Bicentennial Wagon Train Stops in Salem On The Way To Indy






Salem Lions Head Coach RJ Hartsfield was nominated this week as the Colts Coach of the Week from Region 10.
RJ Hartsfield is 17-21 in4th year at Salem.

He was nominated along with 9 other coaches in the state. Hartsfield was the nominee from Region 10.
Larry “Bud” Wright of Sheridan High School was this week’s Colts/NFL Coach of the Week, a program presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Coach Wright was nominated and selected for this award after defeating Taylor High School, 49-6. The win was Coach Wright’s 400th of his career, the only coach in Indiana to ever reach that mark. Also, he has now moved into the top 10 nationally in victories for high school head football coaches.
The 2016 season marks the seventeenth year the Indianapolis Colts will be recognizing outstanding Indiana High School football coaches through the Colts/NFL Coach of the Week program, presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
All high school head coaches in the state of Indiana are eligible regardless of their school size, league or division. Coaches are evaluated on various factors including the coach’s impact on his team, school and community, as well as performance of the team. The honorees are selected by a panel of high school football media, former athletic directors and other football representatives from all regions of the state.
Each Monday, following a high school football game weekend, one head coach will be announced. At the conclusion of the high school football season, each winning coach will receive a framed certificate signed by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Colts Head Coach Chuck Pagano, Colts General Manager Ryan Grigson and Colts Youth Football Commissioner Mike Prior, as well as a $1,000 donation from the NFL Foundation.
In addition, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield will contribute $1,000 for the school’s athletic fund.
The following coaches were recognized as honorable mentions for Week 8:
| Region 1 – Dave Sharpe – LaPorte | Region 6 – Brian Crabtree – North Vermillion |
| Region 2 – Jordan Leeper – Bremen | Region 7 – Mic Roessler – Brebeuf |
| Region 3 – Jim Rowland – New Haven | Region 8 – WINNER |
| Region 4 – Pat Shanley – Jefferson | Region 9 – Andy Owen – Central |
| Region 5 – Mark Lefebvre – North Miami | Region 10 – R.J. Hartsfield – Salem |
Previous Region 10 nominations since the beginning of the football season are:
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Hoosier Homecoming is a free, family-friendly event celebrating Indiana’s 200th birthday |
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Hoosiers are invited to make their way to the Indiana Statehouse Campus in downtown Indianapolis on Oct. 15 from noon to 5 p.m. for Hoosier Homecoming. This Indiana Bicentennial Commission signature event offers an afternoon of free family fun.
“One of the most exciting things about the Bicentennial year is the Hoosier pride I have seen as I’ve travelled the state,” said First Lady and Indiana Bicentennial Ambassador Karen Pence. “Hoosier Homecoming is a day for all Hoosiers to celebrate their great state together and be part of this historic year!” The aim of the event is to bring Hoosiers together in honor of Indiana’s 200th birthday. The day will boast historic programming including the dedication of Bicentennial Plaza, the Statehouse Education Center and two public art pieces. Entertainment will include the Hunter Smith Band – that sings the official song of the Indiana Bicentennial Celebration, “Indiana Moon” – along with Cook & Belle, and others. It will also be a day of learning as reenactors of well-known Hoosiers roam the campus and free, self-guided Statehouse tours are offered. Families will enjoy completing the Indiana Humanities scavenger hunt, eating at one of the food trucks, exploring artisan booths and interactive experiences. The Bicentennial Torch Relay will culminate in Marion County on Saturday, October 15. The 3,200 mile journey, designed by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD), is meant to inspire and unify Hoosiers. The over 2,200 community-nominated torchbearers will have passed the torch through the state’s 92 counties, symbolically connecting communities and generations to ignite Indiana’s future. “The relay is intended to be a unifying moment in our history, a rallying cry for Indiana pride,” said Mark Newman, executive director of IOTD. “And there is no better way to accomplish that than by honoring our most precious resource, our people.” The route will begin in the morning at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway and wind its way through mid-town into the downtown area. The final stop will be the Indiana Statehouse during theHoosier Homecoming celebration. The torch will be used to illuminate the everlasting light for Indiana in one of the two dedicated public art pieces, called Lux Aeterna (Eternal Light), by New York artist Osman Akan. The sculpture is part of the new Bicentennial Plaza located on the west side of the statehouse grounds. The everlasting light will serve as an homage to the state’s first 200 years and an inspiration for generations of Hoosiers to come. Free parking for the event will be available in the Senate Avenue and Washington Street parking garages. For more information about the event visit www.indiana2016.org. |
Mr. Nestor J. “Ski” Zatonsky age 76 of Salem passed away Friday, October 7 at his home.
Mr. Zatonsky was born March 22, 1940 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island the son of Nestor M. Zatonsky and Lucille Budnik Zatonsky Atteridge.
He was a retired mechanic, having owned and operated Ski’s Auto Repairs and was also a farmer. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and an Army veteran.
He married the former Jane Levitre on September 29, 1962.
He is survived by lhis wife: Jane Zatonsky of Salem, a son: Ted A. Zatonsky of Salem, a daughter: Lisa M. Zatonsky of Clarksville, and two grandchildren: Abigail Zatonsky and Ireland Zatonsky. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation was chosen and there will be no visiation or funeral services. Burial will be at a later date in St. Patrick Cemetery.
Johnny R. Sullivan, age 61 of Salem, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 6:06 pm, in his residence.
Born September 1, 1955 in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of Ernest R. and Carolyn A. (Maudlin) Sullivan.
He was the owner of the old Sullivan’s Community Grocery and Johnny’s Deli and a former employee of the old Quik Pik Convenient Store. He had been a life resident of Washington County and was a 1973 graduate of Salem High School.
Johnny married December 11, 1975 to Lea Ann (Shrum) Sullivan, who survives.
Also surviving are:
1 Son: Jared (Stephanie) Sullivan, Pekin;
2 Daughters: Ashley (Alan) Tarr and Olivia Sullivan, Salem; His mother: Carolyn Sullivan, Salem;
1 Brother: Philip D. Sullivan, Salem; 2 Sisters: Carol Sue Sullivan, Salem and Sherri B. (Greg) Purkhiser, Pekin
and 2 grandsons, Remington and Rayden Tarr.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Funeral Service: 11:00 am Monday at Dawalt Funeral Home
Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Sunday and 9 am until the time of the service on Monday.
Interment at Crown Hill Cemetery.
Alma Lois Campbell, age 96, of Salem, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016 at 3:30 pm, in Hickory Creek Nursing Home Scottsburg, Indiana.
Born February 29, 1920 in Hardinsburg, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Anna (Masterson) Thompson.
She was a retired employee of the old Feralloy Powdered Metals in Salem and was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She had been a resident of Washington County for most of her life and was a 1937 graduate of Salem High School.
Lois married June 18, 1939 to Irvin L. Campbell, who passed away Sept. 19, 1979.
Survivors include: 3 Daughters: Barbara I. Fisher, Marcella Mahuron and Kyle (Steve) Warman, all of Salem; 1 Son: Ervan Dwight (Jane) Campbell, Pekin; 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 1 son, Mark J. Campbell, 1 daughter, Martha Sue Johnson, 2 brothers and 1 sister.
Funeral Service: 11:00 am Tuesday at Dawalt Funeral Home with Elder John L. Ellis III officiating.
Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Monday and 9 am until the time of the service on Tuesday. Interment at Olive Branch Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions: Olive Branch Cemetery Association 2807 South Franklin School Road Pekin, Indiana 47165
Correction: The previous version of last night’s press release listed Jefferson County two times. This has been corrected with this update. The accurate number of counties potentially affected by this investigation is fifty-six.
The investigation that began in late August of 2016 alleging the filing of fraudulent voter application information has expanded from the nine counties listed in an October 4, 2016 news release, to a total of 57 Indiana counties as of today’s date of October 6, 2016.

