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Elizabeth “Betty” Doan Blankenbaker, 87

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Elizabeth “Betty” Doan Blankenbaker, 87, of Paoli, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016, at Springs Valley Meadows in French Lick, IN.  She was born on November 28, 1928 in Paoli, IN to Russell & Sarann Marie Busick Doan.   She marriedBruce Blankenbaker on October 10, 1950, and he survives.
She was preceded in death by:
Her parents, Brothers Russell Lowell “Bub” Doan and Randall L Doan, and one sister, Geneva Doan Lankford.
She was a member of the Paoli First Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star.
She was a homemaker and owned and operated Betty’s Machine Quilting for 32 years.
 
Survivors include:
Spouse:  Bruce Blankenbaker,  Paoli, IN
2 Daughters: Dianna (John) Breitweiser, Paoli, IN, Rita (Joe) White,  Paoli, IN
Also surviving Betty are 3 grand-daughters:  Rachelle Clark Harding, Andria Jewell, and Josie White, 1Grandson:  Randall Blankenbaker, 8 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and many close friends.
Funeral Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home with interment will follow at Paoli Community Cemetery, Paoli, IN.  Visitation to be held Thursday, May 5, 2016 from  11 AMuntil the time of service on Thursday, at the Dillman-Scott Funeral Home 226 West Campbell Street Paoli, IN. 

SOUTHERN INDIANA WOMAN SENTENCED IN FRAUD SCHEME

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A Corydon woman was sentenced to 75 months in jail for stealing more than $200,000 over a two-year period.
United States Attorney Josh J. Minkler announced today that a former Corydon, Indiana, woman was sentenced in federal court by U. S. District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt sentenced to over six years imprisonment.
Deirdre Martin, 45, was convicted of one count of bank fraud, two counts of aggravated identity theft and two counts of access device fraud. 
This matter was investigated by the United States Secret Service and the Indiana State Police.
 
Prior to her sentencing, Martin admitted that she devised a scheme in which she committed bank fraud, aggravated identity theft and used unauthorized access devices to obtain goods, merchandise and services for her personal benefit in an amount over $200,000.
 
According to the plea agreement filed with the Court, Martin obtained the routing number and account number for a First Savings Bank personal checking account without the knowledge or consent of the owner of the account. 
Martin also obtained a Capital One credit card account using the identifying information of another person without consent and made herself an authorized user of the credit card account. 
 
Additionally, Martin obtained Abercrombie and Fitch and Victoria’s Secret retail merchant credit accounts administered by Comenity Bank using the identifying information of another person without consent and made herself an authorized user for the credit accounts. 
Martin used the Capital One and Comenity Bank credit accounts to pay for numerous personal expenditures benefiting her and her associates. 
Martin used the First Savings Bank routing number and account number to direct electronic funds transfers from the First Savings Bank checking account she took over without authorization to make payments to the Capital One and Comenity Bank credit accounts she opened and for other personal expenditures for herself and her associates including utility services.
 
Martin directed electronic funds transfers from the First Savings Bank checking account in amounts low enough to avoid the attention of the account owner and First Savings Bank, generally less than $1,000, and to cause the transactions to appear to First Savings Bank to have been made in the due course of business. 
As a result of the scheme, Martin caused the transfer of approximately $202,000 from the First Savings Bank checking account she took control of to pay for personal expenditures benefitting her and her associates.
 
According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Todd Shellenbarger, who prosecuted the case for the government, Martin also was sentenced to 5 years of supervised release following her release from imprisonment.
During the period of supervised release, Martin must submit to drug testing and must pay restitution to the victims of the crimes including $156,701 to the victim of the bank fraud.

Deputy Sheriff Position Open at Scott County

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The Scott County Sheriff’s Department is now hiring for the position of Deputy Sheriff which is a full-time position.

WORK SCHEDULE:  

(Varies / 24 Hour Public Service Operation)

QUALIFICATIONS

21 years of age; Completion of required Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Training:

Ability to complete other required training as needed. Possession of a valid Indiana

Driver’s License and be in good standing with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS        

Candidates can obtain a Scott County Employment Application from the Scott County Auditor’s Office from 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. The Application must be submitted to the Auditor’s office by 4:30 pm on May 13th, 2016.

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Basic Skills Test: A written test for the job of Deputy Sheriff for all Non Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Graduates will be administered on Saturday May 21st, 2016.

Applicants are to arrive at the Scott County Courthouse in the Commissioner’s meeting room (1st Floor) to take the test.

All applicants must submit an application on or before May 13th, 2016 by 4:30 pm in the Auditors Office to be eligible to take the test.  Registration will begin at 9:30 am and the written test will begin promptly at 10:00 am.

