Martin County JOURNAL Year 10, Issue 35 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019 Eight pages www.martincountyjournal.com ~ [email protected] ~ 812-259-4309 ~ Fax: 888-380-2761 ~ P.O. Box 148, Loogootee, IN 47553 Public meeting to be held for proposed two-county trail The Daviess-Martin Trail Commit- tee has been working to create a vision for trails and funding of trails for the region and would like to unveil their vision. The committee is inviting the public, industry and elected officials to the All Saints Church at the cor- ner of 900E and 100N in Cannelburg. The meeting will take place Thursday, September 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The meeting will be an open house style -Photo by Courtney Hughett event where citizens will be walked St. Vincent Grand Opening through the proposed project and fu- The new St. Vincent de Paul store in Shoals held a grand opening on Tuesday, August 27. The new store is located ture vision. Residents will be allowed across from the Martin County Courthouse in the former recycling center. According to St. Vincent de Paul repre- to ask questions, express ideas and sentative Dan Gregory, the store will be open on a trial basis to see how profitable it is. If it proves to be a successful have conversations with committee endeavor, St. Vincent will weatherize the building and purchase it from Martin County Solid Waste. The Shoals members. location will mostly carry clothing with occasional household items, toys, etc. They will not accept donations at the The proposed project being re- Shoals location, only in Loogootee. The hours for the Shoals location are Tuesday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. and viewed at the meeting is an eight-foot- Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Shoals recycling center has been relocated across the parking lot in the garage that wide asphalt trail from Loogootee to housed the veterans' van. From left to right above are June Eckerle, recycling center employee; Loogootee Mayor Montgomery with a future vision of Noel Harty, Joe Williams and Keith Greenwell, with St. Vincent de Paul; Solid Waste Director January Roush, Ale- connecting to the City of Washington. cia Wiscaver, St. Vincent employee; Martin County Alliance Director Tim Kinder, Shoals Town Council Member The trail will allow for non-motorized Cecil Ragsdale, Dan Gregory with St. Vincent de Paul; an employee with St. Vincent, Sherry Wade, with Old Na- travel separate from the roadway. The tional Bank; Martin County Prosecutor Aureola Wright and Shoals Clerk-Treasurer Sierra Rutledge. route will follow county right of way or be located on willing landowners’ Commissioners discuss IU partnership, cyber security property. It is the desire to run the trail ty three days a week. She said they are Abel said Welsh has actually already ap- along existing county roads in order to BY COURTNEY HUGHETT maximize safety and make it easier to Martin County Journal Publisher also working closely with the Samaritan proached her about it and is getting cost Center who currently provides services estimates. Lett also recommended the access for emergency services as well The Martin County Commissioners to the county. Collins explained that a li- county look into hiring an IT director as not interrupt farm ground. Residents met Tuesday, August 27. censed social worker is required to over- to oversee all the county’s government can get onto the trail at any intersection Community Corrections Director see the students and IU will provide one computer systems. He said other coun- but there is also a proposed set of three Kathy Collins presented a memorandum if one is not available. ties do it, including Daviess County, and trailheads that will be located at or near of understanding with Indiana Univer- County Attorney Dave Lett recom- it has served them very well. It was es- the Gasthof Amish Village, All Saints sity to provide three college students to mended the commissioners look into timated that the cost of having an IT di- Church, and the Loogootee School the county for social work and addiction getting insurance related to cyber secu- rector would be around $75,000 a year, Corporation. The total mileage of the counseling. Collins explained that the rity. He said that other government units with benefits. Auditor Abel said it is too project is approximately 7.5 miles. students are on their way to achieving are getting locked out of their systems by late to change the budget for 2020 but an The media students at Loogootee their bachelor’s or master’s degree and ransom hackers who require the county additional appropriation could be made Middle/High School have created so- through communication with Indiana to pay them to be able to again access by the commissioners if they want to go cial media pages that will allow for University, those students will be work- their systems. He suggested asking Ger- that route. No decision was made. questions to be asked and answered ing with Martin County free of charge. man American’s Dave Welsh, the coun- Prosecutor Aureola Wright told the about the trail. The pages are Face- Collins said gas money will be provided ty’s insurance agent of record, to look commissioners that she has found anoth- book: Dm Trail Project Twitter: @ to the students for coming to the coun- into pricing for a policy. Auditor Bobbie (See 'COMMISSIONERS' on page 2) TrailDm Instagram: @dmtrailproject. NSWC Crane collaborates with Purdue and a UK-based university These are not your average college damentals in their undergraduate work, courses. This is a hard-hitting, relevant but they have no experience applying advanced-degree program that drives that knowledge directly to defense sys- home specific defense engineering tems,” says Parsley. “When new engi- and technology skills necessary for the neers come to work at NSWC Crane, it professional development of the work- could be their first-time applying prin- force,” says Adam Parsley, a Division ciples of heat transfer to ammunition or Manager at Naval Surface Warfare weapon design or applying physics of Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane). semiconductors to night vision sensors. Purdue University and Cranfield With this Dual Master’s Degree, that University have partnered to support fundamental science and engineering the Department of Defense (DoD) by knowledge is refined and sharpened developing a tailored master’s degree in these highly relevant and applied program at NSWC Crane. The jointly courses. Students gain insight on the delivered, or dual master’s degree, will science and math at work in defense be in Defense Engineering and Tech- technology, development work of the nology with a concentration in Expe- past, and potentially where to head with ditionary Warfare once officially final- new research.” ized. Purdue and Cranfield Universities NSWC Crane is a naval laboratory signed a Memorandum of Agreement and a field activity of Naval Sea Sys- in October of 2018 to deliver the pro- tems Command (NAVSEA). Crane, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) hosted Ex- gram. Purdue recently completed its located in the heart of landlocked, peditionary professionals for its first Light Weapon Design Course led by first offerings this summer – a course southern Indiana, is one of ten War- Cranfield University, a postgraduate university based in the United King- on Data Science and Analytics and a fare Centers across the country and the dom that specializes in defense technology. (Photo by NSWC Crane Corpo- course titled Science and Engineering only federal lab in the Hoosier state. rate Communications) of Energetic Materials. This collabo- NAVSEA, with a force of 74 thousand the U.S. Navy, one of NSWC Crane’s technical training, Crane’s Expedition- ration between NSWC Crane, Purdue, personnel, engineers, builds, buys, and mission areas is to support the Navy in ary Warfare Center equips the most elite and Cranfield is an innovative approach maintains the U.S. Navy’s ships, sub- Expeditionary Warfare. warriors for the combat environment. to fill a workforce development need. marines, and their combat systems. Of Focused on agility, maneuverability, With more than one million square feet “Scientists and engineers learn fun- the many roles and responsibilities of individual weapons, munitions, and (See 'CRANE' on page two) Page 2 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, August 28, 2019 CRANE Traffic stop leads to search (Continued from page one) struction is also unique – we mobilized of office and laboratory space, Crane faculty to go to Crane and teach in an warrant and arrests provides a distinct advantage in sensors active way; students aren’t just sitting On Sunday, August 25, ISP Se- Spike, and Reserve Deputy Cameron and communications, mobility, and and taking notes for eight hours. We nior Trooper Jarrod Lents conducted Ochs to assist with the execution of the special munitions, and weapons. also organized the coursework to take a traffic stop on Nicholas J. Guy, 40, search warrant for the property. NSWC Crane is a top employer in place in one week in a flexible degree of Loogootee, on Highway 50 near Upon gaining entry to the residence, the state with a workforce of more than format to meet the needs of the individ- Loogootee, for a vehicle and moving Russell Peek, 35, of Loogootee, anoth- three thousand, 73 percent consisting of ual student.” violation. During an inventory of the er resident of the property, was locat- scientists, engineers, and technicians. Parsley says that the design of the vehicle, Trooper Lents located several ed inside and detained while troopers Crane’s workforce includes more than courses was critical to support Crane’s controlled substance pills, along with a and deputies searched the residence. 