November 18, 2008                                  

19th Annual We Care Auction Needing Donations

(Sharon Love)

We care 2008 is coming up in just 17 days.  We Care began in 1990 and is a 30 hour auction that will begin on December 5 at noon.  The proceeds from any We Care event, cash donations or from the auction itself, will go to benefit the school children of Scott County with warm winter clothes and shoes.  I105.3 is still needing donations such as home-made or store bought items or cash donations.  Over 1,200 items are needed to sustain the program.  Items may be brought to the I105.3 studios on the square in downtown Scottsburg.  If you would like a We Care button you may purchase them at I105.3 for just $3.00.  The Mark Robinson “Christmas in a Small Town” CD with four Christmas songs may be purchased at the studio for just $5.00.  And coming soon your very own “2008 We Care” hoodies, t-shirts and polos.

Harold Kinman Dies

(Sharon Love)

Long-time entertainer Harold Kinman died Sunday at his home near Bedford, Kentucky.  The 63-year-old had performed many sold-out shows including performing often at the Ross Country Jamboree.  His funeral will be at 1 tomorrow afternoon at Morgan and Nay Funeral Centre.  The Kinman family will continue to perform.

Charlestown Man Spreading X-mas Cheer

(Dan Clark, news-tribune.net)

A local Charlestown man known for turning trash into treasure has taken it upon himself to spread some Christmas cheer. Eddie Davidson has constructed a 50-foot tall Christmas tree made out of nearly 3 and a half thousand steel wire spools. Davidson was hired by Charlestown Mayor Bob Hall to build the tree. Hall admitted to being a bit concerned when Davidson showed up with 12 inch welding spools. It didn’t take long, though, for him to see that he was on to something special. The tree is part of an effort to make Charlestown into a “Christmas City,” a place where people will want to visit frequently during the holiday season. The tree, lit with 15,000 Christmas lights, will be put up in Charlestown’s Greenway Park early next week.

Southwestern Middle School Implements Graduation Plan

(Madison Courier)

Southwestern Middle School will have a meeting for sixth-graders and their parents to help students focus on the importance of graduating. Indiana State Law requires all sixth graders in private or public schools to complete a graduation plan. Southwestern student’s graduation plans will include a signed statement saying they intend to graduate from high school and that they agree to maintain good study habits and attendance. This regimen came about in Indiana when it was noticed that the number of students graduating began to drop in recent years. Students will also discuss their short-term and long-term goals at the meeting. The graduation planning will continue through the next two years, as the students are required to go to a career fair in seventh grade and discuss their plans for high school with a counselor in eighth grade. The meeting will be held tonight from 6:30 to 7 p.m.

ISP Warns Motorists of Deer

(Dan Clark)

The Indiana State Police are advising motorists to be careful of deer on or near roads. At this time of year, deer related crashes reach their peak. Lt. Mark Davis, commander of the Indiana State Police offered the following tips to avoiding an accident:  Use high beam headlights when possible and look for reflections from deer's eyes, look for interruptions in oncoming vehicle's headlights and interruptions in tail lights of vehicles being followed, don't let your guard down when you miss the first deer crossing the road because more could be following in its path, and don't swerve while trying to avoid a deer darting across the road, as swerving increases your chance of losing control of your vehicle. 

Gas Giveaway Scam

(Sharon Love)

Consumers are being warned of a scam concerning a gas giveaway.  The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about the Great Gas Giveaway gift cards that are being sent in the mail saying you’ve won a $300 gas card.  To redeem all you have to do is send a money order for $29.95.  The bureau asks anyone who has received one of these cards to call them at 1-800-388-2222.

No Administration Fee for "In God We Trust" License Plates

(AP)

The Indiana Court of Appeals has upheld the constitutionality of the state's "In God We Trust" license plates.  According to the Associated Press, the appeals court rejected a claim that people who buy the plates should have to pay the $15 administrative fee charged for other specialty plates.  The court found that state lawmakers acted correctly in creating a license plate classification system that exempts the "In God We Trust" plate from the administrative fee.  The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana had challenged the "God" plate fees on behalf of an Allen County resident who has an Environmental Trust plate for which he had to pay extra fees.  The ACLU lawsuit claimed the state gave preferential treatment to motorists wanting the "God" plates. But the court found that the General Assembly's license plate system "is reasonably related to the inherent characteristics of the license plates."

