Tri Kappa 75Th Anniversary Celebration Is This Sunday Th by JUDY TREFFINGER Has Been a Tax Free Charitable Organiza- Been Available

Martin County

Year 7, Issue 45 JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2016 Nine pages www.martincountyjournal.com ~ [email protected] ~ 812-259-4309 ~ Fax: 888-380-2761 ~ P.O. Box 148, Loogootee, IN 47553 Republicans dominate 2016 General Election BY COURTNEY HUGHETT Lorna Troutman was edged out by Bill Martin County Journal Publisher Bauer, 966-1,002. Drexel Turpin defeated Tiffany Witt- Martin County’s Republicans had a mer to take the Shoals School Board good night in the 2016 General Elec- District 5 seat, 1,103-625. tion, dominating every local race except Martin County voters and the state one. 62 percent of registered voters in voted “yes” to the public question on the county – 4,945 of the 7,917 regis- whether to preserve hunting and fish- tered, cast ballots this election year. ing in the Indiana Constitution. That This was the same percentage of voters amendment will pass. that turned out in 2012. The county also overwhelmingly vot- Rhonda Sanders (R) defeated Gi- ed for Republican Donald Trump for anna Gee-Armstrong (D) for the race president over Democrat Hillary Clin- for Martin County Recorder, 3,202 to ton. Trump received 3,695 votes, Clin- 1,479. ton received 881 and Libertarian Gary Lori Carrico (R) edged out Julie Johnson received 231. Donald Trump Fithian (D) for the position of Martin was also the president-elect in the Unit- County Treasurer, 2,580 to 2,076. ed States. Both incumbent county commission- Martin County and the state voted to ers on the ballot held onto their seats. send Republican Todd Young back to Republican Dan Gregory defeated the US Senate. Young received 2,932 Democrat Brian George 2,793 to 1,887 votes in Martin County, Democrat Evan and Republican Kevin Boyd defeated Bayh received 1,595 and Libertarian 2,732 to 1,989. Lucy Brenton received 261. Two incumbent county council mem- The county also voted to send an- bers will stay on for another four years – other Republican to the office of Indi- Republicans Warren Albright and Dem- ana Governor, to replace Mike Pence. ocrat Richard Summers. Keith Gibson, Eric Halcomb received 2,827 votes in who served on the council before, will the county, John Gregg received 1,823 take the place of Floyd “Lonnie” Haw- and Libertarian Rex Belll received 120. kins, who was defeated. Final votes for Halcomb also won the state vote. county council were Warren Albright Indiana will have a new superinten- 2,743; Richard Summers 2,237; Keith dent of public instruction as Republican Gibson 2,190; Lonnie Hawkins 2,124; Jennifer McCormick defeated Glenda Marty Tarrh 1,418; and Derek Harrell Ritz. In Martin County McCormick re- 794. ceived 2,721 votes to Ritz’s 1,907. The Loogootee School Board will get Republican Larry Bucshon will return one returning member, Nancy Summers to congress representing district 8. In and a new member, T.J. McAtee. The fi- Martin County he received 3,374 votes; nal tallies for the school board at large Ron Drake (D) received 1,061 and An- seats were T.J. McAtee 1,408; Nan- drew Horning (L) received 219. cy Summers 1,357; Brandi Hennette In the district 62 state representative 1,019; and John Daniel 492. race, Republican Jeff Ellington defeated -Photos by Noel Harty In the Shoals School Board District 2 Democrat Steve Lindsey. In the county, Honoring our veterans race was won by Jenell Hoffman with Ellington got 999 votes and Lindsey re- Martin County Veterans' organizations held a veteran parade last Satur- 924 votes. She defeated Zack Brown ceived 377. day afternoon in downtown Loogootee. Shown in the top photo are the bands who had 804 votes and Angela C. Cook In the district 63 state representative from Loogootee and Shoals schools marching and the photo directly above who had 284 votes. race, Republican Mike Braun will take shows veteran representatives. Both schools will hold veteran programs this The Shoals School Board District that seat, defeated Andrea Hulsman (D). week, Shoals School at 1:15 p.m. on November 10 and Loogootee School at 3 race was close but current member (See 'ELECTION' on pages 2 and 3) 8:10 a.m. on Veterans' Day, Friday, November 11. Tri Kappa 75th anniversary celebration is this Sunday th BY JUDY TREFFINGER has been a tax free charitable organiza- been available. This is the 25 year that Other fundraising activities through- Chapter Historian tion with the IRS since 1968 and with Judy Kluesner has been in charge of the out the years have been magazine sub- the Indiana Department of Revenue chapter’s main fundraiser. Judy, a mem- scriptions, Breakfast with Santa, Trunk As the Loogootee-Shoals Delta Tau since 1972 ber of Tri Kappa since 1972, served on of Treasures, Easter baskets, a Valentine Chapter of Tri Kappa prepares to cel- How has the local Tri Kappa chapter the nut committee since 1981 before Dance, book sale, home tour, a Sunday ebrate its 75th anniversary this Sunday, been able to contribute assuming the leadership role Brunch, sale of Christmas greens, and members take pride in all the chapter so much over the past 75 in 1992. card parties with the first being held in has accomplished during that time. years? It is thanks to the The other major fundrais- 1948. Since its beginning in November of generosity of the com- er for the chapter is the Tri Currently through the sale of assort- 1941, donations of over $300,000 have munity for supporting the Kappa Birthday Calendar ed nuts and the Birthday Calendar, been made in the name of Tri Kappa, work of the organization. which was a project from the chapter is able to meet its budget. with the majority given in Martin Coun- The first fundraiser for 1950-1970. It was revived Fundraising activities, both large and ty and to Riley Children’s Hospital at the new chapter was a with the 1986 edition with small, have been the means to carry on Indianapolis. barn dance held in 1942 Rachel Doyle serving as the chapter’s goals of promoting char- As a 501(c) (3) philanthropic not- which netted $42. The chair and it continues today ity, culture and education. Without the for-profit organization, all monies first of many rummage with Pam Loughmiller and support of the community, Tri Kappa raised from the public must be returned sales throughout the years Nancy Whitman co-chairing wouldn’t be able to continue donating through charitable donations. None of was held in June of 1943. the 2017 calendar. Thanks to to various causes in the county which the proceeds from the fundraising proj- The sale of pecans, which the support of the business- includes