Martin County

Year 9, Issue 47 JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2018 Eight pages www.martincountyjournal.com ~ [email protected] ~ 812-259-4309 ~ Fax: 888-380-2761 ~ P.O. Box 148, Loogootee, IN 47553 Commissioners get DNR check; agree to sell police dog BY COURTNEY HUGHETT worth $2,925 since he is five years old. Martin County Journal Publisher Roush asked the commissioners if they were okay with selling Asher to Bur- Joshua Kush, Resource Specialist khardt as the dog is considered county with DNR, presented the Martin Coun- property. Commissioner Dan Gregory ty Commissioners, at their meeting asked if the price could be negotiated Tuesday night, November 20, with a down. Sheriff Roush replied that Ash- check for $12,788 for timber sales in er was purchased from donations from the . The money for the community and he didn’t feel like Martin County was 15 percent of the it was right to not recoup some of the total sales. $4,000 will be split among money used to pay for Asher or his the four fire departments – Lost River, training. He said the money received Loogootee, Shoals, and Martin County from Asher would go toward the pur- Emergency Management. The remain- chase of another K9 dog, to give to an- ing $8,788 will go into the highway de- other deputy. partment funds. The commissioners unanimously Sheriff Travis Roush told the- com approved the sell of Asher with Com- missioners that Major Andy Burkhardt missioner Gregory expressing his re- has submitted his resignation from the luctance to his vote. The commission- sheriff’s department. Roush said that ers asked the sheriff to follow-up with -Photo by Courtney Hughett Burkhardt has requested to take his po- them after the purchase was complete. The Martin County Commissioners accepted $12,788 from DNR at their lice K9, Asher, with him and was will- Tim Hunt, with HWC Engineering, meeting Tuesday night for timber sales from Martin State Forest. From left ing to pay for the dog. Roush said that talked to the commissioners about the to right are Commissioners Kevin Boyd and Dan Gregory, DNR Resource he spoke with an independent apprais- Community Crossings grant. Hunt’s Specialist Joshua Kush, and Commissioner Paul George. er who stated that with Asher costing firm was hired by the highway depart- to know that there was nothing wrong County and Vanderburgh County. This $7,800 initially, and a police K9 having ment to help with the grant application. with the grant application, there just does not include the cities and towns a working career of eight years, he is Hunt said he wanted the commissioners was not enough money to go around. receiving funds. There are 15 counties in the Vincennes Hunt said they would go over the ap- district of INDOT. Only three received plication prior to resubmitting it in Jan- Martin County's jobless grant funds – Knox County, Perry (See 'COMMISSIONERS' on page 2) Forestry division hosting open houses rate ticks up to 2.9 percent The DNR Division of Forestry will interest to participate.” BY COURTNEY HUGHETT Daviess County’s jobless rate also host open houses at many of its loca- Events and open houses include: Martin County Journal Publisher bumped up from 2.3 percent in Sep- tions, December 11-13, to share how Martin State Forest: December 12, tember to 2.9 percent in October. The th the division works to protect forests. 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Martin State Martin County’s unemployment rate county had the 11 lowest jobless rate in At each event, division staff will Forest main office off U.S. 50, approx- rose slightly in October to 2.9 percent, the state for October, tied with six other provide information about recreation- imately four miles northeast of Shoals. up from 2.5 percent the month before. counties. th al activities, major projects, forest re- Visitors can view the newly renovated The county is the 11 lowest jobless rate In October, Daviess County had source management, and State Forest Martin Lake shelter house or join the in the state, tied with six other counties. 16,217 residents in the workforce with planning. Attendees will also be able forester at 4 p.m. for a short winter hike. In October, the county had 5,156 resi- 472 of them were unemployed. In Sep- to speak directly with DNR personnel Call 812-247-3491 for more informa- dents in the workforce with 149 of them tember, there were 16,135 residents able or submit written comments. Some of tion. unemployed. In September, there were to work and 374 of them were without the open houses will include a tour of Owen-Putnam State Forest: Decem- 5,144 residents able to work and 127 of jobs. In October of last year, Daviess facilities, guided hikes, and interpretive ber 11, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the property them were without jobs. In October of County’s unemployment rate was 2.5 programs. See below for a listing of the office, which is five miles west of Spen- last year, Martin County’s jobless rate percent with 15,637 residents able to open houses and events planned at each cer and less than one mile north of S.R. was 2.6 percent with 5,056 residents in work and 392 of them without work. property. 46. There will be a forester-led, short the workforce and 133 of them without Greene County’s unemployment rate “These open houses provide Hoosiers winter hike at 4 p.m. Call 812-829-2462 jobs. moved up to 4.5 percent in October, with a chance to receive first-hand in- for more information. Dubois County’s unemployment rate from 3.8 percent the month before. The formation about how the State Forests /Deam Lake SRA: also went up to 2.6 percent in Octo- county had the fifth highest jobless rate are working to provide diverse wildlife December 11, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the ber, up from 2.1 percent in September. in the state for October, tied with Craw- habitat, forest products and recreational Clark State Forest office, which is one The county had the lowest jobless rate ford, Owen and Sullivan counties. opportunities,” State Forester John Sei- mile north of Henryville on U.S. 31. in the state for October, tied with Bar- In October, the county had 13,629 res- fert said. “They also allow us to receive Topics that will be highlighted include tholomew and Tipton counties. (See 'RATE' on page 2) valuable feedback from our neighbors campground and gun range improve- In October, the county had 23,335 and users about State Forest manage- ments. There will be a one-mile, forest- residents in the workforce with 610 of Thanksgiving dinner ment. I encourage everyone who has an (See 'FORESTRY' on page 2) them unemployed. In September, there Loogootee will host a Thanksgiving were 23,243 residents able to work with Dinner on Thanksgiving Day, Thurs- 497 of them without jobs. In October day, November 22 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. of 2017, Dubois County’s jobless rate in the lower level of St. John’s Center, was 2.2 percent with 22,974 residents in for the community. The dinner is free the workforce with 511 of them unem- of charge and anyone is welcome to ployed. attend.

