Indiana students to get free FAFSA filing help at College Goal Sunday

January 31, 2017

Financial aid professionals will be volunteering at 40 sites in Indiana to help college-bound students and their families open the door to financial aid during College Goal Sunday. The event is set for 2 p.m. (local time), February 12, 2017.

The free program assists Indiana students in filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA form is required for students to be considered for federal and state grants, scholarships and student loans at most colleges, universities and vocational/technical schools nationwide.

The FAFSA MUST be filed by March 10 to be eligible for Indiana financial aid. College Goal Sunday is so important since completing this required form correctly and by the deadline is sometimes perceived to be complicated and time consuming. In less than one afternoon at a College Goal Sunday event, students and their families can get free help and file the form online.

Now in its 28th year, College Goal Sunday has helped more than 90,000 Indiana students and families complete the FAFSA properly and on time. College Goal Sunday is a charitable program of the Indiana Student Financial Aid Association (ISFAA).

College Goal Sunday Doubles the Help Offered “The event on February 12 th will be the second College Goal Sunday ISFAA is offering this FAFSA filing season. With the FAFSA opening last October, College Goal Sunday made the decision to add a November event in addition to this traditional February event,” said Bill Wozniak, co-chair of College Goal Sunday. “We hope all Hoosiers who have not filed already, take advantage of College Goal Sunday events across Indiana, file the FAFSA, and get one step closer to fulfilling their educational goals.”

According to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, programs like College Goal Sunday are reaching first-generation college students. In recent years, according to CHE statistics, more single-parent Hoosier families have filed for financial aid, indicating programs like College Goal Sunday are reaching high-risk students and their families.

“Students who don’t complete their financial aid paperwork properly and on time are often very disappointed when they find out how much financial aid they lost,” said Wozniak. “This is why the Indiana Student Financial Aid Association not only continues to provide College Goal Sunday, but added the second event this year. If our assistance gives students a better chance at higher education and less debt, we’re fulfilling our mission.”

What students should bring Students should attend College Goal Sunday with their parent(s) or guardian(s), and parents’ should bring completed 2015 IRS 1040 tax returns, W-2 Forms and other 2015 income and benefits information.

Students who worked last year should bring their income information as well. Students 24 years of age or older may attend alone and bring their own completed 2015 IRS 1040 tax return, W-2 Form or other 2015 income and benefits information. Students and parents are encouraged to apply for their U.S.

Department of Education FSA IDs at fsaid.ed.gov before coming to the event.

Volunteers will walk through the online form line-by- line and answer families’ individual questions as needed. All sites offer FAFSA online capabilities and many have Spanish interpreters. A complete list of sites is available at CollegeGoalSunday.org.

Attendees may win educational prizes Students may also win one of ten $1000 scholarships. Students who attend any of the College Goal Sunday sites and submit a completed evaluation form will automatically be entered in a drawing for a $1000 scholarship. The winners will be notified in April, and prizes will be sent directly to the higher education institution selected by the winning students.

21st Century Scholars benefit

21st Century Scholars are income-eligible students who sign a contract in the seventh or eighth grade promising they will graduate from high school, meet grade point requirements, fulfill a pledge of good citizenship, and apply for college financial aid. Upon high school graduation, Scholars who have fulfilled the commitment receive state funds to help cover their college tuition and fees for eight semesters at eligible Indiana colleges. To fulfill their pledge, scholars must submit a completed FAFSA form on time.

College Goal Sunday can help.

Program is a national model College Goal Sunday originated right here in Indiana, and is now a national model. Following Indiana’s example, College Goal Sunday events organized by more than 34 states have opened doors to higher education for hundreds of thousands of students all over the country.

IHS Issues Call for NHDI Volunteer Judges

January 31, 2017

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The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is issuing a call for volunteer judges to take part in the 2017 National History Day in Indiana (NHDI) contests. This year, the need is greater than ever with the addition of a new regional contest at Hanover College (March 18).

