Martin County JOURNAL Year 12, Issue 11 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2021 Ten pages Shoals School ready to go back full time The Shoals School Board met March 11. -Nici Key’s resignation effective March Board members in attendance were Drex- 17, 2021 el Turpin, Eva George, Jenell Hoffman, -Joni Brett’s resignation from the cafete- Jerry Braun and Sam Boyd. Staff in atten- ria aide position dance were Dr. Candace Roush, Amanda -Michael Fischer’s resignation from the Heckard, Kindra Hovis, Austin Malone, Criminal Justice position at the end of the Shannon Wagoner, and Reva Troutman. 2020-2021 school year Patrons in attendance were Chris Scott and The high school principal recommend- Lorna Troutman. ed the graduation date be set for May 29, Chris Scott wanted to thank the board 2021. The board approved. and the school for allowing his group, Superintendent Roush recommended the Limestone Volleyball club, to use the the high school students to return to five gymnasium. He thanked Taylor Atkison days per week beginning after Spring for all her help at the school. He said she Break for the remainder of the year. The has done a tremendous job with the girls. board approved. Lorna Troutman commented that FTC is The board approved summer school to now 2nd in the state. run June 21-July 9. The board approved the following per- The superintendent recommended the sonnel recommendations: speech teacher bill Medicaid for student -Reva Troutman to cover Danielle Cor- speech services starting with the 2021- Spring is Saturday -Photo by Courtney Hughett nett’s maternity leave and to serve as vol- 2022 school year. The board approved. The first official day of spring is this Saturday, March 20. While the weather unteer middle school track coach The board approved the superinten- is starting to warm up during the day, the nighttime hours are still seeing close -Kellie Shaw as volunteer volleyball dent’s recommendation for two welders to freezing temperatures. Toward the end of next week, nighttime temperatures coach in the shop room to be auctioned off with will start hovering close to 50 degrees. -April Sutton as middle school boys’ Graber Auctions. track coach The cafeteria received a donation from -Eric Rasico as JV boys’ track and varsi- Knights of Columbus in memory of Fred Martin County’s jobless rate ty assistant track coach M. Doyle Memorial. The board accepted -Jennifer Guinn as corporation librarian the donation. bumps to 3.4 percent in January -Carter Roush as substitute mower Superintendent Roush recommended nd -Chase Butler as a volunteer strength & Road Star Driving School to conduct driv- BY COURTNEY HUGHETT the 22 highest jobless rate in the state conditioning coach er education classes the summer of 2021 at Martin County Journal Publisher for January, tied with Fulton and Newton -Gavyn Doane as substitute teacher the high school. The board approved. counties. -Chris Bauer as volunteer softball coach The board approved Jon Perry to use the Martin County’s unemployment rate In January, the county had 13,432 res- -Sara Clark, Evan Stoll, and Sierra Rut- high school gym this Sunday to host AAU bumped up to 3.4 percent in January, idents in the workforce and 644 of them up from 3.2 percent in December. The were without jobs. In December, there ledge as volunteers with JBL tryouts and the Lions Club to hold the an- th -Misty McKibben for the special educa- nual easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 3 county had the 12 lowest jobless rate were 13,296 residents able to work and tion teaching assistant position at 1 p.m. in the state in January, tied with five oth- 538 of them were without work. -Sandra Hovis, Dennis Elliott and Cath- Friends of Shoals Public Library re- er counties. In January, the county had In January of 2020, Greene County’s erine Hovis for the summer crew quested to sell Zax Creamery Ice Cream 5,576 residents in the workforce and 189 jobless rate was 4.6 percent with 13,594 -Miranda Albright, Ele Neally and Jen- at outdoor events this spring. The board of them were without jobs. In December, residents in the workforce and 627 of nifer Wadsworth as summer crew substi- approved. there were 5,506 residents able to work them were unemployed. tutes (See ‘SCHOOL’ on page 2) and 174 of them were unemployed. The top ten spots in the state for lowest In January of 2020, Martin County’s jobless rate for January were LaGrange jobless rate was 2.8 percent with 5,381 and Adams counties at 2.7 percent, Shoals Town Council opens bids, residents in the workforce and 152 of Boone County at 2.8 percent, Hamilton them were without work. and Daviess counties at 2.9 percent, Tip- discusses town beautification Daviess County’s jobless rate moved ton and Gibson counties at 3.2 percent, The Shoals Town Council met Monday, pense clause for a fuel price over $3.00, from 2.5 percent in December to 2.9 and Warren, Union, Posey and Hendricks March 8. Those in attendance were Coun- Chases Lawn Care, LLC for $23,000 for percent in January. The county had the counties at 3.3 percent. cil Members Cary D. Albright, Clint Hoff- 2021 and $23,500 for 2022. Councilman fourth lowest jobless rate in the state for The top ten spots in the state for high- man, and Cecil Ragsdale; Clerk-Trea- Hoffman made a motion to accept the January, tied with Hamilton County. est jobless rate for January were Lake surer Sierra Rutledge, Town Attorney low bidder Chases Lawn Care, LLC with In January, the county had 16,945 res- County at 7.4 percent, LaPorte County at Dave Lett, Shoals Fire Chief Jim Hamby, Councilman Ragsdale making the second idents in the workforce and 496 of them 6.8 percent, Howard County at 6.1 per- Shoals Fire Assistant Chief Jeffery Dors- and all were in favor. were unemployed. In December, there cent, Marion and Orange counties at 5.9 ey, Beautification Board President Amber Next was the approval for the previ- were 16,800 residents able to work and percent, Fayette and Starke counties at Hoffman, Beautification Board Vice Pres- ously opened bids for SMU Water #1 and 417 of them were without jobs. 5.8 percent, St. Joseph and Vigo counties ident Tania Brown, Beautification Board SMU Water #2. Two bids were received In January of 2020, Daviess County’s at 5.6 percent, and Madison County at Secretary Cristy Jenkins, Beautification and opened in the February meeting from jobless rate was 3 percent with 16,674 5.5 percent. Board Volunteer Annette Taylor, and Mar- Viking Construction (SMU Water #1 residents in the workforce and 494 of Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at tin County Alliance for Economic Growth $3,200 and SMU Water #2 $4,400) and them were unemployed. 4.2 percent for January, and the national Director Angie Risacher. CountyWide Painting (SMU Water #1 Dubois County’s unemployment rate rate is 6.3 percent. The monthly unem- Council Member Albright said he want- $3,500 and SMU Water #2 $2,800). Coun- rose from 3.1 percent in December to ployment rate is a U.S. Bureau of Labor ed to take the time to extend a huge thank cilman Ragsale made a motion to accept 3.6 percent in January. The county had Statistics (BLS) indicator that reflects the you to more of the volunteers to include CountyWide Painting for both bids as it the 20th lowest jobless rate in the state number of unemployed people seeking the Beautification Board for all of their came lowest for the two jobs combined. for January, tied with 10 other counties. employment within the prior four weeks hard work and efforts. Clerk-Treasurer Councilman Hoffman made the second In January, the county had 22,891 resi- as a percentage of the labor force. Rutledge read aloud a certificate that was and all were in favor. dents in the workforce with 835 of them Indiana’s labor force had a net increase presented to each member on behalf of the Council Member Albright stated he without work. In December, there were of 3,803 over the previous month. This members of the town board. Albright stat- wanted to provide an update on a success- 22,759 residents able to work and 707 of was a result of a decrease of 12,700 un- ed the board’s volunteer work and efforts ful work session held earlier in the day them were unemployed. employed residents and an increase of were outstanding. with two members of the beautification In January of 2020, Dubois County’s 16,503 employed residents. Albright asked Attorney Lett to open the board and the clerk-treasurer concerning jobless rate was 2.6 percent with 22,933 Indiana’s total labor force, which in- Springhill Cemetery mowing bids. Three ideas, updates and projects for the near residents in the workforce and 601 of cludes both Hoosiers employed and those bids were received and opened: Peace in future. Sub committees are being formed them were unemployed. seeking employment, stands at 3.35 mil- the Storm Landscaping for $39,400 for to begin. Greene County’s unemployment rate lion, and the state’s 63.3 percent labor 2021 and 2022, Superior ProClean for Albright stated he had met earlier in jumped from 4 percent in December to force participation rate remains above $24,300 for 2021 and 2022 with a fuel ex- (See ‘COUNCIL’ on page 2) 4.8 percent in January. The county had the national rate of 61.4 percent. 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, March 17, 2021 SCHOOL COUNCIL (Continued from page one) to spend the afternoon. Rox Request needs (Continued from page one) board wrote that is getting ready to start. Superintendent Roush recommended - they are always happy to accept any do- the day with Town Marshal Eckert and Hoffman explained the plan and also stat- the board resume allowing school volun- nations as they are used multiple times Clerk-Treasurer Rutledge concerning or- ed she is working with Roush Construc- teers to come into the school. The board weekly. CASS Counselors - they appre- dinance 83-4 violations. Albright stated tion for a quote for the concrete bases the approved. ciate their work and willingness to help seven violations of ordinance 83-4 were new signs will need for mounting. High School Principal Kindra Hovis the students. Anyone who is interested in issued and two unfit dwellings ordinance Chief Hamby stated the grant that ap- began with an update on ISTEP, which being a CASS Counselor please contact notices were issued. plied for to purchase a new tornado siren is now completed in the high school. She the office. NWEA round 3 will be coming Fire Chief Hamby stated the fire depart- has been funded and that he needed ap- wished best of luck to the other buildings up about two weeks before ILEARN. IU ment was looking to upgrade the 1988 proval to spend the money. The grant was as they begin IREAD and ILEARN. High Luddy School of Informatics has recog- Haan truck to a 2001 model they have $10,000 and the siren, receiver and trans- school students will be returning full-time nized science teacher Cassie Phillips for found for sale. Hamby presented pictures ceiver was $9,500. The controller box and after spring break. The high school will be her work with their computing program. of the truck they were looking to purchase wiring expense will be the remainder and hosting a spring fling next Thursday after- ILEARN begins next month (April 19- which was a 2001 model for $35,000. will be covered by the town. Clerk-Trea- noon to kick off spring break (students will May14). Teachers are sitting down with Council Member Albright stated that if the surer Rutledge stated that Duke Energy enjoy a smoke pork lunch prepared by the each student to review their ILEARN upgrade was done, the 1988 Haan would was donating the pole and setting the pole ag department and compete against one scores from 2018-2019. A big thank you then be put up for sale. Hamby stated that for the project for free. The siren will be another at various stations). A huge thank to Doug and Roger who have worked tire- was correct and the fire department was placed in West Shoals on Lower Circle you to the SPA for the generous donation lessly to keep the sidewalks and parking also going to be selling the Chevy Colora- Drive. Hamby stated the new siren would to make this happen. Freshman orientation lots cleared of snow. Also, to Loogootee do truck that is not used. Hoffman asked be the same decibel tone as the one placed is next Thursday, March 18 at 6 p.m. in the Christian Church for the massive shoe and what kind of shape the 1988 was in. Assis- at the town hall. The council approved cafeteria. A big congratulations to Reece necessities donation for kids and the snack tant Chief Dorsey said it would work and spending the grant funds. Sherrill for making the 1,000-point-club in pile for the teachers. Thank you to Lorna pump