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EPD Officer Returns Home after a year of duty in Iraq
On Monday, EPD escorted Elwood Police Officer Jamie Crawford from the city limits to his home. Staff Sergeant Crawford is a member of the 76th Brigade, COB out of Indianapolis and was on a 12 month deployment to Iraq. During his tour of duty, he worked alongside 18 Iraqi guardsmen and oversaw a crane crew which provided a level of protection all over the base from mortar rounds and indirect fire. When He left for his tour of duty, Crawford hung his ribbon on the light post across the street from the EPD and when he returned he proudly took the ribbon down. Crawford is a 15 year veteran of the Army National Guard. He plans to take the rest of this year off to enjoy with his family and will return after the 1st of the year as a six year member of the Elwood Police Department. Crawford returns home to his wife Kisha, daughters MacKenzie, 14, and Jaleigh, 4. Crawford also expressed his gratitude for the constant support from family and friends through emails and care packages. Welcome back soldier :)
Crawford Holding his ribbon
Jamie Crawford, His wife, Krista and Daughter Jaleigh
From Left: Jim Robertson, Sherry Wright, Chief of police Jason Brizendine, Asst. Chief Phill Caldwell, Jamie Crawford and his wife and Daughter, Carl Caldwell and I am sorry but I am not familiar with the guy on the end. Could anyone help me out :)
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EPD Arrests Man Wanted by FBI Since February of 2008
At approximately 6 p.m. Monday, The Elwood Police Department were dispatched to the St.Vincent Mercy Hospital emergency room in reference to a patient seeking drugs, who had become irritated when not given the drug of his choice. Ronald Warren Buttermore, 39, of Iowa was a fugitive wanted by the FBI on a warrant for a parole violation for second degree robbery out of Sacramento, Calif. Assistant Chief Phil Caldwell and officer Kara Barton arrested Buttermore at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital. It was confirmed by EPD at the hospital that Buttermore was wanted on warrants. Buttermore then insisted on being seen by a doctor, who cleared the patient for release to the EPD. According to the affidavit, Buttermore faked a fainting spell, but was transported to EPD for processing. Buttermore is being held at the Madison County Jail with out bond.
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WRTV Jennifer Carmack
Start: 11/18/2008 - 4:58pm
W ants to talk with people about festival of lights and what the meant to you and to elwood....NOW YOU HAVE A CHOICE EITHER STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS INTHIS TOWN OR KEEP RUNNING YOUR MOUTHS AND COMPLA
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EPD Officer promoted to Lieutenant
Local Elwood Police Officer Andy McGuire was promoted to Lieutenant and The department is also swearing in two new reserve officers. James Wilson and Zachary Taylor.
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Elwood_IN
Start: 11/16/2008 - 10:59pm
I have restarted free clothing board and is offering open invitations to this....you can post stuff or donate to me and i post it which ever is better for you...I am only here to help the communtiy...
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The Morrisett Center-Food Pantry and the Salvation Army moves to Oakland School
The Morrisett Center-Food Pantry and the Salvation Army has moved from the Leeson's building and is now located in room 17 at the Oakland Elementary School.
Their hours are:
Morrisett Center:
Monday - 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays & Thursdays - 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Salvation Army:
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Mary Puterbaugh - ssshhhh (it's a secret)
Start: 11/14/2008 - 2:00pm
End: 07/14/2009 - 2:00pm
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St.Vincent Mercy Hospital Toy drive underway
St.Vincent Mercy Hospital Foundation in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, Morrisett Center and Salvation Army, are collecting new and gently used toys for the annual toy drive. Toys or monetary donations can be dropped off at the Chamber from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday until Dec. 17. Toys can also be dropped off at Curves, Dollar General, Mr. Happy Burger, Movie Gallery and Subway, however, no stuffed animals can be accepted
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Elwood Chamber is coordinating a program for both Edgewood and Oakland schools that would provide students with three new books
The Elwood Chamber of Commerce is coordinating a program for both Edgewood and Oakland elementary schools that would provide each student with three new books to take home this school year.
