Journal.

The game will give fans the first glimpse of the 2014 Reds playing against the Bats in their final preseason game leading up to Opening Day. All fans with a paid ticket for admission will receive a free Cincinnati Reds cap when entering the stadium. The game will be the Reds’ first visit to Louisville Slugger Field since a 2005 exhibition with the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Bats open the 2014 regular season campaign on the road in Toledo on Friday, April 4. The team begins their home schedule on Thursday, April 10 against Columbus with the first of 12 $1 Budweiser happy hours of the year. Tickets for all regular season games, including April 12 for Thunder Over Louisville, are available. Single-game tickets may be purchased online at batsbaseball.com, by calling 1-855-228-8497 or by visiting the Louisville Slugger Field box office.

The 2014 season will mark both the Bats’ 15^th season at Louisville Slugger Field and their 15^th season as the top affiliate of the Reds. The entire 2014 Bats schedule, including updated promotions and special events, can be found at batsbaseball.com. Full and partial season tickets, along with group outings and suite rentals are available by calling the Bats front office at 502-212-2287.

Swap Shop Podcast 03-25-2014

March 25, 2014

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St.Vincent Salem Hospital to Host Brown Bag Seminar on Living through Grief

March 25, 2014

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Losing a spouse, child or loved one can be difficult and sometimes living through the grief process is unbearable. While each person deals with grief a little differently, there are six needs of mourning that everyone experiences.

Join St.Vincent Salem Hospital Chaplain, Steve Fisher and Rev. Bob Buehring, Chaplain at Gentiva Hospice in New Albany for an informative talk on ‘Living through Grief’.

“This seminar is meant to help those who are grieving understand the processes they are going through,” said Steve Fisher, MDiv, chaplain at St.Vincent Salem Hospital. “This format will allow for listening, as well as sharing, if the attendees are moved to do so. However sharing of personal experiences is not necessary. We want to bring guidance and peace to those who are mourning the loss of a loved one.”

This will be the first in several brown bag lunch seminars dealing with grief. Registration is required. To register, call Chaplain Steve Fisher at 812-883-5881 ext. 1201.

French Lick plane found in Tennessee

March 25, 2014

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A flight originated in French Lick, Indiana might have been found in East Tennessee, according to officials.

Officials say they have found wreckage from an aircraft that was reported missing and the pilot, who was the only person aboard, is dead.

Jim Maroney was a stunt pilot and was headed to New Symyrna Beach Florida. Maroney was a well known pilot, he helped Tom Cruise in the movie ‘Top Gun’ and had been flying for 38 years.

The aircraft – a single-engine World War II-era de Havilland DHC-1 – was reported missing Sunday evening after it didn’t arrive in Canon, Ga.

Officials with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (Tennessee) told media the wreckage was found in the Cherokee National Forest in an area that is not easily accessible by vehicle. Crews were able to access the area by air.

Maroney was found dead in the wreckage.

“We were able to hear the ELT on the aircraft going off we did a grid search to try and narrow it down to where it was. It took us about 30 minutes; we located the wreckage on the side of a ridge,” says Sgt. Tony Chamberlain, pilot for the KSCO Aviation Unit.

On Monday, crews had the difficult task of trying to remove Maroney’s body from the scene.

“It’s on the south side of a ridge and the north side of the mountain in a very difficult position,” says Chamberlain.

The FAA says the aircraft was flying on Visual Flight Rules and was not receiving air traffic control service. The aircraft is described as a vintage trainer used by the Royal Canadian Air Force.

An investigation into the crash continues. The NTSB says it could be several days before they figure out what caused the crash.

“We are going to do our best to try and make it to the wreckage site which is in very rugged terrain,” says Ralph Hicks, with the NTSB. “We will take a look at all the flight controls, the cock-pit, take a look inside the engine, we’re going to be doing all that in the next couple of days.”

ISP teaches class in Georgia

March 25, 2014

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Indiana State Police Lieutenant Dave Kirkham and First Sergeant Don McCay, both assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division, were recently in Rome, Georgia to teach a major case investigations class.

Lt. Kirkham (Area 1 Investigative Commander) and F/Sgt. Don McCay (District Investigative Commander for the Bremen Post) partnered up with Georgia Bureau of Investigations Special Agent Daniel Sims (former Indiana State Police trooper) to teach this class over a three day period in February to eighty-four officers from city and county agencies from all over northwest Georgia.

The class focused on how to manage a major case investigation and the pitfalls that are sometimes encountered while conducting a major investigation. The course consisted of classroom instruction and case presentations from Indiana and Georgia.

Indiana State Police is planning to host the same class in Indiana with the assistance of Georgia Bureau of Investigations sometime in 2014.

Lt. Kirkham stated, “It was a great opportunity for us to work with our brothers and sisters from Georgia. We are looking forward to hosting the class in Indiana and are excited to have the Georgia Bureau of Investigations partnering with us.”

**Pictured from left to right GBA Dan Sims, 1st Sgt. Don McCay and Lt. Dave Kirkham