Eagle Place opens -Photo provided Eagle Place Apartments, owned by Hoosier Uplands, officially opened their doors last Wednesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The 20 apartments from The Hughett Family are located in the former Elementary East building on Church Street in Loo- gootee and are now available for rent. They are available for anyone age 55 Josh, Courtney, Wyatt & Alex or older. For information, call (812) 883-5368. Page 2 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, November 21, 2018 RATE (Continued from page one) ous month, primarily due to gains in the idents in the workforce with 608 of them Private Educational and Health Services unemployed. In September, there were (2,500) and the Construction (1,500) 13,506 residents able to work and 511 sectors. Gains were partially offset by of them without jobs. In October of last losses in the Leisure and Hospitality year, Greene County’s jobless rate was (-2,500) and the Other (-100), which in- 3.9 percent with 13,345 residents able to cludes Mining and Logging, IT and Oth- work and 518 of them without jobs. er Services sectors. Total private em- The top ten spots in the state with ployment reached a preliminary record the lowest unemployment numbers for highpoint of 2,713,200, which is 24,300 October were: Tipton, Dubois and Bar- above the official December 2017 peak. tholomew counties at 2.6 percent; Ad- The new October 2018 peak, like all data ams County at 2.7 percent, and Wells, within this report, is subject to monthly Steuben, LaGrange, Kosciusko, Gibson revisions and annual benchmarking. In and Boone counties at 2.8 percent. addition, preliminary Construction jobs Auction donation -Photo provided The top ten spots in the state with the are at the highest level since April 2008. Noel Harty and Mark Graber who served as auctioneers for the recent highest unemployment numbers for Oc- Cropp Auction presented $3,000 to Shoals School for the students' help set- tober were: Vermillion County at 5.3 FORESTRY ting up for the auction. The money will be split three ways between the shop/ percent, Fayette County at 5.1 percent, (Continued from page one) agriculture class, the cheerleaders and the culinary arts class - the groups Lake County at 4.9 percent, Vigo Coun- er-led winter walk at 4 p.m. Call 812- who helped. From left to right are Shoals High School Principal Kindra Ho- ty at 4.6 percent, Crawford, Greene, 294-4306 for more information. vis, Haylie Wyman, Dakota Holt, Cassidy Witt, Audrey Gibson, Noel Harty, Owen and Sullivan counties at 4.5 per- Harrison-Crawford State Forest: De- Evan Wagoner and Mark Graber. cent, LaPorte County at 4.3 percent, and cember 11, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the re- Scott County at 4.2 percent. cently renovated property office. The ’s unemployment rate stands office is located off S.R. 462, just past COMMISSIONERS at 3.5 percent for October and remains the gatehouse for O’Bannon Woods (Continued from page one) ity Improvement (CQI) team. “Amy lower than the national rate of 3.7 per- State Park. Call 812-738-7694 for more uary. Commissioner Paul George said has been such a driving force for our cent. With the exception of one month information. they may want to replace some of the community corrections and her dedi- when it was equal (October 2014), In- Ferdinand/Pike State Forest: Decem- bridges with more roads. Hunt replied cation and drive to improve not only diana’s unemployment rate now has ber 12, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Ferdi- that the commissioners needed to keep our agency, but more importantly, the been below the U.S. rate for more than nand office which is off S.R. 264,- ap in mind that the roads cannot be used lives of our clients will forever be ap- five years. The monthly unemployment proximately four miles northeast of if they contain failing bridges. George preciated. We wish Amy the best in her rate is a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Ferdinand. There will be a 4 p.m. walk- reminded County Attorney Dave Lett future endeavors, and know that what- (BLS) indicator that reflects the number ing tour of the forest’s lakeside recre- that they wanted to have a closed-door ever the path is, she will be an asset,” of unemployed people seeking employ- ational sites. Call 812-367-1524 for meeting to discuss the grant applica- said Collins. ment within the prior four weeks as a more information. tion on December 3 and requested that The community corrections advisory percentage of the labor force. Morgan-Monroe/Yellowwood State Lett get a meeting notice out. board has approved Ramona Simmons Indiana’s labor force had a net in- Forest: December 12, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Hunt said the county will find out if to take Money’s place. Collins said she crease of 5,303 over the previous month. at the Training Center at Morgan-Mon- they are awarded grant money in April will start now so she can be trained by This was a result of a 2,411 increase in roe State Forest off S.R. 37, approxi- of next year and the money will arrive Money before her departure. unemployed residents and an increase mately six miles south of Martinsville. around the first few weeks of August. Highway Superintendent Leo of 2,892 employed residents. Indiana’s There will be a tour of the renovated Hunt said he felt confident that the Padgett reported that they have re- total labor force, which includes both visitor center at 4 p.m. Call 765-342- county would receive funds next round ceived 76 tons of salt so far for the Hoosiers employed and those seeking 4026 for more information. and that anyone receiving funds this winter months. They ordered 100 ton. employment, stands at 3.40 million, and Green-Sullivan State Forest: Decem- year could not apply again in January. Sheriff Roush reported that there are the state’s 65.1 percent labor force par- ber 13, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the property Community Corrections Director currently 84 inmates in the jail with 24 ticipation rate remains above the nation- office on S.R. 159, approximately 1.5 Kathy Collins announced that Amy of them from Vigo County. al rate of 62.9 percent. miles south of Dugger. There will be a Money, the program director at com- Learn more about how unemployment 4 p.m. tour of the campground and lake munity corrections, has submitted her rates are calculated here: http://www. restoration project. Call 812-648-2810 resignation. Her last day will be De- hoosierdata.in.gov/infographics/em- for more information. cember 31. Collins told the commis- ployment-status.asp. Property staff is also available during sioners that Money has served as the Employment by Sector normal business hours. Go to the Divi- CASS instructor, liaison with PRIDE/ Private sector employment has grown sion of Forestry’s webpage (dnr.IN.gov/ PIBS at Shoals Schools, and started by more than 25,500 over the year, and forestry/3631.htm) for contact informa- the jail treatment program. Recently, www.fergusonagency.com has increased by 3,400 over the previ- tion. she spearheaded the Continuous Qual- If you have Real Estate to sell in the general areas of French Lick or West Baden in the Counties of Martin, Dubois, Orange, or Crawford PLEASE CONSIDER LISTING WITH US! Please join us for the Homes...Farms....Deer Hunting Land Rich Everman, Real Estate Broker 812-630-9606 1st Annual OFFICE: 812-936-2900 http://realestate.richeverman.com