Also for the first time, the Indianapolis Public Schools contest (March 15) will be held at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, home of IHS and the Indiana Experience.

In addition, judges are needed at four annual regional contests in Notre Dame, Ind. (Feb. 25), Indianapolis (March 11), Nashville (April 1) and Evansville (April 8), as well as the state competition at Ivy Tech’s campus in downtown Indianapolis (May 6).

This year, more than 5,400 students are expected to participate in NHDI, creating projects in the form of documentaries, exhibits, papers, performances and websites. This year’s theme is Taking a Stand in History.

At the contests, volunteer judges will work in teams to evaluate projects, interview students and rank winners. Regional winners will advance to state, where students can win special prizes for Indiana history topics. The top two entries from each junior and senior category at state are also eligible to compete in The Kenneth E. Behring National History Day Contest in June at the University of Maryland.

Typically, NHDI judges have a background or interest in education, social studies or media. Teachers who volunteer as judges will be eligible for Professional Growth Points (PGPs) from IHS. Registration is open online at www.indianahistory.org/historyday.

NHDI contests are sponsored by IHS, with support from the Hoover Family Foundation, the Richard W. and Irene Rooker Family Foundation, the TCU Foundation and the Vigran Family Foundation. For more information on NHDI and other IHS programs, call (317) 232-1882.

Indiana Freefile Available To Prepare Your Taxes For Free

January 31, 2017

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Tax season officially has begun. While preparing your information to file your taxes, consider using Indiana freefile (INfreefile) to file your federal and state income taxes online for free.

Eligible taxpayers with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $64,000 or less qualify to file for free using INfreefile. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to file for free using the same vendor software taxpayers often pay to use.

Interested in learning more about the program and filing for free? Follow these steps to get started.

Visit www.freefile.dor.in.gov to compare vendors and see if you qualify for one of the vendor offers.

If you qualify, click on the vendor of your choice.

Complete your state and federal income tax returns online – for FREE.

It’s that simple! Electronic filing, like that available through INfreefile, offers many convenient benefits including:

Faster refunds – Returns filed online are processed in 12 to 14 days, while a paper return could take up to about 12 weeks.
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More accurate – Electronic returns have a 2 percent error rate versus 20 percent for paper returns.

Gym and Court Named In Honor of Ray Oppel’s 49 Year Tenure With Salem

January 30, 2017

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Monday night before the Salem Middle School Boy’s final home game, the crowd was filled with quite a few friends and family of SMS Principal Ray Oppel; most of who knew the secret of what was about to happen.

An area of the floor was covered and although nobody had seen it, the product of a few months of preparation would soon come to pass — that the gym and the court would be named in honor of Ray C. Oppel.

Oppel, who had been kept in the quiet, waited on the side of the gym, watching his family, friends, SMS staff and School Board gather at the center of the basketball court.

After a few remarks by Salem Schools Board President and WSLM Sports Director Mark “Bubba” Abbott, Oppel’s grandson, Brandon Pepmeier took the podium.

“He’s served the community in education for 49 years,” said Brandon. “And been married to my grandmother for 50 years…which is pretty cool.”

Dr. Lynn Reed, Salem Superintendent, presented Oppel with a plaque and a promise. “When you’re ready to retire – in a few years down the road — we’ll put a bronze plaque up in the building. But for now, we honor you with this plaque. For your dedication and untiring commitment to athletics and academics at Salem Middle School.”

The gym was named the Ray C. Oppel Gymansium and the floor of the building’s newest gym was named the Ray C. Oppel Court, complete with his signature.

The plaque summed up everyone’s sentiments — “A champion for Salem Community Schools and a pillar of Cub Pride for over 48 years.”

Pepmeier noted that his grandfather ran track and cross country at Vincennes University in 1964 through 1966. The next two years, Oppel moved to Middle Tennessee State and in 1969 began teaching elementary PE at Salem.

From 1970 to 73, Oppel taught English at Salem High School and in 1975 completed his Masters in Counseling at IU.

