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JOYeaUr 5, Issue 34 • MRartin County, NIndiana • Ten pagAes L www. martincountyjournal.com • [email protected] • Cell: 812-259-4309 • Fax: 888-380-2761 • PO Box 148 Loogootee IN 47553 Loogootee Schools ISTEP scores improving By COurTnEy HuGHETT three percent, math up by five percent, sci - He said that three minutes were shaved off site for all entities. Martin County Journal Publisher ence up by three percent, and down one per - each class this year to allow for homeroom In other business, the board approved the cent in social studies. time and students who struggle in certain girls’ and boys’ varsity basketball teams to Curriculum Director Mike Tippery gave Board President Scott Hall said that the areas to receive remediation. do a golf scramble. the Loogootee School Board a report on the public has raised questions regarding what Superintendent Dr. Joan Keller reported on The board accepted the resignation of spring ISTEP testing, at their meeting Tues - the school is doing to help improve test the 2015 budget. She explained that the Linda Bledsoe from the cafeteria. day night, August 19. He said that the stu - scores. Tippery replied that English teachers budget for this year was $6,883,750 based on The board approved the following person - dents finished above state average on 15 of came back over the summer and spent a day a student count of 906, with kindergarten stu - nel actions: the 19 areas tested. He said when averaging doing curriculum mapping and alignment. dents only counting as half. This year she is -Shirley Jeffers as Title I Instructional As - all the scores together, students scored three He said teachers are scheduled for training expecting the count to be around 878 stu - sistant percent above state average on the English and are going to other schools that have had dents so the budget was put in for -Drew Gray as 6-12 vocal music teacher portion of the test, four percent above in success on ISTEP. He also noted that the $6,451,690. -Pam Hall as part-time library assistant math, nine percent above in science, and 15 school has signed up for Acuity training and This is the last year budgets must be ad - -Brice Wilson as four-hour cafeteria percent in social studies. Compared to the will be the regional training center in Sep - vertised in the newspaper. Next year it will worker scores from last year, English was up by tember. go online to Gateway, the state’s budget web - (See ‘LOOGOOTEE’ cont. on page 2) Shoals School Board accepts resignations, staff changes Meeting minutes provided by Andrea request from Austin Malone to attend a prin - -Boys’ basketball team to hold golf outing proved the junior/senior high drug policy. Qualkenbush, Shoals School Corporation cipal’s refresher course on teacher observa - at Eagle View Golf Course on September 13 The board approved a resolution to reduce Secretary tions and evaluations at the SIEC in Jasper -Culinary Arts Department to continue op - the bus replacement fund by $50,000. The Shoals School Board met Thursday, on August 26, 2014. erating Rox Café for staff lunches and holi - The board approved a resolution to transfer August 14. Board Member Tony Cundiff was The board approved the following coach - days $100,000 from the transportation fund to the not present. ing recommendations for the 2014-15 school -Volleyball team to sell t-shirts to fans and rainy day fund for the budget year ending The board accepted the resignation of year: Tim Sorrells as boys’ varsity parents 2014. Stacey Fox from the position of elementary assistant/JV basketball and varsity baseball Mrs. Roush provided the board with infor - Mrs. Roush requested approval from the teacher, Seth Taylor from the position of coach, Wes White as girls’ varsity softball mation regarding bid pricing for milk and board to attend the IAPSS Workshop on Sep - teaching assistant, and Anthony Lee from the coach, Brad Peterson as junior high cross dairy products for the 2014-15 school year. tember 15-16, 2014 in Indianapolis. The summer mowing position. The board gave country coach, Dennis Green as varsity soc - The school receives member pricing as part board approved. Mrs. Roush approved to hire someone to re - cer volunteer, April Sutton as varsity cross of the Southwest Indiana Food Co-Op. Mrs. Roush recommended the board ap - place Anthony Lee for summer mowing. country and junior high cross country atten - Mrs. Roush reviewed details of the 2015 prove the Good News Club to meet on The board hired Sherri Braun and Kaylee dant, Mary Ellen Baker as junior high soccer budget, capital projects plan, and school bus Wednesdays after school in the cafeteria dur - Diamond as Title I Teaching Assistants, attendant, Michaela Jones as girls’ varsity replacement plan with the board. A public ing the 2014-15 school year. She also recom - Shannon Wagoner as junior beta club spon - basketball volunteer, Jeff Cooper as varsity hearing on the 2015 budget will be held on mended they have permission to use the sor, Kathy Collins, Kevin Brett, and Lonnie softball volunteer, and Adam Terry as varsity September 11, 2014. elementary library, music room, and multi- Hawkins to serve as substitute/ECA bus driv - softball volunteer. The board held a second reading and ap - (See ‘SHOALS’ cont. on page 2) ers, Ashley Hawkins, Karen Hickman, Mar - The board approved the fourth grade to ilyn Jones, Jared Sheetz, Tammy Gore, and take a field trip to the Martin County Fair - West Boggs Fisheries Renovation Open House Clark Gray to serve as substitute teachers; grounds for Farm Fair on September 25, the The Daviess-Martin Joint County Parks Boggs Lake that is scheduled for the end of Terra Boyd as a special education inclusion band to Jasper High School to see perform - & Recreation Department (D-MJPRD) will September 2014. Information will include, teacher in the elementary, Anna Farhar as a ance of Marine Corp Band on September 6, host an August 28 open house by the DNR lake drawdown schedule, fish salvage, fish special education teaching assistant in Mrs. to Mitchell for Persimmon Festival Parade on Division of Fish & Wildlife to give anglers eradication, and restocking of fish. Other Baker’s room; and Christina Henninger as a September 27 and to Bloomington for IU and other interested parties an opportunity frequently asked questions will be ad - Title I Teaching Assistant as well as to sub - Band day on October 4; and the chorus to to learn more about a plan to improve fish - dressed, such as how and when the lake is stitute for Leeza Adams during her maternity Festival at Bloomfield on October 7. ing at West Boggs Lake in Loogootee. expected to refill and how long it will take leave. The board approved the following The open house is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the renovated fishery to recover. The board approved a professional leave fundraisers: at the West Boggs Park Activity Center, at West Boggs Lake has been invaded by the intersection of Deckard Road and Crane gizzard shad, which compete with bluegill Lane inside the property. Entry to the park and small bass for food. In lakes with giz - will be free for people attending the open zard shad populations, bluegill growth is house. stunted and the bass numbers decline. The Division of Fish & Wildlife and the More information on the West Boggs D-MJPRD and will outline the plan for the Renovation project can be found at: Lake and watershed renovation of West https://secure.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/7418.htm. U.S. 231 in Martin County to close for pipe replacement Weather permitting, U.S. 231 will be http://facebook.com/INDOTVincennesDis - close for four work days beginning at 8 a.m. trict and http://twitter.com/INDOTSouth - on Monday, August 25. The Indiana Depart - west, or access INDOT’s TrafficWise ment of Transportation will be replacing a Traveler Information Service at drainage pipe under U.S. 231 about one http://indot.carsprogram.org. mile south of S.R. 645 near the Martin/Daviess county line. Country Day August 23 Local traffic will have access up to the Country Day in Loogootee will be held work zone where all lanes will be closed again this year on Saturday, August 23. The and no through traffic will be allowed. The purpose of the event is to honor local farm - official detour follows U.S. 50 between ers and what they provide to the commu - -Photo provided Washington and Loogootee, I-69 and S.R. nity. The event will be held at the Scholarship winner 58 through Odon. Loogootee City Pool. The event will begin VFW Post 9395 Commander Phillip Barrow is proud to announce this year’s schol - INDOT reminds motorists to follow the at 7 p.m. Special guests will be Jackson arship winner is Hannah Walters. Hannah is a graduate of the Loogootee High School posted work zone speed limit, use caution Young and local artists. For ticket informa - Class of 2014. Her plans are to attend IuPuI and study pre-pharmacy. Hannah is and consider worker safety when traveling tion, visit Country Day on Facebook or call the daughter of John and Amber Walters. As the selected winner, Hannah will receive through a work zone. For construction up - Jennifer 812-296-0000 or Sue 812-631- $1,000 a year for four years. Shown is Commander Barrow presenting the check to dates and traffic alerts, follow INDOT on so - 2662. All proceeds will go toward the re - Hannah. cial media at building of the city pool. page 2 Martin County Journal Wednesday, august 20, 2014 SHOALS County’s jobless rate at 4.4 percent for July (Continued from page one) By COurTnEy HuGHETT also fell from June to July, from 6.5 percent private sector jobs over the past year and purpose room when available as for some Martin County Journal Publisher to 6 percent. The county had the 34th high - 244,000 since July, 2009, the low point of specific activities. The board approved. est unemployment rate in the state for July. employment