Martin County

Year 8, Issue 49 JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017 Eleven pages www.martincountyjournal.com ~ [email protected] ~ 812-259-4309 ~ Fax: 888-380-2761 ~ P.O. Box 148, Loogootee, IN 47553 Library holds hearing on building plans 2018 Primary Wagler said they have totally outgrown central hub for the youth. She said that Election information BY COURTNEY HUGHETT Filing for candidacy for the May 8, Martin County Journal Publisher their current space and are turning peo- by building the library in that location, ple away due to lack of space. She cited businesses and organizations will want 2018 Primary Election begins January The Loogootee Public Library Board meeting room space, storage space, and to build around it because they want the 10, 2018 and ends February 9, 2018 at and supporters hosted a meeting last classroom space as their main issues. traffic volume from the library. Wagler noon in the Martin County Clerk’s Of- Wednesday night, November 29 to pro- She said that the current library is too went through the other options the li- fice. vide information to the public on the cut up and was not designed to be a li- brary board considered before deciding The following will appear on the library’s plans to build a new building. brary so it’s not ideal. on the land next to St. Vincent de Paul. May 8, 2018 Primary Ballot: Around 50 people attended and no one Wagler said that St. Vincent upped Wagler said that they received some United States Senator spoke out against the library’s plan to their land donation to one acre, from the misinformation when they started going United States Representative District build. original three-quarters of an acre, for after the new building. She said they 8 After facing backlash on their original possible expansion down the road and were told by their bond attorney in Indi- State Senator District 39 plan to take out a $1.3 million bond and Mike Carney, owner of Bowling Manu- anapolis that a bond was the only option State Representative District 62 thus raise property taxes to pay it back, facturing, donated close to a quarter of available to build a new library. After State Representative District 63 the library board came up with new op- an acre of their parking lot to the project. the public rejected the bond idea, she Prosecuting Attorney tions for getting their new building. Li- Wagler said many have questioned why contacted a lawyer through the Depart- Clerk of the Circuit Court brary Director Darla Wagler explained the library would want to build on Park ment of Local Government Finance, County Sheriff that they will be going with the original Street, next to the food pantry, as many who told her that the library could try County Assessor plan for the new building with slight see it as a “depressed” neighborhood. for a public works loan or a USDA County Commissioner District 2 variations due to less funding. The total Wagler said oftentimes cities will put a loan. When a representative with Ru- County Council Member – Districts cost of the project should be around $1 library in a depressed area to help build ral Development presented the plan for 1, 2, 3 & 4 million. The current library is around it up. She said the pool and the park are a USDA loan and the library qualified, All Township Trustees and Town- 3,000 square feet and the new library nearby and the library does a lot of pro- the board decided to try for that option. ship Board Members will total more than 8,000 square feet. grams with children, so they see it as a (See 'LIBRARY' continued on page 2) State Delegates Democrat Precinct Committeemen for all precincts Commissioners discuss bridge, insurance Also, appearing on the Primary bal- BY COURTNEY HUGHETT repairs need to be done as soon as pos- pointments on the WestGate Authority lot will be the Towns of Crane and Martin County Journal Publisher sible or it will have to be closed. The Board. He said both men are ready to Shoals commissioners agreed to have the high- retire from the board – Bowling having Town Council for Crane- 3 members The Martin County Commissioners way superintendent get bids on repair- served since the inception of the West- Clerk/Treasurer for Crane met Tuesday evening, December 5. ing the concrete arches. Gate Authority more than 10 years ago. Town Council for Shoals – 3 mem- Highway Superintendent Leo Padgett Highway Superintendent Padgett The WestGate Authority is an unpaid bers spoke to the commissioners about also talked to the commissioners about (See 'COMMISSIONERS' on page 2) Clerk Treasurer for Shoals Bridge 58 on Brickyard Road. The trying to get a response from the insur- It is not too early to check your vot- bridge was originally installed in 1848 ance company after the Terrain King Council approves er registration status. Please call the and reconstructed in 1913. According recently broke an axle and caused ma- Clerk’s Office at 812-247-3651 to to the county’s bridge inspector, BF&S, jor damage, while being driven by an raises for next year check status or with any questions re- the bridge is in need of concrete repairs; employee. He said he sent photos to the BY COURTNEY HUGHETT garding the upcoming election. the concrete arch is starting to crumble insurance company but is still working Martin County Journal Publisher in spots. Brent Roberts, with BF&S, on getting results so they can get the Local food service said the commissioners need to consid- equipment repaired and back into ser- The Martin County Council official- er completely replacing the bridge due vice. The employee involved is okay. ly passed the salary ordinance for next businesses inspected to its age, it’s weight limit and the fact Commissioner Dan Gregory report- year at their meeting Monday night, The following restaurant inspections that it’s a one-lane bridge coming right ed that Don Bowling and Jim Henry December 4. All full-time employees were done by Julia Albright, of the off the highway. For now, he said, the need to be replaced as the county’s ap- will receive a 25-cent raise next year Martin County Health Department. The except for community corrections em- information listed is verbatim from the ployees and the highway department inspection report and all were routine mechanic who just received a pay in- inspections, unless otherwise noted. Vi- crease. The county council and com- olations that were seen again from one missioners were also not included in inspection to the next are noted with the wage increase. “(Repeat violation)” after the entry. Some members of the sheriff’s -de November 27 partment received more than the $520 Stoll’s Lakeview Restaurant, 15519 annual pay increase. The jail com- US Hwy 231, Loogootee mander and dispatch commander each One critical violation: received around $5,000 extra starting -Temperature of multiple items on next year. The sheriff had requested salad bar more than 41 degrees: tuna these raises back in September during salad 49.6 degrees; ham salad 52 de- budget hearings. He had said in com- grees; potato salad 49.4 degrees; broc- parison to other counties, both posi- coli salad 46.6 degrees; cottage cheese tions were grossly under paid. Both 47.2 degrees. Temperature of fried positions, plus the jail matron, will be chicken on hot food bar 109-122 de- paid $29,000 starting next year. grees. (Repeat violation) In other business, Auditor January Two non-critical violation: Roush updated the council on how -Build-up of dried food on multiple much extra the county will be receiv- storage containers and shelving units. ing in taxes for next year, after the re- (Repeat violation) cent income tax increase. The certified -Build-up of dust on exhaust fan in shares of the local income tax fund will men’s toilet room, walls of storage increase by $1,046, the public safety room in kitchen, fan unit and ceiling of distribution will go up $569, the prop- walk-in cooler and range hood vents. erty tax relief will increase $808 and (Repeat violation) due to the recent increase in the eco- Village Pizza/Lonely Nights Saloon, Continuing renovations -Photo by Courtney Hughett nomic development local income tax, 102 Furlong Street, Crane Work is continuing on the Martin County Museum bell tower. The former that fund will increase by $378.079. No violations noted. courthouse, now the museum, was built in 1876 and is on the National Reg- The council approved an additional Hometown IGA #463, 500 W. Broad- ister of Historic Places. The renovation of the bell tower is part of the work appropriation request from the prose- way Street, Loogootee that's being done in preparation for Martin County’s Bicentennial celebra- cutor’s office for $12,000 for miscella- One critical violation: tion in 2020. The total cost of repairing the bell tower was $145,000. neous expenses. (See 'INSPECTED' cont. on page 2) Page 2 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, December 6, 2017 LIBRARY (Continued from page one) increases would vary based on a prop- The current interest rate for the USDA erty’s value. loan is 3.375 percent but Wagler said Wagler said one of the main things she was told that will be increasing by the library needs in order to be ap- potentially as much as one percent. The proved for the USDA loan is public interest rate will be fixed. The loan re- support in the form of letters. She pro- payment period is 40 years but Wagler vided the crowd with a sample letter said there is no penalty for early payoff and address to the USDA office. She and they are hoping to have it paid off said the letters can also be dropped off early. She said they will put any money at the library and they need them by they receive from fundraising toward January 1. the loan balance. Wagler also requested that busi- The library originally planned to ap- nesses and residents donate time and ply for $800,000 with the USDA and materials to the new library project. raise the remaining $200,000. They She said that US Gypsum has already have now decided to go for a $1 mil- agreed to donate the drywall for the lion-dollar loan and still attempt to new building. STEM students, parents and NSWC Crane volunteer coaches participated raise $200,000 to put toward that loan. The library has also set up a special and volunteered at a FIRST Lego League (FLL) competition on November Wagler said it can take a year to final- account at German American Bank 18 at the Lawrence County Boys and Girls Club as 130 students competed ize a USDA loan so they have time to for donations toward the building for a chance to move on to the State Tournament scheduled for last Friday, fundraise. fund. Anyone wishing to donate can December 2 at the University of Southern Indiana. (Photo by NSWC Crane If the USDA loan is denied, the li- visit the bank and ask that their do- Corporate Communications) brary will try for a public works loan nation go toward the library’s READ of $500,000 for five years and take out account. Wagler said she’s also a few Shoals STEM teams advance a bond for $500,000 which requires an people approach her saying they plan increase in property taxes. Wagler