Martin County JOURNAL Year 11, Issue 6 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2020 Eight pages

Carlisle VU59 VU54 VU58 Newberry VU58 VU45 VU58 VU37 2020 Census Committee hopes to ¨¦§69 Sandborn Crane Oolitic Oaktown Elnora VU5 VU458 Bedford VU158 VU58 Odon increase county’s response rate VU67 ¤£50 ¤£41 Edwardsport 231 Plainville ¤£ VU358 BY COURTNEY HUGHETT Bicknell VU57 VU450 Martin County Journal Publisher Bruceville Mitchell VU550 Martin County’s voluntary response VU60 67 VU Loogootee to the 2010 Census was just 71 percent. Vincennes 50 ¤£ Shoals Orleans Wheatland Washington Montgomery ¤£50 Ten years before that it was 73 percent. A ¤£150 committee was formed last year, chaired VU550 Monroe City ¤£150 by Vickie Wathen, of Loogootee, to help VU257 §69 ¨¦ West Baden Springs 241 61 improve the count. The committee con- VU VU Alfordsville French Lick Paoli VU56 sists of school teachers from Loogootee ¤£231 Decker and Shoals, the Loogootee Mayor’s of- Petersburg VU145 VU56 VU356 VU56 fice, the Loogootee Library Director, and mailed out in mid-March and include an VU37 VU57 members of the public. The goal of the invitation code to answer online. They VU65 committee is to increase Martin Coun- can also be mailed in or answered via VU545 Jasper ty’s voluntary response rate, without Winslow 164 telephone. The official Census count day VU162 VU VU257 64 requiring Census workers to track down is April 1, 2020. Anyone not completing VU364 VU VU357 ¨¦§69 VU64 English residents to count. According to Wathen, Francisco Oakland City the questionnaire voluntarily, will re- Birdseye education is the primary focus. Com- ceive a visit from a Census worker for Huntingburg Somerville VU237 mittee members will be posting flyers a manual count. Data must be turned in Mid-States Corridor VU168 Mackey Spurgeon around the county, providing informa- to the President of the United States by Holland VU264 Connectivity 57 Ferdinand VU VU62 tion at county festivals and events, and December 31, 2020. Lynnville VU68 ¨¦§64 ¨¦§64 Indianapolis 74 Dale ¨¦§70 ¨¦§ providing information to school children Questions on the form include: the Terre Haute ¨¦§69 Elberfeld 161 231 to take home to their parents. number of people living in a household, VU ¤£231 ¤£ Bloomington Santa Claus 58 65 61 «¬ A¨¦§lton In the past, it has been found that many names of each member of the household, VU 162 145 ¬37 Gentryville VU VU « ¤£50 ¨¦§69 do not voluntarily respond to the Census along with their date of birth, race and ¤£231 VU545 ¤£50 Tennyson VU228 because they feel like their privacy is be- sex; and what kind of home they live in. ¨¦§164 Boonville VU66 ¤£150 62 VU VU37 70 VU¨¦§64 Louisville ing violated. The Census Bureau is re- In 2010, Daviess County’s voluntary VU245 ¨¦§164 U261 Potential V Chrisney Evansville Legend 60 quired, by law, to keep your information response rate was 79 percent and Dubois VU70 Troy ¤£ PreliminaryVU1 44 Section 1 Study Band (1000 ft) Owensboro Alternatives confidential. They cannot release any of County’s was 86 percent. Martin Coun- Evansville VU259 U376 VU66 y V N w Section 2 Study Bands (2 mi) Tell City a k £431 t P ¤ c y Newburgh h n K e ster 65 the information, even to law enforce- ty’s Complete Count Committee hopes 662 Grandview r We ¨¦§ Section VU3 Study Bands (2 mi) P k VU66 w ¤£60 y Managed Land Cannelton 166 ment or other government agencies, for to bypass those numbers for Martin 657 VU 86 Rockport VU Bowling Green VU VU261 any reason. County this year. The Census has been The data collected by the US Census taken every ten years since 1790 and is Potential Preliminary Alternatives determines how many state representa- mandated in Article 1, Section 2 of the 0 2.5 5 10 Miles 1 in = 7.5 miles tives each state gets in Congress and is U.S. Constitution. ´ 7/26/2019 used to draw district maps. It also deter- The Census Bureau is also hiring for mines federal funding for schools, roads, census takers and office positions at the hospitals, etc., for the next 10 years. rate of $18.50 per hour. For more infor- Without a proper count, funds may not mation, visit https://2020census.gov/en/ Public meeting scheduled for be allocated correctly, because a true jobs.html. For more information on the population count was not obtained. 2020 Census, visit www.2020census. input on new highway plans 2020 Census questionnaires will be gov. BY COURTNEY HUGHETT open house format. A presentation is Martin County Journal Publisher planned for 6 p.m. each night. Project team members will be at multiple sta- A public meeting will be held Tuesday, tions to answer questions and question- February 18 at Loogootee High School, naires will be available to gather public from 5:30-8 p.m. to hear public input on input. Anyone with input on the project the proposed Mid-States Corridor proj- is encouraged to attend. ect. The preferred corridor is expected to The Mid-States Corridor is anticipat- be chosen by fall of this year with fur- ed to begin at SR 66 near the William H. ther public input and analysis being done Natcher Bridge crossing the Ohio River through 2021. at Rockport, continue generally through For more information, visit www.mid- the Huntingburg and Jasper area and ex- statescorridor.com or the facebook page. tend north to connect to Interstate 69. Once past the Jasper area, no decision Multiple arrests made has been made on the exact layout. The after theft at O’Reilly’s roadway could expand Highway 231 or On January 25, at approximately 10:04 Highway 50, both through Martin Coun- a.m., Loogootee Police Officer Tony ty, into a four-lane, interstate-type road- Dant, Martin County Sheriff’s Office way. Other options are being considered Deputy John Wright, and Indiana State as well. (See map above showing routes Police Trooper Jarrod Lents responded being considered.) to a possible theft in progress at O’Reil- A project team will analyze and com- ly Auto Parts in Loogootee. Employees pare the benefits, impacts and costs of a at O’Reilly’s reported that a male and range of reasonable options to identify a -Photo provided female had just stolen items from their Leadership trip preferred corridor for the proposed facil- store. Officers located Cecorra Holt, 21, On Monday January 27 some of the Martin County Leadership Program par- ity. The study will include assessment of of Loogootee in Family Dollar and Dylan ticipants took a trip to the state Capitol building. The Daviess County Leadership the social, economic and environmental Bruner, 26, of Loogootee, in the parking Program attended as well. While there, the group took a tour of the building, sat impacts of each corridor, along with con- lot. While investigating the theft, officers thru general assembly sessions for the Senate and the House of Representatives. sideration of ways to avoid, minimize or located stolen items from O’Reilly’s and The group was also able to have lunch and visit Eric Bassler and Shane Lindau- mitigate those impacts. Family Dollar as well as methamphet- er. Shown in the front, from left to right, are Ryan Werden (DCL), Kathy Collins Other public meetings include: amine, a controlled substance, marijuana, (MCL), Sierra Rutledge (MCL), and Bobbie Abel (MCL). In the second row, Wednesday, February 19: Bedford and paraphernalia in the vehicle that was from left to right, are Kayla Siebert (DCL), Rhonda Rhumble (MCL), Emily Middle School, 1501 N St., Bedford being used for the theft. Cecorra Holt and Troutman (DCL), Eric Bassler, Shane Lindauer, Walt Henrichson (MCL), and Thursday, February 20: Jasper Middle Dylan Bruner were arrested and taken to Blake Kleaving (MCL). In the back row, from left to right, are Clint Mackey School, 3600 N. Portersville Rd., Jasper the Martin County Security Center with- (DCL), Adam Thorne (DCL), Steve Walden (DCL), Jameson Hibbs (MCL), and The public meetings are scheduled out incident. Joel Montgomery (DCL). 