Martin County

Year 8, Issue 20 JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2017 Nine pages www.martincountyjournal.com ~ [email protected] ~ 812-259-4309 ~ Fax: 888-380-2761 ~ P.O. Box 148, Loogootee, IN 47553 Commissioners choose roads for upcoming grant BY COURTNEY HUGHETT -Dover Hill Road to Rama Dye Martin County Journal Publisher Road – 2.8 miles -Indian to Cale - .87 of a mile The Martin County Commission- -Cale to Mt. Olive Road – 2 miles ers met in a special meeting Mon- -Graded Road to Sawmill Road – day morning, May 15 to discuss and 1.6 miles of chip and seal approve the roads slated to be paved The total estimated grant funds to be with the funding from the Community received is $1.25 million, with $1 mil- Crossings grant. lion from the Community Crossings The following roads are on the list Grant and $250,000 from the county to be paved when grant funding be- as a match. Highway Superintendent comes available (chip and seal where Leo Padgett said that the cost of the noted): road paving and chip and seal is with- Roads in Commissioner Dan Greg- in $50 of the total funding. The com- ory’s district: missioners had originally thought the -Mt. Pleasant Road – 1.5 miles matching funds would be $333,000 -Photo by Bill Whorrall, -100 South – one-half mile and had already incumbered that Indigo Bunting www.billwhorrall.com -250 North - .1257 of a mile amount. Padgett said he plans to use -Mt. Calvary Road – 1.07 miles the leftover funds for patching. Like all other blue birds, Indigo Buntings lack blue pigment. Their jew- -Beard Road/Rutherford Road - .66 A district meeting was held yester- el-like color comes instead from microscopic structures in the feathers that of a mile day in Vincennes to finalize the grant refract and reflect blue light, much like the airborne particles that cause the -350 North - .26 of a mile process and provide information to sky to look blue. -950 North - .19 of a mile cities and counties. HWC Engineer- -Goodwill Cemetery Road - .23 of ing, who is working with the county Shoals School Board makes staff a mile on road management, accompanied -Old School Road/Rutherford Road Highway Superintendent Padgett to changes, preps for year-end events - .9 of a mile the meeting. The Shoals School Board met last $350,000. Roads in Commissioner Kevin Highway Superintendent Padgett Thursday, May 11. Austin Malone, elementary principal, Boyd’s district: provided the commissioners with a The board approved the following reported on the following: -Windom Road – 7.4 miles of chip list of all the other paved roads in the personnel actions: -Upcoming Events in the elemen- and seal county and asked them to look it over -Tim Howell as varsity girls’ basket- tary building: May 15 – Science and -Butler Bridge Road/Ridge Lane – to set priorities for next year’s round ball head coach​ Learning Fair; May 19 – Field Day; 2.58 miles of grant funds. -Kelsey Hert as varsity girls’ assistant May 22 – Summer Send Off with the -Abel Hill Road (the hill only) – The commissioners also approved basketball coach Beach Boys; May 23 – 6th Grade Honor one-half of a mile the highway department to purchase -Bryson Abel as varsity boys’ basket- Breakfast and Awards Day; May 24 – -Mill Road/Sherfick School Road - a 2011 GMC truck from Bailey Bros. ball head coach last student day .7 of a mile for $13,900, to replace one of the de- -Alan Abel as volunteer varsity assis- -ISTEP Testing Is Complete! -Anderson Road (the hill only) - .63 partment’s older models. tant coach -The “Rox Report” has hit a mile- of a mile The commissioners will meet again -Tim Sorrells as freshman boys’ bas- stone of nearly 40,000 internet views Roads in Commissioner Paul in regular session on Tuesday, May ketball coach -Thank you to the Shoals Parent As- George’s district: 23 at 5:30 p.m. in the commissioners' -Rebecca Harmon as volunteer vol- sociation, parent volunteers, and Jean -Killion Mill Road – 1.57 miles of meeting room of the courthouse in leyball coach (focus on elementary vol- Survance chip and seal Shoals. leyball) Dr. Roush reported on the following: -JD Turpin as junior varsity boys’ -The school is looking into a safety basketball coach and assistant basket- grant to help fund a school resource of- State health department publishes ball coach ficer. -Audrey Gibson as junior/senior high -The new laws that were passed that county opioid profiles Family and Consumer Sciences Teach- will have an impact on the school. The Indiana State Department of The county profiles cover data from er -The school is getting ready to sub- Health (ISDH) has posted new online 2011 to 2015 and include rates of HIV -Resignation of Teri Kerr from po- mit the Lilly counseling grant. profiles that show the rising toll the and acute and chronic hepatitis C, as sition of Health/PE Teacher effective -The school is partnering with Orle- national opioid epidemic is taking on well as rates of opioid overdoses and May 31, 2017 ans and Mitchell for a new career path- Indiana’s counties. sexually transmitted diseases. They -Resignation of Linda Hawkins from ways grant. The profiles, which include data on supplement ISDH’s recently released position of cafeteria cook effective May -The school will be adopting new opioid-related overdoses and infec- Stats Explorer, which also includes 25, 2017 science curriculum at the next school tions related to drug use, aim to help provisional data from 2016. The Stats -Approval of Susan Sewell as Speech board meeting. communities better monitor trends Explorer can be found at https://gis.in- Language Pathologist for the 2017-18 -The band concert went really well. and plan and evaluate intervention ef- .gov/apps/isdh/StatsExplorer. school year -Good luck to all spring sports. forts. The profiles show a nearly 60 - per -Approval of Louton Hager as a sub- -Awards night will be on Wednesday “Governor Holcomb has made at- cent increase in non-fatal emergency stitute on summer cleaning crew the 24th at 6 p.m. tacking Indiana’s drug epidemic one department visits due to opioid over- The board held a second reading and -The board will review the 8000-se- of the five pillars of his administration, doses from 2011 to 2015, while opi- approved updates to the elementary ries board policy at the next board and these profiles are an important way oid-related deaths increased an aver- student handbook and junior/senior meeting. to better understand how opioids are age of 3.5 percent each year. high student handbook for next school -Dr. Roush will be attending a state impacting every corner of our state,” The number of acute hepatitis C cas- year along with the music department meeting in Indianapolis for school said State Health Commissioner Je- es, which can indicate that injection handbook. leaders and prosecutors. The Martin rome M. Adams, M.D., M.P.H. “By drug use is occurring, increased by 67 The board gave permission to award County Prosecutor will also be attend- knowing what’s happening in their percent, while soft tissue infections as- a contract for upgrades to ceilings and ing. counties, local health departments, sociated with drug use more than dou- lighting. -The high school talent show will be hospitals, first responders, members bled in that period. The board approved course changes May 23 in the afternoon. of law enforcement and community The county profiles are available at for the junior/senior high school sched- -Graduation will be May 27 at 2 p.m. organizations can better assess their www.in.gov/isdh/26680.htm. ule for the 2017-18 school year. -The school administrators will at- needs and protect Hoosiers from the For important health information The board approved the recommen- tend a leadership workshop at the end devastating effects of opioid abuse. and updates, follow the Indiana State dation to award contract for the parking of the month. I strongly encourage all Hoosiers to Department of Health on Facebook at lot improvement project to Don Gress The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 take a look at where their community www.facebook.com/isdh1 and Twitter Construction for the total bid amount of p.m. stands.” at @StateHealthIN. Page 2 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Lady Lions Tennis finishes regular season with two wins The Loogootee Lady Lions Tennis #1 Doubles Eden Jenkins/Breanna Team played Vincennes Lincoln on Fri- Hollaway (L) defeated Kelly Hernan- day, May 12 at home. The varsity girls dez/Abi Fowler 6-0, 6-0 won 3-2 and the junior varsity tied, 2-2. #2 Abbie Williams/Kashten Burch “Eden and Breanna turned in a near (L) defeated Andrea Vieck/Nina Kru- perfect Senior Night performance at #1 ger 6-4, 6-2 Doubles. They hit their strokes, played Junior varsity results aggressive, and maintained their level #1 Singles Caroline Frey (VL) de- of play throughout. We got off to slow feated Brittany Potts 7-5 starts at the Singles spots but picked #2 Singles Kaylee McKnight (VL) up our level of play as the match went defeated Clair Kunovich 6-1 on. Katie pulled through for us with #1 Doubles Madisyn Wade/Leonna a clutch 3 set performance to seal the Hedrick (L) defeated Caroline Frey/ victory. After taking it on the chin last Kaylee McKnight 8-6 Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) co-host- weekend at the Jasper Invitational, we #2 Doubles Elly Wagler/Alicja Ack- ed the 9th annual Electronic Warfare (EW) Capability Gaps and Enabling turned in three good performances this ermann (L) defeated Fatima Ayalla/ Technologies Conference with the Association of Old Crows (AOC) from week and have some momentum head- Kathleen Frey 8-0 May 9-11. This year’s event provided an interactive forum for EW profes- ing into Sectional,” said Head Coach Last Thursday, the teams played sionals from the military, government, industry and academic fields to dis- Mike Tippery. White River Valley at home. The var- cuss issues related to the requirements of EW programs, platforms and op- The Loogootee girls will compete sity Lady Lions won 5-0 and the