Martin County JOURNAL Year 12, Issue 16 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2021 Nine pages Danielle Murphy hired as new county community corrections director BY COURTNEY HUGHETT ers approved. Martin County Journal Publisher Council Members Barb McFeaters, Adam Greene and Sherri Bowling talked The Martin County Commissioners to the commissioners about hiring a fi- approved hiring Danielle Murphy as the nancial advisor for the county. The three new director of Martin County Commu- council members were part of a commit- nity Corrections, at their meeting Tues- tee to interview firms. Bowling said three day night, April 20. Commissioner Aaron companies were contacted for interviews Summers voted against hiring Murphy and after doing research, they recommend noting that it was nothing against her per- hiring FSG Corporation. The financial ad- sonally. visors will help go through each budget in Community Corrections Advisory the county to maximize savings. Greene Board President Noel Harty said that they said the company also showed interest in received 12 applications for the position. helping the county lower taxes which was -Photo provided The advisory board narrowed that down a big plus for him. The cost for the differ- Shown above are the students nominated as prom candidates at Shoals High to five candidates to offer interviews to ent areas FSG will be working on is not to School. In the front row, from left to right are queen candidates Brooke Dobson, and then two candidates for a second in- exceed $30,000. Olivia Alcorn and Emma Hert and princess candidates Jayleigh Harger, Darcy terview. Harty said Murphy was the best Greg Guerrettaz, with FSG, said he Soke and Madison Jones. In the back row, from left to right are king candidates choice, as was the consensus of the ad- is looking forward to working with the Ashton Knepp, Levi Pendley, and Mason Fisher. Not pictured are prince candi- visory board. Murphy currently works county. He said they try to recoup the dates Reece Sherrill, Carter Roush and Juan Arroyo-Asbury. as matron at the Martin County Sheriff’s county’s cost for hiring them, in savings. Department. She will give her notice and He said the goal now is to work on getting start the director job in mid-May. the county sustainable for the next three Shoals Prom is this Saturday Clerk Gerald Montgomery requested years. The Shoals Junior Class presents “A tickets are required to attend. Each prom permission to get bids for remodeling the Racquel Hanks, the manager of USG, Night in Hollywood” Prom on Saturday, attendee is able to purchase up to four clerk’s office. He said he would like to -re approached the commissioners about a April 24 at 6 p.m. Prom-goers will enjoy tickets each for their immediate family. place the carpet and trim and tear down phone call she received from the sheriff a catered meal from Carla’s Catering and The cost of the tickets are $1 and the prof- the wallpaper and paint. The commission- (See ‘COMMISSIONERS’ on page 2) dance the night away with DJ Charlie. its will be donated by the Class of 2022 Prom will conclude at 10 p.m. with to the Class of 2023 for their prom next post prom to begin at 11 p.m. Post prom’s year. Tickets will be sold during lunch at County receives $250,000 to help theme is “Small Town Throw Down”. school for prom attendees to purchase. businesses affected by COVID There will be a grand march, however, No tickets will be sold at the door. Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the In- businesses recover from the pandemic.” Martin County unemployment diana Office of Community and- Ru In April of 2020, OCRA began ad- ral Affairs on Monday announced that dressing COVID-19 impact on Indiana an additional 80 Hoosier communities communities. Last year, 112 grants were rate at 3.3 percent for March will receive more than $18.6 million in awarded to 96 communities, totaling BY COURTNEY HUGHETT residents able to work and 798 of them federal grant funding through OCRA’s more than $20.9 million. Martin County Journal Publisher were unemployed. In March of 2020, COVID-19 Response Grant Program. “Based on additional research and Dubois County’s unemployment rate Martin County was awarded $250,000 community feedback, OCRA was able to Martin County’s jobless rate edged was 2.6 percent with 22,462 residents in to assist local businesses throughout the open this round to municipalities of all down to 3.3 percent for March, from 3.5 the workforce and 583 of them without county by providing financial assistance sizes and expanded eligible activities,” percent in February. The county had the jobs. to businesses that have been negatively said Denny Spinner, Executive Direc- seventh lowest jobless rate in the state Greene County’s unemployment re- affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. tor of OCRA. “With a focus on assisting for March. mained unchanged from February to “This grant program has already pro- small businesses, expanding food bank In March, the county had 5,385 resi- March, standing at 4.9 percent. The vided support to more than 600,000 Hoo- and pantry services, and providing essen- dents in the workforce and 180 of them county ranked 21 of the 92 Indiana siers across our state,” Crouch said. “This tial mental health services, these grants were without jobs. In February, there counties for highest jobless rate, tied round we expanded the COVID-19 Re- will impact Hoosiers and communities were 5,443 residents able to work and with Blackford and Scott counties. In sponse Grant Program so we can continue that are on the road to recovery.” 189 of them unemployed. In March of March, the county had 13,157 residents helping Hoosiers, their families and their (See ‘GRANT’ on page 2) last year, Martin County’s jobless rate in the workforce and 641 of them were was 2.9 percent with 5,276 residents in unemployed. In February, there were the workforce and 154 of them without 13,296 residents able to work and 657 of work. them without jobs. In March of last year, Daviess County’s unemployment rate Greene County’s unemployment rate also dropped slightly from 3.2 percent was also 4.9 percent with 13,385 resi- in February to 3 percent in March. The dents in the workforce and 657 of them county had the lowest jobless rate in the unemployed. state for March, tied with Adams and La- The top ten spots in the state for lowest Grange counties. jobless rate for March were LaGrange, In March, the county had 16,440 resi- Daviess and Adams counties at 3 per- dents in the workforce and 496 of them cent; Hamilton and Boone counties at without jobs. In February, there were 3.1 percent, Tipton County at 3.2 per- 16,561 residents able to work and 524 of cent, Martin County at 3.3 percent, and them were unemployed. In March of last White, Wells, Union, Gibson and Dubois year, Daviess County’s jobless rate was counties at 3.4 percent. 3 percent with 16,382 residents in the The top ten spots in the state for high- workforce and 486 of them unemployed. est jobless rate for March were Lake Dubois County’s unemployment rate County at 7.6 percent, LaPorte Coun- moved from 3.6 percent in February to ty at 6.7 percent, Howard County at 6 3.4 percent in March. The county had percent, Fayette County at 5.9 percent, the eighth lowest jobless rate in the state, Orange and Vermillion counties at 5.7 LHS Royalty -Photo provided tied with four other counties. In March, percent, Marion and Vigo counties at 5.6 Loogootee High School held their prom last Saturday evening. Shown above the county had 22,151 residents in the percent, Starke County at 5.5 percent, are the students crowned prom royalty. From left to right are Princess Annalise workforce and 758 of them were with- and Madison County at 5.4 percent. Powell, Prince Billy Boyd, King Aaron Dant and Queen Brooklyn Jones. out work. In February, there were 22,329 (See ‘RATE’ on page 3)

www.martincountyjournal.com ~ [email protected] ~ 812-259-4309 ~ Fax: 888-380-2761 ~ P.O. Box 148, Loogootee, IN 47553 Page 2 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, April 21, 2021 GRANT (Continued from page one) Phase 3 funding is derived from Indiana’s For this round, eligible applicants in- CARES Act allocation. clude non-entitlement and entitlement The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Eco- local units of government could apply nomic Security (CARES) Act was passed for up to $250,000. Eligible activities in- by Congress and signed into law on clude mental health services, childcare March 27, 2020. services, public WiFi locations, food pan- To see a summary of the commu- try or bank services, subsidence payment nities receiving funds, visit https:// programs, or grants or loans to businesses content.govdelivery.com/attachments/ to retain low-to-moderate income (LMI) INSTATE/2021/04/15/file_attach- jobs. ments/1756248/ocra%2004.15.2021%20 Funding for the COVID-19 Response phase%203%20PDF.pdf

Shown above are the Jug Rox Robotix team. In the first row, from left to right, are Hunter Sipes, Shyla Taylor, Mallory Waggoner, Lydia Cook, Alexis Rush, and Austin Rasico. In the second row, from left to right, are Luke Troutman, Justin CLASSIFIED ADS Petterson, Alan Cook, Zane Lake, and Colton Mullins. Not available for photo was Noah Stoll. Jug Rox Robotix is coached by Dean Troutman and Jennifer Mauntel. YARD SALES Jug Rox Robotix qualify for state championship HUGE 6 FAMILY GARAGE SALE rain or shine, 4/23 and 4/24 Friday 8-4, Sat- Jug Rox Robotix qualified for the In- ranked 2nd in their league and 4th in the urday 8-12. 576 South Kentucky Avenue (550) Loogootee. Mens clothing, L-XL, diana State Championship on April 17 at state. The team moves on to the Indiana women’s clothing S-XL and some plus size. Boys 7/8-10. Few boys 3T and 4T. Few the Indy South League Championship. State Championship on May 15 at Craw- junior girl clothing. Jacuzzi tub, 2 dressers, furniture, christmas decor, stroller, step The team was undefeated in the first six fordsville Sr High School. 2 wagon, lots of new quilting material, lots of toys books, bags/purses, lonenburger rounds of match play. In the final rounds, Jug Rox Robotix would like to thank baskets with liners, nice camera...tons of misc. Come see us! the Jug Rox teamed up with I.C.E. Ro- their sponsors: Martin County Commu- botics from Bloomington and continued nity Foundation, Kimball Electronics, BIG GARAGE SALE, 4/23 and 4/24. Friday 8-3 Saturday 8-12. 111 Terrace Drive, to be undefeated making them the win- Shoals Community Schools, DOD STEM, Loogootee. A big variety of items. Puzzles, nice area rug, closed down booth, Lord of ning alliance at the championship. Duke Energy, Toyota, Loughmiller Ma- marked down items, glassware, lots of midc.and plus size women clothing The Jug Rox also won the second place chine Tool & Design, Bo-Mac’s, RJ’s, Inspire Award based on their interview Rick Bauer OD, Jug Rock Café, Jasper BIDS WANTED with judges which takes into account Engines, Crane Credit Union, German the robot design, outreach and the teams American Bank, Hawkins Health Cen- business plan. ter, Blake Funeral Home, Thorne-George This was the team’s first in-person Funeral Homes, Walter E. Waggoner, Jim PUBLIC NOTICE competition of the 2020-21 robotics sea- and Helen Acton, Mary E Holt, Jason and Mitcheltree Township will be accepting quotes for mowing the son; all others have been remote. From Cassie Rush, Travis and Candace Roush, Trinity Springs Cemeteries for 2021. The includes the old and the remote game play, the Jug Rox were and William and Martha Strange. new cemeteries.The contractor shall have liability insurance and must provide a copy of the policy. Please mail quote to Mitcheltree Township Trustee 20472 Sipes Rd, Shoals IN 47581. All quotes must be submitted by April 24, 2021.