600 Master’s and over 100 Doctorate mission. crystal-like substance that field tested During the search, K-9 Spike gave Degrees. “For a typical advanced degree, an positive for methamphetamine and led positive indications for the presence of Parsley, who helped lead this dual employee may be offsite for an extend- to Guy’s initial arrest. narcotics throughout the residence and master’s initiative for Crane, says there ed period of time,” says Parsley. “We Due to intelligence gained through property. The search yielded additional are significant advantages to combining needed our workforce here at Crane to ongoing investigations conducted by methamphetamine, marijuana, digital the expertise of Purdue and Cranfield to execute the mission for the warfighter. the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, scales and paraphernalia. further the education of Crane’s work- With this program, they don’t have to deputies, along with Trooper Lents, Nicholas Guy was charged with pos- force. go to campus for a year or take night conducted an interagency investigation session of methamphetamine, a Level “Purdue is a global leader in engi- classes. They can make time for a and requested the assistance of Martin 6 Felony; maintaining a common nui- neering and technology and Cranfield weeklong course. It may be rigorous, County Prosecutor, Aureola Wright, sance, a Level 6 Felony; possession of leads in defense engineering,” says but it’s the right combination of time to apply for a search warrant of Guy’s marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor; Parsley. “This program really allows spent learning and time spent executing residence. While Trooper Lents applied possession of paraphernalia, a Class our workforce to continue their STEM their job.” for the search warrant, Martin County C Misdemeanor; and possession of education, hone their technical skills, Doreen Gonzalez-Gaboyan, the As- Deputies Rob Lents and Johnathan a schedule II controlled substance, a and be better prepared to tackle current sociate Director for Workforce Engage- Wells secured the property at 1553 US Class A Misdemeanor and future challenges the warfighter ment and NSWC Crane Project Direc- Highway 50, where Guy was currently Russell Peek was charged with pos- faces.” tor at Purdue Polytechnic Institute, says residing. session of methamphetamine, a Level Cranfield University is a United the dual degree program is the culmina- The search warrant for the property 6 Felony; maintaining a common nui- Kingdom-based postgraduate universi- tion of a yearlong effort. Gonzalez-Ga- was granted by the Honorable Martin sance, a Level 6 Felony; possession ty focused on technology and manage- boyan led the collaboration for Purdue, Circuit Court Judge Lynne E. Ellis. ISP of marijuana, a Class B Misdemean- ment. Dr. Amer Hameed, the Director, which included focus groups and sum- Trooper Lents, Deputy Lents, and Dep- or; and possession of paraphernalia, a Cranfield Defence and Security—Tech- mits to determine the courses, sched- uty Wells were joined by ISP Troopers Class C Misdemeanor. nology and professor in Defence Engi- ule, and learning outcome. Steve Nolan and T.J. Henning, along All subjects are presumed innocent neering for Cranfield University, says “Purdue has given its commitment with Deputy Larry Gibson and K-9 until proven guilty. the institution offers specialized -pro to Crane to support its efforts related to grams in defense engineering. national security,” says Gonzalez-Ga- “Cranfield is a university that has de- boyan. “This program is the first of COMMISSIONERS fense in its DNA,” says Dr. Hameed. many courses that Purdue faculty will (Continued from page one) what money remains in highway depart- “The advantage of this program is you be teaching at WestGate related to de- er $4,414 in money owed to the county ment funds at the next commissioners’ have two leading universities working greed programming. It is the intent that by way of reimbursements from the IVD meeting. together which will provide the engi- Purdue faculty will continue customiz- child support fund. She said she is look- Commissioner Paul George reported neering fundamentals from Purdue, ing education programming – the Ex- ing at another $10,000 from 2018 that that Bunkham Valley Roofing will start while the system level development peditionary Warfare is the first of many will be reimbursed bringing the total with the replacement of the jail roof engineering and concept specifics will majors that will fall under the Masters found to $35,000. The money was never sometime next week. The courthouse come from Cranfield.” in Defense Engineering and Technolo- claimed from the previous prosecutor. roof has been completed. Attorney Lett Dr. Hameed says Cranfield specifi- gy Degree.” The money goes back into the county’s recommended that someone walk the cally designs courses to provide solu- Gonzalez-Gaboyan says taking these general fund. roof to make sure the work was com- tions to real-world problems. undergrads to a master’s level is an ac- Wright also told the commissioners pleted properly. “Our courses are continuously updat- ademic achievement. that her new deputy prosecutor has been Auditor Abel told the commissioners ed based on evolving threats and tech- “As Indiana’s land-grant university, it hired and will start mid-September. She that the county doesn’t need to pay for nologies to counter those threats,” says is Purdue’s mission to educate Hoosiers said she is not ready to reveal his name computer and software upgrades for the Dr. Hameed. “As a result, the engineer- and the workforce,” says Gonzalez-Ga- yet as he has not left his current job. courthouse offices because the state has ing and technology taught and included boyan. “This education will enable, Highway Superintendent Leo Padgett agreed to pick up the tab. in our coursework are supported by re- empower, and equip talented people reported that the new tractor and mow- Animal Control Officer Hughet report- al-life, operational examples.” and create a sustainable talent pipeline. er the commissioners approved for pur- ed that there are currently 78 inmates in Dr. Stephen Beaudoin is a Professor This technically rigorous workforce chase will not be delivered until the end the jail and 26 of them are from Vigo in the Davidson School of Engineering will become more technically rigorous, of the year due to the model that was County. Commissioner Gregory said the and the Director of Purdue Energetics and this is instrumental for national se- ordered. jail remodel committee will be meeting Research Center at Purdue University. curity.” Commissioner Dan Gregory request- Thursday at 3 p.m. to discuss going for- He has also helped lead this dual mas- The dual master’s program sparks ed that the auditor provide a summary of ward with the remodeling project. ter’s program at Crane. collaboration for the students across “By combining Cranfield’s tremen- the DoD. Chris Shaffer, an Engineer dous expertise with that of Purdue’s, at NSWC Crane, participated in recent students get a very broad experience in Cranfield course. He says the course theoretical, conceptual, practical, and fills a need. applied science and engineering – the “The impact reaches beyond Crane,” whole spectrum,” says Dr. Beaudoin. says Shaffer. “In the Light Weapon STEAK NIGHT “For example, students can learn about Design by Cranfield, we had students munitions from a Cranfield course and from other services and other war- about the energetics of those munitions fare centers. Students get to know the from Purdue. This partnership provides equipment, and the better they under- a unique opportunity to learn criti- stand what the equipment is used for, cal skills in Defense Engineering and the better they’ll be able to support the Technology.” warfighter.” Dr. Beaudoin explains the program Parsley says this is just the beginning. was created to meet NSWC Crane’s “Now that this program has launched, needs. 