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WEDNESDAY, Martin County “Celebrating the rich history of Martin County and the NOVEMBER 4, 2015 people who make it great.”
Year 6, Issue 44• Martin County, Indiana • Ten pages www. martJincountyjourOnal.com • [email protected] • Cell: 812-N259-4309 • Fax: 888A-380-2761 • PO BoxL 148 Loogootee IN 47553
-Photo by Jennifer Wagler FTehse atninvual lF eostifv aBl ofa Bnanddss was held Monday at North Knox High School. Several schools participated including Loogootee and Shoals High Schools. Downey wins only contested Future city council members race in Tuesday’s Election question current members There was only one contested race in council district four. BY COURTNEY HUGHETT someone could always find a way to “work” yesterday’s municipal election in the City Loogootee Mayor Noel Harty also ran Martin County Journal Publisher the system, no matter what they are given. of Loogootee. Roger Downey unopposed in both the Primary Council member Richard Taylor made the (D) defeated Marty Tarrh (R) and General Elections. Clerk- Two Loogootee City Council members who motion to increase the accumulated sick leave for the Loogootee City Council Treasurer Nancy Jones de - will take office in January questioned the to 640 hours. At-Large seat, 220 votes to 83. feated her opponent, Gianna council members they are replacing at last Council member Fred Dupps said he strug - Downey will replace current Armstrong, by three votes in Wednesday night’s special meeting. The spe - gles with the large increase. council member at-large Fred the Primary and then ran unop - cial meeting was called to discuss employees’ Council member Rick Norris said the 640 Dupps who he defeated in the posed in yesterday’s election. insurance for next year and accumulated sick is less than what they used to get and less than Primary in May. Of the 1,912 registered vot - time for employees. Incoming council mem - most other municipalities and he seconded the In uncontested races, Carroll ers in the four precincts that bers Roger Downey (who was elected last motion. Rayhill will hold on to his city cast ballots, Perry 1, 2, 3, and night) and Teresa Nolley were present in the Roger Downey, from the audience, ques - council district three seat, Ruth 4, only 16 percent showed up audience. tioned whether Rick Norris should be voting Smith will take the place of Ron ROGER DOWNEY to vote, or 308 voters. There Council member Rick Norris, who serves on a matter that directly affects him since he Gilbert in district two, and Tim “Biggin” were a total of 62 straight party ballots as a city police officer and leaves office in Jan - is an employee of the city. Norris replied that Lawrence will replace Rick Norris for city cast, 49 Democrat and 13 Republican. uary, brought forth information on the in - it doesn’t affect him as an individual, it affects crease in insurance premiums starting January all the city employees. 1. He told the council that with no changes to Downey added that Carroll Rayhill was also City of Loogootee TOTALS the current policy, there will be a 16 percent voting and one of his children is an employee Mayor increase in premiums or an extra $30,000. He of the city. He said he was curious as to why said a lesser plan would actually be more ex - Council Member Ron Gilbert was not present Clerk-Treasurer pensive to the city because it would require an at the meeting or why he wasn’t informed of increase in health saving account payments to the meeting because he is the only other coun - City Council District 1 employees. cil member, besides Fred Dupps, that doesn’t City Council District 2 The council voted to stick with the current have a relative working for the city. policy underwritten by Signa with the 16 per - Downey said he is not saying the city em - City Council District 3 cent increase. Council member Fred Dupps ployees don’t deserve what is being recom - noted that the city employees have an excel - mended, he just wonders why the council is City Council District 4 lent benefit package that is very rare anywhere voting on it now, when four members are else. going to be leaving office at the end of the City Council At-Large Council member Rick Norris also recom - year and four new people are coming in. He mended changing the amount of sick days an said he’s not the only person asking this ques - employee can accumulate before they have to tion, as there are several residents who are cu - use them or lose them. Right now, once an rious as well. Veterans ParadePerry t o1 bPerrye 2hePerryld 3 SPerryat 4urday employee reaches 240 hours of accumulated Council member Rayhill said he just feels On Saturday, November 7, the Auxiliary other service organizations, will have Color sick leave, they have to use any future sick that if a police officer is injured, they should of tNhoele S D.ho Hartyals A m(D)erican Legion Post 61 will 7G4uards pa7r1ticipatin2g7. Every3o9ne is e2n11cour - leave or they lose it. Employees receive 48 have ample time to get healed and get back to hours a year. He said this promotes absen - work, without worrying about not having in - be Nancyhosti n(McAtee)g a Ve Jonesteran s(D) Appreciation and 69aged to w54ear red, 26white an39d blue,188 and to Recognition Parade in Shoals. All veterans carry a flag as a sign of support and appre - teeism. He said that in the past, before the new come coming in. of Teresaall ge nM.e rNolleyations (D) and wars are welcome 73ciation. 66 26 38 203 handbook, employees could have 952 days of Teresa Nolley, who was in the audience and and encouraged to participate in this parade, Anyone can put an entry in the parade, accumulated sick leave but once they leave will also take one of the council seats in Jan - andRuth to s Smithtop b y(D) the Shoals Legion afterward 65simply by62 either no25tifying th39e conta191ct per - employment, through retirement or quitting, uary, noted that there is really no amount of for a reception. In case of extreme in - son, or simply by showing up at the assem - what they haven’t used is gone. money that can compensate a police officer cleCarrollment wRayhilleathe (D)r, the parade will be can - 78bly area. P67lease mak26e the the40me of th211e entry Norris recommended increasing the sick for what they sacrifice every day. She said she celled, but the reception will still be held. patriotic in style and color. Cars, trucks, leave accumulation from 240 hours to 640 agrees with Downey though that it seems