Applicants must arrive prior to 10:00 am and the test begins promptly at 10:00 am. This exam will require approximately two and one half (2 1/2) hours of time.

Applicants are to bring an Indiana Drivers License to verify identity at the test site. Applicants who are not Indiana Law Enforcement graduates MUST attend the test set to proceed in the selection process. Interviews will be conducted by Sheriff’s Department officials once tests have been sent off and scored.

Indiana State Police Announces Results of 11th Drug Take Back Day

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On May 29th and 30th the Indiana State Police partnered with the DEA by participating in the 11th Drug Take Back Day.

The Indiana State Police District Posts accounted for 14 of the 56 locations and contributed nearly 1,400 pounds to the statewide collection results.

user29396-1462222297-media3Along with the state police, there were 36 other law enforcement partners/organizations in Indiana that participated in the National Drug Take Back event sponsored by the DEA.

The breakdown of each ISP District collection by pounds is as follows:

  • Indianapolis- 200
  • Lafayette- 30
  • Breman- 5
  • Peru- 70
  • Lowell- 34
  • Fort Wayne- 100
  • Evansville- 406
  • Putnamville- 40
  • Jasper- 353
  • Versailles- 20
  • Pendleton- 59
  • Sellersburg- 46
  • Bloomington- 33

Based on the success of the Drug Take Back events, plans are in progress for a fall 2016 collection date.

Mitchell Man Causes Fatal Accident in Bloomington

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The Indiana State Police at the Bloomington District responded to a multi-car crash that resulted in the death of a Bloomington man.

fatal bloomington-thumb-250xauto-676869-year-old James F. Sprague Jr. of Bloomington was killed just after 9a.

The preliminary investigation revealed a 2005 Hyundai sedan driven by Ryan M. Kimbrel, 31, Mitchell going northbound on State Road 37 approaching Tapp Road.

For unknown reasons, Kimbrel drove the Hyundai from the left lane into the right lane where vehicles were stopped for a red light.

Upon drifting over, the Hyundai sideswiped a stopped 2014 Toyota sedan. After striking that Toyota, the Hyundai continued northbound into the intersection against a red traffic light, colliding with another Toyota (2013) sedan that was traveling through the intersection to turn south onto SR37.

State Police found the driver of the 2013 (2nd) Toyota, 69-year-old James F. Sprague Jr. of Bloomington, was traveling westbound through the intersection from Tapp Road to State Road 37, under a green left arrow.

The events of the crash resulted in the death of Mr. Sprague.

The driver of the 2014 (1st) Toyota, 31-year-old Rachel L. Whitson of Bedford, was not injured during the incident.

Both Sprague and Kimbrel were transported to IU Health Bloomington Hospital.

The investigation is continuing.

Assisting Agencieswere the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, Bloomington Police Department and the Perry/Clear Creek Township Fire Department.

Get Out and Vote – Who’s Running and Where To Vote

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Today is Indiana’s Primary Election and polls are open around the state from 6a until 6p.

Voters will be choosing their party nominations to run in the Nov. 11 General Election.

In Washington County there are only a two party races.

For the Washington County Treasurer’s position, Shirley Batt and Kevin Stewart will be battling for the Democratic nomination. There is no Republican candidate on file yet.

vote1The other race is for Washington County Council at Large –

  • (R) Rondale Brishaber
  • (R) Todd M. Ewen
  • (R) Gerald Fleming Sr.
  • (R) Mark Hartman 1026
  • (D) Troy S. Hubbard
  • (D) Leonard (Sonny) Maxwell Jr.
  • (D) Treavor W. Phipps
  • (D) Johnathan R. Spaulding

Indiana Voters will be selection a Presidential candidate for the first time in four years, with 57 delegates going to the Republican candidate that wins and 83 delegates going to the Democratic candidate that wins.

Despite the number of Republican candidates on the ballot, only three are still in play – Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and Ohio Governor John Kasich.

Bush, Carson, Christie, Fiorina, Paul, Rubio have all dropped out.

Looking for Democrat votes will be former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.

Locally, Washington County voters will be helping to find a Republican challenger to run against Democrat Baron Hill this fall.

On the Republican ticket, voters will be able to choose from Eric Holcomb, Marlin A. Stutzman, and Todd Young.

Also, voters will be choosing a 9th District US Congressman in both the Republican and Democrat parties.

