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Bev Sweeney is Sept. Teacher of the Month

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Bradie Shrum Elementary teacher Bev Sweeney received the Teacher of the Month Award from Salem School Corporation and WSLM Radio.

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WSLM’s Becky White and BSE Principal present the Sept. Teacher of the Month Award to Bev Sweeney.

This is Sweeney’s 30th year at Bradie Shrum Elementary.

She teaches 5th grade high-ability class and co-sponsors the BSE Spell Bowl, Math Bowl, and Science Bowl teams. She is in charge of hosting the regional Spell Bowl Competition.

BSE Principal Brent Minton shared this nomination of Sweeney by a parent:

“Mrs. Sweeney always differentiates her curriculum to reach each student in her class. She does so many hands-on activities that increase student engagement in the classroom. She has the whole child in mind
when she is educating the student. Students are encouraged to work ahead and explore on their own. The class is individualized when it needs to be. She is a leader among teachers and is always working to better herself and her students.”

Sweeney received a t-shirt (courtesy of Linck’s Clothing); a Cinnamon Pull Apart desert from Papa Johns of Salem;a certificate and Yeti custom 30 oz. cup from WSLM and $50 to use in the classroom from Roxanne Nantz.

Local Lawmakers Respond To School Funding Issue

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School Funding in our Community

By State Sen. Erin Houchin (R-Salem) and State Rep. Steve Davisson (R-Salem)

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Recently, a front-page story ran about a meeting hosted by Salem Community Schools inviting the Indiana State Teachers Association to explain school funding and teacher salaries. Presenters claimed that “change needs to happen at the state level” regarding school funding, and that lawmakers “just don’t care” about Indiana’s school system or teachers.

As lawmakers representing these schools at the Statehouse, we were not invited to join the discussion to provide information regarding school funding from the state.

Even more importantly, one of us currently has three children in the Salem Community School system, and the other has two grandchildren in the school system and family who work for the school system. We can assure you, as lawmakers and as involved community members, we do care.

We want to take this opportunity to provide some facts about school funding and how our school system compares to other local school districts.

With more than 50 percent of the state’s general fund dedicated to schools, K-12 education is Indiana’s biggest funding priority. In fact, Indiana is second in the nation for the percentage of our budget devoted to education, according to the Census Bureau.

During discussions on Indiana’s last two-year budget, we both voted to increase K-12 funding by $474 million statewide. We also supported $70 million in teacher performance grants to increase pay for Indiana teachers.

The article also reports that presenters claimed the school funding formula is not fair because schools that have an increase in enrollment are receiving more funding.

Indiana’s school funding formula is based on student enrollment for each school. State dollars follow the student to the school they attend. The fairest way to allocate education dollars is to provide schools money based on the number of students they educate.

During the meeting, the funding Salem Community Schools receives was compared to the funding Seymour Community Schools receives. Seymour schools have double the enrollment of Salem schools, so they receive more money under Indiana’s school funding formula. But a comparison of per-student funding paints a clearer picture.

During the 2014-15 school year, Salem received $6,895 per student from the state. Seymour actually received $70 less per student from the state than Salem. The major difference in overall funding comes from the local funding schools receive. Salem schools receive $2,947 per student in local funding, whereas Seymour schools receive $3,965 per student in local funding. The state does not control the funding from local taxes that go to schools.

We want to hear from parents, teachers and community members about this important issue, and we want to make sure that everyone has correct information.

We understand the importance of K-12 education and the critical role it plays in building our state’s future workforce. As lawmakers preparing for the next legislative session, we will continue to advocate for our schools and teachers.

If you have any questions, please contact us by email or phone.

 

Sen. Houchin can be contacted atSenator.Houchin@iga.in.gov or 800-382-9467.

 

Rep. Davisson can be contacted at H73@iga.in.gov or800-382-9841.

ISP Investigating Voter Fraud in Multiple Counties

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The investigation that began in late August of 2016 alleging the filing of fraudulent voter application information has expanded from the original involved counties of Hendricks and Marion to also include the counties of Allen, Delaware, Hamilton, Hancock, Johnson, Lake and Madison.