like TTimhe p"Biggin"arade w Lawrenceill start a(D)t the Shoals Chris - 66SUVs, go61lf carts, tr23actors, e38tc. are a188ll wel - hours, which would be four months of paid a lot of things are getting pushed through in a tian Church on Main Street at 2 p.m. Every - come to participate, as well as anyone who time off. He said this would benefit an em - short amount of time to benefit city employ - oneRoger wh Downeyo wou (D)ld like to show their 77wants to w70alk the p25arade rou48te. 220 ployee who is off due to a sickness or injury ees. She said she doesn’t understand why appMartyrecia Tarrhtion t o(R) local veterans are encour - 29Points o23f contac11t for the20 activiti83es are that can’t come back to work right away. Gilbert was not present at the meeting and aged to line Main Street from the church to Norma Baker at 812-388-6641 and Theresa The council and members of the audience why a special meeting was called in the first the post office. All local veterans are en - Fuhrman at 812-631-1044. Please contact discussed ways employees might “work” the place. couraged to attend and walk or ride in the these Auxiliary members for any questions system to manage to use days prior to leaving Council member Norris replied that the in - parade, and the Loogootee Post, as well as or suggestions. employment permanently. Norris noted that (See ‘COUNCIL’ continued on page 2) Page 2 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Commissioners CO(CoUntinuNed frCom pIagLe one) surance probably could have waited until the hire highway November meeting. He said the insurance agent was supposed to be in attendance for the employees meeting but he had a prior commitment. The Martin County Commissioners met “Just seems like we are pushing a lot of in - Tuesday, October 27. creases through here all of the sudden,” said Kathy Collins, Community Corrections Nolley. Director, came before the commissioners for Mayor Harty wanted it noted that the sick approval of an assignment on a previously leave does not affect elected officials so he signed contract. The case management soft - was not trying to push through anything to ware is currently contracted with Paperless benefit himself. Business Solutions. Paperless Business So - The council discussed tabling the issue of lutions has merged with Corisoft. In order to changing the accumulated sick leave until the continue with the case management software November meeting when Gilbert can be pres - the county must sign a new agreement with ent to vote. They also then discussed another Corisoft. Commissioner Gregory made a recommendation from Norris on changing motion to approve the assignment from Pa - how new employees receive vacation time. perless Business Solutions to Corisoft. Com - Right now, they have to work 12 months to missioner Boyd made the second. All were get a week’s vacation. Norris recommended in favor and the motion passed. changing that so they could get a few hours Bruce Lemmon, Department of Correc - -Photo by Bill Whorrall, www.billwhorrall.com each two-week pay period. This issue was tions Commissioners, presented a perform - TTrruunkn ork Tr eoatr w aTs hreled alast t Friday night at St John’s Lutheran Church in con - also tabled until the next meeting Monday ance bonus check for $25,523.22 to the junction with the city’s Halloween Parade. night, November 9 at 5:30 p.m. department on Monday. Director Collins thanked the Loogootee Tribune, Shoals News and other interested agencies for at - tending the check presentation. Sheriff Travis Roush informed the com - missioners there are currently 43 inmates in the security center. Leo Padgett, highway superintendent, sub - ADS mitted his two-week work schedule. All em - Classified ployees attended the IPEP Safety Seminar. HELP WANTED The department recently purchased a fork lift from state surplus for $500. They have also started the Natchez Road project. Superin - tendent Padgett recommended hiring Jonathan Haulk and Grady Key as the new full time CDL drivers. The commissioners decided to hire only two employees at this time and possibly hire another at the end of their probationary period pending financial availability. Commissioner Gregory made a motion to hire Jonathan Haulk and Grady Key as full-time employees. President George made the second. All were in favor and the motion passed. All applications will be kept on file. Superintendent Padgett thanked Commissioner Gregory for submit - RECREATION ting his list of roads he would like paved for DIRECTOR next year. Daviess-Martin Counties Joint Parks & Recre- Attorney Dave Lett submitted an agree - ation Department is seeking an individual with ment regarding the City of Loogootee con - strong leadership, innovative thinking, manage- tracting with the sheriff’s department for ment skills, and customer service skills to join dispatch services. The City of Loogootee their department. This individual will collaborate will be invoiced twice a year for a total of with department leadership to ensure adequate $12,000 per year. Commissioner Boyd made customer service representation is exhibited in all a motion to the agreement between the City facets of the department. Through development of Loogootee and the Martin County Com - and marketing of programs and adequate hiring missioners. Commissioner Gregory made the and training of staff, this position will assist our second. All were in favor and the motion department with the continued excellent service provided to our customers and community. passed. Job Duties: Auditor Roush updated the commissioners • Collaborate with leadership team to develop and on the tax sale held Friday, October 16, 2015. market programs, special events, promotional of- The tax sale resulted in the collection of fers, and community outreach programs. $133,265.37. Of the eleven properties of - • Hiring, scheduling, and managing staff to facili- fered at the tax sale all but two sold, both tate programs and ensure customer service rep- being the Strike Zone Bowling Center. Com - resentation. missioner Gregory made a motion to approve • Coordinating associated needs for the imple- Resolution 2015-25, a Resolution Establish - mentation of programs and customer service with ing the Intent to Conduct a Commissioners’ maintenance and housekeeping personnel. Sale to Sell Tax Sale Certificates for Proper - • Prepare evaluations to assist with further devel- opment of programs, events, activities, promo- ties that are Severely Delinquent