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West Washington Picks Up $1000 From Indianapolis Colts HELMETS Program

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West Washington High School received $1000 towards their athletic program from the HELMETs program from the Indianapolis Colts and UnitedHealthcare encourages youth and high-school football coaches to increase awareness of athlete health and safety

1764910-L18 Indiana high-school football programs were hosted at the Indianapolis Colts’ headquarters at an exclusive event focused on student-athlete health and safety.

The event was the culmination of the inaugural HELMETs sweepstakes, a collaboration between the Indianapolis Colts and United Healthcare to enhance health and safety of young athletes through proper equipment, education and training.

Select players, coaches and school administrators from each school attended the event, which featured remarks from guest speaker and former Colts offensive lineman Ryan Diem and a Heads Up FootballTM clinic conducted by USA Football; and concluded with an awards ceremony at which Tri-West Hendricks High School was selected at random to win the HELMETs grand prize of new 5-star helmets for the school’s varsity football program (valued at $25,000).

The 17 remaining finalists each received a $1,000 donation to the school’s athletic department.

HELMETs encourages and motivates Indiana high-school football programs to strengthen their commitment to player health and safety by enrolling in USA Football’s Heads Up Football program – endorsed by leading medical associations and the NFL – to advance coaching education and student-athlete safety.

Eighteen schools were nominated by fans as part of the 2015 sweepstakes:

  • Avon High School
  • Carmel High School
  • Chesterton High School
  • Decatur Central High School
  • Delphi Community High School
  • East Noble High School
  • Evansville F.J. Reitz High School
  • Fishers High School
  • Lapel High School
  • Monrovia High School
  • New Castle Chrysler High School
  • New Prairie High School
  • Plymouth High School
  • Roncalli High School
  • Southport High School
  • Tri High School
  • Tri-West Hendricks High School
  • West Washington High School

“We are excited to host the culmination of the inaugural HELMETs initiative,” said Matt Godbout, Colts senior vice president of business development. “Our partnership with UnitedHealthcare is off to a great start, and we look forward to growing the game of football together through education and safe equipment.”

“UnitedHealthcare is grateful for the opportunity to join the Indianapolis Colts and USA Football in advancing young athletes’ health and safety,” said Dan Krajnovich, president and CEO, UnitedHealthcare of Indiana and Kentucky. “HELMETs connects coaches, parents and athletes with tools and resources to address the issues that affect athletes. These finalists are outstanding examples of high schools and coaching staffs committed to providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to protect themselves on the field.”

“HELMETs is an important and exciting partnership for the good of student-athletes across our home state, and we’re pleased to contribute to it,” said USA Football CEO Scott Hallenbeck. “Coaches are teachers. Supporting their programs with education and quality equipment are powerful catalysts for exceptional and fun football experiences that fuel lasting fitness, academic and social benefits.”

USA Football is a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee and trains more high school and youth football coaches combined than any organization in the country.

The 2016 HELMETs sweepstakes officially launched today. To be eligible, high-school football programs in Indiana must commit to enhancing player health and safety through Heads Up Football certification. Heads Up Football offers certification clinics, combined with an online curriculum, to educate coaches about Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-approved concussion recognition and response protocols, proper equipment fitting, Heads Up tackling, Heads Up blocking, heat emergency preparedness and hydration, and sudden cardiac arrest. More details about USA Football’s Heads Up Football program can be found at www.usafootball.com/headsup.

UnitedHealthcare serves nearly 870,000 people in Indiana with network of 170 hospitals and nearly 21,000 physicians and other care providers statewide.

Emma Ruth Cooke, age 93

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Emma Ruth Cooke, age 93 of Franklin, Indiana passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 8:40 am, in the Franklin United Methodist Community.

Born May 25, 1923 in Danville, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late James Everett and Lumna Elva (Charles) Bagshaw. She graduated from Pekin High School in 1943 and attended the New Albany Business School.

During World War II, she went to Washington D.C. to work with the military doctors in identification and repatriation of deceased soldiers to their families. She then attended Norton Hospital Nursing School and began her career in 1948 as a nurse to Dr. Huckleberry for 24 years. This was the beginning of her generous habit of volunteering. She became a true servant to this community, including after-hours calls to many of Dr. Huckleberry’s patients.