5:30 to 7 p.m. ET and will feature an (See ‘ARRESTS’ on page 2) www.martincountyjournal.com ~ [email protected] ~ 812-259-4309 ~ Fax: 888-380-2761 ~ P.O. Box 148, Loogootee, IN 47553 Page 2 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, February 5, 2020 ARRESTS (Continued from page one) Jody W. Williams was charged with Deputy Wright requested the assis- possession of methamphetamine, a Level tance of Martin County Prosecutor Aure- 6 Felony; unlawful possession of a hypo- ola Wright to apply for a search warrant dermic needle, a Level 6 Felony; posses- for Cecorra Holt’s residence, which was sion of marijuana, a Class B Misdemean- granted by the Honorable Martin County or; possession of paraphernalia, a Class Circuit Court Judge Lynne E. Ellis. C Misdemeanor; and visiting a common Martin County Sheriff’s Office- Dep nuisance, a Class C Misdemeanor. uties Wright, Gibson, Greene, Wells, Devaughn R. Mesarosh was charged and Seymour; ISP Troopers Nolan and with possession of methamphetamine, a Henning; and Loogootee Police Officer Level 6 Felony; unlawful possession of McBeth assisted in executing the search a hypodermic needle, a Level 6 Felony; warrant. During the search, officers -de possession of marijuana, a Class B Mis- tained Mark Payne, 31, of Loogootee demeanor; possession of paraphernalia, a and Jody Williams, 42, of Loogootee, Class C Misdemeanor; and maintaining a who were inside the residence. Officers common nuisance, a Level 6 Felony. located additional methamphetamine, All suspects are innocent, until proven hypodermic needles, marijuana, and par- guilty in a court of law. aphernalia inside the residence. Mark Payne and Jody Williams were arrested City to tag junk vehicles and taken to the Martin County Security Per Indiana State Law 9-13-2-1 and Center. City of Loogootee ordinance 1989-1, Shortly after, officers located the city will begin to tag abandoned, un- Devaughn Mesarosh, 40, of Loogootee, used and junked vehicles. In accordance who also lived at the residence; she was with both state law and city ordinance, arrested and taken to the Martin County a vehicle is determined to be abandoned Security Center. if it falls under any of the following. Arrested and charges: Mechanically inoperable (it cannot be -Photo provided Cecorra R. Holt was charged with started and legally driven, i.e. flat tires, Lion Cub donation theft, a Class A Misdemeanor; posses- broken windows, no battery, license plate The Loogootee Lion Cub youth basketball program received a donation from sion of methamphetamine, a Class 6 is expired or has no plate.) Vehicles will Jeremy Payton, financial advisor with Edward Jones, for the first annual holiday Felony; possession of a controlled sub- be tagged along the city street and upon shootout hosted in Loogootee on December 15, 2019 for grades K-4. Shown from stance, a Class A Misdemeanor; posses- private property. Vehicles can be deemed left to right are Justin Carrico, K-4 Program Director; Jeremy Payton, with sion of marijuana, a Class B Misdemean- and construed to mean any and all motor Edward Jones; and Ryan Haywood, Loogootee Boys’ Basketball Head Coach. or; possession of paraphernalia, a Class vehicles. Once a vehicle is tagged, owner C Misdemeanor; maintaining a common will have 20 days to comply and make Current filings for 2020 Primary nuisance, a Level 6 Felony; and unlaw- the vehicle usable or the vehicle will be The 2020 Primary Election will be Martin County Commissioner District 1 ful possession of a hypodermic needle, a towed off the property. Abandoned vehi- held May 5, 2020. Kevin Boyd (R) Level 6 Felony. cles on private property can be entirely Candidate filing ends on February 7, Cody Roush (R) Dylan V. Bruner was charged with hid from public view. 2020 at noon. You can file at the Martin Martin County Commissioner District 3 theft, a Class A Misdemeanor; posses- County Clerk’s Office. Aaron “Moose” Summers (R) sion of methamphetamine, a Level 6 Shoals Summer League For more information, call the clerk’s Martin County Council At Large - Felony; possession of a controlled sub- sign-ups start February 8 office at 812-247-3651. (3) positions open stance, a Class A Misdemeanor; posses- Shoals Summer League will hold sign- The following are current candidate Richard Summers (D) sion of marijuana, a Class B Misdemean- ups at the Shoals School cafeteria on Sat- filings: Adam Greene (R) or; possession of paraphernalia, a Class urday, February 8 and Saturday, February Martin County Auditor State Convention Delegates – Demo- C Misdemeanor; and visiting a common 15 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Bobbie Abel (D) crat (3); Republican (4) nuisance, a Class B Misdemeanor. This will be for all boys and girls who Martin County Coroner Gerald Montgomery (R) Mark A. Payne was charged with pos- would like to play t-ball, baseball, or Tina Franklin (D) Leah Govea (R) session of methamphetamine, a Level 6 softball. The sign-up ages are from three Martin County Recorder Republican Precinct Committeemen – Felony; unlawful possession of a hypo- years old to 12 years old by April 30. Rhonda Sanders (R) (1) each Precinct dermic needle, a Level 6 Felony; pos- Forms will be sent home with students Martin County Surveyor South Halbert - Gerald Montgomery session of marijuana, a Class B Misde- or they will be available the day of sign No filings to date Perry 1 - Carolyn S. McGuire meanor; possession of paraphernalia, a ups. Martin County Treasurer Perry 5 - David A. Smith Class C Misdemeanor; and maintaining If you have any questions, contact Ann Lori D. Carrico (R) South Center - Dean Crandall a common nuisance, a Level 6 Felony. Stewart at 812-709-9338. Local Professionals At Your Service Here To Serve You! 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David was preceded in death by his Funeral arrangements were under the After retirement from the Army, he start- He was born on parents. direction of the Queen-Lee Chapel of the ed a successful excavating and trenching August 18, 1960 in A celebration of life to remember Da- Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes. business in Shoals and later worked as a Bedford; the son of vid will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, February contract postal carrier. He was a lifelong Osmo C. and Violet 15 at the Odon VFW Post #9627. Mili- ALVA HOVIS active Republican and conducted an un- Ruth (Holt) Petty. tary rites will be provided by the Odon Alva Hovis passed away on Thurs- successful campaign for Martin County Roscoe was a VFW Post #9627. David will be laid to day January 30, 2020 at 12:05 a.m. at Sheriff in 1978. United States Army rest in the Fort Snelling National Ceme- Loogootee Nursing Alva loved camping, traveling to Ar- Veteran. He worked tery in Minneapolis, Minnesota at a later Center. A resident izona and Montana to visit his brothers ROSCOE PETTY at Jasper Rubber as date. of Loogootee, he and fishing. Fish trembled at his name. a machine operator. All arrangements have been entrusted was 93. In his later years he enjoyed sitting at He is preceded in death by his parents, to Meng Family Funeral Home in Odon, He was born in the story tellers table at Velma’s, eating Osmo and Violet Ruth Petty; his son, Indiana. Condolences and memories Center Township, chicken at RJ’s and Bo Macs, feeding Roscoe Petty; and his siblings, Berta Da- may be shared with the family online at Martin County In- dog biscuits to strays, and traveling. He vis and Kenny Holt. www.mengfuneralhome.com. diana on December was a member of the National Rifle As- He is survived by his daughter, Mi- 21, 1926; the son sociation, the American Legion and the chelle Petty of Terre Haute; his girl- VIVIAN SWARTZENTRUBER of Ivan L. and Nora Veterans of Foreign Wars. friend, Alison Ryan; five grandchildren, Vivian Gwyn Swartzentruber, former- ALVA HOVIS May (Walker) Ho- He was preceded in death by his par- his siblings, Osmo Petty, Brenda Jew- ly of Shoals, passed away on Monday, vis. ents, Ivan and Nora Hovis; his brothers, ell-Petty, Sandra (Pat) Sherfick, Viola January 27, 2020 in Washington. A resi- He was a US Merchant Marine veter- Clay Hovis, Norman Hovis and Delmar Embree, Bobby Sherfick, Opal Mesaro- dent of Washington, she was 62. an of WWII serving from 1942 to 1946, Hovis (who died in infancy); his sister, sh, Dianna Riker, and Tammie Bledsoe; She was born August 21, 1957 in sailing in both the North Atlantic and Pa- Donna June and his old cat, Sunshine. children he helped care for, Taylor Ryan Washington; daughter of Vergil and cific theaters. (He lied about his age in He is survived by his sons, Alan (Terri) and Lewis Funk and many nieces, neph- Alma Ruth (Jones) Tow. She graduated order to join at age 16.) He was drafted Hovis and Michael (Cheryl) Hovis; his ews, and cousins. Shoals High School, was owner and op- into the US Army in 1950 and served as daughters, Karol Hovis and Kim Hovis; Online condolences can be made at erator of Martin County Video and was a in infantryman in Korea during 1951-52. grandchildren, Valerie and Sam Hovis, www.blakefuneralhomes.com. Arrange- private caregiver. She was of the Chris- In 1957 he was selected as an Air De- Garret and Levi Tedrow, Kendall Hovis, ments provided by Blake Funeral Home tian faith. fense Warrant Officer and supported the Tanner and Sage Hovis-Johnson, Alex in Loogootee. She is survived by one son, Connor primary Army air defense systems, Nike Gerkin, and great-grandchildren, Miguel Swartzentruber of Evansville; two sis- Ajax, Nike Hercules, and HAWK. He Tedrow, Juniper Tedrow, Eleanor June ROBERTA COPELAND ters, Cookie (Roger) Taylor of Shoals served in the Army until June 1972, re- Harner, and Romy King. Roberta L. Copeland passed away and Ruthie Tow of Loogootee; and one tiring as a Chief Warrant Officer W-4. He A graveside service and military rites Monday February 3, 2020 at Loogootee brother, J.B. Tow, formerly of Shoals. completed overseas tours in France, Ko- will be held on Thursday, February 6 at Health and Rehab Center. A resident of She is preceded in death by her parents rea, and the Republic of China (Taiwan). 