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Snow Plow Drivers Wanted: INDOT Job Fair Thursday

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The Indiana Department of Transportation is looking for plow truck drivers to sign on for winter operations—serving the motoring public, clearing snow and ice from state highways and area interstates.  Applicants are invited to attend INDOT Falls City Subdistrict’s job fair next Thursday (OCTOBER 27) between 2 and 5 p.m.

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The subdistrict facility is located at 5701 U.S. Highway 31.

Those seeking seasonal employment should bring their CDL license, resume and high school diploma (or equivalent).  Interviews will be conducted after job seekers create a state employment profile.  A drug test will be administered.

Successful applicants may choose full-time seasonal employment or on-call status.

  • Full-time seasonal employees are be paid $15 per hour for a 37.5-hour work week; they become part of INDOT’s wintertime maintenance crew.
  • On-call drivers earn $20 per hour, working only during snow/ice events patrolling and plowing state highways and interstates.

Although seasonal employees do not receive state benefits, both full-time and on-call drivers are eligible for overtime pay.

The state employment profile can be created in advance at www.in.gov/spd, or INDOT personnel at the job fair can provide assistance.

Motorists can learn about highway work zones and other traffic alerts at indot.carsprogram.org, 1-800-261-ROAD (7623) or 511 from a mobile phone. For highway information, monitor social media sites:www.Facebook.com/INDOTSoutheast and Twitter @INDOTSoutheast.  Subscribe to receive text and email alerts at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/INDOT/subscriber/new.

Throwback Thursday – Historically Speaking

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This is a picture of Zink’s cave, circa 1900, which is currently located in the old Hobbs Quarry, on West Market St.

Pioneer historians claim that a band of the Delaware Indians, under the leadership of Chief Highland, lived here and it was their old medicine woman, who the Prophet had tied to a tree & burned to death in 1806-07, as a witch. unnamed

Washington County Historian Jeremy Elliotwill be taking the Washington County Junior Historical Society there, this Saturday, for a field trip!

Driver’s Inattention Causes Two Vehicle Crash, Injures Two

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A driver’s inattention caused a two vehicle crash Tuesday morning that sent both driver’s to the hospital.

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At 7:43 A.M. this morning, 36 year old Lesley Smith of Dale was stopped in northbound traffic along US 231 just north of Interstate 64, waiting for a vehicle in front of her to turn into a private drive.  As the truck turned and had cleared the roadway, Smith let her foot off the brake of her blue 2009 Ford Fusion to continue traveling north when she was rear ended by a white 2000 Ford Ranger pick-up truck, driven by 51 year old Karrie Eckert of Huntingburg.  Eckert, at the last moment, noticed traffic was stopped but was unable to stop or avoid the collision.

Both drivers were transported to Memorial Hospital in Jasper for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.  The Ford Fusion and Ford Ranger were considered total losses.  The use of seatbelts and airbag deployment helped to reduce further injuries to both Smith and Eckert.  US 231 was closed for nearly 45 minutes while the crash was investigated and crews cleaned up the scene.

Investigating Officer:  Captain Rob Priest

Assisting Agencies:  Dubois County Sheriff’s Department, Saint Henry Fire Department, Memorial Hospital EMS

Trunk or Treat Halloween Fun for Children at the Indiana State Police Museum on Oct. 29th

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The Indiana State Police Museum is calling all witches, goblins, superheroes, and zombies to come trick-or-treat with the Indiana State Police.

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Parents, mark your calendar to bring your costumed children to the annual Trunk or Treat from 3:00pm to 5:0pm, Saturday, October 29th at the Indiana State Police Museum , 8660 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN.

Troopers and local police officers will be on hand to give out candy from the trunks of cars to all children in costume. There will be games and craft activities for all visitors. Come early though, as our supply of “treats” is limited, but you won’t run out of things to look at in the ISP Museum!

