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Year 10, Issue 21 JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2019 Ten pages www.martincountyjournal.com ~ [email protected] ~ 812-259-4309 ~ Fax: 888-380-2761 ~ P.O. Box 148, Loogootee, IN 47553 Loogootee to graduate 66 seniors, Shoals 49 BY COURTNEY HUGHETT the class of 2019. The LHS Band will Martin County Journal Publisher close out the commencement with the recessional. Loogootee High School will hold The LHS Class of 2019’s motto is their graduation on Friday, May 24, at “We only set the bar low for limbo,” by 7 p.m. in Jack Butcher Arena. 66 stu- Michael Scott. dents will receive diplomas. The class flower is the white carna- The evening will begin with the tion. processional by the LHS Band and The Loogootee 2019 graduating opening by Jake Carrico, Senior Class class: President. The high school jazz choirs Ayden Christopher Aiman will then sing The National Anthem Jacob Kyle Arvin followed by “The Prayer” arranged Nicole Michelle Arvin by Teena Chinn and “Thank You” ar- Zachary Lee Arvin ranged by Misty Mosby. Ivory Lynn Ashby Hope Fischer, Senior Class Vice Kendall Danyelle Berry Mallory Ann Berry President, will then introduce the class CADE CHEZEM MAXWELL CHRISTMAS Nicholas Todd Bowman speakers. Four Valedictorians have LHS Validictorian LHS Validictorian been named this year for Loogootee – Kirk Jeffrey Bratton Cade Chezem, Hope Fischer, Maxwell Kolton Kaleb Braun Christmas and Sheldan Christmas. No Cruse Leo Bridgewater salutatorian was named. Each valedic- Jessica Lucille Browder torian will give speeches. Courtney Grace Burch Maxwell Christmas, Class Secretary Kashten Shae Burch will give a goodbye from the class and Lucas Wayne Burch Sheldan Christmas, Class Treasurer, Tylan Chantz Burris will present the slide presentation fol- Sarah Renee Bussinger lowed by “Battle Hymn of the Repub- Chloe Madison Carrico lic” by the LHS Band. The presentation Jacob Thomas Carrico of diplomas will then be done by Loo- Matthew Cade Chezem gootee Superintendent Chip Mehaffey Maxwell Lannan Christmas and High School Principal Christopher Sheldan Lee Christmas Walker. Wyatt Joseph Crane Mr. Walker will then give his remarks Madeline Avery Cropp and the superintendent will present (See 'GRADUATION' on page two) SHELDAN CHRISTMAS HOPE FISCHER Commissioners discuss LHS Validictorian LHS Validictorian jail, roads, West Boggs BY COURTNEY HUGHETT currently have 76 inmates with 30 of Martin County Journal Publisher them from Vigo County. Commissioner Paul George asked The Martin County Commissioners the sheriff if he has received any feed- met Monday, May 20. The commis- back about the jail remodel, from the sioners typically meet every other public. Roush had presented a pro- Tuesday however changed the date posal to the commissioners at their due to not having a note taker because last meeting about remodeling the the auditor and her staff are gone to indoor activity area of the jail to add conference starting Tuesday. more beds. The sheriff and the com- Sheriff Travis Roush presented the missioners wanted to see if the public commissioners with a check $101,605 had any input before moving forward. KLAYTON TICHENOR LORI ALBRIGHT from Vigo County for housing inmates Roush said he hasn’t heard from any- SHS Validictorian SHS Salutatorian the past four months. Roush said they (See 'COMMISSIONERS' on page two) Martin County's jobless rate at 2.5 percent for April BY COURTNEY HUGHETT Memorial Day Martin County Journal Publisher On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, Martin County’s jobless rate dropped the American Legion Post 120 and Vet- from 3.3 percent in March to 2.5 percent erans of Foreign Wars Post 9395 will in April. The county had the 18th lowest pay homage to the veterans of all wars jobless rate of the 92 Indiana counties in with a visit to the listed cemeteries. A April, tied with Clinton, Rush, Spencer, special ceremony to honor our depart- Tippecanoe and Warrick counties. ed comrades will be presented. In April, the county had 5,200 resi- 9 a.m. - Burns City dents in the workforce with 129 of them -Photo by Tiffany Lingenfelter 9:30 a.m. - St. Joseph, Bramble unemployed. In March, there were 5,212 Sectional Champs 10 a.m. - St. Mary’s, Barr Township residents able to work and 170 of them Led by Head Coach Greg Clark, the Loogootee High School Softball Team 10:30 a.m. - Goodwill, Loogootee without jobs. defeated North Daviess last night, 12-0, to win the 2019 IHSAA Sectional 63. 11:15 a.m. - St. John’s, Loogootee In April of last year, Martin County’s The girls defeated Barr-Reeve on Monday night to make it to the final game. 12:15 p.m. - St. Martin’s, Whitfield unemployment rate was 2.5 percent with The team will now move on to Regional action next Tuesday, May 28 in Dubois. 12:45 p.m. - Truelove Methodist 5,142 residents in the workforce and 129 They will play Northeast Dubois. Full game recaps in next week's Journal. 1:30 p.m. - South Martin Cemetery (See 'RATE' on page 10) Page 2 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 22, 2019 GRADUATION COMMISSIONERS (Continued from page one) Shoals Class of 2019: (Continued from page one) es on the Community Crossings ap- Colin Reid Dant Ashley Marie Albright one, good or bad. The commissioners plication in the fall, since they were Sydney Jade Davis Lori Nicole Albright all said they haven’t either. Roush all denied last grant cycle. Tim Hunt, Landon Bailey Dearwester Caleb Luke Belcher said he plans to move forward with with HWC, said INDOT has never Trey Adam Denny Aryonna Jade Braun the remodel after he talks to Greene said bridges should not be included. Mackenzie Diamond Dimond Edward Lee Brown County and after he puts together an He said that federal aid packages on Ethan Isac Donaldson Georgia Lynn Bryson analysis on how many additional jail- those bridges would take years and Erika Elaine Fellers Madison Danielle Burkhead ers he would need with the increased if the county can get approved to do Hope Gabrielle Fischer Laythan Cobb bed. He said Greene County is almost the three bridges through Community Tanner Kade Fuhs Kayla Marie Conley done with their new jail and he wants Crossings, they would be done, and Charles Preston Graber Gary Wayne Cooper to find out if they plan to take away the commissioners could move on. Tyanna Marie Graber Sean Michael Davis his Vigo County inmates. He added Residents from Red School Road Grace Marie Hadley Mary Elizabeth Dixon that this would make a difference in and 1180 East asked for help with Jesse Maelee Hawkins Joshua Tanner Doane his jail remodel. “Sustainability is a improving their roads. The residents Keelan Ash Hayden Marshall Allen Ervin big concern for all of us,” he said. from 1180 East, near Hillham off Leonna Lynn Hedrick Austin Tyler Brown-Faber Roush told the commissioners that Highway 56, said a section of road- Chase Hunter Hembree Amber Dawn Fields he’s had a hard time getting bids for way, on a steep hill, is very dangerous Rebecca Linn Hollaway Jordan Chase Fromme a new video system. He said he cur- and the road is getting very narrow Jacob Lee Ross Hollihan Serenity Hannah Hammack rently only has one bid and expects and washed away. It has been graded, Josiah Edwin Holt Angelica Leeann Hampton one more, but that’s all he thinks he is however the residents said that is not Mackenzy Grace Hudson Jacob Michael Harrison going to get. He believes the cost will solving the problem because after one Katelyn Marie Hupp Melanie Leann Hawkins be under $50,000. He also reported rain, it’s back to the same condition. Kyle Warren Long Ryan Logan Hawkins that he is getting good feedback from The commissioners requested that the Marcus James Lukens William Chase Heckard installers for the intercom system and highway superintendent send a crew Konner Lee Lyon Samantha Ann Hembree doesn’t believe it’s going to cost as to widen the road on the hill after Amber Marie Page Rose Ellen Ermina Holt much as he thought. talking to the landowners in the area Gaige Michael Perkins Kendra Elizabeth Howard Highways Superintendent Leo to make sure it was okay. Jayden James Seitz Nicholas Stephen MacKinnon Padgett said they are having trouble The Red School Road residents re- Trevor Coan Sexton Kyle Levi Montgomery with farmers crossing the roads and quested a section of their road’s ditch Madeline Victoria Strange Cheyenne Louise Perry damaging the blacktop. He said it’s be cleaned out due to gathering de- Alanis Marie Sutton Tristan James Peterson happened three times already this bris. Highway Superintendent Padgett Tyler Dean Swartzentruber Abrianna Marie Rhodes season, the most recent on Wininger said they would take care of it. Austin Charles Taylor Joshua Clay Richardson Road. The farmers are taking their Becky Guthrie, with Ride Solu- Zachary Quinn Taylor Katrina Nalissa Sipes track hoe across the road without us- tions, came before the commission- Crystal Rose Tolbert Kenyon Bryce Sorrells ing any kind of protection and Padgett ers to request increased funding for Jace Russel Toy Gabriel Ryan Spurgeon said it has to stop. The commissioners next year. Guthrie said she has tried Madisyn Grace Wade Jonathan Harley Spurgeon discussed putting together an estimate to get the amount the county gives Caleb Joshua Wagler Olivia Grace Stoll on the damages and sending it to the to Ride Solutions increased but the Jaymison Justice Wagoner John Joseph Sukup farmers. They also talked about cre- county council won’t raise it from Jayleigh Jolene Wagoner Lillian Kaylee Thacker ating an ordinance that states farmers $1,500. She said she went to the coun- John Charles Wagoner Klayton Robert Tichenor must use boards, tires or some other ty council, per the commissioners’ Calli JoLin Wininger Jonathen James Tredway form of protection before crossing the recommendation, and they seemed Olivia Rose Wininger Jeffrey Devin Hunter Troutman road. receptive to increasing the funding Shoals High School will hold their Jacob Matthew Wade County Attorney Dave Lett said he however they didn’t increase it. She commencement ceremonies on Satur- Jarod Matthew Waggoner and Padgett will come up with the asked the commissioners what could day, May 25, beginning at 2 p.m. in the Evan Lee Wagoner cost of the damage to be repaired and be done. Commissioner Dan Gregory high school gymnasium. 