  • (R) Robert Hall
  • (R) Trey Hollingsworth
  • (R) Erin Houchin
  • (R) Brent Waltz
  • (R) Greg Zoeller
  • (D) Bob Kerr
  • (D) James R. McClure Jr.
  • (D) Bill Thomas
  • (D) Shelli Yoder

There is also a race for Republican nominee for State Representative Dist. 73, which is currently held by Salem’s (R) Steven Davisson. He is facing opposition by Orange County’s Michael A. Harkness. The winner today will face (D) Douglas Leatherbury in the fall.

Washington County Clerk Shirley Batt reminds voters who will be voting on Election Day or In-Person at the Clerk’s Office MUST show photo ID.

Batt noted IDs must be an US issue photo ID or state of Indiana state issued driver’s license or ID card is REQUIRED for casting a ballot.

Acceptable expired photo ID must not have expired before November 4, 2014

Washington County Voters can vote at the following locations:

PRECINCT VOTING LOCATION

  • Salem 1 Salem Armory – 1100 N Shelby St, Salem In 47167
  • Salem 2 Salem Armory – 1100 N Shelby St, Salem In 47167
  • Salem 3 Salem Armory – 1100 N Shelby St, Salem In 47167
  • Salem 4 Salem Armory – 1100 N Shelby St, Salem In 47167
  • Washington 1 4-H Bldg.-Fairgrounds-118 East Market St. Salem In 47167
  • Washington 2 4-H Bldg.-Fairgrounds-118 East Market St. Salem In 47167
  • Washington 3 4-H Bldg.-Fairgrounds-118 East Market St. Salem In 47167
  • Washington 4 4-H Bldg., Fairgrounds-118 East Market St. Salem In 47167
  • Brown – Campbellsburg Community Bldg. – 125 S. Sycamore St, Campbellsburg IN 47108
  • Franklin – Fire House South Boston – 7047East State Rd 160, Salem In 47167
  • Gibson – Fire House Little York – 571 North State Rd 39, Scottsburg In 47170
  • Howard – Fire Station Howard Township -5279 S. Becks Mill Rd. Salem In 47167
  • Jackson – Fire House Martinsburg–4330 East Martinsburg Fire Road, Pekin In 47165
  • Jefferson – Fire House Jefferson Township–5110 West Walnut Ridge Road, Salem In 47167
  • Madison – Fire House Livonia – 130 Church St, Campbellsburg (located in town of Livonia)
  • Monroe – Fire House Monroe Township – 8496 N. State Rd. 135, Vallonia In 47281
  • Pierce – Shelter House Park in Pekin – 340 S. Park St., Pekin In 47165
  • Polk – East Washington Middle School Gym–Greenbriar Rd. entrance
  • Posey  – Bearcat Civic Center/Hardinsburg Lions Club-9271 W.US HWY 150 Hardinsburg 47125
  • Vernon – Campbellsburg Community Bldg. – 125 S. Sycamore St, Campbellsburg IN 47108
  • [Old bldg. sold. Moved precinct to same location with Brown-January 2016.] [Old location: West Wash Supt Bldg-9699 West Mt Tabor Rd, Campbellsburg IN 47108]
  • PIERCE PRECINCT: This is now the only precinct in Pierce Township. The precincts of Corner of North State Rd 135 and N. Lick Skillet Rd (Combined East & West Pierce into PIERCE 2015,) 1100 N. Eastern School Rd., Pekin In 47165
  • POLK PRECINCT: This precinct will still vote at the East Washington Middle School.
  •  VERNON PRECINCT: The voting location for Vernon Precinct had been the West East Pierce and West Pierce were combined in 2015. Both precincts were voting at the Shelter House at the Pekin Park in Pekin. The new precinct “PIERCE” will remain at the same location. During 2014 there was a scheduling conflict with the facility and voting took place in the auxiliary gym by the bus barn. Beginning again in 2016 voting will take place in the Middle School Gym with the entrance off of Greenbriar Road.

Washington School Supt. Office on Mt. Tabor Rd. Since the Supt. Office has moved out of this building, the Township sold the building. The voters of Vernon Precinct will now vote at the Campbellsburg Community Bldg. in Campbellsburg. This is the same location that Brown Precinct votes.

CANDIDATES

Democratic and Republican candidates for the Primary Election filed their declarations of candidacy between January 6, 2016 and February 5, 2016 at Noon.

Independent candidates, Libertarian candidates, and Write-In candidates have filing deadlines later in June 2016. These candidates will be on the General Election ballot.

Also, on the General Election ballot are candidates for Town Offices (Campbellsburg andNew Pekin) and candidates for local School Boards. The filing period for  School Boards is  July 27, 2016 – August 26, 2016 at Noon.