in the state. They also approved the booster club to use Martin County’s unemployment rate In July, Orange County had 10,024 resi - Despite Indiana’s significant private sec - both gymnasiums for Fall Festival on Octo - dropped from 5.1 percent in June to 4.4 dents able to work with 603 of them with - tor gains, the unemployment rate held ber 31, 2014 (set up) and November 1, 2014 percent in July, landing the county in fourth out jobs. In June, there were 10,016 steady in the Hoosier State at 5.9 percent in (actual event). Also, Cub Scout Pack 491 to place in the state for lowest jobless rate, residents able to work and 651 of them July, mainly due to another sizeable in - hold recruitment night in cafeteria on August tied with Daviess and Pulaski counties. were unemployed. In July of last year, the crease in the labor force. Indiana’s labor 28 and September 11. In July, Martin County had 5,416 resi - county’s unemployment rate was 8 percent force has grown by more than 54,000 over Mrs. Roush recommended the board ap - dents in the workforce with 241 of them with 10,175 residents in the workforce and the past year at a rate that is over eight prove an addition to the job description of without jobs. In June, there were 5,271 res - 812 of them out of work. times larger than the national rate of growth teaching assistant to reflect that any cost as - idents able to work and 267 of them were Lawrence County’s unemployment rate during the same time period (1.71% vs. sociated with meeting the para-pro testing re - without jobs. In July of last year, the also dropped, going from 7.7 percent in 0.21%). quirement will be at the expense of the county’s jobless rate stood at 5.8 percent June to 7.1 percent in July. The county had “Indiana followed up a record-breaking employee. Mrs. Roush specified that this will with 5,433 residents in the workforce and the seventh highest jobless rate in the state. June by adding nearly 10,000 more private take effect with any employee hired from this 313 of them unemployed. In July, Lawrence County had 21,503 sector jobs in July,” said Scott B. Sanders, point forward. The board approved. Daviess County’s jobless rate dropped a residents in the workforce with 1,525 of Commissioner of the Indiana Department Austin Malone, elementary principal, and little from June to July, moving from 4.8 them unemployed. In June, there were of Workforce Development. “The Hoosier percent to 4.4 percent. As mentioned Lucas Calhoun, junior/senior high school 21,244 residents in the job market with labor force has also grown by over 54,000 above, the county was tied for fourth place principal, reported on the following: 1,629 of them without jobs. In July of individuals in the past year at a rate that is in the state for lowest jobless rate. -Start of the school year has went very well 2013, the county had a jobless rate of 9.6 more than eight times larger than the na - In July, Daviess County had 15,681 resi - percent with 21,150 residents able to work -Stressing Common Core vocabulary as tional rate of growth during the same time well as writing prompts in preparation for dents in the workforce and 689 of them and 2,034 of them unemployed. period, which is quite remarkable.” testing were without jobs. In June, there were The top ten spots in the state for lowest Sanders also noted initial claims and con - -All board given “Pride Passes” to present 15,274 residents able to work and 737 of jobless rate in the state for July were tinued claims for unemployment insurance to any student that shows outstanding citizen - them without jobs. In July of 2013, the Dubois at 3.9 percent, Hamilton and benefits remain at levels not seen since ship county had a jobless rate of 5.7 percent Bartholomew at 4.2 percent, Pulaski, Mar - -Thanked the following for donations: The with 15,296 residents in the workforce and tin, and Daviess counties at 4.4 percent; 2000. River Church for school supplies, Powell 867 of them unemployed. Kosciusko County at 4.5 percent, and Jack - Employment by Sector Valley Church for clothing, Dover Hill Chris - Dubois County’s jobless rate moved son, Hendricks, and Boone counties at 4.6 Sectors showing gains in July include: tian Union Church for clothing and back - from 4.3 percent in June to 3.9 percent in percent. Manufacturing (5,500), Trade, Transporta - packs, ACCTS for school supplies, and Linda July giving the county the top spot in the The top ten spots in the state for highest tion & Utilities (3,200), Private Educa - Sherfick for clothing for dress code violators state for lowest jobless rate. jobless rate in the state for July were Sulli - tional & Health Services (2,100), -Junior/senior high staff working on new In July, Dubois County had 22,592 resi - van at 7.9 percent, Fayette at 7.8 percent, Construction (900), and Financial Activi - committees dents in the workforce with 872 of them Lake and Vigo at 7.7 percent, Vermillion at ties (200). Sectors showing declines in July -Anonymous reporting form for dress-code without jobs. In June, there were 22,519 7.6 percent, Delaware at 7.5 percent, Clay, include Professional & Business Services violations successful so far residents able to work and 974 of them un - Grant, and Lawrence at 7.1 percent; and (-2,100), and Leisure and Hospitality (- Brad Peterson, athletic director, reported on employed. In July of last year, Dubois LaPorte at 7 percent. 500). Total non-farm employment de - the following: County’s jobless rate was 5.1 percent with The Hoosier State gained 9,900 private creased in July (-600). -50th Anniversary Game scheduled on Fri - 22,038 residents in the workforce and sector jobs in July, with gains largely con - This article was written in part with a day, December 5th in remembrance of unde - 1,131 of them unemployed. centrated in the manufacturing sector press release from the Indiana Department feated basketball season Orange County’s unemployment rate (+5,500). Indiana has added over 66,300 of Workforce Development. -Currently working on painting lines on outdoor sport fields – four home games scheduled next week -Passed out 2014-15 sport calendars as well as blue Jug Rox shirts to board and ad - ministrators Candace Roush, Superintendent, reported on the following: - The school is making progress on pur - chasing a new bus to replace one of the out - dated busses. - Preschool will start August 18 and will run Monday through Thursday - Rebidding of the bus routes will be com - ing up in the next few months. - Safety grant from the state to purchase radios that connect with the state police and the keyless entry system for exterior doors. Kathy Collins, Martin County Community Corrections Director, thanked Candace Roush and Lucas Calhoun for their continued support of the CASS Program. The CASS Program recently received approval for the necessary funding to continue helping stu - dents at Shoals. LOOGOOTEE (Continued from page one) -Dennis Bradley as math teacher for three periods per day -Lindsey Walton as vocal musical director, musical tickets and publicity, and musical choreography -Rick Graves and Alan Williams as co-mu - sical stage directors -Bill Reilly as half-time intramural basket - ball coach -Tracy Anderson as cadet teacher -Leslie VanHoy for volunteers girls’ bas - ketball -Nick Toy for volunteer boys’ tennis -Brittany Bateman as seventh grade girls’ basketball coach -Brad Christmas as boys’ basketball pro - gram assistant -Mike Seals for volunteer girls’ basketball -Dan Christmas for volunteer girls’ tennis The board approved conflict of interest statements for board members Larry Craney and Scott Hall, as both have wives working for the school. Superintendent Keller reported that the road closure on Hwy. 231 starting Monday will not affect school buses picking up or dropping off students. Obituaries Wednesday, august 20, 2014 ~ Martin County Journal 3 LArry nASH he was 86. Wednesday, August 20 at the Lee Funeral Funeral services were conducted Satur - Larry Joe Nash died at 1:45 a.m. Thurs - He was born De - Home in Loogootee. day, August 16 at the Loogootee Christian day, August 14, 2014 at his home. A resi - cember 21, 1927 in Preferred memorials are to the Gebault Church in Loogootee. Burial followed in dent of Loogootee, he was 67. Gleason, Indiana; the School. Envelopes will be available at the Goodwill Cemetery in Loogootee. He was born January 16, 1947 in Ander - son of Nathan and Es - funeral home. Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home, in Loo - son, Indiana; the son of Leroy and Barbara ther (Fox) Shoultz. He Online condolences may be made to the gootee, was in charge of arrangements. In (Alexander) Nash. married Mary Mar - family at www.queenlee.com. lieu of flowers memorial donations may be He was a member of Mt. Zion Wesleyan garet Street on May 8, made to the Loogootee Christian Church. Church and was a Vietnam Air Force Vet - 1948 and she preceded rAMA DyE, Jr. Online condolences may be made at eran. He was a former route driver for Pepsi him in death on Octo - Rama Dye, Jr. died at 5:28 a.m. Wednes - www.brocksmithblakefuneralhomes.com. Cola and a former police officer in Frank - MAurICE ber 23, 1994. day, August 13, 2014 at Memorial Hospital ton, Indiana. He enjoyed NASCAR, hunt - SHOuLTZ He was a proud vet - in Jasper. A resident of Bramble, he was 84. rALPH MELTOn ing, fishing and following the Indianapolis eran of the United States Navy with 28 He was born September 16, 1929 in Mar - Ralph E. Melton died Friday morning, Colts and I.U. Basketball. years of Naval Service, reaching the rank of tin County; the son of Rama Dye, Sr. and August 15, 2014 at Daviess Community He is survived by his former wife, Debo - Chief Petty Officer and he also served in Mary Elizabeth (Burch) Dye. On February Hospital in Washington. A resident of Loo - rah “Voss” Burke of Anderson; one daugh - World War II. He was a member of St. 18, 1952 he married Bonnie (Barnes) Dye gootee, he was 69. ter, Angela