water, but it was still a 1988. Ham- Rutledge stated the “Jug Rox Make a basketball. High school teachers are partic- Troutman for her continued donations to by stated they would list the 1988 Haan Difference Day” would be returning this ipating in midyear checks where they have Rox Request. They are grateful for Tammy for $10,000. Hamby stated the department spring and if the board wanted anything a conference with the principal to discuss Cooper in all that she does for the students. covers two townships not just the Town specific added to the to-do list, to let her instruction, planning, and leadership skills. Her hard work does not go unnoticed. of Shoals and that they have to have two know. She asked for approval to have and Jug Rox make a Difference Day is planned Dr. Roush gave the board a brief over- good working trucks at all times. After set the annual town-wide spring clean-up for April 14. It is open to any student and view of the education bills being present- discussion, Councilman Ragsdale made a for May 14-May 16 and order the dump- staff member who wants to join in clean- ed in the 2021 legislative session. She also motion for the department to purchase the ster. Councilman Ragsdale made a motion ing up the community or volunteering their described the results of the most recent 2001 with Councilman Hoffman making with Councilman Hoffman making the time at a local business. Thank you to all school improvement survey. She congrat- the second and all were in favor. second and all were in favor. Next, Rut- the staff members who are assisting with ulated the school on the positive survey Beautification Board President Amber ledge asked for approval to have and set the freshman Thursday school, especially results and when compared to the same Hoffman stated the board met last week the 2nd annual Shoals Town Wide Yard to Dr. Roush for taking the time to tutor survey that was distributed in 2017 almost and made their plans for the spring and Sale for May 21 and 22. The council ap- groups of students during this time. every area had gone up by double-digit summer. Hoffman stated there would be proved. Rutledge noted this falls on the Elementary Principal Shannon Wagoner percentages. The survey was a great way no flower boxes on the bridge this- up weekend of the US Highway 50 Yard Sale opened with an update from the librarian. to quantify how the school has grown coming season as INDOT is resurfacing Across America dates. They currently have 41 students signed and improved over the past four years. the bridge. Hoffman stated she is hoping Rutledge stated she needed approval to up for Kindergarten Roundup. Enrollment Dr. Roush congratulated the winter sports the work would conclude by fall so she spend the $5,000 received from a grant is continually going up in the elementa- teams as well as the robotics team who is could re-apply for the permits to place that was received for way-finding signage ry building with a total of 299 currently currently #2 in the state. She commented them back out in the fall. Hoffman -re in the town. The council approved. Rut- enrolled. IREAD will be beginning this on the playground auction and stated that quested approval to spend the $2,000 that ledge stated the ballpark cleaning contract week. Thank you to Leah Bullock who has the new playground would be under con- was appropriated into the general fund has been published for advertisement and been doing a great job working with the struction for the next couple of months. budget this year for the flowers, dirt and names would be submitted until March students. Jennifer Guinn has been training Finally, she thanked Duke Energy for their supplies for the 2021 planting season. 26, 2021. Rutledge presented the board the Orton-Gillingham course and is excit- grant to the athletics department and the Hoffman said the board would be seeking members with the final documents of the ed to put that knowledge to use as well as Loogootee Christian Church for their large donations first and then use the money utility rate study from Steve Brock that train other teachers. March MATHness is donation of shoes, hygiene supplies, and as needed. Hoffman stated any leftover was now complete and ready for their re- going on right now. March 16 will be the snacks for the staff. money would be used for additional flow- view. preschool registration date. Before adjourning, the board wanted to er pots and potentially flower boxes for Councilman Hoffman asked if a letter Junior High Principal Austin Malone thank the athletic directors, Bryson and the bridge. Councilman Ragsdale made could be sent to Old National Bank con- began with the Spring Break coming up. Danielle, for everything they have done a motion to approve the $2,000 being cerning the overflowing trash can in the The day before Spring Break (18th), the for student athletes. They have done a fan- spent with Councilman Hoffman making lobby area that can be seen through the students will have a fun middle school af- tastic job this season with the reschedul- the second. Councilman Ragsdale asked windows. With the ATM closed, no one ternoon. 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A resident Ellis Roberts; and Kimberly (Rich- He was member of the St. John’s Lu- of Odon, he was 88. one sister, Lavern ard) Crowder of theran Church in Loogootee for over 39 He was born May Roberts. Shoals and Melissa years. He served his church in many ca- 29, 1932 in Burns Tommy was a (Brian) Jones and pacities. City; son of Em- member of Natchez Jennifer (Kenneth He loved his grandchildren and adored erson Albert and Church and retired Pferrer) King, both his great grandchildren. He and Wanda Viola Grace (Kin- from Broad Ripple of Mitchell; nine enjoyed traveling, especially to Myrtle namin) Shake. Von Heating and Air in grandchildren, nine Beach, South Carolina; Daytona, Florida; married Fae (Ter- TOMMY Indianapolis, Indi- LINDA KING step grandchildren, and the Rocky Mountains. In his youth, rell) Shake on June ROBERTS ana. 30 great grandchildren, sisters, Ella (Den- he spent a lot of time in Iowa with his 7, 1952. He enjoyed riding his four-wheeler, nis) Inman and Janie (Randy) Jones, both cousins, aunts and uncles. VON SHAKE Von was a mem- watching NASCAR and westerns, hunt- of Williams. He was too busy working or research- ber of the Bunkem United Methodist ing until his health prevented him from Her parents, husband, and sons, Vernon ing various projects to have any hobbies. Church and served on the Daviess County doing so, and most of all spending time King and Michael King preceded her in He did enjoy fishing, hunting, and just Fair Board with 40+ years over the sheep with family and friends. death. walking in the woods when the opportu- barn. He was a butcher at Bloomfield and Tommy is survived by two sons, Tom- Cremation was chosen. Skip Mathews nity arose. Odon Lockers and was a sheep shearer my Roberts of Indianapolis and Law- will officiate at the graveside service at He was an avid supporter of The Col- for many years. rence Roberts (Lisa) of Mooresville; one Port William Cemetery at a later date. lege of the Ozarks (Hard Work U) Point Family left to cherish the memory of daughter, Sharon Pender (Stan) of Pow- Memorial gifts may be made to Law- Lookout, Missouri, and the Martin/Da- Von include his wife, Fae Shake; three ell Valley; two brothers, Aaron Roberts rence County Community Founda- viess County Right to Life. sons, Perry (Carla) Shake of Blooming- (Mary) of Avondale, West Virginia and tion—Huron Heritage Fund. Online A private service will be held, and buri- ton, Damon Shake of Odon and Kevin Les Roberts (Linda) of Sandborn; four condolences can be made at www. al will be in the Goodwill Cemetery in (Angie) Shake of Plainville; one daugh- sisters, Avon Ripple of Beckley, West chastainfuneralhome.com. Loogootee. ter, Cindy (Dave) Stamback of Odon; 10 Virginia; Ocie Helton of Beckley, West The Queen-Lee Chapel of the Thorne- grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; Virginia; Kathleen Dawson (Herman) of DAVID SMITH George Family Funeral Homes has been and two sisters, Helen Carter of Bloom- Mullins, West Virginia and Data Jones David R. Smith passed away at 3:30 entrusted with the arrangements. ington and Grace Carrico of Odon. (Bob) of Avondale, West Virginia; 10 a.m. March 11, 2021. A resident of Loo- Von was preceded in death by his par- grandchildren, several great-grandchil- gootee, he was 78. BETTY GUTHRIE ents; one son, Steve Shake; his wife, dren, and one great-great grandchild. He was born July Betty Jo Guthrie age 74 of Orleans, Kathy; one grandson, two granddaugh- A funeral ceremony was conducted by 16, 1942 in Mt. passed away March 10, 2021 at Baptist ters, five brothers and two sisters. Brother Mike Pender today, Wednesday, Pleasant (Martin Health in New Al- Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Fri- March 17 at Natchez Church in Shoals County); son of the bany. A resident of day, March 19 at Meng Family Funeral with burial following at Emmons Ridge late Oney J. and Orleans, she was Home in Odon with Jim Pieper officiat- Cemetery. Imo M. (Phillips) 74. ing. Von will be laid to rest in Walnut Hill In lieu of flowers, the family requests Smith. He was the She was born Cemetery in Odon. that memorial contributions be made youngest of eight June 22, 1946 in Family and friends may call from 4 un- to Emmons Ridge Cemetery, c/o Kathy children. Martin County; til 8 p.m. Thursday, March 18 and from 9 Kalb, 2494 Hillham Road, French Lick, DAVID SMITH He is survived daughter of Wil- a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. on IN 47432. by his wife, Wanda whom he married on liam Earl and Flor- Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements were in the care of Bros- August 24, 1968. They are the parents of ence (Wagoner) In compliance with state regulations, mer-Kemple Funeral Homes in French four sons, Duane (Karen) Mann, Don- BETTY Melvin. social distancing and face masks are re- Lick. Condolences may be made at www. ald (Lori) Mann, and John David Smith, GUTHRIE Betty was a 1964 quired by all attending. brosmer-kemplefuneralhome.com. all of Loogootee and Jeffrey (Shanda) graduate of Shoals High School, was re- All arrangements have been entrusted Smith of Washington. David and Wanda tired from National Gypsum, and was a to Meng Family Funeral Home in Odon. LINDA KING have nine grandchildren and seven great member of the Pleasant View Church of Condolences and memories of Von may Linda Lou King passed away Wednes- grandchildren. Christ. be shared with the family online at www. day, March 10, 2021, at Indiana Univer- He is preceded in death by his five Survivors include two sons, S. Butch mengfuneralhome.com. sity Health Bloomington Hospital. A resi- brothers, one sister, and one grandson, Shaw of Louisville, Kentucky and A.J. dent of Mitchell, she was 79. Bray died in infancy. (Danielle) Guthrie of Franklin; grandsons, TOMMY ROBERTS She was born January 16, 1942, in Law- He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Ray- Trey Guthrie and Camren Guthrie; sib- Tommy Edison Roberts entered into rence County; the daughter of William mond Keiffner (Deloris) of Suwanee, lings, Edie Davis and Joyce Jones, both of eternal rest on Friday, March 12, 2021. A Flinn and Beatrice (Mullis) Wilson. She Georgia, and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Nor- Shoals; and several nieces and nephews. resident of Shoals, he was 78. married Fredric W. King July 1, 1961, bert Smith (Clara) of Loogootee. She is preceded in death by her parents He was born in Avondale, West Virgin- and he preceded her in death September David was educated in the Loogootee and several siblings. ia on December 12, 1942; son of Brooks 6, 2008. Public Schools Class of 1960. He attend- Funeral services were held Monday, Treavor and Laura Menda (Daughtery) Linda retired from Walmart. She grad- ed Vincennes University and Ball State March 15 at the Queen-Lee Chapel in Roberts. uated from Huron High School in 1960 University. Except for a brief stint in long- Shoals with Stan Day officiating. Burial Tommy married Patty Sue Hall on June and was a member of the Huron Baptist term healthcare, he spent his entire career followed in the Spring Hill Cemetery. 22, 1964 and she preceded him in death Church. Linda assisted her husband with in the engineering field. His work took The Queen-Lee Chapel of the Thorne- on March 12, 2011. the Huron and Shoals Boy Scouts. She him to many states, Mexico and Canada. George Family Funeral Homes has been He was also preceded in death by his was a caring woman and loved to cook. David always said he did not have a job entrusted with the arrangements.

