Deborah G. Payton age 63, of Charlestown, Indiana, passed away on August 27, 2016 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville. She was born on October 26, 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Deborah was a member of the Church of Nazarene in Borden, Indiana.
Survivors include: 2 daughters, Cynthia Lazaro of Charlestown, and Kimberly Martinez of Charlestown; 2 brothers, Johnny Potts of Florida, and Robert Potts of Salem; sister, Linda Ferguson of Kentucky; 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: parents, Charles E. Potts and Sylvia M. (White) Potts; husband, Samuel Lopez.
The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home in Borden. Viewing will be from 9-11 AM Tuesday at the funeral home in Borden. Burial will be at Forrest Grove Cemetery. Brother Merrill Bright will officiate.
Troopers from the Indiana State Police Versailles Post will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Switzerland County this weekend.
Those drivers passing through the checkpoint area should have their licenses and registrations ready to present to troopers and will only be detained briefly while troopers determine whether further investigation is necessary.
The purpose of sobriety checkpoints is to remove those motorists from the highways who are alcohol or drug impaired and pose a danger to all who use the roadways. Impaired drivers are responsible for billions of dollars in property damage, person injury, and death annually.
To help to ensure your weekend is safe and enjoyable, observe the following tips:
Plan ahead and always use a designated driver.
Don’t get behind the wheel of a vehicle if you’ve been consuming alcoholic beverages; call a taxi, a family member, or friend who has not been drinking to give you a ride.
If you are hosting a party, always offer alcohol-free beverages and make sure all of your guests leave with a sober driver or allow them to spend the night.
Remember, Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk. Take the keys and never let a friend leave your sight if you think that they are about to drive while impaired.
If you see a vehicle exhibiting erratic driving behavior, call 911 and give a complete description of the vehicle, its location, and direction of travel. These reports can be made anonymously.
Roberta Janet Motsinger of Salem, Indiana passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 5:09 pm in Meadow View Health Care Center in Salem at the age of 79 years, 7 months and 11 days. Born January 14, 1937 in Campbellsburg, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur Myers Sr. and Louanna (Cheek) Myers.
Life resident of Washington County and was a 1955 graduate of Salem High School. She was a lifetime member and very active in the Blue River Baptist Church. On October 16, 1955 Janet married to Reed F. Motsinger, who passed away May 14, 1992. She was an employee of the United States Postal Service and the old B.F. Goodrich in Salem.
Her survivors include: Son Jackie R. Motsinger of Salem; brother: Wilbur (Karen) Myers, Jr., of Pekin, Indiana and sister: Beverly (Calvin) Curry, of Paoli, Indiana. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 3 sons, 1 daughter and 2 brothers.
There will be visitation from 4 to 8 pmSaturday at Dawalt Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at2:00 pmSunday at Blue River Baptist Church with visitation from 1 to 2 pm. Interment will follow the service at Blue River Baptist Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions can be made to the :
Blue River Baptist Church
C/O Louann Kindrick
5624 East Farabee Road
Salem, IN 47167
Inmates booked into the Jail within the last 24 hours.
Nieman, Scott D
Booking #:
95405
Booking Date:
08-25-2016 – 8:29 pm
Charges:
35-48-4-11 Possession Marijuana/Hashish
35-48-4-13 Maintaining a Common Nuisance
9-30-5-2 Operating Vehicle While Intox
9-30-5-2 Operating Vehicle While Intox
Indiana Conservation Officers have released the names of some of those who were among 25 southern Indiana residents arrested following multiple investigations into illegal ginseng harvesting.
That includes a recent bust in Orange County that included a seizure of almost 15 pounds of ginseng.
After receiving a call through the DNR anonymous TIP line, ICOs Jeff Milner and Dennis Talley seized nearly 15 lbs. of illegal ginseng on August 24.
Taking ginseng out of season is considered theft, not to mention trespassing to do so.
Four suspects from Orange Co. are facing multiple charges relating to the case, which is ongoing.