and husband, Dan Richardson, Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bramble. He and she survives. He was born October 13, 1944 in Loo - of Lapel, Indiana; two sons, James Alexan - was a founding member of the Loogootee He was a member of the Loogootee gootee; the son of Paul and Mary (Mat - der Nash of Logansport, and Shaun Patrick V.F.W. and member of the Loogootee Christian Church where he sang with the tingly) Melton. Nash of Evansville; one brother, Michael American Legion, Petersburg Moose Lodge Letodah group. He was a Korean Marine He was a Vietnam Army Veteran and he Nash of Alexandria, Indiana; two sisters, Ju - #1617, and the La Societe of the 40 et 8 Corp veteran and a former member of the formerly was a member of St. Mary Barr dith Bragg of Elwood, Indiana and Patricia #107. He was a boiler mechanic and retired Martin County Coon Club. He was a charter Township Parish. He enjoyed farming, Nash of Frankton, Indiana; special friends, after thirty-four years of service from member of the former Loogootee Optimist playing video games, reading and listening Danny and Goldie Clark and family, Tren - NWSC Crane. Club. to classical music. ton Clark and Jatelin and Zoe Nicholson, all He is survived by his daughters, Jackie He was retired from NSWC Crane and He is survived by three sisters, Mary Sue of Loogootee; 13 grandchildren, four great Foster of Bedford; Thressa Shoultz of Loo - enjoyed coon hunting, gardening, camping and husband, Donald Quigley, of Mont - grandchildren and several nieces and gootee; Lisa Doyle of Loogootee; Michelle and going to auctions, flea markets and yard gomery and Helen and husband, Tandy Gib - nephews. Shoultz of Loogootee and Denise Johnson sales. son, and Jeanette Melton, both of He is preceded in death by his parents, of Otwell; two sons, Duane Michael He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Dye; Loogootee; two nephews, Kenny Quigley Leroy and Barbara (Alexander) Nash. Shoultz of San Antonia, Texas; and An - two daughters, Ramaetta “Jeanie” Dye of and Larry Quigley, both of Montgomery; Funeral services were conducted Monday, thony Gerard Shoultz of Loogootee; numer - Shoals and Debbie Dye of Bramble; two one niece, Becky Quigley of Farmersburg; August 18 at Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church in ous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and sons Darrel Dye and wife, Terri, of Shoals one great nephew, James Quigley, several Rutherford Township in Martin County. great-great grandchildren. and Richard Dye and wife, Karen, of Can - aunts, uncles and cousins. Burial followed in the church cemetery. He is preceded in death by his wife, two nelburg; two sisters, Mary Hamilton of He is preceded in death by his parents, Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home, in Loo - sons, Daniel and Darrell Shoultz; one Asheville, North Carolina and Dorothy Paul and Mary (Mattingly) Melton. gootee, was in charge of arrangements. In daughter, Lori Bateman; and one brother, Henry of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina; A Mass of Christian Burial was cele - lieu of flowers memorial donations may be Robert Shoultz. three grandchildren, Lance Dye, Daniel brated by the Very Rev. J. Kenneth Walker made to the family of Larry Nash. A Mass of Christian Burial will be cele - Petry and Andrew and wife, Marissa Petry; on Tuesday, August 19 at St. Mary Chapel Online condolences may be made at brated by the Reverend J. Kenneth Walker and two great grandchildren, Lillian and in Barr Township in Daviess County. Burial www.brocksmithblakefuneralhomes.com. on Thursday, August 21 at 11 a.m. at St. Olivia Petry. followed in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bramble. Bur - He is preceded in death by his parents, Military graveside rites were conducted by MAurICE SHOuLTZ ial will be made in the church cemetery. The Rama Dye, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Burch) the Loogootee American Legion and VFW. Maurice E. Shoultz passed away peace - Loogootee American Legion & V.F.W. will Dye; five brothers, Earl, Mose, Isaac, Henry Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home, in Loo - fully at his residence at 4:45 p.m. Sunday, accord military graveside rites. and Byron Dye; and five sisters, Alta Crane, gootee, was in charge of arrangements. On - August 17, 2014. A resident of Loogootee, Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. tonight, Olive Jones, Almedia Hubler, Hazel Crane line condolences may be made at and Melba Jean Dye. www.brocksmithblakefuneralhomes.com. Calendar of Events new Velocity team tryouts SOAr Tutoring 2015 Velocity girls’ softball tryouts have Need Skills? SOAR tutors can help! Free been moved to Saturday, August 23 at the and confidential. Call or text Beverly at Loogootee Little League softball field. Par - 812.709.1618 to learn more. Located in the LOSELOSE ent meeting begins at 2 p.m. and tryouts Martin County Community Learning Center start at 2:30 p.m. Forming teams for 12u, Improve Your Skills, Improve Your Life! 10u and 8u divisions. All league players are Solid waste board encouraged to come and tryout if they are The Martin County Solid Waste Board 20-4520-45 LBS. interested in competitive travel softball. For holds their monthly meetings on the third more information, call 296-1351 or 295- Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the re - 7015. cycling center located at 500 Industrial Park in Tea Party meeting Drive in Loogootee. The meetings are open 40 DAYS!DAYAY Tom Spangler (D), Jasper businessman, is to the public and anyone is invited to attend. %%HFDXVHRI5HYROXWLRQDU\1HZ%UHDNWKURXJK15)7HFKQRORJ\HFDXVHRI 5HYROXWLRQDU\ 1HZ %UHDNWKURXJK 15)) 77HHFKQRORJ\ challenging Larry Buschon (R) for the 8th Humane society meetings District US Congress seat and has asked to LOSE THE WEIGHT WHERE YOU WANT!WANT! The Martin County Humane Society meets :HHDFKJDLQZHLJKWLQGLIIHUHQWSODFHVGXHWRKRUPRQHV :HHDFK JDLQ ZHLJKW LQ GLIIIIHUHQW SODFHV GXH WR KRUPRQHV address the Martin County Tea Party at their on the third Friday of the month at the animal next meeting Thursday, August 21 at 7 p.m. shelter at 507 N Oak Street in Loogootee, at 'LVFRYHUQHZWHFKQRORJ\WKDWDOORZVXVWRSHUVRQDOL]H\RXUSODQ'LVFRYHUQHZ WHFKQRORJ\ WKDW DOORZV XV WR SHUVRQDOL]H \RXU SODQ in the Shoals Library Basement. 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!!! "   page 5 Martin County Journal Wednesday, august 20, 2014 Martin County real estate transfers Larry M. Swigler and Loretta L. George S. Hollies, Jr. and Kim Hollies, Martin County Court News Swigler, of Martin County, Indiana to of Grant County, Indiana to Daniel E. Fo - Larry M. Swigler and Loretta L. Swigler, erster and Joyce r. Foerster, of Martin CrIMInAL COnVICTIOnS AnD new Suits Filed John Edward Swigler and Laura Lee County, Indiana, one acre, more or less, in SEnTEnCInG August 7 Lawson, of Martin County, Indiana, Lot Section 8, Township 3 North, Range 3 West. August 7 Springs Valley Bank & Trust Co. vs. Number 51 in the Original Town of Crane. richard O. Lingenfelter and Kathy I. Phyllis A. Grissom, convicted of conver - Scott D. Dowdell, Susan E. Dowdell, and Also, Lot Number 52 in the Original Town Lingenfelter, of Martin County, Indiana to sion, a Class A Misdemeanor, amended Martin County Treasurer, mortgage fore - of Crane. Also, Lot Number 54 in the Orig - Joseph G. Craney and Carolyn A. from theft, a Class D Felony. Sentenced to closure. inal Town of Crane except a parcel of land Craney, of St. Louis County, Missouri. serve 194 days in the Martin County Secu - August 11 situated in and a part of the southwest cor - Tract I: Tracts of land lying in part of the rity Center with 0 days suspended and Midland Funding, LLC vs. Jerold Ervin, ner of Lot Number 54 in the Town of Crane, southwest quarter of Section 20, Township credit for 97 actual days previously served civil collection. Martin County, Indiana containing 0.227 2 North, Range 4 West, in Rutherford plus 97 good time credit days. PHH Mortgage Corporation vs. Linda acres, more or less. Township, Martin County, Indiana contain - Mark A. Payne, convicted of residential Pennington and Capital One Bank, mort - robert E. Miller and Beverly A. Miller, ing 27.98 acres, more or less. Tract II: A entry, a Class D Felony. Sentenced to serve gage foreclosure. of Daviess County, Indiana to Gary V. Bur - tract of land lying in part of the southwest 1.5 years in the Martin County Security SMALL CLAIMS JuDGMEnTS ris and Wanda L. Burris, of Martin quarter of Section 20, Township 2 North, Center with 266 days suspended and credit August 13 County, Indiana, Lot Number 46 Keck’s Range 4 West in Rutherford Township, for 139 actual days previously served plus Judgment in favor of the plaintiff Donna Addition in the Town, now City of Loo - Martin County, Indiana containing 40.56 139 good time credit days. Defendant re - E. Walker and against the defendant Robin gootee, Indiana. acres, more or less. Except a part of the ceived 8 months of probation. L. Stoll in the amount of $1,831.00. ralph W. Warner and roy D. Warner, southwest quarter of Section 20, Township CrIMInAL CHArGES DISMISSED August 19 of Martin County, Indiana to retha D. 2 North, Range 4 West in Rutherford Town - August 5 Judgment in favor of the plaintiff Crane Hert, of Martin County, Indiana, Lot Num - ship, Martin County, Indiana containing Alan C. Moorhead, public intoxication, a Federal Credit Union and against the defen - ber 9 in the Town of West Shoals, now 17.689 acres and 3.727 acres, more or less. Class B Misdemeanor, dismissed. dant Jason R. Bunch in the amount of Shoals, Indiana. Containing in all 47.124 acres, more or less. Christopher Priest, operating a commer - $12,174.37. cial motor vehicle without a valid commer - MArrIAGE LICEnSES IrS phone scam sweeping the nation cial driver’s license, a Class C August 14 Misdemeanor, dismissed. Joshua Eric Milligan of Loogootee and Taxpayers nationwide are reporting unso - box to report the incident online. Vincent E. Toy, theft, a Class D Felony, Shaylee C. Daniel of Loogootee. licited calls from scammers who claim to be You should also report these scams to the dismissed. James E. Wilson of Loogootee and with the IRS and demand immediate pay - Indiana Attorney General’s Office by filing CIVIL COurT Melanie D. Truelove of Loogootee. ment. It has been deemed the largest-ever a consumer complaint online atwww.indi - phone fraud scam targeting taxpayers, cost - anaconsumer.com or by calling 1-888-834- ing victims an estimated $5 million in total. 