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A resident ton; a son, Darrin (Courtney) Boyd William Farrell, ents never owned of Shoals, he was 76. of Orleans; stepson, John (Kimberly) Maggie Hofbauer an automobile. He was born July 5, 1943 in Velpen; Jones of English; eight grandchildren, (Eric Hofbauer), Dorothy moved son of Ovle Gene and Alice (Young) Travis and Peyton Boyd, Abbiegale, James Farrell, from Whitmore Miller. He married Rita Hulsey on May Dylan and Madison Keller, Tyler and Blaise Lonigro, Lake, Michigan 10, 1975 and she survives. He served Taylor Gallien and Jaisley Jones. One Vincent Lonigro, to Lake Worth, as a Naval Aviator during the Vietnam brother, Garney (Brenda) Boyd, also Henry Lonigro, Florida, where War, was a retired heavy equipment op- survives. Luke Lonigro, she spent the past erator and attended The River Church. He his preceded in death by his par- JAMES and Elizabeth DOROTHY 40 years. She was He is survived by his wife, his moth- ents, a daughter, Nikki Boyd; one sister FARRELL Lonigro; and sib- RIEGEL a member of Lan- er, Alice Miller of Newburgh; three and one brother. lings, Alan Farrell, Barbara Link, Mar- tana Baptist Church. sons, T.J. Miller of Shoals, Kyle (Kati) Funeral services were held today, tha Love, and Larry Farrell. She is survived by sons, Ronald of Miller of Glenrock, Wyoming, Tyler Wednesday, August 28 at 1 p.m. at the A Mass of Christian Burial was held Britton, Michigan; Richard of Adrian, (Kelsey) of Shoals; three daughters, Queen-Lee Chapel in Shoals with Bro. Monday, August 26 at St. Lawrence Michigan; William of Holly, Michigan; Pamela Miller of Wewahitchka, Flori- Mark Hamaker officiating. Burial fol- Catholic Church. Burial took place in and John of Maynardville, Tennessee; da; Robin List of Indianapolis and Jes- lowed in the Spring Hill Cemetery. St Johns Cemetery, Loogootee. daughters, Mary Snow of Jackson- sica (Denny) Stanton of Sellersburg; Memorial contributions may be Arrangements provided by Legacy ville, Florida and Andrea Hale of Or- 12 grandchildren, five great-grand- made to the family to help with funeral Cremation & Funeral Services – Law- mond Beach, Florida; 14 grandchil- children, one brother, Marc Miller of costs. rence. dren, 39 great-grandchildren, and three Newburgh; one sister, Tracy Vosler of The Queen-Lee Chapel of the In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- great-great-grandchildren. Columbus, Ohio; and a special son, BJ Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes butions may be made to either St. Vin- She was preceded in death by her (Ruth) Whaley of Shoals. was in charge of the arrangements. cent de Paul or St. Lawrence Catholic husbands, Herbert Riegel, Charles He is preceded in death by his father; Church. Bowling and Harrison Holt, son, Ever- a son, Heath Kalb; a daughter, Sandy JAMES FARRELL ett Holt; daughter, Melinda Poole; and Kalb; two grandsons, Logan Heath James M. Farrell, 85, previously of DOROTHY RIEGEL granddaughter, Monique Hahn. Whaley and Kenneth Michael Sprech- Indianapolis, passed away August 20, Dorothy Maxine Riegel passed away A graveside memorial service is er. 2019 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. A resi- August 27, 2019. A resident of Lake scheduled for 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Au- A memorial service will be held at 7 dent of Arkansas, he was 85. Worth, Florida, she was 88. gust 31 at Burns City Cemetery with p.m. Friday, August 30 at the Queen- He was born on September 2, 1933 She was born January 28, 1931 in Pastor Adam Cissell officiating. Lee Chapel in Shoals with Pastor Ed in Loogootee; son of the late Vernon Martin County; daughter of Logan and Local arrangements have been en- Farhar officiating. Burial will be in the and Alberta Farrell. He lived most of Pearl Webster. trusted to Meng Family Funeral Home Walnut Grove Cemetery in Velpen on his life in Indianapolis, until moving Dorothy lived the “Little House on in Odon. Online condolences may be September 7, 2019. Visitation will be 2 to Fort Smith, Arkansas in 2017 to be the Prairie” life. She always recalled sent to www.mengfuneralhome.com. p.m. until the time of service on Friday. closer to his son. James was a Kore- The Queen-Lee Chapel of the an War veteran and was employed by Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes J.L Simmons for over 25 years. He was A Proud Member of the Shoals is in charge of the arrangements. also a member of St. Lawrence Cath- Community Since 1937! olic Church, and volunteered at St. RONALD BOYD Vincent de Paul, along with his wife, Ronald Dale Boyd passed away at Betty, who faithfully served every day his home on Sunday morning, August for 30-plus years. 25, 2019. A resident of Washington, he James is preceded in death by his lov- was 68. ing wife of 55 years, Elizabeth “Betty” He was born September 7, 1950 in Farrell; parents, mentioned above; and Shoals; son of John Wesley “Jack” and brother, William Farrell. Ruth (Hawkins) Boyd. He was retired He is survived by his son, Michael from the United States Army and was Farrell (Laura Moore-Farrell); daugh- Stop by and see our newly renovated facility! of the Baptist faith. ter, Brenda Farrell (Jeff Lonigro); Local Professionals At Your Service Here To Serve You! AUTO REPAIR BUILDING/DO IT YOURSELF CLEANING

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Martin County Ambu- County Civil Defense responded. able to locate a vehicle. had been abandoned for two weeks from lance transported one to Jasper Memo- 3:08 p.m. - Received a report of a tree 8:21 a.m. - Received a call advising of a parking lot near Shoals. Chief Deputy rial Hospital. across the road in Shoals. Shoals Fire a tree down as well as a culvert collapsed Greene responded. 8:04 a.m. - Received a report of cows Department responded. on the north and south ends of a road in 4:52 p.m. - Received a 911 call re- out south of Loogootee. Advised cattle 3:19 p.m. - Received a report of a tree Shoals. Martin County Highway Depart- questing an ambulance transport for a owners. across the road in near Hindostan. Shoals ment responded to this issue. depressed individual. Martin County 11:00 a.m. - Deputy Wells transported Fire Department responded. 11:53 a.m. - Received a report of a dis- Ambulance responded. 3 inmates to court. 3:22 p.m. - Received a report of a tree abled vehicle on Hwy 50 between Shoals 5:43 p.m. - Received a call requesting 11:25 a.m. - Received a request for an across the road near Whitfield. Martin and Loogootee. Major Keller responded a vehicle unlock in Shoals. Chief Deputy ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County County Civil Defense responded. to the vehicle. Greene responded. Ambulance responded and transported 3:49 p.m. - Received a report of a 1:00 p.m. - Deputy Barnett transported 5:56 p.m. - Received a report of vehi- one to Daviess Community Hospital. tree across the road in Loogootee. Mar- three inmates to court. cles racing near Loogootee. Chief Depu- 11:58 a.m. - Received a request for an tin County Highway Department and 2:00 p.m. - Received a 911 report of a ty Greene was advised. ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County REMC responded. reckless driver near Shoals. Major Keller 6:00 p.m. - Received a report of scam Ambulance responded and transported 4:19 p.m. - Received a report of a do- responded. calls from Social Security. one to Daviess Community Hospital. mestic argument in Loogootee. Loogoo- 2:30 p.m. - Received a report of tres- 6:13 p.m. - Received a call notifying 12:35 p.m. - Received a report of a tee Chief Rayhill responded. passing in Loogootee. Captain Hennette the Martin County Sheriff’s Office of a reckless semi east of Shoals. Martin 4:52 p.m. - Received a report of a tree responded. controlled burn near Shoals. County Sheriff’s Office responded. across the road in Loogootee. Loogootee 2:56 p.m. - Received a 911 report of 6:18 p.m. - Received a wild animal 12:39 p.m. - Loogootee Chief Rayhill Fire Department responded. a wreck involving a deer on the Crane complaint. DNR Corporal Eric Doane performed a vehicle identification check. 6:03 p.m. - Received a report of a con- Naval Base. Notified Crane RDC of the responded. 3:18 p.m. - Loogootee Chief Rayhill trolled burn in Shoals. issue. 6:30 p.m. - Received multiple calls re- performed a welfare check in Loogoo- 6:17 p.m. - Received a report of an 3:01 p.m. - Received a call advising of garding sparking power lines in the West tee. elderly male walking on the highway. a possible suicidal subject. Chief Deputy Shoals area. Chief Deputy Greene and 4:30 p.m. - Received a call from a Deputy Lents responded. Greene answered this call. Shoals Fire Department responded. concerned citizen referencing suspicious 7:35 p.m. - Received a report of a tree 3:50 p.m. - Received a call advising 6:36 p.m. - Received a report of a vi- persons. Deputy Lents responded. across the road north of Shoals. Indian help needed in Loogootee to transfer an olent suicidal individual in the northern 4:55 p.m. - Received a report of an Creek Fire responded. individual to the hospital. Martin County part of Martin County. Chief Deputy abandoned vehicle in Shoals. Deputy 8:59 p.m. - Received a request for a Ambulance and Loogootee Chief Ray- Greene and DNR Corporal Eric Doane Lents responded. welfare check in Loogootee. Deputy hill responded. responded. 