junior erations. (Photo by NSWC Crane Public Affairs) against Northeast Dubois tonight at 6 varsity also took the win, 4-1. p.m. in Sectional action. Barr-Reeve Coach Tippery said after the matches, plays Paoli at 4:30 p.m. The champion- “I was pleased with the way Melaina NSWC Crane hosts national leaders ship game will be Thursday at 5 p.m. and Katie played today. They dominat- Varsity results ed from start to finish in Singles. The for 9th Annual AOC Conference #1 Singles Katie Lunsford (VL) de- doubles team put together another solid Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane developing innovative solutions, and feated Melaina Tippery 6-3, 4-6, 6-0 performance.” Division (NSWC Crane) co-hosted the that will only continue as we move for- #2 Singles Katie Sims (L) defeated Varsity results 9th annual Electronic Warfare (EW) ward.” Alison Hein 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 #1 Singles Melaina Tippery (L) de- Capability Gaps and Enabling Tech- Mr. Jim Hearn, NSWC Crane’s ISEA #3 Singles Anna Purdom (VL) de- feated Kate Records 6-0, 6-0 nologies Conference with the Associ- EW Training Lead, and Mr. Dusty Wil- feated Emily Wade 5-7, 7-6 (4), 6-3 #2 Singles Katie Sims (L) defeated ation of Old Crows (AOC) from May son, VP Navy/USMC Business Devel- Emma Records 6-0, 6-0 9-11. This year’s event provided an opment SAIC, served as Conference Martin County #3 Singles Emily Wade (L) defeated interactive forum for EW professionals Co-Chairs. Lizzy Mowery 6-3, 6-1 from the military, government, indus- Conference keynote speakers includ- #1 Doubles Eden Jenkins/Breanna try and academic fields to discuss- is ed the following: JOURNAL Hollaway (L) defeated Addie Graves/ sues related to the requirements of EW Ms. Lisa Fruge-Cirilli, President, A weekly online newspaper Mckinley Frye 6-0, 6-1 programs, platforms and operations. AOC published every Wednesday #2 Doubles Kashten Burch/Abbie This three-day event – which fea- CAPT Mark Kempf, Program Man- suBsCrIPtION rate: Free Williams (L) defeated Kristen Lee/ tured a number of national leaders ager, Battlespace Awareness and Infor- But $10 dONatION aPPreCIated Summer Blanton 6-0, 6-2 – focused on identified fleet gaps and mation Operations Program Office technologies the armed forces require CDR Jason Hall, Program Manag- more than 3,000 weekly subscribers! Junior varsity results to advertise, contact Courtney at the #1 Singles Brittany Potts (L) defeat- to ensure freedom of maneuver in the er Navy Electronic Warfare Systems, phone or email below. ed Olivia Myer 6-1 Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS). PEO IWS 2.0 LOw-COst ads tO fIt every budget! #2 Singles Elly Wagler (L) defeated Speakers and presenters reviewed the CAPT Joel Davis, Counter-C4ISR Miriam Walter 6-0 past few years and identified progress Policy & Strategy, OPNAV Publishers/Owners: #1 Doubles Madisyn Wade/Leonna made to ensure the success of the warf- CAPT Robert Gamberg, Fleet Forces Josh & Courtney Hughett and sons Hedrick (L) defeted Savannah Krueger/ ighter in tomorrow’s battlespace. Command N9 [email protected] NSWC Crane employs the Navy’s Mr. Michael Alperi, Deputy Program [email protected] Veronica Snyder 6-1 #2 Doubles Hope Fischer/Rachel largest concentration of EW experts Manager, PMS-408 Robinson (L) defeated Savannah and facilities, which is a big reason Mr. Bryan Clark, Center for Strategic COntaCt InfOrmatIOn why Crane is recognized as a national and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) PO Box 148, Loogootee, IN 47553 Krueger/Veronica Snyder 6-4 Phone: 812-259-4309 #3 Doubles Olivia Myer/Miriam leader in EW. With the DoD’s largest concentration Fax: 1-888-380-2761 Walter (WRV) defeated McKenzie “It’s been awesome to watch the of Multi-Spectrum, Multi-Domain (air, [email protected] White/Claire Kunovict 7-6 (2) AOC conference grow over these last land, sea) EW Expertise, NSWC Crane www.martincountyjournal.com nine years, and I can confidently say is leading the Navy in electromagnetic Member of the this was the best one yet,” said Clint capability development. Spanning all Seyer, NSWC Crane’s Division Chief branches of the military, NSWC Crane Strategist for EW and the AOC Con- has the largest concentration of techni- CLASSIFIED ADS ference Chairman. “The opportunity to cal EW expertise, facilities, and equip- connect and collaborate with national ment. NSWC Crane provides distinct YARD SALE leaders from a variety of organizations electronic warfare and integrated spec- LARGE YARD SALE at the former Strike Zone Bowling Alley, Saturday, May is absolutely essential to our success- trum sensing technology to Control the 20, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Clothing including infant boys & adult, lots of household misc, ful support of the EW mission in the Electromagnetic Spectrum in order to bedding & home decor, jewelry, many pieces of furniture, Power Wheels, Trikes fleet. We have made great progress in Control the Fight. and a little bit of everything. Loogootee JH Track Blue Chip results HELP WANTED The Loogootee Junior High Track Julius Castro placed 4th in the Team traveled to Northeast Dubois on 200-meter. SEEKING PERSONAL ATTENDANT in local private home for young adult Monday, May 8 for the Blue Chip Con- Logan Moffatt, Evan Cunningham, with disabilities. Tasks include housekeeping, meal preparation, companionship, ference meet. The boys finished th4 and Brian Sinnott, and Luke Venters place errands, approximately 6 hours/week. Experience not required. Applicant must the girls tied for 7th. 4th in the 3,200-meter relay. possess driver’s license, auto insurance, high school diploma, and pass drug “We had a pretty good season, and In the 400-meter relay team, Brayden screening. Candidates will be referred to an agency for hire. Please send resume are looking forward to next year. We Sutton, Julius Castro, Josh Venters, and with cover letter to: Personal Attendant, c/o Martin County Journal, PO Box 148, lose some great athletes as they move Gage Kerns, placed 4th. Loogootee, IN 47553 on to high school, but there is a lot The team of Brittain, Castro, Josh of talent coming back,” commented Venters, and Zane Cropp placed 3rd in The City of Loogootee Park and Recreation Dept. Coach Tim Sanders. the 1,600-meter relay. Boys’ results Girls’ results is accepting applications for Team scoring: South Knox 131, Team scoring: Barr-Reeve 98, Shoals CITY POOL ASSISTANT MANAGER North Knox 94, Northeast Dubois 85, 83, North Knox 78, South Knox 76, Loogootee 72, Wood Memorial 53, Northeast Dubois 60, Wood Memorial Applications may be picked up at Shoals 25, Vincennes Rivet 2, Wash- 33, Loogootee 6, Washington Catholic ington Catholic 1. 6, Vincennes Rivet 5. City Hall at the Mayor’s Office or Levi Pendley won all four of his Kaylee Auterson placed 6th in the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office between events en route to Winning High Point 100-meter hurdles, and 4th in the honors. He placed first in the long jump, 400-meter. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. 100-meter, 200-meter, and 400-meter. Kaylee also teamed with Ashley Lucas Brittain placed 3rd in the Nail, Hannah VanMeter, and Emi- Applications need to be turned in by Wednesday, May 24. 110-meter hurdles, 4th in the 1,600-me- ly Welker for a 6th place finish in the ter, and 4th in the 800-meter. 1,600-meter relay. Obituaries Page 3 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 17, 2017 DONALD WILLYARD lowed in the Springhill Cemetery. butions may be made to Riley Hospital p.m. Thursday, Donald L. Willyard passed away at Contributions may be made to the for Children or the Shriners Hospitals May 11, 2017 at 2:15 a.m. on May 16, 2017 at the Loo- family. for Children. Memorial Hos- gootee Health and Rehab Center. A res- Queen-Lee Chapel of the Thorne- Condolences may be made online at pital and Health- ident of Loogootee, he was 83. George Family Funeral Homes is in www.blakefuneralhomes.com. care Center. A He was born March 4, 1934 in French charge of the arrangements. resident of Loo- Lick; son of Luther and Alberta (Groff) JOANNE RISACHER gootee, he was Willyard. He married Ruth Ann Sand- JUDITH “KATIE” YARNELL Joanne Risacher, formerly of Loo- 74. ers on November 12, 1977. Judith Kay “Katie” Yarnell died gootee, passed away at 8:56 a.m. He was born He graduated West Baden High peacefully on Mother’s Day at 5:15 Tuesday, May 9, November 21, School Class of 1953, he retired from a.m. Sunday, 2017 at Hospice 1942 in Da- US Gypsum in April 1999 after 43 of May 14, 2017 at of Dayton. A res- JAMES LANNAN viess County; son service and was a member of the Loo- home with fami- ident of Yellow of the late Joseph L. and Mary Leola gootee Christian Church. ly and friends. A Springs, Ohio, (Melton) Lannan. He is survived by his wife, son, resident of Loo- she was 75. He was a United States Army Na- George and Darlene Payne of Loo- gootee, she was She was born tional Guard Veteran and served his gootee; daughter-in-law, Lois Payne 57. January 29, 1942 country from 1961-1967. He was a of Shoals; son in-law, Rick Stevens of She was born in Loogootee; lifelong farmer with Lannan Farms and French Lick; two brothers, Carl Will- April 3, 1960 in daughter of the loved each day on the farm. yard of Dover Hill and Richard Will- Daviess Com- late Joseph C. He was a member of the former St. yard of Floyd Knobbs; seven grand- munity Hospital JOANNE and Marcella (Mi- Martin Catholic Church and current- children, ten great-grandchildren and JUDITH "KATIE" in Washington; RISACHER chaels) Risacher. ly a member of St. John the Evange- several nieces and nephews. YARNELL daughter of Teddy She was a graduate of St. John High list Catholic Church. He was member He is preceded in death by his par- and Judith (Greene) Yarnell. School in 1960. She then received her of the St. Martin Men’s Club and the ents, a daughter, Donna Carol Stevens; Katie graduated from Loogootee Bachelors in English from St. Mary of American Legion