 

 

 

 

OTHER ELECTION DATES TO KNOW:

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 – VOTER REGISTRATION OPENS – First day the circuit court clerk may receive absentee ballot applications from most voters for the general election.

Thursday, June 30, 2016 – DEADLINE, by noon, for the Democratic or Republican Party to select a candidate to fill a vacancy on the general election ballot due to a vacancy resulting from no candidate being nominated at a primary.

DEADLINE, by noon, for an independent or minor party candidate to file a petition of nomination with a county voter registration office for verification of petition signatures.

Deadline, by noon, for the Libertarian Party to conduct a convention to nominate candidates or to take action to fill a ballot vacancy following a convention.

Tuesday, July 5, 2016 – DEADLINE, by noon, for the Democratic or Republican Party to file a certificate of selection stating that a vacancy on the general election ballot resulting from a vacancy on the primary election ballot has been filled.

DEADLINE, by noon, to file a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate at the general election.

Deadline, by noon, for the Libertarian Party to certify candidates nominated at convention or to certify a candidate selected to fill a vacancy following convention.

Friday, July 15, 2016 – DEADLINE, by noon, for any candidate to voluntarily withdraw from the general election ballot.

DEADLINE, by noon, for the Democratic, Libertarian and Republican Parties to file a certificate of nomination of candidates nominated at the state party conventions

DEADLINE, by noon, for independent or minor party candidate to file consent of candidate and petition of nomination after verification of petition signatures (See related entry for June 30, 2016).

Wednesday, July 27, 2016 – First day to file a petition and consent for a school board member elected at the general election.

Friday, August 26, 2016 – DEADLINE, by noon, to file a petition and consent for a school board office elected at the general election.

Saturday, September 24, 2016 – DEADLINE for county election board to mail absentee ballots to voters who have already filed an application with circuit court clerk.

Tuesday, October 11, 2016 – VOTER REGISTRATION ENDS

DEADLINE at voter registration office’s close of business for a voter to register or transfer registration or at midnight for a voter to complete and submit a voter registration application online.

Wednesday, October 12, 2016 – First day that a voter may vote an absentee ballot in the office of the circuit court clerk office.

Friday, October 14, 2016 – End of pre-election campaign finance reporting period.

Friday, October 21, 2016 – DEADLINE, by noon, to file pre-election campaign finance reports.

Thursday, October 20, 2016 – First day a confined voter, a voter caring for a confined person at a private residence, or a voter with disabilities may vote an absentee ballot before an absentee voter board at the voter’s residence or place of confinement.

 

Saturday, October 29, 2016 – Office of circuit court clerk open to permit in-person absentee voting, 8:00am-4:00pm.

Monday, October 31, 2016 – DEADLINE, by 11:59 pm, for the circuit court clerk to receive an absentee ballot application from an applicant requesting delivery of a ballot by mail. Applications may be submitted to the circuit court clerk in person or by mail, fax or email.

Saturday, November 5, 2016 – Office of the circuit court clerk open for to permit in-person absentee voting. 8:00am-4:00pm.

Monday, November 7, 2016 – DEADLINE, by noon, for circuit court clerk to receive absentee ballot applications from confined voters or voters caring for a confined person requesting delivery of a ballot by absentee voter board.

DEADLINE, by noon, for a circuit court clerk to receive absentee ballot applications from military/overseas voters requesting to vote by email or fax.

DEADLINE, by noon, for a voter to vote an absentee ballot in the office of the circuit court clerk or satellite office.

DEADLINE for a confined voter, a voter caring for a confined person, or a voter with disabilities to vote an absentee ballot before an absentee voter board at the voter’s place of confinement.

Tuesday, November 8, 2016 – GENERAL ELECTION DAY

Polls are open 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., prevailing local time

 

Cecil Bentley “Shotgun” Lewis, age 86

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Cecil Bentley “Shotgun” Lewis, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 2, 2016 at his home. He was born April 2, 1930 in New Albany, Indiana to Lee Roy and Laura Mae (Gibson) Lewis.
On July 28, 1950 he married Mary Charleen (Duncan) Lewis and she survives.

He was a retired pipe fitter for Local 502 in Louisville, Kentucky and a member of Mt. Carmel Methodist Church. Cecil graduated from Pekin High School and was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving in Korea. He enjoyed fishing, picnicking and traveling.