9969. To date, 159 Hoosiers have reported this scam to Indiana Attorney General Greg Deputy crashes Zoeller’s Office. responding to dispute Potential phone scam victims might be told they owe money that must be paid im - At approximately 3:30 p.m. on August 17 mediately to the IRS or that they are entitled Martin County Deputy McBeth was re - to a large refund. Warning: Scammers may sponding to assist Indiana State Police and be able to recite the last four digits of a vic - Loogootee Police Department on a domes - tim’s Social Security number. They also may tic dispute in Loogootee. Deputy McBeth be able to spoof the IRS toll-free number on was westbound on Hwy. 50 just west of Caller ID to make the call look legitimate. State Road 450 and due to slick road con - Don’t fall victim to this scam. The IRS ditions he lost control of the 2005 Ford Ex - will never initiate contact over the phone. plorer the department uses as a pool car and You will always be contacted first through the vehicle came to rest on the driver’s side official correspondence by mail. Addition - of the vehicle. Deputy McBeth was unin - ally, the IRS will never ask you for credit jured. The vehicle has extensive front end card, debit card or prepaid card information damage and said to be a total loss. over the phone. If you receive a call from someone claim - Accident report ing to be with the IRS that you think might be a scam, hang up immediately. Call the SATurDAy, AuGuST 16 IRS at 1.800.829.1040 yourself to confirm 7:00 a.m. - Jordan Hawkins, of Loo - it was a scam. Then, report the scam to the gootee, was operating a 2011 Chevy on Treasury Inspector General for Tax Admin - Church Street when he struck a 1991 Dodge istration at 1.800.366.4484 or go to parked on the street, owned by Kevin Clark, www.irs.gov and type “scam” in the search of Loogootee. Captain Akles investigated.

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  ton, Illinois, is a 2010 graduate of Newton of the Jasper Post. Trooper Wier will prima - Community High School and a 2013 grad - rily patrol Daviess and Martin counties. Farming &OutdOOrs Wednesday, august 20, 2014 ~ Martin County Journal 6 Purdue field day in southern Indiana In the Garden to offer family fun, ag education By Ralph Purkhiser By EMMA HOPKInS ages and Grazing Animals Have to do with Purdue University News Service Ice Cream,” 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ice cream will Purdue University Master Gardener be served. Speakers: Amanda Bough, Soil Purdue Extension and the Purdue Agri - and Water Conservation District resource Everywhere I go I seem to hear sneezes plants that are important to the ecology of cultural Centers are sponsoring a field day specialist in Dubois County; Brad Shelton, and coughs. Hay fever time is here. Hay our area. The most common of these is gold - of family fun and agricultural education farm superintendent at the Feldun Purdue fever is the most common form of allergy enrod. The bright yellow flowers provide suited to livestock owners at the Southern Agricultural Center; Sara Dzimianski of and afflicts millions of people. Hay fever is pollen to butterflies and hummingbirds in Indiana Purdue Agricultural Center in Purdue Extension, Perry County; and Janice especially prevalent in the Midwest and late summer, and these pollinators in turn Dubois County. Dougan of Purdue Extension, Dubois southeast regions of the United States. Hay transfer the pollen that results in reproduc - The second annual SIPAC Family and Ag County. fever is caused by pollen which causes aller - tion, causing the receiving plant to set viable Field Day will be September 6 and consist * Walk in the woods: 11 a.m. to 12:30 gic reactions in the nasal cavity of the hay seeds. It is true that goldenrod can colonize of two sessions, from 7:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. p.m. led by Ron Rathfon, Purdue Extension fever sufferer. an area and therefore may be too aggressive and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The center is at 11371 forester at SIPAC. The most likely culprit in causing hay for some landscapes, but it does not cause Purdue Farm Road in Dubois. * Picnic on the farm: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 fever is ragweed. There are different types of hay fever. The sticky sap of the plant may The morning will consist of a fun p.m. ragweed that grow in Indiana, some of which trigger a tactile allergic reaction in some peo - run/walk across the farm; geo-caching for The afternoon session will be led by three are small and inconspicuous and others ple, but the pollen is heavy and sticky and is prizes in the fields; an open house in the di - Extension speakers, and an optional pasture which may be eight feet tall. Several other not wind-bourne. agnostic lab, where participants will learn walk will follow. plants often get the blame for causing hay Ironweed is another plant sometimes the “ins and outs” of animals; a walk in the Topics and speakers: fever, but many of those plants are com - blamed for hay fever. The tall plants topped woods to learn about natural resources; and * Farm pond management: Ken Eck, Ex - pletely innocent. with umbels of deep purple blooms attract a bring-your-own-lunch picnic. tension educator in Dubois County. In general, pollination of plants occurs in many butterflies in late summer and early First session activities and times: * Small-scale tilapia production: Levi one of two ways. Some plants depend upon fall. The butterflies and not the wind are the * Four-mile fun run/walk: Registration is Berg, Extension educator in Orange County. insects, birds or other outside forces to carry agents of pollen transfer for ironweed, so it 7:15 to 8:15 a.m., and the race starts at 8:30. * Reducing feed cost: large round bales the pollen to another flower. Other plants re - is not a cause of hay fever. There will be winners from six age cate - of hay: Jason Tower, SIPAC superintendent. lease pollen and depend upon the wind to Joe-pye weed offers some of the largest gories. Entry fee is $20 ($25 after August Registration is required only for the carry it to the receiving flower. It is the latter clusters of flowers in nature. The clusters 30). run/walk. Forms are available at type of plant that causes hay fever. The often are more than a foot in diameter, serv - * Geo-caching: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Partic - https://ag.purdue.edu/arp/pac/Documents/si pollen carried on the wind can enter the ing to attract bees, butterflies and other in - ipants will go on a treasure hunt to learn pac/SIPAC%204%20miler%202014.pdf. human nasal cavity as readily as it enters a sects. Joe-pye grows in moist areas and is an about the farm. More information about the field day is at receiving flower. important filter flower, filtering pesticides * Open house at the diagnostic lab: 8:30 https://ag.purdue.edu/arp/pac/Pages/sipac- The plants that are wind-pollinated usually and other pollutants out of the ground water. to 11:30 a.m. home.aspx or by contacting Tower at 812- have small flowers, usually white or green in It does not release pollen on the wind and is * Educational session, “What Soils, For - 678-4427, [email protected]. color. Plants that depend on the birds and the not a cause of hay fever. bees for pollination have to have flowers that The common names of many plants are de - Purdue animal welfare center to write standards will catch the attention of the pollinators. scriptions of the plant. One notable exception Such plants also have to produce nectar, to that rule is sneeze weed, which neither for commercial care, breeding of dogs which is the reason the insects and birds go causes the sneezes of hay fever nor is it a By KEITH rOBInSOn sive care practices based on the latest re - to the flowers. Bright colors and large weed. The common name comes from the Purdue University News Service search on animal welfare science. Input blooms acts advertise the availability of use of the dried leaves of helenium to make from breeders, veterinary practitioners and sweet nectar in the same way a neon sign snuff, which would be inhaled to cause The director of Purdue University’s Cen - other experts on canine care, reproductive draws one to a candy store. Once there, the sneezing. In former times, it was believed ter for Animal Welfare Science will lead a management and welfare will also be incor - pollinator picks up the sticky pollen and that such sneezing would rid the body of evil two-year research project to develop and porated. Then breeders in Indiana and sev - transfers it to the next flower it visits. The spirits. The yellow daisy-like flowers do not test science-based, nationwide animal care eral other Midwestern states will be pollen of such plants tends to be larger than cause allergies. Like Joe-pye weed, sneeze standards for the commercial breeding and enrolled in a pilot project that will include that of the wind-pollinated plants and is too weed is a filtering agent in wetlands. raising of dogs. evaluating the health and well-being of dogs heavy to be carried by the wind. Like many of you, I have suffered the ef - The goal is to provide breeders with uni - before and after implementing the stan - When a person suffers from hay fever, it is fects of hay fever. Many people have ques - form