Good News Chronicle

A monthly look at the happenings in Scott County, April 2017

Austin Show Choir Selected for Prestigious Show Choir Competition

Austin High School’s Dimensions Show Choir has been invited to attend FAME, the National Show Choir Competition in Chicago, on April 22nd. The theme "Things aren't always as they seem" is a trib- ute to rising above the negative stereotypes that hurt us all. With songs like "Born to Rise", "Crazy Train" and "Time of My Life" the show is exciting and uplifting from beginning to end.

The show choir finals is a show choir's crowning event and is only awarded to a select few choirs and Dimensions is honored to have been chosen. In order to make this dream a reality the members need your help. The average cost per student is $375. If interested in helping, donations can be made directly to SCAPA (the choir's booster group) by mail or by the group's Go Fund Me Account: https:// www.gofundme.com/austindimensions

Donations can be sent to Kathy Sego, Austin High School, 401 S. Hwy 31 Austin. Details on upcoming fundraising events are listed on the last page of the Good News Chronicle.

The Show Choir is directed by Kathy Sego. Members include sen- iors: Courtney Neace, Jake Shadburn, Alicia White, Ethan Love, Kailey Fugate, and Zach Wooten; Brooklyn Blaylock, Cadi Henson, Jaeleigh Campbell, Kalee Hines, Kasey Brandenburg, Macy Baker, Mayci Furnish, McKenzie Stewart, Sydney Stewart, Sara Puckett, Conner Neace, Darius Rayford, Jordan Hanner, Joseph Smith, Keegan Young, Kodie White, Lonnie Noble, Nolan Lytle, Ray Herron, Riley Rogers, Thomas Gay, Tyler Henderson, Kaylee Perry and DJ Casenas. Shut the town down! Scottsburg resident thrilled to be on ‘Price is Right’

Story courtesy Marty Randall

Like Rod Wilson says, “We ought to all take a break on the 22nd and watch ‘The Price is Right’!”

That Wednesday this month, the long-running television game show will feature red-headed Rod as one of the lucky contestants who got on stage and competed.

And that’s as far as that portion of this interview with a still-excited Rod went. “We went through four hours of interviews and signing legal releases and a no-disclosure agreement before we even got into the studio,” advised the affable Rod. and then disappear for a little bit and then reappear and hobble to Rod is a familiar, very tall sight around the county. He’s been affiliated the contestant line. I was in a lot of pain,” he said. with the Nelson Spaulding Community Clearinghouse since he arrived here from his hometown of Seymour in 2007. And, for the record, he Asked by staff if he’d like to go to the hospital, Rod emphatically de- stands about 6-5, 6-6 in his stocking feet. clared no. “Absolutely not! I wasn’t going to miss this!” he remarked.