in Payment tional incentives, and visitor activity. of Property Taxes with the minimum bid • Develop and facilitate volunteer programs being $100 of each property. Commissioner • Procuring necessary inventory for implementa- Boyd made the second. All were in favor and tion of quality management and service levels. the motion passed. • Coordinate financial and personnel record keep- The Dental Health Options contract was ing. tabled. All veterans are welcome to come in • Assist in maintaining landowner Special Use President George spoke with Jenny Dear - Permit Accounts; prepare correspondence, and wester earlier in the week and Martin County process applications. did not receive the housing grant. to The Lodge on Veteran's Day for a • Administer long term camping programs while With no further business, the meeting was maintaining customer contact lists, renewals, and adjourned at 6:36 p.m. with a motion by monthly utility surcharge billing. free meal to let us show our gratitude Qualifications: Commissioner Gregory and seconded by Bachelor’s degree in Parks & Recreation Man- President George. All were in favor and the for your service to our country. agement, Business or Public Administration, Mar- motion passed. 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BITUARIES WedOnesday, November 4, 2015 ~ Martin County Journal 3 CLETUS TEDROW MARJORIE ARVIN smith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee is and Joe (June) Ryan of Loogootee; two Elmer Cletus Tedrow passed away Tues - Marjorie Arvin passed away at 7:40 a.m. in charge of arrangements. daughters, Kathleen Ryan (Don Whitesell) day, October 27, 2015 at the Memorial Hos - October 29, 2015 at Memorial Hospital and of Downers Grove, Illinois and Jeanne pital and Healthcare Health Care Center. A THERESA RYAN Ryan of Dallas, Texas; 18 grandchildren Center in Jasper. A resi - resident of Loogootee, Theresa Cecilia Ryan, formerly of Lex - and several great-grandchildren; two sisters, dent of Shoals, he was she was 92. ington, Kentucky, passed away peacefully Mary Willhoit and Celia Brain, both of 84. She was born April surrounded by her family at 12:34 a.m. Chicago, Illinois and one brother, Patrick He was born March 19, 1923 in Barr Town - Thursday, October 29, 2015. A resident of Martin of Chicago, Illinois. 5, 1931 in Alfordsville; ship; daughter of the Loogootee, she was 89. She was preceded in death by her hus - the son of the late Edgar late John Vincent and She was born October 22, 1926 in band, Edward Ryan; parents, Hugh and Ce - and Dortha (Witt) Theresa (Gootee) Ash. Chicago, Illinois; daughter of the late Hugh cilia (Toale) Martin; one sister and three Tedrow. She had worked for and Cecilia (Toale) Martin. brothers. He was previously Reliance Shirt Factory She was a believer of the catholic faith. Graveside services were conducted Tues - CLETUS employed by Lindsey’s and the Odon Poultry She was an avid bowler. day, November 3 at St. Joseph Catholic TEDROW Ford Tractor Sales, MARJORIE House. She cooked for She is survived by five sons, James Cemetery in River Grove, Illinois. Monon Railroad Company, and he retired ARVIN the Sisters of Providence (Chris) Ryan of Deland, Florida; Michael Condolences may be made online at from his greatest joy, woodworking. He was in Joliet, Illinois. She then focused her life (Patty) Ryan of Lexington, Kentucky; John brocksmithblakefuneralhomes.com. Brock - a lifelong Martin County dairy and grain as a successful wife, mother and home - (Julie) Ryan of Cameron Park, California; smith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee farmer. He attended Martin County Schools maker. Edward Ryan of Cape May, New Jersey; handled the arrangements. and was a member of the Fraternal Order of She babysat for many families over the Eagles #2442. years and influenced many children during He is survived by daughters Connie Ben - her babysitting years. She was a wonderful Surviving the Holidays Program son of Salem; Cheryl and Tim Beyers of cook and baker. She brought her family and No matter how long it has been since you followed by a group discussion of material Shoals; Rick and Rhonda Tedrow of Dubois; community together by a good meal and a lost a loved one, grief is particularly painful presented. Of course there is no requirement Mark and Renee Tedrow of Shoals; Bob and glass of tea. Marjorie loved sports, espe - this time of year. Join the Surviving the to share if you are uncomfortable. Those Vicky Tedrow of Shoals; and Brian and cially the Barr-Reeve Vikings and St. Louis Holidays Program November 23 at Loo - who attend will receive an informational Susan Tedrow of Shoals; 11 grandchildren Cardinals. She was a member of St. Martin gootee United Methodist Church, 208 W. folder as well as a free book with over 30 and 14 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Catholic Church, where she was a member Main Street. The goal is to not only help daily readings providing additional insights Dorothy “Midge” Collins of Shoals. of the St. Martin Rosary Altar Society. She you survive the holidays, but learn to enjoy and ideas on holiday survival. He is preceded in death by his parents, two was an honored recipient of the Brute them again! Feel free to share this invitation with peo - sisters, Eva Feller and Mary Montgomery; Award which was awarded by the Bishop of While enjoying refreshments, you will ple who might benefit from attending this and brothers, Paul, Marion and Kenny the Evansville Diocese. view video interviews with top Christian ex - special event. Please call the church at 295- Tedrow. She is survived by her children, Jane Ann perts on grieving during the holiday season 3049 to register or for more information. The funeral service was held Monday, No - Davis of Loogootee, Sharon Coppinger of vember 2 at Queen-Lee Funeral Home in Loogootee, Don (Lucy) Arvin of Indianapo - Martin County Safe Community Campaign event Shoals. Burial followed in Pleasant Valley lis and Ernie Arvin of Jasper; daughter-in- Police officers serving Martin County mational displays from the Martin County Cemetery. law, Karen Arvin of Anderson; from both local and state agencies are plan - Sheriff’s Office, Indiana Conservation Of - Condolences may be made to the family grandchildren, Sara (Jay) Standlee, Nick ning a community appreciation event for ficers, Indiana State Police, Indiana Excise at www.queenlee.com. Arvin, Lee Ann (Nick) Wininger, Brian January 16, 2016. The event, which will be