standards for dog care and well-being dards. natural to look around and see what is in tioned my being a gardener and my love of in all states, said Candace Croney, an asso - When the standards are finalized, the Pur - bloom to determine the cause of the allergic flowers. I thank God that the flowers I love ciate professor of comparative pathobiology due Center for Animal Welfare Science will reaction. Of course, the plants one notices are are not the cause of my discomfort. There is and animal science whose research focuses develop education programs for breed - those that have bright colors or large, showy not much chance that I will ever be able to on the behavior and welfare of animals. ers. blooms. As we have learned, such plants are eliminate all of the ragweed from my envi - “Although many states have standards in “Using this approach will ensure the pro - usually not wind pollinated, and are not ronment, but at least I can rest assured that place, they are highly variable from state to duction and proper vetting of the standards likely the real cause of the hay fever. the beautiful flowers I love are not the cul - state,” she said. “In addition, several factors developed to improve voluntary compliance Among the maligned plants are several prits. that significantly impact dog welfare, such with best practices,” Croney said. as their housing, have not been well studied, Croney said the approach also will: Squirrel hunting season began last Friday raising questions about the basis and ade - * Help breeders make informed choices The 2014-2015 fall hunting season has ar - purchase the annual hunting license for $17 quacy of current standards. This project will about participating in voluntary dog welfare rived with the opening of squirrel hunting ($7 youth consolidated license), and nonres - help fill the gaps in regard to better meeting assurance programs. season August 15. idents must purchase the $80 annual hunting dogs’ needs.” * Create a mechanism by which to ad - Squirrel season will continue through Jan - license or the $31 five-day hunting license The public is becoming increasingly con - dress public concerns about commercially uary 31. Hunters may harvest both gray and ($17 annual youth hunting). cerned that existing state laws, typically bred dog welfare. fox squirrels, and can harvest up to five The DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife has written as minimum standards, do not fully * Demonstrate the pet industry’s willing - squirrels per day. begun providing beginner squirrel hunting address important elements of dog care and ness to assume its ethical obligation to reg - Indiana’s abundant squirrel populations workshops as part of its “Hunt, Fish, Eat” well-being, such as health, genetics, repro - ulate its animal care practices. offer great hunting, and squirrel season can program. This fall’s workshop will be at J. E. ductive soundness and behavioral wellness. Croney said the standards also could be be an opportunity to introduce beginners to Roush Fish & Wildlife Area on Saturday, The ethical issues involved, including life - adapted to enhance the care and welfare of hunting. September 27. For registration information long obligations to the animals, must also dogs in shelters, laboratories and other com - When hunting, be sure of your target and on this workshop, see http://bit.ly/1rdjS3b. be addressed, Croney said. mercial venues. beyond, respect property rights and get per - To purchase a hunting license, go to Indi - “It is imperative that the U.S. pet industry It is estimated that there are more than 78 mission, and drink plenty of water to prevent anaOutdoor.IN.gov. Additional information demonstrate commitment to animal well- million pet dogs in the U.S. dehydration. on regulations and licensing is at being and to broad social responsibility by “Given that over 36 percent of house - To hunt squirrels, Indiana residents must wildlife.IN.gov. facilitating efforts to improve the welfare of holds own dogs, breeding of dogs - partic - breeding dogs,” Croney said. “Capitalizing Share outdoor experiences with DNR social media contest ularly under conditions that appear to harm on the center’s expertise in animal welfare them - obviously evokes strong reactions by A new DNR social media contest encour - The contest asks people to share their out - science and ethics will help the pet industry the U.S. public,” Croney said. ages Hoosiers to stay connected with the door experiences on the Instagram photo- ensure that all dogs are offered the quality online world even as they unwind in the sharing service (www.instagram.com) and The project, funded by the Pet Industry of life they deserve.” Joint Advisory Council, Pet Food Institute great outdoors. follow DNR at indianadnr. To participate, and World Pet Association, will draw on the post a photo and use the hashtag #getINout - varied expertise of many Purdue re - doors. Make sure to identify the subjects searchers and colleagues at other institu - and locations in the photo and tag indi - tions. Additional support is being provided    
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    A series of videos promoting the contest The project involves drafting comprehen - is at http://bit.ly/1p9GBup. page 7 Martin County Journal Wednesday, august 20, 2014 Dubois County Film Commission announces call out for film festival entries The Little Hollywood of the Midwest, quirements are included in the entry ture films - “A League of Their Own” and Indiana, has been featured in the hit TV Huntingburg, Indiana, is hosting the first form/information available on the SWIFF “Hard Rain” - and an HBO special have show “Revolution” and is the model for the annual Southwest Indiana Film Fest Octo - website at: www.filmduboiscounty.com been filmed in Dubois County. Plus, Jasper, city featured in “The Middle”. ber 17 and 18. First time filmmakers, sea - Entry fees are due at the time you register soned professionals, and even YouTube for the festival, and there are two different Dr. Brian Blessinger transitioning practice video enthusiasts are all welcome to enter. levels for entry, $150 entry fee for the pro Just head to www.filmduboiscounty.com, division and $50 for the amateur division. to norris & Love Orthopaedics & Sports fill out the entry form, submit it with your All entries must be receive by September Effective October 1, Dr. Brian Blessinger Norris & Love Orthopaedics & Sports is entry fee, get your film requirements, and 15 with films due by September 30. No will be transitioning his practice to the prac - located at 1900 St. Charles Street in Jasper. start filming. films entries will be accepted after this tice of Drs. Norris and Love at Norris & For more information or to schedule an ap - The Commission is not looking for short deadline, and registration fees are nonre - Love Orthopaedics & Sports. pointment, please call the office at 812-634- films you’ve already created for this festi - fundable. A native of Dubois County, Brian 1211. val. Rather, On Friday, October 17, there will be an Blessinger, M.D. returned to the area to it is seeking original, 5-minute short opening night gathering for all filmmakers serve the region with specialized spinal care Art exhibition opened August films (plus 1 minute of credits) specifically and special guests, including to be an - and general orthopaedics. As a spine spe - 18 at VU’s Shircliff Gallery for this exciting event. nounced festivities and door prizes. All day cialist, Brian Blessinger, M.D. can treat Vincennes University’s Shircliff Gallery Once an entry form is received with entry Saturday, October 18, there will be screen - complicated conditions such as, scoliosis, of Art will host an exhibition titled Remi - fee attached, each filmmaker/team will be ings of the film entries, as well as seminars, herniated disk, spinal stenosis, spinal tu - niscing the Book: A Group Exhibition of assigned a particular genre (horror/sci-fi, workshops, lectures, Q&As, demonstra - mors, spinal cord injuries, and other spinal Book Arts and Illustration from August 18 drama, or comedy), and be required to in - tions, and more, presented by special deformities. He will offer non-operative and through September 11. The Gallery is lo - clude specific elements in each entry. For guests. These will include various film - minimally invasive options in addition to cated inside the Shircliff Humanities Build - example, films must include three distinct making topics and trends. That evening traditional surgeries for these conditions. ing at the corner of Second and Harrison Dubois County landmarks (options will be there will be an awards ceremony with Brian Blessinger, M.D. received his med - streets. Admission is free. provided to assist you), and 30 percent of prizes. ical degree at Indiana University School of A reception for the artists will be held at your film’s final run time must be culled To kick off this first film fest, great prizes Medicine and completed his residency at the Gallery on August 26, 11 a.m. to noon from footage shot utilizing these identifi - like a Blackmagic camera, a GoPro camera University of Toledo Medical Center in (EDT). Artists featured in the exhibition in - able locations. The final requirement is that package, cash, and more are being offered! Ohio. Brian Blessinger, M.D. completed an clude Bromley & Bowles, Elizabeth Claf - you must include the line “Only in Get creative and film something great! The orthopaedic spine fellowship at Ortho Car - fey, Leah Gose, Eryn Lewis, Leighton Dubois County” spoken or shown visually Dubois County Film Commission looks olina in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a McWilliams, Charise Mixa, Katya Reka, at some point in your film and not in the forward to viewing your films and seeing member of the American Academy of Or - Bonnie Stahlecker, and Betsy Stirratt. title or credits. you at SWIFF! thopaedic Surgeons. For more information contact Emily Once you have your project together, Hollywood has recognized Dubois Brian Blessinger, M.D. is originally from Loehle, Shircliff Gallery director and assis - visit Dubois County and make your short County as a great place to make movies. Holland, Indiana and now resides in Hunt - tant professor of Art and Design, 812-888- film! More details on this and other re - Besides several independent films, two fea - ingburg with his wife and two children. 4316, [email protected]. Service At yLoocalu profressionals here to serve you! ADVERTISING/PROMOTION AUTO REPAIR AUTO REPAIR AUTO REPAIR

     
  

       
      
    
               
    
        
      
         