He was out in California for a family vacation, and, having lived in that In pain or not, he won the preliminary “Contestants’ Row” game and state for nine years before returning to Indiana in 1989, he knew ex- got on stage. He played a game called “Range Finder,” in which he actly what he wanted to do, what he wanted to see and where he had to stop within $150 of the value of an item shown to him. wanted to go. “I definitely wanted to go on the ‘Price is Right.’ Love “And that’s all I can say, except I’m glad the game I played was simple! the show, really like the host Drew Carey,” Rod said. His sister was a You’ll have to watch on March 22 at 11 a.m. on the CBS affiliate contestant back in the mid-80s while on her honeymoon. She won a (WLKY, Channel 32 on non-cable TVs) to see what happens. I can only player piano and a microwave oven. say I enjoyed myself thoroughly, and I do hope the whole town shuts “We got our plane and ‘Price is Right’ (PIR) tickets six months ago. As down, and everybody watches. I haven’t seen the tape myself. I can long as you’re in (the theater) line at the right time, your ticket guar- imagine what my fall looks like,” he reflected. antees you a seat,” he explained. To prepare to go to PIR, he and fam- Even Drew Carey was concerned about his condition. Carey came over ily members wore bright gold-colored shirts made by his sister that to Rod during a commercial break and asked him how he was. “I told bore the words, “Just Say Rod Wilson Come On Down!” How pro- him I wasn’t leaving, and Drew said, ‘That’s great! Ratings for this phetic! show will be through the roof when they see you fall!’ ” “Every time the producers and staff looked at our group, we yelled About that hip of his: He and his family went to the noon shooting of and screamed like crazy people. Just what they wanted!” he laughed. PIR. There’s also an 8 a.m. crowd. They got out of the studio at 6:30 Every member of the audience also got a chance to have his or her p.m. That night, he was still in a lot of pain, but he didn’t want to go to photo taken on stage near the big wheel. That’s the wheel that all of the hospital. “I was really afraid I’d broken it. That night, I just laid the day’s individual contestants spin and try to get a total as close to there, thinking my vacation was over. I had rented the convertible we $1 as possible without going over. Two finalists are winnowed out were using for this trip, so no one else could drive, and we’d planned through the process to compete in the final minutes of the show for to go up the coast to San Francisco and on to Las Vegas,” Rod related. the showcase prizes, which can be combinations of cars, boats, RVs, Some time the next day, as he was still lying there in pain, he felt – expensive vacations, cash prizes and the like. and heard – the hip pop. Instantly, he felt a lot better. It popped again Those interested in being on stage were asked a question or two more quietly later, and that’s all it took for the vacation to go on as while they were in line. He was asked where he lived and what he did. planned. “I told him Scottsburg and that I worked for a non-profit helping peo- “We had a great trip, saw some great sights. I wanted to do as much ple in poverty,” Rod recalled. The man smiled broadly, and Rod was as I could this time because, with my size and my arthritis, taking even told afterward that producers were interested in getting him on stage. a plane trip is hard on me. I’m not sure if I can ever do that again, so Therein lays another story. this time it was just do everything,” he exuded.

“When they called my name, I stood up, and I think the upper part of Lots of his friends know Rod is going to be on television, but no one my body wanted to move faster than the lower part. Long story short, except Rod knows how it’s all going to turn out. I fell and dislocated my hip. I’m sure the TV shot will see me get up “You gotta watch the show!” he exclaimed. Prosecutor’s Office Hosts Annual Prevent Child Abuse Luncheon

In observation of Na-  How different agencies and the community can work together tional Child Abuse and to identify abusers and protect the abused; Neglect Awareness  Resources for you and your organization. Month, Scott County Prosecuting Attorney Terry Hall is a former director of the Good Touch – Bad Touch Pro- Chris Owens will host gram and currently comes into Scott County Schools presenting a the annual Awareness program he developed in 1983 called Body Safety. Luncheon. The lunch- “Sergeant Hall has been presenting to the school children of Scott eon, which is free and County for years. I have personally witnessed his presentation to open to the public, is our students and he does a tremendous job of informing and engag- scheduled for Wednes- ing them. He has a vast knowledge of child abuse and is a great re- day, April 26, 2017, source for what needs to be done so that a team effort can be used from 11:30 AM to 1:00 to combat the abuse,” states Scott County Prosecutor Chris Owens. PM at the Grace Cove- “The different agencies in Scott County do a great job of working nant Church in Austin together, but Sergeant Hall will provide information to improve our and is offered by the Scott County Prosecutor’s Office and Prevent process even more. Combating and preventing child abuse takes the Child Abuse Scott County. whole community and I want to ensure that everyone is doing their The program will feature Sergeant Terry Hall, a 30 year veteran of part.” the Police Department. He will be presenting “Child Anyone wishing to attend the luncheon is asked to RSPV to the Pros- Abuse: The Team Approach.” ecutors Office at 812-752-8466 or to Topics of the discussion will include: [email protected] by April 21st.

 Obstacles faced by each agency in the detection and prevention The Scott County Prosecutors Office can be reached at (812) 752- of child abuse; 8466. Information about any pending case can be found at http:// mycase.in.gov.  The cultural impact of child abuse;