He is survived by his wife, one son, Tony Lee (Tina) Lewis of Salem, Indiana, five daughters, Linda Carol (Jackie) Skinner of English, Indiana, Janice Elaine (Joe) Tabler of Borden, Indiana, Shirley Mae (Jim) McDaniel of Huntingburg, Indiana, Tammy Sue Kling of Hardinsburg, Indiana and Holly Michelle (Kirk) Armes of Palmyra, Indiana. One brother, Leroy Lewis of Oklahoma along with 24 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren and 30 great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Cecil Alan Lewis and Paul Shaun Lewis and one brother, Elsworth Lewis.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Love Funeral Home in Palmyra, Indiana. Burial will follow in Horner’s Chapel Cemetery in Fredericksburg, Indiana.
Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 and Thursday, 12:00 noon until the hour of service at 2:00 p.m. at Love Funeral Home.

SR 550 Near Shoals to Close for Chip and Seal Operations

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The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure on State Road 550 near Shoals for chip and seal operations.

Beginning on or around Wednesday, May 11 INDOT Crews will close S.R. 550 between U.S. 50 and U.S. 150. Work will begin at 7 a.m. daily and the closure will be in place around the clock.

downloadChip seal operations are scheduled to conclude by the end of May. During that time, local traffic will have access to the point of closure.

The official detour route uses U.S. 50 and U.S. 150. INDOT urges motorists to slow down and stay alert near crews.

About Chip-Seal Projects

After years of heavy traffic and winter freeze-thaw cycles, small cracks develop in our highways. If left untreated, moisture seeps into these cracks and form potholes when the water freezes and expands. As the name implies, a chip-seal treatment seals off the cracks. The stone chips provide improved traction for stopping, especially during winter. National research has shown that every $1 used to preserve our pavements saves $6 to $14 in future, more disruptive repairs.

Gene Stewart Glass Wozniak, 89

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Gene Stewart Glass Wozniak, 89 was born August 23, 1926 in Louisville, Kentucky to Frances Miller Glass and William Edward Glass.

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Gene Wozniak was an art teacher with the Salem School Corporation for many years.

Wozniak graduated from Ward Belmont, a girls finishing school in Nashville, Tennessee, and she earned her Art and Education Bachelor’s degree at George Peabody School for Teachers in Nashville, TN. She later earned a Master’s degree in Art Education from Indiana University Bloomington.

Gene is preceded in death by both her mother Frances Miller Glass and William Edward Glass, a sister Marjorie Glass Stoikovic, and husband, Joseph John Wozniak. She is survived by two daughters, Gene W. Dilts (Matt) of Miller Beach, IN and Katherine W. Williams of Salem, two grandchildren, Benjamin Dilts and Elizabeth Dilts and dear friend Jim Thixton.

Gene Stewart was a founding member of the Cyrus Grable Chapter of Daughters of the Union in Louisville, KY a long standing member of the Christopher Harrison chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Beta Tau Chapter of Tri Kappa, Indiana University Lifetime Alumnus, Salem Retired Teachers Association, and the Salem Presbyterian Church.

Geneie began her teaching career in Baltimore, Maryland working in the Baltimore County Schools. She later returned to Salem to start a family and resumed her teaching career in the Salem Community Schools. Geneie taught all three grades levels at one time or another within the Salem Schools. She retired at the age of 60 with 39 years of service teaching children art.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Jinny Scifres Scholarship at the Washington County Community Foundation 1707 North Shelby Street Suit # 100 Salem, Indiana 47167

Memorial Service 11:00 am, Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Salem Presbyterian Church 110 North High Street, Salem, Indiana 47167

Two Salem Women Arrested on Heroin and Meth Charges

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Two Salem women were arrested on unrelated drug charges on April 27 involving cocaine and dealing
meth.

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Jennifer Bowling, 26, was arrested for Dealing Meth
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Cassie Jennings, 28, was arrested for possession of Cocaine.

The arrested were made after investigations by the Washington County Drug Team, Salem Police and Washington County Sheriff’s Departments.

The first arrest was Cassie Jennings, 28, 204 Redbud Lane, Salem.

She was charged with a violation of parole warrant and possession of Cocaine or narcotic drugs, a Level 6 Felony.

Officers arrived at 109 Allen Court to execute an active arrest warrant for Jennings.

Officers were advised that Jennings had run from the house on foot.

Upon arrival, officers later located Jennings hiding inside the residence, and were able to place her in custody without further incident.

During the arrest, what is believed to be heroin was located in Jennings’ property.

After executing the first warrant, officers then attempted to execute a second arrest warrant for Jennifer Bowling.

Bowling, 26, 109 Redbud Lane, Salem, was located inside the residence and arrested on a warrant for Dealing Methamphetamine, a Level 5 Felony.

Other assisting agencies include the Washington County Prosecutors Office and the Department of Child Services.

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