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Court & Cops Page 5 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Martin County Sheriff’s Department log MONDAY, MARCH 8 inmate to court. 12:14 p.m. - Received a dog complaint SUNDAY, MARCH 14 12:46 a.m. - Received a report of a sus- 11:52 a.m. - Received a report of a tree in Shoals. Animal Control Officer Hughett 3:57 a.m. - Received a report of tres- picious person east of Shoals. Captain down on US 50, west of the state forest. was notified. passing near Shoals. Deputy Flanagan Reed responded. Martin County Civil Defense responded. 2:41 p.m. - Received a report of a dis- responded. 9:31 a.m. - Received a dog complaint 1:15 p.m. - Received a request for a turbance in Loogootee. Loogootee Police 5:04 a.m. - Received a report of an ac- near Shoals. Animal Control Officer welfare check east of Shoals. Town Mar- were advised. cident on SR 150, east of Shoals. Mar- Hughett was notified. shal Eckert responded. 3:05 p.m. - Received a dog complaint tin County Ambulance, Shoals Fire, and 10:58 a.m. - Received a report of a 2:05 p.m. - Received a report of a dis- west of Shoals. Animal Control Officer Deputy Flanagan responded. No one was missing dog east of Loogootee. Animal turbance southeast of Shoals. Town Mar- Hughett was notified. transported. Control Officer Hughett was notified. shal Eckert, Sheriff Roush, Deputy Lents, 11:10 p.m. - Received a request for an 10:31 a.m. - Received a 911 call re- 12:53 p.m. - Received a report of a field Reserve Deputy Dorsey, and ICO Doane ambulance near Loogootee. Martin Coun- porting an impaired driver in need of as- fire near Loogootee. Martin County Am- responded. ty Ambulance and Deputy Flanagan re- sistance in Loogootee. Corporal Barnett bulance, Martin County Civil Defense, 3:00 p.m. - Deputy Seymour took three sponded. The subject was transported to and Loogootee Assistant Chief Rayhill and Loogootee Police responded. inmates to court. Jasper Memorial Hospital. responded. 1:40 p.m. - Received a report of a field 7:36 p.m. - Received a pony complaint fire in Daviess County. Martin County near Shoals. Animal Control Officer Civil Defense provided aide. Hughett was notified. ARRESTS 4:51 p.m. - Sergeant Gibson and Shoals 10:10 p.m. - Received a request for lift MONDAY, MARCH 8 6:27 p.m. - Robert Goldsberry, 41, of Fire assisted a disabled semi on US 50, assistance in Loogootee. Martin County 4:38 p.m. - Jessica Martin, 31, of Odon, was arrested by ISP Trooper No- east of Shoals. Ambulance responded but did not trans- Wheatland, was arrested by Sergeant lan on a Martin County warrant and is 6:19 p.m. - Received a report of a field port. Gibson on a Martin County warrant and being held without bond. fire near Shoals. Shoals Fire and Sergeant 10:38 p.m. - Received a report of a tree is being held without bond. 10:41 p.m. - Betty Schultz, 41, of Gibson responded. down on US 231 near mile marker 64. The TUESDAY, MARCH 9 Washington, was arrested by ISP Troop- 9:36 a.m. - Received a request for a state highway department was contacted. 12:10 p.m. - Tyler Hamm, 33, of Mitch- er Nolan and charged with operating welfare check in Loogootee. Loogootee 11:30 p.m. - Received a report of a ell, was arrested by ISP Trooper Beaver a vehicle while intoxicated controlled Officer Means responded. disabled semi on US 231, south of Loo- and charged with operating a vehicle substance and operating a vehicle while 11:24 p.m. - Received a report of suspi- gootee. Loogootee Sergeant McBeth and while intoxicated controlled substance intoxicated prior and is being held on a cious people near Shoals. Sergeant Gib- Deputy Flanagan responded. and forgery and is being held without $15,000 10% bond. son and Captain Reed responded. FRIDAY, MARCH 12 bond. SATURDAY, MARCH 13 TUESDAY, MARCH 9 1:25 a.m. - Received a report of a car- 6:17 p.m. - Lucas Cunningham, 28, of 6:00 a.m. - Derrick Archer, 30, of 1:12 p.m. - Received a dog complaint deer accident on SR 558, north of Loo- Loogootee, was arrested by Loogootee Odon, was arrested by Deputy Flanagan in Loogootee. Animal Control Officer gootee. Deputy Flanagan responded. Officer Means and charged with posses- and charged with possession of metham- Hughett was notified. 1:34 a.m. - Received a report of a fe- sion of methamphetamine and possession phetamine and possession of parapherna- 1:47 p.m. - Deputy Seymour took one male walking on US 231, south of Loo- of paraphernalia. He is being held with- lia. He is being held without bond. Loo- inmate to court. gootee. Loogootee Sergeant McBeth re- out bond. Assisting with the arrest were gootee Sergeant McBeth assisted with 2:36 p.m. - Deputy Seymour took two sponded. The subject has been involved Sergeant Gibson and K9 Officer Spike. the arrest. inmates to court. in an accident. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10 12:52 p.m. - Josh Hedrick, 37, of Loo- 6:33 p.m. - Received a dog complaint 2:48 a.m. - Received a report of a car- 4:27 p.m. - Nicholas Guy, 41, of Loo- gootee, was arrested for by Loogootee in Loogootee. Animal Control Officer deer accident north of Loogootee. Daviess gootee, was arrested by Deputy Lents on Assistant Chief Rayhill and charged with Hughett was notified. County Sheriff’s Office responded. a Martin County warrant and is being public intoxication and possession of 7:03 p.m. - Received an alarm call in 6:30 a.m. - Received a report of a car- held without bond. marijuana. Bond has been set at $5,000 Loogootee. Loogootee Police responded. deer accident on US 231, north of Loo- Thursday, March 11 10%. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10 gootee. Deputy Flanagan responded. 12:13 a.m. - Received a medical alarm 6:49 a.m. - Received a report of vandal- Welfare check leads to multiple drug arrests call in Loogootee. Martin County Ambu- ism in Loogootee. Loogootee Police were On Friday, March 5, Reserve Deputy located a marijuana smoking device lance responded but did not transport. notified. Josh Harmon received a call from Loo- along with a container containing THC 5:38 a.m. - Received an alarm call in 10:36 a.m. - Received a dog complaint gootee Police Chief, Jim Floyd, request- wax located inside the pants pocket of Shoals. Captain Reed responded. All was in Shoals. Animal Control Officer Hughett ing assistance with a welfare check Loo- Evan Helms. okay. was notified. gootee. Upon arrival, Chief Floyd and When officers entered the residence 10:00 a.m. - Deputy Seymour took one 10:53 a.m. - Received an alarm call in Reserve Deputy Harmon made contact to execute the search warrant, they re- inmate to court. Shoals. Deputy Lents responded. with the homeowner, who was identi- covered white powdery and crystal-like 7:44 p.m. - Received a report of an ac- 1:38 p.m. - Received a request for an fied as Alyssa R. Matheis, 35, of Loo- substances that field tested positive for cident north of Loogootee on US 231. ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County gootee. When Matheis opened the door, methamphetamine. Also located during Captain Reed, Deputy Flanagan, Sergeant Ambulance transported the subject to Jas- both officers noticed a strong odor of the search were a loaded handgun, bag- Gibson, Deputy Lents, and Reserve Dep- per Memorial Hospital. burnt marijuana emanating from the res- gies, marijuana, and paraphernalia. uty Dorsey responded. 4:00 p.m. - Received a request for an idence. Reserve Deputy Harmon asked Shortly after the search, Matheis arrived THURSDAY, MARCH 11 ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County Matheis if she had recently smoked and was taken into custody. All arrestees 4:12 a.m. - Received a request for an Ambulance responded but did not trans- marijuana or had marijuana inside her were transported to the Martin County ambulance in Loogootee. Loogootee port. residence. Matheis admitted to having Security Center without incident. Sergeant McBeth, Martin County Am- 5:08 p.m. - Received a dog complaint smoked marijuana prior to the officers Alyssa R. Matheis was charged with bulance, and the Martin County Coroner near Shoals. Animal Control Officer arriving. dealing in methamphetamine, a Level responded. Hughett was notified. After leaving the residence, Reserve 5 Felony; possession of methamphet- 6:55 a.m. - Received a report of a dis- 5:35 p.m. - Received a request for an Deputy Harmon and Chief Deputy Pros- amine, a Level 6 Felony; possession abled vehicle on US 50, west of Shoals. ambulance southeast of Shoals. Martin ecuting Attorney, Michael A. Fritch, ap- of marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor; Major Keller responded. County Ambulance, Lost River Fire, Du- plied for a search warrant, which was maintaining a common nuisance, a Class 8:01 a.m. - Received report of an acci- bois County Ambulance, Air Evac, and later granted by the Honorable Circuit B Misdemeanor; and possession of par- dent south of Shoals. Lost River Fire, Ma- the Martin County Coroner responded. Court Judge, Lynne E. Ellis. aphernalia, a Class C Misdemeanor. jor Keller, and Dubois County Ambulance 10:24 p.m. - Received a report of a do- Later that evening, Reserve Deputy Taylor A. Kavanaugh was charged responded. mestic dispute near Shoals. Deputy Flana- Harmon, with the assistance of Martin with dealing in methamphetamine, a 9:03 a.m. - Received a report of a dis- gan and Reserve Deputy Dorsey respond- County Sheriff’s Office Corporal- An Level 5 Felony; possession of metham- abled vehicle south of Loogootee on US ed. drea Barnett, Deputy Rob Lents, and phetamine, a Level 6 Felony; possession 231. Loogootee Chief Floyd responded. SATURDAY, MARCH 13 Loogootee Sergeant Kevin McBeth, of marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor; 10:26 a.m. - Deputy Seymour took one 11:17 a.m. - Received a report of a reck- arrived at the residence to execute the maintaining a common nuisance, a Class inmate to court. less driver on US 50, near Shoals. Corpo- search warrant. Upon arrival, officers B Misdemeanor; and possession of par- 11:44 a.m. - Deputy Seymour took one ral Barnett responded. observed one male, later identified as aphernalia, a Class C Misdemeanor. Taylor A. Kavanaugh, 27, of Loogootee, Evan C. Helms was charged with pos- standing just inside