The Giveaway

?Several new teachers hired at Austin schools

Written by Marty Randall
Wednesday, 30 July 2008 00:00
?? ? Teaching jobs have been filled at Scott School District 1, according to information released by Superintendent Berley Goodin this week. Sheila Carter will serve as a teacher and the director of the district’s new preschool program for four-year-olds. Tara Branch will also be a teacher in the program, which has been set up in what were formerly first grade classrooms at Austin Elementary School. Another teacher, Tiffany Cole, will be added to the preschool staff if numbers of children increase to what school officials are expecting. Susie Bowman will work in elementary special education this year.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 July 2008 10:42
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?Washington County woman is latest fatality in I-65 cross-over accident

Written by Marty Randall
Wednesday, 30 July 2008 00:00
??? For the second time this year, emergency vehicles responded to calls of a fatal accident on Interstate 65 between Scottsburg and Austin that involved a vehicle crossing the grassy median and striking a semi-tractor-trailer. This time, the mishap occurred just south of the Austin interchange late Monday morning, July 21. A woman motorist, identified as Deborah Gunn, 55, Pekin, was headed south on I-65 on a clear morning around 11:45 a.m. when her silver-colored 1996 Ford Taurus suddenly crossed the median and struck the left rear tandems of a northbound semi-tractor operated by Kenneth J. Yeadon, 55, Mooresville. Yeadon, who was not injured in the accident, apparently saw the car crossing and slowed and then tried to avoid contact by going nearly off the road. Nothing worked; the car went under the rear trailer and disintegrated as the truck continued north.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 July 2008 10:45
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?Nine suspects arrested at mobile home on Scottsburg’s east side

Written by Marty Randall
Wednesday, 30 July 2008 00:00
? A total of nine suspects were placed under arrest by Indiana State Police in connection with a probation check last Thursday afternoon, July 17. A local probation officer accompanied by ISP troopers went to the home on East McClain Avenue to perform a probation check on the occupant, Michelle R. Brewer, 38. In the search of Brewer’s residence, methamphetamine was discovered under a bed and in a bathroom, the probable cause affidavit prepared by Master Trooper Barry Brown indicated. Under three grams of the illegal substance was seized. Additionally, M/Trp. Brown stated paraphernalia was found as well as a quantity of pills, all of which officers said were controlled substances. Brewer was placed under arrest and transported to the Scott County Security Center. Then, things got rather interesting for the officers.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 July 2008 10:48
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?Seven people injured during latest spate of accidents in Scott County

Written by Marty Randall
Wednesday, 23 July 2008 00:00
? ?? ? In the latest string of vehicular accidents to hit Scott County, a total of seven people suffered injuries. The first occurred on Sunday, July 13, at 1 a.m. in Blocher on Broadway Street at its intersection with State Road 3. Motorcyclist James Williams Jr., 58, Lexington, told investigating deputy Donald Campbell with the Sheriff’s Department that he ran off the edge of the road and overcorrected, losing control of his 1982 Honda. Williams experienced chest pain after the accident and was treated by technicians with Scott County EMS. Damage to the motorcycle was estimated at up to $2,500. Early on Monday, July 14, another injury accident occurred, this time on Vienna Road 2,000 feet north of State Road 356.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 23 July 2008 13:54
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Austin parents can apply early for student assistance for books, meals

Written by Marty Randall
Wednesday, 23 July 2008 00:00
? Parents of Austin schoolchildren can apply for textbook fee assistance and for free or reduced price meals for their children on both Thursday, July 24, and on Wednesday, July 30. On July 24, hours will be from 1 to 6 p.m. in the Austin Elementary School cafeteria. On July 30, hours will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the elementary cafeteria. Both sign-up are for students of all ages. Parking will be available in the elementary lot to the south of Rigel Gymnasium. The access road can be found off U.S. Highway 31 South just past the old middle school building.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 23 July 2008 14:06
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