49 students Jaycobson John Wagoner send it to the farmers. said that everyone gets cut, no matter will be receiving diplomas. The after- Daniel Octavius Isaiah Wright The commissioners spent some the organization, but they can put the noon will begin with a processional ar- Ruth Anne Ramona Wright time looking over four applications request in for a high amount and that ranged by Edward Elgar and performed Hallie Shay Wyman for a part-time mower for the high- might help by the county council cut- by the high school band and followed ABOUT THE VALEDICTORIANS/ way department. After review, they ting it less. They settled on $3,000. by the National Anthem. SALUTATORIAN voted to hire Jacob Wade for the part- Guthrie said they are increasing rides The welcome speech will be given Matthew Cade Chezem is the son of time position, who was the highway provided to Martin County residents. by Olivia Stoll, Senior Class Vice Pres- Kent and Dara Chezem. He will gradu- department superintendent’s recom- “We do a lot here in Martin County, ident and the invocation will be done ate with an Academic Honors Diploma mendation. Commissioner Kevin we really do,” she said. She said it’s by Melanie Hawkins, Senior Class and Statewide Transfer General Educa- Boyd voted against the hire but didn’t not a lot to ask for what they are doing Historian. tion Core (STGEC). After graduation, state why. for Martin County. According to stats “Free Bird,” arranged by Tim Waters, Cade will attend Butler University to Jameson Hibbs, with West Boggs she gave the commissioners, Ride will be played by the band followed by study biochemistry. Park, requested help with chip and Solutions gave 12,000 rides in Martin “I Hope You Dance,” performed by Maxwell Lannan Christmas is the seal on all the roads in the park. He County in 2018. Taylor Davis and Dorothy Perotte. son of Dan and Shelley Christmas. He gave the commissioners a cost break- Jill Vaughn, with the Census, was The Salutatorian, Klayton Tichenor, will graduate with an Academic Hon- down which included the commis- requested to attend the meeting to an- will then speak, followed by the Vale- ors Diploma and Statewide Transfer sioners donating their machinery swer questions about forming a cen- dictorian Lori Albright. Class Historian General Education Core (STGEC). to do the chip and seal. Hibbs said sus committee. Vaughn came to the Melanie Hawkins will also speak fol- After graduation, Maxwell will attend West Boggs will pay the wages for commissioners a few months ago and lowed by a message from High School Harvard University to study biomedi- the highway department workers talked to them about the upcoming Principal Kindra Hovis. cal engineering. and the materials, they just need the 2020 Census and the need to get the A video presentation of the Class of Sheldan Lee Christmas is the son of equipment and labor. Daviess County word out about the importance of the 2019 will be done by Tristan Peterson Dan and Shelley Christmas. He will will be doing the paving and Martin count. She had said a committee could and Katrina Sipes. graduate with an Academic Honors County will be doing the chip and be formed to help get the word out. Jessica Hert, guidance counselor, Diploma and Statewide Transfer Gen- seal. The commissioners approved After discussion, the commissioners will then present the class of 2019 and eral Education Core (STGEC). After allowing the highway department to voted to appoint Vickie Wathen as diplomas will be presented by High graduation, Sheldan will attend Bel- do the work. the Census Committee Chairperson. School Principal Kindra Hovis and Su- larmine University to study actuarial The commissioners approved a new Wathen will work to find urfo other perintendent Dr. Candace Roush. Dr. science. contract with HWC Engineering. The committee members who will meet Roush will then give the acceptance of Hope Gabrielle Fischer is the daugh- contract covers another road analysis to brainstorm ideas for getting all of the class. ter of Chris and Tonia Fischer. She will or PAMP (Pavement Asset Manage- Martin County counted. A farewell address will be given by graduate with an Academic Honors ment Plan) for $13,000, for half of The commissioners signed the Ashley Albright, Senior Class Secre- Diploma and Statewide Transfer Gen- the county’s roads, which has to be contract with Radius Indiana for the tary, along with the turning of the tas- eral Education Core (STGEC). After done every year now per INDOT. The $97,949 loan to replace the roofs on sels. Junior Class President Zetta Gore graduation, Hope will attend Ball State contract also includes applications for the jail and courthouse. It was tabled and Junior Class Vice President Mag- University to study genetics. three bridge projects through Com- last month because the roofing con- gie Shaw will present the class flower, Klayton Tichenor is the son of Terry munity Crossings for $3,000 each, tractor, Bunkham Valley Roofing, had the red carnation. and Vicki Tichenor. After graduation, for this year, and $7,000 for the bid not been in contact with anyone at At the end of the ceremony the band Klayton plans to attend Indiana Uni- documents and inspections. The total all this year about starting work. The will perform the recessional arranged versity, majoring in business, as well as of the contract is $29,000. The con- contract was awarded in December by Edward Elgar. getting married and starting a family. tract gets the commissioners through last year. Commissioner George said The Shoals High School Class of Lori Albright is the daughter of Jere- the rest of the year. In January, more he spoke with the contractor and they 2019 motto is “Our lives are before us, my and Miranda Albright. After gradu- application fees will incur to apply will start work in two or three weeks. our pasts are behind us, but our memo- ation, Lori plans to attend Indiana State for Community Crossings again. The courthouse will be closed Mon- ries are forever with us.” The class col- University and major in Mathematics The commissioners asked if it was day, May 27 in recognition of Memo- ors are red and gold. Education. a good idea to include the three bridg- rial Day.

Obituaries Page 3 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 22, 2019 MARY ELAINE ARVIN ican Revolutionary War reenactments. favorite organization, local school, parents and brother, Darrell Chambers. Mary Elaine Arvin passed away Elaine was a customer service pro- community band or Boy Scout Troop. Funeral services were held Tuesday, peacefully at home on May 9, 2019 fessional throughout her professional May 21 at Elnora Christian Church after a five-year career. She worked at Kings Restau- CHAROLETTE LONG with Rev. Dick Smith officiating. battle with ap- rant, Royal Gift Stamps, Sarah Lee as Charolette Ann Long went to Heav- Charolette was laid to rest in Walnut pendicle cancer. a L’eggs pantyhose representative, Wa- en peacefully, surrounded by family, Hill Cemetery in Odon. A resident of Sax- bash Food Service, Healthy Families on Friday, May Memorial contributions may be tons, Vermont, Indiana and most recently for Silver 17, 2019 in Loo- made to Elnora Christian Church in she was 73. Forest of Vermont until she retired in gootee. A resident memory of Charolette. She was born 2015. In her retirement, she loved to at- of Elnora, she was All arrangements have been entrust- March 19, 1946 in tend school events, band concerts and 75. ed to Meng Family Funeral Home in Washington, Indi- scouting events with her grandchil- She was born Odon. Online condolences may be sent ana; daughter of dren. She was also an avid gardener, August 18, 1943 to www.mengfuneralhome.com. ELAINE ARVIN Duffin and - Del sewing enthusiast, canner of vegeta- in Washington; phia (née Jones) Harritt. She graduated bles/preserves and an active member daughter of Rob- from Washington Catholic High School of the Saxtons River Plant Swappers ert Lee and Phyl- Martin County Class of 1964. She was an active mem- in which she enjoyed going on garden CHAROLETTE lis (Bennington) ber of the high school dance/jazz band tours with them. LONG Chambers. Charo- playing trumpet. She received a bach- She leaves as her legacy two chil- lette married her husband of 54 years, JOURNAL elor’s degree from Marian College dren, Sherri Arvin (Neil Mallan) and Ivan L. Long, on July 17, 1964. A weekly online newspaper in 1968. She married Marion “Dan” Charles Arvin (Misty Clawson). She Charolette was a member of the El- published every Wednesday Arvin, of Loogootee, on July 13, also leaves to cherish her memory, her nora Christian Church. She enjoyed suBsCrIPtION rate: Free 1968. Their favorite weekend pastimes husband, Dan Arvin of Saxtons River, puzzles and crafting in general. She But $10 dONatION aPPreCIated during their early years were camping Vermont; her sisters, Judy Welp of Jas- was a homemaker and took joy in car- and rock hunting; which turned into an per and Linda Harritt of Washington; ing for her home and family. more than 3,000 weekly subscribers! amateur jewelry making hobby. They her beloved grandchildren, Liam and Family left to cherish the memory of to advertise, contact Courtney at the lived together in Vincennes for over 25 Austin Mallan, Izabel Arvin and Kait- Charolette include her husband, Ivan phone or email below. years before moving to Newburgh and lin Clawson; niece, Ann Clark (Welp) Long of Elnora; son, Scott Long of LOw-COst ads tO fIt every budget! most recently resided in Saxtons Riv- and nephews: Mike, John, Jim, and Elnora; daughter, Robin (Willie) Ab- er, Vermont. They celebrated their 50th Rob Welp and their beloved children. bott of Bicknell; grandchildren, Wes- Publishers/Owners: anniversary in 2018. Together they She was preceded in death by her ley Ryan, Ashley Cothern, Lyndsey Josh & Courtney Hughett and sons raised two children. parents, Duff and Del, Tommy Mac Ryan, Danyelle Long, Karleigh Ryan [email protected] Elaine was very active with her Harritt, her infant brother, and Sophia and Brayton Long; great-grandchil- children and grandchildren’s lives Pereira Silva Arvin, her infant grand- dren, Emah Cothern, Jeslynn Hedge, [email protected] throughout the years. In addition, she daughter. Lyle Ryanand Johnathan Ryan; broth- was a Girl Scout Leader, Cub Scout A Celebration of Life is scheduled er, Barney (Chris) Chambers, of Elno- COntaCt InfOrmatIOn den mother, 4-H leader and an assistant for May 26 from 2-4 p.m. at King Sol- ra; and sisters, Gennie (Joe) Matthews, PO Box 148, Loogootee, IN 47553 scoutmaster. She was also very active omon’s Masonic Temple in Bellows Ruthie Robinson and Tammie Miley, Phone: 812-259-4309 in the George Rogers Clark Volunteers Falls, Vermont. In lieu of flowers, all of Elnora. Fax: 1-888-380-2761 organization that participated in Amer- please donate in her memory to your She was preceded in death by her [email protected] www.martincountyjournal.com Local ProfessionalsMember of the At Your Service Here To Serve You! AUTO REPAIR BUILDING/DO IT YOURSELF AVAILABLE SPACE