Special thanks to Church Brothers Collision Repair for their generous donation to the Indiana State Police Alliance for this event.

In case of rain, the event will continue as planned inside the Indiana State Police Museum.

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Trick or Treat Safety Tips

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Halloween is approaching quickly and we expect large groups of children out and about that evening.  Our primary concern on Halloween, and any other time, is the safety of children. With that in mind, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department would like to offer the following safety tips. It is a good idea to review these with your children before they begin their “trick–or–treat” adventure.

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  1. Fake knives, swords, guns, and other costume accessories can potentially cause injury. Make sure they aren’t too long for the costume and review with your child that they are part of the costume and not a weapon. Make sure they are made out of cardboard or other flexible materials.
  1. Only purchase costumes and accessories that are marked flame-resistant.
  1. Keep costumes short to prevent trips and falls.
  1. Try using make up instead of a mask. Masks can obstruct a child’s vision, which can be dangerous for when kids are crossing streets and going up and down steps.
  1. Costumes with light colors and/or reflective tape are best. Someone in the group should carry a flashlight. Consider putting reflective tape on their bags too.
  1. Children should always trick–or–treat in groups, rather than alone, preferably with adult supervision and carry a cell phone for quick communication.
  1. Parents should select the safest route for children to take. Children should stay on sidewalks (where available) or on the shoulder of the roadway facing traffic. Children should avoid walking in the roadway, in alleys or poorly lit areas, and be cautious not to dart from behind shrubs or parked vehicles. Drivers should slow down and use extreme caution, especially in neighborhoods where children are sure to be located.
  1. Children should be instructed to stop only at familiar homes and where the outside lights are on. They should also be advised to NEVER go into a home or car to collect treats. They should not stop at houses that are dark or do not have the porch lights turned on.
  1. As an alternative of going door to door, parents should consider taking their children to community sponsored events such as those hosted by community centers, churches, schools, etc.
  1. Children should not eat any treats until they get home and the parent or adults can examine them.
  1. Children (and adults) should only consume unopened candies and treats in original wrappers. Treats with open packaging or torn wrappers should be discarded. Don’t forget to inspect fruit and homemade treats for anything that looks suspicious.

Halloween can be a safe and enjoyable evening with a little preparation, communication and diligence. Of course, we will be on patrol and available to you and your children should you need us.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Trick or Treat Hours & Events Around Southern Indiana

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The following list of area Trick-or-treat hours from around the WSLM Listening Area.

Trick-or-treat hours for Friday, Oct. 28

  • Shoals: 6- 9 p.m.
  • Linton: 6 – 9 p.m. and Saturday

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Trick-or-treat hours on Saturday, Oct. 29

  • Lyons: 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the community building, and town-wide on Monday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Dugger: Saturday, and Sunday, Oct. 30 from 5-9 p.m.

Trick-or-treat hours for Sunday, Oct. 30

  • Loogootee: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. The costume parade will step off downtown at 5 p.m.

Trick-or-treat hours Monday, Oct. 31

  • Bedford: 6 – 9 p.m.
  • Bloomfield: 6 – 9 p.m.
  • Bloomington: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
  • Brownstown: 6 – 8 p.m.
  • French Lick: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Jasonville: 6 -9 p.m.
  • Medora: 5 – 8 p.m.
  • Mitchell: 6 – 8 p.m.
  • Nashville: 6- 8 p.m.
  • Oolitic: 6 – 9 p.m.
  • Orleans: 6 – 9 p.m.
  • Paoli: 6 – 9 p.m.
  • Salem: 6 – 9 p.m.
  • Seymour: 5 – 7 p.m.
  • Washington: 5 – 8:30 p.m.
  • Worthington: 6-9 p.m., with rain date of Nov. 1.

Halloween Events:

 

Join the fun at the Haunted Night at the Museum at the Pioneer Village Halloween Event on Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 6:00-7:30pm

Once again, organizations and individuals will be handing-out candy in the “Village” behind the Stevens Museum. Haunted woods, line dancing, surprises in store, and lots of fun! Hope to see you there.