In 1984, he became a counselor at SMS and has been the Principal of SMS for the past 23 years, first beginning in 1994.

Oppel has spent many years in coaching and officiating, as well.

In 1969 and 70, he was the 7th grade boys basketball coach. In 1970-71, he was the assistant Varsity Boys Basketball coach when they went to semi-state.

The next four years, he served as the JV Boys Basketball head coach and in 1974, took over as the Varsity Head Coach of the Salem Lions, through 1976.

Oppel also served as the Head Coach for Varsity Cross Country, when he took the team to the state finals in 1973.

In 1984, he served as the boys 8th grade coach and in 2000, helped his daughter, Kandi, coach.

Oppel began officiating in 1976 and has done basketball, volleyball, track and cross country.

In 1993 and 94, he began his first year as a start for the cross country state finals.

The Salem School Board and friends and family of Ray Oppel gathered Monday night before the Salem Cubs basketball game.

Dr. Lynn Reed presented Oppel with a plaque.

Oppel’s four grandchildren pulled the cover off the new logo of RAY C. OPPEL COURT

Before the game, Oppel shook hands with each SMS player – including his grandson, Brody Pepmeier.

Lawrence County Inmate Roster – 1.30.17

January 30, 2017

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J A I L  M A N A G E M E N T
                                                      Arrest Report for Courts
                                                    01/27/2017  thru  01/30/2017
 
Book Date  Time      DOB      SSN            Charge         Charge          Sex  Arr Ag                  Bail       Bail Agency
                          Cause No.          Code(s)     Description(s)
 
 
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
01/27/2017 0207  02/02/1960 ***********                                       F LCPD                      205.00 REL $205 CB RE
HAMILTON,TERESA J       47D02-0703-CM-199  00000000134 OTHER UNLISTED CHARG Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: BEDFORD          State: IN
          Class:
                                                                                               Release Date/Time: 01/27/2017-1035
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
01/27/2017 0241  11/28/1972 ***********                                       M LCPD                        0.00
BUTLER,CLARENCE N       47D01-1607-F6-913  00000000148 RESISTING LAW ENFORC Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
                        47D01-1607-F6-913  00000000136 CRIMINAL RECKLESS A- Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
                        47D01-1607-F6-913  00000000056 THEFT, AUTO          Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
                        47D01-1607-F6-913  00000000006 LEAVING SCENE OF PD  Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: STATEN ISLAND    State: NY
          Class:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
01/27/2017 0459  11/04/1994 ***********                                       M LCPD                    2,005.00
KNIGHT,DALLAS L         ON-SITE            00000000213 STRANGULATION        Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
                        ON-SITE            BATTERY/DOM BATTERY/DOMESTIC     Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: LAWRENCE         State: IN
          Class:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
01/27/2017 1559  09/30/1990 ***********                                       M MITCHELL P                 79.00 SUPERIOR COURT
LEATHERMAN,TONY J       47D01-1610-CM-1262 00000000079 FAILURE TO APPEAR CR Court: SUPERIOR COURT I    Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: LAWRENCE, CO.    State: IN
          Class:
                                                                                               Release Date/Time: 01/27/2017-1624
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
01/27/2017 1700  09/20/1980 ***********                                       M LCPD                        0.00 REL T/S
GRUBB,JOSHUA L          47D02-1701-CM-72   00000000138 COURT COMMITMENT     Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: BLOOMINGTON      State: IN
          Class:
                                                                                               Release Date/Time: 01/28/2017-1700
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
01/28/2017 0316  02/19/1992 ***********                                       M LAWRENCE C                  0.00
ROGERS,JOHN T           ON-SITE            00000000001 PUBLIC INTOXICATION  Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
                        ON-SITE            00000000073 R.A. BY FLEEING      Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
                        ON-SITE            00000000072 R.A. BY FORCE        Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: BLOOMINGTON      State: IN
          Class: MISDEMEANOR
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
01/28/2017 1958  03/22/1985 ***********                                       M MITCHELL P                500.00
 
