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Salem Schools May Awards

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Awards presented at the Salem Community School Board meeting on Monday, May 16, 2016:

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Caden Boling, Savannah Bowers, Brady Briscoe, Colten Byrum, Korabell Gilstrap, Kaden Glass, Rylan Godbey, Jaden Kinney, Sophiah Nolot and Lillian Thompson.

NHD First Place Winners

Individual Exhibit – Ava Humphrey

Group Exhibit – Brileigh Denham and Lakin Jarrell

Individual Documentary – Taylor Brooke Garvin

Group Performance – Sarah Call, Madi Ball, Lucas McKillip and Alexa Cole.

Group Documentary – Emma Dean, Cecille Tate, Madison Chambers and Patience Gumaelius.

NHD Second Place Winners

Paper – Jared Scott

Group Website – Wyatt Rainbolt, Laken Shell and Preston Sparkman

Group Exhibit – Justin Stephenson and Cameron Albertson

Group Performance – Gracynn Harrison, Kaylie Fourman and Charlize Bramer

NHD Runner Up 

Group Website – Madi Irwin, Kylun Howerton and Abigail Kemp

Group Exhibit – Cassie Wells and Haylie Walker

Art Award – Korabell Gilstrap

Salem Middle School 

Math Competition Team

Samantha Albertson, Ethan Bower, Justice Brown, Brandon Carroll, Marissa Collins, Kalijah Hessig, Shane Mahuron, Amelia Pellman, Ryland Sparkman, Lauren Stephenson, Sarah Yoder, Kennedy Abner, Callie Backherms, Aiden Minton, Khloe Mull, Ashley Stephenson, Cole Weller and Tyler Zink.

Qualified for NHD State Competition from SMS

Agent Orange – Vietnam’s Encounter with Lethal Fog: Junior, Individual Documentary: Jackson Walton

Apollo 11: A New Chapter in Exploration: Junior, Group Exhibit: Kylie Brown, Sarah Yoder

Encountering a Miracle: Howard Florey: Junior, Group Exhibit: Chloey Sabens, Landon Steward

Exploration of the Vikings: Junior, Individual Exhibit: Madison Sapcut

Exploring Speed and Safety at the Indianapolis 500: Junior, Individual Exhibit – Shane Mahuron

Henry “Box” Brown Encountering a New Life: Slave to Free Slave: Junior, Group Exhibit – Jaden Balentine, Jeremy Smith, Levi Mull

Hiroshima and Nagasaki: A Devastating Encounter With a New Technology: Junior, Group Exhibit – Cole Weller, Tyler Zink

Nintendo: Junior, Individual Exhibit: Ben Andis

One Small Step: Space Exploration with Apollo 11: Junior, Individual Exhibit – Ethan Bower

The Berlin Wall: Separation of Political Views: Junior, Group Exhibit: Braden Bartron, Grant Mahuron.

The Picasso of Dance: Exploring New Techniques: Junior, Group Exhibit: Lauren Stephenson and Rachel Fisher.

The Successful Climb: Exploring the Himalayas: Junior, Group Performance: Kennedy Abner, Gretta Hanjorgiris and Gracie Rainbolt

The Whitman Mission: Exploration, Encounter and Exchange in the West: Junior, Group Performance – Delanie Baker, Melea Hardin, Cora Saunders and Brandon Corbin

Stem Award – Sebastian Miller

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Leyton Word – paper – The Cook Expedition

Owen Bowers, Joe Garloch and Derek Cornett – Group Exhibit, Eli Lily Company: Exploring the Pharmaceutical Market

Cameron Davidson – Individual Exhibit – Eugene V. Debs: Exploring Controversial Ideas

Taylor Webb and Jalen Sullivan – group exhibit – Prohibition in Indiana.

 

Nancy Williams age 74

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Nancy Williams age 74 of Campbellsburg, Indiana, left her earthly home at 3:52AM on Monday, May 16, 2016, to live with Jesus.  She had been battling terminal cancer for several months.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Verniece Trinkle of Campbellsburg, Indiana.