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED The City of Loogootee is accepting applications for part-time help. This is a part-time position and applications may be picked up at the

In the photo above, Alan Cook coaches as Luke Troutman drives and Mallory Mayor’s office Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm. Mallory Waggoner takes the shot for the high goal at the Indy South League Deadline for applications is April 30th, 2021. Championship. COMMISSIONERS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT SUMMER HELP (Continued from page one) no issue with repairing the roads if their The Martin County Highway Department is accepting applica- telling them to halt all trucks on county trucks are causing the damage. tions for a Part-Time Summer Employee. Employment not to roads due to complaints. She said they are Commissioner Cody Roush said he un- exceed 20 weeks. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. working on removing tons of water com- derstands their dilemma and they don’t ing into their facility before they have to want to hold up the progress however they A pre-employment drug screen will be required. Applications stop operations. In the next week or two, have to protect the county roads. can be picked up and submitted to the Martin County Highway they will have very large pieces of equip- Hanks said she understands and will Department, 10753 Sherfick School Rd., Shoals. Deadline for ment being brought in for drilling along stay in touch with the highway superin- with dozens of gravel trucks. She said tendent to coordinate the incoming equip- submitting applications is April 26, 2021 at 3:30 pm. Martin County is a drug free equal opportunity employer. they have been working with the highway ment. department and trying to stay within the County Attorney Dave Lett told the com- roads’ weight limits. missioners that in order to approve an or- Commissioner Paul George asked if dinance to fine property owners who don’t USG will pay for repairs for damage done clean up their property, they need to hire on Mill Road. Hanks asked to see photos a part-time building inspector. He said the of the damage. She said they are willing person would be required to inspect, take Production Team Member to pay for repairs if they are actually the photos and document each complaint. Once ones who caused it. She said USG trucks that person is in place, the commissioners Jasper Rubber Products is a 100% employee‐owned are not the only heavy vehicles travelling can start issuing letters to property owners company providing steady employment for all the roadway and noted she has seen log in violation. If the property owner fails to employee owners. We currently have openings on trucks as well. clean up the property within the timeframe all three shifts in our Manufacturing areas. Discussion ensued on how to help USG given, the county will hire someone to get their water situation under control clean it up and bill the property owner. If 1st shift: 6:00 am ‐ 2:00 pm and also avoiding damage to the county unpaid, a lien will be filed on the property. 2nd shift: 2:00 pm ‐ 10:00 pm roadways. It was suggested that when the Commissioner Roush asked if the person 3rd shift: 10:00 pm ‐ 6:00 am drilling equipment is scheduled to come could be a volunteer. Attorney Lett said he in that the sheriff’s department be notified thinks the person needs to be compensated so they can stop traffic. Commissioner in some way as a part-time county employ- Jasper Rubber Products George said they would always prefer ee. Roush asked if they could ask a current 1010 First Avenue trucks to use the gravel roads over the full-time county worker and just pay them Jasper, IN 47546 paved ones. Hanks said they can try the a little more. Lett said he didn’t see an issue gravel routes, but they are trying to avoid with that. Attorney Lett said they can work www.jasperrubber.com bridges as the trucks far exceed the bridge on finding someone for the position. Roush Equal Opportunity Employer weight limits. She said again they have replied that he has someone in mind.

Obituaries Page 3 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, April 21, 2021 DELBERT BULLOCK He later owned ana National Guard. He married Linda Condolences may be made online at Delbert Francis Bullock passed away and operated LKW Sue Cook on February 12, 1972 and she www.blakefuneralhomes.com. Arrange- at 11:50 a.m. Monday, April 19, 2021 at Construction in survives. Larry was employed by Bue- ments were provided by Blake Funeral his home. A resident of Loogootee, he Sarasota, Florida. hler’s Foods in Loogootee, The Shoals Home in Loogootee. was 91. He retired from the News and the Jay C Store. He was born May 4, 1929 in Washing- construction busi- Larry was a great sports fan. He was a JAMES KIDWELL ton; son of the late Roy and Julia (Lentz) ness in 2017. follower of all things track and field. The James R. Kidwell passed away at 1 Bullock. He was preceded Saint Louis Cardinals were his favorite p.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Gentle- Delbert married Vera Summers on Oc- in death by his wife, team, he coached Little League Base- Care of Vincennes. A resident of Vin- tober 10, 1953 and she preceded in him Ida Mae (Knepp) ball and Junior High Track and Field at cennes, he was 82. in death on January 23, 2006. LESTER Wagler; one still- Shoals Jr and Sr High School. He was a He was born September 15, 1938 in He was baptized May 12, 1929 in St. WAGLER born son; parents, member of the Loogootee United Meth- Loogootee; son of Thomas and Pauline John Catholic Church in Loogootee. John Henry, Jr. and Susanna Wagler; two odist Church and participated in many (Rhinhart) Kidwell. Delbert was a United States Army vet- grandchildren, Jayden and Javon Wagler; ministries. His years as the assistant at Jim ran Carnahan Manufacturing in eran and served in the Korean War from and son-in-law, Levi Dean Graber. the church preschool was the highlight of Loogootee, following that he worked 1951 to 1953. He was a former city clerk Lester is survived by his children, Kar- his life. for the USDA, and retired from Crane. and police officer for the City -of Loo en Graber, Gary (Barb) Wagler, Dale He is survived by his wife Linda; Jim served his country in the Army and gootee. He managed the Elks Club in Wagler, Janet (Steve) Wagler, Diana and one brother, Ron (Pam) Bennett of held memberships in the Lyons Christian Washington and retired from Perfect Fit (Owen) Wagler, Merle (Angela) Wagler, Mount Vernon. Church, American Legion, VFW, and life- in 2010. Edwin (April) Wagler, Treva (Kevin) He was preceded in death by his par- time member of the Knights of Columbus He was preceded in death by his wife, Knepp and Lester Dean (Shirley) Wagler; ents; one sister, Wanda Bennett; and one Loogootee #732. Jim loved fishing and Vera Bullock; parents, Roy and Julia 35 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchil- brother, John Bennett. hunting ginseng. He proudly served on Bullock; siblings, Donald (Margaret) dren; siblings, Wilmer (Clara) Wagler, No services are planned at this time. the American Legion – VFW – 40 et 8 All Bullock, Robert (Bernice) Bullock, Hel- Pauline (Harold) Wittmer, Simon (Ruth) The Queen-Lee Chapel of the Thorne- Weather Firing Squad. Those who knew en Louise (Bob) McAtee and Mag (John) Wagler, Ada (Willard) Wagler, Naomi George Family Funeral Homes has been Jim knew his great sense of humor and Beasley; and great-grandson, Lyncoln (Larry) Graber, Abe (Dorothy) Wagler, entrusted with the arrangements. enjoyed giving a hard time to his friends. James Michael Strange. Norman (Mary) Wagler, Ida (Amos) Surviving are his children, Carolyn Delbert is survived by his children, Wagler and Elmer (Marlene) Wagler. NORMA LANNAN Downen and her husband, Tony, of Vin- Debra Bullock, Pam Bullock (Bob Jones) Funeral services were conducted at Norma Lee Lannan passed away peace- cennes and Ed Kidwell of Loogootee; his and Carole Strange (Jay Blanton), all of 9:30 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, April fully at 5:36 p.m. Monday, April 19, 2021 grandchildren, Amanda Campbell and Loogootee; Jeff (Julie) Bullock of Mont- 21 at First Mennonite Church. Burial fol- at her home. A res- her husband, Gary, of Loogootee; Katie gomery and Craig (Peggy) Bullock of lowed in Stoll Cemetery. ident of Loogootee, Kidwell of Loogootee, Nicholas Kidwell Loogootee; grandchildren, Josh and Jer- Condolences may be made online at she was 94. and his wife, Amber, of Richmond, Ken- ica Bullock, Travis (Meliescha) Bullock, www.blakefuneralhomes.com. Blake & She was born tucky; and Jennifer Daily of Vincennes; Matt Bullock, Kyanna (Wade) Arvin, Wagler Funeral Home is honored to ser- September 4, 1926 along with his great grandchildren, Trista Strange (Kandice Coleman) and vice the family