said to make generous donations. She said that if they do not receive the USDA that she hopes the public steps up and to State Tournament in first loan and have to go with the bond op- helps with this project. She said their tion, the public will be made aware recent silent auction did very well, so Lego League Competition prior to requesting a property tax in- they plan to do another one in the future STEM students, parents and NSWC MINDSTORMS, then compete on a ta- crease. She said they will hold public along with bake sales, a golf scramble ble-top playing field. hearings prior to asking the county and musical concerts. Crane volunteer coaches participat- ed and volunteered at a FIRST Lego “These tournaments and the prepa- council for a vote. If the library did Wagler also introduced the library ration beforehand teach students to ex- go after a $500,000 bond, it would in- board members Pat Hale, President; League (FLL) competition on Novem- ber 18 at the Lawrence County Boys periment with solutions, experience the crease property taxes for the average Shirley Jeffers, Vice President; Brenda engineering process of design/test/fail/ priced home, $89,200, by $13.38 a Edwards, Treasurer; Susan Holloway, and Girls Club as 130 students compet- ed for a chance to move on to the State repeat that will serve them in any area year for a five-year period or $7.67 per Carolyn Parsons-Downey, Jennifer they pursue,” added Fedrick. year for a 10-year period. Property tax Lannan, and Betty Huelsman. Tournament scheduled for last Friday, December 2 at the University of South- Lakeview ROARBotics, Blooming- ern Indiana. ton, won the Project award for their COMMISSIONERS The Lakeview ROARBotics and quality research, innovative solutions, (Continued from page one) Sheriff Travis Roush reported that Spockbots of Bloomington, along community sharing and presentation nine-member board with three repre- the jail currently has 65 inmates with with RoxStars and RoboRox of Shoals that reflected an in-depth understand- sentatives each from Martin, Daviess 10 being transfers from Marion County. punched their ticket to the state tourna- ing of the scientific disciplines involved and Greene counties. Dan Gregory Sheriff Roush was asked if the county ment. with the Project. The team also won the serves as the third commissioners’ ap- had started receiving payments from ThunderBots and RoboTillers of Global Innovation Award (GIA). Past pointee. Gregory said that Jerry Braun Marion County yet for housing the Limestone Robotics (Lawrence Coun- winners of the GIA have met the Presi- has agreed to take Jim Henry’s seat inmates. Auditor Roush said she be- ty) also competed at the state tourna- dent and been provided the opportunity but he is still looking for another Mar- lieves they have received one quarterly ment after qualifying at a previous tour- to patent and market their solution to tin County resident interested in serv- payment so far. The income to Martin nament. the annual them problem. ing. Anyone interested should contact County for 10 inmates is $350 per day. “Students in this age group are very The Spockbots, Bloomington, won Gregory at 812-631-2635. The commissioners opened and ac- eager learners; they are discovering the Core Values award. This award goes Auditor January Roush and Bobbie cepted bids received for road work on their life-long interests and they need to the team that best demonstrates ex- Abel, payroll clerk, talked to the com- Anderson Road, Windom Road, Abel opportunities to succeed,” said Greg traordinary enthusiasm and spirit, in- missioners about health, dental and vi- Hill Road and Killion Mill Road. Bids Fedrick, NSWC Crane employee and spiration, exceptional partnership, and sion insurance for the employees for were received from Asphalt Materi- tournament director. the utmost respect to its own teammates next year. Roush and Abel had gone als, Rogers Group and Cave Quarries. FLL is a program specifically for and in its support and encouragement of through proposed plans a few weeks Highway Superintendent Padgett said grades 4-8 in the FIRST series, and fellow teams. ago and had recommended a plan very work on the roads will begin very soon. participants must research a real-world The RoxStars, Shoals, won the Ro- similar to what employees already have. The commissioners also approved problem such as food safety, recycling, bot Design and Robot Game awards for The commissioners agreed on Tuesday paying an additional $795 for 10 extra energy, etc., and are challenged to de- exceptional mechanical design, inno- night to go with that plan. Total insur- tons of gravel for work on 100 South, velop a solution. They also must design, vation, programming effectiveness and ance costs will be around $700,000 for that exceeded the original bid. build, program a robot using LEGO team strategies for solving missions to next year for all employees, including assess overall design quality. The Ro- elected officials. The county pays 90 bot Game award goes to the team that percent of employees’ premiums with scored the most points during the three, the employee paying the other 10 per- 2.5-minute matches. cent. The commissioners also agreed to The RoboRox of Shoals won the dental and vision plans which are vol- Champions award. The Champion’s untary for employees and self-paid. Award recognizes a team that embodies Roush and Abel also spoke to com- the FLL experience, by fully embracing missioners about the need to have em- our Core Values while achieving excel- ployees report their compensation time, lence and innovation in both the Robot vacation time and holiday time on their cordially invites you to our Game and the Project. payroll vouchers they turn in to the au- The goal of NSWC Crane’s K-12 ditor’s office. Roush said that it’s not STEM Outreach Program is to facil- being done and it causes confusion on itate the use of NSWC Crane resourc- how many compensation hours em- Christmas Open House es to motivate, cultivate and attract the ployees are owed. Abel said she want- DecemberChristmas 10, 2017 Open 2:00 - House4:00 p.m. next generation of STEM talent. The ed to start enforcing the proper way to program accomplishes this by provid- fill out the vouchers and wanted the 800 S. West Street - Odon ing students and teachers with NSWC commissioners’ approval to do so. The Crane scientist and engineer mentors commissioners agreed and also sug- for a variety of programs. gested having a training session with Featuring the- Evening Light Gospel Singers employees so that everyone knows INSPECTED what is supposed to be done.  Dedication of new construction at 2:00 p.m. (Continued from page one) -Temperature of items in dairy cool- The auditor also requested that the  Refreshments will be served commissioners approve increasing the er-cheese section had temperatures of real estate transfer fee at her office from  Tours & information about our apartments & 43-57 degrees. Walk-in cooler cheese/ egg section 44-45 degrees. $3 to $5. She said the county hasn’t in- independent living duplexes will be available creased the rate since 1993 and most One non-critical violation: other counties are charging $5. The -Dust accumulation on ceiling and commissioners agreed to the change. fan units of meat prep area. Obituaries Page 3 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, December 6, 2017 LINDA TROUTMAN tee, Chelsea Smith of Indianapolis and Memorial donations may be made to James H. Upton, Linda L. Troutman passed away Ashley Troutman of Indianapolis; four Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foun- whom she mar- peacefully to be with the Lord, sur- step grandchildren, Meagan Pannell of dation, 5005 LBJ FWY STE 250, Dal- ried, July 1, 1972; rounded by her Terra Haute, Greg Pannell of Mitch- las, Texas 75244-6125 or The Brain one son, David family, on Thurs- ell, Tyler Curry of Pennsylvania and Aneurysm Foundation, 269 Hanover (Angie) Upton of day, November Rachel Curry of Vincennes; one great Street, Building 3, Hanover, MA 02339 Elnora; brother, 30, 2017 at 11:47 -great grandchild, Stanley McConnell; or Riley Children’s Hospital, 702 Barn- Richard Harrell p.m. at her home. four step great grandchildren, Kaitlyn hill Dr, Indianapolis, IN. Condolenc- of Plainville; two A resident of Curry, Arreanna Friede and Zoey Frie- es may be sent to the family online at sisters, Nancy Montgomery, she de, Kalie Curry-Gomez; one brother, www.edleemortuary.com. Harrell of Odon was 74. Don (Wanda) Colvin of Montgomery; and Beverly Kay She was born and special nephew, Dick (Kathy) Gris- RAMONA “SUE” UPTON SUE UPTON Lutes of Shoals; May 30, 1943 som of Washington. Ramona “Sue” Upton passed away and two grandchildren, Chad (Lindsey) in Washington; She was preceded in death by her Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Ketchem Upton of Plainville and Whitlee (Katie) LINDA daughter of Fred parents; husband, Donald Troutman on Memorial Center in Odon. A resident of Thyne of Hampton, Virginia. TROUTMAN and Helen (Craney) September 6, 2008, whom he married Plainville, she was 74. She was preceded in death by her Colvin. She graduated from Montgom- November 28, 1964; and granddaugh- She was born May 25, 1943 in Lan- parents; and sister, Debbie Carrico. ery High School in 1961 and St Mary ter, Megan Nichole Smith caster, California; daughter of George There will be no services. School of Nursing in Evansville, in A mass of Christian burial was held and Alberta (Mayberry) Harrell. She Memorial donations may be made 1964. She had worked for a short time Tuesday, December 5 at St. Peter Cath- graduated from Plainville High School to the Alzheimers Association, 50 East as the school nurse for Montgomery olic Church with in 1961 and had worked at RCA where 91st Street 100, Indianapolis, Indiana High School, and as a RN for 42 years Fr James Koressel officiating. Burial she had retired. She was a member of 46209-4830 at Daviess Community Hospital, retir- followed at St Peter Cemetery. Plainville United Methodist Church. Condolences may be sent to the fam- ing in 2007. She had also worked part She is survived by her husband, ily online at www.edleemortuary.com. time as a PRN for three years following retirement and was a member of St. Pe- ter Catholic Church. In Memory She was a member of the AORN, As- sociation of pre-Operative Registered Of Nurses. She loved crocheting, cook- ing, hummingbirds, gardening, playing Ann (Jones) Burch cards and spending time with family. She is survived by one son, Stephen (Stephanie) Troutman of Washington; We thought of you today, but that is nothing new. one daughter, Michelle (Mike) Pannell We thought about you yesterday and days before that too. of Montgomery; three granddaugh- We think of you in silence, we often speak your name. ters, Shelby McConnell of Loogoo- All we have are memories and your picture in a frame. Railroad crossing to be Your memory is a keepsake from which we’ll never part. 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Shoals Fire Deputy Shinn responded. to a domestic disturbance in Shoals. vehicle off the road east of Shoals, on Department responded. 