Martin County

Year 8, Issue 21 JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2017 Eleven pages www.martincountyjournal.com ~ [email protected] ~ 812-259-4309 ~ Fax: 888-380-2761 ~ P.O. Box 148, Loogootee, IN 47553 Loogootee to graduate 60, Shoals 46 BY COURTNEY HUGHETT madness. You mustn’t lose it.” by Rob- Martin County Journal Publisher in Williams. The class flower is the White Carnation. Loogootee High School will hold The Loogootee 2017 graduating their graduation on Friday, May 26, at class: 7 p.m. 60 students will receive diplo- Kayla Renee Abel, Sara Catherine mas. Bailey, Abigail Helen Marie Barker, The evening will begin with the pro- Landon Williams Bell, Sydney Ann cessional by the LHS Band and open- Blakenbaker, Colin James Bowling, ing by Kaleb Lyon, Senior Class Presi- Emily Sue Brookshire, DeAnna Rae dent. The high school chorus will then Canell, Chase Carrico, Jordan Ryan sing The National Anthem followed by Clark, Wade Garet Coleman, Tye Kins- “The Prayer” arranged by Teena Chinn er Collins, Jaylon Michelle Combs , and “Thank You” arranged by Misty Dylan Dant, Ella Victoria Donners- Mosby. berger, Sarina Danee Elliott, Brean- Justin Wagler, Senior Class Vice na Lei Ervin, Cole Matthew Gillick, President, will then introduce the class Jayce William Graber, Lana Graber, speakers. The Valedictorian and Sa- Shelby Renee Graber, Kylie Marie lutatorian will give speeches entitled Hall, Wilson Hatter, Mya Annettee He- “Mustn’t” and “Madness” but as of drick, Breanna Necole Hollaway, Mar- publication time, they had not yet been cus Gerald Hopkins, Joshua Ty Hurst, ALEX TEDROW ASHLEY MULLINS chosen. Eden Breann Jenkins, Jonathon Allan Shoals High School Valedictorian Shoals High School Salutatorian Tye Collins, Class Treasurer, will Jones, Mattyson Josie Jones, Tristan Loogootee High School's Valedictorian and Salutatorian were not chosen as present the slide presentation followed Adam Jones, Sean Albert Kiser, Breigh of publication time. by “Battle Hymn of the Republic” by Danielle LaMar, Nolan Herbert Lottes, truber, Shania Marie Swigler, Clayton day, May 27, beginning at 2 p.m. 46 the LHS Band. The presentation of di- Lindsey LeeAnn Lukens, Kaleb A. Robert Thomas, Derrick Daniel Tinkle, students will be receiving diplomas. plomas will then be done by Loogoo- Lyon, Breanna Mari Lytton, Meghan Justin Robert Wagler, Kaitlyn Brianne The afternoon will begin with a proces- tee Superintendent Chip Mehaffey and Nicole Mathies, Jacob Robert Nonte, Wagoner, Abbie Elise Williams, Mi- sional arranged by Edward Elgar and High School Principal Andrea Huff. Wyatt James Nonte, Gabriel Ryan Por- kayla Jade Wolf, and Alan Xiao Yang performed by the junior/senior high Mrs. Huff will then give her remarks ter, Billy Ray Pruett, Luke Christopher Shoals High School will hold their school band and followed by the Na- and present the class of 2017. Closing Steven Reed, Nicholas James Donald commencement ceremonies on Satur- (See 'GRADUATE' cont. on page 2) will be done by Shelby Graber, Class Reinhart, Tokala Richardson, Mayson Secretary, with recessional by the LHS Renee Riley, Briar Garrett Sellers, Ja- Band. cob Stephen Simmons, Kirsten LeeAnn County's unemployment The LHS Class of 2017’s motto is Spears, Griffin Lucas Spring, Kendall “You’re only given a little spark of Rae Staats, Justin Michael Swartzen- stood at 2.5 percent in April BY COURTNEY HUGHETT were 15,803 residents in the workforce Commissioners discuss road Martin County Journal Publisher and 484 of them without jobs. In April of last year, Daviess County’s unem- Martin County’s unemployment rate ployment rate was 3.5 percent with grant, adding more jail beds fell to 2.5 percent in April, down from 15,951 residents in the workforce and BY COURTNEY HUGHETT ing because they were sure the match 3.6 percent the month before. The coun- 566 of them unemployed. Martin County Journal Publisher was $333,000. Tim Hunt, with HWC ty had the 30th lowest jobless rate of the The top ten spots in the state for the Engineering, had said that INDOT told 92 Indiana counties for April, tied with lowest jobless rate for April were La- Highway Superintendent Leo Padgett him it was $250,000. The commission- 13 other counties. Grange, Dubois and Elkhart counties at updated the Martin County Commis- ers had, however, already encumbered In April, the county had 5,048 resi- 1.9 percent; Kosciusko, Hamilton, Bar- sioners, at their meeting Tuesday night, the $333,000 so the change will not be dents in the workforce and 125 of them tholomew, Adams and Daviess coun- May 23, on the Community Crossings an issue. were unemployed. In March, there were ties at 2 percent; and Boone and Union grant meeting held last week in Vin- Padgett also told the commissioners 5,053 residents able to work and 183 of counties at 2.1 percent. cennes. Padgett said that the original that the rules in the grant process have them were without jobs. In April of last The top ten spots in the state for the matching money of $250,000 was not changed dramatically due to some cities year, Martin County’s unemployment highest jobless rate for April were Ver- correct and it was actually $333,000. and counties abusing the grant monies. rate was 4.2 percent with 5,129 resi- million County at 4.3 percent, Lake The commissioners had questioned the He said that some who received the dents in the workforce and 215 of them County at 4.1 percent, Newton County engineering company at their last meet- (See 'COMMISSIONERS' on page 2) unemployed. at 3.9 percent, Fayette and Green coun- Dubois County’s’ unemployment rate (See 'APRIL' cont. on page 2) also dropped from March to April, from 2.9 percent to 1.9 percent. The county Memorial Day Honor had the lowest jobless rate in the state Guard cemetery schedule for April, tied with Elkhart and La- The Honor Guard consisting of vet- Grange counties. erans who are members of the Loo- In April, the county had 23,259 res- gootee Legion and Loogootee Veterans idents in the workforce with 440 of of Foreign Wars will be making their them unemployed. In March, there were annual cemetery visits on Memorial 23,224 residents able to work and 662 Day, Monday, May 29. All community of them without jobs. In April of 2016, members are welcome and encouraged Dubois County’s jobless rate was 3.1 to attend any or all of these visits, as percent with 23,337 residents able to they honor all deceased veterans for the work and 723 of them unemployed. sacrifice they made for our continued Daviess County’s unemployment rate freedom. dipped to 2 percent in April, down from 9 a.m. - Burn City Cemetery 3.1 percent the month before. The coun- 9:30 a.m. - St. Joseph, Bramble ty had the second lowest jobless rate 10 a.m. - St. Mary, Barr Township -Photo by Bill Whorrall, in the state for April, tied with Adams, 10:30 a.m. - Goodwill Cemetery, American eagle www.billwhorrallart.com Bartholomew, Kosciusko and Hamilton Loogootee Bald eagles can fly at approximately 30 miles per hour and can dive at 100 counties. 11:15 a.m. - St. John, Loogootee miles per hour. The wingspan of an eagle measures from 5.5 to 7.5 feet. An In April, the county had 15,817 resi- 12:15 p.m. - St. Martin, Whitfield average adult bald eagle weighs about nine pounds and is about three feet dents in the workforce and 310 of them 12:45 p.m. - Truelove Cemetery in height. were without work. In March, there 1:30 p.m. - South Martin Cemetery Page 2 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 24, 2017 APRIL GRADUATE (Continued from page one) tament to the strength of the Hoosier (Continued from page one) Shane Austin Enlow, Jace Colton Er- ties at 3.7 percent, LaPorte County at economy; however, it’s also indicative tional Anthem. win, Quinton Riley Floyd, Kelsie Paul 3.6 percent, Sullivan County at 3.5 per- of an ever-tightening labor market for The welcome speech will be given Graves, Kennedi Lea Jones, Megan cent, and Crawford, Jasper, Lawrence Hoosier businesses,” said Steven J. by Allison Boyd, Senior Class Secre- Elizabeth Lampert, John W. Lawson, and Owen counties at 3.4 percent. Braun, Commissioner of the Indiana tary and the invocation will be done by Robert Tyler Lythgoe, Donovan Max Indiana’s unemployment rate stands Department of Workforce Development Jonathan Sullivan and Aulbrey Schlae- Ellis McPherson, Jessica Kaye Mont- at 3.6 percent for April and remains low- (DWD). “I encourage unemployed and gel. gomery, Ashley Nicole Mullins, Tyler er than the national rate of 4.4 percent. underemployed Hoosiers to be stead- “Of Pride and Celebration,” by James James Mullins, Edmundson Ramboe The unemployment rate is a U.S. Bu- fast in their job searches and consider Swearingen, will be played by the Neeley, Joshua Paul Neideffer, Kaci reau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicator training and placement opportunities band followed by “We Can Dream,” Lynn Norman, Mykaela Rose Peter- that reflects the number of unemployed available at their local WorkOne Career by Pinkzebra, performed by the junior/ son, Hunter Lee Salmon, Zane Antho- people as a percentage of the labor Center.” senior high school choir. ny Sanders, Brayton Sanders, Aulbrey force. Indiana’s labor force increased Braun noted Indiana’s historically The Salutatorian, Ashley Mullins, Leigh Schlaegel, Eli James Scott, Alex by 4,805 over the previous month with low number of unemployment insur- will then speak, followed by the Vale- Brady Shipman, Levi Richard Stanley a 16,408 increase in employment and an ance claims are also a sign of a con- dictorian Alex Tedrow. A historian Smith, Jonathan Coleman Sullivan, 11,603 decrease in unemployment. In- stricting labor market. He added that speech will then be given by Kelsie Alex Brian Tedrow, Autumn Leann diana’s total labor force stands at more while the figures are certainly positive, Graves, Senior Class Historian. Terry, Randy Lee Allen Terry, Tan- than 3.32 million, and the state’s 64.6 they do represent a workforce challenge A video presentation of the Class of ner Allen Dale Terry, Keylee Autumn percent labor force participation rate in meeting current employer demand. 2017 will be done by Hope Baylis and Tow, Emilee Dawn Wagler, Dylan remains above the national rate of 62.9 Employment by Sector Kelsie Graves. Kane Way, James Anthony Way, Sean percent. Private sector employment has High School Guidance Counselor Dallas Wininger, and Zachary Warren “Indiana’s unemployment rate reach- grown by more than 28,700 over the Larry Sherfick will then present the Wininger ing its lowest point since 2001 is a tes- year, despite a decrease of 9,300 over class of 2017 and diplomas will be pre- the previous month due to losses in the sented by High School Principal Kin- Manufacturing (-3,200) and Private dra Hovis and Superintendent Dr. Can- COMMISSIONERS (Continued from page one) quote from Southern Indiana Steel and Educational & Health Services (-3,300) dace Roush. Dr. Roush will then give grant, didn’t use it for roads, or its in- they said they could make the best for sectors. Losses were partially offset the acceptance of the class. tended purpose, and instead put it in the $595 each or $10,710 total. The com- by gains in the Leisure and Hospitali- A farewell address will be given by bank to draw interest. He said INDOT missioners approved the quote. ty (800) and Financial Activities (800) Kenady Bratton, Senior Class Presi- will be cracking down on the abuse this The City of Loogootee was on the sectors. Total private employment dent, along with the turning of the tas- grant cycle and will be inspecting work agenda to request that a two-mile buf- stands at 2,676,200 and is 700 below sels. when complete to ensure the money fer outside city limits be added to their the November 2016 peak. Junior Class President Abigail Stoll was spent as it was intended. He added planning and zoning ordinance. Anyone Private sector employment measures and Junior Class Vice President Macey that any money left over cannot be used in the two-mile radius would be required jobs and comes from the BLS’s Current Way will present the class flower, the to repair additional roads, but must be to follow the City of Loogootee’s zon- Employment Statistics (CES) report, yellow rose. returned to the state. The money has to ing ordinance. Julie Berry, who was to which is a payroll survey that measures At the end of the ceremony the band be spent exactly as it was listed in the make the request to commissioners, had the number of jobs in the area being will perform the recessional arranged grant. an emergency and could not make the surveyed. The other of two BLS re- by Edward Elgar. Padgett also requested that it be pub- meeting so the agenda item was tabled ports - the Local Area Unemployment The Shoals High School