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Free of Charge. - Insurance - Financial Services - Real Estate Obituaries Page 3 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, November 21, 2018 JOYCE MILLS Masonville, Ken- He graduat- the Federal Employed Women. Joyce Evelyn Mills entered into eter- tucky; son of the ed from Hayden She was a proud military wife for 21 nal rest on November 15, 2018 at Me- late Prentiss and High School in years as her husband, Jeff, was serving morial Hospital Loraine (Clark) 1959 then worked in the Army. She loved and Health Care Kelly. for Cummins, Inc. camping, gardening and taking motor- in Jasper. A res- Butch was a for 30 years. He cycle rides. She also enjoyed traveling ident of Shoals, United States was a member of and cooking for family gatherings. she was 87. Army veteran Scipio Presbyte- Lesa loved her grandchildren and cher- She was born and was stationed rian Church. He ished every moment spent with them. in Rusk, Indiana in South Korea liked playing golf Lesa was preceded in death by her on December 15, BUTCH KELLY during the Viet- STANLEY and watching parents, Robert and Wanda Mae (Hol- 1930; daughter of nam War. He retired from Peabody MILLER sports as well as land) Colvin. Chriss Stanfield Energy as a heavy equipment operator. family vacations. She is survived by her husband of JOYCE MILLS and Zette (Pow- He worked for various coal mines in Stanley is survived by his moth- 38 years, Jeffry Stivers of Loogootee; ell) Stanfield. She married Frederick his 35-year career. er, Delores Miller of North Vernon; sons, Clint (Kristen) Stivers of Leba- “Kenny” Mills on October 30, 1949 He had many hobbies including fish- his wife, Wilma Miller of Scipio; non, Dustin (Courtney) Stivers of Lou- and he preceded her in death on August ing and hunting. He also enjoyed radi- two daughters, Sandra Denise (Mark) isville, Kentucky and Tyler (Brittany) 2, 2009. os, especially, CB radios. Kasting of Vallonia and Shelly Lynn Stivers of Huntingburg; grandchildren, Joyce was a 1948 graduate of Shoals He was preceded in death by his par- (Von) Miller of Scipio; a son, Kenneth Blair and Ava Stivers, Addilyn and High School and long-time member of ents and brothers, Phil and Steve Kelly. Ray (Dana) Miller of Shoals; a sister, Warren Stivers and Delilah and Logan Beechwood Christian Church. She was He is survived by his wife of 22 Vicki Spencer of Sardinia; a brother, Stivers; siblings, Theresa (Scott) Ed- a homemaker and enjoyed crafts and years, Linda Kelly; daughter, Krystal Donald (Sue) Miller of Florida; eight wards, Jeff Colvin and Sheila (Tom) painting. (Rick) Davis; grandchildren, Heav- grandchildren, Joshua Lakins, Trent R. Hudson; aunt, Leona Mathias; mother- She was also preceded in death by en and Krissy Sanders; step-children, Miller, Kyle Miller, Tracie Miller, Mya in-law, Theresa Andis; sisters-in-law, her parents, sister, Olive Wherry; five Shawn (Jennifer) Coffey, Steve (Sarah) Miller, Shelby Miller, Terra Sweet and Laura Kelly and Tonya Stivers. brothers, Claude, Bill, Ray, Quen- Coffey, Lucas Coffey, Vadney Coffey Tiffany Burton; and six great-grand- A Mass of Christian Burial was cel- tin and Gene Stanfield; and son, John and Heather Brewer; step-grandchil- children, Gwyn and Reed Lakins, Ely- ebrated by the Very Rev. J. Kenneth Mills. dren, Sabastian Coffey, Caitlin Spears, jah Anderson, Xavier Wood, Janessa Walker on Saturday, November 17 She is survived by two sons, Da- Cierra Spears, Gage Coffey, Joy Cof- and D.J. Cardinal. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic vid Keith Mills (Elaine) of Jasper and fey, Moriah Coffey, Briella Coffey, He was preceded in death by his fa- Church in Loogootee. Burial followed Kenneth R. Mills (Donna) of French Thomas Callahan, Landen Brewer and ther, Ora Orvine Miller. in St. Peter Catholic Cemetery. Lick; six grandsons, Nathan, Kevin, Austin Brewer. A funeral service began today, In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Michael, Jody, Matt and Daniel Mills; Visitation will be held Saturday, No- Wednesday, November 21, at 1 p.m. tions can be made to Norton Children’s four great-granddaughters and one vember 24, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral & Crema- Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. great-great-grandson. 2:00 p.m. at Blake & Wagler Funeral tion Services. Mr. Tom Judd officiated. Condolences may be made online The funeral ceremony was conduct- Home in Montgomery. Burial will be in Scipio Cemetery. at www.blakefuneralhomes.com. Ar- ed by Bro. Joe Crow on Tuesday, No- Condolences may be made online Memorials may be made through the rangements were provided by Blake vember 20 at Brosmer-Kemple Funeral at www.blakefuneralhomes.com. Ar- funeral home to the Hayden Funeral Home in Loogootee. Home. Burial followed in the Ander- rangements were provided by Blake & or Our Hospice of Jennings County. son Cemetery in Shoals. Wagler Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests LESA STIVERS donations be made to the Anderson STANLEY MILLER Lesa Stivers passed away at 3:25 Advertise in the Cemetery Fund, c/o Greg Benge, 5239 Stanley Ray Miller passed away at p.m. Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Emmons Lane, Shoals, IN 47581. 5:25 p.m. Friday, November 16, 2018, St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. A Martin County at Majestic Care of North Vernon. A resident of Loogootee, she was 58. Journal PRENTISS “BUTCH” KELLY resident of Scipio, he was 78. She was born May 3, 1960 in Mar- Prentiss Wayne “Butch” Kelly He was born September 30, 1940, ion; daughter of the late Robert and Email courtney@ passed away Sunday, November 18, in Scipio; the son of Ora Orvine and Wanda Mae (Holland) Colvin. martincountyjournal.com 2018 at his home. A resident of Mont- Delores Bannister Miller. He married Lesa was employed by NSWC Crane for more information. gomery, he was 74. Wilma Capes on March 5, 1960. She as an Acquisition Management Spe- He was born February 27, 1944 in survives. cialist. She was a proud supporter of Local Professionals At Your Service Here To Serve You! AUTO REPAIR FUNERAL SERVICES HAIR SALON HEATING & AIR

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Martin gootee Chief Rayhill and Captain Dant accident south of Loogootee. Deputy Lost River Fire, Loogootee Fire, Wil- County Ambulance transported the sub- responded. Seymour responded. liams Fire, Deputy Wright, and Martin ject to Jasper Memorial Hospital. 10:16 a.m. - Received a request for an 5:20 p.m. - Received a dog complaint County Ambulance responded. 11:37 a.m. - Received a request for ambulance in Shoals. Shoals Fire and in Loogootee. Animal Control Officer 6:06 a.m. - Received a report of a car- an ambulance near Loogootee. Martin Martin County Ambulance responded. Hughett responded. deer accident on US 50, east of Loogoo- County Ambulance, Loogootee Fire, Martin County Ambulance transported 5:51 p.m. - Received a request for a tee. Deputy Wright responded. and Major Burkhardt responded. The the subject to Jasper Memorial Hospi- welfare check near Shoals. Town Mar- 8:41 a.m. - Received a request for an subject was transported to Jasper Me- tal. shal Eckert, Martin County Ambulance, ambulance in Loogootee. Martin Coun- morial Hospital. 1:38 p.m. - Received a dog complaint and Shoals Fire responded. All was ty Ambulance transported the subject to SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 south of Loogootee. Animal Control okay. Daviess Community Hospital. 1:01 a.m. - Received a report of a dis- Officer Hughett responded. 6:15 p.m. - Received a report of an 9:07 a.m. - Loogootee Officer Keller turbance in Shoals. Deputy Wright and 1:48 p.m. - Received a report of a do- accident east of Shoals. Martin County performed a vehicle identification check Deputy Seymour responded. mestic dispute in Loogootee. Loogoo- Ambulance, Shoals Fire, and Deputy in Loogootee. 9:56 a.m. - Received a medical alarm tee Chief Rayhill and ISP Trooper Lents Shinn responded. 9:32 a.m. - Jail Commander Abel took call in Shoals. Captain Dant responded responded. 7:10 p.m. - Received a report of a one inmate to the doctor. and assisted the individual. 