After receiving a call through the DNR anonymous TIP line, ICOs Jeff Milner and Dennis Talley seized nearly 15 lbs. of illegal ginseng on August 24.Taking ginseng out of season is considered theft, not to mention trespassing to do so.
Indiana residents are allow to harvest the root from Sept. 1 – Dec 31 of current year. Harvesters can legally dig wild ginseng. Harvesters do not need a license to dig ginseng nor sell ginseng to a licensed dealer.
However, you cannot sell ginseng until Sept. 1 of current year to March 31 of next year.
Dealers can legally purchase ginseng from harvesters.
According to the DNR, when reselling ginseng purchased directly from harvesters, the dealer must fill out a form certifying the ginseng’s origin and weight. A copy of the certification must accompany the ginseng when it is shipped.
During the past month, conservation officers targeted ginseng violations in Operational District Eight, and arrested or cited individuals in Clark, Harrison, Martin, Orange, Scott, and Washington Counties.
Acting on tips, conservation officers executed multiple search warrants and seized several pounds of illegal ginseng. Additionally, several illegal drugs were seized and a stolen handgun was recovered.
Indiana Conservation Officers utilized their K-9 units to track suspects and locate evidence, in addition to conducting surveillance throughout these investigations. Several leads were developed and investigations are continuing.
Facing charges in Lawrence County:
David Pittman, 56, Paoli, theft. In addition, Pittman is charged with theft and possession of ginseng during closed season in Orange County.
Facing charges in Orange County:
Derek Durden, 40, Hardinsburg, possession of ginseng during closed season.
Kyle Sneed, 34, Paoli, possession of ginseng during closed season.
Dustin Walton, 33, Hardinsburg, possession of ginseng during closed season, theft.
Parker Mullins Jr. 18, Hardinsburg, possession of ginseng during closed season.
William Yockey, 37, Eckerty, possession of ginseng during closed season, resisting law enforcement.
Michele Reitz, 43, French Lick, possession of ginseng during closed season.
Facing charges in Martin County:
Starla Enlow, 32, Shoals, possession of ginseng during closed season.
Facing charges in Washington County:
Randy A. Stidham, 44, Austin, possession of ginseng during closed season.
Randy L. Stidham, 26, Austin, possession of ginseng during closed season.
George Stidham, 68, Austin, possession of ginseng during closed season.
Facing charges in Harrison County:
James McCurry, 43, Hardinsburg, possession of ginseng during closed season, theft.
Devon McCurry, 19, Hardinsburg, possession of ginseng during closed season, theft.
Daniel Arnold, 30, Salem, possession of ginseng during closed season, theft.
Wild ginseng is a plant sought for its root, valued anywhere from $500 to $1,000 per pound, which then is sold to licensed dealers, who often export it to other countries. Legal ginseng harvest season runs from Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, and harvest restrictions also apply.
Citizens are urged to report natural resource violations by calling Indiana Conservation Officers’ Central Dispatch at 812-837-9536, or the anonymous tip line at 1-800-TIPIDNR.
Visit https://secure.in.gov/dnr/naturepreserve/8235.htm for more information on ginseng regulations.
The Washington County Historical Society would like to invite all members and the public to join us on Saturday, September 10th, at 6:00pm, in the basement of the Stevens Museum at the John Hay Center, for our annual Old Settlers’ Dinner.
This year’s presentation will be given by Karen Schwartz, President of the Harrison County Historical Society.
The presentation will be “Down in Old Corydon”, in 1816, when it was the capitol of the state.
The admission to the dinner is $12 per person and advanced reservations are required. You can place your reservations by calling or visiting the Stevens Museum (812) 883-6495, during normal business hours, 9 to 5, Tuesday through Saturday.
The meal will be catered by Salem’s “Country Cookin”.
Please come join us at 307 E. Market St., in Salem, as we celebrate both the Bicentennial of Indiana and the 141st Old Settlers’ Days festival.