As a member of the Salem united Methodist Church, she volunteered her time to serve on countless committees. She was the Nursery Class teacher for 52 years and a a member of the Southern Indiana Council of the National Girl Scouts, she had her own Brownie Scout Troop in Salem. She supported the Washington County Historical Society during the years of it’s flourishing period of growth and the building of it’s museum; 1966 -1970.

As a member of the Beta Tau Chapter of Tri Kappa, she was awarded the Honorary Membership Award in 2001 for 44 years as a volunteer. During these years, she coordinated volunteers to help in tornado and flood relief through the Red Cross Organization. In 1999, she received the Washington County Chamber of Commerce Achievement Award. In 2001, she was awarded the James A. Kramer Pitman Volunteer of the Year Award in Red Cross in Washington and Clark Counties, as Director of Disaster Relief and Blood Drives.

Working with children was perhaps her greatest joy, as she helped them expand their horizons of learning in any way she could. She helped individuals in need, as well, especially young people, with the simple gesture of providing them with the funds to purchase dress clothes for their high school graduation ceremonies. Ruth continued her service to her community until she retired to the Franklin United Methodist Community, in 2008. She touched unaccountable numbers of people by giving of her time. She once remarked, “I’m happier when I help others”. In her elder years, she was an avid rose gardener…still giving her time to living things.

Ruth married August 8, 1970 to Walter E. Cooke, who passed away November 26, 2001. Survivors include: Nephew: Bryce Floyd, Campbellsburg and 3 Nieces: Donalee Beld, Crestwood, Kentucky, Valarie Bundy, Arcadia, Indiana and Elana Floyd-Kennett, Carbondale, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister, Martha Floyd.

Funeral Service: 11:00 am Saturday at Dawalt Funeral Home

Visitation: 10 am until the time of the service Saturday at Dawalt Funeral Home. Interment at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions: Washington County Community Foundation 1707 North Shelby Street, Suite 100 Salem, Indiana 47167.

New Salisbury man taken to UofL with head injuries

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A New Salisbury man was taken by helicopter ambulance to a Louisville hospital with gead teauma after an accident this morning at the intersevtion of the bypass and SR60.
Anthony Dilley, 61, New Salisbury, was driving a box truck end route to Scottsburg this morning just after 7a, according to Salem Police officer Carey Cooke.
Dilley, who was stopped at the stop sign, proceeded to cross SR60 and was struck in the side by a Ford F350 truck driven by Jamie Coon, 36, of Michigan.
Cooke said she t-boned the box truck.
“Everyone wearing seatbelt,” said Cooke. “Coon had a child with her and neither were injured.”
Cooke said Dilkey was taken to Louisville with head trauma. “He had lacerations on his hand and leg and a gash on his head.”
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Coon was treated at St. Vincent and released.
The Washington Count Sheriff’s Department assisted with traffic control and assistance was provoded by the Salem Fire Department, Salem City Police and EMS.

Police Nab 62-year-old Seymour Man in Child Solicitation Sting Early Thursday

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A wrong number led to the arrest of a 62-year-old Seymour man early Thursday morning on charges of electronic solicitation of a minor.

Ronald Lynch, Seymour, thought he was meeting a 15-year-old Salem girl this morning for sex before 8a at the Washington County Fairgrounds.

Instead, he ran into members of the Washington County Drug Taskforce, Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies and Pekin Town Marshall Jeff Thomas. Lynch was placed under arrest after making contact with a female who was stationed at a picnic table at the fairgrounds.

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Ronald Lynch, 62, Seymour was arrested this morning (Thursday) on charges of Child Solicitation

According to Washington County Sheriff Roger Newlon, Lynch sent a text to a random number, which happened to be the cell phone number of an employee of the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, on Sunday, June 24 with the following message: “Are you a boy or girl?”

“The employee was very surprised to get the message,” said Newlon. “He contacted the employee and asked if he was a boy or girl. The employee asked how he got his number and [Lynch] responded and asked how old he or she was.