awarding the scholarships ects can be used for chapter expenses. Tri Kappas are known for es in the county and in the each spring to a Loogootee and Shoals Operating costs of the chapter are gen- throughout the state, started locally in surrounding area, the birthday calen- graduating senior – the first recipients erated through the payment of dues and 1947. Over the past several years not dar remains a profitable project for the of these awards in 1978 were Rozanne by members-only activities. Tri Kappa only pecans but a variety of nuts has chapter. (See 'TRI KAPPA' on page 3) Page 2 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, November 9, 2016 Perry 1 Perry 2 Perry 3 Perry 4 Perry 5 Perry 6 Perry 7 Crane S. Halbert N. Halbert SE Halbert W. Memphis E. Memphis Rutherford S. Center N. Center Lost River Mitcheltree TOTALS President of the United States Donald J. Trump/Mike R. Pence (Rep) 310 197 148 228 233 346 257 50 177 216 170 168 97 263 147 292 192 204 3695 Hillary Clinton/Tim Kaine (Dem) 95 64 35 63 59 80 47 19 22 39 24 68 15 67 34 57 47 46 881 Gary Johnson/Bill Weld (Lib) 16 19 10 13 12 15 11 4 11 12 6 13 4 21 10 17 20 17 231 United States Senator Todd Young (Rep) 245 154 112 178 185 281 213 44 159 168 122 137 77 212 106 242 144 153 2932 Evan Bayh (Dem) 160 117 63 118 114 140 93 22 36 77 57 102 29 120 72 103 92 80 1595 Lucy Brenton (Lib) 15 10 14 13 11 18 17 8 18 18 15 13 5 14 11 19 18 24 261 Governor Eric Holcomb/Suzanne Crouch (Rep) 236 145 109 181 189 238 200 46 152 161 122 134 80 206 102 220 155 151 2827 John R. Gregg/Christina Hale (Dem) 171 129 73 124 113 195 111 25 52 96 66 109 29 136 81 133 91 89 1823 Rex Bell/Karl (K-Tat) Tatgenhorst (Lib) 11 5 9 4 6 1 12 3 7 9 4 5 2 7 4 8 9 14 120 Indiana Attorney General Curtis T. Hill Jr. (Rep) 296 185 137 208 231 308 251 55 170 195 145 159 84 246 119 279 181 185 3434 Lorenzo Arrendondo (Dem) 98 81 47 82 64 96 53 17 33 57 33 69 17 81 53 69 57 55 1062 Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick (Rep) 220 134 112 165 175 226 200 50 146 159 117 129 76 192 93 219 149 159 2721 Glenda Ritz (Dem) 193 137 72 129 134 198 115 23 58 99 70 104 29 145 84 131 99 87 1907 United States Representative District 8 Larry D. Bucshon (Rep) 294 182 136 219 230 327 249 51 167 183 144 162 85 236 127 253 165 164 3374 Ron Drake (Dem) 110 77 43 79 66 80 52 19 28 57 35 66 21 82 48 76 63 59 1061 Andrew Horning (Lib) 12 9 10 8 8 16 14 4 12 17 11 12 2 18 6 22 17 21 219 State Representative District 63 Mike Braun (Rep.) 253 169 126 201 219 160 189 137 159 83 227 120 168 2211 Andrea Hulsman (Dem) 152 101 61 96 81 47 68 51 78 24 105 60 78 1002 State Representative District 62 Jeff Ellington (Rep) 294 241 50 244 170 999 Steve Lindsey (Dem) 114 68 22 100 73 377 Martin County Judge Lynne E. Ellis (Rep) 331 211 155 235 252 363 260 59 177 213 157 177 94 270 156 290 211 214 3825 Martin County Auditor January L. Roush (Dem) 270 193 138 195 210 310 182 44 120 189 125 174 66 224 119 221 165 178 3123 Martin County Recorder Rhonda M. Sanders (Rep) 218 142 97 181 206 256 210 49 176 215 160 161 94 236 141 275 185 200 3202 Gianna Gee-Armstrong (Dem) 201 130 90 125 101 173 98 22 32 46 36 74 16 103 44 73 63 52 1479 Martin County Treasurer Lori Carrico (Rep) 245 158 96 164 188 250 198 49 120 125 101 101 61 185 77 199 117 146 2580 Julie Fithian (Dem) 166 114 86 133 116 176 103 21 84 136 91 150 53 151 106 152 131 107 2076 Martin County Coroner Tina Franklin (Dem) 261 182 134 187 210 302 178 48 108 171 114 165 60 216 118 216 160 170 3000 Martin County Surveyor Nathan D. Hoffman (Rep) 321 211 149 229 249 351 248 57 171 224 166 196 97 267 159 301 212 220 3828 Martin County Commissioner District 1 Kevin R. Boyd (Rep) 236 144 108 184 191 246 226 49 130 136 99 135 76 202 106 197 105 162 2732 Eric N. Cooper (Dem) 174 128 80 118 113 175 82 21 82 129 98 122 39 139 78 161 150 100 1989 Martin County Commissioner District 3 Dan Gregory (Rep) 249 166 109 202 192 286 218 49 110 134 113 117 66 215 94 199 136 138 2793 Brian George (Dem) 162 107 76 104 112 151 96 21 96 124 78 127 45 128 90 150 107 113 1887 Martin County Council At-Large Warren D. Albright (Rep) 237 143 94 168 159 237 176 44 147 170 129 132 75 166 108 223 160 175 2743 Keith Gibson (Rep) 173 110 69 122 143 194 142 34 130 143 93 103 49 157 93 182 130 123 2190 Martin "Marty" Tarrh (Rep) 136 78 53 94 91 122 120 31 64 76 48 60 31 93 45 107 76 93 1418 Derek Harrell (Dem) 81 71 30 56 53 71 42 15 23 37 32 46 15 50 29 49 54 40 794 Floyd "Lonnie" L. Hawkins (Dem) 187 153 97 149 150 211 119 28 56 113 75 130 49 159 90 142 112 104 2124 Richard "Rich" Summers (Dem) 222 153 98 153 157 246 143 21 87 116 80 120 40 159 88 160 90 104 2237 Loogootee School Board At Large John Daniel 66 64 44 49 62 70 60 11 66 492 Brandi Hennette 174 115 78 108 108 150 131 36 119 1019 T.J. McAtee 227 148 77 166 172 278 149 23 168 1408 Nancy J. Summers 219 144 84 157 163 239 164 28 159 1357 Shoals School Board District 2 Zack Brown 67 101 72 82 50 56 143 96 137 804 Angela C. Cook 72 36 33 20 6 16 38 33 30 284 Jenell Hoffman 68 122 91 141 47 110 158 103 84 924 Shoals School Board District 3 Bill Bauer 102 125 87 140 72 98 158 117 103 1002 Lorna A. Troutman 96 117 105 94 28 80 185 110 151 966 Shoals School Board District 5 Drexel D. Turpin 98 139 114 112 52 121 174 147 146 1103 Tiffany N. Wittmer 55 86 62 71 39 47 116 76 73 625 Indiana Court of Appeals First District Shall Judge Edward N. Najam Jr. be retained in office? Yes 192 115 99 128 141 185 129 30 73 98 69 101 51 131 80 141 114 114 1991 No 130 113 50 95 110 136 91 26 81 110 73 59 26 128 67 125 86 85 1591 Indiana Court of Appeals Fourth District Shall Judge Patricia A. Riley be retained in office? Yes 198 118 103 138 150 194 136 33 62 105 79 110 56 151 89 149 123 117 2111 No 129 105 48 86 102 130 85 25 99 104 65 52 20 111 59 120 77 80 1497 Ballot question on hunting/fishing added to Indiana Constitution Yes 339 216 148 227 243 341 242 54 155 195 154 160 77 283 136 263 212 199 3644 No 55 38 11 44 28 57 26 8 23 33 18 24 8 28 23 35 20 21 500 You and any veteran you know is invited to our VETERAN’S LUNCHEON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 ~ 11:30 AM-1:00 PM at Maranatha Tabernacle Church - 13111 Hwy 231 N. (one-half mile north of Loogootee Municipal Building) We will honor the Veterans of Martin County, Shoals, Loogootee, and surrounding towns, with a luncheon on Saturday, November 12 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Our goal is to honor at least 100 veterans and their families. Lunch will consist of homemade soups (chili, ham & beans, and chicken noodle) and desserts. Please call 812-295-4349 to attend this free lunch.