12:12 p.m. - Sheriff Roush, Chief 4:18 p.m. - Received a report of ille- US Hwy 50. Chief Deputy Greene re- 2:47 a.m. - Received a report of a Deputy Greene, and Loogootee Chief gal trash burning south of Loogootee. sponded. brush fire south of Shoals. Shoals Fire Rayhill assisted a motorist east of Loo- Deputy Shinn responded. 10:55 a.m. - Received a request for Department responded. gootee. 5:59 p.m. - Received a request for ambulance north of Loogootee. Mar- 4:34 a.m. - Received a report of a 1:52 p.m. - Received a report of ambulance in Loogootee. Martin tin County Ambulance responded and tree down east of Shoals. Shoals Fire waste in the roadway on County Farm County Ambulance responded and transported subject to Jasper Memorial Department and Martin County High- Road, north of Shoals. Deputy Shinn transported subject to Jasper Memorial Hospital. way Department responded. responded. Hospital. 1:50 p.m. - Received an animal com- 7:32 a.m. - Received a request for 5:12 p.m. - Received an animal com- 6:45 p.m. - Received a request for plaint south of Loogootee. Animal ambulance in Loogootee. Martin plaint in Loogootee. Animal Control ambulance in Shoals. Martin County Control Officer Hughett responded. County Ambulance responded and Officer Hughett responded. Ambulance and Shoals Fire responded. 2:45 p.m. - Sergeant Keller assisted a transported subject to Jasper Memorial 5:19 p.m. - Received a report of theft Martin County Ambulance transported motorist south of Shoals. Hospital. in Shoals. Deputy Shinn responded. subject to Jasper Memorial Hospital. 3:43 p.m. - Received a report of reck- 7:47 a.m. - Received a report of illegal 6:25 p.m. - Received a report of vehi- 8:09 p.m. - Received a report of car- less driving east of Loogootee. Loo- dumping north of Shoals. Martin Coun- cle vandalism in Shoals. Deputy Shinn deer accident south of Shoals. Deputy gootee Chief Rayhill responded. ty Highway Department responded. responded. Shinn responded. 5:56 p.m. - Received a report a phys- 7:56 a.m. - Received a report of low FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 8:49 p.m. - Received a report of ical altercation south of Shoals. Sheriff hanging trees on US Hwy 50, east of 9:58 a.m. - Sheriff Roush took three accident north of Loogootee. Depu- Roush, Sergeant Keller and ISP Troop- Shoals. State highway department re- inmates to court. ty Shinn, ISP Trooper Beaver, Martin ers Beaver, and McBeth responded. sponded. 10:20 a.m. - Received a report of County Ambulance, and Loogootee 6:43 p.m. - Received a report of 8:53 a.m. - Jail Commander Abel controlled burn north of Loogootee. Fire Department responded. car-deer accident south of Loogootee. took one inmate to the doctor. 11:24 a.m. - Received a request 9:22 p.m. - Received a request for Deputy Wright responded. 9:00 a.m. - Chief Deputy Greene for ambulance in Loogootee. Martin ambulance in Loogootee. Martin TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 took one inmate to court. County Ambulance responded and County Ambulance responded and 2:15 a.m. - Received a report of resi- 9:10 a.m. - Received a report of ha- transported subject to Daviess Com- transported subject to Jasper Memorial dential burglary alarm south of Shoals. rassment in Shoals. Sheriff Roush and munity Hospital. Hospital. Deputy Wright, ISP Trooper Beaver Chief Deputy Greene responded. 12:05 p.m. - Received a report of 9:31 p.m. - Received a report of and Loogootee Officer Norris respond- 9:27 a.m. - Received a report of lost abandoned vehicle west of Loogootee. suspicious persons in Shoals. Deputy ed. license plate north of Loogootee. Ma- Deputy Shinn responded. Shinn responded. 7:40 a.m. - Jail Officer Wehinger jor Burkhardt responded. 12:13 p.m. - Jail Commander Abel 9:42 p.m. - Deputy Shinn assisted a took one inmate to the doctor. 9:56 a.m. - Chief Deputy Greene took one inmate to the doctor. motorist north of Loogootee. 8:59 a.m. - Sheriff Roush took two took one inmate to court. 1:25 p.m. - Received a report of inmates to court. 10:21 a.m. - Received a report of reckless driver south of Shoals. Deputy 9:45 a.m. - Received a report of il- lost/stolen cell phone in Loogootee. Shinn responded. ARRESTS legal trash dumping south of Shoals. Loogootee Chief Rayhill responded. 2:55 p.m. - Received a report of lost Major Burkhardt responded. 10:38 a.m. - Received a request for license plate in Shoals. Deputy Shinn MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27 10:25 a.m. - Received a request ambulance north of Loogootee. Martin responded. 7:55 p.m. - Rick Crowder, 37, of for ambulance east of Shoals. Martin County Ambulance responded. 3:50 p.m. - Received a report of theft Bloomington, was arrested by ISP County Ambulance responded. 12:10 p.m. - Received a report of an in Loogootee. Loogootee Captain Hen- Troopers Beaver and McBeth and 10:27 a.m. - Sheriff Roush took two abandoned vehicle in Shoals. Major nette responded. charged with battery and interference inmates to court. Burkhardt responded. 11:34 p.m. - Received a noise com- of police reporting. He is being held on 10:55 a.m. - Received an animal 12:50 p.m. - Received an animal plaint north of Loogootee. Deputy a $30,000 10% bond. Sheriff Roush and complaint north of Loogootee. Animal complaint south of Shoals. Major Bur- Reed, ISP Trooper Beaver and Loo- Sergeant Keller assisted with the arrest. Control Officer Hughett responded. khardt responded. gootee Officer McBeth responded. 7:55 p.m. - Brandon Crowder, 35, of 12:03 p.m. - Received a report of 2:25 p.m. - Major Burkhardt com- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 Shoals, was arrested by Sergeant Keller reckless driver north of Loogootee. pleted a vehicle identification check 6:20 a.m. - Received a request for and charged with battery and criminal Loogootee Chief Rayhill responded. south of Loogootee. ambulance in Loogootee. Martin confinement. He is being held ona 12:24 p.m. - Loogootee Chief Ray- 2:49 p.m. - Received a report of County Ambulance responded and $30,000 10% bond. Sheriff Roush and hill completed vehicle identification an accident south of Loogootee. ISP transported subject to Jasper Memorial ISP Troopers Beaver and McBeth as- check in Loogootee. Trooper Lents responded. Hospital. sisted with the arrest. 12:44 p.m. - Received a report of 3:18 p.m. - Received a report of theft 7:01 a.m. - Received a report of car- WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 large, out-of-control burn west of in Loogootee. Loogootee Captain Hen- deer accident west of Shoals. Sergeant 2:10 a.m. - Hunter Davis, 19, of Shoals. Shoals Fire Department, Mar- nette responded. Keller responded. Shoals, was arrested by Deputy Wright tin County Civil Defense, Martin 7:15 p.m. - Received a report of ha- 7:45 a.m. - Received a report of and charged with maintaining a com- County Ambulance, Sheriff Roush, and rassment in Shoals. Deputy Shinn re- abandoned vehicle in Loogootee. Loo- mon nuisance, possession of marijuana Hoosier National Forest Fire Engine sponded. gootee Captain Hennette responded. and possession of paraphernalia. He is 22 responded. 7:51 p.m. - Received a report of van- 9:40 a.m. - Received a report of shots being held on a $25,000 10% bond. 12:50 p.m. - Major Burkhardt took dalism south of Loogootee. Deputy heard in Shoals. Sergeant Keller re- FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 three inmates to court. Shinn responded. sponded. Everything checked okay. 10:22 a.m. - Christopher Wilson, 18, 2:28 p.m. - Major Burkhardt took THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30 10:25 a.m. - Received a report of of Loogootee, was arrested by Loogoo- four inmates to court. 5:59 a.m. - Received a request for trespassing in Loogootee. Loogootee tee Captain Hennette and charged with 3:12 p.m. - Received a request for ambulance north of Loogootee. Mar- Captain Hennette responded. dealing a legend drug and is being held ambulance south of Shoals. Martin tin County Ambulance responded 10:54 a.m. - Received a request for without bond. County Ambulance responded and and transported subject to IU Health ambulance north of Loogootee. Martin SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 transported subject to St. Vincent Dunn Bloomington. County Ambulance, Loogootee Fire 9:20 a.m. - Frederick Reichert, 63, in Bedford. 6:26 a.m. - Received a report of Department, and ISP Trooper Lents of Ohio, was arrested by Conservation 3:14 p.m. - Received a report of reck- reckless driver on US Hwy 50, west of responded. Martin County Ambulance Officer Fuhrman and charged with -in less driver in Loogootee. Loogootee Loogootee. Loogootee Chief Rayhill transported subject to Daviess Com- vasion of privacy and is being held on a Chief Rayhill and Loogootee Captain responded. munity Hospital. $20,000 10% bond. Hennette responded. 7:11 a.m. - Received a request for 11:27 a.m. - Sergeant Keller assisted SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 3:29 p.m. - Received a report of ambulance in Shoals. Martin County a motorist in Shoals. 3:29 p.m. - Shaun Pierce, 38, of Ly- reckless driver on US Hwy 50, west of Ambulance and Shoals Fire Depart- 2:34 p.m. - Received a report of car- ons, was arrested by Chief Deputy Shoals. Sergeant Keller responded. ment responded. deer accident north of Loogootee. ISP Greene and charged with nonsupport of 4:38 p.m. - Major Burkhardt assisted 8:59 a.m. - Received a request for Trooper Lents responded. a child and is being held without bond. a motorist north of Shoals. ambulance south of Shoals. Martin 7:12 p.m. - Received a report of tres- 6:19p.m. - Received a report of back- County Ambulance responded and passing north of Loogootee. Deputy yard fire south of Shoals. Lost River transported subject to Jasper Memorial Shinn and Reserve Deputy Harmon ACCIDENTS Fire Department and Martin County Hospital. responded. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 Ambulance responded. 10:22 a.m. - Received a request for SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 12:31 p.m. - Sherri L. Wagler, of 10:52 p.m. - Received a request welfare check south of Shoals. Captain 10:43 a.m. - Received a report of ha- Loogootee, was operating a 2012 for ambulance in Loogootee. Martin Dant responded. rassment in Loogootee. Loogootee Of- Chevy and attempting to turn into the County Ambulance responded and 11:56 a.m. - Received a report of an- ficer McBeth responded. Dollar General. At this time, Wagler transported subject to Jasper Memorial imal neglect south of Shoals. Animal 12:31 p.m. - Received a report of ac- turned into a 2002 Ford operated by Hospital. Control Officer Hughett responded. cident in Loogootee. Loogootee Offi- Frank Walters, of Washington. Officer WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 12:00 p.m. - Received a report of cer McBeth responded. McBeth investigated. Page 5 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, December 6, 2017 COURT NEWS CRIMINAL COURT er sentence enhancement. New Suits Filed don Epple, complaint. New Charges Filed Kevin D. Holt, maintaining a com- November 22 David Pennington vs. Jason Jones October 30 mon nuisance – controlled substances, a Hoosier Accounts Service vs. Bran- Trucking, complaint. Ashley E. Miller, possession of meth- Class 6 Felony; unlawful possession of amphetamine, a Class 6 Felony; posses- a syringe, a Class 6 Felony; possession sion of a narcotic drug, a Class 6 Felo- of marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor. Loogootee Police log ny; unlawful possession of a syringe, a November 21 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27 4:25 p.m. - First responders were re- Class 6 Felony; maintaining a common Dakota R. Padgett, neglect of a de- 12:06 p.m. - Chief Rayhill assisted quested on Vine Street for a medical nuisance – controlled substances, a pendent resulting in bodily injury, a child protective services. call. Class 6 Felony; two counts of posses- Class 5 Felony; false informing, a Class 1:05 p.m. - Male reported harassment. 