4:58 p.m. - Received a request for an Lents and Corporal Reed responded. 4:01 p.m. - Received a report of the 6:41 p.m. - Received a request for an ambulance in Shoals. Martin County WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 arms of the railroad crossing on CR 1200 ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County Ambulance and Shoals Fire responded. 5:15 a.m. - Received a report of a pan- E in Loogootee are stuck down. Deputy Ambulance responded. Martin County Ambulance transported ic alarm in Loogootee. Loogootee Offi- Wells responded for traffic detail. Noti- SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 one to Daviess Community Hospital. cer Floyd responded. fied Daviess County Dispatch and CSX 7:25 a.m. - Received a request for a 5:08 p.m. - Received a report of a sus- 9:35 a.m. - Received a call of a log- who responded as well. VIN check near Shoals. Deputy Barnett picious male east of Loogootee. Loogoo- ging truck needing assistance in Shoals. 4:30 p.m. - Deputy Wells back on sta- responded. tee Officer Norris responded. Major Keller and Shoals Fire responded. tion from court with two inmates. 8:08 a.m. - Received a report of a tree 5:28 p.m. - Received a report of van- 10:49 a.m. - Received a call about an 4:41 p.m. - Deputy Barnett back on down near Shoals. Advised the Martin dalism in Shoals. Deputy Lents respond- unsecured door at a building in Loogoo- station with two inmates from court. County Highway Department. ed. tee. Chief Rayhill responded. 5:30 p.m. - Received a call reporting 11:20 a.m. - Received a report of a 7:52 p.m. - Received a report of a per- 11:40 a.m. - Received a call from Trin- scam calls from Social Security. controlled burn in Loogootee. son on a four-wheeler without a helmet. ity Ambulance service requesting assis- 5:39 p.m. - Received a call reporting 12:00 p.m. - Received a call asking Deputy Lents responded. tance moving a patient. Chief Rayhill an intoxicated person committing bat- for an officer to do a report on a stolen 8:01 p.m. - Received a report of a and Loogootee Fire responded. tery on a salesperson near Loogootee. vehicle near Shoals. Deputy Barnett re- speeding vehicle. Loogootee Officer 12:23 p.m. - Received a report of an Deputy Wells responded. sponded. Norris responded. unsafe object in the roadway in the Loo- 7:08 p.m. - Received a report of a limb 12:05 p.m. - Received a call of a suspi- 8:12 p.m. - Received a request for gootee area. Deputy Barnett responded. falling on a car on US Hwy 231. Deputy cious vehicle in the northern part of the medical attention in Loogootee. Martin 1:15 p.m. - Deputy Wells transported Wells responded. county. Caller requested patrols threw County Ambulance responded. three inmates to court. 8:30 p.m. - Received a call request- the area. All deputies on duty were no- 10:18 p.m. - Corporal Reed, Depu- 2:03 p.m. - Received a call of a domes- ing an ambulance in the Shoals. Martin tified. ty Lents and Loogootee Officer Norris tic dispute in Loogootee. Deputy Bar- County Ambulance, Shoals Fire Depart- 4:12 p.m. - Received a 911 requesting responded to a vehicle throwing sparks nett, Chief Rayhill and Captain Hennette ment, and Lost River Fire Department an ambulance near Crane. Martin Coun- north of Loogootee. responded. responded. ty Ambulance, as well as a Crane Naval 11:09 p.m. - Received a report of a ve- 2:36 p.m. - Deputy Well returned from 9:01 p.m. - Received a call of a pos- Weapons Support Center Ambulance, hicle smoking near Shoals. Shoals Fire court with three inmates. sible suicidal individual in the Shoals. responded. Department responded. 3:15 p.m. - Received a report of a Deputy Wells and Jail Commander Brula 5:10 p.m. - Received a call request- TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 one-vehicle accident in Shoals. Deputy responded. ing an officer for a domestic dispute in 12:20 a.m. - Received a request for a Barnett and Martin County Ambulance 9:04 p.m. - Received a request for Shoals. Deputy Lents responded. lift assist in Loogootee. Martin County responded. an ambulance to assist in transporting 7:14 p.m. - Received a report of an un- Ambulance responded. 4:03 p.m. - Received a request for a someone to the hospital. Martin County safe vehicle near Shoals. Deputy Lents 8:24 a.m. - Received a request for vehicle unlock in Shoals. Major Keller Ambulance and Deputy Wells respond- responded. a welfare check in Loogootee. Major responded. ed. SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 Keller responded. 4:56 p.m. - Received a request for as- 9:40 p.m. - Received a call reporting 2:30 a.m. - Received a 911 call re- 8:26 a.m. - Received a request for a sistance for a stranded motorist with car a tree down in the Lost River area. Lost questing an ambulance to Loogootee. welfare check in Loogootee. Loogootee trouble in Loogootee. Major Keller re- River Fire Department responded. Martin County Ambulance responded. Chief Rayhill responded. sponded and was assisted by a state unit 9:45 p.m. - Received a request for 9:22 a.m. - Received a call requesting 8:45 a.m. - Received a request for a lift in getting the vehicle off the roadway un- extra patrols in the Shoals area due to a assistance in reaching an individual to assist in Loogootee. Martin County Am- til a tow arrived. theft. Deputy Seymour responded. notify them of a family death. Loogoo- bulance responded and transported one 6:32 p.m. - Received a request for a 10:05 p.m. - Received a call reporting tee Officer Hennette responded. to Daviess Community Hospital. vehicle unlock in Loogootee. Chief Dep- a suspicious vehicle attempting to take a 10:10 a.m. - Received a call request- 9:20 a.m. - Received a request for a uty Greene answered the call. dog in the Shoals area. Deputy Seymour ing an ambulance in the Shoals area. welfare check in Loogootee. ISP Beaver 10:30p.m. - Received a call reporting a responded. Martin County Ambulance and Shoals responded. theft in southern Martin County. Deputy FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 Fire Department responded. One patient 11:12 a.m. - Received a report of iden- Seymour answered the call. 10:27 a.m. - Received a call reporting was transported to Jasper Memorial tity theft in Shoals. Deputy Barnett re- THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 a domestic dispute in Shoals. Deputy Hospital. sponded. 3:15 a.m. - Corporal Reed advised Wright responded. 10:58 a.m. - Received a 911 request 12:30 p.m. - Received a request for an Martin County Dispatch of a tree down 12:38 p.m. - Received a call reporting for a house fire in Loogootee. Loogoo- ambulance south of Loogootee. Martin within Loogootee city limits. Corporal a suspicious male sleeping in his car in tee Fire Department and Martin County County Ambulance responded and trans- Reed and Loogootee Officer Floyd- re the Loogootee area. Loogootee Officer Ambulance responded. ported one to Jasper Memorial Hospital. moved the tree from the roadway. McBeth responded. 11:21 a.m. - Received a call reporting 12:35 p.m. - Received a report of scam 5:12 a.m. - Received a call of a tree 3:03 p.m. - Received a call asking for a reckless driver near Loogootee. Loo- calls in Shoals. down in Shoals. Shoals Fire Department an officer to remove someone from an (See 'SHERIFF'S LOG' on page 5) Page 5 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, August 28, 2019 Martin County real estate transfers Michael L. Wininger and Jill M. County, Indiana to John M. Divine and Loogootee Police log of Martin County, Indiana to Wininger, Linda M. Divine, a part of the south- MONDAY, AUGUST 19 3:15 p.m. - Caller reported a domestic of Mar- Alan R. Toy and Jill S. Toy, east quarter of Section 16, the southwest 5:41 a.m. - First responders were re- dispute in Sunset Trailer Court. tin County, Indiana. Tract I: A portion quarter of Section 15, and the north- quested on Cedar Street for a medical 8:18 p.m. - Caller reported a controlled of the southwest quarter of the south- east quarter of Section 21, Township 1 call. burn. west quarter of Section 18, Township 3 North, Range 4 West, Martin County, 10:10 a.m. - Female came on station to 9:58 p.m. - Loogootee Fire was paged North, Range 4 West, Perry Township, Indiana, containing 121.45 acres. request a transient voucher. out to Chuckles for a possible gas leak. Martin County, Indiana, containing of Boone Coun- Leland Farm, LLC, 12:15 p.m. - Male came on station for FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 0.77 acre, more or less. Tract II: A part ty, Indiana to John M. Divine and Lin- a vehicle identification check. 12:38 p.m. - Caller requested a welfare of the southwest quarter of the south- da M. Divine, all that part of the south- 2:10 p.m. - Male requested to speak check on a male. west quarter of Section 18, Township 3 east quarter of the northeast quarter of with an officer regarding a civil issue. 