4:50 p.m. - Received a dog complaint slide off east of Shoals. Deputy Shinn, 10:42 a.m. - Received a report of an 10:35 a.m. - Received a report of il- in Loogootee. Animal Control Officer Deputy Seymour, and Shoals Fire re- accident in Loogootee. Loogootee Of- legal hunting east of Shoals. Captain Hughett responded. sponded. ficer Keller and Major Burkhardt- re Dant, ICO Doane, and ISP Trooper 7:04 p.m. - Received a report of a car- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 sponded. Lents responded. deer accident south of Loogootee. Dep- 2:08 a.m. - Received a report of a tree 11:15 a.m. - Received a horse com- 11:11 a.m. - Received a request for an uty Shinn responded. down on SR 450. Shoals Fire removed plaint near Shoals. Animal Control Of- ambulance in Loogootee. Martin Coun- 10:50 p.m. - Received a report of an the tree. ficer Hughett responded. ty Ambulance transported the subject to accident east of Loogootee. Deputy 3:45 a.m. - Received a report of a tree 1:03 p.m. - Major Burkhardt per- St Vincent’s Hospital in Bedford. Shinn, Shoals Fire, and Martin Coun- down east of Shoals. Shoals Fire re- formed a vehicle identification check in 12:46 p.m. - Received a report of an ty Ambulance responded. No one was moved the tree. Shoals. altercation in Shoals. Captain Dant and transported. 4:07 a.m. - Received a report of a tree 1:29 p.m. - Received a request for ISP Trooper Lents responded. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 down on US 50, east of Shoals. Deputy an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin 2:26 p.m. - Received a request for an 12:14 a.m. - Received a request for an Wright and Shoals Fire responded. County Ambulance, Loogootee Offi- ambulance in Loogootee. Martin Coun- ambulance near Shoals. Martin County 4:57 a.m. - Received a report of a tree cer Keller, and ISP Trooper Beaver re- ty Ambulance, Loogootee Fire, and Ambulance and Shoals Fire respond- down north of Shoals. Shoals Fire re- sponded. The subject was transported to Loogootee Officer Norris responded. ed. The subject was transported to IU sponded. Jasper Memorial Hospital. The subject was transported to Jasper Health in Bedford with assistance from 6:12 a.m. - Received a report of a tree 2:04 p.m. - Received a request for Memorial Hospital. IU Health Ambulance. down near Shoals. Martin County High- an ambulance in Crane. Martin Coun- 3:35 p.m. - Received a report of a 9:00 a.m. - Received an animal com- way responded. ty Ambulance and Greene County First small brush fire south of Loogootee. plaint near Loogootee. South Region 6:56 a.m. - Received a report of a tree Responders responded. The subject was Haysville Fire responded. responded. down on SR 150, east of Shoals. Shoals transported to Greene County General 9:57 a.m. - Captain Dant took four in- Fire responded. Hospital. Real estate transfers mates to court. 7:16 a.m. - Received a report of 2:12 p.m. - Received a request for a Ross S. Johnson, of Martin County, 11:18 a.m. - Received a request for an a reckless driver on US 50, west of welfare check in Shoals. Major Bur- Indiana to Richard D. Hoffman and ambulance in Loogootee. Martin Coun- Shoals. Captain Dant responded. khardt responded, and all was okay. Pamela K. Hoffman, of Martin Coun- ty Ambulance responded but did not 7:19 a.m. - Received a report of an ac- 5:45 p.m. - Received a report of a ty, Indiana, a part of Lot 87 in Camp- transport. cident in Shoals. Captain Dant respond- truck dumping trash in Shoals. Town bell and Breen’s Addition to the Town 1:55 p.m. - Captain Dant took four in- ed. Marshal Eckert and Deputy Seymour of Loogootee, Indiana. mates to court. 7:55 a.m. - Received a report of a tree responded. Rosemary Stanley, of Lawrence 2:49 p.m. - Received a report of down near Loogootee. County High- 6:45 p.m. - Received a request for an County, Indiana to Ellis D. Wisdom an accident east of Shoals on US 50. way responded. ambulance north of Loogootee. Mar- and Mary L. Wisdom, of Lawrence Sergeant Keller, Captain Dant, Sher- 8:55 a.m. - Captain Dant took one in- tin County Ambulance, Crane First County, Indiana, a part of the north- iff Roush, Shoals Fire, Martin County mate to court. Responders, and Deputy Seymour re- east quarter of the southeast quarter of Ambulance, ISP Trooper Beaver, ICO 8:57 a.m. - Received a report of an sponded. The subject was transported to Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 3 Doane, and the Martin County Coroner accident east of Shoals. ISP Trooper Jasper Memorial Hospital. West, Martin County, Indiana, contain- responded. Qualkenbush responded. 7:00 p.m. - Received a request for an ing 4.925 acres, more or less. 4:10 p.m. - Town Marshal Eckert as- 12:58 p.m. - Captain Dant took four ambulance south of Loogootee. Martin Charles D. Hellums, of Martin sisted a motorist with a vehicle unlock inmates to court. County Ambulance responded and was County, Indiana to Nicholas J. Fawks in Shoals. 1:20 p.m. - Jail Commander Abel assisted by Dubois County Ambulance. and Tina M. Fawks, of Martin Coun- 5:54 p.m. - Received a report of a car- took one inmate to the doctor. 8:57 p.m. - Received a report of a ty, Indiana. Parcel I: A part of the east deer accident east of Shoals on SR 150. 1:30 p.m. - Received a report of an disturbance in Loogootee. Loogootee half of Section 4, Township 1 North, Deputy Shinn responded. abandoned vehicle west of Shoals. Ma- Officer McBeth and Deputy Seymour Range 3 West, Lost River Township, 7:25 p.m. - Received a request for an jor Burkhardt responded. responded. Martin County, Indiana, containing ambulance in Loogootee. Martin Coun- 1:32 p.m. - Received a report of hors- 9:40 p.m. - Received a report of a 31.91 acres, more or less. Parcel II: A ty Ambulance responded but did not es out north of Loogootee. Major Bur- disturbance north of Shoals. Deputy part of the east half of Section 4, Town- transport. khardt responded. Wright responded. ship 1 North, Range 3 West, Lost Riv- 7:52 p.m. - Deputy Shinn assisted a 1:35 p.m. - Major Burkhardt assist- 10:16 p.m. - Received a report of er Township, Martin County, Indiana, motorist in Loogootee with a vehicle ed a motorist with a vehicle unlock in a car-deer accident on US 50, west of containing 2.267 acres, more or less. unlock. Shoals. Shoals. Deputy Seymour responded. 11:12 p.m. - Received a request for an 2:23 p.m. - Jailer Lents took one in- 11:17 p.m. - Received a report of a Martin County ambulance in Shoals. Shoals Fire and mate to the doctor. reckless driver near Loogootee. Loo- Martin County Ambulance responded. 2:34 p.m. - Captain Dant took three gootee Officer McBeth responded. JOURNAL The subject was transported to Daviess inmates to court. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 A weekly online newspaper Community Hospital. 2:57 p.m. - Received a request for a 1:01 a.m. - Received a report of a sus- published every Wednesday 11:32 p.m. - Received a report of a welfare check near Shoals. Major Bur- picious vehicle near Shoals. Town Mar- suBsCrIPtION rate: Free reckless driver in Loogootee. Loogoo- khardt responded. shal Eckert responded. But $10 dONatION aPPreCIated tee Captain Hennette responded. 3:20 p.m. - Captain Dant took one in- 4:18 a.m. - Deputy Wright assisted more than 3,000 weekly subscribers! WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 mate to court. the Orange County Sheriff’s Office with to advertise, contact Courtney at the 7:08 a.m. - Received a report of an ac- 4:03 p.m. - Received a request for an a transport. phone or email below. cident in Loogootee. Loogootee Chief ambulance in Loogootee. Martin Coun- 4:49 a.m. - Received a report of hors- LOw-COst ads tO fIt every budget! Rayhill responded. ty Ambulance responded but did not es out near Loogootee. Deputy Wright Publishers/Owners: 9:02 a.m. - Received a report of transport. responded. Josh & Courtney Hughett and sons smoke in a business in Loogootee. Loo- 4:09 p.m. - Received a dog complaint 8:46 a.m. - Received a request for an [email protected] gootee Fire responded. in Loogootee. Animal Control Officer ambulance in Loogootee. Martin Coun- [email protected] 12:38 p.m. - Loogootee Chief Rayhill Hughett responded. ty Ambulance, Loogootee Officer Todd, assisted with a funeral detail in Loogoo- 6:10 p.m. - Received a report of a do- Major Burkhardt, and the Martin Coun- COntaCt InfOrmatIOn tee. mestic dispute in Shoals. Town Marshal ty Coroner responded. PO