Police, Community Corrections, Shoals Po - (Sarah) Coppinger and Holly (Andy) Fra - called the Martin County Safe Community lice Department, and the Loogootee Police ELMER SWARTZENTRUBER ley; 13 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Campaign, will bring the community and its Department. Several law enforcement vehi - Elmer “Spark” Swartzentruber went to his Rita Ash and brother-in-law, Frank police officers together for a day of fun and cles including a Humvee, ATVs, and an air Heavenly home at 8:33 a.m. Monday, No - Matthews, both of Loogootee. information sharing. As a way to further boat will be on display as well as other tac - vember 2, 2015 at Memorial Hospital and She was preceded in death by her hus - help and unite the community, officers are tical and rescue gear. Healthcare Center. A resident of Mont - band in 1990, Joseph C. Arvin; son, Larry teaming up with the Martin County area The event will be free to the public and gomery, he was 92. Arvin; parents, John Vincent and Theresa food banks for a food drive during the will feature several law enforcement speak - He was born December 25, 1922 in (Gootee) Ash; siblings, Ernestine (Francis) event. Food bank volunteers will be accept - ers and programs as well as food and door Daviess County; son of the late Louis and Hunter, Jim ( Marg) Ash, John Ash, Mary ing food items and monetary donations prizes. Some of the programs include kid’s Katherine (Swartz) Swartzentruber. (Murel) Seal, Alice Matthews, Joe (Ida throughout the day. self-defense, meth awareness, and a police He was a member of Providence Mennon - Mae) Ash and Jerry (Carol) Ash. This first time community event will be K9 demonstration. Please make plans now ite Church and active in the congregation A Mass of Christian Burial was cele - held at the Martin County Community to show your support for area law enforce - many years serving as elder, song leader and brated by Very Rev. J. Kenneth Walker on Building and will feature officers and infor - ment and our community. Sunday School teacher. He worked with his Monday, November 2 at St. Martin Catholic father farming and then for many years as a Church in Whitfield. Burial followed in the carpenter. He retired at age 65 from Crane church cemetery. Construction. He continued his carpentry In lieu of flowers memorial contributions skills in the community and volunteering on may be made to Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center mission, disaster and relief trips throughout or St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. the U.S. He always found time to use his ex - Brocksmith Blake Funeral Home in Loo - ceptional talents on many special projects gootee was in charge of arrangements. Con - for his family. dolences may be made online at 6SUQGGSLUTUGFPPULTKMSUQGUCTRRTMSUN9SLTI:URSL=OHSRUTN He is survived by his wife, Alta (Miller) brocksmithblakefuneralhomes.com. 1QEPOKMUDTRRTMS>U1SPQEU:QFUEOPPUGOK8U8SNTOPRUT
MONDAaY, OCrTOtBEiR n26 Cou7:38 np.m. - tRecyeived aS reporht of a cear-dreer if7:4f0 a.m’. -s Rec eivDed a repeort opf vandaalism rt1:3m4 a.m. -e Recneived ta re polrt oof a sg uspi - 3:50 a.m. - Received an alarm call in Loo - accident near Loogootee. Corporal Baker re - in Loogootee. Loogootee Police Department cious vehicle in Loogootee. Corporal Baker gootee. Loogootee Sgt. Norris responded and sponded. was advised. and Loogootee Sgt. Norris responded. all was clear. 8:25 p.m. - Received a report of trees 8:25 a.m. - Received a report of an injured 4:32 a.m. - Received a report of a speeding 7:47 a.m. - Received a request for an am - across the road north of Shoals. Corporal deer just north of Loogootee. Loogootee vehicle in Shoals. Corporal Baker took the bulance north of Shoals. Martin County Am - Baker removed the tree. Captain Akles responded. call. bulance, Sheriff Roush, Captain Dant, Shoals WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 9:28 a.m. - Received a report of vandalism 5:20 a.m. - Received a request for an am - Fire Department, and Coroner Franklin re - 1:03 a.m. - Received a dog complaint in in Loogootee. Loogootee Captain Akles re - bulance east of Loogootee. Martin County sponded. Loogootee. Loogootee Sgt. Norris re - sponded. Ambulance responded but did not transport. 9:06 a.m. - Captain Dant picked up an in - sponded. 10:30 a.m. - Received a report of horses 6:07 a.m. - Received a report of a reckless mate in Lawrence County for court. 2:17 a.m. - Received a request for an am - running loose south of Loogootee. Chief driver in Shoals. Corporal Baker responded. 9:12 a.m. - Received a dog complaint near bulance in Loogootee. Martin County Am - Deputy Greene responded. 8:28 a.m. - Received a report of a fire Shoals. bulance transported the subject to Daviess 1:12 p.m. - Received a report of a disabled rekindling near Shoals. Shoals Fire Depart - 9:45 a.m. - Received a report of turkeys Community Hospital. semi north of Loogootee on US 231. Sheriff ment responded. running loose east of Shoals. Chief Deputy 9:20 a.m. - Captain Dant took one inmate Roush and Chief Deputy Greene assisted. 11:46 a.m. - Received a report of a tree Greene responded. to court. 2:04 p.m. - Received a request for an am - across the road near Shoals. Shoals Fire De - 11:03 a.m. - Received a report of a tree 10:18 a.m. - Received a report of trash on bulance in Loogootee. Martin County Am - partment responded and removed the tree. down east of Shoals. The Martin County the roadway south of Loogootee. Captain bulance transported the subject to Jasper 12:25 p.m. - Received a report of an acci - Highway Department responded. Dant responded. Memorial Hospital. dent near Shoals. Captain Dant responded. 12:40 p.m. - Received a request for an am - 11:20 a.m. - Sheriff Roush took one inmate 2:57 p.m. - Received a report of illegal 9:00 p.m. - Received a request for an am - bulance in Shoals. Martin County Ambu - to court. dumping of trash north of Shoals. Major bulance in Loogootee. Martin County Am - lance, Shoals Fire Department, Sheriff 5:16 p.m. - Received a report of a domestic Burkhardt took the call. bulance responded and transported the Roush, and Chief Deputy Greene responded. situation east of Shoals. Sheriff Roush, 4:10 p.m. - Received a request for an am - subject to Daviess Community Hospital. 1:10 p.m. - Received a report of an acci - Major Burkhardt, and Deputy Salmon re - bulance in Loogootee. Martin County Am - dent in Loogootee. Loogootee Chief Rayhill sponded. bulance responded and transported the responded. 