3:03 p.m. - Caller requested a welfare North, Range 4 West, Perry Township, Section 31, Township 4 North, Range 3 3:18 p.m. - Caller reported informa- check on a male. Martin County, Indiana, containing West, lying east of State Highway 450. tion about a female juvenile runaway. 6:39 p.m. - First responders were re- 1.569 acres, more or less. 8:01 p.m. - Caller reported a speeding quested on Vine Street for a medical call. Gary J. Frye and Mary Jane Frye, vehicle on US 231. 7:40 p.m. - Female reported a possible of Martin County, Indiana to ARRESTS Dana T. 8:13 p.m. - First responders were re- break-in on North Line Street. Every- of MONDAY, AUGUST 19 Strange and Cheryl L. Strange, quested on JFK Avenue for a medical thing checked okay. Daviess County, Indiana, a part of the 9:52 a.m. - Lowell Sanders Jr., 48, of call. 9:51 p.m. - Caller reported a suspi- northeast quarter of Section 25, Town- Loogootee, was arrested by ISP Trooper 8:25 p.m. - Caller requested a welfare cious male on US 231. ship 3 North, Range 5 West, and a part Nolan and charged with a warrant out of check on two people on Hwy 50. 10:15 p.m. - Sgt. Floyd assisted a mo- of the northwest quarter of Section 30, Martin County and is being held without TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 torist. Township 3 North, Range 4 West, locat- bond. 4:28 p.m. - Male requested another SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 ed in Martin County, Indiana, contain- 3:32 p.m. - Logan Kelsey, 23, of Loo- male escorted from a residence. 9:15 a.m. - Chief Rayhill responded to ing 13.89 acres, more or less. gootee, was arrested by Deputy Lents. He is returning on petition to revoke. He 4:52 p.m. - Loogootee Fire was paged a business alarm. Dennis V. Dillon and Linda A. Dil- out to a tree down on Love Cemetery 11:20 p.m. - Caller reported a con- f Martin County, Indiana to is being held without bond. lon, o Clovis Road. trolled burn. of Martin County, Indiana, TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 D. Venters, 6:56 p.m. - Caller reported a reckless 12:45 p.m. - Chief Rayhill assisted a part of the southeast quarter of Section 10:20 a.m. - Arnold Heshelman, 40, driver on Hwy 50. with a motorcycle convoy. 20, Township 3 North, Range 3 West, of Loogootee, was arrested by Major 9:28 p.m. - Male reported a possible 4:54 p.m. - Caller requested a welfare Halbert Township, Martin County, Indi- Keller and charged with domestic bat- trespasser on his property. check on some juveniles. ana, containing 0.705 acre, more or less. tery in the presence of a child. He is be- 10:00 p.m. - Caller reported a protec- 7:45 p.m. - Caller reported a reckless of Martin County, ing held without bond. John F. Roedel, tive order violation. driver on US 231. Indiana to of Flor- 10:22 a.m. - Amber Cissell, 40, of Mildred L. Strawn, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 9:34 p.m. - Male reported a child cus- ida; of Living- Loogootee, was arrested by Loogootee Stephen Longworth, 5:15 a.m. - Sgt. Floyd responded to a tody matter. ston County, Missouri; and Mary Ann Chief Rayhill and charged with domes- business alarm. SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 of Martin tic battery in the presence of a child. She Smith and Monica Roedel, 8:20 a.m. - Male came on station to re- 9:22 a.m. - Caller requested an officer County, Indiana, Lot Number 40 in the is being held without bond. quest extra patrol. conduct a death notification. City of Loogootee, Indiana, except 60 6:56 p.m. - Dustin Cramer, 36, of Loo- 9:23 a.m. - Female came on station to 10:58 a.m. - Loogootee Fire was paged feet off of the north end thereof. gootee, was arrested by Deputy Lents and charged with invasion of privacy. report harassment. out to a house fire on US 231. Antony G. Patton and Kimberly 10:49 a.m. - Caller reported an unse- 3:12 p.m. - Captain Hennette assisted of Martin County, Indiana He is currently being held without bond. K. Patton, cure business. the ambulance service. to FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 Alex Blanton and Amanda Blan- 2:03 p.m. - Caller reported a domestic 5:00 p.m. - Caller reported a reckless of Martin County, Indiana, a part 1:01p.m. - David Shaw, 25, of Shoals, ton, dispute on East Washington Street. driver on Hwy 50. of the northeast quarter of the southeast was arrested by ISP Trooper Lents on a 5:15 p.m. - Male requested a vehicle 5:50 p.m. - First responders were re- quarter of Section 3, Township 2 North, warrant. He has no bond until his initial identification check. quested on East Broadway Street for a Range 4 West, Center Township, Martin hearing. 9:43 p.m. - Caller reported a reckless medical call. County, Indiana, containing 6.04 acres, 1:53 p.m.- Dylan Day, 23, of Shoals, driver on US 231. 6:52 p.m. - Female reported a civil more or less. was arrested by ISP Trooper Lents on a warrant. He has no bond at this time. THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 complaint. Larry Hembree and Stephanie 3:15 a.m. - Caller reported a tree down 6:57 p.m. - Caller reported a reckless SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 Hembree and Jackson D. Hembree, on Broadway Street. driver on US 231. of Martin County, Indiana to 1:19 p.m. - Nick Guy, 44, was arrest- Ohio Riv- 2:30 p.m. - Caller reported a trespasser 7:09 p.m. - Caller requested a welfare Tract I: Part of the ed by ISP Trooper Lents and charged er Veneer, LLC. on Cedar Street. check on kids riding bikes. northwest quarter of the northeast quar- with possession of methamphetamine, ter of Section 12, Township 1 North, possession of a scheduled 2 controlled Range 4 West, containing 7 ¾ acres, substance, maintaining a common nui- more or less. Tract II: All that part of sance, possession of marijuana, and pos- CLASSIFIED ADS the east half of the northwest quarter of session of paraphernalia. Bond was set Section 12, Township 1 North, Range 4 at 25,000/10%. FOR SALE YARD SALE 6:14 p.m. - Russell Peek, 34, of Loo- West, containing 24 acres, more or less. TWO-FAMILY GARAGE SALE- gootee, was arrested by ISP Trooper Kenneth Wood and Mark S. Fisk, of Friday, August 30, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and Nolan and charged with possession of Marion County, Indiana to Matthew B. Saturday, August 31, 8 a.m.-noon. methamphetamine, maintaining a com- Hart and Wendell Knepp, of Daviess Corner of Church and Third St, Loo- mon nuisance, possession of marijuana, County, Indiana, a part of the northeast gootee Women's clothes size 5-2XL, quarter of fractional Section 22, Town- and possession of paraphernalia. He has no bond until initial hearing. men's size medium; new crafts, craft ship 4 North, Range 3 West, containing supplies, books, denim material, up- 45.7 acres, more or less. SHERIFF'S LOG holstery material; playpen, monitor, Alan R. Toy and Jill S. Toy, f/k/a Jill (Continued from page 4) breast pump, baby clothes; jewelry; S. Kelso, of Martin County, Indiana to FOR SALE gootee Captain Hennette responded. Square bales of mixed antique caste iron mortar and pestal; of Alex R. Toy and William D. Toy, 12:32 p.m. - Received a request for a grass hay. complete supplies to refinish wood Martin County, Indiana, Lot Number 10 vehicle unlock in Shoals. Caller called 50 lb. average weight deck; trailer hitch; some antiques; lots and a 25-foot strip of even width off of back advising they had unlocked the ve- $5.00 per bale of misc. the west side of Lot Number 11 in Risa- hicle. 20 bale minimum. cher’s Addition to the Town, now City 1:58 p.m. - Received a call advising SALE! Friday and Saturday, August of Loogootee, Indiana. Call 812-296-0329 of a controlled burn in Loogootee in a 30 & 31, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 1314 Bell- Joshua B. Rice, of Martin County, In- burn barrel. Advised the Loogootee Po- FOR RENT brook Road, Loogootee. Lots of tools! diana to Eli B. Harbstreit and Tierra lice Department. Woodworking and Air tools! Lots of M. Harbstreit, of Martin County, Indi- 2:56 p.m. - Received a call of a stolen FOR RENT: Two-bedroom mobile garage miscellaneous! Seasonal yard ana. Tract I: A portion of Lot Number mailbox and mailbox post. home. Natural gas heat. 812-295-4728. decorations. 11 in Risacher’s Fifth Addition to the 4:15 p.m. - Received a call advising City of Loogootee, Indiana. Tract II: A of a controlled burn between Shoals and HELP WANTED portion of Lot Number 11 in Risacher’s Loogootee. Fifth Addition to the City of Loogootee, 5:00p.m. - Received a call requesting Indiana. an officer in Loogootee for a wanted Kurt A. Gutgsell and Elaine M. person. Loogootee Officer Floyd was HELP WANTED Bromm, of Dubois County, Indiana advised. LPN or RN to assist with Emergency Preparedness. 