4:40 p.m. - Caller reported a shoplift- sion of a controlled substance, Class A B Misdemeanor. 3:43 p.m. - Caller reported a vehicle er at Dollar General. Charges will be Misdemeanors; possession of parapher- Lee H. Sorrells, operating a vehicle making bad passes on Hwy 50. filed on a female. nalia, a Class C Misdemeanor. while intoxicated endangering a person, 8:45 p.m. - Caller reported a suspi- 5:02 p.m. - Caller reported a suspi- November 1 a Class A Misdemeanor; operating a ve- cious vehicle on US 231. cious vehicle on Hwy 50. Lordmeister S. Powers, burglary, hicle with a schedule I or II controlled 10:14 p.m. - Caller reported a speed- 5:17 p.m. - Caller reported a male a Class 4 Felony; theft of a firearm, a substance or its metabolite in the body, ing vehicle on US 231. causing problems on Hwy 50. Class 6 Felony. a Class C Misdemeanor; operating a TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 Brayton E. Sanders, two counts of vehicle with an ACE of .08 or more, a 2:15 a.m. - Sgt. Norris responded to a 12:02 a.m. - Caller requested a safety domestic battery resulting in moderate Class 6 Felony; operating a vehicle with residential alarm. check at a residence. bodily injury, Class 6 Felonies. an ACE of .15 or more, a Class 6 Felo- 12:30 p.m. - Caller reported a reck- 7:45 a.m. - Caller reported a suspi- November 7 ny. less vehicle on US 231. cious vehicle on Brooks Avenue. Offi- Lowell G. Sanders, Jr., false inform- November 22 12:45 p.m. - Male requested a vehicle cers were unable to locate. ing, a Class B Misdemeanor. Brandon E. Clifton, illegal taking of identification check. 9:15 p.m. - Caller reported a reckless Trista A. Strange, leaving the scene a wild animal, a Class C Misdemeanor. 3:09 p.m. - Caller reported a semi all vehicle on Hwy 50. of an accident, a Class B Misdemeanor; November 27 over the road on US 231. 11:23 p.m. - Caller requested a male operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a Grady E. Key, operating a vehicle 5:20 p.m. - Captain Hennette assisted be removed from his property. Class C Misdemeanor; false informing, while intoxicated endangering a per- child protective services. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 a Class B Misdemeanor; operating a son, a Class A Misdemeanor; operating 5:55 p.m. - Caller reported a traffic 3:15 p.m. - Male requested a vehicle vehicle with an ACE of .15 or more, a a vehicle with an ACE of .15 or more, complaint. identification check. Class 6 Felony. a Class A Misdemeanor; leaving the WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 6:15 p.m. - Caller reported a reckless November 13 scene of an accident, a Class B Misde- 10:21 a.m. - Female reported a lost driver on Hwy 50. Brook N. Hawkins, false informing, a meanor; illegal possession of an alco- cell phone. 8:54 p.m. - First responders were re- Class B Misdemeanor; jacklighting for holic beverage, a Class C Misdemeanor. 12:12 p.m. - Caller reported a possi- quested on US 231 for a vehicle acci- deer, a Class C Misdemeanor; illegal Morgan T. Wells, maintaining a com- ble violation of a protective order. dent. taking of a wild animal, a Class C In- mon nuisance – legend drugs, a Class 6 3:43 p.m. - An employee at Gasoline fraction; hunting with the aid of a motor Felony; neglect of a dependent, a Class Alley reported a theft of fuel. driven conveyance, a Class C Misde- Real estate transfers 6 Felony; possession of marijuana, a 9:46 p.m. - Caller reported a loud mu- John D. Wininger and Martha E. meanor. Class B Misdemeanor; possession of sic complaint in Redwing Trailer Court. Wininger, of Martin County, Indiana Isaiah T. Frye, operating a vehicle paraphernalia, a Class C Misdemeanor. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30 to Steven Roger Rangai and Cynthia while intoxicated endangering a person, Darrell E. Salmon, residential entry, a 6:26 a.m. - Caller reported a reckless Dawn Rangai and Lawrence R. Car- a Class A Misdemeanor; operating a Class 6 Felony. driver on Hwy 50. penter, of Martin County, Indiana, part vehicle with an ACE of .08 or more, a Jason T. Jones, maintaining a com- 12:12 p.m. - Caller reported a bro- of the northeast part of the south half Class C Misdemeanor; illegal consump- mon nuisance – controlled substances, ken-down vehicle on Hwy 50. of the northwest quarter of Section 32, tion of an alcoholic beverage, a Class C a Class 6 Felony; unlawful possession 4:47 p.m. - Caller reported a loose Township 3 North, Range 3 West. Misdemeanor. or use of a legend drug, a Class 6 Fel- dog on West Main. Animal Control was Michael D. Elliott and Vonda M. Joshua A. Dillery, driving while sus- ony; contributing to the delinquency of contacted. Elliott, of Martin County, Indiana pended, a Class A Misdemeanor. a minor, a Class A Misdemeanor; false 10:17 p.m. - Caller reported an under- to Merle E. Wagler and Angela M. November 16 informing, a Class B Misdemeanor; age alcohol complaint. Wagler, of Daviess County, Indiana, Chelsee D. New, battery resulting in possession of paraphernalia, a Class C 11:55 p.m. - Caller reported a suspi- a part of the southwest quarter of the serious bodily injury to a person less Misdemeanor. cious vehicle on Hwy 50. southeast quarter of Section 12, Town- than 14 years old, a Class 3 Felony; Jasmine N. Jones, maintaining a com- FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 ship 2 North, Range 5 West, Perry criminal confinement, a Class 3 Felony; mon nuisance – controlled substances, a 9:57 a.m. - Female requested a vehi- Township, Martin County, Indiana, neglect of a dependent resulting in seri- Class 6 Felony; unlawful possession or cle identification check. containing 4.815 acres, more or less. ous bodily injury, a Class 3 Felony. use of a legend drug, a Class 6 Felony; Devan K. Nelson, resisting law en- possession of marijuana, a Class B Mis- forcement, a Class 6 Felony; possession demeanor; possession of paraphernalia, of methamphetamine, a Class 6 Felony; a Class C Misdemeanor. maintaining a common nuisance – con- November 28 trolled substances, a Class 6 Felony; Isabella E. Goodpaster, operating a theft, a Class A Misdemeanor; resisting vehicle while intoxicated endangering a law enforcement, a Class A Misdemean- person, a Class A Misdemeanor; failure or; leaving the scene of an accident, a to remain at the scene of an accident, a Class B Misdemeanor; possession of Class B Misdemeanor; operating while paraphernalia, a Class C Misdemeanor. intoxicated with previous conviction Andrew J. Hsu, maintaining a com- within 5 years, a Class 6 Felony; habit- mon nuisance – controlled substances, ual vehicular substance offender sen- a Class 6 Felony; operating a vehicle tence enhancement. while intoxicated endangering a person, Dylan S. Strange, maintaining a com- a Class A Misdemeanor; possession of mon nuisance – controlled substances, a marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor; op- Class 6 Felony; unlawful possession or erating a vehicle with a schedule I or II use of a legend drug, a Class 6 Felony; controlled substance or its metabolite contributing to the delinquency of a mi- in the body, a Class C Misdemeanor; nor, a Class A Misdemeanor; possession possession of paraphernalia, a Class C of marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor; Misdemeanor. possession of paraphernalia, a Class C November 20 Misdemeanor. Brian L. Potts, operating a vehicle Kevin G. Ervin, operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person, while intoxicated endangering a person, a Class A Misdemeanor; operating a a Class A Misdemeanor; operating a vehicle with an ACE of .08 or more, a vehicle while intoxicated endangering Class C Misdemeanor. a person, a Class 6 Felony; habitual Ryan J. Mattingly, possession of vehicular substance offender sentence methamphetamine, a Class 5 Felony; enhancement. unlawful possession of a syringe, a CIVIL COURT JUDGMENTS Class 6 Felony; two counts of main- October 20 taining a common nuisance – controlled Judgment in favor of the plaintiff substances, Class 6 Felonies; posses- FIA Card Services and against the de- sion of marijuana, a Class B Misde- fendant Kerry Adkins in the amount of meanor; possession of paraphernalia, a $14,962.96. Class C Misdemeanor; habitual offend- SMALL CLAIMS COURT Page 6 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, December 6, 2017 Making A 4-H NEWS Difference By Stacy Brown Martin County Purdue Extension Educator 4-H Enrollment Has Begun! get the chance to build a wearable fit- Believe it or not, it’s already time to ness device that tracks heartrate, steps, By Curt Johnson enroll in 4-H for the 2017-2018 year. and other functions. Other programs of- MCCF Executive Director Did you know that 4-H is more than fered are Captain Cash, a grade school agriculture and home economics? We program focused on money manage- have a robotics club open to grades ment; Makers, activities related to ‘TIS THE SEASON FOR GIVING! htm, follow us on Twitter at www.twit- 3-12, a tractor club, a shooting sports science, technology, engineering, and It seems like the Christmas season ter.com/MartinCountyCF, and “like” club, and so much more. If you have math; and Arts Management, a high is a time when people become more the MCCF Facebook page at www. an interest in writing, cake decorating, school program focused on the busi- aware of the needs of others. If you facebook.com/mccommunityfounda- teaching, home design, or baking, you ness side of working in the arts. If you want to help but aren’t sure where or tion. need to join 4-H! Are you looking to are interested in bringing any of these how to donate, the Martin County do more community service in Mar- programs to your classroom or group, Community Foundation is a good place Medical scholarship tin County, then Junior Leaders is the please contact Stacy at (812) 295-2412. to start. By donating to the MCCF, opportunities available club for you? Are you hoping to earn Upcoming Events you are creating a positive impact that With the assistance of the Dubois scholarships for college or present Junior Leaders meeting - December makes Martin County better, and your County Community Foundation, Me- confidence at your first job interview? 