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Deputy Wright and secure. 9:40 a.m. - Received a report of an 12:53 p.m. - Received a report of Reserve Deputy Harmon responded. 1:53 p.m. - Received a report of a tree animal control problem near Shoals. an accident in Loogootee. Loogootee 7:52 p.m. - Received a request for an down north of Shoals. Williams Fire re- Chief Deputy Greene responded. Chief Rayhill responded. ambulance in Shoals. Martin County sponded. 10:19 a.m. - Received a dog com- 1:00 p.m. - Deputy Shinn transported Ambulance transported the subject to 5:29 p.m. - Received a report of an plaint in Shoals. Animal Control Officer three inmates to court. Daviess Community Hospital. accident north of Loogootee. Depu- Hughett was notified and Chief Deputy 1:30 p.m. - Deputy Barnett transport- 8:18 p.m. - Received a dog complaint ty Lents, Loogootee Fire, and Martin Greene responded. ed one inmate to court. north of Shoals. Animal Control Officer County Ambulance responded. No one 11:46 a.m. - Chief Deputy Greene 2:30 p.m. - Received a report of a Hughett was notified. was transported. assisted a motorist near Shoals with a suspicious car in Loogootee. Loogootee 9:18 p.m. - Received a report of pos- 6:12 p.m. - Received a dog complaint vehicle unlock. Chief Rayhill responded. sible abuse north of Loogootee. Deputy in Loogootee. Animal Control Officer 11:55 a.m. - Received a request for an 3:09 p.m. - Received a request for lift Gibson, Reserve Deputy Greene, and Hughett responded. ambulance east of Loogootee. Martin assistance in Loogootee. Martin County Reserve Deputy Harmon responded. 10:59 p.m. - Received a request for County Ambulance transported the sub- Ambulance responded but did not trans- 9:30 p.m. - Received a report of an an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin ject to Daviess Community Hospital. port. accident near Shoals. Deputy Gibson, County Ambulance responded but did 12:20 p.m. - Chief Deputy Greene as- 6:05 p.m. - Received a report of a Reserve Deputy Harmon, and Reserve not transport. sisted a motorist in Shoals with a vehi- reckless driver on US 231 near Loo- Deputy Greene responded. cle unlock. gootee. Deputy Gibson and Loogootee 10:13 p.m. - Deputy Gibson assist- 2:37 p.m. - Received a request for an Sergeant Floyd responded. ed a motorist with a vehicle unlock in ARRESTS ambulance in Shoals. Shoals Fire and THURSDAY, MAY 16 Loogootee. WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 Martin County Ambulance respond- 9:45 a.m. - Received a goat com- 11:19 p.m. - Received a report of a 8:07 a.m. - Candida Richey, 37, of ed. The subject was transported to IU plaint near Shoals. Animal Control Of- missing adult near Shoals. Deputy Gib- Vincennes, was arrested by Corporal Health Hospital in Bedford. ficer Hughett was notified. son and Reserve Deputy Greene re- Reed and charged with possession of 3:15 p.m. - Received a report of a 10:00 a.m. - Deputy Shinn and Re- sponded. The adult was located. methamphetamine and possession of domestic near Shoals. Sergeant Keller serve Deputy Dorsey took three in- 11:55 p.m. - Received a report of a paraphernalia. Her bond has been set at responded. mates to court. domestic dispute in Loogootee. Loo- $25,000 10%. Assisting with the arrest 4:37 p.m. - Received a report of an 10:15 a.m. - One inmate was trans- gootee Officer McBeth and Reserve were ISP Trooper Beaver and K9 Offi- accident in Shoals. Sergeant Keller re- ported to the Daviess County Security Deputy Harmon responded. cer Yirka. sponded. Center. SATURDAY, MAY 18 9:15 p.m. - Chester Clark Jr, 44, of 6:44 p.m. - Received a request for an 1:04 p.m. - Received a request for 6:19 a.m. - Received a report of an Jasper, was arrested by Loogootee Ser- ambulance in Loogootee. Martin Coun- an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin accident near Loogootee. Deputy Gib- geant Floyd and charged with operat- ty Ambulance transported the subject to County Ambulance responded but did son responded. ing a vehicle while intoxicated prior Daviess Community Hospital. not transport. 9:13 a.m. - Deputy Lents performed and is being held without bond. Assist- 10:30 p.m. - Received a report of 1:07 p.m. - Received a request for an a vehicle identification check near ing with the arrest was Deputy Gibson. cows out east of Shoals. Corporal Reed ambulance in Shoals. Shoals Fire and Shoals. THURSDAY, MAY 16 responded. Martin County Ambulance responded. 10:13 a.m. - Received a request for 1:33 a.m. - Abraham Wittmer, 42, TUESDAY, MAY 14 No one was transported. lift assistance north of Loogootee. Mar- of Loogootee, was arrested by Deputy 5:30 a.m. - Received an alarm call in 3:35 p.m. - Received a report of prop- tin County Ambulance responded but Gibson and charged with possession of Shoals. Corporal Reed responded and erty damage north of Shoals. Deputy did not transport. methamphetamine over 5 grams, pos- all was secure. Wright responded. 11:25 a.m. - Received a report of a session of paraphernalia, possession 6:23 a.m. - Received a report of a do- 3:58 p.m. - Received a request for an trash fire near Shoals. Shoals Fire- re of a controlled substance, and driving mestic dispute east of Loogootee. Cor- ambulance in Shoals. Martin County sponded. while suspended prior. His bond has poral Reed responded. Ambulance transported the subject to 12:10 p.m. - Received a request for been set at $50,000 10%. 7:12 a.m. - Received a request for IU Health in Bedford. an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin SUNDAY, MAY 19 an ambulance west of Shoals. Shoals 5:00 p.m. - Received a report of an County Ambulance responded and 12:40 p.m. - Jesse Burton, 36, of Fire and Martin County Ambulance re- accident south of Loogootee on US transported the subject to Jasper Me- Shoals, was arrested by Deputy Lents sponded. The subject was transported to 231. Deputy Wright responded. morial Hospital. on a Martin County warrant. He is be- Jasper Memorial Hospital. 7:40 p.m. - Received a request for lift 12:14 p.m. - Received a request for ing held without bond. 7:50 a.m. - Received a dog complaint assistance in Loogootee. Martin Coun- lift assistance in Shoals. Shoals Fire re- near Shoals. Animal Control Officer ty Ambulance responded but did not sponded. Hughett was notified. transport. 2:41 p.m. - Deputy Lents assisted a 9:55 a.m. - Received a report of a dis- 8:20 p.m. - Deputy Barnett assisted motorist near Loogootee with a vehicle abled semi on US 50 near Shoals. ISP a motorist in Loogootee with a vehicle unlock. Trooper Lents and Deputy Barnett re- unlock. 9:47 p.m. - Received a request for sponded. FRIDAY, MAY 17 an ambulance in Shoals. Martin Coun- 9:55 a.m. - Deputy Lents took two in- 4:16 a.m. - Received a report of a ty Ambulance responded but did not mates to court. horse out near Shoals. Deputy Gibson transport. 1:00 p.m. - Deputy Lents took three responded. 10:15 p.m. - Received a report of a inmates to court. 7:53 a.m. - Received an alarm call in car-deer accident near Shoals. Deputy 3:26 p.m. - Received a report of an Loogootee. Loogootee Captain Hen- Gibson responded. accident on US 231, south of Loogoo- nette responded and all was secure. SUNDAY, MAY 19 tee. Sheriff Roush, Loogootee Captain 8:35 a.m. - Received a request for an 1:45 a.m. - Received a noise com- Hennette, Loogootee Sergeant Norris, ambulance south of Loogootee. Martin plaint in Loogootee. Loogootee Officer Martin County Ambulance, and Loo- County Ambulance and Haysville Fire McBeth responded. gootee Fire responded. No one was responded. The subject was transported 9:15 a.m. - Received a report of a transported. to Jasper Memorial Hospital. tree blocking SR 550. Deputy Lents, 3:47 p.m. - Received a report of an 9:15 a.m. - One inmate was transport- Loogootee Officer McBeth, and Martin accident near Shoals. Deputy Barnett ed to the Indiana Department of Cor- County Civil Defense responded. and Deputy Lents responded. rections. 11:30 a.m. - Received a report of a Fire in the Mountain 5:00 p.m. - Deputy Barnett performed 11:39 a.m. - Received a report of a runaway in Loogootee. Deputy Lents by Karen Hickman, Author a vehicle identification check north of car-deer accident north of Loogootee. and Loogootee Sergeant Floyd re- Buy at Shoals. Deputy Wright responded. sponded. The child was located. www.amazon.com 7:00 p.m. - Received a report of crim- 1:08 p.m. - Received a report of an 1:18 p.m. - Received an alarm call in inal mischief south of Loogootee. Major accident near Shoals. Deputy Wright Keller and an ISP Trooper responded. responded. 9:32 p.m. - Received a medical alarm 2:11 p.m. - Received a report of an ACCEPTING NEW call in Loogootee. Martin County Am- accident in Loogootee. Loogootee Cap- bulance responded but did not transport. tain Hennette responded. CUSTOMERS! WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 2:48 p.m. - Received a request for an Bobi Street 5:26 a.m. - Received a report of a sus- ambulance in Loogootee. Martin Coun- Call or text for an picious vehicle east of Shoals on US 50. ty Ambulance transported the subject to appointment Corporal Reed responded. Daviess Community Hospital. 812-709-3124 8:04 a.m. - One inmate was transport- 3:08 p.m. - Received a report of an HAIR SALON Mention this ad and receive ed to the doctor. accident in Shoals. Deputy Wright, 1327 State Road 550, Loogootee a complementary gift 9:40 a.m. - Received a report of a dis- Shoals Fire, and Martin County Ambu- Page 5 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Loogootee Police log COURT NEWS MONDAY, MAY 13 school parking lot. CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS & New Suits Filed 12:15 p.m. - Caller reported a sus- 3:45 p.m. - Male requested a wel- SENTENCINGS May 10 picious person on US 231. fare check on a female. April 11 Crown Asset Management, LLC vs. 2:45 p.m. - Chief Rayhill respond- 7:45 p.m. - Caller reported a child Kayleen M. Harbaugh, convicted of Susan Sewell and Ami Sewell, civil ed to a business alarm. custody matter. invasion of privacy, a Class A Misde- collection. 3:55 p.m. - Caller reported a utility 10:56 p.m. - Caller reported a pos- meanor. Sentenced to serve 365 days Crane Credit Union vs. Melissa D. line down on US 231. sible intoxicated driver on Hwy 50. with 361 days suspended and credit Huffman, civil collection. 