City of Salem Mayor, Justin Green, recently announced
the 2020 Mayor’s Christmas Card Contest winner, Kinsley Hollowell, Age 10.
Hollowell, of Salem, received a $50 Walmart gift card and a voucher for a free pizza from B&B Family Pizzaria.
Pictured is the winning artwork which will be on display at City Hall.
Indiana health officials have erred in reporting the state’s COVID-19 positivity rate since the beginning of the pandemic due to a problem with the way it was computed, resulting in a lower rate than would be accurate.
Dr. Kristina Box, Indiana health commissioner, said Tuesday that she believed that the reported 7-day positivity rate for the state has consistently been two to three percentage points lower than it should have been.
On Tuesday, state health officials reported that the state’s 7-day positivity rate was 12.2% for all tests and 24.2% for unique individuals.
“The error we discovered is in the software logic coding used to calculate our positivity rate. The error has existed since we began reporting the data,” Box said during Gov. Eric Holcomb’s weekly press conference on the pandemic. “We’ve been working with outside data scientists to identify the issue and to develop a fix.”
Next week, the state plans to correct the state’s 7-day and all-time positivity rate, as well as the methodology for calculating the 7-day positivity rate for counties.
However, other statistics related to the pandemic reported by the state — including the number of cases per 100,000 individuals, the number of deaths, and the overall test counts — have not been affected, Box said.
Holcomb emphasized that the movement trends in the positivity rate throughout the pandemic closely mirrored the accurate numbers, and thus officials wouldn’t have made any different decisions.
The City of Salem would like to remind residents not to flush masks, paper towels, disinfecting or flushable wipes of any type down the toilet.
Flushing these items causes stress on the wastewater treatment facility.
“We want to keep our City safe and healthy, and one way we can ensure this happens is by keeping our wastewater plant running efficiently by remembering to only flush toilet paper,” said Mayor Justin Green.
Due to a continued increase in the volume of harmful items that can cause issues with the city’s wastewater treatment operations, Green recently made the following notice available from Wastewater Superintendent, Troy Watts:
“We are seeing an uptick of problems at the wastewater treatment plant due to discarded masks and wipes being flushed. Please remember sewer systems can get clogged when improper items are put down the drain or flushed. This can cause backups and overflow at our treatment facilities, which can create additional public health concerns. It is also advisable to refrain from flushing paper towels or wipes labeled as “flushable” or “septic-safe” as some wipes with this label can still cause issues with wastewater systems,” said Superintendent Watts.
Mayor Green and Watts remind residents never to flush masks, even those made of paper, and that flushable wipes must have 3 main qualities:
Green and Watts ask for your help in keeping the system operating and functioning well, particularly during this time.
“Please be mindful that used masks, disinfecting, and other wipes, including paper towels and baby wipes, should only be placed in the trash,” said Green.
For updates and information from the City of Salem, please visit the website at www.cityofsalem.in.com or follow the City and the Mayor on Facebook.
Nicky Donovan Warren, age 53, of Salem, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020. Born November 29, 1967, in Salem, he was the son of the late Jack Copeland and Marilyn Copeland (Bogard).
He was a transportation specialist at Amazon.
Nicky is survived by 4 children: Shana Warren, Casey Donovan Warren, Sara Munnerlyn, and Cyanne Warren; 2 brothers: Josh Copeland and Jordan Copeland; and 4 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother, Jason Copeland.
Cremation was chosen with a memorial service to be held at a later date. Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
Dale K. Bailey, age 73, of Sellersburg, Indiana passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Clark Memorial Hospital. Born January 25, 1947 in Borden, Indiana, he was the son of the late Charles Frederick Bailey and Olive (Peyton) Bailey.
Dale was retired from Jeff Boat where he worked as a tradesman; he was Church of Christ by faith; and was a member of Teamsters Local 89.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca (Stewart) Bailey; 1 daughter: Lana Baxter (Hoyt); 1 son: Brian Dale Bailey (April); 4 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 brother; and 2 sisters.
The funeral service will be private with burial to follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
Patricia J. Applegate, age 83, of Pekin, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020, at Baptist Health Floyd.
Mrs. Applegate was born December 9, 1937, in Henryville, Indiana the daughter of Dude and Dorothy Tabor Beasley.
She was a member of the Douglas Church of Christ.
She was a former employee of Morgan’s White Kitchen and Indian’s Theatre and she worked for the Federal Government and retired after 27 years.
Pat was a graduate of Salem High School Class of 1955 and Sunset School of Missions in 1972.
Pat married Glen Applegate on August 28, 1958, and he preceded her in death on April 13, 2011.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, her son: Jim Applegate, her son-in-law, and a great-grandson: Jacob Fleenor.
Pat is survived by a son: Scott Applegate (Kim) of Pekin, her daughter: Marijane Crofford of Jeffersonville, daughter-in-law: Ann Applegate of Palmyra, a sister: Diana Givans of New Albany, a brother: Bobby Beasley (Martha) of Salem, eight grandchildren: Dustin (Kristi) Fleenor, Nicholas (Mariah) Applegate, Kori Jo Applegate, Kentrell Applegate (Alex), Samantha Applegate, Andrew Applegate, Keenan Shanks, six great-grandchildren: Hunter Fleenor, Glen Applegate, Hansley Applegate, Kane Shanks, Harrison Applegate, and Ruger Woods.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at Westview Christian Church at 7 PM with Johnny Beasley officiating.