11 at 6 p.m. at the MC Learning Center gift will keep giving forever. Now is a morial Hospital Foundation is offering 4-H can help with that as well. You just Junior Leaders meeting - December great time for giving for another reason various medical scholarship opportuni- need to join! 17 at 4 p.m. at the MC Learning Center too - when you make a donation by De- ties. A scholarship application must be Enrolling is easy, just go to ww- 4-H Volunteer meeting - January 11 cember 31st to the MCCF, you are also completed by applicants and returned w.4honline.com and follow the prompts at 6 p.m. at the MC Learning Center creating a tax break for yourself. Here to the Memorial Hospital Foundation to re-enroll if you are renewing your are five ways to make the most of your office by March 1, 2018. Applications membership as a 4Her. If you have year-end giving. will be available at the Memorial Hos- any questions, please call the office. On The GIVE EARLY pital Foundation office, located at 709 If you will be a new 4-Her, please call A gift by check is complete when W. 9 th Street in Jasper, and online at: the Extension Office at 812-295-2412 mailed (postmarked) by December www.mhhcc.org for assistance in enrolling. Currently Home Front 31st. If you plan to hand-deliver a Selection of scholarship recipients enrolled volunteers must also re-enroll check or cash to the MCCF, do it plen- will be made by a committee composed before the deadline on January 15. En- By Linda Evans-Dillon ty early to be sure we’re available to of staff members of Memorial Hospital rolling early is important in receiving Martin County Veteran accept the donation by the end of the and Health Care Center as designated all the latest news and information from Service Officer year. The MCCF also has the option of by Memorial Hospital. The committee Purdue Extension. donating online at www.cfpartner.org. will include, but is not limited to, the Junior Leader Call Out The Martin County Veteran Service Unless a specific fund is requested in Executive Director of Memorial Hos- Interested in strengthening your lead- Officer has an office in the Martin -Coun a note (Paypal has this option), online pital Foundation, the Vice President ership skills? Want to help out in the ty Courthouse. An appointment is neces- credit card gifts go toward our general of Patient Services, and a minimum of community? Do you like to have fun? sary. For assistance, call 812-247-2210; unrestricted fund. Online gifts can be one Patient Services Director from the If you answered yes to any of these transportation needs, call 812-247-2450 donated up until 11:59 p.m. on Decem- Hospital. questions, Junior Leaders is for you! and leave a message or e-mail martin- ber 31st. For more information regarding Any 7th- 12th grader may sign up to be a [email protected]. Calls are REVIEW YOUR STOCKS these scholarship opportunities, please Martin County 4-H Junior Leader. The returned on Tuesday and Thursday. Consider a year-end gift of appre- contact Mike Jones, Executive Direc- club meets at least once a month at the During the month of November, the ciated stock. If you donate stock, you tor, Memorial Hospital Foundation, Martin County Learning Center. county veteran service officer assisted will receive a charitable deduction for at [email protected] or by phone at As a Junior Leader you perform acts three veterans and had two meetings. the current market value of the stock, 812-996-8426. of community service such as bingo The veterans’ van took five trips trans- which can provide significant savings The Kathleen M. Tempel Nursing with nursing homes and helping with porting five veterans to VA medical cen- in capital gains tax. Contact the MCCF Scholarship the Christmas Toy Store. You also serve ters and clinics. for more information about how you Scholarships will be awarded to resi- as a youth leader for younger 4-Hers DRIVERS NEEDED for the veter- can maximize your tax savings with dents of the Memorial Hospital service by doing demonstrations on projects, ans’ van. I am aware that we all have gifts of stock. area or southern Indiana area who are camp counseling, and running kid re- very busy lives and very little free time YOUR RETIREMENT PLAN enrolled, or plan to enroll, in post-high lated events at the fair. All of this helps which is why I am looking for reliable If you’re receiving taxable income school programs leading to an ASN or you build life and leadership skills. It drivers to add to my call list. I am look- from an IRA, the Charitable IRA Roll- BSN registered nurse designation. The also looks great on college and job re- ing for VOLUNTEERS that are willing over Act allows donors age 70 ½ or old- desired outcome is that the recipient sumes. Junior Leaders also have a lot of to transport a veteran possibly one trip er to donate up to $100,000 from their returns to the southern Indiana area to fun. Each year the club has some meet- a week to medical appointments at VA IRA without counting the distribution practice subsequent to graduation. Past ings while eating out, playing miniature hospital and clinics in the surrounding as income. Learn more about using recipients may apply annually if they golf, or bowling. To celebrate there is a area. This is not a paid position. You your Required Minimum Distributions wish. (2018 Amount: Up to $1,500.00) completion trip at the end of year. must have an Indiana license and a clean (RMD) to support the causes you care Memorial Hospital Foundation If you are ready to join or just want driving record. If interested, please con- about most. The MCCF can provide Scholarships to learn more, come to our next meet- tact me. some information about IRA charita- Five scholarships will be awarded to ing on Monday, December 11 at 6 p.m. The veterans’ van only transports to ble rollovers. If you are interested in residents of the Memorial Hospital ser- and on Sunday, December 17 at 4 p.m. appointments at VA hospitals and clin- an IRA rollover gift for the current tax vice area, one each specifically in Da- at the Learning Center. If you have any ics. You must contact me for transporta- year, you should contact your financial viess, Dubois, Martin, Pike, and Spen- questions, please contact the Extension tion needs. Do NOT contact the driver’s advisor soon to take advantage of this cer counties. These are for students Office at (812) 295-2412. directly, they do not have the van sched- benefit by December 31st. who attended high school in these Scholarship and Resume Workshop ule. The veterans’ van is not a part of the GIVE NOW, DECIDE LATER respective counties and are enrolled, Offered to High School Students DAV program. It is funded by Martin If you need a charitable tax deduc- or plan to enroll, in post-high school There will be a scholarship and re- County taxpayers so we only transport tion this year but are undecided about programs leading to a degree in any sume workshop offered to youth in Martin County residents. which nonprofits to support, consider health career field (M.D., pharmacist, grades 7-12 on December 9 from 1-4:30 The veterans’ van will only transport opening a donor-advised fund at the radiology technologist, rehabilitation p.m. at the Martin County Learning to Indianapolis and Northern clinics on MCCF. You can claim a deduction for therapist, etc.). The desired outcome is Center. The workshop will be review- Tuesday and Thursday, Louisville and contributions to your fund now even that the recipients return to the Dubois ing successful resumes, preparing for New Albany on Wednesday and Friday though distributions from the fund County area to practice subsequent to interviews, and scholarships offered and Southern clinics on Monday’s. The would be made in future years. Contact graduation. (2018 Amount: $1,000.00 through 4-H. The workshop is free to veterans’ van will NOT leave the recy- the MCCF for details. each scholarship) youth who enroll in 4-H before Decem- cling center earlier than 7 a.m. Please LET US DO THE LEGWORK The Doris A. Ackerman and Family ber 5. There is a $15 fee for all non-4- schedule your appointments according- Working with us gives you access to Nursing Scholarship Hers. Please call the Extension Office ly. our knowledge of the local nonprofit Graduates of public high schools lo- at 812-295-2412 for more information The new Veterans Identification Card community and the needs of our coun- cated in Dubois County, Indiana, who and to register. is available for qualifying veterans. To ty. We’re here to help you achieve your are enrolled in post-high school pro- Extension Office Offers Programs for request a Veteran ID card, veterans must charitable goals. Contact the MCCF grams leading to a registered nurse Classrooms and Other Youth Organiza- visit vet.gov, click on “Apply for Print- Executive Director, Curt Johnson, at designation. Financial need is a prima- tions ed Veteran ID Card” on the bottom left 812-295-1022 or [email protected] ry consideration. Students with plans The Martin County Extension Office of the page and sign in or create an ac- to get started. to return to Dubois County will receive offers programs for classrooms and count. Make your giving count before 2017 priority consideration. Previous Ack- other youth organizations in STEM The Veterans Crisis Line provides ends! erman Scholarship recipients may be subjects, the arts, and leadership. This confidential help for Veterans and -- MORE INFORMATION -- considered and will receive equal con- year’s National Youth Science Chal- their families. Call at 1-800-273-8255 You are also welcome to visit our sideration as graduating seniors. (2018 lenge is Incredible Wearables. Students (PRESS 1) for help. website at www.cfpartner.org/mccf. Amount: $850.00) Community&Entertainment Page 7 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, December 6, 2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Courthouse closing The MCCC Tourism Committee meets More Neat Stuff The Martin County Courthouse will on the third Wednesday of each month at be closed on Friday, December 8 from 7 p.m. at Loughmiller Machine, 12851 E 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. for the courthouse 150 N, Loogootee. The public is invited employees’ annual Christmas party. to attend. Chamber of Commerce meeting Humane society meetings BByy AAnnnn AAcckkeerrmmaann The Martin County Chamber of Com- The Martin County Humane Society merce will meet Wednesday, December meets on the third Friday of the month EXERCISE FOR PEOPLE OVER only got my shelf to blame. 