Dr. Cooke Receives Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award

Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Awards recognize gradu- and identified Dr. Cooke as their choice for the highest honor ating students and faculty members who demonstrate both clini- they can give, the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award, cal excellence and outstanding compassion in the delivery of care along with being inducted into the Arnold P Gold Foundation Gold and who show respect for patients, their families, and healthcare Humanism Honor Society. Dr. Cooke will receive this award at colleagues. an Induction Ceremony on April 20, 5:30 p.m. at Marian Theater in Indianapolis. The Gold Foundation launched this award in 1991 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. The Healthcare Dr. Cooke is commended for his involvement with the students at Foundation of New Jersey began replicating these awards nation- Marian University-College of Osteopathic Medicine as he role wide in 1998, with participation from The Gold Foundation. In models compassionate care in his community. 2003, thanks to a generous donation from Leonard Tow, these Allison Pressimone, OMSIV, and Chair of the GHHS Faculty Selec- awards became solely sponsored and administered by The Gold tion Committee, shared that she could think of no one more de- Foundation. serving of this recognition and award. She adds that she feels privileged to have worked with and learned from him and Congratulations to Dr. Will Cooke of Foundations Family Medicine continues to carry his exceptional example of humanism to- in Austin who was recently nominated and received a faculty ward the patients with whom she interacts. Allison thanks Dr. award based on the humanistic patient care that he delivers to Cooke for his energy and commitment to healthcare. his patients.

The Selection Committee reviewed many worthy nominees Tales Upcoming of ’s Events exploits in Indiana next in SCHS’s History Dinner series John Dillinger, that infamous yet romanticized bank robber who cap- was raised. The journalism school at Indiana University is named in his tured Americans’ imaginations in the 1930s, will be the subject of the honor. second History Dinner planned by the Scott County Historical Society A more infamous figure from Indiana’s past was D.C. Stephenson, on Friday, May 19. once thought to be the most powerful man in the state. Stephenson The dinner series is held at the Scott County Heritage Center and Mu- was a charismatic figure and, after accepting the title of Grand Dragon seum, 1050 South Main Street, Scottsburg. The first History Dinner in 1923, he helped the to grow and claim thousands of featured Dolley Madison, wife of the second U.S. President, James active members. Madison. The event on March 17 was sold out. He was brought down when found guilty of the abduction, rape and Each costs $20. All feature home-cooked food and desserts in the mu- murder of a young woman in 1925. Released from prison in 1950 and seum’s Smith Room. again in 1956, he settled briefly in Seymour before leaving for Jones- borough, Tn., where he died in 1966. May 19’s speaker, Sally Perkins, is a recognized authority on John Dil- linger, and her program is entitled “The Charms, the Harms and the Scott County’s master storyteller Ed Cozart is going to talk about Ste- Daring Dillinger.” phenson and his brief reign in the KKK on Friday, September 15, at the series’ final dinner. Dillinger, called “Public Enemy No. 1” by the FBI, was a larger-than-life figure in the Midwest when he outwitted law enforcement agencies An outdoor event led by Cozart at the Pigeon Roost Monument on and avoided capture for 14 months in 1933-34. He robbed a dozen Friday, October 13, is also in the planning stage. To be staged at the banks in Indiana during this time before being gunned down outside a Pigeon Roost Monument north of Underwood, the event will feature movie theater in Chicago. gripping stories, but the evening is designed with families in mind. Tales will be told around a bonfire, and families are welcome to come During his spree, he and his gang also robbed two police stations in early and enjoy picnic meals or roast hot dogs and marshmallows. Auburn and Peru. They stole weapons, including the infamous “Tommy-gun,” the Thompson sub-machine gun. More information will be offered later.

Perkins will dish some dirt and lots more on Dillinger in her program. People interested in attending any or all of the indoor dinners are encouraged to buy tickets quickly. Dinners during the last two years On Friday, July 21, Ray Boomhower will highlight the life and writings have sold out. Information can be obtained by calling staff of the Mu- of Ernie Pyle in his program, “The Soldier’s Friend: The Life of Ernie seum at 812-752-1050 or visiting at 1050 South Main Street, Scotts- Pyle.” A native Hoosier, Pyle followed troops as they fought in World burg. War II and wrote a daily column describing their lives and experienc- es. He died in battle on a small island now known as le Jima northwest Museum hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and from of Okinawa on April 18, 1945. He was buried there with other war 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. The museum will be closed on holidays dead but was later re-interred and buried in the National Memorial observed by the county government. Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu. In 1983, the Purple Heart was Proceeds from the series will benefit the museum’s operating fund. presented in his memory.