Box 148, Loogootee, IN 47553 Phone: 812-259-4309 2:03 p.m. - Received a request for an Eckert, Major Burkhardt, and Deputy 10:34 a.m. - Received a report of ille- Fax: 1-888-380-2761 ambulance in Loogootee. Martin Coun- Seymour responded. gal hunting near Loogootee. Major Bur- [email protected] www.martincountyjournal.com Member of the Page 5 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, November 21, 2018 COURT NEWS CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS & Misdemeanor, dismissed. Medical of Dubois vs. Martha R. Hoosier Accounts Service and against SENTENCINGS Andrew D. Hobson, operating a motor Weaver, complaint. the defendant Joshua Stoll in the amount October 23 vehicle without ever receiving a license, Medical of Dubois vs. Brett D. Van- of $1,733.58. Neil Jason Sipes, convicted of non- a Class C Misdemeanor, dismissed. Hise, complaint. MARRIAGE LICENSES support of a dependent child, a Class David E. King, criminal mischief, a SMALL CLAIMS JUDGMENTS November 9 D Felony and operating a vehicle while Class B Misdemeanor, dismissed. October 30 Nathan K. Cox of Shoals and Jessica intoxicated endangering a person with Paul E. Merritt, driving while sus- Judgment in favor of the plaintiff D. Wininger of Shoals. a passenger less than 18 years of age, pended prior conviction, a Class A Mis- a Class 6 Felony. Sentenced on the first demeanor, dismissed. count to serve 2 years with 0 days sus- Adam H. Russell, driving while sus- Loogootee Police log pended. Defendant received 24 months pended, a Class A Misdemeanor, dis- MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 dog in Shaded Estates. of probation. Sentenced on the second missed. 1:02 a.m. - Caller reported a civil 6:40 p.m. - Caller reported a reckless count to 547 days with 465 days sus- Marketa L. Sipp, false informing, a complaint. driver on US 231. pended and credit for 41 actual days Class A Misdemeanor, dismissed; op- 8:35 a.m. - Caller reported a lost or FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 previously served plus 41 Class A credit erating a motor vehicle without ever stolen wallet. 2:43 a.m. - Loogootee Fire was paged days. Defendant received 12 months of receiving a license, a Class C Misde- 11:30 a.m. - Female reported a civil out for a burning odor on a furnace. probation. meanor, dismissed. complaint. 8:15 a.m. - Male requested extra pa- October 30 November 13 5:53 p.m. - Caller reported a property trol. Tre A. Blanton, convicted of domes- Charles W. Needs III, driving while damage accident on Broadway Street. 9:07 a.m. - Male requested a vehicle tic battery, a Class 6 Felony. Sentenced suspended, a Class A Misdemeanor, 8:46 p.m. - Caller reported a speeding identification check. to serve 547 days with 429 days sus- dismissed. vehicle on US 231. 10:42 a.m. - Female reported a hit- pended and credit for 59 actual days CIVIL COURT TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 and-run accident. The other driver was previously served plus 59 Class A credit New Suits Filed 9:15 a.m. - Caller reported a low located. days. Defendant received 14 months of November 7 hanging tree Bloomfield Road. 1:28 p.m. - First responders were re- probation. LVNV Funding, LLC vs. Mattie Hall, 11:45 a.m. - Chief Rayhill responded quested on Walnut Street for a medical Ricky W. Cox, convicted of dealing civil collection. to a business alarm. call. in marijuana, a Class 6 Felony. Sen- CIVIL COURT JUDGMENTS 5:02 p.m. - Captain Hennette respond- 7:09 p.m. - First responders were re- tenced to serve 365 days with 351 days November 7 ed to a residential alarm. quested on 1300 East for a medical call. suspended and credit for 7 actual days Judgment in favor of the plaintiff 6:49 p.m. - Caller reported a reckless 8:57 p.m. - Caller reported a suspi- previously served plus 7 Class A credit Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC driver on US 231. cious male behind the Ruler Store. days. Defendant received 11 months of and against the defendant Chelsy Fraley 11:32 p.m. - Caller reported a reckless 11:17 p.m. - Caller reported a reckless probation. in the amount of $1,041.48. driver on Park Street. driver on Broadway Street. Joseph R. Miller, convicted of pos- Judgment in favor of the plaintiff WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 session of methamphetamine, a Class Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC 7:08 a.m. - Caller reported a property 8:46 a.m. - First responders were re- 6 Felony. Sentenced to serve 547 days and against the defendant Shelly Hum- damage accident on Broadway Street. quested on East Broadway Street for a with 477 days suspended and credit for bert in the amount of $989.21. 9:02 a.m. - Loogootee Fire was paged medical call. 35 actual days previously served plus November 13 out to Wendy’s reference a burning odor. 11:37 a.m. - First responders were re- 35 Class A credit days. Defendant re- Judgment in favor of the plaintiff At- 12:20 p.m. - Caller reported an item in quested on Hwy 50 for a medical call. ceived 14 months of probation. lantic Credit & Finance Inc. and against the road near Fairview Drive. 3:15 p.m. - Caller requested a welfare November 8 the defendant Galen Knepp in the 12:38 p.m. - Chief Rayhill assisted check on a male. Dane R. Bolin, convicted of posses- amount of $6,208.73. with a funeral procession. 9:35 p.m. - Caller reported a child cus- sion of methamphetamine, a Class 6 November 16 5:40 p.m. - Captain Hennette respond- tody issue. Felony. Sentenced to serve 547 days Judgment in favor of the plaintiff ed to a residential alarm. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 through Martin County Community Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC 7:58 p.m. - Caller reported a reckless 10:15 a.m. - Officer McBeth respond- Corrections with 0 days suspended and and against the defendant Ashley Hem- driver on Hwy 50. ed to a business alarm. credit for 132 actual days previously bree in the amount of $1,462.83. 9:58 p.m. - Female requested tran- 2:26 p.m. - First responders were re- served plus 132 Class A credit days. SMALL CLAIMS COURT sient assistance. quested on East Broadway Street for a CRIMINAL CHARGES New Suits Filed THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 medical call. DISMISSED November 13 1:30 a.m. - Officer Floyd assisted ISP 3:45 p.m. - Officer McBeth responded October 23 Medical of Dubois vs. Brian McIn- with a warrant arrest. to a business alarm. Neil Jason Sipes, neglect of a depen- tosh, complaint. 3:09 a.m. - Officer Floyd responded to 8:45 p.m. - Caller reported a reckless dent, a Class 6 Felony, dismissed; pos- Medical of Dubois vs. Christianne M. a 911 hang-up in Country Court. driver on Hwy 50. session of marijuana, a Class B Misde- Hughes, complaint. 2:20 p.m. - Female reported a theft of 9:05 p.m. - Officer McBeth cited a meanor, dismissed; operating a vehicle Medical of Dubois vs. Robert Weigle, medication. male into court for driving while sus- with a schedule I or II controlled sub- complaint. 5:15 p.m. - Female reported a stray pended. stance or its metabolite in the body, a Class C Misdemeanor, dismissed. October 30 ARRESTS Tre A. Blanton, interference with the reporting of a crime, a Class A Misde- MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 is being held without bond. Assisting Paoli, was also arrested on a Martin meanor, dismissed; criminal mischief, a 10:21 a.m. - James Barnard, 38, of with the arrest was Loogootee Officer County warrant and is being held with- Class B Misdemeanor, dismissed. Shoals, was arrested by Loogootee Floyd. out bond. Joseph R. Miller, possession of mar- Chief Rayhill and charged with battery. 