8:31 p.m. - Received a report of trees down subject to Jasper Memorial Hospital. JAIL BOOKINGS 3:24 p.m. - Received a report of a brush on SR 550. Shoals Fire Department re - 4:44 p.m. - Received a report of a reckless MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 fire near Shoals. Shoals Fire Department, sponded and removed the tree. driver on US 50, east of Loogootee. Deputy 10:54 a.m. - Kyla Greene, 30, of Loo - Martin County Ambulance, and Chief 9:15 p.m. - Received a report of a car-deer Salmon took the call. gootee, was arrested by Sheriff Roush for Deputy Greene responded. accident on US 50, west of Shoals. Deputy 6:53 p.m. - Received a report of two lost child neglect and is being held on a $25,000 4:22 p.m. - Received a request for an am - Salmon and Town Marshal Eckert re - children in Shoals during trick or treating. 10% bond. bulance in Loogootee. Loogootee Fire De - sponded. Sheriff Roush located the children. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 partment and Martin County Ambulance 11:35 p.m. - Received a domestic com - 7:11 p.m. - Received a report of a car-deer 10:30 a.m. - Christina Bolinger, 43, of responded. The subject was transported to plaint in Loogootee. Corporal Baker and accident on US 231. Deputy Salmon re - Brazil, was arrested by Captain Dant on a Jasper Memorial Hospital. Loogootee Officer Nolan responded. sponded. Martin County warrant and is being held 6:15 p.m. - Received a request for an am - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 8:34 p.m. - Received a report of a domestic without bond. bulance in Loogootee. Martin County Am - 12:50 a.m. - Received a report of an alarm situation east of Shoals. Major Burkhardt, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 bulance transported the subject to Jasper east of Loogootee. Corporal Baker and Loo - Sheriff Roush, and Deputy Salmon re - 12:53 p.m. - Sarah Andis, 33, of Shoals, Memorial Hospital. gootee Officer Nolan responded. sponded. was arrested by Captain Dant on an Orange 10:38 p.m. - Sgt. Keller assisted a motorist 3:20 a.m. - Received a report of a car-deer 10:06 p.m. - Received a report of a domes - County warrant and is being held without in Loogootee. accident east of Shoals. Corporal Baker tic disturbance in Loogootee. Corporal Baker bond. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 worked the accident. and Loogootee Officer Nolan responded. 3:13 p.m. - Lindsey Hawkins, of Shoals, 8:15 a.m. - Captain Dant transported one 7:41 a.m. - Received a report of a car-deer SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 was arrested by Major Burkhardt on a inmate from Clay County. accident on US 50, west of Shoals. Chief 2:07 a.m. - Received a request for an am - Dubois County warrant. Sheriff Roush as - 10:00 a.m. - Chief Deputy Greene took Deputy Greene responded. bulance in Loogootee. Loogootee Fire De - sisted with the arrest. three inmates to court. 8:59 a.m. - Received a report of an alarm partment, Loogootee Officer Nolan, and 3:16 p.m. - Brandon Crowder, 33, of 10:40 a.m. - Received a call of a tree in Loogootee. Indiana State Police Trooper Martin County Ambulance responded. The Shoals, was arrested by Major Burkhardt on blocking part of US 231, north of Loogootee. Lents and Chief Deputy Greene responded. subject was transported to Jasper Memorial a Dubois County warrant. Sheriff Roush as - The state highway department was con - All was okay. Hospital. sisted with the arrest. tacted. 9:16 a.m. - Chief Deputy Greene assisted 1:04 p.m. - Received a report of harass - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 10:55 a.m. - Received a request for an am - a motorist north of Shoals. ment in Loogootee. Loogootee Officer Todd 4:10 p.m. - Jasmine Cunningham, 34, of bulance in Loogootee. Martin County Am - 10:16 a.m. - Sheriff Roush took one inmate responded. Loogootee, was arrested by Deputy Salmon bulance transported the subject to Jasper to court. 4:27 p.m. - Received a dog complaint east on a Martin County writ. Her bond was Memorial Hospital. 11:58 a.m. - Deputy Salmon assisted a mo - of Shoals. Sheriff Roush answered the call. $208.90. 11:06 a.m. - A missing person was located torist in Crane. 5:10 p.m. - Received a request for a wel - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 in Shoals. Major Burkhardt, Indiana State 2:39 p.m. - Received a dog complaint in fare check east of Loogootee. Corporal 8:50 a.m. - James Ringer, 34, of Loo - Police, and Martin County Ambulance re - Loogootee. Loogootee Chief Rayhill took Baker and Sheriff Roush responded. Corpo - gootee, was arrested by State Trooper Lents sponded. The subject was picked up by fam - the call. ral Baker transported the subject to Good on a Clark County warrant and is being held ily members. 4:34 p.m. - Received a report of an alarm Samaritan Hospital. on a $5,000 bond. 11:25 a.m. - Sheriff Roush took one inmate east of Loogootee. Deputy Salmon re - 5:35 p.m. - Received a request for an am - 9:21 p.m. - Darrin Boyd, 20, of Shoals, to court. sponded and all was okay. bulance in Shoals. Martin County Ambu - was arrested by Major Burkhardt for domes - 12:05 p.m. - Chief Deputy Greene took 6:55 p.m. - Received a report of two cars lance and Sheriff Roush responded. No one tic battery. He is being held on a $25,000 one inmate to Lawrence County. racing on US 50, near Loogootee. Loogootee was transported. 10% bond. Sheriff Roush assisted with the 2:52 p.m. - Received a report of a cow out Police Department was notified. 6:56 p.m. - Received a report of a stranded arrest. on US 50, west of Shoals. The owners were 11:02 p.m. - Received a request for an am - motorist in Shoals. Sheriff Roush and Shoals contacted. bulance near Shoals. Shoals Fire Department Fire Department responded. 3:26 p.m. - Received a report of trees down and Martin County Ambulance responded. 7:00 p.m. - Received a report of a tree Real estate transfers on US 231, south of Loogootee. Martin The subject was transported to Daviess Com - across US 50, east of Shoals. Shoals Fire De - Cletus Tedrow, of Martin County, Indi - County Civil Defense, Major Burkhardt, and munity Hospital. partment responded and removed the tree. ana to Tedrow Wood Products, Inc., of Corporal Baker responded. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 7:47 p.m. - Received a report of a structure Martin County, Indiana, part of the south - 4:37 p.m. - Received a report of a stolen 4:53 a.m. - Received a request for an am - fire near Shoals. Shoals Fire Department, west quarter of the southwest quarter of vehicle near Shoals. Major Burkhardt re - bulance in Loogootee. Martin County Am - Martin County Civil Defense, and Martin Section 8, Township 2 North, Range 3 West, sponded. bulance responded but did not transport. County Ambulance responded. Halbert Township, Martin County, Indiana, 8:11 p.m. - Received a request for an am - containing 0.51 acre, more or less. bulance in Shoals. Martin County Ambu - Norma Jane Robinette, of Martin lance was dispatched. County, Indiana to Carl E. Wiscaver, Sr., SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 of Martin County, Indiana, Lots Numbered 1:14 a.m. - Received a report of an alarm One and Two in Riverfront Subdivision to in Shoals. Corporal Baker responded. Halbert Township, Martin County, Indiana.