A small museum is now maintained in the Pyle farmhouse where he

Community Invited to Comedy Show at First Christian Church

Scottsburg First Christian no State and in hundreds of venues across the country. With Church will be hosting co- ease and warmth, Wolf commands the stage and his audience median Tony Wolf for a free with his relatability, creativity and passion—plus a hearty dose concert on April 9 at of humor. 6:00pm. As a comedian and Large groups, please contact church office at 812.752.2115. speaker, Wolf regularly per- Doors open at 5:30pm, event starts at 6:00pm. Scottsburg First forms for crowds of more Christian Church is located at 255 West McClain Avenue. than 10,000. He’s stood un- der the bright lights of 25 NBA and NHL arenas, at over 100 colleges from Florida to Fres- Gibson Upcoming Shares Lexington Events History at Kiwanis Meeting Joe Gibson, member of the Lexington Histori- the businesses and the residents left Lexing- cal Society, recently attended the Scottsburg ton and relocated at the location of the new Kiwanis Club dinner/meeting at The Kitchen to County Seat. Today Lexington is a small, talk about Scott County’s most historic com- peaceful community. munity, Lexington. Pictured is Joe making his Historical events that should be noted involv- presentation. Joe pointed out that Lexington ing Lexington include: The state’s second was one of Indiana’s earliest pioneer towns. newspaper, the “Western Eagle”, was printed Its’ beginning started around a log tavern and in 1815-1816. The first “Wildcat” Bank, which Indian trading post in 1804. It showed such involved a swindling operation in Indiana oc- promise that in 1813, Lexington was one of curred in 1815. In 1863, Confederate General eight towns considered for the location of the John Morgan stopped in Lexington for a night Indiana Territorial Capital. during his raid across southern Indiana. In With the forming of Scott County in 1820, 1868, the trial of the outlaw Reno Gang oc- Lexington was chosen to serve as County Seat curred in Lexington. The Reno’s had been By 1860, it was some town, with a population responsible for the first in the of over 500. Lexington could boast of having United States. Congressman from 1853-1861, and he livery stables, doctors, a newspaper, several Asa M. Fitch deserves credit for one of Lex- brought about the building of Indiana’s most blacksmiths, a train station, a school grist mill, ington’s claim to fame. In 1876, he estab- recognized monument, The Soldiers and Sail- a wooden mill, saw mills, barrel heading and lished in Lexington a plant to make chewing ors Monument on the Circle in Indianapolis. stave factory, a tannery, a bank three hotels, gum. It is said to have been the first such in- Joseph H. Shea of Lexington, Indiana, was ap- five churches and a small college. Lexington dustry in America. In 1885, Fitch also patent- pointed Ambassador to Chile form 1916-1921, remained the principal down of Scott County ed the first farming plow on wheels. Through y President Wilson. for many years even though it was rather inac- the years many famous men were involved cessibly located in the extreme southeast cor- Captain Will English served as Indiana Staate with the town, General William McFarland, ner of the county. It was only natural that the Senator from 1908-1920, serve d with Colonel one of Lexington’s founders, was an adjutant County Seat be moved to a more central loca- Teddy Roosevelt’s “Rough Riders”, during the general to General William Henry Harrison tion. Spanish American War. William Storen served during the war of 1812, and served as Indiana as Indiana State Treasurer from 1932-1940. In 1871 the town of Scottsburg was laid out Territorial Representative from 1811-1813. These are just a few of the illustrious men and with the completion of the new court- , Second Governor of Indi- who are part of the heritage that is Lexing- house in 1874, the records were transported ana, first U.S. Congressman from Indiana, Ter- ton’s. by wagon from Lexington to Scottsburg. It is ritorial Representative from 1813-1814, Secre- said that there were many hard feelings The Kiwanians thanked Joe for his presenta- tary of the Indiana Constitutional Convention, caused by the transfer of the County Seat, and tion and appreciated learning more about practiced law in Lexington. William H. English, tempers ran high over that matter for a long Lexington, IN. born and raised in Lexington, ran for Vice- time. With the removal of the County Seat, President of the Unite States in 1880, was U.S.