Post 120. a son, Charles Payne; a sister, Jeanette High School class of 1979 and attend- the Woods College, Masters in Coun- He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Bobbit; and great-grandson, Rolen ed Indiana State University. seling from Indiana University and her (Cutshall) Lannan, of Loogootee; chil- Wilson. She was employed at Naval Surface PhD in Higher Education Administra- dren, Darren and Tracy Lannan, both Funeral services will be held at 1 Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane for 14 tion from Ohio University. of Loogootee; siblings, Paul Lannan p.m. Friday at the Loogootee Christian years holding positions as a Buyer and Some of Joanne’s many accomplish- of Mentor, Ohio, Clifford Lannan, Wil- Church with Pastor Ed Frost offici- Fire Station Receptionist. After retire- ments include Head Resident of Uni- liam (Barbara) Lannan, John (Mary Jo) ating. Burial will be in the Springhill ment, she held jobs at Wal Mart and as versity of Wisconsin – OshKosh Au- Lannan, Robert (Feona) Lannan, all of Cemetery in Shoals. Visitation will be a dispatcher for the Loogootee Police gust 1966-1968, Resident Advisor at Loogootee and Wilma (Bill) Sinnott from 11 a.m. until time of service at the Department. Northern Illinois University 1968-1971 of Springfield, Illinois; many nieces, church. She was a member of St. John the and Faculty Member at Ohio Universi- nephews and cousins. Queen-Lee Chapel of the Thorne- Evangelist Catholic Church and faith- ty. In 1971, she began her career as a He was preceded in death by his George Family Funeral Homes is in fully attended mass every Sunday with Faculty Member at Wright State Uni- parents, Joseph J. and Mary Leola charge of arrangements. her mother. She also was a member of versity and worked until her illness. At (Melton) Lannan; siblings, Catherine Friends of Loogootee Library. Wright State she held several capacities Gilley, Donald Lannan, Thomas Lan- LESLEY COX She loved traveling, parties and including, Assistant Dean of Students, nan, Daniel Lannan, Mary Arney, Rose Lesley P. Cox passed away at Jasper spending time with family and friends. Director of Student Development, As- Butler Arney and Carolyn Clements; Memorial Hospital on Thursday May Her favorite past times were crochet- sistant Vice President of Student Life, sisters-in-law, D. Rose Lannan and 11, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. A resident of ing and computers. She had a special Senior Student Affairs Officer, Assess- Rita Lannan. French Lick, he was 86. love for her nieces, nephews and all ment Project Director and Director of A Mass of Christian Burial was cel- He was born July 22, 1930 in Peters- children, especially babies. the Student Affairs in Higher Educa- ebrated by Very Rev. J. Kenneth Walk- burg; son of Lesley Thomas and Lora Throughout Katie’s life she enjoyed tion Master Program. She also taught er on Monday, May 15, at St. Martin Beatrice (Mallory) Cox. He married trips to many countries including En- many courses in Student Affairs in the Catholic Church in Whitfield. Burial Rosalie Woodward in October 1963 gland, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Higher Education Graduate Program followed in the church cemetery. in Petersburg and she preceded him in Italy, Mexico, the Bahamas, Canada, and held a Faculty Member position in Condolences may be made online at death on May 20, 2004. and traveled throughout the United Leadership Studies Department. www.blakefuneralhomes.com. He was a United States Marine Vet- States including Hawaii. Joanne also served on many academ- eran of the Korean War. He retired She is survived by her parents, Ted ic committees, published in many ac- from Crane NAD and was a member and Judy Yarnell of Loogootee; broth- ademic publication and was affiliated of the French Lick American Legion. er, Tony Yarnell of Loogootee; sister, with several professional associations. He is survived by two sons, Paul Karen (Jerry) Rumple of Greenwood; She received many awards in her Cox and Timothy (Nancy) Cox of 5 nephews, Mason Yarnell, Derrick, career including ACPA Diamond Hon- Shoals; one daughter, Kaye Cox of Brian, Taylor and Trevor Rumple; one oree, OCPA Phillip A. Tripp Distin- www.fergusonagency.com Evansville; one sister, Marilyn Baker niece, Kerri Yarnell; one great nephew, guished Service Award, ACPA Out- of Huntingburg; two grandchildren, four great nieces and numerous aunts, standing State Division Leader and If you have Real Estate to sell in the Kayla Cox and Timothy Cox Jr.; and uncles and cousins. Wright State University Administrator general areas of French Lick or West Baden two step-grandchildren, Kimberly Er- She was preceded in death by pa- of the Year Award four different times. in the Counties of Martin, Dubois, win and Cody Erwin. ternal grandparents, Max and Thelma She is survived by her niece, Donna Orange, or Crawford He is preceded in death by his par- Yarnell and maternal grandparents, (Royden) Graber of Loogootee; great PLEASE CONSIDER ents, wife, two brothers, Henry Cox Dale and Mary Ann Greene. niece, Amber (Phillip) Smith of Loo- LISTING WITH US! and Larry Cox and one sister, Mildred A Mass of Christian Burial was cele- gootee; great nephew, Adam (Allison) Homes...Farms....Deer Hunting Land Zubko. brated by Very Rev. J. Kenneth Walker Graber of Loogootee; great-great niec- Funeral services were held Monday this morning, Wednesday, May 17 at 10 es and nephews, Jaxon and Emersyn Rich Everman, Real Estate Broker May 15 at the Queen-Lee Chapel of the a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Smith and Elliot and Fallyn Graber. 812-630-9606 Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes Church in Loogootee. Burial followed She was preceded in death by her OFFICE: 812-936-2900 in Shoals with Bro. John Moffatt offi- in St. John Catholic Cemetery. parents, Joseph C. and Marcella (Mi- http://realestate.richeverman.com ciating. Burial and military rights fol- In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- chaels) Risacher and brother, Donald (Doris) Risacher. And, for the VERY BEST in A Mass of Christian Burial was cel- ebrated by Very Rev. J. Kenneth Walk- Insurance Services, check with us... er on Friday, May 12 at St. John the AUTO...HOMEOWNERS... Evangelist Catholic Church in Loo- FARMOWNERS...COMMERCIAL gootee. Burial followed in the church ...& MORE! cemetery. CALL 812-936-2900 In lieu of flowers memorial contri- OFFICE HOURS: butions may be made to Student Af- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday fairs Initiative Fund, Carrie Mueller, 9:00-5:00 University Development, Wright State Ask for KATHY BLEDSOE University 3rd Floor, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, OH 45435 or 9711 W State Road 56 wright.edu/give/SAHEInitiatives. French Lick, IN 47432 Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com. - Insurance - Financial Services JAMES LANNAN - Real Estate James F. Lannan passed away at 1:04 Cops&Court Page 4 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Martin County Sheriff’s Department log MONDAY, MAY 8 sponded. Chief Rayhill responded. custody dispute in Loogootee. Loo- 7:55 a.m. - Received a report of an 10:20 p.m. - Sergeant Keller re- 5:31 p.m. - Town Marshal Eckert gootee Sergeant Norris responded. accident in Loogootee. Loogootee sponded to a domestic dispute in Da- performed a vehicle identification 8:00 p.m. - Received a dog com- Chief Rayhill responded. viess County. Deputy Reed and K9 check in Shoals. plaint north of Shoals. Animal Con- 8:10 a.m. - Received a dog com- Officer Virka assisted. 6:20 p.m. - Received a request trol Officer Hughett responded. plaint in Loogootee. Loogootee Chief WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 for an ambulance in Shoals. Martin 11:08 p.m. - Received a report of Rayhill responded. 4:57 a.m. - Received a report of County Ambulance responded and an accident near Loogootee. Deputy 9:00 a.m. - Received a report of a people walking along US 50, east of transported the subject to Jasper Me- Reed and Deputy Shinn responded. theft of a dog near Shoals. Captain Shoals. Deputy Reed responded. morial Hospital. 11:20 p.m. - Received a report of Dant responded. 5:47 a.m. - Received a report of a FRIDAY, MAY 12 a domestic situation south of Shoals. 11:50 a.m. - Received a request for structure fire south of Loogootee. 5:34 a.m. - Received a report of a Deputy Shinn responded. an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin Haysville Fire, Loogootee Fire, Mar- drive off without paying in Loogootee. SUNDAY, MAY 14 County Ambulance responded but did tin County Ambulance, and Deputy Loogootee Officer Floyd responded. 12:56 a.m. - Received an alarm call not transport. Reed responded. 8:26 a.m. - Received a dog com- in Loogootee. Loogootee Sergeant 1:20 p.m. - Captain Dant took two 7:23 a.m. - Captain Dant assisted a plaint near Loogootee. Animal Con- Norris responded and all was okay. inmates to court. motorist east of Shoals on US 50. trol Officer Hughett responded. 6:06 a.m. - Received a request for 2:45 p.m. - Sergeant Keller assisted 8:49 a.m. - Captain Dant assisted a 12:50 p.m. - Received a report of an ambulance north of Shoals. Shoals a motorist in Loogootee. motorist in Loogootee. reckless four-wheelers near Shoals. Fire and Martin County Ambulance 3:00 p.m. - Sergeant Keller took one 10:20 a.m. - Captain Dant took one Major Burkhardt and Chief Deputy responded. The subject was transport- inmate to court. inmate to court. Greene responded. The juveniles were ed to Jasper Memorial Hospital. 3:33 p.m. - Animal Control Officer 12:49 p.m. - Received a report of found and released to their parents. 11:28 a.m. - Received a report of an Hughett responded to a dog complaint vandalism in Shoals. Sergeant Keller 3:35 p.m. - Received a request for injured elderly woman in Shoals. Ser- south of Loogootee. responded. an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin geant Keller responded. 