1 p.m. at the Hickory Ridge Cemetery. Loogootee, she was 62. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- She was born November 28, 1957 in Martin County real estate transfers tions can be made to the Martin County Washington; daughter of the late Bill Raymond A. Graber and Linda K. vision to Lost River Township, Martin Humane Society. R. Cooper and Regina (Gibbs) Cooper. Graber; Kevin D. Graber and Aman- County, Indiana. Condolences may be made online at Roberta was a 1975 graduate of Shoals da K. Graber; and Allen R. Graber Kevin S. Hert, Sr. and Deanna L. www.blakefuneralhomes.com. Arrange- High School. She was a United States and Loretta J. Graber, of Daviess Hert, of Martin County, Indiana to Cody ments were provided by Blake Funeral Army Veteran. County, Indiana to KRA Holdings, D. Hert and Brooke E. Meenach, of Home in Loogootee. Roberta is preceded in death by her LLC, of Daviess County, Indiana, the Martin County, Indiana, a part of the parents, Bill Cooper, Regina Cooper, and northwest quarter of the northwest quar- northeast quarter of Section 31, Town- her maternal and paternal grandparents. ter of Section 23, Township 2 North, ship 4 North, Range 3 West, in Center She is survived by her brother, Gerald Range 4 West, containing 40 acres, more Township, Martin County, Indiana, con- (Karla) Cooper of Loogootee; her niece or less. taining 2.36 acres, more or less. Ambyr (Dustin) Brosmer of Loogootee, Lynn E. Kleiman, of Martin County, Carl Gibson, of Martin County, Indi- and her great nephew, Cooper Brosmer. Indiana to North Meets South Invest- ana to Jason R. Hennette and Brandi Cremation was chosen according to ments, LLC, of Martin County, Indiana, R. Hennette, of Martin County, Indi- Serving the insurance needs of her wishes. A private burial will be held Lot Number 13 in Turkey Hill Subdi- ana, a part of the northeast quarter of the at Pleasant Valley Cemetery at a later northwest quarter of Section 24, Town- our many customers in the area date. ship 3 North, Range 5 West, Perry Town- for the past 35 years . . . Memorial contributions can be made ship, City of Loogootee, Martin County, WE’D LOVE TO SERVE in honor of Roberta to the Martin County Indiana, containing 0.292 acres, more or YOURS TOO!! Humane Society. less. Online condolences can be made at Mickey L. Bates and Cindy L. 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Martin County 8:30 a.m. - Received a report of a miss- 9:34 a.m. - ISP Beaver and Major Keller ty Ambulance and Shoals Fire Depart- Ambulance responded. ing dog near Crane. Advised Animal Con- responded to a verbal domestic dispute in ment responded. 4:10 a.m. - Received a report of a suspi- trol Officer Hughett. Loogootee. 7:58 a.m. - Major Keller assisted a dis- cious vehicle near Shoals. Deputy Gibson 10:50 a.m. - Deputy Wright assisted 9:54 a.m. - Received a report of an ani- abled vehicle west of Shoals. and Deputy Seymour responded. in serving a Dubois County warrant on mal complaint in Loogootee. Advised An- 9:03 a.m. - Received a report of a tele- 9:34 a.m. - Received a report of a pos- Chadwick Funk. He was transported to imal Control Officer Hughett. phone pole down east of Shoals. Advised sible break in near Loogootee. Loogootee Dubois County. 9:56 a.m. - Received a request for a vin Frontier Communications. Chief Rayhill responded. 10:54 a.m. - Received a request for an check in Shoals. Advised Deputy Wright. 1:00 p.m. - Received a report of an at- 10:30 a.m. - Received a report of black ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County 11:11 a.m. - Received a request for a vin tempted break in near Shoals. Advised all smoke in Loogootee. Loogootee Fire De- Ambulance responded and transported to check in Shoals. Advised Deputy Wright. Martin County units. partment responded. Jasper Memorial Hospital. 12:12 p.m. - Loogootee Captain Hen- 1:21 p.m. - Received a report of a verbal 11:35 a.m. - Received a request for a ve- 11:46 a.m. - Received a request for an nette assisted a resident with potential dispute in Shoals. Major Keller respond- hicle unlock in Loogootee. Deputy Wright ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County scam. ed. responded. Ambulance and Loogootee Fire Depart- 12:53 p.m. - Loogootee Captain Hen- 2:40 p.m. - Received a request for a 12:27 p.m. - Received a report of pos- ment responded. Martin County Ambu- nette responded to a local business with a welfare check in Loogootee. Loogootee sible neglect in Shoals. Deputy Wright lance transported one subject to Jasper suspicious person. Captain Hennette responded. responded to call. Memorial Hospital. 1:58 p.m. - ISP Trooper Beaver spoke 2:45 p.m. - Received a report of an ani- 2:48 p.m. - Received a report of a dog 11:55 a.m.- Received a report of a con- with a subject referencing an accident. mal complaint in Shoals. Advised Animal bite in Loogootee. Animal Control Officer trolled burn near Shoals. 2:08 p.m. - Received a report of an ani- Control Officer Hughett. Hughett responded. 12:12 p.m. - Received a report of a dog mal complaint in Loogootee. Advised An- 8:45 p.m. - Received a report of an ani- 3:54 p.m. - Received a report of a reck- attacking another animal near Shoals. Ad- imal Control Officer Hughett. mal complaint in Loogootee. Advised An- less driver in Loogootee. Loogootee Offi- vised Animal Control Officer Hughett. 6:26 p.m. - Received a request for am- imal Control Officer Hughett. cer McBeth responded. 12:28 p.m. - Received a report of a bulance in Loogootee. Martin County 8:55 p.m. - Received a request for an 5:08 p.m. - Received a report of an ag- dog attacking livestock near Shoals. An- Ambulance responded and transported. ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County gressive dog in Loogootee. Advised Ani- imal Control Officer Hughett and Deputy 6:37 p.m. - Received a report of a fire in Ambulance responded and transported to mal Control Officer Hughett. Wright responded. Loogootee. Loogootee Fire Department Jasper Memorial Hospital. 5:36 p.m. - Received a report of an ani- 1:05 p.m. - Received a report of a stray and Martin County Ambulance respond- THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 mal complaint in Loogootee. Advised An- dog chasing a dog on a leash in Loogoo- ed. 5:03 a.m. - Received a report of suspi- imal Control Officer Hughett. tee. Loogootee Officer Floyd responded. 7:01 p.m. - Received a request for an cious persons near Burns City. Corporal 7:06 p.m. - Received a report of a hit- 2: 03 p.m. - Received a report of a con- ambulance in Shoals. Martin County Reed and Loogootee Officer Floyd- re and-run accident in Loogootee. ISP re- trolled burn in Loogootee. Ambulance and Shoals Fire Department sponded. sponded. 3:07 p.m. - Received a report of a minor responded. Martin County Ambulance 9:25 a.m. - Received a report of an in- SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 accident in Loogootee. Loogootee Officer transported. jured animal south of Loogootee. Deputy 5:59 a.m. - Received a request for as- Floyd responded. 