10-12 hours per to Andrew T. Weisman and Kinsey 5:52 p.m. - Received a 911 call re- week. Responsible for own transportation to meetings on a monthly A. Weisman, of Dubois County, Indi- questing an ambulance to Loogootee. ana, part of the south half of the south- Martin County Ambulance and the Loo- basis. Must have a valid Nursing License, valid Driver’s License and west quarter of Section 18, Township 1 gootee Police Department responded. insurance. Would also be cross-trained to be a back-up for Health North, Range 4 West, Rutherford Civil 10:14 p.m. - Received a call from Department staff. Must be comfortable giving children’s immuniza- Township, Martin County, Indiana, con- Lawrence County advising of a possible tions. Grant funded position. Send resume to PO Box 368, Shoals by taining 26.095 acres, more or less. drunk driver headed to our county. Dep- September 13th. Leland Farms, LLC, of Boone uty Seymour responded. Community&Entertainment Page 6 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, August 28, 2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Strange-O’Maley-Jones Reunion all school age children every Saturday. More Neat Stuff The Strange-O’Maley-Jones Re- Lunches can be picked up at the fel- union will be held Sunday, September lowship hall of the church, located at 1 at the St. Joseph Annex in Bramble. 105 Wood St, Loogootee no later than Food will be served at 12:30 p.m. Iced 10:30 a.m. Deliveries will begin be- tea and table service will be provided. tween 10:30 and 11 a.m. Saturdays. BByy AAnnnn AAcckkeerrmmaann Bake sale fundraiser SOAR Tutoring The Pregnancy Care Center of Wash- Need Skills? SOAR tutors can help! Luanne, my friend, hope you like able in bowling. ington will be having a fundraising Free and confidential. Call or text Kar- these when you read them to David. *Every time I have all my ducks in bake sale at the Washington Walmart en at 812-709-1618 to learn more. Lo- THOUGHTS: a row, one of the little fluff-butts wad- on Friday, September 13 from 11 a.m.- cated in the Martin County Community *I miss being able to slam my phone dles off. 4 p.m. If you are interested in donating Learning Center Improve Your Skills, down when I hang up on somebody. *Amazing fact: the sun is approxi- baked goods, you can drop them off Improve Your Life! Violently pressing the “end call” just mately eight CVS receipts from Earth. between 10:30 and 11 a.m. Tables will Humane society meetings doesn’t do it for me. *Just got 30 minutes of cardio trying be set up at each of the front doors at The Martin County Humane Society *Life is short. If you can’t laugh at to pick up an ice cube from the kitchen Walmart. meets on the third Friday of the month yourself, call me, I will. floor. Local recovery meetings at the animal shelter at 507 N Oak *My wife asked me to take her to *Before you marry a person, you Wednesdays-Alcoholic Anonymous, Street in Loogootee, at 5:30 p.m. one of those restaurants where they should first work cows with them to Martin County Community Corrections Solid waste board make the food right in front of you. see who they really are. Building at 8 p.m.; Thursdays-Narcot- The Martin County Solid Waste So, I took her to Subway and that’s *Breathe deep...because no one will ics Anonymous, Redemption Church Board holds their monthly meetings on how the fight started. ever understand your love for that Loogootee at 8 p.m.; Fridays-Alcohol- the third Wednesday of each month at *The problem with political jokes is “horse smell” or the peace it brings ic Anonymous, Loogootee Municipal 6 p.m. at the recycling center located that they sometimes get elected. the soul. Building Loogootee at 8 p.m. at 500 Industrial Park Drive in Loo- *I’ve decided that whatever age I *Never argue with stupid people. Food pantry hours gootee. The meetings are open to the am is the new 30. They will drag you down to their lev- The Loogootee United Methodist public and anyone is invited to attend. *When a woman says “first of all” el and then beat you with experience. Food Pantry will be open the first, sec- Soil and Water meetings during an argument, Run Away! Be- -Mark Twain ond, third and fifth Thursdays of the cause she has prepared research, data, *I tried to be normal once. Worst The Martin County SWCD meets month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and also the third Monday of the month at the charts, and graphs to destroy you. two minutes of my life. the first Monday of the month from *I’m on my second guardian angel. *I’m multi-slacking. SWCD office located at Martin Coun- 5-6:30 p.m. ty Learning Center. Office hours are 8 My first one quit and is now in ther- *The razor blade is sharp but can’t Free lunch for kids a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays except Thurs- apy. cut a tree. The axe is strong but can’t New Beginnings Community days when it is closed. Visit www.mar- *I really think it’s time to take the cut hair. Everyone is important ac- Church will be offering a free lunch to tinswcd. com or call at 295-3149. warning labels off of everything and cording to their own unique purpose... let stupidity work itself out of the gene Never look down on anyone unless pool. you’re admiring their shoes. *After winning the game, I threw *You are rich when you are content the ball into the crowd just like they and happy with what you have. do on TV. Apparently, that’s unaccept------School is back in full swing, so I thought I’d drop a line to members of Martin County my favorite profession: Dear Teachers: JOURNAL *May your photocopier never jam. Fiction: “Cut and Run” By Fern Mi- A weekly online newspaper *May your sharpies never dry out. BY DARLA WAGLER *May your faculty meetings all be Librarian, Loogootee Public Library chaels, “Beneath the Attic” by V.C. An- published every Wednesday short. drews, “Texas Forever” by Janet Daily, suBsCrIPtION rate: Free *And may you change the world, September is National Library Card and “The Dark Side” by Danielle Steel. But $10 dONatION aPPreCIated one student at a time. Sign-Up month and new cardholders The library hours are Monday and ------can register for prizes to be given away Tuesday 10-7, Wednesday closed, more than 3,000 weekly subscribers! including a Kindle Fire. Thursday and Friday 10-5 and Sat- to advertise, contact Courtney at the PUNS: Do you download free eBooks on urday 9-1. The phone number is 812- phone or email below. * My tailor is happy to make a new OverDrive using the Libby app? 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He is neu- New Books: tered, up to date on shots, heartworm Mystery: “Rival’s Break” by Car- and Lyme negative and microchipped. la Neggers and “Trap Lane” by Stella For info visit www.humanesociety- Monday, September 2nd Cameron. ofmartincounty.org. TOY’S AUTO PARTS, INC. Loogootee Shoals Jasper Washington (812) 295-2312 (812) 247-3321 (812) 634-2222 (812) 254-2540 Sullivan Martinsville Linton (812) 268-5252 (765) 342-6623 (812) 847-4494 Jasonville Bicknell Bloomfield (812) 665-3969 (812) 735-3545 (812) 384-4453 Farming&Outdoors Page 7 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, August 28, 2019 In the Garden August’s Purdue Land Value By Ralph Purkhiser Survey shows farmland Purdue University Master Gardener values dive in Indiana I have had numerous inquiries lately course, it would be hard to do this in a survey reported a decline across all about webworms and bagworms, both forest, so most people just choose to live BY EMMA EA AMBROSE Purdue University News Service land qualities. Top quality farmland of which are actively eating on our trees with the webworms. experienced a 4.6 percent decline in at this time of the year. I have also had Bagworms, on the other hand, are sol- The August 2019 Purdue Land Value cash rents, followed by a 1.4 percent a couple of questions about tent cater- itary. Each worm will use plant material Survey, published in the Purdue Agri- and 1.2 percent decline in average and pillars, but since they are active in the and other materials, mixed with its own cultural Economics Report (PAER) by poor-quality farmland, respectively. spring of the year, I suspect those people silk to build a sack. Usually the sack the Department of Agricultural Eco- “An interesting thing about these confused that group of caterpillars with will be pointed at the bottom. In a bad nomics, lays out changes in farmland results is what’s happening to good the fall webworms. infestation, bagworms may cause some values and cash rents. quality farmland,” Dobbins said. “Fre- Fall webworms are actually the larval damage to the trees they inhabit. Most Craig Dobbins, professor of agri- quently, you hear top quality farmland or caterpillar form of several species of the time, though, one may simply cultural economics and the survey’s is better at retaining its value than poor of moths. Earlier in the year, the moths hand pick the bags and drop them in a author, said both farmland values and quality, but that’s not been the case this laid eggs, which have now hatched, and bucket of soapy water. Do this early in cash rents are down across the state of year.” the caterpillars have been