Class of licized that his highway crew has been until the next commissioners’ meeting. Statistics (LAUS) report – measures 2017 motto is “The future belongs to out on the county roads ditching, patch- Four Rivers and Ride Solutions ap- people and surveys households and those who believe in the beauty of their ing and mowing. His employees have proached the commissioners about measures people based on their place dreams,” by Eleanor Roosevelt. The reported that cars are speeding around next year’s budget and asked that they of residence. LAUS determines Indi- class colors are blue, purple and silver. their equipment and causing a hazard. be considered again for funding. Ride ana’s labor force and unemployment Shoals Class of 2017: Padgett requested that the public please Solutions explained that due to funding rate measures. Michael Cain Baker, Makaya Hope use caution and practice patience when cuts, they would like the commissioners Occasionally, variances exist between Baylis, Alex Lee Bledsoe, Rusty Smith they see crews working on the roads. to increase their funding for next year. the two sets of data. Due to monthly Bonham, Allison Brooke Boyd, Ashley Commissioner Paul George read a re- Commissioner Paul George said he ebbs, flows and revisions, it is recom- Nicole Boyd, Kenady Alexandra Brat- quest from Sheriff Travis Roush to add would put the additional money in the mended that labor market information ton, Alexander Patrick Brown, Melissa 18 more beds in the jail. According to commissioners’ budget, which would be viewed on a year-to-year basis rather Mae Carrico, Brian Michael Conley, the request, the state jail inspector said then have to be approved by the county than month-to-month. View the Indiana Christopher Corey Cushman, Hunter there was room in the jail, as is, to add council. Employment Report Primer for a more Wayland Davis, Adam Daniel England, the additional beds. Roush requested a Jenny Dearwester, with SIDC, detailed explanation of the differences brought bids for the housing rehabilita- between the LAUS and CES reports. tion project. County Attorney Dave Lett TOY’S AUTO PARTS, INC. opened and read each bid. Dearwester Loogootee Shoals Jasper Washington said the bids will be reviewed and taken (812) 295-2312 (812) 247-3321 (812) 634-2222 (812) 254-2540 under advisement and she would return Sullivan Martinsville Linton to the next commissioners’ meeting for (812) 268-5252 (765) 342-6623 (812) 847-4494 approval. www.fergusonagency.com Commissioner Kevin Boyd was not Jasonville Bicknell Bloomfield (812) 665-3969 (812) 735-3545 (812) 384-4453 present for the meeting due to a death If you have Real Estate to sell in the in his family. general areas of French Lick or West Baden in the Counties of Martin, Dubois, Orange, or Crawford PLEASE CONSIDER LISTING WITH US! Homes...Farms....Deer Hunting Land Rich Everman, Real Estate Broker 812-630-9606 OFFICE: 812-936-2900 The American Legion http://realestate.richeverman.com and And, for the VERY BEST in the Martin County Journal Insurance Services, check with us... 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ROBERT TREGO on May 18, He was born ENOS STUTZMAN Robert Edward Trego died May 11, 1974. January 30, Enos J. Stutzman, 69, of Washing- 2017, in The Villages, Florida after She had many 1934; son of ton, passed away at 8 p.m. Monday, a lengthy fight wonderful ac- Ramzy and Ruth May 15, 2017. A resident of Washing- with several se- complishments (Taylor) Sand- ton, he was 69. rious illnesses. A in her life. She ers. He was born October 7, 1947 in In- resident of Flori- graduated from He retired dependence, Iowa; son of the late Jake da, he was 81. Vincennes Uni- from R.C.A. and Emma (Borntrager) Stutzman. He was born versity in 1980 Corporation in He attended Thursday Church in in Loogoo- with the award Marion, Indiana, Vincennes and was a member of the tee on Febru- of Highest Dis- was a member of bowling league at Laurel Lanes. ary 28, 1936; LINDA SUE BRESH tinction Honor HENRY SANDERS Trinity Springs He was preceded in death by his first son of Robert of 4.0 GPA. She also received the Mary Baptist Church and was a United States wife, Margaret Stutzman, whom he Lee Trego and K. Polk English Award; and received Navy Veteran of the Korean War. married July 17, 1971 and passed away ROBERT TREGO Bernice Bridget the Overall Social Science Award. He is survived by one niece, Michele March 1983; son, Loren Stutzman; Brown. He had an older sister, Evelyn, She compiled a perfect 4.0 average Hunt of Loogootee; two nephews, parents, Jake and Emma (Borntrager) and two younger brothers, Gary and while taking 27 hours of English and Lowell Sanders Jr. of Loogootee and Stutzman. Tom, all whom are deceased. achieved the same perfect GPA in tak- Ray Sanders of Crawfordsville; great He is survived by Orpha Stutzman He grew up in the Loogootee and ing 20 hours of social science classes. nieces, Caitlin Sanders and Karissa and his children, Regina Marie (David) Crane areas of Martin County, gradu- She was not a social science major, yet Hunt and great nephews, Cody Sand- Edwards of Washington, James Enos ating from Loogootee High School in received the Overall Outstanding Se- ers, Tyson Sanders, Michael Sanders Stutzman and special friend, Donna 1954. He served in the United States nior Award in Social Science classes. and Jesse Sanders. Combs of Loogootee and Nevin (Katie) Navy from 1954-1958. He attended In- She received her Bachelor of Science He is preceded in death by his par- Stutzman of Bicknell; step-daughter, diana State University in Terre Haute, in 1982 from Indiana State University. ents, brothers, Marvin Sanders, Dale Bonita (Fred) Knepp of Montgomery; receiving B.S. and M.S degrees in Edu- She was awarded the Hazel Phenning Sanders, Ray Sanders, Roy Sanders, 19 grandchildren, two step-grand- cation. Ed cherished his lifelong friend- Award at ISU. It is awarded to students Lowell Sanders and Gordon Sanders children, one great-grandchild, three ships and memories with his Lambda majoring in English, based upon ac- and a sister in childhood. step-great-grandchildren; siblings, Chi Alpha Fraternity Brothers. He taught ademic achievement (minimum 3.5 Funeral services will be held at 1 Laura (Truman) Schrock of Thomas, in the Vigo County School System (In- GPA). Linda earned her Master’s De- p.m. Friday, May 26 at the Queen-Lee Oklahoma, Glenn (Verda) Stutzman diana) for thirty-six years. He began his gree from ISU in 1987. Chapel of the Thorne-George Fami- of Alburn, Kentucky, and Viola Stutz- teaching career for the VCSC in 1962 at She taught reading at Vincennes Uni- ly Funeral Homes with Pastor Martin man of Bowling Green, Kentucky; and Otter Creek Jr. High. His skill set led to versity from 1982-1983, then taught Jones officiating. Burial will be in the daughter-in-law, Verda Stutzman. his being ask by the VCSC to start the reading for one year at Washington Mt. Union Cemetery with military Funeral services were conducted Fri- Pre Vocational Education Program for High School, moved to Washington graveside rites from the Shoals Amer- day, May 19 at Fairhaven Mennonite underprivileged students at Gerstmeyer Junior High School and taught English ican Legion. Church. Burial followed in the church High School. He taught at North High for 5 years, and then she returned to Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial School during its inaugural year. He Washington High School where she p.m. Friday at the Funeral Home. contributions may be made to Thurs- then returned to Otter Creek Jr. High un- taught Honors English, VU Comp, and Queen-Lee Chapel of the Thorne- day Church in Vincennes. til 1987 when he moved to West Vigo was the Yearbook sponsor until her re- George Family Funeral Homes is in Condolences may be made online at Middle School as boy’s counselor and tirement due to her illness. charge of the arrangements. www.blakefuneralhomes.com. Dean of Students. Ed coached several Linda enjoyed meeting with friends, years of baseball, basketball and cross co-workers and family. She was always ESTHER DENNIS CINDY BRASHEAR country at Otter Creek, Glenn and Ger- planning the next get-together. She Esther L. Dennis passed away at her Cindy Horsting Brashear passed stmeyer. He taught driver’s education was a member of Delta Kapa Gamma residence at 10:43 p.m., Saturday May away at Good Samaritan Hospital on during the summer for several years. He for over 25 years. She met with sev- 20, 2017. A res- Thursday, May 18, 2017. She was 56. loved baseball and coached teams every eral monthly groups after retiring: the ident of Shoals, She was born summer during the 60s and 70s. “Mr. WHS group known as the “Juliets”, the she was 68. in Washington Trego” was known and liked throughout WJHS group known as the “Tuesday She was born on August 25, the years by hundreds of former students Tenderloin” group, the “Third Tues- January 30, 1960; daugh- and he had wonderful memories of them day Gals” group, and she also started a 1949 in Shoals; ter of Jerry and throughout the rest of his life. monthly “Cousins” group. daughter of Kay (Ragsdale) After retiring from teaching in 1998, Linda’s motto was, “Be good. Be Robert Dale and Horsting. She he and his wife moved to The Villages, kind. Be Positive.” She lived it every Wilma Louise worked 32 years Florida, where they have lived since day. She also kept it written on the (Montgomery) as a secretary for 2000 with their beloved little dog, Zoe. chalkboard in her classroom. During ESTHER DENNIS Albright. She a glass compa- He married first, Donna Shumpert, her 8 ½ years battling with cancer, her married Verlin G. Dennis and he pre- CINDY BRASHEAR ny in Vincennes. and was the father of two children, motto was “Hanging in, Hanging on, ceded her in death on February 25, She was an avid gardener, pet lover Stephen Robert Trego (Courtney) of Keeping faith.” 2010. and enjoyed hunting mushrooms. Cin- Bradenton, Florida and Jane Elizabeth She is survived by her husband, Gene; She was a graduate of Shoals High dy loved spending time with family Trego (Mike Pfister) of Zionsville, her mother, Nancy Hughey-Strockbine; School and attended Hobe Sound Bible and friends and was always doing for Indiana. Ed married second, Mary two children, Brett Bresh (Nikki) of College, Hobe Sound, Florida. She was others when she was needed. Louise Walton Harding, in 1985, and Cloverdale and Amy Bresh of Evans- a music teacher, a music publisher and She is survived by her husband, Gary was step-father to Lori Lee Meyers of ville; granddaughter, Clarissa Baumert previously worked at All Tribes Indi- Brashear, whom she married April 30, Blackwood, New Jersey, and Lance Jo- of Evansville; step grandchildren, Nick an Mission in Bernalillo, New Mexi- 1983; sisters, Stephanie (Gerard) Shoul- seph Harding (Nancy) of Los Angeles, and Masey Chambers, both of Clover- co; Society of Indian Missions in Pine tz of Whitfield, Michelle (Rick) Dinkens California. There are seven grandchil- dale; three much loved sisters, Rae Ann Ridge, South Dokata; Old Paths Tract of Washington; sister-in-law, Alice dren, Tatum and Murphy Trego, Jack Brown (Jim), Sandy Burris (Randy), Society and Country Pines in Shoals, Horsting of Shoals; brother-in-law, Jerry and Will Pfister, Vanessa and Hope and Nancy Case (Rob); several nieces, Indiana. She attended Weisbach Com- Brashear of Flat Rock, Illinois; several Harding, and Tricia Meyers. There is nephews, great nieces, great nephews munity Church. aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; her one great grandson, Talon Sacchetti. as well as a great-great niece and great- She is survived by two sisters, Elo- cat, Snowball, and dog, Fuff. There will be a Memorial Mass at St. great nephew; also many cherished ise Haycox and Vicki (Terry) Tichenor; She was preceded in death by her Timothy’s Catholic Church in The Vil- aunts, uncles, and cousins. three brothers, Melvin (Markeeta) Al- parents; brother, Tom Horsting; moth- lages, Florida, June 5, at 8:30 a.m. Buri- She is preceded in death by her fa- bright, Wesley (Vonda) Albright and er-in-law Marjorie Brashear and fa- al will be in the Florida National Cem- ther, Floyd Taylor. Warren (Kimberly) Albright, all of ther-in-law, Raymond Brashear; grand- etery, Bushnell, Florida, at a later date. The funeral service was held Tues- Shoals; step children, Tammy Kronk of father, Adolph Horsting; grandparents, The family suggests that in lieu of day, May 23 at Gill Funeral Home. Mokane, Missouri; Rachel Waggoner Ruth and Clarence Mandabach, Edith flowers, please donate to St. Jude Re- Burial followed the service at the New and David Dennis of New Bloomfield, and Cecil Ragsdale; niece Amanda search Center or the National Alzhei- Veale Creek Cemetery. Missouri and Debbie Dennis of Shako- (Horsting) Lee. mer’s Association. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be pee, Minnesota. Funeral services were held at 11 made to the Linda Bresh Scholarship Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. a.m. this morning, Wednesday, at Ed LINDA SUE BRESH through the Daviess County Commu- Thursday, May 25 at the Queen-Lee Lee Mortuary with Pastor Scott Men- Linda Sue “Susie” Bresh passed nity Foundation. Online condolences Chapel of the Thorne-George Family denhall officiating. Burial followed at peacefully surrounded by her family may be made at www.gillsince1872. Funeral Homes with Pastor John Zei- Spring Hill Cemetery in Shoals. on May 18, 2017. She was a great war- com. gler officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial donations may be made to rior battling colon cancer for 8 ½ years. Springhill Cemetery. Visitation will DaVita Daviess County Dialysis, 310 NE A resident of Washington, she was 62. HENRY SANDERS be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and on 14th St, Washington, IN 47501 or Da- She was born May 29, 1954; daughter Henry K. Sanders passed away at Thursday until time of the service. viess County Friends for Animals, 1444 of Floyd Taylor and Nancy (Hughey) 12:35 a.m. Sunday May 21, 2017 at the The Queen-Lee Chapel of the Brett Cabel Rd, Washington, IN 47501. Taylor-Strockbine. She married her Jasper Memorial Hospital. A resident Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes Condolences may be sent to the family loving husband, Everett “Gene” Bresh of Shoals, he was 83. is in charge of the arrangements. online at www.edleemortuary.com. Cops&Court Page 4 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Martin County Sheriff’s Department log MONDAY, MAY 15 and Martin County Ambulance re- 6:32 a.m. - Received a report of an prowler near Loogootee. Deputy Reed, 4:23 a.m. - Received a medical alarm sponded. The subject was transported accident south of Loogootee on US Deputy Norris, Loogootee Sergeant call north of Loogootee. Martin Coun- to IU Health in Bedford. 231. Deputy Shinn, Loogootee Officer Norris, and ISP Trooper Beaver re- ty Ambulance responded and trans- 6:46 a.m. - Received a report of a McBeth, and Haysville Fire responded. sponded. ported the subject to Jasper Memorial car-deer accident in Loogootee. Loo- 9:41 a.m. - Received a request for 4:52 a.m. - Received a report of ha- Hospital. gootee Captain Hennette responded. an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin rassment in Loogootee. Loogootee Of- 11:08 a.m. - Received a report of 10:33 a.m. - Received an alarm call County Ambulance responded. ficer Norris responded. damage to a vehicle in Shoals. Chief in Loogootee. Loogootee Captain Hen- 9:41 a.m. - Received a request for 6:12 p.m. - Received a dog com- Deputy Greene responded. nette responded and all was okay. a welfare check in Loogootee. Major plaint near Loogootee. Animal Control 1:04 p.m. - Chief Deputy Greene 11:18 a.m. - Received a report of a Burkhardt and ISP Trooper Lents re- Officer Hughett responded. took one inmate to the doctor. dog locked in a car in Loogootee. Loo- sponded. 8:42 p.m. - Received a request for lift 2:20 p.m. - Received a request for gootee Captain Hennette responded. 2:37 p.m. - Major Burkhardt assisted assistance near Shoals. Shoals Fire and assistance at the Shoals School. Sheriff 12:30 p.m. - Major Burkhardt per- a motorist in Loogootee. Martin County Ambulance responded. Roush responded. formed a vehicle identification check 5:56 p.m. - Received a request for an No one was transported. 6:59 p.m. - Deputy Reed performed a near Shoals. ambulance in Shoals. Shoals Fire and 9:04 p.m. - Received a report of a do- vehicle identification check near Loo- 1:30 p.m. - Captain Dant took two Martin County Ambulance responded. mestic near Loogootee. ISP Troopers’ gootee. inmates to court. 7:45 p.m. - Received a report of an Beaver and McBeth responded. 9:35 p.m. - Received report of ani- 1:41 p.m. - Major Burkhardt per- accident near Shoals. 11:09 p.m. - Received a noise com- mal cruelty in Loogootee. Animal Con- formed a vehicle identification east of SUNDAY, MAY 21 plaint north of Shoals. Deputy Reed trol Officer Hughett responded. Loogootee. 1:47 a.m. - Received a report of a responded. 11:08 p.m. - Received an alarm call 2:30 p.m. - Captain Dant took three in Loogootee. Loogootee Sergeant inmates to court. Martin County real estate transfers Norris responded and all was okay. 3:48 p.m. - Loogootee Officer Floyd Scott Conklin, of Gibson County, Township 3 North, Range 5 West, com- TUESDAY, MAY 16 performed a vehicle identification Indiana to Rondia J. Mack, of Martin monly known as 201 West Washington 12:47 p.m. - Received a report of a check in Loogootee. County, Indiana, Lot Numbered 50 in Street, Loogootee, Indiana. custody dispute in Loogootee. Loo- 7:11 p.m. - Received a report of a the original Town of Crane, commonly Anthony W. Albright, of Martin gootee Captain Hennette responded. tree down north of Shoals. Shoals Fire known as 126 Earle Street, Crane, IN County, Indiana to Anthony W. Al- 12:56 p.m. - Sheriff Roush took three removed the tree. 47522. bright and Kendra Y. Albright, of inmates to court. 9:50 a.m. - Received a report of a Lowell Delbert Baker and Lynn K. Martin County, Indiana, the northeast 1:50 p.m. - Chief Deputy Greene reckless driver near Loogootee. Loo- Baker, of Martin County, Indiana to quarter of the southwest quarter of took four inmates to court. gootee Officer Floyd responded. Dewey E. Baker and Lisa R. Powers, Section 27, Township 3 North, Range 3:37 p.m. - Received a request for a 10:02 p.m. - Received a report of an of Martin County, Indiana, a part of the 3 West, containing 40 acres, more or welfare check in Loogootee. Loogoo- accident east of Loogootee. Deputy southeast quarter of the northeast quar- less. tee Captain Hennette responded. Shinn, Loogootee Officer Floyd, Loo- ter of Section 11, Township 3 North, Mitchell L. Wagler, of Martin Coun- 4:46 p.m. - Deputy Reed assisted a gootee Fire, and Martin County Am- Range 3 West, containing 2 acres, more ty, Indiana to Joshua C. Harmon, of motorist in Shoals. bulance responded. No one was trans- or less. Martin County, Indiana, three-tenths 5:37 p.m. - Deputy Reed transported ported. Lowell D. Baker and Lynn K. Bak- of an acre, more or less, in Section 24, a subject to Good Samaritan Center in FRIDAY, MAY 19 er, of Martin County, Indiana to Kim- Township 3 North, Range 5 West. Vincennes. 12:03 a.m. - Received a report of a do- berly K. Crawley and Victoria L. Steven D. Chambers and Rebecca 6:52 p.m. - Received a report of a mestic in Loogootee. Loogootee Officer Jennings, of Martin County, Indiana, Albright, of Martin County, Indiana to custody dispute near Shoals. Town Floyd and Deputy Shinn responded. a part of the southwest quarter of frac- Tammy M. Woody, of Martin County, Marshal Eckert responded. Martin 4:50 a.m. - Deputy Shinn assisted tional Section 23, Township 4 North, Indiana. Tract I: A portion of the south- County Ambulance also responded and a motorist south of Loogootee on US Range 3 West, Mitcheltree Township, west quarter of Section 18, Township 3 transported a subject to Jasper Memo- 231. Martin County, Indiana, containing 1 North, Range 4 West, in Perry Town- rial Hospital. 5:57 a.m. - Received a report of a acre, more or less. Also, one acre in the ship, Martin County, Indiana, contain- 11:01 p.m. - Received a report of a tree down near Shoals. Shoals Fire re- same section. ing 0.53 acre. Tract II: A portion of the suspicious vehicle in Loogootee. Loo- moved the tree. Victor W. Fuhrman and Marlene southwest quarter of Section 18, Town- gootee Officer McBeth responded. 7:36 a.m. - Sheriff Roush assisted a O. Fuhrman, of Martin County, In- ship 3 North, Range 4 West, in Perry 11:33 p.m. - Received a report of an motorist in Loogootee. diana to Jennifer Fuhrman, Andrea Township, Martin County, Indiana, accident near Shoals. Deputy Salmon 10:57 a.m. - Major Burkhardt trans- Lemond, and Sherry Wade, of Martin containing 0.29 acre. responded. ported one inmate to DCS. County, Indiana. Tract I: Commencing WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 10:59 a.m. - Received a request for at the northeast corner of the north- 9:00 a.m. - Captain Dant took one in- an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin west quarter of Section 4, Township 2 ARRESTS mate to court. County Ambulance responded and North, Range 4 West, containing one TUESDAY, MAY 16 9:36 a.m. - Loogootee Chief Rayhill transported the subject to Jasper Me- acre, more or less. Tract II: 1.07 acres 1:00 a.m. - Christopher Ruble, 29, of performed a welfare check in Loogoo- morial Hospital. in the northwest quarter of Section 4, Odon, was arrested by Deputy Salmon tee. 12:10 p.m. - Major Burkhardt assist- Township 2 North, Range 4 West. and charged with operating a vehicle 10:54 a.m. - Captain Dant took one ed a motorist in Loogootee. Edward Schnarr and Maggie while intoxicated and possession of inmate to court. 1:22 p.m. - Received a report of Schnarr, of Martin County, Indiana to meth. He is being held on a $25,000 1:00 p.m. - Captain Dant took two suspicious people in Shoals. Sheriff James E. Brim and Debra A. Brim, 10% bond. inmates to court. Roush, Chief Deputy Greene, Deputy of Martin County, Indiana, Lot Num- WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 1:10 p.m. - Received a dog com- Salmon, and ISP Trooper Beaver re- ber 37 in Keck’s Addition to the City 2:33 p.m. - Jacob Shaw, 28, of plaint in Loogootee. Loogootee Chief sponded. of Loogootee, Indiana. Shoals, was arrested by Chief Deputy Rayhill responded. 2:17 p.m. - Received a report of an Robert L. Wathen, of Martin Coun- Greene and charged with battery re- 1:33 p.m. - Received a medical alarm accident in Loogootee. Loogootee Of- ty, Indiana to Jared L. Wathen and sulting in bodily injury. He was arrest- call in Loogootee. Martin County Am- ficer McBeth responded. Alexandra N. Loughmiller, of Mar- ed by Sheriff Roush and is being held bulance responded but did not trans- 3:42 p.m. - Received a report of a do- tin County, Indiana, Lot Number 22 on a $25,000 10% bond. port. mestic in Crane. ISP Trooper Johnson in Ackerman’s Addition to the City of SATURDAY, MAY 20 6:28 p.m. - Received a request for responded. Loogootee, Indiana. 8:55 p.m. - Heather Ditton, 32, of an ambulance north of Shoals. Mar- 5:09 p.m. - Received a report of a Scott K. Schutte, Diana M. Schutte, Bloomington, was arrested by Deputy tin County Ambulance, Martin Coun- tree down on US 50, east of Shoals. and Ashley M. Schutte, n/k/a Ashley Salmon and charged with driving while ty Civil Defense, Williams Fire, and Shoals Fire removed the tree. M. Peek, of Martin County, Indiana to suspended, two Lawrence County war- IU Health Ambulance responded. IU 6:14 p.m. - Received a report of a Jared L. Wathen and Alexandra N. rants, possession of heroin, and posses- Health transported the subject to IU reckless driver near Loogootee. Loo- Loughmiller, of Martin County, Indi- sion of meth. She is being held without Health Hospital in Bedford. gootee Officer Floyd responded. ana, a tract of land in the City of Loo- bond. Deputy Shinn, Reserve Deputy 9:25 p.m. - Received a dog com- 6:58 p.m. - Received a request for an gootee, Indiana. Graves, Reserve Deputy Wright and plaint in Shoals. Animal Control Offi- ambulance in Loogootee. Martin Coun- Steven D. Ragsdale and Mary A. Reserve Deputy Harmon assisted with cer Hughett responded. ty Ambulance, Loogootee Fire, Deputy Ragsdale, of Martin County, Indi- the arrest. 11:30 p.m. - Received a report of Shinn, and Loogootee Officer Floyd -re ana to Seals and Conlon Properties, SUNDAY, MAY 21 reckless drivers east of Loogootee. sponded. The subject was transported LLC, of Daviess County, Indiana, Lots 10:01 p.m. - Brandon Chastain, 30, Major Burkhardt and ICO Mann re- to Jasper Memorial Hospital. Numbered 17 and 18 in the original of Mitchell, was arrested by Deputy sponded. SATURDAY, MAY 20 plat of Memphis, now Shoals, Indiana. Salmon and charged with possession THURSDAY, MAY 18 5:28 a.m. - Received a medical alarm Steve H. Smith and Cheryl L. of meth, possession of a controlled 1:09 a.m. - Received a dog complaint south of Loogootee. Deputy Shinn, Smith, of Morgan County, Indiana to substance, possession of syringes, and in Shoals. Deputy Salmon responded. Haysville Fire, and Martin County John L. Hovis, Jr. and Sandra J. Ho- possession of paraphernalia. He is be- 5:08 a.m. - Received a request for Ambulance responded. No one was vis, of Martin County, Indiana, a part ing held without bond. Deputy Reed an ambulance near Shoals. Shoals Fire transported. of the northwest quarter of Section 25, assisted with the arrest. Page 5 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 24, 2017 COURT NEWS Loogootee Police log MONDAY, MAY 8 to a business alarm. CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS AND dismissed. 