of Lester K. Wagler. in Loogootee; Landon Campbell, Lincoln Campbell, Andrea Jones; great-grandchildren, Sky- daughter of the Carter Daily, and Kylee Arvin A.K.A lyr Raney, Kori, Kaia and Kross Arvin, MELVIN SPEARS late William and Red Headed Watermelon Queen. Laykn and Emery Bullock and Kaidence Melvin Leroy Spears Sr. passed away Gertrude (Norris) He was preceded in death by his par- Coleman and Parker Jones; and sister-in- at 12:40 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Baker. ents; his wife, Linda (Bullock) Kidwell, law, Norberta Bullock of Jasper. Loogootee Nursing NORMA Norma loved whom he married on January 3, 1959 and A Mass of Christian Burial will be cel- Center surround- LANNAN playing cards and preceded him on August 6, 2018; and his ebrated by Very Rev. J. Kenneth Walker ed by his family. was an avid square dancer and bingo brother and sisters, Jeanette Farley, Judy at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 22 at St. John A resident of Loo- player. She and her husband, Donald, Rasico, and Edward Thomas Kidwell. the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial gootee, he was 82. owned and operated the former Don’s Per his wishes he will be cremated and will follow in St. John Catholic Ceme- He was born July Cleaners in Shoals. there will be no public services. Good- tery. 20, 1938; son of the She was a former member of Veteran of win-Sievers Funeral Home is honored to Visitation will be held today, Wednes- late George F. and Foreign War Ladies Auxiliary and Delta serve the family of James R. Kidwell. day, April 21 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Thursa M. (Hoke) Theta Tau. She was a lifetime member of Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee and Spears. St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. RATE Thursday, April 22 from 9 a.m. until the MELVIN SPEARS Melvin married Norma was preceded in death by her (Continued from page one) time of service at the church. Carol Boyd on October 6, 1956 and she husband, Don; parents, William and Ger- Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at Condolences may be made online at survives. trude Baker; son-in-law, John Laakso; 3.9 percent for March, and the national www.blakefuneralhomes.com. Arrange- He was a devoted husband and father. and daughter-in-law, Mary Lannan. rate is 6.0 percent. The monthly unem- ments were provided by Blake Funeral Melvin loved Loogootee Lions basket- She is survived by her children, Ron- ployment rate is a U.S. Bureau of Labor Home in Loogootee. ball, Purdue University basketball and ald Lannan of Franklin, Rhonda Laak- Statistics (BLS) indicator that reflects the St. Louis Cardinals. He enjoyed so of Bluffton, South Carolina and Mi- the number of unemployed people seek- LESTER WAGLER mushroom hunting and fishing. He also chael (Mary) Lannan of Gurnee, Illinois; ing employment within the prior four Lester K. “Murphy” Wagler passed took pride in caring for his farm and ani- grandchildren, Ryan (Susy) Lannan, Jar- weeks as a percentage of the labor force. away at 11:59 p.m. Saturday, April 17, mals. He also liked transporting Amish to rod Lannan, Romy (Scott) Kissel, Tyler Indiana’s labor force had a net de- 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evans- various appointments. (Cassandra) Lannan, Nicholas Lannan, crease of 5,895 over the previous month. ville. A resident of Loogootee, he was 78. Melvin was preceded in death by his Jaymes Lannan, Arianna Lannan and This was a result of a decrease of 3,644 He was born October 7, 1942 in Wash- three children, Kenneth Leroy Spears, eight great-grandchildren. unemployed residents and a decrease of ington; son of the late John Henry Jr. and Lisa Mae Spears and Diane Spears; par- A Mass of Christian Burial will be cel- 2,251 employed residents. Susanna (Knepp) Wagler. ents, George F. and Thursa M. Spears; ebrated by Very Rev. J. Kenneth Walker Indiana’s total labor force, which in- Lester was a member of First Men- and several brothers and sisters. at 1 p.m. Friday, April 23 at St. John the cludes both Hoosiers employed and nonite Church. Lester was 20 years old He is survived by his wife, Carol Spears Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will those seeking employment, stands at when he started Wagler Construction. of Loogootee; children, Teri (Jerry) Mad- follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery. 3.34 million, and the state’s 63.1 percent dox of Washington, Brenda Hoover of Visitation will be held Friday, April 23 labor force participation rate remains Serving Martin County Loogootee, Debbie (Leo) Searl of Wash- from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Blake Fu- above the national rate of 61.5 percent. ington, Melvin Leroy (Carrie) Spears Jr. neral Home in Loogootee. Learn more about how unemployment Since 1937! of Loogootee and Cathy (Edward) Searl In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- rates are calculated here: http://www. of Loogootee; several grandchildren and tions can be made to the American Can- hoosierdata.in.gov/infographics/em- great-grandchildren; and siblings, Harri- cer Society. ployment-status.asp. ette Seals and Joe Spears, both of Loo- gootee. Funeral services were held Monday, ALFORDSVILLE! April 19 at Blake Funeral Home in Loo- Great location in Barr Reeve gootee. Burial followed in Goodwill School District for this like Cemetery. new 2014 manufactured Condolences may be made online at home with 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Ask us about the www.blakefuneralhomes.com. Arrange- Open living, dining, and kitch- advantage of pre-arranging! ments were provided by Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee. en area, split bedrooms floor MLS#202101837 plan. Very nice, covered open LARRY BENNETT front deck on approx 1/3 acre Larry Stanton Bennett passed away lot. $169,900 Monday, April 19, 2021 at his home. A resident of Shoals, he was 82. He was CALL MELISSA born August 2, 1938; the son of Sophro- 812-617-0133 nia and James Bennett of Mount Vernon. 1704 E Natl Hwy Shoals • 812-247-3101 He was a 1956 graduate of Mount Ver- non High School and served in the Indi- Washington, IN 47501 Court & Cops Page 5 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Martin County Sheriff’s Department log MONDAY, APRIL 12 6:07 p.m. - Received a report of a reck- Ambulance responded and transported the 12:41 p.m. - Received a dog complaint 7:38 a.m. - Major Keller assisted a mo- less driver on SR 550, near Loogootee. subject to Daviess Community Hospital. near Loogootee. Animal Control Officer torist in Loogootee with a vehicle unlock. Deputy Wells responded. 5:10 p.m. - Received a dog complaint Hughett was notified. 9:06 a.m. - Received a request for an 9:04 p.m. - Received a request for an in Loogootee. Animal Control Officer 3:09 p.m. - Received a medical alarm ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County ambulance near Shoals. Shoals Fire and Hughett was notified. call in Loogootee. Martin County Am- Ambulance responded. Martin County Ambulance responded. 6:42 p.m. - Received a request for an bulance transported the subject to Jasper 10:29 a.m. - Major Keller assisted a mo- The subject was transported to Jasper Me- ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County Memorial Hospital. torist in Crane with a vehicle identifica- morial Hospital. Ambulance responded and transported the 3:09 p.m. - Received a request for an tion check. 10:08 p.m. - Received a request for an subject to Jasper Memorial Hospital. ambulance near Loogootee. Martin Coun- 11:48 a.m. - Major Keller assisted a mo- ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County 8:22 p.m. - Major Keller and Loogootee ty Ambulance transported the subject to torist in Crane with a vehicle identifica- Ambulance responded but did not trans- Chief Floyd assisted a motorist south of Jasper Memorial Hospital. tion check. port. Loogootee on US 231. 4:52 p.m. - Received a report of a theft 3:28 p.m. - Received a dog complaint 11:25 p.m. - Received a request for an 10:04 p.m. - Deputy Wells assisted the near Loogootee. Chief Deputy Greene re- near Shoals. Animal Control Officer ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County department of child services with a wel- sponded. Hughett was notified. Ambulance responded and transported the fare check in Shoals. 6:46 p.m. - Received a report of a tree 5:06 p.m. - Received a report of illegal subject to Jasper Memorial Hospital. THURSDAY, APRIL 15 down north of Shoals. Chief Deputy burning north of Shoals. Shoals Fire re- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 1:12 a.m. - Received a report of a reck- Greene and Indian Creek Fire responded. sponded. 