Conquer the CHAOS Recruiting New Conquer Leaders

Do you struggle making ends meet month-to-month and need some come, and providing stability in your life, then Conquer is for you. additional support around? Conquer the CHAOS is about helping peo- It’s open enrollment for people who would like to become Conquer ple thrive and providing support for people working on overcoming Leaders (those getting out of poverty) to join our group. We are cur- great life challenges. rently accepting new applications as we begin a new Conquer the Changing habits, changing lifestyles, and changing beliefs is always a CHAOS class April 6, 2017. struggle, but you will find that the change is worth the struggle. Living If you are interested in learning about conquering the chaos of your a life caught in the crisis of the moment means living in exhausting life and moving from merely surviving day-to-day to thriving and self- and draining chaos. IF you want to explore becoming a Conquer Lead- sufficiency, then this worthwhile class is for you. Call 812-752-6365 or er who is interested in improving your life-situation, increasing in- email Beth Campbell at [email protected]

SCSD2 News The students and staff of Vienna-Finley Elementary School were treated to special guests from the local community reading as "Celebrity Readers" in their classrooms on Friday, Feb. 24. The celebration was promoted as part of the upcoming Dr. Seuss Day on March 2 and the begin- ning of the ISTEP testing on Feb. 28. There were so many celebrity readers who took part in this wonderful event, and the Vienna-Finley Family would like to express our sincere gratitude for each and every one of you. Thank you for being a part of this experience for us and for be- ing a part of our family. Pictured are Mrs. Luttrell's Kindergarten class with Scott County Sher- iff Dan McClain; Mrs. McCoskey's second grade class with VFES Watch Dog Rhonda Lamaster; and Mrs. Cazares' fifth grade class with SCSD2 Director of Elementary Education Chuck Rose.

The Scottsburg Elementary School National Elementary Honor Society had its 2016-2017 Induction Ceremony recently. Fourth- and fifth-grade students were considered for induction based on academics, good conduct, and attendance.

Mrs. Cudjoe's first-grade class has partnered up with the Scottsburg Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization to host Family Movie and Game Night on March 2. The evening was a class fundraiser for A Place To Be, which offers free mental health care for Scott County residents. To raise money, the students sold concessions of cotton candy and popcorn during the Movie and Game Night. The night also featured movie trail- ers based on books the first-grade students read. The movie trailers were created by the students on their iPads using iMovie and shown to the crowd at the Movie and Game Night. Families also had a chance to visit the Scholastic Book Fair while at the event. Hardy Lake Sweep Seeks Sponsors, Volunteers

The Jefferson and Scott County Soil and Water Conservation Districts each year. (SWCD) and the Hardy Lake Indiana Department Natural Resources Sponsors’ Parks and Reservoirs will be hosting their 16th Annual Hardy Lake names will be Sweep on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm. featured in news articles, Last year over 150 volunteers from 4-H Groups, Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts newsletters and and individuals helped to pick up several tons of waste along the county programs. If roads surrounding Hardy Lake and the watershed area around the lake. you or your This event is a wonderful opportunity to share in community spirit, de- company would velop leadership skills, learn about volunteering, and understand the like to sponsor value and importance of a clean environment. this worthwhile Free camping is available one night that weekend only, for all groups event, please that come to help. Each volunteer will also receive lunch, safety ban- contact the dana and a commemorative patch. An additional night of camping is Scott County SWCD. free to the first 30 “Garlic Mustard Pull” volunteers. More information and registration forms are available at the Scott Besides volunteers, the Hardy Lake Sweep committee is seeking spon- County SWCD website www.scottcountyswcd.org. or call 812.752.2269, sors for this event. This is a very popular program and grows in number ext. 3.

Community Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Gatsby Gala a Roaring Success

The Scott County Community Foundation would like to thank everyone rated on Dec. 12, 1996, and has since distributed over $11 million in who helped celebrate their 20th anniversary at their Gatsby Gala scholarships and grants. SCCF currently manages assets over $8 million event. Guests enjoyed the 1920’s casino night, which featured Louis- through almost 90 endowment funds. These funds support youth and ville swing and jazz band Small Time Napoleon and mentalist Steve education, arts and historic preservation, health and human services, Haffner as the dinner entertainment. Guests were invited to be Grant- the environment and our community. makers for the evening, and voted on a charity to receive a $500 grant. CASA of Scott County was named the recipient.

The Scott County Community Foundation would like to thank the fol- lowing for helping to make a fun and successful event: Prohibition Platinum sponsors Blue & Co., Duke Energy and Mason Investment Services; Gangster Gold sponsors Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Austin Tri-Hawk Automotive, Mid-America Science Park/Scott County Eco- nomic Development Corp. and New Washington State Bank; Swanky Silver sponsors Sunshine House Health Food Store & Café, Scott County School District 2 and Hancock’s Drug Store; and Bootleg Bronze spon- sors Scott County Partnership and Houston, Thompson & Lewis P.C.