7:08 p.m. - Received a request for an Wells responded. ambulance in Loogootee. Daviess County 9:45 a.m. - Deputy Wells responded to a EMS responded and transported. domestic argument. Loogootee Police log TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 12:30 p.m. - Received a report of an MONDAY, JANUARY 27 check on a male. 12:19 a.m. - Received a report of some- animal complaint in Loogootee. Advised 6:52 a.m. - Caller reported a domestic 6:58 p.m. - Caller reported an elderly one causing a disturbance at a residence Animal Control Officer Hughett. dispute on Park Street. male needing medical assistance. near Loogootee. Loogootee Officer Cum- 1:15 p.m. - Received a report of a semi 12:12 p.m. - Caller reported a possible THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 mings responded. in the ditch north of Loogootee. ISP mail scam. 5:03 a.m. - Sgt. Floyd assisted the 12:33 a.m. - Received a report of a noise Trooper Lents responded. 12:53 p.m. - Caller reported a suspi- county with a suspicious person. complaint and suspicious vehicle near 9:21 p.m. - Received an officer request cious person at a local business. 1:08 p.m. - Caller reported a reckless Shoals. Loogootee Officer Cummings -re in Loogootee for a lock out. Loogootee 6:36 p.m. - Loogootee Fire was paged vehicle on US 231. sponded. Police responded. out to the laundromat in reference to 3:20 p.m. - Caller reported a male tak- 6:02 a.m. - Received a report of a car/ 10:50 p.m. - Received a report of an smoke in the building. ing photos of his house on West Washing- deer accident near Shoals. Corporal Reed animal complaint in Loogootee. Left mes- 7:13 p.m. - Officer Cummings assisted ton Street. responded. sage for ACO Hughett. the ambulance service. 5:12 p.m. - Caller reported a traffic 10:00 a.m. - Received a request for a FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 complaint on JFK Avenue. vin check north of Loogootee. Advised 5:40 a.m. - Received a report of a water 12:19 a.m. - Female reported someone 9:23 p.m. - Caller reported a domestic Deputy Wright. leak in Loogootee. Advised a Loogootee banging on her trailer in Bowling Trailer dispute on SW 3rd Street. 10:20 a.m. - Received a report of a dis- municipal member. Court. FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 turbance in Loogootee. Advised Loogoo- 7:15 a.m. - Received a report of a report 12:33 a.m. - Officer Cummings assisted 9:15 a.m. - Caller reported a vehicle tee Chief Rayhill. of a disabled vehicle in Shoals. Reserve the county with a noise complaint. losing parts of a load on US 231. 12:38 p.m. - Received a report of a scam Deputy Dorsey, Deputy Seymour and Big 12:42 p.m. - Caller reported a male had 8:05 p.m. - Caller reported a property Social Security call. John’s Towing responded. crawled through a window at a residence damage accident on Wood Street. 12:41 p.m. - Received a report of an 7:16 a.m. - Received a report of a vehi- on Dewey Street. 8:17 p.m. - Loogootee Fire was paged animal complaint in Loogootee. Advised cle slide off south of Loogootee. Loogoo- 1:00 p.m. - Chief Rayhill assisted with out to a small fire on Poplar Street. Animal Control Officer Hughett. tee Officer Cummings, Loogootee- Cap a funeral procession. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 1:00 p.m. - Loogootee Chief Rayhill as- tain Hennette, Major Keller and G&M 1:30 p.m. - Chief Rayhill responded to 9:34 a.m. - Caller reported a theft from sisted with a funeral detail in Loogootee. Wrecker Service responded. a residential alarm. a residence on Dewey Street. 1:23 p.m. - Received a report of a reck- 8:15 a.m. - Received a report of a ve- 1:49 p.m. - Caller reported a suspicious 10:30 a.m. - Loogootee Fire was paged less driver near Haysville. Advised Du- hicle losing plastic south of Loogoo- male near Old National Bank. out to a small fire in Shaded Estates. bois County. tee. Loogootee Captain Hennette, Major 2:02 p.m. - Chief Rayhill responded to 3:54 p.m. - Caller reported a reckless 1:26 p.m. - Received a report of a Keller and ISP Trooper Beaver responded. a business alarm. driver on Broadway Street. two-vehicle accident in Shoals. Major 12:01 p.m. - Major Keller assisted the 3:17 p.m. - Officer Davis responded to 5:30 p.m. - Caller reported having Keller, ISP Beaver, Shoals Fire Depart- department of child services with a call in a business alarm. problems with some juveniles. ment and Martin County Ambulance re- Shoals. 7:35 p.m. - Caller reported a reckless 8:12 p.m. - Caller reported a civil com- sponded. 1:53 p.m. - Received a request for an driver on Hwy 50. plaint. 1:30 p.m. - Received a report of a med- ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 ical alarm in Loogootee. Loogootee Fire Ambulance responded and transported to 9:23 a.m. - Male came on station for 5:59 a.m. - Female reported unautho- Department and Loogootee Chief Rayhill Jasper Memorial Hospital. transient assistance. rized control of a vehicle. responded. 2:37 p.m. - Received a report of an ani- 9:30 a.m. - Male reported a possible 11:46 a.m. - First responders were re- 1:49 p.m. - Received a report of a sus- mal complaint in Shoals. Advised Animal theft. quested on Cedar Street for a medical picious male in Loogootee. Loogootee Control Officer Hughett. 10:30 a.m. - Female reported a viola- call. Chief Rayhill and Sheriff Roush respond- 4:35 p.m. - Received a request for a ve- tion of a protective order. 1:05 p.m. - Male reported a dog com- ed. hicle unlock in Shoals. Deputy Wells re- 11:00 a.m. - Male requested a vehicle plaint on Brooks Avenue. 2:00 p.m. - Received a report of a bur- sponded. identification check. 2:03 p.m. - Male reported a controlled glary alarm in Loogootee. Loogootee 5:34 p.m. - Received a report of a bur- 1:30 p.m. - Captain Hennette assisted burn. Chief Rayhill and ICO Doane responded. glary alarm in Loogootee. Deputy Wells the county with an arrest warrant. 5:30 p.m. - Caller reported an animal 4:13 p.m. - Received a request for a vin responded. 2:20 p.m. - Female came on station to complaint on Broadway Street. check in Loogootee. Deputy Wright re- 7:15 p.m. - Loogootee Officer Floyd -re report a theft. 9:34 p.m. - Caller reported a reckless sponded. sponded to a camera alarm in Loogootee. 3:30 p.m. - Caller requested a welfare vehicle on US 231. Page 5 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, February 5, 2020 COURT NEWS Persons listed on criminals charges are Gabriel S. Grace, public intoxication, 6 Felony; maintaining a common nui- ating a vehicle while intoxicated endan- innocent until proven guilty in a court of a Class B Misdemeanor. sance-controlled substances, a Level 6 gering a person, Class A Misdemeanors, law. Michael D. Clements, dealing in Felony; possession of marijuana, a Class dismissed. CRIMINAL COURT methamphetamine, a Level 2 Felony; B Misdemeanor. January 15 New Charges Filed possession of methamphetamine, a Lev- Jody W. Williams, possession of Isabella E. Goodpaster, public in- December 27 el 3 Felony; resisting law enforcement, methamphetamine, a Level 6 Felony; toxication, a Class B Misdemeanor, Donald L. Nugent, two counts of sex- a Class A Misdemeanor; driving while unlawful possession of a syringe, a Lev- dismissed; public nudity, a Class C ual battery, Level 6 Felonies; intimida- suspended, a Class A Misdemeanor; el 6 Felony; maintaining a common nui- Misdemeanor, dismissed; possession tion, a Level 6 Felony. possession of paraphernalia, a Class C sance- controlled substances, a Level 6 of marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor, December 30 Misdemeanor. Felony; possession of marijuana, a Class dismissed; maintaining a common nui- Ronald Gebhart, check deception, a Anthony L. Williams, Jr., possession B Misdemeanor. sance – controlled substances, a Level 6 Class A Misdemeanor. of methamphetamine, a Level 6 Felony; Cecorra R. Holt, possession of meth- Felony, dismissed. Pamela D. Gammon, furnishing alco- possession of marijuana, a Class B Mis- amphetamine, a Level 6 Felony; main- Erin K. Hawkins Persinger, check hol to a minor, a Class B Misdemeanor. demeanor; possession of paraphernalia, taining a common nuisance- controlled deception, a Class A Misdemeanor, dis- Theodore J. Townsend, check decep- a Class C Misdemeanor. substances, a Level 6 Felony; unlawful missed. tion, a Level 6 Felony. January 13 possession of a syringe, a Level 6 Felo- Judy J. Martin, check deception, a Robert J. Hawkins, possession of Johnathan W. Dant, invasion of priva- ny; possession of a controlled substance, Class A Misdemeanor, dismissed. methamphetamine, a Level 