Run: 30-JAN-2017  8:54                   LAWRENCE COUNTY                                                                  Page:   2
 
JBS15 - Run By: FODDRILL,KYLE
 
AGENCY: 00                                          J A I L  M A N A G E M E N T
                                                      Arrest Report for Courts
                                                    01/27/2017  thru  01/30/2017
 
Book Date  Time      DOB      SSN            Charge         Charge          Sex  Arr Ag                  Bail       Bail Agency
                          Cause No.          Code(s)     Description(s)
 
 
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
AGAN,JOSEPH C           47C01-1107-JP-247  00000000078 FAILURE TO APPEAR CI Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: BEDFORD          State: IN
          Class: MISDEMEANOR
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
01/28/2017 2302  04/22/1995 ***********                                       M LAWRENCE C                  0.00
BROCK,CHRISTOPHER       47D02-1606-F6-697  00000000202 MOTION TO REVOKE     Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
                        47D02-1604-F6-450  00000000202 MOTION TO REVOKE     Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
                        47D02-1601-CM-57   00000000202 MOTION TO REVOKE     Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: WAYNE COUNTY     State: IN
          Class: FELONY
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
01/28/2017 2326  10/03/1988 ***********                                       M BEDFORD PD                305.00
CLARK,CASEY             ON-SITE            00000000001 PUBLIC INTOXICATION  Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
                        ON-SITE            00000000081 DISORDERLY CONDUCT   Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen?          Birth Place Not Provided
          Class: MISDEMEANOR
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
01/29/2017 1818  09/24/1967 ***********                                       M BEDFORD PD                  0.00
DECKARD,KENNETH B       ON-SITE            00000000058 THEFT                Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: COLUMBUS         State: IN
          Class: MISDEMEANOR
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
 
01/29/2017 2255  09/18/1988 ***********                                       F BEDFORD PD                505.00
YATES,JORDAN B          47D02-1701-CM-126  00000000127 POSS OF CONTROLLED S Court:                     Date/Time:           -0000
          Citizen? Yes      Birth Place Country: US      City: LAWRENCE CO      State: IN
          Class: MISDEMEANOR

Clark County Inmate Roster – 1.30.17

January 30, 2017

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Jail Roster 1-30-17

Scott County Inmate Roster – 1.30.17

January 30, 2017

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Inmates booked into the Detention Center within the last 24 hours.

HORVATH, JAMES
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2017-000133
Booking Date:	01-29-2017 – 11:09 am
Charges:	IC 35-44.1-3-1(A)MA ~ RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT IC 35-45-2-1(A)MA ~ INTIMIDATION IC 35-42-2-1(MB) ~ BATTERY IC 35-45-1-3(A)MB ~ DISORDERLY CONDUCT
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WHICKER, GRETCHEN
Booking #:	SCJAIL:2017-000132
Booking Date:	01-29-2017 – 9:36 am
Charges:	IC 35-44.1-2-9(MA) ~ FAILURE TO APPEAR IC 35-44.1-2-9(MA) ~ FAILURE TO APPEAR IC 35-44.1-2-9(MA) ~ FAILURE TO APPEAR
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Washington County Inmate Roster – 1.30-17

January 30, 2017

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WEEKLY ARREST LIST

01/29/2017

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

JARED DAULTON, 42, SALEM

OWI CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
OWI ENDANGERMENT
OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE LICENSE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED

MICHELLE CHISHOLM, 53, CAPE CORAL, FL

OPERATING A VEHICLE WITH AN ALCOHOL EQUIVALENT TO AT LEAST .15 GRAM OF ALCOHOL
OPERATING A VEHICLE WITH AN ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION EQUIVALENT TO AT LEAST .08 GRAM OF ALCOHOL BUT LESS THAN .15 GRAM OF ALCOHOL

SALEM POLICE DEPT.