4:21 p.m. - Received a report of an 3:46 p.m. - Received a report of an County Ambulance responded and 1:19 p.m. - Received a report of a accident near Loogootee. Loogootee accident in Loogootee. Loogootee Of- transported the subject to Jasper Me- domestic altercation in Loogootee. Police Department, Sergeant Keller, ficer Floyd responded. morial Hospital. Loogootee Officer McBeth respond- and Martin County Ambulance re- 5:23 p.m. - Received a report of a 3:43 p.m. - Received a request for ed. sponded. The subject was transported reckless semi on US 231, south of an ambulance near Shoals. Martin 1:26 p.m. - Received a request to Jasper Memorial Hospital. Loogootee. Sergeant Keller respond- County Ambulance responded. Mar- for medical equipment assistance in 5:00 p.m. - Captain Dant assisted a ed and cited the driver in to court. tin County Ambulance transported the Shoals. Shoals Fire responded. motorist in Loogootee. 6:14 p.m. - Received a request for subject to Jasper Memorial Hospital. 1:54 p.m. - Received a report of an 8:10 p.m. - Received a report of an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin 5:20 p.m. - Received a report of a altercation in Loogootee. Loogootee trucks in the water east of Shoals. County Ambulance responded and reckless driver near Loogootee. Loo- Officer McBeth responded. Lost River Fire, Sergeant Keller, and transported the subject to Jasper Me- gootee Officer McBeth responded. 3:00 p.m. - Received a report of an- ICO Mann responded. morial Hospital. 5:42 p.m. - Received a request for other altercation in Loogootee. Loo- 8:34 p.m. - Received a report of a 8:30 p.m. - Received a report of a a welfare check north of Loogootee. gootee Officer McBeth responded. car-deer accident on SR 150, east of drive off without paying in Loogoo- Loogootee Officer Floyd and Deputy 5:14 p.m. - Received a dog com- Shoals. Sergeant Keller responded. tee. Deputy Salmon and Town Mar- Shinn responded. plaint in Loogootee. Animal Control TUESDAY, MAY 9 shal Eckert responded. SATURDAY, MAY 13 Officer Hughett responded. 1:57 a.m. - Received a request for 9:51 p.m. - Received a report of a 12:27 a.m. - Received a report of a 5:31 p.m. - Received a dog com- an ambulance south of Loogootee. car-deer accident on US 231, south reckless driver near Loogootee. Dep- plaint near Loogootee. Animal Con- Martin County Ambulance responded of Loogootee. Major Burkhardt re- uty Shinn responded. trol Officer Hughett responded. and transported the subject to Jasper sponded. 5:19 a.m. - Received a request for 8:01 p.m. - Received a report of a Memorial Hospital. 10:33 p.m. - Received a report of an ambulance north of Shoals. Shoals fire in Shoals. Shoals Fire responded. 1:59 a.m. - Received a report of a suspicious vehicle in Loogootee. Fire and Martin County Ambulance 8:52 p.m. - Received a report of harassment in Loogootee. Loogootee Loogootee Officer Floyd responded. responded. No one was transported. trespassing south of Loogootee. Dep- Sergeant Norris responded. THURSDAY, MAY 11 9:52 a.m. - Received a report of an uty Reed and Reserve Deputy Har- 2:06 a.m. - Received a request for 1:15 a.m. - Received a dog com- unattended child at the city park in mon responded. officers and an ambulance in Loogoo- plaint in Loogootee. Loogootee Offi- Loogootee. Loogootee Officer - Mc 11:29 p.m. - Received a report of a tee. Martin County Ambulance, Loo- cer Floyd responded. Beth responded. car-cow accident on US 231, north of gootee Sergeant Norris, and Deputy 4:40 a.m. - Received a report of an 1:28 p.m. - Received a request for Loogootee. Deputy Reed responded. Reed responded. No one was trans- accident on US 50, east of Shoals. an ambulance in Crane. Martin Coun- ported. Deputy Shinn, Shoals Fire, and Mar- ty Ambulance and Crane Fire re- 2:39 a.m. - Received a report of tin County Ambulance responded. No sponded. Advertise in the harassment in Loogootee. Loogootee one was transported. 1:48 p.m. - Received a report of a Martin County Sergeant Norris responded. 6:42 a.m. - Received a report of theft in Loogootee. Loogootee Officer 9:53 a.m. - Loogootee Captain Hen- a car stuck in the flood waters near McBeth responded. Journal nette performed a vehicle identifica- Shoals. Shoals Fire, Chief Deputy 6:15 p.m. - Received a report of Email tion check in Loogootee. Greene, and Deputy Shinn responded. reckless drivers north of Loogootee courtney@ 9:55 a.m. - Chief Deputy Greene 9:30 a.m. - Received a report of a on US 231. Deputy Reed responded. martincountyjournal.com took one inmate to court. domestic dispute east of Shoals. Chief 7:56 p.m. - Received a report of a 10:58 a.m. - Chief Deputy Greene Deputy Greene and Captain Dant re- took two inmates to court. sponded. 11:12 a.m. - Received a request for 10:23 a.m. - Received a request for an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin Specials at The Lodge County Ambulance and Loogootee County Ambulance responded and Captain Hennette responded. No one transported the subject to Jasper Me- Wednesday: Hard or Soft Shell Tacos with was transported. morial Hospital. Spanish Rice and Refried Beans 12:30 p.m. - Received request for 10:32 a.m. - Received a report of a an ambulance in Loogootee. LPD disabled vehicle south of Loogootee Thursday: Roast beef or Beef Manhattan Captain Hennette, Loogootee Fire, on US 231. Loogootee Chief Rayhill and Martin County Ambulance re- responded. Friday: Chicken Fajitas Wraps sponded. No one was transported. 12:18 p.m. - Received a report of Friday night: Deep Fried Blue Gill 1:00 p.m. - Chief Deputy Greene debris in the roadway on US 50 near took one inmate to court. Shoals. Chief Deputy Greene re- Saturday: Brats with Sauerkraut 2:00 p.m. - Captain Dant took three sponded. Sunday: Salisbury Steak inmates to court. 1:15 p.m. - Received an animal 3:10 p.m. - Sergeant Keller per- complaint north of Shoals. Captain Sandwich of the week: Quesadilla Burger formed a vehicle identification check Dant responded. north of Shoals. 1:20 p.m. - Captain Dant took one 302 W. Williams St. 3:41 p.m. - Received a report of a inmate to court. power line down on US 231, north of 1:20 p.m. - Captain Dant took three LOOGOOTEE Loogootee. Captain Dant and Loo- inmates to court. 295-3636 gootee Officer Floyd responded. 2:48 p.m. - Major Burkhardt took www.thelodgeofloogootee.com 5:36 p.m. - Received a report of a one inmate to court. domestic dispute in Crane. Sergeant 3:26 p.m. - Received a report of an Find us on facebook! Keller and ISP Trooper Johnson re- accident in Loogootee. Loogootee Hours: Wed. & Thurs. 7 am to 9 pm; Fri.-Sat. 7 am to 10 pm; Sun. 8 am to 2 pm; Closed Monday & Tuesday Page 5 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 17, 2017 COURT NEWS Increasingly potent opiates put CIVIL COURT Hoosiers, responders at risk ARRESTS New Suits Filed State medical personnel and re- sion or arrest, drowsiness or profound MONDAY, MAY 8 May 3 sponders are sounding the alarm on a exhaustion, disorientation, sedation, 3:59 p.m. - Robert Blanton, 39, of Cavalry SPV I, LLC vs. Jill A. Snid- continuing drug trend that could over- pinpoint pupils and clammy skin. The Loogootee, was arrested by Sergeant er, civil collection. dose, or potentially kill, Hoosiers and onset of these symptoms may occur Keller and charged with contempt of Morris Plan Company vs. Johnny responders with minimal contact. within minutes of exposure. court and is being held without bond. Blackmon and Alyssa George, civil Gray Death, a particularly dangerous Seek immediate medical attention. 6:51 p.m. - Melinda Artrip, 29, collection. mixture of heroin, fentanyl, carfent- Carfentanil and other fentanyl-relat- of Paoli, was arrested by an Orange May 4 anil and other synthetic opioids, made ed substances can work very quickly, County Deputy on a Martin Coun- Crane Credit Union vs. Clarence G. its way to Indiana this week, causing so in cases of suspected exposure, it ty warrant. She is being held without Crawford and Teresa M. Crawford, an overdose in central Indiana. Part- is important to seek medical attention bond. civil collection. ners warning about the increased risk immediately. Any needle stick should TUESDAY, MAY 9 Crane Credit Union vs. Amy L. Hen- are State of Indiana Emergency Med- be medically evaluated as soon as pos- 10:55 a.m. - Faith Chestnut, 24, of derson and Joseph R. Henderson, civil ical Services and the State Fire Mar- sible. Washington, was arrested by Chief collection. shal, part of the Indiana Department Do not touch any potential drug ma- Deputy Greene on a Gibson Coun- Crane Credit Union vs. William E. of Homeland Security; Indiana State terials or paraphernalia. Carfentanil ty warrant. She is being held without Stricker and Tracy L. Stricker, civil Department of Health and the Indiana can be absorbed through the skin or ac- bond. Sheriff Roush assisted with the collection. State Police. cidental inhalation of airborne powder. arrest. May 8 A persistent increase in opioid over- Avoid coming into contact with nee- THURSDAY, MAY 11 Jefferson Capital Systems vs.