While it is the normal practice of the Indiana State Police to refrain from providing detailed updates of an active investigation, this exception is being made due to the deadline for Indiana voters to register or update their voter registration information by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2016.
Indiana voters may check the accuracy of their voter information by visiting this site: https://indianavoters.in.gov. Updates to voter registration information can also be made from the same site, up to the date of the deadline. The Secretary of State Office is also available to assist voters on regular business days, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST, by calling 866-461-8683.
While it is recommended all Indiana voters should confirm the accuracy of their voter registration information, it is especially prudent for voters who live in the listed counties to verify their voter information. At this point of the on-going investigation it is not possible to determine the number of registered voters that may have been negatively impacted by recent voter registration drive efforts.
The below list includes counties named in previous state police news releases:
The Indiana State Police is dedicated to protecting the right for all citizens to be able to cast a valid vote regardless of political party affiliation.
The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for a Regional Dispatcher position at the Versailles Post to help staff its Regional Dispatch Center. Successful applicants must be able to receive, record, disseminate, and accurately dispatch information to police personnel, other law enforcement agencies, and other support services.

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required as well as the ability to successfully pass a typing test. Two years of public safety communications experience and an emergency medical technician certification are preferred but not required. The applicant should also reside within driving distance of the Versailles Regional Dispatch Center located in Versailles, Indiana.
Pay starts at $30,082 per year.
The deadline for applications is October 14, 2016.
For more information and to apply, go to http://www.in.gov/spd/careers/ (Job Opening #2016-66). Persons that are interested may also inquire by contacting the Indiana State Police, Versailles Post (812)689-5000.