Participating organizations include Meadow View Health & Rehab, Salem Crossing, Washington County Sheriff’s Department, City of Salem Police Department, Fire Department, Washington Co. Extension Office, Tri Kappa, Line Dancers, PACT, PCA, Haunted Woods/Scouts, WSLM, Salem Public Library, Steven’s Museum Staff, Vision 1st, Scotty’s Sanitation, Homes by Jen, Rotary Club of Salem, Mayor Troy Merry and the City of Salem Parks and Recreation Department.

If you are interested in participating and need a building front to decorate, please call the Parks and Rec. Office at 812-883-2895.

The Salem Public Library will be distributing Trick or Treat bags for the children.

  • The Oolitic Haunted School will be open Saturdays from 7 p.m. till 11 p.m. Be prepared to be spooked and thrilled after paying just $8 to enter the creaking and creepy school rooms and halls of terror. The event is a fundraiser for the Oolitic Festival.
  • Friday, October 28 Lawrence County Fair Association Board – Safe Night Trick or Treat for Children 12 and under from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. If your business or organization is interested in participating contact Pam Wessell at (812) 545-9526.
  • Bloomfield School District will be hosting the Halloween parade Oct. 31 starting at 6 p.m. High School Principal David Dean said the parade, lead by the band, will start at the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene Public Library and end at the school.
  • Rediscover Downtown Linton will be hosting the annual Spookfest event Saturday, Oct. 29. The event will include food at the Linton Fire Department from 4-8 p.m., costume registration at 5 p.m. and a line starting at the high school around 5:45 p.m. with the parade at 6 p.m.
  • West Boggs will have Halloween festivities on Oct. 22-23 and Oct. 29-30. The main activities will take place on the Saturdays of those weekends.
  • Ghostly Gathering returns to Paynetown SRA, Oct. 28-29. Make your camping reservations now for Monroe Lake’s popular Halloween event, Ghostly Gathering, at Paynetown State Recreation Area, Oct. 28 and 29. All Ghostly Gathering activities are open to both day visitors and campers. Campsite reservations can be made at camp.IN.gov. On Friday, Oct. 28, visitors can design a trick-or-treat bag between 3 and 5:15 p.m., explore the history of jack-o’-lanterns at 5:30 p.m., and learn about the natural history of zombies at 8 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 29, a creepy, crawly craft session runs from 1 to 3 p.m., a costume contest for all ages – plus dogs- starts at 4 p.m., and trick-or-treating in the campground runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event wraps up with a Halloween party with food, games and more from 8 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday. Campers also can compete for prizes in a campsite decorating contest. Winners are determined by people’s choice voting during the trick-or-treat time period. Full event details are available on the DNR’s online calendar at bit.ly/monroelakeprograms./li> The standard admission fee to Paynetown SRA of $7 per in-state vehicle or $9 per out-of-state vehicle applies.
  • The Indianapolis Zoo’s beloved Halloween event is back for a 35th year, offering spooktacular fun every Friday through Sunday from now until Oct.30. The Zoo opens at 9 a.m. daily, and guests are encouraged to come early then stay late for ZooBoo activities from 2-7 p.m. Zoo guests can enjoy Halloween activities, special Zookeeper chats, fun decorations and all their favorite furry friends. Children are encouraged to dress up in their favorite wild costumes and bring a reusable bag to gather a few goodies along the Trick-or-Treat Trail presented by Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent, located in Plains. Guests can also plan their visit in advance at IndianapolisZoo.com.
  • Helmsburg – From 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 14 to 29, the Jackson Township Fire Department is offering a Friendly Forest behind the fire station at 4831 Helmsburg Road. Candy, popcorn and hot chocolate will be provided for costumed children. Snacks, coffee and pumpkins are available for sale. Admission is $1 per child; adults are admitted free. For more information or in case of inclement weather, call the station at 812-988-6201 or visit jtfd5inc on Facebook.
  • Fall-o-ween at Deer Run Park planned starting 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, Brown County Parks and Recreation will host its annual Fall-o-ween party at Deer Run Park. The event includes hayrides, crafts, face painting, a bounce house, weenie roast, s’mores and hot chocolate. Bring your best designed pumpkin for a new activity, a jack-o’-lantern carving/decorating contest with prizes. Judging starts at 7:30 p.m. The party will finish with a showing of first-season Scooby Doo cartoons from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs. Fall-o-ween is free; donations are welcome. For more information visit bcparksrec.com or call 812-988-5522.