the open entryway session of marijuana, a Class B Misde- to the residence. Two additional males, meanor; visiting a common nuisance, a TOY’S AUTO PARTS, INC. later identified as Evan C. Helms, 21, Class B Misdemeanor; and possession Loogootee Shoals Jasper Washington of Loogootee and Jared D. Knepp, 26, of paraphernalia, a Class C Misdemean- of Montgomery, were standing on the or. (812) 295-2312 (812) 247-3321 (812) 634-2222 (812) 254-2540 deck just outside of the open entryway. Jared D. Knepp was charged with One additional male, later identified as visiting a common nuisance, a Class B Sullivan Martinsville Linton Delmar D. Knepp, 27, of Montgomery, Misdemeanor. (812) 268-5252 (765) 342-6623 (812) 847-4494 was observed walking just outside of the Delmar D. Knepp was charged with residence. visiting a common nuisance, a Class B Jasonville Bicknell Bloomfield Officers detained all four individuals. Misdemeanor. (812) 665-3969 (812) 735-3545 (812) 384-4453 During a pat-down search of the de- All suspects are presumed innocent tained parties, Reserve Deputy Harmon until proven guilty in a court of law. Page 6 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, March 17, 2021 COURT NEWS Loogootee Police log CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS AND serve 900 days with 600 days suspended MONDAY, MARCH 8 complainant in reference to violation of a SENTENCING with 130 actual days previously served 9:40 a.m. - Assistant Chief Rayhill protective order. March 3 plus 130 Class A credit days. Defendant completed a vehicle check. 8:59 p.m. - Officer Means responded to Brandon S. Pendley, convicted of resist- received 14 months of probation. 12:55 p.m. - Loogootee Fire Depart- a residential burglar alarm. ing law enforcement, a Level 6 Felony. CRIMINAL CHARGES DISMISSED ment was dispatched to a field fire on US 11:47 p.m. First responders were dis- Sentenced to serve 365 days with 365 days March 3 231 North. patched to a medical call on Brickyard suspended. Defendant received 8 months Brandon S. Pendley, reckless driving, a 1:37 p.m. - Loogootee Fire Department Road. of probation. Class C Misdemeanor, dismissed. was dispatched to assist Daviess County SUNDAY, MARCH 14 March 5 March 5 with a fire in a wooded area on 1350 East. 3:30 a.m. - Officer Means assisted the Dawn A. Albright, convicted of operat- Dawn A. Albright, operating a vehicle 9:01 p.m. - Officer Means completed a Martin County Sheriff’s Department and ing a vehicle with an ACE of .15 or more, a while intoxicated endangering a person, a welfare check. Daviess County Sheriff’s Department Class A Misdemeanor. Sentenced to serve Class A Misdemeanor, dismissed. 4:04 p.m. - Assistant Chief Rayhill with a verbal dispute. 365 days with 365 days suspended. Defen- Joselyn R. Souerdike, two counts of pos- checked on a small fire on North Line 5:04 a.m. - Officer Means assisted the dant received 12 months of probation. session of a controlled substance, Class A Street and determine it to be a controlled Martin County Sheriff’s Department with Joselyn R. Souerdike, convicted of pos- Misdemeanors, dismissed. burn. a property damage accident in the Shoals session of methamphetamine, a Level 6 Larry G. Holt, Jr., possession of mari- TUESDAY, MARCH 9 area. Felony. Sentenced to serve 180 days with juana, a Class A Misdemeanor, dismissed. 9:42 a.m. - Caller reported a lost or sto- 10:35 a.m. - Caller reported a possible 0 days suspended and credit for 90 actu- March 9 len license plate. impaired driver. al days previously served plus 90 Class A Ryan Joseph Mattingly, domestic bat- 12:37 p.m. - Caller reported vandalism credit days. tery resulting in serious bodily injury, a at a local business. Arrest of wanted man Larry G. Holt, Jr., convicted of posses- Level 5 Felony, dismissed; possession of 12:53 p.m. - Caller reported uncon- leads to additional sion of methamphetamine, a Level 6 Felo- marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor, dis- trolled dogs on Southwest First Street. ny. Sentenced to serve 573 days with 365 missed. 1:30 p.m. - Caller reported a trash com- meth charges days suspended and credit for 104 actual CIVIL COURT plaint. On Monday, March 9, 2021, Martin days previously served plus 104 Class A New Suits Filed 4:25 p.m. - Sgt. Hennette completed a County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant- Lar credit days. Defendant received 12 months March 5 vehicle check. ry Gibson observed a white Chevy truck of probation. Glen S. Brumble vs. Laura A. Brumble, 6:42 p.m. - Officer Means completed a traveling eastbound on Butcher Boulevard March 9 petition for dissolution of marriage. welfare check on Church Street. in Loogootee. Sergeant Gibson recog- Ryan Joseph Mattingly, convicted of do- March 8 7:05 p.m. - Officer Means responded to nized the driver of the vehicle as Lucas J mestic battery resulting in moderate bodi- Synchrony Bank vs. Tammy Maschino, an alarm at a local church. Cunningham, 28, of Loogootee, and knew ly injury, a Level 6 Felony. Sentenced to civil collection. 7:45 p.m. - A caller advised of a con- that Cunningham had two felony warrants trolled burn on East Broadway Street. for his arrest out of Daviess County. Ser- Martin County real estate transfers WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10 geant Gibson requested the assistance of Cliff S. Goodman and Kari L.- Good Indiana, in Section 24, Township 3 North, 9:08 a.m. - A caller reported vandalism Loogootee Police Chief Jim Floyd who man, of Martin County, Indiana to D&L Range 5 West, containing 0.23 acre, more or at a local business. was in the area. After Cunningham’s ve- Construction, LLC, of Daviess County, In- less. 4:43 p.m. - Chief Floyd spoke with a hicle turned right onto Walker Street, a diana. Tract I: A part of the southeast quarter Charlotte A. Rogers, of Martin County, complainant about issues with renters. traffic stop was initiated by Chief Floyd. of the northwest quarter of Section 2, Town- Indiana to Dawn A. Wadsworth, of Daviess 5:10 p.m. - Chief Floyd completed a Cunningham was asked to exit the vehi- ship 3 North, Range 3 West, Halbert Civil County, Indiana, part of the east half of the vehicle check. cle, advised of the existing warrants out of Township, Martin County, Indiana, contain- southeast quarter of the southeast quarter 5:11 p.m. - Chief Floyd spoke with a Daviess County, and placed under arrest. ing 5.18 acres, more or less. Tract II: A part of Section 31, Township 5 North, Range 4 complainant about a custody issue. Sergeant Gibson then utilized his Cer- of the northeast quarter of the northwest West, containing 1.144 acres, more or less. THURSDAY, MARCH 11 tified Narcotics K9 Spike to do a free-air quarter of Section 2, Township 3 North, Warren A. Atkison, of Martin Coun- 9:00 a.m. - Chief Floyd responded to sniff of the exterior of the vehicle. K9 Range 3 West, containing 27 acres. ty, Indiana to Kevin R. Boyd and Riza a report of a disabled vehicle on US 231 Spike alerted to a positive indication of the Linda D. Brown, of Martin County, In- L. Boyd, of Martin County, Indiana. Tract South. odor of narcotics within the vehicle. Loo- diana to Linda D. Brown and Laura Ann I: The north half of Lot Number 56 in the 9:15 a.m. - Chief Floyd spoke with a gootee Police Officer Aaron Means arrived Brown, of Martin County, Indiana. Tract I: Town of West Shoals, now Shoals, Indiana. complainant about recent vandalism oc- on scene to assist and stood by with Cun- The west half of the southwest quarter of Tract II: Lot Numbered 57 in Chenoweth’s curring at a local business. ningham while Sergeant Gibson and Chief Section 4, Township 2 North, Range 3 West, Extension to the Town of West Shoals, now 10:10 p.m. - Sgt. McBeth assisted Mar- Floyd preformed a search of the vehicle. containing 80 acres, more or less. Tract II: Shoals, Indiana. tin County Ambulance at a residence. The search of the vehicle yielded multiple All that part of the northeast quarter of the Jerome G. Knies and Holly L. Knies to 11:32 p.m. - Sgt. McBeth assisted the items of paraphernalia that contained a southeast quarter of Section 10, Township 2 Progressive Investment Company, LLC. Martin County Sheriff’s Department with white powdery substance that field-tested North, Range 4 West, containing 10 acres, Tract I: Part of the southeast quarter of Sec- a stranded truck on US 231 South. positive for methamphetamine. more or less. tion 22, Township 2 North, Range 3 West, 11:48 p.m. - First responders were Cunningham was transported by Officer Cameron Robert Ochs, of Martin Coun- Martin County, Indiana, containing 37.990 dispatched to a medical call on Walnut Aaron Means to the Martin County Secu- ty, Indiana to Lori Sims, of Martin County, acres, more or less. Tract II: Part of the north Street. rity Center without incident. The vehicle Indiana, a part of the southeast quarter of half of the southwest quarter of Section 35, FRIDAY, MARCH 12 was towed by C and C towing. Section 7, Township 2 North, Range 3 West, Township 2 North, Range 3 West, Martin 1:34 a.m. - Sgt. McBeth assisted a Cunningham was charged with posses- in Halbert Township, Martin County, Indi- County, Indiana, containing 25.108 acres, stranded motorist on US 231 South. sion of methamphetamine within 1000 ana, more commonly known as 8178 Win- more or less. 8:00 a.m. - Sgt. Hennette checked a res- feet of a school, a Level 5 Felony; pos- dom Road, Shoals IN 47581, containing 1 JJ Knies Farms, LLC to Progressive In- idence in reference to possible vandalism. session of paraphernalia, a Class C Mis- acre, more or less. vestment Company, LLC, a part of the east 1:37 p.m. - First responders were dis- demeanor; and possession of marijuana, a Leon Wittmer and Donetta Wittmer, half of Section 23, Township 2 North, Range patched to a medical call on Cedar Street. Class B Misdemeanor. of Daviess County, Indiana to Matthew 3 West, Lost River Civil Township, Martin 3:52 p.m. - Sgt. Hennette responded to All suspects are presumed innocent until Lynn Wittmer, of Daviess County, Indi- County, Indiana, containing 48.674 acres. a property damage accident on JFK Ave- proven guilty in a court of law. ana, a portion of the northwest quarter of the Loretta J. Holt to Teresa Ann Merritt, nue and Main