6 Felony; cy, a Class A Misdemeanor. a Class A Misdemeanor; two counts of James McGuire, check deceptioin, a possession of marijuana, a Class A Mis- Jerry L. Robinson, possession of meth- theft, Class A Misdemeanors; possession Class A Misdemeanor, dismissed. demeanor; possession of paraphernalia, amphetamine, a Level 6 Felony; posses- of marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor. Anthony L. Williams, Jr., possession a Class C Misdemeanor. sion of marijuana, a Class A Misdemean- January 28 of methamphetamine, a Level 6 Felony, Ryan Allen Dagey, possession of or; possession of paraphernalia, a Class Dylan V. Bruner, possession of meth- dismissed; possession of marijuana, a methamphetamine, a Level 6 Felony; re- A Misdemeanor; false informing, a Class amphetamine, a Level 6 Felony; two Class B Misdemeanor, dismissed; pos- sisting law enforcement, a Class A Mis- A Misdemeanor; false identity statement, counts of theft, Class A Misdemeanors; session of paraphernalia, a Class C Mis- demeanor; possession of paraphernalia, a Class A Misdemeanor; driving while possession of a controlled substance, demeanor, dismissed. a Class C Misdemeanor. suspended, a Class A Misdemeanor. a Class A Misdemeanor; possession of January 24 Joshua W. Kiefer, operating a vehicle January 14 marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor. Donnie Knepp, possession of marijua- while intoxicated endangering a person, Joshua M. Jones, operating a vehicle Devaughn R. Mesarosh, possession na, a Class A Misdemeanor, dismissed; a Level 6 Felony; operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a Class C Misdemean- of methamphetamine, a Level 6 Felony; possession of paraphernalia, a Class A with an ACE of .15 or more, a Level 6 or. unlawful possession of a syringe, a Lev- Misdemeanor, dismissed. Felony. Lauren M. Barrett, three counts of el 6 Felony; maintaining a common nui- CIVIL COURT January 2 check deception, Class A Misdemeanors. sance- controlled substances, a Level 6 New Suits Filed James E. Kies, operating a vehicle Larry Joseph Summers, Jr., operating Felony; possession of marijuana, a Class January 21 while intoxicated, a Class C Misde- a motor vehicle after forfeiture of li- B Misdemeanor. Mariner Finance, LLC vs. Travis J. meanor. cense for life, a Level 5 Felony. CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS AND Grishaw, civil collection. Daniel L. Jones, operating a vehicle January 15 SENTENCING Hoosier Accounts Service vs. Cara with an ACE of .15 or more, a Class A Timothy G. Taylor, rape, a Level 3 January 10 Kauffman, civil collection. Misdemeanor; operating a vehicle while Felony; incest, a Level 4 Felony; sexu- Leroy D. Taylor, convicted of battery, Hoosier Accounts Service vs. David intoxicated, a Class C Misdemeanor. al misconduct with a minor, a Level 4 a Class B Misdemeanor. Sentenced to M. Bledsoe, civil collection. Delbert L. Salmon, Jr., theft, a Level 6 Felony. serve 68 days with 0 days suspended Unifund CCR, LLC vs. Janet Lim- Felony; criminal trespass, a Class A Mis- and credit for 34 actual days previously bach, civil collection. demeanor; criminal mischief, a Class B January 16 Kathleen J. Croddy, driving while sus- served plus 34 Class A credit days. January 27 Misdemeanor. Heather Morrison vs. Johnny Morri- Travis R. Salmon, intimidation, a Lev- pended, a Class A Misdemeanor. January 14 Neil J. Amstutz, convicted of oper- son, petition for dissolution of marriage. el 6 Felony; criminal trespass, a Class Isaiah W. Baylis, possession of mari- ating a vehicle with an ACE of .15 or CIVIL COURT JUDGMENTS A Misdemeanor; criminal mischief, a juana, a Class B Misdemeanor. January 17 more, a Class A Misdemeanor. Sen- January 17 Class B Misdemeanor. Judgment in favor of the plaintiff Johnathon L. Graham, theft, a Level 6 Christopher S. Rector, use of private tenced to serve 365 days with 357 days land without consent, a Class C Misde- suspended and credit for 4 actual days Crane Credit Union and against the de- Felony. fendant Erick K. Tosit in the amount of January 3 meanor. previously served plus 4 Class A credit Storm L. Bradley, unlawful posses- days. Defendant received 11 months of $4,738.51. Joshua M. Jones, false informing, a SMALL CLAIMS COURT Class B Misdemeanor. sion or use of a legend drug, a Level 6 probation. Felony; operating a vehicle while intox- January 21 January 16 Gina Marie Bryson, possession of Hoosier Accounts Service vs. Paul J. marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor. icated endangering a person, a Class A Jesse Martinez, convicted of intim- Misdemeanor; leaving the scene of an idation, a Class A Misdemeanor. Sen- Arvin, complaint. Mark Allen Sturdivant, operating a ve- January 17 hicle while intoxicated, a Class C Mis- accident, a Class B Misdemeanor; no tenced to serve 365 days with 271 days valid driver’s license, a Class C Infrac- suspended and credit for 47 actual days Hoosier Accounts Service vs. Cas- demeanor. sidee A. Harker, complaint. January 7 tion. previously served plus 47 Class A credit Elijah M. Stoll, possession of meth- days. Defendant received 18 months of January 24 Seth E. Nimal-Hill, disorderly con- JLNT Rentals vs. Robin Bruner, com- duct, a Class B Misdemeanor. amphetamine, a Level 6 Felony; posses- probation. sion of paraphernalia, a Class C Misde- January 24 plaint. Brook N. Hawkins, burglary, a Level 5 SMALL CLAIMS JUDGMENTS Felony; theft, a Level 6 Felony; invasion meanor. Donnie Knepp, convicted of operating January 22 a vehicle while intoxicated endangering January 27 of privacy, a Class A Misdemeanor. Judgment in favor of the plaintiff Jan- Larae L. Nunn, possession of metham- Kimberly S. Fisher, unlawful use of a person, a Class A Misdemeanor. Sen- 911 service, a Class A Misdemeanor; tenced to serve 180 days with credit for ice Norrell and against the defendant phetamine, a Level 6 Felony; maintain- Jacob Courter in the amount of $5,125. ing a common nuisance- controlled sub- resisting law enforcement, a Class A 2 actual days previously served plus 2 stances, a Level 6 Felony; driving while Misdemeanor; false informing, a Class Class A credit days. The remaining 176 suspended, a Class A Misdemeanor. A Misdemeanor; disorderly conduct, a days to be served as a direct placement ARRESTS Isabella E. Goodpaster, operating a Class B Misdemeanor. with Martin County Community Correc- vehicle while intoxicated, a Level 6 Fel- Jaime L. Kessler, driving while sus- tions. FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 ony; possession of marijuana, a Class pended, a Class A Misdemeanor. CRIMINAL CHARGES DIS- 4:05 a.m. - Tammy Huff, 40, of Nash- B Misdemeanor; refusal to submit to January 24 MISSED ville, was arrested by Loogootee Officer breath or chemical test, a Class A Infrac- Christopher E. Hennessy, possession December 19 Cummings and charged with possession tion; open alcoholic beverage container of marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor. Amanda D. Boyd, escape, a Level 5 of methamphetamine. She is currently during operation of a motor vehicle, a January 27 Felony, dismissed; two counts of re- being held on $25,000/10% bond. Depu- Class C Infraction. Dylan V. Bruner, possession of mari- sisting law enforcement, Class A Mis- ty Seymour assisted with the arrest. January 9 juana, a Class B Misdemeanor. demeanors, dismissed; public nudity, a 5:39 a.m. - Angela Cissell, 41, of Loo- Vernoica E. Abrams, possession of Cecorra R. Holt, possession of mari- Class B Misdemeanor, dismissed; pub- gootee, was arrested by Deputy Seymour a controlled substance, a Class A Mis- juana, a Class B Misdemeanor. lic intoxication, a Class B Misdemeanor, on a Martin County warrant. She is cur- demeanor; possession of marijuana, a Devaughn R. Mesarosh, possession of dismissed. rently being held without bond. Class B Misdemeanor. marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor. January 10 10:08 a.m. - Lisa Jones, 52, of Loogoo- Yu Guan, resisting law enforcement, a Joseph R. Miller, possession of mari- Leroy D. Taylor, sexual battery, a Lev- tee, was arrested by Loogootee Officer Level 6 Felony. juana, a Class A Misdemeanor. el 6 Felony, dismissed. Cummings and charged with operating Megan L. Lane, possession of meth- Kevin J. McGuinness, operating a ve- January 14 a vehicle while intoxicated and operat- amphetamine, a Level 6 Felony; false hicle with an ACE of .15 or more, a Lev- Nathaniel