Nancy is survived by her husband of 59 years, Morris Williams, a son, James Lee Williams and his wife, Angie, a daughter Kathy Meyer and her husband, Dennis, one brother:  John Trinkle (Cheryl)eight grandchildren, Bradley Williams, Brent Williams, and Brett Williams (Jess), Jaymie Chmil (Stephen), Jessica Meyer (Ken Ortega), Jayson Meyer, Jonathan Meyer (Emma), and Ryan Meyer, 4 great-grandchildren, Isabella Chmil, Kaiya Meyer, Nashion Ortega and Lydia Meyer.

Nancy’s career began as a farming partner with her husband, Morris, where she assisted with plowing, disking, hauling grain, tending livestock, gardening, as well as being a homemaker, mother and a church volunteer.  In later years, Nancy worked as a tax preparer at H & R Block and became a Real Estate broker/salesperson for many years.

Nancy was cherished by her family, friends, co-workers, church family, neighbors, community leaders and the many friends she made during her cancer treatments at IU Health, Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 21 at 10:00AM at Mt. Tabor Christian Church.  Burial will follow in Claysville Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday from 4-8PM at Weathers Funeral Home and Saturday from 9AM-time of service at the church.

The accomplishments of Nancy Williams changed the lives of all of those who knew her.  Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Tabor Christian Church, 7380 W. Mt. Tabor Road, Salem, IN  47167.

Indiana State Police to Conduct Sobriety Check Point in Dubois County

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Troopers from the Indiana State Police Jasper Post will be conducting a sobriety check point at an undisclosed location in Dubois County on Friday, May 20, 2016.

user33681-1463491886-media1Those drivers passing through the check point 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 the sobriety check point is to remove those motorists from the highways who are alcohol and/or drug impaired and poses a danger to all who use the roadways. Impaired drivers are responsible for billions of dollars in property damage, personal injury, and death annually.

Reminders so motorists do not find themselves “Over the Limit and Under Arrest”:

• Plan ahead and always designate a sober driver before consuming alcohol.
• Don’t drive your vehicle if you’ve been drinking alcohol. Call a taxi or sober friend.
• Take care of your friends. Never let a friend drive while impaired.
• If you are hosting a party, always offer non-alcoholic beverages. Make sure all of your guests leave with a sober driver.
• Never provide alcohol to anyone under the legal drinking age of 21.

Motorists encountering another vehicle being operated erratically are encouraged to dial 911 or call the Jasper Indiana State Police Post at (812) 482-1441 or (800) 742-7475. Be prepared to give a description of the vehicle, location, and direction of travel.

SR 37 Martinsville To Bloomington Slow-Go For Motorists Thursday

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Indiana Department of Transportation officials strongly urge motorists to avoid traveling southbound State Road 37 this Thursday (MAY 19) between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. between Martinsville and Bloomington.

A jumbo transformer weighing 200 tons is scheduled for delivery from maxresdefaultrth of College Avenue in Monroe County.  At that location, it will placed in the median—restoring S.R. 37 southbound traffic flow.   

On Friday (MAY 20), motorists will again be impacted while the transformer is moved to Hoosier Energy’s substation at Crossover Road.  Officials anticipate a 30-minute delay to traffic on S.R. 37 at Crossover Road.

The move is being made under a permit issued by the state.

School Corporations “Encouraged” To Comply With Transgender Rules or Lose Title IX Funding

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Bathroom debate over transgender bathroom access.

Offices within the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of Education sent a letter on Thursday to all school districts nationwide, encouraging them to acknowledge transgender students.

The DOJ’s Civil Rights Division and the DOE’s Office for Civil Rights sent a letter described as “significant guidance” and referring to Title IX, which involves a condition of receiving federal funds.

Bathroom debate over transgender bathroom access.
Bathroom debate over transgender bathroom access.

READ THE FULL LETTER SENT TO SCHOOLS HERE – colleague-201605-title-ix-transgender

“As a condition of receiving federal funds, a school agrees that it will not exclude, separate, deny benefits to or otherwise treat differently on the basis of sex any person in its educational programs or activities unless expressly authorized to do so under Title IX or its implementing regulations,” the letter said.