As part of the expanded investigation, state police detectives obtained a search warrant for the business offices of the Indiana Voter Registration Project, located at 2425 North Meridian Street, Suite A, in downtown Indianapolis.

It is not clear if this organization is partisan or bi-partisan.

The search warrant was served mid-morning of Tuesday, October 4th.

The affidavit and search warrant are sealed for a period of 30 days from the time the warrant was granted, which was October 3, 2016.

An investigation of this nature is complex, time consuming and is expected to continue for several more weeks or months.

Important points related to this ongoing investigation include:

  • In accordance with state law, all voter registration applications received by Indiana voter registration offices are processed according to established policies
  • A representative sample of voter registration applications received by county voter registration offices suspected of being fraudulent have been COPIED and provided to state police detectives.  In all cases the ORIGINAL applications are maintained by the appropriate voter registration office
  • The expanded number of counties involved leads investigators to believe the total of potentially fraudulent records may be in the hundreds, thus creating a potential to disenfranchise many voters
  • The possible fraudulent or false information is a combination of made up names and made up addresses, real names with made up or incorrect addresses and false dates of births with real names as well as combinations of all these examples.

Victims of the activities by some agents of the Indiana Voter Registration Project may not discover they have been disenfranchised from voting until they go to vote and realize their voting information has been altered.

Such action may result in the citizen having to cast a provisional ballot.

There are simple steps people can take now, before the election, to protect their right to vote by ensuring they are properly registered.  Visit this site and follow the directions to confirm you are properly registered:  https://indianavoters.in.gov

If after checking this source, a citizen discovers inaccurate information that indicates they could be a victim, they should contact their local voter registration office and the 24 hour Indiana State Police Voter Registration Application Fraud tip line of 888-603-3147.

The investigation continues and no further information is available at this time.

Watch for Deer on Indiana’s Roadways – Tips for avoiding deer-vehicle crashes

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The Indiana Department of Transportation, the Indiana State Police and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources remind drivers to stay alert as deer become more active in fall months on Indiana’s roadways.

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Nearly 50 percent of all vehicle crashes involving deer occur between October and December.  Deer are generally more active during mating season in late October into early November. And with many farmers harvesting crops, deer could be on the move at any time, encountering roads more frequently and increasing the potential for collisions.

Across the state in 2015, there were more than 15,000 deer-related collisions, including vehicles crashing attempting to avoid striking a deer.

With the increased number of deer heading toward the roadways, deer-vehicle crashes will happen, but drivers can take measures to keep collisions to a minimum. Knowing when deer are most active and practicing defensive driving will help reduce your chances of becoming a statistic:

  • Deer are most active between sunset and sunrise, especially in rural areas.
  • Deer often travel in groups. If you see one, others are likely nearby. Stay alert!
  • Pay special attention in areas where you have seen deer before and in areas near “Deer Crossing” warning signs.
  • Exercise caution along woodlot edges, at hills and blind turns.
  • Use high-beam headlights at night when there is no opposing traffic.
  • Scan for illuminated eyes and dark silhouettes near the side of or on the roadway.
  • If you see a deer, slow your speed drastically, even if the deer is far away.
  • NEVER swerve to avoid hitting a deer. More serious crashes occur when drivers try to miss a deer but hit something else.
  • Buckle up!

Studies have shown that novelties like deer whistles are ineffective in deterring deer. The best way to avoid an accident is to be alert.

Even when practicing safe driving, sometimes hitting a deer is inevitable. If a driver hits a deer, it is important to remain calm and do not touch the deer or approach it. Wounded deer are unpredictable and can be dangerous.  Drivers should pull off the road, remain in the vehicle and make sure everyone is safe.  Motorists involved in a collision are required to call the police and report a crash with at least $1,000 in property damage or if someone is injured.

To report a deer carcass on an interstate, U.S. highway or state road, contact one of INDOT’s six districts to report it. Find INDOT district contact information at http://indot.in.gov.