4:24 p.m. - Male came on station SATURDAY, MAY 18 for 2 actual days previously served Synchrony Bank vs. Sabra Taylor, with a civil complaint. 12:10 p.m. - Captain Hennette as- plus 2 Class A credit days. Defendant civil collection. 4:43 p.m. - Male reported a missing sisted the ambulance service. received 12 months of probation. CIVIL COURT JUDGMENTS dog. 3:15 p.m. - Captain Hennette re- April 18 May 10 8:45 p.m. - Caller reported a reck- sponded to a business alarm. Travis R. Salmon, convicted of two Judgment in favor of the plaintiff less vehicle on Hwy 50. 7:34 p.m. - Caller reported a speed- counts of battery against a public safe- Crane Credit Union and against the TUESDAY, MAY 14 ing vehicle on Hwy 50. ty official, Level 6 Felonies. Sentenced defendant Christopher Mullins in the 6:23 a.m. - Chief Rayhill assisted 8:45 p.m. - Caller reported a suspi- on the first count to serve 548 days amount of $12,728.18. the county with a domestic dispute cious vehicle on US 231. with the Indiana Department of Cor- May 20 on Hart Road. SUNDAY, MAY 19 rections with 0 days suspended and Judgment in favor of the plaintiff 9:18 a.m. - Loogootee Fire was 9:15 a.m. - Sgt. Floyd assisted the credit for 154 actual days previously Crane Credit Union and against the de- paged out to a smoke alarm on SR county with traffic control on State served plus 154 Class A credit days. fendant Wade S. Arvin in the amount 645. Road 550. Sentenced on the second count to serve of $22,036.05. 1:03 p.m. - Chief Rayhill assisted 11:13 a.m. - Female reported a Go 910 days with the Indiana Department Judgment in favor of the plaintiff the department of child services. Fund Me scam. of Corrections with 910 days suspend- Sysco/Louisville, Inc. and against the 3:13 p.m. - Female reported speed- 5:29 p.m. - Loogootee Fire was ed. Defendant received 30 months of defendant Carla Harner, d/b/a Carla’s ing vehicles on Walker Street. paged out to a property damage acci- probation. Country Catering, in the amount of 3:26 p.m. - Loogootee Fire was dent on US 231. Jerrad L. VanMeter, convicted of op- $21,001.60. paged out for a property damage ac- 6:50 p.m. - Caller reported a stolen erating a vehicle with a schedule I or II Judgment in favor of the plaintiff cident on US 231. trailer. controlled substance or its metabolite Crane Credit Union and against the 7:17 p.m. - Caller reported a pos- 7:14 p.m. - Caller reported possible in the body, a Level 6 Felony and pos- defendant Ryan Lane in the amount of sible intoxicated driver in the Ruler drug activity. session of marijuana, a Class B Misde- $13,881.76. parking lot. 7:18 p.m. - Caller reported an in- meanor. Sentenced to serve 540 days Judgment in favor of the plaintiff 9:33 p.m. - First responders were toxicated male causing problems. with 530 days suspended and credit Midland Funding, LLC and against the requested at the Larkin Apartments for 5 actual days previously served defendant Andrew Petry in the amount for a medical call. plus 5 Class A credit days. Defendant of $1,195.49. WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 received 18 months of probation. SMALL CLAIMS COURT 6:55 a.m. - Chief Rayhill assisted CRIMINAL CHARGES New Suits Filed the county with an arrest. DISMISSED May 8 12:53 p.m. - Male reported a prop- April 18 Crane Credit Union vs. Ryan S. erty damage accident in the Muffler Travis R. Salmon, two counts of un- Keith, complaint. Menders parking lot. lawful possession or use of a legend Crane Credit Union vs. Karyn R. 2:00 p.m. - Chief Rayhill and drug, Class 6 Felonies, dismissed; two Shawver, complaint. Trooper Beaver attempted to locate counts of resisting law enforcement, SMALL CLAIMS JUDGMENTS a male wanted on a Martin County Class A Misdemeanors, dismissed; May 10 warrant. possession of marijuana, a Class B Judgment in favor of the plaintiff 2:30 p.m. - Caller requested an offi- Misdemeanor, dismissed; possession Medical of Dubois and against the cer for a civil issue. of paraphernalia, a Class C Misde- defendant Helen M. Lindsey in the 3:05 p.m. - Chief Rayhill tagged an meanor, dismissed. amount of $613.41. abandoned vehicle on Hwy 50. Jarrad L. VanMeter, operating a ve- MARRIAGE LICENSES THURSDAY, MAY 16 hicle while intoxicated endangering a May 17 9:15 a.m. - Male came on station to person with a passenger less than 18 Ruston David VanLue of Loogootee report a civil issue. years of age, a Level 6 Felony, dis- and Candy Jo Taylor of Loogootee. 10:30 a.m. - Female caller reported missed; neglect of a dependent, a Lev- May 20 a trespassing complaint. el 6 Felony, dismissed. Charles Leon Rollins of Shoals and 11:20 a.m. - Caller reported a mail CIVIL COURT Rebecca Lynne Harmon of Shoals. scam. 2:40 p.m. - Caller reported a reck- Martin County real estate transfers less vehicle on US 231. Board of Trustees of Spring Hill of the southwest quarter of Section 25, 4:22 p.m. - Loogootee Fire was Cemetery, of Martin County, Indiana all in Township 2 North, Range 3 West, paged out to assist Daviess County to January Roush, Dalton Roush and Martin County, Indiana, containing 80 with a structure fire on 200 North. Carter Roush, of Martin County, Indi- acres, more or less. 5:15 p.m. - Officer Mcbeth was -re ana, two plots, Row 5, Lot 45, Section K. Rafael Carrera, of Monroe County, quested to assist the ambulance ser- Board of Trustees of Spring Hill Indiana to Stanley James Raispis, of vice on Mt. Calvary Road. Cemetery, of Martin County, Indiana to Monroe County, Indiana, Lot Number 7:42 p.m. - First responders were Cecil and Dianna Ragsdale, of Martin 124 in the original Town of Crane. requested on JFK Avenue for lifting County, Indiana, four plots, Row 5, Lot George A. Foster and Betty R. assistance. 45, Section K. Lake-Foster, of Martin County, Indiana FRIDAY, MAY 17 Kathleen Croddy, of Lawrence to James R. Lake, of Martin County, In- 7:53 a.m. - Captain Hennette re- County, Indiana to George Street, of diana, part of the north half of the north- sponded to a business alarm. Martin County, Indiana, a portion of the west quarter of Section 20, Township 3 11:23 a.m. - Caller reported a reck- northeast quarter of the southeast quarter North, Range 3 West, Martin County, In- less vehicle on US 231. -Insurance of Section 10, Township 3 North, Range diana, containing one acre, more or less. 2:11 p.m. - Caller reported a prop- -Real Estate 4 West, Center Township, containing one Also, a part of the north half of the north- erty damage accident in the high acre, more or less. west quarter of Section 20, Township 3 D. Michael Strawn and Mildred L. North, Range 3 West, Martin County, In- Strawn, of Martin County, Indiana to diana, containing 0.08 acre, more or less. Katlyn E. Dickens, of Martin County, Debbie J. Blackerby, of Lawrence Indiana, part of Lot Number 18 and a County, Indiana to Brian E. Wagler and part of Lot Number 17 in the town, now Sherri A. Wagler, of Daviess County, City of Loogootee, Indiana. Indiana, a part of the northeast quarter Charlene Denise Matheis, Steven of Section 9, Township 2 North, Range Jason Cooper and Garrick Wade Coo- 4 West, containing 0.29 acres, more or per, of Martin County, Indiana to Steph- less. anie L. Crowder and Christopher C. Bear Lake Resort and Hunt Club, Cushman, of Martin County, Indiana, LLC by Paul Rhodes, of Hamilton Lot Number 37 in Stiles Addition to the County, Indiana to First Indiana Re- QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD: Take a look at this 3 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured Town of Shoals, Indiana. source, LLC, a part of the southeast home featuring open floor plan and all appliances included, with walk-in closets, Janis M. Westlake, of Martin Coun- quarter of the southwest quarter of Sec- outside seating, and 2-car attached garage within the city limits of Loogootee. ty, Indiana to Willis Graber and Han- tion 9, and part of Section 16 and a part $109,900. Call Billy. MLS#201919281 nah Graber, of Daviess County, Indi- of Section 17, Township 4 North, Range Loogootee ~ 812-295-2211 ana, part of the east half of the southeast 3 West, Mitcheltree Township, Mar- Noel Harty, 812-295-6506 Ed Schnarr, 812-295-6188 quarter and the southeast quarter of the tin County, Indiana, containing 557.88 Billy Walker, 812-296-1807 northeast quarter of Section 26, and part acres, more or less. www.century21classicrealty.com Community&Entertainment Page 6 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 22, 2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Board of Works meeting Loogootee no later than 10:30 a.m. De- The Loogootee Board of Public Works liveries will begin between 10:30 and 11 More Neat Stuff and Safety will meet Wednesday May 22 a.m. Saturdays. at 5 p.m. in the council room at Loogoo- SOAR Tutoring tee Municipal Building. The purpose of Need Skills? SOAR tutors can help! the meeting is to discuss personnel. The Free and confidential. Call or text Karen meeting is open to the public. at 812-709-1618 to learn more. Located BByy AAnnnn AAcckkeerrmmaann Shoals School Board meeting in the Martin County Community Learn- The Shoals School Board will hold an ing Center Improve Your Skills, Improve Here is more slang that us old folks ------executive meeting on Thursday, May 23 Your Life! used but young whippersnappers have ANSWERS TO RIDDLES: at 5 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is Humane society meetings no idea. Hope they bring back some 1. The suspension is killing me. to receive information about and inter- memories. Answers at the end. 2. Synonym buns. The Martin County Humane Society view prospective employees. The meet- meets on the third Friday of the month at 1. Wet rag - 2. Knuckle sandwich - 3. 3. Where the restrooms are. ing is closed to the public. Cat - 4. Big daddy - 5. Come on snake, 4. Per pound the animal shelter at 507 N Oak Street in let’s rattle - 6. Fat city - 7. Don’t flip 5. Twelve months Loogootee School Board meeting Loogootee, at 5:30 p.m. The Loogootee School Board will your wig - 8. Bust a gut - 9. Peepers 6. He’s two-tired Solid waste board meet Thursday, May 23 at 5 p.m. in the - 10. Far out - 11. Foxy - 12. Gimme ------The Martin County Solid Waste Board meeting room off the superintendent’s some skin - 13. The heat - 14. Hang Make someone smile today! holds their monthly meetings on the office. The meeting is open to the public. loose - 15. Heavy third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. ------Food pantry hours at the recycling center located at 500 In- A minister had a habit of sneaking The Loogootee United Methodist Food dustrial Park Drive in Loogootee. The out to the back woods golf course to Pantry will be open the first, second, meetings are open to the public and any- play golf on Sunday afternoons. Gabri- third and fifth Thursdays of the month one is invited to attend. el and St. Peter, watching from above, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and also the first Soil and Water meetings were concerned. Monday of the month from 5-6:30 p.m. The Martin County SWCD meets the One day they decided that the min- Free lunch for kids third Monday of the month at the SWCD ister should be punished. So, St. Peter New Beginnings Community Church office located at Martin County Learning said to Gabriel, “I’ll take care of it next will be offering a free lunch to all school Center. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.” BY DARLA WAGLER age children every Saturday. Lunches weekdays except Thursdays when it is When the minister teed off, the ball Librarian, Loogootee Public Library can be picked up at the fellowship hall closed. Visit www.martinswcd. com or went straight down the fairway and fell of the church, located at 105 Wood St, call at 295-3149. into the cup. On Saturday, June 1, from 8 a.m.- Gabriel said to St. Peter, “What kind noon, the library will have a Book/ Making A of punishment is this?” Bake & Yard Sale sponsored by Friends St. Peter replied, “Who is he going of Loogootee Library (FOLL) at the li- Difference to tell?” brary. There will be a lot of nice gen------tly used books, household items, toys, RIDDLES small appliances, puzzles, furniture, 1.What did the man say when the and misc. Homemade cookies, brown- By Curt Johnson bridge fell on him? ies, pies and other scrumptious items MCCF Executive Director 2. What us a thesaurus’ favorite des- will be available to purchase. I am in sert. the process of weeding several books 3. What does a relief map show? from the collection that will be avail- -- MEMORIAL DAY -- person. In obituaries you will often see the 4. How do they figure out the price able at the book sale. All donations go This weekend we celebrate Memorial phrase “in lieu of flowers, memorial contri- of hammers? toward new library. Day. It is a time when people across Amer- butions/donations may be made to…”. This 5. What did the thief get when he Summer reading program 2019, Uni- ica pause to reflect on the supreme sacrifice identifies where to make your donation as a stole a calendar? verse of Stories begins June 1 with a made by American soldiers who have died memorial. If you do, you need to do this in 6. Why can’t a bicycle stand along? street dance starting at 7 p.m. You can in service to our nation. It is a particular- a timely fashion (within 10 days after the ------stop by the library and register your ly meaningful holiday for those who have funeral), so that the family can include you ANSWERS TO SLANG: child for the summer reading program. loved ones who died in military service. when writing thank you notes. 1. Somebody who is no fun – 2. A Children’s Librarian Jen Zehr has sev- Memorial Day has its origins back to May If a charitable organization was not spec- closed fist that is heading for your face eral fun activities planned including 5, 1868 when General John A. Logan called ified, then choose one that may have been a – 3. Any type of hip person – 4. Some- field trips, a girl’s coding club, arts for a nationwide day of remembrance on favorite charity of the deceased, or perhaps one with a lot of influence or power – & crafts, pool party, Silly Safari, and May 30, 1868. The day’s purpose was to a medical research organization if they 5. It’s a way to ask someone to dance much more. decorate the graves of their comrades who passed on from an illness. -6. a metaphor for the good life – 7. New Books: died in defense of their country as a result -- MCCF FUNDS -- I’ve got something to tell you, but I Mystery Fiction: “The Never Game” of the Civil War. At that time, it was called The Martin County Community Founda- don’t think you’ll like it – 8. That mov- by Jeffery Deaver and “Wild Card” by Decoration Day. It has only been within tion has several funds that will let your me- ie was so funny, I nearly bust a gut – 9. Michael Brandman. the last 50 years that the day was officially morial donation, and the spirit of your loved glasses – 10. A compliment meaning Fiction: “The Night Window” by recognized by our government as Memorial one, live on forever. The MCCF funds will you approve of it – 11. Undeniable sex Dean Koontz, “Resistance Women” Day. always be used for future assistance to our appeal – 12. Asking to shake hands – by Jennifer Chiaverini, and “If She -- MEMORIALS -- local community needs, whether they be for 13. police – 14. Take it easy and relax Wakes” by Michael Koryta. To memorialize a loved one is an import- a cemetery, a library, church or other char- – 15. something that weighs heavily on Inspirational Fiction: “A Second ant part of any family’s, and their friends’, itable organization, certain areas of inter- your mind. Chance” by Linda Byler and “Drift- grieving process. Memorials are a way that est, or a variety of scholarships. And if you ------wood Bay” by Irene Hannon. families can remember and pay tribute to are not sure which specific fund or need to The Sunday School lesson was on Children’s Books: “Cancer Hates loved ones who have passed on. Memorials donate toward, the MCCF has several un- honesty. Kisses” by Jessica Reid Sliwerski, allow a person to be remembered for years restricted funds that have the flexibility to The teacher inquired of his class, “Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug” to come. A memorial tells the family that address the emerging and changing needs “Would all of those of you who read by Jonathan Stutzman, “Man On The while their loved one may be gone, his or in our community, today and tomorrow. the 35th chapter of Matthew raise your Moon” by Pamela Dell, “Hidden Fig- her memory and spirit lives on. They will -- WITH MORE NOW -- right hand?” ures: The True Story of Four Black be forever tied together in the circle of life, And if you want that memorial to have A number of them raised their hands. Women and the Space Race” by Mar- that the loved one’s life mattered and will even more impact, the MCCF has a match- And then he said, “You are the ones I got Lee Shetterly, “Gravity” by Jason continue to matter. Their acts of goodness, ing grant opportunity in place at this time. want to talk to. There is no 35th chapter Chin, and “5-Minute Star Wars Sto- kindness and courage will never be forgot- With this grant, the MCCF can match $2 of Matthew.” ries” by “Grumpy Monkey” by Su- ten. A memorial is a way to remember a for every $1 donated to an unrestricted fund zanne Lang, loved one forever. and 50¢ for each $1 donated to any other DVDs: “The Bookshop” and “Apol- -- GIFTS TO CHARITIES -- fund type. The matching grant is available Advertise in the lo 11”. There are several ways to remember our through December 2020, but on a first- The library hours are Monday and loved ones, some of which are headstones come, first-served basis while the grant Martin County Tuesday 10-7, Wednesday closed, or grave markers, memorialization urns, funds are available. Thursday and Friday 10-5 and Satur- statues, plants, flag cases, acts of kindness, -- MORE INFORMATION -- Journal day 9-1. The phone number is 812- writing a heartfelt letter to the family, or a If you would like to find out what funds Email courtney@ 295-3713 or check out the website donation to a charity. are available to let the memory of your martincountyjournal.com www.loogootee.lib.in.us or like us on When making a donation as a memorial loved one live on forever, please contact the for information Facebook. The library has free Wi-Fi or tribute to a loved one, you need to be sure MCCF Director, Curt Johnson, at 812-295- service available for patrons. that it is made to a charity that honors that 1022 or [email protected]. Page 7 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 22, 2019 SHOALS 2019 HIGH 2019 Seniors SCHOOL

JAROD WAGGONER ARYONNA BRAUN JOSIAH HOLT KATELYN HUPP Jarod Waggoner, son of Matthew & Aryonna Jade Braun, daughter of Josiah E. Holt is the son of Mike and Katelyn Marie Hupp is the daugh- Penny Waggoner, was born on April Allison and Jeremy Braun, was born Cindy Holt. After graduation, Josiah ter of Bonnie Hupp and the late Kent 3, 2001.While in high school, he was on July 13, 2001. During high school, plans to further his education. While Hupp. After graduation, Katelyn plans involved in Beta, track, and media. Aryonna participated in band, Beta in high school, Josiah participated in to pursue a higher education. While His favorite memory of high school Club, Spanish Club, Pep Club, SADD Cadet Teaching (9-11) and Choir (11). in high school, Katelyn participated is leaving. After graduation, he plans Club, and Student Council. Her favor- in Beta (9),yearbook (9), French Club on attending the National Guard and ite memory was going on class trips. (9-12), pep club (11), Intern (11,12), Rose-Hulman. After graduation, Aryonna plans to at- SADD club (10,11,12), Student coun- tend college for Mechanical and Auto- cil (12). motive Engineering.

KIRK BRATTON Kirk Jeffrey Bratton is the son of Shanno and Debbie Bratton. Af- JONATHON TREDWAY EVAN WAGONER ter Graduation, Kirk plans to attend Jonathon Tredway, son of Danielle Evan Wagoner, son of Doug and IU to study Accounting and Busi- CHLOE CARRICO Epperson, was born on October 24, Shannon Wagoner, was born on De- ness Analytics. While in high school, Chloe Madison Carrico is the daugh- 2000. While in high school, Jonathon cember 21, 2000. While in high school, Kirk participated in Intramural Mural ter of Cameron Carrico and Lori Carri- was active in Chess Club and Track Evan was active in Chess Club, Span- Basketball(9-12), Pep Club(11,12), co. After graduation, Chloe plans to at- and Field. His favorite memories were ish Club, Student Council, Pep Club, SADD(9-12), Spanish club (9-11), Stu- tend IUPUI to study nursing. While in made in Track and Field. After gradua- Gaming Club, Robotics Club, Sea-Air- dent Council(12), and Baseball(9-12), high school, Chloe participated in Beta tion, Jonathon plans to attend college. Land Club, SADD Club, IMPACCT, Club (9, 10, 12), Cadet Teaching (11), FFA, Academic Bowl, and Mayor’s Yearbook (9), Peers (9), SADD (12), Youth Council. Evan’s favorite high Spanish Club (9-12), Student Council school memory is making lunch with (9-12), and Lionettes (9-12). his fellow Beta VIP’s. After gradua- tion, Evan plans to attend Vincennes University and get a degree in Infor- mation Technology.