- Mi doses tied to the synthetic drug carfent- dles, bags or other paraphernalia. Do 3:03 p.m. - Steven Davidson, 28, chael Spurgeon, civil collection. anil have been seen around the country, not come into contact or disturb any of Loogootee, was arrested by ISP May 9 prompting concern. powder that may be in the area. Trooper Lents and charged with driv- Crane Credit Union vs. Vera Wheat “When approaching an emergency, Be ready to manage the victim’s air- ing while never licensed and is being and James S. Wheat, civil collection. you never know where extreme danger way in the event of exposure. Opioids held without bond. CIVIL COURT JUDGMENTS may lurk, so every precaution must be are especially dangerous because they SATURDAY, MAY 13 April 28 taken,” said Dr. Michael Olinger, State override the body’s breathing reflex, 4:49 a.m. - John Castro Sr., 48, of Judgment in favor of the plaintiff Emergency Medical Services Medical causing victims to suffocate. While Owensboro, Kentucky, was arrested by Crane Credit Union and against the Director. “That’s definitely true for any naloxone is an antidote for opioid over- Loogootee Office Floyd and charged defendants Robert White and Heather drug-related scene, where even a tiny dose, it might not be available. Provid- with driving while never licensed and White for mortgage foreclosure in the amount of the wrong substance can be ing breathing assistance could help fleeing law enforcement. He is being amount of $174,976.73. deadly.” prolong the victim’s life while waiting held without bond. Assisting in the ar- May 1 “Here’s the bottom line,” said In- for emergency medical services to ar- rest was ISP Trooper McBeth. Judgment in favor of the plaintiff diana State Police Supt. Doug Carter. rive. Even if naloxone is available, SUNDAY, MAY 14 Wells Fargo Bank and against the de- “Many people become addicted to opi- always send an overdose victim to the 11:16 p.m. - Ashley Schutte, of Loo- fendant Marietto D. Jeffries for mort- oids from what originally started as hospital for monitoring. Naloxone may gootee, was arrested by Deputy Salm- gage foreclosure in the amount of legitimate prescribed use, while others wear off before the effects of the opi- on on a Daviess County warrant. She $137,799.44. became addicted as a result of illicit oid, making it possible for the victim was transported to the Daviess County May 8 use.” Carter continued, “But addiction to stop breathing again. Security Center. Judgment in favor of the plaintiff is addiction regardless of the path and Crane Credit Union and against the de- this is not a problem we can - or should fendant Ricky J. Bough in the amount 2017 Loogootee Little League Golf Scramble try - to arrest our way out of. And of $15,577.58. equally as troubling is the threat these Judgment in favor of the plaintiff substances are posing to the health and Crane Credit Union and against the de- safety of public safety professionals.” fendant Frankie L. Miller in the amount Carter concluded, “We in law enforce- of $11,947.84. ment will continue to direct our re- Judgment in favor of the plaintiff sources toward arresting the traffickers TD Bank USA and against the defen- of these illegal substances and working dant Kathy Walls in the amount of with prosecutors to build the strongest $1,234.48. case possible to make the price of con- DATE: May 20, 201 7 Rain check date: May 21st, 2017 May 9 viction higher than the profit from ped- Judgment in favor of the plaintiff dling death and destruction.” PRE-REGISTRATION: Please contact one of the following to get your team on the list (you will still need to verify Crane Credit Union and against the de- Carfentanil, which is used as a tran- registration the day of the event) Chris Bledsoe – 812-296-0108 / [email protected] James Hager – 812-295-8284 / [email protected] fendants Adrianne and Markie Johnson quilizing agent for elephants and other in the amount of $14,040.61. large mammals, is 10,000 times more REGISTRATION: 8:30 AM TEE TIME: 9:00 AM (shotgun start) Judgment in favor of the plaintiff potent than morphine and 100 times Crane Credit Union and against the more potent than fentanyl. It is often PLACE: West Boggs Golf Course ENTRY FEE: $50.00/person defendants David L. Wininger and mixed in with other drugs such as co- (green fees, cart, & meal afterwards) Brittany R. Wininger in the amount of caine or crystal meth — and often drug PAYMENT DUE: Day of Event $9,788.46. users have no idea their drugs have SMALL CLAIMS COURT been tainted. FORMAT: 12 team limit, 6 people per team, A-F players per team New Suits Filed Carfentanil and other fentanyl-relat- May 4 ed compounds are a serious danger to HANDICAP HOLES: A & B players play #3 C & D players play #9 E & F players play #7 Crane Credit Union vs. Belinda S. public safety, first responder, medical,

Martin, complaint. treatment, and laboratory personnel. Crane Credit Union vs. Kenneth E. These substances can come in several 2017 Loogootee Little League Golf Scramble Entry Form Grace, complaint. forms, including powder, blotter paper, (Please return this portion with payment, top portion is for your records) Crane Credit Union vs. Robert H. tablets, and spray. The substance can

Hill II, complaint. be absorbed through the skin or acci- NAME: ______TELEPHONE: (812)______May 9 dental inhalation of airborne powder. Crane Credit Union vs. Michael D. “With the pervasive nature of opi- ADDRESS: Williams, complaint. oids and addiction, there is always the ______EMAIL: ______Crane Credit Union vs. Thomas H. chance that family or friends may come ______Oxby, complaint. into contact with dangerous substanc- es when working to save their loved ______Real estate transfers one,” said Dr. Michael Olinger, State Team Members: Norbert D. Mattingly, of Martin Emergency Medical Services Medical County, Indiana to Grant M. Matting- Director. Player A Name: ______Player D Name: ______ly and Amanda K. Mattingly, of Da- When responding to an overdose, re- viess County, Indiana, a part of the east sponse personnel should remember the Player B Name: ______Player E Name: ______half of the northwest quarter of Section following best practices: 17, Township 2 North, Range 4 West, Player C Name: ______Player F Name: ______Exercise extreme caution with any Rutherford Township, Martin County, suspected opioid delivery method. Loogootee Little League Indiana, containing 51.65 acres, more Wear gloves and masks when respond- PO Box 19 or less. ing to any situation where carfentanil Loogootee, IN 47553 or fentanyl is suspected. If possible, If you would like to sponsor or make a donation towards the Loogootee Little League Golf Scramble please contact Advertise in the cover as much of the skin as possible one of the board members above or mail to the address on the form. Any donation is appreciated, donation ideas – gift Martin County Journal when responding to a potential over- certificate, hole sponsor, products, shirts, etc. Please include what the donation is for. courtney@ dose situation. Hole Sponsor Pricing: Be aware of any sign of exposure. Bronze - $25.00 Silver - $50.00 Gold - $100.00 Platinum - $150.00 Titanium - $200.00 martincountyjournal.com. Symptoms include: respiratory depres- Community&Entertainment Page 6 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 17, 2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Loogootee School Board meeting all school-age children every Saturday More Neat Stuff The Loogootee School Board will from noon to 1 p.m. at the fellowship meet Thursday, May 18 at 5 p.m. in hall of the church, located at 200 West the high school library. The meeting is Main Street next to the post office. For open to the public. more info, call 812-709-2525. BByy AAnnnn AAcckkeerrmmaann Shoals School Board special meeting SOAR Tutoring The Shoals School Board will hold a Although I retired 19 years ago, Meanwhile post-revolution France, Need Skills? SOAR tutors can help! there’s still a little bit of Social Stud- under their left-handed ruler, Napo- special meeting Tuesday, May 23 at 5 Free and confidential. Call or text Kar- ies teacher in this old woman’s heart. leon, embraced a permanent move to p.m. Items on the agenda include grade en at 812-709-1618 to learn more. Lo- When I read the following, I knew I the right side of the road. Amidst all level reorganization and personnel. cated in the Martin County Community had to share. this driving confusion, the British and The meeting is open to the public. Learning Center Improve Your Skills, WHY DO AMERICANS AND the French were wielding their power Democrats meeting Improve Your Life! BRITS DRIVE ON DIFFERENT across the globe, and as part of their The Martin County Democratic Par- Humane society meetings SIDES OF THE ROAD? rapid colonization they insisted that ty will meet Thursday, June 1, at 6 p.m. The Martin County Humane Soci- (Borrowed from MSN Lifestyle) the countries they occupied drive on at the Martin County Courthouse. ety meets on the third Friday of the Have you ever wondered why we the same side of the road. AL-ANON meetings month at the animal shelter at 507 N drive on a different side of the road This explains why former British col- AL-ANON, a support group for Oak Street in Loogootee, at 5:30 p.m. than our British cousins? It might onies such as Australia, New Zealand, those impacted by substance abuse, Members of the humane society are in- seem bizarre that U.K. drivers stay on and India drive on the left, while for- meets every Thursday at 8 p.m. at Loo- vited to attend. the left, but they’re not the only ones. mer French colonies like Algeria, Ivory gootee Redemption Church. Solid waste board Around 35 percent of the world popu- Coast, and Senegal drive on the right. The Martin County Solid Waste lation does the same, including people When Henry Ford unveiled his Mod- Attention Senior Citizens Board holds their monthly meetings on in Ireland, Japan, and some Caribbean el T in 1908, the driver’s seat was on The Loogootee Senior Citizen Cen- the third Wednesday of each month at islands. the left, meaning that cars would have ter, located in the Annex building at- 6 p.m. at the recycling center located Originally, almost everybody trav- to drive on the right-hand side of the tached to JFK Gym on JFK Avenue at 500 Industrial Park Drive in Loo- eled on the left side of the road, accord- road to allow front and back passen- in Loogootee provides activities for gootee. The meetings are open to the ing to BBC America. However, their gers to exit the car onto the curb. Ac- seniors every Monday and Thursday public and anyone is invited to attend. mode of transport was quite different cording to National Geographic, this from 8 a.m. to noon. For $5 a year, se- from today: Think four legs instead of influenced a change in many - coun niors can participate in Euchre tourna- Tourism meetings four wheels. tries: Canada, Italy, and Spain changed ments, games, puzzles, etc., with oth- The MCCC Tourism Committee For Medieval swordsmen on horse- to right-side driving in the 