12:56 a.m. - Sergeant Gibson assisted a less driver on US 50, west of Shoals. Dep- 11:15 p.m. - Received a report of a theft 11:40 p.m. - Received a report of a dis- disabled motorist near Shoals. uty Wells responded. in Loogootee. Loogootee Police respond- abled vehicle on US 50, east of Shoals. 1:46 a.m. - Received a report of a sus- 3:50 a.m. - Received a report of cows ed. Sergeant Gibson and Deputy Wells re- picious person walking on US 50, west of out on US 231, north of Loogootee. Loo- SATURDAY, APRIL 17 sponded. Shoals. Deputy Wells responded gootee Chief Floyd, Captain Reed, and 4:53 a.m. - Deputy Flanagan assisted a TUESDAY, APRIL 13 2:30 a.m. - Received a report of a sus- Martin County Civil Defense responded. motorist north of Loogootee. 3:30 a.m. - Received a report of a dis- picious person in Shoals. Captain Reed 9:01 a.m. - Received a request for an 12:00 p.m. - Corporal Barnett assisted a abled vehicle on SR 450 North of Shoals. responded. ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County motorist near Shoals with a vehicle iden- Sergeant Gibson responded. 2:35 a.m. - Received a report of sus- Ambulance transported the subject to Jas- tification check. 4:20 a.m. - Received a report of a dis- picious activity in Shoals. Captain Reed per Memorial Hospital. 1:10 p.m.- Received a report of vandal- turbance in Crane. Sergeant Gibson re- responded. 10:20 a.m. - Received a request for an ism in Shoals. Corporal Barnett respond- sponded. 4:09 a.m. - Received a report of a suspi- ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County ed. 7:16 a.m. - Received a report of theft cious person walking on US 50, just west Ambulance and Loogootee Captain Hen- 3:51 p.m. - Received a report of a reck- and vandalism north of Shoals. Major of Shoals. Captain Reed responded. nette responded. less driver in Loogootee. Loogootee As- Keller responded. 7:23 a.m. - Received a report of an ac- 11:20 a.m. - Received a dog complaint sistant Chief Rayhill responded. 8:25 a.m. - Major Keller assisted a mo- cident on US 231, north of Loogootee. near Loogootee. Animal Control Officer 4:36 p.m. - Deputy Lents assisted a mo- torist in Shoals with a vehicle identifica- Chief Deputy Greene, Loogootee Captain Hughett was notified. torist east of Shoals with a vehicle identi- tion check. Hennette, Martin County Civil Defense, 2:05 p.m. - Received a dog complaint fication check. 8:57 a.m. - Received a request for an and Martin County Ambulance respond- in Loogootee. Animal Control Officer 5:24 p.m. - Received a dog complaint ambulance in Shoals. Martin County Am- ed. No one was transported. Hughett was notified. north of Shoals. Animal Control Officer bulance responded but did not transport. 11:54 a.m. - Received a report of a sus- 4:10 p.m. - Received a dog complaint Hughett was notified. 9:50 a.m. - Received a medical alarm picious person east of Shoals. Deputy near Loogootee. Animal Control Officer 9:01 p.m. - Received a report of a car- call north of Loogootee. Martin County Seymour responded. Hughett was notified. deer accident east of Shoals. Deputy Fla- Ambulance responded but did not trans- 12:04 p.m. - Chief Deputy Greene as- 8:20 p.m. - Received a report of reck- nagan responded. port. sisted a motorist with a vehicle identifica- less driving north of Shoals. Reserve Dep- SUNDAY, APRIL 18 10:44 a.m. - Deputy Seymour assisted a tion check near Shoals. uty Dorsey responded. 1:08 a.m. - Received a report of a do- motorist in Shoals with a vehicle identifi- 1:20 p.m. - Chief Deputy Greene assist- 8:24 p.m. - Received a request for an mestic in Loogootee. Loogootee Sergeant cation check. ed a motorist with a vehicle identification ambulance east of Shoals. Shoals Fire and McBeth responded. 11:29 a.m. - Received a report of a check east of Shoals. Martin County Ambulance responded. 4:34 a.m. - Received a report of an ac- suspicious person east of Shoals. Major 2:05 p.m. - Received a dog complaint The subject was transported to IU Health cident north of Shoals. Deputy Flanagan Keller, ICO Doane, and Deputy Lents re- in Loogootee. Animal Control Officer in Bedford. responded. sponded. Hughett was notified. 8:35 p.m. - Received a dog complaint in 7:20 a.m. - Received a report of a reck- 11:43 a.m. - Major Keller assisted a mo- 2:48 p.m. - Received a request for an Shoals. Animal Control Officer Hughett less driver south of Loogootee on US 21. torist near Shoals with a vehicle identifi- ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County was notified. Corporal Barnett responded. cation check. Ambulance responded but did not trans- 9:36 p.m. - Received a request for an 9:29 a.m. - Received a request for an 3:45 p.m. - Received a dog complaint port. ambulance in Loogootee. Martin Coun- ambulance north of Loogootee. Martin near Loogootee. Animal Control Officer 3:41 p.m. - Received an alarm call west ty Ambulance transported the subject to County Ambulance transported the sub- Hughett was notified. of Shoals. Chief Deputy Greene respond- Jasper Memorial Hospital with assistance ject to Jasper Memorial Hospital. 5:35 p.m. - Received a report of reck- ed, and all was secure. from Dubois County Ambulance. 1:12 p.m. - Corporal Barnett assisted a less driving in Shoals. Town Marshal Eck- 3:58 p.m. - Received a request for an 11:30 p.m. - Received a report of a motorist near Shoals with a vehicle iden- ert responded. ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County prowler southeast of Shoals. Deputy Lents tification check. and Reserve Deputy Dorsey responded. 2:26 p.m. - Received a report of proper- FRIDAY, APRIL 16 ty damage west of Shoals. Deputy Wells 6:59 a.m. - Received a report of an acci- responded. dent on SR 150, east of Shoals. Corporal 7:06 p.m. - Received a dog complaint Barnett responded. near Loogootee. Animal Control Officer 9:15 a.m. - Received a dog complaint Hughett was notified. STEAK NIGHT north of Shoals. Corporal Barnett and An- imal Control Officer Hughett responded. 10:19 a.m. - Corporal Barnett assisted a motorist with a vehicle identification ARRESTS check near Shoals. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 11:55 a.m. - Received a report of an 2:02 a.m. - Shannon Blankenship, accident in Loogootee. Loogootee Chief 45, of Cannelton, was arrested by Cap- Floyd and Martin County Ambulance re- tain Reed and charged with possession sponded. No one was transported. of methamphetamine and possession of 12:30 p.m. - Received a medical alarm paraphernalia. 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(812) 665-3969 (812) 735-3545 (812) 384-4453 Page 6 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, April 21, 2021 COURT NEWS Loogootee Police log CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS AND tition for dissolution of marriage. MONDAY, APRIL 12 vidual throwing debris on the roadway SENTENCING Newrez, LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mort- 12:30 p.m. – Assistant Chief Rayhill on US 50 West. April 7 gage Servicing vs. Dewey N. Hawkins responded to a property damage accident 4:50 p.m. – Caller reported an attempt- Dylan V. Bruner, convicted of pos- and Collegiate Student Loan Trust, mort- in the Marathon parking lot. ed break in at his residence. session of methamphetamine, a Level gage foreclosure. 4:50 p.m. – Caller advised of a found 6:38 p.m. – First responders were dis- 6 Felony and two counts of theft, Class April 9 wallet and requested contact be made patched to a medical call on Byron Street. A Misdemeanors. Sentenced on the first Carl Wayne Walton vs. Lane Enterpris- with the owner. THURSDAY, APRIL 15 count to serve 910 days with 462 days es, Inc.; Lane Investment Company, Her- TUESDAY, APRIL 13 9:46 a.m. – Captain Hennette complet- suspended and credit for 224 actual bert W. Lane, et al, civil plenary. 7:56 a.m. – Chief Floyd completed a ed a vehicle check. days previously served plus 224 Class SMALL CLAIMS COURT welfare check. 10:22 a.m. – First responders were dis- A credit days. Sentenced on each of the April 7 9:49 a.m. – First responders were dis- patched to a medical call on Bloomfield theft counts to serve 365 days with 365 Hoosier Accounts Service vs. Deborah patched to a medical alert on Love Cem- Road. days suspended. Defendant received 36 A. Haviland, complaint. etery Road. 11:16 a.m. – Sgt. McBeth completed a months of probation. Hoosier Accounts Service vs. Megan 4:41 p.m. – Chief Floyd completed a vehicle check. April 9 D. Davis, complaint. welfare check. Johnathan L. Graham, convicted of 12:33 p.m. – Captain Hennette assisted Hoosier Accounts Service vs. Jeremy 3:42 p.m. – Caller reported a traffic -is with a dog that was found with a broken theft, a Level 6 Felony. Sentenced to L. Chestnut, complaint. sue on Wood Street. serve 600 days with 576 days suspended chain. Hoosier Accounts Service vs. Tessa I. 8:21 p.m. – Caller advised of a possible FRIDAY, APRIL 16 and credit for 11 actual days previously Brown, complaint. impaired driver. served plus 11 Class A credit days and 2 11:55 a.m. – Chief Floyd responded to Hoosier Accounts Service vs. Teresa L. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 a property damage accident on Dogwood actual days previously served on Martin Allbright, complaint. 12:02 p.m. – Caller reported a dog that County Community Corrections Home Lane. Hoosier Accounts Service vs. Dirk M. got off his chain. 12:30 p.m. – Chief Floyd assisted the Detention Program. Defendant received Fahey, complaint. 12:06 p.m. – Caller reported an indi- 24 months of probation. Martin County EMS with a medical call April 13 on William Daily Drive. Sean J. Peterson, convicted of intim- Martin County real estate transfers 4:48 p.m. – First responders were dis- idation, a Level 6 Felony. Sentenced to Emily A. Johnson, of Martin Coun- ty, Indiana; Christine E. Marley, of patched to a medical call on William Dai- serve 695 days with 547 days suspended ty, Indiana to Curtis Stoll and Hannah Greene County, Indiana; Stacey A. Bowl- ly Drive. and credit for 74 actual days previously Stoll, of Martin County, Indiana, Lot ing, of Martin County, Indiana; Ron- 5:20 p.m. – A caller reported an erratic served plus 74 Class A credit days. De- Number 14 in Belair Village in the City ald Joe Wininger, of Marshall County, driver. fendant received 18 months of probation. of Loogootee, Indiana. Kentucky; and Deborah E. Harmon, 9:53 p.m. – A caller reported possible Jeffrey K. Lake, convicted of posses- David LaBarge, of Martin County, of Daviess County, Indiana to Donald illegal drug activity. sion of methamphetamine, a Level 6 Fel- Indiana to Veronica Baker and Robert F. Bowling, of Martin County, Indiana, 11:15 p.m. – Caller reported a possible ony. Sentenced to serve 365 days with Hucks, of Marion County, Indiana, the a portion of the northwest quarter of theft. 361 days suspended and credit for 2 ac- west half of Lots Numbered 69 and 70, Section 24, Township 3 North, Range 5 SATURDAY, APRIL 17 tual days previously served plus 2 Class as shown on the plat of Harrisonville, West, in the City of Loogootee, Indiana. 3:43 a.m. – Sgt. McBeth completed a A credit days. Defendant received 12 Indiana. Also, a part of land in Harrison- Brogan Parker and Bryson Park- welfare check. months of probation. ville, beginning at the southwest corner er, of Martin County, Indiana to Jason 9:28 a.m. – Caller reported a possible CRIMINAL CHARGES DISMISSED of said Lot Number 69 in Harrisonville Graber and Rosetta Wagler, of Da- impaired driver on JFK Avenue. April 7 and running thence west 14 feet; thence viess County, Indiana, part of the north- 2:15 p.m. – Assistant Chief Rayhill re- Dylan V. Bruner, possession of a con- north 132 feet, thence east 14 feet, thence west quarter of the northwest quarter of sponded to a civil dispute on JFK Ave- trolled substance, a Class A Misdemean- south 132 feet to the point of beginning. Section 18, Township 2 North, Range 4 nue. or, dismissed; possession of marijuana, a Brogan Parker and Bryson Parker, West, Rutherford Civil Township, Martin SUNDAY, APRIL 18 Class B Misdemeanor, dismissed. of Martin County, Indiana to Randall County, Indiana, containing 10 acres. 1:06 a.m. – Sgt. McBeth responded to April 13 Wagler, of Daviess County, Indiana, part Andrew David Jones, of Martin a domestic dispute on SW Second Street. Sean J. Peterson, resisting law enforce- of the northwest quarter of the north- County, Indiana to Veronica Baker and 9:31 a.m. – First responders were dis- ment, a Class A Misdemeanor, dismissed. west quarter of Section 18, Township 2 Robert Hucks, of Marion County, In- patched to a medical call on Bramble Jeffrey K. Lake, possession of- para North, Range 4 West, Rutherford Civil diana. Tract I: Lots Numbered 1, 2, 22, Road. phernalia, a Class C Misdemeanor, dis- Township, and also a part of the south- 23, 24 and 25 in the Town of West Har- 2:54 p.m. – First responders were missed. west quarter of the southwest quarter of risonville, Mitcheltree Township, Martin dispatched to a medical call on Church CIVIL COURT Section 7, Township 2 North, Range 4 County, Indiana. Tract II: A part of the Street. New Suits Filed West, Perry Civil Township, all in Martin southeast quarter of the northeast quarter 11:04 p.m. – Sgt. McBeth responded April 8 County, Indiana, containing 31.004 acres. of Section 29, Township 4 North, Range to a domestic disturbance on East Broad- Kevin M. Haviland vs. Nian Yang, pe- Francis L. Bowling, of Daviess Coun- 3 West. way Street. Local Professionals At Your Service Here To Serve You!

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Lunches can on Park Street in Loogootee, is open the be picked up at the fellowship hall of the fourth Thursday of the month except No- church, located at 105 Wood St, Loogootee BByy AAnnnn AAcckkeerrmmaann vember and December when they are open no later than 10:30 a.m. Deliveries will be- SIX LITTLE STORIES WITH LOTS chicken: four-piece, with a biscuit. the third Thursday. The hours are 8 a.m.- gin between 10:30 and 11 a.m. Saturdays. OF MEANING *I swear my fridge just said, “What the noon and 1-4 p.m. SOAR Tutoring 1. Once all villagers decided to pray for heck do you want now?” Mental Health Task Force Need Skills? SOAR tutors can help! rain. On the day of prayer, all the people *Some days I amaze myself. Other The Martin County Mental Health Task Free and confidential. Call or text Karen gathered, but only one boy came with an days I put the laundry in the oven. Force meets on the second Wednesday of at 812-709-1618 to learn more. Located in umbrella. That is faith. *Dear Winter, I’m breaking up with the month from 1-2 p.m. at the Communi- the Martin County Community Learning 2. When you throw babies in the air, you. I think it’s time I start seeing other ty Learning Center on the Martin County Center Improve Your Skills, Improve Your they laugh because they know you will seasons. Summer is hotter than you. Fairgrounds. Life! catch them. That is trust. – Celebrate Recovery meetings Solid waste board 3. Every night we go to bed without Some artists of the 50s are revising Celebrate Recovery meetings will be The Martin County Solid Waste Board any assurance of being alive the next their hits with new lyrics to accommo- held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Re- holds their monthly meetings on the third morning, but still we set alarms to wake date baby boomers. Here’s a few: demption Church in Loogootee. This is Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at up. That is hope. 1. Herman’s Hermits – Mrs. Brown, a Christ-centered recovery program and the recycling center located at 500 Indus- 4. We plan big things for tomorrow in you’ve got a lovely walker. anyone is welcome to attend. trial Park Drive in Loogootee. The meet- spite of zero knowledge of the future. 2. The Bee Gees – How can you mend Local recovery meetings ings are open to the public and anyone is That is confidence. a broken hip? Wednesdays-Alcoholic Anonymous, invited to attend. 5. We see the world suffering, but still, 3. Bobby Darin – Splish, Splash, I was Martin County Community Corrections Soil and Water meetings we get married and have children. That having a flash. Building at 8 p.m.; Thursdays-Narcotics The Martin County SWCD meets the is love. 4. Ringo Starr – I’ll get by with the Anonymous, Redemption Church Loo- third Monday of the month at the SWCD 6. On an old man’s shirt was written help from Depends. gootee at 8 p.m.; Fridays-Alcoholic Anon- office located at Martin County Learning a sentence, “I am not 80 years old; I am 5. The Commodores – Once, twice, ymous, Loogootee Municipal Building Center. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. sweet 16 with 64 years of experience.” three times to the bathroom. Loogootee at 8 p.m. weekdays except Thursdays when it is That is attitude. 6. Marvin Gaye – Heard it from the Free lunch for kids closed. Visit www.martinswcd.com or call Have a happy day and live your life Grape Nuts. New Beginnings Community Church at 295-3149. like these six stories. Remember – good 7. Leo Sayer – You make me feel like friends are the rare jewels of life, difficult napping. to find and impossible to replace! 