The Foundation would also like to thank Country Classics Catering/Jan Collins for a fabulous 1920’s dinner, Alex Grace/Graceful Images for photography; casino dealers Ryan Payne, Joey Payne, Josh Stigdon and L.L. Lowry; and bingo helpers Liz Stigdon, Christa West, Heather White, Lisa Conder and Sheila Carter.

The Community Foundation will continue to celebrate its 20th anniver- sary throughout the year with stories and photos featuring those who have been impacted by the Foundation.

A community foundation helps build and strengthen the community by bringing together people and organizations that want to make a differ- ence. The Scott County Community Foundation (“SCCF”) was incorpo- AHS Team Wins Maverick Challenge The Austin High School Maverick Challenge Team won the regional competition and became the first Maverick Challenge Team from

Scott County to compete at State level. Pictured are Kiwanis mem- ber and team mentor, Dave Church, team members Michael Cissell, Gavin White & Jordan Meadows, and Austin High School Business teacher and Austin High School Key Club Faculty Advisor Chandra Talley. Their presentation was for a start up company, Cre's Garden "Garden Like a God". The team made their presentation to the Scottsburg Kiwanis Club at their regular dinner meeting at The Kitch- en.

Maverick Challenge is a high school business planning competition for high school students in Southern Indiana including Austin and Scottsburg. The program aims to further develop the innovative spir- at MASPark on February 3rd and the top team won $500. The win- it of our region by reaching out to high school students and showing ning team from that competition then competed on Saturday in Co- them viable careeer opportunities through entrepreneurship. Work- lumbus and won another $500. ing with Kiwanian Dave Church, business teachers Ms Talley in Austin and Ms Depreist and Mr Chrenshaw in Scottsburg, students had ac- This is a great opportunity to help students learn about viable career cess to all the tools needed to take their business idea from a con- opportunities, networking with and being mentored by entrepre- cept and develop it into a full business plan. Online tools were neurs in the community. Special thanks to the Maverick Challenge offered in the development phase of the project. Students had to sponsors in Scott County: Genesis Plastic, New Washington State present their business plan to judges Matt Carter, Kelly Dulaney Bank (Kiwanis Corporate Member), MASPark, Scottsburg Kiwanis (Kiwanis Corporate member Chamber of Commerce), Chris Garten Club and the Scott County Chamber of Commerce (Kiwanis Corporate (Kiwanis Corporate member from Signature Countertops) , Shelly Member). Lakins (Kiwanis Corporate member from New Washington State The Kiwanis members appreciated the presentation and expressed Bank) and Ray Niehaus. their pride in the achievements of this outstanding team. The Maverick Challenge teams from Austin and Scottsburg competed