1920s and er local seniors. Anyone interested is meets on the third Wednesday of each back, it made sense to keep to the left most of Eastern Europe followed suit welcome to stop by, there are no age month at 7 p.m. at Loughmiller Ma- to have their right arms closer to their in the 1930s. or residency requirments to participate. chine, 12851 E 150 N, Loogootee. The opponents. (Presumably the 10 to 15 As recently as 1967 (and thanks to Seniors are also offered lunch at the public is invited to attend. percent of left-handed knights just had around $120 million from their govern- Loogootee Senior Center every Mon- Soil and Water meetings to make it work). Mounting and dis- ment’s pocket) Swedish drivers began day and Thursday. A free-will donation The Martin County SWCD meets mounting was also easier from the left driving on the right. However, British is requested. Call 812-295-3130 to the third Monday of the month at the side of the horse, and safer done by the drivers remain on the left, and this is make a reservation, so enough food is SWCD office located at Martin Coun- side of the road than in the center. highly unlikely to change. prepared. ty Learning Center. Office hours are 8 So, perhaps the question here should So now you know! Free lunch for kids a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays except Thurs- be, why did people stop traveling on –ADVICE FROM A TREE: New Beginnings Community days when it is closed. Visit www.mar- the left? *Stand tall and proud. Church will be offering a free lunch to tinswcd. com or call at 295-3149. Things changed in the late 1700s *Go out on a limb. when large wagons pulled by several *Remember your roots. pairs of horses were used to transport *Drink plenty of water. Registration is underway products in France and the U.S. In the *Be content with your natural beau- absence of a driver’s seat inside the ty. wagon, the driver sat on the rear left *Enjoy the view. for VU summer sport camps horse, with his right arm free to use his ------Vincennes University summer camp Specific camps include: whip to keep the horses moving. Since Random thought: The best kind of registration is underway now for ses- Junior Blazer Beginner and Interme- he was sitting on the left, he wanted people are the ones that come into your sions on baseball and volleyball. Reg- diate Skills Camp - July 17 and July other wagons to pass on his left, so he life and make you see the sun where istration forms and complete details 18, for grades 3-8. The half-day camp kept to the right side of the road. you once saw clouds – the people who are available at www.vinu.edu/sum- will meet from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and The British Government refused to believe in you so much you start to be- mer-camps. costs $75. The full-day camp will meet give up their left-hand driving ways, lieve in you too - the people that love A series of Baseball Camps will give from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and costs $125. and in 1773 introduced the General you, simply for being you - the once in young athletes an opportunity to prac- Blazer High School All-Skills Day Highways Act, which encouraged driv- a lifetime kind of people. tice fundamentals of throwing, catch- Camp - July 19-20, for grades 9-12. ing on the left. This was later made law ------ing, hitting, infield and outfield play The camp fee is $125. thanks to The Highway Act of 1835. Make someone smile today! with instruction from VU Baseball Complete details and online regis- Coach Chris Barney, his staff, and cur- tration for all VU Summer Camps is rent team members. The camp fee in- available at vinu.edu/summer-camps. Lady Lions beat Barr-Reeve cludes group and individual instruction Loogootee traveled roughly seven Davis twirled the win for the Lions strik- of baseball fundamentals, drills, team ANIMAL SHELTER miles west to Montgomery to face the ing out 11. Loogootee, who now stands at play, and games, as well as a VU Base- Lady Vikings of Barr-Reeve on Satur- 21-4 on the season, and 5-0 in the BCC, ball t-shirt. Discounts are available Pet of the Week day and came home with an 8-0 victory. will look to win the conference outright for siblings to attend multiple camps. Sydney Davis got the win, striking out for the second year in a row when they Baseball Camps will be held at Jerry nine and improving her record to 20-2, travel to South Knox on Friday night. Blemker Field, home of the VU Trail- and the team record to 20-4, 4 and 0 in All of Loogootee Seniors, who were blazers, 1562 Old Terre Haute Road. the Blue Chip Conference. eligible to play, made a contribution to Specific camps include: Tyanna Graber homered in the first and the win. Emily Brookshire singled and Trailblazer Developmental Camp 1 doubled in the sixth, driving in four runs. drove in a run. Breigh LaMar doubled (June 6-8), Camp 2 (June 28-30), and Emily Brookshire had three hits and and drove in two runs. Mayson Riley Camp 3 (July 5-7), 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 drove in three runs, while Shelby Graber singled and scored a run, while Ella p.m., for ages 6-12. The fee is $89. had three hits and scored a run. Julianne Donnersberger drew a walk and scored a Trailblazer Pitching and Catching Bell had two hits and scored three runs. run. Shelby Graber had three hits, drove Camp - June 21-22, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Breigh LaMar doubled and drove in one in two runs and scored three runs. Our for ages 9 and up. The fee is $45. Fred is a male basset hound mix, run. Jayleigh Wagoner doubled to lead exchange student from Germany, Lena Trailblazer Hitting Camp - June 21- 10 months old, very sweet, very off the sixth inning and scored a run. Focken, was hit by a pitch with the bas- 22, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for ages 9 much still a puppy so housetrain- Lady Lions take Senior Night win es loaded and picked up an RBI the hard and up. The fee is $45. ing will have to be done. He is neu- over Lady Jug Rox way. Volleyball Camps will be offered for tered, up to date on shots and tested On Senior night, Loogootee used a Kendall Berry singled, drove in a run youngsters in both full-day and half- negative for heartworms. His adop- nine-run first inning en route to a 22-1 and scored a run. Maelee Hawkins sin- day formats and for teens in a full- tion fee is $80. The animal shelter is Blue Chip Conference win over our fel- gled, while Tyanna Graber had two hits day format. Participants will develop open Monday and Wednesday 5-7 low Martin Countians, the Lady Rox of and three runs batted in. Sydney Davis strong skills and learn fundamentals of p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Shoals High School. Autumn Terry suf- had two singles and double, driving in the game. The camps will be led by VU The shelter is located at 507 N. Oak fered the loss for the Jug Rox, Sydney four runs. Women’s Volleyball coach Gary Sien. Street in Loogootee. Page 7 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Making A Difference 4-H NEWS By Stacy Brown Martin County Purdue Extension Educator By Curt Johnson MCCF Executive Director Day Camp 2017 Announced of the month at 6 p.m. at the Martin The Martin County Junior Leaders County Community Building starting will once again host a summer day January 9. camp for county youth grades K-4. The Upcoming Events -- INNOCENCE -- ty. Ed and Alyssa have since adopted camp will be June 19-21 from 12:30 to Livestock weigh-ins A small child’s face and actions so a set of siblings and their family has 4:30 each day at the Martin County Poultry: June 17, 9-11 a.m. often reflect an innocence that is lost grown to four kids now – Gage, Colt, Community Building. This year’s this Upcoming Events with age. Their “off-mark” questions Broc and Trinity. When you see their is Barn Yard. Participants will learn May 15: Final drop and add projects make you smile with an understanding children look lovingly up and hear about science and art through barn yard May 15: Animals must be registered that they’ll soon know better. You can them say “Mom” or “Dad”, you know themed activities. The cost for the first in 4Honline see on their face the love and appreci- a true family is in front of you. child in the immediate family is $20, June 1: Fair Entry opens to add proj- ation for simple things – a hug from a -- COMING TOGETHER -- every child after that in the immediate ects parent, splashing in a puddle, the soft The Kerns’ know the importance of family is $15. Please call the Extension July 3: Fair Entry closes fur and gentle nudging of a baby kitten, family and relationships. Josh and Su- Office at 812-295-2412 to make reser- July 11: Non-perishable projects or any number of things. san know how much a pet can mean to vations by June 14, 2017. judged 5-8 p.m. Today, I saw a little face mesmerized a family, whether that be a family of Club Meetings July 12: Perishable projects judged by the innocence and vulnerability of six or a family of one or two. Ed and Jolly Juniors—Thursday, May 18; 5-8 p.m. a little kitten just a few days old. In- Alyssa wanted to support our Humane Tuesday, June 6; Thursday, June 22; July 13: Livestock move in day nocence seems to know innocence. But Society and to bring some joy to some and Thursday, June 29 all at 6 p.m. at Become a Volunteer just like the child, a kitten needs some- child’s life, to bring something more Truelove Church. Volunteers for 4-H have the unique one to care and tend to them. and something special to families in Jolly Jug Rox—Monday, May 22; opportunity to grow true leaders in our -- RELATIONSHIPS -- our county. Thursday, June 6 and Monday, June 19. community. Volunteering can be as ac- Pets, often kittens or dogs, have peo- So, since the fund that Ed and Alyssa The last meeting will be Thursday, July tive as leading a 4-H club or just help- ple to care for them. They are brought established is a “donor advised fund”, 6. All meetings are at the Hindostan ing out at fair