OLIVIA STOLL MADISYN WADE Olivia Stoll, daughter of Brian and Madisyn Grace Wade is the daughter Christy Stoll, was born on August 7, of Jennifer Swartzentruber and Jason 2000. Through high school, Olivia Wade. After graduation, Madisyn plans KONNER LYON was active in IMPACCT, Beta, SADD, KAYLA CONLEY to attend USI to study Occupational Konner Lee Lyon is the son of Jef- Mayor’s Youth Council, Student Coun- Kayla Conley, daughter of Christy Therapy. While in high school, Madisyn frey and Shelby Lyon. After gradua- cil, Spanish Club, Pep Club, and was Hert and the late Mike Conley, was born participated in FCA (10,11), Lionettes tion, Konner plans to attend IUPUI her class’ Vice President. Olivia’s fa- on March 18, 2001. In high school, (9-12), Musical (11), Spanish Club (9- to study Energy Engineering. While vorite memory is the senior class trips. Kayla enjoyed art. Kayla’s favorite 12), Beta Club (9-12), Chorus (11), Pep in high school, Konner participated After graduation, Olivia plans to attend memory was hanging out with friends Club (9-12), SADD (9-12), Job Shadow in Musical (9-12), Beta Club (9-12), Vincennes University, major in Ele- and having a good time at school. After (10,11,12), Show Choir (11), Student Chorus (9-12), French Club (9-11), Job mentary Education and minor in Spe- graduation, Kayla plans to attend col- Council (9,12), Tennis (9-12), Volley- Shadow (12), Show Choir (9,12), and cial Education. lege to become a veterinarian. ball (9-10). Track (9-10). Farming&Outdoors Page 8 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 22, 2019 In the Garden USDA announces new decision tool for By Ralph Purkhiser new dairy margin coverage program Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue erage under a variety of conditions that Purdue University Master Gardener announced on April 30 the availability will provide them with the strongest fi- of a new web-based tool – developed in nancial safety net. It allows farmers to The connection of Memorial Day and of a friend and former student, Alexis partnership with the University of Wis- simplify their coverage level selection flowers has existed from the holiday’s Helmer, who was killed by a German consin – to help dairy producers eval- by combining operation data and oth- beginning. Indeed, the holiday that is shell. Helmer was buried that night in uate various scenarios using different er key variables to calculate coverage now the unofficial beginning of - sum the Essex Farm Cemetery. The next coverage levels through the new Dairy needs based on price projections. mer originally was known as “Deco- day, while looking at his friend’s grave, Margin Coverage (DMC) program. The decision tool assists producers ration Day”, a name that stems from McRae wrote the now-famous poem, The 2018 Farm Bill authorized DMC, with calculating total premiums costs the custom of decorating the graves of “In Flanders Fields”. a voluntary risk management program and administrative fees associated with Civil War veterans with flowers and In Flanders fields the poppies blow that offers financial protection to dairy participation in DMC. It also forecasts flags. After World War I, the custom Between the crosses, row on row producers when the difference between payments that will be made during the was extended to decorating the graves That mark our place: and in the sky the all milk price and the average feed coverage year. of all veterans, and eventually, to deco- The larks still bravely singing fly cost (the margin) falls below a certain “The new Dairy Margin Coverage rating the graves of friends and family Scarce heard amid the guns below. dollar amount selected by the produc- program offers very appealing options in general. We are the dead: Short days ago er. It replaces the program previously for all dairy farmers to reduce their net As a child, I remember helping my We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, known as the Margin Protection Pro- income risk due to volatility in milk or grandmother gather flowers from the Loved and were loved: and now we gram for Dairy. Sign up for this USDA feed prices,” said Dr. Mark Stephen- garden and make bouquets in coffee lie Farm Service Agency (FSA) program son, Director of Dairy Policy Analy- cans and other containers to take to the In Flanders fields! opens on June 17. sis, University of Wisconsin, Madison. cemeteries. The boxes of flower-filled Take up our quarrel with the foe “With sign-up for the DMC program “Higher coverage levels, monthly pay- cans and jars would be loaded into the To you, from failing hands we throw just weeks away, we encourage produc- ments, and more flexible production trunk of the car and we would make The torch: be yours to hold it high ers to use this new support tool to help coverage options are especially helpful the rounds to several cemeteries where If ye break faith with us who die, make decisions on participation in the for the sizable majority of farms who ancestors are buried. In later years, We shall not sleep, though poppies program,” Secretary Perdue said. “Dairy can cover much of their milk produc- the flowers were switched to artificial grow producers have faced tough challenges tion with the new five million pound flowers, which would last longer than In Flanders fields. over the years, but the DMC program maximum for Tier 1 premiums. This the cut flowers. McCrae’s vivid imagery of the blow- should help producers better weather the program deserves the careful consider- While grandma used whatever flow- ing red corn poppies soon gave rise to ups and downs in the industry.” ation of all dairy farmers.” ers were in bloom, one flower is more the use of paper or silk red poppies to The University of Wisconsin For more information, access the tool closely associated with Memorial Day raise funds for veterans’ causes. I re- launched the decision support tool at fsa.usda.gov/dmc-tool. For DMC than any other—the red poppy. This member helping my mother sell such in cooperation with FSA and funded sign up, eligibility and related program stems from a poem written by a sol- poppies for the American Legion Aux- through a cooperative agreement with information, visit fsa.usda.gov or con- dier after a World War I battle in the iliary outside of Allbright’s store in the USDA Office of the Chief Econ- tact your local USDA Service Center. Flanders area of Belgium. It was May Prospect. omist. The tool was designed to help To locate your local FSA office, visit 2, 1915 and Lieutenant Colonel John While many people now see Memo- producers determine the level of cov- farmers.gov/service-locator. McCrae and his Canadian unit were rial Day as a day for racing and picnics, involved in a fierce battle with - Ger I urge you to remember the poppies of Spring Mill SP hosts Living History Weekend man forces near the village of Ypres, Flanders fields. Remember those who Step back in history and experience side at Sycamore Shelter, just off the Belgium. McCrae witnessed the death paid a high price for our freedom. the sights and sound of pioneer life Pioneer Village parking lot. The Pio- with Spring Mill State Park’s Living neer Village will be open until 5 p.m. Producers are invited to Grazing 102 course History Weekend, May 25 and 26. but visitors will be able to visit with Producers can get first-hand tips from weed species, and demonstrate rota- Visit encampments, watch as meals re-enactors all day. experts on how to incorporate man- tional grazing. are prepared, and find out about camp There will be a pioneer memorial agement-intensive grazing techniques The seminar provides an invaluable life during both days of the event. Tour service at the Hamer Cemetery on May during a two-day seminar hosted by opportunity to have direct contact with the buildings and see spinning, weav- 27 at 2 p.m. Park admission during the Purdue Extension. Grazing 102, which expert speakers and peers. Focus is on ing, leather working, and woodwork- event is $7 per vehicle for in-state res- will take place June 21-22, will cover small group discussions with extensive ing. You can also play pioneer games idents and $9 per vehicle for out-of- numerous topics on best management interactions with seminar experts and on the mill lawn. state residents. 2019 Annual Entrance practices, including plant growth and guests. Take pictures with Civil War re-en- Passes are also available. development, soil fertility, forage iden- Registration forms are due by June actors, then watch at 2:30 p.m. as they Spring Mill State Park (on.IN.gov/ tification, rotational grazing, fencing, 15, and are available on-line at https:// engage in a Civil War skirmish, com- springmillsp) is at 3333 State Road 60 and watering systems. ag.purdue.edu/arge/pac/Documents/ plete with cannons fired at the opposite East, Mitchell, 47446. Grazing 102, a course which is de- sipac/Grazing%20102%20-%20 signed to help producers successfully 21%2022%20June%202019%20-%20 Native Warm-Season Grasses for Grazing workshop run their own operations, will be held SIPAC%20Dubois%20Indiana.pdf. Producers can get first-hand tips warm-season pastures currently in use at the Southern Indiana Purdue Ag. The event will be held rain or shine. from specialists on the use of na- at the SIPAC facilities. Center, 11371 East Purdue Farm Road, Additional individuals from the same tive warm-season grasses for their There is no charge to attend this located near Dubois, Ind. The program operation are permitted at a cost of farm’s grazing systems during a work- event, but pre-registration is required is 1:00-6:00 p.m. (EDT) June 21, and $30, but materials and management shop on June 21. The “Using Native for materials and meals to jhodge34@ 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EDT) June 22. tools will not be included. Warm-Season Grasses in a Grazing utk.edu. Information on the Grazing The fee is $60, which covers materials, Make checks payable to the Purdue System” Producer Workshop runs from 102 workshop, which will occur im- management tools, and refreshments. CES Education Fund, c/o Purdue Ex- 8:30 a.m.