For more information about white-tailed deer in Indiana, including what to do with orphaned or injured deer, see www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/3359.htm.

State Police Arrest Three in Spice Bust

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A traffic stop by the Indiana State Police on Saturday evening led to the arrest of three in a spice bust.

In jail are Callie Cowles, 25, Salem, Jacon Hollen, 21, Salem and Deanie Burtner, 54, Salem.

Cowles was charged with Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Dealing in a Synthetic Drug, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of a synthetic drug and trafficking with an inmate.

Burtner was charged with maintaining a common nuisance, possession of synthetic drug, possession of paraphernalia and possession of a Schedule IV Narcotic.

Burtner also has a warrant for her arrest from Harrison County.

Hollen was arrested on a previous warrant for driving while suspended.

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JACOB HOLLEN, 21, SALEM

According to a probable cause affidavit from the Washington County Prosecutor’s Office filed by ISP Trooper Brett Walters, he spotted a Maroon Mitsubishi pull into O’Reiley’s parking lot about 11p on Saturday, Oct. 1.

Walters knew the vehicle belonged to Hollen, who he also knew had a warrant out for his arrest.

Walters called for backup and Sgt. Michael Volez arrived on scene.

Walters said he observed Cowles exit the vehicle and walk around the O’Reiley’s building. He noted that Cowles was known to be selling spice in Washington County.

According to the affidavit, Walters asked Hollen why he was out driving around when he had his license suspended. Walters said Hollen told him his girlfriend, Cowles, wanted him to drive her to meet another woman she was going to sell spice to. That woman turned out to be Burtner.

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CALLIE COWLES, 25, SALEM

Hollen then told Walters that Cowles had a pipe filled with spice between the two seats. Walters verified that.

Walters asked Hollen if he knew he had a warrant out for his arrest and Walters said Hollen answered negatively. However, Walters said, Hollen did admit to driving away from Walters a week earlier when he spotted Walters on High Street.

Hollen told Walters that Cowles had given approximately two ounces of spice to Burtner at the O’Reiley’s location in an overflowing baggie.

In the meantime, Burtner was texting Hollen asking him if he got away from the police to come to her residence at 405 Mulberry Street to get the drugs.

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DEANIE BURTNER, 54, SALEM POSSESION OF A SYNTHETIC DRUG OR SYNTHETIC DRUG LOOK ALIKE POSESSION OF PARAPHENALIA MAINTAINING A COMMON NUISANCE

Walters saw that Cowles had an active warrant against her and instructed Sgt. Volez to take her to jail.

Walters obtained a search warrant for the apartment at 405 Mullberry Street and converged there with Capt. Joe Keltner, Indiana Conservation Officer Neal Brewington, Deputy Brag Naugle and Officer Russel Wilconson along with Sgt. Volez.

Once in the residence, police found a small amount of synthetic drug on a tv tray.

Police also located a black gym back filled with checks and a smoking pipe belonging to an unidentified male in the apartment.

Burtner said she hid the drugs under the porch and officers found it in a coffee can.

All evidence (about 1.5 ounces of synthetic drug) was taken to the Sellersburg State Police post and booked in as evidence.

On October 2 at 6:06a, a jailer at the Washington County Detention Center said Cowles had drugs hidden on her.

According to the affidavit, the jailer asked Cowles for the drugs and she pulled a bag of spice out of her pants.

She was then charged with Trafficking with an Inmate.

Both Cowles and Hollen had additional unrelated charges – Cowles has an additional charge of Violation of Day Reporting and Hollen has an additional charge of probation violation.

