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Eastern High School teacher Mark Olesh was presented the Caleb Mills Indiana History Teacher of the Year Award on Saturday, Nov. 9. The award presentation by the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) took place at the John Hay Center in Salem.

The Caleb Mills Indiana History Teacher of the Year Award, named in honor of Caleb Mills, the father of Indiana's common schools, is made annually to a teacher (teaching grades 4-12) currently teaching American or Indiana history and recognized by his or her colleagues as making a significant contribution to the understanding of these two fields by his or her students.

In addition to teaching English, U.S. History and Government at Eastern High School, Olesh is also an accomplished cross country and track coach, as he is always incredibly involved in his school.

Olesh has a bachelor's degree in both History and Criminal Justice from Indiana University. He recently worked towards his master's degree in History and wrote his thesis on local newspaper coverage of the Civil War. He has interest in obtaining his PhD.

He is planning to conduct more local research on some not well-known topics, including doing a story covering the Poor Farm in Washington County.

IHS recognizes outstanding individuals whose efforts have enriched the lives of others by conveying awareness and appreciation of Indiana's history on local, regional and statewide levels.

“Many Hoosiers have been inspired by these individuals and organizations and their dedication to history, as they share their knowledge and work throughout their communities and across the state,” said Jody Blankenship, president and CEO of the Indiana Historical Society. “We’re thrilled to present these awards in person to each of our winners, celebrating their contributions and recognizing the tremendous value they bring to keep Indiana history alive in our communities.”

For more information about the Indiana Historical Society, call (317) 232-1882 or visit www.indianahistory.org.

Tamara Hemmerlein discussed Mark Olesh's influence in promoting history prior to presenting him with the History Teacher of the Year award.

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As part of their tour, the Budweiser Clydesdales trotted to Walmart in Salem on November 15. Posing stoically for photos, the horses were in the parking lot from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to help celebrate Salem Walmart's 8th anniversary, which is Saturday, November 16.

Also present was an Auntie Anne's pretzel truck and Small Town Kettle Corn serving up snacks during the festivities!

Enjoy video and photos from the event below!

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Photos and video by Nathaniel Smith.

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By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer

Many have seen this unusual, wedge type vehicle cruising Salem’s streets and wondered, “what is it?” Well, it’s a fully electric Tesla Cybertruck. The body is made from Tesla’s own pure stainless steel alloy, referred to as the “Ultra-hard 30X Cold-rolled Stainless Steel,” and it is nearly invincible. Located in the rear, the 4ft by 6ft bed of the truck has a retracting cover, and it has a capacity of 11,000 lbs. Also, the Cybertruck has a continuous rearview camera in lieu of an actual mirror. Furthermore, it has 120 and 240 volt outlets, and a storage compartment in the front called a Frunk that can hold 110 lbs.

How does 0 to 60 mph in 2.6 seconds sound? Capable of doing a top speed of 130 mph, the Cybertruck has enough torque to plant you back in your seat. The horsepower range, depending on options, is 600 to 845 hp with a dual-motor AWD option or the “Cyberbeast” trio-motor option. The model I rode in has the trio-motor option with 20-inch wheels. Interestingly enough, there are no door handles, just touch the pad on the door to open.

The interior is full of impressive features such as the 18.5-inch touch screen where the driver can control most everything, and of course it has navigation. The rear seats have a 9.4-inch screen for backseat entertainment, and it is also equipped with wireless phone charging capabilities. Simply lay your cellphone on it.

Much like other Tesla vehicles, the Cybertruck is programmed to know the ways of the road and is able to drive and navigate all on its own. However, one finger must remain on the rectangular steering wheel to ensure the driver is monitoring the operation. The Cybertruck has a range of approximately 320 miles before needing to be recharged. With so many unique features, it can seem intimidating to some. Thankfully, it comes with a 380-page owner’s manual to ensure the driver knows how to operate each bell and every whistle.

All of these cutting-edge features come at a cost, though. The price range for a Cybertruck starts at approximately $80 thousand and can easily reach heights of $130 thousand. That being said, the Tesla Cybertruck is most certainly a unique and polarizing vehicle. Ranging from its features to its shape, there is nothing quite like it.

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Photos by Jerry Curry.

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By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer

As we approach the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, we know we will hear the ringing bell of the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army raises funds to help those in need with their Red Kettle collections.

The Red Kettle fundraising campaign will begin Saturday, Nov. 27, and run through Tuesday, Dec. 24.

The bell ringing hours are Friday – Saturday 10 a.m.—6 p.m. and Mondays -Thursdays 4-8 p.m. There are no Sunday shifts.

Ringers can be individuals, organizations, families, churches, school groups, 4-H groups or scout groups. To join in, please call Meredith Peters at 812-620-5835 as early as possible.

This year, as in years past, the red kettle will be set up at both doors at the Salem Walmart.