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By Jerrry Curry, Staff Writer
Derick Brough is the guy that hosts and created a monthly Bike Night on the Salem Public Square.
Brough is from Pekin and graduated in 1991. He owns American Family Insurance in Bloomington. He is retired military and owns a 2024 Harley Davidson Road Glide.
Brough said, “I got tired of not much to do on Saturdays so I started Bike Night.”
On Saturday, May 25, 85 bikers showed up to show off their rides, experience lots of camaraderie, view the talents of Paul Doodle Pinstriping of Pekin and enjoy concessions from the Speakeasy Pizza truck from Orleans. Bikers attending the event spanned from North Vernon to Simpsonville, KY.
Next bike night will be Saturday, June 22, 6-9 p.m., although Brough is considering other venues for the meet. He hopes to include a cornhole tournament, more vendors, and possibly a band on the brick street, if possible.”
Information and photographs provided by Derick Brough.
By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
Thievery is on the rise. Gone are the days when you could leave anything out or even leave your house door unlocked. There are several methods shoplifting, porch pirate, and grab and run, especially unlocked cars.
Salem is a longer free of these thieves. Recently many residents have sadly been victims. One incident was the Bloomin Onion had a 100 lb. propane tanks stolen. This is not only a monetary loss but a business obstacle.
Another loss reported on social media was a bicycle on Salem Avenue. Stolen from the backyard also, a weed eater off the front porch.
Leaving cars unlocked is almost a guaranteed hit for the criminal.
Why is this happening? Could be unemployment or money for drugs. Do not think the drug problem doesn’t affect the average citizen. The victim works all day, a thief works all night.
Be on a vigile to prevent a crime from happening. Lock your car at night or store item you want to keep in your trunk. Don’t lay items in an open area. Have lights on if you can. Report all crimes to the police, so they can add extra patrols. Be careful what you buy, if its real cheap it may be stolen.
Keep your guard up.
By Abigail Shields, Website Editor
This summer, the adventure begins at your Salem Public Library! Join our Summer Reading Program “Adventure Begins at Your Library”! It is easy to join the Summer Reading Program; all you need to do is stop by the library starting June 1 and fill out a registration card. Then, read all summer until July 31. You may read whatever you would like and earn prizes! You read at home at your own pace. Registration begins June 1. You do not need a library card to register and participate in the Summer Reading Program or any other library programming. Library cards are only needed to check out materials.
The library hosts many free programs all year long. Some of the programs this summer will be: A visit to the Stevens Museum, adventure programs, family scavenger hunt, cemetery scavenger hunt, preschool camp, craft programs, spice kits, and many more programs to be announced. All library programs are free and open to all children in Salem and Washington County.
Program calendars will be available when you register for the summer reading program. For more information, call the library at (812) 883-5600 or visit their website to view the summer programming calendar.
By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
It is summertime, and everyone is thinking about having fun in the water.
There are several choices in the in and near the Washington County area. Swimmers can choose lake or pool venues.
Lake swimming can be done at Delaney Park Lake, 8215 Delaney Park Rd., Scottsburg. There is a $5 fee to enter the park, but no fee to swim in the lake. Hours are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. or dusk, whichever is earliest. No lifeguards are present.
The second lake choice is Deam Lake, 1217 Deam Lake Rd., Borden. There is a fee of $7 to enter the park, and swimming is only allowed in the roped-off area of the beach. This lake has no lifeguards.
Another lake choice is available at Starve Hollow State Recreation Area, 4345 W. 275 W., Vallonia . Swimming is allowed from 9 a.m. to dusk. There are no lifeguards on duty. The cost to enter the park is $7 per car load for Indiana residents and $9 per car load for non-residents.In addition to swimming, Starve Hollow also offers a shower house, concessions, hiking, a playground, kayak and canoe rental and shelter houses for rent for parties and gatherings.
Indiana has a special discount available for all state recreation areas. An annual entrance permit may be purchased for $50. This allows the permit holder to enter any state park in the state with a car load of guests during the entire season.
The first choice for a pool swimming is the Brownstown Pool. They are open seven days a week. Last year they charged $4 for adults and $3.50 for ages 3 to 17. It located at 715 W. Bridge St., Brownstown. Hours are 12 noon-6 p.m.
Another pool is located at Spring Mill State Park, 3333 IN – 60E, Mitchell. The fee to enter is $7 a car, then to swim is $3 a person. The hours are Sunday 12 noon-6 p.m. and other days of 12-8 p.m.
Call before you go to make sure the pools are open.
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