8. Willie Nelson – On the commode Loogootee Girls’ Tennis results ------again. On Monday, April 19, the Loogootee Varsity results THOUGHTS 9. Procol Harem – A whiter shade of Lady Lions Tennis Teams took on Bedford #1 Singles Bella Thorne (W) defeated *I started a new diet yesterday. Thank hair. North Lawrence. The varsity took the win Annalise Powell 6-0, 6-0 God it’s over. 10. Johnny Nash – I can’t see clearly 3-2 and the junior varsity was also victo- #2 Singles Alaina Thorne (W) defeated *I do five sit-ups each morning. It may now. rious 5-4. The varsity record stands at 6-3. Kieragen Napier 6-2, 6-0 not sound like much, but there’s only so 11. Helen Reddy – I am woman, hear “I was really pleased with our singles #3 Singles Kenli Barber (W) defeated many times you can hit the snooze but- me snore. play today. Annalise and Grace were solid Grace Gingerich 6-2, 6-2 ton. 12. Abba – Denture Queen. throughout their matches. Kieragen gutted #1 Doubles Sophia Davis/Sydney *Does it bother you that 2021 is pro------out a tough first set and then rolled against Melton (W) defeated Katie Callison/Cait- nounced 2020 won? SERIOUSISMS a quality opponent,” said Head Coach lin Carrico 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 *I used to be a people person, but peo- *The same boiling water that softens Mike Tippery #2 Doubles Kenzie Knepp/Addy Mc- ple ruined that for me. the potato hardens the egg. It’s all about Varsity results Murray (W) defeated Grace Foddrill/Mad- *I thought the dryer made my clothes what you make of it, not the circumstanc- #1 Singles Annalise Powell (L) defeated ison McAtee 4-6, 6-4, 2-6 shrink. Turns out it was the refrigerator. es. Rachel Kidd 6-0, 6-0 Junior varsity results *My emotional support animal is a *Be kind to everyone today without #2 Singles Kieragen Napier (L) defeated #1 Singles Ana Toy (L) defeated Cassie needing a reason. Emily Duncan 6-4, 6-1 Davis 6-1 *If you desire to make a difference in #3 Singles Grace Gingerich (L) defeated #2 Singles Cassie Davis (W) defeated the world, you must be different from the Becca Epping 6-1, 6-2 Abbey Fisher 6-2 world. -Elaine S. Dalton #1 Doubles Isabella Stigall/Mallory #1 Doubles Ana Toy/Olivia Dant (L) de------Pride (BNL) defeated Katie Callison/Cait- feated Chloe Browning/Ally Gross 6-3 Make someone smile today! lin Carrico 6-2, 6-2 #2 Doubles Tessa Bradley/Lauren Holt #2 Doubles Kenley Craig/Izzy Aldredge (L) defeated Libby Humerickhouse/Elle (BNL) defeated Madison McAtee/Grace Stowers 6-5 Foddrill 6-4, 6-3 #3 Doubles Abbey Fischer/Maddie Junior varsity results Fischer (L) defeated Molly Jones/Kaylee #1 Singles Italy Lewis (BNL) defeated McCandless 6-2 Tessa Bradley 8-5 #4 Doubles Channey Clark/Molly Mc- #2 Singles Ana Toy (L) defeated Emily Clure (W) defeated Zoey Brassine/Linsey Zhang 8-6 England 6-5 #3 Singles Jesse Fabion (BNL) defeated #5 Doubles Zoey Brassine/Linsey En- BY DARLA WAGLER Abbey Fischer 8-1 gland (L) defeated Nayali Barco/Canaj Librarian, Loogootee Public Library #4 Singles Abbey Fisher (L) defeated Ajradinoska 7-5 Victoria 6-1 #6 Doubles Tessa Bradley/Olivia Dant The 2021 summer reading program #1 Doubles Olivia Dant/Morgen Wolfe (L) defeated Abigail Brown/Gwenn Good- theme is Tails and Tales. Staff is busy (L) defeated Ashlyn Wever/Cora Brown win 6-2 planning fun programs which will be led 8-6 Last Tuesday, April 13, the LHS varsity by Makenzie Wagoner. Registration will #2 Doubles Emma Salzman/Crystal team defeated Northeast Dubois 4-1. No begin in May. On June 1, at 6:30 p.m., Webb (BNL) defeated Maddie Fischer/ junior varsity matches were played. Silly Safari will kick off the summer Lauren Holt 8-7 Coach Tippery said, “I was pleased with CHAD ALAN YARRISON and reading program. The location will be at #3 Doubles Olivia Dant/Ana Toy (L) de- the way the team responded after the tough DAMARIS FAITH MOORE the Loogootee Methodist Church Family feated Ava Sanchez/Layla Gomez 6-2 loss to Gibson Southern Saturday. I was Life room. Stayed tuned for more details. #4 Doubles Nadia Anderson/Reagan really pleased with the play of Annalise Yarrison wedding New Books Corey (BNL) defeated Maddie Fischer/ and Kieragen at #1 and #2 singles. From It is with great joy that Mr. and Mrs. Fiction: “Finding Ashley” by Danielle Lauren Holt 6-5 start to finish they played great matches.” Craig Yarrison, of Mill Hall, Pennsyl- Steel and “Sooley” by John Grisham. #5 Doubles Morgen Wolfe/Tessa Brad- Varsity results vania, and Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Moore Western Fiction: “The Too-Late Trail” ley (L) defeated Sarah Prado/Katie Dom- #1 Singles Annalise Powell (L) defeated of Loogootee, announce the upcoming by Matthew P. Mayo. inique 6-0 Olivia Rasche 6-0, 6-0 wedding of their children, Chad Alan Inspirational Fiction: “A Distant Last Thursday, the varsity Lady Lions #2 Singles Kieragen Napier (L) defeated and Damaris Faith. Chad and Damaris Shore” by Karen Kingsbury. were defeated by Washington 0-5. The ju- Gracie Sunderman 6-0, 6-0 will become Mr. and Mrs. Yarrison on Library hours: Monday 10-7, Tuesday nior varsity pulled off a win however, 6-2. #3 Singles Courtney Vittitow (NED) de- April 30, 2021 before family and friends 10-5, Closed on Wednesday, Thursday Coach Tippery said, “Washington has a feated Madison McAtee 6-4, 6-4 at Dover Hill Christian Union Church 10-7, Friday 10-5, and Saturday 9-1. The solid team from top to bottom. They are #1 Doubles Katie Callison/Caitlin Car- in Dover Hill. A reception will follow at library phone number is 812-295-3713 not overpowering but they scratch and rico (L) defeated Elizabeth Schepers/Syd- the Ebenezer Youth Camp in Loogootee. and check out the website www.loogoo- claw and make you earn every point. Our ney Roach 6-3, 6-0 Chad is completing his pastoral studies. tee.lib.in.us or like us on Facebook. The doubles teams played well at times. We #2 Doubles Grace Foddrill/Grace Gin- The couple plan to serve in foreign mis- library has free Wi-Fi service available just need to be a little more consistent to gerich (L) defeated Breanna Holden/Jessa sions. for patrons. pull out these close matches.” Braunecker 6-0, 6-2 Farming & Outdoors Page 7 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Planting season is here; stay In the Garden alert on rural roads this spring By Ralph Purkhiser, Spring weather is here and farmers are so. beginning to plant their crops across the -Be patient. Farm equipment is wide, Purdue University Master Gardener state’s 15 million acres of farmland. The sometimes taking up most of the road. Indiana State Department of Agriculture -Be careful when passing. Do not pass and several state agencies are reminding in a designated “No Passing Zone” or I am now in holiday preparation mode. trees, but they usually leave evergreens Hoosier motorists to be alert, be courteous within 100 feet of any intersection, rail- Before every holiday, there is a time of alone. I used to purchase small trees. and be patient when they encounter farm road grade crossing, bridge, elevation planning the celebration and assembling There are good reason to plant seedlings equipment on Indiana’s rural roads. structure or tunnel. all of the things needed to ensure the cel- and young specimens. They cost less, so “Planting season is a crucial time for our -Do not try to pass slow-moving farm ebration is a success. This up-coming it allows one to plant more trees for the Hoosier farmers, they have a lot of ground equipment on the left without ensuring holiday is one of my personal favorites. money. Also, smaller trees adapt to trans- to cover in a short amount of time,” said that the farmer driving is not planning It does not carry the sacred bearing of planting better than more mature trees. Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Secretary of a left turn. It may appear that the driver Christmas and Easter, but this holiday is However, at my age, I try to purchase the Agriculture. “I want to encourage all mo- is pulling over to allow a pass when the important to me and should be celebrated largest tree I can afford. It may take thirty torists to stay alert and be cautious while farmer is actually preparing to turn. You by everyone. It is a good reason for peo- years for a tree to mature and that would driving on rural roads this spring and to will drive right into its path, endangering ple to gather together. It is a holiday to put me over 90. Starting with a larger tree make room for large farm equipment, so yourself and the farmer. promote civic responsibility. will give me better odds of seeing it ma- our roads remain safe for everyone.” -Avoid tailgating, as some farm equip- Friday, April 30 is Arbor Day. It is far ture. According to the National Highway ment might have to make sudden stops more than just a celebration of trees. The I also will be selecting and preparing Traffic Safety Administration, in 2018 along the road. Druids worshipped trees, but one does a site. It is very important to know the farm equipment vehicles were involved in -Allow plenty of time to get to a des- not have to be a Druid to celebrate Arbor mature size of a tree and to plant it in an 98 crashes across the U.S., with two farm tination, be aware of alternate routes and Day. You do not have to be a tree-hugger area where it will have room to grow. equipment vehicles being involved in fa- avoid distractions. to celebrate Arbor Day. The site also needs to meet the needs of tal crashes in Indiana. “Springtime in Indiana means crisp Arbor Day is, more than anything, a the particular tree chosen. That will take Bruce Kettler, director of