“Give to everyone what we owe them…if honor then honor” -Romans 13:7. Thank you for helping us make this a great day for our Veterans! God bless America and to those who have made it possible for the rest of us to live in freedom! Page 3 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, November 9, 2016 TRI KAPPA (Continued from page one) Numerous members have had to go Please plan to attend to help the mem- charity, culture and education. With the Butcher at Loogootee and Sheila Em- inactive over the years for one reason or bers of the Loogootee-Shoals Chapter continued commitment of the members mons at Shoals and the 2016 scholar- another but “once a Tri Kappa, always a celebrate what has been accomplished and the support of the community, Tri ships went to Paige Walton at Loogoo- Tri Kappa”. over the past 75 years in Martin County Kappa will be a strong organization in tee and Allison Albright at Shoals. We cordially invite all past presidents, in the name of Tri Kappa by promoting years to come. The Loogootee-Shoals chapter has sustaining, college and inactive mem- been fortunate to be successful with bers to attend the 75th Anniversary Cel- its fundraising projects throughout the ebration on Sunday afternoon. We also years. Even at the tender age of 11 ask members of the community to at- CLASSIFIED ADS years, the chapter was recognized in tend who have benefited from the chap- 1952 at the Tri Kappa state convention ter’s generosity including academic HELP WANTED for the unusual amount raised on proj- award and scholarship recipients. Indi- ects and the amount given to charity. viduals and businesses that support the Through the work of the members and work of Tri Kappa are invited to come the support of the community, Tri Kap- to the open house so they can personally pa continues to be a viable organization be thanked for their contributions. in Martin County. Maintenance Technicians Sunday, November 13 will be a spe- ELECTION cial day in the history of the Loogoo- (Continued from page one) Manufacturing Positions tee-Shoals Delta Tau Chapter of Tri In Martin County, Braun received 2,211 Kappa. Members will be hosting an votes and Hulsman received 1,002. open house from 2-4 p.m. at the Martin In Martin County, 857 people voted Metal Machinist County Community Building to cele- straight-party republican, 223 voted brate the 75th anniversary of the chapter. straight-party democrat, and 34 voted Jasper Rubber Products is a leader in producing lathe cut, thermoplastic and When the charter members gathered straight-party libertarian. molded rubber products for the automotive, appliance, and filtration industries. to start the local chapter in November We currently have openings in our Maintenance department and manufacturing of 1941, they were hopeful that their Public forum on Crane areas. Apply today to learn more about a 100% employee-owned company provid- Tri Kappa chapter would thrive. Since joint land use study ing steady employment for the employee owners. the chapter’s installation, 64 ladies The public is invited to a public fo- We have openings on the following shifts: have served as president of the Loo- rum regarding the NSA Crane Joint 1st shift– 6:00 am—2:00 pm gootee-Shoals chapter. Under their Land Use Study to be held Wednes- 2nd shift– 2:00 pm—10:00 pm leadership and with the commitment of day, November 16 from 6-8 p.m. at the 3rd shift‐10:00 pm—6:00 am the members to the work of Tri Kappa, WestGate Academy. The forum will al- the Delta Tau Chapter continues to be low the public to review, comment and Jasper Rubber Products a well-respected vital organization in provide feedback on the public draft 1010 First Avenue Martin County. of the JLUS documents with the JLUS The chapter currently has 40 active, Jasper, IN 47546 development team. The JLUS docu- www.jasperrubber.com seven sustaining and one college mem- ments are posted on the project website Equal Opportunity Employer ber. at www.cranejlus.com. Local Professionals At Your Service Here To Serve You! AUTO DETAILING AUTO REPAIR AUTO REPAIR AUTO REPAIR

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Sergeant Keller 50. Captain Dant responded. 5:21 p.m. - Received a report of ille- sponded. responded. 8:47 a.m. - Received a request for gal dumping east of Loogootee. Cap- 5:46 p.m. - Received a report of an 2:31 p.m. - Received a request for an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin tain Dant responded. accident on SR 550 near Loogootee. an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County Ambulance and Loogootee THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 ISP Trooper Beaver, Deputy Shinn, County Ambulance responded but did Fire responded. No one was transport- 12:51 a.m. - Received a noise com- Loogootee Officer Floyd, Loogootee not transport. ed. plaint in Loogootee. Loogootee Officer Fire, and Martin County Ambulance 3:53 p.m. - Received a request for an 10:05 a.m. - Received a request for McBeth and Deputy Salmon responded. responded. No one was transported. ambulance in Loogootee. Loogootee an ambulance in Shoals. Martin Coun- 8:00 a.m. - Received a report of theft 6:04 p.m. - Received a dog complaint Fire and Martin County Ambulance re- ty Ambulance transported the subject in Loogootee. Loogootee Chief Ray- near Shoals. Town Marshal Eckert and sponded. The subject was transported to Daviess Community Hospital. hill responded. Deputy Shinn responded. to Jasper Memorial Hospital. 10:47 a.m. - Received a request for 10:50 a.m. - Received a report of a 8:40 p.m. - Deputy Reed and Town 4:37 p.m. - Received a report of an an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin break-in, in Loogootee. Loogootee Marshal Eckert performed a welfare accident in Loogootee. Loogootee County Ambulance responded. Chief Rayhill responded. check in Shoals. Fire, Martin County Ambulance, and 10:57 a.m. - Received a dog com- 11:53 a.m. - Received a report of a 11:32 p.m. - Received an alarm call Deputy Shinn. Martin County Ambu- plaint north of Shoals. Sergeant Keller car-deer accident west of Shoals on US in Loogootee. Loogootee Sergeant lance transported two patients to the responded. 50. Chief Deputy Greene responded. Norris responded. Daviess Community Hospital. 1:55 p.m. - Captain Dant took four 12:10 p.m. - Received a report of SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 7:46 p.m. - Received a request for inmates to court. an accident east of Shoals on US 150. 3:07 a.m. - Received a report of cows an ambulance near Loogootee. Deputy 2:37 p.m. - Received a report of van- Sheriff Roush, Shoals Fire, and Martin out on US 50, west of Shoals. The own- Shinn and Martin County Ambulance dalism in Loogootee. Loogootee Cap- County Ambulance responded. No one ers were contacted. responded. The subject was transport- tain Hennette responded. was transported. 11:39 a.m. - Sergeant Keller assisted ed to Daviess Community Hospital. 4:36 p.m. - Received a request for a 1:00 p.m. - Captain Dant took two welfare check in Loogootee. Deputy inmates to court. Martin County real estate transfers Shinn responded. 