11:30 a.m. - James Hardesty, 26, of 2:13 p.m. - Eric Salmon, 23, of Loo- ijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor, dis- He is being held without bond. Shoals, was arrested by Captain Dant gootee, was arrested by ISP Trooper missed; possession of paraphernalia, a 2:29 p.m. - Diovionne Banks, 29, of on a Martin County warrant and is be- Lents and charged with impersonating Class C Misdemeanor, dismissed. Bedford, was arrested by Deputy Shinn ing held without bond. an officer and is being held without November 8 on a Martin County warrant and is be- 3:09 p.m. - Amanda Krodel, 28, of bond. Dane R. Bolin, obstruction of justice, ing held without bond. Assisting with Shoals, was returned from community SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 a Class 6 Felony, dismissed; possession the arrest was Reserve Deputy Kidwell. corrections and is being held without 4:59 p.m. - Jerrad VanMeter, 25, of of marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor, 2:29 p.m. - Jordan Davis, 30, of Loo- bond. Loogootee, was arrested by ISP Troop- dismissed; possession of paraphernalia, gootee, was arrested by Loogootee Chief 6:34 p.m. - Travis Bauernfend, 38, er Lents and charged with neglect of a a Class C Misdemeanor, dismissed. Rayhill and charged with possession of of Shoals, was arrested by Town Mar- dependent, operating while intoxicated November 9 methamphetamine, invasion of privacy, shal Eckert and charged with domestic controlled substance, and possession Denny Junior Childress, possession and maintaining a common nuisance. battery and is being held without bond. of marijuana. He is being held on a of marijuana under 30 grams, a Class A He is being held without bond. Assisting with the arrest were Major $25,000 10% bond. Misdemeanor, dismissed; operating a ve- TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Burkhardt and Deputy Seymour. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 hicle without ever being licensed, a Class 12:30 a.m. - Geoffrey Hager, 40, of FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 3:50 a.m. - Mindy Holt, 36, of Shoals, C Misdemeanor, dismissed; operating a Franklin, was arrested by ISP Troop- 11:12 a.m. - Steve Lewis, 58, of was arrested by Deputy Wright and vehicle with a schedule I or II controlled er Nolan and charged with operating French Lick, was arrested by ISP charged with public intoxication, dis- substance or its metabolite in the body, a while intoxicated prior and is being Trooper on a Martin County warrant orderly conduct, battery, resisting law Class C Misdemeanor, dismissed. held without bond. and is being held without bond. enforcement, possession of marijuana, Cassandra B. Cole, driving while sus- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 12:15 p.m. - Travis Salmon, 26, of and possession of paraphernalia. She pended, a Class A Misdemeanor, dis- 1:30 a.m. - Kelly Wininger, 56, of Loogootee, was arrested by Loogootee is being held without bond. Assisting missed. Loogootee, was arrested by ISP Troop- Officer Keller and charged with- pos with the arrest was Deputy Salmon. Patrick J. Fuhs, operating a vehicle er Nolan on a Martin county warrant session on a legend drug, possession 12:50 p.m. - Waylon Wininger, 30, with a .08 BAC, a Class C Misdemean- and is being held without bond. Assist- of marijuana, and resisting arrest. He is of Shoals, was arrested by ISP Trooper or, dismissed; operating a vehicle while ing with the arrest was Loogootee Offi- being held without bond. Lents and charged with illegal posses- intoxicated with prior within 5 years, a cer Floyd. 1:49 p.m. - Gary Hughes, 33, of sion of a syringe, possession of mari- Class D Felony, dismissed. 1:30 a.m. - Donna Denny, 59, of Loo- Paoli, was arrested on a Martin County juana, possession of methamphetamine, John D. Hill, theft, a Class D Felony, gootee, was arrested by ISP Trooper warrant and is being held without bond. and possession of paraphernalia. He is amended from conversion, a Class A Nolan on a Martin County warrant and 1:49 p.m. - Luana Roberts, 38, of being held on a $25,000 10% bond. Community&Entertainment Page 6 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, November 21, 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS More Neat Stuff Loogootee Christmas Parade public is invited to attend. The Annual Loogootee Christmas Humane society meetings Parade will be held Sunday, December The Martin County Humane Society 2. The theme for this year is “A Farm meets on the third Friday of the month House Christmas”. Start time is 6 p.m. at the animal shelter at 507 N Oak BByy AAnnnn AAcckkeerrmmaann Line-up will begin at 5 p.m. at the Loo- Street in Loogootee, at 5:30 p.m. gootee High School Parking lot. In case During an impassioned sermon about *Anyone who doubts the commitment of inclement weather, the parade will Solid waste board death and final judgment, the pastor said of teachers should visit a school on Hal- be postponed until Sunday, December The Martin County Solid Waste forcefully, “Each member of this church loween. 9. If interested in having a float in the Board holds their monthly meetings on is going to die and face judgment.” *A weasel walks into a bar. The bar- parade, contact the Loogootee Mayor’s the third Wednesday of each month at Glancing down at the front pew, he tender says, “Wow, I’ve never served a office at 812-295-4770. 6 p.m. at the recycling center located at 500 Industrial Park Drive in Loo- noticed a man with a big smile on his weasel before. What can I get you?” Food pantry hours face. “Pop,” goes the weasel. gootee. The meetings are open to the The Loogootee United Methodist public and anyone is invited to attend. The minister repeated his point loud- *My stomach is FLAT. The L is just Food Pantry will be open the first, sec- er. “Each member of this church is go- silent. ond, third and fifth Thursdays of the Soil and Water meetings ing to die and face judgment!” The man *Being on a horse puts you a little month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and also The Martin County SWCD meets nodded and smiled even more. closer to Heaven. Being bucked off does the first Monday of the month from the third Monday of the month at the This really got the preacher wound the same thing. 5-6:30 p.m. SWCD office located at Martin Coun- up. He pounded the pulpit emphatically *The main function of the little toe on ty Learning Center. Office hours are 8 when he came to the ultimatum: “Each your foot is to make sure that all the fur- Free lunch for kids a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays except Thurs- member of this church is going to die niture in the house is in place. New Beginnings Community days when it is closed. Visit www.mar- and face judgment!!!” *The fact that there’s a highway to Church will be offering a free lunch to tinswcd. com or call at 295-3149. Though everyone else in the congre- Hell and only a stairway to Heaven says all school-age children every Saturday Attention Senior Citizens gation was looking somber, the man in a lot about anticipated traffic makers. from noon to 1 p.m. at the fellowship The Loogootee Senior Citizen Cen- front continued to smile. *Finally, the end of election commer- hall of the church, located at 200 West ter, located in the annex building at- Finally, the preacher stepped off the cials – now maybe we can find out who Main Street next to the post office. For tached to JFK Gym on JFK Avenue platform, stood in front of the man and burned down Cheryl’s she shed. more info, call 812-709-2525. in Loogootee provides activities for shouted, “I said each member of this *Thank goodness I don’t have to hunt SOAR Tutoring seniors every Monday and Thursday church is going to die!” for my own food. I don’t even know Need Skills? SOAR tutors can help! from 8 a.m. to noon. For $5 a year, se- The man grinned from ear to ear. where Tacos live. Free and confidential. Call or text Kar- niors can participate in Euchre tourna- After the service was over, the preach------en at 812-709-1618 to learn more. Lo- ments, games, puzzles, etc., with oth- er made a beeline for the man. “I don’t MORE THOUGHTS cated in the Martin County Community er local seniors. Anyone interested is get it,” the preacher said in frustration. *Help someone. You might be the Learning Center Improve Your Skills, welcome to stop by, there are no age “Whenever I said, ‘Each member of this only one who does. Improve Your Life! or residency requirments to participate. church is going to die,’ your smile got *If you have a family that loves you, Tourism meetings Seniors are also offered lunch at the bigger. Why?” a few good friends, food on your table, The MCCC Tourism Committee Loogootee Senior Center every Mon- “I’m not a member of this church,” and a roof over your head, you are richer meets on the third Thursday of each day and Thursday. A freewill donation the man replied. than you think. month at 5:30 p.m. at Loughmiller Ma- is requested. Call 812-295-3130 to ------chine, 12851 E 150 N, Loogootee. The make a reservation. 