  • Brown County Parks & Recreation will host a haunted trail, “Fear Run at Deer Run,” from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday Oct. 21 and 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Oct. 22. Admission is $5 at the upper concession stand. Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by a responsible adult (older than 16) at all times. All proceeds go to parks and rec for programming and park upkeep. For more information, visit bcparksrec.com or call 812-988-5522.
  • Brown County State Park will host Halloween events on Saturday, Oct. 29. Activities include pumpkin-carving and campsite-decorating contests, the Friendly Trick-or-Treat Trail from 5 to 6 p.m.; and the scary Haunted Trail between 8 and 10 p.m. Sign-up and information for the pumpkin carving contest are at the park office. Carved pumpkins should be at the office by 5 p.m. Sign-up and information on campsite decorating are at the campground booth. Judging starts at dark.
  • The Friendly Trick-or-Treat Trail, on the paved Friends Trail by the Brown County State Park Office, will be open for young children and parents with or without costumes. Candy is provided by Friends of Brown County State Park.
  • The scary Haunted Trail, also on the Friends Trail by the park office, costs $5 per person. Donations benefiting the park will be accepted by Friends of BCSP.
  • Blue Lady Bash planned at Story from 8:30 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Oct. 29, Story Inn will host a free Blue Lady Bash Halloween Party, including a costume contest. Food and drinks will be sold. For more information, call 812-988-2273 or visit storyinn.com.
  • Brown County YMCA will partner with Brown County Parks and Recreation for Trick or Treat on the Trail from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. The three-quarter-mile Salt Creek Trail begins at the YMCA. At the end of the trail at CVS, a shuttle will take trick-or-treaters back to the Y. Volunteers are invited to create original, themed and decorated stations along the trail and give out candy in costume. Volunteers can sign up at the Y. Candy and cash donations are welcome. Take or send them to the YMCA, 105 Willow St., or the parks and rec office, 1001 Deer Run Lane, before Friday, Oct. 28. For more information, call 812-988-9622.
  • Rawhide Ranch, 1292 State Road 135 South, will host its second Halloween Barn Bash for all ages from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. Activities in the heated barn will include bobbing for apples, a costume contest, painting a real horse, a caramel apple creation station, pumpkin painting and a pumpkin-painting contest. Hayrides ($5 per participating adult), door prizes, contest prizes and candy will be given and grab bags will be available. Advance tickets are $15 per person or $20 at the door. For more information or tickets, call (812) 988-0085.

Indiana State Police Partners with the DEA and the Indiana Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force for the 12th Drug Take Back Day

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On Saturday, October 22, 2016 the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 12th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative.  The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs.

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Collection sites will be set up nationwide for expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs which will be properly disposed of without threat to the environment.  This program is for liquid and pill medications.  Needles, new or used, will not be accepted for disposal.  This service is free and anonymous with no questions asked.

Once again, the Indiana State Police are pleased to partner with the DEA, and as in the past, the drugs may be dropped off at any Indiana State Police Post, except the Toll Road Post.  The event will be on Saturday, October 22, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Also, partnering with the Indiana Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force, the Indiana State Police will host a drop off site on Friday, October 21st, from11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. inside the Indiana Government Center North public entrance off of Robert Orr Plaza in Indianapolis.  This is between the government north and south buildings, immediately west of the State Capitol building.