the Indiana cool mornings and farm machinery of all day to remember the importance of trees some research and may require a soil State Department of Agriculture, en- sizes operating on and crossing county in our world. Trees are essential to for test. Soil type, pH and moisture are im- courages motorists to share the road with and state roads as they move from field many reasons. Trees provide food in the portant factors in ensuring the success of farmers. to field,” said Indiana State Police Super- form of fruits and nuts. Trees provide a transplant. “Each year, fatal accidents unfortunate- intendent Doug Carter. “For the safety of building materials, paper and fuel. Trees Digging the hole for the new tree is ly occur on Indiana’s roads as large farm both motorists and farmers, we ask for are responsible for cleaning the air and also an important part of the plan. The equipment moves from field to field,” everyone to be attentive, patient and cau- producing oxygen for us to breath. Trees hole should be at least twice as wide as Kettler said. “I want to remind all Hoo- tious when driving in rural Indiana during provide shade that can save us a lot of the root ball. Do not make the hole too siers that farm equipment typically travels the active planting season.” money in cooling bills. Trees help hold deep. The flare of the tree should be around 25 miles per hour or less, so please For a list of safety tips, click here or the soil and prevent erosion. Trees pro- slightly above the soil level. Often, pot- remain alert, slow down and share the visit isda.in.gov. The following organiza- vide homes for a wide variety of wildlife ted nursery stock is planted with the flare road when approaching farm machinery.” tions will be working together to share this and trees are one of the greatest sourc- below the soil level, but this should be While the term “farm equipment” en- important safety message during planting es of beauty in this world. We certainly corrected at planting time. I also like to compasses a wide range of vehicles, the season: Hoosier Ag Today, Indiana De- need trees. use a root stimulating transplant fertilizer most common types motorists will en- partment of Homeland Security, Indiana In recent years, it seems that trees have to help the tree adapt to its new environ- counter during planting season include Department of Transportation and Indiana had a tough time. Irresponsible harvest- ment. Place the tree in the hole and care- sprayers, tractors pulling planters or till- State Police. ing practices, especially in the tropical fully work the soil in around the roots. age equipment, and large trucks hauling rain forests, have resulted in many eco- Water it in thoroughly to help the soil agricultural products. These vehicles are Registration opens logical problems. Wildfires, especially in settle into place. Finally, use an organic wide, sometimes taking up most of the some of the western states, have charred mulch to hold down the weeds and help road, and often travel at speeds no greater for Full Moon 5K thousands of acres of forest land. Diseas- control the moisture level. Do not mound than 25 mph. es have attacked several species of trees the mulch up on the tree trunk. In fact, The following list includes several safe- at Patoka Lake and invasive insects, such as the emerald it is best to keep a two-inch wide band Registration is open for Patoka Lake’s ty tips for motorists approaching large ash borer, have destroyed trees in much around the base of the tree unmulched. Full Moon 5K, which will start on the farm equipment: of the eastern United States. Extending the mulch to the trunk may beach on Friday, July 23 at 9:30 p.m. Par- -Farmers will pull over when they are To counter all of the devastation, it is give rodents cover and result in their ticipants will race 3.1 miles through the able to let motorists pass, but it may take important to plant trees. That is the rea- damaging the tree. woods on roadways, a well-maintained time for them to get to a safe place to do son we need to prepare for the up-coming Join me in planting a tree on Arbor gravel path, and a paved bike trail lit by the holiday. In light of the cicada swarm ex- Day. If you do not have a place to plant a Glendale to host moon and tiki torches. pected next month, I plan to purchase and tree, consider donating a tree to a park or All proceeds from the race will go to plant a new evergreen tree in my land- to a reforestation program in the wildfire weed wrangle May 15 support Patoka’s educational ambassador scape. The cicadas will damage young areas. We need trees. Happy Arbor Day! Join the Daviess-Martin Cooperative birds of prey, which include a red-tailed Invasive Species Management Area (CIS- hawk, an Eastern screech owl, and a bald MA) and the DNR for a weed wrangle eagle. Early registration is $25 and in- on Saturday, May 15 at Glendale Fish & cludes a race T-shirt. To register, go to full- Wildlife Area (FWA). moon5K.itsyourrace.com. Invasive plants such as amur honey- For more information about this race, suckle bush threaten FWAs by choking out or if you are interested in sponsoring the Indiana’s native vegetation and degrading event, please contact race director and park wildlife habitat. During this event, volun- interpretive naturalist Dana Reckelhoff at teers will learn how to identify and remove 812-685-2447 or [email protected]. amur honeysuckle and other invasive plants while helping to improve habitat Celebrate National quality. Volunteer Week with DNR The weed wrangle will take place from Every year more than 10,000 volunteers 10 a.m. to noon ET. Volunteers will meet across the state contribute countless hours at the Maintenance Shop just north of the on Indiana Department of Natural Re- Glendale FWA office on 600 South. Please sources properties. bring sturdy shoes, work gloves, water, During National Volunteer Week, April and a face mask. Masks will be needed 18-24, the DNR will thank and recognize when volunteers are gathered together and those volunteers for caring for Indiana’s may be removed while working. Hand natural and cultural resources and salute tools will be provided for pulling and cut- their accomplishments on the Facebook ting shrubs, but volunteers may also bring pages of the divisions of State Parks, Fish their own loppers or hand saws. & Wildlife, Forestry, and Nature Preserves. Advance registration is encouraged for Hoosiers can connect with Indiana’s natu- this event. To register, see bit.ly/3dJSfdo, ral and cultural heritage and the DNR vol- or contact Glendale FWA at 812-674-0168 unteer community by donating their time or [email protected]. and talents at their favorite DNR property. For more information on invasive spe- To find out how you can help DNR cies in Daviess and Martin counties, follow properties, see on.IN.gov/dnrvolunteer. the Daviess-Martin CISMA on Facebook, You can become part of DNR’s volunteer 109 E. Broadway Street, Loogootee IN 47553 or email [email protected]. community by downloading a volunteer Hours: Monday - Saturday 9am-8pm • Sunday 11am-5pm For more information about Glendale application and contacting your local DNR FWA, see on.IN.gov/glendalefwa. property to learn more. Page 8 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, April 21, 2021 SHOALS 2021 HIGH 2021 Seniors SCHOOL

DAKOTA HOLT AUSTIN EDWARDS CALEB BAKER Dakota James Holt is the son of Min- Austin Lee Edwards is the son of Weldan and Angela Edwards. After grad- Caleb Ray Baker is the son of Lea dy and Nicholas Holt. He has 6 siblings, JAELYN WALKER Michol Jones and Carl Dale Baker. He Alexis, Ellie, Beaux, Russell, Lucas, and uation, Austin plans to enter the U.S. Jaelyn Elizabeth Walker is the daughter has three siblings, Shannon, Brannon, Alyssa. While in high school, Dakota par- Navy. While in high school, Austin par- of Will and Jill Walker. After graduation, and Cole. While in high school, Caleb ticipated in Culinary Arts. His favorite ticipated in Musical (10-12), Beta Club Jaelyn plans to attend Bellarmine Uni- participated in FFA and the Shoals Vol- memory is hanging out with friends and (12), Chorus (9-12), Show Choir (9-12), versity to study chemistry. While in high unteer Fire Department. His favorite going ahead. After graduation, Dakota and GSA (11-12). school, Jaelyn participated in FCA (9-12), memory is all of the late nights spent be- plans to enter the workforce and work at Spanish Club (9-12), Beta Club President hind the school smoking pigs with Mr. USG. (12), Beta Club Secretary (11), Beta Club Kent and John Gore. After graduation, 9-12), Pep Club (9-12), SADD (11-12), Caleb plans to complete his medical Cadet Teach (10), Stu Council (9-12), Bas- training with the Shoals Volunteer Fire ketball (9-12), Softball (9-12), Volleyball Department and attend college in the (9-12), Class Secretary (9), and Beta (9- fall. 12).

