A total of $30,000 is available for individuals who plan to enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Milwaukee – The Bethesda Auxiliary, in partnership with Bethesda Lutheran Communities, is offering $30,000 in student scholarships for the 2019-20 school year. The scholarships are for undergraduate- or graduate-level students, including seminarians.

“We’re excited to support youth who hope to put their talents and energy toward enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” said Karen Carter, president of the Bethesda Auxiliary. “Recognizing the achievements of students who have a shared interest in supporting our mission elevates us all. It’s gratifying to support these students in such a direct way.”

The deadline to apply is May 17, 2019, with results to be announced by July 1, 2019. To download an application, go to https://www.bethesdalc.org/get-involved/scholarships/.  

Seminarian/Post-Graduate Students: Five $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to a Lutheran seminarian or post-graduate displaying interest in service to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a congregational setting. The scholarship application is open to all eligible seminary/post-graduate students.

Criteria:

• Be an active, communicant member of a Lutheran congregation.
• Be a current college senior, accepted to begin seminary studies in the fall, or currently be classified as a first-year or second-year student at any seminary affiliated with the WELS, LCMS, ELCA, LCMC, ELS or NALC. Students going on to their internship/vicarage year do not qualify.
• Have a commitment to inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities within the local parish.

College and University Students: Five $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to junior and senior students pursuing undergraduate degrees in any academic area that will prepare them to serve and support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Criteria: 

• Be an active, communicant member of a Lutheran congregation.
• Be classified as a freshman, sophomore or junior at an accredited college or university.
• Have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Have a career objective in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Tuesday at approximately 10:00 a.m., an Indiana State Police Trooper stopped a gold Chevrolet Equinox on Interstate 70 near the 41 mile marker for a traffic violation of following too close.  

The driver was identified as Joshua Gomez, 21, San Diego, CA. During a conversation with Gomez, the trooper observed criminal indicators.

He was Arrested and Charged with:

1. Dealing Heroin Level 2 Felony
2. Possession of Heroin Level 3 Felony

The Putnam County Sheriff’s office was requested for assistance with a canine. 

Upon the unit’s arrival and during the traffic stop, the canine gave an alert to the officers of an indication of an illegal substance.

 A subsequent search of the vehicle discovered that Gomez was transporting approximately 6.2 pounds of heroin concealed in the vehicle.

The estimated street value of the heroin is $225,000 and was being transported from California to Ohio.  

Joshua Gomez was transported to the Putnam County Jail. 

All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

A tip leads the Indiana State Police to arrest three on Meth charges, including dealing in the drug. 

Sunday at approximately 6:30 pm, Trooper Kyle Taylor and Trooper Tyler Matthew, along with Austin City Police, arrived at 44 Rural Street in Austin after receiving an anonymous tip about possible drug activity at that address.

During the course of the Trooper’s investigation, consent was given for a search of the residence, and as a result of the search Troopers located over 18 grams of methamphetamine along with marijuana, syringes, and paraphernalia.

As a result of their investigation the following were arrested and remanded into the custody of the Scott County Jail. 

Gilbert Sizemore, 40, Austin, Indiana: Dealing in Methamphetamine at least 10 grams – Level 2 Felony,Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 4 felony, Unlawful Possession of Syringe – Level 6 felony,Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Level 6 felony, Possession of Marijuana – Class B Misdemeanor, and Possession of Paraphernalia – Class A Misdemeanor.

Charly Young, 22, and Elizabeth Hardcastle, 26, both of Austin: Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 6 Felony, Possession of a Syringe – Level 6 Felony,  Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Level 6 Felony. 

Due to lack of information from various sources, there was an error with a story reported on wslmradio.com last week regarding fines allegedly owed by Hanson Aggregates.

Due to continued litigation and motions filed by Hanson Aggregates, the potential fines we reported from the DNR Notice of Violation have not been levied against Hanson at this time.

“Your article failed to report that Hanson filed an administrative appeal that challenged the Notice of Violation (NOV) that DNR issued in 2017,” wrote local attorney John Mead, who represents Hanson Aggregates.  “Litigation over the administrative appeal continues. Per the terms of the NOV, the filing of the administrative appeal renders that NOV still and not effective; thus, contrary to the statements in the article, Hanson does not owe $489,000. No such fine has been levied.”

“Hanson will continuously and vigorously defend its interests against the DNR’s NOV, and will otherwise comment no further on this active litigation,” wrote Mead.  

WSLM regrets the error and had no malice in the erroneous reporting from the DNR document.

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