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Friday, May 16, 2008

Former CSL Employee Faces Theft Charges
A former Country Squire Lakes Community Association manager is facing theft charges after allegations she was embezzling from the organizations. 31-year-old Jaylene Allen was fired after more than 34 thousand dollars were discovered to be missing from the organizations funds. A warrant has been issued for Allen’s arrest; however she no longer lives in Jennings County and has not yet been taken into custody. She faces up to three years in prison and a 10 thousand dollar fine.

Jackson County Man Arrested on Drug Charges
A Jackson County man was arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop in Freetown. 59-year-old Jerry Bryant was driving a motor scooter when a state police trooper noticed visible signs that Bryant was impaired. During investigation Bryant was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and charges of driving while intoxicated are also being filed. He was taken to the Jackson County Jail where he is being held on bond.

ISP Launches "Click It or Ticket"
Indiana State Police will launch Indiana’s “Click It or Ticket” seatbelt enforcement campaign today. “Click It or Ticket” will run through June first and officers will patrol around the clock in an effort to convince more motorists to buckle up day and night. According to the 2007 Annual Observational Survey, Indiana’s overall observed seat belt usage rate increased to a record high of 88.4 percent in 2007. “Click It or Ticket” is a national campaign that supported by federal funding allocated to Indiana from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

BCSC To Develop Master Plan of High School Renovations
At a strategic planning session yesterday the Bartholomew Consolidated School Board decided to develop a master plan for high school renovations. In a six week series of special meetings the board intends to outline their plan to accomplish the renovations. In Phase 1 of the renovations the board hopes to tackle up to 89 million dollars in upgrades. Comprehensively the renovation project is projected to cost about 123 million.

BCSC Strategic Planning Schedule
Thursday: 5 p.m. strategic planning at Administration Building
May 20: 7 p.m. high school forum and tour beginning at Columbus North’s cafeteria
May 21: 7 p.m. high school forum and tour beginning at Columbus East’s cafeteria
May 28: 5 p.m. strategic planning at the Administration Building.
June 3: 7 p.m. high school forum at Central Middle School’s cafeteria
June 5: 7 p.m. high school forum at Northside Middle School’s cafeteria
June 9: 7 p.m. school board meeting at the Administration Building
June 17: Noon to 1 p.m. School House Session at City Hall.
June 23: 7 p.m. school board meeting at the Administration Building.
July 1: 7 p.m. 1028 tax hearing at Central Middle School.

High School Musical Auditions Begin Sunday
Mill Race Players is holding auditions for the summer production of High School Musical. Katia Hatter with Columbus Parks and Rec says kids agres 6 to 13 can audition on Sunday at North High School Auditorium beginning at 1:00. Anyone 13 and older Can adition at the auditorium on Sunday beginning at 3:00 or Monday beginning at 6:00. Show dates will be July 11th, 12th, and 13th.

Columbus Bike and Pedestrian Input
About 40 people shared ideas and concerns about Columbus’ bicycle and pedestrian systems at a public workshop this week. The city planning department will hold another public meeting in the summer or fall. Officials will combine public input from meetings and an online survey and hope to present it to city council by early fall. The bicycle and pedestrian survey is still available online at the city’s website www.columbus.in.gov.

Indiana BMV Offers New Web Services

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is offering 10 new online services. Customers can now sign up for a “myBMV” account that will allow them to access driving records, reserve a personalized license plate, renew registrations, and order duplicate car titles. Customers must submit the last four digits of their social security number and driver’s license number to register for the program. To sign up visit www.in.gov/bmv.

Discounted Smoking Cessation Clinic at CRH

The Tobacco Awareness Action Team - A Healthy Communities Initiative is offering their tobacco cessation clinic at a discounted price in the month of May. Caroline Martinez with the Tobacco Awareness Action Team says the program will begin May 20^th. Free nicotine replacement patches are offered through the Bartholomew County Health Department for participants of the program.

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