Dr. Ron Johnson Executive Director of the Indiana Pastor’s Association released this statement:  “Today we raise our voices with millions of Americans who are both outraged and disgusted with our President in his latest attempt to by-pass both the Constitution and Congress by mandating that our public school locker rooms and bathrooms be used to forward his radical sexual agenda at the expense of the security and safety of our young girls and boys. We are calling on Congress to reel in our rogue President, reminding him that the states alone have the power to make educational policy. We are calling on Hoosiers to contact local school boards to encourage them to ignore this outrageous and perverse overreach by the federal government. Our tax dollars should not be used as a weapon to force local school districts into submission with a policy that is both dangerous and morally offensive.”

The federal goes on to note, ”

The departments treat a student’s gender identity as the student’s sex for purposes of Title IX and its implementing regulations. This means that a school must not treat a transgender student differently from the way it treats other students of the same gender identity.”

The letter states that a school’s Title IX obligation to ensure nondiscrimination on the basis of sex requires schools to provide transgender students equal access to educational programs and activities, even if other students, parents or community members object or express concerns.

The letter highlights requirements, which include access to restrooms and locker rooms.

“A school may provide separate facilities on the basis of sex but must allow transgender students access to such facilities consistent with their gender identity,” the letter states. “A school may not require transgender students to use facilities inconsistent with their gender identity or to use individual-user facilities when other students are not required to do so.”

The letter highlights athletics, too, but acknowledges a school’s ability to operate or sponsor sex-segregated athletics teams. However, the section includes a vague reference to gender identity.

“A school may not, however, adopt or adhere to requirements that rely on overly broad generalizations or stereotypes about the differences between transgender students and other students of the same sex (i.e., the same gender identity) or others’ discomfort with transgender students.”

Title IX doesn’t include fraternities and sororities.

The letter is signed by Catherine E. Lhamon, the DOE’s assistant secretary for civil rights, and Vanita Gupta, the DOJ’s principal deputy assistant attorney general for civil rights.

Salem Man, 37, Arrested For Shooting At Cars on Voyles Road

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This morning with the help of the City of Salem Police Department, the Washington County Sheriff’s Department arrested a 37-year-old Salem man for shooting at two cars on Voyles Road.

original (1)Ken Anderson, 37, West Market Street, Salem, was taken into custody around 6a and has been charged with one count each of attempted murder, criminal recklessness with a weapon and with pointing a firearm.

Anderson is in the Washington County Jail.

According to Sheriff Roger Newlon, Anderson was driving north on Voyles Road this morning between 5:30a-5:45a when he began shooting at another vehicle.

Anderson was in possession of a 9mm handgun.

“Another vehicle was following behind Anderson,” said Newlon. “He told us he began to see flashes of light up ahead and realized someone in the car in front of him was shooting back at him.”

The driver of the second car backed off and stopped in the road with hazard lights on.

Newlon said a second car then passed the two vehicles and is believed to have been shot at as well.

“That third vehicle drove on and we don’t have any identification on that,” said Newlon. “If anyone was on Voyles Road this morning and believes they were shot at, please call 812.883.5999 and let us know.”

Anderson left the road and turned left on State Road 60 towards Salem.

After a 911 call was received, Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies and Salem Police responded.

“I want to say thanks to the City of Salem Police who were able to locate the vehicle near Motsinger Road in Salem and get him stopped within 6-7 miles of Pekin. They were very helpful in making the arrest,” which was done by Deputy Alan Taylor.

“We’ve talked to the driver of the second vehicle and there is no indication there was no injuries, no provocation between him and the shooter and no altercation. It’s just a random thing. But we are looking for the driver of the second vehicle to see if they can provide any details.”

Newlon said Anderson has not told police why he was shooting or if there was any relationship to either party he was shooting at.

Foul Play Suspected in 30-Year Old Found Dead in Ohio River

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The Indiana State Police have identified the female found Wednesday morning in the Ohio River near Troy, and are asking for the public’s help with the investigation.

IMG_20160513_225833State Police have identified the body as 30 year old.

Ipock is believed to have been living in the greater Louisville, Kentucky area. An autopsy conducted on Ipock this evening in Evansville concluded that Ipock died of causes related to foul play, and this investigation is proceeding as a homicide.

Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance with this investigation. Anyone who knew Ipock or was an acquaintance of hers, or specifically knew of her recent whereabouts or personal interactions, is asked to contact the Jasper Post of the Indiana State Police by calling 812-482-1441.