2:00 p.m. - Captain Dant took two of Boulder County, Col- to of Martin County, 6:38 p.m. - Received an alarm call inmates to court. Jill Jones, Jane Ann Davis, orado to of Martin Indiana, a part of the northeast quarter near Loogootee. Deputy Shinn and 3:24 p.m. - Received a report of Dennis Hughes, County, Indiana, Lot Number 124 in of the southwest quarter and a part of Sergeant Keller responded and all was vandalism in Shoals. Captain Dant re- the Original Town of Crane. the north half of the southeast quarter okay. sponded. of the southwest quarter of Section 12, 8:04 p.m. - Received a report of de- 4:50 p.m. - Jail Commander Abel on Larry A. Bledsoe and Judith K. of Martin County, Indiana Township 2 North, Range 5 West, Per- bris in the roadway south of Loogoo- station with Jessie Martinez from Lo- Bledsoe, to ry Township, Martin County, Indiana, tee. Deputy Shinn removed the object. gansport Facility for court. Erin M. Sizemore-Vaal, Karen P. containing 1.96 acres, more or less. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 7:13 p.m. - Major Burkhardt assisted Cannon, Alan M. Bledsoe, Luke A. of 6:08 a.m. - Received a request for a motorist in Loogootee. Bledsoe, and Lorena H. Richer, Donald V. Arvin and Lucy G. Martin County, Indiana, a part of the of Hendricks County, Indiana an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin 11:55 p.m. - Loogootee Sergeant Arvin, west half of the southwest quarter of to County ambulance transported the sub- Norris and Deputy Reed assisted a mo- Donald V. Arvin and Lucy G. Section 24, Township 2 North, Range of Hendricks County, Indiana, ject to Jasper Memorial Hospital. torist in Loogootee. Arvin, 5 West, Rutherford Township, Martin a part of the northeast quarter of the 9:00 a.m. - Captain Dant took three FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 County, Indiana, containing 20.334 southwest quarter and a part of the inmates to court. 5:07 a.m. - Received a report of an acres, more or less. north half of the southeast quarter of 10:00 a.m. - Chief Deputy Greene accident in Shoals. Deputy Reed re- the southwest quarter of Section 12, took three inmates to court. sponded. Kermit R. Floyd, Jr. and Brenda of Martin County, Indiana Township 2 North, Range 5 West, Per- 1:00 p.m. - Captain Dant took four 7:02 a.m. - Received a report of an K. Floyd, to ry Township, Martin County, Indiana, inmates to court. accident in Loogootee. Loogootee Of- Bob Tedrow and Vicky Tedrow, of Martin County, Indiana, a part of containing 7.42 acres, more or less. 2:08 p.m. - Received a request for ficer Baker responded. the northeast quarter of the south- an ambulance east of Shoals. Shoals 9:00 a.m. - Major Burkhardt pro- Indiana Annual Conference of the east quarter of Section 1, Township 2 an Fire and Martin County Ambulance re- vided an educational presentation at United Methodist Church, Inc., North, Range 4 West, containing 10 Indiana non-profit religious corpo- sponded. Shoals School. acres, more or less, except a section ration to a part of the 2:23 p.m. - Received a report of a fire 10:10 a.m. - Received a request for Darrin Hovis, containing 1.2 acres, more or less. south half of the southwest quarter of east of Shoals. Shoals Fire responded. an ambulance in shoals. Shoals Fire Section 13, Township 3 South, Range 3:05 p.m. - Received a report of and Martin County Ambulance re- Terry B. Tichenor and Vicky L. of Martin County, Indi- 4 West, containing one and one-fourth threats in Loogootee. Loogootee Chief sponded. The subject was transported Tichenor, ana to acres, more or less. Rayhill, Loogootee Captain Hennette, to Jasper Memorial Hospital. Adam Sickler and Kyndra of Martin County, Indi- of Martin County, and ISP Trooper Beaver responded. 3:47 p.m. - Received a request for an D. Sickler, Jon M. Kiesling, ana, a part of the southwest quarter Indiana to 3:16 p.m. - Received a request for ambulance in Shoals. Martin County Jon M. Kiesling and Les- of the southeast quarter of Section of Martin County, In- an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin Ambulance and Shoals Fire responded. lie M. Kiesling, 25, Township 3 North, Range 3 West, diana, a part of the northeast quarter County Ambulance responded. The subject was transported to Jasper Halbert Township, Martin County, In- of the southwest quarter of Section 3:28 p.m. - Received a report of a Memorial Hospital. diana, containing 5.876 acres, more or 19, Township 2 North, Range 4 West, possible drunk driver in Shoals. Cap- 4:35 p.m. - Jail Officer Emmick less. Rutherford Township, Martin County, tain Dant responded. transported one inmate to the doctor. Indiana, containing 1.298 acres, more 4:07 p.m. - Major Burkhardt on sta- 5:39 p.m. - Received a report of a Donald V. Arvin and Lucy G. of Hendricks County, Indiana or less. tion with Holly Norris from the Rock- reckless driver south of Loogootee. Arvin, ville Correctional Facility. Deputy Shinn responded. 11:20 p.m. - Received a report of a 7:48 p.m. - Received a request for break-in, in Loogootee. Deputy Shinn an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin Loogootee VFW Post 9395 and Deputy Salmon responded. County Ambulance transported the WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 subject to Jasper Memorial Hospital. 6:10 a.m. - Received a report of a 8:59 p.m. - Received a request for an car-deer accident south of Loogootee ambulance in Loogootee. Loogootee on US 231. Deputy Salmon responded. Fire, Martin County Ambulance, and 8:15 a.m. - Received an alarm call in Deputy Shinn responded. The subject FISH FRY Loogootee. Loogootee Chief Rayhill was transported to Jasper Memorial responded and all was okay. Hospital. 9:00 a.m. - Captain Dant took one in- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Friday November 18 mate to court. 1:23 p.m. - Sergeant Keller assisted 9:18 a.m. - Received a dog complaint department of child services with a near Loogootee. welfare check in Shoals. 5-8 p.m. 12:10 p.m. - Captain Dant took one 3:59 p.m. - Received a request for an inmate to the doctor. ambulance near Loogootee. Sergeant Price $8.00 12:39 p.m. - Sheriff Roush assisted a Keller, ISP Trooper Beaver, Loogootee motorist east of Shoals. Fire, and Martin County Ambulance Includes Cod, fries, cole slaw 1:00 p.m. - Chief Deputy Greene responded. The subject was transport- and hush puppies. took one inmate to court. ed to Jasper Memorial Hospital. 2:58 p.m. - Received a request for an 4:23 p.m. - Received a report of a Proceeds go to buy needed items ambulance in Loogootee. Loogootee reckless driver on US 231, south of for our active duty VFW members! Chief Rayhill and Martin County Am- Loogootee. Deputy Shinn and ISP Page 5 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, November 9, 2016 COURT NEWS Loogootee Police log Persons listed on criminals charges David E. Dupont, maintaining a MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 ed the ambulance service on East are innocent until proven guilty in a common nuisance-controlled sub- 8:30 a.m. - Chief Rayhill tagged a Broadway Street. court of law. stances, a Class 6 Felony, dismissed; vehicle on Sheridan Street in regard 4:27 p.m. - Caller reported a pos- CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS possession of paraphernalia, a Class C to a traffic hazard. sible intoxicated driver on JFK Ave- AND SENTENCING Misdemeanor, dismissed. 