Street. southwest quarter of Section 13, Township the south two-thirds of Lot Number 141 5:50 p.m. - Officer Means completed a 4 North, Range 5 West of the Second Princi- in the Town of Shoals, formerly Memphis, security check at a local business. Advertise in the pal Meridian lying in Perry Township, Mar- in Section 30, Township 3 North, Range 3 6:03 p.m. - Caller reported a truck pull- tin County, Indiana, containing 0.962 acres, West. ing a trailer with no brake lights on US Martin County more or less. Gary L. Sims, of Martin County, Indiana 231 South. Mitchell Warren Rabe, of Martin Coun- to Adam Divine, of Martin County, Indi- SATURDAY, MARCH 13 Journal ty, Indiana to Sandra C. Armstrong, of ana, a part of the northwest quarter of the 2:50 p.m. - Sgt. Hennette responded to Email courtney@ Martin County, Indiana, a portion of the northwest quarter of Section 29, Township 4 a report of a suspicious person in a local southeast quarter of the northeast quarter North, Range 3 West, containing 5.6 acres, business. martincountyjournal.com of Section 24, Township 3 North, Range more or less. 7:06 p.m. - Officer Means spoke with a 5 West, in the City of Loogootee, Martin Brandon S. Melvin, of Martin Coun- County, Indiana, containing 0.163 acre. ty, Indiana to Corby Brasset, of Sonoma Amy J. Holt, as personal representative County, California, a part of the northwest of the unsupervised estate of Delbert J. quarter of the northwest quarter of Section Howell, of Martin County, Indiana to Ni- 17, Township 2 North, Range 3 West, Hal- cole Pendleton, of Martin County, Indiana, bert Township, Martin County, Indiana, VOTE a tract of land located in Martin County, containing 1.348 acres, more or less. Joe NOTICE: HAWORTH In preparation for mowing season, spring cleanup of St. John Catholic Cemetery will take place on Saturday, March 27, 2021. All grave blankets and other ground decorations as well as obvi- ously outdated gravestone decorations (e.g. Christmas) must be DISTRICT 7 DIRECTOR removed prior to that time. Any ground or outdated decorations remaining will be removed by the cleanup crew. Common Sense • Integrity • Transparency -Paid for by Joe Haworth Community & Events Page 6 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, March 17, 2021 CALENDAR OF EVENTS More Neat Stuff Loogootee School Board meeting age children every Saturday. Lunches can The Loogootee School Board will meet be picked up at the fellowship hall of the Thursday, March 18 at 5 p.m. in the LHS church, located at 105 Wood St, Loogootee Media Center. The meeting is open to the no later than 10:30 a.m. Deliveries will be- BByy AAnnnn AAcckkeerrmmaann public. gin between 10:30 and 11 a.m. Saturdays. Equipment auction SOAR Tutoring SENIOR CITIZEN JEOPARDY – 0. Red Skeleton’s hobo character was The Shoals Community School Cor- Need Skills? SOAR tutors can help! Free thanks Carolyn. The answers will be named ______and Red always end- poration is auctioning off old playground and confidential. Call or text Karen at 812- on the tip of your tongue, but you just ed his television show by saying, ‘Good equipment, two welders, and pieces of the 709-1618 to learn more. Located in the can’t quite remember the correct answer. Night, and ______.’ gymnasium floor. The auction will close on Martin County Community Learning Cen- Youngsters, you don’t have a chance. 11. Some Americans who protested March 20 at 12 p.m. ET. Pick-up will be on ter Improve Your Skills, Improve Your Life! After the Lone Ranger saved the day the Vietnam War did so by burning their March 23, from 3-5 p.m. ET. The Graber Solid waste board and rode off into the sunset, the -grate ______. Auctions link can be found at https://gra- The Martin County Solid Waste Board ful citizens would ask, “Who was that 12. The cute little car with the engine berauctions.com/catalog/266310/online- holds their monthly meetings on the third masked man?” Invariably, someone in the back and the trunk in the front was auction---shoals-community-school/. Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at would answer, “I don’t know, but he left called the VW. What other names did it Goodwill Cemetery clean-up the recycling center located at 500 Indus- this behind.” What did he leave behind? go by? ____ or ___. Spring clean-up will begin this week at trial Park Drive in Loogootee. The meet- A______. 13. In 1971, singer Don MacLean sang Goodwill Cemetery in Loogootee. Please ings are open to the public and anyone is 2. When the Beatles first came to the a song about, ‘the day the music died.’ remove all old worn flower arrangements, invited to attend. U.S. In early 1964, we all watched them This was a tribute to ______. Christmas arrangements and Christmas on The ______Show. 14. We can remember the first satellite Soil and Water meetings ground blankets. Ceramic pieces that inter- The Martin County SWCD meets the 3. “Get your kicks, ______!” placed into orbit. The Russians did it. It fere with weed eating are asked to also be 4. The story you are about to see is true. was called ____. third Monday of the month at the SWCD moved close to the headstone or removed. office located at Martin County Learning The names have been changed to ____ 15. One of the big fads of the late 50’s Quite a few are left from last year and ______.’ and 60’s was a large plastic ring that we Center. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weeds have taken over or are broken. The weekdays except Thursdays when it is 5. ‘In the jungle, the mighty jungle, twirled around our waist. It was called mowing crew cannot be asked to remove ______.’ the ____-____. closed. Visit www.martinswcd.com or call them, weed eat and replace as this takes at 295-3149. 6. After the Twist, The Mashed Potato, 16. Remember LS/MFT ______too much of their time. Workers will go and the Watusi, we ‘danced’ under a stick /______. through beginning April 1 and remove any that was lowered as low as we could go 17. Hey Kids! What time is it? It’s that have not been taken care of by then in in a dance called the ‘____.’ ______! preparation for the upcoming cutting sea- 7. Nestle’s makes the very best ____.’ 18. Who knows what secrets lie in the son. 8. Satchmo was America’s ‘Ambassa- hearts of men? Only The____ Knows! dor of Goodwill.’ Our parents shared this 19. There was a song that came out in Grief support program great jazz trumpet player with us. His the 60’s that was “a grave yard smash”. A grief support program is being provid- BY DARLA WAGLER name was ______. Its name was the ______! ed by Thorne George Funeral Homes free Librarian, Loogootee Public Library 9. What takes a licking and keeps on 20. Alka Seltzer used a “boy with a tab- of charge. The program, normally $79, can be received for free by using the coupon Haileigh Nonte has been hired as the ticking? ______. let on his head ‘ as its Logo/Representa- new library clerk and Mackenzie Wagoner tive. What was the boy’s name? ___ code “Thorne-George”. The program is confidential and self-directed. Those- in will be providing children’s programming Serving Martin County ------this summer. The library has returned to ANSWERS terested can visit www.griefplan.com and Since 1937! click “take me to the grief plan program”. normal operating hours. The March calen- 1 The Lone Ranger left behind... A sil- dar is posted on the library Facebook page. ver bullet; 2. The Ed Sullivan Show; 3. St. Vincent Food Pantry Carolyn Parsons-Downey has a book on Route 66; 4. To protect the innocent; The St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, club that meets once a month at the library. 5. The Lion Sleeps Tonight; 6. The lim- on Park Street in Loogootee, is open the Call Carolyn for more details if you are in- bo; 7. Chocolate; 8. Louis Armstrong; fourth Thursday of the month except No- terested. 9. The Timex Watch; 10. Freddy, The vember and December when they are open New Books: Freeloader and ‘Good Night and God the third Thursday. The hours are 8 a.m.- Mystery: “Win” by Harlan Coben. Bless’; 11. Draft Cards (Bras were also noon and 1-4 p.m. Fiction: “Meant to Be” by Jude Dever- burned. Not flags, as some have guessed) Mental Health Task Force aux. Ask us about the 12. Beetle or Bug; 13. Buddy Holly; 14. The Martin County Mental Health Task DVDs: “Love in Harmony Valley” and advantage of pre-arranging! Sputnik; 15. Hoola-hoop; 16. Lucky Force meets on the second Wednesday of “Greenland”. Strike/Means Fine Tobacco; 17. Howdy the month from 1-2 p.m. at the Communi- Library hours: Monday 10-7, Tuesday Doody Time; 18. Shadow; 19. Monster ty Learning Center on the Martin County 10-5, Closed on Wednesday, Thursday 10- Mash; 20. Speedy. Fairgrounds. 7, Friday 10-5, and Saturday 9-1. The li- Send this to your ‘older’ friends, (Bet- Celebrate Recovery meetings brary phone number is 812-295-3713 and ter known as Seniors.) It will drive them Celebrate Recovery meetings will be check out the website www.loogootee.lib. crazy! And keep them busy and let them held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Re- in.us or like us on Facebook. The library forget their aches and pains for a few demption Church in Loogootee. This is has free Wi-Fi service available for patrons. minutes. a Christ-centered recovery program and Shoals • 812-247-3101 ------anyone is welcome to attend. Make someone smile today! Loogootee golf Local recovery meetings Wednesdays-Alcoholic Anonymous, cart registration Martin County Community Corrections The City of Loogootee requires all golf Building at 8 p.m.; Thursdays-Narcotics carts to be registered with the police de- Anonymous, Redemption Church Loo- partment and pay a $10 sticker fee for gootee at 8 p.m.; Fridays-Alcoholic Anon- renewal registrations and a $25 sticker ymous, Loogootee Municipal Building fee for first-time inspections. You may Loogootee at 8 p.m. register and pay the fee at the Loogootee Free lunch for kids Police Department anytime from 8 a.m. New Beginnings Community Church to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday. Registrations will be offering a free lunch to all school need to be renewed by June 1, 2021. NEW LISTING! Private dream getaway! Relax and getaway at this private river retreat! Cabin features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and an above ground MLS#202103481 pool w/ 10 x 32 deck. $140,000 CALL ALLIE! 