A. Wright, possession of ing a vehicle while intoxicated endan- informing, a Class A Misdemeanor. el 6 Felony; possession of marijuana, a marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor, dis- germent. She is currently being held on January 10 Class A Misdemeanor. missed; possession or sale of adulterant $25,000/10% bond. Jaime L. Kessler, driving while sus- Richard A. Hert, possession of meth- or synthetic urine, a Class B Misde- SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 pended, a Class A Misdemeanor. amphetamine, a Level 6 Felony. meanor, dismissed; driving while sus- 6:36 p.m. - Lawrence Dillenger, 61, Jenna M. Stinson, possession of mar- Mark A. Payne, possession of meth- pended, a Class A Infraction, dismissed; of Pimento, was arrested by ISP Troop- ijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor; posses- amphetamine, a Level 6 Felony; un- failure to signal for turn or lane change, er Johnson and charged with operating a sion of paraphernalia, a Class C Misde- lawful possession of a syringe, a Level a Class C Infraction, dismissed. vehicle while intoxicated. He is currently meanor. Neil J. Amstutz, two counts of oper- being held on a $25,000/10% bond. Community & Events Page 6 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, February 5, 2020 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Free dinner in the Martin County Community Learn- More Neat Stuff The Loogootee Christian Church, lo- ing Center Improve Your Skills, Improve cated at 206 Sherman Street, would Your Life! like to extend an invitation to the entire Humane society meetings community for a free dinner to be held The Martin County Humane Society Thursday, February 6 from 6-8 p.m. in meets quarterly, on the third Monday of BByy AAnnnn AAcckkeerrmmaann the church basement. All members of the the month at 5:30 p.m. at the animal shel- community are invited. THOUGHTS but because of who you are. -Mother Te- ter at 507 N Oak Street in Loogootee. *When we’re young, we sneak out of resa Food pantry hours Solid waste board our house to go to parties. When we’re *Just be a good person: Love who you The Loogootee United Methodist Food The Martin County Solid Waste Board old, we sneak out of parties to go home. can. Help where you can: Give what you Pantry will be open the first, second, third holds their monthly meetings on the third *One minute you’re young and wild... can. and fifth Thursdays of the month from 11 Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the the next minute you get excited about air *Until one has loved an animal, a part a.m. to 1 p.m. and also the first Monday of recycling center located at 500 Industrial fryers and crock pots. of one’s soul remains unawakened. -Ana- the month from 5-6:30 p.m. Park Drive in Loogootee. The meetings *Me: I want to take a trip. tole France. Mental Health Task Force are open to the public and anyone is invit- Bank Account: I highly suggest it to be *Some people don’t understand that The Martin County Mental Health Task ed to attend. a trip to work. sitting in your own house in peace, eating Force meets on the second Wednesday Soil and Water meetings *To everyone that received a book snacks, and minding your own business of the month from 1-2 p.m. at the Com- The Martin County SWCD meets the from me at Christmas, they’re due back is priceless. munity Learning Center on the Martin third Monday of the month at the SWCD at the library next Friday. *No amount of evidence will ever per- County Fairgrounds. office located at Martin County - Learn ing Center. Office hours are 8 a.m. to4 *Don’t be worried about your smart- suade an idiot. -Mark Twain. Celebrate Recovery meetings p.m. weekdays except Thursdays when it phone and TV spying on you. Your vac------Celebrate Recovery meetings will be uum cleaner has been gathering dirt on Make someone smile today! is closed. Visit www.martinswcd.com or held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Re- call at 295-3149. you for years. demption Church in Loogootee. This is *I tried to say, “I’m a functional adult,” a Christ-centered recovery program and ANIMAL SHELTER but my phone changed it to “fictional anyone is welcome to attend. adult,” and I feel like that’s more accu- Local recovery meetings Pet of the Week rate. Wednesdays-Alcoholic Anonymous, ------Martin County Community Corrections RIGHTING RULES (For all you En- Building at 8 p.m.; Thursdays-Narcot- glish teachers out there) ics Anonymous, Redemption Church 1. Prepositions are not words to end Loogootee at 8 p.m.; Fridays-Alcoholic sentences with. Anonymous, Loogootee Municipal Build- 2. And sentences should not begin with BY DARLA WAGLER ing Loogootee at 8 p.m. a conjunction. Librarian, Loogootee Public Library Free lunch for kids 3. One should never generalise. New Beginnings Community Church 4. Absolutely always avoid annoying The library is closed all national hol- will be offering a free lunch to all school alliteration. idays and on rare chances of inclement age children every Saturday. Lunches can 5. Be more or less specific. weather our policy states that if the Loo- be picked up at the fellowship hall of the 6. Parenthetical remarks (however use- gootee School Corporation is closed, church, located at 105 Wood St, Loogoo- ful) are (usually) unnecessary. the library is closed. Materials checked tee no later than 10:30 a.m. Deliveries JUSTICE is a male beagle mix, 9 7. Contractions aren’t helpful and out will be backdated when checked in will begin between 10:30 and 11 a.m. Sat- months old, very sweet and playful. He is shouldn’t be used. so no fines will be added. urdays. neutered and up to date on shots. Adop- 8. Abandon ampersands & abbrevia- Programs for February includes tion fee is $90. For info on all the dogs and tions, etc. Moving Monkeys on Mondays from SOAR Tutoring cats at the Martin County Humane Soci- 9. Cut out commas, that are, not nec- 10:15-11 a.m. for kids from birth-pre- Need Skills? SOAR tutors can help! Free and confidential. Call or text Karen ety, visit www.humanesocietyofmartin- essary. school age and Preschool Story Time at at 812-709-1618 to learn more. Located county.org. 10. Parenthetical words however 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays at 4 p.m. is craft should be enclosed in commas. time - ages 6 and up, Thursdays from 11. Never use a big word when a 3:30-4:15 p.m. Girls Who Code for ages GREENWELL diminutive one would be sufficient. 8-11, and STEM kits on Fridays. Chil- 12. Don’t overuse exclamation dren under 7 must be accompanied by HARDWARE marks!!!! an adult. Girls Who Code requires pre- 13. Take care to use you’re words ap- registration. February 2020 propriately. New Books: 14. Its important to use the apostrophe Mystery: “Golden in Death” by J.D. in it’s proper place. Robb and “The Museum of Desire” by 15. Who needs rhetorical questions? Jonathan Kellerman. 16. Exaggeration is a billion times Fiction: “Last Day” by Luanne Rice, $599 $149 Ant & Roach Baits 50-Pk. 1/2-In. worse than understatement. “Out of the Attic” by V.C. Andrews, and Eliminates the need for multiple products. Highly Cable Staples For metallic and non- effective on ants, 17. Proofread carefully to see if you metallic cording and cable. “Crooked River” by Preston and Child. cockroaches and silverfish. Holds wire securely while Two baits in one station. preventing damage. White any words out. Package contains (4) bait Inspiration Fiction: “Two Steps For- color. stations. 18. The spell cheque is knot always ward” by Suzanne Woods Fisher. 4208005 6270516 write. DVDs: “Harriet” and “When Calls ------the Heart Season 6”. 