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Solar Energy system to be put in place at West Washington |
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Wednesday, 08 July 2009 00:00 |
At the recent West Washington School Board meeting held on June 22, Tim Reinhart addressed the board concerning the need to replace the hot water heaters in the school and in turn presented a proposal from Mann Plumbing Inc for a solar energy system which will be partially funded with a $25,000 grant from Jackson County REMC. The proposal was accepted, 5-1 with Leslie Batt opposing.
The board approved the following football coaching positions: Head Varsity Football coach, Phillip Bowsman; Assistant Varsity coaches: Mark Gibson, Keith Nance, Duane Nance, Andrew Burks; Varsity Varsity volunteers: Tom Wischmeier and Brian Farmer; Head Junior High coach: Adam Brown; Junior High Assistants (split) Landon Roberts and Brent Zelivetz and Junior High volunteer: Zac Wilson and accepted resignation from Tom Wischmeier as Assistant Football coach.
The board unanimously agreed to hire Brenda Hash to replace bus driver, Don Qualkinbush beginning of the 2009-2010 school year.
J.C. Tucker will remain as the school's attorney for 2009-2010.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 July 2009 13:49 |
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Salem Parks and Recreation Department Will Host the P&R Softball/ Baseball/ Tee Ball Swim Party |
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Wednesday, 08 July 2009 00:00 |
The Salem Parks and Recreation Department will host the “year end” pitch-in/swim party at the Salem Myers Pool July 16, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Hot dogs and paper products will be furnished by the Parks and Rec. Players, parents, coaches, umpires, scorekeepers, and league directors of the 2009 P&R Softball/Baseball/Teeball season are invited to attend. Anyone attending may bring a covered dish and drinks.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 July 2009 13:51 |
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Washington County Chamber announces new members |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 08 July 2009 00:00 |
The Washington County Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome a number of new members.
Appropriate Touch Massage Clinic, located at 102 E. Hackberry is owned by Shelly Bartoch. She may be reached at 812-586-0156 for appointments.
Aset Services is located at 6598 E. Canton S. Boston Rd., in Salem. The business is owned by Paul Elliott. He may be reached at 883-9844.
Canton Christian Church is located at 1352 N. Canton Rd. South in Salem. Contact Van Vuyovich, minister at 883-3351 for information regarding services.
Christian Life Baptist Church is located at 1311 W. Mulberry St., in Salem. Information regarding services is available by calling 883-5334.
Main Street Realtors is located at 304 N. Main St., in Salem. The business is owned by Mary McCoskey Finkle. You can reach Mary by calling 883-9555.
Nicholas J. Peregoy with Merrill Lynch offers financial advising. He may be reached at 502-329-5033 or at his office at 101 Bullitt Lane, Louisville, KY 40205.
Quick Pic, located at 604 E. Hackberry is owned by Earl Hanson. Information regarding hours may be obtained by calling 883-2244.
Worley Lumber Company Inc. is located at 5803 E. Hurst Rd in Pekin.
For information about becoming a member of the Chamber of Commerce member contact the office at 883-4303. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 July 2009 13:53 |
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Hospital files for bankruptcy |
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Thursday, 25 June 2009 00:00 |
Tuesday afternoon, June 16, Critical Access Health Services doing business as Washington County Memorial Hospital filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United State Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Indiana located in New Albany. This move has been anticipated for some time by many unsecured creditors along with local financial institutions holding secured positions with the hospital.
According to a news release from the hospital, “This decision will provide the hospital with the ability to continue to operate with no interruption of service, and give the facility time to work with suppliers to achieve financial stability.”
Information contained in a copy of the 150+ page official filing with the bankruptcy court shows that the hospital named three local financial institutions, Regions Bank, First Harrison Bank and Mid-Southern Savings Bank as secured creditors with a total of approximately $7.6 million owed to the banks. In addition, the filing included a “list of creditors holding 20 largest unsecured claims.” The amount owed to those suppliers and organizations totals $1.35 million. The largest of the unsecured debts is for $176,750.73, owed to Amerisource Bergen Drug Corporation of St. Louis and the smallest debt listed is to the American Red Cross of Chicago in the amount of $26,006.39. An Open Records request has been made to the hospital for a complete least of creditors and amounts owed.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 25 June 2009 09:44 |
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East Washington School Board recognizes the High School Science Research Team |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 25 June 2009 00:00 |
At the recent East Washington School Board meeting the board recognized the High School Science Research Team for advancing from the Regional Fair to the Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair and having three projects advance to the International Science and Engineering Fair in Reno, Nevada.
Superintendent Dr. Amick recommended the board to approve the change of Financial Institutions to First Harrison Bank, the members agreed unanimously.
The board received two bids for the Administration building from Temple Construction with a bid of $141,000 and Cottongim Enterprises with a bid of $110,000. Dr. Amick recommended the board take the bids under construction until next school board meeting, the board approved.
The previous minutes along with claims and payroll were approved. Amick and the board agreed to approve the Resolution to transfer appropriations in the amount of $11,626.39 and a resolution to transfer funds.
The overview of 2010 bus replacement, capital projects plan, debt service, school pensions and transportation was presented to the board with no motion made.
The board will continue through July 13 accepting bids for dairy items, bakery items, fuel and the paving of the high school parking lot. A five year leave with Better Quality Business Systems, Inc for the entire school district was approved.
The following personnel was approved: Andrew Smith, Alternative School position;Micki Alexander, School to Work grant ans assistant tot he Alternative School position; Myra Hildreth, Kim Fleming and Christy Fisher at $9.95 per hour to clean and prepare buses for inspection; Andrew Smith, High School assistant football coach and Clinton Blankenbaker, High School assistant football coach
The following resignations were approved:
Suzanne Bennett, High School Drama Sponsor; Sherry Wade, High School English teacher;Denise McNew, eighth grade volleyball coach and Mark Olesh as High School assistant track coach.
Superintendent Amick reported tot he board about the recent legislation regarding expanded criminal background checks that will be required for all new employees. Amick will bring a recommendation back to the next school board meeting after investigating how they will be performed and the cost that will be involved.
The board approved the Title One grant for 2009-2010; a special activity bus driver paying up to $60 now required by law effective July 1. |
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