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Ervin, battery resulting in seri - questions about a protective order. 6:47 p.m. - Caller reported vandalism to September 30 ous bodily injury, battery with moderate 4:29 p.m. - First responders were requested her vehicle. Courtney D. Rhyne, two counts of driving bodily injury, and two counts of resisting on SE 1st Street for a medical problem. 8:35 p.m. - Caller reported a dog com - while suspended. law enforcement. 7:18 p.m. - Caller reported a reckless plaint. Kevin G. Ervin, operating a vehicle while October 23 driver on Hwy 50. 10:30 p.m. - Caller reported an animal intoxicated, operating a vehicle with an ACE Kevin D. Holt, criminal confinement, in - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 complaint. of .08 or more, operating a vehicle with a timidation, battery, disorderly conduct. 10:59 p.m. - Caller reported a disturbance SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 schedule I or II controlled substance or its October 26 on Broadway Street. 1:34 a.m. - Caller reported a suspicious ve - metabolite in the body, habitual vehicular Richard E. Dooley, III, possession of mar - 11:30 a.m. - Chief Rayhill assisted with a hicle on Park Street. substance offender sentence enhancement. ijuana, possession of paraphernalia, illegal funeral procession. 6:09 p.m. - Caller reported a domestic dis - October 5 possession of an alcoholic beverage. 4:52 p.m. - Caller reported a phone scam. pute on Park Street. Brandon C. Lindsey, operating while in - Theodore Nicholson, reckless driving and 9:41 p.m. - Officer Nolan responded to a 9:08 p.m. - Caller reported a dispute in toxicated, operating a vehicle with an ACE criminal recklessness. 911 hang-up. Bowling Trailer Court. of .08 or more, illegal consumption of an al - Mary L. Burress, criminal recklessness. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 coholic beverage. Nathan R. Jones, two counts of driving 1:03 a.m. - Caller reported a dog com - Quinton T. Redding, illegal consumption while suspended. plaint. Accident reports of an alcoholic beverage. October 27 3:00 p.m. - Caller reported a phone scam. October 7 Kyla D. Greene, neglect of a dependent. MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 11:35 p.m. - Caller reported a domestic Jordan Davis, resisting law enforcement, CIVIL COURT 12:50 p.m. - Mary M. Walton, of Loo - auto theft, false informing, and two counts New Suits Filed dispute in Redwing Trailer Court. gootee, was operating a 2006 Chevy in THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 of criminal mischief. October 21 Toy’s Auto parking lot when she backed October 14 Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Tanner S. 12:50 a.m. - Officer Nolan responded to a into a pole. Chief Rayhill investigated. business alarm. Billy L. Harbison, leaving the scene of an Bough and Danielle L. Bough, civil collec - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 11:30 a.m. - Male came on station request - accident, false informing. tion. 9:15 p.m. - Billie Pohl, of Mt. Carmel, Billy J. Roberts, Jr., intimidation, pointing October 23 ing an officer for a property exchange. Chief Illinois, was operating a 2013 Nissan on Rayhill assisted. a firearm. Discover Bank vs. Ginger R. Nichols, Broadway Street when he changed lanes October 19 civil collection. 2:00 p.m. - Chief Rayhill assisted child and struck a 2012 Chevy operated by Justin protective services. Tangela M. Gleason, operating a motor October 26 S. Davis, of Loogootee. Captain Hennette vehicle without ever receiving a license. Susan E. Ford vs. Jarret W. Ford, petition 6:56 p.m. - Caller reported a reckless investigated. driver on Hwy 50. James D. Abel, operating a vehicle while for dissolution of marriage. 7:09 p.m. - Caller reported property dam - age. 8:22 p.m. - Caller reported suspicious ac - MMuultistlatei osuttbraeakts eca ufseo moored thban hoalrf nstreen gdthein sfoeoda sasfetey. outbreaksne sss firocmk the fnood thhey foeeud thseiar fanmidliess ,” tivity on SW 1st Street. of all deaths in foodborne disease outbreaks The report highlights the need for food in - said FDA Deputy Commissioner for Foods FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 despite accounting for only a tiny fraction (3 dustries to play a larger role in improving and Veterinary Medicine, Michael R. Taylor. 7:40 a.m. - Caller reported vandalism. percent) of reported outbreaks in the United food safety by following best practices for “By continuing to work with our government 8:30 a.m. - Caller requested an officer in States, according to a new Vital Signs report growing, processing, and shipping foods. In partners and industry, we can build a food regards to a domestic situation. released yesterday by the Centers for Disease addition, food industries can help stop out - safety system and culture focused on preven - 9:28 a.m. - Caller reported vandalism to his Control and Prevention (CDC). breaks and lessen their impact by keeping de - tion.” daughter’s vehicle. The leading causes of multistate outbreaks tailed records to allow faster tracing of foods Over the past six years, the U.S. Depart - 11:52 a.m. - Caller reported a phone scam. – Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria – are more from source to destination, by using store loy - ment of Agriculture (USDA) has taken an in - 4:32 p.m. - Caller reported a possible in - dangerous than the leading causes of single- alty cards to help identify which foods made creasingly science-based approach to toxicated driver. state outbreaks. These three germs, which people sick, and by notifying customers of preventing foodborne illness, relying heavily 8:15 p.m. - Caller reported a theft from a cause 91 percent of multistate outbreaks, can food recalls. on available data, trends, and technological vehicle while parked at China Wok. contaminate widely distributed foods, such as Under the 2011 FDA Food Safety Modern - advances. 