812-709-0418 [email protected] 109 E. Broadway Street, Loogootee IN 47553 1704 E Natl Hwy Hours: Monday - Saturday 9am-8pm • Sunday 11am-5pm Washington, IN 47501 Page 7 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Radius Indiana introduces small-scale manufacturing program to the region Radius Indiana and South Central In- programs’ leadership, we hope to find to produce tangible products that may counties. Small businesses employ over diana Small Business Development Cen- a suitable match with a potential small be sold to customers. The program is 35,000 workers, accounting for 40 per- ter will introduce a program focused on manufacturing client,” said James Clark, aligned to assets in each community, cent of the region’s jobs. bringing small-scale manufacturing to president of the Orleans Town Council. which can support enterprises from a mi- “The Recast City program demon- downtown areas in the Radius region. “We look forward to seeing the opportu- crobrewery, to coffee roastery, to candle strates the resiliency that exists within Recast City is a national economic de- nities and growth Recast City brings to making. The program will impact a min- each of the communities in the Radius velopment program aimed at building the community.” imum of four enterprises as the commu- region,” said Keeley Stingel, vice presi- strong local economies and creating new The program is made available through nities implement their strategy to have a dent of talent attraction and retention for opportunities for community members. cost sharing between Radius and Indi- small-scale manufacturer in their down- Radius Indiana. “Rural communities are The Town of Orleans, Town of Odon, ana SBDC. The Indiana SBDC funding town areas. often left out of economic recoveries, City of Washington, City of Salem, and is made possible by the Small Business According to the Small Business Ad- and this program is a ‘pull yourself up City of Loogootee will participate in a Administration and comes from the ministration, over 99 percent of busi- by your bootstraps’ approach that shows 12-month Recast City cohort beginning Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic nesses in Indiana are considered small that when we all work together, econom- March 16 to learn about downtown re- Security Act, which provides financial businesses, and 1.2 million jobs are sup- ic prosperity is possible. We’re excited vitalization. relief to small businesses affected by the ported by small businesses. to see the resulting business enterprises “The Town of Orleans has a beau- impacts of COVID-19. The Radius region is home to over in downtowns throughout the region.” tiful Town Square with several build- In small-scale manufacturing, a com- 6,000 small businesses, approximately To learn more about Recast City, visit ings that are empty, and with the Recast munity of businesses works together 80 percent of all businesses in the eight www.recastcity.com. CLASSIFIED ADS HELP WANTED YARD SALE THE ANNUAL RSVP Volunteer Cen- Ballpark Clean-Up Help Wanted ter Arts and Crafts Supply Sale will be held from 8am to 4pm on Thursday, The Town of Shoals Park Board is accepting names for the ballpark clean- March 25th and Friday, March 26th, and ing contract for the 2021 season. from 8am to noon on Saturday, March Cleaning season is set as: April 1 thru October, 1 2021 27th at Eastside Park Community Build- Contracted terms: ing in Washington. Tons of supplies such $275 per month for the season. A bonus check for the week of Catfish Festi- as fabric, yarn, paints, books, patterns, scrapbooking and much more. New val will be issued. Jasper Rubber Products, Inc. is a items everyday. On Saturday, fill a bag Interested individuals can pick up a copy of the contract with expected duties 100% employee-owned company for just $1! Call 812-254-1996 for more and details and a name submittal form at the Shoals Town Hall located at 221 providing steady employment for information. Face coverings and social Low Street. Interested individuals will need to submit their name for consid- our employee owners. distancing are required. eration using the provided form to the Clerk-Treasurer’s office at the Shoals We are seeking qualified applicants for Town Hall by Friday, March 26, 2021. Manufacturing Positions 1st shift: 6 am – 2 pm Advertise in the Any questions can be directed to the Shoals Clerk-Treasurer’s 2nd shift: 2 pm – 10 pm office at 812-247-2110. 3rd shift: 10 pm – 6 am Martin County Please visit our website for more details and to apply. Journal www.jasperrubber.com 1010 First Avenue Email courtney@ Jasper, IN 47546 JOB Equal Opportunity Employer martincountyjournal.com POSTING HELP WANTED Program Director of Martin County Community Corrections Applications Accepted: March 16, 2021- April 1, 2021 (midnight deadline) Internal and External Post: Open to any interested applicants Terms of Employment: Full time salary position with benefits. FLSA: exempt (Ef- fective May 2021) Salary: Competitive salary based upon degrees held and years of experience. Benefits to include (but not limited to): Public Employees Retirement Fund, health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability,paid time off, and use of agency owned vehicle for businesses purposes. Pre- Employment Screening Requirements to include (but not limited to): Drug test, Department of Child Services (CPS) history check, criminal history background check & driver’s record check. General Summary/Overview: Primary function of the job is to supervise and coor- dinate the Community Corrections Program within the Circuit Court, including over- seeing the work of community corrections employees. The Director is also respon- sible for working closely with the Advisory Board, writing and applying for grants, assessing offenders, and creating programs for rehabilitation. Preferred Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, law en- forcement, human services or related field, four to six years of experience in related field, grant writing experience/skills, a resident of Martin County or willingness to relocate. Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: All minimum qualifications and require- ments are listed in detail on the position description provided in the application packet. Applicants must meet all of the minimum requirements as listed on the position de- scription, agree to all conditions of employment with Martin County, and be able to successfully perform all essential duties and responsibilities with or without reason- able accommodations. This position may require irregular hours. Travel is required at times to attend meetings, workshops, or training sessions that can take place out of town, overnight or on weekends. Serves on a 24-hour on-call basis and responds to emergencies pertaining to the agency. Interested applicants can pick up an application packet at the Martin County Auditor’s Office located in the Martin County Courthouse. The application packet includes: Martin County application for employment, complete position description with all duties and requirements, pre-employment screening forms. Applications being submitted for consideration should be sealed and include a completed Martin County employment application, the applicants resume, completed pre-screening requirement forms and be marked ATTN: MCCC Advisory Board. Submissions can be mailed in or dropped off at the Martin County Auditor’s Office. Martin County is an equal opportunity employer. Farming & Outdoors Page 8 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, March 17, 2021

In the Garden Indiana State Climate Office By Ralph Purkhiser, Purdue University Master Gardener provides spring outlook Meteorological spring is here, with lihood of severe weather. La Nina condi- We will have an early spring this year— flowers. Some of the hellebores will con- predictions by the Climate Prediction tions have been studied with correlations literally. Spring begins with the vernal tinue to flower until summer, so the show Center (CPC) covering March, April and to hailstorms and tornadoes. Spring La equinox, which may fall on March 20 or is not ephemeral. May. The vernal equinox, traditionally Nina conditions increase the probabili- 21 in various years. This year, we reach There are several ephemerals that com- celebrated as the beginning of the sea- ty of hailstorms throughout the state of the point of equinox at 5:37 a.m. (EDT) on plement the hellebore show. Crocuses in son, will occur on March 20. There are Indiana. Tornado probability is slightly Saturday, March 20, so it is definitely an various colors and winter aconite were the currently strong La Nina conditions pre- increased only in southern Indiana. Prob- early spring. first on the scene. The vernal witch hazel vailing with greater than a degree Celsius abilities increase in the Oklahoma/Ar- We have had some spring-like weather and early daffodils have now come onto the below-average temperature in the Pacific kansas region, but taper out further from during the final days of winter, but this is scene. With over 40 varieties of daffodils Equatorial region. These conditions have that epicenter. not unusual. In fact, several people have planted at Sandhill Gardens, I will have some impact on the outlook. To analyze the spring forecast, most of noted that their first daffodil blooms were daffodils for a couple of months. I have The La Nina currently affecting In- the information for this article resides at a couple of weeks later this year. This has been asked which is my favorite and my diana is relatively strong, but it should www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/. The reference allowed gardeners to get out and get some answer is always “the one that is in bloom weaken through the spring with El Nino to severe weather is available at https:// clean-up work done. I had good inten- today”. Other bulbous plants, including tu- – Southern Oscillation (ENSO) neutral climate.gov/ or in the Journal Nature tions, but a stint in the ER and ICU last lips, hyacinths, muscari and fritilarias, will conditions prevailing by the summer- Geoscience, published in