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News: Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Madison Police chase 15-year-old in car, on foot

On Monday at 5:48 PM, Madison Police pursued a stolen pick-up truck in downtown Madison. Police found the vehicle near the intersection of Main Street and Walnut Street. A city officer attempted to pull over the truck by using the car-top lights, but the driver sped off. He led the officer on a chase to the bottom of the Milton-Madison Bridge, then bailed out of the truck. Then, police chased the suspect and caught him along State Road 56.
Police arrested the suspect, a 15-year-old male juvenile from Bedford. He was charged with auto theft, criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, reckless driving, operating a vehicle without a license, and resisting law enforcement—both by vehicle and on foot. According to Madison Police, no property damage or injuries were reported after the pursuit.

Source: Madison Police Department

Reporter: Casey Bloos, WORX/WXGO

ISP adds prescription fraud charges for Hanover woman

On Monday, the Indiana State Police-Prescription Drug Diversion Section served an arrest warrant for a Jefferson County woman. 50-year-old Linda Carol Kendall of Hanover was charged with two (2) counts of Obtaining a Controlled Substance by Fraud, a class D felony. These charges stem from an I-S-P investigation that began early last year. Police allege that Kendall filled out prescription forms that were stolen from a medical facility in Jefferson County. The scripts were taken to a Floyd County pharmacy and filled for a Schedule Two (2) Controlled Substance.

Kendall was served the arrest warrant while she was held at the Clark County Jail for other prescription drug charges. She will be transferred to Floyd County Jail. According to state police, Kendall could face additional charges from this investigation.

Source: Indiana State Police-Sellersburg Post

Reporter: Casey Bloos, WORX/WXGO

KY House committee approves plan for widening US-42, supplementing M-M Bridge Project

On Monday, the Kentucky House Appropriations and Revenue Committee approved a bill authored by 47th District State Representative Rick Rand. House Bill 292 outlines a two-year (2 yr.) spending plan for highway construction projects in the Commonwealth.

The bill allots more than twenty-five million dollars ($25,095,000) for three (3) projects in Carroll County. The biggest of these projects is the widening of five miles (5.2 mi.) on U-S Highway 42. This project would add one (1) lane in each direction from Four Mile Creek Road to the east end of Ghent. This U-S 42 widening project is estimated at twenty-million dollars ($19,750,000) over the next two years (2 yrs.). Also, the bill included a bridge replacement on State Road 36 over Locust Creek and improvements at the intersection of State Road 36 and State Road 467.

In addition, the bill calls for up to ninety-million dollars ($89,420,000) for the Milton-Madison Bridge Project. It is unlikely the Commonwealth will pay this full amount. Both Kentucky and Indiana are splitting the estimated one-hundred-thirty-one million dollar ($131,000,000) project cost. Last month, the Federal Highway Administration approved a ten-million dollar ($10,000,000) grant for part of Kentucky’s share.

House Bill 292 now goes to the full House for consideration.

Source: Kentucky Legislature (http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/10RS/HB292.htm)

Reporter: Casey Bloos, WORX/WXGO

Welfare distribution decreases in Jefferson County

On Monday, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration released the latest welfare data from December. The F-S-S-A provided less cash assistance to needy Jefferson County families.

Two-hundred-eighty-one (281) individuals in Jefferson County received “Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.” That’s five percent (5%) fewer than the month before. Seventy percent (70%) of those on the cash assistance program in Jefferson County were children. The average payment was about one-hundred-dollars ($101.36) per person.

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (http://www.in.gov/fssa/files/dfcJefferson.pdf)

Reporter: Casey Bloos, WORX/WXGO

New doctors arrive at KDHHS

This week, King’s Daughters’ Hospital added the services of a new pair of physicians.

Doctor Linette Grange has joined the staff at the Versailles Medical Building. Doctor Grange specializes in “family practice.” Her previous stops include Grand Rapids and Middleville, Michigan. She is welcoming new patients at (812) 689-5101.