The Elwood Chamber of Commerce knows the importance of literacy as it relates to the workplace. We want every child to have access to books in order to improve their reading and encourage recreational reading. However, some children do not have the means to order books the entire year. Every month the teachers and students receive a catalogue that has many books that can be ordered from the Scholastic Book company. On this Scholastic book order is a $1 book that can be purchased.
“Edgewood students and teachers are so grateful for the free Scholastic books. There are so many students who would love to order books from Scholastic but don’t have the money to pay for them. This program is a wonderful incentive to get books in the hands of children and encourage them to read outside of school.” stated Principal Mary Hamilton, Edgewood Elementary.
The Chamber introduced a program during the 2007 / 2008 school year so that each child and classroom received two books. This program was received by Chamber members and the community with great success. We achieved our goal! This year, the Chamber hopes to increase our support for this program and give each child and classroom three books.
Bev Groover, principal, Oakland Elementary, confirmed, “The staff and students at Oakland were very appreciative of the Scholastic books they received last year. We are always looking for ways to get books into the hands of our children, and having the community be a part of this endeavor was very positive.”
The cost of three books is approximately $75 per classroom. You can sponsor at any level (one, two, three or more books). If you would like to sponsor a classroom or make a donation, please contact the Chamber at (765) 552-0180 or elwoodchamber@sbcglobal.net. Thank you for helping our children and community take a step toward literacy!
The Elwood Chamber of Commerce knows the importance of literacy as it relates to the workplace. We want every child to have access to books in order to improve their reading and encourage recreational reading. However, some children do not have the means to order books the entire year. Every month the teachers and students receive a catalogue that has many books that can be ordered from the Scholastic Book company. On this Scholastic book order is a $1 book that can be purchased.
“Edgewood students and teachers are so grateful for the free Scholastic books. There are so many students who would love to order books from Scholastic but don’t have the money to pay for them. This program is a wonderful incentive to get books in the hands of children and encourage them to read outside of school.” stated Principal Mary Hamilton, Edgewood Elementary.
The Chamber introduced a program during the 2007 / 2008 school year so that each child and classroom received two books. This program was received by Chamber members and the community with great success. We achieved our goal! This year, the Chamber hopes to increase our support for this program and give each child and classroom three books.
Bev Groover, principal, Oakland Elementary, confirmed, “The staff and students at Oakland were very appreciative of the Scholastic books they received last year. We are always looking for ways to get books into the hands of our children, and having the community be a part of this endeavor was very positive.”
The cost of three books is approximately $75 per classroom. You can sponsor at any level (one, two, three or more books). If you would like to sponsor a classroom or make a donation, please contact the Chamber at (765) 552-0180 or elwoodchamber@sbcglobal.net. Thank you for helping our children and community take a step toward literacy!
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South of Sunset @ Sam's Wonder Bar
Start: 11/15/2008 - 10:00pm
Sat Nov 15, 2008
Sam's Wonder Bar presents
South of Sunset
no cover
10 pm
Great Country Band
with a little southern rock mixed in
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AS SEEN ON TV - MAGICJACK PHONE
Start: 11/11/2008 - 3:00pm
End: 12/11/2008 - 3:00pm
NEVER PAY A MONTHLY PHONE BILL AGAIN!! Free Local and Long Distance Calling YOU JUST PLUG IT INTO A USB PORT PICK UP THE PHONE AND TALK FOR FREE!!
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Mini Fall Bazaar
Start: 11/15/2008 - 9:00am
End: 11/15/2008 - 12:00pm
A mini Fall Bazaar is planned Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at the First United Methodist Church, 8th and Sigler street in Frankton.
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Nancy Sumner
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Win $50.00 This Christmas for the best decorated house
We are Doing Something New This Year!Elwoodindiana.org's First Contest Giveaway! $50.00 FOR THE BEST DECORATED CHRISTMAS HOUSE!