feeding vora- the morning or just before dusk to en- Indiana. The decline indicates changes Before this year, the decline from ciously. These caterpillars are commu- sure the worm is in its bag. Large infes- are still occurring because of the tight 2014 peak in farmland values had sup- nal and often huge numbers of them will tations may justify the application of an margins in crop production. ported the conventional wisdom. While spin large webs, covering whole limbs insecticide but choose one that is specif- “It’s the same story we’ve been hear- farmers have experienced financial of trees. The worms will consume the ic to bagworms and use it only when ab- ing for the last couple of years: Current strain for several years, Dobbins said leaves within the web and will venture solutely necessary. Dormant oil sprays returns are not sufficient to support the future expectations also help shape a out to eat other leaves during the day. in the spring may deter bagworms, but current level of farmland values and farmland buyer’s view of how easy it While the webs are unsightly, the web- the oils may discolor the foliage of the cash rents,” Dobbins said. “We’re still will be to pay for a farmland purchase. worms of late summer and fall actually evergreen trees which are the preferred seeing tight margins, low crop prices There is increased uncertainty associ- do not normally cause real damage to the trees for bagworms. and continued fallout from a trade war ated with important drivers in the farm- trees they inhabit. The leaves have done Tent caterpillars are another problem with China. The future just isn’t look- land market. their duty and are soon going to fall any- entirely. Huge infestations have resulted ing too bright right now.” “Buying farmland is about what’s way. If the tree is otherwise healthy, it in the defoliation of entire forests. The According to the survey, top quality going to happen in the future, not will leaf out again in the spring. tents they build in the spring are found and average quality farmland decreased what’s currently happening,” Dobbins There are several ways to get rid of in the branch intersections, as opposed in value from last year by 5.3 percent said. “Many buyers have enough to the offensive webs. On low branch- to the outer branches preferred by the and 0.9 percent, respectively. Poor make the down payment but will need es, one may simply use a stick to col- fall webworms. Dormant oil sprays quality farmland remained stable with to borrow to complete the transaction. lect the silk, exposing the worms to the may also prevent infestations, but it is almost no change on a statewide basis. Increased uncertainty about the future birds. Some fishermen friends have told difficult to predict when a major- out Cash rents also experienced a de- increases buyer caution.” me they make good bait also. You may break will occur. Watch your trees in the cline. In 2018, the statewide average To read the full report for 2018, visit also prune out the affected branch and spring and remove the webs whenever increased for all land qualities. This https://bit.ly/2N2vbe5. destroy it. For the high branches, use a you find them. Report major outbreaks hose with a jet setting on the nozzle. Do to forest service officials immediately. not use a torch to burn out the webs. The They will determine the course of action Patoka Lake announces torch will actually do a lot more damage that is necessary. to the tree than the worms have done. With any pest, use pesticides only special waterfowl hunt dates The best way to control webworms when absolutely necessary and follow is prevention. In early spring, on a day the label directions carefully. A healthy Patoka Lake has determined hunt November 2, 3, 9, 10, 13, 14, 18, 19, when temperatures will remain above eco-system will usually provide natural dates for its three waterfowl resting ar- 23, 28, 29, and 30; December 1, 5, 9, freezing for 24 hours, liberally apply a solutions to ordinary outbreaks and the eas for 2019-2020. 13, 14, 18, 22, 27, 28, and 29; January dormant-oil spray. This oil will suffo- simple steps I have outlined will often The Sycamore Creek area will re- 3, 4, 8, 11, 14, 18, 22, 25, 26, 31; and cate the larvae that have over-wintered be enough to control the pests without main closed this year to act as a refuge February 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 9 will be smothered by the dormant oil. Of resorting to poisonous sprays. for waterfowl, offering them a place of Hunters are reminded that they are little disturbance. required to use the self-service hunt- Indiana Archaeology Month starts September 1 Waters lying east of Walls Boat er check stations around Patoka Lake. The DNR Division of Historic Pres- er highlights Evansville and the fact Ramp, as well as the Allen Creek area, Hunter check-in cards are to be turned ervation & Archaeology invites you to that it is a persistent place. The Angel will be open to waterfowl hunting, in daily, even if no birds are harvest- celebrate Indiana’s past while looking Mounds site (12Vg1) was a thriving fishing, trapping, and motorized and ed. Special regulations, state, and fed- to the future during Indiana Archaeolo- Native American community a thou- non-motorized boat traffic on specified eral game stamps and licenses, and gy Month, which begins September 1. sand years ago. Today, the Evansville days beginning November 1, 2019 and non-toxic shot are all required by law This year is the 24th anniversary of area, including Angel Mounds, contin- continuing through February 29, 2020. to hunt migratory waterfowl. Shooting a statewide celebration of archaeology ues to be an important locale in south- Patoka Lake lies within the water- hours are from one-half hour before in Indiana. The event started as Indiana western Indiana. Long-term occupa- fowl hunting Southern Zone. The open sunrise to sunset. Archaeology Week in 1996 and was tion of a place is based upon a number dates are: Maps for locations of hunter check expanded to a month in 2002. of factors and leads to lasting imprints Southern Zone Ducks Regular Sea- stations, maps of the waterfowl resting During archaeology month, peo- on the landscape. son areas, and other information about Pa- ple can meet archaeologists and learn Contact Amy Johnson at ajohnson@ November 2, 3, and 30; December 1, toka Lake can be found at the Patoka about Indiana’s fascinating past. A dnr.IN.gov to receive a copy of this 5, 9, 13, 14, 18, 22, 27, 28, and 29; and Lake park office. For more information, variety of events for all ages will be year’s poster. T-shirts are available for January 3, 4, 8, 11, 14, 18, 22, 25, and contact Patoka Lake at 812-685-2464. held by universities, museums, orga- purchase at dnr.IN.gov/historic/4289. 26 Patoka Lake (on.IN.gov/patokalake) nizations, and individuals throughout htm. Southern Zone Geese Regular Sea- is at 3084 N. Dillard Road, Birdseye, Indiana. A schedule and additional in- son IN 47513. formation can be found at dnr.IN.gov/ historic/3674.htm. Patoka Lake dove hunt drawings are September 1 Archaeologists have recorded more Patoka Lake is hosting two in-person same as for Jackson SRA. Six to eight number. Patoka Lake adult hunters will than 71,000 sites in Indiana since the drawings for controlled dove hunts and groups will be drawn for this hunt. be limited to 50 shells, and youth hunt- early 1800s, helping to shape public a non-draw hunt opportunity, all on Sep- Both hunts will have a maximum of ers will be limited to 75 shells. Hunters understanding of the prehistoric and tember 1. two hunters per stake. All fields sur- must use size 6 or smaller non-toxic historic people who also called this Both drawings will be at 6 a.m. and rounding the controlled sunflower fields shot and are required to have their fire- land home. have hunting hours of 6:30 a.m. to noon. at both locations will have the same arm plugged so it can only contain three “Archaeology tells us not only about The first dove hunt drawing will be hours. shells at a time. the past but also sheds light about at Jackson State Recreation Area in Or- There will be no “stand-by” or refill- Tillery Hill SRA will host a non-draw ourselves today and our future,” said ange County in the Wildcat Cove Hunter ing of shooting stations if there are early hunt opportunity on September 1. There Cameron Clark, DNR director and Check Station #17 parking area. Around departures at either property. All fields will be a 3-acre field at Hunter Check state historic preservation officer. “Ar- 15 to 20 groups are expected to be drawn. will be considered open hunting starting Station #6, and a two-acre field near Os- chaeology month provides a perfect The second drawing is an age 17 or September 2. Shooting hours will be a borne Boat Ramp on W. Newton Stewart way for Hoosiers to find out how, with younger hunt at the former R.A. Walton half hour before sunrise until sunset. Road. programs that are not only educational Farm in Crawford