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Salem Speedway, Early Days |
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 19 June 2009 00:00 |
The Washington County Historical Society will host the program Salem Speedway, Early Days on Saturday, June 27 at 6 p.m. At the Steven;s Museum assembly room.
The program will discuss the Speedway's founder and early racing events (1947 to present).
Descendants of the founders to attend: Emma Lou (Roberts0 Crockett will speak, Jim Summers, track builders, Everett (Foxy) Roberts, partner and past owner, Russ and Mary Barnard, promoters and past owners, Salem Fire Department, paid and volunteers who manned the concession stand and served as track safety personnel will also be present.
The intent of this program is to recapture the history of the building of the famed Salem Speedway in the early days.
The Washington County Historical Society will continue to bring more programs remembering the old days of auto racing in Washington County. They currently have a small area at the museum dedicated to the racing past. They will continue to expand the exhibit with the help of future contributors of racing memorabilia with the hopes the community can support a dedicated racing museum to honor the rich racing heritage here in Salem and Washington County.
The Salem high banks is known around the world. The track has claimed many in its day with no regard to how good a drivers or innocent spectators. Many times it has been editorialized as the Hills of Death in Southern Indiana. The auto industry having its roots in the Hoosier State was a mecca for racing. Many of those have gone on to be racings greatest drivers.
Those who have survived to tell the tale will always remember the thrill of racing on the Hills go Thrills at the famous Salem Speedway.
For more information call 883-6495 or email
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Last Updated on Friday, 19 June 2009 09:30 |
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County Council votes to “unappropriate” economic development funds |
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Thursday, 11 June 2009 00:00 |
The Washington County Council met in regular session on Monday, June 1, with all members presents. The minutes of previous meetings and all claims were approved unanimously.
In a 6-1 vote, the County Council voted to reverse its decision appropriating approximately $75,000 from the Economic Development Income Tax Fund (EDIT); Jim Nice casted the dissenting vote. Concerns were raised that a recent decision by the County Commissioners to give the Washington County Chamber of Commerce $10,000 to cover its operating budget for the remainder of the year violated the spirit of the initial agreement between the Council and the Commissioners when the earmark was approved late in 2008. That agreement was to set aside 25 per cent of the annual funds generated by EDIT for unspecified non-roadwork economic development projects.
At the May 20 meeting when the Commissioners voted to approved the Chamber's request, County Council Vice-President John Fultz was present and gave enthusiastic support for the Commissioners' action saying, “The Chamber's work is an important part of economic development in the county. We need a strong Chamber of Commerce.” Apparently, no Council member other than Fultz was made aware of the money being given to the Chamber prior to the decision being made to do so.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 11 June 2009 10:47 |
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City of Salem and Lucas Oil close to a deal on airport purchase |
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Thursday, 11 June 2009 00:00 |
According to information provided by Salem Municipal Airport Board of Aviation Commissioners (BOAC) member Bob Woodward, the City of Salem and Lucas Oil Company are very close to inking a deal that will transfer ownership of the existing airport property to Lucas Oil and provide funds for the local match to build the new airport facility. Representatives from Lucas Oil were in Salem last week to meet with Mayor David Bower, members of the Washington County Economic Growth Partnership, and members of both the air board and the city council. Meetings also took place between the Lucas Oil people and Owen Thompson, owner of the Salem Speedway.
Woodward said that the deal to purchase the old airport is about 99 per cent complete. Assuming that negotiations go well between Thompson and Lucas Oil, everything should be signed before the end of the year.
Woodward went on to say that the engineering firm R.W. Armstrong has redesigned the plans for the new facility to have a shorter runway than the initial plan called for. The new plan includes a 3500 runway which is 1500 feet shorter than the one in the initial engineering plan but over 1000 feet longer than the current runway. After completion of that phase, the additional 1500 feet of runway will be added over time. This revision will allow the new facility to be operational within 24 months.
Woodward confirmed that the re-appraising of properties to be purchased for the new airport is still expected to begin this fall.
The next regularly scheduled BOAC meeting is Wednesday, June 17, beginning at 7pm at the airport. |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 11 June 2009 10:48 |
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Commissioners say budget reductions mean less paving |
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Thursday, 11 June 2009 00:00 |
The Washington County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday, June 3, with all members present. The minutes of previous meetings, the payroll and all claims were approved unanimously.
After reviewing the Budget Approval Form 1782 from the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance, the Commissioners noted that over $400,000 targeted for road paving in the county have been cut. The explanation from the State of Indiana is that revenues will be less than anticipated due to the recession. That cut in the budget could eliminate between six and eight miles of paving this summer. County Highway Superintendent Rick Graves said that he will make cuts across the board and hopes that a reduction in fuel costs over last summer will help to absorb the shortfall.
In other business, the Commissioners took the following action:
Appointments to various boards.
Approval of Adult Protective Services Contract with State of Indiana
Took no action on direct deposit of county employee paychecks as requested by County Treasurer Bob Woodward. Results of employee survey shows strong opposition to the plan.
With no further business to conduct, the Commissioners adjourned until their next regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, June 17.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 11 June 2009 10:49 |
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Property tax bills should go out in July |
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Thursday, 11 June 2009 00:00 |
In a telephone interview on Monday, June 1, Washington County Treasurer Bob Woodward said that if everything goes according to plan, property tax bills should be in the mail to property owners no later than the last half of July. Woodward explained that once the information comes back from the state, it should be a fairly quick process to get the bills out to taxpayers. The bills will be due approximately thirty days after receipt by the property owner.
For the first time, taxpayers can use credit cards or debit cards to pay their tax bills this year. A small fee for the service will be charged to the card holder for this service by the card processing company. For additional information about paying with a credit card or debit card, contact the Washington County Treasurer's Office at 883-3307.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 11 June 2009 10:50 |
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