MADISON WILSON Madison Wilson is the daughter of Mis- sy and Chad Dorsey. Her favorite high SETH GILLICK school memory was Mrs.Sherfick’s art Seth M. Gillick is the son of Stacy and ANDREW NEWLAND class. Mrs. Sherfick was always so kind Kevin Gillick. After graduation, Seth Andrew Michael Newland is the son of and caring and taught her a great deal of plans to enter the workforce. While in Michael Newland and Kimberly Dahlen. things that she will remember forever. high school, Seth participated in Golf He has nine siblings, Bella Newland, Sitting in her class always brightened my (9). Alyssa Howell, Lucas Howell, Zacha- mood. After graduation, Madison plans BRITTANY WALKER ry Newland, Easton Newland, Mikenna to get her general education at Ivy Tech Brittany Iris Walker is the daughter of Newland, John Dahlen, Sam Dahlen, and and working a steady job until I find a Brian and Mindy Walker. After gradua- Oliver Dahlen. While in high school, An- permanent career to go into. tion, Brittany plans to attend Vincennes drew participated in soccer, track, Robot- University to study business. While in ics, Media, Film Club, and band. Two of high school, Brittany participated in Beta his favorite memories are throwing a pa- Club (9) and Cadet Teaching (10,11). per airplane at Abby Sorrells before a pep band game and sitting in the hallway with the best people he met during his fresh- man year. After graduation, Andrew plans to attend the University of Southern In- diana and major in computer science and eventually he might run for President of the United States. Martin County JOURNAL A weekly online newspaper published every Wednesday suBsCrIPtION rate: Free TYLER GLOVER But $10 dONatION aPPreCIated Tyler James Glover is the son of Mr. more than 3,000 weekly subscribers! Jason Glover & Mrs. Aletha Boyd. After to advertise, contact Courtney at the phone or email below. graduation, Tyler plans to enter the work- LOw-COst ads tO fIt every budget! place. While in high school, Tyler partic- ipated in FFA (9&10). Publishers/Owners: DALLAS BRETT Josh & Courtney Hughett and sons Dallas Levi Brett is the son of Joni and [email protected] John Brett. His siblings include Daisy, [email protected] Willow, and Heidi. While in high school, DEVAN STOLL COntaCt InfOrmatIOn Dallas participated in basketball and Devan W Stoll is the son of Brad and PO Box 148, Loogootee, IN 47553 baseball. His favorite school memory is Tracy Stoll. After graduation Devan Phone: 812-259-4309 plans on entering the workforce. While Fax: 1-888-380-2761 playing baseball before COVID and col- [email protected] lege trips. After graduation, Dallas plans in highschool, Devan participated in Int- www.martincountyjournal.com to attend VU for physical therapy. en (10-11), and Job Shadow (11-12) Member of the Page 9 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Making A Difference

By Curt Johnson MCCF Director

-- TYPES OF FOUNDATIONS -- ucational programs or growth opportuni- You’ve probably heard about founda- ties. They are what people tend to think tions of one sort or another on the news of when they use the term “nonprofits.” or in the newspapers. Some seem to be When donors make gifts to these organi- owned or ran by a person or family, some zations, they are usually making a gift to by a company, some are called a com- help the organization perform a specific munity foundation (like the MCCF), and service. some are called charities. So, what’s the -- BACK TO US -- difference? Now it’s time to step back On the other hand, a community foun- and see what makes a community foun- dation is primarily a grantmaker and not dation different from other foundations. a direct service provider. So rather than -- COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS -- focus on servicing a particular communi- To start with, a community foundation ty need, a community foundation serves has four roles: donors and the broad needs of the com- - it serves as a builder and caretaker of munity. Even if the MCCF does provide permanent endowment funds; some direct services (such as nonprofit - it is a service provider to donors; capacity building or other public inter- - it is a grantmaker; and est), it is usually not the primary focus of Gym celebrates 21st Anniversary -Photo by Courtney Hughett - it serves as a convener, catalyst, and our mission. The Bodyshop Gym celebrated 21 years in business this past Saturday. The collaborator within the community. A public charity, as does our commu- gym was started on Main Street in 2000 by Bonnie Hupp and the late Kent Characteristics of a community foun- nity foundation, must have at least one- Hupp. Its current location is at 202 NE 1st Street in Loogootee. Shown above are dation like ours are that it is a tax-ex- third of its income from contributions Bonnie Hupp (center) with her two daughters, Katelyn and Kierstyn Hupp. For empt, nonprofit, philanthropic institution from a diverse group of donors. Howev- information on how to obtain membership to the gym, contact 812-295-8379 or with a long-term goal of building per- er, our community foundation generally you can find The Bodyshop Gym on facebook. manent endowments for the benefit of seeks support through individual gifts in its county. And a distinguishing factor is the form of substantial lifetime gifts or that our support comes from the general bequests (discussed in previous columns) Indiana State Police Partners with public, unlike our “cousins”, the private or continuing gifts from committed do- foundations, whose financial base most nors, rather than the small annual gifts DEA for 20th Drug Take Back Day likely comes from a single source. that most other public charities target. On Saturday, April 24, 2021 the Drug tion drugs are obtained from family and -- PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS -- -- OUR PHILOSOPHIES -- Enforcement Administration (DEA) is friends, including from the home medi- Like our community foundation, a So, to expand on the four community sponsoring the 20th nationwide “Pre- cine cabinet. private foundation also has a charita- roles identified at the beginning of this scription Drug Take Back” initiative. The In addition, Americans are now ad- ble purpose. However, a single family, column, four common community foun- “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent vised that their usual methods for dispos- business, political or other limited group dation philosophies are: prescription drug abuse and theft through ing of unused medicines—flushing them is its financial source and also controls - building and managing permanent proper disposal of prescription drugs. down the toilet or throwing them in the it. The private foundations have board endowments funds to meet broad com- Collection sites will be set up nation- trash—pose both potential safety and members who typically serve for long munity needs; wide for expired, unused, and unwanted health hazards. terms, sometimes for life, and usually - providing a central philanthropic ve- prescription drugs which will be properly Once again, the Indiana State Police is receive some pay or compensation for hicle for donors to meet their interests; disposed of without threat to the environ- pleased to partner with the DEA, and as their services. - making broad-based grants to other ment. This program is for liquid and pill in the past, unwanted medications may Conversely, the MCCF Board mem- nonprofit organizations; and medications. Vaping pens without batter- be dropped off at any Indiana State Po- bers serve three-year terms with a max- - providing community leadership in- ies and vaping cartridges will also be tak- lice Post, except the Toll Road Post. The imum of two consecutive terms. This cluding leveraging resources and con- en. Needles, new or used, WILL NOT be event will be on Saturday, April 24, 2021 protects the community from an undue vening organizations to solve problems. accepted for disposal. This service is free between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. influence from a particular person and We are here to serve you and together and anonymous with no questions asked. To locate the state police post closest to ensures a broad county representation. we can serve our community. This initiative addresses a vital public your home or business, visit www.in.gov/ Also, our board members are all volun- -- MORE INFORMATION -- safety and public health issue. Medicines isp/2382.htm. To find other locations in teers and receive no compensation, ex- If you would like to find out how we that languish in home cabinets are high- Indiana or across the U.S. that are par- cept for the satisfaction of knowing they can help you help our community, please ly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and ticipating in the Drug Take Back initia- are making a difference in our county. contact the MCCF Director, Curt John- abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse tive, visit www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/ -- PUBLIC CHARITIES -- son, at 812-295-1022 or mccf@cfpart- in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are drug_disposal/takeback/index.html. So how is the MCCF different from ner.org. the number of accidental poisonings and The Drug Take Back events are the other public charities? Most of them You are also welcome to visit our web- overdoses due to these drugs. Studies safe, popular and responsible way for the provide direct and specific services to page at www.cfpartner.org and “like” show that a majority of abused prescrip- public to legally dispose of prescription the community, such as feeding the hun- the MCCF Facebook page at www.face- drugs with no questions asked. gry, providing shelter, or developing ed- book.com/mccommunityfoundation.

Lupe visits Parkview -Photo provided Residents of Parkview Village Chris- tian Care in Odon gathered at the gazabo, on a beautiful spring day in March, to visit with Lupe, a baby goat. The residents enjoyed holding, petting, and feeding two-week old Lupe. Lupe enjoyed the residents as much as the residents enjoyed him. Lupe is owned by Generation Six Farm in Bloomfield. Shown above is Bob Rhoades holding Lupe.