April 2015 and week wrecked my gardening plans. I will be coming into bloom soon. Several shrubs time. Model forecasts predict a chance written by Allen, Tippett, and Sobel. be doing as much as possible the next cou- will also become landscape stars in coming of returning to La Nina again by the au- For more information on the season- ple of weeks to get back on schedule. weeks. It is an exciting time of the year. tumn. A traditional winter/early spring La al outlook, contact Hans Schmitz at the Spring clean-up is always an important I am happy to report that the lettuce Nina places Indiana at risk for more than Purdue Extension Posey County office task. I generally do not do much garden planted on Valentine’s Day is thriving in average precipitation. The CPC predicts via [email protected] or 812-838- clean-up in the fall. I leave seed heads to the cold frame. Tiny cabbage, broccoli and that Indiana has a greater than 40 percent 1331, or the Indiana State Climate Office feed the birds and stubble to help protect cauliflower plants are also up and growing. chance of wetter than average conditions at 765-494-8060. the crowns of perennial plants. In late win- Some mustard and kale that overwintered (compared to drier than normal or normal ter or early spring, I spruce up the garden will supply some salads this week. Add conditions). Aquarium owners: Check by cutting down last year’s growth. How- some wild greens, such as chickweed and Beth Hall, Indiana state climatologist, moss balls for zebra mussels ever, I do not completely take this debris dandelion, and one can have a tasty and said, “This winter started quite mild, Zebra mussels, which are an aquat- out of the garden. Many pollinators and healthy dinner. which is not unusual for La Nina win- ic invasive species, have been found in other insects spend the winter in stubble, It is also time to begin seeding many ters. We were anticipating that the winter Marimo moss balls, so I stack it in an out-of-the-way spot to al- crops in the greenhouse. Most of the seed would end with more winter-like condi- a product sold at low the beneficial insects to emerge when packets have a recommended number of tions – particularly concerning unusually many aquarium and temperatures warm. In a few weeks, I will days to transplant stage. Plant warm-sea- cold and snowy conditions. It’s always pet supply stores. run the mower over this debris to chop it son crops, including tomatoes, peppers a relief when those predictions seem to Zebra mussels up for composting. and eggplant, to transplant after May 10, come true like we saw this past Febru- have the potential I did manage to get the old leaves cut which is our safe-from-frost date. Many ary!” to harm Indiana’s back from the many clumps of hellebores at ornamental plants also fall into this plant- Predictions indicate most will receive aquatic environ- Sandhill Gardens. The foliage had become ing time. I generally do not start too many about a half-inch of precipitation above ment. They are identifiable by the light tattered over the winter and removing it al- flowers from seed, but there are some that the average for the next three months. and dark stripes on their shells, which lows the emerging flowers to be seen more nurseries do not carry, so I have to grow This news would be welcome for the look like the stripes on a zebra. easily. This may be the best year ever for them to ensure I will have them for the gar- north and northeastern parts of the state, These mussels can be tiny and are eas- the hellebores in my gardens. I have add- den this summer. where abnormally dry and moderate ily overlooked. If you have purchased ed several cultivars with upright flowers St. Patrick’s Day is the traditional day to drought conditions have persisted since Marimo moss balls from any aquarium and they certainly make a statement at this plant peas. I hope you remembered to pre- last fall. or pet supply store this year, destroy the time of the year. With colors ranging from pare a bed for peas last fall so all you have La Nina springs tend to have a warming moss balls, dispose of them in the trash, white to nearly black, with shades of red to do is poke the seeds into the ground. signal in the southern U.S., while less of a and clean your aquarium. Complete in- and pink in between, there is a rainbow of Spring is definitely a lot of work, but the signal exists for the northern parts of the structions are at fws.gov/fisheries/ANS/ blooms. I even have hellebores with green results are worth the effort. continent. Meanwhile, the general trend zebra-mussel-disposal.html. How to prevent or reduce Canada geese conflicts toward warm springs in past years has In addition, email [email protected] Changing habitat now can help prevent Indiana’s climate and landscape. Learn been moderately predictable. The CPC with the source of the moss balls, the ap- human-goose conflicts later. more about physical barriers at wildlife. has most of the nation listed with prob- proximate date of purchase, and photo- Once Canada geese have started using a IN.gov/3002.htm. abilities of higher than normal tempera- graphs of zebra mussels on the moss balls. site, it can be difficult to discourage them Once nests are established and for the tures, including all of Indiana. Averaged DNR is working with aquarium and pet from staying there through the season. Pre- rest of the nesting season, adult male and over the period, Indiana temperatures are supply stores to remove and properly de- ventive action is the best way to deter Can- female geese will actively defend their nest predicted only at 0.5 degrees Fahrenheit stroy all affected inventory. ada geese. — this is when most conflicts with humans warmer than average, however. For more information on zebra mussels Many breeding pairs of Canada geese occur. After the last egg is laid, Canada Spring brings the return of humidity, or other aquatic invasive species, see dnr. start looking for nesting locations this time geese incubate eggs for approximately 28 warmer temperatures and a greater like- IN.gov/6348.htm. of year. Geese frequently return to areas days. Eggs hatch throughout late April and where they’ve been successful nesting June. In June and July, adult Canada geese before. They prefer areas within 150 feet molt their flight feathers around the same 2ND ANNUAL SHOALS of open water that are surrounded by turf time their newly hatched goslings emerge. grass, which is their favorite food. During this time, using discouragement If geese are being fed by people, this techniques will not work because neither only encourages them to congregate in the adults nor the goslings can fly away. large groups and renders attempts to man- Canada goose egg and nest management age them useless. Feeding Canada geese can limit the number of Canada geese pro- — or any other wildlife — causes the ani- duced after nesting. If a Canada goose nest mals to lose fear of humans, increasing the does not have eggs or birds in it, it can be likelihood of conflicts with humans, espe- destroyed at any time without a federal cially those who have no food for them. permit. Once eggs have been laid, you can To discourage Canada geese from nest- take no further action without first register- ing at a site, before they nest, you can dis- ing with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service suade them at any time, without a permit at epermits.fws.gov/eRCGR/geSI.aspx. from DNR, as long as you don’t harm the Remember, using several techniques in birds and don’t violate any local ordinanc- combination will be more effective than es. Effective techniques can be audial, vi- using just one. Short-term techniques can and Main Street Market sual, or physical to include airhorns, whis- relieve immediate problems, but long-term tles, motion sensor lights, predator decoys, solutions are more likely to reduce future Friday, May 21 & Saturday, May 22, 2021 and sprinklers. A complete list can be conflicts. (Rain or Shine at seller’s discretion) found at wildlife.IN.gov/3000.htm. Canada goose management plans that The pre-nesting period is also the ide- have clear actions, community buy-in, and Sellers: Please contact the Shoals Town Hall by May 6th to be included in al time to consider installing temporary long-term commitment are most likely to any advertisement/lists that will be provided for the event. Locations will or permanent barriers. Common physical be successful. DNR district wildlife biol- be listed in the order that they are received. Main Street Market will be barriers include fences, rocks, and strips ogists can help individuals and communi- any Main Street businesses who choose to have a sidewalk sale on this of native plants. Indiana’s native plants ties develop their plans and provide advice date. are those that have grown in the state for specific to the situation. Their contact in- thousands of years and have adjusted to formation is at wildlife.IN.gov/2716.htm. Questions: Shoals Town Hall (812) 247-2110 Page 9 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, March 17, 2021 SHOALS 2021 HIGH Seniors SCHOOL

Shoals grant -Photo provided Duke Energy recently donated $1,000 to Shoals School toward the athletic de- partment. Shown above are Kurt Phegley, with Duke Energy and Dr. Candace Roush, superintendent of Shoals Schools.

KAYDENCE SUTTON SEAN LENTS Kaydence Alyne Sutton is the daughter Sean Casey Lents is the son of Kevin of Jesse and Dale Sudduth. She has two and Sheila Lents. His siblings are Ker- siblings, Peyton Sutton and Anna Fox. iann, Cassidy, Aaron, and Brady. While While in high school, Kaydence partic- in high school, Sean participated in ipated in Volleyball, Basketball, Soft- Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, and Pep ball, Beta Chapter, SALT, Mayor’s Youth Club. His favorite high school memory Council, Student Council, PEP Club, Ac- is hanging out with friends. After grad- ademic Club, IMPACCT, Spanish Club, uation, Sean plans to attend Vincennes and Youth Extension Council. Her favor- University. ite high school memory is singing karaoke in Mr.Dahlen’s class. After graduation, Kaydence plans to attend Kelley School of Business at Indiana University to pursue a degree in business management.