Steve Herald been able to purchase video equipment to assist in their drug en- from the forcement work. The police depend on a network of informants to Scottsburg help them make buys to get the dealers off the streets. They are Police Depart- able to follow the thefts in and around Scottsburg to find the dealers ment recently and narcotics activity. Stolen property funds the addiction for many spoke at the of those involved in the drug community. There are 51 dealers in weekly Kiwa- jail now and 9 more pending charges. Steve highlighted the out- nis dinner standing partnership with the State of Indiana and the Drug Enforce- meeting at ment Service. The Scottsburg Police Dept work closely with Wash- The Kitchen ington and Jackson Counties in enforcement and are able to collabo- on the Square rate on various grants to assist in drug enforcement. One of the about drug benefits he’s seen in the drug epidemic we’re experiencing is the enforcement issues in Scottsburg. Pictured are Steve Herald and closer cooperation with other local agencies to combat this prob- Kiwanian Guy Townsend. lem. In 2015 there were 844 calls to respond with 236 reports cre- ated and 98 arrests. Money confiscated is split between the depart- Steve has served the community of Scottsburg and Scott County for ments for buys to get the dealers off the streets. Thefts have gone twenty-three years as a member of the Scottsburg Police Dept. and down as a result of the arrests. Of the 28,000 residents in our coun- Scott County Sheriff’s Dept. He is a firearms instructor and trained ty, approximately 700-800 are involved in the drug community. The in the active shooter program. Steve primarily works in local drug Kiwanis thanked Steve for his presentation and the dedication of the enforcement. Since he’s been involved in this program there have Scottsburg Police Dept. in attacking this problem to keep our citizens been several improvements in training, equipment and new partner- and their property safe and secure. ships with County, State and Federal law enforcement. They have Upcoming Upcoming Events Events available for purchase.  Fish Fry: April 7 from 4:30-7 p.m. at Knights of Columbus, High- way 31, Scottsburg. Both fish sandwiches and full dinners can be April purchased. Sandwiches are $4 and dinners are $9. Those include  Barn Yard Sale: Saturday, April 1 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the delicious fish, either a baked potato or french fries, cole slaw and Scott County Heritage Center and Museum, 1050 S. Main St., hush puppies. A free drink accompanies each dine-in dinner, and Scottsburg. All proceeds benefit the museum’s operating fund. carry-out service is also available. Menu items can be purchased a People are welcome to rent space around the barn to have their la carte. own yard sales. Cost is $10 for the day. Renters must provide  Hospice Volunteer Training: Saturday, April 8 from 9 a.m. until 5 their own set-ups. Tents are allowed. Set-ups each sale day start p.m. at Hosparus Southern Indiana, 502 Hausfeldt Lane, New Al- at 7 a.m. Call the museum at 812-752-1050 for rental information bany. To register, contact Vonya Gresham, volunteer manager, at and to learn how items can be donated for these sales. (812)542-2809 or [email protected]. Volunteers help with  Pollinator Workshop: April 4 from 6-8 p.m. at Linza Graham Park. patient and family support, administrative duties, bereavement Sponsored by Scott County Soil and Water Conservation District, care, outreach, fundraising and special events. Hosparus carefully Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Purdue Extension selects volunteers and provides them with comprehensive train- Scott County. Special guest speakers Spencer Goehl of EcoLogic ing specially designed to meet the needs of patients and fami- Nursery and Zach Voyles of Pheasants Forever will discuss topics lies. Hosparus volunteers must have available transportation and of identifying and controlling invasive plants; planting and main- complete training and an application process. The training is free taining native plants and grasses. Call Purdue Extension at 812- with lunch and snacks provided. 752-8450 by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29 to pre-register. Light refreshments will be served. Native pollinator plants will be

Roadblocks, benefit show and bingo fund-raisers set for Austin show choir

April is going to be a very busy month for the award-winning school auditorium. Contributions at both events will be grate- Austin show choir, Dimensions. fully accepted. The talented group has qualified for and been invited to partici- Vera Bradley purses and more will be up for grabs at the bingo pate at FAME, the nation’s prestigious show choir competition night planned Friday, April 7, at the Jennings Township Volun- being held April 21 and 22 in Chicago. To have the 15 young teer Fire Department. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Games men and 15 young ladies compete will cost approximately begin at 7 p.m. $15,000 or $375 per student. These expenses cannot be cov- Come early that night and enjoy great food. A raffle and a ered by Scott School District 1. 50/50 are also planned. Consequently, the show choir’s parent group, SCAPA, has orga- Buy tickets from any member of Dimensions or the Austin Mid- nized several events to raise the funds so that Dimensions dle School show choir. Tickets will also be available at the door. members, their support crew and director Kathy Risk-Sego can Cost is $15 for 15 games. show off their talents on the FAME stage. The fire department is just west of Austin City Hall on West On Saturday, April 1, they’ll hit the streets, manning a road- Main Street (State Road 256. block from 8 a.m. to 12 noon in Austin at the intersection of U.S. Highway 31 and State Road 256. That afternoon, a road- “These kids have worked so hard all year and really put their block will be held at the intersection of State Road 56 and U.S. hearts into their performances. We cried when the invitation 31 in Scottsburg. was announced. We’ll be one of the smallest schools to com- pete at FAME, but we want everyone to know, we’re going to On Sunday, April 2, everyone’s invited to a chili lunch at Austin give it our best, our very best,” stated Director Risk-Sego. High School starting at 12 noon in the cafeteria. Then, the Di- mensions crew will present its program to the public in the high For more information on how to donate to the show choir, con- tact the high school at 812-794-8730.