time. Volunteers learn into a home and a relationship is cre- they can advise which charitable orga- Church from 6-7 p.m. Please mark your educational programs to take out to ated. Children learn to care for another nizations can receive the grants from calendars and see you at the meetings. community youth. If you are interested being, a home is filled with the enter- that fund. In this case, they recognized Shooting Sports—Shooting Sports is in becoming a volunteer, please call the tainment that a pet can bring, or com- both the innocence of children and the becoming its own club. Please join us Purdue Extension Martin County office panionship is given to someone needing innocence of pets. They saw that each for meetings every 2nd and 4th Monday at (812) 295-2412. the gratitude, attention and love of a pet. can help the other; each needs atten- -- PEOPLE WHO CARE -- tion and healthy relationships to grow. As with anything, people who care Thanks to Ed and Alyssa, the grant will Skin cancer more common than make a difference. The Martin Coun- help the Humane Society bring some ty Humane Society is full of people more meaning to families in our com- all other cancers combined who care about animals and the health munity. State health officials are reminding Wear sunglasses that provide as close of them and our county. Josh Hughett, They cared and acted to make a dif- Hoosiers to take steps to protect their to 100 percent UVA and UVB protection President of the Humane Society, and ference. skin from harmful ultraviolet rays as as possible. Susan Wittmer, Vice-President, can -- MORE INFORMATION -- part of Skin Cancer Awareness Month Wear sunscreen with broad-spectrum provide pets for families wanting the For more information about the in May. “Hoosiers should protect their protection for both UVA and UVB rays opportunity to help another living be- MCCF and endowment funds, please skin all year long, but summer pres- and a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 ing, to teach young ones responsibility, contact the Executive Director, Curt ents additional dangers as people spend or greater for longer periods of sun ex- or simply to bring another relationship Johnson, at 812-295-1022 or mccf@ more time outdoors,” said State Health posure. into someone’s life. cfpartner.org. Commissioner Jerome Adams, M.D., Reapply sunscreen at least every two And Ed and Alyssa Kerns, among You are also welcome to visit our M.P.H. “Remembering that there is no hours and after swimming, sweating, or many others, are examples of people webpage at www.cfpartner.org/mccf. such thing as a safe tan and understand- toweling off. who care about family and children. htm, follow us on Twitter at www.twit- ing how to limit your risks can greatly Avoid the use of tanning beds and After the loss of their son, Carter, they ter.com/MartinCountyCF, and “like” reduce your chances of developing skin sunlamps. established the “Carter Lee Kerns Me- the MCCF Facebook page at www. cancer.” Keep children younger than six morial Fund” to improve the lives of facebook.com/mccommunityfounda- According to the American Cancer months old out of direct sunlight and children and families in Martin Coun- tion. Society, melanoma, which accounts for dress them in protective clothing. Teach only about 1 percent of skin cancer cas- children about the dangers of tanning es, causes a large majority of skin can- beds and sun exposure and the impor- cer-related deaths. Indiana saw 1,248 tance of wearing sunscreen whenever newly diagnosed cases of melanoma outdoors. from 2011-2015 and an average of 209 The best way to detect skin cancer melanoma-related deaths per year. Bas- early is to check skin regularly for the al cell and squamous cell carcinoma, the appearance of new growths or moles two most common forms of non-mel- or changes in existing ones. Follow the anoma skin cancer, are less deadly but ABCDE rule: have increased in prevalence. A = Asymmetry: One half of a mole Risk factors for skin cancer include a or lesion does not match the other half. history of sunburn or tanning bed use, B = Border irregularity: The edges are a family history of skin cancer, and ragged, notched, or blurred. having fair skin, light-colored eyes or C = Color: Pigmentation is not uni- blonde or red hair. Age and gender also form, with variable degrees of tan, can contribute to a person’s risk. Seven- brown, or black, or sometimes with ty-seven percent of melanoma cases in patches of pink, red, white, or blue. Indiana from 2011 to 2015 occurred in D = Diameter: The diameter is greater Hoosiers age 50 or older, and men were than 6 millimeters, or about the size of a -Photo provided more likely to develop the cancer than pencil eraser, although melanomas can Pictured left to right are Curt Johnson (MCCF Executive Director), Josh women. sometimes be smaller. Hughett (Humane Society President), and Susan Wittmer (Human Society As summer approaches, Hoosiers are E = Evolution: Existing moles change Vice-President) receiving a $806 grant check from Colt, Gage, Broc, Trinity, urged to practice the following sun safe- shape, size or color over time. Any sud- Alyssa and Ed Kerns. ty tips: den increase in the size of an existing Check the Environmental Protec- mole should be checked. tion Agency’s UV Index if you will be “Skin cancer can appear differently TOY’S AUTO PARTS, INC. spending time outdoors. The higher the from one person to the next, so it is im- Loogootee Shoals Jasper Washington index number, the greater the risk of portant to consult a healthcare provider (812) 295-2312 (812) 247-3321 (812) 634-2222 (812) 254-2540 sunburn and skin damage. The index any time you notice changes in moles or can be found at www.epa.gov/sunsafe- skin growths,” Dr. Adams said. Sullivan Martinsville Linton ty/uv-index-1. Visit the Indiana State Department (812) 268-5252 (765) 342-6623 (812) 847-4494 Seek shade, especially during midday. of Health at www.StateHealth.in.gov Cover exposed skin with protective for important health and safety infor- Jasonville Bicknell Bloomfield clothing. mation, or follow on Twitter at @State- (812) 665-3969 (812) 735-3545 (812) 384-4453 Shade the face, head, ears and neck HealthIN and on Facebook at www. with a wide-brimmed hat. facebook.com/isdh1. Farming&Outdoors Page 8 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 17, 2017 In the Garden Corn specialist says careful By Ralph Purkhiser management needed for Purdue University Master Gardener I often receive calls from readers including the native Jack in the pul- flood-damaged crops with questions about gardening. Per- pit. Ephemerals like bluebells, water- BY DARRIN PACK haps the most frequent of these ques- leaf and fire pinks also are usually left Purdue University News Service tions is the search for plants that deer standing when there are other options will not eat. To be honest, deer will eat available. Although two weeks of occasionally almost any plant if they are hungry. In the edible garden, it is more diffi- heavy rain and some unseasonably cold That being said, there are some plants cult to find things that deer will leave temperatures slowed planting progress which they do not prefer. alone. Fences, deterrent sprays and and threatened newly emerging plants In general, deer want an easy meal, devices that startle deer are all part of throughout Indiana, Purdue Extension so plants that are harder to get at tend the arsenal in the battle with Bambi. corn specialist Bob Nielsen said there to survive their munchies. They also Putting strong-scented herbs and flow- is still time to have a good grain crop tend to avoid plants whose leaves ers such as marigolds in the vegetable if, as expected, weather conditions im- are fuzzy or stiff. They usually avoid patch may also help. Some people have proved. Heavy rains last spring caused plants that have thorns and do not seem found that the sticky leaves of okra de- The key, Nielsen said, is careful crop flooding and ponding in many Indi- to like plants that have strong scents, ter deer and will plant a double row of management. ana farm fields, but the crop largely especially when the scents are like okra at the edge of the garden. To help farmers make the best pos- recovered, providing some reason those of herbs. Many native plants are When trying to garden in areas fre- sible decisions about replanting and for optimism to Hoosier farmers also survivors of the deer smorgasbord. quented by deer, people have tried other crop management issues, Nielsen facing similar soggy conditions this In sunny locations, some of my fa- about everything. I even heard of one has posted a number of new resources year. (Purdue Agricultural Commu- vorite deer-resistant plants include person who placed plastic flowers in to his Chat ‘n Chew Café website at nication photo/Tom Campbell) coneflowers, lamb’s ear, bee balm and his yard only to have the deer actually http://www.kingcorn.org/cafe. About half the state’s corn crop had globe thistle. While deer will avoid the nibble on the artificial plants. The site provides news and informa- been planted by May 7 according to the prickles of most rose plants to eat at the Gardeners are a sharing group and tion on topics such as assessing frost/ USDA National Agricultural Statistics leaves and flowers, they tend to avoid this Saturday, May 20, you will be cold temperature injury to young corn, Service, still ahead of last year’s pace. rugose roses, whose stems are covered able to share with other gardeners at hybrid maturities for delayed planting, Nielsen said it is too early to tell how with many thorns. Shrubs that will de- Sandhill Gardens. We will be hosting seedling diseases and possible nutrient many of those acres would have to be ter deer include flowering quince, bar- our annual plant swap. You may bring loss. replanted due to the wet, cold weather. berry and most evergreen shrubs. Deer perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs or Nielsen, professor of agronomy, cited He advised farmers