1. Going to bed early THOUGHT FOR THANKSGIVING 2. Not leaving my house An old Cherokee told his grandson, 3. Not going to a party “My son, there is a battle between two My childhood punishments have be- wolves inside us all. One is Evil. It is come my adult goals. Anger, Jealousy, Greed, Resentment, In------feriority, Lies and Ego. THOUGHTS The other is Good. It is Joy, Peace, *I start the day with Cap’n Crunch Love, Hope, Humility, Kindness, Em- and end the day with Captain Morgan pathy, and Truth. The boy thought about because apparently, I want to be a pirate. it and asked, “Grandfather, which wolf *I thought the dryer made my clothes wins?” shrink. Turns out it was the refrigerator. The old man quietly replied, “The one *I’m not saying your perfume is too you feed.” grimage of healing and experienced strong. I’m just saying the canary was ------BY DARLA WAGLER surgical triumphs and setbacks amidst alive before you got here. Make someone smile today! Librarian, Loogootee Public Library some of the most beguiling and fasci- The library will be closed on Thurs- nating cultures in the world. day, November 22 for Thanksgiving. The library has recently switched to During the upcoming Christmas Evergreen Indiana 3.2 Webclient (inte- Stroll on December 2, the library will grated library system) and the staff has have a soup supper from 4-8 p.m. at the been busy learning the new features. Loogootee Methodist Church. Please One huge feature is staff can access it stop by and enjoy some hot home- anywhere they have internet access. made soup (Broccoli Cheddar, Chick- There has been a few “hiccups” so en Noodle, Chicken Corn, Chili, Taco, bear with us while the Indiana State or Vegetable). Hot dogs and Brats will Library tech department works them be available as well as yummy home- out. made desserts. Donations accepted New Books for the food. All proceeds benefit the Mystery: “Target” by James Patter- library. Also, Kelli Mathies will be son and “Homeward Hound” by Rita set up for an Usborne Book Fair from Mae Brown. 4-7:30 p.m. and the library will receive Fiction: “Beauchamp Hall” by Dan- free books. On Monday, December 3 ielle Steel and “Tony’s Wife” by Adri- from 12-6 p.m., Kelci Swartzentruber ana Trigiani. will continue the Usborne Book Fair at Inspirational Fiction: “A Seat by the the library. Hearth” by Amy Clipston and “Tell On Tuesday, December 11, at 6 p.m., Her No Lies” by Kelly Irvin. Richard Moss, M.D. will have a book Non-Fiction: “Becoming” by Mi- signing at the library. His new book “A chelle Obama. Clarks celebrate 65 years of marriage Surgeon’s Odyssey” tells of a young The library hours are Monday and Ira G. Clark and Carolyn R. Gregory will celebrate their 65th wedding anniver- man’s decision to forgo comfort and Tuesday 10-7, Wednesday closed, sary on November 25. They were married on November 25, 1953 at the Glendale financial security for the adventure of Thursday and Friday 10-5 and Satur- Methodist Church in Glendale. Ira and Carolyn have three children, Marsha (Ed) a lifetime, pitting himself against the day 9-1. The phone number is 812- Neal of Freelandville, and Greg (April) Clark and Susan (Terry) Wittmer, both of specter of overwhelming suffering and 295-3713 or check out the website Loogootee. They also have five grandchildren, Chris Bledsoe, Mackenzie Weav- illness. It narrates the unique journey www.loogootee.lib.in.us or like us on er, Taylor Wittmer, Conner Wittmer and Sydnee Wittmer and one great-grandson, of a cancer surgeon who, against con- Facebook. The library has free Wi-Fi Gaven Bledsoe. ventional wisdom, embarked on a pil- service available for patrons. Page 7 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, November 21, 2018 Making A Difference CLASSIFIED By Curt Johnson MCCF Executive Director ADS --YOUTH AND THE FUTURE -- County is a group of Shoals High “We cannot always build the future School youth called IMPACCT, mean- HELP WANTED for our youth, but we can build our ing Inspired, Motivated, Passionate, youth for the future.” – Franklin D. And Committed Christian Teens. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified Roosevelt words in the group’s name embody Youth. Future. Those two words their values. They see hope for their candidates for deputy and jail officer positions. belong together for so many reasons. future, they have reason to improve Minimum Requirements: Youth have so much to look forward themselves and their community, and 1. Be a citizen of the United States to. Youth have choices to make to get they have a fervor to be the best Chris- 2. Be at least 21 years of age to their future. The youth are our fu- tians and young adults that they can 3. Have a high school diploma or G.E.D. ture, whether we try to build it for them be. These youth are developing them- 4. Have eyesight correctable to 20/20 or we prepare them for it. selves based upon solid values and ex- 5. Cannot have any Felony, Battery misdemeanor or Domestic Violence -- WE HAVE AN INTEREST -- amples from adults and mentors who convictions We all have a vested interest in are just as eager to help them grow. helping our youth to learn, grow and These youth are learning to become 6. Pass a written entry-level examination become capable adults. They will be our future leaders. 7. Pass physical examination / agility testing making decisions that affect our com- -- MCCF HELPS -- 8. Submit to drug screening, psychological testing and a Polygraph/ munity, our county, and beyond. And The MCCF is pleased to be able to Voice Stress Analysis they will be impacting our own lives help these youth grow and, at the same 9. Possess a valid driver’s license from the State of Indiana when we adults will be relying on them time, be such an inspiration for oth- 10. Submit to being fingerprinted for our care and well-being. It’s import- ers. Shown in the picture is IMPACCT 11. Submit to a character and background investigation, which includes ant that we be a part of their growth. sponsor Jessica Hert receiving a $300 but is not So how can we help? As parents, grant from Annette Taylor (MCCF limited to: grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, Board member) to support their efforts - your credit rating mentors, and any other adult close to as they build for the future. - your previous and current employment our youth, you guide and shape them. -- MORE INFORMATION -- - your driving record You should know that everything you For more information about the do teaches them about adult life and MCCF, please contact the Executive - any criminal records guides them toward their own future. Director, Curt Johnson, at 812-295- - interviews conducted with family members and/or friends We need to be sure that we are positive 1022 or [email protected]. 12. May be required to appear for a panel interview role models. We can also encourage our You are also welcome to visit our Interested candidates can acquire an application and the Martin County youth’s involvement in organizations website at www.cfpartner.org/mccf. Sheriff’s Office: 318 Capital Avenue, Shoals, IN 47581 (812) 247-3726. that focus on youth values, growth and htm, follow us on Twitter at www.twit- development. ter.com/MartinCountyCF, and “like” -- IMPACCT -- the MCCF Facebook page at www.face- One such organization in Martin book.com/mccommunityfoundation. Start Owning your Future Today!