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Making A CLASSIFIED ADS Difference FOR RENT FOR RENT: 2 office spaces, 206 JFK Avenue, brick building behind Marathon. Call 812-295-2716 for more information. HELP WANTED -- PASSION -- ated in the loving memory of Ed and Al- Lately I’ve been thinking about goals yssa Kerns’ son Carter. With this fund, and plans. We need focus in our lives; Carter leaves a memory and a legacy that goals and plans can help attain that fo- will forever improve the lives of children cus. But what do you focus on? What is and families in Martin County. important to you? The word of the week -- FOR THE KIDS -- is “passion.” Your passions will play a This year Ed and Alyssa were both- major role in what you set goals for and ered that some children in our commu- plan for. But how do you decide which nity aren’t able to have a nutritional meal passion you want to act on first? Your on the weekend, after the school week priorities will help you with that. where they get good lunches. One group -- PRIORITIES -- they saw addressing this issue is the New Your priorities can define the context of Beginnings Community Church. The how you live or help define the order or church and other community members importance of choices before you. I have prepare around 300 meals every Satur- always tried to keep to five broad prior- day and deliver them to homes all over ities before looking at the more specific Martin County. Ed and Alyssa decided ones. My five, in order, are God,- fami that part of this year’s MCCF grant from ly, others, myself and work. It’s always the fund should go toward this project. amazed me how, that by focusing on the They know that in this way, their beloved higher priorities, the lower ones (though Carter’s smile will spread to many oth- not at all insignificant) tend to take care er tiny faces. This is reinforced with the of themselves. smiles and shouts of welcome each time -- TOGETHER -- that Pastor Ernie Canell, his wife Shirley, You may share priorities with others. and others walk up to the kids’ homes You may have your very own. They are with their lunch. Pictured are Pastor Er- your framework; they, at times, are your nie and Shirley, with Alyssa and Ed pre- passion. To work toward that goal, fol- senting the grant. lowing your plans and your priorities, -- FOR THE FAMILIES -- takes passion. A priority without passion So, the Kerns’ found a way that their loses importance and lessens the likeli- Carter can still impact many kids’ lives. hood of success. They also know that families are critical -- CHOICES -- to a child’s upbringing. From the happy So, even with good plans, priorities, and memories they have with Carter, Ed and a heap full of passion, we still have choic- Alyssa want families to be able to create es that have to be made. Even the best laid those kinds of memories and have places plans have outside influences that cause to go to create them. They saw the efforts us to look at that next priority on our list. of the Shoals Park Board and wanted to And guess what? In the community foun- help improve the Town of Shoals’ op- dation world, we have a type of fund that portunities to create those memories. In KCARC allows you to choose between priorities, last week’s publication was a picture of Computer Network Support Specialist – passions, or those unexpected events that Ed and Alyssa presenting a $1,647 grant inevitably come into the picture. check to the Shoals Park Board. Full-time position in Vincennes and Loogootee, Indiana -- DONOR ADVISED -- -- MORE INFORMATION -- Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as A “donor advised” fund is that type of For more information about how we local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems fund. It lets the donor identify the issues can help you help our community, please and needs that they care about most. And contact Curt Johnson, MCCF Director, at or a segment of a network system. Perform network maintenance to ensure this can change from year to year. A do- 812-295-1022 or [email protected]. networks operate correctly with minimal interruption. Must be flexible. nor advised fund is about plans, priori- You are also welcome to visit our web- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science required. ties, passions and choices coming togeth- site at www.cfpartner.org/mccf.htm, fol- er in one solution. low us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ Excellent benefits package including: -- IN MEMORY OF CARTER -- MartinCountyCF, and “like” the MCCF • Optional Employee Major Medical - Anthem Blue Cross Blue The Carter Lee Kerns Memorial Fund Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ Shield - $10/week. is one of those donor advised funds, cre- mccommunityfoundation. -Includes FREE WELLNESS CENTER • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Almost three (3) weeks after one year • 10 Paid Holidays • Generous Retirement (100% Vested upon eligible) • Tax Deferred Annuity (100% Vested upon eligible) • Annual Longevity Bonus • Free Admission to 1972 Community Fun Center • Referral Bonus up to $1000 for full-time referral & $500 for part- time referral Apply at: www.knoxcountyarc.com Click...Join Our Team…Careers Or KCARC 2525 N. 6th Street Vincennes, IN EOE/AA/M/F/V/D

Advertise in the Martin County Journal Email [email protected] Pictured left to right are Pastor Ernie and Shirley Canell (New Beginnings Community Church) receiving a “Carter Lee Kerns Memorial Fund” grant for more information. check for $1,650 from Alyssa and Ed Kerns. Outdoors & Farming Page 8 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, February 5, 2020 In the Garden Open house at Martin By Ralph Purkhiser State Forest to be held Purdue University Master Gardener The DNR Division of Forestry will 27, 4 to 7 p.m. at the property office on host open houses at many of its locations S.R. 159, approximately 1.5 miles south Last week, I attended the Indiana Uni- restaurants also need to be a little flexible. on February 26 and 27. of Dugger. Call 812-648-2810 for more versity Center for Rural Engagement Food It is nice to find a chef who changes his or During the events, division personnel information. Conference. The conference focused on her menu according to what is in season. will detail how the division works to Jasper-Pulaski Tree Nursery: February food issues in the Uplands region of south- Blackberry pie simply tastes better during protect forests and take input and sug- 26, 4 to 7 p.m. at the property office off ern Indiana. The presentations and discus- blackberry season. gestions regarding the development of Highway 241, five miles north of Me- sions were varied and of top quality. Agritourism was another topic of dis- its next five-year strategic direction. This daryville. Call 219-843-4827 for more Farm to Fork initiatives were discussed cussion. Whether visiting a livestock plan will focus on all aspects of Indiana information. at length. The problem found in the area is farm, taking a hayride to a pumpkin patch forests, including urban forests, forests Property staff members are also often that restaurants that want to serve fresh, lo- or walking through Sandhill Gardens, you on private lands, forests on public lands available during normal business hours, cally-produced foods find it difficult to- lo are participating in agritourism, a growing and nursery production. which are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. See cate reliable producers and producers find industry in Indiana. Our state legislature The current five-year strategic direc- forestry.IN.gov/3631.htm for contact in- it difficult to be able to match the prices took action several years ago to limit the tion can be viewed at https://www.in.gov/ formation. of the commercially-produced foods that liability that the farm or garden has when dnr/forestry/files/fo-State_Forest_Strate- The DNR Division of Forestry pro- are brought in from other regions, often people come to visit. Getting people out gic_Plan_2015_2019.pdf motes and practices good stewardship of from countries where labor costs are much to the farms and gardens helps connect At each open house, division staff will natural, recreational and cultural resourc- lower than here. There is no denying that people to the source of our food. Studies provide information about recreational es on Indiana’s public and private forest fresh vegetables and fruits are more nutri- indicate that children are more likely to try activities, major projects, forest resource lands. This stewardship produces con- tious and taste better, but for many people, different vegetables if they have seen them management, and state forest planning. tinuing benefits, both tangible and intan- the deciding factor is cost. Of course, as a growing. It increases more when the child Each open house will provide attendees gible, for present and future generations. gardener, I believe the best road to fresh is involved with growing the plant. Even information and the opportunity to ask food is to grow it yourself. We discussed if it is just growing a bean in a paper cup, questions and comment on ideas and is- Manure workshop to many options