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From an hourly wage of $21.27, which exceeds our change, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics largest of these decreases occurred in the early age, we begin to understand that part of state’s current average hourly wage by more reported last week. Forty-nine states and the East North Central (-1.8 percentage points) being an adult is financially preparing not than $1 an hour. In addition, these companies District of Columbia had unemployment and Middle Atlantic and Pacific (-1.5 points only for what we know is coming, but also anticipate investing over $3 billion in their rate decreases from a year earlier and one each). that which we cannot even begin to expect. Indiana operations in the coming years. state had an increase. The national jobless State Unemployment (Seasonally Ad - However, we often make the mistake of not Business owners across the country are rate was little changed from June at 6.2 per - justed) holding our local, state and federal govern - looking for a place where they can maximize cent but was 1.1 percentage points lower Mississippi had the highest unemploy - ment officials to the same standards. their return on investment, fill their available than in July 2013. ment rate among the states in July, 8.0 per - When you and I sit down to develop our jobs with qualified workers and not be taxed In July 2014, nonfarm payroll employ - cent. North Dakota again had the lowest monthly budget, while it can be complex, the into failure. This recent announcement ment increased in 36 states and the District jobless rate, 2.8 percent. In total, 18 states general idea is pretty simple. We cannot shows that businesses are finding that here of Columbia, decreased in 13 states, and had unemployment rates significantly lower spend more money than we bring in. What - in Indiana, and industry leaders have taken was unchanged in Iowa. The largest over- than the U.S. figure of 6.2 percent, 8 states ever is not spent on meeting our obligations, notice. In May, Chief Executive Magazine the-month increases in employment oc - and the District of Columbia had measura - we ideally set aside to build our nest-egg. I ranked Indiana the best place to do business curred in Texas (+46,600), California bly higher rates, and 24 states had rates that believe that government should operate in in the Midwest and sixth best nationwide. (+27,700), and Michigan (+17,900). The were not appreciably different from that of the same manner. This is a win for every Hoosier and will con - largest over-the-month decrease in employ - the nation. By operating under these principles in tinue to advance our already strong economy. ment occurred in Ohio (-12,400), followed In July, seven states had statistically sig - 2013, the Indiana General Assembly was I am extremely proud to serve in the Indi - by Maryland (-9,000) and South Carolina (- nificant over-the-month unemployment rate able to pass a balanced budget that also put ana Legislature where we have placed a 4,600). The largest over-the-month percent - increases: Tennessee (+0.5 percentage money in our rainy-day fund and cut taxes. strong emphasis on living within our means, age increase in employment occurred in point); Georgia, South Carolina, and As we were advocating for this budget pack - cutting taxes and creating an environment Montana (+0.7 percent), followed by Ari - Wyoming (+0.4 point each); Maryland and age and soon after it was successfully en - which encourages job creation. While the fu - zona, Kentucky, Missouri, New Mexico, Vermont (+0.3 point each); and Iowa (+0.1 acted, we talked a great deal about the ture is unpredictable, by planning ahead, and Utah (+0.5 percent each). The largest point). The remaining 43 states and the Dis - positive impact this would have on the busi - maintaining healthy reserves and paying over-the-month percentage decline in em - trict of Columbia had jobless rates that were ness environment in Indiana. down our debts, we are ensuring that Indiana ployment occurred in West Virginia (-0.4 not measurably different from those of a More than a year later, I am pleased to can continue to effectively operate during percent), followed by Maryland (-0.3 per - month earlier, though some had changes share that we are already seeing these posi - times of economic uncertainty. In addition, cent) and Ohio and South Carolina (-0.2 that were at least as large numerically as the tive results. Earlier this month, the Indiana through attracting new, high-wage jobs, we percent each). significant changes. Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) are affording individuals a better opportunity Over the year, nonfarm employment in - Twenty-nine states and the District of Co - announced that so far this year, it has worked to provide for themselves and their families creased in 49 states and the District of Co - lumbia had statistically significant unem - with 173 companies that have made deci - and build their own rainy-day fund. I am lumbia and decreased in Alaska (-0.7 ployment rate changes over the year, all of sions to expand or establish new business op - proud of our leaders for continuing to exer - percent). The largest over-the-year percent - which were decreases. The largest of these erations in Indiana. These companies are cise fiscal restraint, and I am proud to be a age increase occurred in North Dakota declines occurred in Illinois (-2.4 percent - estimated to bring more than 17,000 new Hoosier. (+4.4 percent), followed by Nevada (+3.8 age points), Nevada (-2.2 points), and South jobs to our state. Rep. Messmer (R-Jasper) represents por - percent) and Utah (+3.6 percent). Carolina (-2.0 points). The remaining 21 To put this into perspective, this is more tions of Daviess, Dubois, Pike and Martin Regional Unemployment (Seasonally Ad - states had rates that were not appreciably than any other year on record at the midpoint. counties. justed) different from those of a year earlier. In July, the West continued to have the Nonfarm Payroll Employment (Season - Secretary of State launches Indiana MoneyWise highest regional unemployment rate, 6.6 ally Adjusted) percent, while the Midwest again had the In July, 15 states had statistically signifi - financial literacy program and e-magazine lowest rate, 5.9 percent. The South had the cant over-the-month changes in employ - Last Wednesday, Secretary of State Connie cisions beyond just investing,” said Secretary only statistically significant over-the-month ment, 14 of which were increases. The Lawson launched the Indiana MoneyWise fi - Lawson. “When Indiana Investment Watch unemployment rate change (+0.1 percent - largest statistically significant job gains oc - nancial literacy program. This program, for - was launched, it was limited to spotting and age point). Significant over-the-year rate curred in Texas (+46,600), California merly known as Indiana Investment Watch, avoiding scams. Now we have broadened our decreases occurred in all four regions: the (+27,700), and Michigan (+17,900). The is focused on improving Hoosiers’ financial focus and introduced our newest resource, the Northeast and West (-1.5 percentage points only statistically significant job decrease literacy and protecting investors from scams. Indiana MoneyWise e-magazine.” each), Midwest (-1.4 points), and South (- occurred in Maryland (-9,000). This enhanced program will expand its focus The centerpiece of the upgrade is the first- 1.0 point). Over the year, 30 states had statistically and content to place areas of emphasis on ever Indiana Secretary of State e-magazine. Among the nine geographic divisions, the significant changes in employment, all of smart money management skills aimed at key This magazine is available electronically for East South Central had the highest unem - which were positive. The largest over-the- demographics. smart phones, tablets and computers. ployment rate, 7.3 percent in July. The West year job increase occurred in Texas “As I travel around the state presenting on Throughout the magazine, there are tips and North Central again had the lowest rate, 4.9 (+396,200), followed by California the topic of financial literacy, it is clear more links to resources to help Hoosiers make wise percent. (+323,600) and Florida (+208,500). Hoosiers want help making smart money de - money decisions. In the “Fraud Stoppers” section, readers can learn more about invest - Lt. Governor to be keynote speaker at 2014 Midwest Regional Meeting ment fraud scam artists recently brought to Lt. 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In upcoming months, editions will ence, which will be held at the Indianapolis NSWC Crane said, “IODD is pleased to be ital will be hosted by Purdue Foundry. Both focus on financial tips for newlyweds, prepar - Marriott Downtown hotel on Tuesday, Au - a partner of the Federal Laboratory Consor - the RPX Group and Purdue Foundry are ing and budgeting for the holidays and senior gust 19th and Wednesday, August 20th. tium Midwest Regional Meeting. It is fit - co-sponsors and partners in this event. fraud prevention. Attendees of the Indiana The meeting will showcase federal labo - ting this event be held in Indianapolis, as “The funding landscape for entrepreneurs State Fair get a first glance at Indiana Mon - ratory lab innovation, and discuss ways in - Indiana has positioned itself at the forefront includes a wide range of financing op - eyWise. 