8:52 p.m. - Caller reported a reckless vegetables, beef, chicken and fresh fruits, and ization Act, the Food and Drug Administra - “The USDA Food Safety and Inspection driver in US 231. Officer Nolan stopped the end up sickening people in many states. tion (FDA) is developing new regulations Service’s top priority is preventing multistate vehicle and spoke with the driver. “Americans should not have to worry about that will not only require importers to verify foodborne illness outbreaks from occurring. 10:12 p.m. - Received a report of a domes - getting sick from the food they eat,” said that their suppliers are meeting U.S. food As we look toward the future, USDA will tic dispute on Queen Street. CDC Director Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H. safety standards, but will hold both domestic continue to work with FDA, CDC, industry, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 “Top-notch epidemiology and new gene se - and foreign companies accountable for pre - and the states to advance our science-based quencing tools are helping us quickly track venting foodborne illness before it occurs. approach to food safety,” said Phillip Derfler, down the source of foodborne outbreaks – Final regulations for preventive controls were USDA Deputy Administrator for the Food and together with our national partners we are announced in September, and additional reg - Safety and Inspection Service. “By focusing working with the food industry to prevent ulations covering produce, imported foods, on collaboration and modernization, we are them from happening in the first place.” intentional adulteration and sanitary trans - confident that there will be a decline in mul - The Vital Signs report analyzed data from portation are expected in coming months. tistate outbreaks.” CDC’s Foodborne Disease Outbreak Surveil - “The continued partnership of FDA, CDC, For information on food recalls and to learn lance System during 2010-2014. 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Hindostan United Methodist Church is located Hours: Mon.-Closed • Tues., Wed., Thurs.-7 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri. & Sat.-7 a.m.-10 p.m. at 3382 Hwy. 550, Shoals. 812-295-3402 Sunday: 8 a.m.-11 a.m. for breakfast and serving lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. SCWednHesdaOy, NovOembeL r 4,& 2015 ~S MarPtin COountyR JouTrnal S 10 Miss VU Scholarship Pageant to celebrate 50th year The Miss Vincennes University Scholar - ministry and mission trips. She is singing ship Pageant will celebrate its 50th anniver - “Wishing You Were Here Again” for her sary on November 14 at 8 p.m., at the Red talent and her platform is Mission Work. Skelton Performing Arts Center. Kalita Carie is the daughter of Rodney Indiana’s longest consecutively running and Kristie Carie of Vincennes. She is a pageant and the only televised pageant in Culinary Arts and Business Management the state, the Miss VU Scholarship Pageant major. She was homeschooled and has been is a preliminary step toward the Miss Indi - active in her church with youth groups and ana title whose winner is then eligible to volunteering with the food pantry. She will participate in the national Miss America sing “Born for This” for her talent and her Scholarship Pageant. platform is Speak up, Speak out. Each semi-finalist will participate in five Miranda Dunahee is the daughter of Jim areas of competition: private interview con - ducted prior to the pageant, on-stage ques - and Jill Dunahee of Bridgeport, Illinois. tion, lifestyle and fitness in swimsuit, She is a Surgical Technology major and evening wear, and talent. In addition, each participates in the VU Blazerettes Dance -Photo provided Students, staff of the month will present information about her platform Team. She graduated from Red Hill High Loogootee Elementary recently chose the students of the month and staff member - a socially significant issue or cause on School where she participated in in dance, of the month for October. In the front row from left to right, are Mason Britton, Ju - which she works to raise public awareness. Pep Band and Concert Band. She will per - lianna Baker, Kylie McBeth, Carter Hilderbrand, Madison Davis, Callaway Inman, Joining ten Miss VU contestants on stage form a dance to the song “Dangerous” for and Khloe Dills. In the second row, from left to right, are Staff Member of the Month will be Miss VU 2015 Kearston Anderson her talent and her platform is Scoliosis Mrs. Shannon Wagler, Montana Scales, Aurbrey Gilbert, Avery Brock, Kaylenn Fra - and 23 Miss VU Princesses, ranging in age Awareness. ley, Luke Venters, and Jacob Allen. Not pictured were Ashley Green and Gunner from 4 to 10 years of age. The master of Shawna Foster is the daughter of Jerry Fox. ceremonies will be Will Akins, a Music Foster of Bridgeport, Illinois and Cynthia Theatre major from Merrillville. Foster of Vincennes. She is an Earth Sci - Arts Commission to expand 2016 Poetry Out Loud Tickets are now on sale at the Skelton ence Education major and participates in competition to include original compositions Center Box Office for $10 for adults and $5 the Earth Science Club, Student Govern - for seniors, non-VU students and children. The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) an - does not wish to submit an original poem ment, and Beta Xi Sorority. She graduated VU students are admitted free with ID and nounced it will expand the 11th annual Po - may submit a poem by another student at from South Knox High School where she VU faculty and staff receive two tickets etry Out Loud Indiana State Finals the school, but only one submission will be participated in Choir, Spanish Club, soccer with ID. The Box Office phone number is competition to include an opportunity for accepted for each school registered in Po - and track. She will sing “How Great Thou 812-888-4039. contestants to submit original work. etry Out Loud.” Art” for her talent and her platform is Re - The ten Miss VU contestants include Ke - Late last month, the National Endowment Registration is currently open for the cycling for a Greener