13 at noon at Bradley’s Bar & Grill in at the animal shelter at 507 N Oak Street 60 3.What do you call Watson when Loogootee. Anyone interested in being in Loogootee, at 5:30 p.m. Members of Begin by standing on a comfortable Sherlock isn’t around? Holmeless. a part of the Chamber is welcome to at- the humane society are invited to attend. surface, where you have plenty of 4.Why did the farmer feed his pigs tend. Solid waste board room at each side. sugar and vinegar? He wanted sweet Food pantry hours The Martin County Solid Waste Board With a five-pound potato bag in each and sour pork. The Loogootee United Methodist Food holds their monthly meetings on the hand, extend your arms straight out ------Pantry will be open the first, second, third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. from your sides and hold them there PONDERISMS third and fifth Thursdays of the month at the recycling center located at 500 In- as long as you can. Try to reach a full *Some call it multi-tasking. I call it from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and also the first dustrial Park Drive in Loogootee. The minute, and then relax. doing something else while I try to re- Monday of the month from 5-6:30 p.m. meetings are open to the public and any- one is invited to attend. Each day you’ll find that you can member what I was doing in the first Free lunch for kids hold this position for just a bit longer. place. New Beginnings Community Church Soil and Water meetings After a couple of weeks, move up to *You know what sounds amazing for will be offering a free lunch to all school- The Martin County SWCD meets the 10-pound potato bags. Then try 50-lb dinner? Anything I don’t have to cook. age children every Saturday from noon third Monday of the month at the SWCD potato bags and eventually try to get to *Everything is possible. The impos- to 1 p.m. at the fellowship hall of the office located at Martin County Learning where you can lift a 100-pound potato sible just takes a little longer. church, located at 200 West Main Street Center. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. bag in each hand and hold your arms *Why can’t you hear a pterodactyl next to the post office. For more info, weekdays except Thursdays when it is straight for more than a full minute. going to the bathroom? Because the call 812-709-2525. closed. Visit www.martinswcd. com or (I’m at this level). “p” is silent. call at 295-3149. After you feel confident at that level, *Oh, I can walk the walk. Just please SOAR Tutoring Attention Senior Citizens put a potato in each bag. don’t ask me to jog the jog or run the Need Skills? SOAR tutors can help! The Loogootee Senior Citizen Center, ------run. Free and confidential. Call or text Karen located in the annex building attached MILITARY TRUISMS *You really gotta hand it to short at 812-709-1618 to learn more. Located •“Aim towards the Enemy.” [Instruc- people . . . because we usually can’t in the Martin County Community Learn- to JFK Gym on JFK Avenue in Loogoo- tion printed on US rocket launcher] reach it anyways. ing Center Improve Your Skills, Improve tee provides activities for seniors every •When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade ------Your Life! Monday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon. For $5 a year, seniors can par- is no longer our friend. [From a US Make someone smile today! 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He wanted to win Check out our weekend menus - soup, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday the No-bell prize! 9:00-5:00 2.A book just fell on my head. I’ve salad, and sandwiches Ask for KATHY BLEDSOE 9711 W State Road 56 Advertise in the MEMBERSHIP DRIVE French Lick, IN 47432 Martin County Journal All veterans of foreign wars welcome to join! Visit the Post for more information. - Insurance Email - Financial Services courtney@ Like our facebook page to stay up to date on Post happenings. - Real Estate martincountyjournal.com Find us at VFW Loogootee Post 9395. Farming&Outdoors Page 8 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, December 6, 2017 In the Garden Producer sentiment By Ralph Purkhiser Purdue University Master Gardener slips following harvest No other flower says, “Merry Christ- to ingest 500 poinsettia leaves to have BY JENNIFER STEWART-BURTON expect higher farmland values than low- mas” quite like the poinsettia. Each any toxic effect. They also say the Purdue University News Service er farmland values. Twenty-one percent year, millions of poinsettias are sold in leaves have a terrible taste (I have never said they expect farmland values to turn the United States, most of them sold in tried them.) and that it is not likely that Producers expressed lower sentiment higher in the next 12 months, whereas November and December. They have a child or pet would take a second bite. toward the agricultural economy in No- 62 percent thought values would remain become a major part of Christmas deco- However, the plant may cause some vember on the heels of fall harvest, ac- unchanged and 17 percent expect lower rations in homes and public places. problems. The pollen may cause re- cording to the Purdue University/CME farmland values. The poinsettia was first introduced actions in people who have a specific Group Ag Economy Barometer. Read the full November report at to the United States by Joel Roberts allergy to plants in the spurge family. The November barometer read 128, a http://purdue.edu/agbarometer. This Poinsett, from whom the plant received One of my brothers has a poinsettia al- 7-point decline from October’s 135 and month’s report includes additional in- its common name. Poinsett was a phy- lergy. The poinsettia is a member of the the second-lowest reading of 2017. The formation both sub-indices, farmland sician and a botanist and was the first spurge family, and like other spurges, it barometer is based on a monthly sur- values and trade. ambassador to Mexico. He died on De- has a sticky latex sap which may cause vey of 400 agricultural producers from The Ag Economy Barometer, Index cember 12, 1851 and Poinsettia Day is dermatitis in some people. across the country. of Current Conditions and Index of observed on December 12 every year. Whether you choose traditional red or “The November slide in sentiment Future Expectations are available on Poinsett may have introduced the one of the new designer colors, a poin- was primarily driven by reduced op- the Bloomberg Terminal under the fol- plant, but Paul Ecke, Jr. is truly the rea- settia will brighten your home or office timism about the future,” said James lowing ticker symbols: AGECBARO, son the flower has become popular as a for the holidays. Mintert, the barometer’s principal in- AGECCURC and AGECFTEX. Christmas decoration. Ecke developed vestigator and director of Purdue Uni- a technique that caused the poinsettia Illiana Vegetable versity’s Center for Commercial Agri- December hunting plants to branch, resulting in the upright Growers Symposium culture. “We saw the Index of Future plants we know today. The Paul Ecke Expectations fall by 10 points, while season dates, deer Ranch in California also conducted re- set for January 4 the barometer’s other sub-index, the In- search that has resulted in longer-last- dex of Current Conditions, held steady harvest count BY CHERI FREDERICK ing color, larger bracts, and new colors. at 129.” Hunting seasons beginning in Decem- Purdue University News Service Poinsettias are now available in various In one of the survey questions, pro- ber shades of red, white, yellow and bur- Commercial vegetable farmers and ducers were asked whether they thought Deer muzzleloader: December 9–24 gundy. You may also see blue poinset- market gardeners will be able to net- the next 12 months would be good times Turkey archery: December 9 to Janu- tias in stores, but that is the result of work and gain invaluable tips on how or bad times financially for the agricul- ary 7, 2018 dyeing or painting the bracts. Although to improve their business during the Il- tural economy as a whole. Sixty-two Mourning Doves: December 9 to Jan- Ecke’s technique is no longer a secret, liana Vegetable Growers Symposium. percent said they thought the next 12 uary 10, 2018 and other growers produce some poin- The event will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. months will be bad times financially Geese: December 16 to February 11, settias, the Ecke ranch is still responsi- (CST) on Jan. 4 at Teibel’s Family in U.S. agriculture. The percentage of 2018 (North Zone); December 2 to Feb- ble for 80 percent of the poinsettias sold Restaurant, 1775 U.S. 41, Schererville, producers expecting bad times in agri- ruary 11, 2018 (South Zone) in the United States each year. Indiana. culture has been increasing since July Crow: December 13 – March 1, 2018 The bright color of the poinsettia is The program is a collaboration of when 50 percent of survey respondents Ducks, coots, mergansers: December not actually on the flowers. The true Purdue and the University of Illinois said they were expecting bad times. 23–31 (North Zone); December 2 to flowers are the tiny yellow centers. The Extension services. Presenters will in- Throughout 2017, survey respondents January 21, 2018 (South Zone) color comes from specialized leaves, clude several Extension specialists from have been asked about agricultural trade Special antlerless deer: December 26 called bracts. The bracts change colors both universities. in an effort to understand how proposed to January 7, 2018 due to photoperiodism. The plant must Presentation highlights include man- policy changes might be impacting pro- A full list of season dates, bag limits, experience total darkness for at least 12 agement of tomato bacterial canker, ducer sentiment. When asked about the and legal equipment can be found on the hours a day for at least 5 days before sprayers for controlling insects in sweet importance of agricultural exports to deer-hunting question and answers page the bracts will begin to show color. In corn, new dicamba regulations and up- the overall U.S. agricultural economy, at www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/7389.htm. nature, the bracts fall off soon after the dates on federal food safety regulations. 