Lawrence County Inmate Roster – 10-4-16

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Anthony T Larenzana, 30, Martinville

  • OWI

Kenneth S Tipton, 37, Bedford

  • Returned for court

Charles Reynolds, 63, Bedford

  • OWI D Felony
  • Possession of Marijuana
  • OWI A Misdemeanor
  • Possession of Schedule 2 Substance

Jasun Boyd Wiseman, 39, Torrington, Ct

  • OWI Per Se

Washington County Inmate Roster – 10-3-16

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WEEKLY ARREST LIST
DATE: 09/26/2016-10/02/2016
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
KEVIN YOUNG, 22, SALEM
CRIMINAL TRESPASS CRIMINAL
MISCHIEF ATTEMPTED BURGLARY
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KRISTEN HACKER, 27, PEKIN
POSSESION OF METHAMPHETAMINE
POSSESION OF PARAPHERNALIA
RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT
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CHARLES MADDEN, 39, FREDRICKSBURG
DEALING IN METHAMPHETAMINE
POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE
NEGLECT OF A DEPENDENT
MAINTAINING A COMMON NUISANCE
HABITUAL FELONY OFFENDER
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FREDDIE STIDHAM, 43, SCOTTSBURG
POSSESSION OF A SYRINGE
POSSESSION OF PARAPHENALIA
MAINTAINING A COMMON NUISANCE
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ASHLEE MARSHAL, 24, AUSTIN
POSSESSION OF A SYRINGE
MAINTAINING A COMMON NUISANCE
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KRISTINA HOPPER, 24, CAMPELLSBURG
POSSESSION OF A SYRINGE
POSSESSION OF PARAPHENALIA
POSESSION OF MARIJAUNA HASH OIL
HASHISH OR SALVIA
ORANGE
COUNTY HOLD
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MICHAEL OKRENT, 38, PEKIN
POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE
MAINTAINING A COMMON NUISANCE
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JOSHUA ANDERSON, 27, PEKIN
PROBATION VIOLATION
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JAMES BOSWELL, 52, CAMPBELLSBURG
VIOLATION OF PROTECTIVE ORDER
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SALEM POLICE DEPT.
BRANNON LOCKARD, 38, CAMPBELLSBURG
OWI .15 OR HIGHER
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JACOB REYNOLDS, 29, SALEM
OPERATING A VEHICLE WITH A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE IN THE PERSONS BODY
REFUSAL
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PEKIN TOWN MARSHALL
KYLE HINKEBIEN, 32, PEKIN
OWI REFUSAL .15 OR HIGHER
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INDIANA STATE POLICE
ANDREW JOHNSON, 39, SALEM
RESIDENTIAL ENTRY BATTERY OR BATTERY BY BODILY WASTE RESULTING
IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
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JACOB HOLLEN, 21, SALEM
WARRANT PROBATION VIOLATION
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CALLIE COWLES, 25, SALEM
VIOLATION OF DAY REPORTING
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DEANIE BURTNER, 54, SALEM
POSSESION OF A SYNTHETIC DRUG OR SYNTHETIC DRUG LOOK ALIKE
POSESSION OF PARAPHENALIA
MAINTAINING A COMMON NUISANCE
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Scott County Inmate Roster – 10-4-16

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Inmates booked into the Detention Center within the last 24 hours.
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BIGGS, NICHOLS
Booking #: SCJAIL:2016-001033
Booking Date: 10-03-2016 – 10:36 pm
Charges: IC 9-24-18-1 ~ OPERATOR NEVER LICENSED
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HENSON, MARTIN
Booking #: SCJAIL:2016-001032
Booking Date: 10-03-2016 – 11:09 am
Charges: IC 35-42-2-2(B)(1)(A)FL6 ~ CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS – WHILE ARMED WITH A DEADLY WEAPON
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Inmates released from the Detention Center within the last 24 hours.
SPICER, TRAVIS
Booking #: SCJAIL:2016-001031
Release Date: 10-03-2016 – 1:33 pm
Booking Date: 10-02-2016 – 10:04 pm
Charges: IC 35-44.1-2-9(MA) ~ FAILURE TO APPEAR
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BUSH, ALEC
Booking #: SCJAIL:2016-001027
Release Date: 10-03-2016 – 1:17 pm
Booking Date: 10-01-2016 – 5:46 pm
Charges: IC 9-30-5-2(A)MA ~ OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE INTOXICATED ENDANGERING A PERSON
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JONES, DANA
Booking #: SCJAIL:2016-001025
Release Date: 10-03-2016 – 1:03 pm
Booking Date: 09-30-2016 – 11:43 pm
Charges: IC 35-44.1-2-9(MA) ~ FAILURE TO APPEAR
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Jackson County Inmate Roster – 10-4-16