County at the R.A. Hunters need to purchase the proper Hunters are strongly encouraged to and informative but also fun.” Walton Farm Hunter Check Station #11 licenses and stamps and have their Fed- wear blaze orange clothing for safety as This year’s commemorative post- parking area. Hunting hours will be the eral Harvest Information Program (HIP) other users may be in the fields and area. Page 9 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, August 28, 2019 Loogootee Boys’ Tennis win Making A Invitational in Evansville Difference The Loogootee Varsity Boys’ Tennis merlein (NED) 6-0 Team won the Evansville North Invi- #1 Singles Champion Peyton Bledsoe tational this past Friday and Saturday #1 Singles at Evansville North. The Lady Lions Wyatt Street (L) defeated Luke Wible Junior Varsity also won the Individu- (MD) 6-5 (6) By Curt Johnson al Tournament on August 24 at Gibson Nick Hemmerlein (NED) defeated MCCF Executive Director Southern High School. Wyatt Street (L) 6-0 The varsity girls defeated North Posey Drake Harman (W) defeated Wyatt -- TIME, TALENT, TREASURE -- So that’s what our upcoming Labor on Friday, 5-0; and Heritage Christian Street (L) 6-0 Yes – time, talent and treasure. Giv- Day holiday is about. It’s about recog- (Indy), 4-1 and Northeast Dubois for the #2 Singles 5th Place Wyatt Street ing of those from yourself is what nizing your importance and recogniz- championship, 3-2, on Saturday. #2 Singles I’ve so often equated to philanthropy. ing the efforts that you’ve put toward Head Coach Mike Tippery said after Kage Lyon (L) defeated Reid You’ve heard about “time, talent and your job. It’s a tribute to you for the the matches, “This was a great weekend Weinzapfel (MD) 6-0 treasure” from me in these columns, efforts you’ve put toward the strength, for Loogootee Tennis! On Friday night Kage Lyon (L) defeated Kiowa Jones and likely from your church, and often growth, and improvement in the quali- our singles players played well to defeat (W) 6-2 from friends and family in some con- ty of life for our community. a quality North Posey team. On Satur- Kage Lyon (L) defeated Brayden text when talking about what they’ve This Labor Day is for you. Thank day morning our doubles teams led out Beck (NED) 6-3 done the past week. While that can you! of the gate with great performances in #2 Singles Champion Kage Lyon make a big difference in our commu- -- MORE INFORMATION -- the victory against Heritage Christian. #3 Singles nity, whether giving small or large, it For more information about the In the championship match, we got sol- Jace Walton (L) defeated Sam Wester- seems there is a lot more to a day than MCCF and how we can help you help id contributions from both our singles field (MD) 6-0 that. our county, please contact Curt John- and doubles players to defeat a good Jace Walton (L) defeated Brock Wer- -- MORE TO IT -- son, Director, at 812-295-1022 or Northeast Dubois teams. Going into ner (NED) 6-3 The rest of our day is often consumed [email protected]. the season, I felt out depth from player Jace Walton (L) defeated Alex Meyers with family, work, or both. When you You are also welcome to visit our 1-15 was our strength. That was on full (W) 6-2 spend time doing these things, you webpage at www.cfpartner.org/mccf. display this weekend in both the varsity #3 Singles Champion Jace Walton are also giving back and saying thank htm, follow us on Twitter at www.twit- and JV tournaments.” #3 Singles you for what you’ve been given. With ter.com/MartinCountyCF, and “like” Varsity individual results Wyatt Sheetz (L) Bye a family, you are giving back to help the MCCF Facebook page at www. #1 Singles Champion Peyton Bledsoe Alex Meyers (W) defeated Wyatt them grow, learn, and succeed at what- facebook.com/mccommunityfounda- (Loogootee) Sheetz (L) 6-5 (5) ever level in life they are called. tion. #2 Singles Champion Kage Lyon Brock Werner (NED) defeated Wyatt But what about your job? That place (Loogootee) Sheetz 6-0 most of us spend the better part of a #3 Singles Champion Jace Walton #3 Singles 5th Place Wyatt Sheetz day? What about all the work, sweat (Loogootee) #1 Doubles and stress that you put into your job? #1 Doubles Champion Rory Tippery/ Rory Tippery/Lawson McCloskey (L) Is this giving back? Sure, you may be Lawson McCloskey (Loogootee) defeated Justin Bullock/Isaac Merrel using some of your talents, but you’re #2 Doubles Champion Reece Tip- (GS) 6-2 obviously giving your time. pery/Austin Brittain (Loogootee) Rory Tippery/Lawson McCloskey (L) -- WORK AND LABOR -- Serving the insurance needs of North Posey results defeated Aidan Dodd/Evan Mehringer I’ve spoken of your time and talent in our many customers in the area #1 Singles Jordan Wildman (L) de- (NED) 6-4 the context of philanthropy and giving feated Max Renshaw 6-0, 6-4 Rory Tippery/Lawson McCloskey back to your community. But the labor for the past 35 years . . . #2 Singles Jalen Wildman (L) defeat- (L) defeated Gunner Jones/Caleb Arm- you put into your work is not only just WE’D LOVE TO SERVE ed Blake Schmitt 6-2, 6-2 strong (W) 6-4 a job for a paycheck; it is also anoth- YOURS TOO!! #3 Singles Bryant Eckerle (L) defeat- #1 Doubles Champions Rory Tippery/ er way for how you contribute to your ed Ian Heinlin 6-3, 6-1 Lawson McCloskey community. You and your job are vital For the VERY BEST in Insurance Services, #1 Doubles Sebastian Toy/Luke Non- #2 Doubles and just as important as any other as- check with us… te (L) defeated Cole Koester/Zach Seib- Reece Tippery/Austin Brittain (L) de- pect of philanthropy toward improving AUTO~HOMEOWNERS~FARM OWNERS ert 6-3, 6-4 feated Landon Smitha/Jacoby Downey the quality of life in our community. COMMERCIAL & MORE! #2 Doubles Jayden Leatherman/Na- (NP) 6-1 The effort and work you put into your than Seals (L) defated Gaige Kihn/Lo- Reece Tippery/Austin Brittain (L) job reflects on our community. You are OFFICE HOURS: gan Brown 6-1, 6-2 defeated Easton Ziegler/Gavin Leinen- doing your part to improve multiple as- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday Heritage Christian results bech (NED) 6-3 pects of our economy and our county. 9:00-5:00 #1 Singles Jack Booker (HC) defeated Reece Tippery/Austin Brittain (L) de- -- YOU ARE IMPORTANT -- Jordan Wildman 6-0, 6-0 feated Jacob Lengacher/Andrew Powell Sometimes we are fortunate that the 812-936-2900 #2 Singles Jalen Wildman (L) defeat- (L) 6-1 labor we call “work” is also a passion Ask for KATHY BLEDSOE ed Jake Lemming 6-3, 6-2 #2 Doubles Champions Reece Tip- of ours. You always hear that someone #3 Singles Bryant Eckerle (L) defeat- pery/Austin Brittain is lucky if they love their job. I’m not ed Luke Tieman 7-5, 6-3 #2 Doubles so sure it’s luck, but rather commit- #1 Doubles Sebastian Toy/Luke Non- Jacob Lengacher/Andrew Powell (L) ment, hard work and an open mind to te (L) defeated Zane Barnett/Lucas Got- defeated Caden Lamry/Matt Fox (EN) 6-2 new ideas and opportunities. But yes, I tleib 6-1, 6-1 Jacob Lengacher/Andrew Powell (L) would still call you lucky. #2 Doubles Nathan Seals/Jayden defeated Simon Parsons/Jayden Mere- So, whether or not your work is a Leaterman (L) defeated Evan Latham/ dith (W) 6-4 passion or a love of yours, it is import- Jack Halykard 6-0, 6-1 Reece Tippery/Austin Brittain (L) de- ant. It is important to your family and Northeast Dubois results feated Jacob Lengacher/Andrew Powell their well-being, to your co-workers Kathy Bledsoe Wayne Ferguson #1 Singles Reece Bauer (NED) de- (L) 6-1 and employers, and to the rest of us feated Jordan Wildman 6-2, 6-4 #2 Doubles 2nd Place Jacob Lengach- sharing our county with you. 9711 W State Road 56 #2 Singles Jalen Wildman (L) defeat- er/Reece Tippery -- THANK YOU -- ed Ross Mehringer 6-1, 6-0 French Lick, IN 47432 #3 Singles Bryant Eckerle (L) defeat- ed Tanner Hurt 7-5, 6-2 Lady Lions Volleyball go 2-0 -INSURANCE #1 Doubles Ethan Ziegler/Luke Hard- The Loogootee Varsity Volleyball five and Kyleigh Courter with four. -REAL ESTATE er (NED) defeated Sebastian Toy/Luke Team got another win against North- Courter also contributed five digs. Nonter 6-1, 6-3 east Dubois in three sets, 25-21, 25-21, Brooklyn Summers had a team-high #2 Doubles Nathan Seals/Jayden and 25-17. The girls move to 2-0 on the 24 assists and Ana Teloken had 11 Leatherman (L) defeated Logan season. kills followed by Haylie Mathies with Lampert/Tucker Neukam 6-0, 6-2 Asia Crim led in points with 14 and eight. The following are the junior varsity digs with 16. Crim also contributed match scores from Saturday, August 24. four kills. Makenzie VanHoy led in as- Players from the following teams com- sists with 24 and added 11 points and Bonecrusher Bodywork, LLC eight kills. Kylie VanHoy led in kills peted: Loogootee (L), Evansville North Kayla C Roller-Whaley, LMT & ACE certified in cupping (EN), Washington (W), Gibson Southern with 18 and also had seven points and (GS), Evansville Mater Dei (MD), North- 10 assists. 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