to be aware of may munch on the leaves and berries even vegetable transplants to trade for recent history as a reason for farmers to possible nitrogen loss and said that of many viburnums, but the leather- plants that others bring. In the past, we remain optimistic. Even though plant- fungicidal seed treatments that were leaf viburnum is not on their preferred have had people bring garden art, tools, ing was delayed in much of the state applied before the heavy rains could be menu. books and even clothing. The exchange last year as well, both the corn and soy- wearing off. In the shade, hostas are known as will begin at 10 a.m. Sandhill Gardens bean harvests were strong. “When the fields are dry enough to deer candy. However, the stiff leaves is located just north of the WFLQ stu- Projections for a warm summer with scout, it might need to be done twice of hellebores and the fuzzy leaves of dios, north of Prospect. Everyone will near-normal precipitation throughout to monitor the potential for seedling lungwort are generally left untouched. get some plants. Come and join in the the state this summer could bode well blight,” he said. Deer tend to avoid all types of arums, fun. for healthy crops in 2017 despite the For Nielsen’s latest updates on crop soggy start. conditions, follow him on Twitter at @ Purdue Extension disaster specialist “Planting date is not a good predic- PurdueCornGuy. tor of yield,” Nielsen said. “That is be- urges residents to report flood damage cause yield is also influenced by a host Kids’ Fishing Derby of other growing-season factors. As far BY DARRIN PACK age reports at https://oas.dhs.in.gov/ at Patoka Lake the weather goes, it’s not what has hap- Grab your friends, family, fishing Purdue University News Service hs/damage/ia-public.do?method=ac- tive&incidentId=IA20170509102318. pened so far, but what happens from pole, tackle and bait, and head over to Purdue Extension disaster specialist A link to the reporting form is also now on that will determine yield.” Patoka Lake on Saturday, June 3 from Abby Hostetler is urging Hoosier prop- available on the IDHS website at http:// Persistent, often heavy rains began 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for the annual erty owners and others who might have www.in.gov/dhs/. Individuals will be falling in Indiana during the last week Kids’ Fishing Derby. Park at Osborn suffered damage from the recent heavy asked to provide their name, address, of April, triggering flood alerts through- Ramp, off Highway 145, at 8:30 a.m. rains and flooding to file a report with phone number and type of damage the out the state and inundating farm fields. to register. This event is for children 12 the Indiana Department of Homeland property sustained. Losses can include Adding to farmers’ concerns, overnight years of age and under and they must Security. structural damage to homes and loss of temperatures in northern counties fell be accompanied by an adult. “We’d rather have people file a re- personal property. Any damage had to well below seasonal norms, possibly Patoka Lake is at 3084 N. Dillard port, even if they end up not needing occur April 26 or later. damaging seedlings. Road, Birdseye, IN 47513. the resources,” said Hostetler. “It helps For more information, Indiana resi- us to capture the breadth of the disaster dents should contact their county emer- and identify those who might need as- gency management agency. Contact Time to plant that flower, sistance.” information is available at http://www. The IDHS is accepting online dam- in.gov/dhs/2797.htm. perennial, herb and healthy “Experience” returns, three months earlier The Ford Hoosier Outdoor Experi- and all activities are free to participants veggie garden! ence (Ford ODX) will return to Fort of all ages. All is equipment is provid- Harrison State Park in Indianapolis, ed. Participants are typically beginners June 10-11, after a 21-month break. or novices in activities such as target ~Beautiful Hanging Baskets~ Likely the largest free outdoor event shooting, archery, fishing, horseback in the state, the Ford ODX was last riding, mountain biking and many ~Huge Boston Ferns~ held in September 2015. That was the more. dozens of varieties of veggies, sixth annual. Each prior year’s event Registering to participate is request- perennials, geraniums, bedding was also held in September. ed to help the organizers prepare. Reg- annuals, mulches, and more! The Ford ODX wasn’t held last year ister at HoosierOutdoorExperience. because of the many activities being com, where you also can learn more Open 7 Days A Week! held in recognition of the centennial of about this year’s activities and check Indiana State Parks. Moving the Ford for updates and logistics. We accept cash, checks or credit cards. 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Page 9 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 17, 2017 By Loogootee Mayor The Mayor’s Den Noel Harty The month of April’s agenda began funeral visitation of Wanda Hellums, fixion. Saturday the 15th, I attended and The auction was a huge success with at IFIX Screens and Things open house grandmother of city staff member, was honored to perform the wedding of one of the largest number of bidders located inside Kerns Insurance. Jay Dylan Stoll. Friday the 7th, I attended Cindy Lavely and Edward Newman at present to purchase items for the most Henniger is the owner of the new busi- the annual Christ Renews Their Parish Lakeview Restaurant. Congratulations worthwhile cause. Monday the 24th and ness and will be glad to meet with you fish fry. As always, the fry was a huge to them as they begin their new life to- Tuesday the 25th I spent mostly in the regarding all your screen repair needs. success with great food enjoyed all gether. Monday the 17th and Tuesday office and Wednesday the th,26 we cel- Monday the 3rd, I met with County whom attended. the 18th much of the days were spent ebrated Administrative Professionals Commissioner Dan Gregory to discuss Sunday the 9th was the choral depart- at the office. Wednesday the th,19 I had Day honoring Nancy Spaulding, Phyl- the ongoing needs of our communi- ment’s performance of Grease at the the privilege of driving high school lis Panko, and Barb Graber for all of ty. Tuesday the 4th, I went to German LHS Auditorium. It was an outstand- students attending the prom to an event their hard work and efforts for our city. American Bank to discuss the upcom- ing performance reminding us of how known as Safe Prom. Safe Prom takes Saturday the 29th was the much antici- ing “Clean Sweep” scheduled for Sat- groovy the 50’s and 60’s were! Mon- place each year at Washington High pated Grand March at LHS each year. urday April 22. Once again the bank day the 10th the board of works and School Football Field where those We were all proud and excited to see has stepped up to sponsor the event. public safety and common council met in attendance witness the aftermath our youth dressed very nicely in their After the meeting, I met with Bud Er- in regular session with the main topics of what could happen while drinking tuxedos and gowns. Congratulations ler, Post Commander of the Catholic of conversation being the revitaliza- and driving. After that, I attended the to Prince Cade Wilcoxen, Princess War Veterans, to discuss a commemo- tion of lighting in the downtown area monthly Martin County Chamber of Julianne Bell, King Briar Sellers, and ration ceremony for May 19 (Founders and appointments made to the new Commerce meeting, this month at Piz- Queen Lindsey Lukens. I would like Day) recognizing its formation almost city planning commission. Tuesday za Junction. The meeting is attended by to take this opportunity to wish each a year ago. Wednesday the 5th, I met the 11th, Clerk-Treasurer Nancy Jones, various business owners in our com- and every one of you a most blessed with Washington Times Herald Editor Public Works Superintendent Bo Wil- munity to discuss various opportunities May!!! Melody Brunson who was very kind son and I met with Kristen Deutsch of they have available and is very well at- in interviewing me for the paper. That New Focus HR to discuss the updating tended. In the evening was the month- Swing dance class evening, our park board met to discuss of our policies and procedures manu- ly solid waste meeting at the Martin the hiring of a manager and assistant al. In the evening, I headed to German County Recycling Center. Many issues starts June 6 at VU manager for the pool. After interview- American Bank to take a picture for the were discussed with the primary focus Vincennes University will offer a ing great candidates for the position, local newspapers with everyone par- being operations. noncredit swing dance class begin- the decision was made to hire Lisa ticipating in the annual Clean Sweep Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st ning June 6. Sessions will meet on four Donnersberger for manager and Me- event. I spent most of Wednesday the I spent mostly in the office. On Satur- Tuesdays, 7-8:15 p.m. (EDT), at VU’s lissa Gravatt for the assistant manag- 12th and Thursday the 13th in the office. day the 22nd, due to the cold weather Red Skelton Performing Arts Center. er position. Thursday the 6th, Public Friday the 14th (Good Friday) I attend- and expected “Clean Sweep” was post- The course fee is $25 per person. Works Superintendent Bo Wilson and ed the Community Good Friday Ser- poned. In the evening was the Annual Instructor Debra Fisher has a 20-year I traveled throughout the city to assess vice at the Loogootee United Method- Martin County Humane Society Auc- history teaching social dance to ages 8 streets for paving needs. After that, we ist Church, along with many from our tion at the Family Life Center of the to 80. Registration can be completed headed to Blake Funeral Home for the community commemorating the cruci- Loogootee United Methodist Church. online at www.vinu.edu/noncredit.

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