-noon (EDT) and will be held mediately following this event, can be The event will also include pasture tension - Dubois County, 1482 Exec- at the Southern Indiana Purdue Ag. obtained from Jason Tower, Superin- walks and field tours to provide hands- utive Blvd., Jasper, Ind. 47546. The Center, 11371 East Purdue Farm Road, tendent, SIPAC, at [email protected] on opportunities, identify forage and event will be held rain or shine. located near Dubois, Ind. or ph. (812)678-4427. The workshop will include topics This native warm-season grass work- such as the potential role of native shop is hosted by the Center for Native NOW OPEN! warm-season grasses in a grazing Grasslands Management, the Southern system, animal performance and eco- Indiana Purdue Agricultural Center, nomics, grass establishment, and na- the National Bobwhite Conservation Walton Greenhouses tive warm-season grass management Initiative, Quail Forever, the USDA and maintenance. The event will also Natural Resources Conservation Ser- Blooming Wisteria Come out and see us soon! Blueberry bushes feature a pasture walk to view native vice, and Purdue Extension. Red Raspberries Drop off your 1000s of containers and we’ll Confetti Pots get them filled and TOY’S AUTO PARTS, INC. and much more ready for the season Loogootee Shoals Jasper Washington (812) 295-2312 (812) 247-3321 (812) 634-2222 (812) 254-2540 Hwy. 231 South, Loogootee 812-295-4227 Sullivan Martinsville Linton Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9-6, Sun. 1-5 (812) 268-5252 (765) 342-6623 (812) 847-4494 Find us on facebook! www.facebook.com/waltongreenhouses Jasonville Bicknell Bloomfield (812) 665-3969 (812) 735-3545 (812) 384-4453 School&Sports Page 9 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Lady Lions fall in tennis sectional semi-finals Lady Lions over The Loogootee Lady Lions Ten- niors. For Kashten, Madisyn, Leonna, (NED) defeatd Kashten Burch/Leonna nis Team was defeated in sectional and Hope, their journey began back in Hedrick 7-6 (3), 6-3 Lady Vikings semi-final action last Wednesday, May the 3rd grade when they first picked up #2 Doubles Delaney Rasche/Olivia BY GREG CLARK 15. The Lions fell 2-3 against North- racquets. I am proud of what they have Schroering (NED) defeated Madisyn LHS Head Softball Coach east Dubois. The girls finished the sea- accomplished athletically and academ- Wade/Brittany Potts 6-2, 6-4 son with a record of 12-8. ically. Though we fell short athletically Match 2 results Loogootee’s Asia Crim was hit by After the matches, Head Coach Mike they will be the 1st Loogootee Senior Barr-Reeve 3, Paoli 2 the fourth pitch of the game by Barr- Tippery said, “This was a tight match Class to be part of 4 Academic All- #1 Singles Moriah Bullock (BR) de- Reeve hurler Corbin, and the Lady throughout. When we played them State Tennis Teams. That is an achieve- feated Emma Osborne 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 Lions never looked back on their way early in the season, I didn’t think we ment that will last a lifetime.” #2 Singles Emily Leone (P) defeated to a 5 inning, 10-0 win over the home played very well in a 3-2 loss. Today, Match 1 results Kinley Schrock 2-6, 6-0, 6-1 standing Lady Vikings of Barr-Reeve we played much better. Annalise fin- Northeast Dubois 3, Loogootee 2 #3 Singles Tinsley Moffatt (P) - de High School. ished off a strong second half of the #1 Singles Chloe Terwiske (NED) feated Averi Lengacher 6-0 6-0 However, after the sacrifice bunt by season posting the first win for us. defeated Melaina Tippery 6-1, 6-1 #1 Doubles Kadee Claridge/ Kaitlin Sydney Davis, Barr-Reeve was look- Emily Wade put together another sol- #2 Singles Emily Wade (L) defeated Mincey (BR) defeated Chloe Elliott/ ing for its second out of the inning id performance at #2 singles. Early in Olivia Rasche 6-4, 7-5 Maddie May 6-0, 6-1 when Asia Crim strayed too far from the year, we got drilled by Dubois at #1 #3 Singles Annalise Powell (L) de- #2 Doubles Hunter Emmons/Gracie second base and was almost tagged doubles 6-2, 6-0. Today, Kashten and feated Courtney Vittitow 6-2, 6-4 Madison (BR) defeated Faith Wilder/ out going to third, but the throw sailed Leonna fought hard and created oppor- #1 Doubles Paige Knies/ Stafford Amanda Bowles 6-2, 6-0 high, Crim was safe, the game went tunities for themselves in their match. on, mostly going Loogootee’s way. In the end, they were just a point or two Loogootee scored two times in the better.” Lady Lions beat Shoals first inning, Crim scoring on Adie Coach Tippery went on to say, “It is feet on a wild pitch and both scored on Nolley’s groundout to the short stop, always hard to say goodbye to the se- BY GREG CLARK Hannah Graber, and Tyanna Graber LHS Head Softball Coach the Calli Wininger single up the mid- dle. Wininger would score on a Grace scored, after reaching on a walk, on Sydney Davis got the conference Lingenfelter sacrifice fly to center. a wild pitch. Lady Lions win in the circle in a 15-2, five inning The second inning saw Sydney Calli Wininger walked to lead off affair at Costello Field Monday night. Davis lead off with a single, Tyanna the second inning for the Lady Li- Sydney ran her conference pitching re- Graber would single and Adie Nol- ons and scored on a double by Grace avenge loss cord over four years to an astonishing ley would hit into a fielder’s choice to Lingenfelter. In the third, Loogootee When Loogootee’s game with Mt. 23 wins against one loss. Loogootee third base, where the Lady Rox would added another run, to make it 4-0, Vernon got cancelled so that Mt. Ver- scored five runs in the first inning, two get Hannah Harshaw, in to run for Da- on an Adie Nolley line shot that just non could play a conference game, in the second, five in the third and three vis, out at the plate. Makenzie VanHoy cleared the centerfield fence. Loogootee athletic director, Corey Ju- in the fifth for their 15 runs. Shoals got and Calli Wininger would both single, The big inning for Loogootee came lian sent out a request for a game on the their two runs on a Cassidy Witt 2 run with Wininger driving in Graber for in the fourth, as they pushed six runs IHSAA website. Vincennes Lincoln home run in the fourth inning, driving Loogootee’s sixth run of the game. A across the plate. Calli Wininger lead replied, and even though it was a day in Haley Fischer who had reached on sacrifice fly from Jaelyn Walker would off with a walk, Jaelyn Walker- sin later than the original cancelled game, a catcher’s interference earlier in the score Kaitlyn Bruner, again in to run gled, Isabelle Waggner’s grounder Mr. Julian found two umpires and the inning. for Nolley. forced Walker out at second and left contract was set for the Vincennes Lin- Asia Crim got things going in the Third inning action included a lead- Loogootee with first and third and coln Alices to come to Costello Field first inning for the Lady Lions, reach- off home run by Grace Lingenfelter, a one out. for a varsity only contest. Vincennes ing on a single to right field. Sydney walk to Crim, a single by Davis, a 3 run After a strike out for the Lady Lions had beaten the Lady Lions in Loogoo- Davis followed that up with an inside home run by Tyanna Graber and anoth- second out of the inning, Asia Crim tee’s first game of the season, 2-1 in the park home run. Tyanna Graber dou- er run for Kaitlyn Bruner, scoring on a Doubled home Wininger and Waggn- eight innings, so Loogootee was look- bled, Adie Nolley was hit by a pitch, single by Calli Wininger. er. Sydney Davis singled home Crim, ing for a little revenge. and then Graber was forced out at third In the Loogootee fourth inning, Ma- Tyanna Graber doubled home Kaitlyn Isabelle Waggner went the full sev- on a shot to third by Makenzie Van- ria Chestnut lead off with a double, Bruner, who was in to run for Davis, en innings for Loogootee, striking out Hoy. Both Kaitlyn Bruner, in to run for and scored on the Tyanna Graber cy- and then Adie Nolley popped her sec- one, walking none, scattering five hits Nolley, and VanHoy moved up sixty cle completing triple. Graber scored on ond home run of the day, to cap Loo- and allowing one run. Waggner goes to Makenzie VanHoy’s double and Van- gootee’s run total at ten. 7-2 on the year and moves the team to Lady Lions Hoy scored as Kaitlyn Bruner reached Hannah Graber and T. Stoll both 17-3. Loogootee started the scoring in on an error. had singles for the Lady Vikings. the first inning. Sydney Davis reached on a base on balls and scored on Adie claim Blue Chip Nolley’s deep home run to left field to 2019 Summerfest Queen Pageant BY GREG CLARK The 2019 Summerfest Queen Pag- 1, 2019. Please make checks payable put the Lady Lions up 2-0 after one LHS Head Softball Coach complete. eant will be held Thursday June 13, at to Loogootee Summerfest. If you do Vincennes would put their run up in Loogootee laid claim to its fourth 6:30 p.m. on the main stage. not have an entry form, contact Amber the third inning, as a two out double to Blue Chip Softball Conference Cham- Any girl wishing to enter the contest Gilbertson at 812-296-2030. Haynes and a single to Blume plated pionship in a row Monday night with a must mail their completed entry form -Anyone seeking the 2019 Miss the run. Loogootee added their insur- 15-2, five-inning win over the Shoals and $25 entry fee to: 2019 Loogootee Summerfest Crown must be in 10th, ance run in the fifth inning. Sydney Lady JugRox. Loogootee went unde- Summerfest Queen Pageant, Amber 11th, or 12th grade for the 2019-2020 Davis laced a two out single to center feated in the conference, winning all Gilbertson, 221 ½ SE 1st St., Loogoo- school year. field and Tyanna Graber roped a single six games they played. tee IN 47553. The entry must be post- -Anyone seeking the 2019 Jr. Miss to left center field that saw Davis race The Lady Lions outscored their op- marked no later than midnight on June Summerfest Crown must be in 7th, 8th, all the way around to score. ponents in the conference, 60 to 4. Summer lunch program or 9th grade for the 2019-2020 school year. It was also Senior Night for the Lady Sydney Davis finished up a remarkable Loogootee High School will offer a Lions, and they honored three Seniors. career in the circle for Loogootee, go- -Anyone seeking the 2019 Little summer lunch program, starting June Miss Summerfest Crown must be in Calli Wininger, Sydney Davis and ing 23-1 during her 4 years as a Lady 3, Monday through Friday from 11:30 Tyanna Graber. Thank you to our Se- Lion. 4th, 5th, or 6th grade for the 2019-2020 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the high school school year. niors for their great leadership, these Davis, Tyanna Graber, and Calli cafeteria for children 18 years of age ladies have done great things on the Wininger, the seniors for the Lady Li- -Anyone seeking the 2019 Tiny Tot or younger. Anyone over the age of 18 Crown must be entering Kindergarten, field, but wait until you see what they ons, all played major roles in Loogoo- can eat for $3.25. Each meal will offer do in the world. tee claiming the four conference titles. 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade for the 2019- a main course, side and the fruit and 2020 school year. vegetable bar. ALL contestants must attend Loo- Miss Martin County candidates gootee School, never have been mar- CLASSIFIED ADS There will be an informational meet- ried and must be without a child. ing for any girl, age 17-21, interested Children ages 3-5 who are not reg- FOR SALE in running for Miss Martin County istered for school for the 2019-2020 FOR SALE: 215 large retaining wall blocks, microwave, interior doors, win- on Thursday May 30 at 6 p.m. at the school year may participate in the 2019 dows, ceiling fans, vanities, 16' garage door with opener, old Schwinn bicycle. Martin County Fairgrounds. Eligibility Summerfest Little Prince and Princess Make offer, take home. 812-247-3592 or 812-296-0656. rule for State Fair: Individuals must be Pageant. Children do not have to be 18 by January 1, 2020 to compete in registered for this event however a par- YARD SALES the State Fair Pageant. Any questions, ent should call, text, or message Am- please contact Audrey Gibson at 812- ber Gilbertson at 812-296-2030 or via BURNS CITY TOWNWIDE YARD SALES! June 8th, 8 a.m.