96 percent rated them as important. A valid Indiana deer hunting license flowers have released their pollen, so a The symposium also includes break- The survey also asked producers (see page 27 of hunting guide for license part of the research on poinsettias deals out sessions which will allow partic- about the North American Free Trade types), resident youth hunt/trap, or com- with developing varieties that have little ipants to focus on either marketing Agreement (NAFTA). prehensive lifetime hunting license is re- or no pollen. There are now more than or production issues, including cover “When we asked producers about quired to hunt for deer unless you meet 100 varieties of poinsettias on the mar- crops and high tunnels. NAFTA specifically, they were less one of the license exemptions. All deer ket. Indiana private applicator recertifica- confident about its importance to the harvested in Indiana must be reported Being native to Mexico, poinsettias tion credits are available for a $10 fee at U.S. agricultural economy,” Mintert within 48 hours of the time of harvest at are naturally found in arid conditions. the door. Indiana commercial pesticide said. “While 70 percent did rate it as an on-site check station, online, through Over-watering is probably the biggest applicator continuing certification hours important, a substantial 20 percent rat- your Indiana Fish & Wildlife Account or mistake made in caring for the holiday and certified crop adviser continuing ed NAFTA as neutral, meaning neither by phone at 1-800-419-1326. There is a plants. They also do better if kept in a education units also are available. important or unimportant.” $3 charge for the phone service, payable place where temperatures are moderate Early registration costs $30 and On a regular basis, the survey asks only by Visa or Mastercard. and where they get plenty of light. Pro- should be postmarked by December 14 respondents about their expectations for Current reported deer harvest: 97991 vide such a place and water only when or completed online by Dec. 20. Partic- farmland prices. For the first time in sur- From September 15, 2017 to Monday, the soil is dry an inch into the soil sur- ipants also can register at the door for vey history, more producers said they December 4, 2017 face and your Christmas plant will do $35, but they will not be guaranteed well and will last for a long time. With lunch. a little luck, you may keep the plant and Registration is available online Specials at The Lodge get it to change colors again next year. through the Education Store at www. In Mexico and other areas of Central edustore.purdue.edu. For more infor- Wednesday: Beef Enchiladas and South America, the plant is a pe- mation, contact Nikky Witkowski at rennial and may grow to 15 feet tall. In [email protected] or 219-755-3240, Thursday: Pork Chops some areas, it is considered a weed. or Kym Schwinkendorf at kschwink@ Friday: Stuffed Peppers I recently heard someone tell another purdue.edu or 219-386-5232. that the poinsettia is poisonous. This is Sponsors include Austgen Farms, and Friday night: Seafood Boil not true. An Ohio State University study Lake County and La Porte County Farm Saturday: Ham and Beans found that a 50-pound child would have Bureaus. Saturday night: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta TOY’S AUTO PARTS, INC. Sunday: County Fried Steak Loogootee Shoals Jasper Washington (812) 295-2312 (812) 247-3321 (812) 634-2222 (812) 254-2540 302 W. Williams St. Sullivan Martinsville Linton LOOGOOTEE (812) 268-5252 (765) 342-6623 (812) 847-4494 295-3636 Jasonville Bicknell Bloomfield www.thelodgeofloogootee.com (812) 665-3969 (812) 735-3545 (812) 384-4453 Find us on facebook! Hours: Wed. & Thurs. 7 am to 9 pm; Fri.-Sat. 7 am to 10 pm; Sun. 8 am to 2 pm; Closed Monday & Tuesday Page 9 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, December 6, 2017 Celebrate the New Year with a Grazing Bites First Day Hike on January 1 By Victor Shelton Usher in 2018 with other outdoor 45-minute hike on a paved trail. Stroll- lovers at one of the many First Day ers are welcome. Join others afterward NRCS State Agronomist/Grazing Specialist Hikes offered January 1 at Indiana’s for hot cocoa, cookies and conversa- It seems that we try and crowd way ally about 25 percent. state parks. tions. too much into some months, especially If you want to see this illustrated, take First Day Hikes are a healthy way to -Indiana Dunes State Park, 10 to 11 December, when we probably should be a clipping from a represented site, sep- start 2018 and a chance to get outside, a.m.: Meet at the nature center for a slowing down and enjoying family and arate out the legumes, weeds and forbs exercise, enjoy nature and connect special 3-Dune Challenge covering friends and the reason for the season. I from the grass, and then dry them down with friends. 1.5-miles. At the end, park volunteers have a hard time accomplishing that. and weigh each when dry. For most of DNR’s Division of State Parks is will welcome hikers with snacks and a I just spent a week on the Tennes- cool season legumes, you’ll find that hosting 32 First Day events throughout fire provided by the Friends of the In- see-Kentucky line with a national work that visual estimate will hold true at the state. diana Dunes group. team revising the NRCS pasture condi- about 50 percent at dry weight. If the Information on First Day events in In- -Lieber State Recreation Area, 10 tion scoresheet. Pasture regions across pastures contain less than 20 percent by diana is at StateParks.IN.gov/2420.htm. a.m.: Meet at the Hilltop Shelter for a the nation were represented, including dry weight, then it would be advanta- The guided hikes are organized by 2-mile hike expected to last about 90 Alaska. Our charge was basically to geous to add more legumes to the pas- Indiana State Parks in cooperation with minutes. build a better mousetrap; well, rather ture. I actually prefer an amount greater America’s State Parks. Hikes will take -Lincoln State Park, 1 p.m.: Meet a better pasture condition scoresheet, than that, 30 to 40 percent by dry weight. place in all 50 states. at the nature center for a 2-mile hike which would work anywhere tame pas- Certainly, you can get too much clover First Day Hikes originated more than through Sarah Lincoln Woods Nature ture exists, cover all grazing systems, in some cases, especially with legumes 20 years ago at the Blue Hills Reserva- Preserve. The hike should last about use simple visual indicators, and include that can cause bloat. Higher percentag- tion, a state park in Milton, Mass. The an hour and visitors should expect hills some soil regenerative features. es need to be managed carefully. Now program was launched to foster healthy and somewhat rough terrain. After revising, rewriting, testing, and is the time to be ordering clover seed lifestyles and promote year-round rec- -McCormick’s Creek State Park, 2 repeating that process several times we for frostseeding if you have not done so reation at state parks. p.m.: Meet at Canyon Inn for a Canyon were all mentally and physically ex- already. Typically, you will want about For more information, visit America’s Hike and Photo Contest. The roughly hausted. Remarkably, we came to a con- six to eight pounds per acre of red clo- State Parks website (stateparks.org) or 3/4-mile hike is easy to moderate. Hik- sensus and I look forward for the release ver at pure live seeding rates or one to Facebook page (facebook.com/Ameri- ers can bring cameras or smart phones of this revised tool in the near future. I two pounds of improved white clovers. cas-State-Parks-205324976548604). to snap photos for an optional contest. mention this because all of the people White clover seed is much smaller seed First Day events at Indiana State Refreshments will be available at the in this group are somewhat like-minded with a lot more seeds per pound than Park properties are (all times are local): end of the hike. when it comes to pasture management, reds and will cause more bloat issues -Brookville Lake, Mounds State -Mississinewa Lake, 5 p.m.: Meet at but we all do not “see” things the same if there is too much. Coated, inoculated Recreation Area, 4 to 4:45 p.m.: Meet Miami State Recreation Area’s Bost- way. seed is probably ideal for the white clo- at the Campground Shelter across from wick Pond for a 1-mile hike that will The amount of clover present in a field vers. Bulk pounds per acre will be more Wildlife Wander Trail for a 0.7-mile last about 30 minutes. S’mores and a can be somewhat difficult to estimate. if using coated seed due to the inert hike. Along the way, a naturalist will fire will be available after the hike. Clover, or any leguminous plant are im- coating which is generally about 33 to explain what life is like for animals -Monroe Lake, Fairfax State Recre- portant sources of nitrogen for pastures 34 percent of the bulk rate. Look closely during winter. The trail is rated easy. ation Area: Monroe Lake will host the and also certainly improve the forage at germination and purity percentages Hot cocoa will be served around a fifth annual First Day Trail Run/Walk. quality for the grazing livestock. This when buying seed as generally you get campfire afterward. Registration/check-in runs from 2:15 time of year, most legumes have really what you pay for. -Brown County State Park, 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at Bay View Shelter. The slowed down or have already gone dor- We’ve had some unusually warm to 1 p.m.: Meet at the Abe Martin run/walk starts at 3:30 p.m. The event is mant. I hope that you have observed the spells the last few weeks. Forages that Lodge for a hike around the original untimed. Participants can choose from amount of clover you have in each field, really should’ve been dormant by now state park property, including a walk a 1.3- or 3.7-mile course. Registering so you know if it is sufficient or not as have continued to grow some. Could across the covered bridge. Learn about in advance costs $15. The advance we start preparing for the 2018 forage you, should you, graze it? If you need those early years, then stick around for registration deadline is December 30. season. Pastures that have little or no to supplement the pasture with more le- refreshments and a slideshow with his- Those who register online in advance legumes present often lack sufficient gumes by frost seeding later this winter, toric pictures of the park. will have access to a post-event appe- nitrogen unless an alternative means is then grazing it will help suppress spring -Chain O’Lakes State Park, 2 to 4 tizer buffet at the Fourwinds Lakeside used. growth some and reduce competition for p.m.: Meet the park’s naturalists at the Inn. The first 300 people to register in Ideally, about 30 to 40 percent of the the clover. If not, then it is best to wait Sand Lake beach/nature center for an advance will receive a commemorative pasture sward should be legumes by dry at least until the grass has decided that easy 90-minute, 1.3-mile hike around patch and a $15 gift certificate for the weight to maintain forage quality and winter really is here and goes dormant. the lake. Hot cocoa and snacks will be restaurants at the Fourwinds Lakeside to provide sufficient nitrogen. Without Those root reserves will help jump- available afterward. Inn. Same-day registration is also $15. getting too far off subject, legumes vary start spring growth if not compromised, -Charlestown State Park, 8 to 10 More information and online registra- on the amount of nitrogen they provide, and it certainly doesn’t hurt to leave a p.m.: A full-moon hike will begin at the tion is at bit.ly/firstdaytrail2018. their forage quality, and also positive little growth behind. That combined live Trail 1 parking lot. The hike will last -Mounds State Park, 5:30 to 6:30 and negative attributes. plant residual and dead plant residue will two hours and is rated as rugged. Wear p.m.: Join the naturalist on an illumi- Legumes fix nitrogen in root nodules. be valuable over winter for slowing run- good shoes and bring a hiking stick and nated hike to the mounds. The hike will Rhizobia bacteria in the soil enter the off, protecting the soil from erosion, and a red flashlight. begin at the nature center and may in- root. The correct rhizobium bacteria improving infiltration. The