Citigroup to Cut More Jobs

(Sharon Love)

Citigroup Inc. has announced they will be cutting 53,000 more jobs in the coming quarters as it struggles to steady itself after suffering massive losses from deteriorating debt.  Yesterday’s announcement is in addition to the 22,000 jobs cut last month.  About half of the expected job reductions will come from business sales. The rest of the reductions will come from layoffs.  Citigroup has posted four straight quarterly losses.

New Mom's Group

(press release)

There is a new Mom’s group for Mom’s in Scott, Floyd, and Clark County Indiana.  SEIndianaMommies is a nonprofit group providing support and friendship for local mom’s and their children.  Current membership includes 55 members.  Mom’s are encouraged to join this free group which includes play dates, family events, and Mom Night Outs.  We have been open for two months and have had many successful events and play dates.  Upcoming events for SEIndianaMommies will be a winter bazaar and float entry in the Scottsburg Holiday Light-up Parade.  Anyone interested in joining this group can visit www.seindianamommies.com

Mrs. Claus to Host Tea at the Museum

(press release) 

Mrs. Claus will be visiting the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum on Saturday, December 13 at 1:00 to host an afternoon tea.  In addition to serving tea and cookies, Mrs. Claus will share holiday stories and provide some pointers on tea etiquette.  She has requested that those in attendance wear their holiday best and that ladies and girls wear their prettiest hats.  Hot chocolate or fruit punch will be available for those who prefer something other than tea. The event will conclude about 3:00 P.M. Tickets are $5.00 per person and are available at the museum through December 5.  Seating is limited, so please call for availability.  Children should be accompanied by an adult.  For additional information about the event, please contact Executive Director Jeremy Risen or Assistant Director Jeannie Abbot at the museum. 

The Scott County Pilot Club Soup/ Sandwich Luncheon

(press release)

The Scott County Pilot Club would like to announce a fund raiser in the form of a SOUP/SANDWICH Luncheon to be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ the American Martyrs Catholic Church Parish Hall.  Soup will be served from 11:00 AM through 2:00 PM.  Chili, Bean and Potato Soup will be offered, along with your choice of either a cheese or ham salad, or a peanut butter and Jelly sandwich, dessert and choice of tea or lemonade.  Orders can be faxed to:  812/752-5222 before 10:00 AM, that Tuesday, for quick pickup.  Cost is $6.00.  All proceeds benefit the Scott County Pilot Club.  The Pilot Club is a National Service Organization with members and clubs all over the world.  The main focus of Pilot International is to “Protect the Brain for Life” through various programs.  The local chapter goes into the schools each year to talk with Kindergarten classes with the “BRAINMINDER BUDDIES” program to teach and remind children to wear helmets and protect their brains while playing.  This past summer the local club gave out approximately 400 bicycle helmets at the Austin Health Fair, the Scott Memorial Hospital Kids Fest, and the Back to School Bash.  Fundraisers such as this luncheon help to raise money to purchase the helmets and items needed to fund the various projects. Please come out and support the Scott County Pilot Club and have a nice soup lunch before the busy holiday season begins.  Advance tickets can be purchased, and an order form is available for your office or business to fax ahead. A gift basket of hair care products and services donated by “TOUCH OF CLASS” Salon and Day Spa will be raffled in early December.  The value of this basket is approximately $400.00.  Tickets are being sold at “TOUCH OF CLASS” Salon or by Pilot Members. For more information, please contact Patti Hall @ 812/498—0103. 

Lunch Buddies Needed

(Alisha Jackson)

Lunch buddy volunteers are needed for Austin and Scottsburg middle schools. Lunch buddies is a program where members of the community can volunteer to make a positive affect on students. Groups of 3 to 5 students are matched with community leaders who volunteer to meet weekly with their middle school group at their assigned lunch time. Volunteers may volunteer each week or be paired with another volunteer to rotate weeks. Volunteers are needed for Scottsburg and Austin students. If you would like to volunteer for the lunch buddy program, contact Jennifer Mills at 752-6438.

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If you witness a crime or have pertinent information, below you can find anonymous tip lines to report the information:

Scott County Sheriff's Department:                   Scottsburg Police Department:               Meth Hotline:

812.752.7898                                                            812.752.2333                                 1.800.453.4756

Marijuana Hotline:                                           Clark County Sheriff's Department

1.888.873.1694                                                         820.2276

Child Abuse or Neglect:

1.800.800.5556