-? Watch for 709-1305 or Allyson Mudd at 812-709- Facebook to add their child’s name to signs. Food will be served on First Road and Third Road. 1993. the announcer’s list. Page 10 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Commercialization DCH Foundation recognizes 2019 Forum held at Health Careers Scholarship recipients Purdue@WestGate Daviess Community Hospital Foun- The first Battery Innovation Center dation held the 2019 Health Career Commercialization Forum was host- Scholarship Award Reception on Sun- ed by Purdue@Westgate on May 7 at day, May 19 for scholarship recipients. WestGate Academy. Recipients, special guests, hospital per- The BIC Forum brings together eco- sonnel, and Foundation board members nomic development officials, startup attended the reception in the DCH Ed- founders, engineers and tech leaders in ucation Center. Ten area students were the battery industry from across the na- recognized for their academic accom- tion to collaborate toward accelerating plishments and awarded scholarships commercialization of leading-edge bat- totaling $10,000 from the Health Ca- tery technology. reers Scholarship Fund. The Daviess “We want to learn more about our cli- Community Hospital Foundation also ents to understand what hurdles startups -Photos provided awards one nursing student $500 from and companies are facing in their differ- From left to right above are Carter the Helen Arthur Memorial Scholarship ent phases and which resources would Shaw, Katherine Wininger, Paloma for Nursing. Since the beginning of the best help them move forward,” Ashley Atilano, Elizabeth Perkins, Natalie scholarship program, 152 recipients Gordon, advanced battery manufactur- Schultheis, and Hannah Freyberger. have received $173,850 in Health Ca- ing team manager at BIC said in her From left to right, in the photo to the reer Scholarship awards from the DCH opening remarks. right, are Abigail Walker, Elias Bec- Foundation. Students from Daviess, During the session, attendees iden- erra, and Jenna Gray. Martin, and Pike Counties attending tified and discussed the top challenges Perkins. She is a member of the 2014 accredited educational institutions pur- facing battery startups, including talent graduating class at Washington Catholic suing health care fields of study are eli- pipeline, investment resources, intellec- High School. Elizabeth continues to pur- tual property delineation, grant trans- gible to apply. sue the field of athletic training/physical High School. Katherine continues to One student received a second year lation and networking and marketing therapy at the University of Evansville. pursue a nurse practitioner’s degree at support. Health Careers Scholarship award of Carter Shaw has been awarded a Western Governor’s University. $1,000 from the DCH Foundation: Attendees also took advantage of their $1,000 scholarship from the Daviess Kaylee Wagler has been awarded a diverse perspectives and expertise to Natalie Schultheis has been awarded Community Hospital Foundation. Car- $500 Helen Arthur Memorial Scholar- a $1,000 scholarship from the Daviess discuss their approaches, concerns and ter is the son of Kelly and Jennifer Shaw. ship from the Daviess Community Hos- interests in further growing and devel- Community Hospital Foundation for He is a member of the 2019 graduating pital Foundation. Kaylee is the daughter the second consecutive year. Natalie is oping the battery technology industry. class at North Knox High School. Carter of Tory Schulte and Kerry Wagler and is “BIC and other tech hubs have re- the daughter of Jody and Rhonda Schul- intends to pursue the field of biology/ a member of the 2017 graduating class theis. She is a member of the 2018 grad- sources and connections that ear- pre-med at Indiana State University. at North Daviess High School. Kaylee is ly-stage startups are constantly seek- uating class at Barr-Reeve High School. Abigail Walker has been awarded a currently a student at the University of Natalie continues to pursue the field of ing. We need to better use networking $1,000 scholarship from the Daviess Evansville pursuing the field of nursing. events to connect with other startups, to nursing at Purdue University. Community Hospital Foundation. Abi- The Helen Arthur Memorial Schol- Nine students were first year recipi- identify opportunities for synergies, and gail is the daughter of Dr. Michael and arship Award honors Helen Arthur, a to harness the collective problem-solv- ents of the Health Careers Scholarship Julie Walker. She is a member of the local resident who was unable to fulfill awards of $1,000 from the DCH Foun- ing skills that startups can best bring to 2019 graduating class at Washington her desire to become a nurse after con- bear,” said Ted Seo, director of research dation: High School. Abigail intends to pursue tracting tuberculosis. The scholarship and development at Volexion. Paloma Atilano has been awarded a the field of chemistry at Indiana Univer- recognizes the women of Omega Alpha Ben Wrightsman, president and CEO $1,000 scholarship from the Daviess sity. Chi, a local homemakers group, who in of the Battery Innovation Center, ad- Community Hospital Foundation. Palo- Katherine Healy Wininger has been 1954 established and named a Helen Ar- dressed the potential benefits available ma is the daughter of Maria Ortiz and awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the thur Memorial Educational Loan Fund to startups joining the BIC-WestGate Carlos Atilano. She is a member of the Daviess Community Hospital Founda- for students pursuing medical careers. In community in Southern Indiana. 2019 graduating class at Washington tion. Katherine is the daughter of Mike 2006, the group gifted the balance of the “The BIC team has been working with Catholic High School. Paloma intends and Lynn Healy. She is a member of the fund to the DCH Foundation to support startups and battery companies to make to pursue the field of Healthcare & Busi- 2002 graduating class at Barr-Reeve the scholarship program. connections and relationships with end ness at Butler University. users. There are over a hundred global Elias Becerra has been awarded a firms working with us today and one $1,000 scholarship from the Daviess RATE of BIC’s main focuses is to expand our Community Hospital Foundation. Elias (Continued from page one) them unemployed. In March, there were network and provide collaboration op- is the son of Ana Becerra and Leopol- of them unemployed. 13,870 residents able to work and 737 portunity,” Wrightsman said. do Becerra. He is a member of the 2019 Daviess County’s jobless rate edged of them without jobs. In April of 2018, The mission of BIC is to promote ad- graduating class at Washington High down from 2.9 percent in March to 2.2 Greene County’s unemployment rate vanced learning and education in the School. Elias intends to pursue the field percent in April. The county had the sec- was 3.8 percent with 13,861 residents in energy sector as well as to promote the of biology at Indiana University. ond lowest unemployment rate in the the workforce and 529 of them without rapid development, testing, and com- Hannah Emmons Freyberger has been state for April, tied with Boone and Gib- work. mercialization of safe, reliable and awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the son counties. The top ten spots in the state for lowest lightweight energy storage systems for Daviess Community Hospital Founda- In April, the county had 16,712 resi- jobless rate for April were Bartholomew commercial and defense organizations. tion. Hannah is the daughter of Randal dents in the workforce and 371 of them and Dubois counties at 2.1 percent, Gib- “WestGate is home to a potentially and Barbara Emmons. She is a member were unemployed. In March, there were son, Daviess and Boone counties at 2.2 powerful combination of assets, includ- of the 2013 graduating class at Washing- 16,827 residents able to work with 493 of percent; Kosciusko, Adams and Hamil- ing the BIC, Purdue Foundry, Indiana ton Catholic High School. Hannah con- them without jobs. In April of 2018, Da- ton counties at 2.3 percent; and White, University IP Law Clinic, etc. Plus, we tinues to pursue the field of occupation- viess County’s jobless rate was 2.3 per- Wells, Steuben, Posey, LaGrange, John- bus startups to Purdue to work with re- al therapy at the University of Southern cent with 16,380 residents in the work- son, Jackson, Hendricks, and DeKalb searchers and laboratories,” said Jason Indiana. force and 378 of them unemployed. counties at 2.4 percent. Salstrom, director of Purdue@West- Jenna Gray has been awarded a Dubois County’s unemployment rate The top ten spots in the state for high- Gate. “By innovating together, we will $1,000 scholarship from the Daviess also dropped in April to 2.1 percent, est jobless rate for April were Howard help these companies move faster.” Community Hospital Foundation. Jen- down from 2.8 percent the month before. County at 6.8 percent, Miami and Ver- For more information about programs na is the daughter of Shawn and Kel- Dubois County had the lowest jobless million counties at 5.1 percent, Lake and events at Purdue@WestGate, visit ly Gray. She is a member of the 2019 rate in the state for April, tied with Bar- County at 4.8 percent, Tipton County at WestGate Technology Hub. graduating class at Washington High tholomew County. 4.3 percent, Cass and Sullivan counties The Battery Innovation Center is a School. Jenna intends to pursue the field In April, the county had 23,183 res- at 4.2 percent, LaPorte County at 4.1 per- unique public-private partnership and of speech language pathology at Indiana idents in the workforce with 493 of cent, Fayette County at 4 percent, and not-for-profit organization that incor- State University. them unemployed. In March, there were Vigo County at 3.9 percent. porates leadership from commercial Marina Lents has been awarded a 23,340 residents able to work and 649 of Indiana’s unemployment rate remains enterprises, government organizations, $1,000 scholarship from the Daviess them without jobs. In April of last year, at 3.6 percent for April, and the national and world-class universities to focus on Community Hospital Foundation. Mari- Dubois County’s jobless rate was 2.1 per- rate also stands at 3.6 percent. Indiana’s rapid development, testing, and com- na is the daughter of Kelly and Michelle cent with 23,129 residents in the work- labor force had a net increase of 1,349 mercialization of safe, reliable, and Lents. She is a member of the 2018 grad- force and 494 of them without work. over the previous month. This was a re- lightweight energy storage systems for uating class at Loogootee High School. Greene County saw a sharp decline in sult of an increase of 29 unemployed res- commercial and defense organizations. Marina continues to pursue the field of unemployment rate in April to 3.7 per- idents and an increase of 1,320 employed Located near NSWC Crane, the BIC nursing at Indiana University with plans cent, down from 5.3 percent in March. residents. Indiana’s total labor force, provides both a virtual collaborative to become a Nurse Practitioner. The county had the 11th highest jobless which includes both Hoosiers employed network of capabilities needed for de- Elizabeth Perkins has been awarded rate in the state for April, tied with Starke and those seeking employment, stands at velopment of next generation energy a $1,000 scholarship from the Daviess County. 3.41 million, and the state’s 65.3 percent storage solutions as well as a state-of- Community Hospital Foundation. Eliz- In April, the county had 13,793 res- labor force participation rate remains the-art $15.6 million energy research abeth is the daughter of Rick and Ann idents in the workforce with 504 of above the national rate of 62.8 percent. lab and testing facility.