Visitation will be concurrent with her son, Jim, at Westview Christian Church from 9 AM until the time of service.
Burial will be private in Olive Branch Cemetery.
The services will be live-streamed on the Westview Christian Church Facebook page.
Masks are required and only 50 people will be allowed in the building for visitation at one time.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Patricia J (Beasley) Applegate, please visit our floral store.
Kelly Gene Wright Sr., 53, of Paoli, Indiana, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at IU Health Methodist in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He was born on August 2, 1967 in Paoli, Indiana to James Wright Sr. and Nancy Slayton Wright.
Kelly was preceded in death by his mother.
He was a self-employed electrician for Wrights Heating & Cooling. Kelly was also a plumber. He enjoyed auctions and flea markets and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include:
Father: James Wright Sr. , Paoli, Indiana
Son: Kelly Wright Jr. Dubois, Indiana
Daughter: Casandra Wright French Lick, Indiana
Brothers: Jimmy (Beth) Wright Paoli, Indiana
Brian (Susan) Wright Paoli, Indiana
Tracy Wright Paoli, Indiana
2-Grandchildren; Brinley Emmons and Korbin Baglan also survive; Kelly Wright Sr.
Visitation will be held from 10:00-2:00 Saturday, December 26, 2020 with a private funeral service to follow at the Dillman-Scott Funeral Home located at 226 W. Campbell St. Paoli, IN 47454.
Interment will follow in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Paoli.
Due to the Corona Virus Pandemic, guests are required to wear a mask and practice social distancing.
If you are experiencing any symptoms of illness, such as fevers or chills, cough, shortness of breath, muscle, or body aches, etc., we ask that you do not attend.
Online Condolences may be made at www.dillmanscottfuneralhome.
Michael Wayne Hampton, age 70 of Salem, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020, in Baptist Health Floyd New Albany.
Born September 8, 1950 in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late Merlin W. and Margie L. (Walton) Hampton.
He was a retired self-employed electrician and a former employee of the old Bata Shoe Company in Salem. He had been a life resident of Washington County and was a 1968 graduate of Salem High School.
Survivors include 2 Daughters: Lori (Brian) Ragland of Noblesville, Indiana and Lisa K. Hampton of Salem; 1 Son: Michael Eric (Vicki) Hampton of Salem; 4 Brothers: Troy A. Hampton, Kevin L. (Heather) Hampton and Scott J. (Felicia) Hampton, all of Salem and Jeffery “Bob” (Minnie) Hampton of Campbellsburg. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by 1 brother: Kenneth W. Hampton.
The Services will be private with interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements by Dawalt Funeral Home
Memorial Contributions to:
Autism Society of Indiana
1800 N Meridian Street Ste 103B
Indianapolis, IN 46202
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Dawalt Funeral Home
204 E. Market Street
Salem, IN 47167-2118
Phone: 812 883-3541
Fax: 812 883-9645
dawaltfuneralhome.com
James Glen Applegate, age 54, of Palmyra, passed away Sunday, December 20 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.
Applegate was born August 1, 1966, in Louisville, Kentucky the son of Glen and Patricia Beasley Applegate.
Jim was the minister for Westview Christian Church in Campbellsburg for 21 years.
Jim loved singing and barbershop music. He was a member of the Kentucky Vocal Union and Barbershop Harmony Society.
He was a former employee of WSLM.
Jim is survived by his wife: Ann Conrad Applegate of Palmyra.
They were married on December 22, 2007.
He is also survived by his children: Nicholas Applegate (Mariah) of Campbellsburg, Andrew Applegate of Louisville, Samantha Applegate of Louisville, Haylee McNeill (Sebastian) of Palmyra and Mariah Mattingly (Kyle) of New Salisbury, a brother: Scott Applegate (Kim) of Pekin, a sister: Marijane Crofford of New Albany, and five grandchildren who were his world: Clayton, Lakelynn, Hansley, Caison, and Harrison.
Jim was preceded in death by his father: Glen Applegate in 2011.
Jim’s mother, Pat, joined him in Heaven on Monday, December 21.
Visitation and funeral services for Jim and Pat will be held concurrently at Westview Christian Church on Saturday, December 26.
Visitation will be from 9 AM-7 PM and the services will be at 7PM with Nicholas Applegate officiating.
For those not comfortable attending in person, the service will be live-streamed on the Westview Christian Church Facebook page and online condolences can be left for the family on the Weathers Funeral Home website.
Due to mandates, only 50 people will be allowed in the building at one time for visitation, and masks are required to be worn by all those attending.
Memorial donations may be made to Westview Christian Church Building Fund c/o Nicholas Applegate, 2604 N. West Washington School Road, Campbellsburg, IN 47108.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of James Glen Applegate, please visit our floral store.
Free Covid testing begins this morning at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
There will be no cost for the test and children as young as two years old can be tested (with parental consent).
The testing clinic will be held:
Testing will be available to all members of the public regardless of symptoms.
Once tested, all individuals are to remain at homes in isolation until they receive their test results.
Hoosiers will not be charged for testing and insurance is not required. If you have private health insurance, please bring that information with you.
To find other testing sites around the state, visit www.coronavirus.in.gov and click on the COVID-19 testing information link.