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Preference may be given to candidate with a CDL and/or heavy equipment skills. Applications available at the Loogootee Municipal Building or Advertise in the Martin County Journal Utility Office, 401 JFK Avenue, or by calling (812) 295-2497. Email: courtney@ martincountyjournal.com Deadline for job application is Monday, December 3, 2018 at 4 p.m. Farming&Outdoors Page 8 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, November 21, 2018 NRC approves fees for McCormick’s In the Garden Creek Centennial Cabin By Ralph Purkhiser The Natural Resources Commission watercraft. The zone is an in-water fit- Purdue University Master Gardener (NRC) approved rental fees for the ness challenge course recently added by new Centennial Cabin at McCormick’s the City of Whiting. The proposal seeks Ice came to the Hoosier Hills last while, but they are hard to keep in place Creek State Park at its meeting yester- to make permanent an emergency rule week, bringing damage to many trees when winds blow. You can use bricks or day at . signed in 2017 and renewed this year. and shrubs. Since the growing season stones to hold them down, but they still The approved fees are $199 a night The NRC’s Division of Hearings will is effectively over, pruning should not somehow manage to break and blow plus tax for Sunday through Wednesday; now cause publication of a Notice of now result in new growth. It should away. Another alternative is to construct $209 plus tax per night for Thursday Intent to adopt the rules that received be safe to cut out any broken branch- tubes with hardware cloth or chicken through Saturday, and $219 plus tax per the NRC’s preliminary adoption and es and to do selective pruning to give wire and place them around the roses. night for holidays. The 1,400-square- will submit fiscal analyses prepared by the plant a better shape. The weight of You may then fill them with shredded foot, three-bedroom furnished cabin, DEPP and DNR Law Enforcement to the ice caused some trees to bend. Most leaves, pine needles or mulch. Remem- which overlooks McCormick’s Creek the State Budget Agency (SBA). The returned upright when the ice melted, ber, whatever covering you choose, it Cove Nature Preserve, has three bed- proposed rules will soon be added to but some may be permanently bowed. has to be removed in the spring when rooms, air conditioning, heat, a full-size the NRC’s Rulemaking Docket (nrc.IN- In that case, you may have to make a new growth begins. kitchen and dining area. Year-round res- .gov/2377.htm), which includes a link decision about whether the new shape I recommend waiting until the ground ervations can be made at camp.IN.gov to an online comment form. If the SBA is tolerable or if the plant needs to be is frozen to put the mulch on. Some oth- or 866-622-6746. approves the fiscal analyses, public removed. er plants will also benefit from a -pro The NRC also approved amendments hearings will be scheduled to allow for I normally like to leave my orna- tective mulch layer during the winter, to Information Bulletin # 2, Roster of additional public comment. Ultimately, mental grasses through the winter. The especially those plants that were put in Indiana Animals, Insects, and Plants the amendments, along with the public birds love the seeds in the plumes and during the fall. When we get alternating that are Extirpated, Endangered, Threat- comments, will be sent back to the NRC the stalks provide great places for birds freezing and thawing, the ground will ened, or Rare (aka “Special Concern”), for consideration for final adoption. and other wildlife to hunker down for cause the roots of the plants to heave, as proposed by the Division of Fish The NRC is an autonomous board warmth during the cold winter nights. sometimes pushing them complete- & Wildlife (DFW). The amendments that addresses topics pertaining to the The plumes are also beautiful when ly out of the ground. This is known as update the non-rule policy to reflect DNR. More details on these actions are frosted, especially at dawn and dusk. heaving and is probably the main rea- changes that already had been made by available at nrc.IN.gov/2350.htm under However, some of the grass clumps son that new plants do not survive the administrative rule as well as removing “November Agenda.” were mashed to the ground by the ice winter. The trick is to prevent the frozen the Northern leopard frog from the spe- The NRC is a 12-member board that and have not returned to their normal soil from thawing. That can be done by cial concern list and adding the plains includes the DNR director, heads of form. I will probably go ahead and re- applying a layer of mulch over the fro- gartersnake to the special concern list three other state agencies (Environ- move those clumps. zen soil. The mulch will act as insula- for reptiles. mental Management, Tourism Devel- Another job looming for coming tion, keeping the soil surface frozen and DFW’s approved changes included opment, and Transportation), six cit- weeks is winterizing the rose beds. I preventing heaving. adding the three species of bats that izens appointed by the governor on a am not a fan of the finicky tea roses, but As Thanksgiving approaches, I think were added to the state’s endangered bipartisan basis, the chair of the DNR’s even some of the other roses need some of the successes in this year’s garden for species list earlier this year — little advisory council, and the president of special consideration to get through a which I am thankful. The white beau- brown bat, Northern long-eared bat and the Indiana Academy of Science. The Hoosier winter. In general, roses that are ty berry bushes had berries for the first tri-colored bat; adding rufa red knot to Academy of Science president and the grown on their own roots are more win- time. They were not spectacular, but I the list of endangered species of birds agency heads, other than the DNR di- ter hardy than grafted roses. For most know that they will continue to mature, and removing osprey; and removing the rector, may appoint proxies to serve the of the hardy shrub roses, simply cut- and the crop will be better next year. I following mussel species — pyramid commission in their absences. ting back the tall canes that could break am thankful that I had a good crop of pigtow, orangefoot pimpleback, pink when winds blow is all it takes to get salsify. This is a root crop, sometimes mucket, tubercled blossom, longsolid Record number of them ready for winter. Grafted roses re- called oyster plant, from which my and white wartyback — from the list of quire more work. (That is why I am not mother made a rich soup. I have not endangered species of invertebrates be- tickborne diseases a big fan.) The graft must have protec- yet made soup, but I plan to do so soon. cause all are considered to be extirpated tion from the cold. The most common This is the first time I have grown salsi- from Indiana. reported in 2017 way to do that is by mounding mulch or fy for many years, so I am happy with The NRC also approved the Division New data from the Centers for Dis- leaf mold around the plant, covering the the results. Winter lingered well into of Hearings’ proposed amendments re- ease Control and Prevention (CDC) graft at least six inches deep. Leaf mold April, but that cool weather meant that garding the NRC’s role regarding con- show tickborne diseases are again on may blow away, so one needs to check the spring bulb flowers had a longer servancy districts. The amendments the rise. In 2017, state and local health the plants periodically. Hardwood season than usual. I had daffodils from clarify the notification of other state departments reported a record number mulch is my preferred mulch and will the middle of February until early May. agencies regarding the establishment of of cases of tickborne disease to CDC, stay in place through the winter. An- The year had challenges, but I still had such districts, or the addition of territo- 59,349 cases, up from 48,610 in 2016. other option is buying those styrofoam continual flowers and vegetables. I have ry, addition of purpose, and dissolution Reported cases of Lyme disease, an- cones that are often displayed in garden a lot for which I am thankful. Count of existing conservancy districts. aplasmosis/ehrlichiosis, spotted fever centers. These may look better for a your blessings. Regarding 2019 meeting dates, the rickettsiosis (including Rocky Moun- NRC approved January 15, March 19, tain spotted fever), babesiosis, tulare- May 21, July 16, September 17 and No- mia and Powassan virus disease all in- vember 19. Each meeting will be at Fort creased from 2016 to 2017. TOY’S AUTO PARTS, INC. Harrison State Park in . While the reason for this increase Loogootee Shoals Jasper Washington The NRC also granted preliminary is unclear, a number of factors can af- (812) 295-2312 (812) 247-3321 (812) 634-2222 (812) 254-2540 adoption to amendments from the Di- fect tick numbers each year, including vision of Entomology & Plant Pathol- temperature, rainfall, humidity, and Sullivan Martinsville Linton ogy (DEPP) regarding aquatic invasive host populations such as mice and oth- (812) 268-5252 (765) 342-6623 (812) 847-4494 species and from the Division of Law er animals. Tick densities in any year Enforcement regarding extending a Jasonville Bicknell Bloomfield will vary from region to region, state no-boating zone in Lake Michigan near to state, and even county to county. (812) 665-3969 (812) 735-3545 (812) 384-4453 Whiting. Numbers of reported tickborne disease The first amendment from DEPP cases are also impacted by healthcare would add two species to the list of provider awareness, testing, and report- prohibited invasive aquatic plants (312 ing practices. Finally, during any giv- IAC 18-3-23). The two species are star- en year, people may or may not notice ry stonewort and water soldier. The sec- changes in tick populations depending ond amendment would repeal 312 IAC on the amount of time they or their pets 18-3-21, which governs the control of spend outdoors. another aquatic invasive plant, hydrilla. Additional Resources: The purpose of that proposal is to elim- 2017 Tickborne Disease Surveillance inate redundancy. Hydrilla is already Data: www.cdc.gov/ticks/data-summa- listed a prohibited invasive in 312 IAC ry/index.html 18-3-23 (6). Notifiable Infectious Diseases and DNR Law Enforcement’s amendment Conditions Annual Data Tables: wwwn. to 312 IAC 5-8-2 would extend the cdc.gov/nndss/infectious-tables.htm- no-boating zone in Whiting, off Whiha- l#tabs-2-2 la Beach County Park’s East Swimming Information about Lyme disease sur- Beach, from 200 feet to 300 feet. The veillance: www.cdc.gov/lyme/stats/sur- purpose is to ensure safety of partici- vfaq.html pants on the “Whoa Zone” from passing Ticks web site: www.cdc.gov/ticks/