And, Doctor Hisham Alrefai is a diabetes specialist. He’ll visit on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month at the K-D-H Medical Office Building in Madison. For appointments, call (812) 752-9122.

Source: King’s Daughters’ Hospital and Health Services (http://kdhhs.netreturns.biz/NewsReleases/Default.aspx)

Belterra admissions down, receipts up last month

On Tuesday, the Indiana Gaming Commission released their monthly revenue report for Belterra Casino in Switzerland County. During February, admissions were down, but receipts were up. For the first seven months (8 mo.) of the fiscal year, admissions and wagering revenue has been down. So far, the state has collected about twenty-five million dollars ($25,018,866) in taxes from Belterra—six percent (6%) below last year at this time.

During February, players at Belterra appeared to have the most success at the blackjack and higher slots. The house edge was greatest for craps, poker, and roulette.

Source: Indiana Gaming Commission (http://www.in.gov/igc/files/2010-02-Revenue.pdf)

Reporter: Casey Bloos, WORX/WXGO

Coming Soon

Prince of Peace Schools hold registration

On Tuesday and Wednesday, Prince of Peace Catholic Schools in Madison will enroll students for the upcoming 2010-2011 school year. Registration will be at the Pope John Elementary Cafeteria. In alphabetical order, students with a last name starting “A” through “K” can register on Tuesday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Students with a last name starting “L” through “Z” can register on Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. With questions, call (812) 273-5835.

Source: Prince of Peace Catholic Schools

Jeff. Co. Relay For Life holds ‘Team Captain’ meeting

On Tuesday, the Jefferson County Relay For Life will hold a “Team Captain” meeting at 6:00 PM at Calvary Baptist Church. New and returning team captains can attend this meeting to get more information about the event. The Relay For Life raises money for the American Cancer Society. This year’s Relay will start on the night of June 18th at the Madison High School track. For more information, call (812) 273-1236.

Source: Jefferson County Relay For Life

State Fire Commissioner, Builders’ Association Regulator to speak at local meeting

On Tuesday, the Builders’ Association of River Valley will hold a special meeting in Madison. They’ll hear from the Commissioner of the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission, Burke Jones. Jones volunteers with Fair Play Fire Company Number One (#1) in Madison. Also, the meeting will feature Carlie Hopper, the Regulatory Affairs Director of the Indiana Builders’ Association. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM from the Knights of Columbus Lodge. For reservations, email b-a-river-valley-at-s-e-i-data-dot-com (barivervalley@seidata.com).

Source: Builders’ Association of the River Valley

FAFSA forms due on Wednesday for IN students

Wednesday is the final day for prospective college students in Indiana to turn in their “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” or “FAFSA”. According to state leaders, nearly one (1) out of every two (2) students in Indiana failed to fill out their “FAFSA” paperwork on time last year. These students may have forfeited thousands of dollars in state college aid. Through the end of the day (on Wednesday), students can file their “FAFSA” forms online. The website is “fafsa”-dot-e-d-dot-g-o-v (www.fafsa.ed.gov).

Source: Learn More Indiana

Lanier Mansion hosts ‘historic gardening’ workshop

Wednesday is the deadline to sign up for a “historic gardening” program at the Lanier Mansion. The workshop runs this Saturday from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Participants can learn about the herb gardens of the 19th century and how they’ve become different since then. Those in attendance will make vintage scarecrows and receive a seed kit. The cost is four-dollars ($4). For reservations, call (812) 273-4531.

Source: Jefferson County-Purdue Cooperative Extension Office

Conservation farmers gather for ‘No-Till’ Breakfast in Holton

On Thursday, the Ripley County Soil and Water Conservation District is holding their 17th Annual “No-Till” Breakfast. Conservationist Barry Parker will be the speaker. Area farmers are invited to learn more about conservation agriculture. The breakfast starts at 8:00 AM from the Hopewell Baptist Church in Holton. The cost is three dollars ($3). For reservations, call (812) 689-6410, extension 3.