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The program west Regional meeting allows visionary cluding over 1,400 patents. Three expert found at flcmidwest.org. Registration can is not funded by taxpayers, but rather comes leaders of existing corporations and entre - panels discussions will be held on the top - be completed online through Wednesday, from fines imposed on violators of securities preneurs the opportunity to build collabo - ics working with federal labs from the per - or onsite at the event. laws. sChOOl &spOrts Wednesday, august 20, 2014 ~ Martin County Journal 9 LHS Boys’ Tennis defeats rivet The Loogootee High School Boys’ Ten - Wade had a quite a challenge in their sec - nis team defeated Vincennes Rivet last ond set but he was glad to see them pull out night, Tuesday, August 19. There were no a tough tiebreak. junior varsity matches played, only varsity. Also, once Hayden Bell and Landon According to Head Coach Rick Graves, Belll got going, he said they played very “It’s been many years since we’ve been well. “They’re both aggressive, which is able to defeat Rivet in tennis. They’re much what we need at their position,” said Coach like we were last year because they gradu - Graves. ated a good portion of their team but they Varsity results still competed very well.” He went on to #1 Singles - Gabe Nolley (L) defeated say that for the first match of the season, he Mitchell Hamilton (VR) 6-0, 6-2 thought they did some things very well but #2 Singles - Landon Diamond (L) de - also had some mental lapses. He noted that feated David Evans (VR) 6-4, 6-4 Landon Diamond did a nice job for his first #3 Singles - Landon Wittmer (L) de - varsity start. “He had a little bit of the jitters feated VR Forfeit at first but once he settled down, he played #1 Doubles - Jordan Berry and Wyatt well,” said Coach Graves. “You could tell Wade (L) defeated Ben Templin and he was thinking things through and made Thomas Vieke (VR) 6-1, 7-6(13) good decisions.” #2 Doubles - Hayden Bell and Landon Coach Graves said that Gabe Nolley Bell (L) defeated Hunter Ingram and Con - picked up where he left off last year. Nolley nor Klein (VR) 6-4, 6-0 defeated his opponent in both matches. “I The team’s next match is tomorrow anticipate he’ll have a great season.” night, Thursday, August 21 at home against Lemonade stand Graves said that Jordan Berry and Wyatt Bloomfield at 4:30 p.m. In His Hands Daycare, a ministry of the Dover Hill Christian union Church, re - cently had a lemonade stand to raise money for the American Diabetes Association. Shown above from left to right are Zachary newland, Isaac Johnson, Hope Fultz, Bella newland, Mackenzie Craney, Lucas Howell, Alyssa Howell, Emma Plake, An - LLooooggooootteeee aanndd SShhooaallss drew newland, Kadence Plake, Trenden McGuire, Jocelyn Craney, Jasmine Jones, Kaylee Plake and Garrett Sipes. not pictured, but helping color the signs, were Vin - cent Sipes, Colden norris, Treyton Baker, ryden Clark, Asher Johnson, and Joey Jones. The daycare thanks everyone who helped make this a fun day for the kids as they learned the importance of helping others around them. SChool MENUS Shoals Booster Club looking for supporters LOOGOOTEE ELEMEnTAry Cereal, granola bar, fruit, juice, milk The Shoals Adult Booster Club, that ex - Rox Adult Booster Club and send to: P.O. Breakfast Tuesday, August 26 ists solely to support all Jug Rox Athletes, Box 368, Shoals IN, 47581. Thursday, August 21 Sausage biscuit, fruit, juice, milk is starting their 2014-15 membership drive. If you would like to become an active Cereal, string cheese, peaches Wednesday, August 27 All money raised is used in some way to member, please contact a booster club offi - Friday, August 22 Cereal, string cheese, raisins, juice, milk help the athletic department fund expenses cer concerning the next meeting - Sheila Oatmeal bar, sausage link, pears Lunch associated with sports, such as uniforms, Hardwick- President 797-3946, January Monday, August 25 Thursday, August 21 mats for the wall and the stage in the gym, Roush – Vice President 709-0953, Melissa Whole grain Pop Tart, banana Beefy nacho dip or chef salad or deli signs for each sports’ sectional, senior night Hawkins – Secretary 295-2905, or Julia Al - Tuesday, August 26 sandwich; whole grain tortilla chips, refried gifts, and host the hospitality room. The bright– Treasurer 709-0318. Biscuits and gravy beans, peaches, milk money has also been used to purchase Wednesday, August 27 Friday, August 22 equipment for all sports and to host all Loogootee Volleyball Waffle sticks, pears Turkey and cheese sandwich, chef salad, sports banquets. Last year a total of $10,000 Lunch whole grain nacho tray or deli sandwich; was donated to the athletic department and girls defeat Paoli Thursday, August 21 pretzels, fresh vegetables, orange slices, two Jesse A. Wood scholarships were The Loogootee Varsity Volleyball Team Country fried chicken, mashed potatoes, milk awarded to two students. took on Paoli Monday night, August 18 and carrots, pears, bread and butter, milk Monday, August 25 Anyone wishing to help support the won in three sets, 25-14, 25-17, 25-13. Friday, August 22 Chicken strips, chef salad, whole grain sports programs at Shoals can make a con - Waylee Wagoner led in points with 23 fol - Cheese pizza, French fries, pears, broc - nacho tray or deli sandwich; California- tribution. The following contribution levels lowing by Lauren Bowling with eight and coli and cheese, milk blend vegetables, pears, roll, milk are available: Jug Rox friend $5-$24, Jug Kylie Hall with seven. Wagoner also had Monday, August 25 Tuesday, August 26 Rox sponsor $25-$49, Jug Rox advocate five kills and seven digs. Mya Hedrick fin - Quesadillas, refried beans, lettuce, rice, Baked macaroni and cheese, chef salad, $50-$99, Jug Rox benefactor $200-$249, ished with 10 points and Emily Bateman applesauce, milk whole grain nacho tray or deli sandwich; Jug Rox patron $250-$499, and Jug Rox had nine. Tuesday, August 26 green beans, peaches, breadstick, milk partner $500 and up. Breigh LaMar had 18 assists and Hall had Chicken strips, Texas toast, carrots, rice, Wednesday, August 27 Please make checks payable to the Jug five. Kailye Robbins finished with eight pineapple, milk Country fried steak, chef salad, whole digs. Wednesday, August 27 grain nacho tray or deli sandwich; mashed 
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  are Monday and Wednesday from 5 Breakfast p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to Thursday, August 21 2 p.m. or by appt. any day except Sun - Cinnamon roll, sausage patty, fruit, juice, day. The shelter is currently not taking milk in any dogs or cats until some are Friday, August 22 adopted. Cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk Monday, August 25 page 10 Martin County Journal Wednesday, august 20, 2014 The Mayor’s Den By Loogootee Mayor Noel Harty Overall cooler temperatures and summer ast and truck driver. Friday the 11th was the the park. It’s already being put to good use mond Blake. Mr. Blake was a bus driver for breezes continued through July. opening evening of the Martin County Fair. as every time I pass the park, children are the Barr Reeve Community Schools for 20 This month’s feature employee is J.D. As always, the opening kicked off with the all over it! Mid-morning on Wednesday the years and worked at Blake Hi Y Car Wash Greenwell. J.D. started working for the city queen contest with six vying for the honor 24th, I attended a very informative meeting until his passing. Most of all he was known in 1992, for the street department, moved on of Miss Martin County. Congratulations to concerning facilities planning at the offices for being a “good man” – quite a comple - to read meters and currently works as a lab this year’s Miss Martin County Kiersten of SIDC. Following the meeting, I went to ment and a testament to his character. He technician at the wastewater treatment plant. Wood; first runner up Taylor Hayes; second WestGate Academy for a Lunch-and-Learn will be missed by all. Then, I went to West - He is an integral part in the operations of the runner up Sabrina Stuffle; and Miss Conge - Session with guest speaker, former Lt. Gov - Gate Academy to attend Premier STEM a city and I commend him for his hard work. niality Gabby Daniel-Cox. Saturday the ernor and current President and CEO of Ra - program designed for both the student and The pool committee met on the first with 12th, I was back to assist with the Friends of dius Indiana Becky Skillman. Primary prospective employers to seek employment much discussion about upcoming fundrais - the Pool booth and also check out the many discussion was defense and the economic opportunities. In the evening, I attended the ing activities and other financing options for 4-H projects at the event. Monday the 14th impact Crane has on our area. Thursday the bimonthly meeting of the Martin County the pool. The evening of the 2nd began the was the monthly board of works and com - 24th was our monthly department head Alliance for Economic Development at the Catfish Festival at Shoals, opening with the mon council meeting. Some of the high - meeting to discuss and act on many ongoing Martin County Learning Center. Tuesday 29th Annual Catfish Festival Auction. Once lights discussed were the resolution for the issues. That evening, I attended the monthly the 29th, SPEA Intern Andy Kyger and I again, the basketball autographed by the en - economic revitalization plan for the new Four Rivers Resources Board Meeting at met with Josh Mullis with the high school tire Indianapolis Pacers team brought the top proposed apartments at Elementary East, a Linton. Friday the 25th I attended the visi - intern