8:00 a.m. - Female caller reported TUESDAY, MAY 16 SENTENCING Brian Conley, possession of meth- property damage. Drivers exchanged 10:00 a.m. - Male caller requested Jean Amazan, convicted of operat- amphetamine, a Class 6 Felony, dis- information. an officer check a firearm to see if it ing while intoxicated, a Class A Mis- missed; possession of paraphernalia, a 8:20 a.m. - Caller reported a loose was stolen. Firearm came up stolen. demeanor. Sentenced to serve 365 days Class C Misdemeanor, dismissed. dog at the Marathon Station. Animal 12:47 p.m. - Caller reported a child with 289 days suspended and credit for Jill Lake, maintaining a common custody dispute. 38 actual days previously served plus nuisance – controlled substances, a was taken to the humane society. 3:37 p.m. - Caller requested a wel- 38 Class A credit days. Defendant re- Class 6 Felony, dismissed. 10:00 a.m. - Chief Rayhill assisted fare check on a male. ceived 9 months of probation. Ashley Peek, maintaining a com- Captain Dant with a stolen dog case. 3:51 p.m. - Received a report of a Stuart Cobb, convicted of burglary, mon nuisance – controlled substances, 2:50 p.m. - Male caller reported theft of fuel from Chuckles. Chief a Class C Felony. Sentenced to serve a Class 6 Felony, dismissed; unlaw- property damage. 4 years with 2 years as direct commit- ful possession of a syringe, a Class 6 4:21 p.m. - First responders were re- Deputy Greene located the vehicle. ment to Martin County Community Felony, dismissed; possession of par- quested on Reinhart Road for a med- 10:26 p.m. - Caller reported ve- Corrections and 730 days suspended aphernalia, a Class C Misdemeanor, ical call. hicles running the stop sign on East with credit for 118 actual days previ- dismissed. TUESDAY, MAY 9 Main Street. ously served plus 118 Class A credit Ray Perez-Benavides, operating a 2:39 a.m. - Caller reported suspi- 11:01 p.m. - Caller reported a suspi- days. Defendant received 2 years of vehicle with an ACE of .15 or more, a cious person in Redwing Trailer Court. cious vehicle on Mill Street. probation. Class A Misdemeanor, dismissed. 9:15 a.m. - Caller reported a reck- WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 Brian Conley, convicted of main- Lora Truelove, battery with bodily less driver on US 231. 9:36 a.m. - Caller requested a wel- taining a common nuisance – con- waste, a Class 6 Felony, dismissed. 4:36 p.m. - Caller reported a male fare check on a female. trolled substances, a Class 6 Felony. Darren Watson, unlawful sale of leg- bleeding and walking on Cedar Street. 1:10 p.m. - Received a report of a Sentenced to serve 547 days with 547 end drugs, a Class 6 Felony, dismissed; Officers were unable to locate. loose dog on Bloomfield Road. Ani- days suspended. Defendant received 18 operating while intoxicated, a Class A WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 mal Control was notified. months of probation. Misdemeanor. 5:47 a.m. - Loogootee Fire assisted 5:53 p.m. - Loogootee Fire was Caroline Johnson, convicted of do- CIVIL COURT with a barn fire on Lingenfelter Road. paged out to South Oak Street for a mestic battery, a Class A Misdemeanor. New Suits Filed 8:27 a.m. - Caller reported a con- blown transformer. Sentenced to serve 365 days with 267 May 10 trolled burn. 6:30 p.m. - Caller reported a dispute days suspended and credit for 49 actual Kathy M. Wallace vs. Adam M. Wal- 9:27 a.m. - Caller reported a small on Park Street. days previously served plus 49 Class lace, domestic relations no children. fire on Lily Pond Road. 7:30 p.m. - Caller reported a reck- A credit days. Defendant received 8 May 16 3:36 p.m. - Caller reported property less driver in the Wendy’s parking lot. months of probation. LVNV Funding, LLC vs. Robert damage behind Gasoline Alley. THURSDAY, MAY 18 Tessa Kelly, convicted of resisting Clark, civil collection. 8:30 p.m. - Caller reported a theft of 10:33 a.m. - Captain Hennette re- law enforcement, a Class 6 Felony. CIVIL COURT JUDGMENTS fuel from Chuckles. Officers located sponded to a business alarm. Sentenced to serve 547 days with 445 May 9 the vehicle. 11:18 a.m. - Caller requested an offi- days suspended and credit for 51 actual Judgment in favor of the plaintiff 10:33 p.m. - Caller reported a suspi- cer conduct a welfare check on a dog. days previously served plus 51 Class Discovery Bank and against the defen- cious vehicle behind Subway. 3:47 p.m. - Caller reported a com- A credit days. Defendant received 14 dant Richard Allen in the amount of THURSDAY, MAY 11 puter scam. months of probation. $2,171.94. 1:15 a.m. - Caller requested an offi- 4:00 p.m. - Caller requested a vehi- Jill Lake, convicted of possession May 16 cer do a welfare check on a dog. cle identification check. of marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor. Judgment in favor of the plaintiff 4:15 a.m. - Caller reported a suspi- 9:57 p.m. - Caller reported a reck- Sentenced to serve 84 days with 0 days Crane Credit Union and against the cious vehicle on US 231. less driver on US 231. suspended and credit for 42 actual days defendant Whitney Z. Bailey in the 10:32 a.m. - Received a report of a 10:04 p.m. - First responders were previously served plus 42 Class A cred- amount of $13,300.18. broken-down truck on US 231. requested on Hwy 50 for a vehicle ac- it days. SMALL CLAIMS JUDGMENTS 5:00 p.m. - Captain Hennette assist- cident. Brian Padgett, convicted of invasion May 15 ed child protective services. FRIDAY, MAY 19 of privacy, a Class A Misdemeanor. Judgment in favor of the plaintiffs FRIDAY, MAY 12 2:17 p.m. - Caller reported a reck- Sentenced to serve 90 days with 0 days Lloyd and Linda Burch and against the 1:10 p.m. - Caller reported a lost less vehicle in the Redemption park- suspended and credit for 45 actual days defendants Logan and Kristen May in dog. ing lot. previously served plus 45 Class A cred- the amount of $1,500. 6:10 p.m. - Caller reported possible 6:14 p.m. - Caller reported a reck- it days. May 16 drug activity. less driver on US 231. Ashley Peek, convicted of possession Judgment in favor of the plaintiff 9:45 p.m. - Caller requested a wel- 7:03 p.m. - First responders were re- of methamphetamine, a Class 6 Felony. Crane Credit Union and against the de- fare check on a female. quested on Poplar Street for a medical Sentenced to serve 547 days with 449 fendant Alyssa Bechtel in the amount 11:15 p.m. - Caller reported a speed- call. days suspended and credit for 49 actual of $2,063.65. ing vehicle on US 231. 10:15 p.m. - Caller requested a wel- days previously served plus 49 Class Judgment in favor of the plaintiff SATURDAY, MAY 13 fare check on a male. A credit days. Defendant received 15 Crane Credit Union and against the 9:52 a.m. - Caller reported an unat- SATURDAY, MAY 20 months of probation. defendant Wykeia M. Collins in the tended child at the city park. 6:32 a.m. - Officer McBeth assisted Ray Perez-Benavides, convicted of amount of $1,170.09 10:26 a.m. - Caller reported a traffic the county with a vehicle accident. operating while intoxicated, a Class A Judgment in favor of the plaintiff hazard on Broadway Street. 2:12 p.m. - Officer McBeth respond- Misdemeanor. Sentenced to serve 364 Crane Credit Union and against the de- 1:48 p.m. - Caller reported a theft. ed to a business alarm. days with 360 days suspended and cred- fendants Pamela Cook and Zachariah 6:36 p.m. - Caller reported a con- 3:42 p.m. - Caller reported a child it for 2 actual days previously served McFarland in the amount of $1,575.48. trolled burn. custody dispute. plus 2 Class A credit days. Defendant Judgment in favor of the plaintiff 7:55 p.m. - Caller reported a child 6:00 p.m. - Caller reported a child received 11 months of probation. Hoosier Accounts Service and against custody issue. custody dispute. John Richards, convicted of operating the defendant Larry D. Greene Jr. in 9:55 p.m. - Received a report of ju- 8:02 p.m. - Caller reported suspi- a vehicle with an ACE of .08 or more, a the amount of $1,947.23. veniles consuming alcohol. Subjects cious persons on the Circle K parking Class D Felony. Sentenced to serve 545 Judgment in favor of the plaintiff checked out okay. lot. days with 533 days suspended and cred- Hoosier Accounts Service and against 10:35 p.m. - Caller requested a wel- it for 6 actual days previously served the defendant Desiree C. Hair in the fare check on a male. plus 6 Class A credit days. Defendant amount of $1,346.32. 10:55 p.m. - Received a report of a Accident reports nd received 18 months of probation. Judgment in favor of the plaintiff suspicious vehicle on SW 2 Street. TUESDAY, MAY 9 Lora Truelove, convicted of violation Hoosier Accounts Service and against SUNDAY, MAY 14 9:02 p.m. - Christina M. Powell, of of driving conditions, a Class C Mis- the defendant Misty Kelsey in the 12:56 a.m. - Sgt. Norris responded Loogootee, was backing a 2010 Mer- demeanor. Sentenced to serve 60 days amount of $3,083.85. to a business alarm. cury out of a private drive when she with 0 days suspended and credit for 30 Judgment in favor of the plaintiff 1:19 p.m. - Caller reported a dispute backed into a 2014 Ford owned by actual days previously served plus 30 Hoosier Accounts Service and against in Redwing Trailer Court. Cory L. Rayhill, of Loogootee. Officer Class A credit days. the defendant Heidi Melton in the 4:35 p.m. - Caller reported property Floyd investigated. Darren Watson, convicted of intim- amount of $2,046.98. damage. THURSDAY, MAY 11 idation, a Class 6 Felony. Sentenced to Judgment in favor of the plaintiff 9:04 p.m. - Caller reported a reck- 3:22 p.m. - Brenda K. Harder, of serve 547 days with 531 days suspended Crane Credit Union and against the de- less driver in the high school parking Loogootee, was operating a 2000 Ford and credit for 8 actual days previously fendant Charles St. Clair in the amount lot. in the high school parking lot. Harder served plus 8 Class A credit days. Defen- of $4,741. MONDAY, MAY 15 exited a parking spot and pulled into dant received 17 months of probation. Judgment in favor of the plaintiff 10:06 a.m. - Caller reported a reck- the path of a 2010 Ford operated by CRIMINAL CHARGES Crane Credit Union and against the de- less driver on Hwy 50. Travis L. Davis, of Loogootee. Chief DISMISSED fendant Chris R. Turne in the amount 4:56 p.m. - Female requested a wel- Rayhill investigated. Jean Amazan, operating a vehicle of $4,362.67. fare check on a male. THURSDAY, MAY 18 with an ACE of 08 or more, a Class C May 17 10:05 p.m. - Caller reported a traffic 6:46 a.m. - Ralph Hughes, of Jas- Misdemeanor, dismissed. Judgment in favor of the plaintiff hazard on Hwy 50. per, was operating a 2007 Toyota on Stuart Cobb, four counts of theft, Crane Credit Union and against the 10:16 p.m. - Caller reported a pos- US 231. At this time, a deer ran into Class D Felonies, dismissed; two defendant Stephany A. Lumm in the sible theft. his path. Captain Hennette investigat- counts of burglary, Class B Felonies, amount of $2,309.59. 11:08 p.m. - Sgt. Norris responded ed. Community&Entertainment Page 6 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 24, 2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Democrats meeting Need Skills? SOAR tutors can help! More Neat Stuff The Martin County Democratic Party Free and confidential. Call or text Kar- will meet Thursday, June 1, at 6 p.m. at en at 812-709-1618 to learn more. Lo- the Martin County Courthouse. cated in the Martin County Community AL-ANON meetings Learning Center Improve Your Skills, BByy AAnnnn AAcckkeerrmmaann AL-ANON, a support group for those Improve Your Life! impacted by substance abuse, meets Humane society meetings 60TH HIGH SCHOOL REUNION difficult thing about owning a dog was. I every Thursday at 8 p.m. at Loogootee The Martin County Humane Society He was a widower and she a widow. replied, “the good-bye.” Redemption Church. meets on the third Friday of the month They had known each other for a number 4. Heaven is a place where all the Attention Senior Citizens at the animal shelter at 507 N Oak of years being high school classmates dogs you’ve ever loved run to greet you. Street in Loogootee, at 5:30 p.m. Mem- and having attended class reunions in 5. Dogs have a way of finding the peo- The Loogootee Senior Citizen Center, located in the Annex building attached bers of the humane society are invited the past without fail. ple who need them, and filling an empti- to attend. This 60th anniversary of their class, ness we didn’t even know we had. to JFK Gym on JFK Avenue in Loogoo- the widower and the widow made a ------tee provides activities for seniors every Solid waste board foursome with two other singles. They I WISH MY STUDENTS KNEW: Monday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to The Martin County Solid Waste had a wonderful evening, their spirits 1. I don’t like all this testing either. noon. For $5 a year, seniors can par- Board holds their monthly meetings on high with the widower throwing admir- 2. In front of the class I have to keep ticipate in Euchre tournaments, games, the third Wednesday of each month at ing glances across the table and the wid- a straight face, but sometimes your in- puzzles, etc., with other local seniors. 