Source: Historic Hoosier Hills Resource Conservation and Development Council

Jeff. Co. SWCD sets ‘Producers’ Meeting’ for Thursday

On Thursday, the Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an informal public meeting to discuss current conservation and cost-sharing information. The meeting starts at 9:00 AM on State Road 250 east of Scotts Ridge Road. For more information, call (812) 273-2070 extension 3.

Source: Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District

Extension office hosts fruit growers ‘webinar’

On Thursday, the Jefferson County-Purdue Co-operative Extension Office will host an online seminar for gardeners who want to grow fruit in their backyards. It’s the second of a six (6) part series called “Adventures in Backyard Fruit Production.” Thursday’s session focuses on growing tree fruit such as apples, pears, and peaches.

The Extension Office will host this “webinar” in the basement of the downtown Mainsource Bank building. Also, participants with internet access can view the workshop from their home computers. The two-hour (2 hr.) session runs from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. The cost is fifteen dollars ($15) per session. For more information, call the Extension Office at (812) 265-8919.

Source: Jefferson County-Purdue Cooperative Extension Office

KDH hosts ‘Awake’ meeting for sleep disorder sufferers

On Thursday, the Sleep Lab at King’s Daughters’ Hospital is holding a public meeting for community members who have sleeping disorders. A guest speaker will talk about machines that provide “continuous positive airway pressure” or “C-PAP”. This technology helps sleep apnea sufferers to find a restful night’s sleep. Regional vendors will showcase their sleep technology at this free event. It starts at 6:00 PM from the K-D-H Sleep Lab on Fifth Street.

Source: King’s Daughter’s Hospital and Health Services

Human Relations Commission sponsors One Book, One Community

On Thursday, the Madison Human Relations Commission will host a public discussion as part of their city-wide reading program. It’s called “One Book, One Community.” The Commission wants city residents to read a single, non-fiction book. This year’s book is “The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch. The book focuses on what wisdom and advice we could share with our family and friends if we had just one (1) opportunity. Copies of “The Last Lecture” are available at the Madison-Jefferson County Public Library, and video clips can be downloaded on YouTube.

The public discussion will be Thursday at 6:00 PM at Village Lights Bookstore. Also, readers can share their thoughts about the book at the Library’s website, m-j-c-p-l-dot-o-r-g (www.mjcpl.org).

Source: Madison Human Relations Commission

Central Muscatatuck Watershed Public Meeting scheduled for Thursday

On Thursday, leaders with the Central Muscatatuck Watershed Project will hold a public meeting at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.

Last September, they received a five-hundred-thousand dollar ($507,000) grant to help landowners pay for improvements that address local water quality issues. The grant was designed to address “non-point source” pollution such as pesticides, fertilizers, road salt, motor oil, and other chemicals. This type of pollution can contaminate a watershed by flowing into lakes and streams or seeping into groundwater. Forty-four percent (44%) of the Central Muscatatuck Watershed is in Jefferson County.

This meeting starts at 6:30 PM from the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.

Source: Historic Hoosier Hills Resource Conservation and Development Council (http://www.hhhills.org/centralmuscatatuck.html)

Funeral Notices

Funeral services for 84-year-old Elvin Russell Bramwell of Madison will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, burial at the Grandview Memorial Gardens. Visitation for Elvin Bramwell of Madison will be Tuesday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Wednesday from 9:00 AM until the time of service.

Funeral services for 77-year-old Harold Frederick Tandy, Senior of Hanover will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre. Visitation for Harold Tandy, Senior of Hanover will be Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Thursday from 9:00 AM until the time of service.

Funeral services for 51-year-old Sabrina Leigh Henry of Carrollton will be held Thursday at 7:00 PM at the Tandy-Eckler-Riley Funeral Home. Visitation for Sabrina Henry of Carrollton will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until the time of service.

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