Environment. nadi Ader, Sullivan; Ashley Boruff, Arca - for the Arts announced it would encourage 2016 competition. Schools must register in Tailon Graber is the daughter of Mark state champions taking part in the Poetry advance to take part in Poetry Out Loud. dia; Kalita Carie, Vincennes; Miranda Dunahee, Bridgeport, Illinois; Shawna Fos - and Amy Graber of Montgomery. She is a Out Loud National Finals to take part in an For more information on how to register for Homeland Security major and is involved optional competition called “Poetry Our - Poetry Out Loud, contact Sarah Fronczek ter, Vincennes; Tailon Graber, Mont - gomery; Julia Heatherly, Bedford; Bonnie in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She selves.” This companion event will give by email to [email protected] or call graduated from North Daviess High School students another opportunity to showcase 317-232-1274. Hinkle, Monroe City; Annalise Miller, Vin - cennes, and Haley Sulawske, Evansville; where she participated in softball and the their creative talents. For more information about Poetry Out National Beta Club. She will perform a hip “Many of our Poetry Out Loud contest - Loud and the school registration form, visit Joining the contestants on stage will be hop dance routine to “Boss” for her talent ants write their own poetry in addition to www.in.gov/arts/2422.htm. Registration for Miss VU Princesses Kinley Andrews, 4, the and her platform is Step up and Believe. reading and reciting the works of published schools is open until November 30, 2015, daughter of Nathan and Jennifer Andrews; poets,” said Sarah Fronczek, IAC Poetry and information on local winners is due by Hope Ault, 4, the daughter of Matt and Julia Heatherly is the daughter of John Out Loud program coordinator. “Adding January 22, 2016. Shawna Ault; Alexis Bailey, 6, the daughter Heatherly and Mary Frye of Bedford. She this dimension to the State Finals will give The state champion receives a $200 cash of Chris and Tiffanie Bailey; Maggie is a Social Work major and participates in them another creative outlet.” prize and an all-expenses paid trip to Wash - Boger, 6, the daughter of Cody and Tessa the Social Work Club and chair’s the club’s The IAC is encouraging schools to in - ington, D.C. to compete in the Poetry Out Boger; Addison Chattin, 7, the daughter of March of Dimes campaign. She graduated clude opportunities for students to submit Loud National Finals. The state champion’ Ryan and Sarah Chattin; Juleanne Clark, 4, from Mitchell High School where she par - original work for separate judging during school receives a $500 stipend to purchase the daughter of Ryan and Breanne Clark; ticipated in musicals and was a Special the State Finals. Original work will not be poetry books. Kaylyn Dreiman, 9, and Maycie Dreiman, Olympics volunteer. She will sing “How required for a school to participate in the A total of $50,000 in scholarship awards 7, the daughters of Benjamine Dreiman and Can it Be” for her talent and her platform competition, or for school champions to and school stipends will be awarded at the Kacy Phillips; Claudia Ellerman, 6, the is the March of Dimes. take part. However, schools must be partic - Poetry Out Loud National Finals, with a daughters of Tim and Amanda Knoy Eller - Bonnie Hinkle is the daughter of Clay ipating in the State Poetry Out Loud contest $20,000 college scholarship awarded to the man; Danielle Elliott, 10, the daughter of and Julie Hinkle of Monroe City. She is an Chad and Danielle Elliott; Mallory to be able to submit original poetry. national champion. Audio Recording major. She graduated Froeschke, 9, the daughter of Mike and “Just as with the National Finals, we en - The National Poetry Out Loud competi - from Rivet High School where she partici - vision this as an entirely separate compo - tion began in 2006. The program is de - Rachelle Froeschke; Adelynn Lange, 7, and Olivia Lange, 5, the daughters of Jonathan pated in tennis and music. She will play nent to the State Finals,” Fronczek signed to encourage youth to learn about guitar and sing “Me and Bobby McGee” explained. “The original poems will be great poetry through memorization and per - and Christina Lange; Maxi Belle Kirk - for her talent and her platform is Musical judged by separate judges, and there will be formance, which helps students master pub - wood, 5, the daughter of Tyler and Savan - Therapy for Veterans. separate awards. Schools whose champion lic speaking skills, build self-esteem and nah Kirkwood; Ella McCormick, 6, the internalize an appreciation for American lit - daughter of Will and Brittney McCormick; Annalise Miller is the daughter of Dan erary heritage. Poetry Out Loud is co-spon - Jaylynn McDaniel, 6, the daughter of Josh and Lisa Miller of Vincennes. She is a sored by the NEA and the Poetry and Marianne McDaniel; Trinity Merydith, Chemical Science major and participates in Foundation. 8, the daughters of Phillip and Jessie Mery - the Chemistry Club, musical theater, and is The IAC wishes to thank the Indiana De - dith; Brynley Millspaugh, 6, and Jayda employed at the Skelton Center. She is a partment of Education and our State Poet Millspaugh, 10, the daughters of Joe and graduate of Lincoln High School where she !$("' #%'(& Laureate, George Kalamaras for their sup - Megan Millspaugh; Kyndall Quarterman, was in musical theater, Student Council, port of Indiana Poetry Out Loud. 8, the daughter of Bryan and Shelby Quar - National Honor Society, band and choir. 0'11#-*0%/-(/10/1'+,&,1)0 The Indiana Arts Commission is dedi - terman; Ava Seals, 6, and Brielle Seals, 4, She will sing “Never Say Goodbye” cated to the vision of the arts everywhere, the daughters of Christopher and Melissa ,$ -(+"1.01!1)*01./1+.&* from Tale of Two Cities for her talent and "$#! &'7&6=GIHG>? =@HF (=FF every day, for everyone in Indiana. Seals, and Delaney Stafford, 4, the daugh - her platform is the Best Friends Animal So - 7'H C1 *>?@HG>? @II=F6G@HF*9S ter of Josh and Christy Stafford. ciety. MEET THE MISS VU CONTESTANTS Haley Sulawske is the daughter of Mike 3IKMNHBEFN(5999N=MM-D2NG8@G;KC@MKG4N Kenadi Ader is the daughter Paul and and Connie Sulawske of Evansville. She is LINE&)MKHCGM5N;IFHE;HNAI8KHFM2NEHNHBM $@<@9:A7,:76@ Deborah Ader of Sullivan. She is a Fashion an Environmental Science and Geography Merchandising major and is the recipient /BIFMNIKNM.ECDN@MDI=+N @*@=3A.=?6/;>2 major and a VU Cheerleader. She gradu - J#,AJ0LN:70NLJN6>LN<"<1$N%!7