8:47 a.m. - First responders were nue. Officers were unable to locate. October 4 Vicki J. Wetter, battery in the pres- requested to Dewey Street for a med- 5:08 p.m. - Caller requested a wel- James M. Osborne, Jr., convicted ence of a child, a Class 6 Felony, dis- ical call. fare check on a dog. of possession of methamphetamine, missed. 2:37 p.m. - Caller reported a distur- 7:11 p.m. - Female reported a vio- a Class 6 Felony. Sentenced to serve October 12 bance on Queen Street. lation of a protective order. 730 days with 624 days suspended Lacey L. Hawkins, maintaining a 6:00 p.m. - Caller requested a wel- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 and credit for 53 actual days previous- common nuisance, a Class 6 Felony, fare check on a child. 12:51 a.m. - Caller reported hear- ly served plus 53 Class A credit days. dismissed; neglect of a dependent, a 6:42 p.m. - Captain Hennette re- ing a gunshot on Ackerman Drive. Defendant received 21 months of pro- Class 6 Felony, dismissed; possession sponded to a residential alarm. Officers were unable to locate- any bation. of marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor, 10:00 p.m. - Caller reported a thing. October 6 dismissed. prowler at her residence. 8:00 a.m. - Female reported a theft Tyler T. Davis, convicted of operat- October 28 11:02 p.m. - Caller reported a do- from her vehicle parked on Sheridan ing a vehicle while intoxicated, a Class Michael L. Hellums, three counts of mestic dispute in Bowling Trailer Street. A Misdemeanor. Sentenced to serve theft, Class D Felonies, dismissed; Court. 11:00 a.m. - Caller reported some- 365 days at the Martin County Secu- CIVIL COURT TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 one had broken into a house on Park rity Center with 333 days suspended New Suits Filed 11:40 a.m. - Female caller reported Street. and credit for 16 actual days previous- October 26 having problems with a male harass- 12:50 a.m. - Caller reported a child ly served plus 16 Class A credit days. Wells Fargo Bank vs. Marietto D. ing her. custody dispute. Defendant received 10 months of pro- Jeffries, mortgage foreclosure. 12:10 p.m. - Caller requested two 3:43 p.m. - Caller reported having bation. October 27 vehicle identification checks. problems with her neighbor. October 11 Tamatha L. Stancombe vs. Gary L. 1:20 p.m. - Female requested a ve- 4:50 p.m. - Caller reported a ha- David E. Dupont, convicted of pos- Stancombe Jr., petition for dissolution hicle identification check. rassment complaint. session of methamphetamine, a Class of marriage. 3:00 p.m. - Caller reported a male 11:55 a.m. - Caller reported a do- 6 Felony. Sentenced to serve 365 days CIVIL COURT JUDGMENTS had threatened a cashier at Circle K. mestic dispute. with 351 days suspended and credit for October 27 3:10 p.m. - A male reported pos- FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 7 actual days previously served plus Judgment in favor of the plaintiff sible stolen property in a vehicle 2:15 p.m. - Caller requested a wel- 7 Class A credit days. Defendant re- First Financial Bank and against the parked at McDonalds. fare check on a female. ceived 11 months of probation. defendant Lacy B. Hart in the amount 11:20 p.m. - Female reported a 5:38 p.m. - Caller reported a pos- Vicki J. Wetter, convicted of battery of $7,318.85. theft on JFK Avenue. sible intoxicated driver on US 231. by means of a deadly weapon, a Class SMALL CLAIMS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Officers were unable to locate. 5 Felony. Sentenced to serve 3 years New Suits Filed 8:15 a.m. - Chief Rayhill respond- 6:03 p.m. - Caller reported suspi- with 1,032 days suspended and credit October 25 ed to a business alarm. cious persons on Hwy 50. for 47 actual days previously served Personal Finance Company, LLC vs. 10:30 a.m. - Chief Rayhill assisted 8:08 p.m. - Caller reported a con- plus 16 Class B credit days. Defendant Carrie Arvin, complaint. with a funeral procession. trolled burn near Bloomfield Road. received 2 years of probation. November 1 11:45 a.m. - Caller requested a wel- 8:59 p.m. - Caller reported a possi- October 12 Isabella Goodpaster vs. Tyrie Thom- fare check on a female. ble overdose. Ambulance service and Lacey L. Hawkins, convicted of as, complaint. 1:00 p.m. - Caller reported a reck- first responders responded. possession of a narcotic drug, a Class SMALL CLAIMS JUDGMENTS less driver on Hwy 50. Chief Rayhill 9:59 p.m. - Caller reported a do- 5 Felony, amended from a Class 6 October 31 located the vehicle and spoke with mestic dispute on Church Street. Felony. Sentenced to serve 547 days Judgment in favor of the plaintiff the driver. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 in the Martin County Security Center Medical of Dubois and against the de- 2:00 p.m. - Caller reported loose 2:50 a.m. - Caller reported a suspi- with 517 days suspended and credit for fendant Ann L. Bleemel in the amount dogs on Belgrade Lane. cious vehicle parked on her property 15 actual days previously served plus of $394. 2:58 p.m. - Chief Rayhill assist- on Queen Street. 15 Class A credit days. Defendant re- 10:18 a.m. - Officer Floyd cited ceived 15 months of probation. Jasper District welcomes four new troopers a male into court for possession of October 28 The 55 newest members of the Indi- Trooper Griffith, marijuana, possession of parapher- Michael L. Hellums, convicted of ana State Police reported for duty to- originally from nalia and possession of a controlled two counts of burglary, Class B Felo- day at the 14 State Police Posts across Marengo, gradu- substance. nies. Sentenced on each count to serve the state. ated from Craw- 1:23 p.m. - Officer Floyd assisted 10 years at the Indiana Department of On Thursday, ford County High child protective services. Corrections with credit for 446 actual October 20, 2016, School in 2009 3:44 p.m. - Caller reported proper- days previously served plus 446 good after 22 weeks of and Indiana Uni- ty damage. time credit days. intense training, versity Southeast 5:49 p.m. - First responders were CRIMINAL CHARGES the 76th Recruit in 2014, earning a requested for a vehicle accident on DISMISSED Academy took Bachelor’s Degree State Road 550. October 4 their oath of office in Criminal Jus- NATHANIEL 8:36 p.m. - Caller reported a reck- James M. Osborne, Jr., maintaining to serve and pro- tice. Trooper Griffith KERN less vehicle on Hwy 50. a common nuisance-controlled sub- tect the citizens of will primarily patrol Crawford County. 11:32 p.m. - Sgt. Norris responded stances, a Class 6 Felony, dismissed; CONNOR the State of Indi- Trooper Kern, originally from Jasper, to a business alarm. unlawful possession of syringe, a GIESLER ana. The graduation graduated from Jasper High School SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Class 6 Felony, dismissed; possession ceremony was a culmination of train- in 2011 and Vincennes University in 3:54 p.m. - First responders were of marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor, ing in subjects including criminal and 2014, earning an Associate’s Degree requested on Byron Street for a med- dismissed; possession of parapherna- traffic law, crash investigations, emer- in Law Enforcement. Trooper Kern ical call. lia, a Class C Misdemeanor, dismissed. gency vehicle op- was previously a 5:38 p.m. - First responders were October 11 erations, defensive volunteer fireman requested at McDonalds for a med- tactics, firearms, with the Jasper ical call. and a host of other Fire Department 7:00 p.m. - Female reported a dog ARREST subjects related to and a jailer with had broke his leash. Dog was trans- modern policing. the Dubois Coun- ported to the humane society. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 The Jasper Dis- ty Sheriff’s De- 1:48 p.m. - Debrah Parsons, 42, trict is very pleased partment. Trooper Loogootee of Shoals, was arrested by Sergeant to welcome four Kern will primar- Keller and charged with battery on a Troopers from the ily patrol Spencer accident reports minor and strangulation. Her bond has RYAN 76th Class: Troop- County. MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 been set at $50,000 10%. GRIFFITH ers Connor Giesler, Trooper Nolan, STEVEN NOLAN 5:49 p.m. - Kevin D. Holt, of Loo- Ryan Griffith, Nathaniel Kern and Ste- originally from Loo- gootee, was operating a 1997 Chevy on ven Nolan. The four will work along- gootee, graduated from Loogootee Park Street. Holt reached for his phone BlockBuster side seasoned troopers for the next High School in 1998, Vincennes Uni- and ran off the road. Captain Hennette three months prior to working within versity in 2003 with an Associate’s De- investigated. Auto sAles their assignments on solo patrol. gree in Business, and Indiana Univer- FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Trooper Giesler, originally from Jas- sity in 2006 with a Bachelor’s Degree 6:55 a.m. - Steven C. Oldham, of Or- 701 E National Hwy. per, graduated from Jasper High School in Business. Trooper Nolan previous- leans, was operating a 2009 Chevy and in 2014 and attended the University of ly served as a deputy sheriff with the attempting to turn onto JFK Avenue Washington, IN Southern Indiana and Vincennes Uni- Martin County Sheriff’s Department when he pulled into the path of a 2012 812-617-5382 versity Jasper Campus, studying Busi- and an officer with the Loogootee Po- Hyundai operated by John P. Jones, of ness Administration. Trooper Giesler lice Department. Nolan will primarily Montgomery. Officer Baker investigat- will primarily patrol Crawford County. patrol Dubois County. ed. Community&Entertainment Page 6 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, November 9, 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS More Neat Stuff Loogootee School Board meeting Humane society meetings The Loogootee School Board will The Martin County Humane Soci- meet Thursday, November 17 at 5 p.m. ety meets on the third Friday of the in the meeting room off the superinten- month at the animal shelter at 507 N dent’s office. The meeting is open to Oak Street in Loogootee, at 5:30 p.m. BByy AAnnnn AAcckkeerrmmaann the public. Members of the humane society are Shoals School Board meeting invited to attend. One of my favorite characters is 15. It’s never too late to be happy. The Shoals School Board will meet Solid waste board MAXINE. Although she probably But it’s all up to you and no one else. Thursday, November 10 at 6 p.m. in didn’t say all of the following, she 16. When it comes to going after The Martin County Solid Waste the central administration office. The Board holds their monthly meetings is given credit for doing so. I think what you love in life, don’t take no for meeting is open to the public. they’re pretty clever. an answer. on the third Wednesday of each month MAXINE 17. Burn the candles, use the nice Chamber meeting at 6 p.m. at the recycling center locat- 1. If you need a shoulder to cry on, sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don’t The next Martin County Cham- ed at 500 Industrial Park Drive in Loo- pull off to the side of the road. save it for a special occasion. Today is ber of Commerce meeting will be gootee. The meetings are open to the 2. When in doubt, just take the next special. Wednesday, November 16 at noon public and anyone is invited to attend. small step. 18. Be eccentric now. Don’t wait for at the Maranatha Tabernacle Church Tourism meetings 3. Life is too short not to enjoy it. old age to wear purple. in Loogootee. They will be ordering The MCCC Tourism Committee 4. Your job won’t take care of you 19. No one is in charge of your hap- lunch from the Mill Street Grille and meets on the third Wednesday of each when you are sick. Your friends and piness but you. orders must be received by November month at 7 p.m. at Loughmiller Ma- family will. 20. Frame every so-called disaster 14 at noon. Maranatha will provide chine, 12851 E 150 N, Loogootee. 5. Don’t buy stuff you don’t need. with these words, ‘In five years, will the drinks. The public is invited to attend. Sons of the American Revolution 6. You don’t have to win every argu- this matter?’ Soil and Water meetings meeting ment. Stay true to yourself. 21. Forgive but don’t forget. The Martin County SWCD meets The Daniel Guthrie Chapter, Indi- 7. Cry with someone. It’s more heal- 22. Time heals almost everything. the third Monday of the month at the ana Sons of the American Revolution, ing than crying alone. Give Time time. SWCD office located at Martin Coun- will hold the final meeting for 2016 on 8. Save for things that matter. 23. However good or bad a situation ty Learning Center. Office hours are 8 November 15 at the Free Methodist 9. When it comes to chocolate, resis- is, it will change. a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays except Thurs- tance is futile. 24. Don’t take yourself so seriously. Church, 640 R Street in Bedford. Din- ner will be at 6 p.m.; the meeting will days when it is closed. Visit www. 10. Don’t compare your life to oth- No one else does. martinswcd. com or call at 295-3149. ers. You have no idea what their jour- 25. Believe in miracles. begin at 7 p.m. At this meeting, they ney is all about. 26. Get outside every day. Miracles will be taking nominations for the 11. If a relationship has to be a secret, are waiting everywhere. 2017 Chapter Officers. Compatriot T. you shouldn’t be in it. 27. If we all threw our problems in Rex Legler II will present a couple of 12. Take a deep breath. It calms the a pile and saw everyone else’s, we’d Flag Streamers for the Chapter. They mind. grab ours back. have one new member to induct into 13. Get rid of anything that isn’t use- 28. Envy is a waste of time. Accept the Chapter. ful. Clutter weighs you down in many what you already have, not what you Democratic meeting notice BY DARLA WAGLER ways. think you need. The Martin County Democratic Par- Librarian, Loogootee Public Library 14. Whatever doesn’t kill you really 29. No matter how you feel, get up, ty will meet Wednesday, November 16 does make you stronger. dress up and show up. at 6 p.m. in the council meeting room The library will be closed Friday, 30. Life isn’t tied with a bow, but it’s of Loogootee City Hall. The party will November 11, for Veterans’ Day. still a gift. be electing a female vice chair. If you The library monthly usage report ------are female and are interested in this chart shows the number of materials Things I will NOT judge you for” position, contact Roger Downey, 72 checked out from October 1-31 for 1. Sexuality hours prior to the meeting on the 