The employee texted back that he was a 15-year-old girl. Lynch wrote back that “she” was too young.

This crime involves a person who, knowingly and with the intent to commit an unlawful act, lures, entices, or seduces a child who is at least three years younger than the defendant (or attempts to do any of these things) for the purpose of meeting with and engaging in sexual conduct with the defendant or another person.

According to Newlon, Lynch wrote back that he was 53-years-old man. But despite that, Lynch wrote more than 500 text messages to the “girl” over the past 72 hours.

“Probably way more than that,” said Newlon, who is in the process of getting a search warrant for the phone so he can determine the number of text messages sent and if Lynch has tried to or has connected with any other juveniles through his phone.

“There’s no telling if he’s done this before,” said Newlon. “There’s no doubt in my mind that he would have continued this had he not been caught this morning.”

At some point during the “conversation” Lynch asked the “girl” for sex and made arrangements to meet.

Newlon said the “employee” told Lynch that “her” family was going out of town and “she” couldn’t talk. “She” also made the excuse that “she” was out of minutes and waiting for “her” mom to get her more minutes.

According to Newlon, despite trying to end the texting, Lynch continued and eventually requested that they meet up for sex.

Looking for a public place where they could apprehend Lynch, Newlon said they chose the fairgrounds because it was open and after last week’s fair, not populated.

“We had an adult female on a picnic table, waiting for him,” said Newlon. As soon as he pulled up and got out of the vehicle, officers approached.

Newlon said Lynch is not answering questions after his arrest.

A database search initially showed that Lynch had no other charges currently again him.

“We talked to Washington County Prosecutor Dustin Houchin and he said it was ok to respond to the text messages,” said Newlon.

Although the employee sent messages to Lynch in response, this is not considered entrapment.

Newlon said as soon as there was a request for sex and to meet, the intent to commit a crime was established.

Lynch is charged with a Level 4 Felony of Child Solicitation and is being held on a $10,000 full cash bond.

According to Indiana Code, Child solicitation is a class D felony, punishable by between six months in jail and three years in prison, and a fine of up to $10,000. Solicitation is a class C felony, punishable by two to eight years in prison, and a fine of up to $10,000, if the defendant uses the Internet.

THROWBACK THURSDAY – HISTORY STYLE

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This is the beautiful old Benua home that was tore down to make room for gas stations:( use to sit where Swiffty last operated, the now defunct FastMax station.)

The Benua family owned a clothing store located where T’s Antiques is today. It was later owned by Cliff Baird.

Truly a shame Salem didn’t do a better job at preserving our historic architecture, noted Washington County Historian Jeremy Elliott.

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Sign Going Up As Wal-Mart Nears Completion

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A digital sign was going up today at the Wal-Mart construction site in Salem this afternoon and glass doors and windows were installed in the store front.

Grading and prep-work continue on the parking lot with curbing being installed around the edges of the parking lot in preparation for paving.

The Murphy’s Oil gas station appears to be nearly completed.

No additional retail lots have begun construction.

The store will be open in the Fourth Quarter.

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Silver Alert Declared For Allen County Couple

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The Allen County Sheriff is investigating the disappearance of two adults from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Fort Wayne, Indiana is located approximately 125 miles north of Indianapolis, Indiana.

unnamed unnamed (1)Louva A. Hallfeldt is an 81 year old white female, 5 feet 7 inches in height, weighing 135 lbs., with white hair and blue eyes.

It is unknown what type clothing she was wearing at the time of her disappearance. Wayne E. Hallfeldt is an 87 year old white male, 5 feet 11 inches in height, weighing 160 lbs., with gray hair and blue eyes.

It is unknown what type clothing he was wearing at the time of his disappearance. Louva A. and Wayne E. Hallfeldt were last seen Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 9:00 am EST, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and are believed to be in danger and in need of medical attention.

They are believed to be traveling in a green Toyota Camry with Indiana handicap license plate D331RJ.

If you have any information concerning Louva and Wayne Hallfeldt, contact the Allen County Sheriff by calling 260-449-3000.

Wilma Sue Judd Deaton, 60

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Mrs. Wilma Sue Judd Deaton age 60 of Salem passed away Sunday, June 26 at Floyd Memorial Hospital.

