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Two Salem senior care professionals are among the 99 employees from across the state of Indiana who were honored with the American Senior Communities (ASC) Quest for Excellence award for outstanding achievement. This year’s awards banquet and ceremony, now in its 24th year, took place on November 14th, 2024, at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis.

With nearly 11,000 ASC employees statewide, a Quest for Excellence award is a coveted achievement. Through nominations by peers, residents, and families, only one winner from each location is chosen for recognition, spotlighting the best and brightest in their roles.

This year’s Salem locations award winners are:  

Damian Jones, Clinical Education Nurse, Clinical Education Nurse at Meadow View Health & Rehabilitation.

Justine Flynn, Receptionist at Salem Crossing.

The award distinguishes employees who embrace the CARE principles; an aptly named acronym that stands for Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence. Honorees are those who consistently make contributions through genuine compassion, strong teamwork, notable accountability, an understanding of the importance of building relationships, and an overarching drive to achieve excellence in their work.

American Senior Communities CEO, Steve Van Camp addressed the honorees, saying, “A Quest for Excellence winner is more than a good employee...more than a great employee. It is a special person who is a role model and an inspiration. It is someone who strives every day to do all they can to improve the health and well-being of residents, to be a trustworthy and dependable teammate, to nurture meaningful relationships, and to be a beacon of kindness and compassion, all in addition to displaying exceptional skills in their role. This describes all of you being honored tonight. Congratulations and a heartfelt thank you for all you do.”

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By Becky Killian, Staff Writer

The Salem Lions Club will continue the tradition of the Rockin' Ricky's Thanksgiving Day Walk/Run in support of the Washington County Food Bank on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28.

The walk/run will start at 8 a.m. at the Washington County Fairgrounds and will end at the same place.

The walk/run was started by Ricky Richardson to remember his blessings early in the morning of Thanksgiving Day when so many others were busy with the day's activities and thoughts of the holiday season. The 3K/5-mile walk/run continues today to support the Washington County Food Bank.

There is no registration fee. A cash donation or canned food donation will be accepted in lieu of a fee. Checks should be made payable to The Washington County Food Bank.

The run/walk will have no "winner or loser"; just a good time with family and friends to start off Thanksgiving Day with some physical activity to get you in the mood for the upcoming holiday season.

The route usually takes an hour to an hour-and-a-half to complete, but walkers/runners can choose the distance they wish to cover, so it can be shorter.

The event is rain or shine, unless there is extreme weather, so runners and walkers are encouraged to dress accordingly.

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By Philip T. Hensley, Public Information Office, Indiana State Police Sellersburg District

 

Jony O. Zavala, 50, Clarksville, Indiana

• Corrupt Business Enterprise (Racketeering), Level 5 Felony
• Theft (3 Counts), Level 6 Felony
• Tax Evasion (8 Counts), Level 6 Felony

Maria Nataren Bonilla, 40, Clarksville, Indiana

• Corrupt Business Enterprise (Racketeering), Level 5 Felony
• Theft (3 Counts), Level 6 Felony
• Tax Evasion (4 Counts), Level 6 Felony

Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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There are several blood drives planned in Washington County through December.

Dates and locations include:

Thursday, Nov. 21
Westview Christian Church
2638 N.West Washington School Road and Hwy. 60
Campbellsburg,

2 p.m.—6 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 29
First Christian Church
305 E. Walnut St.
Salem
12 noon —5 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 4
Ascension St. Vincent Salem Hospital
911 N. Shelby St.
Salem
10 a.m.—3 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 9.
First Baptist Church of Salem
205 N. High St.
Salem
1 p.m.—6 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 21
Washington County Family YMCA
1709 N. Shelby St.
Salem,
9 a.m.—2 p.m.

Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. It is essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. Whether a patient receives whole blood, red cells, platelets or plasma, this lifesaving care starts with one person making a generous donation.

Blood Supply Statistics


The Red Cross provides about 40% of our nation’s blood and blood components, all from generous volunteer donors. But supply can’t always meet demand because only about 3% of age-eligible people donate blood yearly. Each new donor helps us meet patient needs.

•    Each year, an estimated 6.8 million people in the U.S. donate blood.
    

•    13.6 million units of whole blood and red blood cells are collected in the U.S. in a year.
    

•    About 45% of people in the U.S. have Group O (positive or negative) blood; the proportion is higher among Hispanics (57%) and African Americans (51%).
    

•    Type O negative red cells can be given to patients of all blood types. Because only 7% of people in the U.S. are type O negative, it’s always in great demand and often in short supply.
    

•    Type AB plasma can be transfused to patients of all blood types. Since only 4% of people in the U.S. have type AB blood, this plasma is usually in short supply.
    

•    Red blood cells must be used within 42 days (or less).
    

•    Platelets must be used within just 5 days.
    


Facts About Blood Needs
    

•    Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood and or platelets.
    

•    Approximately 29,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the U. S.
    

•    Nearly 5,000 units of platelets and 6.500 units of plasma are needed daily in the U.S.
    

•    Nearly 16 million blood components are transfused each year in the U.S.
    

•    Sickle cell disease affects 90,000 to 100,000 people in the U.S. About 1,000 babies are born with the disease each year. Sickle cell patients can require blood transfusions throughout their lives.
    

•    The average red blood cell transfusion is approximately 3 units.
    

•    A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 units of blood.
    

•    Blood and platelets cannot be manufactured; they can only come from volunteer donors.
    

•    The blood type most often requested by hospitals is type O.
    

•    One donation can help save more than one life.
    

•    According to the American Cancer Society, more than 1.9 million people are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in 2023. Many of them will need blood, sometimes daily, during their chemotherapy treatment.