combination -Clifty Falls State Park, 11 a.m. to volve rugged terrain and stairs. must be present for the species present, of more above-ground residual material noon: Join the naturalist at Clifty Shel- -O’Bannon Woods State Park, 1 to 2 thus the reason for making sure that you and more live roots below ground will ter to view scenic vistas, stunning wa- p.m.: Meet at the nature center to walk inoculate seed prior to planting legumes. also make for quicker growth of a new terfalls and unique rock features on this with the park’s oxen, Forest and Gump, Those nodules if you cut them open will solar panel of leaves in the spring. Leav- moderately rugged hike. Refreshments and its donkeys, Garth and Gracie. The turn from a white or gray to a nice pink ing at least one or two pastures with a will be provided. walk will be on a roadway for about 1 over time, which indicates nitrogen fix- fair amount of residual to mix with that -Falls of the Ohio State Park, 1 to mile. Enjoy refreshments upon return ation is occurring. That reddish color lush, high moisture spring grass is also 2:30 p.m.: Hike along the upper fossil to the nature center. The event is con- comes from leghemoglobin that is the beneficial and makes a great place for beds and learn about Devonian-age sea tingent on weather and road conditions. controlling factor for oxygen flow for spring calving. life as well as the plants and animals -Ouabache State Park, 10 to 11 a.m.: the bacteria. Note the “globin” on the Keep on grazing! that now live along the river’s edge. Meet at the bison enclosure for a stroll end, very similar to hemoglobin in your Reminders & Opportunities Bring binoculars to look for winter around the bison enclosure. The hike blood. Northern Indiana Grazing Conference birds. The interpretive center will open will include a stop at the feeding sta- Generally, improved white clovers (NIGC) – February 2-3, 2018, Michi- a few minutes before and after the hike tion to feed and observe the bison and provide the most nitrogen. Red clover ana Event Center (new location) 4405 E for access to restrooms and water foun- learn bison history. also can provide a good amount, plus it Farver St., Shipshewana, IN. For more tains, otherwise it is closed on January -Patoka Lake, 1 to 2 p.m.: Meet at has added benefits when used in tall fes- information about the NIGC or to get 1. The hike will be canceled in case of the nature center for a 3/4-mile hike on cue fields, but I’ll revisit that subject an- a registration form, please call the La- inclement weather. A $2 pay-to-park the scenic Garden Rock Loop trail. other time. When estimating the amount Grange County Soil & Water Conser- fee applies, but the hike is free. -Pokagon State Park, 1 to 2 p.m.: of clover, visual estimates are precari- vation District office at 260-463-3471 -Fort Harrison State Park, 1 p.m.: Meet at the nature center for an easy ous at best, especially if done by wind- extension 3. Meet at the Delaware Lake parking stroll to look for winter wildlife. The shield. If you stand in the field during Southern Indiana Grazing Conference area for a hike on Harrison Trace. The event will end with a bonfire. the normal growing season and look (SIGC) – March 7, 2018, Crane, IN – paved loop is approximately 1 to 1.25 -Potato Creek State Park, 11 a.m. to down, you can get a somewhat decent Speakers include Dr. Allen Williams, miles long. The hike should take about 12:30 p.m.: Meet at the Trail 3 trail- estimate by observing what amount of Dr. Pat Keyser, and Dr. Ray Smith. For 45 minutes. Light refreshments will be head at the Quaking Aspen picnic area occupied canopy is the legume. Sticking more information contact the Daviess provided by Friends of the Fort group. for a 1- to 1 ½-hour moderate walk. to clovers for now, that visual estimate County Soil and Water Conservation of- -Hardy Lake, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Meet The park might have a few pairs of is generally about half what the actual fice at 812-254-4780, Ext 3, email Toni at the property office for an “Owl Hoot snowshoes to borrow, depending on dry matter weight is going to be. In oth- Allison [email protected], or visit Hike” to discover “whoooo’s in the weather. Warm up in the nature center er words, if it appears that the clover is http://www.daviesscoswcd.org/index. woods.” afterward with hot drinks and cookies. about fifty percent of the canopy cover, php/sigc or https://www.facebook.com/ -Harmonie State Park, 10 a.m.: Meet -Prophetstown State Park, 1 to 3 p.m.: then the dry matter percentage is gener- SouthernIndianaGrazingConference at the pool parking lot for a 2-mile, (See 'FIRST HIKE' cont. on page 11) Page 10 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Saturday, December 9th 6 pm- Free Concert Love offering taken Maranatha Church - Loogootee 812-295-4349 Page 11 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, December 6, 2017 Indiana farmers urged to FIRST HIKE (Continued from page 9) will last more than 2 miles with some complete Census of Agriculture Meet at the visitors’ center for a prairie hills. to use, he noted. hike that ends at the Native American -Summit Lake State Park: An indoor BY DARRIN PACK Village with a fire in the council house activity for kids starts at 10 a.m. at the Purdue University News Service “It calculates totals automatically and skips questions that do not pertain and hot beverages. park office. At 11 a.m., hikers should Indiana farmers should be watching to your operation,” Matli said. “It real- -Raccoon Lake. Noon to 1:30 p.m.: meet at the nature center for a 1-mile, their mail boxes for more than just hol- ly saves time and effort.” Meet at the entrance to the main boat 30-minute hike. Coffee, hot chocolate iday cards this December. The USDA uses that information to ramp parking lot for a hike to look for and cookies will be available at the The U.S. Department of Agricul- make decisions about the farm safety wildlife. park office beforehand. ture’s National Agricultural Statistical net and other government programs. In -Salamonie Lake, 2 p.m.: Meet at -Tippecanoe River State Park, noon: Service (NASS) will soon mail out its addition, the data is used by communi- Salamonie River State Forest’s Homi- Meet at the fire tower parking lot for 2017 Census of Agriculture to more ty leaders, agribusinesses, lawmakers, ny Ridge Lake Dam for a 1-mile stroll a half-mile hike that will last about 30 than 3 million farms nationwide. Cen- researchers, local governments and ed- that will highlight historic Civilian minutes. Hikers can climb the tower sus data will help shape American agri- ucational institutions. Conservation Corps projects. for excellent views. cultural policy over the next five years, “The data is vitally important to the -Shades State Park, 1 to 2 p.m.: Meet -Turkey Run State Park, 11 a.m. to said Greg Matli, director of the NASS entire agricultural community,” Matli at Hickory Shelter for a hike on Trail 1. noon: Celebrate the new year by hiking Indiana field office. said. Reflect on the past year and look for- Trails 6 and 11 while learning about the Federal law requires all U.S. farm- New questions on this year’s census ward to 2018 at Prospect and Inspira- natural and cultural history of Turkey ers to respond to the census. A farm is form include military veteran or active tion points. Run. The hike is moderately rugged defined as any place that produced and duty status and expanded questions -Shakamak, State Park, 2:30 to 4:30 hike. Refreshments will be available sold, or had the potential to sell, at least about food marketing practices includ- p.m.: Meet at the log cabin by the afterward in the inn. $1,000 in agricultural products during ing the gross value of edible agricultur- aquatic facility for a walk down the pe- -Versailles State Park, 2 p.m.: Join the census year – in this case, 2017. al products sold directly to both con- destrian path, around the west shelter, assistant property manager Brad Walk- “Many people who don’t think of sumers and retail markets. and back to the log cabin. The log cab- er on a 4-mile fitness hike to kick off themselves as farmers actually meet The deadline for completing the sur- in will have snacks, warm drinks and the new year. the definition according to the USDA,” vey is February 5, 2018. Results are a fire. The entire route is ADA acces- -Whitewater Memorial State Park, 11 Matli said. “If you own horses, back- expected to be released in February sible. a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Meet at the Poplar yard chickens or large urban gardens 2019. -Spring Mill State Park, 9 to 11 a.m.: Grove Shelter for a moderate, 2.5-mile you might qualify as a farmer and For more information about the cen- Meet at Spring Mill Inn for a hike hike on the Memorial Loop Trail with should fill out the census.” sus, go to www.agcensus.usda.gov or through Donaldson Woods Nature Pre- a trivia game. Participants can drink He added that anyone who receives call 888-424-7828. serve and past several caves. The hike hot cocoa around a fire afterward. a census form in the mail is required to respond, whether or not they farmed ANIMAL SHELTER this year. “We know that the industry is always Pet of the Week changing,” Matli said. “The census tells us which farms are going in and out of production, the sizes of farms, income and expenditures, production practices, what is being produced and who owns Martin County and operates the farms – corporations, families or individuals.” Humane Society Matli said the census also leads to significant benefits for Indiana farmers. “This is your opportunity to be count- PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA ed and to tell your story,” he said. “Our goal is to provide community leaders, Saturday, December 9th lawmakers, agricultural organizations, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. ag educators and individual farm oper- KANE is a male terrier mix, 1-2 at the Animal Shelter ators with the most comprehensive and years old, very sweet, loves atten- accurate data to make informed deci- tion, he's a little bit of a bully to oth- 507 N. Oak Street, Loogootee sions and protect the future of Ameri- er dogs and is best suited in a home Get your pet’s photo with Santa for just $10! can agriculture.” without chickens. He is neutered, up Photos are digital only and will be emailed to you. Completing the census takes about to date on shots and tested negative No appointment necessary. 50 minutes, Matli said. It can be done for heartworms. Adopton fee is $80. The shelter accepts cash, check and credit cards. online using any electronic device or The shelter is located at 507 N. Oak by filling out the printed copy sent in Street in Loogootee. To see all avail- Martin County Humane Society the mail. The online form has been im- able animals, visit www.humanesoci- animal shelter 507 N. Oak Street, Loogootee IN 47553 proved this year, making it even easier etyofmartincounty.org. 812-295-5900 ~ [email protected] www.humanesocietyofmartincounty.org

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