16th, the years 2010-2016. These totals do 2. Religion at 812-639-8106 or email rsdbench@ not include total eBooks downloaded 3. Race hotmail.com. which is an additional 289 items for the www.fergusonagency.com Things I WILL judge you for: month of October. The first number if 1. Not signaling while driving Surviving the Holidays Program the year and the second number is the If you have Real Estate to sell in the 2. How you treat wait staff Surviving the Holidays with Grief total items checked out of the library: general areas of French Lick or West Baden 3. Which way you place the toilet pa- Program to be offered at Loogootee 2010 – 262 in the Counties of Martin, Dubois, per roll. United Methodist Church on Monday, 2011 – 269 Orange, or Crawford ------November 10 at 6 p.m. Plan to attend 2012 – 362 At a wedding ceremony, the min- and bring a friend. Call 295-3049 to 2013 – 1,074 PLEASE CONSIDER ister asked if anyone had anything to sign-up. 2014 – 1,860 LISTING WITH US! say concerning the union of the bride Attention Senior Citizens 2015 – 2,898 Homes...Farms....Deer Hunting Land and groom. It was their time to stand The Loogootee Senior Citizen Cen- 2016 – 2,835 up and talk, or forever hold their peace. ter, located in the Annex building at- New Books: Rich Everman, Real Estate Broker The moment of utter silence was bro- tached to JFK Gym on JFK Avenue Mystery Fiction: “The Wrong Side 812-630-9606 ken by a young beautiful woman carry- in Loogootee provides activities for of Goodbye” by Michael Connelly and OFFICE: 812-936-2900 ing a baby. She started slowly walking seniors every Monday and Thursday “Night School” by Lee Child. http://realestate.richeverman.com toward the pastor. from 8 a.m. to noon. 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Page 7 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, November 9, 2016 LHS Boys' Tennis awards ~LETTER TO THE EDITOR~ ‘Would like to thank the fol- Bureau-Travis Brett, Springs Sta- lowing businesses and indi- dium, Tiffany Wittmer, West Baden viduals’ Springs Hotel, Holiday World, Leg- To the editor of the Martin County endz, Walmart-Bedford, Wendy’s, Journal, Terrell Textiles-Bev Terrell, Aimee The Shoals Jug Rox Adult Booster Rich, Indianapolis Children’s Mu- Club would like to thank the follow- seum, Williams Bros, M&E Honda, ing businesses and individuals for Loogootee Fire Dept., Indianapolis their donations and support of this Indians, Tina Troutman, Indianapo- year’s Fall Festival: Illusions, Mesker lis Colts, Hibbetts-Bedford, White River Marine, White River Cabin Zoo, West Boggs Park, Knights of Rental, Jay-C, Urgent Care, Debbie Columbus, G&M Wrecker Service, Blendowski, Purdue University, Mill Kizior & Young Orthodontist, Cush- Street Grill, Country Lace-Linda man’s Lil Critters Daycare, Shirley Bauer, German American Bank, SHS Harding, Old National Bank, Piz- Media, Hoosier Hills Credit Union, za Junction, US Gypsum, Lett & Martin County Journal, Cincinna- Jones, Jones Oil, Butch’s Classics, ti Reds, Rick and Linda Hawkins, Bo-Mac’s Drive In, White River Co- -Photo provided Mark and Missy Hawkins, Lark Zip Op, Queen Lee Funeral Home, Crane Shown above are the varsity boys' at Loogootee that received awards. Lines, Lark Ranch, Tania’s Touch, Federal Credit Union, Curtis Or- From left to right are Jayden Wagoner - Co-MVP, Sheldan Christmas - Men- Kevin Boyd, Karen Crews, Angie tal Attitude, and Bailey Dearwester, Co-MVP and Most Improved. thodontics, American Legion, Lana and Keyle Ragains, Divine Loft-Eri- Helms Orthodontist, Thompson In- ca Divine, PSI IOTA XI, French Lick surance, Toy’s Auto Parts, SVB&T, Resort, Papa John’s Pizza-French Peabody Energy, Chastain’s Flowers, Lick, Mrs. Heckard’s Class-Rox Fast Eddies, Hawkins Health Care, Café, John Kirtland, Akles Auction, Linda Dillon, Jiffy Treat, Chicago Cheryl Beyers, Michael’s Car Wash, Pizza, Marengo Cave, Hilltop Pho- Aunt B’s Brew HaHa, and Janell tography, French Lick Indoor Cart- Hoffman. ing, Big Splash, Blake Hi-Y Car A special thanks to all the coach- Wash, Jessica Hert, Cooper Hill es, staff, parents and student athletes Candles, Candy Mill, Janelle Crews, who volunteered and thank you to The Shoals News, Wood-n-Treasur- everyone who attended this year’s ers, Hair Tropics, Butler Graphics, festival and helped to make it a great Greene’s Body Shop, The Lodge, success. 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-Photo provided Loogootee Elementary Honor Roll Shown above are the junior varsity boys' at Loogootee that received TERM ONE FOURTH GRADE awards. From left to right are Lawson McCloskey - Most Improved, Max THIRD GRADE High Honors: Ryken Chandler, Bre- Blackwell - Co-MVP, and Chris Jones - Co-MVP. High Honors: Paxton Arvin, Ma- anna Courter, Brianna Eckerle, Ava son Britton, Brooklyn Carrico, Cami Fuhrman, Ashley Green, Luke Guy, Crays, Brody Gilbertson, Joe Graber, Kennedy Huff, Judith Park, and Ella Olivia Nonte, Savanna Sitzman, Owen Parker Tompkins, and Evan Williams Honor Roll: Anistyn Aiman, Britta Honor Roll: Anderson Aiman, Chloe Browder, Pierce Davis, Noah Esch, Allen, Julianna Baker, Carson Brown, AJ Foster, Kendall Kemp, Emma Lin- Daniel Farhar, Colt Gibson, Riley genfelter, Aidan Sheetz, Xavier Todd, Jones, Dax Lee, Marley McAtee, Mad- Koen Waggner, Tommy Wagler, Wade ison Nail, Chloe Ramsey, Libby Tay- Walton, Cacia Wilcoxen, and Donna lor, Declan Todd, and Bailee VanMeter Yang

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JFK Avenue, Loogootee 812-295-2855 Farming&Outdoors Page 8 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, November 9, 2016 In the Garden 4-H NEWS By Ralph Purkhiser By Stacy Brown Purdue University Master Gardener Martin County Purdue Extension Educator It’s November, and most years I stress are less noticeable on conifers Become a Volunteer Opportunities to Help 4-H Grow in would be reminding readers to drain and often drought stress is only notice- Volunteers for 4-H have the unique Martin County hoses and watering systems and pre- able after the plant has been severely opportunity to grow true leaders in our Almost everyone in Martin Coun- pare tools for winter storage. Things damaged. community. Volunteering can be as ac- ty has either been involved in 4-H or are a little different this year. We have Winter drought may also mean that tive as leading a 4-H club or just help- knows someone who has been a part not had significant rainfall for several fall-planted perennials and shrubs may ing out at fair time. Volunteers learn of this great youth organization. Over weeks and drought conditions are of not survive. It is important that these educational programs to take out to the years, 4-H has helped to develop concern. plants have sufficient moisture to allow community youth. If you are interested life skills, teach responsibility, offer Some of the low-lying areas have the root systems to get established. Wa- in becoming a volunteer, please call the opportunities, award scholarships, and had some frost, but no part of the Hoo- tering may need to continue until we Purdue Extension Martin County office much more to Martin County youth. sier Hills has experienced a hard freeze get a hard freeze. at (812) 295-2412. The program has been growing true yet this fall, so plant growth