for growers, including the most children take pride in growing some- sues that might be addressed in the 2020- be held at fairgrounds many community gardens that have been thing to eat from a seed. 2024 Strategic Plan. Attendees will be popping up around southern Indiana. Of I would like to issue a challenge. Spring able to speak with DNR personnel and Livestock manure has financial value course, I pointed out that I have been in- is coming, and I would like for you to try submit written comments. for farmers. Manure contains nutrients volved with the Mitchell Inclusion Garden to fix a meal for your family from items “These open houses provide Hoosiers that promote plant growth. Manure can located behind The Solutions Center on grown in your own county. You may find with a chance to receive first-hand infor- also improve soil quality by increasing Main Street in Mitchell. We have garden that it is not as difficult as one might think, mation about how the state forests are organic matter, neutralize acidity, and beds of many types available for adoption and I am sure the taste of fresh food will working to provide diverse wildlife hab- expand the soil’s water-holding capacity. for the garden season. Since the garden is cause you to support local farmers often. itat, forest products and recreational op- Farmers using or interested in using ma- meant to be inclusive, beds are of various portunities,” State Forester John Seifert nure can attend a manure management heights to accommodate various disabili- Otter trapping said. “They also allow us to receive valu- workshop in Loogootee on Thursday, ties. Some may be worked from a wheel- able feedback from our neighbors and February 27. Registration will begin at chair, while others will allow one to gar- season reaches users about state forest management — I 8:30 a.m. EST and the program will run den from a standing position—no bending encourage everyone who has an interest from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Martin required. (Anyone who would like a bed quota, closes early to participate.” County 4-H Fairgrounds. to grow fresh vegetables this season may The Indiana Department of Natural Re- Open houses will be offered as follows: Since livestock production has shifted contact SICIL at The Solutions Center at sources has closed the river otter trapping Martin State Forest: February 27, 4 to much larger operations, it leaves be- 812-277-9626.) season after reaching the statewide quota to 7 p.m. at the main office off U.S. 50, hind large quantities of manure in lim- Another way for people with little space early today, February 3. approximately four miles northeast of ited geographic areas. Indiana farmers to grow some fresh vegetables is to garden The season was scheduled to run from Shoals. Call 812-247-3491 for more in- are amongst those who can benefit from in containers. It does not take much room November 15-March 15, or until the quo- formation. livestock production waste. Attendees to grow some salad greens in containers. ta of 600 river otter was reached. Owen-Putnam State Forest: February will learn ideas to take back with them Such crops do not have extensive root sys- The framework of Indiana’s river otter 27, 4 to 7 p.m. at the property office, to the farm in how to maximize the use tems, so one does not need huge containers season was carefully designed to limit which is five miles west of Spencer and of manure and its nutrients. Indiana State to at least add some more flavorful greens the total harvest. Databases and reporting less than a mile north of State Road 46. Soil Health Specialist Stephanie McLain to the rather bland taste of commercial- mechanisms allowed for close monitor- Call 812-829-2462 for more information. will use a rainfall simulator to demon- ly-grown lettuce. In recent years, breeders ing of the total season harvest. Clark State Forest/Deam Lake State strate how different management systems have come up with peppers, squash, toma- In addition to the quota, DNR regula- Recreation Area (SRA): February 26, affect soil health. toes and other crops for container gardens. tions require that successful trappers reg- 4 to 7 p.m. at the Clark office, which is Manure may not have the precise com- In general, these varieties are shorter and ister their otter within 24 hours. Regula- a mile north of Henryville on U.S. 31. bination of nutrients needed for optimal bushier than other varieties. One may tions also require tagging of each pelt at a Topics that will be highlighted include crop production in a given field. Ben even grow a decent crop of potatoes in a river otter check station or by authorized campground improvements and the new Wicker, with the Indiana Agriculture Nu- five-gallon bucket that has been modified DNR personnel. gun range. Call 812-294-4306 for more trient Alliance and Conservation Agrono- to allow drainage. “Licensed trappers had a successful information. mist Tony Bailey, will be able to provide Of course, those who have a little more 2019–20 limited river otter trapping sea- Harrison-Crawford State Forest: Feb- farmers one-on-one feedback. While land may decide to become suppliers son,” said Geriann Albers, furbearer bi- ruary 27, 4 to 7 p.m. at the property of- using manure can be a cost-saving mea- of fruits or vegetables to local outlets. I ologist with the DNR Division of Fish & fice, located off S.R. 462, just past the sure, the odor may offend neighbors. In- would recommend that one stick to only Wildlife. “While the season has closed, gatehouse for O’Bannon Woods State diana Farm Bureau Livestock Specialist a couple of crops the first season. Trying the DNR is continuing to collect data Park. Call 812-738-7694 for more infor- Greg Slipher and Indiana State Chemist to be the supplier of all of the vegetables from legally trapped river otter to help mation. Fertilizer Program Manager Matt Pear- needed by an establishment would be a guide future management decisions.” Ferdinand and Pike state forests: Feb- son will be available to help landowners daunting task, even for an experienced A report of the otter season will be ruary 27, 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ferdinand navigate any unforeseen issues. grower. The outlets want to be able to ex- available in early 2021. Additional infor- office, off S.R. 264, approximately four The manure management workshop pect a set amount of the desired crop, so mation on river otter and the trapping sea- miles northeast of Ferdinand. Call 812- is a joint partnership with Martin Coun- concentrating on just a few crops would be son can be found at wildlife.IN.gov/8499. 367-1524 for more information. ty Soil and Water Conservation District, a better use of one’s time. Of course, the htm. Morgan-Monroe and Yellowwood Purdue Extension, and the Conserva- state forests: February 26, 4 to 7 p.m. at tion Cropping Systems Initiative. The the new Morgan-Monroe State Forest of- workshop is made financially possible fice, off S.R. 37, approximately six miles through a Perdue grant. There is no cost NEW LISTING! to attend. Registration can be made on- Must see this remodeled south of Martinsville. Call 765-342-4026 for more information. line at https://2020manuremanagement. 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch eventbrite.com or by calling Martin home on over one acre lo- Jackson-Washington State Forest/ Starve Hollow SRA: February 26, 4 to County SWCD at 812-295-3149. This cated south of Shoals just 7 p.m. at the Starve Hollow Forest Edu- workshop counts as one of three meet- minutes from French Lick! cation Center off S.R. 135, approximate- ings required for private pesticide and $119,000 fertilizer applicator (PARP) recertifica- MLS# 202001889 ly two miles southeast of Vallonia. Call 812-358-3464 for more information. tions. The fee for PARP credit is $10, and CALL ALLIE! Salamonie River and Frances Slocum attendees who want credit must bring 812-709-0418 state forests: February 26, 4 to 7 p.m. their private applicator number and at- tend the entire program. Continuing ed- [email protected] at the main office on S.R. 524, approxi- mately 6 miles east of Wabash. Call 260- ucation units (CEUs) for certified crop 782-0430 for more information. advisors (CCAs) and continuing credit 1704 E Natl Hwy Greene-Sullivan State Forest: February hours (CCHs) for commercial applica- Washington, IN 47501 tors will also be available.