6 p.m. at the recycling center located at ow smiling coyly back at him. appropriate comments are totally hilar- Anyone interested is welcome to stop 500 Industrial Park Drive in Loogoo- Finally, he picked up courage and ious. by, there are no age or residency requir- tee. The meetings are open to the public blurted out, “Will you marry me?” 3. Lately my school kids have been ments to participate. Seniors are also and anyone is invited to attend. After about six seconds of careful getting more of my time than my own offered lunch at the Loogootee Senior Tourism meetings consideration, she answered, “Yes ... yes kids. Center every Monday and Thursday. The MCCC Tourism Committee I will!” 4. It makes my day when you cheer A free-will donation is requested. Call meets on the third Wednesday of each The evening ended on a happy note because I’m back at school after a sub 812-295-3130 to make a reservation, so month at 7 p.m. at Loughmiller Ma- for the widower. But the next morning day. enough food is prepared. chine, 12851 E 150 N, Loogootee. The he was troubled. Did she say yes? Or did 5. Even when I go home, I still think Free lunch for kids public is invited to attend. she say no? He couldn’t remember. Try about you, worry about you, and feel New Beginnings Community Church as he would, he just could not recall. He proud of you. Soil and Water meetings will be offering a free lunch to all The Martin County SWCD meets went over the conversation of the pre------school-age children every Saturday vious evening, but his mind was blank. RANDOMISMS (I made up that the third Monday of the month at the from noon to 1 p.m. at the fellowship SWCD office located at Martin Coun- He remembered asking the question but word, too!) hall of the church, located at 200 West for the life of him he could not recall her 1. On average, rabbits live 8 years and ty Learning Center. Office hours are 8 Main Street next to the post office. For a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays except Thurs- response. So, with fear and trepidation, dogs live 15 years. Sea turtles, on the more info, call 812-709-2525. he picked up the phone and called her. other hand, live for 150 years. Lesson days when it is closed. Visit www.mar- First, he explained that he couldn’t re- learned. Live at the beach. SOAR Tutoring tinswcd. com or call at 295-3149. member as well as he used to. Then he 2. How to Have a Beach Body reviewed the past evening. As he gained a. Have a body. a little more courage he then inquired of b. Go to the beach. her, “When I asked if you would marry 3. Whenever I have a problem I sing. 4-H NEWS me, did you say yes or did you say no?” Then I realize that my voice is a lot “Why you silly man, I said Yes. Yes, worse than my problem. By Stacy Brown I will! ... And I meant it with all my 4. I’m going to stand outside, so if Martin County Purdue heart.” anyone asks, I’m outstanding. The widower was delighted. He felt 5. I’m not old, I just need some WD- Extension Educator his heart skip a beat. 40. rd Then she continued, “And I am so 6. At times, I’m grateful that thoughts Kanton Dearwester Places 3 at area Thursday, June 22; and Thursday, June glad you called because I couldn’t re- don’t appear in bubbles over my head. Performing Arts Festival 29 all at 6 p.m. at Truelove Church. On Friday, May 12, Kanton Dear- Jolly Jug Rox—Thursday, June 6 and member who asked me!” 7. Friendship is weird. You pick a hu- rd (Writer’s note: my 60th reunion is in 3 man you’ve met and you’re like, “Yep, I wester placed 3 at the Area III Per- Monday, June 19. The last meeting will years!!!) like this one” and you just do stuff with forming Arts Festival. Kanton sang The be Thursday, July 6. All meetings are – them. Star Spangled Banner and also earned a at the Hindostan Church from 6-7 p.m. DOG STUFF: 8. Just imagine if trees gave out wi-fi trip to perform at The Indiana State Fair Please mark your calendars and see you 1. Dogs teach you a lot. Very little of it signals. We would be planting so many in August. Congratulations to everyone at the meetings. who participated. actually has to do with dogs. trees and we’d probably save the planet Shooting Sports—Shooting Sports is Day Camp 2017 Announced 2. I’m in a really good place right too. Too bad they only produce the oxy- becoming its own club. Please join us The Martin County Junior Leaders nd th now. Not emotionally or spiritually, just gen we breathe. for meetings every 2 and 4 Monday will once again host a summer day camp on the couch with my dog. ------of the month at 6 p.m. at the Martin for county youth grades K-4. The camp 3. Someone asked me what the most Make someone smile today! County Community Building starting will be June 19-21 from 12:30 to 4:30 January 9. each day at the Martin County Commu- Upcoming Events Relay for Life Survivor Celebration nity Building. This year’s this is Barn Livestock weigh-ins We are less than three weeks away lists are not up to date and missing Yard. Participants will learn about sci- Poultry: June 17, 9-11 a.m. from the 2017 Daviess and Martin Re- some that have been active in Relay in ence and art through barn yard themed May 15 - Final drop and add projects lay for Life event that will take place at the past. If you have participated in the activities. The cost for the first child May 15 - Animals must be registered Washington Eastside Park on June 10. past and have not received anything in in the immediate family is $20, every in 4Honline Organizers are asking all survivors the mail, please contact Leslie and Ter- child after that in the immediate family June 1 - 4-H Council Meeting 6:30 to come to the park at 11 a.m. to join ri. They don’t want anyone to miss out. is $15. Please call the Extension Office p.m. at Learning Center in Opening Ceremonies as they kick The theme this year is “We Are Unit- at 812-295-2412 to make reservations June 1 - Fair Entry opens to add proj- off the event. They ask all survivors to ed” and will come together from two by June 14, 2017. ects come forward at opening to walk a spe- communities to join in the fight against Club Meetings July 3 - Fair Entry closes cial lap that is dedicated to them and cancer. Jolly Juniors—Tuesday, June 6; July 11 - Non-perishable projects their fight. Survivors will be invited to judged 5-8 p.m. come to a special lunch for them in the Community Foundation Grantseeker Meeting July 12 - Perishable projects judged park community building. Each sur- The Martin County Community Foun- at the MCCF office in the community 5-8 p.m. vivor is able to bring one caregiver as dation will hold an informational meet- building and online beginning Wednes- July 13 - Livestock move in day well. Lunch will be served in the parks ing for grantseekers on Thursday, June day, June 14 for those organizations un- Become a Volunteer community building. 8, 2017. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. able to attend. Volunteers for 4-H have the unique If you have not registered to attend in the meeting room of the Community The Martin County Community opportunity to grow true leaders in our or want more information, please con- Learning Center at the Martin County Foundation open grant cycle is open to community. Volunteering can be as ac- tact the survivor committee by June 1. 4-H fairgrounds and will provide details 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, gov- tive as leading a 4-H club or just helping You can contact Leslie Doyle 812-296- of the 2017 MCCF Open Grant Cycle. ernmental entities, and educational in- out at fair time. Volunteers learn educa- 7152 or Terri Resler 812-295-6524 The timeline will be announced, the stitutions serving the residents of Martin tional programs to take out to communi- (leave a message if they don’t answer). grant process will be reviewed, and at- County. ty youth. If you are interested in becom- Organizers have made contact with tendees will be given the MCCF appli- To RSVP for the meeting, call (812) ing a volunteer, please call the Purdue survivors that were on each counties cation packet at the conclusion of the 295-1022 or email [email protected] Extension Martin County office at (812) list, but they have learned quickly the meeting. Applications will be available by June 5. 295-2412. Page 7 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 24, 2017

BY DARLA WAGLER noticed an increase in Shoals residents the state every year. In addition, the li- looking for a solution to the limited park- Librarian, Loogootee Public Library with a full-service library card using the brary is to have designated space for chil- ing and space issue for a couple years ever Loogootee Public Library. They request dren’s, young adult and adult materials since Midwestern Engineer’s proposal Loogootee Public Library Keeps holds and materials from other libraries plus provide programing for each group. just added 20 ft. and was tabled. Look- Growing Part 1 plus we have authors that are not avail- I print usage reports for the library board ing back, it was a wise decision since we Evergreen Indiana is a growing consor- able at their home library. Many use the each month (required per standards) that would have already outgrown the addi- tium of more than 100 public, school and public access computers for download- have the total items checked out, eBooks tional space. Occasionally, I mentioned institutional libraries located throughout ing eBooks, printing forms, filing taxes downloaded, and books requested by pa- the increased usage in my library column Indiana that use the Evergreen ILS. Pa- online, or checking email. This is a free trons from other libraries (transits). If you but looking back I should have put an ar- trons of member libraries can use their service to the public and it doesn’t mat- do not meet the standards, federal/state ticle addressing the need for additional- Evergreen Indiana library card to view ter where you live. funding can be withheld. ly space and parking in the newspapers the catalogs and borrow materials from On January 1, 2011, Indiana Code In 2012, the library board was suc- even though I have been told by several the other member libraries and return changed the standards that public librar- cessful in creating a new taxing base members in the community that no one materials to any Evergreen Indiana li- ies were expected to follow. Because of that included the Town of Loogootee, reads the papers any more. My staff and I brary. If you live in Shoals and have a these changes, libraries are now required Perry Township 1- 4, Perry Township had discussed the need and that we were full-service library card (patrons that live to have a qualified and licensed librarian 5-7 (located outside the city limits and looking at other options with patrons that in the city limits and support the library as a director, use an answering machine includes the Town of Crane plus Ruther- used the library frequently. I was naïve via property taxes have full service, res- that provides the hours of operation, ford Township). In 2011, the tax rate was in thinking that the word was spreading idents that live in a township that con- maintain a website with hours and contact 0.1014 (only the taxpayers inside the into the community. tracts with the Shoals Library have recip- information, provide a copier, scanner, city limits paid via property taxes) but The library board was approached by a rocal borrowing privileges with only the fax machine, and computers for public by adding the townships to the tax base St. Vincent DePaul board member about Shoals Library and if your township does use, provide a six-week summer reading so all in the Loogootee community (not donating land to build a new library. A not support the library with a contract program for children, provide continued Shoals taxpayers) shared the respon- building committee was formed and Um- then you need to pay an annual fee to get training for staff and board members, sibility for the library resulted in a de- baugh and Associates, financial advisors, a full service