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Inmates booked into the Jail within the last 24 hours.
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Goens, Gavin G
Booking #: 95613
Booking Date: 10-04-2016 – 2:33 am
Charges: 3 Out of County Hold
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Poynter, Jesslynn J
Booking #: 95612
Booking Date: 10-03-2016 – 6:44 pm
Charges: 35-43-4-2 A Theft
35-46-1-8(b)(1) Contributing to Deliq of Minor
Bond: $705
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Sanders, Floyd D
Booking #: 95611
Booking Date: 10-03-2016 – 3:22 pm
Charges: 35-48-4-1.1(a) Dealing in Meth
35-48-4-8.3 Possession of Paraphernalia
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Inmates released from the Jail within the last 24 hours.
Kyzer, Jason F
Booking #: 95609
Release Date: 10-03-2016 – 7:18 pm
Booking Date: 10-02-2016 – 3:40 am
Charges: 9-30-5-3 Operating Vehicle Intox/Prior
9-30-5-1(b) BAC .15% or greater
Bond: $1505
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Beikman, Raymond R
Booking #: 94583
Release Date: 10-03-2016 – 6:34 pm
Booking Date: 04-12-2016 – 1:19 am
Charges: 35-48-4-6.1 Poss of Meth
35-48-4-6(1)(b) Poss Meth /W poss of firearm
35-47-2-1 Carry Unlawf Handgun
35-44.1-2-3 False Reporting
9-24-19-3 DWS- Prior Conviction(offense)
5 Writ Of Attachment
Bond: $2005
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Newkirk, Taylor B
Booking #: 95586
Release Date: 10-03-2016 – 2:34 pm
Booking Date: 09-28-2016 – 5:13 pm
Charges: 1 Serve Time Circut Court
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Abrams, Jessica A
Booking #: 95607
Release Date: 10-03-2016 – 12:18 pm
Booking Date: 10-01-2016 – 11:03 pm
Charges: 35-48-4-11 Possession Marijuana/Hashish
7.1-5-1-3 Public Intoxication
35-48-4-8.3 Possession of Paraphernalia
Bond: $705
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Clemenz, Ashley N
Booking #: 95587
Release Date: 10-03-2016 – 10:04 am
Booking Date: 09-28-2016 – 5:13 pm
Charges: 1 Serve Time Circut Court
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Bell, Brittany N
Booking #: 95467
Release Date: 10-03-2016 – 10:04 am
Booking Date: 09-03-2016 – 10:12 am
Charges: 35-38-2.3 Probation Violation (Adult)
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Miller, Rex C
Booking #: 95519
Release Date: 10-03-2016 – 9:19 am
Booking Date: 09-13-2016 – 6:09 pm
Charges: 5-2-12-9 Failure to reg as sex offender
Bond: $20005
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Anna Marie Bary Moore, age 56

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Anna Marie Bary Moore, age 56, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016.

Anna was born November 6, 1959 at Corydon, Indiana. She was a home maker and a member of Saint Bernard Catholic Church, Frenchtown, IN.

Preceding her in death was her father, Wayne Bary.

Surviving are Husband: Carl M. Moore; Sons: Travis Moore (Elizabeth); Joseph Moore; Nicholas Moore all of Marysville, IN; Mother: Marilyn Ann Simon Jones of Depauw, IN; Brothers: Larry W. Bary, Jr. of Depauw, IN; Thomas E. Bary of Leavenworth, IN; David W. Bary of Lanesville, IN; Grandchildren: Katelyn, Kelcie, Justin; Waylan

Funeral 10 A.M. Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Swarens Funeral Home, 1405 Hwy 64 NW, Ramsey, IN with burial in Saint Bernard Catholic Church Cemetery, Depauw, IN.

Visitation 5 – 8 P.M. Tuesday and after 8 A.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.