CAMERON THOMPSON, 32, SALEM

OWI WITH A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE IN PERSONS BODY OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A PREVIOUS CONVICTION
LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT

BRADLEY THARP, 41, SALEM

PUBLIC INTOXICATION

MIGUEL MARTINEZ, 26, LOUISVILLE

IDENTITY THEFT
THEFT

GREISIS DE LE PAZ OCHOA, 26, LOUISVILLE

IDENTITY THEFT
THEFT

LYDIA ANDERSON, 31, PEKIN

THEFT

ELIZABETH EWING, 35, SALEM

WARRANT

COREY SMITH, 26, AUSTIN

THEFT X2

ANDREW CAMPBELL, 27, AUSTIN

THEFT X2

SHAUNTEL ATKINSON, 47, SALEM

OPERATING A VEHICLE WITH AN ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION EQUIVALENT TO AT LEAST .08 GRAM OF ALCOHOL BUT LESS THAN .15 GRAM OF ALCOHOL

INDIANA STATE POLICE

JOSEPH CAMP, 35, PEKIN

WRIT X2
RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT

MICHAEL OKRENT, 38, PEKIN

WARRANT: DOMESTIC BATTERY

ROBERT BAKER, 25, SALEM

POSSESSION OF COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE
DEALING IN COCAINE/NARCOTIC DRUG
DEALING IN METHAMPHETAMINE
POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA
POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE I THROUGH IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
MAINTAINING A COMMON NUISANCE
NEGLECT OF A DEPENDENT
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA HASH OIL HASHISH SALVIA

CLINTON BAKER, 31, SALEM

POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA HASH OIL HASHISH OR SALVIA,
POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA
MAINTAINING A COMMON NUISANCE
CULTIVATING

TRENT ADKINS, 35, SALEM

POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA
POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE I THROUGH IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
POSSESSION OF SYRINGE
POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE

DAVID CORDERO, 38, FREDRICKSBURG

POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA
POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE I THROUGH IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
POSSESSION OF SYRINGE
POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE

LARRY MCKINNEY, 40, SALEM

POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA
POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE I THROUGH IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
POSSESSION OF SYRINGE
POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE

Cora Mae King, 75, Salem

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Mrs. Cora Mae King age 75 of Salem passed away Monday, January 30 at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany.

Mrs. King was born February 15, 1941 in Breathitt County, Kentucky the daughter of Archie Smith and Lillie Trusty Gibbs. She attended Columbia City Free Will Baptist Church and was retired after 32 years from Dana Corporation in Churubusco, Indiana.

She is survived by her husband: David King of Salem, a son: Richard King (Sherry) of Churubusco, Indiana, a brother: Doug Smith (Bonnie) of Middletown, Ohio, two grandchildren: Daphne Anderson (Jason) of Prairieville, Louisiana and Melinda Love (Kevin) of Laotto, Indiana and four great-grandchildren: Sierra, Alexis, Brock and Makala. She was preceded in death by a sister: Charlotte Keith and her parents.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:00PM at Weathers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 10AM-time of service.

Join the Washington County 4-H Book Club

January 30, 2017

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Are you a 5th, 6th, or 7th grader who loves to read? Then the Washington County 4-H Book Club is for you!

Starting on Wednesday, February 15th, we will be meeting at the Purdue Extension-Washington County Office from 4:30-5:30 p.m. every Wednesday through March 22nd.

We will be reading the first book in The Land of Stories series, titled The Wishing Spell.

Participants will receive this book at no charge. Each meeting will consist of a snack, some reading time, and discussion.

To get to the Extension Office, students may be dropped off or Salem students can ride Bus 12 to the County Government Building.

Participants must be 4-H members, but do not worry, if you are not a 4-H member, we can still easily get you enrolled! Call or stop by the Extension Office for details.

Please call the Extension Office at 812-883-4601 or email Megan at mcbrough@purdue.edu to reserve your spot. Please reserve by Friday, February 10th to make sure enough supplies are ordered.

All persons shall have equal opportunity and access to our programs and facilities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, or disability.

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Cora Mae King, 75, Salem

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