Evergreen card) to use at provide computer technology training crease in the tax rate for the people who were contacted to develop a plan. Ice any Evergreen Indiana library. We have for the public, and to submit reports to live in the city limits. Traditionally, they Miller, legal counsel, set up a proposed were the only ones taxed to support the timeline of priority lists concerning a library. Currently, the tax rate is 0.0683. bond. A building committee had been Making A As our usage continued to increase, formed and started interviewing archi- Difference the demand for more parking started tects and visiting libraries to garner feed- to surface. Attendance at the programs back. We were amazed that no matter started increasing but with limited how big or small the library each library space staff had to arrange space - atlo director said the bottom line is “you want cal churches, banks, city park, and West to build as big as you can afford” -be By Curt Johnson Boggs Lake. Last year, there were 446 cause you will outgrow the space. In Pe- MCCF Executive Director library-sponsored programs with 5,852 tersburg, the Pike County Public Library total program attendance. Circulation built a new library (9,455 sq. ft.) off the from 1980-1995 was below 16,000 beaten path in 2012. The Director said -- MEMORIAL DAY -- rial or tribute to a loved one, you need items checked out annually then really they have drawn up plans to add 54 ft. to This weekend we celebrate Memori- to be sure that it is made to a charity decreased in 1999-2009. By 2010, the the existing building. At Dubois Branch al Day. It is a time when people across that honors that person. In obituaries, circulation began to climb and by the Library, in Dubois, IN (approx. popula- America pause to reflect on the su- you will often see the phrase “in lieu end of 2016 the total items checked out tion 1,000), the Assistant Manager said preme sacrifice made by American sol- of flowers, memorial contributions/ was 35,081, plus 3,456 eBooks down- they are developing plans to add on their diers who have died in service to our donations may be made to…”. This loaded. If you are wondering where we 6,354 sq. ft. building and they complet- nation. It is a particularly meaningful identifies where to make your donation got those numbers, the state library sup- ed their construction in 2011. Ferdinand holiday for those who have loved ones as a memorial. If you do, you need to plies them to us. They have access to Public Library built a 20,635 sq. ft. who died in military service. do this in a timely fashion (within 10 the Evergreen Indiana system and print building with a $4 million dollar bond in Memorial Day has its origins back days after the funeral), so that the fam- the reports. I print monthly reports and 2010 and plans are being developed to compare them to the numbers the state add on. In 2002, Tell City Public Library to May 5, 1868 when General John ily can include you when writing thank library supplies me. built 20,716 sq. ft. off the main drag and A. Logan called for a nationwide day you notes. The library has one meeting room has outgrown their space. Melton Pub- of remembrance on May 30, 1868. If a charitable organization was not 19’ x 9 ½” that is used for our library lic Library in French Lick, (population The day’s purpose was to decorate specified, then choose one that may board and Friends of Loogootee Library 5,760) added on in 2001 (pre-casino) the graves of their comrades who died have been a favorite charity of the de- meetings, programs, and houses a kitch- making the total space 9,000 sq. ft. and in defense of their country as a result ceased, or perhaps a medical research enette. Our preschool story times meet they have plans drawn up to add on. of the Civil War. At that time, it was organization if they passed on from an in there three times per week taught by Why am I mentioning these libraries? I called Decoration Day. It has only illness. Julie Lagree. Recently, there has been belong to a SW Director Roundtable and been within the last 50 years that the -- MCCF FUNDS -- an increased demand for meeting space we meet on a regular schedule to discuss day was officially recognized by our The Martin County Community from SOAR tutors, resource teachers, trends, legislation, training, and other government as Memorial Day. Foundation has several funds that will Vocational Rehab, Youth First, and factors that affect local libraries. These -- MEMORIALS -- let your memorial donation, and the many nonprofits-lately we have had to libraries are located in our area and our To memorialize a loved one is an im- spirit of your loved one, live on for- turn them away for lack of space. In needs are very similar. portant part of any family’s, and their ever. The MCCF funds will always be 2015 and 2016, I have proctored over The architects stressed in their presen- friends’, grieving process. Memorials used for future assistance to our local one hundred college tests for area stu- tations to design your building to allow are a way that families can remember community needs, whether they be for dents. College students of all walks of for an addition if needed in the future; and pay tribute to loved ones who have a cemetery, a library, church or other life from local bank supervisors to pre- in their experience with public libraries passed on. Memorials allow a person charitable organization, certain areas school certified staff to young adults in they outgrow the space in a short amount to be remembered for years to come. of interest, or a variety of scholarships. this community call me for this free ser- of time. They explained that when you A memorial tells the family that And if you are not sure which specif- vice. In the past this, was all handled at build a new building more people tend to while their loved one may be gone, ic fund or need to donate toward, the the Learning Center but when Ivy Tech use it. The building committee had sug- his or her memory and spirit lives on. MCCF has several unrestricted funds pulled out and the grant expired, individ- gested to the library board a building of They will be forever tied together in that have the flexibility to address the uals started calling here. 4,800 sq. ft. but after doing the leg work Last April, the State Library called and gathering the data, they realized that the circle of life, that the loved one’s emerging and changing needs in our me to inquire if I would be interested would not be enough space because if we life mattered and will continue to mat- community, today and tomorrow. in distributing free lunches thru a huge would take our books, craft and mainte- ter. Their acts of goodness, kindness -- MORE INFORMATION -- grant they received but unfortunate- nance supplies out of the storage building and courage will never be forgotten. If you would like to find out what ly, I had to decline because we didn’t it would fill the additional space. This is A memorial is a way to remember a funds are available to let the memo- have the space. We are not meeting the the library board’s dilemma to include loved one forever. ry of your loved one live on forever, community needs when we have to turn enough space in the design to sustain -- GIFTS TO CHARITIES -- please contact the MCCF Executive people or organizations away from lack the daily activity but be cost effective There are several ways to remem- Director, Curt Johnson, at 812-295- of space. Even that attorney that travels too. Small things like enough electrical ber our loved ones, some of which are 1022 or [email protected]. from Evansville to do a deposition at outlets per area and moveable computer headstones or grave markers, memori- You are also welcome to visit our the library will probably eat at a local tables in case in the future furniture gets alization urns, statues, plants, flag cas- webpage at www.cfpartner.org/mccf. restaurant or patronize a local business relocated or to incorporate new technol- es, acts of kindness, writing a heartfelt htm, follow us on Twitter at www.twit- before leaving. But unfortunately, we ogy has to be considered. It is easier to letter to the family, or a donation to a ter.com/MartinCountyCF, and “like” have been turning them away plus many plan for these issues in new construction charity. the MCCF Facebook page at www.face- others from lack of space. verses remodeling a space that wasn’t When making a donation as a memo- book.com/mccommunityfoundation. The library board has been actively designed for a library’s purpose. Farming&Outdoors Page 8 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 24, 2017 In the Garden By Ralph Purkhiser Purdue University Master Gardener

The weather continues to be the ma- mechanical means, including tools and jor challenge to gardening in southern even the clothing of gardeners. Indiana. It seems every time the soil Two forms of wilt are common in gets dry enough to work, we get an- tomato plants, both caused by fungus other round of rain. However, there is that over-winters in the soil. Fusarium still plenty of time for planting summer wilt thrives in cool, damp weather, but crops, including tomatoes, peppers, often plants show no symptoms un- beans, corn and many other crops. til they are mature. Yellowing leaves -Photo by Bill Whorrall, Some people who have managed to may start on only one side of the plant. www.billwhorrallart.com get some planting done are experienc- Since the fungus will over-winter in the Amazing nests ing difficulties, especially with - toma soil, it is important to dispose of infect- Both sexes of the Cliff Swallow help build the nest, though the male may toes. Without a definitive diagnosis, I ed plants away from the garden and to begin building before he attracts a mate. They gather mud in their bills along suspect that the yellowing leaves de- avoid planting tomatoes, peppers, po- streambanks, lakesides, or puddles, usually near the colony but sometimes scribed to me are the result of environ- tatoes or egg plants in the same spot in up to a few miles distant. They bring mud pellets back in their bills and mold mental conditions, but there are some the garden for at least two years. Ver- them into place with a shaking motion. The finished nest is gourd shaped diseases that thrive in the present con- ticillium wilt shows many of the same and contains 900–1,200 individual mud pellets. It measures about 8 inches ditions also. Tomatoes do not tend to symptoms, but is not usually fatal to long, 6 inches wide and 4.5 inches high, with walls 0.2–0.7 inches thick. The grow well until the soil temperatures the plant. Plants may lose the wilted entrance, which is sometimes elongated into a tube, is about 1.7 inches high at the depth of four inches are at least leaves and then grow new leaves and and 2 inches wide. The pair lines their nest with dried grass and continues seventy degrees. While we have had a continue to set fruit. patching it up with mud throughout the breeding season. few hot days, the soil temperatures rise There are other conditions that may slowly and are really just now getting affect tomato fruits, but those diseases warm enough for good growth. Soil do not usually kill the plant and are cer- Being vigilant about moisture may also be a reason for yel- tainly not the reason for the yellowing lowing. As discussed in a recent col- leaves that have been reported in the umn, saturated soils do not hold ade- young plants now in the garden. The ticks and Lyme disease quate oxygen for plant health, so the best way to fight diseases is by - pre says. “This is a type of kidney damage yellowing may result. If the situation ventative measures. Diseases like blos- BY MEGAN HUCKABY that occurs when the immune system is persists, the plants may die. Even if the som-end rot may be prevented by en- Purdue University News Service stimulated over a long time by a latent in- moisture level ameliorates, the plant’s suring that the plants do not have great fectious organism or other immune stim- vascular system may have shut down fluctuations in soil moisture. The best Summer is quickly approaching, and ulus. This is a much more insidious prob- and the plant may not recover. way to do this is by mulching, which dogs are itching to be outside where they lem for which specific testing is needed.” The damp weather does, however, prevents fluctuations in soil moisture can run and play. However, there are im- Symptoms of the disease in dogs in- also present conditions that give rise to and temperature, and also helps to pre- portant things to keep in mind about the clude: some plant diseases. Perhaps the most vent soil from splashing on the plants threat of ticks and Lyme disease this year, Fever common disease resulting in the death when