continues. Even after a freeze, plants need mois- Volunteer Training leaders since its inception and many There is a chance of colder tempera- ture. However, hoses and automatic There will be a volunteer training for 4-Hers have gone on to become actual tures this week, but it will only be cold watering systems may be damaged current volunteers on Monday, Novem- leaders of the community. As 4-H con- enough to knock out the most tender if water is left in them during freeze ber 14 at 6 p.m. at the Martin County tinues to grow in the 21st Century, the plants. periods. That means that we may be Community Building. Join us to learn cost of maintaining the space needed While trees and some shrubs lose forced to take hoses in during cold new programs to share with your youth for programming also grows. Now is leaves in response to fewer daylight days, but get them out and water when- and learn more about what’s in store your chance to give back to an orga- hours, some plants will continue to ever we get periods of warm weather for 4-H in 2017. nization that has given so much to the grow until knocked out by the cold. and ground thaw. In the Hoosier Hills, Enrollment for 4-H 2016-2017 Is young people in the area. The Martin That means roses, for example, may we usually have more problems with Here County 4-H Council has launched a keep blooming for several weeks. As too much moisture in winter than with The end of summer marks the be- fundraising campaign for the upcom- long as plants have leaves, transpiration winter drought. This year, if we do ginning of next 4-H season. Open en- ing year. Businesses that donate will will occur and plants will lose moisture. not get some significant rainfall in the rollment began on October 1. If you have their names listed on a plaque in Even trees that are dormant continue to coming weeks, we may be faced with are interested in 4-H or know someone the community building. Donations of need moisture. It is very important that the need to do supplemental watering who is now is the time to start plan- $5,000+ will receive a platinum status, plants have adequate moisture going during the winter. ning to join us for another great year $1,000-$4,999 will receive a gold sta- into winter. At Sandhill Gardens, I have The extended stay outdoors has been in Martin County. Any child grades 3 tus, $500-$999 will receive a silver sta- watered more in October than in July. If good for the Christmas and Thanksgiv- through 12 may join 4-H. We also have tus, and donations of $100-$499 will we do not receive significant rainfall in ing cacti and other plants that bloom in a future 4-H program for kids in grades receive a copy. the next couple of weeks, the situation response to day length. When we bring K-2. While most 4-Hers concentrate bronze status. Individuals may do- may become severe. these plants into our homes, the lights on projects for the fair, the program is nate as well and any donation is appre- Winter droughts are especially hard we use during the evening hours have a about much more than exhibits. 4-H ciated. We also have a 4-H recipe book on evergreens. Conifers and broadleaf detrimental effect. We usually have to teaches leadership, community ser- containing all the recipes submitted to evergreens do enter a state of dormancy put such plants in a dark room or cover vice, independence, confidence, and the 2016 fair. They are $5 and avail- in the winter and active growth ends, them for several weeks to get them to many other life skills. There are clubs able at the Purdue Extension-Martin but the leaves and needles continue set blooms. However, as the days have and projects that focus on livestock County office. All donations will go to lose moisture during transpiration. shortened, nature has taken care of this judging, shooting sports, robotics, and toward maintaining the fairgrounds Broadleaf evergreens, including hol- dark treatment outside and my plants junior leadership. Each year there are and buildings so future 4-Hers and lies, magnolias, rhododendrons, aza- are loaded with buds. I look forward dozens of opportunities for youth to the community can continue to benefit leas and viburnums, will demonstrate to enjoying wonderful blooms through attend workshops, conference, and from programming. To donate, please stress by drooping leaves. The signs of the holidays. camps focusing on career choices, di- contact the Purdue Extension Office at versity, and cooperation. 4-H is a great 812-295-2412. 18 state park properties to close way to meet new friends and learn to Tree Seedlings Available to Order make the best better. DNR tree seedling order forms are If you have any questions or would available at www.in.gov/dnr/forest- temporarily for deer reductions like information sent to you about en- ry/3620.htm or at the Martin County Select Indiana state park properties Only individual hunters drawn in rolling for 4-H please contact the Mar- Purdue Extension Office. Any ques- will close temporarily to allow for con- September and those hunters they list- tin County Purdue Extension office at tions can be directed to Vallonia Nurs- trolled deer reductions in the coming ed on their applications may partici- 812-295-2412. ery at (812) 358-3621. weeks. pate in the hunts. The dates for the temporary closings DNR biologists evaluate which parks are November 14 and 15, and Novem- require a reduction each year based on ber 28 and 29. habitat recovery and previous harvest The state parks affected are Brown rates at each park. The state parks are SEAFOOD BOIL County, Chain O’Lakes, Charles- home to more than 32 state-endangered town, Clifty Falls, Fort Harrison, In- plants and numerous significant natu- diana Dunes, McCormick’s Creek, ral communities. The reductions help Ouabache, Pokagon, Prophetstown, control browsing by deer to a level that At thE LODgE Shakamak, Spring Mill, Summit Lake, helps maintain habitat throughout the Tippecanoe River, Turkey Run, Ver- state parks for all plants and animals. FRIDAY, sailles and Whitewater Memorial. Information on 2017 state park deer Cave River Valley Natural Area, which reductions, including online applica- NOVEMBER 11TH is managed by Spring Mill State Park, tions, will be available next summer will also close for deer reductions. at dnr.IN.gov/fishwild. The application starting at 5 p.m. These properties will close to the deadline is usually the end of August. featuring Crab Legs, Corn on general public the evening before each A report on the 2015 reductions is of the two efforts and reopen the morn- at stateparks.IN.gov/files/sp-DeerRM- the Cob and Red Potatoes ing after each two-day reduction. RR.pdf. Come on out and Enjoy! Boils will be the 2nd Friday of every month! TOY’S AUTO PARTS, INC. 302 W. Williams St. Loogootee Shoals Jasper Washington (812) 295-2312 (812) 247-3321 (812) 634-2222 (812) 254-2540 LOOGOOTEE Sullivan Martinsville Linton 295-3636 (812) 268-5252 (765) 342-6623 (812) 847-4494 www.thelodgeofloogootee.com Find us on facebook! Jasonville Bicknell Bloomfield (812) 665-3969 (812) 735-3545 (812) 384-4453 Hours: Tues.-Wed. 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Thurs. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Page 9 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, November 9, 2016