Here's how it will work: Contestants will submit a picture or pictures of your Christmas decorated house starting November 20th until December 20th. From December 20 to the 25th the members of this site will vote on the house they think is the best. The one with the most votes at 5 pm December 25 is the winner of $50.00!!! OK, I know it's not a ton of money but this is a free website so I have to live within my budget :) If this works out well, I will try and do some more giveaways thruoghout the 2009 year and if I can get some advertisers involed, The giveaway pots will get bigger too :) THE RULES: Yes there are a few :) 1. You have to be a member before December 20th to win :) NO EXCEPTIONS (only takes a minute to register)
2. Pictures must be submitted (See below) no later than December 20 by 5 pm EST3. Winner agrees to have their picture taken for the website when collecting the money by appointment.
4. The House must be within Elwood city limits.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Only Pictures submitted through the Christmas House link under the post or create content link will be accepted in the contest. To submit the images (5 MAX) just type in your title field the address of the house and body field the owners of the house and scroll down and submit the page. Then you will see a images tab at the top of the page. Click the images tab and add your images one at a time. Your images must be smaller than 1 meg in size or they won't download. You will have to use an image shrink program if they are bigger than 1 meg. If you know someone that has a decorated house Spread the word! They could win $50.00!!! Let Us Know What You Think!
Here's how it will work: Contestants will submit a picture or pictures of your Christmas decorated house starting November 20th until December 20th. From December 20 to the 25th the members of this site will vote on the house they think is the best. The one with the most votes at 5 pm December 25 is the winner of $50.00!!! OK, I know it's not a ton of money but this is a free website so I have to live within my budget :) If this works out well, I will try and do some more giveaways thruoghout the 2009 year and if I can get some advertisers involed, The giveaway pots will get bigger too :) THE RULES: Yes there are a few :) 1. You have to be a member before December 20th to win :) NO EXCEPTIONS (only takes a minute to register)
2. Pictures must be submitted (See below) no later than December 20 by 5 pm EST3. Winner agrees to have their picture taken for the website when collecting the money by appointment.
4. The House must be within Elwood city limits.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Only Pictures submitted through the Christmas House link under the post or create content link will be accepted in the contest. To submit the images (5 MAX) just type in your title field the address of the house and body field the owners of the house and scroll down and submit the page. Then you will see a images tab at the top of the page. Click the images tab and add your images one at a time. Your images must be smaller than 1 meg in size or they won't download. You will have to use an image shrink program if they are bigger than 1 meg. If you know someone that has a decorated house Spread the word! They could win $50.00!!! Let Us Know What You Think!
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Jury finds man guilty on five felony counts, faces 190 years in prison
EPD Press Release:
Former Elwood resident Steven W. Everling, age 36 was convicted of all five charges against him yesterday in a Madison County Circuit Court jury trial. The eight woman, four man jury took just over four hours to reach their verdicts on three counts of Child Molest, class A felonies and two counts of sexual Misconduct with a minor, class B felonies. The charges stem from sexual relations Everling had with a then 12 year old female near Frankton in 2002 that continued into Elwood until 2006. Everling had been out on bond since his arrest in February, was taken into custody by the Madison County Sherriff's Deputies immediately after the verdict.
Madison County Deputy Prosecutor Patrick Ragains prosecuted the case on behalf of the state. Elwood Police Detective Carl Caldwell who investigated the case assisted Ragains in the trial. Anderson attorney Zaki Ali defended Everling, who now resides in rural Tipton.
Judge Fredrick Spencer set Everling's sentencing for December 2. Everling faces a maxium sentence on that date of 190 years in prison.
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Booth space is available for the Country Holiday craft fair
Booth space is available for $20 for a Country Holiday craft fair at the East Main Street Christian Church Saturday, Nov. 22. This fair is for handcrafted items only. For information call 552-1552.
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Birch Bayh Center Thanksgiving for local residents 55 and over
Start: 11/13/2008 - 10:00am
End: 11/13/2008 - 1:00pm
A Thanksgiving Celebration is planned from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Birch Bayh Senior Center for local residents 55 and over.
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Free meal served each Thursday
A free meal will be served from 6:15 to 7 p.m. each Thursday at the East Main Street Christian Church, 1801 Main St. The public is invited.
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Book sale at library Nov. 10 to Nov. 15
The Adult and Youth Services Departments of the Elwood Public Library will have a book sale Nov. 10 to Nov. 15. A large number of children’s fiction and non-fiction books will be sold as well as adult books. A donation will be accepted for each book. Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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