Grants to 4-H, Shoals Library -Photos provided The Martin County 4-H Council received a $1,182 grant from the Martin County 4-H Fund endowment at the Martin County Community Founddation. Shown above from left to right are Dena Held (Purdue Extension Director), Ellen Dant, John Lindsey, Paula Ringwald, Josh Ausbrooks (4-H President), Kathy Lingenfelter (4-H Treasurer), Trevor Guy, Rhonda Sanders, and Curt Johnson (MCCF Director). The Martin County Community Foundation pre- COLTON MULLINS sented the Shoals Public Library with a grant for $611 from the Shoals Public Colton Michael Mullins is the son of Library Fund endowment. Shown in the photo below is Sylvia Albaugh (Shoals Donald and Cindy Mullins. He has two CHRISTAL DOANE Public Library Director) receiving the grant check from Curt Johnson (MCCF Christal Faith Doane is the daughter siblings, Dakota and Ashley Mullins. Director). of Eric and Tish Doane. She has two sib- While in high school, Colton participated lings, Tanner Doane and Michaela Jones. in Robotics and band. His favorite mem- While in high school, Faith participated ory is going on a band trip to Florida. in volleyball, Beta Club, Impacct Club After graduation, Colton plans to attend and SADD. After graduation, Faith plans Vincennes University to become a me- to pursue vocational ministry. chanic.

ALFORDSVILLE! Great location in Barr Reeve SHYANN SMITH REECE SHERRILL School District for this like Shyann Marie Smith is the daughter of Reece Matthew Sherrill is the son of new 2014 manufactured Robert and Samantha Smith. Her siblings John and Erin Sherrill. His siblings are home with 3 bedroom, 2 bath. are Ben Grogen, Zolton Smith, Athena Kyler, Gavin, and Miley Sherrill. While Open living, dining, and kitch- Smith, Jamareon Thompson, Ellijah My- in school, Reece participated in Basket- en area, split bedrooms floor ers, and Paris Mckeller. While in high ball, Baseball, Soccer, and Beta Club. MLS#202101837 plan. Very nice, covered open school, Shyann participated in choir, band, His favorite high school memory is miss- front deck on approx 1/3 acre and orchestra. Her favorite high school ing the breakaway dunk against Wash- lot. $169,900 memory is being in Mrs. Perry’s classroom ington Catholic Junior year and talking and cooking with her two best friends to Mr. Smith a lot throughout the school CALL MELISSA Mackenzie Bush and Arakina Tincher. Af- day. After graduation, Reece plans to 812-617-0133 ter graduation, Shyann plans to attend Lin- go to college, make money, and visit the coln Tech and obtain degrees in welding, Eiffel Tower with my best friend, Nick 1704 E Natl Hwy auto mechanics, and plumbing. Bowman. Washington, IN 47501 Page 10 MARTIN COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Making A Difference Indiana State Police partners with DEA for 20th Drug Take Back Day On Saturday, April 24, 2021 the Drug tion drugs are obtained from family and By Curt Johnson Enforcement Administration (DEA) is friends, including from the home medi- MCCF Director sponsoring the 20th nationwide “Pre- cine cabinet. scription Drug Take Back” initiative. The In addition, Americans are now ad- -- BEQUESTS -- -- CHANGING A BEQUEST -- “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent vised that their usual methods for dispos- I’ve mentioned bequests before, but now You can change any bequest provision prescription drug abuse and theft through ing of unused medicines—flushing them I want to get a little deeper into just what during your life, which means you stay in proper disposal of prescription drugs. down the toilet or throwing them in the a bequest is and the types of bequests. To complete control of the process. You can Collection sites will be set up nation- trash—pose both potential safety and start with, a bequest is simply an instruc- amend your will with a codicil (the legal wide for expired, unused, and unwanted health hazards. tion in your written will that states how to instrument to modify a will) or execute an prescription drugs which will be proper- Once again, the Indiana State Police is distribute some or all of your estate. The entirely new will. ly disposed of without threat to the envi- pleased to partner with the DEA, and as simple “charitable bequest” is the most It’s a good idea to update your will on ronment. This program is for liquid and in the past, unwanted medications may popular planned gift because it’s an easy a regular basis to keep up with changes in pill medications. Vaping pens without be dropped off at any Indiana State Po- way to leave a lasting legacy. When you laws and your own objectives and concerns. batteries and vaping cartridges will also lice Post, except the Toll Road Post. The make a charitable bequest, you retain full Also, remember that if you decide to leave be taken. Needles, new or used, WILL event will be on Saturday, April 24, 2021 use of your property during your life, so a specific asset such as a car or a vacation NOT be accepted for disposal. This between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. there is no disruption of your lifestyle and home to a beneficiary in your will, but later service is free and anonymous with no To locate the State Police post closest no immediate out-of-pocket cost. You sim- you decide to sell or otherwise dispose of questions asked. to your home or business, visit www. ply direct that part of your estate go to one the asset, the specific bequest will fail and This initiative addresses a vital public in.gov/isp/2382.htm. To find other loca- or more of your favorite charities. that beneficiary will receive nothing. safety and public health issue. Medicines tions in Indiana or across the U.S. that -- TYPES OF BEQUESTS -- -- ALTERNATIVES -- that languish in home cabinets are high- are participating in the Drug Take Back You have considerable flexibility since There are other ways to make a “bequest” ly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and initiative, visit www.deadiversion.usdoj. charitable bequests take several forms. You type of arrangement without a will. You abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html. can leave: (1) a specific request which is a can make similar beneficiary designations in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are The Drug Take Back events are the gift of a particular asset, such as 100 shares with a life insurance policy, revocable trust the number of accidental poisonings and safe, popular and responsible way for the of XYZ Corporation; (2) a percentage re- or retirement plan. Making a charitable or- overdoses due to these drugs. Studies public to legally dispose of prescription quest where some part of the value of the ganization the beneficiary of a retirement show that a majority of abused prescrip- drugs with no questions asked. distributed estate is gifted; (3) a residual plan and leaving other assets to loved ones bequest that leaves a gift as the remainder can provide income tax relief for your heirs of the estate after all taxes, expenses, and in addition to other potential estate tax sav- ~LETTER TO THE EDITOR~ other bequests have been satisfied; or (4) a ings. ‘Vouchers divide our communities’ ference. Most were eventually coerced contingent bequest that is a gift that will be -- LET US KNOW -- To the editor of the Martin County by unscrupulous politicians and nefari- made to a second beneficiary in the event If you wish to make a charitable bequest Journal, ous “school choice” groups. As a result, that the original beneficiary is deceased or (or have already done so) to the MCCF, Indiana’s largest in the nation school many legacy donor families ended their does not accept the gift. it’s important to let us know. We want the voucher program has pitted public and contributions and traditional fundraising The type of bequest language that you opportunity to thank for you your commit- private schools in previously tightknit was replaced by recruiting students for choose should fit what you want to accom- ment and generosity. And to invite you to communities against each other. Public voucher funding. Many are now reliant plish. You should think carefully about how join our “Legacy Society” to recognize and private schools that once willingly on the state. Private schools should not your gift can help the person or organiza- you as a part of a key group of individuals worked together for the betterment of depend on taxpayer dollars to educate tion when deciding what bequests to in- showing concern for Martin County’s fu- all students now must weigh decisions their students. clude. ture needs. We also want to offer our help based on a competition model. Schools Unfortunately, those looking to further -- WHY A BEQUEST? -- as you plan your bequest so that you get the are forced to divert needed resources to divide our communities have proposed If you do not leave a will and do not most satisfaction out of it. Good planning marketing and social media campaigns a massive voucher expansion in House make a bequest, you cannot be sure that can magnify the impact of any gift. – resources that would otherwise help Bill 1005 and outlined in the House Bill your property will be distributed as you in- -- MORE INFORMATION -- students. Private schools even utilize of- 1001 budget, stripping support from pub- tend. Without a will, your property will be If you or someone you know is interested ficial school email to directly promote or lic schools and forcing private schools to distributed by a pre-set formula according in a charitable bequest, please contact the oppose legislation, something that would become more reliant on the government. to government laws, and it is possible that MCCF Director, Curt Johnson, at 812-295- likely cause a massive uproar if conduct- Please contact your State Senator and family members, close friends, and worth- 1022 or [email protected]. ed by a public school. State Representative and ask them to op- while charities will receive no part of your You can also receive complimentary While public schools (and students) pose HB1005 and remove the voucher estate. copies of “Estate Planning Today” and suffer the most under the voucher sys- expansion in the budget. Tell your legis- Making a will is the only way to be sure “Personal Financial Affairs: Your Book of tem, some private schools are also vic- lators to stop dividing our communities. that the people and causes you care for will Records”. These documents will help you tims. Many initially resisted accepting John Hurley receive your generous gifts. You can desig- prepare for your discussion with your attor- vouchers, objecting to government inter- Richland, Indiana nate exactly how you want your charitable ney, tax and/or financial advisor. bequest to be used or you can leave it to And we have other documents that can the MCCF “unrestricted” funds so that we help you with estate planning, wills and have the flexibility to meet our communi- bequests, types of gifts, and retirement and ty’s ever-changing needs. personal planning. Contact Curt to find out While a charitable bequest offers no in- what documents and information is avail- come tax benefits, it is fully deductible for able. estate tax purposes if you meet basic re- You are also welcome to visit our web- quirements. And keep in mind that for es- page at www.cfpartner.org and also to he aviessartin edial tates subject to estate tax, the tax rates are “like” the MCCF Facebook page at www. lini rovides treatment historically higher than income tax rates. facebook.com/mccommunityfoundation. o ate inries and illnesses, ediatris, ellness hes, BRIDAL SALE hysial eams, March 1-31, 2021 immniations, ray Purchase an Engagement Ring and laoratory of $1,995 or more, and you will servies. receive absolutely FREE:

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