program. Wednesday the 30th the city bid which was $900 and went to Marvin proposed contract between the city and Ver - tation of Mrs. Hawkins at Shoals. Following common council met to discuss an agree - Bailey of Baileys Used Cars. Thursday the izon Wireless, the capital improvement plan, the visitation, I headed right back to city hall ment with the city and the Martin County 3rd, I was back at the Catfish Festival to at - and the ongoing pool project. I started Tues - for lunch because the pool committee Community Foundation. The agreement tend their queen contest. Congratulations to day the 15th at Old National Bank, meeting grillers were serving up their famous turkey gives the pool fund the ability to be utilized Miss Catfish Queen Ashley Phillips and all with members of the Martin County Cham - strip sandwiches, and as usual, there was a as a 501c3. Thursday the 31st I met with those who placed and participated in the ber of Commerce to discuss upcoming proj - good turn-out. Saturday the 26th I attended Sue David to discuss plans ongoing for contest. After the queen contest, I headed to ects. That evening, I attended the monthly a surprise birthday party for Theresa Akles “Country Day.” Country Day will be on Au - the home of Roy and Nancy Pannell for their school board meeting at LHS. Among the at Shoals. Teresa has worked for the county gust 23rd and it will be a good night of food yearly fireworks display on the evening many issues discussed were the hiring of clerk’s office for many years and celebrated and entertainment with “No Plan B” per - prior to July 4th. We look forward to it each Mrs. Betsy Graves as the new the secretary a very special birthday this year - I won’t say forming, followed by recording artist Jack - year and everyone always enjoys it. The 2nd for the LHS Principal, Mr. Brad Christmas which one! That evening was the 2014 LHS son Young. In the afternoon, City Annual Hillbilly Queen Contest took place as the new physical education-health Alumni Banquet at St. John’s Catholic Cen - Superintendent Bo Wilson, City Intern in the evening of July 4th. With so many teacher for girls 7-12, and Mrs. Donna Ray - ter. Congratulations to Terri Resler who was Andy Kyger, Josh Mullis and I met with great candidates to choose from, a final win - hill as the new Tile I Aide for the elemen - chosen as as the 2014 LHS Alumnus of the two prospective high school interns to dis - ner could not be selected! Next was the Mar - tary school. Following the meeting, I went Year and Abby Ackerman and Taylor Hayes cuss where placement for them might be es - tin County Idol event with many from all back to the Martin County 4-H grounds for as the Butcher-Gee Scholarship Grant recip - sential in the municipal departments. I over the county and surrounding areas par - the annual pig show. Wednesday the 16th, ients. would like to take this opportunity to wish ticipating. The evening ended with the 29th intern Andy Kyger and Administrative As - Monday the 28th started out on a somber each and every one of you a most blessed annual fireworks display - which just gets sistant Phyllis Panko and I met with Sue note as I attended the funeral for Mr. Ray - August!!! better every year. Saturday July 5th, I David to discuss the upcoming “Country watched the runners and walkers participat - Day” event. ~LETTEr TO THE EDITOr~ ing in the annual 5k event beginning at Thursday the 17th, I spent the day in the watch the plane work. This is to avoid the Shoals Ball Park. Congratulations to all who office. Friday the 18th, Community Cor - ‘Please attend an informative potential for eye and respiratory irritation participated and placed. On a personal note, rections Director Kathy Collins, intern community meeting Saturday, Au - from the materials used.’ I am very proud of my mother who has been Andy Kyger, and I went to Petersburg to at - gust 23’ The afore paragraph is an excerpt from a doing the run in her age group since the fes - tend the monthly Southern Indiana Mayor’s To the editor of the Martin County Jour - letter from West Boggs Park sent to resi - tival began 20 years ago. She is an inspira - Roundtable. The main topic of discussion nal , tion. After the 5k was the annual parade; and of the Roundtable was meth labs with Doug It has come to my attention and I want to dents living near West Boggs Lake. The I enjoyed passing out candy for the event. In Carter, Superintendent for the Indiana State bring it to yours: Are you aware that in Oc - purpose of the use of this chemical, the evening, I enjoyed watching part of the Police; Doug Humphrey, ISP Meth Sup - tober fishing crews from around the state Rotenone, is to kill off the gizzard shad fish Festival of the Bands while also attending pression Team; Darin McDonald, Pike will assemble at West Boggs to apply the which are detrimental to game fish. the final two games of the softball tourney. County Prosecutor; and Chuck Baumgart, fish toxicant Rotenone to the remaining The chemical Rotenone is a powerful Congratulations to the Divine Chiropractic Chief of Police for Petersburg Police De - water in the lake, as well as all the targeted neurotoxin associated with the onset of Team for placing first, Wagler and Sons partment, among others, discussing this private waters in the watershed. This will Parkinson’s Disease...Rotenone directly in - Builders Best placed second and Indian growing problem threatening our commu - include all of the inflow streams and sheet hibits the function of the mitochondria, the Creek at third place. nities. That evening, the pool committee water left in the lake basin flats. This is all structure responsible for making energy in Sunday was the first services of the new met to discuss their upcoming project. Sat - to be done in a single day of operations. the cell. This information comes from the St. John’s Parish. Monday the 7th, I spent urday the 19th was a yard sale at the pool This is the only part of the renovation proj - National Institute of Health....just one most of the day in the office. Tuesday the 8th house to benefit the pool project with a con - ect in which we ask people to stay away source. Google it yourself...There is lots of was the bi-weekly meeting of the Martin stant stream of lookers, buyers and donators from work crews and work areas. The park information about Rotenone. County Commissioners, and their main taking advantage of the many items donated will be closed that day and the gates will be If any of the above is concerning to you, topic was our pool project. Many members to the sale. And several came just for the de - closed. please attend an informative community of our community attended the meeting to licious turkey strip sandwiches which have Lakeview Restaurant will also be closed meeting Saturday, August 23 at 9 a.m. The show their enthusiasm and support for the become a signature dish of the pool project! as that parking lot will be the staging area. meeting will be held at the Stimulus Engi - pool project and I thank them all, as well as Thank you, Don Greene, and everyone who Lake area homeowners should take note neering Building Conference Room at 411 the pool committee and Friends of the Pool worked with him, including the pool com - that at some point in that day an aircraft North JFK Avenue in Loogootee. committee for their constant fundraising ef - mittee grillers, to make the yard sale an - will be used for parts of the application and Thank You forts. After much discussion and debate, the other fundraising success. I also attended a while the chemical is not toxic to humans, Pat Jones commissioners decided to assist with the fundraiser in Washington for Gianna Arm - it is still advised to not stay outdoors to Loogootee, Indiana project by signing the resolution with a strong’s daughter, Jane, who was in need of pledge of $150,000 spread out over a five- a kidney and luckily found a perfect match. year period. I thank both the Martin County The fundraiser was at Washington Catholic Council and Commissioners for all of their and raised $14,000! That evening, I at - hard work and dedication to their positions, tended the first annual Montgomery Sum - not just on this project but on all the many merfest. First up for entertainment was projects that they work on a day-to-day “The Spring” - an upcoming group from basis. Wednesday the 9th began on a sad Nashville who performed many favorite note with the funeral of Dr. Steve Downey. country tunes. The legendary David Allen Dr. Downey was a life-long resident of Mar - Coe followed them. He has written and per - tin County where he had his own chiroprac - formed countless songs throughout his ca - tic office for many years. In addition, he reer and the crowd enjoyed his played a very big role in the local Knights performance. of Columbus. The evening of the 9th was the Sunday the 20th a group of my friends monthly park board meeting. The main top - went to V.U.J.C. Performing Arts Center to ics of discussion were the purchase of a new watch the performance of “Fiddler on the slide for the city park and the ongoing pool Roof.” Local performers Wayden Wagoner project. and Chantel Greene did a fabulous job. Also Thursday the 10th, intern Andy Kyger and originally from Loogootee, now living in I met with Ellen Harper from the Office of Jasper, was Vanessa Hickman. It was a great Community and Rural Affairs to discuss the performance of the classic. Monday the possibility of starting a Main Street Pro - 21st, I headed to the pool for a check pres - gram. That afternoon, I attended the visita - entation from the LHS Class of 1979. The tion for Mr. Bud Harper at group had their reunion on the 19th and Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home. Mr. amazingly, they raised over a thousand dol - Harper raised seven lovely daughters in our lars for the project! Tuesday the 20th, the community and was a life-long car enthusi - much anticipated new slide was installed at