Sue was born June 17, 1956 in Huntingburg, Indiana the daughter of Lester and Patricia Joan King Judd. She was a former school bus driver for West Washington School Corporation and a former employee of Kimball Office Furniture.  She was a member of VFW Post #6636, former Ladies Auxiliary Post #6636 President, Moose Lodge, Fraternal Order of Eagles #2380 and American Legion Post #41.

She was preceded in death by her companion:  Gene Baxter, the father of her children:  Gary Deaton, a brother:  Kenny Judd, a nephew:  Kenneth Michael Judd and her parents. 

She is survived by a daughter:  Lesli Smith (Chris) of Campbellsburg, three sons: Nathan Deaton of Salem, Matthew Deaton (Misty) of Salem and Daniel Deaton of Hardinsburg, brother:  Ronnie Judd (Peggy) of Greenwood, sister:  Ramona Garrett (Larry) of English, grandchildren:  Savanah Thixton, Meredith, Brooks and Bennett Deaton and Boyd and Bryant Deaton, nieces:  Rita Mann, Candi Pease, Kimberly Judd, and Tiffany Thompson, and nephew:  Phillip Judd as well as several great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00AM at Weathers Funeral Home with Brother Jim Applegate officiating.  Cremation will follow.  Visitation will be Tuesday 4-8 and Wednesday 9-11AM and service Wednesday at11AM.

The family asks that memorial donation by made to:  VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #6636.

Pauline “Polly” C. Akers, age 89

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Pauline “Polly” C. Akers, age 89 of Borden Indiana, passed away Sunday June 26, 2016 at Kindred Wedgewood in Clarksville,

Indiana. She was born on December 4, 1926 in Plant City, Florida.

Pauline was a member of the Borden Church of Christ.

Survivors include: 5 sons, Terry R. Akers & wife Frances, Kevin J. Akers & wife Carla, Jeffrey J. Akers & wife Terri, Kelley

I. Akers, Bradley J. Akers and wife Carol; 2 brothers, Arthur Martin & Woody Martin; 12 grandchildren and 14 great

grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: husband, Marvin “Chub” R. Akers; parents, Homer Martin & Alice (Hardy) Martin; son, Jody Akers; 2

brothers and 1 sister.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday at the Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home in Borden. Viewing will be from 4-8

PM Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery.

Brother John Beasley will officiate.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hosparus of Southern Indiana.

On line expressions: www.hughestaylor.net

Anita Bush, 52, Chamber of Commerce Marketing Director

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Anita K. Bush of Campbellsburg, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 at 12:40 pm in Jewish Hospital in Louisville, at the age of 52 years, 8 months and 22 days.

Born October 2, 1963 in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Marvin R. and Ethel Mae (Ray) Bush.

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Anita was often a guest on WSLM’s Morning Show, Coffee Club. Here she is with host, Becky White, co-host Bob Holler and guest Linda Dixon.

She was the Marketing Director for the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and a former employee of LifeSpring Mental Health Services and the Steven’s Memorial Museum.

She had been a life resident of Washington County and was a 1982 graduate of West Washington High School.

Anita was a foster parent for many years, a member of the Humane Society of Washington County, Michael’s House in Mitchell and was active with the Christmas Assistance Program.

She enjoyed making and painting ceramics and was very involved with her children and their activities.

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Anita organized the Chamber of Commerce’s monthly lunch meetings. Here she gets in on the fun with a fun photo from WSLM.

Her survivors include: Daughter: Mataia Bush, Campbellsburg; Son: Cole Bush, Campbellsburg; 2 Sisters: Kim Bradley, Salem and Christine Moss, Corydon; Companion: Jerry Mofatt, Jasper, IN; 4 neices, 3 great nieces and 1 great nephew.  She was preceded in death by a brother, Stephen Bush.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday at Dawalt Funeral Home.

Visitation hours from 4 to 8 pm Monday and after 9 am Tuesday.
Interment will follow the service at Saltillo Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions can be made to: Anita’s Fund C/O PNC Bank  #1 Public Square  Salem, Indiana 47167

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