Detectives are working with Kentucky officials to attempt to identify the male found Wednesday afternoon in the Ohio River near the William H. Natcher Bridge, just east of Owensboro, Kentucky.

Given that both bodies were found within hours and separated by a short distance, detectives believe that there is a possibility that Ipock and the male knew each other.

Further details will be released as they become available within the course of the investigation.

Edna K. Schmidt, age 86

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Edna K. Schmidt, age 86, passed away May 12, 2016 at her home. She was born July 3, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Clarence and Theresa Mahoney Gates. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy and Clarence Gates.

In 1950, she married John C. (Callie) Schmidt and they were married 65 years. Together they opened a family business, with other family members, Schmidt Cabinet Co., Inc. In the early 70’s they built the New Salisbury Golf Course which was open 44 years. She loved gardening and had many beautiful daylilies throughout the years. She was very family oriented and loved nothing better than being with her children, grandchildren, great grandson, her siblings and their children and all her cousins. She joined the Catholic Church at age 18 and was a devote catholic and member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church.

She is survived by her husband, Callie of New Salisbury, IN

  • Daughter: Jonni Schmidt of New Salisbury, IN
  • Son: Jeff Schmidt (Sandy) of New Salisbury, IN
  • Grandchildren: Jennifer Vermillion of Louisville, KY
  • Tony Beavers (Allison) of New Salisbury, IN
  • Ryan Schmidt of New Albany, IN
  • Ross Schmidt of New Albany, IN
  • 1 Great Grandson: Gavin Vermillion of Louisville, KY
  • Sister: Nadine Gates Crecelius (Marvin) of Okeechobee, FL
  • Brother: Jack Gates (Melva) of Dallas, TX
  • Multiple cousins, nieces, and nephews

Edna was cared for at home by her family and loving support of her caregivers: Wanda Patton, Linda Newburn, Julia Bosler, Jennifer Gibson, Peggy McDaniels, Joyce Shutters, Janet Alton, Janie Whittaker and Susan Graves. We are truly grateful for their help and support during this difficult time.

There will be no visitation but there will be a Procession leaving at 3:00 PM, Monday, May 16, 2016 from Swarens Funeral Home to the Marengo Cemetery for a Graveside Service. Following the service, a Celebration of Life and dinner will be held at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church. All family and friends are invited to attend both and to share their memories at the dinner.

In lei of flowers the family requested that donations be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic School, 510 N. Mulberry St., Corydon, IN 47112.

Carron Marie Weston age 72

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Carron Marie Weston age 72 of Salem passed away Thursday, May 12 at Salem Crossing.

Carron was born November 19, 1943 in Salem the daughter of James Merle and Opal Mae Medlock Pollock.  She was a retired employee of Bata Shoe Company and Philadelphia House.  She was a member of the former Salem Bowling League.  She was a member of Christian Heritage Chapel.

She is survived by her daughters:  Pamela Wells and Penny Weston both of Salem, two sisters:  Judith Lincks (Bill) of Salem and Joyce Anderson of New Albany, 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, 2 nieces and 1 nephew.   She was preceded in death by a daughter:  Sherrie Miller, a sister:  Geraldine Jones and her parents.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00AM at Weathers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be Sunday from 4-8PM and Monday from 9AM-time of service.

OPEN SHEEP SHOW KICKS OFF COUNTY FAIR JUNE 4

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The Washington County Sheep Association and Washington County Fair will be hosting an Open Sheep Show on Saturday, June 4 at the Washington County Fairgrounds Livestock Pavilion.

dsc_0002_0There will be classes for Market Lambs, Breeding Ewes, Rams and Showmanship. Sheep may start arriving at 8:00 a.m. Weigh-in will be from 8:30-10:00 a.m.

The show will start at 12:30 p.m. with showmanship classes. Anyone needing rules and more information contact the Washington County Extension Office at 812-883-4601 or go to their website at https://extension.purdue.edu/washington.

The Sheep Association will be selling Fajitas, Bratwurst, and Lambburgers along with chips and drinks beginning at 11 a.m. and continuing until 4p.m. or the end of the show. Homemade cinnamon rolls and drinks will be available for breakfast.

The public is invited to come watch the show and enjoy a delicious lamb meal.

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