To locate the state police post closest to your home or business, click this link for Indiana State Police on the Map.
To find other locations in Indiana or across the U.S. that are participating in the Drug Take Back initiative, click this link to the DEA.

The Drug Take Back events are the safe, popular and responsible way for the public to legally and dispose of prescription drugs with no questions asked.

Stephen Lang Interview to Air This Week on WSLM

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WSLM’s Becky White interviewed Award-winning stage and screen star Stephen Lang this morning and will air the interview to promote the release of a video version of Lang’s stage play, Beyond Glory.

in Beyond Glory, Lang brings the stories of eight different Medal of Honor recipients to the stage in his exciting one-man show.

beyondgloryspotlightwebAdapted from Larry Smith’s  book, Beyond Glory will reach into your very soul and keep you thoroughly spellbound.

Beyond Glory presents the stories of eight veterans from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, rendering first hand accounts of valor which resulted in the nation’s highest military award, the Medal of Honor.  The oral histories of these eight men are brought to life through Lang’s commanding performance.

As a tribute to fallen soldiers, Lang performed the show on military bases, and gave a command performance on the floor of Congress with Medal of Honor recipient Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii in attendance.Beyond Glory enjoyed a celebrated run on Broadway and in Chicago’s Goodman Theater; Lang is now taking it to various states for a limited run in October and November.

 

Thomas “Andy” Sidwell age 44

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Mr. Thomas “Andy” Sidwell age 44 of Salem passed away Monday, October 17.

Mr. Sidwell was born January 27, 1972 in Salem the son of Major Donald and Betty Maness Sidwell. 

He was an employee of Trueblood Logging and a member of Crossroads Baptist Church and Salem Catfish Club. 

Andy is survived by his wife:  Tina Morris Sidwell.  They were married September 17, 1994. 

He is also survived by two daughters:  Bailey Mae Sidwell and Hailey Elaine Sidwell both of Salem, six brothers:  Kermit Cornett Jr. of Medora, Jeff Cornett (Tammy) of Brownstown, Johnny Cornett (Valerie) of Salem, Paul Cornett (Lisa) of Salem, Danny Sidwell of Arizona and Bobby Sidwell of Paoli, and his mother:  Betty Sidwell of Salem. 

He was preceded in death by his father:  Major Donald Sidwell.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00AM at Weathers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Franklin Cemetery. 

Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8PM and Friday from 9AM-time of service.

8th annual Beck’s Mill Oktoberfest Oct. 22nd

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Beck’s Mill will celebrate their German Heritage with the 8th annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 22nd (11 am to 4 pm).

This is the mill’s biggest event with several types of music starting at 11 am with the National Anthem by one of Bill Spencer-Pierce’s students of Salem High School.

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Special music by Hoot Von Woot (George & Megan Napier), various artists will play dulcimers, fiddles and banjos.

Shawn Black will play his hand-made flutes.  A civil war group known as the “Darlington Sentinels” will have a camp & demonstrate soldier activities.

Other demonstrations include blacksmithing, mock moonshining, pottery, split shake shingles, walking stick carving, apple peeling, painting and “Little Crow” aka Mindy Foust will demonstrate her bead weaving.

Local artist DDS. Jared Kearschner will be highlighted in the old Beck cabin with a special showing of his paintings.

Children will enjoy free activities such as face painting, bead craft, and  an art table.  A special visit from “Johnny Appleseed” will delight the children with a coloring activity.

The decorated pumpkin contest is at 1 pm in the parking lot area along with many unique craft vendors.

The day would not be complete without campfire beans and Beck’s Mill cornbread!

Adult admission is $5.00, children age 16 and under are admitted free with a paid adult admission.  The mill closes for the season on Sun. Oct. 30th. The mill is located at 4433 S. Becks Mill Rd, Salem.

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