it rains. Of course, mulch also according to an expert in Purdue Univer- Loss of appetite of young transplants is damping off. smothers many weeds, which would sity’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Loss of energy There are several related viruses that compete with the tomato plants for nu- Lyme disease is a bacterial infection, Swelling of joints cause the symptoms of damping off. trients and moisture. caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, that is Lameness Young transplants develop dark lesions If you fear your tomato plants have transmitted to dogs via the blacklegged Generalized stiffness, discomfort or near the soil line and then die. Damp disease, you may wish to pull out the (deer) tick and the western blacklegged pain weather and over-crowding increase old plants and start with some new tick. Corriveau says that, luckily, canine the probability of damping off. plants that are labeled with disease re- Dr. Lori Corriveau, veterinarian in the Lyme disease typically responds very Mosaic virus is another common to- sistance. There is still plenty of time for Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine’s quickly to the proper course of antibiot- mato disease, also caused by several planting. Your harvest may be slightly Small Animal Community Practice and a ics. closely-related viruses. Symptoms in- delayed but you should still have plen- diplomat for the American Board of Vet- She recommends owners do every- clude wilted, mottled and underdevel- ty of tomatoes to enjoy until frost ends erinary Practitioners, says there are a few thing they can to prevent a tick bite on oped leaves. Mosaic virus is spread by the season in the fall. things to know about Lyme disease and how it manifests itself in both dogs and their dogs. humans. “Tick control on the host is one of the Avoid planting ornamental pear trees “After being bitten by a tick that has most effective means of preventing infec- Ornamental pear trees, most common- the trees’ rapid spread is easy to see. transmitted the disease, 80 percent of hu- tion, along with checking your pet often, ly known as Bradford pears, have been “Just take a look for glossy leaved, mans will develop a rash and/or flu-like especially after coming in from outside a popular landscaping tree in Indiana egg-shaped trees in highway interchang- symptoms,” she says. “In the next few and walks in tall grass and removing any for decades. So, popular that they are es,” Tauscher said. “It’s common to find weeks, joint pain ensues with a small tick found on them,” Corriveau says. crowding out native Indiana trees. them in unmown areas under utility lines percentage of people developing neuro- “There are numerous effective tick-con- For that reason, the Indiana Depart- and in lots and fields initially cleared for logic abnormalities associated with Lyme trol products available in assorted for- ment of Natural Resources encourages construction that are then left fallow.” disease and an even smaller percentage mats including chewable treats, collars homeowners and landscapers to avoid Stopping the spread of this invasive of people developing a heart rhythm dis- and topical spot-on treatments.” planting such trees and to replace them plant means selecting alternate trees for turbance referred to as lyme carditis. At She also says that keeping lawns well when possible. yards and forested property. The best this same point in the infection timeline, maintained will help keep ticks away. “Over time different varieties of pear tree to replace any invasive tree species dogs have yet to develop any symptoms The process of transmitting the disease have cross pollinated in our urban areas, is one that is native to a particular re- at all.” takes about 48 hours, which means if the allowing them to rapidly spread into our gion. If you are looking for an alternative Corriveau says that Lyme disease can tick is removed within 48 hours of attach- natural resources,” said Megan Abra- flowering tree for Indiana, serviceberry cause long-term illness in humans, but ing, the disease cannot be transmitted. ham, director of the DNR Division of trees, which have similar white blooms may never manifest any illness in a dog. The Small Animal Community Prac- Entomology & Plant Pathology. in the spring and fruits that attract wild- However, she still encourages dog own- tice is a service of the college’s Veteri- Cultivated forms of this invasive life, are one option. Eastern redbuds, ers to be vigilant. nary Teaching Hospital and provides species are most accurately known as which grow quickly, with eye-catching “The dog’s most serious, long-term veterinary care to pets of Tippecanoe Pyrus calleryana or Callery pear tree. lavender flowers in the spring are anoth- potential problem with Lyme disease County residents as well as faculty, staff Commonly available ornamental pear er option. is in regard to glomerular disease,” she and students of the Purdue University, cultivars, all of which are invasive and West Lafayette campus. should be avoided, include Bradford, Spring Mill SP hosts Civil War Days, June 10-11 The program provides primary small New Bradford®, Cleveland select, au- Explore life in Indiana during the The event is made possible through a animal veterinary care while function- tumn blaze, Aristocrat®, capitol, Chan- Civil War at Spring Mill State Park, grant from Lawrence County Tourism ing as a model for a private small animal ticleer®, and dozens more. June 10 and 11. and funding from the Friends of Spring practice to allow veterinary and veteri- In addition to being invasive, these Civil War Days will feature a re-en- Mill State Park group. nary technician students to gain experi- cultivars, which are known for their acted battle at 2:30 p.m. both Saturday Park admission is $7 per in-state ve- ence in primary veterinary care and cli- striking white flowers, typically don’t and Sunday on Sycamore Field. David hicle and $9 per out-of-state vehicle. ent communication. The service cares for last long. They are structurally weak- Wolfe will portray Abraham Lincoln For more information, call (812) 849- dogs and cats as well as a variety of other er and more easily damaged by storms and will be available to answer ques- 3534 or email springmillstatepark@dnr. pet exotic animal species such as ferrets, than native trees. Carrie Tauscher, urban tions and pose for pictures. Visitors can IN.gov. Spring Mill State Park (state- rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, forestry coordinator with the DNR Di- also see encampments with more than parks.IN.gov/2968.htm) is at 3333 State degus, sugar gliders, hedgehogs, lizards, vision of Forestry, says that evidence of 100 soldiers. Road 60 East, Mitchell, 47446. snakes, birds and fish. Page 9 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Trees are moving westward in response to precipitation changes After analyzing extensive data col- ence Advances on May 17. The study Climate Change Research Center. hanna M. Desprez, Insu Jo and Jon- lected on 86 tree species in the eastern represented data collected on trees As a result, most trees in the study athan A. Knott, all of Purdue’s De- United States, a research team led by from 1980 to 2015. were shifting westward to follow partment of Forestry and Natural Purdue University professor Songlin The study, which outlined divergent changes in moisture. Fei said the west- Resources; Kevin M. Potter of North Fei found that over the past 30 years, responses to climate changed based on ward shift was one of the most surpris- Carolina State University’s Depart- most trees have been shifting westward species, also revealed that precipitation ing findings of the study. ment of Forestry and Environmental or northward in response to climate was a significant factor when consider- “Yes, we did see some northward Resources; and Christopher M. Oswalt change. ing the impact climate change can have shift as we had anticipated,” he said. of the U.S. Forest Service Southern “Trees are shifting partially because on biodiversity and the sustainability “But we also found many trees have Research Station. of climate change, but their responses of ecosystems. Many climate change been moving westward because of During the past 30 years, the period are species specific,” Fei said. “Decid- studies have generally shown a strong changing climate. When analyzing the covered by the research, the mean an- uous trees like oak and maple are pri- correlation between changes in tem- impact of climate change, precipitation nual temperature in the eastern United marily moving westward. Evergreens perature and tree shifting. had a much stronger near-term impacts States, where data was collected, in- are responding in a different way. “Precipitation has a stronger near on forests instead of temperatures.” creased by about 0.16 degree Celsius They’re moving northwards.” term impact on species shift than tem- The study also led the researchers to on average. The northern areas of that The research, based on the analysis perature,” said Fei, an associate pro- conclude that fluctuations in average region had among the highest tempera- of 30 years of data gathered by the U.S. fessor at Purdue’s College of Agricul- precipitation and temperature are lead- ture increases. Forest Service, was published in Sci- ture and a researcher with Purdue’s ing to changes in forest composition. Precipitation patterns also have As a result, climate change is putting changed during the 30-year data re- Need help identifying a fish? DNR can help “the resilience and sustainability of search period, with increasing tempera- With more than 200 fish species in thought it would be best to have a place various forest ecosystems across east- tures resulting in widespread droughts, Indiana waters, anglers sometimes where people could submit them di- ern United States in question.” as measured by the Palmer Drought catch fish they can’t immediately iden- rectly to a biologist,” said Brant Fisher, Fei said the findings are significant in Severity Index, in the southern region tify. DNR nongame aquatic biologist. that the research team was able to ex- of the study area. A new online tool through the DNR When submitting photos, include: amine the effects of climate change on Fei said further research will focus Division of Fish & Wildlife can help. A picture of the entire fish with trait-specific trees using a large amount on communities of trees, and the im- The Fish Identification Form allows something in it to reference size (ruler, of data. pact climate change can have on the the public to submit photos and infor- coin, hand). “Previous studies have investigat- sustainability of diverse ecosystems. mation for free directly to fisheries bi- Close-ups of unique features of the ed the impacts of climate change, but “We want to know if there is a com- ologists for help with identification. fish. large scale trait-specific impacts are munity breakdown among groups of The form is at wildlife.IN.gov/9448. Email photos to [email protected] less understood,” he said. species resulting from climate chang- htm. in medium-size .jpeg file format. Vid- Fei also said that the research shows es,” he said. The new tool will not only serve an- eos should be .mp4, .wmv or .mov and the clear impact of climate change glers but also benefit science. Informa- less than 10 MB in size. based on big data, not just modeling. Advertise in the tion collected from the forms will help Information collected on the Fish “It is not future predictions,” he said. biologists track rare species and identi- Identification Form includes length, “Empirical data reveals the impact of Martin County Journal fy locations of invasive species. weight, distinguishing characteristics, climate change is happening on the courtney@ “After several years of getting pho- location and date of catch, and observ- ground now. It’s in action.” martincountyjournal.com. tos through email or social media, I er information. Research authors also included Jo-

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Sydney Davis got the win, LaMar, Mayson Riley, Emily Thomas, though Emily Brookshire came on in Maelee Hawkins all had doubles. the fourth inning to finish up the con- Julianne Bell was 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs test. and two runs scored. Calli Wininger Davis, now 23-3 on the season, was 2 for 4 with a run scored. In the struck out three in her three innings of seventh inning, Maddie Cropp drew a work, while walking two and allowing one out walk, moved on to third on the one hit. Brookshire, gave up two sin- Maelee Hawkins double and scored on gles, and walked one. the sac fly from Jayleigh Wagoner. Students, staff of the month -Photo provided Loogootee Elementary has chosen their May students and staff member Lady Lions claim Blue Chip of the month. In the front row, from left to right, are Ava Hartzburg, Zak- When you travel to South Knox for a The Lions jumped out to a 5-0 lead kery Doyle, MKenna Gregory, Zoee Brown, Peyton Harger, Gabrial Shinn, softball game, you can always count on in the top of the first and never looked and Kylie McBeth. In the back row, from left to right, are Ryken Chandler, Doug Hochins having a very well-pre- back, winning the contest 12-4 behind Abigail Chapman, Paxton Arvin, Mrs. Tara Lengacher, Xavier Todd, and pared team, and this year’s contest was the pitching of Jayleigh Wagoner and Nicholas Sutton. no different. In the top of the first -in some great defensive play, including a ning, Emily Brookshire drew a two double play by Chelsie Sutton and Sha- Lady Lions Tennis fall in first round of Sectional out walk. Sydney Davis singled up the lyn Bruner. The Lions bats were hot, The Loogootee Varsity Girls’ Tennis feated Emily Wade 6-3, 6-1 middle and was replaced by courtesy as they pounded out 19 hits. Maddie Team were defeated in the first round #1 Doubles Megan Lueken/Savan- runner, Kaitlyn Bruner. Two pitches Cropp had two doubles and drove in of Sectional last Wednesday against nah Stafford (NED) defeated Eden Jen- later, Emily Brookshire stole third base, three runs. Kendall Berry also doubled. Northeast Dubois, 0-5. The matches kins/Breanna Hollaway 6-1, 6-3 setting up the Breigh LaMar RBI single Jayleigh Wagoner had three hits, with 3 were delayed three times due to light- #2 Doubles Olivia Schroering/Del- to left. This would prove to be the only rbi, Emily Thomas went 4 for 4 with 3 ning. aney Rasche(NED) defeated Kashten run scored in the game, securing the RBI. Kaitlyn Bruner had three hits as Head Coach Mike Tippery said after Burch/Abbie Williams 7-5, 6-7 (4), 1-0 win, and the Lions second consecutive did Bethany Welker. the matches, “We never really could (4) Blue Chip Conference championship. The JV Lions concluded their season get it going today. I knew coming into Barr-Reeve 3 Paoli 2 Sydney Davis spun the win in the with this win, finishing the season at this match we needed to play well at all #1 Singles Meagan Dooley (P) de- circle for the Lions, striking out six, 6-8, but gained a wealth of knowledge five spots and had to prevent them from feated Natalie Schulthies 6-2, 6-1 and scattering four hits. The team re- that only playing the game can bring. making 3-4 game runs against us. We #2 Singles Emma Osborne (P defeat- cord now stands at 22-5, with Sydney’s Looking forward to this great group of did not do that today.” ed Brianna Yoder 6-2, 6-4 record at 22-3. young ladies playing this game for the The Lady Lions finished the season #3 Singles Annie Graber (BR) de- JV Lions win at South Knox years to come. with a 12-5 record. feated Emily Leone 6-2, 6-2 Results #1 Doubles Leah Bullock/Bailey #1 Singles Chloe Terwiske (NED) Graber (BR) defeated Jalyn Engleking/ defeated Melaina Tippery 6-2, 6-4 Chloe Elliot 6-1, 6-1 #2 Singles Taylor Dodd (NED) de- #2 Doubles Peyton Lengacher/Jayna feated Katie Sims 6-4, 6-1 Wagler (BR) defeated Madeline May/ #3 Singles Paige Knies (NED) de- Hannah Sanders 6-2, 6-2 Loogootee Summerfest 5K Run/Walk June 17 registration starts at 7:00AM Walk Starts at 7:30AM -Photo provided Run Starts at 8:00AM Loogootee Track awards The Loogootee Junior High Track team met Friday, May 19 for their awards Cost for the WALK is $10.00 or $20.00 with T-shirt the program and pizza. 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State&National Page 11 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Agreement reached in Vectren Governor’s action plan to electric infrastructure case The Indiana Office of Utility Con- Counselor Bill Fine. “Based on those combat drug abuse unveiled sumer Counselor (OUCC), industrial decisions and parameters, we have ne- Indiana Executive Director for the federal government must all customers, and Vectren Energy Deliv- gotiated an agreement at arms-length Drug Treatment, Prevention and have a stake in helping overcome ery have reached a settlement agree- that will allow eligible projects to go Enforcement Jim McClelland pre- the drug crisis. ment on the utility’s proposed sev- forward in the most cost-effective way sented Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s Major Strategies: en-year electric infrastructure plan. that they can. At the same time, the strategic approach to attacking the • Reduce the incidence of sub- The agreement was filed Thursday utility will be able to strengthen its por- state’s drug epidemic at a meet- stance abuse disorder. with the Indiana Utility Regulatory tion of the grid to ensure more reliable ing of the Commission to Combat • Reduce additional harm that Commission (IURC), which may ap- service in the future.” Drug Abuse last week. can result from substance abuse. prove, modify, or deny it after review- Vectren provides electric utility ser- View the entire meeting online at • Improve treatment of people ing testimony and evidence from the vice in seven southwestern Indiana https://indiana.adobeconnect.com/ with substance abuse disorder. case’s parties. counties. Its Indiana natural gas utili- pv16qqtu34ma/. • Develop and support the ability Vectren has requested approval of the ties are not at issue in this case; sev- This framework and action plan of the executive director for drug seven-year plan under the state’s Trans- en-year infrastructure plans for natural reflect months of partnership with prevention, treatment and enforce- mission, Distribution, and Storage gas received IURC approval in 2014. diverse stakeholders and research ment to serve stakeholders—in- System Improvement Charge (TDSIC) If the agreement is approved, Vec- on Indiana’s drug crisis,” McClel- cluding those with substance abuse statute. The law was approved by the tren will be the third of the state’s five land said. “While much work re- disorders, their families, service Indiana General Assembly in 2013. investor-owned electric utilities to im- mains, this plan is a critical first providers, and units of govern- The TDSIC statute allows energy plement a seven-year infrastructure step in meeting Gov. Holcomb’s ment. utilities to recover specific infrastruc- plan. charge to attack our drug epidemic • Support and enhance substan- ture costs through rates on an expedit- While Vectren’s recoverable costs and its devastating effects on Hoo- tial community-based collabora- ed basis. Rates may be adjusted every would be capped at $446.5 million sier lives.” tions aimed at prevention, treat- six months, subject to OUCC review under the agreement, approved plans Key Principles: ment and recovery. and IURC approval. The statute desig- for Duke Energy and Northern Indiana • Data Driven: Data will inform The commission also heard re- nates the types of projects that qualify Public Service Co. (NIPSCO) include all systems and programs created ports and presentations by agency for inclusion in a seven-year plan along capital costs of $1.4 billion and $1.25 for government, individuals, fam- leaders and medical experts. with corresponding rate recovery. billion, respectively. Costs for the ilies and providers—evolving as Read Gov. Holcomb’s full stra- If approved, the agreement will re- Duke Energy and NIPSCO plans were learning increases and as Indiana’s tegic approach to addressing sub- duce the construction costs for Vec- reduced under settlement agreements drug crisis changes. stance abuse in Indiana as well as tren’s proposed capital improvements among the OUCC and additional par- • Comprehensive and Holis- an action plan to guide efforts for by at least $67.5 million. Those costs ties. tic: Indiana’s approach will be the rest of 2017. – to primarily pay for replacement of (IURC Cause No. 44910) multi-faceted and focused on sub- The Commission to Combat poles, lines, substations, and other in- The Indiana Office of Utility Con- stance abuse prevention, early Drug Abuse was created by the intervention, treatment, recovery General Assembly in 2016. Gover- frastructure – will be subject to recov- sumer Counselor (OUCC) represents and enforcement. nor Holcomb created the new posi- ery from customers through rate track- Indiana consumer interests before state • Collaborative: The state will tion of executive director for drug er increases over the next seven years. and federal bodies that regulate util- align and focus the efforts of mul- treatment, prevention and enforce- Total capital costs eligible for rate ities. As a state agency, the OUCC’s tiple state agencies that currently ment by executive order his first recovery over the next seven years mission is to represent all Indiana provide substance abuse services day in office. Attacking the drug will be capped at $446.5 million if the consumers to ensure quality, reliable and resources. Further, Indiana’s epidemic is one of Gov. Holcomb’s agreement is approved. The agreement utility services at the most reasonable approach makes clear that local top priories to take Indiana to the also includes annual caps to mitigate prices possible through dedicated ad- communities, state officials, and next level. against substantial cost increases in vocacy, consumer education, and cre- any given year. ative problem solving. Vectren originally proposed a $514 NSWC Crane hosts million plan in this case. Its initial pro- posal also included $250 million in Senior Technologists “potential substitution projects.” Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Additional customer benefits -in Division (NSWC Crane) hosted 10 clude: CLASSIFIED ADS Navy Senior Technologists (STs) for Removal of certain projects that the a two-day meeting last Tuesday and YARD SALE OUCC views as beyond the scope of Wednesday. NSWC Crane is regarded the TDSIC statute. The largest such as a national technical leader, which is 5TH ANNUAL BURNS CITY Townwide Yard Sales. Saturday, June 10, 8 project to be removed is Vectren’s $39 why the base was chosen as the host for a.m.-? million proposal to recover advanced such a significant event. metering infrastructure (AMI) deploy- On Tuesday, the STs held panel dis- ment costs. The agreement does not cussions and group breakout sessions, preclude Vectren from seeking recov- both of which featured question and ery of AMI costs in a future rate case. answer portions. On Wednesday, the A more level approach to the re- STs had the opportunity to tour NSWC SALE TIME! covery of distribution costs through Crane’s three main focus areas – Elec- monthly residential and small commer- tronic Warfare, Expeditionary Warfare cial customer bills. Under Vectren’s and Strategic Missions. Buy 3 Get 1 FREE original plan, costs for the eligible The 10 STs in attendance represent Veggies, Herbs, Bedding Plants, Flowers projects would have been recovered nearly 25 percent of the Navy’s en- from each customer through a month- tire Senior Technical Leadership. For ly fixed charge. The settlement agree- most of the STs, it was their first trip ment caps the tracker rate increases’ to Crane. 25% OFF fixed portions at $7.00 at the end of the “This event offered great exposure Perennials, Roses, Crape Myrtles, Hydrangeas, plan’s seven-year term. Remaining dis- for both sides,” said Rob Walker, act- tribution costs will be based on a cus- ing Chief Technology Officer at NSWC Lilac Bushes, Rhododendrons & Azaleas tomer’s usage and recovered through Crane. “It was very eye-opening for the bill’s volumetric portion. them to see all of the innovative, cut- Open 7 Days A Week! The guarantee that if Vectren initiates ting-edge work being done at Crane, and any prepaid electric services or time- it was really a good educational experi- We accept cash, checks or credit cards. of-use rate options during the next sev- ence for us to learn more about Senior en years, it will offer them only on a Technologists and what they do in sup- 25TH YEAR IN BUSINESS! voluntary basis. port of the Warfighter on a daily basis.” “Over the last four years, the TDSIC NSWC Crane is a naval laboratory statute has been tested in several cases and a field activity of Naval Sea Sys- Burch’s Lakeside Greenhouses before the IURC and before the Indiana tems Command (NAVSEA). The war- Court of Appeals. The Court’s opinions fare center is responsible for multi-do- 517 N Oak St., Loogootee and previous IURC orders give clear main, multi-spectral, full life cycle guidance as to which infrastructure support of technologies and systems (Remember, we’ve moved!) projects are eligible for TDSIC rate re- enhancing capability of today’s warf- covery,” said Indiana Utility Consumer ighter. 812-296-1170 • Like us on Facebook!